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		<title>Where And How To Meet An Online Friend</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:54:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cielita Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For many years there were thousands of people who were victims of social crimes and even more violent crimes like rape all from meeting criminals through internet chatting and dating. This made a lot of people shy off from ever trying to use online chatting and dating sites to find lasting relationships.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>For many years there were thousands of people who were victims of social crimes and even more violent crimes like rape all from meeting criminals through internet chatting and dating. This made a lot of people shy off from ever trying to use online chatting and dating sites to find lasting relationships.</p>
<p>The fact that dating sites can be dangerous however is not set in stone. Dating sites can prove to be very beneficial but only if everyone goes about the whole affair with caution.</p>
<p>Just because the number of criminals on the online dating sites are greatly outnumbered by the genuine love seekers does not mean that we throw all cares to the wind. It is of uttermost importance that one goes into this affair with as much caution as they possibly can.</p>
<p>Once you have been talking to someone on the online dating site for a while and feel like it is time to meet them face to face then the safest solution is to do it in a social meeting spot with a lot of public.</p>
<p>There are criminals on these dating sites who ruin it for many but there are however millions of serious singles who would love to meet their soul mates and get into long term relationships..</p>
<p>This is why sites are putting a lot of emphasis on screening through everybody coming into their site to make sure that they do not end up victimising others,</p>
<p>They have also made sure that it is almost impossible for the criminals to get their hands on your valuable information.</p>
<p>With all these positive steps that are being improved upon on a daily, you can feel safer today going into a dating site in search of a great lasting relationship.</p>
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		<title>Full PC Game Downloads For Everyone Right From Your Home Computer</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:06:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Pat Harrell</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Some other sites proffer free entertaining games such as Sudoku or crossword puzzles. The crossword puzzles can give you hints and the final answers. Another website offers something comparable where backgammon can be played.</p>
<p>You are likely aware of all the impressive alternatives that you can save cash and get the game you truly wish for by going to one of the various online services that offer you the option to download pc games right from the luxury of your own residence. This novel technology and these helpful sites are offering remarkable offers and deals. Occasionally when you become a member of one of these download websites you may even be able to download computer games for free of charge occasionally as well.</p>
<p>Downloading games works well for the entire family. You can download the newest computer games and your kids can get the most recent kid&#8217;s computer games all for one low price. You will end up saving a substantial amount of time and money when you take advantage of the benefits of getting your pc games from the Internet right on your own computer.</p>
<p>If you are wise you will only involve yourself in legal video game downloads. Pirated downloads are illegal and you are stealing from and depriving many people of the fruits of their work and creativeness. The big game makers are now really starting to crack down and more and more folks are getting arrested and fined for even just a few downloads. You are not protected to prosecution if you download even just one game illegally. Also in order to enforce the laws, prosecutors are increasingly cracking down on regular individuals, customers of the sites rather than just the website owners.</p>
<p>Compare the services provided in the memberships of the sites that you are interested in. Some services provide music and computer games in addition to movies. Also there are websites that will still permit you to acquire a hard copy of the CD via mail if you so request. Get a package that provides all of the things that you would like and enjoy, verify the price and enjoy.</p>
<p>There are many websites out there and a lot of opposition has cropped up against your area video game rental store. If you shop around you can generally get a very good package for a very reasonable price. There are also usually many different discount codes and coupons on many of the websites. Also many services provide a free trial period that you can take advantage of.</p>
<p>A lot of those online pc game websites do not call for you to download anything to your laptop. The reason? Due to the fact they are live streaming and play via video players. Incase online seriously isn&#8217;t your first choice, how come? The thing is, countless individuals don&#8217;t turn to online downloads only because they are concerned with the quality of the video games.</p>
