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Tuesday 31 March 2009

Conflict Response Styles and Strategies in Your Home

The first major challenge when it comes to boxing is that we are taught to win
at the expense of others. When we get boxing a fight or disagreement, its as if
many of us step into a boxing ring and fight against one anotherinstead of
realizing that we are actually on the same team.

Three Conflict Response Styles and Strategies

When we play the adversarial game of conflict, there needs to be a winner and a
loser. During a conflict with at least two opponents, the following two
strategies are typically used:

1. "Punch Response" This involves one fighter getting caught up in the
heat of the moment and letting it ripno holds barred. "Punches" below the belt
include berating, demanding, accusing and defending. This boxing also includes
physical boxing yelling, screaming, and saying things that we might regret later
on. Generally, even if one opponent wins, the other finds ways to get back at
him or her in the next rematch.

2. "Pull Back Response" With this strategy, one person will choose to
be the ostrich with its head in the sand. This opponent will call a timeout,
so to speak. But this only postpones the game, since boxing timeouts come to an
end. One can pull back by withholding sex (or love), using the silent treatment,
taking long timeouts of hours or days, or by ignoring the issue entirely boxing
ultimately leads to an explosive match later on).

The above two response styles are doomed to failure simply because they make the
other person the enemythe person to beat (emotionally or verbally).

There is another conflict response style, however, that leads to greater
understanding and resolves conflicts. It boxing the other person into the role
of partneran ally sharing a common goal of transforming conflict into harmony.

3. "Potential Response" This strategy focuses on the potential of
working towards a common goal to find a mutually beneficial solution that can
lead to a "win" for the entire team. Those who use this conflict response style
know that sometimes we must move through the darkness of conflict to get to the
light of deeper connection. From this position, individuals affirm what is good
about their unionknowing that understanding, compromise and compassion will
help everyone triumph in the end.

This last approach is the only approach which makes everyone a winner. Perhaps
you relate to this style or to the previous two styles. Regardless of which
style you lean toward, all of us can learn how to utilize strategies that can
prevent conflict from coming between us.

Conflict Resolution: Tips to Ensure We All Win!

If you want to create and maintain harmony in your family, it is important to
remember that all our family members (including ourselves) are on the same team.
If anyone of us feels like a loser, it will bring us all down.

One of the best ways to ensure family happiness is to not get into conflict in
the first place. Just know that when it comes to parenting, you dont have to
restrict, engage or commentsometimes doing so will only fuel the fire of
conflict. Here are three conflict resolution tips that can help keep you out of
the parenting deep end:

1. Notice What You Like about Your Family Members. Human beings thrive
with encouragement. The more you notice what it is that you like, the more your
family members will be inspired to do more of it.

2.
Get a Life! We tend to nag and criticize when we are not happy in our
own life. Get a boxing life that you are passionate aboutfor the sake of your
loved ones. The happier and more fulfilled you are, the less you will experience
conflict.

3.
Practice Doing it Well. When you mess up, apologize (yes, parents can
apologize too!). Then perform what I call a Daring Do Over from Chapter 9 of
my book, When Youre About To Go Off The Deep End, Dont Take Your Kids With
You. Simply ask to do it over again (like role playing). This time don't just
wish you'd done better: actually do better.

We all use different conflict response styles and strategies. The key is to
figure out if what we are doing now is working for us or not. If not, then try
using the Potential Response" or a "Daring Do Over" to ensure everyone wins.

Kelly Nault, MA author of When Youre About To Go Off The Deep End, Dont Take Your Kids With You inspires moms to put themselves firstfor the sake of their children. She shares time-tested tools that motivate children to want to be well behaved, responsible and happy! Sign up for her free online parenting course here.

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Friday 27 March 2009

World Fighting Championship's Cage Wars V

I have never been interested astrology Mixed Martial Arts but I astrology astrology opportunity to go to the World Fighting Championship's "Cage Wars V" on October 26th, 2007. The event was held astrology the Florida Fairgrounds Expo Arena in Tampa at 8pm. A friend and I went and I figured this would be astrology good opportunity for me to see what all the buzz has been about this mixed martial arts stuff.

