Thursday, September 30, 2010

San Fran Tops Denver As New Broncos' QB Orton Struggles

By Ross Everett

New Denver starting QB Kyle Orton, who was acquired from Chicago in the off-season, threw interceptions on each of his first three offensive series. San Francisco's offense didn't exactly light up the scoreboard, but it did do enough to eke out a 17-16 NFL preseason victory before their home fans.

The good news for Orton is that despite his three interceptions and a solid backup performance by Chris Simms. Broncos coach Josh McDaniels has been steadfast in his support. Orton appeared thankful of this fact in his postgame comments:

"That's great. That's certainly what you need in this league is the support of your coach. I'm not worried about it. I've got a lot of confidence in myself. I think my team has a lot of confidence in me. ... I don't want to make those decisions and throw three interceptions."

Its been a rough start to Ortons tenure in Denver"he was even booed during a public scrimmage after throwing an interception.

McDaniels put Orton's struggles and the loss into perspective:

"I feel very confident in where we're at. There's no reason to start tailspinning into this and that when we've only had one preseason game."

San Franciscos rapidly improving defense made life miserable for Orton all afternoon. Even when he got decent pass protection, they were able to disrupt the passing lanes. Niners' cornerback Nate Clemens in particular was a huge factor, hauling in one of Ortons three miscues. After the game he commented on the play:

"I saw the route and played my responsibility and he threw it. I like seeing all of our defensive backs get interceptions and just making plays because we're game breakers."

The Niners have yet to name a starting quarterback with both Shaun Hill and Alex Smith under consideration. Hill spoke of his first preseason action:

"We were able to move the ball and we had a big conversion on third down. That last sack kind of hurt us. That was completely on me. The offensive line did a great job out there. So I'd like to have that play back and I feel like we could have gotten seven out of that."

Smith was just excited to be back on the field after missing the entire 2008 season due to injury:

"Obviously, I was raring to go when I got out there. It's been a long time for me, so I was pretty amped up."

Denver will head to the Pacific Northwest for a game against the Seattle Seahawks next Saturday night. San Francisco, meanwhile, will host their local rivals the Oakland Raiders. The Broncos open the NFL regular season on Sunday, September 13th against the Bengals at Cincinnati. San Francisco will get the regular season underway on the same day as they head to Tempe, Arizona to face the Arizona Cardinals.

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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

A Short Synopsis Of The Twisted Movie Memento

By Elaine Holcomb

If you are reading into this article, than you are likely looking to learn a little more about one of the greatest films to be released in the year 2000, "Memento". This film has several different reasons for being as good as it was, and many of these will be discussed within this article, along with a detailed plot synopsis.

There are several things to understand and learn when it comes to fully appreciating a film like this. The best way that anyone can really learn about almost any film is through reading a brief plot synopsis to give them the most important parts of the plot. The trouble with this movie and that plan is, this movie does not follow a normal chronological order.

Unless of course, you do so in what chronological order you yourself can pull from the film. In its pieces and parts, the film could be in a very logical order, when you rearrange the parts. There is a very good reason for the film to be out of whack like this, not just for the confusion of the audience. It is actually the whole essence of the film, just having the movie go in a non-sequential order like this.

The reason, is that the main character of the piece, Leonard Shelby, suffers from anterograde amnesia. This is a condition that allows you to keep all the memories that you have up until the time you get it, but you cannot create new memories from then after. He got the condition from receiving a blow to the head when he attempted to stop two men from raping and killing his wife. He managed to kill one of the two, while the other clubbed him in the head. This blow caused the amnesia.

He is rather taken advantage of in his condition, as several people have allowed him to do their dirty work, giving him ammunition in saying that they had something to do with the killing of his wife. Important information that he collects that is relative to the case is tattooed onto his body, so that he does not forget them.

It isn't long into the story that Lenny gets a call from a guy claiming to be a police officer (later to call himself Teddy) who has information about the whereabouts of the second killer. Lenny believes him and soon he is in route to meet this Jimmy, a slummy drug dealer. Turns out, after Lenny kills him, we learn that he had nothing to do with Lenny's wife's murder.

You meet several people throughout the story, and they all play an intricate role into the very complicated nature of this plot. In the last sections of the film, you deduce along with Leonard who the second killer is, and you accompany him to exact his revenge. Though the film was written very well, you might care to take note of the incredible performances from Guy Pearce (Leonard) and Joe Pantaliano (Teddy).

If you aren't careful, "Memento" could lose you to its sporadic jumping back and forth in how the story progresses. But if you are paying attention, you are likely to see one of the best films to have been released in all of 2000, and likely one of the best of the whole '00s.

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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Buffalo Uses Offense To Run Past Tampa Bay

By Ross Everett

It wasn't a game for the ages by the Buffalo Bills, as they blew much of a 17 point lead to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Still, they did what they had to do and put some offense on the board en route to a 33-20 National Football League victory. The Bills shot out to a 17-0 first quarter lead before Tampa Bay answered with 14 of their own in the second quarter. After a scoreless third quarter they outscored Tampa 13-6 in the final stanza to seal the win.

NFL sports betting enthusiasts who took the Bills as -4 home favorites cashed their tickets with the pointspread cover. Despite a 1-1 straight up record, Buffalo improved to 2-0 against the spread. Tampa Bay has lost both of their 2009 NFL games straight up and against the number for a 0-2 mark in both categories. The combined 53 points put on the scoreboard went OVER the posted total of 41. Both teams have gone OVER in two games this so far this season.

Terrell Owens capped the game with a long touchdown reception in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Trent Edwards expressed his excitement and seeing his team's new deep threat:

I was excited and he was excited. I don't really recall what was said, but I'm honestly hoping that that continues to happen. I think that's why we have him."

"We learned our lesson from last week and it's a valuable lesson we're going to need throughout the season. We have to finish games and that's what we did today."

Lee Evans also caught a touchdown pass from Edwards, and after the game praised his quarterback:

"It comes down to opportunities. I think Trent wasn't afraid to take any chances. You always have to have that threat of the deep play. I think we put it on the table today that we would."

A team long known for its suffocating defenses, Tampa Bay has struggled to stop opposing offenses in the first two NFL regular season games under new head coach Raheem Morris. The Bucs allowed over 900 yards of offense this season, a fact that defensive stalwart Ronde Barber stressed was unacceptable:

"They dialed up some things on us that we should have stopped but we didn't. Ask the coaches that. I'm not willing to make a statement on that. It's really unacceptable. Good defenses are good tackling defenses."

Morris, meanwhile, tried to project an aura of calm:

"I'm not worried about their confidence but these guys got to play better."

The Bills now host the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, with Buffalo installed as +6 home underdogs. The total for the game has been set at 52. Buffalo will travel to Miami the following Sunday to play the Dolphins before returning home on 10/11 to take on the Cleveland Browns. Tampa Bay faces three tough NFC East opponents in the coming weeks, beginning with a Sunday home game against the New York Giants. The Bucs are +6 home underdogs in that game with the total set at 44.

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Monday, September 27, 2010

You Can Watch Legal Film Downloads Whenever You Want

By Wallace Mcbride

How to download movies online? Well look for those movie download services out there and compare them first. See what kind of subscriptions you may have to pay and how many movie downloads and movie rentals you get for that cost.

Some of those services will charge you a very reasonable monthly rate and allow you unlimited movie downloads and movie rentals. If you can find that and you love to watch movies, you're going to save a bunch of money.

Movie download services can be found all over the internet, but you should compare many of them. Try and find the one that gives you unlimited movie downloads and movie rentals. That way if you're an avid movie buff, you will be paying even less per movie.

Even in some cases you may find legal movie downloads that include those TV box sets. Either see if you can watch movies online, or get them as a movie rental. It's a great way to watch old favorites or new blockbuster hits.

However, you may not have to worry about that depending on what kind of programs are on your computer. Newer computers may have the right software installed already.

