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The five best rushing seasons in Denver Broncos history

For most teams, especially teams that want to be successful, having a good running game is very important. Running the ball gains yardage, consumes time off the clock, and wears down the opposing team. Plus, there are fewer things that can go wrong while running than can go wrong while passing as well.

The Denver Broncos came to professional football in 1960 as a founding member of the American Football League. They’ve had an up-and-down existence, experiencing everything from being last in the league to back-to-back Super Bowl champions. Its brokers have also played an important role in this story.

Here are the top five rushing seasons in Denver Broncos history:

#5 – Clinton Portis – 2002

2002 would see the Denver Broncos start 7-3 before finishing the year with a 9-7 record. Portis had a breakout season that year, finishing with 273 carries for 1,508 yards and 15 touchdowns.

#4 – Terrell Davis – 1996

1996 saw the Broncos finish the season with a 13-3 record, only to lose in the first round of the playoffs to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Terrell Davis did very well, carrying the ball 345 times for 1,538 yards and 13 touchdowns.

#3 – Clinton Portis – 2003

In 2003, the Broncos went 10-6 and finished with four wins in the final five weeks of the season. They then lost to the Indianapolis Colts in the first week of the playoffs. Clinton Portis also did his part, rushing 290 times for 1,591 yards and 14 touchdowns.

#2 – Terrell Davis – 1997

The Broncos went 12-4 in 1997, then advanced to the playoffs and defeated the Green Bay Packers in the Super Bowl. Terrell Davis had a breakout season that year, carrying the ball 369 times for 1,750 yards and 15 touchdowns.

#1 – Terrell Davis – 1998

In 1998, Denver was at one point 13-0 before finishing the season with a 14-2 record. They then made quick work of the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets in the playoffs, before defeating the Atlanta Falcons in the Super Bowl for their second straight championship win. Terrell Davis was a key part of his success that season, rushing 392 times for 2,008 yards and 21 touchdowns.

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my camp speech

Every summer, kids flock to basketball camps. Camps are fun for kids because they can play all day and hang out with friends. Basketball camps can also teach kids many things… basketball and life. I know that when I was young I loved camping and I learned a lot from it.

Most camps have guest speakers at some point during camp. I have listened to many as a camper and as a counselor. As I was driving home from working at Xavier’s basketball camp, I thought about what I would say to a camp if they asked me to be the speaker. It is difficult to approach a basketball camp, especially with young children, because most have no intention of being a basketball player, even at the high school level. So, I think the speech should be about life, but with basketball as the central point.

I would start by talking about wanting something versus needing something. Everyone needs food, water, shelter…etc. People want a variety of things… a big house, an expensive car, things like that. If I asked the camp how many campers would like to play in the NBA one day, the entire camp would raise their hands. If I ask how many campers would want to play in college one day, the result would predictably be the same. It’s not a matter of wanting, it’s a matter of needing. Who will need to make it to the NBA to be happy? That will end up deciding who does and who doesn’t.

If you need something to live or to be happy, you will do everything possible to achieve it. If he needs to get to the NBA to make a living, then he’s going to be extremely focused. You won’t be distracted by alcohol, parties, drugs, and anything else that might get in your way. Basketball will be your priority and you will put incredible effort into your practice clothes. It’s not easy to skip a party to do your second job for the day… yes, second, because it won’t be a question if you haven’t exercised yet. It’s easy to get lazy and skip a target workout here and there or take a week off because it’s summer and you want to relax.

Now, we have separated wanting something and needing something. At this point, the campers need to realize that they want enough to need it in their life. Is it sport? Is it to be a doctor? If you are going to be a doctor, then you should put academics as your priority, everything else is secondary to academics. If you have a passion in your life that you’re willing to put as a priority, you’ll love waking up each morning to advance that dream.

When you don’t know what you want to do, when you don’t have a passion… life is hard and often boring. At that time, soul searching and experiencing different things is very important. There is something that everyone loves and if you can find a way to do it for the rest of your life, then you should. The truest saying might be “it’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey.” The destination must be important and you must not lose sight of what you are working towards, but the journey is what makes the destination worthwhile. All the best memories of your life will be from the journey you worked so hard on and shared with people.

