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Randy Moss told a reporter, "Ain't nothing but ten grand. What's ten grand to me?"Sitting back in April, you almost wonder if Al Davis is thinking to himself, "Ain't nothing but a first-rounder. What's a first-rounder to me?"' owner Al Davis was the proud owner of a 27th-ranked defense last year that gave up 330.8 yards per game and over five yards per play. To revamp the defense, he went out and brought in a couple worthy veterans-namely Tyrone Poole, Duane Starks, and Lance Johnstone. However, Oakland still has gaping holes at the safety and linebacker spot, with major depth issues on the offensive and defensive lines.So what else did he do? Go out and get a quarterback from New Orleans named Aaron Brooks. Still, that wasn't a terrible acquisition at any rate. Now, there would be an intense three-way quarterback competition between Brooks, Andrew Walter, and Marques Tuiasasopo in training camp. More importantly, though, there would no longer be a need to use their high first-round draft pick on a quarterback.Now, in the midst of an offseason that has behind closed doors, there are whispers around the league that Oakland is talking with the New York Jets in an attempt to catapult their way three spots higher in the 2006 draft and grab a top quarterback.The move would shift Oakland ahead of the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers, sitting them behind Houston, New Orleans, and Tennessee. Houston appears decided on Reggie Bush; New Orleans looks to take D'Brickashaw Ferguson or Mario Williams, and Tennessee seemingly favors Texas' Vince Young, but Matt Leinart is also a very strong possibility.That would leave Oakland free to take either Matt Leinart or Vince Young at four-whichever the Titans pass on. But that would also leave either D'Brickashaw Ferguson or Mario Williams available, along with Ohio State's A.J. Hawk.However, if the do trade up it won't be because Al Davis is eyeing Ferguson, Williams, or Hawk. It will be to ensure that he has a rookie quarterback on his 2006 roster, much like he had with Andrew Walter last season. However, Walter hasn't appeared to enliven Davis as much as was hoped for. Because, if he did, getting a fourth quarterback wouldn't even be an option in the team's future plans.Yet, altogether, moving up doesn't seem to be the best alternative for the team. In fact, moving down would be of greater assistance. Swapping first-rounders with interested suitors holding mid-to-late round picks could allow Oakland to acquire another second-rounder. Then, the team would have no logical choice but to draft around their needs: linebacker, safety, and offensive line.Depending on who is most interested in exchanging picks with the Raiders, there should be a surplus of linebackers left for Oakland to choose from. Ernie Sims, Chad Greenway, Bobby Carpenter, and DeMeco Ryans would all start immediately on the Raiders' defense. Adding one of the above would round-off a linebacking crew that is currently only two-thirds full with Danny Clark and Kirk Morrison.With their early second-rounder Oakland would be then able to choose from a list of quality safeties. Among those possibly available at the 38th overall spot are Jason Allen, Darnell Bing, Daniel Bullocks, and Ko Simpson. Again, either of these four would be able to takeover Derrick Gibson's safety spot and start the 2006 campaign alongside Stuart Schweigert.This trade would then leave one more second-rounder to be spent-a chance to fill a spot on their third-biggest need, offensive line. Tackles to choose from could include Marcus McNeill, Daryn Colledge, Andrew Whitworth, or Jeremy Trueblood. At guard, Taitusi Lutui, Max Jean-Gilles, or Charles Spencer could all be viable options.In all, there are plenty of teams looking to trade up in this year's draft-a draft that is entirely unpredictable in every aspect. However, an Al Davis decision to fork over an extra incentive to take a fourth quarterback on an incomplete roster seems a bit off-beam.Plus, seats to the NFL Draft are free, so Davis doesn't need to worry about selling those out. However, if he wants to push stadium seats off the shelf, drafting around his needs and less around his wants could equate to more wins.Last time I checked

The JaMarcus Russell Experiment is Apparently Over for Oakland Raiders

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on this topic with other fans!Raider head coach Tom Cable informed the Denver media yesterday that Charlie Frye would get the starting nod this weekend when the Oakland Raiders face their hated rivals, the Denver Broncos. While it;s not set in stone, the noise accompanying Cable;s announcement certainly sounded like the door slamming shut on Russell;s career in Oakland, and probably the league. Since he was first drafted by the Raiders number one overall in the 2007, the red flags have been all over Russell, and not the coaches; challenge kind. A contract holdout spoke volumes about a seemingly greedy young man. The rumors of his lack of fitness announced his lackluster motivation to perform at the highest level. Russell;s failure to dive head first into film study showed apathy towards his craft and the only thing more troubling than his terrible stats is his terrible attitude. Failing to take responsibility for the team;s performance, as well as his own is a sign of poor character and immaturity. A recent assertion that he refuses to restructure his contract to stay in Oakland next year can mean one of two things, he;s even greedier than some believe or he is truly incapable of taking ownership of the offense and the leadership role he accepted when he signed on the dotted line. While Oakland head man Al Davis never should have drafted Russell, he certainly never should have given in to the hold out. Looking back, Oakland;s history of drafting quarterbacks has seldom been kind. Gaze no farther than Todd Marinovich for an example of what happened the last time they took a highly touted quarterback in the first round. In fact, when you compare the numbers, the two quarterbacks are eerily similar. But, now it;s time to turn the page in Oakland. Charlie Frye will start the first chapter of the Russell free future in Denver this weekend. However, in one month;s time, all that will go out the window, as Frye and Bruce Gradkowski will both become free agents once again, leaving Steelers 43 Polamalu jersey
newly signed J.P. Losman as the lone signal caller on the roster, assuming Oakland does the smart thing and dumps Russell. Looking at next year;s free agent pool, it;s a crap shoot as to who could deliver behind the Raider;s porous offensive line. One of the best bets might be Minnesota;s Tarvaris Jackson, a mobile quarterback in the vein of Randal Cunningham. However, Jackson has spent his days behind one of the best lines in the game and might crumble under the pressure Oakland;s front five allow to slip past. Another possibility could be Chad Pennington, assuming he comes back well enough from his shoulder injury that ended this season. Pennington is another Rich Gannon type, showing himself to be very cerebral, while not so strong at the deep ball. His high percentage west coast passing style would work well in a Gruden type offense. However, who the coach is next year is an entirely different can of worms. A handful of quarterbacks round out the list of potential Raider signal callers including David Carr, Charlie Batch, Brodie Croyle, Rex Grossman, Jon Kitna and a few other, less notable names. None of which, besides Kitna, have ever lit it up consistently, but while the Raiders have never proven adept at drafting a QB, they have shown the ability to 6 Super Bowl Champions jersey White jersey
pull one off the scrap heap and turn him into a star. Either way, Russell should start packing his money bags and prepare to move back to the bayou. Odds are, he won;t survive any other team;s training camp next spring and he;ll be calling Andrew Walter by next June to talk about the good old days when they played in the NFL

Theres something about guys who have to go before

NEW YORK 22 November (Reuters) - First baseman Joey Votto (notes) that have helped the Reds claim their first playoff berth in 15 years, was an obvious choice as NL MVP said Monday. Votto, 27, appeared in all but one of the 32 votes submitted by two writers from the National League baseball in every city in the voting by the Baseball Writers Association of America. Finished among the top three in all categories of the Triple Crown with a .324 hit rate (second), 37 circuits (third) and 113 RBIs (third) and led the league in percentage of 36 Bettis Black Jersey
base (0.424).
The other first place vote went to St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols (notes), the second on 21 was named ballot. Pujols, three time MVP, who won the last two seasons, led the league in the circuit (42), RBIs (118) and runs, and hit a .312 average. Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez (Notes) third. Votto said he was delighted to win this award and surprised by the wide margin of victory over Pujols. I was surprised shocked, Votto said in a conference call. I thought you must have crept into the country. I do not think it would be so successful. Albert is a great player. Carlos and I tried to learn to establish the Major League players and us. I'm thrilled. I am very proud and spectacular season thankful.PANIC ATTACKSVottos after a 2009 season where he suffered was made stress on the sudden death of his father at the age of 52 years, leading to anxiety and panic, which did not allow him to play together periods.
Then I (the price) said I could not help but cry, said Votto. I know how much it meant to me and how she meant to my father. Its more or less the highlight of the awards. I overcame a lot and I am very proud myself.A Toronto native language, followed Justin Morneau Votto (Notes) Minnesota Twins bin (2006) and Larry Walker of 10 Santonio Holmes White jersey
Colorado in 1997, winning a grand prize of Canadian Football League MVP. I followed the footsteps of Larry Walker and Justin Morneau said.
Theres something about the man that before, that sets a bar that wants to achieve. Larry was the kind of player for me, especially in Toronto area.Votto said that the fact that the Reds would be five games against St. Louis in the Central Division of the National League win completed before Pujols have made the difference.

