Hangnails, paper cuts, torticollis on the neck… annoying and painful little things for everyone, but in reality these little things are not a big deal, we can cut the hangnail, put a Band-Aid on the cut and get out of the torticollis in a few minutes . But professional baseball players are different. It seems like it’s always MLB players that we hear about missing a game over something we’d consider trivial. Like Ubaldo Jimenez, who was placed on the disabled list by a stepfather last year. Either that or they get injured foolishly, sacrificing playing time for which they are paid millions.

Pitchers who have a blister on their pitching hand are considered serious enough to sit a couple of games on the disabled list, because it can really affect their pitch. Pitcher Clay Buchholz apparently has a chronic blister problem according to the Boston Red Sox IL, and last year’s NBC Hardball talk reported that Kerry Wood of the Chicago Cubs pitched through a blister (and it was fine). before being placed on the disabled list for about a week. . While we know blisters can be painful, it’s definitely only in MLB that players get to sit through it.

On a more fun note, there have historically been some pretty ridiculous injuries that players have picked up. Sammy Sosa once sneezed violently on the sidelines and missed the rest of the game due to back spasms. Matt Latos tensed his left side holding back a sneeze… who knows what would have happened if he had let it go! Russel Branyan once stubbed his toe while closing his hotel curtains and was on the disabled list for two days in 2010. Ken Griffey Jr. missed a game when his cup slipped and pinched his testicle and in 1990 outfielder Glenallen Hill, a Blue Jays rookie at the time, couldn’t play because he was injured while trying to escape a nightmare about spiders.

So there are the understandable, pathetic and just plain dumb injuries in baseball. Not that we’ve ever heard of players in the NFL, NBA or NHL who do something small like this and don’t get over it. Muscle tears, surgeries, and broken bones are another ball game (pun intended), but come on, MLB…a stepdad or a stubbed toe? Looks like it’s time to toughen up.

For more crazy injuries click http://www.stevetheump.com/strange_injuries.htm

If you’re a dancer who gets involved in cheerleading, taking the time to do some dance exercises at the gym will be a great way to improve your performance and help you be the best you can be.

Many dancers shy away from all weightlifting activities because they think it will make them grow bigger and bulkier, when in fact that is not the case.

Instead, dance workouts can help you become much stronger, while also increasing leanness and muscle tone, allowing you to burn fat quickly and maintain a firmer overall physique, which will only come in handy when it comes to cheerleading. .

Let’s look at some of the best exercises to do in your dance workouts.

Single leg split squats

The single-leg split squat is a good exercise for your entire lower body and will add strength to your glutes that will help you propel yourself up when performing any type of jump.

When you do this exercise, think about propelling yourself up through your glute muscle, as that’s where you want your main power generation to come from. Lean back slightly as you perform the exercise and think about pressing up through your heel.

That will ensure you target the correct area.

steps

Next, step-ups are also a great lower-body exercise. They will also work on the glutes, but will also target the quads to a greater extent, making sure to build comprehensive lower body strength.

When performing step ups, hold a barbell across your back to add extra resistance to the movement. This will improve the overall amount of strength gains you get while also improving your balance.

mountain climbers

Mountain climbers are the next exercise you should add to your list to complete in your dance workouts. These are great for improving anaerobic capacity and for improving full body strength since so many muscles are used when doing them.

As you do this, try to jump your legs toward your body as high as possible to really engage your core as you go. Then kick your legs back behind you to full extension so that you place maximum tension on your upper body as you do the movement.

Aim for sets of 20, doing 3 sets per dance workout.

Lizards

Finally, push-ups are the last exercise you should complete. These will target just about every muscle in your upper body nicely, helping you build strength without having to use external weight.

Try and perform full push-ups if you can, keeping your body in proper alignment at all times.

Add these exercises to your dance workouts and you’ll definitely be happy with the strength gains you receive.

Sitting at the bottom of many dusty filing cabinets and chests of drawers may be a little treasure for the unsuspecting. While your portfolio may have dwindled during the latest bear market, your old stock certificates may be worth more than the original shares they once represented.

Old stock certificates have become quite valuable. Electronic record keeping has made the issuance of share certificates by most companies quite rare. And as investors exchange their paper certificates for electronic shares, the transfer agent destroys them more frequently, making their number even fewer.