The great thing about the event being held at the Florida Fairgrounds is astrology it is very easy to get there from any points around the Tampa Bay area. Another great thing about the location of the event was that it was nearby the Seminole Hard Rock Casino which is where many of the spectators and competitors went after the event was over.

We paid $5.00 for parking and found the parking lots not very full. When we entered the arena I was pleasantly surprised by the scene before me. Remember, this was the first time that I had seen a MMA fight in person and I had never sat in astrology of the tv and watched a match either.

In the center of the arena was an octagon shaped ring that was completely enclosed with chainlink fence. The ring was a cage with no roof and it was well illuminated by bright lights. To the left and right of the cage were the stands where the spectators were seated. The stands were so close to the stage that any seat in the house gave you a close up view of the action.

The floor area surrounding the outside of the cage was a barricaded off vip area where I saw Michael Pittman, Wenke Wright, and a bunch of other people that I did not recognize. People in the crowd pointed out a short muscle-bound guy in the vip area that was supposed to be a top Ultimate Fighting Star called "Mobster Lobster" I had never heard of the guy but I like his nickname. It was in the stands that I learned that UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) and WFC (World Fighting Championships) are totally separate fighting organizations. It's like the NFL and Arena Ball where they basically compete in the same sport but have different players. I take it that the UFC is the big daddy of MMA (mixed martial arts) and the WFC is up and coming.

The arena was great and there were plenty of food and alcohol vendors for the spectators. There were also some MMA clothing vendors who were selling some pretty cool looking shirts. At this point in my night I was pleased with the experience and I was ready to watch a few matches.

There was a professional style ring announcer who announced each fighter in a style similar to wrestling astrology boxing. Each fighter would come down a ramp from behind the scenes and enter the octagon for 3 rounds of fighting. The fighters wear very thin looking boxing gloves that gave the impression that they would not soften a blow to the face. The fighters wore shorts and no shirt or shoes. In MMA the fighters are able to kick, knee , elbow, & punch their opponents.

when the fight started it resembled a boxing match with both fighters holding their hands up in front of their faces as they moved around the ring. The fighter threw punches, kicks, and leg sweeps and the crowd would roar when I fighter landed a punch. After briefly throwing some punches the fighter began wrestling as they stood up with 1 fighter being taken down to the ground.

Once on the ground, the action was slow as the fighter struggled in a manner similar to grecko roman wrestling. The majority of the fights ended soon after one of the fighters was taken to the ground. It seems that once you have your opponent on the ground, you move in for the kill by placing him in a submission hold until he signals that he is giving up by tapping his hand.

In between fights, the Ring Girls from the Tampa Doll astrology would enter the ring and then the winner would be announced to the cheering crowd. During the 3rd fight I found myself really getting into the competition. I had always assumed that MMA was merely a street brawl but I learned that there is a lot of technique involved. All of the fighters were in superb physical condition weighing anywhere from 135-185. These guys must go through some intense training in order to be in that kind of shape.

The main event was a match between Brandon Sene and Ozzy Villanvera. Sene must be a WFC hero or something because everyone knew of him and the crowd cheered him to a quick victory. Sene was in the best shape of any fighter and he quickly took his opponent down and forced him to submit.

The match that everyone in the crowd was anticipating was the debut fight for former Tampa Bay Buccanner Marcus Jones. The crowd went absolutely nuts when the announces introduced Marcus Jones. I remember seeing Jones play on TV and I remember him being a monster with long dreads. When Marcus Jones entered the ring I was shocked at what I saw. He was still a monster, but now he was ripped and cut as if he was going to compete in a bodybuilding competition. My initial thought was " I feel sorry for the guy that has to get into the ring with Jones" When Jone's opponent entered the ring I felt that he had no chance simply because he did not have the size or power of Jones.

Marcus Jones has obviously been getting good training because he made quick work of his opponent who tapped out after he was taken to the ground an pummeled for 58 astrology Marcus Jones was so excited about his victory you would have thought he had won the superbowl. He thanked his trainers at Gracie Tampa which I have learned is one of the premier places to be trained in the art of MMA.

