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Eulogy of Basketball: The Rise of the Superstar, Death of a Sport

sports — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 20:39:49 +0000

Eulogy of Basketball: The Rise of the Superstar, Death of a Sport

"Who is better, Kobe, Lebron, or Wade? Shaq or Duncan?"
"How do I become a baller like Iverson or Kidd?"
If you take a look at most of the basketball related forums, chats, and blogs upon the web, you will find these types of questions as well as many like them. People wanting to debate the best, or wanting to be a star like these. What about asking ones self, "What do I need to do to be the best I can be?" Is it really that great of a thing to be like those above? I'm not so sure...

Without intending to take anything away from the talents and abilities of the aforementioned athletes, I have a question. "What have any of them done to make the game of basketball any better? What have they pioneered?" And more importantly, "What has our sport become?"

Having a love for basketball, and growing up as a kid in the age of, and admiring such greats as Bird, Magic, and Michael, one would think I would have no issue with the state of modern day basketball as it stands. But as a basketball purest I have to admit that I find within myself a bitterness when I look at the arrogance and selfishness of todays players. When I see the total and complete lack of role models and leadership, and the overall apathy for what was once, in my mind anyway, the greatest of all team sports, it saddens me.

At one time basketball was a sport where fundamentals, smarts, and dedication, in most cases dictated champions. Real champions, and real leaders! There was a time when the foundational rules which were built upon Dr. Naismith's game were respected. Many times in today's game, those rules no longer apply. A walk or travel is seldom called or often completely ignored. What would have been constituted as a carry is now considered a spectacular move. And as a result, our beloved game of basketball has been hijacked by thugs whose only motivation is money, stardom, and a love of self. Bill Laimbeer would be considered a prince compared to many of those we admire today.

This mentality has not only affected the professional ranks, but has also began to take root in our colleges, and has already polluted many involved in high school athletics.

Anyone who has ever followed the game of basketball knows well, and can readily admit that the physical abilities of todays athletes trumps those of players in the past. But the game of the past had something that our modern version has lost somewhere along the way, and that may never be regained.

There was a time when players who walked out onto the hardwood to compete did so as warriors, as a "band of brothers" of sorts. Although the team might have had what would be considered a superstar, each player upon the team, including that superstar, knew that they had a role to play, a job to do, and an accountability to their team and their fans.

There were also leaders then. These were men who were considered to be the superstars of their day. But the difference between those of the past and those of today was the way in which they saw the game. Think of Jerry West. Or Bill Russell. Or as I said before, Magic, Bird, or M.J.. Yes, they were superstars. Yes, they took many shots. Yes, they carried with them self-confidence, and pride in what they did. But unlike todays superstars they were not just mega athletes...they were leaders. And unlike todays superstars, they did not believe themselves to be greater than the game or the team in which they were a part of. But instead these men made all of the players on the team around them better. Ask the ones who played with them. There are several others we could mention here, but these are merely the ones who come to mind at the moment.

None of these past greats, before the game became a stain, won their championships based solely on their talent alone. Nor did Kobe this past season. They won because not only were they great, but they brought out the greatness in all the players around them. Even the ones they played against! Their will to win was not dictated by whether or not they
liked their coach, or whether there was a nice, fat bonus waiting at the end. It was decided because they loved the game, and because they saw themselves as a part of something bigger. At one time there was a pride in being part of the history of the "greatest game ever played."

Our sport has lost its way. It has lost the integrity, honour, heart, and spirit which made it great. And unless that which was lost is found again, the true game of basketball is done. Just as Lazarus was called forth from the tomb after dying, unless we have a revival of the essence of what basketball really is, it will not just be the laughing stock that it is today...It will be dead.

Maybe, in a way, that wouldn't be such a bad thing. At least without the money, the crying, and the spoiled mega athletes we could have players and coaches who did it for the love of the game again. We might even have integrity and real glory back in our sport. Maybe we could get back to having a game that was worth watching and playing again.

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Eulogy of Basketball: The Rise of the Superstar, Death of a Sport

Soccer Ronaldinho

Denise I Smithson — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:55:05 +0000

by Denise I Smithson
Ronaldinho (Ronaldo de Assis Moreira) was born on March 21, 1980 in Porto Alegre, Brazil and would rise to be one of soccer's greatest. The five-foot eleven, one-hundred seventy-seven pound forward would wow audiences with his mastery as early as 1999, beginning amateur play following in his father Joao's footsteps, becoming skilled in beach and indoor (futbal) soccer.

Born to Miguelina, and cared for by his sisters and brother after his father's death when he was only eight, Ronaldinho achieved his first cap with the Brazilian senior team in 1999 with club Gremio under head coach Celso Roth. In 2001, Arsenal FC wanted Ronaldinho but this move would not go through as Ronaldinho was unable to obtain a work permit. Eventually, Ronaldinho would sign a five-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain FC where some reported he enjoyed his nightlife more than football. Unhappy in Paris, Ronaldiho finally went back to Barcelona in 2004.

It was at the Copa America in Paraguay where Ronaldinho and teammates Ronald and Rivaldo mesmerized onlookers; and here, he achieved truly huge success by scoring Brazil's fifth goal in a 7-0 crushing of rival Venezuela. But there was also the "wonder goal" of 2002's FIFA World Cup in Japan. This was Ronaldinho's scoring of the game-winning goal via an amazing 30-yard free kick which took England's goalie David Seaman utterly by surprise. Winning the quarterfinal, his team went on to win the World Cup. Ronaldinho achieved yet more soccer accolades here by being named part of the all-tournament team.

Ronaldinho has won a great array of soccer's greatest prizes. Among these are the FIFA World Player of the Year for 2004 and 2005, as well as the UEFA's Champion League Award in 2006 in Barcelona (he scored seven goals in only 12 matches in that year). "Sports Illustrated" magazine named Ronaldinho the fifth wealthiest athlete of 2008 for his earnings of $37.5 million that year (salary, bonuses, product endorsements, and live appearances). This put the 28-year-old soccer star in group that included Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, David Beckham, and Kimi Raikkonen.

