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Friday, September 16, 2011
$$Cha-Ching$$ - Friday Plays & Update
** UConn -4 vs. Iowa St.
* Boise St. -20 vs. Toledo
my system actually tells me that this ought to be a 3 star play on Toledo, but my gut tells me otherwise PLUS on lines of 20+ over the last five seasons Boise covers 70% of the time (21 of 30 games) while over the same period and same spreads Toledo has lost on every occasion (0 of 4)
Thursday, September 15, 2011
A Mayonnaise Jar and Two Beers....
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full.
They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full.
They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full.
The students responded with a unanimous 'yes.'
The professor then produced two Beers from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand.
The students laughed.
'Now,' said the professor as the laughter subsided, 'I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things---your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions---and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.
The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car.
The sand is everything else---the small stuff.
'If you put the sand into the jar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or golf balls.
The same goes for life.If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you.
Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Spend time with your children. Spend time with your parents. Visit with grandparents. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18.
There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal.
Take care of the golf balls first---the things that really matter.
Set your priorities.....The rest is just sand.
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the Beer represented...
The professor smiled and said, 'I'm glad you asked.' The Beer just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of Beers with a friend.
$$Cha-Ching$$: Week 3 - Huge SEC Thursday Night Match Up - LSU vs. MSU
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
$$Cha-Ching$$: Week 2 Updated & Final
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NFL Football (9/8 - 9/12) 9 plays - 6 wins, 3 losses - Bankroll +22%
College
** Arizona St. -10 vs. Mizzou (loser)
** North Carolina -10 vs. Rutgers (loser)
** Michigan St. -32 vs. Florida Atlantic (winner)
** Georgia Tech -11 vs. Middle Tennessee (winner)
** TCU +1 vs. Air Force (winner)
** Georgia Tech / Middle Tennessee over 56 (winner)
* TCU / Air Force over 49.5 (winner)
* Oklahoma St. -14 vs. Arizona (winner)
NFL
*** Buffalo +5.5 vs. Kansas City (winner)
** Atlanta / Chicago over 40.5 (winner)
** San Diego / Minnesota over 41.5 (loser)
* Green Bay / New Orleans over 47.5 (winner)
* Tennessee +1.5 vs. Jacksonville (loser)
* New York Giants -2.5 vs. Washington (loser)
* Dallas +5.5 vs. New York Jets (winner)
* New England -7 vs. Miami (winner)
* Oakland +3 vs. Denver (winner)
Monday, September 12, 2011
$$Cha-Ching$$: Monday Night NFL Doubleheader
* New England -7 vs. Miami
* Oakland +3 vs. Denver
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NFL Football (9/8 - 9/11) 7 plays - 4 wins, 3 losses - week 2 thru 9/11 Bankroll +14.4%
College
** Arizona St. -10 vs. Mizzou (loser)
** North Carolina -10 vs. Rutgers (loser)
** Michigan St. -32 vs. Florida Atlantic (winner)
** Georgia Tech -11 vs. Middle Tennessee (winner)
** TCU +1 vs. Air Force (winner)
** Georgia Tech / Middle Tennessee over 56 (winner)
* TCU / Air Force over 49.5 (winner)
* Oklahoma St. -14 vs. Arizona (winner)
NFL
*** Buffalo +5.5 vs. Kansas City (winner)
** Atlanta / Chicago over 40.5 (winner)
** San Diego / Minnesota over 41.5 (loser)
* Green Bay / New Orleans over 47.5 (winner)
* Tennessee +1.5 vs. Jacksonville (loser)
* New York Giants -2.5 vs. Washington (loser)
* Dallas +5.5 vs. New York Jets (winner)
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*** Idaho -5.5 vs. Bowling Green (loser)
*** New Mexico +6.5 vs. Colorado St. (winner)
*** Boston College -3.5 vs. Northwestern (loser)
*** LSU +3 vs. Oregon (winner)
** Kent St. / Western Kentucky > 48.5 (loser)
** Baylor +4 vs. TCU (winner)
** Miami-OH +20 vs. Mizzou (winner)
** Notre Dame -10.5 vs. South Florida (loser)
* Indiana / Ball St. < 54 (winner)
* Ohio / New Mexico St. < 53.5 (loser)
* West Virgina -21.5 vs. Marshall (push)
* SMU +15 vs. Texas A&M (loser)
* Maryland -4 vs. Miami (winner)
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Top 10 Hardest Holes On The PGA Tour from Auctions 4 Golf
Holes On The PGA Tour
#1 No. 17 - The Champion Course at PGA National Resort and Spa #2 No. 18 - TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course #3 No. 11 - Augusta National Golf Club #4 No. 10 - Pebble Beach Golf Links #5 No. 6 - The Champion Course at PGA National Resort And Spa #6 No. 14 - TPC Southwind #7 No. 15 - Colonial Country Club #8 No. 14 - Pebble Beach Golf Links #9 No. 17 - TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course "Island Green" #10 No. 18 - Doral Golf Resort & Spa "Blue Monster"
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Basketball Shoe Buying Tips from Victory Shoe Shop
- Durability
- Whether you're playing on a
concrete court in a public park, or on the floor of a first class
gymnasium, your shoes are going to get a work out. Look for quality
brands and materials that will stand up to all of the up and
down the court action you're bound to encounter.
