It was the best of the elections, it was the worst of the elections.

No, wait. She was simply the best of the picks.

I had Washington State over UCLA getting six points at home last week, and things were looking pretty good early in the fourth quarter, with the Cougars leading 38-21. Then the Bruins freaked out and sent the game to the OT. Did I mention I got six points? On my knees begging for a field goal, begging against a push, the gods of the game rewarded me when the surprising Maurice Drew countered a Washington State field goal with a one-yard TD drop. UCLA wins, Washington State covers, and I change to my underpants.

So why am I changing things up and taking UCLA this week?

I mean, hey, Oregon State, UCLA’s opponent this week, it wasn’t really some kind of Special person Wazzou three weeks ago? If Washington State is good enough to take the Bruins to OT, by the principles of cyclical logic, the Beavers should beat the Bruins outright this Saturday night in Los Angeles, right? Good bad. I guess no one really believes that Thought pattern Going by that logic, there are probably some Kevin-Bacon Sixes for which USC should lose to Montclair High School. But my point is: Oregon State is better than Washington State, UCLA fought Washington State, so shouldn’t Oregon State put up an even bigger challenge?

Maybe. The dominant story in this game will be QB Matt Moore’s return to the Rose Bowl, where just a couple of years ago he was fighting Bruin QB Drew Olson to be UCLA’s quarterback. When Olson won the competition over his then-roommate, Moore transferred to Oregon State, where he is throwing nearly 300 a game under coach Mike Riley. He will have plenty of motivation and plenty of buzz from the crowd in the 90,000-seat amphitheater.

The thing is, Washington State was simply a great matchup against UCLA, thanks to RB Jerome Harrison, whose 260 yards against the Bruins last week put him over 1,000 for the season in just six games. The defense against the UCLA race is, in a word, pitiful. As in: fourth worst in the entire NCAA. And this is an undefeated team? Eesh. However, Oregon State makes its living through the air. Yvenson Bernard is a good defender, but he is neither as fast nor as fast as Harrison. I’m sure he will have a good game on Saturday. I just don’t think he’s giving the Bruins 260. And the fact is, UCLA’s pass defense is pretty good, allowing less than 190 passing yards per game. Of course, part of that is that teams don’t need throw against such a lousy run defense, but again I say, running is not what the Beavers are set up to do.

The other side of the ball is a bigger mismatch. The Bruins like to throw, throw, throw, mixing it up with the third-best running back in the Los Angeles metro area, Maurice Drew, who already has 11 TDs this season. UCLA averages nearly 275 passing yards per game, and Oregon State is the second-worst team in the nation defending the pass, allowing 331 ypg. That’s a recipe for disaster against Karl Dorrell’s flanker-shooting offense. I still don’t think UCLA is anywhere near national title contender status, but this week represents a good matchup for them, and they have plenty of enemies after the lackluster win at Pullman. I’m drinking UCLA (-9.5) over Oregon State, and expecting a big score. But the Bruins won’t be tracked early, Olson will outplay his former roommate and Drew will score a few more times. UCLA! Struggle! Struggle! Struggle!

There is a lot of style and class in Mary Frances bags. Don’t refer to these accessories simply as “purses,” because they’re so much more than just something to hold a wallet, makeup bag, and cell phone. On the one hand, Mary Frances, Designer of the Year 2004, has tried to infuse her love of life and fun into every bag she makes.

A glance at a bag by the designer demonstrates this fact, as there doesn’t seem to be a theme or object of art that she hasn’t tried to include in every bag in every one of her numerous collections. For those with a more bohemian outlook that comes in rich-looking leather, there’s the Mary Frances line of leather bags, filled with bags called “Bellissima” and “Ray of Light,” for example.

For the cheesy good mood and love of the holidays, the Mary Frances Christmas collection is untouchable when it comes to several of that line’s bags that could do double duty as vacation townhouses or trinkets in a miniature christmas village scene For example, there’s a Gingerbread House bag that looks exactly like it says it does.

