Monday, January 27, 2020

EDC Las Vegas 2020 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Thursday, January 2, 2020

Spicy Foods Are Good for You

Red chili in a bowl Photo by Adi Chrisworo on Unsplash

A managerial assistant at Eastern Fork Lift, Michael (Mike) Angeleri, formerly of Pennsylvania, now lives in New Jersey. A lover of good food, especially Mexican and Caribbean, Michael Angeleri enjoys spicy dishes.

Spicy foods have been shown to add longevity to human lives. A 2015 study by Harvard and the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that eating spicy foods at least six days a week reduced mortality rates by 14 percent. Additionally, spicy foods have been shown to increase metabolism and assist in weight loss.

Spices such as turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, pepper, and chilies have been shown to raise metabolic resting rates and reduce appetite. Certain spices, such as turmeric and ginger, have anti-inflammatory effects and have been used to treat people with inflammatory conditions such as arthritis.

For many years, people mistakenly thought that spicy foods caused stomach ulcers. Today, doctors know the real cause of ulcers is long-term ingestion of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, such as aspirin and ibuprofen, alongside infection by the Helicobacter pylori bacteria.

Similarly, studies have shown that spicy foods do not cause gastroesophageal reflux. However, eating spicy foods more than 10 times a week may cause irritable bowel syndrome, so moderation is important.

Friday, December 7, 2018

Blizzard Entertainment Announces Diablo Immortal




Michael “Mike” Angeleri is a managerial assistant at Eastern Lift Truck, which serves New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. In his spare time, Michael Angeleri makes time to play video games, including Diablo, a franchise by Blizzard Entertainment that has run for more than two decades.

In November 2018, Blizzard announced that it will be bringing the next chapter in the long-running Diablo series to mobile phones as Diablo Immortal. Like its PC counterparts, the mobile version will offer online play and action role-play-game (RPG) mechanics, with users able to enter and exit groups freely. Players can choose between a variety of classes from the previous entries, such as monk, demon hunter, necromancer, and barbarian. The game will take place in Sanctuary, the same setting as earlier Diablo installments, and will show both classic locales and new regions of the series' world.

The mobile format will allow for the regular expansion of Diablo Immortal's scope, including new story lines and playable character classes and additional equipment and items. Those who register early for the game's release will be eligible for more new content and may be invited to participate in its beta-test period.

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Unique Flavor Components of Mexican Dishes


Michael (“Mike”) Angeleri functions as a managerial assistant with Eastern Lift Truck Co., Inc., in Maple Shade, New Jersey. An avid traveler and a culinary enthusiast, Michael Angeleri particularly enjoys the cuisine of the Caribbean and Mexico.

Characteristic Mexican flavors are comprised of an array of seasonings that include chili pepper, cumin, and oregano. Distinct from Italian varieties, Mexican oregano is not a “true” variety of the herb and grows as a shrub. Often paired with garlic-, onion-, and tomato-based sauces, it has a delicate yet earthy taste. Cumin provides a toasted and slightly bitter flavor to a number of Mexican sauces and is incorporated alongside oregano and chili peppers in many chili powders.

Another distinctive Mexican flavor, chipotle is created from jalapeno peppers that have been dried and slow smoked. Used in marinades and rubs, chipotle informs the taste of spicy sauces such as adobo. Many Mexican dishes also have hints of sweetness, with this provided via herbs such as anise, cinnamon, and cloves.

Monday, November 5, 2018

Fans Name Grant Williams March Madness' Top Preseason Player


A resident of Moorestown, New Jersey, Michael "Mike" Angeleri has served as a managerial assistant with Eastern Truck Lift since 2014. In this role, he has completed numerous delivery and pick-up runs to distributors throughout the state as well as in Delaware and Pennsylvania. A passionate sports fan, Michael Angeleri enjoys watching college basketball in his free time.

With the NCAA preseason recently wrapping up, the association compiled a bracket similar to March Madness to determine the top-performing player in the country. Sixteen players were selected and ranked for the bracket and fans were asked to vote through the NCAA website for their favorite out of each matchup. The first round of voting saw top-five players Zion Williamson and R. J. Barrett eliminated from competition, while Grant Williams and Juwan Morgan, ranked 13th and 15th, respectively, advanced all the way to the finals.

Williams, a junior with the University of Tennessee, won the final pairing by receiving 57 percent of the vote on social media. Last season, Williams was named SEC Player of the Year after averaging 15.2 points, 6 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game. Morgan, meanwhile, is a senior with the University of Indiana. Minnesota senior Jordan Murphy, Gonzaga junior Rui Hachimura, and North Carolina senior Luke Maye were among the others included in the bracket.

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Blue Ribbon Yearbook Releases Its 2018-19 Top 25 Preseason Rankings


A trained civil engineer in Pennsylvania, Michael "Mike" Angeleri works as a managerial assistant at Eastern Lift Trucking in New Jersey. In his free time, Michael Angeleri enjoys playing video games, listening to music, and watching college basketball. 

