The Best Celebrity Themed Pinball Machines Of All Time

By Ross Everett

Pinball has always been big on celebrity tie ins. As a result, weve got plenty of good machines to choose. For our best evaluation the quality of the game a factor well only be part of the criteria.

Well also consider the collectability of the machine, or more specifically consider if the theme enhances or detracts from the machines value to the pinball enthusiast aftermarket. Another way to look at this component is to consider the machines floor appeal in your den or rec room.

5) Eight Ball by Bally Manufacturing (1977):

This is a somewhat controversial machine in pinball circles, and some would question if it belongs on the list at all. Well get to the controversy in a moment. If you didnt live through it, you have no idea of what a big deal Fonzie from the TV series Happy Days was during the mid to late 1970s. You could even make a case that hes the most popular and influential TV sitcom character ever.

Eight Ball features Fonzie and a comely female companion in a pool hall. Or does it? The intent is certainly to suggest its the iconic Happy Days character but theres no reference made to his name. Nor is there any other Happy Days iconography present on the machine. Debate rages to this day about whether or not it was a licensed image of Fonzie, or a lookalike doppelganger changed just enough to skirt copyright laws.

4) KISS by Bally Manufacturing (1979):

You could make a case that this was a poorly timed release as by 1979 KISS was considered to be running on fumes, having just released their disco inspired album Dynasty. Fortunately, the machine depicted the band in all of their earlier glory and featured polyphonic renditions of classic songs like Rock n Roll All Night and Shout It Out Loud. The machine was fun to play, and was very popular with a production run of 17,000 units.

3) Wizard! by Bally Manufacturing (1974)

Inspired by the film version of Tommy,Wizard is often incorrectly named as the first licensed celebrity theme machine, but it definitely set off the flood of tie-in machines in the latter half of the 20th century. There were some pre-release rumors that it was based on the machine played by Tommy Walkers nemesis The Pinball Wizard in the film, but those are also incorrect. The machines artwork was created by Dave Christiansen and its long on stylish symbolism and short of specific references to the film. Thats helped the machine age well and remain a sought after collectable up through the present day. Who lead singer Roger Daltry and Ann-Margret are depicted on the backglass. Perhaps due to the films disappointing performance, the Wizard machine wasnt considered a blockbuster with a production run of 10,000 units.

2) Playboy by Bally Manufacturing (1978)

A pipe smoking Hugh Hefner and a bevy of bikini clad Playmates grace this homage to the magazine. With the Chicago roots of the magazine, a pinball machine tribute would have been a natural notwithstanding its significant cultural influence. This was the first of three Playboy licensed machine (subsequent releases were a 1989 35th Anniversary machine by Data East and a 2002 Stern Pinball release that offered both clothed and nude Playmate options) and in my opinion the best. The machine art is by Paul Faris, whos considered one of the best ever by pinball geeks. The machine is a blast to play and captures all of the cool of Playboys early days including Leroy Neimans Femlin cartoon and digitized music based on the theme to the Playboy After Dark TV show composed by Cy Coleman. And, of course, Playboys legendary bunny head is everywhere. A perfect union of a great theme, amazing artwork and fun gameplay made this a very popular machine upon release (18,250 unit production run) and is prized by collectors even today.

1) Evel Kneivel by Bally Manufacturing (1976)

The Last of the Gladiators on a great pinball machine. The fact that I could end the description with that sentence should convey why this is #1 on my list and completes a Bally Manufacturing sweep of the top 5. A simple, but fun to play design with all sorts of officially licensed Evel Knievel imagery. Fun gameplay combined with a theme that is off the charts in terms of cool makes this my choice for the best celebrity themed pinball machine ever.

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Ross Everett is is a well known expert on amusement and gambling technology, including pinball, slot machines and sports betting. He has also written extensively on pinball and casino game history, as well as strategies to successfully bet on NFL football. He is currently writing a multi-volume history of the pinball industry worldwide.

Bad Celebrity Themed Pinball Machines

By Ross Everett

Although celebrity tie-ins with pinball machines have been a part of the industry since the outset, the heyday of the genre was during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The release of the film version of The Whos rock opera Tommy launched the era of the licensed celebrity tie-in and itself spawned two high influential machines (Ballys Wizard featuring film stars Ann-Margret and Roger Daltry, and Captain Fantastic based on Elton Johns role as the pinball wizard).

For the next twenty years, pinball machines offered a tangible proof of having arrived for the celebrities they featured. As the 20th century drew to a close, this measure was somewhat diluted by the purchase of pinball manufacturers by large entertainment conglomerates, most notably Columbia Pictures who owned D. Gottlieb and Company for a time. This resulted in pinball machines rushed to market featuring the current would-be box office hit, particularly in the sci-fi/adventure genres.