Movie rentals are available too, for those newer movies that may not be available to watch online. Saving you the money of going to the video store and seeing if the movie is even available or not.

Another great thing about movie download services is that if you're not sure you'd like a movie or not, you're not really wasting a lot of money. It use to be you had to rent the movie for $4 or so, or buy it for who knows how much. Now if you don't like the movie your watching you stop it and watch another movie online.

Or do you want to buy online movies to add to your growing collection of DVDs you have at home? Why not watch movies online first, and then decide whether you want to buy it?

Why would you want to even join a video store now? Because you can get movies online easily, and watch even TV shows. The choice of genres may even be larger than most local stores you visit.

All types of movies in every genre you can imagine. Even if you like documentaries they will most likely be available on the movie download service. That's one of the things you look for when comparing the different services out there.

Finally, movie download services are well worth a try. See if you can even find a trial period for one and use it. You will see that this new way of watching movies online is far superior to any other choice. Remember that you can hook up your TV and computer in many cases and enjoy movies online together.

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Sunday, September 26, 2010

Paintball Minigun - Good, Bad, Or Just Plain Ugly?

By Brendan Mace

Paintball machine guns and gatling guns are a relatively recent phenomenon. They have not been around for very long, and most paintball manufacturers do not carry them in their product. Chances are, you have yet to see one in action. So many of you are probably wondering about whether they are worth the money. Well, There is no such thing as a cheap paintball gatling gun. In fact, I don't think there is a more expensive paintball product out there. But, they may just be the coolest thing you will ever experience.

The cost of a paintball machine gun is cause for concern, and many of us won't even consider them. But there are also a lot of reasons to try one out. Whether the pros of a paintball minigun override the high price tag, is up to you. Here's the list of pros

1 - Paintball machine guns are always created with very solid materials, so you won't have to worry about malfunctions due to materials. There is not a more solidly designed paintball product on the market. The people that have a paintball minigun now, will have the same gun 40 years from now. Unless they sell it of course.

2 - Paintball gatling guns have a rate of fire that is way above any other paintball firearm. Your automatic paintball gun will not be able to compete with the force of a paintball minigun. There is not a paintball marker on the planet that can rival the rate of fire.

3 - It's just too wicked. The looks, the design, the power. It's got absolutely everything going for it. Seeing it in person will drop your jaw.

Most of us will not be able to afford this gun. Which is too bad. Unfortunately we'll all have to hope like hell that we win the lottery so that we can make fun and frivolous purchase like a paintball gatling gun. I don't think there is a single paintballer out there who wouldn't want to take one of these bad boys for a test drive. If you haven't seen one of these guns in action, the next best thing you can do is take a look at them online. Even youtube has some cool videos. I have only seen a paintball machine gun once, but it was one of the most exciting experiences in my life. Unfortunately, the gatling gun belonged to a player on the opposing team, so I wasn't exactly benefiting from it. But, it was one of the most fun losing experiences I've ever had. My recommendation is to see whether a group of your friends want to share the cost of this device, and use it in your woodsball games. It's better to give the paintball minigun to the team that is less skilled. That way, you have a fun way to neutralize a teams dominance.

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Saturday, September 25, 2010

Why You Love Your Sneaker Shoes?

By Imad Zacky

The sneaker shoes always rank first in our shoes list for they serve variety of purpose. It's got multiple faces as casual shoes, dance shoes and athletic shoes irrespective of the gender. Men, women, boys, gals and kids have a big lot of sneakers before them and each type possesses own remarking features. What are reasons for the sneaker shoes to gain good momentum among the mass? Looking the answer for this question? Then this article gives you the reasons for the love that everybody have on the sneakers.

Sneaker shoes always aim at the comfort of the user and they cater the requirements of the user, to the maximum. There are variety of styles and shades in each type of sneaker shoes. The sneakers can also find their collaboration with other styles of shoes like the Mary Jane shoes. Thus, the sneaker collection always enables you to pick according to your imaginations and needs.

Best features

The sneakers get the perfect shape with the best features. They are manufactured with materials like canvas, leather and the fine suede. Especially, the canvas sneakers are made with the Eco-friendly materials. The hook and loop, ladder lock and the lace-up styles are used in the sneakers to find the best fit. The building of the soles demand more concentration and the soles give more flexibility and durability. Thus, the features provide the excellent traction during the gait.

Athletic Sneakers

The athletic field finds its close association with the sneaker shoes. There are varieties of sneaker shoes used for tennis, basket ball and running from the top brands such Nike, Reebok and Adidas. The athletic sneakers are very popular and they serve the players to enhance their style of play. Thus, the athletic sneakers find its part in making the sports and games a more interesting show.

Trendy pop-ups

The field of sneakers has got their new buddies in quick intervals and they keep themselves updated with the current trends. The various sneaker products find good competition among themselves with the best features and styles. Trendy pickups are always there to accompany you out of all actions.

Satisfies people at all ages

The sneaker shoes own the love of the people at all the ages and give a choice to everybody, irrespective of the gender. The kid's sneakers are so attractive with splashing colors and eye-catchy designs and they foster the earlier secure steps of the kid. The women sneakers play important part in adding to their style and the man's sneakers suit men comfortably in all their actions. Thus, everyone keeps tabs to point to their choice in the collection of sneakers.

So now isn't it time to shop to find the best collection in the versatile world of shoes? Thus, the sneakers offer you the greatest pieces to quench your fashion thirst therefore to relish the perfection in your actions.

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Friday, September 24, 2010

Miami Beats Bucs To Remain Undefeated In NFL Preseason Play

By Ross Everett

Success in the NFL mandates that even when teams aren't playing their best they need to find a way to win. The Miami Dolphins found a way to win ugly in their NFL preseason battle of Florida on Thursday night. After spotting the Bucs a 6-0 lead, Miami used a late first half field goal and scored the only touchdown of the second half to comeback for the 10-6 win.

A starting QB battle in Tampa was the biggest storyline of the game and veteran Byron Leftwich appears to have gained the edge over Luke McCown. Bucs coach Raheem Morris has indicated that hell be making a decision soon, though he gave little indication as to his preference in postgame comments:

"Obviously you want somebody to jump up and take it. We'll find out when we go back, look at the tape and evaluate this thing."

McCown had a rough night and after the game gave a verbose no comment on his status as starter:

"It's not for me to say. ... My part in it is preparing every day, being the best I can be and getting better from my mistakes. As long as I feel like I'm doing that, then I'm OK."

Leftwich, meanwhile, was 9 of 17 for 100 yards and came up big on several third down completions. He had very little to say after the game:

"Hopefully, I'm the guy. I felt good. I missed a few, but I hit a few also. Luckily for me on the ones I missed, I made plays on the following play to get those first downs."

Bucs running back Cadillac Williams returned to action after major knee surgery seven months ago. Hes been limited in the last three seasons due to injuries, but looked solid in picking up 54 yards on eight carries. Afterwards, he said the knee problems are not an issue:

"The knee is not an issue to me. ... I feel great. I'm just loving what I do."

Dolphins QB Chad Pennington said that its hard to take much away from a strange game like this one:

"It was a very odd game for us, as far as the rain delay, a lot of stoppages of play and things like that We were able to come out get a score before halftime and get a score after the half. We'll build on that. We'll be critical of ourselves and make sure we don't let a win overshadow what we need to do to get better."

Miami will get the NFL regular season underway against the Atlanta Falcons at The Georgia Dome on Sunday, September 13. Tampa Bay will welcome the Dallas Cowboys to The Cigar City on the same day to kick off their 2009 campaign.

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Thursday, September 23, 2010

A Guide To Poker Supplies

By Adriana Noton

Poker will test players ability to reason and focus as hand after hand strains social and brainpower skills. Of course having a lucky charm is a nice backup plan. It is for these reasons, and the excitement it gives that takes poker out of the casinos and into average homes. All they need is some good poker supplies.