So recap things here, find a passion in your life. Something you need in your life, something you’ll love getting up every morning to start working on your goal. Once you figure out what that is… work hard and don’t let anything distract you from making it happen. As you work towards your life’s goal, don’t forget to enjoy the journey. Enjoy the people you meet, enjoy the crazy things you have to overcome to make your dream come true. Work harder and smarter than others who want the same dream as you. That “and” in the last sentence is big. Some work hard, some work smart, but very few do both.

I hope that everyone can take something from my talk and apply it to their life, even if it is a small thing. If everyone would take one thing from my speech, I would be very happy. Have fun on your trip!

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For those who know little about Turner Field: history and fun facts

Turner Field in Atlanta GA is the home field of the Atlanta Braves baseball team, a top team on many levels of the game. The stadium arose in 1996 as part of the development that was carried out for the Olympic Games of that year. College Baseball is also part of the events that take place today at the venue, and its regular renovations have managed to keep it on par with the most advanced ball parks in the United States. Major League Baseball finds the perfect abode at Turner Field, offering fans and players a standard Mecca ballpark.

Ted Turner is the person who gives this stadium its name. The gentleman’s legacy extends beyond the excellent media business to a level that puts him in the position of a mogul. Hank Aaron, a major league baseball player, was in contention to lend his name to the stadium, which, however, did not happen. Hank Aaron’s choice appeared in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a local media circulation prior to the opening ceremony in 1996.

For stadium visitors, a game will be the best entertainment option, but a museum and evenings at Turner Field are wholesome diversion at the Atlanta Braves’ home stadium. The stadium is actually located on Hank Aaron Street, which may have been a reason for Turner getting the benefit of the doubt. Turner Field is a great place for the autograph collection. You can send them your memorabilia for famous players to sign.

As a matter of courtesy, the authorities ask that you limit 2 items per deposit. The museum is excellent for fans of the Atlanta Braves as it is home to 500 artifacts related to their rich history and achievements. This stadium also hit the record books with one of the largest high definition quality video boards that was installed in 2005. The cost of this was over $10 million.

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Spiridon Loues and the first modern marathon race

Modern Greece was formed after the Greek War of Independence (1821 – 1830), but freedom was not easy. Political and economic instability became part of everyday life. Forming a national identity was even more difficult. (Verinis, 2005, p. 142 – 150)

The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896. The Greek people were excited for the games to be held in their “new” country. Qualifying races for the aspiring Greek athletes were held before the games, including two qualifying races for the world’s first marathon.

285 athletes from 12 nations compete

The Greek people were disappointed that none of their compatriots had won the track and field events. Many of the events had been won by Americans and the Greek people had come to expect defeat or second or third place in all competitions. However, they did not give up. They still expected the marathon to be won by a Greek. (Holmes, 1984, pp. 62-67)

The marathon was held on April 10. Crowds lined the route from Athens to the Marathon to watch thirteen athletes race the dusty roads.

Albin Lermusiaux of France was the early leader, but he collapsed after running 32 kilometers and retired from the race.

Australian Edwin Flack took the lead. A cyclist entered the arena in Athens to announce to the crowd that an Australian was in the lead. The voltage filled the stadium.

But Spiridon Loues from Maroussi, Greece came up to him.

When Edwin Flack collapsed, Loues took the lead. A second messenger followed the first and announced to everyone in the stadium and to those watching on the surrounding slopes that twenty-five-year-old Loues was the leader.

The crowd began to shout: “He’s a Greek!” (Verinis, 2005, p. 161)

As Loues entered the stadium, Crown Princes Constantine and George greeted him at the gate and escorted him on his last tour of the stadium. Loues finished in 2:58:50. It was rumored that he was so fast that he could stop on the way to receive offerings of food and drink! (http://www.takethemagicstep.com/coaching/athletes/sports-stories/spiridon-louis-grandson-talks-about-his-grandfather/)

The crowd erupted in enthusiasm. Finally, a Greek had won first place! White doves were released and the Greek spectators embraced each other, singing the Greek National Anthem.