The many celebrity tie-in machines have resulted in some downright bizarre choices. Below, a list of the worst of the celebrity themed pinball genre:

5) Phantom of the Opera by Data East (1990):

The Andrew Lloyd Weber Broadway adaptation of Phantom was red hot and what goes together better than Broadway shows and pinball? Just about anything, actually. Since the 1910 Gaston Leroux novel is in the public domain, they based it on that hoping to capitalize on the Broadway versions popularity without having to work out a deal with them. The result is a bizarre mish-mash of generic Phantom imagery, including a Christine Dae likeness for which the backglass artists daughter served as the model. Making this otherwise fun machine even more bizarre was the recurring sound effect of a whip hitting flesh followed by an anguished scream. Unless theres a pinball playing segment among the Broadway show fan and/or sadist demographic Im not aware of this is a real head scratcher.

4) Rescue: 911 by Premier Technology (1994):

Rescue: 911 was a big hit TV series at the time of the games release. Think a less exploitative version of Cops, but featuring real life footage of firemen and paramedics performing rescues. As a bonus, it was hosted by the venerable William Shatner. The game was fairly entertaining, featuring a helicopter that would rescue the ball with a magnetic lifeline and fly it to safety on the other side of the playfield. At the root of the theme, however, was the creepy reality that they were equating a pinball game with real life disasters and human tragedy.

3) Mike Bossy, The Scoring Machine by Gameplan, Inc. (1982):

Only the fact that this game never officially got released due to Gameplans financial struggles keeps it from finishing at #1 or #2. During the early 1980s there wasnt a more dominant hockey team than the New York Islanders, who won four straight Stanley Cups from 1980 to 1984. Despite having talent at every position, the Isles offensive weapon was undoubtedly Mike Bossy who scored 50 goals or more in 9 straight seasons. Even so, the Islanders may have been the quietest dynasty in sports history. Making matters worse was the backglass, which was little more than a big image of Bossys face with no other identifying characteristics like his name or team logo. Id speculate that at least half of the teams season ticket holders during that era wouldnt have been able to identify it was him on the backglass.

2) Dolly Parton by Bally Manufacturing (1978):

This game can be partially explained away due to Partons enormous popularity at the time. It also has the mitigating factor of being a pretty good game and was relatively popular for Bally, as it enjoyed a production run of nearly 7,500 units. It still begs the question Were they unable to reach an agreement to get Chers rights? Maybe Bally was trying to expand its demographic reach out of the male teenagers and 20 somethings who overwhelmingly supported pinball?

1) Roy Clark The Entertainer by Fascination, Inc (1977):

The only way to account for this machine is to understand the prevalence of drug use during the 1970s. The pitch meeting for this machine probably went like this:

Here we go gentlemen: a Roy Clark pinball machine. (sniff sniff) Do you smell what I smell? I dont know about you but Im smelling money.

Clark is by all accounts a good guy and is held in very high respect by his fellow musicians. But even in 1977, he wasnt anything of a draw to the pinball audience which skewed heavily toward males in their 20s.

Even Clarks long running TV series Hee Haw had its own machine, although it was an unlicensed 1973 game with some very poor likenesses of Grandpa Jones and Buck Owens on the backglass. Ive spent a lot of time researching the history of pinball and havent been able to uncover a country music subculture within the industry. From these machines, you'd think there was a big demographic of country music fans playing pinball in the 1970's.

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Ross Everett is is a well known expert on amusement and gambling technology, including pinball, slot machines and sports betting. He has also written extensively on pinball and slot machine history, as well as strategies to successfully bet on NFL football. He is currently writing a multi-volume history of the pinball industry worldwide.

Ben Wallace Pictures On The Internet

By Terry Bolton

The Internet has a wealth of information on the world famous basketball player, Ben Wallace. In fact, there are certain is no shortage of websites dedicated to him. If you are looking for Ben Wallace pictures then you are in luck. Even just a quick search in Google images will reveal a considerable quantity of results.

You will be able to find pictures of him, the teams he has played in an the match is he has taken part in. Some are these are particularly impressive, right in line with the amazing achievements that Ben Wallace is made in the world of basketball.

Although more recently he has been playing in the Phoenix Suns, Ben Wallace has a rich and interesting history and the world of basketball, having played in many teams over his career. You will be able to find more details about them on the various fan pages.

Ben Wallace began his career back in 1996 when he joined the team the Washington Bullets. With his professional attitude and extreme competence in the sport of basketball, his career steadily rose as he started to win more and more rewards.