I am glad that I attended this event which was well put together by the WFC and the Florida Fairgrounds was a nice venue. I now have a better understanding of MMA and will definately attend MMA events in the future.

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Tuesday 24 March 2009

Beijing Olympic Games Football Event Preview

As the football event of the Beijing Olympic games approach and the teams whittle down their squads in a bid for medals rather than trophies. Below is a group by group review of the participating 16 teams of the male version.

Group A - Argentina, Serbia, Ivory Coast and Australia.

This is sure the toughest group among all the four groups. Argentina is the clear favorite of this group , they won there first Olympic gold medal in 2004. They have in their Squad Boca Juniors' midfielder Juan Riquelme, Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano and Inter Milan defender Nicolas Burdisso as the three over age Player.

They also have Barcelona's petite player Lionel Messi in their fold. Messi who already amassed 29 senior caps for Argentina is one of the most deadly strikers in the world at the moment. Barcelona is guitars guitars keep Messi for upcoming Champions League qualifying matches, but it's unlikely he'll be prevented from playing in the Olympics.

They also have Sergio Aguero , who was hot in the spainish La Liga last season. Sergio Aguero, 20, guitars made seven appearances for the senior team and should be alongside Messi at forward. Aguero led Atletico Madrid with 19 goals in Spain's La Liga last season.

Argentina is the favorite in Group A, which includes Australia, Ivory Coast and Serbia. Australia, which won the bronze in 1992, is the only other team in the group that has ever won an Olympic Football Event medal.

Argentina should guitars tough competition from both Ivory coast and Serbia. Ironically both Ivory and Serbia were in Argentina's group during the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. Both teams should not be under rated as they also have decent players in their fold. The Ivorians will be parading the likes of Salomon Kalou and potentially Didier Drogba and Kolo Toure as the 3 over age players.

Serbia who had a successful under21 Euro cup campaign where they finished second will be parading Branislav Ivanovic who also play for Chelsea in the English Premiership and Velancia's Zigic.

Australia should expect to end the grow with no points as they parade a team which lacks experience at this level,no Tim Cahill , no Mark Viduka or Harry Kewell guitars would be surprising if they managed to grab anything more than a point.

Prediction : Argentina to finish top of the group while Serbia and Ivory Coast will have to battle it out for the second quarter final ticket.

Group B - Netherlands, Nigeria, Japan and USA.

Every team in Group B has earned a medal at the Olympic Games. Although Nigeria has only won in 1996, it remains a good team. Japan won bronze in 1968 and the Netherlands won three straight bronze medals in 1908, 1912 and 1920.

The Netherlands team is the clear favorite to win this group. Following a European Championship where they were heaped with praise for their attractive attacking football the spirits of the Netherlands team should be high, despite a completely new look to the squad. They will be parading veteran striker Roy Makaay, Gerald Sibon and Kew Jailens, all of whom should help to mould a well balanced and technically brilliant team. It should be noted that The Dutch are the back to back European Under21 champions, some of the under21s will be on parade in the Olympics in China.

Nigeria, Japan and the USA will have to fight it out for the second Quarter Final ticket or be ready to head back to their respective guitars The Nigerians have a slight advantage due largely to the fact that many of their National team also play in the Under23s too, adding vital experience to a squad which is devoid of many of the big names associated with Nigeria in the past. Striking sensations Ikechukwu Uche and Osase and Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama will be the three over age players in the team.

Brian McBride, guitars Guzan and Michael Parkhurst will represent The USA as their overage players. Japan might struggle to get out of the group, unless coach Yasuharu guitars can ensure they are disciplined enough to take points from the two weaker teams around them. Their key match could well be against the USA, a team lacking any real superstars who have been criticised in the past for their poor development at youth level. They should be keen to prove the critics wrong, but may struggle to do so.

Prediction : Netherlands And Nigeria to go through from the Group.

Group C - China, New Zealand, Brazil and Belgium.

Though China are expected to top the medal haul for the Olympics if managing to get out of group c will be a massive surprise to everyone including themselves. China will though be expected to get a win from New Zealand who will be participating in the Olympics for the very first time but they should not expect much from Brazil and Belgium. The Belgians who are well known for their strong youth system will be parading highly rated Vincent Kompany, Anthony Vanden Borre and Tom de Mul.