Several of those bags in particular (the ones that look like statues or the like) are from Timmy Woods, a Mary Frances collaborator. His contributions include a bag called “Naughty or Nice,” which is perfectly in tune with the designer’s humorous take on bags that are both utilitarian on the inside and scream individuality on the outside. These bags are extremely memorable, to say the least.

One of Ms. Frances’s most extensive lineups seems to be the large bag collection, and what woman, whether a stay-at-home mom with several young children or an on-the-go businesswoman (who might as well have a few kids of her own), today doesn’t you need a large bag to carry almost everything while looking super stylish and unique, for starters.

It seems that this up-and-coming fashion designer does not lack a following among Hollywood celebrities, with big names like Shania Twain and others flocking to grab her colorful and playful bags. And Ms. Frances herself seems to be the epitome of the great American success story, starting making jewelry in her home in San Francisco in the 1980s and steadily increasing her clientele.

However, what might be most surprising of all is that many of the bags in their various collections are not extremely expensive. In fact, many, while certainly more expensive than most standard department store bags, are not expensive at all. This is despite the fact that each bag is put together by hand and looks extremely unique, one of a kind and one of a kind.

The Bay Area designer typically introduces five new Mary Frances bag collections per year, and there are always several lines of “retired” bags that can be had from the previous year for a short period of time. The bags are stylish, fun, very nice and there is sure to be one for any woman.

Obesity has reached epic proportions around the world. It is a condition in which the intake of calories is much higher than the number of calories you burn and is often caused by factors such as sedentary lifestyle, poor eating habits and lack of sleep, among others. By making simple changes to your lifestyle, you can beat obesity. Here are some steps you could take:

• You must set goals that are achievable and realistic. You could certainly lose a pound or two a week.
• Follow a healthy diet pattern. Be sure to include all food groups in your meal, from vegetables, fruits, and whole grains to protein and healthy fats.
• Never skip breakfast: If you eat right in the morning, you won’t overeat or gorge yourself on junk food later in the day.
• Give up sugary drinks, colas, caffeine and sweets. Drink unsweetened tea and hydrate yourself well.
• Never skip any meal or starve yourself. Your metabolism will slow down and you will surely store more fat. Have small meals that are healthy.
• Get adequate exercise; at least 30 minutes of brisk walking or a run should set you back a few calories.
• Another important aspect of overcoming obesity is getting enough sleep. Lack of sleep is often linked to weight gain.
• Avoid stress, because stress, anxiety and fear could lead you to eat too much.
• Don’t go on weird crash diets because they’re not sustainable, and you’re going to gain all that weight in no time. Find ways to make meals healthier and choose less fatty, more vegetarian foods when you eat out.
• When you feel like snacking, reach for a carrot or some nuts instead of a donut or fry. samosas!
• Portion control is an important aspect of healthy eating. Identify a serving size that’s right for you, that satisfies your hunger, but don’t go for a second helping.
• Always set goals and ask someone to partner with you on your weight loss program so you can hold yourself accountable. You will also feel more motivated and celebrate your successes.
• Cook more often at home, although it’s tempting to dial a number and order a pizza. Make cooking a fun activity with a partner, friend, or family member. That way, you not only spend quality time together, but also get to eat healthy.
• Practice meditation, yoga, dance or some fun methods to burn fat and stay de-stressed!
• Never take over-the-counter dietary supplements or herbal concoctions that advertise easy weight loss.
• Where you can, walk. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Go gardening or walk your pet; You will surely lose a few kilos.

When a marketing consultant meets with a potential client, does it matter who sits where? The seating arrangement from male to male or male to female and female to female is very important.

Here’s why this is so important…

Let’s talk about the most important aspect of seating first, which is this:

If you’re working with a right-handed person rather than a left-handed one, you’ll want to be on their right.

The reason is that he activates his left brain more when he looks at you. Your left brain is a bit more logical, it is a bit more linear and can be convinced by logic and rational thought.

The right brain is a kind of storehouse for emotional memory, autobiography, feelings, all that sort of thing.

