Have Theme Parks Changed in England in the Last 30 Years?

By Andrea Smith

British amusement parks evolved from traveling fairs created just for those who wanted to "escape" for a day or a night from regular life. Thirty years ago, theme parks began adding more extreme thrill rides, catering to those who would gladly stand in a queue for an hour for the chance to experience the cathartic thrill of hurtling down a track at 60 miles per hour in an open-topped train.

It was around this time that coasters like The Bullet (Flamingo Land), The Revolution (Pleasure Beach Blackpool), and The Avalanche (also Pleasure Beach Blackpool) were built. The Avalanche is still the UK's only bobsleigh ride.

As the 80s progressed, theme parks could tell that bigger and better thrill rides would attract the most visitors. There are roller coaster clubs in the UK that meet up at theme parks just to experience some of these rides and the company of other coaster enthusiasts. Basically the idea was to have the latest and greatest, most extreme coaster or other thrill ride available.

The same held true through the 90s, except that the major parks kept bumping up against the limits of what it was possible to do in terms of speed, loops, heights, or degree of drop. The benefit was to the theme park visitor, because he or she had an abundance of choices in extreme thrill rides, most of them available within easy driving distances.

Many park areas containing the most extreme thrill rides were given a more dark, sleek, almost sinister feel to enhance the sense of foreboding and danger visitors would feel as they stood in the queue. The 90's involved a huge amount of "rebranding" and redesign of theme parks.

A major innovation of the 21st century at theme parks is the introduction of virtual queuing. For an extra fee, park visitors are loaned pagers and are notified when it is their turn in line at a major attraction. It is sometimes called a Fastpass and relieves the boredom of waiting in long queues by allowing visitors to browse or visit other attractions in the vicinity while waiting in a virtual line.

About the Author:

Andrea Smith is a freelance writer and Theme Park enthusiast from the UK. She writes for Techy Zone about roller coasters, thrill rides and theme parks in the UK.

Xbox 360 Horror Games - Saw

By Crystal Jennings

Saw Xbox 360 horror game effectively puts together Hollywood effects and video game horror. Published by Konami and created by Zombie, Saw belongs to the action-horror genre.

Saw Xbox 360 horror game shows the same gritty and depraved world that have thrilled the viewers of the known film series with the same title. Saw Xbox 360 horror game generally evolves around Detective Tapp, the protagonist in this Xbox 360 horror game. Saw Xbox 360 horror game certainly present an experience filled with tension that will surely rack your nerves.

Puzzles and teasers are also included into this Xbox 360 horror game. The scenarios, characters and violent set pieces will no longer be unusual to the players since almost all is showed in a way that would increase queasiness in the players.

Saw also features an evil god, in the character of the Jigsaw Killer. The right placement of television sets will make his image and voice more omnipresent. Automatic doors and cages in the facility provides Jigsaw with ultimate control over the facility. Events of bottlenecks and more dangerous areas of confinement will have to be endured by the player. You will surely dread being in the asylum with the dirty bathrooms, filthy hallways, dilapidated stairways and torn decors.

Different chapters are also featured in the this game. A stage of suspense maintained by not disclosing the achievements and level of chapters. Detective Tapp must help a prisoner in each chapter. This prisoner is also related to the protagonist's past and and must be freed from the death games of the evil god.

The most enjoyable part of Saw Xbox 360 horror game is often the set pieces. In several incarnations, you may also witness the smaller traps of Jigsaw Killer. Aside from the evil god, Detective Tapp will also meet other prisoners who consider Tapp's body as the literal source of the key so that they can survive. With all these features and many more, Saw will certainly make your heart beat faster.

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Want to find out more about Saw Xbox 360 action game, then visit Crystal Jennings's site on how to choose the best Saw Xbox 360 action game for your needs.

Men, Get Rid of Beer Belly While Still Drinking Beer!

By Dorthy Weatherbush

Men are you tired of hearing about how flat your stomach used to be and how the heaviest thing you lift now is your gut over your belt? If so, thats about to change, as I (drum roll please) am about to show you How to Get Rid of the Beer Belly without Giving Up Beer! Now let's get down to defining what a beer belly really is and determine if it is really caused by beer.

What is a beer belly? A beer belly is by definition a section of fat that has begun to live somewhere between your chest and the area you used to call your waistline. But is it cause by beer? The answer is no. Science and medicine has proven that beer bellies are actually caused by a build up in calories resulting from unhealthy eating habits and lifestyles. The stomach area is the region of the body where men have the greatest deposit of fat cells so, when the body intakes a lot of calories and doesn't burn them up throughout the day, the body send the fat to that specific area right in your stomach.

Okay, now that we've discussed where that belly comes from, (probably those mashed potatoes you like to eat) we can now discuss what you can do to get rid of it. You should start by working on those fat cells that are spreading across your stomach. While I have already stated that beer is not the cause, it can contribute to your rotund stomach. Alcohol can make you hungrier (remember beer and pizza with the guys on Sunday night?). But if you stopped drinkg as much, you'd probably stop eating as much which would be one step on your journey to flat abs.

Lose the beer and you can also lose that increased appetite. But this article isn't about getting rid of the beer; it's about getting rid of the belly, so I won't tell you to stop drinking. You could also exercise and burn more calories than the amount of calories you take in from drinking beer. But exercise too may sound like a lot of hard work. So for the purposes of this article, we will focus on the best beers for your belly!

So the first thing that comes to your mind when I say low calories is all those light beers that taste likewell you know, but How to Get Rid of the Beer Belly without Giving Up Beer is for real men who would never think of ordering one of "them there sissy light beers."

So first up is a nice dark Guinness Draught, boasting 125 calories and 10 carbs its not a light beer but it does have a low calorie count and you wont have to drink 10 of them to make up for the lack of taste. Next up is Beamish Irish Stout, it has 131 calories but you still arent losing anything in the taste and your waist is happy. So drink responsibly and finish up with Busch, it has 133 calories and about 10 carbs.

Now you know what you can do to get rid of that beer belly without getting rid of the beer. As a matter of fact, the next time your wife or girlfriend or your mother tells you to get from in front of the television and lose some weight, go to the fridge, grab yourself a cold one and tell her you're working on it right now!

About the Author:

Dorthy Weatherbush is an expert on weight loss for specific body types and has studied the effect genetics has on how people lose weight. She has written lots of information on diets that work and has reviewed the Medifast diet.

Gambling Addiction - The House ALWAYS Wins!

By Jeremy Stanford

Compulsive gamblers keep gambling whether they're up or down, broke or flush, happy or depressed. Gambling is all they can think about and all they want to do, no matter the consequences. Even when they know the odds are against them, even when they can't afford to lose, people with a gambling addiction can't "stay off the bet." Gambling addiction, also known as compulsive gambling, is a type of impulse-control disorder. Compulsive gamblers can't control the impulse to gamble, even when they know their gambling is hurting themselves or their loved ones.

Problem gambling is any gambling behavior that disrupts your life. Gamblers can have a problem, however, without being totally out of control. If you're preoccupied with gambling, spending more and more time and money on it, chasing losses, or gambling despite serious consequences, you have a gambling problem.

Problem gambling can strain your relationships, interfere with responsibilities at home and work, and lead to financial catastrophe. You may even do things you never thought you would, like stealing to get money to gamble or take money meant for your children. You may think you can't stop, but problem gambling and gambling addiction are treatable. If you're ready to admit you have a problem and seek help, you can overcome your gambling problem and regain control of your life.

The counselors and therapists with the gambling addiction program at have experience in helping many gambling addicts recover and return to a normal life. In order to successfully overcome a gambling addiction, treatment has to focus on the unique needs of the individual suffering from this affliction.

The staff at a rehab center is usually very experienced in dealing with the unique nature of a gambling addiction; they understand that a gambler doesn't possess the sheer will to stop gambling, that they suffer from a compulsive disorder that requires treatment like any other disease. The gambling addiction program at many luxury treatment centers leverage the expertise of their trained staff and includes treatment of both the physiological and psychological aspects of the addiction.

Luxury Rehab centers also recognize that recovery from a gambling addiction cannot take place in a stressful, crowded or unpleasant environment. This is the reason why they provide exclusive residences which are designed to make their patients as comfortable as possible during their stay and to prevent the stresses from everyday life from intruding on their recovery.

When in-residence treatment is completed, an after-care program is provided and counseling is also offered along with other services for family members. Residents are comfortable, relaxed, medically supervised and worry-free during their stay, so that they have nothing to distract them from their recovery. The staff are caring, focused on ensuring patients receive the individual attention they require to succeed and have a wealth of experience in dealing with gambling addiction. These addiction treatment centers can help you or your loved one beat this addiction and reclaim your life. If you or someone you love suffers from a gambling addiction, these centers can definitely help; if the measure is required, they can even assist in staging an intervention.