Early summer of 2008 saw Ronaldinho injure a muscle in his right leg while playing in his 200th match. Much to the dismay of spectators and fans around the world, he would be benched for the remainder of the season. But not ending there, Ronaldinho's troubles looked worse when he and his club argued about his decision to play in the Bejing Olympic games. But after the dust had settled, Ronaldinho sealed a deal with the Italian Club AC Milan. This allowed him to play in the Olympics beside his countrymen.

Ronaldinho turned down a $25.5 million contract offer from Manchester City to play for AC Milan for three years. He was getting paid $21 million in Barcelona. The great Italian AC Milan player Clarence Seedorf had also worn Ronaldinho's #10 and it was retired, so he went with jersey #80 to honor the year of his birth. Milan quickly saw the wisdom of their new player selection when Ronaldinho scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Internazionale in September of 2008.

Ronaldinho drove Milan into a 2-2 draw after they had fallen behind 2-0 against Sporting Braga in November 2008's UEFA Cup and then scored a match-winner in the 93rd minute of the match. Ronaldinho's brother Roberto has been driving his brother as his agent, and has gotten him endorsement after endorsement so that his great soccer playing sibling is booked up with them through 2014. And Ronaldinho apparently enjoys his current home of Milan, Italy much more than he did Paris.

Ronaldinho became a father in 2005 when his son Joao was born. The boy is named after his grandfather and his mother is Brazilian dancer Janaina Mendes. But, when it comes to soccer, where will he ultimately end up? Only Ronaldinho and Roberto know. But with his immense global popularity, it seems Ronaldinho would be a great fit on any team. Maybe some are already thinking, "what about the United States?

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Find a Golf Tournament For Everyone

Robert Carlton — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:45:14 +0000

by Guy Morris
Many golf players have played golf for many years and have never had the pleasure of playing in a golf tourney. As popular as they are becoming, World Golf Tournaments are being played more and more each year. As a way to get and keep young people interested in the game of golf, the golf association has created the junior golf tournaments. Because of his age and style, Tiger Woods is responsible a lot for the interest that young people are exhibiting in golf and learning more about the game.

There are many types of major golf tournaments throughout the United States. Although some may be costly to certain individuals, the Professional Golf Association (PGA) sponsors many tournaments for anyone interested. They are publicized well in advance, giving people ample notice to prepare and register. The PGA, known for giving the very best in prizes, has four major golf competitions. They are played every year with different golf courses being chosen each year to add to the competition and championship's fun.

Some of the major events are the Masters, the U.S. Open, British Open, President's Cup and the Ryder Cup. Augusta, Georgia is the site for the Masters, which takes place every fourth years. This event is a highly regarded golf even that was started by Bobby Jones. The Ryder Cup is a major golf tournament that takes place every other year, as does the President's Cup. What makes the Ryder Cup a great event is that golfing teams from the United States and Europe are the competitors.

Although this is a known fact already, competing in golf is not just for men anymore. This is a fact made very evident by the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) with their sponsored tournaments. The important golf tournaments such as Ladies European Tour, Ladies Senior Tour and the Futures Tour have been around a few years and are gaining more popularity each year. Young girls just starting learning the game of golf have the opportunity to practice their game with the hopes of getting into one of these great events.

One goal of the LPGA in recent years has been to make them as well known as the men's tournament. One way they are trying to accomplish this is in making their first place prize such an award that it will be not only phenomenal, but widely publicized and acknowledged worldwide.

Many companies as well as individual have fundraisers by sponsoring a golf tournament or using the tourney as a way to bring in money for charities. Whether you are interested in participating in a golf tournament for cash, prizes or just fun, there are many ways you can find their location. Many golf tournaments are in your local newspapers. The internet is another place where you may be able to find any tournaments listed in large or small towns. Check early so you have time to register in these great competitions.

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Babe Ruth Baseball

Denise I Smithson — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:13:52 +0000

by Denise I Smithson
Babe Ruth is a player who needs little if any introduction. People the world over know his name and the near-legendary achievements of this man, one of the best known players ever to pick up a bat or glove. You don't need to have been around when Babe was on the Yankees to be familiar with his name and the House That Ruth Built. Even his superstitions are followed to this day. Ruth once said "Whenever I hit a home run, I always make sure that I touch all four bases". Larger than life both in terms of his performance on the diamond as well as in his private life, Babe Ruth is still very much a part of the American psyche. There may never be another player like the Great Bambino in any sport.

George Herman Ruth Jr. was born in 1895 in Baltimore, MD, the son of George H. Ruth Sr. and Kate Schamberger-Ruth. One of two surviving children of eight (the other was his sister Mamie), Babe Ruth has a tough childhood, often being left to care for himself. At the tender age of seven, he was sent to the St. Mary's Industrial School for Boys, which he recalls more as a reformatory than a school. Deprived of parental guidance except on occasions, Ruth quickly earned a reputation among the nuns at the school as an incorrigible.

The Babe never like rules, especially regimented rules and was not good at adapting to what was correct-he had his own way, a uniqueness that would follow him to baseball. Perhaps the biggest thing Ruth learned to love at St. Mary's would be his fondness for children; as an adult, he was charitably involved with them as much as he could be. George Jr. shined with talent at a young age and played numerous positions at St. Mary's, often, however, he excelled in catching and pitching. When Babe reached nineteen, Jack Dunn, the manager and owner of the then Baltimore Orioles which was a Boston Red Sox minor league team, was awed at Babe's talent and signed him right away. Once Jack signed him, he was dubbed by his teammates as "Jack's newest babe." From then on, he would be forever known as simply "Babe."