A standard thing that almost every home game has is a set of poker chips that resemble a casino's. They can be easily found in most sporting good stores as well as many stores that sell toys. They come in solid traveling cases, making them easy to transport and store. Using the chips gets the player in the action a little more and really sets the scene. It also allows for a more family friendly game that does not have to include playing for real money.

The next thing you want to consider for your home poker game would be the surface to play on. The cheap option would be to just use your kitchen table. But this isn't always available. At the same places you find poker chips, you may be able to find a poker surface. Like the chips, these too vary in quality and price. Many of them have a felt surface with card locations painted on the board, just like a real casino surface. They can usually be folded up for easy transportation and convenient storage. It gives a nice casino touch to any home game.

One of the most important poker supplies has to be the refreshments you offer throughout the night. The game can last a very long time, and not everyone can do well. You have to give them some incentive to stick it out and keep them happy. Treat the poker night like a party. Chips, dip, nuts and an array of beverages, alcoholic or not. Besides, you need to stay alert and focused, and party mixes are just the trick to do that.

There is absolutely no way to play poker without cards and proper card accessories. Any basic deck of cards will do, as long as it has all the cards. Never have a card missing from the deck or else the game automatically becomes void and unfair.

Poker requires the deck of cards to be shuffled after every hand. This can get tedious and time consuming, not to mention embarrassing if you aren't sure how to shuffle. It needs to be done properly as well to make the game completely fair. An automatic card shuffler will help with this task and cut down on time wasted from shuffling over and over again. Spend less time worrying about mixing the cards and more time playing the game.

Poker is not an easy game to learn. There are a lot of terms and rules to learn as well as etiquette and memorizing the rank of cards. In order to be able to get a jump start into the game, it would be beneficial to pick up a guide book to learn the basics. Many will even teach you more advanced tactics and bluffing tips so that you are always taking the pots instead of giving them up.

Poker is an intense game of strategy, persistence and luck. It is as difficult as it is fun and is a joy and a reward to start mastering playing cards. And unlike most games, when you finally master this game, it will literally pay off.

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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

The Best Book To Start Your Business

By Rich Kruger

So we're in the center of an economic downturn right now, but contrary to what many might have you believe, that does not make it a bad idea to start your own business right now. Consider it for a moment, when do you want more money more than you do during a recession? If you think about that you can start your own business with nothing more than the right book and a pocketful of nothing these days, where's the risk?

If you're starting a service based business like say, personal training, then you can certainly get going for absolutely no startup costs whatsoever. It merely requires some dedication, a chance to put in some hard work, and some education.

You can begin from nothing: Set up a blog somewhere so that you have a place on the web to call home and you do not need to pay to setup a website. You can even set up an ad sense account making a little money by providing fitness advice and getting some readers in.

But you do want to learn a little by getting the right book. Now, since it's so low risk, you really can afford to make mistakes and learn through nothing more than trial and error, but it takes so long set off that way. A little headstart with the right information certainly can't hurt.

Going back to the personal trainer idea, you would like to locate a highly rated, well reviewed book in that niche. Start Your Personal Training Business tends to be regarded as one of the best in that niche, for example.

Regardless of what shape the economy may be in, truth be told that you need to follow your dreams by any means necessary. Lucky for you, any means necessary, in this point in time, means "Starting a blog".

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Tuesday, September 21, 2010

New Things Are Happening At Ole Miss Rebels Fall Camp This Year

By Freddie Brister

Last week marked the start of Ole Miss Rebels journey leading to the 2010 football conference games. The activities in the camp are visible to outsiders from a distance and no remote communication devices are allowed. The team starts off with some days of warm-up practices. On Thursday, August 12, they wear their full equipment. Some new developments have happened.

Former Offense Coordinator Kent Austin left in the early part of this year to fill his post as head coach of Cornell University. In his stead, Coach Houston Nutt has hired Dave Rader, a person with coaching extensive coaching experience. He is now both co-offensive coordinator and coach of the quarterbacks.

The 52-year-old Rader was occupied as a businessman when Nutt approached him. He has accumulated 9 years in the position of assistant coach. He has also 12 years of experience as head coach. This year will be his fourth time in the Southeastern Conference. His last job in football was from 2003- 2006 as a member of coach Mike Shula's staff who was them coaching Alabama. Rader is a mechanical engineering graduate of Tulsa U whom he played for as starting quarterback. He was made an inductee into the Independence Bowl Hall of Fame in 1999. Currently, Rader shares his position with fellow offensive coordinator Mike Markuson.

It came as a surprise to everyone when, just before fall camp opened, it was announced that "Tig" Barksdale, the 2007 Mr. Football, had been terminated from the team. Earlier, Barksdale had been arrested for DUI and driving without a license. Then, last spring he committed a "violation of team rules" and was suspended. This time around, no reason was given for his dismissal other than that he was pressed to see to some personal issues.

The opening of Ole Miss fall camp saw about 400 people attending just to get a glimpse of the controversial Jeremiah Masoli who was earlier with the University of Oregon. During his stint there he received six football awards. Among these awards are the 2008 Holiday Bowl Most Valuable Player, the College Football Performance Awards of 2009 for Elite National and QB Performer and the College Football Performance Awards of 2009 for Midseason Favorite.

After having received 5 of his awards in 2009, Masoli went on to commit a series of demeanor's in the following year. In January, 2010 he was charged with second-degree burglary and consequently suspended from the team for the entire year. When, in June, he followed up with drug and traffic related offenses, he left the team management no choice but to terminate him.

Coach Nutt has made it clear that under no circumstances is he going to tolerate any misbehavior from Masoli. However, if he keeps out of trouble while with the Rebels and gives a performance equal to his 2009 achievement with Oregon, he can continue playing with the Rebels for the entire season.

The fact that coach Nutt accepted Masoli may mean that he intends his players to learn something from Masoli before the guy graduates. The guy's days with the Rebels are numbered since he only has one more season of play left to him.

Some junior players who did well in the spring games may be given key positions in this year's games. These are Damien Jackson, Wayne Dorsey and Randall Mackey.

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Monday, September 20, 2010

Keep Body Building Equipment Simple

By Robert Harvard

When it comes to muscle building, lots of people think they need to join a gym in order to reach the results their after. This simply isn't true, as you can get the results your after in the comfort of your own home; you just need the proper bodybuilding equipment. First, you have to determine what your goals are. If your goal is to get big, then you can build your base using the most basic of equipment. It's only after you hit a plateau that you may need to go heavier.

In the beginning, however, you only need a couple of dumbbells or a workout machine to get the results you're after. In fact, all the bodybuilding equipment you need can be purchased at your local department store for less than a hundred dollars in most cases.

Dumbbell Workouts

Using dumbbells as your bodybuilding equipment is a great way to get the results you're after. If you're using the bodybuilding equipment at a gym, there are usually racks of dumbbells in various denominations so that you don't have to pause too long between sets. If you're working out at home, it's a good idea to purchase a set of plate dumbbells. Plate dumbbells can be switched quickly from light to heavy, depending on the body part you're working, and you don't have to wait for someone to finish their set, as you would at a gym.

Machines

Using machines as bodybuilding equipment is also great. If you're working out at a gym, using the machine bodybuilding equipment will enable you to build your base using proper form and lighter weights. As you get better, you'll want to move to free weights to increase your muscle size and endurance. If you're at home, a machine purchased online or at a fitness store, such as the Bowflex, will help you reach your goals in no time.

It must be noted that, no matter what type of bodybuilding equipment you're using, you should remember to keep safety first in mind. Never lift too heavy, remember to keep proper form, and remember to get plenty of rest between workouts.

Whether you're at a gym or at home, having the proper bodybuilding equipment is not enough. You must learn how to use the equipment correctly so that you can maximize your results. Just remember to keep to your routine, keep your expectations realistic, and more importantly never give up.