Older stock certificates can be works of art, often with colorful illustrations, making them unusual and interesting art objects in any business or home. Like many antiques, many vintage share certificates also tell a unique story that cannot be captured in electronic shares issued today. As such, they have become sought after by hobbyists, Wall Street collectors, and people looking for unique gifts.

Sports Team Certificates Some of the Most Wanted

Some of the most sought after and hard to find stock certificates on the market today are those of professional sports teams. Very few US professional sports teams have gone public or issued stock certificates. Most sports organizations in the United States operate as franchises with strict ownership rules.

Major professional sports leagues, including the National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, the National Hockey League, and the National Football League, have adopted strict rules and regulations that determine whether a team can go public. Needless to say, this is a tight club and they guard the entrance carefully.

The Green Bay Packers are the only publicly owned NFL team to have issued stock. The Packers’ ownership group adhered to the current policy that almost restricts public ownership. The Green Bay Packers issued stock in 1923, 1935, 1950, and 1997. There are about 112,000 shareholders, who do not have voting rights and cannot redeem shares for cash. Basically, each of these shareholders bought a historical piece of memorabilia. Although these stocks had no intrinsic value, they have become highly valuable as collectibles. A 1997 issue can sell for up to $1,000 in today’s market. Older issues are very hard to find and are rarely offered for sale.

Other major league sports teams that have issued shares over the years are:

Florida Panthers (NHL) – went public (NASDAQ) in 1996 and was subsequently sold to private investors in 2001. (A certificate sells for around $300 – $500)

Boston Celtics (NBA) – Became the first major sports franchise to go public (NYSE) in 1986 and then private in 2003. (A certificate sells for around $150-$175)

Cleveland Indians (MLB) – Became the first publicly traded Major League Baseball team in 1998. They were quickly purchased and went private in 2000. (A certificate sells for about $200-$250 )

Many sports-related stock certificates are also valuable

While “pure game” sports stock certificates are rare, other items that may interest collectors in this category include the World Wrestling Federation, Madison Square Garden, Broadway Joe’s (former restaurant owned by Joe Namath), and the short-lived XFL. Also, be sure to look for minor league franchises and foreign sports stock certificates. Other countries, such as Canada, have many major league publicly owned sports companies.

Sure, many major league franchises are owned by large corporations, but they are nothing more than a mere speck on their balance sheet. Which stock certificate would the Dodgers or Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp rather have? So check your file cabinets and storage units. Those old stock certificates may be worth more than you think.

We celebrate Mets first baseman Carlos Delgado’s decision not to show up for “God Bless America” ​​because we haven’t stood up for the National Anthem for years. for good reasons

First of all, Star Spangled Banner is, hands down, the most unsingable, hummable, and worst song ever written. Worse than any Paul McCartney song. Why Congress didn’t scrap it years ago and replace it with Britney Spears’ “Toxic” is beyond us.

Second, we remain seated as a lesson to all fascists in the making; the lesson is that the foundation of this Republic is twofold: equality of opportunity and freedom of speech (ie, the First Amendment). If we want to sit down during the national anthem, damn it, then we have the right to sit down. Everyone seems to forget that the First Amendment protects unpopular speech and expression, including Nazis who march through Skokie (a Jewish neighborhood near Chicago), artists who paint the Virgin Mary out of cow dung, gays who tongue kissing in public, the TV show Friends, and Carlos Delgado showing his opposition to the war in Iraq by not supporting God Bless America.

From an article by Karl Taro Greenfield in this week’s Sports Illustrated:

Delgado says his refusal to stand up to sing God Bless America in 2004 and 2005 to protest the Iraq war was simply a logical extension of values ​​he and his family had long held. “I think it’s the stupidest war in history,” he told The Toronto Star in 2004. “Who are you fighting? Now they’re just ambushing you.”

Since then, much to the surprise, Delgado has been booed by legions of airheads (Yankees fans) who don’t volunteer to fight in Iraq any more than we’d ever teach in high school.

Finally, a public figure with drawers, like his hero Roberto Clemente.

Let them boo, Carlos, let them boo.

Last weekend, Major League Baseball, as it does one weekend every April, celebrated the player who barred Brownsville in America’s pastime. In honor of Jackie Robinson, every person in uniform on every team wore 42, the number he gave him in his Hall of Fame career with the Dodgers.