- Whether you're playing on a
- Stability Support and Cushioning
- Of course, your basketball shoes
are going to need first class stability, so, look for shoes that
feature mid-foot, heel and ankle support, as well as a quality
lacing system. You'll also want to consider a lot of padding
in the shoe for load distribution and added cushioning. After
all, countless jump shots can cause quite an impact on your feet.
- Of course, your basketball shoes
- Breathability
- During a game, you're going
to sweat. Look for basketball shoes with uppers made of leather,
nylon, mesh, or other breathable material to remain as cool as
you can.
- During a game, you're going
- Style
- Half of the fun in buying basketball
shoes, is in getting a pair that looks great, and makes all your
buddies jealous.
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Thursday, August 4, 2011
Running Shoe Buying Tips from Victory Shoe Shop
- Shop late in the day -- your
feet swell during the day.
- Measure your foot while standing.
- Try on both shoes with the socks
you will wear.
- Buy for your larger foot (feet
are rarely the same exact size).
- Allow a thumbnail's width between
the shoe and your big toe.
- Choose shoes that are comfortable
immediately. If they hurt in the store, don't buy them.
- Look for a moderately priced
shoe. Price is not necessarily an indication of quality. Research
has shown that moderately priced running shoes work just as well
as expensive ones.
- Make sure the shoe matches your
foot type and running style.
- Wear new shoes around the house
before using them on short runs.
- Don't do a long run in new shoes.
Start out with a short run and stop if you have any hot spots,
which are a warning sign that a blister is on the way.
- Consider having an evaluation
by a doctor, physical therapist, or podiatrist to learn your
foot type.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
The World's Highest Paid Athlete's 2011
Earnings figures are derived from salaries, bonuses, prize money, appearance fees, licensing and endorsement income in the 12 months ending May 1.
1. Tiger Woods, $75 million, golf
2. Kobe Bryant, $53 million, basketball
3. LeBron James, $48 million, basketball
4. Roger Feder, $47 million, tennis
5. Phil Mikelson, $46.5 million, golf
6. David Beckham, $40 million, soccer
7. Cristian Ronaldo, $38 million, soccer
8. Alex Rodriguez, $35 million, baseball
9. Michael Shumacher, $34 million, racing
10. Lionel Messi, $32.3 million, soccer
11. Fernado Alonso, $32 million, racing
12. Rafael Nadal, $31.5 million, tennis
13 (tie). Valentino Rossi, $31 million, racing
13 (tie). Tom Brady, $31 million, football
15. Lewis Hamilton, $30 million, racing
16. Derek Jeter, $29 million, baseball
17. Dale Earnhardt, Jr., $28.5 million, racing
18. Yao Ming, $27.7 million, basketball
19. Dwight Howard, $27.6 million, basketball
20. Dwyane Wade, $26.2 million, basketball
21. Peyton Manning, $26.1 million, football
22. Ichiro Suzuki, $26 million, baseball
23. Carmelo Anthony, $25.1 million, basketball
24. Kaka, $25 million, soccer
25. Manny Pacquaio, $25 million, boxing
26. Jeff Gordon, $24.9 million, racing
27. Ronaldinho, $24.7 million, soccer
28. Amare Stoudemire, $34.5 million, basketball
29. Maria Sharapova, $24.2 million, tennis
30. Wayne Rooney, $24.1 million, soccer
31. Jimmie Johnson, $24 million, racing
32. Kevin Garnett, $23.8 million, basketball
33. C.C. Sabathia, $23.6 million, baseball
34. Jim Furyk, $23 million, golf
35. Vince Carter, $21.8 million, basketball
36. Johan Santana, $21.5 million, baseball
37. Tim Duncan, $21.2 million, basketball
38. Chris Paul, $20.9 million, basketball
39 (tie). Mark Teixeira, $20.8 million, baseball
39 (tie). Ryan Howard, $20.8 million, baseball
41. Miguel Cabrera, $20.3 million, baseball
42. Rashard Lewis, $20.1 million, basketball
43 (tie). Todd Helton, $19.6 million, baseball
43 (tie). Ernie Els, $19.6 million, golf
45 (tie). Joe Mauer, $19.3 million, baseball
45 (tie). Dirk Nowitzki, $19.3 million, basketball
47. Barry Zito, $19.2 million, baseball
48. Jahri Evans, $19.1 million, football
49. Pau Gasol, $18.9 million, basketball
50. Michael Redd, $18.8 million, basketball
Sunday, July 10, 2011
City Wide Rally in Support of Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price
Fwd: FYI...