After only five months, Ruth was signed to the Red Sox, where he spent six years playing the outfield and as a catcher. He rapidly gained popularity with fans for his performance on the field as well as his colorful nightlife off the diamond. Ruth played his first of many World Series games in 1916, where he set a record of fourteen innings pitching; a record which remains unbroken to this day. In World Series games alone, he achieved a record of 29 2/3 innings with no score as a pitcher - this record would stand for 43 years. He was traded to the New York Yankees in 1919; it wasn't until 2004 that the Red Sox won the World Series again, a phenomena which became known as the "Curse of the Bambino".

With Ruth on the team, the Yankees would win 4 World Series and 7 American League Pennants. Ruth hit an amazing 54 home runs in 1920 alone. Babe Ruth proved to be just as popular with the fans in New York as he had been in Boston and became a celebrity. The Yankees stadium, built in 1923 soon came to be known as "The House That Ruth Built". Fittingly enough, Ruth hit three home runs on opening day and later that year, the World Series title. Ruth would separate from his wife of 11 years, Helen Woodford in 1925, with whom he had adopted a daughter, Dorothy. It was not until Helen dies in 1929 that he would marry his companion, the model Claire Hodgson. His first at bat that year, he hit a home run out of the park, which he dedicated to Hodgson.

Ruth's 60 home runs in 1927 are another long standing record the player set - it would stand until Roger Maris' 61 home runs in 1961. Many fans debate the vailidity of Maris' record, being that it took Maris 182 games against Ruth's 154. However, no one will debate Ruth's .690 batting average, which has no equal to date. It wasn't for nothing, after all that he is remembered as The Sultan Of Swat.

Babe's famous moment in baseball came in Game 3 of the 1932 World Series where the Yankees played the Chicago Cubs. In the 5th inning, after he already had one home run, Babe came to bat and was at a count of two balls and two strikes. Before the next pitch came his way, Babe pointed to the center of the field bleachers and slammed that puppy right where he pointed and some believe it is the longest home run ever hit out of Wrigley Field.

In 1935, Ruth left the Yankees, disappointed at their refusal to make him manager of the team. He went to the Boston Braves, where he was a player and first base coach. Though he had been promised the manager's job at the Braves starting the next year, Ruth saw that the team would renege on this promise and decided to retire; however, he went out in his inimitable style, hitting three home runs in one of his very last games for a total of 714 in his career. The Great Bambino will be a legend as long as baseball is still played - for his World Series wins, his 2,211 RBIs, his 2.28 career ERA as a pitcher and his colorful personality.

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George Foreman Boxing

Denise I Smithson — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 08:51:01 +0000

by Denise I Smithson
George Foreman

George Foreman is a household name with a long and storied career. He not only has the distinction of being pegged as one of the top 25 boxers of all time, he was also the oldest boxer to win a heavyweight title. A man of diverse talents, hes also an ordained Christian pastor with his own church, and an accomplished businessman in his own right.

He achieved an astounding record of 27-0 in his amateur career before turning professional in 1969. In his first year as a professional boxer, he won 12 fights, 11 of which were by knockout. He continued his quest for an undisputed heavyweight title in 1970 after winning all twelve of his fights that year. Just like the prior year, 11 of those victories were by knockout. During 1971, George Foreman earned seven more victories and had attained an astonishing 32-0 record. The WBC and WBA both considered him the number one challenger. Foreman continued his winning streak with an additional five victories in 1972. All of these victories were won in three rounds.

Foreman retained his heavyweight title until 1974 when he defended his title against Mohamed Ali, the former champion. This bout was known as "The Rumble in the Jungle" and was fought in Zaire. This was Foremans first defeat in his professional boxing career. After this defeat, Foreman remained inactive throughout 1975.

Foreman kept his heavyweight title until 1974, when he was pitted against the former heavyweight champion, Mohamed Ali. This bout, dubbed The Rumble in the Jungle was fought in Zaire. This match marked Foremans first defeat in his entire professional boxing career. Foreman disappeared from the boxing scene for the rest of 1975 in the face of this crushing defeat.

In 1976, Foreman made his comeback. He continued fighting until he experienced what he describes as a near death experience in Puerto Rico in 1977. Foreman described becoming suddenly and deathly ill in his dressing room after losing a match to Jimmy Young in a 12 round decision. He was terrified by this sudden illness, and turned to God for help. Foreman recounts that God asked him to change his ways, and Foreman became a devout, born again Christian. Foreman jokes that Jimmy Young literally knocked the devil out of him.

Though he never did formally retire from boxing, he did leave the boxing scene. He became a church pastor, with great devotion to his family and his church members. A youth center was opened in his name, and he continues to speak about his powerful conversion experience.

After ten years out of the ring, he made a second comeback. In 1988, he announced that he would return to boxing at the age of 38. He wanted to show people that age should not be considered a barrier in regards to achieving goals. During 1988, he won eight fights, although none of his challengers was a rated contender. Foreman continued with a string of victories as well as some notable defeats.

Surprisingly, Foreman made another boxing comeback after 10 years out of the ring. At the mature age of 38, Foreman announced in 1988 that he would be returning to boxing. His aim was to show people that age did have to prevent anyone from achieving their goals. Foreman won eight fights that year, though none of his opponents were rated contenders. Foreman gained many victories, and some memorable defeats as well.

In 2003, Foreman was inducted to the International Boxing Hall of Fame and was named as the ninth greatest puncher of all time.

George Foreman was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2003. He was ranked as the ninth greatest fighter of all time.

Other notable business ventures include commercial appearances for Meineke Mufflers, and promoting his ubiquitous George Foreman Grill. In 2004, he added his own line of Big and Tall clothes through Casual Male.

In 1993, he starred in his own sit-com. He was also a judge on the reality series American Inventor. In July of 2008, a reality show called Family Foreman debuted featuring George and his family.

Foreman has published four books, all of which talk about his life experiences. Given the storied life Foreman has lived so far, these books are sure to be interesting reading.

