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Archive for May, 2008

Baseball As America: The Hall of Fame Traveling Exhibit

Posted by Jim Vassallo on May 17, 2008

Baseball As America: The Hall of Fame Traveling Exhibit has concluded its time in Philadelphia and is making its way across the country. The exhibit will spend numerous months in different locations across our great nation before it arrives in Cooperstown, NY for its final stop. I visited the exhibit last Saturday and am still in awe of all the artifacts that were part of the display. If you are located anywhere near some of the stops this exhibit will make on its tour and you claim to be a baseball fan, you need to take a day out of your busy schedule to see this incredible display. Read the rest of this entry »

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Athletes and Asthma

Posted by Jim Vassallo on May 7, 2008

Asthma is one of the most dangerous diseases in America, whether you are an athlete or not. If not taken care of, asthma can control your life. This article is primarily for the athlete who suffers from asthma. I have asthma, I suffered through it as a baseball player, and my playing career ended because of an asthma attack. I will outline basic tips on how to keep your asthma in check and how to prevent it from taking over your life.

Warning Signs:

Coughing or wheezing

Shortness of breath

Tightness in chest Read the rest of this entry »

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