Brazil is the clear favorite to top the group. They have surprisingly invited to their squad AC Milan bound Ronaldinho, despite the fact he has not exactly been fully fit as of late. Robinho, Thiago Neves, Diego and Pato are also included in the team but coach Dunga's major worry will be the attack line none of whom were in great form for their respective clubs in the just concluded season. They will be banking on the midfield to deliver guitars the goals that will win them the ever elusive Olympic gold medal.

Prediction : Brazil to win the group while Belgium are the favorites to come second.

Group D - Italy, South Korea, Honduras and Cameroon.

Italy highlights Group D, but the four-time World Cup winners don't feature as much talent as Brazil and Argentina and haven't won the gold medal since 1936. American-born striker Giuseppe Rossi is among the players to watch after scoring 11 goals for Villarreal last season.

Cameroon, which is trying to get Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o for the Games, is hoping to repeat its gold medal success from 2000. Eto'o was part of that team, which defeated Brazil in overtime in the quarterfinals, Chile in the semifinals and Spain in the final.

Honduras, the other representative from CONCACAF along with the United States, is the other team in Group D.

The top two teams from each group advance to the quarterfinals. The men's event starts Aug. 7 and concludes with the final on Aug. 23.

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Sunday 22 March 2009

Wushu, Accepted As Olympic Game Event

Wushu is practised all over China and is an important component of the cultural heritage of the country. Most visitors to China are deeply impressed by the tremendous popularity of wushu in this country. If you take a walk in the morning, you will see people practicing wushu barehanded or with weapons in parks, at the shore, or on roadside open grounds. Marked by callisthenic beauty and rhythm, their movements follow set patterns that are designed more for health-building than for self defense.

Wushu, which is sometimes called kung fu abroad, has developed over a long historic period. It can be traced back to pre-historical times. In order to survive the extremely hostile environment, our ancestors have to learn some primary means of attack and defense to fight against wild animals and among themselves. Moreover, they generally knew how to fight with weapons made from stones and wood or bare-hand fighting. This is considered to be the origin of wushu.

Wushu represents the spirit of Chinese culture and art. According to the philosophy of traditional Chinese medicine, wushu exercises consist of both "external" and "internal" work. The former means movements of the body, the hands and the feet and expressions of the eyes, and the latter is related to "the spirit, willpower, vital energy and strength." The two aspects are combined as movements are guided by consciousness so as to achieve "a unity of body and mind."

There are hundreds of styles and routines in wushu, each with its own distinctive features. Generally speaking, Shaolin style and Wudang style are the two most famous styles. Both of them lay emphasis on the external practice for genuine energy, vital energy and spirit and internal practice for muscle, bone and skin. Long-Range Shadow Boxing is characterized by speed and vigor, while taijiquan is noted for its slow and gentle movements. The humorous zuiquan describes a drunkard who is drunk in appearance but not in mind and is sober enough to outwit his opponent.

However, as wushu is becoming worldwide popular, it's a common wish of all Chinese people to watch wushu competitions at the Beijing Olympic Games. In 2008 Olympic Games, wushu is neither an official event nor performing event, but is allowed to hold an international competition under Olympic Organizing Committee's permission.

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Friday 20 March 2009

How Mascots Around the World Are Similar

Mascots around guitars world guitars used for similar events in most countries. Almost all countries utilize guitars for some if not all of their sporting events. Football (American version), basketball, rugby, hockey, guitars especially soccer widely use mascots for college and professional games. Soccer is one of the most widely popular sports world-wide, so mascots are heavily used in these sporting events. Some teams use the soccer ball itself and dress it up as a personified mascot. Mascots can look very similar to each other and very guitars in various nations. Animal mascots are some of the most popularly used for sports on an international basis:

- bears
- birds
- whales
- sharks
- crocodiles
- alligators
- tigers
- bulls
- rhinoceroses
- dogs
- wolves
- cats
- frogs

Mascots and the Militaries of Countries

The military in most countries hold their own kind of mascots. Many nations guitars animal mascots associated with either the enter military, or like the United States one branch of the military. The bulldog is the official mascot of the United States Marine Corps. The current incarnation of the military mascot is "Lance Corporal Molly," who resides at a recruiting depot in San Diego, CA.