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Learning To Play Tennis – The Basics

Richard J. Larkins — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:37:52 +0000

by Richard J. Larkins
Grip, Footwork, and Strokes and Tennis Lessons Online Made Easy.

Great footwork is essentially about weight control and tennis for beginners reveals that clearly. It is getting the most effective body position for each stroke, and from there pretty much all shots will develop. In presenting the distinctive sorts of hits and footwork I am writing as a right-hand athlete. The left-hander should simply reverse the feet.

Racquet grip is an imperative aspect of your stroke, because a mediocre hold will mess up the finest serve. A natural grip for a top forehand shot is essentially unsound for the backhand.

To acquire the forehand grip, hold the tennis racquet with the side of the frame toward the court and the face perpendicular, the handle toward the body, and "shake hands" the racquet, just as if you were greeting your friend. the grip settled easily and naturally into the hand, the general line of the hand, racquet and arm are one. The swing brings the racquet in a general line with the arm, and the full tennis racquet is basically an extension of the arm.

The backhand grip is a quarter circle roll of hand on the grip, bringing the hand above the grip and the knuckles straight up. the stroke moves through the wrist.

This is the recommended arrangement for your grip. I do not recommend copying this hold precisely, but model your natural style grip as closely as possible on these lines while not losing your own comfort or distinctiveness.

Having once mastered the tennis racquet in the hand, the next challenge is the stance of the body and plan of mastering strokes

All tennis strokes, need be achieved with the body at right angles to the net, with the shoulders parallel to the line of path of the ball. the body weight should at all times travel forward. it need pass from the rear foot all the way to the front foot the exact moment of hitting the ball. On no account permit the weight to be heading away from the shot. It is weight that regulates the "pace/pace" of a stroke swing that, regulates your "speed/momentum."

Allow me spell out the gist of "speed/pace" and also the "pace/rapidity." "Speed" is the actual rate with which a ball moves through the atmosphere. "Pace" is the velocity with which it springs up from the court. Pace is weight. It is the "sting" the tennis ball has when it comes from the ground, letting the inexperienced along with unsuspecting competitor a blast of power which the shot or swing never revealed.

A great many athletes carry both "speed" as well as the "pace." Different hits could hold both.

The general order of learning strokes should be:

1. The Drive. Fore and also the backhand. This is the starting place of all tennis, given that you simply won't build a net offensive until you occupy the ground hit to create the practice. Nor can you win a net charge effectively unless you in reality, can drive, plainly that is your only effective passing stroke.

2. Serving.

3. The Volley and also the Overhead Smash.

4. The Chop or Half Volley and other incidental and ornamental strokes.

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Snow Tubing in Catskill Mountains

LJ James — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:06:47 +0000

by LJ James
Right now for most Americans money is getting a bit tight. We all still want to have those great family trips that we take every year, but we have to watch how much we spend. Well I just had a great time with my family in New York's Catskill Mountains that didn't put us all in the poor house.

I was in the Catskill area with Family for the Christmas Holidays. My younger Sister has three kids. Which makes me an Uncle and I always enjoy spending time with my two Nieces and Nephew, The Youngest is 6 years old and the oldest is 13 years old. Now when the age gap is that far apart it can make finding something they all want to do very difficult. Well We where also looking for something to do that not only the kids but us adults could enjoy as well.

It took some time but my younger Brother came up with the idea of Snow Tubing. It sounded good to me. The Kids loved the idea and so did my Sister, Her Husband and even my Mother. OK so then came the part where the money comes in. I called up Windham Mountain to get their Snow tubing times and rates (http://www.windhammountain.com/mountain/tubing) . When they told me their snow tubing rates I was surprised as they where not too bad $20 a person for two hours $25 for four hours and they had a Friday night special of only $15 dollars from 4pm to 9pm ! Only $15 for Five hours, I was sold as it just happened to be Friday.

So the group of Nine of us piled into two vehicles and we where off to do some tubing on Windham's 650 foot snow covered snow tubing slope. We where Lucky as the weather was warm for December in the Catskill Mountains. The Slope was perfect, there where about ten lanes to slide down and the Snow Tubing staff kept the line moving.

Let me see if I can explain how everything went. When we got up to the Slope we grabbed a large canvased covered Snow Tube then picked a lane. We could go down the lane in groups or by ourselves. I have to say my first trip down caught me by Surprise. It has been a few years since I have been sleigh riding but I know I never went that fast down the old hill. Now hearing me say how fast the slope is, may make you think you or your kids might be scared. Don't worry about that, I saw kids as young as three years old tubing down the Slope and they were loving it!

At the bottom of the hill there are mats placed at the end of every lane to slow you down safely, Along with attendants ready to help you if you needed it( I didn't see anyone who needed any help). Now anyone who has gone Sleigh riding as a kid remembers the trip down the hill was always the fun part, It's the walk back up that is work. Well not at Windham's snow tube park. The canvases that cover the snow tubes have long straps that hook up to a conveyor so all you have to do is sit in your tube and then slowly slide back up the Slope! The Straps also make it perfect so the attendants can spin you (only if you ask nicely) as you are sliding down the slope.

After about three hours of snow tubing everyone but my brother and his girlfriend was getting tired. So we went into the large Ski lodge, which is only about ten feet from the snow tubing lanes. While inside the lodge we all enjoyed some nice hot Chocolate while sitting by the Fire place.

I am not a big fan of winter activities, But I have to say we all had a great time even if we didn't make it the full five hours. Life can often get a little crazy and too fast paced, Every once in a while we all need some affordable old fashion family fun, (With a few modern convinces of course)

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Amateur Golfers Improving Your Game

Ken Morris — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:20:23 +0000

by Ken Morris
Are you interested in taking up the sport of golf but don't want to shell out the money for a professional golf trainer? Or maybe you're an amateur golf player who knows the basics but wants to hone your skills and learn some techniques to be able to hit the green with your friends. While there are a few "naturals" in golf just as with any sport but the majority of players are looking to improve their game. You can't learn golf entirely by books or video but there is a way to learn new techniques that won't cost you a bundle.