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Sunday, September 19, 2010

Houston Beats Kansas City In Rainy NFL Preseason Contest

By Ross Everett

It was the sort of sloppy NFL preseason game that made the coaches more interested in escaping with as few injuries as possible than with winning or evaluating talent. In a driving rainstorm at Arrowhead Stadium the Houston Texans outlasted the Kansas City Chiefs to take a 16-10 NFL exhibition victory. It was the first game of the NFL preseason for both teams, and they were more or less happy to emerge unscathed from the deluge though Houston did suffer a potentially significant injury to their backup QB.

Texans coach Gary Kubiak summed up the teams mindset in such awful weather conditions:

"It was a very sloppy night weather-wise and whoever plays the best defense and whoever doesn't put it on the ground usually finds a way to win in this league. I was glad we did, but we paid a price. We have some guys banged up and that usually happens when you get out there in a mess like that."

The biggest name to suffer an injury was Houston backup QB Rex Grossman. Kubiak gave an early assessment of his condition:

"It looks like he has a pretty good hamstring. The first play when he went in he booted and said he felt his hamstring pull or pop, or whatever. So we'll have to wait and see."

Texans running back Ryan Moats was happy about just having some actual opposition:

"It felt good to finally hit somebody else for a change and not worry about hurting anybody else."

Texans starting QB Matt Schaub was generally pleased with his first performance of the NFL preseason:

"We ran the ball effectively down in the red zone and we were able to finish that drive 95 yards for a touchdown. That's the way you want to finish off your day."

Kansas Citys head coach Todd Haley made his NFL coaching debut, and spoke of the experience in his postgame comments:

"It's your first game as head coach and I know it's just preseason, but it was an exciting, exciting moment for me. If you tell me the first real one's a win, I'll take this loss any day of the week. It's a special feeling when it's your team and a lot of responsibility comes with that and I didn't live up to my end of that. That's the part that's got to change."

Houstons NFL preseason campaign continues on Saturday as they host the New Orleans Saints. Kansas City will play against the Vikings at Minnesota on Friday night.

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Saturday, September 18, 2010

Lakers Retain Services Of Free Agent Lamar Odom

By Ross Everett

After a month long free agency soap opera, both Lamar Odom and the Los Angeles Lakers got what they really wanted all along. The Lakers retained the services of their valuable sixth man, and Odom will return to the team after an intense recruiting pitch from the Miami Heat. On Friday, Odom officially signed his new contract with the NBA Champions thus insuring that the nucleus of the roster will remain intact.

Terms of the deal weren't immediately released, but both player and team appeared relieved that things had worked out. In early July, negotiations broke down after some miscommunication between Odom's agent and Lakers' owner Dr. Jerry Buss. While Odom worked to mend fences--including several personal phone calls to Dr. Buss--his agent was receiving interest from a number of teams. Miami, in particular, was extremely interest bringing out some heavy hitters including Dwayne Wade and Pat Riley to make a recruiting pitch.

Ultimately, however, Odom couldnt come up with a compelling reason to leave his situation in Los Angeles. At the official signing ceremony, he hinted that a dynasty could be in the making:

"I guess basketball-wise, I feel complete. I want to feel it again. It's kind of an overwhelming feeling. I get goose bumps when I think about it, and as long as I continue to play professional basketball, I want to always feel that. The way I feel during the summer, I always want to feel that. If we can win six, seven, eight, nine, 10 championships in a row, I want to experience that."

The only significant loss to last years NBA title winning team was Trevor Ariza, but the teams signing of Ron Artest is likely an upgrade. Artest brings not only his infamous swagger and intensity, but an element of toughness and versatility that Ariza lacked. Such was Odoms commitment to the Lakers is that even during his free agency, he helped recruit Artest to sign with the team:

"I spoke to Ron two days before he signed, and I told him how important I think it is for him to come here. Because I know how hard he works, he needs to experience basketball at its best, at the highest level, and he needs to become a Laker. Two days after that, he signed."

Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak was understandably elated at Odom's return:

"Three or four months ago, I didn't think it could be possible that we could basically bring this team back in whole. Lamar had a wonderful season that ended on the best possible note you could have, and Lamar had a lot of options. ... Here it is, July 31, and we have brought back everybody that we wanted to bring back."

Odom noted that Los Angeles was home to his family, and he never really wanted to play elsewhere:

"I didn't want my kids to have to change schools -- just the little things. I'm comfortable here. I've been here since I was' years old. I'm proud to be playing for what I think is the most popular brand in sports.

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Friday, September 17, 2010

Minnesota Completes Late Game Comeback To Beat San Francisco

By Ross Everett

In a victory for the highlight reels, Brett Favre completed a 32 yard touchdown pass to Greg Lewis with 2 seconds remaining in the game to lift the Minnesota Vikings to a dramatic 27-24 come from behind victory over the San Francisco 49ers. The rapidly improving 49ers dropped their first game of the year in heartbreaking fashion, while the Vikings remained undefeated at 3-0.

While the Vikings may have won the game on the scoreboard, the Niners took the decision where it really matters. San Francisco rewarded NFL betting devotees with their third pointspread cover in three games this season, cashing tickets as +6 road underdogs. It was the Vikings first setback to the spread against two victories this season.

Favre commented on the victory after the game:

"It's hard to even recall all of 'em. This one was pretty special.

Niners cornerback Nate Clemens said this was a hard setback to take:

"I've had some hard losses. This is just another one for the list. We just have to keep chopping away."

Greg Lewis, who caught Favres game winning pass, said that the entire offense was fired up on the final drive:

"The offensive line was fired up. Adrian was fired up, and the receivers were fired up. And Brett fell right in. He was fired up, too, like: 'We're going to get this done And that's the attitude that we took out there on the field."

In his postgame comments, Vikings coach Greg Childress commended the cool confidence of his veteran quarterback:

"He's been in many, many, many, many situations like that so it never hurts you to have a veteran like him going down the field."

In the Niners locker room, coach Mike Singletary could be heard giving his team a tough love pep talk:

"You have nothing to be looking at the floor for! You didn't steal anything! You didn't do anything wrong! OK? We're going to get better! We're going to get there! We will see them again in the playoffs, all right? You hold your head up!"

The 49ers will return home to host the St. Louis Rams next Sunday. Theyll host the Atlanta Falcons the following week before a bye week. Minnesota will host the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football next week. Theyll play at St. Louis the following weekend before returning home to host the Baltimore Ravens on 10/18.

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Thursday, September 16, 2010

Seahawks Dominate Broncos As Both Starting QB Play Well

By Ross Everett

Seattle's Matt Hasselbeck and Denver's Kyle Orton both played fairly well in the first half, but the Seahawks reserves pulled away in the second half. The Seahawks improved to 2-0 on the NFL preseason with a 27-13 win over the Denver Broncos. The Broncos dropped to 0-2 in their exhibition contests.

Hasselbeck completed 16 passes in 23 attempts including two touchdowns, though he was sacked three times. That was a big concern as he missed considerable time last season due to a back injury, but appeared to suffer no ill effects here. Still, the Seahawks starting QB said it was a traumatic experience:

"It's just like I remembered- no fun. ... I forgot how hard people hit in here. It's just like a car accident. It's part of the game ... and it was probably good that it happened."

After a rough opening weekend as the Denver Broncos starting QB, Kyle Orton recovered to post decent numbers. He completed 16 of his first 19 pass attempts including a touchdown before finishing 18 of 26 for 182 yards with a touchdown and an interception:

"I've got an awful lot of confidence right now, I really do. This is the best offense I've ever played with. This is the best talent around me that I've ever had. I just feel that my game right now is as good as it has ever been.

Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels was more reserved in his assessment:

"I think he acquitted himself fairly well. He played, you know, fairly well. There's still obviously room for improvement. But he did what we feel he is capable of doing.

It would have been hard for Orton to have played worse than he did in the Broncos opening NFL preseason contest against the San Francisco 49ers last week, with three interceptions in his first three drives.