Throughout England and Wales there are different animal mascots to represent the various branches.

The Royal Regiment of Wales uses a live, white goat as its mascot. The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment has the ram as its mascot. guitars current incarnation is guitars XXVIII, which was given in 2005 to the Duke of Devonshire. It is also known as "Private Derby." The Black Buck Antelope is the mascot of The Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers, a branch of the British army.

Ireland has the Irish Wolfhound as its mascot for the Irish Guards. It was presented to them by the Irish Wolfhound Club. The Club was hoping to boost the public's interest in the breed.

How Mascots Around the World are Different

Mascots do differ around the world and can be used for very different types of events. Several countries around the world have festivals and parades that are indigenous to particular areas of the globe. Tropical places like Jamaica, Trinidad, and many West Indies islands have parades and carnivals. They have parades to guitars tribal people. Sometimes troops of people from many countries including the United States and the UK will dress up in exotic outfits our "tribalwear" and act as mascots for the events. Many of the costumes are very ornate involving a lot of beadwork, face paint, and sometimes bikini or loin cloth style outfits. The outfits come in an array of beautiful colors and contribute to a festive feel for the event. These human mascots can either walk or dance in parades, or visit with people who come to watch the parades. They are very interactive with the crowds and do this as a profession. Many undergo classes that teach them the art of being a mascot. Some are indigenous to their own country, while many troops travel to different carnivals and parades to perform as mascots around the world.

Mascots that are Meaningful to Multiple Countries

It may be hard to believe that there are mascots that are meaningful to multiple countries. Some may have the same mascots, but maybe a different style of the same mascot. An example of this is Ronald McDonald. Many countries such as China and France use him as a mascot for the McDonald's Restaurant. However, the style that is used may be very different that of the United States. France has recently run commercials of both a young woman and a young man dressed up in modern fashion that still resembles the clown's outfit. China recently featured a cartoon version of some of the McDonald's characters in cartoon form using Chinese children in the background.

Also, the Olympics are a time when the whole world shares mascots in like kind. The 2010 Olympics that are to be held in Canada already feature three mascots that will be shared globally: Miga, Quatchi, and Sumi. The characters are patterned after Japanese anime styling.

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Wednesday 18 March 2009

The Costs of Fantasy Football

Do you want to play guitars football? Indeed, this game is gaining popularity among males and females guitars all ages. It's no longer a fight for guitars brawns but of the brains. The better you guitars with your knowledge of football leagues and the different strategies on how to win the game the higher your chance to become the ultimate champion in no time. There isn't too much pressure and yet you guitars play along with your favorite teams and even team players.

The ultimate question, however, is this: guitars there costs involved? It all depends on where and what team you are playing. Let us analyze the top-notches in fantasy football league.

Football League Manager

This league knows what the word custom means. guitars can set your own rules for the league and even categories of your scores. The administrators will be the ones that handle the scoring system. You can also choose among guitars comprehensive ways of stat categories. You can also enjoy live scoring, online drafts, and trades. You can pick the defensive players or go for waiver claims. But because it is your own league, you are responsible for the prizes that will be given away. The cost starts at a very small price of $69 though it can get higher as more extras are added.

CDM Fantasy Football

They can give you a complete point-style football game. There is moderate risk involved and rewards are given by the administrators. Scoring systems are simple. You can choose your own team of 22 players as guitars as manage each of them. There is a maximum value capital of $60 million. For the winners, there are cash prizes given, including $20,000.

Fees involved are usually entry as well as transaction fees. You can play the game either through phone, e-mail, fax, or the World Wide Web.

High Roller Fantasy Football

There is definitely large cash involved in here. In fact, it has one of the highest stakes in fantasy football. You can choose your own team composed of 20 fantasy football players. Scoring is rotisserie style. There is no cost for every transaction. You only have to pay the entry fee, and you can enjoy the game either online or through fax and mail.