<p>On the subject of those game download web-sites online, you are going to get hold of tens of thousands titles to pick from. A great element about this really is the fact that you won&#8217;t have any limitations on the number of games, music and movies you can receive. In contrast to the video game stores, you will only be able to rent so many games at that time.</p>
<p>Were you aware that there is a easy way to get the games that you want to watch, promptly, easily and economically? You can watch them whenever that you want and there is no need to worry about CD&#8217;s getting scratched or broken and you never need to return a game because once you download it you own it. You can move it to a portable player and take it with you. It is easy to get all of the advantages that you expect from a CD and more.</p>
<p>Join a game download service that offers a diversity of games from every variety. Even if you think you only like a certain kind of game you never know when you might want to view something else.</p>
<p>You may assume that when you sign up to get without charge games you will have to pay for something in the long run. Free of charge game downloads, most of them are assumed to be strictly free. If you are being asked for cash then odds are you are being scammed. The best way for you to stay away from any difficulty is to search for the games that are actually free of charge, this is where the true advantages lie.</p>
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		<title>Saints Come From 21 Down To Beat Dolphins</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:46:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ross Everett</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With an offense that can strike as quickly as the New Orleans Saints', they're never out of a game. The Miami Dolphins found that out the hard way on Sunday as the Saints came roaring back from a 21 point deficit to win going away 46-34. Drew Brees threw for 298 yards and a touchdowns, though gave up three interceptions as New Orleans remained undefeated at 6-0 despite trailing in a game for the first time this season.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>With an offense that can strike as quickly as the New Orleans Saints&#8217;, they&#8217;re never out of a game. The Miami Dolphins found that out the hard way on Sunday as the Saints came roaring back from a 21 point deficit to win going away 46-34. Drew Brees threw for 298 yards and a touchdowns, though gave up three interceptions as New Orleans remained undefeated at 6-0 despite trailing in a game for the first time this season.</p>
<p>Adding insult to injury for NFL betting enthusiasts who backed Miami as +6 home underdogs, the Saints continued their rampage against the pointspread with a late game interception return for a touchdown to cover. New Orleans is 6-0 against the number this season, while Miami dropped to 2-4 against the spread. The 80 combined points sailed OVER the posted total of 47&#8242;. It was the fourth OVER in six games this season for both teams.</p>
<p>After the game, Brees said that his team never lost confidence:</p>
<p>&#8220;There was no doubt on our sideline we would come back and win. They had given us their best shot, and we had played about as bad as we could play. All we had to do was string together a few drives and gain the momentum back. We knew it was going to happen, and it did.&#8221;</p>
<p>Following a rushing touchdown that gave his team their first lead of the game in the fourth quarter, Brees dunked the football over the goal post crossbar:</p>
<p>&#8220;There are times in the game when a team just needs an emotional lift. I felt like I had to do something to get everybody hyped. The first thing that came to mind was to dunk it.&#8221;</p>
<p>Saints&#8217; linebacker Scott Shanle suggested that the game could portent good things to come:</p>
<p>&#8220;It can be a season-defining win. This was a test we hadn&#8217;t faced yet, and we couldn&#8217;t be happier with the way we responded.&#8221;</p>
<p>A dejected Ricky Williams explained how his team had lost:</p>
<p>&#8220;This was our game to win. We fought and we fought. They just fought harder at the end.&#8221;</p>
<p>Dolphins&#8217; QB Vonte Davis said the defense was aware that with Brees in the game even a 21 point lead was tenuous at best:</p>
<p>&#8220;With Drew Brees, it&#8217;s like the score is 0-0. We knew they would come back and that it would be a tough game.&#8221;</p>
<p>The Saints will now host the Atlanta Falcons next Monday night. They&#8217;ll then face two struggling teams, taking on the Carolina Panthers at home the following Sunday and playing against the Rams at St. Louis on November 15. The Dolphins will play on the road against the New York Jets this Sunday. They&#8217;ll play at New England the following Sunday before returning home on November 15 to take on the lowly Tampa Bay Buccaneers.</p>
<p>Ross Everett is a freelance sports writer and respected authority on <a href="http://www.oddsbay.com/">World Cup betting</a>. His writing has appeared on a variety of sports sites including sportsbooks and <a href="http://www.oddsbay.com/">sportsbook directory</a> sites. He lives in Las Vegas with three Jack Russell Terriers and an emu. He is currently working on an autobiography of former energy secretary Donald Hodell.</p>