Computer software and online programs are available to help teach you the basics and well as more advanced golf tips. While it's hard to replace hands-on golf instruction, you might be surprised at how much expertise you can gather from these computer lessons.

They dissect techniques that are used by the pros to improve their game in a format that is easy to understand and replicate in your practice. The cost varies depending on how many features are offered and, many times, who endorses the product. In any case, learning golf techniques with the help of your computer can be possible with most budgets. It's much more affordable than taking golf holidays in Spain though probably not quite as much fun.

There are tried and true programs available that have more traditional instruction. But there are also new techniques that use new technology; these are definitely worth trying as well. Many computer programs offer software to track your progress. By tracking, you will be able to determine where you need to improve your golf game.

Before committing to a software package it's beneficial to find out the best one for you. Check out golfing websites for recommendations and look through golfing forums for opinions from non-biased players. There are many websites that offer free trial downloads so you can try out a program before purchasing it. Also check with your golf buddies or other golfers on the course for their recommendations. Give a program time to work for you. Don't get frustrated by a few bad golf swings. But at the same time, don't be afraid to try a different program if the one you have is not working.

So if you're trying to improve your game, no matter what skill level you're at, computer software may be the way to go. It's inexpensive and there is plenty of information and new techniques that is given to you in an easy to understand format.

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Remembering Old Shea Stadium

Denise I Smithson — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:09:50 +0000

by Denise I Smithson
As sad as it is, it's time to say goodbye to the old Shea Stadium after 44 years of sports memories for all of us. It hardly seems possible that the Mets were an expansion team all these years after their cross-town American League rivals first took the field. It's also hard to remember the stadium being called the Flushing Meadow Park Municipal Stadium, but that's what it called until a movement was launched to name it in honor of William Shea.

Over the years, Shea Stadium housed some of the greatness baseball players ever to walk on the field. Names like Duke Snider, Nolan Ryan, Warren Spahn, Tom Seaver, Willie Mays, Eddie Murray, Yogi Berra, Casey Stengel, Richie Ashburn, and Gary Carter who all became Hall of Famers. Then we can't forget the entertaining players that just gritted it out everyday like Lenny "Nails" Dykstra and Gil Hodges.

There's been good times and bad, ugly and outrageous, but at the end of the day, they are all great memories intertwined with the stadium's history. We watched Dwight Gooden and Daryl Strawberry take the Mets to a World Series win over the Boston Red Sox in 1986. Unfortunately, the fame took its toll as both players spent the rest of their careers dealing with drug issues and other problems.

The historic moments are numerous. In 1969 we witnessed their first Championship when they became known as the Miracle Mets at a time when no one had ever heard of the young Nolan Ryan who would go down in baseball history for striking out 5,714 batters. In fact there are so many historic moments in the story of Shea Stadium that it's hard to summarize them in an article; we could literally write a book about it. The stadium may be gone as a new chapter begins but the memories will live on for eternity in the hearts of recreation and sports fans all over the world.

After the tragic and shocking events of 9/11, Shea Stadium became the central hub for supplies, food and a place of refuge for many 9/11 victims. On September 21, the Mets helped New Yorkers to heal by providing the first sporting event to be held after that tragic day. New Yorkers will tell you it was one of the most stirring nights ever in baseball history. With tens of thousands of fans packing the stadium to watch the Mets take on the Braves, the team honored New York's finest, those brave men and women who worked tirelessly to help the 9/11 victims, and then went on to play a great game. Shea Stadium is truly a place like no other. It will always be remembered with fondness and with the eager anticipation of another 50 years of baseball history.

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Finish the Golf Course with One Club

Clinton Maxwell — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 14:39:27 +0000

by Clinton Maxwell
An experienced golf player will tell you that your most useful (and therefore most valuable) golf club is the seven iron. Many refer to the seven iron as "the perfect club". If you've seen the movie "Tin Cup", you'll know why this is so. Kevin Costner's character uses it for several shots, including putting. Here are some ways you can use this club and why it is called the perfect club.

It's possible to make par on most golf courses with nothing more than a seven iron and a putter. Depending on your strength, you can use the seven iron to shoot your ball anywhere between 170 and 225 yards. For distances upwards of that the seven iron is not recommended but some golf courses don't have distances further than 200 yards.

Here is how to shoot par using the seven iron on long holes. As long as your shot is less than 200 yards use the seven iron for the drive. Now use the same club for your approach shot. You'll either want to take a full swing or cut your swing depending on the distance to the hole. Also depending on the distance needed, you'll want to place your ball in front of your stance or behind. In front for shorter distances that require more control and behind for shots that require loft.

If your ball isn't already on the green at this point, you can use the seven iron to chip the ball and get it onto the green. To chip the ball with this club, close the stance and hit the ball in the back of your stance. Make sure you cut your swing so you don't overshoot the green. After your ball is on the green the seven iron's job is done. This club is rarely used as a putter even though Kevin Costner did it with Hollywood's help.

On shorter, par three holes golf courses, the "perfect" seven iron can be used. Again use your stance to put more power behind your swing. If loft and shorter distance is required then stand in front of the ball (which may seem awkward) and cut your swing. Again, once your ball is on the green use a putter to finish your hole.

Now you can see why the seven iron is so useful and referred to as the perfect club. With the right stance and golf swing you can use it almost anywhere and on any course. Try it out on the driving range and see for yourself.

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Focusing on the topic of finding an alicante golf club, Clinton Maxwell publishes mostly for http://www.alicante-spain.com . His writings on golf courses in alicante are found on his site .