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The Best Fantasy Football Surprises

By Melissa Donnelly

If you've been following football this year, you've likely been impressed with the many pleasant surprises we've seen in the fantasy football world so far. While it's true that some of the players we expected a lot out of have done next to nothing so far, there are those players who had no expectations, yet they're tearing things up in 2009.

It's interesting how it all works, but that's what we get when it comes to the wild world of fantasy football. Without further ado, here are a few players who've been very pleasant surprises so far through the first part of the season. These are just a few of the many great overachievers we've witnessed thus far.

Pierre Garcon. This Indianapolis Colts wide receiver has turned from a no name to a bona fide wide receiver in a matter of weeks. No one even knew who he was, and now he's catching touchdowns left and right.

Garcon has been magnificent in filling the void left by Anthony Gonzalez, and Peyton Manning seems to be building the chemistry between the two by the week. You wonder why the Colts are so good this year, and you have to acknowledge the fact that Garcon partly responsible.

Next on the list is Cedric Benson, amazingly one of the top running backs in football through the first six weeks of the season. Benson had never done anything meaningful before 2009, but now he looks great.

With a reinvigorated offense in Cincinnati, Benson has been the perfect complement to Carson Palmer's passing game and the Bengals have a winning record as a result.

Matt Schaub. Who would have thought that Matt Schaub would be the second highest fantasy points scorer through the first 5 games of the season, only behind Peyton Manning?

Not I, said the fantasy football GM. Schaub has been brilliant and was a steal in all drafts.

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Some Informations On RTG Casinos

If you haven't caught on yet, you should know that RTG casinos can be pretty fun. Just think about all the money you can make and the people you can talk to from the comfort of your own office chair. Don't rush into it though! Make sure that you read a few things about RTG casinos first. There are a lot of rules to follow, and they are there for a reason, after all, without rules there would just be chaos!

Play Mechanics

Before you begin to play, there is software to install. The RTG site that you are using will have this software and it will be readily available. So long as you actually have a computer and internet connection, this will be no problem.

Prepare to play, but only after you do these things:

*To begin your download, you will want to pick an RTG casino, and when you have done this, it's time to register. Create a new account in the lobby, and then decide how you want to deposit money into the account. There are many methods that you can use. You could use a credit card, or you could use a wire transfer. It's really up to you, and the options available will depend on what RTG you use. Finish your registration process and click OK.

*You will need to head over to the lobby to deposit your money. When you go there, there should be a 'Cashier' option. This will allow you to make your preferred deposit and you will get in on the game, which is what you've been waiting for.

It's pretty easy to get into the game. There are likely a lot of tables available, and you need only sit down at one. Whether you Video slots, progressive games, real series, whatever you want. You're sure to have a great time!

Player Etiquette

It's common for any place, whether online or off-there are going to be rules. Make sure that you follow these rules so that everyone will be much happier. But if you do not heed the rules, you will more than likely find yourself banned, which is a bad situation for anyone.

* Make sure that you stick with players of your own skill. By doing this you will ensure that everyone has a fun and challenging experience. If you wish to move up in the ranks, play some games for fun so you'll get the hang of the harder games.

* There is usually a chat function, but make sure that you use it with care. Do not abuse the chat with profanities or hate slurs. This can only lead to trouble for you later on.

*If you wish to chat or speak in forums, RTG casinos will demand that yous peak English. Please understand that this isn't a discrimination of any kind, it is simply the most common language, and it is easier if everyone speak it.

Play Limits

When you gamble, you want to make sure that you at least to t responsibly. Yes, it can be a hassle, but set limits for yourself so that you don't end up becoming addicted. When the limit is reached it's quite simple: stop gambling. Don't let it tear your life apart, and don't walk away from everything you know just because of a gambling addiction.

If you follow the rules and set your limits, then you're bound to have a great time with RTG casinos. So get to it, and enjoy!

Stack and Tilt Golf Swing DVD

By Mark Hammersmith

Hitting wayward and inconsistent golf shots? Does the problem lie with the thin, weak or fat shots you're hitting? Well, make sure you try out a revolutionary new swing concept called Stack and Tilt golf swing, a technique that was invented by Mike Bennet and Andy Plummer. Thanks to their brilliant brainchild, they are now regarded as the best swing teachers of modern golf. Stack and tilt golf swing tells you how you must place your weight so that better ball contact is achieved. Conventional swing techniques are completely different from this one. In conventional swing, the focus is on balancing weight shift. However, in swing and tilt, keeping your body bent over the wall and weight placed on the player's front foot are the focuses.

The contemporary and new swing technique is growing in popularity day by day. The stack and tilt golf swing uses an axis and a ball where the axis is centred on the ball. The ball then begins to rotate around the axis and the player's weight is kept on his/her front foot, first gently, then heavily until the swing is performed. By putting weight on the front foot, it eliminates problems that come with reverse pivot and incomplete weight shifts. The result is a clean shot that travels the distance and is consistent. Using this technique, the concept of swinging in simplified, while producing better results. Consistent, compact, straight and long are the 4 factors that describe a shot using this technique.

Body weight is almost entirely kept on the left foot if the golfer is a right hander. For golfers who use the right hand, the weight is mostly placed on the left foot. Once the swing from the back starts, the weight on the left foot gradually increases. In traditional swings, hips are kept in a tilted position, but here, they are kept in a horizontal position. Also, the centre point of the shoulders and hips are kept in a straight line which is quite different when compared to traditional swings. Moreover, the tilt here is a small tilt of the backbone in the direction of the target. Also, when ball impact is made, the player's head is over the ball.

You might want to know what stack and tilt offers. If gives you greater ball striking consistency and also the ability to hit the ball for greater distances. Left side, load up is the most important aspect of this technique. If you perform a fully loaded shot, the release will be good and the ball will travel a greater distance. This is not only for amateurs; even some professional golfers employ this tactic. Everyone must try and use this swing irrespective of whether they are professionals or rookies.

It gives you better results and adds more variety when compared to traditional swings. This machine comes with a detailed DVD with all the instructions. This is best for those who do not like the traditional swing techniques or need more help with the stack and tilt swing. However, if the traditional swing suits you the best, do not change it. To be a good golfer, you must choose a style that you are comfortable with and which comes most naturally to you.

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Want to find out more about the Stack and Tilt Golf Swing?, then visit Mark Hammersmith's site on the Stack and Tilt Golf Swing DVD.

The Very Rare Complications of Knee Surgery

By Dr. Stefan Tarlow

On rare occasions a patient may have complications after knee surgery; however, this happens less than 2% of the time. Sometimes the knee joint may become infected. Even more rarely, heart attack or stroke may occur.

Patients who have a chronic illness will be a bit more likely to experience complications. Rehabilitation may be extended by chronic illness, and complete recovery may be hindered.

A fairly commonly experienced complication of knee surgery is clotting in the veins of the leg. You can avoid this by simply following your orthopedic surgeons orders. You will be sent home with instructions to elevate your legs on a regular basis, perform prescribed exercises, perhaps take blood thinning medications, and perhaps even use support stockings. Be sure to follow these instructions to the letter, and you should have no problems.

Occasionally, a component of the replacement may become worn, damaged, or loosened. This rarely happens because the materials used are of extremely high quality, and of course, the surgery is performed with great care.

A range-of-motion of 115 can be expected following surgery. This may be lessened by scarring of the knee or by the very rare instance of damage to the blood vessels and nerves of the knee. Additionally, if a person had limited ROM (range of motion) prior to the surgery, it can be expected to remain somewhat limited afterwards.

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Your orthopedic surgeon will be happy to discuss all of your concerns with you before you have your surgery.

What to Expect During Home Recovery

The vast majority (over 90%) of fixed unicompartmental as well as mobile bearing knee replacements function well for as much as ten years. You have a great deal of influence on the successful outcome of your surgery. By paying close attention to your orthopedic surgeons instructions, you can increase the life of your implant.

The Care of Your Wound

Your orthopedic surgeon may close your wound in one of three ways. He or she may staple or stitch it shut exteriorly or close it with subcutaneous sutures. If the closure of your wound is exterior, you can expect to go back to the doctor within a few weeks to have the stitches or staples removed. If the wound is closed with interior sutures, they will dissolve, and you will not need to do anything.

Protect your wound from excessive moisture. Keep it dry until it is completely healed. Use a bandage to protect it from being scraped and rubbed by your support hose or your clothes.

Exercise Your Knee

You will be sent home with a list of exercises that are intended to facilitate your speedy recovery. It is essential that you do them. You may feel a bit of pain while doing them; however, slight pain is normal and nothing to worry about. You may also feel a bit of pain while resting at night. As you heal, this will pass, and you will be back to normal and able to resume your regular daily activities in a month to six weeks.

About the Author:

Dr. Tarlow is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with over 20 years specializing in knee surgery. He opened his own clinic, Advanced Knee Care, with a focus on specialty patient care. Click here to learn more about Dr. Tarlow, orthopedic procedures and complete knee replacement.