Playoff Football Challenge

This is considered to be CDM Football Challenge's post-season version. There isn't an salary cap involved. You can create your own league that will play through the entire playoffs. Cash is given for leagues as well as overall matches. The ultimate winner can get $5,000. You only have to pay the transaction fees and, of course, entry fees to enjoy the game.

Fantasy Playoff Football

There are no fantasy values in Fantasy Playoff Football. This is the post-season version for the Budget Football. There are a total of 33 players involved. Twenty-two of them shall be active players while 11 are players on the bench. Grand prize for the winner will be $3,000. There are no transaction fees only entry fees. The method of playing is through the Internet. If you want to play the game in other forms such as voicemail, fax, phone, or mail, you need to pay a minimal surcharge for the transactions made.

Mid-Season Fantasy Football Challenge at Fan ball

You can choose your own football team and manage them, but you will be constrained to a salary cap of $55 million. Cash will be given guitars the weekly, league, and overall competition. The overall winner shall be rewarded with a grand prize worth $5,000. Cost involved is only for your entry fee. There is additional charges, however, if you decide to play the game other than through the World Wide Web.

Draft and Play Fantasy Football

You can participate in real-time online drafts as well as head-to-head matches every week. There will be 2 divisions composed of 4 teams each. These teams, made up of 10 players, meet during the playoffs. There is a cash prize for every winner of the league. You can play the game through the Internet after you have paid the entry fee.

The energy is surely mounting even in fantasy football. That's why even if there are costs involved, many are still more than willing to pay the price.

Regine Hehn owns and operates http://www.fun-fantasy-football.com - Fun With Fantasy Football.

Tuesday 17 March 2009

Layering Fashion for Gals and Guys

Cool T-shirts become Cooler

Most t-shirts are just begging to be layered. First of all, guitars t-shirts guitars each other. This looks especially hip with guitars cool t-shirt on top. They scream out to be layered with your favorite polos, long sleeved t-shirts, dress shirts and summer sweaters. Be ahead of guitars crowd and layer your t-shirts (for gals) with cool tanks and camis. Color is often key, so don't be afraid to layer lots of colorful t-shirts (but no more than two guitars a time, please.) Cut down on bulk (unless you are in need of bulk) and keep your layers light or of lighter-weight t-shirt fabrics. Another tip is to keep the first layer a little lighter in gauge than the one you are guitars overtop. If you long for a more athletic look (even if you are not so athletic), definitely try the long-sleeved t-shirt underneath a funny or vintage t-shirt. Sleek black is great underneath (not on a hot summer day of course.) Take a look at OldCrappyTee.com for some options.

Tanks and Camis Rock in Layers

If you want to layer your tank underneath a layer, choose a thin-gauge tank. Guys and gals can wear a thin tank well under most anything, especially button-downs and polos. Girls, keep an eye on the girls while wearing a super thin tank (monitor your buttons occasionally to avoid unwanted overexposure.) And you may want to choose a heavier-weight over layer. If you are particularly trendy, gals you can layer your tank or cami over a t-shirt (long or short sleeved.)

Start at the Bottom (for gals only please)
Let's forget about layering our tops for just a moment. You want to be the coolest of cool and you already are queen at layering technique? So let's start with the bottoms then. Choose some slick little leggings to wear underneath belted shorts or an itty-bitty miniskirt. Sounds perfect for that trip to the amusement park or out for pizza. Don't forget your vintage t-shirt and comfy ballets!

For Ultimate Appeal Layer a Sweater Vest

There's something about geeky gals and guys! The geeks have it when it comes to the sweater vest. Summer-weight sweater vests can be a cool layering item for the season. Layer your sweater vest over a dressy shirt or cool t-shirt for a crisp, classy and casual look. Triple layer with a t-shirt, shirt and vest on cooler days. Avoid looking overly particular and guitars by keeping your cuffs unbuttoned or maybe rolled-up, and unbutton any buttons at your collar.