And that’s all great, but you really don’t want to trigger all those emotional feelings and whatnot when you meet someone at a sales presentation, because if you do, you’re probably going to trigger bad feelings and bad memories. .

The most powerful emotions of most people are negative and that’s a shame, but that’s the way things really are. So the first thing you should do, no matter who you are, is try to be on your right, if you’re right-handed.

If you’re dealing with men, it’s probably best not to get too close. Men want to have about 6 feet between them.

So if you have to choose between a small table and a large booth, you should go for the large booth.

If you have a choice between a booth and a table about 4, 5, 6 feet where people are further apart from each other, you want to do that.

If you are at a small table, men will feel very uncomfortable. The men are very antagonistic and so if you can make your presentation at a right angle, in other words the man is in position A and you are to his right at 3:00, that’s ideal.

So you’re at a 90 degree angle and your justification is so you can show him your portfolio or your PowerPoint presentation or whatever you want to show him.

You don’t want to be too close to him, but you also don’t want to be directly across the chessboard, because men are very confrontational.

Women, on the other hand, women are like creatures of relationship. They want to be directly across from each other and talk and look at each other. They have great prolonged eye contact; they like to be much closer than men.

A woman can measure 4 feet from another woman or 3 1/2 feet from another woman if she likes it and there is no problem with that.

Face to face works best.

Interestingly enough for women they can also stand side by side, very close, and you can successfully make a sale from a side by side presentation. However, you can’t do that with a guy; It will not work

By the way, this is partially contact dependency.

If you’re in a sports stadium, if you’re at a baseball game and you’re sitting next to a guy, you can talk business and close the deal, no problem.

But if you get a chance to be in a different place, like I could be further away from this guy, I can’t do that in the ballpark. If I go to the Cubs game, I sit in the seat next to him and we can do business right there because we’re guys and we know that’s cool and we don’t purposely sit next to each other.

We are not too close to each other. But women can intentionally sit next to each other and transact business that way, almost as easily as they do face-to-face.

As a marketing consultant, you want to create as responsive an environment as possible when giving a presentation. Arrive early for a meeting so you can strategically plan where to sit and set yourself up for success.

Some people just don’t have relationships. Why is it a crime to be single and why is a person’s worth judged based on whether or not they have a partner? Being single is just a choice: it doesn’t make you right or wrong, a success or a failure. You have to choose what makes you happy.

Some people (and it could be most of us at a certain point in our lives) continue to sacrifice themselves in relationships to “make the relationship work”, to “prove that they love the other person”, so that they can receive validation that “They are good lovers and they are loved.” Isn’t that the time most relationship problems start?

What if most of the acts of love or the thought of attraction that we do are based only on judgments?

Some people decide who is attractive based on what the media defines as attractive (other people’s judgment), what their family and friends tell them they are desirable (other people’s judgment), but not what they actually like. It’s no wonder people find the person they “thought” they initially fell in love with, only to gradually become less desirable…because they never saw that person for who they really are in the first place! !

Starting with a pragmatic definition of the word itself – “relationship”

• the way two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected or the state of being connected
• the state of being connected by blood or marriage
• the way two or more people or organizations view and behave towards each other

they are measured by the distance between the two objects (or people) and there will always be a degree of separation.

It is intimacy that we would really like to have, not a mere relationship. What if true intimacy is achieved only when all barriers are down and no judgment is involved? Just an acknowledgment of what the other person is good, bad and ugly… and magically unique when she is being herself from her own Heart of Hearts…

Certain places in the book are confusing and twisted on first reading and for the right purpose. They make you stop and go back in the text before you get that wonderful AHA moment and you’ll start chuckling as you read more…

However, the overall author, Gary Douglas, gets the point: we cut off parts of ourselves to make others happy, and we don’t need to get divorced, especially in the most important relationship. The relationship, or rather the communion with ourselves.

Use this book to bring joy and happiness back into your life as you rediscover it.

I recommend it to anyone who wants to live a more conscious, joyful and happy life. Just read it and see if it will change your point of view on relationships or not.