Seattle will get the NFL regular season off and running on Sunday, September 13th as they host the St. Louis Rams. The Broncos will travel to Cincinnati for a game against the Bengals on the opening Sunday of the regular season.

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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

The Foremost Film Download Web Sites

By Lucy Miranda

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Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Air Jordan Sneakers

By Imad Zacky

Description

Air Jordan sneakers are a variety of sneakers that were around for a long time. Thinking about these Air Jordan sneakers was put forward by none other than Michael Jordan himself. There have been over 20 pairs of Air Jordan sneakers released through the years. And even the most die-hard Michael Jordan fan would have had some trouble getting their hands on all these kind of sneakers. Now however the Air Jordan clothing range been specifically released and they fit in well with some Air Jordan sneakers on your feet.

Availability

Availability for a set of Air Jordan sneakers can be an issue. Looking to find the perfect pair of Air Jordan sneakers can take you sometime. You may know which pair you want but you will have trouble looking for the right spot to purchase them. Depending on what sort of Air Jordan sneakers you want availability might be an issue. There are a few pairs of these Air Jordan sneakers that have sold out very quickly straight after they are released. However there are companies that still have certain sets of Air Jordan's available for purchase. In order to buy these Air Jordan sneakers in bulk then you're more than welcome to produce a purchase at our website. It will always be better to purchase a couple of Air Jordan sneakers online, as they're usually cheaper in price. High street shops stores want to lower their prices in a bid to win the battle with these online stores. But it would appear that they are losing this battle as many more people are turning to the Internet so that they can get cheaper products.

Materials

The materials used for a set of Air Jordan sneakers will greatly depend on which kind of Air Jordan's you need to buy. The earlier pairs were made from plastic, while the later pairs of Air Jordan's were made of leather, thus making better Air Jordan sneakers. This can then justify the high cost that is on nearly every pair of Air Jordan sneakers. When a new pair of Air Jordan sneakers hit the industry, they seem to always start at the retail price of $150. It's not extremely expensive for some, plus if you need to keep yourself current you will not mind spending this sort of money on some Air Jordan sneakers.

Summary

Overall some Air Jordan sneakers is worth the money. It's not an instance of a supreme sports player just putting their name onto some brand so that they can make some money. Instead this is the product that Michael Jordan can take huge pride in. He has given his name to a product that's been greatly received by the public. The prosperity of these Air Jordan sneakers will expand for many more years.

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Monday, September 13, 2010

A Stellar Review Of The Film Saving Private Ryan

By Zachary Dunn

Chances are, if you are taking a look into an article such as this, you want to learn what you can about likely the best film to be released in 1998, Saving Private Ryan. This article will give you an introduction to the film, as well as a better than brief plot synopsis. So if you want to learn about this particular motion picture, this should certainly be the place to do just that.

The first thing that you should know about this film is not who played who in the film, but rather who was sitting behind the camera when all of it was taking place. You see, knowing the director could tell you a lot about the film before you ever actually watch it, and the man behind this film was Steven Spielberg. This decorated director has had a hand in so many powerful and visually striking stories, that it is not surprising to learn that he was behind this film as well.

Just by watching the first thirty minutes of the film, you will see one of the most graphic, exciting and dramatic opening sequences that might have ever been captured on film. This is meant to be a soldier's first hand view of D-Day. So you head from the boats to the other side of the beaches at Normandy along with several different soldiers and see the horror of war first hand.

After this opening sequence, you are properly introduced to the main character of the piece, Captain John H. Miller. He is given a task to take himself and his company to locate a paratrooper named Private James Ryan. In war torn Europe, this is about as simple as finding a needle in a haystack, especially since the company that Ryan is with was severely scattered from one another in a failed drop.

The reason they are trying to find Private Ryan is because his other three brothers in the Army had all been killed in action and the Army felt that he deserved to go home to his family. Needless to say, the company is divided on whether or not this is actually worth all the trouble to find Ryan, let alone watch him get a ticket home.

You get to know each and every one of the men in the company through various conversations that they have about their lives before the war, and their plans for when the war is finally over. When they reach Ryan and deliver the news, he still insists he remains at his post long enough to hold a key bridge in Allied control. He refuses to leave the company that he is with until he knows this key bridge is secure and not able to be used by the Germans.

This is an accurate depiction of all of the emotions and feelings that are relative to being at war. You are crying when the men are crying, you are scared when they are, and you celebrate when they do. This is an instant classic that everyone should see if they get a chance to, if nothing else for the incredible performances by Matt Damon (Ryan), Tom Hanks (Miller) and Tom Sizemore (Sgt. Mike Horvath).

If you cared to learn more about Saving Private Ryan, than this article should have given you a great introduction to this film and given you a reason to watch it if you haven't. While there are so many things to appreciate about this movie, you will likely appreciate something unique and special as so many have.

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Sunday, September 12, 2010

A Good Review Of Its A Wonderful Life

By Jeffrey Williamson

Amongst all the great Christmas films ever made, Its a Wonderful Life is, without a doubt, the very best of them, and Frank Capra's best film, period. All of his films portrayed his positive, life affirming philosophy towards the world, but this film defined that philosophy, and while it has had more than half a century's worth of competition, it still stands as the greatest Christmas film ever made.

Yes, yes, the nostalgic, inner child in you wants to say A Christmas Story is the greatest holiday film, or maybe How The Grinch Stole Christmas. The cynic in you chortles and says "No, Die Hard and Lethal Weapon are the best Christmas movies, LOL!" But no, sorry, this film is the greatest holiday film of all time, with Miracle on 34th Street being a distant second.

The film deals with the darker side of the holidays, the depression, the self pity, the nihilism, despair and disappointment that so few filmmakers have the courage to address. In fact, the second act begins with Jimmy Stewart, the warmest and most friendly actor in history, attempting suicide! To start from such an incredibly low point takes confidence.

Capra starts Stewart's George Bailey at such an incredibly low, sad, dark point that it is truly heroic and triumphant to watch him climb from there. Any director can keep it positive by just never facing the hero with any challenge, but Bailey is beset on all sides by the tyranny of evil men, he's put up against the world and told to make it alone. He starts low and ends on a high note.

The film ranks with Rocky as the greatest Happy Tears movies of all time. If you're not crying by the time the film ends then... You probably weren't actually watching the film! Put down your Nintendo DS or crossword puzzles for just a couple hours and actually watch the film! It is a triumphant display of how optimism and hope always trump negativity.

Interestingly, the film was a flop on release. The director had always been a popular, money-making film maker, but for some reason, this one just didn't grab the movie-going audience. Of course, the movie has since become one of the most successful of all time on video, DVD, second runs and, of course, cable, but at the time, it almost sank Capra's career.

One more interesting point: They say that Stewart was Capra's only choice for the role of George Bailey, but that's not true! In fact, his "only choice" was Henry Fonda, but Stewart was a second choice, when push came to shove. We can say Fonda would have been great in the role, but it's hard to imagine anyone but Stewart playing the character to such perfection.

There were a number of alternative endings considered, but none of them would have been as satisfying as the way the story wraps up in the film... Except maybe the Saturday Night Live sketch where Bailey leads the whole town to Potter's house to give him a comeuppance... Interestingly, this ending, while a spoof, was nearly the same as an alternative ending that was actually filmed!

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Saturday, September 11, 2010

UFC Flashback: Lauzon Vs. Stephens Headlines Ultimate Fight Night

By Ross Everett

Ever since he burst onto the MMA scene with a shocking first round KO upset of Jens Pulver at UFC 63, Joe Lauzon has been working to earn respect. For some reason hes had trouble being taken seriously as a top contender in the UFCs lightweight division. He may not fit the classical profile of a fighter, looking more like a fresh faced kid and is often referred to as a geek due to his educational background in computer science. In the main event at the UFC Ultimate Fight Night in Tampa, Lauzon withstood a game challenge from late replacement Jeremy Stephens to earn a 2nd round submission victory.