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		<title>NFL Preseason Handicapping Basics</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:58:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ross Everett</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There's not much 'middle ground' when it comes to the desirability of betting NFL preseason games. The overly conservative handicappers suggest that its a poor wagering opportunity, while the 'boiler room' sports touts try to suggest that short of a fixed game there's no more sure thing than preseason football. There's a degree of truth in both views. Handicapping preseason NFL football is a unique discipline unto itself, but with knowledge and caution it can be a profitable endeavor.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>There&#8217;s not much &#8216;middle ground&#8217; when it comes to the desirability of betting NFL preseason games. The overly conservative handicappers suggest that its a poor wagering opportunity, while the &#8216;boiler room&#8217; sports touts try to suggest that short of a fixed game there&#8217;s no more sure thing than preseason football. There&#8217;s a degree of truth in both views. Handicapping preseason NFL football is a unique discipline unto itself, but with knowledge and caution it can be a profitable endeavor.</p>
<p>First, let&#8217;s examine the case against preseason NFL wagering. Clearly the biggest argument against it is the simple fact that the games don&#8217;t count. Though spots will exist during regular season games when the motivation and preparation of individual teams may vary, in theory both teams want to win. That&#8217;s not always the case in preseason football, since different coaches have different goals. Some might want to just evaluate their personnel, others might want to establish a winning attitude, and all coaches want to keep their stars from getting injured. Factor in all of the variables and conflicting agendas, the preseason naysayer would argue, and there are just too many unknowns to consider taking a financial position on.</p>
<p>The proponent of preseason wagering would argue that this is the very reason that good opportunities frequently arise during preseason. First, additional value is frequently found with the underdog in preseason games by their very nature. To explain, in a hypothetical matchup between a Superbowl champion and an also-ran the &#8220;better&#8221; team by regular season standards would invariably be favored. However, by virtue of their success the &#8220;better&#8221; teams have not only more &#8216;marquee names&#8217; to protect, but also valued guys in the trenches who could cause big problems if injured. Frequently, they&#8217;ll have more depth and thus fewer personnel evaluation decisions to deal with. They&#8217;ll have no need to &#8220;create a winning attitude&#8221;, nor will they usually have wholesale changes in team composition, offensive or defensive strategy, or coaching philosophies to deal with. In short, the &#8220;better&#8221; teams often go into preseason situations with little to accomplish other than to get the games over with and stay healthy.</p>
<p>NFL &#8216;doormats&#8217;, meanwhile, have a markedly different agenda to their more successful counterparts. They&#8217;ve often got heated competition for starting positions or key back up roles. They&#8217;ve often got new coaching staffs that players want to impress. Most significantly, they&#8217;re in great need of establishing a winning attitude. A win against an elite team in a &#8216;meaningless&#8217; preseason game often has a much greater value to this type of team than to a playoff contender.</p>
<p>Even among teams that don&#8217;t worry much about wins and losses during the preseason, they don&#8217;t want to go into the season losing them all. For that reason, one of the most successful preseason situations over the past decade and a half have been teams that lost their first two preseason affairs. During that span, 0-2 teams have hit right around 60% against the spread.</p>
<p>Perhaps nothing determines a team&#8217;s approach to the preseason more than the philosophy of the head coach. Some coaches simply hate to lose anytime they line &#8216;em up to play football, and as a result their teams are usually good preseason bets. Bill Parcells was famous for the preseason focus of his teams. Not surprisingly, many who worked with Parcells earlier in their careers are now carving out their own records of preseason success. This sort of dominance isn&#8217;t lost on the linesmaker and a coach like the Giants&#8217; Tom Coughlin (a former Parcells assistant) will have his ATS success will definitely been factored into the pointspread. Still, a motivated team that wants to win is always worthy of consideration.</p>
