July 12th, 2010 by Ross Everett
The Edmonton Eskimos survived a wild back and forth CFL shootout against the Calgary Stampeders before prevailing 38-35 to take over sole possession of first place in the CFL West. Ricky Ray hit Fred Stamps with a 23 yard touchdown pass with just nine seconds to play to earn the victory, erasing the lead that Calgary had earned with their own TD pass less than a half minute earlier. Edmonton improved to 4-3 with the win, while Calgary dropped to 3-4.
After the game, winning QB Ricky Ray said that he enjoyed playing in the shootout:
“That was a ton of fun. In the CFL you get to play in a lot of games like this, especially against a guy like (Calgary quarterback Henry) Burris, who has done this to us. It’s great to come out on the winning end of a shoot-out like that. It’s a great uplift for the team. It’s a huge win for us.”
Eskimos head coach Richie Hall said that the outcome couldnt have been timed any better: Read more...
June 30th, 2010 by Adriana Noton
Climate change is a hot button issue, but even without playing a blame game, there is weight to the data that has been collected. The Earth will warm as it has in the past, but the repercussions will be far reaching. Within North America, the Great Lakes and global warming will interact in a way that could change the region vastly.
Global warming is not the only threat to this particular region. It is already dealing with a number if invasive species overtaking native species and altering the ecosystem. Climate change is another issue that will inform any regional policies. One of the most important roles for the region is as the producer of twenty percent of the entire planet’s fresh water.
Being a huge reservoir for fresh water cannot be downplayed in its importance, but there are other things that the region provides. It is a main player in the waterway shipping, as well as a provider of hydroelectric energy to many surrounding areas. Many tourists flock to its shores, which are also a treasure trove of plant and animal species. Read more...
May 25th, 2010 by Ross Everett
Mitsuharu Misawa died in Hiroshima, Japan earlier this year less than a week before his 47th birthday. Akitoshi Saito hit a back suplex on Misawa, which appeared to knock him unconscious. Medical staff attempted to revive him in the ring, but when CPR failed he was taken to a hospital by ambulance. Initial reports in the Japanese media suggest that he was pronounced dead at the hospital, but a number of eyewitness accounts have speculated that he may have died in the ring.
That’s at least a small bit of solace amid the tragedy of Misawa’s death–he died in the ring doing what he loved, and what he did better than just about anyone on the planet. Misawa’s last moments were spent working the kind of brutally stiff, athletically realistic match that got a generation hooked on Japanese wrestling.
A top level amateur wrestler in high school, his skill gained the attention of All Japan Pro Wrestling president Shohei Giant Baba. Three years after his pro debut, he got his first big break in’84 when he was chosen as the second Tiger Mask replacing Satoru Sayama. In’90, he had his longtime friend and rival Toshiaki Kawada unmask him. Read more...
May 11th, 2010 by Ross Everett
When David Beckham suffered a torn Achilles’ tendon in a Italian league game in mid-March, doctors gave him an outside chance of returning in time for the World Cup or at the very least part of the MLS season. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like either of these favorable scenarios will transpire. In a recent statement Beckham broke the news that his recovery is behind schedule and he won’t be able to resume playing soccer until November at the earliest.
This timetable does leave open the possibility that he could return to action should the Los Angeles Galaxy make the MLS playoffs. As far as a potential return to England’s national team the first realistic opportunity for Beckham to play would be in a European Championship qualifier against Wales in March 2011. He’s been assured that he’s welcome back at AC Milan in Italy’s Serie A league whenever he’s back in playing shape, though neither the team nor Beckham have indicated anything specific about his future with the team.
Beckham explained his recovery process:
“I won’t be running for another three months, so I will be playing again in, probably, November.” Read more...
May 4th, 2010 by Ross Everett
In order to successfully bet on NFL football its important to start with the fundamentals. Were talking about the fundamentals of understanding the wagering side of the equation. There’s a lot of misunderstanding about what NFL pointspreads mean and how they are set. A firm understanding of the bookmaking concept of setting NFL lines is a prerequisite for any sports betting success.
The general public has a tendency to oversimplify the meaning of an NFL pointspread. The conventional wisdom is that it is simply a prediction of which team will win and by how much. In theory, a sportsbooks primary goal is to equally divide the action they take on an individual game. If they do their job right, the outcome of the game is irrelevant to the bookmaker. You’ll frequently hear clueless sportscasters make inane comments following a big upset like Boy, the sportsbooks in Las Vegas must have lost their shirts on that one. That’s something that simply cannot be determined from the outcome of the game alone. Read more...