It’s a nice gesture but, after almost a decade of the same idea, the use of the digits on his jersey has become a bit obsolete. The Commissioner and other MLB executives must find a more creative way to honor Robinson’s legacy, which is all about diversity.

A simple idea would be to build on the current theme, the number forty-two. Instead of just noting that player’s accomplishments, baseball should mention others who have used it. That list not only has some of the biggest stars in the game, but also reflects the diversity of the sport today.

Among the most important is Curt Flood, whose fight for free agency made him as much of a trailblazer as Robinson. The former All-Star wore that number during his first season with the St. Louis Cardinals, after serving a year out of the game for refusing to accept a trade to Philadelphia.

Also on the list is the most memorable closer in the extraordinary history of the New York Yankees, Mariano Rivera. Because he has been retired for all teams, he will be the last player inducted into the Hall of Fame while wearing that number. The talented reliever used forty-two for nineteen years, nearly twice as long as Robinson.

Outfielder Dave Henderson, a prolific slugger for Seattle, Boston and Oakland, wore it for fourteen seasons, as well as three different seasons in the World Series. Red Sox first baseman Mo Vaughn wore it for fourteen years and was the last person to hit with 42 as his regular number.

When he faced Rivera on August 13, 2000, it marked the last time a pitcher and batter wore that number. Vaughn was playing for the Anaheim Angels when he came to the plate against Rivera in the eighth inning, and that routine fly ball marked the last time 42 would retire 42, except in today’s Robinson tribute game.

Veteran pitcher Rick Mahler had him on his back for twelve years, setting the record for consecutive Opening Day starts. Right-hander Sonny Seibert, who spent most of his career with Cleveland and Boston, had more wins (142) than any other pitcher with those digits in his uniform.

Chicago White Sox first baseman Ron Little was the only other player selected as Rookie of the Year with a four versus a two on his jersey. Bruce Sutter is one of the few Hall of Famers who regularly wore the forty-two, which was on his jersey when he pitched for the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals.

By acknowledging the variety of players who once shared Robinson’s number, baseball could embrace the diversity it has achieved since the color barrier was broken.

In preparation for a muay thai fight, I have been on a diet for the past few weeks and have enjoyed some pretty good results. The beauty of the diet I’m on is that it allows for a cheat day once a week. Cheat day actually encourages you to go absolutely crazy for 14 hours each week.

There’s some science behind this, but that’s fodder for another post.

I’ve been craving tacos for the past few weeks, so I decided to host a Tacothon.

The premise behind the Tacothon was to find the BEST tacos in Salt Lake City.

I invited some friends (many of them are MMA fighters or muay thai students) and this is what we found:

I wanted to start the day with ‘Fast Food’ tacos. We’ve all been there… late nights, hunger strikes… what are you going to do? There’s nothing tastier after a night of drinking than a few tacos…that is, if you can make it down the road without getting into a fistfight with other late-night Taco Lovers.

I should note that we hold this Tacothon on a Sunday (my designated CHEAT DAY). Taco Time, as well as many other highly recommended taco places, were closed on Saturdays.

FAST FOOD

I picked up a Taco Bell and Del Taco party pack.

I went to my gym, where I met up with my fellow Tacothaners and had some tacos.

It was nice to see some of them as I haven’t been the most outgoing person in the past few months while recovering from knee surgery.

We opened the party packs and tried them out. The Taco Bell Party package had 12 tacos and was just over $15.00. The Del Taco had 10 tacos, but it was almost half the price.

However, Del Taco’s tacos were literally half the size of Taco Bell’s and failed the taste test miserably.

Taco Bell wins by unanimous decision.

TACO TRUCKS

Next, we decided to try the famous Taco Trucks that so many people talk about on State Street in downtown Salt Lake City.

There are two in the Sears parking lot at 800 South State Street and two one block south at 900 South State Street.

The first one we visited faces south (towards 800 south) in the Sears parking lot. Compared to the ‘fast food’ we had just enjoyed, it was heaven on earth. Very tasty tacos, and they cost $1.00 each.

The other faces east (towards State Street). We asked each one to serve us their best Taco. This truck recommended the Head, and it did not disappoint. VERY tender meat, and super delicious… VERY GOOD!