<p>The smart preseason handicapper makes use of the Internet, and more specifically uses it to follow the local sports media of NFL teams. During NFL preseasons, teams&#8217; beat writers are anxious to write stories and need to fill articles but have little in the way of &#8220;real&#8221; news to write about. As a result, a handicapper can frequently find valuable details like a coach&#8217;s goals for the game, playing time for key players, and specific strategies that will be implemented. Occasionally, coaches will come out and say that they&#8217;re more interested in evaluating certain players for certain positions than they are in the outcome of the game. A thorough evaluation of this type of media coverage can often produce not only teams to play &#8220;on&#8221;, but teams with priorities other than winning to play &#8220;against&#8221;.</p>
<p>The bottom line is that while the NFL preseason does offer some solid moneymaking opportunities, its not a &#8216;free cash grab&#8217;. It&#8217;s best viewed as an opportunity to grind out a small profit, but as always its essential to maintain the same degree of discipline in handicapping and money management as at any other time during the pro football season.</p>
<p>Ross Everett is a respected freelance writer experienced in travel, casino gambling and <a href="http://www.anattasports.com">sports handicapping</a>. He is a consulting handicapper for Anatta Sports where he is responsible for providing daily <a href="http://www.anattasports.com">free sports picks</a>. In his spare time he enjoys fine dining, flower arranging and scuba diving. He lives in Las Vegas with four dogs and a pet coyote.</p>
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		<title>The Historical Roots Of MMA: Muhammad Ali Vs. Antonio Inoki</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:28:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ross Everett</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Decades before mixed martial arts became popular in the United States, events matching fighters of different fighting disciplines were very common in Japan. They weren't called "mixed martial arts" at the time, but that's essentially what they were.There's an entire history of pro wrestlers fighting specialists from other martial arts (particularly judo) that were leaving out, but during the'70's Antonio Inoki began to put the concept of "mixed martial arts" on the map with his matches against fighters from other disciplines.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Decades before mixed martial arts became popular in the United States, events matching fighters of different fighting disciplines were very common in Japan. They weren&#8217;t called &#8220;mixed martial arts&#8221; at the time, but that&#8217;s essentially what they were.There&#8217;s an entire history of pro wrestlers fighting specialists from other martial arts (particularly judo) that were leaving out, but during the&#8217;70&#8242;s Antonio Inoki began to put the concept of &#8220;mixed martial arts&#8221; on the map with his matches against fighters from other disciplines.</p>
<p>Inoki would often face other martial artists in fights that are widely accepted to have been &#8220;worked&#8221; (having a predetermined outcome) in the same manner as professional wrestling matches. While Inoki faced a number of karate, judo and boxing champions his most famous match was certainly his fight against world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s still much speculation about how Muhammad Ali came to fight Japanese wrestling legend Antonio Inoki, and even more uncertainty about what happened immediately before and during the fight. Ali took the booking because he thought it was to be a big paycheck for little work. Most accounts suggest that his handlers agreed to the &#8216;worked&#8217; finish without his knowledge, and once he found out that he was to &#8216;take a dive&#8217; he refused.</p>
<p>By the time the fight began, Ali&#8217;s handlers had obtained a ridiculously one sided set of rules that prohibited Inkoi from using a closed fist, striking Ali in the head at all, using any chokes or submissions or even trying to take the fight to the ground. Were it not for the huge amount of money he&#8217;d be leaving on the table, Inoki would have been justified in not fighting at all under these highly restrictive and one-sided conditions.</p>
<p>Despite the repeated howls from the media that the fight was &#8216;fixed&#8217;, it was anything but&#8211;it was a real fight and painfully boring. Ali did next to nothing, Inoki did whatever he could within the one sided rules. Eventually, Inoki spent most of the fight on the ground trying to throw kicks at Ali&#8217;s legs. The event ended up as a 74-74 draw. Both fighters got paid, and the fans got to watch a fight albeit a really, really bad one.</p>
<p>An interesting postscript to the fight is that the referee was former pro wrestler &#8220;Judo&#8221; Gene Labell, a legit tough guy whom some have suggested could have beaten up both Ali and Inoki at the same time despite his advanced age. Had he chosen to do so, it would certainly have been welcomed by those watching the fight live and on closed circuit.</p>