Greeks, including Greeks from the former Greek territories still occupied by foreign powers, were thrilled when Loues met King George I in the kilt of freedom fighters. The king offered Rent any gift he wanted. Loues asked for a donkey-drawn carriage for his water distribution business. Businessmen and other private citizens of Greece also offered him gifts. Free services and unsolicited gifts poured in from all over the world, but Loues turned them all down. He only wanted the carriage and the donkeys. (Holmes, 1984, pp. 76-77)

After his Olympic victory, Loues retired to life as a private citizen, never participating in sports again.

The victory of an Olympian lifted the spirits of an entire nation. For a “new” nation like Greece in the 1890s, it also helped shape that nation’s identity.

The Greeks swelled with pride when Spiridon Loues entered the stadium on April 10, 1896. Greece could now begin to take its place among the nations of the modern world.

Bibliography

Holmes, Burton. The Olympic Games in Athens, 1896: The first modern Olympic Games. New York: Grove Press, Inc. 1984.

http://www.takethemagicstep.com/coaching/athletes/sports-stories/spiridon-louis-grandson-talks-about-his-grandfather/

Verinis, James P. “Spiridon Loues, the Modern Foustanela and the Symbolic Power of Pallikaria at the 1896 Olympic Games,” Journal of Modern Greek Studies, 23:1 (May 2005), pp. 139-175.

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The dangers of Belize

I received a rude awakening upon my arrival in Central America. The drive from Mérida in Mexico to the border city of Chetumal had promised tropical jungle, sun, white sand beaches and sunny blue skies.

By contrast, the border crossing into Belize was a militarized zone of barbed wire, crudely assembled shacks, and riverside trash. The customs officer when I was leaving Mexico demanded 200 pesos for the pleasure of being in the country, while the equally grumpy and nosy woman on the Belize side informed me that I would be charged $19 when I decided to leave.

The weather closed in and the scenery became more drab the closer I got to Belize City. Stepping out of the bus onto the streets on the outskirts of the city, the place seemed less than friendly. There were few people, but the area was run-down: dilapidated buildings of wood and corrugated iron almost leaning into the streets creating a closed, closed-in atmosphere.

I walked a bit towards the hostel I had booked, and as I made my way through the narrow streets, I began to feel that the area was safer than I had imagined. However, as I was crossing the suspension bridge over the river, I was approached by a man who seemed to be showing more interest than usual in my presence. He seemed to be high or drunk or both, so I decided to walk past him and ignore him.

However, he was not intimidated, and even told me to slow down in case I got a speeding ticket. I didn’t stop, but he kept talking, wanting to know where he was from and listing several countries as possible options.

He finally realized that I was English. As I tried to keep up with my fast pace, he demanded that I give him the money I had, adding the threat: “I have a knife, man. Don’t make me use it.”

I decided that it was highly unlikely that the man had a knife, and I judged from his attitude that he was fooling me. Therefore, I informed him that he had just arrived in Belize and that I had no money to give him. Today was Sunday, so I told him that I had to wait until tomorrow for the banks to open. This was completely false as he had just withdrawn over $100 from the ATM, but he was not willing to give it up. I thought that saying that he had no money was a better option than telling him that he refused to give me what he had.

Either way, no knife was drawn, and the man fell further and further behind. His only option was to yell after me, telling me not to run off like a nasty bitch.

I continued on to where my hostel should have been. Unfortunately, it either didn’t seem to exist, or else the instructions I’d been given were completely inaccurate. There seemed to be no other accommodation in sight, so I had no choice but to return to the city center once more.

On the bridge, I was greeted with the cry of “Hey, Englishman. Do you have money yet?” He was the same man I had met earlier, still determined to get some money out of me.

“There’s an ATM down here,” he continued. “Let me teach you.”

I told him again that I only had traveler’s checks and needed the bank to open tomorrow.

“What’s that in your pocket?” she asked, listening to the sound of some loose change rattling as I went. I smiled a little, since he sounded (and looked) quite similar to the Golum from Tolkien’s books.

I told him it was just my Mexican change, since I had just left the country. He asked me to finish it. Since this was just small change, pretty useless to me and amounted to around 50p, I saw no harm in handing it over.