Ahead of the 2018-19 basketball season, the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook has released its preseason rankings of the top 25 NCAA teams in the country. With seven teams on the list, the Atlantic Coast Conference dominates Blue Ribbon's Top 25, followed closely by the Southeastern Conference and its six teams in the ranking. Kentucky heads Blue Ribbon’s 2018-2019 preseason rankings and is followed by Kansas at No. 2. Gonzaga, Duke, and Tennessee round out the Top 5, with Nevada and Virginia highlighting other Top 10 teams. 

Considered by many to be the premier college basketball publication, the Blue Ribbon Yearbook has been published every year since the 1981-82 season. The latest edition is available to basketball fans, coaches, and scouts in both print and digital versions.

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

NBA 2K19 Features and Game Modes


As a managerial assistant with Eastern Lift Truck, Michael "Mike" Angeleri is responsible for delivering and picking up tires and other automotive parts from distributors throughout New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. When he isn't working, Michael Angeleri enjoys playing video games. He counts the NBA 2K series as one of his favorites.

NBA 2K19 was released in September and the latest edition of the popular basketball franchise scored an impressive 8.5/10 rating by IGN. The website called NBA 2K19 "the best of the series" due to its "strong sense of style" and "rock-solid gameplay." In that regard, the game expands upon the authentic environments created in past games with obsessive attention to detail, such as in-game commentary that focuses on anecdotal stories rather than actually describing the play during a blowout game. Moreover, league games include in-game interviews with the real voice of NBA players. There's also pre- and post-game shows that feature TNT analysts Kenny Smith, Shaquille O'Neal, and Ernie Johnson Jr. 

Game modes include MyLeague, which allows players to build a championship-contending team and has a variety of customizable aspects, and the RPG-focused MyCareer. In MyCareer, players manage the career of an undrafted prospective NBA player and are tasked with improving his abilities in China and the G-League before earning a roster spot on an NBA team.

Sunday, September 16, 2018

Rob McElhenney's It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Training Routine


Friday, December 22, 2017

Latest Call of Duty Release is Best-Selling Game of the Year


A recent graduate of Pennylvania State University with a degree in civil engineering, Michael (Mike) Angeleri is a managerial assistant at Eastern Lift Truck. In this role, he assists the manager of the company’s used truck department while also maintaining, cleaning, and organizing work and recreational vehicles and other equipment. Michael Angeleri likes to spend some of his free time playing video games. One of his favorites is the Call of Duty series. 

According to data released from the NPD Group, the latest in the franchise, “Call of Duty: WWII,” has been the best-selling game of 2017 as of November 30th, when the data was released. The series’ latest entry is the highest performer since 2012’s “Call of Duty: Black Ops II.” 

A new Call of Duty game has been released every year since 2003, when the original “Call of Duty” burst on the scene. When it comes to video games, the series has enjoyed the top-selling spot among US retailers since the 2007 release of “Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.” 

More than simply being the best-selling game of the year, “Call of Duty: WWII” took that position after being on the market for less than a month, selling better than any other major game release even though most had a substantial head start. Speaking of the game’s success, game creator Activision publishing chief executive Eric Hirshberg praised the team for managing to keep the series fresh and relevant for so long. He also took a moment to thank the fans, whose “passion and engagement” make them the “greatest fans in the world,” according to Hirshberg.

Monday, November 27, 2017

Major Stars in Talks for Roles in Quentin Tarantino’s New Film


With work experience ranging from landscaping to sales, Michael (Mike) Angeleri recently completed a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. A film and TV series buff, Michael Angeleri enjoys watching the array of movies that Netflix offers and particularly enjoys Quentin Tarantino features such as Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction.

Sony Pictures recently won worldwide rights to Tarantino’s next film, which will portray life in the year 1969, when the Manson murders famously took place. With Tarantino recognized as one of the most influential directors of his generation, talks are underway with A-list stars such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Tom Cruise to portray characters in the movie. DiCaprio previously acted the part of a villain in Tarantino’s Django, while Pitt had the role of Lt. Aldo Raine, a Nazi-hunting US soldier, in Inglorious Bastards.

In addition, Tarantino has reached out to Margot Robbie for the role of Sharon Tate, an actress whose life ended in tragedy. Reflecting a longstanding professional relationship with the actor, Tarantino has also made a role open to Hollywood heavyweight Samuel L. Jackson.

Saturday, October 7, 2017

The Moonrise Festival in Baltimore


While earning a bachelor’s in civil engineering, Michael Angeleri has worked in various sales related jobs to help him sustain his studies. Michael Angeleri also takes time off from his various activities and enjoys attending music festivals including the Moonrise Festival, which is held annually in August at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. 

The weekend-long electronic dance music festival draws thousands in attendance with the crowd predominantly comprised of millennials. Performing under the moon are live bands, DJ’s, and entertainers from all over the world accompanied by cutting-edge special effects, sound design, and art lighting. This year’s festival was held on Saturday and Sunday, August 12-13, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 

The event boasted the festival’s strongest lineup to date with over 70 DJs, musicians, and producers showcasing their talents on four stages set up at the venue. Among the performers were Afrojack, Zed’s Dead, Kaskade, TT the Artist, and Lil Uzi Vert.