<p>In the aftermath of the fight, Inoki&#8217;s popularity was greater than ever&#8211;in a perverse way he was something of a hero due to his trying to fight despite the rules being stacked so soundly against him. He remained one of the country&#8217;s most popular professional wrestlers and even enjoyed a career in Japan&#8217;s parliament. Without missing a beat, he quickly resumed his series of fights against other martial artists who were apparently all more comfortable with the &#8220;worked&#8221; environment of pro wrestling. Among his &#8220;victims&#8221; was none other than Leon Spinks, presumably serving as some sort of vindication for his draw with Ali. The popularity of these matches led to a number of promotions that were essentially hybrids of martial arts and pro wrestling, and these led to the big Japanese MMA promotions of today.</p>
<p>Ross Everett is a freelance sports writer and highly respected authority on sports betting <a href="http://www.oddsbay.com/">odds comparison</a>. He writing has appeared on a variety of sports sites including sports news and <a href="http://www.oddsbay.com/">World Cup betting</a> sites. He lives in Las Vegas, Nevada with three Jack Russell Terriers and a kangaroo. He is currently working on an autobiography of former interior secretary James Watt.</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:09:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Former Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson got revenge on the team that let him go in the best possible way. Benson amassed 189 yards rushing and led his new team, the Cincinnati Bengals, to a 45-10 rout over the visiting Bears on Sunday. Carson Palmer threw for five touchdowns with no interceptions in the blowout victory.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Former Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson got revenge on the team that let him go in the best possible way. Benson amassed 189 yards rushing and led his new team, the Cincinnati Bengals, to a 45-10 rout over the visiting Bears on Sunday. Carson Palmer threw for five touchdowns with no interceptions in the blowout victory.</p>
<p>The Bengals also made short work of the NFL pointspread, easily covering as +1&#8242; home underdogs. Cincinnati improved to 4-3 against the number while Chicago evened their ATS mark at 3-3. The 55 combined points sailed OVER the posted total of 42&#8242;. The Bengals have gone OVER in four of seven games this year while the Bears evened their NFL totals mark at 3-3.</p>
<p>A smug Benson described his feelings after the win:</p>
<p>&#8220;Everybody knew it was going to be an emotional day. Everybody knew. What a wonderful day and a wonderful thing, to go out there and strut your stuff.&#8221;</p>
<p>Despite the evidence to the contrary, Benson downplayed the motive of revenge:</p>
<p>&#8220;I continue to be as graceful as I can be. I&#8217;m not shoving anything in anybody&#8217;s face. Like I say, it wasn&#8217;t a revenge day for me. I just wanted to take advantage of the opportunities.&#8221;</p>
<p>He said his biggest problem was trying to keep his emotions in check and play under control:</p>
<p>&#8220;There were a few times where I may have gotten a little too hyped up, a little too antsy. A couple of drives, I found myself having to calm myself down and gather my emotions to stay poised. Once I got past that, we were good to go. Keep it rolling.&#8221;</p>
<p>Bengals&#8217; receiver Chad Ochocinco had 10 catches for 118 yards and two touchdowns. He shared his thoughts postgame:</p>
<p>&#8220;I don&#8217;t understand why it went this way today and why it didn&#8217;t go that way last week or the week before that. The offensive line played unbelievable. For Ced to run the way he did today and for us to be able to throw, we could have done what we wanted to do.&#8221;</p>
<p>Chicago gave up more points than in any game all season, a fact that left defensive end Alex Brown looking for answers:</p>
<p>&#8220;That was pretty embarrassing. It&#8217;s embarrassing to come out and play like that. I tip my hat to their whole team. Cedric ran the ball like crazy. They did whatever they wanted to do.&#8221;</p>
<p>The Bengals will enjoy a bye week before hosting the Baltimore Ravens on November 8. They&#8217;ll then play two games on the road at Pittsburgh and Oakland. Chicago will try to get back on track this Sunday as they host the Cleveland Browns. The Bears are -13&#8242; home favorites with the total set at 40.</p>
<p>Ross Everett is a freelance sports writer and respected authority on sports betting <a href="http://www.oddsbay.com/">odds comparison</a>. He writing has appeared on a variety of sports sites including sports news and <a href="http://www.oddsbay.com/">betting odds portal</a> sites. He lives in Las Vegas, Nevada with three Jack Russell Terriers and a kangaroo. He is currently working on an autobiography of former interior secretary James Watt.</p>