I kept trying to get through, but he kept asking questions: where was I going to spend the night, could he take me somewhere, was there any other money he wanted to change? He even saw a woman who appeared to be from Mexico and accosted her, asking if she wanted to exchange Mexican money with me.

He still thought the man himself was mostly harmless. None of his threats had been backed up by action, and he probably would have already done something if he’d wanted to. Still, his yelling and persistent stalking from him were annoying and also drew a great deal of attention to me, which I thought might attract more hostile company.

I ducked into a game room, patrolled by a security guard who stopped my pesky shadow in its tracks. As he was pinned to the door, he could only yell, “Hey, man. It’s getting dark. You need a place to stay, man. I wouldn’t want to be here alone.”

This actually seemed quite true. So once I was sure the man was gone, I found a taxi and asked the driver to take me to the hotel where I thought I had a reservation. He led me in one direction, through the dark streets, but my place was nowhere in sight.

Fortunately, there seemed to be another hotel there, so I decided that this place would do just as well. The man’s attentions and threats had put me on my guard a bit, and although I didn’t think the place was especially dangerous, I realized that being inside would be the safest option.

The lady at the reception took me to my room. She was friendly and talkative, in a much nicer way than my street acquaintance. She seemed concerned that the noise might bother me and she told me, “I hope you won’t be bothered by the music from the church next door. It’s Sunday, but they should finish soon.”

In fact, there was a lively, boisterous choir singing from the building next to my room. A moving rendition of He Who Wanted to Be Brave cut through the night air, as I prepared myself for a much-needed shower after nearly a day on the bus.

I turned on the shower, letting the stream hit my hair and back. However, looking towards the base of the tub, I saw that there was a giant brown centipede about 8 inches long wriggling around the plug hole. I had no idea if it had been there the whole time, if it had just come out from under the tub or (ugh!) just got out of the shower.

Either way, I resolved to get rid of the creature. I didn’t think it was poisonous, but in my already slightly bewildered state of mind, I was in no mood to be terrorized by giant creatures. I quickly redirected the shower head, and after a few minutes had banished the scurrying creature back to the plumbing system it had come from.

Now that I’ve showered and freshened up, I lay down on the bed and turned on the fan to cool the sweltering night air. A few seconds after I did, the spinning fan blade spewed out a large winged creature that landed on the pillow next to me. After a lot of shaking the clothes, I managed to get this bug out of the door and settled on the bed once more.

I was just dozing on top of the covers in my shorts, rolling onto my side. There, in the dimness of the room, right where my right hip had been, was a dark, lumpy shadow on the bed. Already in a state of agitation after the centipede monster and the flying bug, I thought it was a new creature trying to get into bed. Jumping to my feet and flipping on the lights to identify the intruder, I realized, to my humor, that it wasn’t any kind of animal at all, just a collection of small coins that had slipped out of my pocket when he’d hit me. the turn.

I went back to bed and the rest of the night passed without incident.

No breakfast was served at the hotel that morning, but I was served a very peculiar tasting coffee. As I drank this in the main room, I flipped through the local newspaper: stories of police corruption, violent murders on the street, and a shootout between the police and local drug gangs. Enchanting place.

I still had a significant amount of Mexican pesos to exchange before continuing, so I headed to the bank. The bustle of a busy Monday morning restored a familiar sense of normalcy to the streets after the misguided encounter the night before. I walked towards the center of the city along the side of the river, where small shacks perched precariously on the other bank.

These were the homes of many families along the water’s edge, and rows and rows of clothes hung on lines in front of the houses. A few residents of these houses crossed the river on small oars, rowing against the dark, muddy tide that flowed. Crossing the swing bridge, I looked out into the water and saw several long, green, slimy creatures swimming in the water. These were neither snakes, nor fish, nor lizards, but a combination of all three. Falling down didn’t seem like an option for sensitive people.

I found a bank and went to the counter to exchange pesos for dollars. This did not appear to be an unreasonable request as Mexico was only a couple of hours away and the largest country bordering Belize. There were no exchange offices on the border itself, and a major bank in the capital city seemed an ideal place to carry out the transaction.

However, I was completely wrong in my belief that it would be possible to exchange money. The teller informed me that it was not possible to exchange pesos because the exchange rate fluctuated and daily monitoring was not possible.