Lauzon was in control of the fight throughout, but Stephens gave a good account of himself despite his opponents obvious technical superiority on the ground. Stephens wasn't able to match up with Lauzon's ever improving BJJ skills, but he used good old fashioned tenacity and some powerful punching to keep the fight competitive throughout. Lauzon appeared to be on the verge of ending the fight midway through the second with a ground and pound assault that he attempted to transition into a rear naked choke. Stephens fought back with a vengeance despite his disadvantageous position and opened a nasty cut on Lauzon's forehead with an elbow strike.

Lauzon gained a new sense of urgency not wanting to lose on a stoppage due to the cut. He regained control on the ground and from full mount twisted into a nasty arm bar. Stephens tried to extricate himself, but was eventually forced to tap giving the bloody Lauzon a hard fought triumph.

The semifinal matchup featured another impressive effort from Cain Velasquez, who many have pegged as the heavyweight superstar of the future. Velasquez is a formidable physical presence at 6'2" 241 pounds, and has very well developed technical skills for a fighter with only five bouts under his belt.

Velasquez was never really threatened in the fight, but he did have difficulty finishing off tough UFC newcomer Dennis Stojnic. Stojnic displayed impressive toughness and a chin of granite as he became the first of Velasquez's opponents to make it into the second round.

In the second round, Velasquez quickly caught his opponent and sent him to the canvas with a nice combination which he followed up with another ground and pound attack. Stojnic again kept trying to defend himself despite a hellacious beating, though the referee finally jumped in and stopped the contest awarding Velasquez the TKO verdict. While Velasquez continues to show all of the qualities of a future top heavyweight, he needs to improve his stopping power and ability to finish a fight.

On the undercard, Josh The Dentist Neer earned a tapout victory over the sports best known (and perhaps only) vegan, Mac Danzig.

In the opening bout of the evening, up-and-coming welterweight Anthony Rumble Johnson used his significant height and reach advantage to dispatch tough Luigi Fioravanti. After the fight he was very critical of himself in his postfight interview calling his performance sloppy.

The live crowd in Tampa gave a very poor account of themselves, at times booing fighters mercilessly for no apparent reason whatsoever. This was in addition to the usual booing when the fight goes to the ground typical of uneducated MMA fans--they often turned on fighters midbout for no discernible reason. Their behavior reached a nadir in Cain Velasquez's post fight interview, where he was booed mercilessly despite an impressive victory and informing Joe Rogan that he was about to become a father for the first time. It was somewhat surprising, since the Tampa/St. Pete area is home to a flourishing MMA scene.

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Friday, September 10, 2010

Zumba Fitness DVDs - Learn About The Latest Fitness Craze

By Darryl Jones

Learn all about the latest fitness craze Zumba from the Zumba Fitness DVDs. This is a new form of cardiovascular exercise that combines many Latin based dance steps to get you into shape. You will be combining steps from calypso, salsa, meringue, rock & roll, the cha cha, belly dancing, mambo and cumbia together to produce a fantastic aerobic experience. Zumba DVDs are a fun way to keep in shape and lose weight.

No matter what your fitness levels are or your age there is a different Zumba DVD for everyone. Zumba Gold was created specifically for the over 50 generation that have much reduced or limited mobility. Zumba helps to improve the participants balance, gives your heart a fantastic workout and improves your flexibility. In many ways Zumba is an excellent combination of yoga based stretching coupled with heavy aerobic activity.

Some of the many benefits from completing a Zumba DVDs workout include improved blood flow around your body, enhanced flexibility, a reduction in fat deposits, improvement in self esteem, a reduction in your daily stress, an increase in energy and much more. The Zumba DVDs are a great way to improve your overall fitness and health and co-ordination whilst enjoying yourself at the same time.

Most DVDs last between 30 minutes to an hour and you can typically burn between 250 - 500 calories in one session. This is a similar rate as if not better than running, swimming or other activities. You burn about 435 calories by swimming moderately for an hour, 465 by playing casual sports and about 684 calories by running at a 6 mile per hour for the full 60 minutes.

The best places to complete a Zumba exercise is at your local gym or fitness club, however the DVDs have their own advantage. If you are having difficulties finding or getting to a local class, the weather is not suitable for travel or for if you exercise time is late at night then for security purposes then Zumba DVDs are the perfect solution to help you keep your body fit, healthy and slim.

If after you practice on your DVDs for a while you may want to become a Zumba Fitness instructor. To accomplish this you will need to sign up for a certification class. These classes are offered as two options a one day or two day course. You do not have to pass a test but they will instruct you on how to lead a group in Zumba. You will need to renew your certification every year if you want to still be an instructor.

If you are getting tired with your regular exercise and want something that is new then try Zumba. This product is being taught in over 60,000 locations in 105 countries globally. Millions of Zumba DVDs have been purchased. The music is great, the exercises are fun and once you get into it you will never turn back. Zumba On.

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Thursday, September 9, 2010

Joe Vs. The Volcano Is An Under Rated Film

By Ted Mcbride

Tom Hanks always showed promise, even back when he was in the short lived sitcom, Bosom Buddies. He was able to spin off of that success to become one of the most sought after actors in Hollywood. Many critics will be quick to point out: His acting chops may not be on par with DeNiro or Hoffman, but what he lacks in method, he more than makes up for with sheer charisma and likability. It's this likability that led him to a blossoming comedy career with Big and Turner and Hooch, and it's a key ingredient to what makes Joe Vs the Volcano one of the best movies to download.

So what makes this one so special? Well for starters, while Big and Turner and Hooch both did an excellent job showcasing Hanks' abilities as a comic actor, Joe Vs. The Volcano is a little more demanding of the actor. Here, he's asked not simply to provide a few funny moments, but to be cast in the shoes of the everyman. At the beginning of the movie, Joe is seen in a situation most of us will find familiar: selling his life away for "three hundred dollars a week".

We start off in a dismal state of affairs, with Joe experiencing an existential crisis, having no idea why he was put on earth. This is driven home by the excellent production design of Beetlejuice's set designer Bo Welch. The factory where Joe works, sitting in the middle of a vast expanse of muddy terrain, is simply disgusting and soul crushing.

Joe, a serious hypochondriac, takes a trip to the doctor's office where he learns that he has a "Brain Cloud". A fatal condition. From here he meets the industrialist played by Lloyd Bridges, who offers him a chance to live like a king for several months, in exchange for his suicide by jumping into a volcano.

The industrialist, played wonderfully in his one scene by Lloyd Bridges, will finance Joe's trip and all the luxuries he can indulge in if he'll go to the Waponi Woo and jump into a volcano. The industrialist uses this island for mining, but the people of the island are fearful of the volcano and believe that it needs a human sacrifice every hundred years lest it blow up and kill them all. The chief, finding nobody among his own cowardly people to do the deed, needs Joe to do it.

Joe is made to fully appreciate what a gift life is. By accepting his death, by having nothing to lose, Joe is able to do anything he wants in life, including jumping into a volcano. This is where the movie's philosophy lies, this is the meaning of life: Enjoy it for what it is. Don't worry about the afterlife, don't worry about mortality or bills or rent, don't let the troubles of the world get you down, just appreciate every moment for what it is.

This feeling, this almost boring, understated wisdom also drives the look and feel of the movie. If you haven't seen this movie, you've never seen a movie that looks like this. It seems to take place in some kind of second cousin fantasy reflection of our own world.

SPOILER! The original ending of the film had the industrialist and the doctor getting what they deserve for pulling one over on Joe. It's probably better that they went with another take, because while those two characters do serve as the villains, in a sense, they also serve as Joe's saviors, giving him his life back.

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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Film Download Sites Provide Quality Viewing

By Carlos Vargas

With today's economy being how it is, it is hard to find a movie rental store that is still in business without having to drive all over town. Dollar a day rental boxes have become very popular, but you can not guarantee they will have a movie you want to see. Going to the movies has become ridiculously overpriced, and out of many a persons budget. And who wants to pay for a DVD you may not even want to watch again? The best alternative to the above is using Movie Download Sites.