There are some pleasantly unconventional

Buffalo Bill's first three offensive plays of the season already seen, and no more, and I hope I do not intend to stay in this level. Consider the opening of the order of reproduction incredibly trivial in the history of the sport itself was boring, in addition to causing flashbacks last season when the offense of a parrot trained to say, the word was ruled out two one-off adopted. Even in August, Buffalo should be more willing to experiment with the balance when it is necessary to run the device.
The funny thing is that the training even wilder as the game has been called the world was. For example, invoices with line receivers along the line after receiving Roscoe Parrish first carefully distributed in accordance with the Redskins defense distance, the offense was a career Marshawn Lynch, in which a 5-meter were decent, what would be a limited release for him. The memories of Jets 6 Sanchez Jersey
the last piece of the defense impeded in the next game.
There were some unconventional looks pleasant, and with a lineup that Parrish in the starting backfield before switching to a more traditional space on the subway line. This could be something to put on the band Freak Out defensive coordinators, but with the help of fast wide receiver behind the quarterback in games would be a really good trick to use them sparingly.
Also sent running back Fred Jackson is a whole game was a good trick, like a high back, the 22 passes caught last season in only eight games with him in such an innovation is an interesting concept, even if this is to keep caught up only rarely offense too much gadgets.
With crazy procedures should the fans hope that happens less than the first. Interestingly, while the coaches call in the first three trials are under way to start, when he played Trent Edwards, went JP Losman in the first four trials was the game first, including a 7-yard Derek Fine in his first game Parrish of s followed at 30 meters to get open on the second set. Why not be the first crosses the opportunity to start a new series of low, except that the game for a few breaths?
This would benefit all, since this system is based on two quick passes and pass quickly. Launch of the first and is not just a tactic to shake the defense and is also a good way to use the ability of Edwards to end quickly. Also consider the fact that the basic principle of the West Coast states that such systems is a high percentage shot almost as good as a race, and Edwards will be unfair to try more in the future, initially expected to distribute.
Of course, the offensive coordinator Turk Schonert give your best cards in games that do not, and like all summer again football, reading too much into the plot is a road madness limited. But snacks do not spoil the joy of Dallas Cowboys jersey
the people, but better.
Staff should use this time to the new methods that can be used as soon as next month, Schonert, add spice practice to leave Edwards sometimes removed on the first for the rest of the season. At least, sound and light show Schonert disappointment that more will follow in the selection of works by a mathematical formula whose solution is usually a punt after three attempts.

For the fourth year in connection froze the first three games of the season

It took a while but it seems that the Buffalo Bills receiver Lee Evans finally left the state of sleepiness, that at the beginning of the 2007 season was.
After 82 catches, 1.292 yards, eight touchdowns in the 2006 campaign, the idea of 6 Super Bowl Champions jersey black jersey
entering this year is that Evans either met or exceeded its fabulous great season. Unfortunately, things rarely go according to plan in the NFL.
For the fourth year in connection froze the first three games of the season, reaching only five passes for 29 yards a shame. Since then, however, the 26-year-old gradually to increase their game, what a great sign of the accounts is difficult recovery, winner of three of the last four.
Losman in place of the injured Edwards went on a first test, 15-yard line place game of the bills at the end of the fourth quarter. His body which was between two defenders could have intercepted. Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis had the ball dramatically in his area for a short time, but until the 5-foot-10 began, 197-pound Evans the rookie defender and ran into the end zone, putting the bills to 13 3. The catch was the play of light and coils, which officially kayoed Gang Green and earned his third victory of the Buffalo year.
This kind of big-play ability is what Evans became known last season. Of course, the signature game of his young career was '06, when he with 11 receptions for 265 yards ended (both career highs) and two touchdowns of 83 meters in a 24-21 victory over Houston. He also gave two performances of 100 yards and four games of 80 or 90 In a relatively small offense, he was the only bright spot in line throughout the season.
What will this year, the Buffalo offense currently has 31 ranking in the league, and their quarterbacks were only 200 yards once (Edwards in Week 4). Losman, who because of 36 Bettis White Jersey
a knee injury suffered in Week 3 and has lost his job, the way Edwards still injured Sunday against Cincinnati, the defense spending only 28 in the league.
In this sense, it is not surprising that Evans, thanks mainly to their own abilities, a great rich and poor secondary enemies Losman, offers another sample of 100 meters.
When the 3-4 Bills, continue for a chance at a career in the second half and maybe make the playoffs have, Evans will be part of a roll.
The good news for Buffalo is finally starting to warm up. For the opposition hardly do worse.

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Marshawn Lynch would have gotten a better job at the university, even if your uncle had a football team. Lynch vigorously, many talents give you the opportunity to bring what you can manage this year. Thus, it is assumed that meets a clear need for the Buffalo Bills in the early period of training camp. why not play at all, starting with your broker slot, so other riders in a position where we are fighting not play much in comparison to do, are resources. Who is the best option for securing Lynch?
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the competition with teams from earlier bills that make their jobs in the sun The best news would be for the backup Anthony Thomas of the most important is that he is good enough to start in the league still possible. Now I know what happened in reality, Thomas is hardly likely to return to a semi-elite and led his team to a playoff appearance. But the fact is that we have talent in the tank.
It may surprise some to know that in 2006, Thomas has amassed 378 yards in his backup role, including two starts in place of an injured Willis McGahee. Although managed just 3.5 yards per carry, on average had a lot of talk with the failure of the blockade and an offense that was without wheels game learning to do. In addition alleged superstar who started him only 3.8 percent, even though Thomas is respectable in comparison. It would be a great contrast to the more difficult Lynch, and experience counts more than the assembled participants.
On the other hand, when Shaud Williams and hire purchase was not in Buffalo, should continue to do so. Get active two points in five games last season is not good for their future. Williams 45 plays performed in 2005, when he was subtitled confusing and frustrating for McGahee in many third down, but he was too frugal to be used so as not to almost everything used to be fair to the possibility of special teams contribute although not all marked. Superlative academic career in Alabama has become the glory of the NFL, and again in the shark tank, you will need a special training camp to remain in a bill.
What are the new additions to the list lack of experience, compensation for versatility. Josh Scobey free agent collection has touched the ball in the attack in one of his last five seasons, as with his 29 in Arizona in 2004, all their attempts. But to compensate for his lack of playing time in the corridor with the stellar work on special teams.
Scobey to return kickoffs, a valuable skill that would also mean that Terrence McGee was able to concentrate on their responsibilities corner backing. In addition, defending Scobey, for what could be a major threat special teams twice for a franchise that prides itself on its stellar play in the third phase of the game.
The other account of the new rookie Dwayne Wright is built like an anvil, and it is almost as fast as. This is a prototype star of the track, but the fourth round pick from Fresno State was a solid blocker at the college that will be good news for Wright, could be used as a hybrid course of the performance / blocking back for a team not having a file secure reality. To some backup set on the title bar, but his skills are very useful to load.
Long Shot to Fred Jackson to add, and there are five players competing cities in the list, the only touch a ball with regularity, even rare. The team must also be willing to step disastrous flop or injured Lynch is not a pleasant thought, but in this case, Thomas would be the best option. Wright is a kind of 10 Santonio Holmes White jersey
energy to the non-identical but similar to Thomas, then the history of diversity can play in this competition, while competition in the Scobey kicking game that you make your resume attractive.
The battle for a backup equipped with interesting options and permutations, and only with the starter, an interesting position battle for a backup feature is coming soon.

McCargo veteran with her one-year sabbatical

The Buffalo Bills defense on the group average in 2006, finishing 18th Overall winner of the 32 teams in the NFL. The device was an excellent seventh against the pass, but a substantial inability to walk and stop inconsistency in the quarterback under pressure in the conflict were two major falls.
So far this season, defender of Buffalo in a seven before steps are taken to improve your weak areas for the next year. Some bills head interpreter in weight in favor of their games, while others have lost weight.
To help, the run (the bills last year, finished 28th), now the second year compared to John McCargo has been strengthened. As a newcomer at 295 pounds in 2006, the first round pick from 6 Sanchez Green Jersey
North Carolina lost 11 games and was not an important factor to run stuffer than if health. But now weighs the talented 23-year-old a 307 strong, which means it an ideal size for obstruction 'ground game in the Bills' Tampa 2 defense players against crime. McCargo current weight is 10 pounds less than the famous lawyer running game, Bill, and the former 317-pound Viking Pat Williams (although to be fair, Williams probably outweighs its list of the 317).
McCargo veteran with her one-year sabbatical, Kyle Williams, was also packed on the pounds in the off season. Williams, the fifth round pick in '06 by accumulating a total of 53 deals 295 surprise, has two digits entered. Eleven books, to be exact.
Unlike Williams and McCargo, defensive tackle Larry Tripplett that fell signed a contract with Buffalo last season, face pounds in recent months. Tripplett weighed 295 last season, but now at 293rd If this keeps up, it means that the five-year veteran on a bit more impressive hopes, rushing quarter of 2007. The former residence Colt 2? Sacks last season, which reduced from four to 28 years in 2005, the number of Indianapolis.
Assist in the Department of Agriculture, crossing to the next season should end the new lightweight Buffalo defensive.
Aaron Schobel, a bag of 14 Pro Bowl in '06, lost 19 pounds in a huge off-season (262-243). Although it seems quite small for an end today, means that should the veteran of seven years, even faster in terms of access to enemy backfield next year - a scary thought for the offenses with AFC East security.
As Schobel, Chris Kelsay strong end (5? Sacks last year) and Ryan Denney (six sacks) also decreased a considerable amount of weight. Kelsay, 275 increased to 261, for its part, the size of Denney has 275 staggered to 264th That should mean, 拢 25 left to advanced skills to the rotation of the accounts on the left side, is what good for the entire defense, of course.
Finally, the size of the ring a problem for the Bills last year in the Tampa-2 system was LBS are smaller, which means you can tend to be driven primarily by the offensive linemen. - Individual if not in the Defence treated for the main sponsors.
Bodies of the Bills linebacker look very different next season, (of Takeo Spikes and London Fletcher veteran, both now elsewhere), but the best player of the trio, Angelo Crowell - LB, whose position has not been decided - it has more weight , stop by O-linemen moved. Crowell The trains, which was about 235 pounds during his four year career, now at 246th This is certainly good news for the defensive coordinator Perry Fewell, who could be a great player and coach from time to Crowell. If the first former Virginia can stay healthy (missed four games last season) could be a player Lance Briggs type for calculations in the future, he is really talented.
Meanwhile, the outside linebacker Keith Ellison, who played as a rookie in the sixth round last year, a single pound of Dallas Cowboys jersey
the body (228-229) January. It is not known whether it take place today on the strong side or weak in the next year, and bills third biopsy is still undecided.
It is likely that a newcomer will be created soon, perhaps former Ole Miss star Patrick Willis, the former Penn State Nittany Lion Paul Posluszny or Florida Brandon Seiler.
Although the bills have no significant additions made to their defense, while (purchased in addition to the Philadelphia Eagles to the ex-Darwin Walker, who votes in exchange for) in the off-season weight changes in the last seven, he should certainly help to improve the group , 2007. One thing that can not be excluded is to happen, the weight loss of participants when they can quickly access quarterback in the opposition, should be a relief of pressure on the secondary coverage that their best players, Nate Clements lost free will.
Even without veterans such as lace, Fletcher and Clements, Buffalo was looking for a better defense next year. The weight is gained in the NFL and the Bills D and has lost in the fields of law.