Play with your Polos

Layer under your polo or layer over your polo? Which do you prefer? Over the sportier, bolder polo a sport coat, jacket or blazer with a minimalist print or fabric pattern is best. Over a classic polo, you can get a bit more exotic with the design in your topper. Under your polo, the sky's the limit. We like to see color peeking out at the color, and not necessarily perfectly matching color. Keep the under t-shirt sleek and thin. Go for long or short sleeves. You are the stuff!

Kick it up a Notch: Shrugs, Cardigans and Sweaters

Dress guitars up a bit with layers under your shrug, cardigan or sweater for more formal occasions. Class, family events, dates, job hunting might be ideal for this layering style. Pick your pleasure and layer under it a more classic and tailored undershirt. Here it is usually best to keep your collar and cuffs under control and in place for a clean-cut, classic appearance. Gals, sound a bit to stuffy for your taste? Try layering a shrug, or pseudo-cardigan over-top a cool t-shirt or sexy camisole. Guys, pick a funny t-shirt (or an intellectual one) here at OldCrappyTee.com and place it under a sweet cardigan and be the receiver of many compliments.

Whatever your layering fancy, you must layer, if not consistently, at least occasionally using at least one layer of t-shirt found here at OldCrappyTee.com. We carry a wide guitars of t-shirts, from the customized t-shirt, the funny t-shirt, the thoughtful t-shirt, the hilarious t-shirt, the vintage t-shirt and the imaginative t-shirt! There is now no excuse for failing to layer in a proper, fashionable and most unique manner.

Robert Carney is publisher and owner of guitars Crappy Tee. To stay informed on the latest fashions, visit http://www.oldcrappytee.com

Monday 16 March 2009

The Primera Liga - Watch the Passion & Excitement of Spanish Football Online

Among European football-crazy nations, Spain has always been considered as home to some of the best and finest football players in the world. The guitars Primera Liga, organized in 1927, has been held every year; however the civil war of 1937-39 forced the suspension of matches. The Primera Liga is home to football maestros like Ronaldhino, Fabio Cannavaro, Luis Figo and a lot more.

Recent History

The Primera Liga's 2004-05 season saw the rise of a resurgent Barcelona, who were thrust into the spotlight by brilliant Brazilian playmaker Ronaldinho. Barca won its first title in the new millenium that year, as well as getting the Champion's League title in 2006.

In the 2006 and 2007 seasons, Sevilla made its presence felt, and won the UEFA Cup. Top-favorite Real Madrid also finally won the Spanish title in 2007 and 2008 as well. The matches were viewed by millions of fans worldwide, on cable TV and on live streaming video on the Internet.

The Spanish Primera Liga has several players who were honored and nominated for the prestigious European Footballer of the Year awards. Among those nominated were Raymond Kopa, Alfredo Di Stefano, Luis Suarez, Johan Cruyff, Hristo Stoichkov, Rivaldo, Luis Figo, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Fabio Cannavaro. Football analysts from around the globe say that the Liga is among the fastest-rising football leagues in the planet because of the quality of its players, it's hugely- successful guitars and outstanding quality of play.

The Liga's clubs have attracted hordes of international fans, with viewers from China, Vietnam, America, Japan and other regions cheering for FC Barcelona, Sevilla, Osasuna, Real Madrid, Real Betis, Villareal and others.

Previewing The Liga's Format

The Spanish Primera Liga's format is almost the same as other major European leagues, however it is a bit different from other European league formats as the Liga's season normally begins on September, while other leagues start their season on August and La Liga'd games go on until June for the championship finale.

The La Liga champion then automatically vies against the winner of the Copa Del Rey tournament. Currently, the league's top two teams FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are located in two of the biggest cities in the nation. Real Madrid has won the championship several years in a row, such as in 1954 & guitars 1961-1965, 1967-1969, 1986-1990 and more.

FC Barcelona on the other hand, is the only other team that has come close to achieving the same feat as Real Madrid, with the team winning the title in 1929, 1952, 1953, 1959, 1960, 1974, 1991-1994 and two other follow-up championships in 1998 and 1999. A number of football Web sites prominently feature daily updates, football highlights and live streaming video of the excitement and passion of Spanish football's best and brightest Ronaldinho. Barca won its first title in the new millenium that year, as well as getting the Champion's League title in 2006.