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		<title>The History Of Horse Racing At Del Mar</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:23:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Southern California's Del Mar Racetrack has been is often overshadowed by East Coast venues like Churchill Downs and Belmont Park. The reality is that the 72 year old track has a history to rival their better known counterparts that includes the greatest horses and jockeys in the sport, as well as a healthy dose of show biz glitz. Operated by the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and located 20 miles North of San Diego, its perhaps most famous for its iconic slogan: "Where The Surf Meets the Turf."]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Southern California&#8217;s Del Mar Racetrack has been is often overshadowed by East Coast venues like Churchill Downs and Belmont Park. The reality is that the 72 year old track has a history to rival their better known counterparts that includes the greatest horses and jockeys in the sport, as well as a healthy dose of show biz glitz. Operated by the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and located 20 miles North of San Diego, its perhaps most famous for its iconic slogan: &#8220;Where The Surf Meets the Turf.&#8221;</p>
<p>The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club was founded by a group of well heeled enthusiasts in the mid&#8217;30s, and they immediately turned their attention to building a world class horse racing venue. The names that were instrumental in the creation of Del Mar include a whos who of American entertainment&#8211;most notably Bing Crosby, Oliver Hardy (of Laurel and Hardy) and Jimmy Durante. At the time the facility opened thoroughbred horse racing was the second most popular sport in America behind major league baseball, and Del Mar quickly gained a reputation for being a player in the industry.</p>
<p>The starpower drawn to the course was unprecedented. Bing Crosby himself greeted patrons at the gate on opening day, and during the late&#8217;30s and early&#8217;40s it became a place to be seen for Hollywood A-listers and those who aspired for celebrity. In addition to known gambling enthusiasts like W.C. Fields, Edgar Bergen and Red Skelton, the Del Mar patrons during that time also included some of the top female stars of the era including Ava Gardner, Paulette Goddard and Dorothy Lamour</p>
<p>Del Mar was the site of the&#8217;38 match race between Seabiscuit and Ligaroti. Seabiscut won the $25,000 winner take all challenge by a nose, and this race set Del Mar betting and attendance records and remains one of the most famous races in history. The racing at Del Mar continued to flourish until the start of WWII, when the track went &#8216;dark&#8217; for racing.</p>
<p>After the war Del Mar didn&#8217;t miss a beat, and reopened the day after Japan surrendered to Allied Forces in Tokyo Bay. That day drew over 21,000 fans to the park and set a new wagering record of over $950,000. The track flourished during the post war economic boom years, and improved transportation between the major urban centers in Southern California&#8211;along with a new crop of stars including Mickey Rooney, Jimmy Durante and Desi Arnez, Jr.&#8211;kept the track in the limelight.</p>
<p>The annual race meet at Del Mar remains a highlight of the summer to this day. Del Mar remains one of the top tracks in the country, and have recently upgraded their facility with a state of the art grandstand and was one of the first tracks to install a new synthetic racing surface.</p>
<p>Ross Everett is a widely published widely published freelance sports writer and highly respected authority on sports betting <a href="http://www.oddsbay.com/">odds comparison</a>. He writing has appeared on a variety of sports sites including sportsbooks and <a href="http://www.oddsbay.com/">betting odds portal</a> sites. He lives in Las Vegas with three Jack Russell Terriers and a kangaroo. He is currently working on an autobiography of former interior secretary James Watt.</p>
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		<title>Chiefs Top Swooning Redskins For First Win Of Season</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:04:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The offensively struggling Kansas City Chiefs have finally found a way to win-play a team with a more stagnant offense than their own. The Chiefs gave Todd Haley his first win as a NFL head coach on Sunday with a---6 win over the Washington Redskins. Kansas City won despite not scoring a touchdown, compiling their-- points via 4 Ryan Succop field goals and a game ending safety.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>The offensively struggling Kansas City Chiefs have finally found a way to win-play a team with a more stagnant offense than their own. The Chiefs gave Todd Haley his first win as a NFL head coach on Sunday with a&#8212;6 win over the Washington Redskins. Kansas City won despite not scoring a touchdown, compiling their&#8211; points via 4 Ryan Succop field goals and a game ending safety.</p>
<p>To successfully bet on NFL football you occasionally have to put aside W/L records and look at the underlying statistics. Those who did that found reason to take Kansas City as +6&#8242; road underdogs and were rewarded with the outright victory. Kansas City is now 2-4 against the NFL pointspread and has covered two straight while Washington is a dismal 1-5 versus the money. The 20 combined points went well UNDER the posted total of 36&#8242;. The Redskins have gone UNDER in five of their six games this season, while Kansas City has curiously posted a NFL totals mark of 3-2-1 to the OVER despite not scoring more than 24 points in a game all season.</p>
<p>After the contest, Haley sounded more relieved than excited about finally putting a &#8220;W&#8221; on the board:</p>
