2011年10月26日星期三
As the Red Stockings, the eventual Braves
As the Red Stockings, the eventual Braves were one of major league baseball's first two charter franchises along with the Chicago Cubs. The franchise changed its name to the Braves in 1912, and moved from Boston to Milwaukee in 1953, then to Atlanta in 1966. But his diminished base running and fielding caused internal strife.In 1953, after buying Air Max France Pas Cherout his partners in the team, Lou Perini, who had taken ownership in the team in 1935, moved it to Milwaukee.The Milwaukee Years: 1953-1966In its first season in Milwaukee, the team produced a 92-62 record, drawing in 1.8 million fans; a National League record at the time. Below, inspired by the informative Leo Wells on Sports blog, we list historical highlights from the team's years in Boston, Milwaukee and Atlanta.The Boston Years: Timberland 6 Inch Homme 1871-1953The Braves became one of the National League's charter franchises in 1876, and went on to win pennants in 1877 and 1878.In 1914, after a long run of mediocrity, the team turned around their last place standing by going 41-12 from July through September. The Atlanta Braves are a storied baseball franchise that began as the Boston Red Stockings in 1871. Ruth's hitting pleased the team's fans. They swept the Philadelphia A's in the World Series for the first official World Series sweep.In 1935, the franchise acquired an aging Babe Ruth. The team's success after relocating would cause other teams to consider relocating.In 1957, the squad won another pennant under the pitching of Warren Spahn, Lew Burdette and Bob Buhl, and the hitting of Eddie Matthews and hank Aaron, who ended the season as National League MVP.In 1962, Perini Sold the franchise to a group headed by William Bartholomay, a move that would lead to the team's relocation to Atlanta.During their time as the Milwaukee Braves, the squad remains the only major league team that played more than one season and never had a record under.500.The Atlanta Years: 1966-presentIn 1969, the squad won its first NL West division title in Atlanta.At the start of the 1974 season, Hank Aaron tied Babe Ruth's homerun record on opening day against Cincinnati in Cincinnati, and then broke the record on April 8 against the Dodgers in Atlanta.Ted Turner bought the franchise in 1976.Following years of divisional success that never produced pennants, the squad beat the Indians to win the 1995 World Series.In 2005, the franchise was bought from Time Warner by Liberty Media, a substantial stockholder in Time Warner.Throughout its recent history in Atlanta, excellent hitting from players such as Dale Murphy, Terry Pendleton and Chipper Jones has been mirrored by excellent pitching from players such as Tome Glavine, John Smoltz, and Greg Maddux, who combined to win six Cy Young awards during the Nike TN Requin Plating Homme1990's.In my research for this article, I was happy to discover Atlanta sports writer Leo Wells' excellent blog, Leo Wells on Sports..
The game of basketball is won by scoring,
The game of basketball is won by scoring, and there are a number of different ways to score in basketball. The three-pointer is shot from beyond the arc, and both feet must refrain from touching the three-point line during this shot. Here are the different types of shots that are used to score:The Jump Shot The jump shot is also called a set shot, and it Air Max France Pas Cheris usually made from the court perimeter, or farther away from the net. Usually a jump shot is a two-pointer.The Three-Point Shot A three-point shot is exciting to see and builds your team's momentum in the game, since it is worth three points instead of the usual two. For the lay up, you drive toward the basket, and score off the rim or the board using just one hand. Build up your leg strength and power, because you need greatNike Air Max 90 Homme height and strength to make this shot from 20-feet away.The Free Throw You get awarded a free throw when one of your opponents is called for a personal foul or a technical foul. You have to get good height to succeed with a jump shot, and you have to pay attention to your follow through. A free throw ups the score by one point.The Slam Dunk This is one of the most prolific of all basketball shots, and it drives the crowd wild. One player passes the ball to a teammate, who catches the ball in midair and shoots before his feet come back to the ground. Practice maintaining your form through the entirety of this shot, because consistent follow through will boost your scoring chances. You have to be able to jump really high to complete this shot, because during a slam dunk you grab onto the rim of the basket before you dunk the ball for two points.The Alley Oop This shot is actually a pass and a shot performed together. You use the other hand to defend against the opposing player who will be vigorously trying to get that ball away.The Hook Shot Kareem Abdul-Jabar made the hook shot famous. Takes a lot of practice and skill, and it's great fun to watch.The Lay Up The lay up is considered to be the easiest basketball shot, and is the most frequently used shot from inside the paint. The free throw is shot from the free-throw lane, where the other team cannot guard you. You do it with one hand, like the lay up, but with the hook shot your head stays focused on the basket while your body turns to the side during the jump.Basketball shots are one of the most important parts of the game, but don't Timberland 6 Inch Homme forget to keep your eye on the defense too!Learn about basketball positions and basketball tips at The Basketball Coach site..