I made the observation that this was generally true for most currencies, but that banks could usually do it. I had found old women in the midst of Bolivia’s most remote villages who could usually handle fair change of about six different currencies, but I refrained from sharing this fact with the bewildered clerk.

I was informed that the peso fluctuated too much to be tracked against the Belize dollar. But since the Belizean dollar is pegged exactly to the US dollar, there is in fact no greater fluctuation than there is between the peso and the US dollar. I made this comment to the clerk, who was obviously in no mood to talk about advanced math, and he just repeated that it wasn’t possible.

I tried to make the change at several other banks in the city, but received the same story each time. The currency was too volatile for the bank to keep track of its daily movements.

On my way back to the hotel to pick up my backpack for the next trip, I met a military music band coming down the street from the other direction. About 40 young men elegantly dressed in full military uniform, blowing trumpets and beating drums. I thought I recognized the melody and realized with surprise that it was the traditional British hymn Onward Christian Soldiers.

It seemed a bit ironic to imagine this group of boys in a small Central American town being Christian knights “marching like to war.” They did not carry the “Cross of Jesus” in front of them, and there seemed to be no apparent “Enemy” to defeat. The spectacle seemed a strange relic from the days when this was a colony of the British Empire, and all public ceremonies were accompanied by the spirit of Protestantism.

It was a short walk from my hotel to the bus station, where I planned to transfer to the town of San Ignacio, near the Guatemalan border.

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George Steinbrenner coached Ohio State Football under Woody Hayes and won a national championship

George Steinbrenner is famous throughout the world as the owner of the New York Yankees, but very few people realize that in the 1950s, George Steinbrenner served as an assistant coach to legendary Buckeye icon Woody Hayes at the University. Ohio State (OSU for short). In fact, George was even part of the 1954 Ohio State national championship team that went undefeated.

The New York Yankees organization that Steinbrenner has owned for decades has been valued by Forbes magazine as a $1.5 billion organization, making it one of the five most valuable sports teams in the world worldwide. sports. Before making his fortune in the family shipping business, he lived a somewhat pedestrian life that included college, a stint in the Air Force, marriage and a brief stint as an assistant football coach at Ohio State. In some respects, George Steinbrenner has led an almost Forest Gump-esque life that has involved playing on his college football team, joining the military, falling in love, making a fortune, numerous chance encounters with historically iconic figures, and a variety of unique businesses. Business

Born in Rocky River, Ohio, in the far north of the state, the area that is now a thriving suburb of Cleveland is the area where George grew up before attending military school in northern Indiana. After graduating from Williams College in Massachusetts in 1952 and spending a couple of years in the Air Force based in Columbus, Ohio at Lockbourne Air Force Base, the Ohio native decided to stay in the area following his honorable discharge. in 1954. Over the next two years Steinbrenner earned a master’s degree in physical education from nearby Ohio State University.

While doing his graduate work at Ohio State, George Steinbrenner signed up to help the football team as a graduate assistant, where he went on to coach under legendary college football coach Woody Hayes. During the only season George was with the Buckeyes, the team went undefeated with a perfect 10-0 record that included a 20-7 Rose Bowl victory over the University of Southern California (USC) on January 1, 1955.

Capping off a picture-perfect season with a solid Rose Bowl victory, Woody Hayes, George Steinbrenner and the rest of the Ohio State Buckeyes surpassed UCLA for the number two seed to capture the second national football championship for the Buckeyes. In addition to the seven World Series victories (1977, 1978, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2009) that George Steinbrenner has been a part of as owner of the New York Yankees since January 3, 1973, the man who was born again on July 4, 1930 can also claim a college football national championship from the 1954 season under iconic College Football Hall of Fame coach Woody Hayes.

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Willie Stargell, leader of the 1979 World Series champion Pittsburgh Pirates

Willie Stargell was the leader of a close-knit group of Pirates known as “We Are Family”. He helped the younger players with helpful hints, tips, and what it takes to be a major leaguer. At the start of the 1979 season, the Philadelphia Phillies were picked by most experts to win the NL East. Most of the so-called “experts” didn’t think the Pirates had what it took to beat the Phillies. The Pirates had the talent, but they needed a leader. Willie Stargell was the man to step up and assume the role of leader.