Cuba Holidays. Facts And Places To See.

By Jose Mauricio Maurette

Thinking of holidays to Cuba? Cuba has more to offer than any of the other Caribbean Islands. The locals are friendly, charming and welcome you with a smile. The heritage of Cuba is as rich as are the monuments and palaces throughout the country. A Cuban Holiday is without a doubt one to consider.

These are just some of the facts to consider and places and things you should not miss in your holidays to Cuba.

Economy: Sugar and its derivatives are the principal source of revenue, followed by tobacco, the Cuban cigar still being the most sought after in the world-and favourite contraband into the United States. Other sources are cattle breeding and fisheries, while agricultural products include rice, beans, coffee, maize and fruit.

Most international flights serve Havana's Jos MartI Airport, Varadero and Santiago de Cuba. The terminals provide banking, car- hire and tourist information office services, in addition to duty-free shop, restaurant and snack bar facilities. There are bus and taxi links to town.

Cayo Guillermo: This little coral key of just 13 sq km (5 sq miles) was one of Ernest Hemingway's favourite fishing destinations and it is still good for marlin and mackerel, notably on boats chartered at the main hotel, Villa CojImar (named after the village near Havana where Hemingway used to keep his boat).

Cayo Romano: The biggest isle of the archipelago, 926 sq km (357 sq miles), is popular with ramblers and nature lovers looking out for wild horses and zebu (wild oxen) roaming its unspoiled interior.

There is a lot more to see, know and do in Cuba other than this few interesting places and facts. Hundreds of beautiful beach and city locations can not be put in just one article. The last advice is to keep researching so that you can enjoy your holidays to the fullest.

About the Author:

Mr JM Maurette is a reservation consultant and co owner of Quest World Travel Ltd . He has a great deal of experience organizing tailor made holidays to Cuba . If you need to arrange a tailor made Cuban Holiday please follow the links above.

What Choices Do I Have For Driving Instruction?

By Nathan Lewit

Learning is something that people do constantly throughout life. Walking, eating driving, the list is very long. One very important one that most people learn at a fairly young age is that of driving. There are tons of ways that people opt for when they are learning to drive. Here we will talk about some of the most popular choices that people tend to choose when thinking of driving lessons.

Some people want to learn from a driving teacher. This route offers the coaching of a teacher that sits in the car with you as you drive with them. They will explain how to manoeuvre the vehicle in the manner that is necessary to achieve certain results, such as parallel parking. This seems to be one of the most difficult tasks that new driver's seem to have trouble with.

They use vehicle's that have been set up with an extra brake in them on the passenger side of the car so that the teacher can do something if he or she feels the need. This can be a great way for beginners to learn what they need to know but it also can be costly if they are paying per lesson and they require quite a few lessons.

There are also driver's education courses that schools often offer to the students. Doing this includes both in classroom type of training as well as in car at one fixed price. This could be one of the more economical ways for someone to learn how to drive. Many parents prefer this option to others for this reason in particular, especially in the tough economic times that we are in at the present time.

Both of these are great picks but keep in mind that there are important things that must be looked into. Make sure that the instructor is certified and that everything is legal with the proper agencies. Also shop around as the prices will fluctuate from area to area.

There are a lot of people that are taught by family members that have been driving for a long time. Many young people feel more comfortable with them then with a stranger, especially if they goof something up. This is also by far the cheapest option available to a person as the only cost that they really have is that of the gas to keep the car running.

Another way that a person can learn to drive is through family members. This can be a good way for people that are on a very tight budget as the only real cost is that of the fuel needed for the car. Be aware though that come family members may not be the best driver's out there and there are things that you may be taught that are incorrect when it comes to when you take the real driving test.

Once again we are going to suggest that a person look around the internet. There are a lot of places that offer practice tests and have videos that can help the person that is learning to drive. Along with this there are many, many articles that are out there that can offer very useful information about driving and other related areas. Examining what is out there can be the smartest thing that you can do when thinking of driving lessons. It can save you a lot of money as well as being unhappy down the road.

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A Selection Of Various Motion Picture Outlines To Check Out

By Kyle Castro

With a shop near every neighborhood, video stores have been the most convenient way to get movies for years. High speed internet access has now made it possible to download movies right off a movie download site. Here are some examples of movies you can acquire through a movie download site.

Independence Day: One day things seem perfectly normal, the next the future of the entire planet is at stake. Know we know for certain that we are not alone in the universe. The question to be answered is can we defend ourselves from this ominous threat?

House Springs: Having just been ditched by his fiance Driver, British actor Firth heads to the U.S. and falls for Graham. Then, wouldn't you know it, Minnie shows up. There are good acting jobs from everyone, although not enough chuckles for a romantic comedy. The film is based on the novel New Cardiff by Charles Webb. Cast includes Colin Firth, Heather Graham, Minnie Driver, Mary Steenburgen, Oliver Platt, and. (92 minutes, 2003)

Murder on Monday: Graceful all-megastar production of Agatha Christie's whodunit set in the 1930s, with unrecognizable Finney as the master-sleuth Hercule Poirot, and all his suspects on the same railroad train. Vibrant amusement, although severely slow paced. Bergman won Best Supporting Actress Oscar. Cast includes Albert Finney, Lauren Bacall, Martin Balsam, Ingrid Bergman, Jacqueline Bisset, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Sean Connery, John Gielgud, and Wendy Hiller. (128 minutes, 1974)

The Big Squeeze: Boyle works in a bar to aid her injured ballplayer spouse Bercovici but then come to see that he's neglected to notify her of a $130,000 settlement he's acquired, so she enlists the services of a drifter-hustler (Dobson) to get the money. Cast includes Lara Flynn Boyle, Peter Dobson, Danny Nucci, Luca Bercovici, Teresa Despina, and Michael Chieffo. (98 minutes, 1996)

Mysterious Lady: An Austrian armed forces officer (Nagel) falls in love with Garbo, clueless that she's a Russian agent. Another contrived plot made serviceable by Garbo herself. Cast includes Greta Garbo, Conrad Nagel, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Albert Pollet, and Edward Connelly. (96 minutes, 1928)

The Priests Wife: Hardly amusing blend of drama and humor with Loren as a disenchanted singer who imagines she could persuade pastor Mastroianni to acquire discharge from his promise of celibacy and wed her. Weightier addressing of this topic might be heard on talk shows. Cast includes Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, Venantino Venantini, Jacques Stany, Pippo Starnazza, and Augusto Mastrantoni. (106 minutes, 1971)

Aces High: Aces High is a British war film that deals with WWI. There are exiting dogfights with WWI planes. We follow a pilot's view of this war as he is lead by a disheartened squad leader. Malcolm McDowell, Christopher Plummer, Simon Ward, and Peter Firth star. (1976 Military)

The Nutcracker Prince: Physician Down treats an obvious madman, who then goes through a hallucinatory rerun of his current experiences: he's a French anthropologist who's materialized in L.A. and has been drawn to a band of bizarre street people. Cast includes Megan Follows, Peter Brosnan, Adam Ant, Anna-Maria Monticelli, Hector Mercado, and Mary Woronov. (75 minutes, 1990)

Frontier Marshal: Vibrant retelling of occurrences leading to legendary gunfight at the OK Corral. Scott is perfect as Tombstone's new marshal, Wyatt Earp. Romero is more moody than cold-blooded as Dr. Halliday, and Kelly is the gal from his past who reminds the Dr. of his earlier, saner days as an obstetrician. Cast includes Randolph Scott, Nancy Kelly, Cesar Romero, Binnie Barnes, John Carradine, and Eddie Foy. (71 minutes, 1939)

To find downloads for music or games, try phrases like "Legal Movie Download Sites". Different phrases get different results. If the last one did not work try something else. You should punch in "Movie Sharing" for another set of results.

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Avoid Fad Diets Like Plague " They're Nothing But Trouble

By Thong M. Dao

Now you're wondering why fad diets are such a big trouble. If you have ever done any research, you might have seen numerous websites that guarantee weight loss overnight or in a matter of days.

That is always temporary. It's usually 90% water which will be put straight back on as soon as your body rehydrates, which it must do or else you'll suffer severe health problems or die.

Some popular fad diets are not what we call crash diets. These diets have been around for a while and what they try to do is to part you and I from our hard-earned money and make their inventors rich.

Some are good nutrition plans, though. But they cost you money while you can get the information from your doctor for free. Or those plans are too hard to get along with, so many folks give up after a week or two.

Why are fad diets so bad? Read on.

1. If a diet program promises you quick and easy weight loss, it's often based on eating certain types of food. However, consuming only some kinds of food will prevent you from getting a balanced diet.

They may suggest supplements but many supplements are not absorbed by the body unless they are taken along with the foods that the diet has banned. After a few weeks, if you stick to it that long, you may begin to suffer nutritional deficiencies.