Quart-arrire recrue prodigieuse Tennessee

Christmas is usually a happy day for most people. Buffalo Bills at the time 7.8, but is 24th December 2006 remain as an afternoon of missed opportunities in mind. Buffalo, still in the playoff race until yesterday was Cincinnati and Jacksonville two losing their powers, that the calculations closer to a playoff berth with a victory in the unlikely Tennessee would have been.

Against the Titans - a 7-7 squad in the game - the Bills in their own stadium fell within 30-29, the one of 36 Bettis White Jersey
the best on Sunday out of the most competitive games. It was certainly a game between two teams on the rise, both probable that a large amount of noise in the AFC in the coming years.

The accounts of crime JP Losman has done more than enough 29 points and a solid 347 yards has accumulated. It is clear that these numbers are a clear definition of victory.
Unfortunately for Buffalo, Losman threw two interceptions a bad afternoon of 19, 33 to go with 266 meters over. He was unable to perform the calculations to victory at the end of the game, leaving his team to fourth and five play their season in the final moments.

Aligned with the line of the Titans 28 yards coach Dick Jauron has decided not to Rian Lindell Kicker complaint against the wind of Orchard Park, NY fight
Losman has launched a deep pass on the left side of receiver Josh Reed, but was intercepted by the Tennessee defender Reynaldo Hill. Ball game over. Major Bills football for the season 2006. Lost opportunities.

Despite costly mistake Losman Buffalo history was clearly a defensive blunder. Perhaps the unit, after closing last week, the Jets and the Dolphins blocked on Dec. 10, read their own press clippings too much.

Tennessee rookie quarterback showed tremendous, Vince Young, why he, the national college champion and third pick in the draft of last April. The 6 feet 4 inches, 233 pounds, John Elway youthful style yielded the best performance of his young career in the NFL antenna comes to 13 of 20 passes for 183 yards, two touchdowns and no turnovers. He also played eight times for 61 yards, including a grueling odyssey fight serpentine 36-yard half-time that gave the Titans a lead of two unlikely quarters.

Not surprisingly, unlike the young, was the offensive hero of Tennessee running back Travis Henry. The 215 pounds, a former Pro Bowler with the invoices, payment arrange old team, 135 meters collect on 25 carries, good enough for 5.4 yards per carry average.

Fisher summed up, more or less the situation. Henry has been chewing at the bit to take on his former team, threw them on the demolition two years ago in favor of highly touted Willis McGahee. While McGahee media carries on a weekly basis to play is amazing, Henry heart, where holes can not find in the back. Henry, maybe a poor man's Barry Sanders, increased his season rushing total of 1109 meters impressive.

McGahee has now accumulated a so-so 95 meters in figure 22. Normally, that such figures on average compared to Tennessee, just not having one of the worst defenses in the league.

Until week 16, 967 yards McGahee in 248 attempts. Decent numbers, but certainly not all, is what the former star of Miami in Florida to Buffalo to do if he signed a proverbial white horse in April 2003.

Well, at Christmas, the bills are 7-8. Without doubt who complained of 36 Bettis Black Jersey
the mark, because I expected a lot from this team this season. Head Coach Dick Jauron, despite some questionable decisions Sunday, a good job in his first season with the Bills. They managed to find a franchise quarterback and develop young players on both sides of the ball, too. Ultimately, his defense was not playoff caliber.

8.7 What the Titans when they called to find a place in the show in January, the playoffs, it would be a goal at the end of the regular season. After winning six consecutive games, which, frankly, deserve it, to be a playoff team.

And young record, so vilified project in April officially a star - and it is well deserved for an athlete who has lived much of his career, child, soon recovered from professional football. It is truly a feast for the eyes in the field.

The first part focuses on the Bills offense

If the Buffalo Bills, Dick Jauron's head coach will be hired on 15 January was the decision is not necessarily a lot of praise and fanfare.
Most wonder why the team was the former coach of 6 Super Bowl Champions jersey
the Green Bay Packers, Mike Sherman, who was a great success in Wisconsin, for the sweet Jauron was, who was a mistake to consider in his first head coach job.
Now, how to know any and all accounts, General Manager Marv Levy and owner Ralph Wilson saw something in that Jauron does the average person. In particular, the 81-year-old Levy - saw a younger version of 55 cars - a coach for the Hall of Fame in its own right. Finally, he visited Jauron and universities in the Ivy League, but his rivals (Harvard and Yale). Levy so they knew there was no doubt that he received a first-class mind.
Then there is equality of ownership of the first two trainers. Levy, after he spent three seasons learning the legendary coach of the Washington Redskins, George Allen and five in the Canadian Football League, ventured to Kansas City where he has a 31-42 mark from 1978 1982nd
Jauron, a disciple of Mike Holmgren, has compiled an overall length of 35-46 record in 1999-2003 with the Chicago Bears, including a division title 13-3, winning the season 2,001th
Levy was coach of the bills in 1987 with support almost any local or national. In fact, wrote many of the movement was so ridiculous in the face of what at that time as coach of the past in the old American Football League announced. Levy definite end in Buffalo until his retirement in 1997. Previously, however, leads Bills to four straight conference championships enormous and eight playoff appearances.
Western New York Idol had never win a chance at the Super Bowl, but his strength and ability to inspire a successful attitude of his players will be matched by few coaches in league history. This, of course, is a major reason why he in the Hall of Fame.
Which brings us back to Jauron. This was dismissed as a retread when it is presented unskilled bills like Levy, as his impressive start in Buffalo. Jauron's coaching staff is already light years of coaching staff have previous calculations. This is obviously a big advantage.
The way the Ivy League has done is interesting, too. The back of the former defensive star of the Cincinnati Bengals and Detroit Lions from 1973-1980 managed all aspects of the class and especially Levy, character.
has been given the Bills' three coaching staff since Levy 97, Jauron a breath of fresh air for most Buffalonians been. Instead of dodging the important questions and answers fans condescension low (as Mike Mularkey and Gregg Williams) Jauron has been open and honest; but rarely nowadays.
Jauron first season with the Bills trade for less than six days, and few expect him to observe or team to achieve something this year.
In contrast, is quite clear that veterans and novices Buffalo in the system and its Jauron coaching staff purchased.
While almost no one believes that the recent bills puts reader submission basement apartment, should not require too much seriousness.
The next season will probably not be a big success for the Buffalo Bills, but relevant than a year, Dick Jauron lays the foundation for the future remain in memory. If Levy believes the '01 of the year can do the job coaches, probably not wise to bet against this happening.
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winning here [in Buffalo], we know that the fans are very enthusiastic and something that excites us, Jauron said in his welcome press conference.
Jauron began his coaching career as an assistant in Buffalo in 1985. After the circle, if not be surprised (like Levy), which is where it ends for good or for bad.

There are many other ways to secure a DVD player in car

The good old car journeys have almost disappeared. Our parents and grandparents had to deal with a completely different way on long trips outside the workplace or Uncle Bob. Today there are an infinite number of technologies designed to entertain us during the trip. However, some of the entertaining distractions that we are creating very dangerous. Distraction caused millions of accidents have occurred.
There are many examples of distracted driving was because DVD players in the back seat. buy DVD players that were attached to the rear seats are shown in the simulation occurred only 18 fatal mph.
There are many other ways to secure a DVD player in the car. If television is absolutely necessary on long trips, it is important to know how to avoid an accident. If a DVD player must be acquired, will be much safer if the TV in the vehicle instead of tied to a chair installed.
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The best way to avoid distractions while driving is simply not a distraction while driving. focuses only on how to reduce the risk of an accident. With 93% of car accidents that occur because of distracted driving, turn off the TV, the best thing they ever do. In the event of an accident, you want to make sure that you can help an insurance policy, the cost of any wrongdoing.
A solar charger can be helpful if we sometimes forget to charge your electrical devices that must be. Another economy is that electricity reduces maintenance costs.
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The company may suggest certain types read the details of the package carefully. You can also use a solar charger that life back into the system inside and out. I think the most popular types are lighting the way home or to heat the pool, shed, or simply to illuminate the storage area of the back.
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In the near future, the majority of energy for heating and hot water is produced from sources solar charger.

I jumped a few times

It was an unforgettable night when some players in the Steelers is, before Halloween, and organized a fundraiser in the hundred acres Manor Haunted South Park in Pittsburgh.
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organized the event, which the friends of homeless animals and children's Education Fund benefit.
The idea was that the Steelers hide in the haunted house and scare those who dare to make their way through, but I was a little afraid to stay when you light up and made their way through the cemetery and haunted houses psychiatric clinic at every turn in the house and the unexpected.
See some of his players to fear the evil in the haunted house was fun for the center Justin Hartwig.
getting Fellow offensive lineman Chris Kemoeatu admitted a few times by those who occupied caught haunted house.
After Panic, players will have the opportunity to transform the situation and the spread in the haunted house and scare those who visit. They have some paintings in the face of fear seriously, set the color and then make their way into hiding in the smart home.
I hope that fear and it was not hard to put 2010 pro bowl Vikings 4 Brett Favre jersey
fear and terror, some people, said Kemoeatu.
Hartwig has inflated heart when he jumped behind a wall in a dark corridor, while Reed of the man as he laid dead in the cemetery, thinking of many who are not real person and then they jumped was taken.