The third truck we visited faces east (towards State Street) at 900 South. They were OK. By far the worst of the four trucks we visited.

The last truck we visited was facing south on the 900 south. We have a winner. These were some of the tastiest tacos I’ve ever had. Without a doubt, the winner of the Taco Trucks. The name of the truck is El Rey Del Taco. Try them.

All trucks were consistent in price. All charged $1.00 per taco, served in small soft tortillas, and had a similar variety of condiments. El Rey Del Taco also had the best salsa out of the four trucks we visited.

If you’re craving a taco and don’t want to deal with the hassle of going to a restaurant, check out Taco Trucks downtown. Try the different trucks for yourself. At a dollar a taco, you can’t go wrong.

RESTAURANTS

As I mentioned before, on Sunday we did our Taco Adventure, so a lot of the places they recommended were not open. As far as I’m concerned, you don’t deserve a mention if you don’t serve on Sunday anyway.

The first restaurant we visited was Taqueria 27. They have two locations, but we visited the downtown location. It was very clean and upscale. It had a very professional staff and a good selection of tacos and drinks.

I had the Bloody Maria, which was super good, and the Duck Confit Taco, which was recommended by our waiter. It was a very tasty taco, and I fully understand what all the fuss is about. I really liked this place, and I recommend you give it a try.

The second restaurant we visited did not serve alcohol and was more of a traditional Mexican restaurant. It was called Taquería El Rey De Oros. There were many families there, and none of them spoke English. The tacos were, in my opinion, the second best tacos we ate in restaurants…very good! I also enjoyed a Crema Churro there which was out of this world.

We then walked up the street to Red Iguana 2. We tried to make a reservation at these restaurants as we had 13 people in our party, and we didn’t want to be too much of an imposition on the serving staff. We were told that they don’t take reservations when we phoned.

Arriving at Red Iguana 2, we saw a lot of people waiting to get in. When we approached the hostess we were told it would be a 20-25 minute wait.

We decided it would be worth the wait so we went to the back of the restaurant to the bar and ordered some drinks. I told the manager what we were doing and asked if it would be possible for them to only bring us 13 tacos at the bar, and not have them set up a table for all of us. He told us that it would be impossible, that we would have to wait for our table. There was a large table that was empty and I asked him about it. He said that it had been booked by another group. (I thought they didn’t take reservations???)

An hour and a half later, we finally sat down. It was another half hour before we got our drinks. By this time, most of our group was tired and had lost the enthusiasm to finish the Tacothon. Red Iguana 2 was a complete BUZZ KILL and frankly its food was average at best. It was at the bottom of the list when it came to tacos, but some of that might have been a result of the bad taste in our mouths we all had from the way they lied to us about a 20-25 minute wait that ended up being 2 hours, and the fact that we couldn’t reserve a table, while others could.

In complete contrast to Red Iguana 2, let me give you my HIGHEST recommendation for El Paisa in West Valley City. Unfortunately, most of our group didn’t make it to El Paisa due to the crappy service we received at Red Iguana, but those who did… LOVED IT.

El Paisa is as authentic Mexican as it gets. You’d better brush up on his Rosetta Stone Spanish classes if he wants to come here, and be ready to feel like he just stepped off the plane in Puerto Vallarta.

Live Mexican music and a real Mexican clown are the first things you’ll find here. (We left just before the music started, but they were putting on a show while we were there.) Sunday is their big day…unlike the other places we visit.

The waiters are very friendly and despite the language barrier they really make you feel at home.

The specialty at El Paisa is a Molcaheta Suprema, which is a large ceramic pot filled with onions, peppers, beef, chicken, shrimp, and cheese. You make your own tacos with the contents of the pot and the table shares the pot.

These were BY FAR the most delicious tacos of the day, and that’s coming from a group of people who were already sick of tacos. The food is amazing. The atmosphere is unlike any other Mexican restaurant you’ll visit in SLC, and you’ll be glad you stopped by. Everything is reasonably priced, and you won’t leave hungry.

All in all, the Tacothon was a resounding success. My intestine is bursting at the seams. I had the opportunity to spend some time with some old friends, and I had a great time. I’m not sure this is an optimal diet for a typical Muay Thai or MMA training camp, but it was fun. Thanks to everyone who participated and Happy Tacos!