2. Boring and restrictive, fad diets always are. Start a fad and you'll see. Forget about happy eating, the fact is you will not enjoy your meals. If that's not bad enough, food cravings will kick in. You will break your diet, feeling guilty and frustrated as you did not lose any weight.

3. Most fad diets do not follow recommendations of the American Heart Association and similar bodies. The promoters may argue that you'll just follow the diet for a short time. But if you do not reach your desired weight in that time, then what? You either continue with a plan that is not good for your health, or stop and probably gain back what you've lost.

4. Your body needs a wide variety of foods. However, fad diet programs do not always provide you with sufficient intake of fruits and vegetables.

5. Sorry to tell you that quick weight loss programs are only quick fixes. They're not permanent. Once you have reached your goal, the only way to maintain it is to change your eating habit.

The effects of fad diet are like a roller coaster of weight loss " weight gain, which is bad for your health, not to mention your self-esteem. You would be better off staying overweight all the time.

The only way to lose weight for good is to follow a healthy and moderate diet, exercise regularly and stay away from fad diets. If you come across a fad, run as fast as you can and don't look back.

About the Author:

Thong M. Dao has been lifting weights since 2005. He has a passion for fitness and can help you lose fat. You can find fat loss advice and weight loss advice on his site.

A Fusion Of Comfort And Affordability

By Juliet D'anjer

There are some people who associate bus travel with the school buses that ferry school children to schools from home and back. But if you come to think of it, there is much more to bus travel and buses than just school buses. For more than a century now, buses have been used widely by commuters as well as long distance travels to traverse the course of cities, towns, countries and even continents. You will still find a wide variety of buses in most parts of the civilized and urban world. This is because buses are a comfortable and relatively inexpensive mode of transport that can easily carry loads of people from one point to the other, over land. There are cases when buses can be ferried across channels on barges (like on the English channel), but that's a whole different story.

You will find buses of every hue across the nations of the world. From the humble single deck school buses to the luxury long distance coaches, there are indeed so many variations of buses that play across the roads and highways of the globe. In some parts of the world, cross country and even cross continent travel by buses is very much a reality. There is a sense of joy and delight in traveling by bus, and this joy is enhanced if the bus has a cup holder which adds to the convenience of bus travel.

Passengers in buses do like to consume food and drinks in order to satiate their hunger and quench their thirst. This is understandable given the fact that they have to travel long distances in these buses. Eating or drinking also helps to break their monotony. It is here that a cup holder comes in quite handy as these help bus travelers to hold glasses, cups or even small flasks in place without running the chance of spilling stuff all over the place. Cup holders are thus important enablers of bus tidiness and cleanliness.

Using cup holders in buses has become quite simple and convenient on account of the fact that one can use the simple Velcro strap-on technology which helps you fasten the cup holder with ease.

If you want to find out more about cup holders, just type in 'cup holder' on an internet search engine and evaluate the various options that are thrown up. If the bus you use does not sport cup holders, you can perhaps talk to the concerned bus authorities too.

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Juliet D'anjer is a working mom who has an appreciation for bus services as they allow her family to travel. Her daily work revolves around cup holders and how they relates to travel accessories.

Quality Story Lines Of Some Movies

By Nikki Hinton

We have some films reviewed in the following paragraphs. If you want to download these movies do some searches to find what is out there. You can find good results with by searching "Buy Movie Downlaods", "Download Movies Legal" and "Download Movie Rental".

Slave Girl: Story of adventure with a sinister man keeping Americans captive. This film should not to be taken seriously (there's even a speaking camel). Cast includes Yvonne De Carlo, George Brent, Broderick Crawford, Albert Dekker, Lois Collier, Andy Devine, and Arthur Treacher. (80 minutes, 1947)

Frozen Assets: Low-octane joke trifle, in which Bernsen is moved to a new bank only to find it's a sperm bank (get it?). He meets censored biologist Long and after a lot of wisecracks they find that they are drawn to each other. Cast includes Shelley Long, Corbin Bernsen, Larry Miller, Dody Goodman, Matt Clark, Paul Sand, Teri Copley, Gloria Camden, and Gerrit Graham. (96 minutes, 1992)

Borderline: Bronson, minus Jill Ireland this time, is a border patrol officer looking for a murderer. Cast includes Charles Bronson, Bruno Kirby, Bert Remsen, Michael Lerner, Kenneth McMillan, Ed Harris, and Wilford Brimley. (105 minutes, 1980)

Sawdust and Tinsel: Flames soar in this gorgeous, metaphorical film set in a small-time carnival and concentrating on the relation between carnival owner Gronberg and his oversexed mistress (Andersson). Cast includes Harriet Andersson, Ake Gronberg, Anders Ek, Gudrun Brost, Hasse Ekman, and Annika Tretow. (92 minutes, 1953)

Only Two Pan Play: Well-intentioned filming of the Kingsley Amis novel That Undecided Sensation (adjusted by Bryan Forbes), yearning for fast giggles instead of satire. Peter Vendors is a librarian flirting with a local councilman's wife. Will they take things too far' Cast includes Peter Vendors, Mai Zetterling, Virginia Maskell, Richard Attenborough, and Kenneth Griffith. (106 minutes, 1962)

Good Luck: The tale of a blind guy and a paraplegic who plan to enter a white-water rafting race in request to demonstrate their own self esteem. The topic of glory over difficulty is farni1iar, although the film's heart is in the right place. There are some sincerely amusing scenes. Cast includes Gregory Hines, Vincent D'Onofrio, James Earl Jones, Max Gail, Joe Theismann, Roy Firestone, Maria O'Brien, and Sara Spark. (98 minutes, 1997)

Bleak Moments: Leigh's directing debut is a strong, intensely human drama, which charts the plight of a desolate office worker (Raitt) who looks after her retarded sibling and wishes that her relation with a school teacher can develop into to matrimony. Cast includes Anne Raitt, Sarah Stephenson, Eric Allan, Julia Cappleman, Mike Bradwell, and Liz Smith. (111 minutes, 1971)

Bullitt: Definitive McQueen anti-hero part that he grows to love. As a cop trying to keep is witness alive. McQueen sees a lot of bloodshed as the mob is out to kill the man he must protect. Cast includes Steve McQueen, Robert Vaughn, Jacqueline Bisset, Don Gordon, and Robert Duvall. (113 minutes, 1968)

Inglorious Bastards: 5 cadets getting ready to be court-martialed in WW2 take off and try to make their way through France, wishing to get to the Swiss border. Cast includes Ian Bannen, Bo Svenson, Fred Williamson, Peter Hooten, and Michael Pergolani. (100 minutes, 1978)

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Some Quality Hollywood Movie Outlines To Look At

By Rosie Mccarty

For years now, the video store was the way to get movies. Now, with internet usage exploding, movie downloads are becoming very popular. You will find just about any movie you want with a good movie download site. Below is a small sample.

Peter Pan Return To Neverland: An animated family film of a Peter Pan adventure. Wendy's daughter Jane is an unbeliever. When Captain Hook steals her away to Neverland, she must learn to believe if she wants to escape back to the real world.

King Lear: This rendition of the Shakespeare catastrophe might be bulky going for the uninitiated, although the result can be a hefty and gratifying experience. Cast includes Paul Scofield, Irene Worth, Jack MacGowran, Alan Webb, Cyril Cusack, and Patrick Magee. (137 minutes, 1971)

Batman and Robin: The villain Mr. Freeze is trying to take over Gotham City, by freezing the town into submission. With the beautiful villain Poison Ivy trying to form a rift between Batman and Robin, the duo has a lot to deal with. As always they somehow find a way to come out on top.

Pack Up Your Troubles: Daffy two-some are followed throughout WW1 after some Army shenanigans they try to pinpoint family members of late friends' daughter. This is a fun movie. Cast includes George Marshall, Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Mary Carr, Grady Sutton, and Billy Gilbert. (68 minutes, 1932)

Try or Rock: Neil Simon's supreme comedy of embarrassment, adjusted from Bruce Jay Friedman's small tale "A Change of Plan." Jewish boy Grodin gets wedded to Berlin and meets an attractive WASP blond Shepherd on their honeymoon, and decides he must change his life. Very comical but that depends on your point of view. The Cast includes Charles Grodin, Cybill Shepherd, Jeannie Berlin, Eddie Albert, and Audra Lindley. (104 minutes, 1972)

The Pink Panther: Steve Martin tries to duplicate the magic that Peter Sellers put into the part of Inspector Jacques Clouseau. This bumbling French detective seems to make a mess out of any situation he finds himself in. In spite of this he always ends up putting the criminals behind bars.