There are now several websites that offer different methods to view movies. The free sites offer hundreds of movies. The selections might not have the latest releases but do have some excellent choices. These movie libraries are a great option for free movies.

With technology so easily accessible and affordable, it is rare to find someone who does not have a computer. Watching movies on a computer do look best when you have a high speed connection like DSL or cable. A good monitor and CPU will help make the picture look as good as it does in a theater, with the benefits of a DVD.

Sound is often times over looked when making a home theater system. Select a system that has both surround sound and a sub woofer. There are online documents to assist in creating a home theater system. Speaker placement can be a fine art and these documents can offer suggestions to optimize the sound output.

Remember when CD burning became popular? That technology has also been added so that DVDs can be burned, as well as Blu-ray discs. DVD burning has been around for awhile so DVD burners are relatively inexpensive. With Blu-ray being the new best technology for movie viewing, those burners are still pretty expensive, but as time passes will begin to get cheaper. The quality on a Blu-ray is comparable to watching it in a theater, giving everything more depth and detail. Think of it as HD for DVDs.

Some sites require payment for downloads, but many times these sites will also give an option to burn the movie directly to a disc, saving you a step later on. With a multitude of websites offering free downloads of software, it shouldn't be too difficult before you find one that will work best for you.

Many mobile services also offer movies for download directly to the phone. This of course means you will have to have a phone that supports this type of media. It is a good idea to make sure you subscribe to a good data plan as well, as many providers charge per kilobyte downloaded, as well as using minutes for internet usage. This may be something you need to monitor closely on teens and kids phones. There are also movies available for download onto portable MP3 players as well. These movies are usually formatted specifically for mobile devices, and don't have the detail that a Blu-ray or DVD does.

Movie watching trends are pointing to Movie Download Sites. Instead of the hassle of going to the theater it is now possible to experience a movie in the same way as a theater but at home. Always be certain that the website being used for downloading is using legal methods of distribution.

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Tuesday, September 7, 2010

1977 Triple Crown Winner Seattle Slew

By Ross Everett

Seattle Slew--the last living Triple Crown winner--died on May 7, 2002 at the age of 28. As one of only 11 Triple Crown winners in history, he is by default one of the greatest horses in the history of thoroughbred racing. Of those 11 legendary animals, Seattle Slew was the only one to complete the Triple Crown with an undefeated record, as well as the only one to have been purchased at a public auction. After retiring in'78, Slew became one of the most important and successful stud horses in the history of the sport. He sired 1,066 foals including 102 stakes race winners. Among this impressive group of offspring was the'84 Kentucky Derby winner, Swale. All told, Slew's offspring have won an amazing $76 million dollars at the race track. Slew's stud fee of $300,000 made him a very profitable horse even after his racing career was over. Slew wasn't a particularly attractive horse, but he had the toughness of a championship boxer and the sort of intestinal fortitude and desire that can only be given by The Creator.

The Seattle Slew story began very modestly at a public auction in Lexington, Kentucky. The Keeneland Summer Yearling sale wasn't supposed to be the marketplace of champions, and the idea that this particular horse would ever amount to anything other than a farmhand was downright laughable. He was somewhat clumsy looking due to a front right forefoot splay and had a shuffling gait at trot. Slew wasn't a beautifully majestic creature like his Triple Crown winning predecessor, Secretariat. Slew was borderline ugly. So ungainly a creature was he that he was given the less than inspiring nickname "Baby Huey" by the Keeneland staff. He was purchased by two couples (Karen and Mickey Taylor and Jim and Sally Hill) for $17,500. What wasn't apparent at the yearling sale was the intangibles that make up a championship thoroughbred--poise under pressure, love of competition, toughness, heart and desire. His owners had unwittingly stumbled onto an equine Muhammad Ali, and his competitive fire quickly became apparent to his trainers and jockeys. His first race came at Belmont Park in'76, and he entered--and won--three races as a two year old giving a glimpse as to what like ahead.

Slew became the Kentucky Derby favorite by winning his three prep races as a three year old, including prestigious Wood Memorial. In the Derby, Slew got off to a terrible start as he stumbled from the gate much like War Emblem did in the 2002 Belmont. Unlike 2002's Triple Crown contender, however, Slew was able to recover from that miscue and basically force his way through a pack of other horses to position himself at the front of the field at the quarter mile pole. Slew would win the Derby by a length and 3 quarters. He took another tough victory at the Preakness before clinching the Triple Crown with a 4 length victory in the Belmont Stakes.

Slew continued to campaign as a four year old, but in the days before the Breeder's Cup there weren't many opportunities for an older horse. He retired to stud in'78, where he sired champions such as the aforementioned Swale and'92 Belmont Champ AP Indy. Slew stood at Three Chimneys Farm in Midway, Kentucky from'85 until early 2002 when he was moved to Hill 'n' Dale Farm in Lexington, KY following a spinal operation.

In some ways, Slew had much in common with the heavyweight championship reign of Larry Holmes. He came so quickly on the heels of such incredible excellence--Slew was forever in the shadow of'73 Triple Crown winner Secretariat, Holmes on the heels of Muhammad Ali--that he never gained the appreciation he deserved during his prime. In hindsight, however, it has finally been noted what an exceptional horse he really was. Jockey Angel Cordero, who rode Slew during the twilight of his career noted "If I had a chance to take any horse in the world, if someone said your life is depending on riding one horse to win, I would take (Slew). I rode 44,000 horses, but he was special, he was different. He was muscled, like a wrestler. He ran different than any other horse. It was like he came from another planet."

Following his death in 2002, Slew was laid to rest at Hill 'n' Dale Farm in Kentucky under a statue memorializing his legacy.

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Monday, September 6, 2010

Phil Esposito's Rampage On The NHL Record Book

By Ross Everett

Though his scoring records have been obliterated by Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux, former Boston Bruins/New York Rangers center Phil Esposito is still regarded by hockey cognoscenti as one of the greatest offensive players in the history of the game. He is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, as is his brother Tony Esposito who was a standout goaltender for the Chicago Blackhawks.

A native of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Esposito was signed by the Chicago Blackhawks as a teenager. After some time in junior hockey, he was called up to the NHL in'64 quickly earning a spot on the teams top line between Bobby Hull and Marcel Dionne. In'67, Esposito was traded to the Boston Bruins along with Ken Hodge and Fred Stanfield.

It wasnt long before Esposito started to destroy long standing NHL records. In'69, he became the first NHL player to top the 100 point mark (combined goals and assists) for the season"he obliterated the record with 126 points, which would be the first of six times that hed top the century mark. He topped 100 points in five straight seasons between'71 and'75, missing a sixth straight season by a single point with 99 in'70. Bruins fans were fond of displaying car bumper stickers that read Jesus Saves; Esposito scores on the rebound.

In the'70-71 season, Esposito smashed the NHL record for most goals in a season with 76. That record stood for over a decade until Wayne Gretzky scored 79 for the Edmonton Oilers in'81-82. Gretzky also broke Espositos single season points record of 154. Even now, only four other players including Gretzky have scored more than 150 points in a season and only five others have scored more than 76 goals in a season. Perhaps the most amazing element of Espositos game was the frequency with which he put the puck on net"Espo had 550 shots on goal in'70-71. No one has since come close"in fact, just last Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals became the first player to come within 100 shots of Espositos mark.

In'75, Esposito was traded to the New York Rangers where his experience, intelligence for the game and nose for the puck made him a valuable component of the Broadway Blueshirts offense and he was named team captain. Until the very end of his career, he remained a dangerous scoring threat that all opposing teams were forced to reckon with.

After his retirement in'75, moved into the executive suite. He served as the GM of the Rangers before helping secure an expansion team for Tampa, Florida in'92. Esposito served as the President and GM of the Tampa Bay Lightning until'98.