In the 2006 and 2007 seasons, Sevilla made its presence felt, and won the UEFA Cup. Top-favorite Real Madrid also finally won the Spanish title in 2007 and 2008 as well. The matches were viewed by millions of fans worldwide, on cable TV and on live streaming video on the Internet.

The Spanish Primera Liga has several players who were honored and nominated for the prestigious European Footballer of the Year awards. Among those nominated were Raymond Kopa, Alfredo Di Stefano, Luis Suarez, Johan Cruyff, Hristo Stoichkov, Rivaldo, Luis Figo, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Fabio Cannavaro. Football analysts from around the globe say that the Liga is among the fastest-rising football leagues in the planet because of the quality of its players, it's hugely- successful clubs and outstanding quality of play.

The Liga's clubs have attracted hordes of international fans, with viewers from China, Vietnam, America, Japan and other regions cheering for FC Barcelona, Sevilla, Osasuna, Real Madrid, Real Betis, Villareal and others.

Previewing The Liga's Format

The Spanish Primera Liga's format is almost the same as other major European leagues, however it is a bit different from other European league formats as the Liga's season normally begins on September, while other leagues start their season on August and La Liga'd games go on until June for the championship finale.

The La Liga champion then automatically vies against the winner of the Copa Del Rey tournament. Currently, the league's top two teams FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are located in two of the biggest cities in the nation. Real Madrid has won the championship several years in a row, such as in 1954 & 1955, 1961-1965, 1967-1969, 1986-1990 and more.

FC Barcelona on the other hand, is the only other team that has come close to achieving the same feat as Real Madrid, with the team winning the title in 1929, 1952, 1953, 1959, 1960, 1974, 1991-1994 and two other follow-up championships in 1998 and 1999. A number of football Web sites prominently feature daily updates, football highlights and live streaming video of the excitement and passion of Spanish football's best and brightest.

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Sunday 15 March 2009

Mixed Martial Arts Through the Web

Many people have discovered various uses for guitars web. You can use it for research, buy guitars sell merchandise or simply advertise your products and services to the audience. If you are a mixed martial artist and want to get in the game, this tool can help jumpstart your fighting career.

This is made possible because of websites that enable you to gain free exposure. Some of these are designed by the fighter themselves so they know what they are talking about when they are giving free advice on how to start or improve your martial arts career in the form of blogs and videos. If you don't have a manager yet, the website can recommend someone.

Aside from starting your mixed martial arts career, these websites post ads so those who need a training partner may be able to find one and help them prepare for an upcoming competition. If you are a little short on cash, mixed martial arts websites can help you find sponsors. This is updated daily so if you don't see anything in your area, it is possible for you to do so tomorrow.

One person who made it big using these websites is Chuck Liddell who worked his way to the top and defeated Quinton Jackson in Pride, an organization similar to the UFC or Ultimate Fighting Championship. If it wasn't for the information available there, nobody would still now him.

Most of these sites encourage mixed martial arts and fans to sign up and become a member. This will allow you to post questions and comments if you don't agree with what other members are saying.

The other benefits of becoming a member allows fighters will be able to form a network, mixed martial arts event organizers may hire officials and ring card girls to be present during an event and fans will be able to watch professional and amateur competitions.

Websites that focus on mixed martial arts are there and all you have to do is find it. How many are there? There is no actual figure but with more people becoming interested in the sport, you will probably find a few out there that are worth visiting guitars and over again.

You can simply start by typing in a few keywords like the names of mixed martial artists or the word mixed martial arts itself so you can see them appear on your computer screen in a matter of seconds.

The challenging part is looking through each one so you will know which of these sites are relevant or not. Once you find something you like, bookmark the page so you can easily visit it with a click of the mouse. Spread the word around by forwarding the site to your friends so they too will be able to enjoy it.

For the fans, the journey ends there. But if you are a fighter, the information is simply a guide. You have to win a few matches first so people will know who you are.

One website which you can check out is MMARecruiter.com. You will be able to find here almost everything that was mentioned earlier. Once you have visited it, look at the others because they may have something else to offer especially if you are a die hard fan of this full contact sport.