The second quarter was a touchdown

In a rare showdown Saturday night, took 4.9 to 10.3 Buffalo Bills, the Denver Broncos. The capacity crowd on hand at Ralph Wilson Stadium did not intimidate the Bills by a 28-17 defeat. The Broncos have been on both sides of the ball, especially methodical crime, and that bills outgained 437-272. The Broncos secured a playoff spot with a victory, while the Bills dropped deeper and deeper into the abyss of the NFL.

The beginning of the game showed the promise of Buffalo Terrence McGee took the opening kickoff 28 yards and had to clean the accounts field position at their 44 virgin. For the first time in weeks, the Bills played was great that the joint team, the transition from quarterback Kelly Holcomb and Willis McGahee works perfectly. Holcomb found Eric Moulds twice for 30 yards and contributed significantly to the success of the original series of the equipment. However, led the most important work of the unit fourth and 2 from the line of 6 Sanchez Purple AFL50th jersey
the Broncos eight meters. Holcomb defender Daimon Shelton was found in the apartment for a profit of seven meters and led to the next play, a touchdown run Willis McGahee a court. The accounts of crime had marched across the field in ten plays to take a lead of 7-0. That would be all the scoring in the first quarter, both teams traded flat, and the general neglect of the other units.
As the first verse, was the second-quarter touchdown. Entered by the Broncos, as he used 15 times and 68 yards on the ground to tie the game at 7-7. Jake Plummer finished the beautiful album with an immaculate style reached the inclusion of three yards to Rod Smith. Plummer was made by throwing Bills linebacker London Fletcher and finally found the hands of Smith in the back of the end zone. The error in the bill comes to the safety Troy Vincent in the game. Vicente veterans should be aware that once the ball is hit, hit the receiver in all units. Instead of entering a competition with a diving Smith, Vincent should have been muscular street and decided to continue. It was a mistake rookie Vincent and led to a touchdown the game key for the Broncos tie. The game nodded the score before the break and changed the dynamic side of Denver.

The real surprise at the end of the game plan was the first half, the Broncos offensive. It was impressive, a team that can use nearly three times more steps, which runs in the first 30 minutes to go see. It seemed almost as if to get the Broncos, a team with a playoff berth with a win, trying to experiment with different games to see how I could rate Plummer. In addition, the Bills played sloppy first half riddled with penalties and they would be a better team would have the advantage of having in the first half. Despite the difficulties of the Bills, Denver could not see a lot of things and had a lead of more than half the time when their heads were straight.

In the third quarter, determine the final settlement and Broncos will go as the rest of the game. along the corridor Mike Anderson of Denver ( Thunder ) and Tatum Bell ( Ray ) were the perfect combo against the run of the porous defense bills. Denver finally took advantage of their dominant run and play, a good passing play instead of backward. Plummer threw a rainbow of 40 yards Ashley Lelie, who came with him somehow. The catch was the closest I ever see Willie Mays in a football uniform. He helped found near Denver a touchdown pass from Plummer to achieve-yard tight end Wesley Duke. He first career touchdown at Duke. The score put the Broncos by 14-7 and appeared in their past play. Unfortunately for Denver, the change will not fade so easily. Holcomb letters and marched 62 yards and directed by Rian Lindell field goal a test. The kicker nailed 31-meters and invoices to the four. The Broncos got the ball elastic and managed 72 yards in nine plays to move. Mike Anderson has accepted a transfer of 43 Polamalu white jersey
a huge offensive line was blocking, and ran 11 yards into the end zone of the Bills. This was the last entry in the third quarter and put the Broncos 21-10.

The fourth quarter was relatively quiet. Bills likely to return to double digit deficits were slim and none. Broncos management game was too much in the last quarter, when they ate thanks Clock operation of Anderson and Tatum Bell. Mix with occasional short step Plummer still living units and it was enough to sleep depleted Bills defense calm. Generally, game unit, a series of 15, exhibition of 71 meters, had the Broncos a 28-10 lead thanks to Anderson ran second touchdown of the game, a 6-meter. Buffalo has the ball again and was 58 yards against Denver defensive second string to complete the scoring at 28-17. Holcomb found running back Joe Burns, more than half, and only rarely re-used, there are 19 yards for a touchdown was the first of his career.

Perform a position at three points in four points

Brian Orakpo (notes) spent his spring break to Aruba, joining the Washington Redskins' veterans DeAngelo Hall (notes), Carlos Rogers (notes) and the last player to coach Chris Samuels (notes) are to relax on the beach. wanted to flee We knew the whole story of Donovan's crazy, I, said Orakpo. We are not talking about football when they were on the bus Mike Shanahan water.Had Donovan McNabb does not take off (white) by the end of the game byeand in Detroit when the offense was not as bad as a whole made in the madness of 10 Santonio Holmes black jersey
the last weeksthe on the quarterback to be replaced by praise for the performance of the defense in the first half of the season. The Redskins have 19 takeaways, safety Laron Landry (notes) is one of the leaders in tackles, and defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth (notes), and finally installed in a productive role. And then theres Orakpo, no evidence for a second year as the recession. No. 2009 13 General correspondence from Texas, whose 11 sacks earned him a Pro Bowl season last seven in the middle of this year even surprised but hes no longer anyone. This season was different, Orakpo said Wednesday that the Redskins (4-4) prepared to play the NFC East on Sunday night against the Philadelphia Eagles. Last year I got my feet wet, a rookie. You do not really know too much. Obviously, we have Haynesworth Andre Carter (notes), and I was a child again, so I left 1-1 well and I enjoy that. This year is different, because to me as a career, and I see a lot more than two teams, I have a lot more chips, the protective mechanisms of the slides to see the names of their callsyou. But that's a compliment because it is something I do naturally feel there.Orakpo surpass place to learn in spite of, from the prior run of a three-point or position at four points in the transition to full-time linebacker. Here, the low-paid seasonal work OFFH never be here when you started to practice the new system March 3 to 4 teams hadnt been.
The normal transition Thatsit not much of a fan, but a lot of people can not, said Orakpo. A series of three points, the position of the four points, the different movements ITSA only stand on two legs, have the same quickness, explosiveness that the same thing. itsa piece of art right in doing.Hes that not everyone can. The Redskins have given up playing linebacker and Carter again on the defensive end.
Orakpo but loves his new home.
I never want to adjust the position of the three points higher return, he said.
His teammates say Orakpo is a sponge, always learn and improve their technique. Imagine the day when he dominated Ray Lewis (notes)-type of 4 Brett Favre Purple jersey
linebacker, a player can in itself. Orakpo credits his performance with two sacks in Chicago last month for advice he received from former Redskins running back Charles man go into circulation before the game. The thing with Rak, hes in his second year, but wouldnt know that by talking to him, to see how what you wear to see how it is, defensive lineman Vonnie Holliday (notes) works, he said. It is the most impressive. A guy who comes after a successful rookie year, going to the Pro Bowl could go with a big head and can not work so hard. But he is motivated, it is noted that more and wants one of the best guys in this league are. For a young man anymore, and sometimes the command of a clique or want to express your feelings, speaks volumes about the kind of person, the next challenge is is.Orakpos Michael Vick (notes) and the Eagles. Bag Mobile Vicknow the starter in place of Kevin Kolb (Notes) that are a little more in mind than others.

He was selected, 16 in 2006 from Miami.

The Patriots PK Stephen Gostkowski (notes) with a thigh injury.
Gostkowski suffered a strain of four during the Browns game last Sunday. If felt his thigh tighten warmup before the game, and then worsened after the kickoff in the second quarter. Wes Welker (notes) had to handle the kicking duties are and productive wide receiver on his only extra point attempt connected.
Before landing on IR, Gostkowski was believed lost a few games.
The Patriots have signed PK Shayne Graham (notes) on Tuesday to replace Gostkowski. The way that we do not give up itApparently the Patriots to cure to a place waiting list for Gostkowski and decided to go with a good kicker, veteran for the rest of Vikings Brett Favre jersey
the season. Graham, 32, has connected on 85.2 percent of his attempts during his career investment. Gostkowski, who had never lost a game in his career, Patriots, he has beaten in 84.3 percent of his FG attempts.
Since signing the Miami Dolphins Pro Bowl cornerback twice Al Harris a one-year contract, they have released cornerback Jason Allen (notes).
Allen is a selection of former first round of the University of Tennessee. He was selected, 16 in 2006 from Miami.
The 6-foot-1 cornerback of 200 pounds and security gained. Allen, 27, has intercepted seven passes and recorded 157 career picks in the NFL.
Allen was one of Letterman four years and three years, starting for the Tennessee Volunteers. Appeared in 43 games with 26 starts, including 12 starts at safety and 14 in the corner.
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The Miami Dolphins signed linebacker Eric Bakhtiari outside the practice squad and cut outside linebacker Chris McCoy (notes). Bakhtiari, 24, 6-foot-3, 285 pounds of the University of San Diego.
He signed with the San Diego Chargers as the first of last season before he signed to the practice squad.
Then spent the rest of the season on the practice squad of the San Diego Chargers after they published from San Diego.
Bakhtiari has signed a futures contract by the Chargers in January.

And the leading passer in all of pro football?