Mark your calendars. Sunday 7/17 @ 4:30pm. St. Luke's Community United Methodist Church will host a city-wide rally in support of county commissioner John Wiley Price.
Given this support, sounds like the pastors might have an inside scoop.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
How Ignorant Are Americans?
How Ignorant Are Americans? http://t.co/Crd87ry NEWSWEEK gave 1,000 Americans the U.S. Citizenship Test--38 percent failed.
A Sample 100 Question Citizenship Test |
1.What are the colors of our flag? 2. How many stars are there in our flag? 3. What color are the stars on our flag? 4. What do the stars on the flag mean? 5. How many stripes are there in the flag? 6. What color are the stripes? 7. What do the stripes on the flag mean? 8. How many states are there in the Union? 9. What is the 4th of July? 10. What is the date of Independence Day? 11. Independence from whom? 12. What country did we fight during the Revolutionary War? 13. Who was the first President of the United States? 14. Who is the President of the United States today? 15. Who is the Vice-President of the United States today? 16. Who elects the President of the United States? 17. Who becomes the President of the United States if the President should die? 18. For how long do we elect the President? 19. What is the Constitution? 20. Can the Constitution be changed? 21. What do we call a change to the Constitution? 22. How many changes or amendments are there to the Constitution? 23. How many branches are there in our government? 24. What are the three branches of our government? 25. What is the legislative branch of our government? 26. Who makes the laws in the United States? 27. What is Congress? 28. What are the duties of Congress? 29. Who elects Congress? 30. How many senators are there in Congress? 31. Can you name the two senators from your state? 32. For how long do we elect each senator? 33. How many representatives are there in Congress? 34. For how long do we elect the representatives? 35. What is the executive branch of our government? 36. What is the judiciary branch of our government? 37. What are the duties of the Supreme Court? 38. What is the supreme law of the United States? 39. What is the Bill of Rights? 40. What is the capital of your state? 41. Who is the current governor of your state? 42. Who becomes President of the United States if the President and the Vice-President should die? 43. Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? 44. Can you name the 13 original states? 45. Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death."? 46. Which countries were our enemies during World War II? 47. What are the 49th and 50th states of the Union? 48. How many terms can a President serve? 49. Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.? 50. Who presides over your local government? 51. According to the Constitution, a person must meet certain requirements in order to be eligible to become President. Name one of these requirements. 52. Why are there 100 Senators in the Senate? 53. Who selects the Supreme Court justices? 54. How many Supreme Court justices are there? 55. Why did the Pilgrims come to America? 56. What is the head executive of a state government called? 57. What is the head executive of a city government called? 58. What holiday was celebrated for the first time by American colonists? 59. Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence? 60. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? 61. What is the basic belief of the Declaration of Independence? 62. What is the national anthem of the United States? 63. Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner? 64. Where does freedom of speech come from? 65. What is the minimum voting age in the United States? 66. Who signs bills into law? 67. What is the highest court in the United States? 68. Who was President during the Civil War? 69. What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? 70. What special group advises the President? 71. Which President is called the "Father of our country?" 72. What Immigration and Naturalization Service form is used to apply to become a naturalized citizen? 73. Who helped the Pilgrims in America? 74. What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America? 75. What were the 13 original states of the U.S. called? 76. Name 3 rights or freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. 77. Who has the power to declare war? 78. What kind of government does the United States have? 79. Which President freed the slaves? 80. In what year was the Constitution written? 81. What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called? 82. What is the supreme law of the land? 83. Where does Congress meet? 84. Whose rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights? 85. What is the introduction to the Constitution called? 86. Name one benefit to being a citizen of the United States? 87. What is the most important right granted to U.S. citizens? 88. What is the United States Capitol? 89. What is the White House? 90. Where is the White House located? 91. What is the name of the President's official home? 92. Name one right guaranteed by the first amendment. 93. Who is the Commander in Chief of the U.S. military? 94. Which President was the first Commander in Chief of the U.S. military? 95. In what month do we vote for President? 96. In what month is the new President inaugurated? 97. How many times may a Senator be re-elected? 98. How many times may a Congressman be re-elected? 99. What are the 2 major political parties in the U.S. today? 100. How many states are there in the United States? | ||
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