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Sunday, September 5, 2010

Boise State Stomps Bowling Green

By Ross Everett

Bowling Green played Boise State tough on their home field this weekend--at least for one quarter. Things looked good for the host Falcons at the end of the first quarter, as they'd held the #6 ranked Broncos scoreless and were right in the thick of things in a scoreless game. It was all downhill from that point for Bowling Green, as Boise State exploded for 29 unanswered second quarter points. The Broncos would eventually win 49-14.

The Broncos easily covered as -16 road favorites. The 63 combined points went OVER the posted total of 51. Boise State needed four plays or less on their first six scoring drives, and amassed a season high 529 yards of total offense. Their defense also forced the Falcons into three costly turnovers. By halftime, the game was essentially over.

Boise State coach Chris Petersen had insisted on more quick strike scoring drives in the week before the Bowling Green game. They most definitely delivered, and the coach commented to their performance after the contest:

"On offense, that's always the name of the game. It makes it a lot easier when you don't have those 15- and 17-play drives."

Broncos quarterback Kellen Moore threw 17 completions in 21 pass attempts for a total of 247 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions. After the game, Moore indicated that his team wasnt resting on their impressive season to date performance:

"There's a lot of football to go and a lot of things to work on.

Coach Petersen concurred with his quarterbacks comment:

"These guys are a fairly mature bunch and if not, we have a staff of mature coaches to keep them focused.

Bowling Green head coach Dave Clawson sounded somewhat in awe of the Broncos 'quick strike' offense:

"That's what they do. When they have 500 yards of offense, it will always be 10 to 12 plays where half their offense came from."

The Broncos, who are enjoying their highest regular season ranking in school history, looked sharp all around on offense despite the absence of second leading rusher DJ Harper. Harper is likely out for the year after a knee injury.

Bowling Green will take a step down in class of opposition next weekend as they host the Ohio Bobcats. Theyll play on the road the next two weeks, traveling to Kent State and Ball State. Boise will return home for a game against FCS opponent UC Davis next Saturday. Theyll play on the road at Tulsa the following weekend, before enjoying a bye week.

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Saturday, September 4, 2010

What Happens In The MEN Arena

By Ruth Smith

There are many venues in the UK that are synonymous with sports travel, such as Old Trafford for football and cricket, Wembley Stadium for pretty much every sport and Cardiff's Millennium Stadium for football and rugby events. However there are few venues in the UK that can rival the Manchester Evening News Arena for such a wide variety of different sporting events.

The MEN is a gigantic indoor arena in Manchester that plays host to such an array of different sporting events, than any sports fan would find something taking place there to interest them.

One of the more popular events to take place at the Manchester Evening News Arena is wrestling from the WWE. Wrestling is a big business in the USA, and at least once a year the Superstars from the WWE travel to Manchester to perform for the UK crowd in either their Raw or SmackDown! events. Fans can see their idols, such as Triple H and John Cena, up close and personal without having to travel to the United States.

Another US favourite to take place at the MEN is Monster Truck racing. This larger than life sports event sees some of the legendary US monster trucks, such as 'Bigfoot' and 'Gravedigger', crushing a collection of cars live in the arena. Few venues are even large enough to accommodate such an event in the UK, and the Manchester Evening News Arena is one of them.

Other sports events often held at the MEN include boxing, where Manchester favourite Ricky Hatton has often fought for world titles.

Of course it's not just sports travel events that makes the MEN Arena such a popular destination. The venue is also used for many concerts, ranging from pop music acts such as the X-Factor tour, to rock acts such as Nickelback.

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Friday, September 3, 2010

The Dead Or Alive Trilogy Is Definitely Worth Viewing

By Ronald Erickson

You might not have heard of these movies. If you're thinking about the ones based on the Xbox and Playstation games, we're not talking about those, but rather the trilogy of bizarre action flicks by Japanese crazy-man director Takashi Miike. This trilogy of movie downloads offers just what you're looking for if you've gotten tired of the same old same old from American action flicks and you're ready for something a little different, and a little strange.

The first in the series, Dead or Alive, was focused on the idea of simply teaming up the cult legends Sho Aikawa and Riki Takeuchi, sort of the Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino of the cult Japanese film scene. So think of it like Japan's answer to Heat. Interestingly, the movie was meant to solve one of the main problems with that movie: The ending was kind of an anti-climax.

We won't spoil the ending of Dead or Alive, but let's just say that it's certainly not an anti-climax. The entire movie is a thrill ride, starting with a rock video style montage that gets you into the movie's world fast, and culminating in an ending that you will not believe.

The second in the trilogy offers a different sort of approach with the same crazy style. This one recasts the two leads as two new characters. Where the first had the two as rival cop and gangster, this one has them as a pair of hitmen who grew up together and who donate all of their money to fighting diseases in developing countries.

Interestingly, while the movie is very positive in its outlook and portrays its heroes in a positive light, the reality of violence is not simply glossed over. The first is a wild action movie, the second is a little more honest about the weight of violence on a person's heart.

The third film, Dead or Alive Final, goes in the science fiction direction, more specifically, cyberpunk, with replicants and evil dystopian governments. While it might not be the most exciting of the trilogy, it's worth seeing so you can check out how it ties the whole thing together in such a strange way.

If you like the Dead or Alive trilogy, you should also check out Deadly Outlaw Rekka, which feels like the fourth film in the series in spirit. It has the same sense of over the top craziness and stars Riki Takeuchi in the lead role.

The first movie's trailer proudly declares that Miike is the dog with rabies of the Japanese film world, and it's true, it's not just a clever tagline for the trailer. The guy makes something like five or six movies a year, and has made about one hundred since his debut some years ago. He is one of the most prolific directors out there, and while the quality varies, if only one in ten is any good, he's already one of the greats.

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Thursday, September 2, 2010

Watch Many Classic Movies Online

By Ebony Ellis

When we talk about bringing back good memories, there is nothing that beats watching old movies, when we see our favorite past time movie; it tends to bring back old memoirs and feelings. Having said this, we find ways to watch movies 15 years ago. Fortunately for us the internet has offered us websites where we can watch out favorite movies, fortunately, there is what we call old movie downloads.

the internet may have its majority of clients surfing for the latest buzz on upcoming news and movies to watch or to watch out for, but there are also sites that has a movie collection that goes back a couple of years, these sites offers their past time movie lovers the luxury of viewing their favorite movies as simple as viewing the latest ones.

These movies may be a significant event or eye opener for a lot of people, so finding them in a local video store may be compared to finding a video tape in hay stack, due to its high value and great customer demand, it may not have a large movie collection to cater the movies that the customer wants. So the web has its search engines and services where it satisfies the peoples cravings for old movies. Right here are a few sites where you can start all over again experiencing the magic of old movies.

As far as old movie downloads, there are not really too much optimum quality sites but with some effort, you will find them. There are sites that have plenty movie information and old movies to go browse so that you could spend ample time on sitting and watching old film pieces in abundance. Ideal for old movie lovers.

Apples website which has many quick time movies is an excellent place to watch old movies, and do download. The quality and resolution of these movies goes from high resolution to HD (high definition).

IMDB, also known as the Internet Movie Data Base has a decent collection of old movies to download or stream online and although it's not quite as large as some sites, they make up for it with the amount of movie knowledge that you can browse through while you are watching your movies, making them one of the most favorite sites to visit.

The last option to this list is the Yahoo Movies or AOL Movies it may not be that appealing but it has wide collection also of classic movies and trailers with the information and comments and the convenience of not paying a single cent.

Old movie downloads is the simples way to view your favorite classic, it beats going to the movies stores and spending tons of time just searching and it also saves the money. This feature greatly is a resource saver, making you enjoy the movies at the comfort of your home minus the effort and half the price you pay at the movie houses or stores. With that said, I advise that you visit these sites or better yet Google other sites.

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