Cry the Beloved Country: Easy going back country pastor voyages to Johannesburg looking for his child when destiny links his road with that of a prosperous, bigoted white landowner. This heart rending tale journals the racial divisiveness at its roots in South Africa, without resorting to preaching. Cast includes Canada Lee, Charles Carson, Sidney Poitier, Geoffrey Eager, Reginald Ngeabo, and Joyce Carey. (111 minutes, 1951)

A Fan's Notes: Bewildered, football-infatuated author becomes disenchanted with the Incredible American Fantasy of prosperity and compliance, and ends up in an insane asylum. A poor rendition of Frederick Exley's highly considered novel. Cast includes Jerry Orbach, Burgess Meredith, Patricia Collins, Julia Ann Robinson, and Rosemary Murphy. (100 minutes, 1972)

Number One with a Bullet: Carradine and Williams do well in this somewhat normal action movie where we have aggressive investigators out to dethrone a drug kingpin. Cast includes Robert Carradine, Billy Dee Williams, Valerie Bertinelli, Peter Graves, Doris Roberts, and Bobby DiCicco. (101 minutes, 1987)

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What's Inside Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2

By Crystal Jennings

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 incorporates elements of Civil War and Secret War. All the comic heroes of Marvel that you adore would still be there in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2. The Superhuman Registration Act divided the team of heroes into two factions. At the start of the game, you have to choose which side you will take. As you side with one faction, the superheroes on the other side will serve as villains for you. Either you are for or you are against such legislation. The missions and subplots you will be following will also be identified according to the faction you will take.

Multiple endings are possible. The fusion attacks serve as the highlight of this new edition. These fusion attacks can make your strikes more powerful by combining the powers of two heroes in a particular faction. Fusion attacks can be done through different techniques. The game also showcases solid graphics. The environments are neatly directed. The models used for the characters are also appropriately chosen. Implementation of the physics system has also been executed well. The music and battle sounds adorning the game also emphasize the atmosphere of the game.

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 uses a gameplay noted for its moderate efficiency. Original elements are still maintained without disregarding some changes and new approaches. You will surely see it as a challenging and exciting game with its moderate difficulty level.

The game is also characterized with the branching story arcs. The dominance of a dual campaign can be noted. You can also ask three other players to play co-op with you both online or offline. The solid implementation of RPG elements and the different stories narrated also make the game stronger.

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Top 8 Ways To Spot A Poker Bluff (Even Online!)

Spotting a poker bluff online is tricky. In offline play, you can watch body language and get physical cues as to when someone is bluffing. Usually unless they are a professional, all poker players give off signs they are bluffing through body language. Online, though, you don't have the ability to read body language, so how can you tell if someone is bluffing?

People still give off signals, even online, that they are bluffing. Some are better at covering, but others are a little loose and easy to catch. Either way, the following are 8 ways that you can spot a poker bluff online.

1. Pay attention to chatter. Some people cannot seem to hold their tongue. Some people who bluff will be chatting away. What they say may not match up to how they play and that is what you are watching for. Players may just reveal their bluff in what they say without ever realizing it.

2. A person bluffing may raise before the flop and quickly raise again. They are driving up the pot and hoping you don't have a hand you feel confident about.

3. If someone jumps into the game quickly or chooses to sits out and then changes their mind right as the cards are being dealt then they are someone to watch. They probably won't have a good hand, but are simply impatient. If they keep raising or they call quickly then chances are they are bluffing.

4. It is always smart to watch someone who goes all in with a low show on the table. This person may just be ready to call it a day and figures why not go out on a high note.

5. Get to know playing styles. The best players mix up their style, but your average player will usually follow the same general patterns. If someone starts playing odd then they should be watched. They may have a good hand, but chances are they are trying to bluff. Get to know the other players styles so you can spot when things are not quite right.

6. Watch aggressive or loose players. If you notice someone who is always playing aggressively then you never really know when to trust them because they cannot possible have an amazing hand every time.

7. Another thing about watching players - watch what is shown at the end. If someone keeps falling short then you know they like to bluff and you will keep an eye on them in the future.

8. People who play fast are a danger. Someone who is just playing fast and not putting thought into what they are doing is a loose cannon. They may not even have a clue how to play. Don't let them get you. Watch what they play and don't buy into their bluff.

These 8 ways to spot a poker bluff should help you to start being able to cut through the bluffs that are thrown your way online. After some practice and some time you should start to be able to spot online bluffs just as easily as you do during an offline game.

A Couple Of Various Film Synopses To Look At

By Troy Bailey

With a shop near every neighborhood, video stores have been the most convenient way to get movies for years. Instead of buying or renting the dvd, people now can choose a movie download instead. Let's look at what you might find to watch using a movie download site.

Metroland: Chris Bale, an easy going wedded gentleman, is visited by his oldest buddy, a vagabond poet, who convinces him to reflect on his Bohemian nights in late '60s Paris and query the value of his life in London suburbia. Adrian Hodges adjusted Julian Bames' novel. Cast includes Christian Bale, Emily Watson, Lee Ross, Elsa Zylberstein, Rufus, Jonathan Aris, Ifan Meredith, Amanda Ryan, and John Wood. (97 minutes, 1998)

Mrs. Henderson Presents: The widowed Dench plans to affirm her new found liberty by purchasing a London show, The Windmill, and striking on the notion of orchestrating nude magazine. With the approaching of WW2, the show becomes a refuge for cadets and battle-worn Londoners. Cast includes Judi Dench, Bob Hoskins, Can Youthful, Christopher Visitor, Kelly Reilly, Thelma Barlow, Anna Brewster, and Rosalind Halstead. (103 minutes, 2005)

Cursed: The film starts out entertaining however eventually becomes ridiculous as the nubile young sufferers fight back to become human once more. The bite of the werewolf has left them stricken. Cast includes Christina Ricci, Portia de Rossi, Mya, Shannon Elizabeth, Solar, Daniel Edward Mora, Jesse Eisenberg, and Joshua Jackson. (97 minutes, 2005)

Lust for a Vampire: Carmilla, the seductress from The Vampire Lovers, preys on young students at an all girl school. Third-rate terror film is very weak. Cast includes. Ralph Bates, Yutte Stensgaard, Barbara Jefford, Michael Johnson, Suzanna Leigh, Mike Raven, and Christopher Neame (95 minutes, 1971)

Beverley Hills Cop 3: Axel Foley is back in action. He witnesses his boss being murdered and immediately starts an investigation. This leads him back to L.A. where the clues lead him to a counterfeit ring run out of an amusement park.

Diner: Complications of growing up are pleasantly harmonized by author-director Levinson in this look at a group of buddies who hang out in a Baltimore diner in the 1950s. Evidently made with care and attention to detail; a genuine sleeper. (97 minutes, 1961)

Hollow Man: Sebastian Caine is working on a top-secret assignment for the U.S. government. He is trying to unlock the keys to human invisibility. After succeeding on laboratory animals, he can't resist, and takes the serum himself. He becomes irreversibly invisible, and feels threatened by those trying to cure him.

I Now Pronounce You Chuck And Larry: Larry and Chuck are top notch fire fighters and best friends. When Larry fails to change the beneficiaries on his life insurance policy after the unfortunate death of his wife, the only way he can make sure his children benefit if he dies is to remarry. There is no woman he can trust with his kids, so he comes up with the idea of marrying his best friend Chuck.

Deep Impact: With a comet on a collision course for Earth. A decision is made to send a space ship out to intercept the comet, and "seed" it with nuclear bombs. The explosion splits the comet in two, with the smaller part still heading toward Earth. With a devastating impact looming, it is learned that 1 million Americans will be chosen by lottery to go underground into a network of caves built to survive the impact, and the following sequence of disasters.

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A Couple Of Interesting Motion Picture Reviews To Go Over

By Leonard Knowles

It used to be that you had to go to the video store to get a movie. High speed internet access has now made it possible to download movies right off a movie download site. Just about any movie every made can be attained through a movie download site now. Check out these samples.

Culpepper Cattle Company: A sixteen-year-old influences track manager to take him along on livestock drive, becomes a guy in the format. Fair however over abundantly vicious Western. Cast includes Gary Dirties, Billy "Green" Bush, Luke Askew, Bo Hopkins, Geoffrey Lewis (92 minutes, 1972)

Ali G. Indahouse: Before he carried Borat to the gigantic monitor, Tycoon Cohen's other Television doppelganger made his characteristic debut in this raunchy sham in which the off-color British gangster rapper wannabe looks for riches. It is stupid and tasteless, however additionally sarcastic and relatively ludicrous. Cast includes Sacha Cohen, Michael Gambon, Charles Dance, Kellie Radiant, Martin Freeman, Rhona Mitra, Barbara Newt, and Emilio Rivera. R. (88 minutes, 2002)

Stalker: Stark, eerie, cerebral tale of a strong personality, who guides eggheads Grinko and Solonitsin through the "Area," a bizarre, prohibited swamp. Extremely slow, although well performed and gratifying. Cast includes Alexander Kaidanovsky, Nikolai Grinko, and Anatoli Solonitsin. (160 minutes, 1979)

A Few Good Men: Two Marines are being held responsible for the death of a fellow marine. They claim they were ordered to punish private Santiago, and his death was not intended. Lt. Daniel Kaffee will try to save the marines and get to the bottom of the case.