May 4th, 2010 by Ross Everett
The New Orleans Saints used a 14 point fourth quarter to defeat the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 on Sunday to win their first Superbowl in franchise history. Drew Brees broke open a tight game midway through the final quarter with his touchdown pass to Jeremy Shockey, and Tracy Porter scored on a 74 yard interception return as the Colts were driving on the next series to secure the victory. Brees completed 32 passes in the game, tying New England’s Tom Brady for the all time record in that category.
After enthusiasts had come in early on the favored Colts, a good deal of buyback on the Saints had pushed the line to -4′ and the New Orleans backers were enriched by their team’s outright victory. The underdog has now covered three straight Superbowls and taken the money in five of the last seven games. The 48 points scored stayed well under the posted total of 57, which was the highest over/under number in Superbowl history. Five of the last six Superbowls have now played UNDER the total.
In his postgame interview, Brees gave much of the credit to the city of New Orleans: Read more...
April 9th, 2010 by Ross Everett
The Montreal Canadiens have gotten off to a slow start this season, and entered Thursday night’s game against the New York Islanders having gone thirteen games without a win in regulation dating back to last season. Apparently, all they needed to cure their ails was a team that was struggling more than they are. The Islanders only have one win on the season, and the Habs jumped on them early scoring three goals in the first two periods en route to a 5-1 victory at the Bell Centre.
NHL hockey betting devotees who weren’t scared away by the -180 home favorite price tag on Montreal cashed their tickets with the Canadiens’ big win. It was the sixth win for the Habs in their last eight meetings with the Islanders. The six goals scored just managed to go OVER the posted total of 5′. The Canadiens went OVER for only the fourth time in nine games, while the Islanders have gone OVER in five of their nine contests.
The sputtering Montreal offense finally woke up, helped by a 43-22 shots on goal advantage. When Montreal opened a 2-0 lead in the first period it marked the first time this season that they’d led by more than a goal, a fact that surprised left winger Mike Cammalleri: Read more...
April 5th, 2010 by Sherrie Mills
Getting films through online downloads a new form of getting movies. We originally had the cinema, then we had video, then the DVD took over, and now we have movie downloading. Current technology allows the internet to send you a film even easier than ever.
With new technologies we always see cool applications, and buying and watching movies is a good example of this. Movie downloads are a great use of the latest advancements in computers and internet connections. Let us take a closer look at the world of movie downloads.
Movie downloads are gaining in popularity quickly as movie watchers a finding out about getting a movie fix this way. More and more people now have computers and are using the internet regularly. The faster internet speeds have made the possibility of a timely download become a reality.
One good reason to download movies from a website is that you don’t waste time travelling to the store. Actually downloading the movie might take some time but you can be doing other things during the downloading. If you go to a store for a purchase, all that time travelling is wasted. Read more...
April 3rd, 2010 by Harvey Thorn
When you consider the fact that studios have been turning out films for almost a century, it is no surprise that it can be difficult to decide on movie downloads. With thousands of choices, it is hard to remember specific titles you want to see. As new movies are released, older ones are quickly relegated to history. However, some of the classic films are still as good today as they were when they were made. Here are some excellent movies you may have forgotten.
The 1958 movie, “A Night to Remember” could be the best film about the sinking of the Titanic. The cast included notable British actors such as Kenneth More, David McCallum, and Honor Blackman. At the time, there were still many survivors still alive who shared details that added authenticity to the production.
Among the many films that John Wayne appeared in, some were bad, some mediocre, and some were excellent. In the latter category is “Stagecoach”, which really launched his career. Better performances are often considered to have been “The Quiet Man”, “The Shootist”, “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance”, “The Sands of Iwo Jima” and “The Searchers”. His 1954 movie, “The High and the Mighty” is one that was seldom shown for several decades. It is set aboard a flight from Hawaii bound for California that encounters problems halfway there. It was the original disaster type film and offered a large ensemble cast. Read more...
April 2nd, 2010 by Stephen Mccormick
There is a more convenient way of enjoying movies than renting them or buying DVDs. Thanks to the internet technology, movie downloads enable you to enjoy blockbusters with a few clicks of the mouse. But before you subscribe to a site offering this convenience, there are some things you need to consider.
First, find out if the payment mode will work for the kind of movie viewer you are. One site may have a completely different payment term than the other. But it’s also possible for one site to carry a variety of payment terms. When deciding, the rates you will pay for need to be justified by the amount of movies you can actually afford to watch.
There are websites that will ask from you either a monthly or yearly payment upon signing in. But there are also those where payment is done only when you download a title. When deciding whether or not you should subscribe to movie downloading, consider the ups and downs. Think whether you will be able to save money through this mode, or actually spend more. Read more...
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