Heres a novel idea: Let the circus-overs with the quarterback in the NFL this year and concentrate on passing, running, guidance and records of livestock losses.
Apart from the suspensions (Ben Roethlisberger (notes)), Sexting demands (Brett Favre (Notes)) and foreign bench press (Donovan McNabb (Notes)) and see the effect on the ground.
Halfway through the program, a year of Dallas Cowboys jersey
renewal was (Michael Vick (notes), David Garrard (music)), the rapid development (Josh Freeman (white), Sam Bradford (notes)), collapse (Favre, Tony Romo s (notes) on your computer when not Romo) and dismay (Carson Palmer (notes), Jay Cutler (notes)).
BACK QBSWhen Vick, the Eagles as a backup was signed in 2009, was the second part of the offer of two years, estimated at 5.2 billion euros, a sum of some expected speed. Vick not only money, he won a starter and a starting point and considering he has been for almost a month rib cartilage damage.
Vick leads the NFL in passing efficiency, and at 30 he still has his gun skills and speed, despite the absence of two seasons while serving a prison sentence for dog fighting. Hesa companies have made very different from what we have seen play the position at this stage, coach Jim Caldwell said the Colts. Vick then ran and went to the Eagles on the Colts 26-24 on Sunday.
Garrard is a mystery that is capable of mass production and distributed in recent months over Dallas when he threw for four touchdowns. is also able to take you to bed stinking, as in Week 2 in San Diego Hes.
But Garrard, who from a forgettable 2009, when the Jaguars lost their last four to finish 7-9 in their game is worse, the third in the AFC in passing the likes of Peyton Manning (white) and Tom Brady (notes). Its share of 8.7 easy TD passes in the league.
ON RISENobody said to be Peyton Manning, four in fifth MVP awardhis go and are a Brady or Drew Brees recordnor (Notes) shelves. But the new wave of quarters have their leader in his second year, and Rams rookie Buccaneer Bradford Freeman.
Reach young, but established and signs calling Matt Ryan (Notes) in Atlanta and Joe Flacco (Notes) is likely in Baltimore as a franchise quarterback. Detroit's Matthew Stafford (white) and Mark Sanchez could join the Jets (notes) of this group also.
Freeman was particularly impressed with his coolness under pressure. He has around six in the fourth quarter in 16 career starts. There is also a dangerous runner, he plays break.
Bradford is a classic case over, the strong figures, despite a cast of person to shoot. Best result: St. Louis is 4-4 after victory in 2009, the Rams won the right to the first global version of Bradford.
AUTUMN APARTSomehow Romo was the NFC spend more evaluation to leave despite the debacle in Dallas, then with a broken collarbone. Bad decisions, maybe try to do too much with a poor performance of many around him turned around, sour RoMos painful years before entry.
Even at 41, Favre seems to ignore the pain (tendinitis in right elbow, two broken bones in his left foot, 10 stitches on his chin). What no one can ignore the fools are released and the questionable leadership Viking hes always spiral into what seems to be his last season. We think.
STRUGGLERSPalmer behind and led the Bengals to a division title and a record of Jets 6 Sanchez AFL50th jersey
6-0 last year's AFC North. This season again, the Bungles 2-6, and Palmer has been erratic despite more weapons than last year.
Cutler barely fit in the Mike Martz system leaves a few blockers to protect the quarterback. And fired 28 times, Cutler was almost as stubborn as it was inappropriate and insisted he would go to the Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall (notes) again intercepted four passes by Hall in Washington last month to win. People who have a difficult season: Matt Moore (Notes) Carolina now sidelined for the year with a shoulder problem, and those who try to play quarterback of the Cardinals.
THE CREAMFor are the highs and lows reliable: Manning, of course, only 201 consecutive days, and his younger brother Eli, Brady, Brees and Philip Rivers (notes) made. And best of all passers-professional football?

The question is, How best enough for him to be the solution long term?

Dallas Cowboys coach interim Jason Garrett Jesus redhead derogatory nickname among many members of the media Big D. This is an indication of how, after the 2007 season, the Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, Garrett has to keep $ 3,000,000 per year contract and research assistant opportunities head coach with the Atlanta Falcons Baltimore Ravens. Jones is also that Garrett was honored to coach the team with Wade Phillips, a touch of relaxed, given the current situation. Finally, when the Cowboys spent the 2008 training camp with the success of 6 Super Bowl Champions jersey
HBO, Garrett has to be the time seemed a lot more support from Phillips.
Garrett seemed to walk on water in the eyes of Jones and other Cowboys management.
Garrett Jones now hopes the Cowboys can handle the mud and dirt from a disaster 1-7. Can not get much worse after the Cowboys lost 45-7 to Green Bay was on Sunday evening, C, and the game not as close as the score on one side. The situation was so bad that Jones, who has never fired a coach mid-season and at least five times, said Phillips would be the finale was nothing to do but make a change.
Much of the motivation is that Jones still hopes to save on Garrett. The only way was to give Garrett a chance now. Can you try to imagine, [Garrett] to the fans [in the season], then if they play well, and he was the offensive coordinator sell? A source close to Garrett said rhetoric. I was not going to work. Jerry does not apply to fans sell for next year that changed something. Jason has seen play eight games for the team, as they hadnt something.With in all (more than the fact that the Cowboys to the highest camps by a team in the league) had practiced, is the assumption that no in Education this franchise is qualified involved, be part of the solution.
Therefore, Garrett received in a control position now in a position to a start in cleaning up the stench of the season his skin. On Monday, Jones has even begun a base (some call it an illusion) by Garrett for the next permanent head coach was.
Jason has certainly been a part of the long-term thinking for the Dallas Cowboys, for me, Jones said when entering addresses media on Monday. I think Jason has the temperament, the desire for a change of coach to influence. I think it's important. His style is one that I can be really effective. He can think long-term work. This possibility would be obvious if we want team.Fair quite extraordinary, but then actually sold Garrett has now predicted that the event otherwise. Jones was laid in the production of large renting others like Bill Parcells. Jon Gruden and Bill Cowher are the obvious names that weighs get the fans into a frenzy.
Garrett, but can influence decision-Jones shows a bit in recent seasons of two months. And realistically, I can not be the situation worse. Before this season, the Cowboys are on the first team to speak to play a Super Bowl in their own stadium. It was not realistic to speak at this time.
Well, some of 6 Super Bowl Champions jersey black jersey
course, the Cowboys a chance to park cars at Cowboys Stadium will come the first Sunday in February.
What happened to the Cowboys is absurd. While the team fourth Tony Romo (notes) lost injury (broken collarbone), which explains in part to the last three defeats. That does not explain the collapse of the defense that Phillips ran. This group, which includes Pro Bowler DeMarcus Ware (Notes), Jay Ratliff (notes) and Terence Newman (notes), was a joke. Nothing shows the little respect that the team's defense had a lack of Phillips this season.
In this context, Phillips shooting enough for a single shot on goal. The only way Jones could have been more directly with the message of Monday, when they are by Ted Allen, host of Food Network Chopped.But the development may not be enough of eight groups of Garrett to publicly announced the trade. In fact, Garrett has also been the problem, and Phillips. In a very good first season as offensive coordinator in 2007, Dallas has been inconsistent punishment. Spectacular views? Sure. Terrible times? Yes
Jones talked about how Garrett was the crime statistics for the three most productive seasons in their history. True, but not to be confused with the statistics of winning.
The Cowboys have an offense that great when his game with a lead like the staff to the Clock milk. However, one of the themes from Dallas this season, the second to last in rushing (75.6 yards per game). While brokers, because the production can be held responsible, strong dependence on its way Garrett has to be questioned. The movements are worthy of consideration block, considering that the high is not good offensive line pass. It is fair to say that Garrett can not find a solution to this problem during his three seasons as coordinator.
Garrett was not possible despite the great talent at his disposal. Romo is his fault, but it is clearly a superior player. The positions of the other powers have always been with guys like Jason Witten (notes), Miles Austin (notes), Felix Jones (white), Marion Barber (notes), Terrell Owens (Notes), Roy Williams and then loaded the rookie December Bryant (notes).
Win with quarterback Jon Kitna (notes) should not have that hard. Instead, the Cowboys finish. 36 Bettis White Jersey
It is hard, but true. Phillips left the team and yourself, you have already reached the lowest point possible for a team.
Garrett can do better. The question is: how well it only be the long-term solution?

Bigby said he feels good, but the decision to return to the box from his hands.