Have you ever had a day or two where nothing seemed to go right? You were in a bad mood and you felt tired. You tried to do something and it didn’t seem to work.

In my business, I have to create. I have to create scripts for my speeches and words for my books, CDs, and podcasts. I also have to create promotional and marketing materials, not only for myself, but also for those I train. (Ranging from entrepreneurs or those who want to be entrepreneurs, as well as professional speakers and ministers, etc.)

The right side of my brain does a lot of work. And hopefully, I incorporate my left side, so what I’m doing looks smart too.

Recently, I hit a wall. Well, I don’t know if I got there or crashed into it. No creative idea would come out of my little head. I just looked at a blank page in Microsoft Word… and nothing. He was also short-tempered with the others and was a real pain.

Obviously, I needed a break, but I felt guilty taking it. I said to myself: “Yes, you need to rest, but you have a lot to do.” Then a voice popped into my head and said, “Bob, keep working… go through the wall. You can do it… force yourself.”

As this internal conversation continued, another voice rose above the chaos… it was a tiny little voice saying these sweet words: “Shut up! The guy needs a break!”

Now, you might be thinking… how many voices do you normally hear in your head, Bob? Well, sometimes I listen to quite a few. (Don’t you argue with yourself sometimes? Of course you do.)

That little voice… that still little voice, was the voice of God, my inner being, telling me that I needed to rest. Penalty fee. I heard it. But that didn’t alleviate the guilt I had for taking time off. In fact, I got angrier at myself for not allowing myself to take a break, which made me more irritable and unproductive.

To do? Well luckily it was almost bedtime and before I went to bed I usually grab a few books. I have a tendency to read a lot and from many books at the same time. I call it “horizontal research”. (I got the idea from Mark Twain and Winston Churchill, two highly productive men who wrote and studied a lot in bed.)

On this particular night, I decided I would seek some advice on how to take a mental breather. To put it bluntly, I was seeking permission from others and wanted some facts to “back up” that permission, thus removing my feelings of guilt.

Now, I know that seeking permission from others is foolish, but many people do. They seek permission to succeed, to buy something or do something, and here I was asking permission to take it easy. (So ​​dumb.)

I also know that guilt is a worthless energy. I mean, unless you’ve done something to cause harm to another living creature, most things we feel guilty about are ridiculous. (So, not only was I being silly, but also ridiculous. You have to love it!)

Anyway, I picked up a book by one of my favorite authors, Paul Brunton. Brunton is credited with introducing Eastern philosophy to the West. His ability to synthesize Eastern and Western, as well as ancient and modern approaches to soul discovery was amazing.

The book is called “Perspectives,” and when I opened it, a whole chapter Brunton wrote on withdrawal and silence stared me in the face. Perfect…the cure I was looking for.

When I started reading, Brunton explained to me that a busy person who doesn’t take breaks is just as bad as a person who is always looking for fun, neglecting the important parts of life. In fact, these people are two ends of the same stick. One is always busy; the other always plays. To have a fuller life, one must learn to get to the middle of the stick.

That hit hard. She also reminded me of a man she had met at a party just the day before.

This man had told me that he had quit his job and now all he wanted to do was surf. (Since we all live near the ocean, that’s an easy thing to do.) The man had a wife and a young child, and I asked him what he would do to earn an income, as well as how he planned to take care of his other responsibilities. He said. “I’m tired of working and my wife can now earn the money. All I want to do is play.” I asked what his wife thought about this and she told me that she wasn’t thrilled with the idea of ​​him, but she thought she would eventually get over it.

I could not avoid it. I asked him how long he had been married, to which he said three years. (I’m sure you’re thinking the same thing as me, that if this guy doesn’t change his attitude, he’ll be lucky to make it to his fourth anniversary!)

I learned that this man was not rich. He hadn’t won the lottery or inherited a fortune from a deceased relative. He just wanted to play around and neglect his responsibilities by entrusting them to his spouse. It’s not like he wanted a break…it’s more like he wants to get out of life.

Yet was I so different? By always working, I was delegating day-to-day responsibilities to my wife. (We’ve been married for 15 years, and I definitely want to see my 16th anniversary and beyond.)