<p>&#8220;We made it pretty difficult, right down to the end. We&#8217;ve pushed through a very difficult period. We needed to get some positive reinforcement with a win.&#8221;</p>
<p>Kansas City QB Matt Cassel also won for the first time since coming over from New England in the off season. His postgame comments were more upbeat:</p>
<p>&#8220;There&#8217;s been a lot of change, but this has definitely been special. We rose to the occasion. We made some big plays. We put ourselves in a position to score points.&#8221;</p>
<p>Embattled Redskins&#8217; coach Jim Zorn was stripped of his offensive play calling duties by team management after the contest. In one of his last decisions in that role, he pulled starter Jason Campbell at halftime and went with Todd Collins. He explained his move as follows:</p>
<p>&#8220;I felt the need to create a spark on our football team offensively and went with Todd. I think the guys responded well. We kept our spark, at times, and then we refizzled.&#8221;</p>
<p>The Redskins have managed to win only two of their first six games despite being the only team in NFL history to play their first six games of the season against winless opponents. They&#8217;ll get another chance to silence their doubters next Monday night as they host the Philadelphia Eagles. They&#8217;ll have a bye the next week and return to action on November 8th against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. Kansas City will try to string together back to back wins as they host the San Diego Chargers on Sunday.</p>
<p>Ross Everett is a freelance sports writer who has written on sports betting and how to successfully <a href="http://www.sports-1.com/sports/football-betting/nfl.php">bet on NFL football</a>. He has appeared as a guest on TV and radio talking about boxing, mixed martial arts and <a href="http://www.sports-1.com/sports/football-betting/nfl.php">NFL pointspreads</a>. He lives in Southern Nevada with three Jack Russell Terriers and a lynx.</p>
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		<title>Rio Beats Out Chicago, Two Other Cities To Claim 2016 Summer Olympics</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:47:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[South America will host the Summer Olympic Games for the first time in 2016, as Rio De Janeiro, Brazil was awarded the honor on Friday. Rio beat out the US choice of Chicago, Illinois along with Tokyo, Japan and Madrid, Spain to earn the right to host the games. Despite a high pressure effort from the American power elite--including President Barak Obama and TV gabfest queen Oprah Winfrey--Chicago was the first city eliminated from contention.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>South America will host the Summer Olympic Games for the first time in 2016, as Rio De Janeiro, Brazil was awarded the honor on Friday. Rio beat out the US choice of Chicago, Illinois along with Tokyo, Japan and Madrid, Spain to earn the right to host the games. Despite a high pressure effort from the American power elite&#8211;including President Barak Obama and TV gabfest queen Oprah Winfrey&#8211;Chicago was the first city eliminated from contention.</p>
<p>Bookmakers offered odds on the host city choice, with Rio listed as second favorite at +200. Chicago had been the wagering favorite at most books, particularly after President Obama got involved personally in the US bid effort. Chicago was bet as high as a -300 favorite, while Madrid and Tokyo were priced in the +250 range. Some suggest that Tokyo didnt deserve to have such short odds, but was the beneficiary of regional pride from the notoriously enthusiastic betting population of Japan.</p>
<p>Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil, got the better of his US counterpart with a passionate speech that stood in marked contrast to Obamas typically baleful collection of talking points. The Brazilian leader stressed the unfairness that South America had never hosted the games in his speech to the committee;</p>
<p>&#8220;It is a time to address this imbalance. It is time to light the Olympic cauldron in a tropical country.&#8221;</p>
<p>The Olympic committee was apparently swayed by this presentation and paid no mind to Rios many downsides. It is without a doubt the most dangerous of the finalist cities, where drug cartels and armed bands of thugs roam without impunity. Well do to Rio citizens are used to removing watches and jewelry before they drive anywhere lest they be targeted by carjacking brigands. Rios murder rate is also one of the highest in the world. Brazilian bid officials have stressed that security will be a priority at the games and it better be lest the Olympics turn into a bloodbath.</p>
<p>Some IOC members suggested that the summary dismissal of Chicagos bid was more of a rebuke of the notoriously corrupt USOC. The last two Olympics held in the US were tainted by crime and corruption. The&#8217;96 Atlanta Olympics were disrupted by a terrorist bombing, while the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Games were marred by a well known bribery and corruption scandal. Some suggested that US President Obama&#8217;s quick and perfunctory visit was taken as more of an insult by the delegates than anything else.</p>