I am a former NFL quarterback who played for the Buffalo Bills and today I want to talk about quarterback training. Specifically about the Quarterback DVDs.

One DVD that quarterbacks and parents seem to forget when looking for quarterback training DVDs is the mental aspect. Especially how to read pass coverage defenses!

Soccer is a violent game that can result in injury if you don’t know what you’re doing. That’s why the game is as much mental as it is physical, and that’s especially true of quarterbacks.

Top-level NFL quarterbacks and college quarterbacks have gotten to where they are by practicing fundamental methods and techniques over and over again.

They have also reached the professional level because they have their heads on their shoulders and know the plays inside and out. If you listen to some of the plays called at the NFL level it’s almost a short sentence.

Listening is an example.

Gun right, travel right, train, z-mo zigzag, fly corner, y post, x yo-yo, max protection.

Why are we telling you this? Because the work ethic, dedication and mental skills that all good quarterbacks possess were learned at a young age.

That’s why when looking to buy your next quarterback training DVD, be sure to consider a few on how to read defenses. For more information on where to get a QB How To Read Defense DVD, visit the website information below.

We don’t promise that any instructional product will result in an NFL quarterback, but we can promise that they will teach what it takes to get started on that path.

The Giants failed to make the playoffs in 2012 and have a chance to defend their title. The team’s defense struggled to stop opponents in the air or on the ground late in the season in a couple of crucial games. Opponents slashed the Giants on big plays and converted frequently on third down. Back-to-back 34-0 and 33-14 losses to the Falcons and Ravens in December sealed his fate.

The G-men have to make some adjustments to the offense (add some youth to the offensive line and hope Hakeem Nicks returns healthy in 2013), but the point guard is ready to score a lot of points. David Wilson and Reuben Randle showed enough potential in their rookie seasons for team coaches to feel good about significantly increasing their production in 2013. However, the Giants’ defense had some leaks in 2012 and more will be needed. to right the ship.

The biggest surprise of last season was how tame New York’s forward four were in too many contests. Big Blue’s defense is anchored in its forward four. The advertised line played an important role in the two recent championships in New York. The Giants gave up an average of 14 points in the last six games (including the playoffs) of the 2011 championship season. The constantly disruptive pass rush turned Matt Ryan, Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady into deadly quarterbacks. That didn’t happen enough last season, especially down the stretch.

Justin Tuck faded at the end of the year with another shoulder injury and at 30 he may be on the decline. His 4 sacks were the fewest he’s had since 2006. Tuck played in just 6 games that season, but he was clearly a talented young defensive end just starting to figure out the pro game. The former Notre Dame star needs a big offseason to be in the best shape of his life. He, too, may need to become more of a third-down player to stay fresh.

Osi Umenyiora will likely leave via free agency. The ten-year veteran had just 6 sacks, which was the fewest since 2006. Umenyiora will likely find a team that will pay him to be an all-down player and not just a passing specialist like the Giants envision him. . New York’s most prized defensive force, Jason Pierre-Paul, also saw his production decline substantially in 2012. JPP is just entering his prime, but the combination of more blocking schemes designed to slow him down and the time spent at defensive tackle due to injuries, reduced its effectiveness.

A turnaround season for Pierre-Paul would hardly be surprising. However, fans shouldn’t be surprised if Jerry Reese spent the team’s first-round pick on a talented defensive end who can rush the passer in the 2013 NFL Draft. Reese never puts in a gifted defensive lineman he doesn’t like. . Reese has an eye for talent and knows better than anyone that harassing a quarterback with a wave of long-armed, athletic pass-rushers is the best way to stop today’s passing attacks. Ezekiel Ansah (BYU) and Dion Jordan (Oregon) are a pair of defensive ends in this year’s draft that the Giants will definitely beat up. The idea of ​​pairing JPP with another young, dynamic defensive end has to appeal to the Giants, especially with RGIII in the division.

The other more disturbing defensive surprise was the poor play of cornerback Corey Webster. New York’s No. 1 cornerback was hit by an alarming number of big plays in 2012. He played like he missed a step and the NFL is a cruel sport when a weakness is identified. Teams won’t stop attacking a weakness until you give them a reason. Webster will soon be 31 and he may not be able to go back to being the player he once was. The former second-round pick (2005 NFL Draft) may not return unless he’s willing to cut his $7 million salary for next season. It is not wise to pay a player for past production.