Actually, this man and I were two extremes of the same suit: we were the “extreme”. Regarding these two extremes, Brunton said that unless we make a change in our behavior, we are forced to change when an emergency or crisis appears. However, by that time, it may be too late to repair any damage.

For the person who must always be busy, you neglect your family obligations. You also create havoc with your mental and physical health. The result could be divorce or a heart attack or both. I realized that I was escaping into a world of “busyness”.

The person who always wants to play may suffer a similar fate. The spouse gets tired of supporting the family and, unless he is financially burdened, his money runs out and he goes bankrupt. You wreak havoc on your physical health by worrying about money and paying bills. This person is not taking a break; they’re escaping to a Peter Pan land… where they’ll never have to grow up.

The “busy body” must take a break to gather and regroup and become one with its inner power. The “slacker” must take a break from his game and retreat to higher knowledge that will guide him to a more productive and fulfilling life.

What is always needed is time to sit, think, meditate… to be at peace. One must learn to be still and be one with God. What you do is withdraw from the external activities of the world, as well as from your own internal conflicts.

Brunton wrote, “The needs of external life have a right to be met instead, but they have no right to command a person’s whole attention.” Regarding working or playing too much, Brunton continues: “These are insufficient reasons for a person to go through life with no thoughts other than bodily needs or financial exertions. There is still room for another kind of thought, for those related to with the mysterious, elusive and subtle thing, which is the divine soul.The years go by and one cannot afford such a waste of time, cannot afford to be so extroverted at the cost of having lost contact with the inner life. ”

One must get in touch with that inner life. That inner being, the individual “I Am” of the Universal “I Am”. You do it by taking a break… giving yourself the luxury of communing with God from within.

You don’t need anyone’s permission. You already have permission to do it from the highest power. As it says in Hebrews 4: “There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. For he who has entered into his rest has also rested from his own works, as God from his.”

In Isaiah 30 it says, “In return and rest you will be saved; in stillness and in trust will be your strength.”

As the Buddha said: “Let him devote himself to that stillness of the heart that wells up within, let him not reject the ecstasy of contemplation; let him see through things, let him be very alone.”

Again, you don’t need anyone’s permission to take a break. You don’t need to feel guilty about taking time off from the chaos and confusion of our world. You must retreat to your inner chamber and close the door. You must take the time to align with your inner power.

Let me close with another quote from Brunton: “As one looks, the more one focuses one’s attention, the more one sinks into finer and finer thoughts, honoring not only the visible sun without, but also the invisible soul within.” .

Honor the power of God. Honor your inner self. Stay still… and take a break.

Fireworks for sale, we’ve all seen the signs. At full volume saying come in, we have just what you are looking for. As we drive by and it gets to be summer or close to the holidays like the 4th of July, fireworks shops start popping up everywhere. Signage along the road says Black Cat Fireworks Sold Here, you can’t miss it. Black Cat is a well-known brand that has been around for years. Another sign that comes to mind is “Excalibur” with an image of the sword that is hard to miss. Now that is a good one to expose. A person who doesn’t know what “Excalibur” really is, probably wouldn’t put the two together. “World’s Best Selling Artillery Shells” is an airboat shell that is loaded one at a time into what is known as a firing tube. One of the most eye-catching items out there today are “Buy One, Get One Free” signs. Is it really a buy one get one free program? Or did they double the price to make you think you get something extra when you buy from them? Well, we bought that program, and we’ll give you the details a little later in this article. Other fireworks stores advertise up to 65% off, but what they didn’t tell you is that you have to buy a large quantity. How many thousands of dollars must he spend to get that 65% discount? Yes, these are all tricks of the trade, taking advantage of those who only go out and buy fireworks once or twice a year. Are there really good buys in fireworks? The answer is yes”.