The Reward: Pledging premise and excellent cast led awry in static Western. A group of bounty hunters turn on each other, as greed for bigger share of prize money motivates them into conflict. Cast includes Max von Sydow, Yvette Mimieux, Efrem Zimbalist, Gilbert Roland, Emilio Fernandez, Henry Silva, and Rodolfo Acosta. (92 minutes, 1965)

Jackie Chan's First Strike: Hong Kong's most visibly agile cop finds himself in a James Bond like struggle engaging the CIA, Russian mafia, an atomic weapon, and obviously, an excellent-looking girl scuba diver. The dubbing here is normally a negative, yet in a lark like this it seriously doesn't matter. The movie is basically a nonstop action film showcasing Chan's martial arts skills. Cast includes Jackie Chan. Chen Chun Wu, Jackson Lou, and Bill Tung. (110 minutes, 1996)

So I Married an Axe Murderer: A man who's never been able to commit to marriage ultimately meets Miss Right, and then finds out that she's a infamous axe murderess! Myers is ingratiating and hilarious in a second role as his own contrary Scottish dad however the film by no means switches into high gear. Cameos by such recognizable funny men as Charles Grodin, Steven Wright, Phil Hartman, and Michael Richards appear mainly unnecessary. Cast includes Mike Myers, Nancy Travis, Anthony LaPaglia, Amanda Plummer, Brenda Fricker, Debi Mazar, and Matt Doherty. (93 minutes, 1993)

The Incredible Gentleman: A well known and beloved Television megastar dies and Ferrer disposes his commemoratory show, only to find the megastar was a disgraceful fake. Al Morgan adjusted Morgan's thinly veiled novel in regards to Arthur Godfrey. Cast includes Jose Ferrer, Dean Jagger, Keenan Wynn, Julie London, Jim Backus, and Ed Wynn. (92 minutes, 1956)

Only While I Laugh: Fun con-game film finds 3 con artists planning to sell a militant African ambassador fragment metal in annunciation cases. Cast includes Richard Attenborough, David Hemmings, Alexandra Stewart, and Nicholas Pennell. (104 minutes, 1968)

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You'll Never Be Bored On A Mississippi Cruise

By Anthony Herbert

River travel is a traditional way of voyaging that is very much back in fashion these days. And in the US, Mississippi cruises are amongst the better places for this kind of travel, regardless of whether you just have a day or a weekend for a short trip, or can afford to take a weeks-long vacation.

There are loads of different things that one can do on a cruise on a river as varied as the Mississippi, and this is reflected in the great number of options that exist for Mississippi cruises. Whether for a day or for a whole month, you'll never be bored.

There are indeed a lot of options for the discerning traveler looking for a Mississippi cruise. The river, which runs from Minnesota to Louisiana, is the second longest in the United States and also the fifth longest in the world.

The ship that you would be traveling on could be a historical steamboat, just like in the glory days of the nineteenth century, or it could be a recently built steamboat that had all the modern comforts fitted in from the start.

There are lots of things to do on a Mississippi cruise even without having an overarching theme to the trip. From just lazing on the deck and watching the scenery go by, to intensive sightseeing and exploration of the river's many backwaters, activities abound.

Often Mississippi cruises are used to organize specific happenings, such as a high school reunion, a marriage celebration or a business event. If you are planning to organize such an event, your guests will be delighted and will assuredly hold the experience forever in their memories.

Many a Mississippi cruise is also designed around a specific topic. Some of the more popular are: Big Band, Gardens Of The River, Golfing On The River, Great Steamboat Race, History Of Steamboating, Legends Of The 50's, Relaxation On The River, Riverventures, Spring Pilgrimage, Thanksgiving Holidays, Veterans Reunion, World War II.

The principal ports of departure and arrival are New Orleans, Memphis, Chattanooga, St. Louis, Galveston and Pittsburgh. A Mississippi cruise can be either a round-trip or just one way, between two ports of call.

The outlay for a Mississippi cruise can vary a lot, depending on some obvious factors such as the length of the cruise and the level of comfort, but also on the position of the cabin relative to the ship, and on the extras that are part of the package.

Te Internet will provide you with a lot of additional details on different Mississippi cruise options, including from impartial third parties as well as from the organizers themselves. Once you have all the info that you need, you just need to book and go.

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A Couple Of Precise Motion Picture Summaries To Go Over

By Bill Harrington

It wasn't that long ago that a trip to the corner video shop was the most convenient way to get a movie. These days you can stay at home and get movies from a movie download site. Below is a sample of some of the movies you can find using movie download sites.

XXX: Xander 'XXX''Cage has been brought in by NSA agent Gibbons to help him with an urgent matter. He must help the MSA bring down a Russian crime ring, or face jail time. Agent Gibbons needs an unknown person with incredible skill and talent to get inside the organization. Is XXX the right man for the job?

Navy Seals: Navy Seals go into the Mid-East to rescue captured US pilots. During this successful rescue, the Seals observe that the enemy terrorist have Stinger missiles in their possession. With no time to destroy the missiles, they leave them behind and complete the rescue mission. We need to recover these weapons before terrorists have the chance to use them.

Bad Santa: Willie Stokes has an interesting gig. Every year he works as Santa Clause on Christmas Eve. When the shops close, Willie and his partner make a big score by breaking into the safe.

Kill or Be Killed: Karate champions lock limbs as ex-Nazi tutor desires reprisal on his Japanese counterpart who bested him in a battle in WW2. This is a cut above the typical martial arts fodder. Cast includes James Ryan, Norman Combes, Charlotte Michelle, and Danie DuPlessis. (90 minutes, 1980)

Jackson County Jail: Captive Yvette is dumped on by everyone she meets. So she goes on the lam with another inmate in yet a new chase movie. Livelier than most, this one has developed a cult notoriety. Miller later redid it for Television. Cast includes Yvette Miruieux, Tommy Lee Jones, Robert Carradine, Frederic Chef, Severn Darden, Howard Hesseman, and Mary Woronov. R.' (89 minutes, 1976)

Nightmare on Elm Street: A few teenagers find they're all having bad dreams about the same bad guy, scar faced Fred Krueger, a sort of ghost who can enter their dreams at will and attack them while they sleep. It's up to Nancy Langenkamp to try to stop Freddy Krueger. Cast includes Lionel Atwill, Fay Wray, Glenda Farrell, Allen Vincent, Blunt McHugh, and Arthur Edmund Carewe. (77 minutes, 1933)

Another 48 Hours: The team from 48 Hours is back in action. Ex con Reggie Hammond, now freed from prison, is coerced by Detective Jack Gates to help him with another problem. Gates has been hunting an elusive powerful drug dealer. He needs Reggie's help to catch this guy.

Copycat: Helen Hudson is being asked out of retirement to investigate a baffling set of murders. Hudson is a forensic psychologist specialized in serial killers. With detective M.J. Monahan, the two start to uncover the mystery. When the killer learns the two are tracking him, they become his next target.

The House on Skull Mountain: Family members anticipating the viewing of a seance meet bizarre ends in a witch craft infested Southern mansion. Black terror entry with a white idol is not particularly bloody, however additionally not specifically excellent. Cast includes Champ French, Janee Michelle, Jean Durand, Mike Evans, and Xernona Clayton. (89 minutes, 1974)

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Gay Vacation Tips for Germany

By Howie Holben

With LGBT communities in every large city, Germany is a well-known LGBT haven in Europe. This, of course, is why that gay vacations to Germany's LGBT hotspots, such as Hamburg, Berlin, Cologne, Munich and Frankfurt, are so incredibly popular with visitors from all around the world. Germany is also home to several large Pride festivals, with the best-known being the world-famous festivals in Cologne and Berlin, and is a great for gay travel tours anytime of the year. Travelers will likely find that city dwellers are more welcoming than rural residents; however, all across the country travelers will find a welcoming environment in this popular gay vacation destination.

Cologne is a fantastic choice for gay travel to Germany and is often referred to as the LGBT capital of the country. Cologne is picturesquely positioned on the Rhine River and is the oldest large city in Germany. It is the home of the famous Cologne Cathedral, Kolsch beer, and a vibrant arts and culture scene that draw travelers from all over the world to experience this grand citys rich history and jovial residents. If anyone looks askance at a same-sex couple showing affection in public, it will very likely be a tourist, since this warm, welcoming city has a huge LGBT population that is fully integrated and well-established.