You will be able to find pictures of Ben Wallace and his games on the official website of the various teams that he is played in. There are also various other teams that he has played for and more recently, he has joined the Phoenix Suns.

In addition to these rewards, he also won a number of awards for defensive player of the year and the All-stars reward. That is not all however and you will be able to find a full list of all his rewards and achievements on his official website and a large number of sites which are dedicated to him.

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Japanese Pro Wrestling Legend Mitsuharu Misawa Remembered

By Ross Everett

Mitsuharu Misawa died in Hiroshima, Japan earlier this year less than a week before his 47th birthday. He was in a tag team match for his Pro Wrestling NOAH promotion with Go Shiozaki against Bison Smith and Akitoshi Saito. Saito hit a back suplex on Misawa, which appeared to knock him unconscious. Medical staff attempted to revive him in the ring, but when CPR failed he was taken to a hospital by ambulance. Initial reports in the Japanese media suggest that he was pronounced dead at the hospital, but a number of eyewitness accounts have speculated that he may have died in the ring.

Thats at least a small bit of solace amid the tragedy of Misawas death"he died in the ring doing what he loved, and what he did better than just about anyone on the planet. Misawa's last moments were spent working the kind of brutally stiff, athletically realistic match that got a generation hooked on Japanese wrestling.

A top level amateur wrestler in high school, his skill gained the attention of All Japan Pro Wrestling president Shohei Giant Baba. Three years after his pro debut, he got his first big break in 1984 when he was chosen as the second Tiger Mask replacing Satoru Sayama. In 1990, he had his longtime friend and rival Toshiaki Kawada unmask him.

Misawa would wrestle as himself from then on, and become an even bigger star in the process. In June, 1990 he became one of the top stars in All Japan Pro Wrestling when he defeated Jumbo Tsuruta. He soon faced Triple Crown Champion Stan Hansen in an unsuccessful challenge for the title, and would become arguably the biggest native star in Japanese pro wrestling for the next decade.

He had legendary battles against Kawada, Hansen, Kenta Kobashi, and Steve Dr. Death Williams in singles competition. Misawa would continue as a mainstay in AJPW until the early part of this decade. After the death of Giant Baba, he left to establish Pro Wrestling NOAH. He would serve as the companys president while wrestling a full time schedule until his untimely death.

Japanese pro wrestling served as an introduction for many American fans into shoot fight sports and MMA. Before the Internet, fans would trade videotapes to stay up on the latest matches from Japan and along with Jushin Thunder Liger and The Great Muta Keiji Mutoh it safe to say that Misawa is one of the wrestlers most responsible for getting a generation of American fans hooked on the product.

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Thank You, Jeremy Roenick

By Luke Dantley

Sure, Roenick polarizes people in hockey circles to a degree few other NHLers have in the league's history. Even the THN offices has its share of J.R.-loathers; when we caught wind of his looming announcement last week, there weren't many tears being shed for a player whose best on-ice years ended when his stint as a Philadelphia Flyer did in 2004.

Roenick was a hothead, there's no doubt about that. But as a player and as an ambassador to the sport, Roenick was wildly successful in both regards. I believe he'll end up a Hall of Famer once eligible.

In his prime, Roenick was amongst the best in the league. Scoring more than 50 goals in a season twice and breaking 100 points three times, 9 all-star appearances, two stints with the US Olympic team, and more. The 39th highest point scorer in the history of the sport. These are all very impressive stats.

Roenick will get some slack for the fact that he could never lead his team to the cup, but think of all of the great players in every sport and the fact that only one team wins each year. Too many great players play the game and never see a title; it's a fact of life, not an indictment.

Think back to some of the memories that come to mind. The Game 7 against the Coyotes despite his broken jaw, or his 2004 game against Toronto, played under similar circumstances. Roenick was always willing to play hurt.

Roenick was still effective later in his career, too. Thinking back to his stint with the Sharks two years ago, the veteran led the team with ten game winning goals, proving that he still had some gas left in the tank.

All of his accomplishments on ice speak volumes about the player that Roenick was, but he was also a great ambassador for the sport, and this should be remembered.

Roenick made so many efforts to increase the popularity of the sport through the course of his career. Even when it meant speaking out against the league's commissioner, Roenick wasn't shy to back down; even if it meant he was hated.

And for these reasons, Jeremy Roenick will always be remembered as one of the more recognizable figures in the history of the sport. Thank you, Mr. Roenick, for a great show.

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Rafa Nadal - The New Star

By Edward Pagan

Sometimes known as 'Rafa,' Rafael Nadal is a local of Spain who has made a huge impact in the world of tennis.