For those of you who would like to shop from the comfort of your home or office, where to buy fireworks online is really the cat’s meow. The best fireworks to buy for true pyro enthusiasts are aerial devices. Starting with shrapnel or artillery shells. These shells are a “must have” for those looking for the biggest fireworks they can buy. Each projectile has a different effect when it explodes in the air. Most good boat shells will travel up to 200+ feet in the air. That’s almost as tall as a twenty-story building. Today, there are several large canister shells on the market. Of course, “Excalibur” clearly advertises that it is the best shell on the market. There are several online fireworks stores that have high quality canister cartridges, you can always buy them at any time of the year.

On our list are multi-take aerial repeater cakes. These items are made from a series of tubes loaded with pyrotechnic components with different effects or multiple shots of the same effects. It’s like a fireworks show in one package. You light a fuse and let the show begin. Firework cakes come in various sizes. The most popular among consumer fireworks is the small but mighty 200 gram cake. These are the fries in the aerial fireworks category. They work great for the beginning of your fireworks display or when added to the end. There are many to choose from on the market today. Some with flying fish, whistles, peonies, crackles and more.

The big shots of consumer fireworks would have to be the 500-gram cakes. These fireworks make the show happen. The essentials at the end of your show. The big ones are the two and 3 inch cakes. Most of them only have eight or nine shots in the cake, and they’re great. These firework cakes are loaded to the maximum load allowed by law for consumers. When you shop for fireworks stores online, you’ll find plenty to choose from in this category, and the lowest prices are available online. Still a bit expensive, but for a successful display, it is necessary.

In the perhaps category, you may want to place what are called “tracer candles” at the beginning of your fireworks display. These are an awesome addition to any small show and the crowds seem to love them. Roman candles are just one option for most displays.

Last but not least are the items like smoke effects, punks, colored flares, which aren’t really meant for a fireworks show, but are a great way for kids to enjoy the beginning of what is yet to come when the “show begins”.

The origin of the hunting dog dates back to 20,000 years ago, when Mesolithic man used primitive dogs to hunt for food, shelter and clothing. While hunting is now just a sport, and rarely used in the Western world for sustenance, an ancient hunter’s life depended on his hunting success. However, 9,000 years ago the role of the dog changed; It was then that cattle were domesticated and the dog was transformed from a hunter to a protector and guardian. In the Bronze Age, 4,500 a. C., there were five different types of dogs; the pointer breeds, shepherds, mastiffs, greyhounds and wolves. The earliest cave paintings from this time show that dogs worked alongside hunters, being bred for their specific job.

During this era, man really began to cultivate the canine species according to his needs. Dogs were bred for the specific environment and climate in which they lived, and eventually to hunt certain species of prey. Today’s modern dog channels these ancient ancestors, and that’s not only why the dog has a superior nose for tracking prey, it’s where the dog’s instinct to hunt comes from. With man’s dependency resting so heavily on the canine, this is the time when man and dog began to develop a deep kinship bond. The development of the dog is closely related to the evolution of humanity.

Hunting dogs were bred for certain types of hunts; hunting dogs were intended to rinse birds and some to retrieve them from the water. Some were bred for tree raccoons, others to hunt rodents. Every breed of dog has its purpose. However, as society advanced and developed, the hunt and the hunting dog became less relied upon. Hunting became a hobby, not a necessity, and the various breeds were used as pets, not work. However, many hunters take pride in this hunting dog ancestry, studying a breed’s ancient ancestry and working to return these dogs to their former purpose and glory.

Today there are hundreds of breeds whose genes trace back to these ancient hunters. Within each type there are further subcategories based on the specific characteristics of a dog. Hounds are divided into sight or scent hounds; Hunting dogs consist of retrievers, setters, spaniels, water dogs and pointers. Curs and Lakeland terriers are subcategories of the terrier. However, what all these dogs have in common is their devotion to humanity for thousands of years.

Did you see Ben Wallace’s monster block on Randy Foye? What about his huge block on Shaq in the 2005 NBA Playoffs?

If there’s one thing Big Ben is good at besides rebounding, it’s shot blocking.