<p>Ross Everett is a widely published widely published freelance sports writer and respected authority on sports betting <a href="http://www.oddsbay.com/">odds comparison</a>. He writing has appeared on a variety of sports sites including sportsbooks and <a href="http://www.oddsbay.com/">betting odds portal</a> sites. He lives in Northern Nevada with three Jack Russell Terriers and an emu. He is currently working on an autobiography of former interior secretary James Watt.</p>
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		<title>The Story Of&#8217;77 Triple Crown Winner Seattle Slew</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:22:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Seattle Slew, horse racing's lone remaining living Triple Crown winner, passed away on May 7, 2002 at the age of 28. Already ranked among the all time greats by virtue of this accomplishment alone, Slew is even more notable as the only Triple Crown winner to go undefeated as a three year hold. He came from humble beginnings, bought at public auction--the only Triple Crown winner to be acquired in this manner. After retiring to stud in'78 he remained a very profitable horse based on a stud fee of $300,000. His offspring earned over $76 million dollars at the race track and include over 100 stakes race winners including'84 Kentucky Derby champion Swale.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Seattle Slew, horse racing&#8217;s lone remaining living Triple Crown winner, passed away on May 7, 2002 at the age of 28. Already ranked among the all time greats by virtue of this accomplishment alone, Slew is even more notable as the only Triple Crown winner to go undefeated as a three year hold. He came from humble beginnings, bought at public auction&#8211;the only Triple Crown winner to be acquired in this manner. After retiring to stud in&#8217;78 he remained a very profitable horse based on a stud fee of $300,000. His offspring earned over $76 million dollars at the race track and include over 100 stakes race winners including&#8217;84 Kentucky Derby champion Swale.</p>
<p>The Seattle Slew story started at a public auction in Kentucky&#8211;not exactly a venue expected to produce a future champion. Slew, in particular, was an unlikely heir to greatness. He was somewhat clumsy looking due to a front right forefoot splay and had a shuffling gait at trot. Slew wasn&#8217;t a beautifully majestic creature like his Triple Crown winning predecessor, Secretariat. In fact, he could have been considered borderline ugly&#8211;to the extent that he was nicknamed &#8216;Baby Huey&#8217; by the Keeneland staff. What wasn&#8217;t apparent at the time was Slew&#8217;s mixture of championship intangibles&#8211;competitive desire, toughness, heart and enthusiasm. His owners had unwittingly stumbled onto an equine Muhammad Ali, and his competitive fire quickly became apparent to his trainers and jockeys. His first race came at Belmont Park in&#8217;76, and he entered&#8211;and won&#8211;three races as a two year old giving a glimpse as to what like ahead.</p>
<p>As a three year old, he quickly gained notice by winning his three Derby prep races, including the prestigious Wood Memorial. In the Derby, Slew got off to a terrible start as he stumbled from the gate much like War Emblem did in the 2002 Belmont. Unlike 2002&#8242;s Triple Crown contender, however, Slew was able to recover from that miscue and basically force his way through a pack of other horses to position himself at the front of the field at the quarter mile pole. He went on to win the Derby by a length and 3 quarters. Another tough victory in the Preakness set up his Triple Crown winning run at the Belmont, which he won by 4 lengths.</p>
<p>Slew ran in a few races as a 4 year old but in the pre-Breeders&#8217; Cup days there wasn&#8217;t as many opportunities for an older horse. He retired to stud in&#8217;78, where he sired champions such as the aforementioned Swale and&#8217;92 Belmont Champ AP Indy.</p>
<p>Slew was in someways overshadowed during his prime by his predecessor&#8211;and arguably the greatest thoroughbred race horse in history&#8211;1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat. In hindsight, however, it has finally been noted what an exceptional horse he really was. Jockey Angel Cordero, who rode Slew during the twilight of his career noted &#8220;If I had a chance to take any horse in the world, if someone said your life is depending on riding one horse to win, I would take (Slew). I rode 44,000 horses, but he was special, he was different. He was muscled, like a wrestler. He ran different than any other horse. It was like he came from another planet.&#8221;</p>
<p>Following his death in 2002, Slew was laid to rest at Hill &#8216;n&#8217; Dale Farm in Kentucky under a statue memorializing his legacy.</p>
<p>Ross Everett is a freelance sports writer and noted authority on sports betting <a href="http://www.oddsbay.com/">odds comparison</a>. He writing has appeared on a variety of sports sites including sports news and <a href="http://www.oddsbay.com/">betting odds portal</a> sites. He lives in Las Vegas with three Jack Russell Terriers and a kangaroo. He is currently working on an autobiography of former interior secretary James Watt.</p>
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