The left side of the body is mapped on the left
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2011年10月25日星期二
Integrity. The American Heritage Dictionary® defines
Integrity. The American Heritage Dictionary® defines Cynicism as "An attitude of scornful or jaded negativity, especially a general distrust of the integrity or professed motives of others". It's no longer a matter of having the skills and tools to make it. I live in New York with my three daughters and an obsession with thriving by helping Nike pas cher,others live the life of their dreams. It's easy to understand how you may have gotten this way. How we may have arrived at this point is irrelevant really. Why is this important to know? I think it's critical to understand because this negativity and distrust is holding you back. There are always going to be people out there spreading it around and hoping you join them in misery. But where will you be a year from now if you don't dare to let the dream out oneTN Requin Net Homme more time? How will you ever get out of the daily grind you're in if you don't take another leap of faith? The simple truth of the matter is that you won't.Overcoming your cynicism has got to be the first step. Let go of the negativity. It's no longer a matter of whether or not you have the motivation. The crime as I see it is that this lack of instant success weighs on us. The Only Way to do Business.I am a Prosperity Mentor, Internet Marketer, and Author. It's keeping you in the daily grind working for someone else. Right there is reason enough to be cynical. There are companies in the network marketing industry that have everything to gain by your success. There's not a goal that can be imagined that can't be reached if you have a laser focus and persistently work at it. It's what you choose to do about it that makes all the difference.If you're reading this you have probably tried to create a home business in the past and it didn't prove successful. Believe that there are people out there that want you to succeed. Find one that you can believe in and allow yourself to trust again.Dan ZigasHonesty. It doesn't matter any longer if your desire to grow, to learn, to make more of yourself keeps nagging at you. It's been said by countless self-improvement gurus and motivational icons that persistence is the number one attribute for success. Commitment. Hitting a problem over and over with your efforts is the surest way to solving it. Visit my site to start on your own road to prosperity. You need to overcome the negativity and allow yourself to trust again. Without eliminating the cynicism that's accumulated, none of these things make a difference. Will you get burned? Maybe. Take yourself out of that cycle and let yourself trust the motivations of people who are offering to help. Once our trust is abused it's extremely challenging to open up and trust again.This building up of cynicism now becomes our biggest obstacle to success. Maybe you've wasted money or time on the empty claims of some business opportunity. The critical point to remember though is that you chose to dream large and make an effort to improve your situation. Maybe our culture of advertising overload has beaten you numb with countless offers. I was in your shoes at one time. There's not a problem in the world that can resistTN Requin Spider Homme indefinitely your persistent will to overcome. Will you waste hard-earned money and valuable time? Perhaps. It may sound like a cliche but there's a very good reason why something becomes a cliche.....because it's true.So do yourself the biggest favor you can. It makes deciding on trying something new all that more difficult. Mellow Maven Marketing [http://www.mellowmavenmarketing.com/].
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2011年10月23日星期日
The team now plays in the Coca Cola League
The team now plays in the Coca Cola League Division One.Article by Susan Ashby of Blackpool Singles. This time, they would remain among the top tier teams for the next 25 years.After World War II, Blackpool FC would sign sensational striker Stanley Matthews, nicknamed The Wizard of the Dribble for his skill at soccer, and he would lead them toNIKE FREE TILBUD, great prosperity and success. The venue has a sports arena and an all-weather outdoor pitch. It has a number of popular water slides and a wave pool.With an eight-rink bowling stadium, the Blackpool Borough Indoor Bowls Centre on Larkhill Street is the ideal venue for crown green bowling, whether it's Puma Pas Cher Homme kpool has a number of top-flight golf clubs that are certain to capture your fancy. The number of Blackpool FC supporters ballooned during this time.Blackpool FC would reach the pinnacle of their success in 1953 when they won the FA Cup final at Wembley via a 4-3 victory over Bolton Wanderers. Casual golfers will enjoy the 18-hole Stanley Park Golf Course.Blackpool also has its own elite cricket team that competes in the Northern Premier League against the likes of Fleetwood, Barrow and Lancaster. It provides facilities for football, volleyball, basketball, badminton, indoor hockey, wall climbing, martial arts and netball.Blackpool has two public swimming pools for those who prefer to do their exercising in the water. In fact, for three seasons - 1950-51, 1954-55 and 1955-56 - the Tangerines were the most popular visiting team in the UK. Their next breakthrough would come in 1936-37 when they would once again climb up to Division One. The Blackpool Sports Centre is a favourite venue for friendly five-a-side games. That's the Blackpool Cricket Club which is based at Stanley Park.Darts is also a major sport in Blackpool, especially since the town hosts the prestigious Stan James World Matchplay Darts Championship every year. About 40,000 fans on average watched their games during that time.Unfortunately, in 1966-67, Blackpool was relegated back to Division Two and the period that followed has been marked by highs and lows. Not only does it have lots of space for football, it also has its own cafe where players can grab a quick drink to freshen up.Anyone can see that the spirit of sport is alive and well in Blackpool every time the city's professional football team, the Blackpool FC aka the Tangerines, compete, with throngs of boisterous fans coming out to cheer them on.The Tangerines were formed in 1887 but did not get to play in the football league until 