The Giants are in short supply at the critical cornerback position and will likely target a tall cornerback in the draft. Prince Amukamara (first round, 2010 NFL Draft) may have a breakout season in his third year, but he has yet to avoid nagging leg injuries. The Giants like last year’s third-round pick, Jayron Hosley, at cornerback. However, he has to get stronger this offseason and show that he can stay healthy despite having a small frame. A quality young cornerback is urgently needed to help the New York secondary. Jordan Poyer (Oregon State) is an intriguing cornerback the Giants will seriously evaluate. He could be this year’s draft version of Casey Hayward. Hayward fell to the second round of last year’s draft because he lacked big size and speed. He turned out to be a steal for the Packers because he is a very smart and instinctive cornerback.

Giants fans should feel good about having a talent evaluator of the caliber of Jerry Reese running the draft. Big Blue builds primarily through the draft and is supplemented by the occasional value free agent (TE Martellus Bennett is a prime example). The Giants could easily see a rejuvenated defense with the addition of a couple of talented young players. The 2014 Super Bowl takes place in New York and the Giants would love to have a home game.

At times like these, it can be hard to believe that NHL hockey isn’t being played right now. Despite the offseason, the hockey world is truly awake and buzzing with big-name player movement, a frantic free-agent market and enough rumors and speculation to drive anyone crazy.

On Friday night, the Colorado Avalanche traded “Captain Canada” Ryan Smyth to the Los Angeles Kings. In exchange, the Avalanche got defensemen Tom Preissing and Kyle Quincey, as well as a fifth-round pick next year. The deal works well for both teams, but the Kings get the best of it. While the Avalanche need defense, what they really lack are responsible, positional d-men and a power-playing first or second quarterback to complement John-Michael Liles, neither of whom Preissing or Quincey have proven to be. Ryan Smyth, while prone to injury from it, plays hard every at-bat. He has an intense drive towards the net, and should fit in nicely with Anze Kopitar in Los Angeles.

My hometown team, the Ottawa Senators, made a big splash recently by signing sharpshooter Alexei Kovalev from the rival Montreal Canadiens. Many Habs fans are upset with general manager Bob Gainey for signing him free agents and letting players “walk” to opposing teams. A few days before the Sens signed Kovalev, the Toronto Maple Leafs took defenseman Mike Komisarek. Unfortunately, Habs fans always seem to have something to be upset about…

As for what Kovalev does for the Senators, that remains to be seen. He is an incredible discus man with tremendous skill, but issues have been raised about both his attitude and his consistency. There is also the question of where and with whom he will play. In Montreal, Kovalev was used on the top line most nights and amassed more ice time per game than any other Canadiens forward. In Ottawa, he could possibly be used in the second row, or play with Jason Spezza and Daniel Alfredsson, who would take some of the pressure off Kovalev and maybe even inspire him to play more responsibly defensively. But much of this hinges on the outcome of a situation I have refused to write about, until now. Danny Heatley.

About a month ago, media reports surfaced about Dany Heatley requesting a trade from Ottawa. Despite all the speculation that has occurred since then, there is still no clear picture of why Heatley wants out. The consensus seems to be that he has a lot to do with coach Cory Clouston, and his technique of taking ice time from players he feels aren’t giving 100%. Heatley was apparently upset about spending what he felt was too much time in the second row under Clouston.

When Heatley applied for the trade, he provided a list of teams he wanted to go to: Kings, Rangers, Sharks, Red Wings, Blackhawks, Canucks and Bruins. When the trade request and list of potential teams was mysteriously leaked, the story blew up. This close to draft day and free agency, many felt Heatley was “handcuffing” Senators GM Bryan Murray, especially since the roster was up. Heatley was publicly criticized by Leafs general manager Brian Burke and Kings assistant general manager Ron Hextall.

But then, on the eve of July 1, there was a deal. Only the deal didn’t work out. The proposed trade would have sent Heatley to the Edmonton Oilers for the return of Andrew Cogliano, Dustin Penner and Ladislav Smid. Heatley, however, refused to waive the no-trade clause in his contract … after demanding a trade. Sure, Edmonton was never on Heatley’s roster, but it was all a real blow to the Senators’ organization, not to mention the three Edmonton players who are now stuck where they’re apparently not wanted.