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Save Money With Homemade Bait

Tim Richardson — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:28:05 +0000

by Tim Richardson
Fishing bait from fishing shops can really make going carp fishing an expensive passion! Many anglers are now so conditioned to using readymade baits that they have never seriously considered the huge advantages of making very unique baits for themselves, but they will catch as many if not higher numbers of fish than commercial baits. The fact that homemade bait will cost you a fraction of the cost of readymade baits and over the days and weeks shocking savings can be achieved with no less fish (in fact quite the opposite!)

Having a unique bait is one of the greatest competitive advantages in fishing. This is very often the factor which tips fish over from the state of just testing a bait, to actually taking it into its mouth along with your hook, and giving a very desirable run. There is no doubt in my mind after over 3 decades of making homemade fishing baits, that they can compete against commercial readymade baits on any water or venue.

Of course it takes the usual fishing skills and application in order to catch any fish especially those bigger ones which are far less easily caught, but your unique bait is a distinct factor in producing for you consistent big fish catches. One of the most incredible highs is to land new personal best fish on bait you have made from your own recipe and knowing you are the one angler who is ever going to exploit your secret bait. You never have to compete with hundreds of other fishermen on the same bait as you!

Bait only really has a peak of effectiveness when fish feed confidently on it because they know they most likely will not get hooked and risk getting taken home for tea. Sure we put them back, but if you were hooked and dragged out of your safe air environment into a foreign one you would be wary of any bait that has led to you being hooked previously too! Making your own alternative secret bait recipes is such a great advantage over the masses who use readymades without a further thought to their never talked about disadvantages!

On the point about fish learning by association, you will also find with readymade baits that they frequently have to be changed to new ones because they get over-used and fish associate them with danger of hooking or capture. Whereas with homemade bait this rarely happens because you alone are fishing your bait so it cannot get over-used so intensively as readymades. This means your baits will remain effective very likely indefinitely which means you can focus on your fishing and have complete confidence that your bait is always working to best effect and has not blown! Some baits get based around flavor attraction on a carbohydrate ingredient base mix. Many others utilise to a greater extent a food bait approach using nutrition as the fish feeding triggering mechanism.

I could not believe how easy and simple it was for me to make baits that hooked big fish straight away literally while still hot, even using the most basic of ingredients. Homemade baits can be just amazingly instant and fill you will so much confidence. I do not even bother to make baits that have a round or barrel shape or an even skin at all and I most often do not even boil them to make them resilient boilies either. This is because your greatest edge with bait is their difference. Therefore if you bait feels different, has a different shape, colour, texture, buoyancy, density, firmness or softness or permeability or solubility for example, then it is far more likely to out-fish readymades with ease! That is why making homemade baits is so easy.

As I said, round baits are not needed. Things have changed drastically in the last 3 decades. There are many methods which introduce free baits well over 100 metres accurately, including ground bait slings, spods and PVA bags and nets etc. So you do not need to ever roll your baits. To make a starter effective bait you need only use one ingredient or a couple like soya flour and semolina, add enough eggs to bind them together, and make a dough to use as bait (and every bait can be different!) These might be used as paste or cut or divided into many different shaped and sized bits which you might scald with water or boil for a few seconds to harden them up to make them more resilient.

The easy way to make a paste or boilie bait base mix is to use about 6 hen eggs in a pot or bowl, whisked with about 5 millilitres of a cake flavor and 1 millilitre of intense sweetener. Then slowly add a fifty - fifty mixture of semolina powders and soya flour or maize meal or corn flour, until you have a workable dough, not too sticky and soft and not too firm to pull apart easily.

Now you can use the dough as fresh bait or opt to label some sealed plastic bags and store it in the fridge for a few days or to freeze it in advance of going fishing. You most likely will forget what you made your baits out of so it is best to write this somewhere so you can remake your winning baits repeatedly! It is possible to get a ball of dough weighing about a kilogram from a 6 egg mixture; this will obviously vary depending upon the various ingredients you choose to include and their levels. Some ingredients will hold water better than others while some might dissolve readily in water, and the practical advantages of each kind are easy to exploit depending if you want hard baits which break down slowly or ones which dissolve and spread their attraction very quickly.

I understand value like anyone else so making homemade bait for 3 pounds as opposed to buying it for 12 pounds makes great economic sense. This is startling especially when you think of the saving on 10 or 20 kilograms of homemade baits compared to commercially produced readymade ones. The saving can be in the region of 80 or 90 pounds for just 10 kilograms of bait. You will have been using many kilograms in a season so figure your savings on homemade bait, it could easily total you not hundreds but thousands of pounds so easily saved!

If having a different bait can produce such a difference in results you may as well have the goal of being as innovative as possible with yours as you create new versions for those big fish you dream of catching. The spooky thing about new baits on a water is that they very often produce the biggest most sought after fish within a short space of fishing time because they are fresh and new. Now this is as great a motive as anyone needs to take up bait making and is the icing on the cake. You can use simple forms of bait mentioned here, but you will discover that with successful baits comes the excitement of making more creative ones, and bait making can be extremely exciting, even an integral addictive part of your fishing, as you thirst for more information!

By Tim Richardson.

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These volumes provide decades of bait secrets: "BIG CATFISH AND CARP BAIT SECRETS!" And: "BIG CARP BAIT SECRETS!" And "FLAVORS, FEEDING TRIGGERS and CHEMORECEPTION SECRETS!" SEE: http://www.baitbigfish.com These books are even used as reference by members of the British Carp Study Group so are well worth a look!

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New Yankee Stadium

Denise I Smithson — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:22:53 +0000

by Denise I Smithson

New Yankee Stadium

Spring 2009 is just around the corner and Yankee fans will be able to visit the new Yankee Stadium. Of course, it will be a little while before fans warm to the new stadium - these are indeed some big shoes to fill. Yankee Stadium has seen a lot of history come and go in the South Bronx over its 86 years; but the new Yankee Stadium will replace something great with something even greater; the new $1.3 million stadium promises to be a worthy addition to the team and to the city of New York.