Green Bay, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers havent a decision on the status of cornerback Al Harris (white) and safety Atari Bigby (notes), and both players will likely wait until the week whether they'll return to the field Sunday night against Dallas . Bigby and Harris started the season in the teams physically unable to perform Vikings Brett Favre jersey
list and return to the week of 18 October practice opening a window of three weeks to decide whether his team back in the active list. This has not yet happened, but cornerback Tramoni Williams (white) said that both players seem ready to go.
They look great, Williams said on Thursday. They seem ready to return. Obviously, they know the defense. They are just kind of get with their representatives in the back, a good overview of the defense to get a good overview of Dallas obtained. The boys looked great.Bigby ankle surgery had to leave early in training camp and Harris is back with an injured left knee that the season will end in November. The Packers have to make a decision next week playerand while rookie running back James Starks (notes ), which also opened the season with the team back PUPwill active list this year.
And the team a place open file after the release of defensive end Mike Montgomery (Notes) earlier this week.
A little patience and wait until they feel that I'm playing well enough to, said Harris.
Bigby said he feels good, but the decision to return to the box from his hands. You know, that's what it is, said Bigby. Saturday, and knowledge. Until then, the disease just sit here and prepare as if I'm going to be playing.Packers coach Mike McCarthy said hell take the top spot blank file open until Saturday, giving the team flexibility to bring in at least one player back, without making further . move McCarthy wants to see a week of training before a decision. It is important to get three days practice, said McCarthy. It is important to ensure that all is well on the field Friday, not unlike in the past. Sometimes you have to wait to see until Saturday, as a certain player corresponds to practice on Friday. Often there were no decisions of any Saturday.The Bigby and Harris has a boost for the players, the Williams and backup safety Charlie Peprah veteran (notes) replaced. Williams was already as No. 3 behind cornerback Charles Woodson high (grades) and Harris. He played better since his arrival in the depth map and is now on a new agreement online.
Williams was selected in the draft from Louisiana Tech and spent training camp in Houston in 2006 before the Packers signed him to their practice squad. He made the list in 2007 and has thrived ever since.
I am happy to come and just above expectations, Williams said. That's the main thing. I knew I could do it, theres no doubt.
Williams signed his contract offer restricted free agent with the Packers, and now may be the long-term for an agreement with the team are. Williams told his agent he did not regularly informed of the negotiations because he did not have to distract, but acknowledged that he wants to stay in Vikings Brett Favre jersey
Green Bay.
I mean, come on, its green Bayonne class, Williams said. Obviously, this is the case. I want to be here. But their me.Peprah meanwhile has not yet received the vaccine for the first time in support Bigby at the beginning of the season. It was the rookie Morgan Burnett (white), teams from Georgia Tech third round Burnett tore the anterior cruciate ligament against Detroit on 3 October and for the season, with the possibility Peprah.
What if Bigby back?

I thought that's where he belonged, he said.

Metairie, Louisiana (AP) Tom Dempsey long resigned to the idea that one day his lens on the grounds of the NFL record exceeded. Four decades after its founding 63 yards to the New Orleans Saints to a 19-17 victory over the Detroit Lions in the old Tulane Stadium, the famous dog and hit on the right foot has not been overcome.
I am proud of the record and I realize that one day will be Steelers 10 Santonio Holmes jersey
broken because kickers are better now than when I played, Dempsey said Thursday during a visit to the training of the saints in the suburbs. I'm really surprised, because you have to look in the NFL. There are so many great players. Kickers have improved over the years. To start a long time to be a right.Only Dempsey kick tied the record eighth November 1970. Jason Elam (notes) is for Denver Broncos at Mile High Stadium in 1998.
The 63-year-old Dempsey looks like hes at least half-joking when he said that the lack Elam: I have the hassle about it, but I say I'm better under the sea. Dempsey said he intends to be friendly with the shadow of the brand and hell to call immediately to congratulate him.
When Jason Elam tied my record, I got 30 sports journalists from around the country who have had bad about him, because he will start in Denver, where the air is thinner, said Dempsey. I said, Guys, do not worry; if he is. What the trouble he had. I think way.Dempsey said he did not know how long absence when he was known for his cock.
Don Enrique, our offensive coordinator, was on the headset and said, Tell is clumsily put them in a long time, said Dempsey. If I had known that was 63 feet, I probably lost, but I knew it was a long way.Normally, Dempsey was 7 meters, two meters behind the line of scrimmage. Joe Scarpati owner told him that the ground was moving, a court support as necessary to achieve, with its relatively low trajectory, clearly supports the height of the block. Dempsey said he consciously tried not understand what they were court. I knew that the second shot that would go a long way, said Dempsey. My only concern was to stay to the right costumes and stage long.The totals after the game, and celebrate the police even with the kicker a few beers terminated.
If you have a record, it is only one city in America, bring into force here in New Orleans, said Dempsey. I was in the dressing room and wouldnt me out leave, because there are so many people there. The sergeant was there and said, Chief of which was a long day. Im getting a little thirsty. He asked me what I wanted. I said I wanted a little Dixie. send a few of his men and returned with two cases, and I sat in the dressing room with two police for a few hours, then we went to school. I do not know how many places we went, but he was smart enough to home.Soon me later asked the Hall of Fame used especially for shoe Dempsey fix the problem . Dempsey sai d not want him either, because there are still seven games this season. Finally upheld the boat to the New Orleans Saints Hall of Steelers 10 Santonio Holmes jersey
Fame. I thought that's where he belonged, he said. Dempsey shot was undoubtedly one of the best moments in the history of the Saints for much of the existence of the franchise. Saints, founded in 1967, have reached not only a successful season in the first 20 years and has yet to make the playoffs for the first time until 1987. Last season was the way of the Saints for the first time the Super Bowl and the first championship of the NFL, Dempsey looked at his favorite bar on Bourbon Street, the Old Absinthe House.
It is absolutely phenomenal, said Dempsey. Once I left I knew it was to watch over people and Bourbon Street office. I was happy for them.Dempsey who settled in New Orleans after his playing career, said he has No specific plan for the 40 anniversary of his kicks on the night of Monday, but said he would not care to reach an old bar, brought in the French Quarter.

Spieler-Gewerkschaft Boykotte Strikes Gesprche

Buenos Aires, Argentina (AP) Lionel Messi of Argentina head a team named to play his arch-rivals Brazil in a friendly match on 17 November in Doha, Qatar. The team includes many of the top Argentine players. The notable absentees are players Esteban Cambiasso, Fernando Gago and injured.
Among the players whose names Carlos 2010 pro bowl 4 Brett Favre Blue jersey
Tevez, Javier Zanetti, Walter Samuel, Javier Mascherano and Diego Milito. The team is led by Sergio Batista, Tuesday appointed Argentinas full-time replacement for Diego Maradona was to be performed. Batista has won two of three friendly matches as interim coach, including a 4-1 win over World Cup in Spain.
The expectations in Brazil are the most important, said Batista, it is a tough opponent and a classic match Argentina have players who are match.Squad at the top of his game during this .. goalkeeper Sergio Romero (AZ, The Netherlands), Mariano Andjar (Catania).

Milieus de terrain: Angel Di Maria (Real Madrid), Javier Mascherano (Barcelona), Ever Banega (Valencia), Jose Sosa (Napoli), Mario Bolatti (Fiorentina), Javier Pastor (Palermo), Nicols Gaitn (Benfica), Andres D Alessandro (Inter de Porto Alegre, Brsil), Lucas Biglia (Anderlecht).
Avants: Gonzalo Higuain (Real Madrid), Lionel Messi (Barcelona), Sergio Aguero (Atletico Madrid), Diego Milito (Inter Mailand), Ezequiel Lavezzi (Neapel), Carlos Tevez (Manchester City). ROME (AP), the President of the Italian Football Federation said Giancarlo Abate responsible for preliminary talks between the Serie A of Italian league and the Players' Association (AIC) to try to prevent a planned strike.
Both sides are in a collective bargaining agreement that put out twice at the CIO for a strike in Serie A Tomorrow we will see a proposal for a political meeting between the President of the League and the CIO, if the necessary conditions to return to the negotiating table are formalized in place, said Abete.
The CIA has refused to meet with leaders of the Serie A, although she called to a meeting last week Abete, and also boycotted the talks on Tuesday with the league and the FA. President Abete We expressed our desire to reach an agreement, but we are amazed at how the situation develops, vice president of 6 Sanchez White Jersey
AIC Leo Grosso said. In its current form, so that we can see is that the league is not interested in finding solution.If talks break completely, Abete said that the FA is an independent body be used to directly in the preparation of the agreement the next 10 or negotiation process 12 days.Serie A president Maurizio Beretta, said the league has expressed its dismay over the behavior of the AIC, but said he is willing to meet around a table again two sides agreed last month to a tonight.The strike on 24 to avoid September - 25, but Players' Association, warned that if a new contract was settled Nov. 30, the strike continues.