1903. The two most popular ones are the North Shore Golf Club and the Fleetwood Golf Club, both 18-hole 71 par courses. Whether you're the sporty type who loves to compete or are more of a spectator who enjoys the vicarious thrill of watching competition, Blackpool has a lot to offer you.Blackpool has many sports centres that promote sports like football, darts, cricket or badminton as well as a few football pitches, junior teams and a Coca-Cola League Division side.The Blackpool Sports Centre on West Drive is one of the town's most popular sports venues. What made the win even more thrilling is that the Tangerines Nike Requin 3 Homme had to climb back from 0-2 down to win the cup. They toiled in the second division for many years, during which time the club was often saddled by debts while only a few loyal supporters cheered them on.Blackpool FC finally got its big break in 1929-30 when it was promoted to Division One as champions. These are the Lido Pool on Lytham Road and the Moor Park Swimming Pool on Bristol Avenue. Since then, that game has been immortalized as the "Matthews Final" in honor of Stanley Matthews' role in the match.With Matthews as the Tangerines' driving force, Blackpool FC became of the most popular teams in the league, both for home and away games. On the other hand, if it's a weekend and you have the kids in tow, perhaps the venue of choice for water fun is the Sandcastle Waterworld on the Promenade. Meanwhile, for a casual kick-about with a few friends, Blackpool boasts more than 80 public parks that are perfect for just such an occasion.One of the best parks is Stanley Park, one of the most beautiful parks in Blackpool which stretches to over 256 acres of scenic parkland. However, they would only stay there for three brief seasons before falling back to the second division. Held traditionally at the Empress Ballroom in the Winter Gardens, the competition brings together the 32 top professional dart players in the world who vie for over £100,000 in prize money. The Stan James World Matchplay Darts Championship draws in huge crowds to the Empress Ballroom and is televised live to countless people worldwide via satellite.Of course, one of the most popular games in town is football. To read more articles like this or for dating in Blackpool visit http://www.Blackpool-singles.co.uk.
Each time I get a result I don't expect,
Each time I get a result I don't expect, I can learn from it. "LOVE those shoes. Friends you don't see very often."Hey there's a clown in your kitchen!" they shout in surprise."Oh yeh," you reply. Then I'm in a better, more informed position to take the next step.This won't be easy at first, it takes patience and practice.Make the commitmentNIKE FREE TILBUD, to start right now. You still jump a little, but it's not as big a shock as the first time.A few weeks pass and by this time, you're getting used to Bobo being there.Sometimes you even make him a cup of tea and engage him in polite conversation. "We don't really notice him anymore, he's part of the furniture".So how does having a clown in your kitchenAir Max Classic BW Homme drain your creativity?Remember when the clown first appeared? What a shock it was? Then how over time, the impact of him being in your kitchen got less and less until months later you barely noticed him.It's the same with the kind of negative, destructive thinking that slowly kills your creativity, often without you even realising.The thoughts start off kind of obvious.Just as you settle down to begin a new project, they appear in your mind:"Why are you even bothering to start? You know this'll end in failure, you'll mess it up just like you do all the other projects. Each time you have a negative, critical thought, stop it, write it down, and turn it around into one more positive. They've been around so long, and been heard so many times, that you don't notice them anymore.But this is the precise reason WHY they're so dangerous.Although it SEEMS you don't notice them on the surface, deeper in your subconscious you're absorbing every negative comment, every disparaging word.And this adds negative pressure and makes it more and more difficult for you to create.So what's the solution? How DO you get the clown out of your kitchen?Step one, you have to recognise the negative thoughts as they appear.Step two is turning them around, replacing them with something more positive.Here's an example:Negative thought: Why are you even bothering to start this project? You know it'll end in failure.Positive Turnaround: The only way to truly fail is not to begin in the first place. Imagine you had a clown in your kitchen.Bright red nose, painted face, huge floppy shoes, baggy trousers, the full outfit. What's this clown doing in my kitchen??! Unless you live next door to a circus, it's unlikely you've had a clown in your kitchen all that often before...The next time you go in your kitchen, he's still there. Stop kidding yourself, you haven't got any creative talents anyway."If you were with a friend who was just starting a new creative project and they this said this out loud, how would you react? It's unlikely you'd let it pass without comment, and without reassuring them that they have LOADS of creative talents and they DON'T mess up everything they start, and then produce the evidence to prove it.Why is it ok to turn a deaf ear when you say the same to yourself?Because they're just clowns in your kitchen. The more you do it the easier it'll become.Stick with it and the positive rewards for your creativity in all aspects can be quite profound, and more dramatic than you could have imagined.Want to learn more about how to increase YOUR creativity? It?s easy: just sign up to "Create Create!" - Creativity Coach Dan Goodwin's free twice monthly ezine - today, and get your FREE copy of the ?Explode Your Creativity!? Action Workbook. He's blended into the background, become part of what you Puma Pas Cher Homme expect to see in your kitchen when you make your breakfast every morning.Friends come round for dinner. Do they come in any sizes smaller than a 30 Extra Extra Wide?"Months down the line though, you don't even notice him anymore. Just sitting there right on your worktop in between your kettle and your toaster.The first time you saw him, no doubt you'd get quite a shock. Head on over now to www.CoachCreative.com.
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