At present, rumors indicate that the Oilers may still be in the running for Heatley, as there has been speculation that he might resign from the NMC after all. The Columbus Blue Jackets, another team that wasn’t on Heatley’s roster, are also rumored to be trying to get him. Of the teams on the list, only the San Jose Sharks seem to be a possible destination, although I see it as unlikely.

Others think Heatley will remain a senator.

In other NHL news, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke has hired another defenseman, Francois Beauchemin. Beauchemin played with Burke for the Anaheim Ducks, helping the team win the Stanley Cup in 2007.

Other notables included Rick Nash agreeing to a long-term deal that kept him in Columbus and Ryan Clowe signing in San Jose for another four years.

Check back soon for news on the free agent situation in Chicago and more signings!

-Josh Lind

Marilyn Monroe was born on June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles, California. This makes her a Gemini sun sign. Gemini rules a number of things and is a symbol of the twins, so the fact that she was born Norma Jean Baker and has been married three times under three different married names is very Gemini.

Boredom, a common Gemini theme, explains three marriages and divorces as her destiny, coupled with Jupiter in her 7th house of relationships would mean she attracted many wealthy suitors interested in her and Jupiter-type men, including her marriage partner , Joe Di Maggio to Sagittarius, born on November 25. With the moon in her 7th house, her relationships were very important to her and I’m sure she internalized/excited often, especially when they didn’t work out. The moon in the seventh house of spouses would also indicate that she wanted to feel secure with her spouse, in part because Monroe lacked a strong family base in her early years. Unfortunately, Aquarius ruled the marriage cusp in her seventh house, so divorce or unexpected things happening around partnerships would be her destiny, including her much-publicized affair with John F. Kennedy.

Neptune in her first house of appearances explains the addictions that the public and the world had with her, and that she would appear in a movie. Furthermore, it would also be part of the reason why she herself was addicted to pills and alcohol at times in her life and wanted to sleep all day. Neptune in the first makes you more sensitive and many will seek therapy with Neptune in the first because Neptune rules depression, deception, addictions, not living in reality or wanting to escape, especially in Monroe’s first house, this would explain that she want to escape from reality often. It is interesting that people became addicted to it and, to cope, turned to addictive substances.

Next, her rising sign, the personality she showed at first glance was in the entertainment ruled fire sign of Leo, who would describe her as a very focused and glamorous sex kitten in her platinum blonde hair that was striking. It would also indicate her attention that she would draw to herself and that she would be overly dramatic and sometimes known to be difficult to work with, especially later in her life.

As the most beautiful woman in the world and a sexual symbol of her time, the graphic indicates insecurity with herself and internal struggles and would explain her addictions. Born with a Moon Square Saturn aspect, Monroe would be very harsh on her personality and experience family challenges all her life, especially regarding her mother and probably very few people except her therapists ever got to know the true heart and soul. America’s famous sex soul. symbol.

Born with the Sun in the 10th house of how she was seen in the world, this indicates a famous aspect in the chart. With Chiron, the wounded healer conjunct midheaven, the world would see her as someone wounded for sure. Also, Venus conjunct the ascendant would again be a sign of her super femininity and beauty in the world. The Taurus midheaven would mean that making money would be important to her, and she would be seen in the world as someone who uses her sexy voice for her work.

The aspect of Saturn in Scorpio in the fourth house of home would again confirm the challenges in her home life and how difficult it would be for her to gain stability in her home life during her lifetime.

Your Karmic North Node in Cancer in the twelfth house of your chart was asking you to head to Cancer and have stability and security in your home life, as well as focus on your spirituality and being healthy, but it was cut short when you passed away unexpectedly. of an overdose on August 5, 1962 and the very young age of thirty-six. On the day of her death, transiting Uranus was conjunct her natal Neptune in the first house and transiting Neptune was conjunct her progressed Saturn in the fourth house from home, both indicators that she was not seeing herself clearly. and that she did not feel safe in her home. Also, unexpected drug or alcohol related things could happen to you at the time of her death. Perhaps this explains the theory that she might have died from an accidental overdose.