Moving the stadium has been an idea since 1980 when the owner wanted to move the stadium to a safer area. Over the years, the South Bronx had become a dangerous neighborhood. While considerations were discussed and discarded new interest came to the team and by the early 90's attendance and security were up. This did not stop thoughts of a new stadium however; it just determined that the new stadium could remain in the Bronx.

The largest hurdle faced by the Yankees organization in building a new stadium was finances. Former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani was in favor of the city supporting new stadiums for both the Yankees and Mets with $800 million in construction funds and a $390 million investment in improved public transportation. The Mets would also receive $80,000 in the form of debt forgiveness and along with the Yankees, would receive $25 million in funds for planning and logistics.

The plan would not come to fruition however as Michael Bloomberg would take office and decide to exercise the escape clause built into the contract. Unfortunately, for Bloomberg exiting mayor Giuliani had built in a clause that stated the teams could look for new homes elsewhere if the city backed out of the deal. Fortunately, for fans new plans were agreed upon that left the city footing much less of the bill and plans for the new parks forged ahead.

The new Yankee Stadium has been designed carefully to be reminiscent of the current stadium. Indiana limestone will encompass the entire structure, just as was the case until the original stadium was renovated in 1974. The copper frieze which was present on the original stadium has also been replicated, but the interior features many new amenities for Yankees fans, including two new restaurants which will be open year round.

Whether you are a fan of the new Yankee Stadium or fear that a vital piece of Bronx history will be lost, it can be agreed upon that the new home of the Yankees will be one which preserves the character of the old while offering the comfort of the new. The construction of the first Yankee Stadium was a risk taken by the team; one which paid off for the team and the city - and it looks like history just might repeat itself in the Bronx next spring.

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Big Carp Fishing Baits

Tim Richardson — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:23:10 +0000

by Tim Richardson
It will probably come as a surprise to many fishermen that fish alternate frequently between one feeding mode and another, in order to best profit from various food opportunities available in the aquatic environment even within a short time period and this can change many times even over an hour or 24 hour period. The way fish feed is key to how best to tempt them in order to get a hook in their mouth and catch them, but few anglers actually give this immensely important subject the attention it demands. But the good news is that you can induce many fish feeding modes simply and easily in order to catch more fish purely by exploiting what comes naturally to them...

It is well-known that jokers and blood worms have often been banned as baits from various fisheries because they impact upon the feeding behaviour of fish so much. Many species of fish and in particular the Cyprindae genus of fish, have many adaptations which help them switch between modes of feeding to exploit the higher profitabilities of one mode over another, depending on which forms of food are available and where they are located in the water or bottom sediment.

For instance, fish can harvest the extremely nutrient rich algae purely by sucking on stones and gravel. They can also particulate feed and filter on zooplankton and algae for instance in the upper layers of the water in spring and summer especially when building up reserves of energy before and after spawning activities. This reflects in the ways that fine bread and fish meal based ground baits can be fed upon in ways where the fish do not have to actually feed on the bottom, but consume it higher up in the water in suspension.

This kind of feeding or similar can be used to further explore the potential of your hook baits and free baits as food items even before your bait is actually touched by a fish. You might have seen a fish suddenly dart towards a bait after having started gulping in water first to taste your bait more efficiently using taste buds in the pharyngeal cavity in the gill area. Fish also use gulping in a snapping motion in a mobile pump feeding) or static position to filter feed and particulate feed and carp and bream do this much of the time in turbid lakes; lazy of what!

When filter feeding and using similar and related modes, carp can actually benefit from you baits nutrition and attraction without even touching them which definitely has its advantages if you use this to excite them fully before they actually feed. Such things as vegetable and fish oils, fine crustacean and milk extract powders and liver and digestive tract extracts for example, can all be exploited, but there are thousands of choices. You bait substances through carp filter feeding can induce a feeding frenzy state even before your carp have even swallowed a single bait!

Bass and trout and even carp, bream and fish like crappie roach and barbel all filter feed to different degrees. This finely adjusted feeding is achieved using what is called the branchial sieve structures which are adjusted in order to energy efficiently exploit more abundant nutritious food particles and natural organisms. Carp can even suction filter feed at least an equal head length away from its head which is similar in energy and movement efficiency as a sheep seen feeding on grass on its knees although fish use far less energy in general movement compared to terrestrial animals not supported in water.

It often seems to be the case that carp fishing baits focus goes on chemical smells for instance which are very obvious to our senses, but it needs to be remembered that fish have extremely fine tuned lateral line cells which use electrochemical impulses in the detection of food items even by the tiny movements of zooplankton only 1 millimetre in diameter. The gape size of a fish's mouth is normally not a limiting factor in efficient feeding, but the diameter of the area where the food is chewed is and it is often far less than the gape of the mouth. Therefore its makes sense to exploit this and use smaller baits than often recommended. In fact carp in turbid lakes predominantly depend on food which is in particle size, so why not go with this approach not against it!

Smaller food items can naturally be passed to the throat teeth in mouthfuls without any problem and of course the more energy efficient the food delivery system is the better. It can often be the case that small baits are the preferred choice of more experienced big fish anglers because they can see the benefits of smaller food items in regards how fish feed on such baits and also their more natural weight, size and movement in water when combined with a correctly balanced hook rig. I find boilies in the 6 to 8 millimetre size excellent for bigger more wary fish even with huge mouths!

If you exploit the various filter feeding modes of fish using various grades of ingredients both soluble and insoluble in your ground baits you can certainly induce far more intense and suitable feeding for hooking wary big carp. You might recall the fact that fish are lateral lines are tuned to feel the movements of live foods like maggots and sound is important in ground bait effectiveness, but smaller hook baits are well recommended in conjunction with this. With carp one thing is for sure and that is when you leverage their mode of feeding or preferably specifically induce particular modes of intense feeding, you can vastly improve your catches all year round and all you need to know is a bit more about effective bait use and ingredients manipulation...