“I wanted to pass like Magic, jump like Mike, shoot like Bird and cover the ball like Zeke. But none of that worked. So I decided to play defense and rebound.” – Ben Wallace

In his prime, the center/forward averaged over 15 rebounds and 3 blocks in 39 minutes per game (2002-03)!

Ok, the guy is already 33 years old, so his numbers are declining if not in free fall.
But did you know that the four-time Defensive Player of the Year once had a 39-inch vertical? Or that his actual height is 6ft 7in and not 6ft 9in (listed at)?

So what did he do to achieve such an impressive vertical? Let’s take a look at his training:

Monday and Thursday (chest, arms, abs):

Bench press: 8 sets, 8 reps

Triceps Press: 6 sets, 12 reps

DB lying triceps extension: 6 sets, 12 reps

DB Flye: 6 sets, 10 reps

BB Curls: 6 sets, 12 reps

Curl Db: 6 sets, 12 reps

Tuesday and Friday (legs, shoulders, back):

leg extension: 5 sets, 20 reps

leg press: 5 sets, 20 reps

leg curls: 5 sets, 20 reps

calf raises: 5 sets, 20 reps

Lat pull down: 6 sets, 8-10 reps

Machine Shoulder Press: 6 sets, 10 reps

DB shoulder press: 6 sets, 10 reps

incline row: 6 sets, 10 reps

As you can see, it is a lot of work to maintain such a dominant body. Now you don’t have to copy Big Ben’s workout if you just want to improve your vertical jump. Actually, the combination of weight training and jumping jacks may be the most effective of all:

You can try these exercises with weights 2 times a week (ie Monday and Thursday, but only if
you play basketball regularly and your legs are already relatively strong):

1. Squats – 3 sets x 10

2. Calf raises – 3 sets x 10

3. Leg press – 3 sets x 10

4. Leg Extensions – 2 sets x 20

5. Lunges – 3 sets x 10

Additionally you can try these jumping exercises (also 2 times a week, i.e. Tuesday and Friday):

1. Squat jumps – 2 sets x 75

2. Chair jumps – 2 sets x 30

3. Depth jumps – 2 sets x 15

4. Box jumps – 2 sets x 20

For more exercises and crucial things to know about vertical jumping (like why what you don’t do is often more important than what you do), check out this page I highly recommend: http://www. howtodunk.org

Now that the first quarter of the National Football League season is over, it’s time to find out what to look for as the season progresses until the Super Bowl takes place in February 2012.

What to look for:

1. Indianapolis Colts

For Colts fans, this was the year Indy was supposed to contend for another Super Bowl, instead this campaign could be a total washout with 4-time MVP Peyton Manning sidelined after undergoing knee surgery. neck a few weeks ago. He’s supposed to miss 2-3 months, so in the meantime, the Colts signed veteran QB Kerry Collins. But the results so far haven’t been good because the Colts are 0-3. They have Curtis Painter as their backup quarterback, but they could also sign another veteran quarterback like Carson Palmer (see below) or David Gerrard (see below). On the other hand, Indy could say “forget it” about this season and wait. April 2012 for the Andrew Luck draft in the NFL Draft.

2. Cincinnati Bengals

It will be interesting to see how the Cincinnati Bengals fare this season. The team has made some big changes to their roster: The triplets are gone. Earlier this year, the team decided not to renew wide receiver Terrell Owens’ contract, making him a free agent; In July, the team traded All-Pro Wide Receiver Chad Ochocinco to the New England Patriots; and starting quarterback Carson Palmer requested that the Bengals trade him (the team turned down the request) because they are not committed to winning (since he appeared in the AFC Championship Game against Pittsburgh, the team has gone downhill), he also said he would rather retire than play for the Bengals this season. His number one pick in the NFL Draft, Andy Dalton, has taken over the quarterback duties this season. Despite the ongoing drama, coach Marvin Lewis was able to keep his job and, in fact, signed a new contract during the offseason.