Patriots have the best record NFLS young

Foxborough, Massachusetts (AP) The Patriots defense has five starters Rookie. His two major search engines werent prepared. Their strength is more difficult than expected to sixth in the NFL.
And his record is the best league.
The transition from an old team to three Super Bowls was in a group of 6 Sanchez Green Jersey
youths stole a quick success. Of his 53 players, 23 in their first or second season. Young people must be recorded great achievements in the Patriots 6-1.
It is only a proof that all purchases in the system were cornerback Kyle Arrington (notes), in his first year as starter, said Monday. We have to read the signs (near the locker room) when you go there, read the sign when we arrived and we said, do their work. And if you do not, we can work successful.That t is not easy, not complex game plan with coach Bill Belichick. The ones I do not understand or do not long for the work. Those who can wait a minute, regardless of the size of your draft position, reputation or contract.
Or age.
We have a bunch of young players, but I really do not know about everything, Belichick said. What is important, as the team worked very well that unit.Its Belichick, now in his 11th season as coach of the Patriots.
They won the AFC Middle in six of the last seven years. They reached the playoffs in seven of the last 10th Through seven games from 2003 to 2010, were once 7-0, 6-1, 5-2 and 4-3 to even thrice.
But Richard Seymour (notes), Rodney Harrison (Notes) Tedy Bruschi (Notes), Mike Vrabel (notes), Asante Samuel (Notes), Randy Moss (notes) and Laurence Maroney (notes) were in many of these teams. All are now gone.
Well, the Patriots, who had a history of drawing board for much of the decade, with nine players in the 2009 draft and rookie Devin 2010including eight runners defensive McCourty (Notes), Patrick Chung (notes), Jermaine Cunningham (notes) Brandon Spikes ( notes) and Brandon Deaderick (notes).
Aaron Hernandez (notes), a fourth round of this year, the third most yards per reception, 13.4 among NFL tight ends.
I think it is very difficult with young players and the plan as it goes on, Belichick said. At some point, if you have enough experience and the results are an important time, I think there is a point where they have a much have better indicator in it. But sometimes it's not even two or three years later road.The Patriots beat the Minnesota Vikings 28-18 Sunday. The New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers, the only other teams that day with only one defeat began, they have lowered their games.
next round of New England is Sunday at Cleveland Browns (2-5). The two games after I'd much harder to Pittsburgh and at home against Indianapolis.
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the whole season, but swept the end of the season, a stunning 33-14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the playoffs, has dropped a game New England by 24-0 after one quarter.
Of course, the receiver Wes Welker was (notes) are not in this game, and his return this year was a boost. He has 40 catches and made a quick recovery of unexpected major knee surgery. At the same time, however, has not yet reached the level before the injury.
We have a big heart to protect Stephen Neal (notes), he said. Things are stacked against us and just keep plugging away.Tom Brady (notes), later in the season ending knee surgery after the opening of the year 2008 plays better than he has in the last year and the fifth in the NFL with 12 passing touchdowns and only four interceptions.
They have won close games. Won tough games and I think that is what is needed, he said. You've got to win on the road. You've got to beat good teams. You've got to win, if it all down.Theyve done.
They have lost all five games since won 28-14 against the New York Jets. They won two of their last three games with three points and another of 10 It took the Vikings to a 21-18 middle of the fourth quarter, while in possession of the ball for 5 minutes, 30 seconds (white) in a 13-play drive from BenJarvus Green-Ellis second touchdown of the game, a formal cut two-court work .
Green-Ellis was with only 100 in his first two seasons after his arrival as a free agent in Mississippi. This season has 371 yards and six touchdowns in 85 carries, most of them Maroney was traded to Denver after the first game.
The Patriots have added 5 feet 7 inches driver Danny Woodhead (notes) in the same week after being struck by the jets, the release signed in 2008 as a free agent from Chadron State. He rushed for 178 yards and two touchdowns.
But theres still make a lot of improvements.
We've started to play much better and better in the first half, said Welker.
Arrington, a rookie free agent with Philadelphia was in 2008, primarily a special teams player. But when Darius Butler (Notes) struggled early in the season, was a starter and played well in addition to about 2009 seconds and 2010 draft safety Patrick Chung McCourty corner of 6 Sanchez Purple AFL50th jersey
the first round.
I like it just as a team more and more comfortable with each other on and off the field, said Arrington.
But the Patriots have nine games left. So they do not have the best record NFLS.

Mystery of life is the Rangers rookie to win Game 3

Arlington, Texas C with a swing loads, Mitch Moreland (Notes) of Steelers 10 Santonio Holmes jersey
the Texas Rangers again to produce in the World Series, his rocket right field clearing the fence in the sparkling eyes, and soon was three points in a 4-2 win in San Francisco Giants.
Fans everywhere but Texas and parts of Mississippi answered with a question.
Meet Austin Mitchell Moreland, a product of small-Amory, Mississippi, first base with rookie all 145 regular season at bat, and now the last hero of the series is unlikely. meet in Game 3 on Saturday night ninth meeting Whistle Stop for the last time the bank. Moreland, 25, was happy to be there. It would not even in the big leagues, let alone the World Series, starting first baseman Justin Smoak Rangers do not view the first (notes) for the Seattle Mariners traded as Cliff Lee (notes), the middle of the season. Texas thought that the room by the Company to prospect Chris Davis (notes) or by veteran Jorge Cantu (notes) that was acquired simultaneously in a trade on the part Smoak could be filled. After all, it's the same franchise that survived to first baseman Adrian Gonzalez (notes) and Mark Teixeira (notes) has trade.
But Moreland hits lefty, a quiet guy, he must have worked methodically through the ranks of the minor leagues since they are in the round of 17 Mississippi State in 2007, and failed to stick on Davis and Cant煤 disappointed. By the time the playoffs came, manager Ron Washington has been sold. More land was their man, and Saturday night went to Giants left-handed starter of its kind against Jonathan Sanchez (white), left-handed, the boys brought only an average to .181 this season.
I try to watch what I can do and concentrate on my game plan, said Moreland. I like I, Id time.Sure in the right place at the right was doing enough felt was Moreland, the plate with two outs and two in the second inning. Bengie Molina S谩nchez had (white), shows the greatest respect for the clutch slave cylinder high impact strength, he had spent the last few years with the Giants.
Moreland, rookie that nobody knew, now a mass has been estimated that Sanchez could challenge. The count went to 2-2, and Sanchez threw a slider. Moreland fouled out. Another cursor. Another failure. A change of speed. Missing. Another shift. A fourth ball foul. Sanchez finally gave in and threw a Steelers 10 Santonio Holmes jersey
fastball and crushed Moreland. The Rangers led 3-0 and the Ballpark in Arlington has gone mad.
I knew I had a runner in scoring position and was strict, said Moreland. I did things that do then straight down speed and a good swing on two-sided defeats it.After in San Francisco, Texas, set must be a reason to . believe Moreland provided. Josh Hamilton (Notes) homered in the fifth inning extended the lead to 4-0 and provide enough cushion to withstand a late giant circuits by Cody Ross (notes) and Andres Torres (notes).
Mitch is stubborn, said Hamilton. Hes not going to let anyone beat him. Hes got the explosion attitude.The competition gave the Rangers a much-needed advantage. The feeling of relief among the 52 419 C of the largest crowd in the order of size C was palpable.
Moreland and teammates settled
Colby Lewis (notes) started brilliantly in Texas 7 3.2 innings. oy Darren (white) retired Buster Posey (notes) with a runner on base and make sure the end of 22 years, almost Neftali Feliz (white) is subjected to the side in order in the ninth.
Rangers were back in business, still trailing the series 2-1, but when two more games at home. And the head with a .341 success rate in the playoffs Moreland.
Mitch Moreland has certainly established itself as a major leaguer, Washington said. Hesa warrior, and when it reaches its ground game is usually not to lose. It gave us breath, but hes no longer a secret room.Even people Moreland will not be defeated on the ninth position. With our Vikings Brett Favre jersey
line, it sits where it is needed, said Washington.
No complaints from Moreland. Hes beat deep content in the heart of the batting order in Texas.

Berbatov, Gareth Bale and van der Vaart: the transfer of battles won, lost and still fight between Manchester United and Tottenham

Rio de Janeiro (AFP) - FIFA boss Sepp Blatter has played down concerns carried out delays in the renovation of the stadiums that hosted World Cup 2014 in Brazil.
The work should be on 12 May start in 2010 pages, but in manyDallas Cowboys jersey
cases has been delayed, what is of concern under the steps not by 31 December 2012 period concluded.
FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has given his full support for the organizers.
There are some problems, as they had in the early stages of World Cup 2006 in Germany and South Africa 2010, Blatter said Lance sports daily. If there is no problem, then we can start the games tomorrow! He added: At the moment I am with the progress of the work I have no doubt that this is not a happy World Cup ..
I trust and I am sure that Brazil no problems in organizing the event. The renovations of the legendary Maracana stadium has already begun and is $ 400,000,000 (?310 million) cost.
The only drawback is the stadium capacity of 88,000 reduced to 83,000.
It would be an exaggeration to say that Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur on both sides of a conference table as often as they seem to correspond to each end of a football field.
In points, the objective of both parties when in the League Cup and are met (or later in the season, the Champions League?), But when it comes to buying and selling of players seems to be the north London is to accumulate the books.
Lately, it's a coincidence or part of a plan, Sir Alex Ferguson has reviewed regularly for Spurs for the signing of several million pounds is expected to give his team will push to maintain their challenge at home and abroad. Michael Carrick was on arrival at the princely sum of $ 18,000,000 in 2006, played for a stint with the Spurs, where he was one of the most innovative and accessible midfielder in England.
While the Spurs were disappointed to lose his then Talisman was the shock from the knowledge that had a cheap 2.75 signing from West Ham eased later in the year 2004 with an increase of almost 15 million less than two years.
And an irony of fate, the money was separate from 10.9 million 6 Sanchez Purple AFL50th jersey
Dimitar Berbatov. The Bulgarian came to these shores with a reputation for talent at the highest level of quality after blinking at Bayer Leverkusen but after two seasons with the objectives and techniques identified on the screen often it is not surprising that Manchester United came calling again.
Hungary can, but only after surprising competition from Manchester City and traditionally difficult negotiations, Spurs, but it was the Londoners who no doubt have the scoop of the summer, two years later, when Rafael van der Vaart has come, a former United target . 8m Netherlands has a price, and the United States recently paid strictly fortunately in a position, but the Spurs will benefit from the advantages of indigenous peoples to their transfer.
But with Gareth Bale, the work came at a high level U.S. and the interest and the two clubs again at the conference table come next summer?
Goal.com UK has investigated the past, present and future? Negotiations between two parties, and how the three sides had a decisive influence on Saturday game: The Bulgarian divides opinion like no other, or at least not until that memorable hat-trick against Liverpool at Old Trafford earlier this season.
But it is remarkable that Berbatov took two years to reach the stage. When he had his supporters, but many believed it was a horse show the work shy away from the towers (regardless of shooting) rarely have a final product.
But perhaps the development of standards that have been reduced to only an elite club when Berbatov beat the record at Old Trafford only slightly as the record holder at White Hart Lane with the largest number of occurrences to replace their goals per game. Interestingly, although very early in the season probably lost to the original value (or later) that begins to call most often: But at the time of writing the Spurs, the benefit feel Manufactured 20m Berbatov (the product came to the likes of Luka Modric and has the core team 43 Polamalu white jersey
finally qualified for the Champions League last season) made the big winners of the operation.
But Manchester United could have the 29-year-old finally found his feet and how Old Trafford and a goal against his former club this weekend can go a long way to go to the top of the scale in favor of returning United.