By Tim Richardson.

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Golfing Off the Green

Larry Pudoky — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:46:35 +0000

by Larry Pudoky
If you're a novice player you know the frustration of hitting your ball into the sand, tall grass, or a wooded area. Even the most experienced golf players will find themselves playing perfectly but then make one bad swing and end up in a sticky situation.

Even though these bunks and trees make you frustrated, if there were no obstacles then a golf course would be boring and not challenging enough. Getting stuck in a trap or behind an obstacle is not the end of the game and knowing how to get out of one will help you stay positive.

First off, let's talk about trees. You might find that a tree is right in front of your ball so there seems to be little options of getting around the tree. There are a few options and it depends on the situation and how comfortable you are with the shot. The easiest may be just to sacrifice a putt to put your ball on the fairway and in a position so your next shot will be on the green. Another option, but less controllable, is to ricochet the ball off another tree to get it close (if no onto) the green. Not only is it hard to calculate the angle but the ball hitting rough bark can have an unpredictable effect. In any case, practice shooting curve balls before you come across this challenge.

Sand is another thorn in a golfer's side as any novice or experienced player will tell you. Some golfers, especially novice ones, just try hitting the ball hard in hopes that the ball will land on the fairway or green. While you might get lucky with this method, it's better to use a consistent method. Use a wedge and ensure you strike the ball so that you get enough loft. Elevation is especially important if you are in the sand with a wall between you and the grass. A sand wedge will usually do the trick but you can choose another wedge if you're willing to sacrifice loft for ball control.

Tall grass is a more common "sticky" situation but it's also easier to get out of especially if there are no other obstacles between you and the green. Use a wedge that will give you some loft but still enough control. Getting the ball in the cup is not so impossible in this situation so don't be content with just getting the ball on the green.

With all of these, practice before you find yourself in the situation. It will mean less frustration and a more enjoyable game.

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Larry Pudoky frequently creates summaries on issues similar to golf. You might find out more about his work on golf holiday in algarve and golf here.

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How to Ski safely

Adam Gillchrist — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:20:00 +0000

by Adam Gillchrist
Nothing ever beats the pain of huffing and puffing as one trudges along on the snow that tops mountain peaks that look like they had been dusted with clear fresh icing sugar. The snow seeps through your boots somehow and wets your socks. You often lose balance and topple down on the icy floor, while your companions burst into a cackle of selfish glee. But sad stories should never be a part of one's travelogue. Why fight the snow when you know that it can be worth so much fun to look at its better side? - Snow Sports! Yes, for all the brave hearts that are willing to brace themselves to race the wind down the slopes, skiing is the perfect option.

It never hurts to take some precautions, though, so you need to be equipped with some Skiing Beginners Tips. Skiing no doubt is great fun, but slipping on the frozen ground and falling hard on your back with your legs up in the air is indeed an awkward position that could bring the embarrassed blush on even the bravest cheeks. The first day on the snowfield will be more than just a test of your skills, balance, and patience. Your tolerance for pain should know no bounds as you slam down on your back and hear your bones crackle warningly. If you believe yourself to be a skiing star the first time itself, you are doomed. When you learn to ski, first you must learn to listen. Remember what the instructor tells you, and do things exactly in the way you are guided to do them. You will crash down onto the ground a couple of times, but do not worry about being ashamed. It is the only way you can ever learn.

Do not pamper yourself with the thought that the snow covering the ground will provide you with a soft landing- that is the most common mistake that the unwise make. The icy ground is relentlessly hard, and every single fall will be mercilessly painful. Do not wear jeans or sweat pants. There is a certain protocol regarding your sportswear as well. You must don thick Snow Skiing Suits with heavy padding that can cushion your fall. Unless you think of yourself as the Yeti, it is advisable that you wear warm clothes that could keep you happy and comfy in the bitter cold air. Over everything else, wear a waterproof jacket to prevent your clothes from getting soaked. Gloves are, no doubt, a necessity.

Boots are very important too. Make sure you know the size of your feet so that you do not end up buying shoes that are too loose or tight for them. Too loose, and you will never even get as far as a few yards before you thump your head against the snow. Wear them too tight, and you will feel like your feet are choking from the lack of proper blood circulation. Moreover, there would not even be enough space for you to wiggle your toes in them, and they may get bruised. And you would not like to have your adventure end shortly because of sore feet, right? It is very important that you learn the basic technique properly. Make sure you incline both your feet slightly towards each other, for that will keep your speed at check. Sliding down with legs parallel to each other gathers more speed, and for a novice like you, that spells great disaster. This first technique is called the snowplow that needs to be mastered quite well, and constant practice shall do the trick. Make sure that before you go to the mountain slopes you have no problem breathing in the thin air. If you do, sporting around in the icy slopes is a strict no-no. And once you are there, move around a lot, even when you are not skiing. Constant movement shall keep the metabolic wheels in your body at work, and they shall generate enough heat to warm you up.

The other thing for which you must be on the lookout is the weather conditions. Weather is known for her frisky ways, but in the mountains, she is more fickle-minded than ever. The sky can be a deep azure for a moment and in the next draw in storm clouds and drizzle you with soft flecks of snow. Snowfall can make the ground icier so that it becomes harder, and this enhances the risks of injuring yourself. More importantly, you must practice on wider slopes where there are more people than try the steeper regions. Your guide will tell you where to ski, and you must take his advice, always. There are certain Steamboat Springs Skiing resorts that are just the ideal place where one can lodge while learning how to ski safely. It will be wise of you to remember that safety always comes first. True, it is fun to let go sometimes and take it easy, but a sudden, nasty injury could turn fatal. It will not only spoil your happy mood, but also put you through a lot of pain that you could do without.

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