The Pittsburgh Pirates struggled early on as the season began, but Stargell boosted team morale by awarding “Stargell Stars” to anyone (including the team’s hitter or manager), who would step up and make a positive contribution. to the team. . He also adopted a popular disco song at the time for the team called “Somos familia”. This song would become the team’s catchphrase and became popular with Pirate fans. Soon, the song was played during the seventh inning stretch at the Pirates’ home games. Soon, the “We’re Family” mania took off. The Pirates responded with a nine-game winning streak and moving to one game behind the first-place Expos in July.

Willie Stargell was 38 years old, but despite his age, Stargell was still productive and making key contributions on the field. He was still landing clutch blows and making key plays during critical games in the division race. When the Pirates and Expos met in a key divisional game on September 18, it was time for Stargell to make it big again. With the game tied 3–3 going into the 11th inning, Stargell hit a game-winning two-run home run. A week later, Willie beat the Expos again by hitting two home runs this time! Just to put the icing on the cake, Willie Stargell hit a solo home run that helped his team clinch the NL East title.

Stargell always played his best during big games. In the National League Championship game, he hit a home run in the 11th inning of game 1 to put the Pirates ahead in the series. In the pennant game, Willie Stargell scored three more runs to send the Pirates to the World Series.

You wouldn’t think Stargell could improve, but in the World Series he managed to do just that. He led his team in hits, runs, home runs and RBIs. In the seventh inning of game 7 against the Baltimore Orioles, Stargell came to the plate with his team trailing 1-0. On a 2-0 pitch, Willie Stargell got the pitch he’d been waiting for and sent a game-winning home run over the fence.

Stargell, through his decisive hitting and team leadership in the clubhouse, demonstrated that hard work and determination (along with a lot of talent) can bring a team together and become world champions.

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Detroit Red Wings – Hockeytown Stars Headed For The Top

The Red Wings 2008-2009 season roster looks pretty good with Dan Cleary, Pavel Datsyuk, Kris Draper, Valtteri Filppula, Johan Frazen, Darren Helm, Tomas Holmstrom, Marian Hossa, Jiri Hudler, Tomas Kopecky, Kirk Maltby, Darren McCarty, Mikael Samuelsson, and Henrik Zetterberg. Defenders for the Red Wings include Chris Chelios, Jonathan Ericsson, Niklas Kronwall, Brett Lebda, Nicklas Lidstrom, Andreas Lilja, Derek Meech, Brian Rafalski and Brad Stuart. Goalies are Ty Conklin and Chris Osgood.

Red Wings prospects this season are Justin Abdelkader, Joakim Andersson, Dick Axelsson, Randy Cameron, Cory Emmerton, Eric Himelfarb, Evan McGrath, Jan Mursak, Nick Oslund, Ryan Oulahen, Mattias Ritola, John Ryno and Jack Torquato. Red Wings defensive players include Jakub Kindl, Logan Pyett, Bryan Rufenach, Alexander Seluyanov and Brendan Smith. The goalies are Jimmy Howard and Daniel Larsson.

Head Coach Mike Babcock, Assistant Coach Paul MacLean, Assistant Coach Brad McCrimmon, Goalkeeping Coach Jim Bedard, Video Coach Keith McKittrick, Physical Trainer Piet Van Zant, Team Manager Paul Boyer, Assistant Manager team player John Remejes, assistant team manager Adam Sheehan, athletic assistant coach Russ Baumann, team masseuse Sergei Tchekmarev and masseuse Lynn Newman.

The Red Wings are working their way to the top again, second in line in the NHL Western Conference behind San Jose. At 68 points, that’s a leap and a jump from the 73 points the leaders have.

Although the Red Wings suffered a loss in their last game before the break, which was against the Coyotes, they are still in good shape to take home the Stanley Cup as they have in the past. For January, the Wings will take on the Stars and the Capitals for a home and away game respectively. In February, the Wings will host games against the Blues, Coyotes, Oilers, Wild, Avalanche, Predators, Ducks, Sharks, and Kings. Road games will take the Red Wings on the road where they will take to the ice against the Penguins, Predators, Blue Jackets, Wild and Predators.