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Sunday, January 09, 2011

Play test: Airwar C 21

Today Dave Schueler and I got together at a deserted Game Matrix and pulled out our Airwar: C21 rules and ran through them using my Chinese and Taiwan jets that have laid dormant so many years.

Dave and I have lamented our lack of air games a number times over the past year, and because we already have a lot invested in mats, planes and flight stands for something like Mustangs, we're reluctant to plunge into Check Your Six.  While I'm sure it's a fine system, I'm not wild about sinking another hundred bucks into rules, flight stands, another size hex mat, etc. David Manley is a game designer I truly trust and when I ran across them and discussed them with Dave, it seemed the right thing to do to at least try them out.

Arrived at Game Matrix at 11:00 and found nobody there.  The shop stayed empty most of the time we hung out, about three and a half hours.  Hopefully everyone was just watching the Seahawks game.  It being an air game, things set up quickly.  The scenario was simple: A group of Chinese attack planes (Q-5 Fantans) escorted by J-8 fighters were attacking a Taiwanese frigate and encountered their air defense, a pair of Mirage 2000's that were later joined by a pair of Chin-Kuo indigenous fighters that are rated much like F-16 block 30 export fighters.

 While I was really more interested in walking through the rules than the outcome of the game, the Chinese always have it tough in these games.  They don't have the advanced missile capabilities the Taiwanese do.  Armed with all-aspect infrared missiles they just don't hit very well.  When trading fire with radar guided missiles, the IR 's are always at a disadvantage.  Even so, I had six planes with missiles and Dave's Taiwanese only had four.  Of course they had the ship too, another story.

The game turned out much as expected.  The J-8's couldn't effectively fight off the RoC fighters.  We actually did get into a bit of a dogfight and managed to damage a Chin-Kuo with gunfire.  Missiles got all of my planes.  Sort of.  One of the Fantans actually got through the missile screen, including those fired by the frigate and was about to drop its smart bombs when the ol' radar guided three incher blasted me out of the sky.  Such is life. I think we're set with a scenario for Drumbeat on the 29th.

I found the rules pretty easy.  Scale is variable.  Planes are rated for a maximum speed with maximum allowable turning rated by plane.  Trickier turns are done as maneuvers.  There are seven maneuver choices you can do, and each must be diced for to complete.  All the maneuvers are tricky and require a better than average roll.  Failed maneuvers leave you out of position and a vulnerable target.

 I liked everything about Airwar C21.  If you have a hankering to try some jet combat it's worth your while.

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Saturday, October 4, 2008

Day 25

Departure 9am. Well as papa said there always seems to be one big thing to wrong everyday =[. Today when we were trying to depart at 7:30am we found Sinn Fein trapped on her mooring ball. The bridal lines I explained yesterday wrapped around her prop and they were stuck. We waited around until 9 and made sure they were ok before Grace C and us head down the Hudson and passed the Statue of Liberty to Sandy Hook NJ and the Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club.
Ruth and I had talked and hoped today would be gorgeous so we could take some good pics and it turned out to be just that =]. It was a pretty motor sail and we had to pic our way through a barge anchorage…that was interesting lol they were slightly intimidating.
When we arrived at the Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club we were planning on getting diesel and a pump out but we took one look at the fuel dock at low tide and decided we’d do it in the morning lol. Here there’s about a 5’ tide and it would be soo hard to dock lol.
Later when we were settled we talked to Ruth and found out that Southern Cross was still here! At first we were skeptical wondering if Ruth had seen a boat by the name of Southern Comfort that we almost mistook for them but it was later confirmed that Karen and Dennis were still here. Apparently in the week that Dennis became a 1st time grandfather and turned 50 he throughout his back and was in a hospital nearby =S.
As well we found out that Dick’s transmission was gone again!...apparently they’re going home…they had become such a big part of the trip with all of us traveling together I couldn’t imagine them not being down south with us..
Sinn Fein arrived at the Yacht Club around 9:30pm after being towed to a place where they could get the rope off the prop…and the place where the guy didn’t give back their credit card =/.

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devoureddarkness said...

well thats no fun
stupid people who steal credit cards D:
=] I wanna see more pictures~


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My Reading in 2014 – ANALYSED

A couple of weeks ago I went to an event at Waterstones Piccadilly, to hear E Lockhart answer questions about her books (I’m a huge fan of We Were Liars), interviewed by Anna James from The Bookseller. One of the questions asked was regarding how many girls vs boys read male or female authors, which got me wondering, what percentage of male and female authors do I read? At the time I struggled to think of many male authors I had read in 2014, whilst loads of female ones jumped out at me. So, inspired by this thought process, I’ve decided to analyse my reading from 2014!

First off, I’m not going to list the books I’ve read. You can go to my Goodreads account and have a look at everything there (I’m pretty open about what I read). What I want to present to you here are the stats:

Number of books read in 2014: 63

Average length of time taken to read a book: 7 days

Whilst I’d say that I can read quickly, some books took longer to read if I was busy writing my own book, plus the average number was brought up significantly by the short story collections and non-fiction that I purposely read slowly. However, I do want to improve on this number in 2015!

  • 52% Female
  • 48% Male

This has been a massive surprise – I thought I had read far more women than men in 2014! However, the vast majority of graphic novels I read were created by men, so I think this is what forced the percentage up.

  • Non-Fiction: 17%
  • Adult Fiction: 25%
  • YA: 30%
  • Graphic Novels: 27%

I quite like these stats. A quarter of my reading in 2014 was adult fiction, a third YA, and another quarter graphic novels. I thought I had read more non-fic, but a lot of my non-fic reading hasn’t been recorded (I read Vanity Fair regularly and a lot of long-form journalism online).

New Books read: 76%

Just over three quarters of the books I read in 2014 were new books (meaning published within the past year). This I mostly put down to Netgalley.

  • E-reader: 56%
  • Book: 44%

Over half the books I read in 2014 were on my kindle device. It doesn’t feel like that to me… maybe because I read the majority of the kindle books in the first half of the year. I read far more ‘physical books’ in the second half. Also note, that I have the Marvel Unlimited app on my iPad, which meant that a large quantity of my graphic novel reading was done on my e-reading device.

Aims for 2015

  1. To read more books! I read nearly 100 books in 2013, and am a little disappointed that my reading rate has fallen so drastically. I put this down to working from home and no longer having a commute, plus being a little too absorbed in my own writing to be able to read as much.
  2. I need to read more quickly! I feel rather ashamed at my 7 days figure. I know that I can read quicker than this, but this year there were a number of books I really struggled with.
  3. I’m pretty pleased with the percentages of books I’m reading, but I’d like to find more graphic novels by female creators, and maybe up my non-fiction reading slightly.
  4. Although I am proud that I read so many new books, I’d like to read some that are over a year old (and older!). The number of classics (modern or otherwise) I’ve read is shameful, and can be worked on.
  5. I’d love to be more thorough about the genres I’m reading and break-down my YA and my adult groups to see how much romance, sci-fi or fantasy I’ve been reading, but I don’t think there’s enough data to really look at this properly. Also, I haven’t quite worked out how to use Apple Numbers to my advantage. Hopefully next year I’ll have a better handle on pie charts etc to be able to look into this further!

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                     Attachable Planner Pocket- Now this is a really creative addition. I loved being able to put a pocket to hold papers on my planner.
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Divorces and Happy Families

An empty Sunday… Heavy rains, no power, no books… Too lazy to clean/cook/iron. My friend put on the Karan Johar flick, ‘We are family’. Yea yea I know!! But that was the only DVD in the house.

Soon lost in pillows and blankets, we were happily bashing and ridiculing the movie, especially the role of the clueless hubby, the transformation of beer-drinking beti to an ideal daughter… Predictably stereotypical!

But wait… its not that conventional too now, is it?

I mean this is the only Hindi movie I know which has handled the topic of ‘Divorce’ in a mature way. The divorced couple takes particular care that their affairs do not affect the kids, yet not hiding anything from them. They remain friendly and support each other. The hubby admires his x-wife’s strength of character and admits that shes a damn good mother.

Even extra marital affair is also not depicted as ‘wrong’. In spite of having a so-called perfect woman in his life, the hubby falls for another woman. The movie doesn’t specify any reason for that. My friend suggested that the mom, so wrapped up in her motherhood, might have neglected the hubby unknowingly. Whatever the reason is, its not important.

Why do we probe for justifications when it comes to divorce? Is it necessary that one of the partners has to be a villain? Nobody marries to divorce. They all enter marriage with high hopes of togetherness and all the rest of it (I am not talking about Marriage of Convenience here). Divorce is often a final solution. Why ruin it with numerous advices and sermons on adjustment?

I remember an interview of a famous actress in which she says that shes good friends with her ex-husband and are business partners. My mummy and aunt exchanged raised eye-brows. The meaning is all-too clear. Why did they divorce if they’re still good friends? Again the probe for ‘genuine reasons’? Isn’t anything that stops you from having a peaceful & happy relationship a genuine reason?

More than divorce itself, its immature handling of it like bitching about ex-spouse to kids to turn them against him/her, fabricating reasons to humiliate because court needs big reasons to grant divorce, false cases etc with sufficient inputs from relatives, we need to worry about. Disturbing trend!

I remember a student of mine from Delhi. “My parents are not bad. Just individuals who cannot get along as partners”. She is not one of those emotionally traumatized child hyped by media. She’s a thinking girl who is best friends with her Mom’s boyfriend and is OK if her Dad s to start dating.

Guess society lacks in this kind of maturity, but never falls short of doling out binge sermons to women to be like Goddess Sita.

  1. unfortunately for many people "living and letting live" is not a mature behavior.

    1. Yea Vipin... If only 'live n let live' ws a norm then half the attrocities that we see in news (like guwahati molestation case, shitty moral policing etc wouldnt happen