There are more community cafs, bars, restaurants, clubs and establishments than any traveler could visit in one gay vacation and this friendly city even boasts being the proud host of the 2010 Gay Games. To top it off, LGBT visitors are so welcome here, there is even a Pink WelcomeCard available for purchase from the KolnTourismus Service Centre that provides free public transportation, discounts on local attractions, such as theater, river cruises, museums and opera, and discounts and LGBT shops, saunas, clubs and bars.

The cosmopolitan city of Berlin is also home to a strong LGBT community and numerous LGBT establishments. Travelers that partake in gay travel to Berlin may want to consider visiting during Pride season when Berlin holds the annual Lesbisch-Schwules Stadtfest, or Lesbian and Gay City Festival, which is the largest event of this type in Europe. The following weekend, the Berlin Gay Pride Parade and Christopher Street Day Pride Festival draw hundreds of thousands of LGBT participants and friends of the community, making this a great time for gay vacations in Germany.

Whether you are traveling to Germany solo, with your partner or with a group of friends, your gay vacation is sure to be an exciting adventure, filled with memories that will last a lifetime. To fully explore all that Germany has to offer, take part in a group tour, or enlist the assistance of a travel agency that is accustomed to gay vacations to Germany.

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This article about gay vacations for Germany was written by Howie Holben. Howie's company, Spirit Journeys, has offered spiritual gay travel since 1992. You can learn more at www.spiritjourneys.com

How To Count Cards

Card counting is a common strategy used to play and win at blackjack. If you have wanted to learn how to count cards, but have been worried it is too hard, then read on. You are about to learn simple steps to counting cards that will get you started. If you want additional information there are plenty of great resources all over the internet that teach the various methods of card counting. This should be enough, though, to get you started in card counting.

The high-low system is one of the most common methods of counting cards. It is also one of the easiest systems to understand. Before you start to learn how to count cards, you need to understand that card counting is not really about counting the actually number of cards, but rather figuring the ratio of high to low cards that remain in the deck. It may seem confusing, but just follow along and you should start to understand.

Assigning Values

In the high-low system you will assign point values to each card. Low cards include 2,3,4,5 and 6. These cards get a value of plus one. High cards are the 10,jack,queen,king and ace. These cards get a value of minus one. Neutral cards are the 7,8 and 9. They get no value assigned to them.

To begin with learning to count cards you should practice memorizing the values of each card. Go through a deck over and over reciting the card values until you are sure you have them memorized.

Keep the Running Count

Once you are feeling that you have the card values memorized you can start working with keeping a running count. This is more practice to get you ready for the actual game.

To keep a running count you start with a value of 0. As you flip over cards from your deck you will add or subtract the values. For example, if you have a king, queen, 2 and 8 you would end up with a count of minus 1.

Keeping the running count will likely take much more practice that just memorizing the values. It is essential, though, that you get keeping the running count down perfectly. You should keep practicing until it becomes like second nature and you don't hesitate anymore in figuring the count.

True Count

Once you are ready to play an actual game and count the cards during the game you will go from a running count to the true count. To do this you keep the running count and divide it by the number of cards remaining in the deck. The true count will tell you what to bet.

If the true count is positive then bet more. If it is negative then don't bet as much. This allows you to play smart and only bet when you have a good chance of winning. In the end you will likely win more than you lose. Card counting can be a great way to start improving your odds at the blackjack table and help you start to make more when you play.

Lowrance Fish Finder - Diner Is Served

By James Morley

Fish finders use Sonar to locate objects, preferably fish, underwater. In addition to the HDS screens, there are technology accessories to complete your Lowrance Fish Finder. There is an Ethernet expansion port to transfer data. You can also get constant satellite updates with a GPS Receiver. There are electronic probes available with independent microprocessors that will feed back additional data to your monitor. It all sounds like equipment that would help you win the Cold War, and it will certainly help you find your favorite catch.

It was actually the US Navy that first developed and used the technology, Lowrance Fish Finders are also available in the large screen monochrome monitors. These monitors are an affordable way to enjoy the Lowrance advantage. Most of these models come with 200 kHz transducers and thermal scanners.

In addition to the HDS screens, there are technology accessories to complete your Lowrance Fish Finder. There is an Ethernet expansion port to transfer data. You can also get constant satellite updates with a GPS Receiver. There are electronic probes available with independent microprocessors that will feed back additional data to your monitor. It all sounds like equipment that would help you win the Cold War, and it will certainly help you find your favorite catch.

You know, for spending all their time in schools, fish really have not gotten any smarter. Okay that joke was too easy and not particularly good. But it does have a point. While fish have not evolved, fish finding technology is on the cutting edge, taking advantage of all the latest hardware and software development. It hardly seems fair.

Lowrance products are leading the way; the company is dedicated to making the best outdoor tracking devices for those who love nature. Lowrance Fish Finders are leading the way too, so when those fish graduate from school, it's usually into your fish locker.

What is the technology that everyone wants for their home? Hi Definition of course. But you can also have that on the water. The top-of-the-line Lowrance Fish Finders all have HDTV technology for their screens. Like any High Def screen, the number one feature is picture clarity. The HDS Series has so many features that will make tracking your catch a breeze. They are easy to use and expandable. Lowrance Finders can also be retrofitted. They allow an extended range in both deep water and shallow. There are multiple charting options to help you track your quarry. They even come with weather tracking services through Sirius Satellite. The size range from the compact 5" HDS-5m (Great if space is an issue) to the HDS10 with its 10.4" screen. The HDS10 comes with a glare reducing screen for optimal use at all times.

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Seattle Slew's Legacy Of Horse Racing Greatness

By Ross Everett

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 1978 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 1984 Kentucky Derby champion Swale.

The Seattle Slew story began very modestly at a public auction in Lexington, Kentucky. The Keeneland Summer Yearling sale wasn't supposed to be the marketplace of champions, and the idea that this particular horse would ever amount to anything other than a farmhand was downright laughable. Slew looked clumsy, due primarily to a right forefoot that splayed outward and resulting in a shuffling gait at a trot. He also wasn't a majestic beast like his predecessor by a few years, Secretariat. Slew was borderline ugly. So ungainly a creature was he that he was given the less than inspiring nickname "Baby Huey" by the Keeneland staff. He was purchased by two couples (Karen and Mickey Taylor and Jim and Sally Hill) for $17,500. What wasn't apparent at the yearling sale was the intangibles that make up a championship thoroughbred--poise under pressure, love of competition, toughness, heart and desire. The Taylor's and Hill's had stumbled onto an equine Tiger Woods or Michael Jordan who's competitive fire quickly became apparent to the trainers that worked with him and the jockeys that rode him. His first race came at Belmont in 1976, and the three races he entered--and won--as a 2 year old gave a hint of what was to come.

Slew quickly became a horse to watch as a three year old as he won three Derby prep races including the Wood Memorial. In the Derby, Slew got off to a terrible start as he stumbled out of the gate. He recovered from the miscue and essentially bulled his way through a pack of horses to lead at the 1/4 mile pole. Slew would win the Derby by a length and 3 quarters. He took another tough victory at the Preakness before clinching the Triple Crown with a 4 length victory in the Belmont Stakes.

Slew ran in a few races as a 4 year old but in the pre-Breeders' Cup days there wasn't as many opportunities for an older horse. He retired to stud in 1978, where he sired champions such as the aforementioned Swale and 1992 Belmont Champ AP Indy.

Slew may not have earned the appreciation he deserved in his prime, coming so closely on the heels of the charismatic 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat--arguably the greatest thoroughbred race horse in history. The jockeys that rode him, however, understood fully what a special animal they were dealing with. Jockey Angel Cordero gave Seattle Slew this lofty praise: "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."

Slew was laid to rest at Hill 'n' Dale Farm in Lexington, under a statue.

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Ross Everett is a staff handicapper for Sports-1 and an authority on horse race betting . He's a published expert on sports handicapping theory, as well as stock and investment strategy. He contributes to a number of online media outlets providing insight on how to bet on NFL football, MMA and boxing.

Roulette Bandit Review

By Frank Shaw

This article is going to be about a roulette system called roulette bandit. There is no doubt that this roulette bandit system has taken the online gaming industry by storm because of the things that are said on the website.

Most of the roulette systems I have tried come with what I call "sexy" websites. They have lots of claims of riches with their roulette systems. I have seen success with some of them but not the amounts of money they would have you believe on their websites.

The roulette bandit seemed a lot more realistic about what could be achieved with his system. I was also impressed by the informative nature of the website so I decided to give it a go.

So does the roulette bandit offer a good roulette system or is he just a marketing genius? Well at first glance the roulette bandit's system seems too difficult. I actually put it on the back burner for a while and didn't bother using it.

After a week of digesting the information I had been given I was ready to put it into practice. It was worth my time learning the betting patterns because they actually work. It requires some patience to use but an upside is that it doesn't require a large bankroll.

After a few weeks of using the system I am pretty confident in saying that the roulette bandit system is a long term one, it is very slow and steady it can't win money very quickly like some other systems that I have tried but it also doesn't lose money quickly because you never place any large bets.