In March, the Red Wings will also be on the road to play road games against the Blues, Avalanche, Blues, Blue Jackets, Thrashers, Flames and Oilers. They can be challenged on their own ice while hosting games against the Blue Jackets, Coyotes, Flames, Flyers, Islanders, and Predators. Unlike many other NHL teams, in April the Red Wings will take on the Blues, Wild, Predators and Blackhawks on their own ice. They will challenge the Sabers and Blackhawks as a road team in April with road games, including the final game of the season for the Wings, which will be against the Blackhawks on Sunday, April 12.

Hockeytown, as Detroit is affectionately known, is cold and snowy, but general managers Jim Nill and Ken Holland won’t be shivering as they head into the 2009 NHL draft in Arizona. For 4-5 hours a day, Nill and Holland will meet with all draft eligible players from all countries in attendance over 3-4 days.

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The difference between astrology and numerology explained

The two metaphysical sciences, astrology and numerology, are immensely popular today. Man’s failures and insecurities lead him to seek solace, and both Astrology and Numerology have their strong believers and can be used as tools to teach you about yourself.

Astrology is a science based on the stars and planets. A person’s astrological chart is a set of complicated calculations derived from the planetary positions of the sun, stars, and moon, as they were at the time of a person’s birth. Therefore, a person’s date of birth along with the time of his birth is immensely important in astrology.

Numerology is the science of numbers and names. It is believed that each person vibrates with the energy of a certain numerological number. The numerological number is calculated on the basis of a person’s date of birth and on the basis of a person’s name. It is believed that each number from 0 to 9 vibrates differently and is responsible for a person’s success or failure.

If a numerology reading of a person’s name suggests that they are gathering negative vibes in some way, then changing a letter or vowel in the name is sometimes the answer. All vibrations attract energies, both positive and negative. If positive energies are attracted, then the person will be happy and satisfied. If a person’s numerology number attracts negative vibrations, misfortune, disappointment and bad luck can be the consequence.

Both astrology and numerology readings can provide solutions and insights to the seeker who seeks them with a sincere heart. So go ahead and explore. May your journey be filled with joy and peace!

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Five interesting facts about San Francisco 49ers great Joe Montana

The San Francisco 49ers were one of the greatest teams in modern football and arguably the best team of the 1980s. With all their accomplishments, including multiple Super Bowl victories, it’s no wonder they also became for a time the most popular team in the league. However, none of this could have happened if they hadn’t used their third-round pick in the 1979 NFL Draft to select University of Notre Dame quarterback Joe Montana.

Joe Montana was an exceptional football player and played perhaps the biggest role in bringing the San Francisco franchise back from the bottom tier of the NFL to the ranks of all-time great teams. He accomplished a lot during his career, and here are five interesting facts about 49ers great Joe Montana.

#1 – The first of many. The first touchdown Joe Montana would throw in the NFL was a 16-yard pass to Bob Bruer in the fourth quarter of a 38-28 loss to the Denver Broncos in 1979. This was the only touchdown he threw during his rookie season, since it wasn’t until 1980 that he would become a starter.

#2 – No player would catch more touchdown passes from Joe Montana than Jerry Rice. He and his quarterback connected 55 times for scores during their time together.

#3: Joe Montana threw more touchdown passes against the Atlanta Falcons than against any other team in the NFL. Over his career, he threw 38 touchdown passes against Atlanta, just topping the 37 he threw against the Los Angeles Rams.

#4 – He threw for more touchdowns in the second quarter than in any other quarter of the game. His 89 touchdowns in the second quarter dwarf the 68 he threw in the fourth quarter, the 62 he threw in the first quarter and the 54 he threw in the third quarter.

#5 – Davis gets turned on. The last regular season touchdown pass Joe Montana would throw came in the 1994 season game. It was a 19-9 victory over the Raiders and the pass was thrown in the first quarter, carried 47 yards and was caught by Chiefs wide receiver Willie Davis. The last touchdown pass Montana threw as a 49er came two years earlier and was an eight-yarder to running back Amp Lee.