3. Jacksonville Jaguars

Just before the season began, the Jags decided to release David Gerrard, their starting quarterback for the past 4 years, in favor of Luke McCown. Ironically, the Jaguars did the same thing in 2006, when the team traded starting quarterback Byron Leftwich for Gerrard. The Jaguars are currently 1-2, but have switched quarterbacks: McCown is out and the team’s first-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, Blaine Gabbert, is in. We’ll see how the quarterback change pans out this season.

4. Denver Broncos

During training camp, the Broncos had a quarterback controversy on their hands. Starting quarterback Kyle Orton was vying for the starting job against second-year backup Tim Tebow and third member Brady Quinn. For a while, Tebow was rumored to have the odds in favor of taking the job, however, it was reported that the team wanted to trade Tebow or even make him a wide receiver. New coach John Fox decided to keep Orton, but the team is 1-2 right now. We have to see if this controversy spills over into the regular season.

Teams to watch this season

1. Detroit Lions

After finishing the 2008 season with an 0-16 record, the Lions began making smarter picks in the NFL Draft and now it’s paying off. The team is 3-0 in both offense and defense playing very well. Now, it would be great if the Lions could make the playoffs and win the Super Bowl, but it all hinges on keeping Matthew Stafford injury-free. The past two seasons, Stafford missed significant playing time due to shoulder injuries. The resurgence of the Lions coincides with the Tigers’ victory in the American League Central Division and the possible odds of being favorites to win the American League pennant in this year’s baseball postseason show that the city of Detroit is coming back. Side note: the story would be even better once jobs return to motor city.

2. St. Louis Rams

The Rams lost in January’s NFC West Division Championship game against Seattle and the idea was that St. Louis has quarterback Sam Bradford, running back Stephen Jackson and an improved defense that the team can improve despite. of the 7-9 record. Well, right now it doesn’t look good with an 0-3 record. Look for the team to change course and start winning again.

3. Atlanta Falcons

Despite being beaten at home by the eventual Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers, the Falcons are a team people should pay attention to right now. It’s been a slow build, but every year since 2007, the team has become a title contender. Atlanta is currently 1-2, but it’s like the old football saying “No one wins the championship in September,” so we’ll see if the team can turn it around in December.

Head coaches in the hot seat

1. Tony Sparano, Miami Dolphins

In 2007, the Dolphins made it to the NFL playoffs, and although they lost the game against Baltimore, they felt they had both the offense and defense to become a promising team that they didn’t want to play for. Since then, the team has gone 7-9 in the last two seasons. So far, the Dolphins are 0-3 and there is talk that the team could replace Sparano at some point this season. Hopefully he can turn it around or another coach brings his talents to South Beach and revives the Dolphins franchise.

2. Jack Del Rio, Jacksonville Jaguars

Once upon a time, the Jaguars were a playoff contender, now they’ve regressed and missed the playoffs three seasons in a row. This year, the Jags have a new starting quarterback and they drafted another last April. It hasn’t worked out yet because the team is 1-2 so far. The Jaguars have to come back this year or else coach Del Rio could be out of a job.

3. Gary Kubiak, Houston Texans

From their inception in 2002 through 2008, the Texans were an easy win for any team that played them. Since then, Houston has built a strong defense led by Mario Williams and a very good offense with quarterback Matt Schuab, running back Arian Foster and wide receiver Andre Williams. The problem the team has is that Coach Kubiak has led Houston to an 8-8 record two years in a row and a 9-7 mark last season, but no playoff appearances. The Texans crossed a hurdle last year and finally beat Indianapolis in Houston two years in a row and the team could possibly beat the Colts in Indy (there’s a very good chance of that happening) when the two teams meet later this year. . For Kubiak to keep his job, Houston must make the playoffs or someone else will take over as head coach and make the Texans a serious NFL contender.

Who is going to win the Super Bowl?

Your guess is as good as mine. No one saw the Arizona Cardinals, a perennial losing team, make it to the NFL championship game in February 2009 against Pittsburgh, or the New Orleans Saints, a team known as the “Aints” for their 1-15 season in 1980, he won all in February 2010, almost years after Hurricane Katrina destroyed the city and the Gulf Coast. The title is on the line and anyone can win it on any Super Bowl Sunday.