If I'm honest I've never seen anything like the system that the roulette bandit sent me. Most system and software packages that I have seen are very similar in the systems that they apply but the roulette bandit has definitely thought outside the box to come up with this.

The only downside to the roulette bandit system is that it is not a software application. Almost every system for sale online today comes in a software format and while there are some that are pretty awful they are still easy to use.

Because the roulette bandit just outlines his system and how to bet it requires some work to see the best results. Don't take what I am saying the wrong way, the roulette bandit explains his system very clearly it just requires some work to learn and apply it.

Overall I think the roulette bandit system is probably the best that I have bought. The reason I say this is because I haven't experienced any losses with it and while I cannot win money really fast with it I can win slowly and consistently and my winnings over the last few weeks have started to build up.

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I hope that this Roulette Bandit Review has helped you make a decision on whether or not you want to purchase the Roulette Bandit

Mobile Phone Roulette

By Cgris Duckworth

Today I'm going to be speaking about various forms of roulette that casinos offer and in particular mobile phone roulette. Online roulette seems to be so popular these days and the casinos keep giving people more variety.

I remember the days when all you did with a phone was make phone calls or send text messages back in the early 2000's you just wouldn't believe that you would be able to use your phone to play roulette for real money.

Now before you start getting too excited I need to point out that not all mobile phones will be compatible for this service. The most important thing that your phone will need is a strong internet connection. A high pixel quality will also help.

To play roulette on you mobile phone you will need to download it to your phone. The casinos that offer this service will outline all the things that your phone needs.

The game play itself is actually very good and it is better than what you would expect. But I won't lie to you it isn't as good as the game play you get with regular online roulette but this is to be expected.

The thing that I don't understand though is this, what is the point of mobile roulette? I would have thought that rather than playing it on your phone when you are out of the house why not just wait until you get home and play online.

You will only play roulette on your phone when you aren't at home and usually if you aren't at home you are at work. So when will you find the time to play? The only times that I can see would be on the bus to work or maybe during your dinner hour.

This is my major concern with mobile roulette. There are many people out there with gambling addictions, and when these gamblers are at work it is the one time when they are kept away from gambling. With the introduction of mobile roulette they are now able to gamble whenever they want so my advice is to proceed with caution.

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The Best Luxor Egypt Hotels

By Gary Pearson

One of the best outside museums is Luxor Egypt. Temples, history, and statues are everywhere you look. The Nile River is adjacent to Luxor. Since in the time of the Romans people have been traveling to Egypt to view the history of the magnificent city of Luxor. When in Luxor the biggest and best treasure you will find is the Luxor Egypt Hotels.

The Luxor Egypt hotels best features is their location. You will find yourself surrounded by old temples and statues rich in history. The Theban necropolis tombs are located right on the other side of the Nile River. If you travel north you will find the temple of Karnack. This temple took 1300 years to construct. The pictures you take on the trip to Luxor Egypt will be brag worthy. Your friends will be beside themselves with envy.

If you are one of the people that think these hotels are old run down box shape buildings. Then you would be extremely mistaken. These hotels are rated among some of the best hotels in the world. I'm talking 4 and even 5 star rated. These hotels have staff waiting on your every need. Kings have not lived better than the guest of the Luxor Egypt hotels.

The Old Winter Palace is very popular with Royal Families across the continents. The hotel is colonial style and opened in 1886, it is probably the most well known of the Luxor hotels. Subsequently they have built The New Winter Palace Hotel cab be accessed from inside The Old Winter Palace Hotel as the hotels are inter connecting.

There is an outdoor pool at the Domina Inn Emilio Hotel. They also have a steam bath and offer massages for their guests. Your children can hang out at the kids' club, and if you love to shop, you'll love how close this hotel is to the shopping center.

You may be wondering how you could possibly afford something this magnificent, right? No need, the Luxor Egypt hotels are very affordable. Try looking online for websites that offer great deals. You could even try a travel agent for fabulous deals. The great way to save money is to book in the off seasons. That is where you will find the savings of a life time. Do a little research and have the vacation of a life time for very little money. What could be better.

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How The Top Poker Players Will Beat You

Have you ever wondered how the professional poker players get so good? What tricks do they use? What skills have they developed to be able to win so big? Most of all, how can you learn these things so you can start playing like a pro?

You need to develop the characteristics of a top poker player. You need to practice and start figuring out what things the pros do that you should do. Here are some tips on how to play like a pro:

- Know that you will lose. It is a fact that you will not win every hand. However, accept it. Don't let it get you down. Don't get into a slump. Don't let yourself believe that the odds are against you just because you see to be having a bad day. The odds stay the same. If you generally can expect that you have a 3% chance of losing in any given game then you will always have that 3% chance of loss. It doesn't matter what kind of day you are having.

- Focus on winning. Being greedy is a part of playing the game. Your goal is to win. Every player at the table has that same goal. You have to be focused on yourself. Don't make friends at the table. You should always be out for yourself and only yourself. Being greedy gets you focused and makes you better able to win.

- Don't bring your problems to the table. A good player leaves life behind when they sit down at the table. If you cannot get past something that has happened in your outside life then just don't play. You have to leave everything behind in order to really play the game.

- You must be focused and dedicated tot he game. Top players know that focus is key. You cannot be thinking about anything but the game. You cannot let anything take your attention away from the game. You must put everything into the game and be dedicated 100%.

Professional poker players are serious about the poker game. They are not out there to just have fun and socialize. They are there to win. If you want to play like a pro then you have to think and act like one. They look so serious for a reason - they are serious.

These 4 tips are going to help you to get into the same mindset as a pro. However, you will also have to work on your poker playing skills. Having the right attitude is one thing, but you also need to know how to play. So, practice. Play as often as you can and build up your skills. To be the best you must know the game inside and out. You have to have the right attitude and your mind must be focused. If you really want to be a top player then you can be. Just follow all the advice in this article, stick to it and one day you will be the top player everyone envies.

Lead Guitarists: Understanding Minor Pentatonic and Blues Scales

By Bailey Murphy

In this article we are going to provide you guidance about our first scale, the Minor Pentatonic scale. Pentatonic is a remarkable scale to learn, specially for guitar. It is normally the 1st scale. It is pretty simple, and it works very well over simple chord progressions, and is a great place to start practicing improvisation for soloing.

The basic information about the Minor Pentatonic Scale

Pentatonic scale has 5 notes (hence the Penta- in its name). This is the 1st scale. It is very interesting because most scales you will memorize in the future have 7 notes in them. It has only 2 notes on every string and this makes the pentatonic scale easier to play. The Pentatonic scale includes both major and minor - we will concentrate on the Minor Pentatonic scale in this lesson.

In the scales introduction any scale can be described by a plain numeric formula, and the pentatonic scale can also be portrayed in the same way.

Its formula is: 3 2 2 3 2

Lets see how this acts in an exemplar, e.g. G Minor Pentatonic.

We start with G as our base note, and add every step of the pattern to get the next note:

G + 3 semitones is Bb Bb + 2 semitones is C C + 2 semitones is D D + 3 semitones is F F + 2 semitones is G

Thus there you get G minor pentatonic notes that are G, Bb, C, D, F, G. This formula can be implemented with any other root note for the exact scale entirely depending upon your choice.

Furthermore, you can move these patterns up and down the neck. For example, if you want a minor Pentatonic, then you work it out as follows:

The base note A is 2 semitones up from G, so just move every of these rules up 2 frets and voila, you will find patterns for A minor pentatonic.

Also, the patterns repeat up the neck after the first five - hence if you want to climb up higher, start again with the 1st rule played with the G root note played on the 15th fret instead of the 3rd fret.

The Blues Scale

Another scale, very closely related to the minor pentatonic scale is the blues scale which is used in blues. An attitional leading note to the pentatonic scale is normally imparted by the blues players which is technically known as a flattened 5th - that stands for an additional note in between notes 3 and 4 of the pentatonic scale. When this note is added to the minor pentatonic scale you find the blues scale. The pattern changes when you add that extra note to it and it becomes like this: 3 2 1 1 3 2, and our example G minor Pentatonic becomes G, Bb, C, Db, D, F, G when rewritten as the blues scale.

The Minor Pentatonic Musical Scale in Action

Now we are going to talk about that how to play the Minor Pentatonic and the Blues scale. Both the Pentatonic and the Blues scales are suitable for playing Rock and 12 bar blues with. Lets focus on 12 bar blues - a very pretty simple concept that is considered as a source of some amazing music over the years.

The chords you apply are a type of I, IV, V progression - what that means isn't really critical at this stage, but the chords you would use with a G minor or Pentatonic scale would be as follows:

G - G - G - G - C - C - G - G - D - C - G - D This chord sequence enables you to play sequences of notes from any of the pentatonic boxes and you will get a bluesy form of improvisation going.

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