Born June three, 1986 in Manacor, Mallorca, Rafael Nadal is the boy of Sebastian and Ana Maria Nadal. His sister, Maria Isabel, is 5 years younger than Rafael and is his only sibling.

Standing 6'1' and weighing 178 lbs, Rafael Nadal became a professional tennis player in 2001 after having played since four years old. Fans should not let this young age confuse them as Rafael Nadal nabbed his first championship at just eight years old.

Under the guidance and teaching of Toni Nadal, his uncle, Rafael Nadal started learning how to play tennis extraordinarily early in life as is evident from his early championship.

Toni, who remains Rafael's coach, is a particularly crucial part of this kid's success.

In 2005, he won eleven titles and also captured recognition as the 'Most Improved Player' for 2005 as named by the ATP.

In June 2006, Rafael Nadal won his second Roland Garros crown and also scored his 100th claycourt career victory.

That same month, Rafael Nadal turned twenty and finished his teenage years with major success. It was during these years that Rafael Nadal won sixteen career titles, which tied the record for the most titles won by a teenager.

Even though Rafael Nadal is right-handed, he plays left-handed and produces a backhand using both. As with many top sportsmen in their sport, Rafael Nadal is managed by IMG and is commonly found in Nike attire.

Fans who would like to request a signed photo or simply send Rafael Nadal their best wishes are urged to do so in care of his pro affiliation.

It is usually recommended that fans not send any item that they cannot afford to lose, for example prized possessions and/or limited edition collectibles.

As with all mailed autograph requests, there's no guarantee of an answer.

As with all mailed autograph requests, there is no guarantee of an answer. For this reason, many fans simply wish to request a signed photograph.

Depending on the sportsman's schedule, autographs could be authentic, secretarial, pre-printed or even impossible to provide. Patience is the key to requesting autographs by mail, particularly when you are talking about an athlete as popular as Rafael Nadal.

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What Is Neuro Linguistic Programming? A Science Or Art?

By Ferdinand Emy

People who have been heard talking of NLP, or neurolinguistic programming, frequently|oftentimes|ofttimes end up arguing if its a science or an art. One thing is for sure though " All such persons who know a thing or two about NLP never have any qualms on the utilize and the efficacy of this subject. That being said, an in depth analysis is something that individuals fall short of, particularlyly when dealing with a subject like NLP.

Ever since it was first received by the world in the 1930s, NLP or neurolinguistic programming has seen both the sides of the press. While there was a lot of initial hype on how this technique could assist people identify troubles overfound by earlier techniques, with time some limitations to this theory surfaced overly. Soon enough, it was evident that neurolinguistic programming could not be considered as the Holy Grail of therapies and understanding behavioral patterns of human beings.

At optimal, science takes off all the subjectivity from any event. But neurolinguistic programming is something that hasn't seen a lot of research fashionable to prove its validity in cracking troubles. The scientific communities response to neurolinguistic programming can be termed as withdrawn at optimal. With such kind of a response, practitioners of neurolinguistic programming continue on with their business. And while they do so, the point to be noted here is " The impact of neurolinguistic programming on mainstream psychology has been minimal.

Try telling to a hypnotherapist that neurolinguistic programming doesn't work and be ready for a barrage of counter responses. This technique functions for hypnotists, psychotherapists and hypnotherapists, so there is no reason why you should get a defensive response from them.

Ever since people began practicing neurolinguistic programming, it has undergone some transforms for sure in subsequent decades. As of date though, neurolinguistic programming is measured to be a real money spinner. Anyone with a decent extent of expertise with this technique may look to conduct seminars, workshops and training sessions on NLP principles. The audience interested in attempting information related to NLP is great enough for these guys to be in business for a long period of time.

The availability of free information on the Internet may have dampened business of some of these guys by a bit. Even today though, a lot of these professional NLP practitioners enjoy sunny days where they make a lot of money.

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Jamie Lynn Spears 6 Months Pregnant, Riding An ATV

By Gregory Paul

I came across this strange video on a website where out of the woods came Jamie Lynn Spears and boyfriend Casey on a raging ATV. It was rumored that Spears was 6 months pregnant at the time of the footage. Apparently, both parents were not that concerned with the 6 month fetus in the mothers womb. This is definitely a blatant disregard for safety, and responsibility in driving and owning an All Terrain Vehicle. There are laws defining the driving of quads on regular roads, and it is expected of ATV owners to practice safety measures while driving a quad bike to protect themselves, the passengers, and other people on the streets.

The issue of how safe or dangerous riding or driving an ATV is still being debated up to this time. Although some people would contend that there are numerous injuries and accidents relating to ATV rides, it is important to point out that most of these accidents are caused by non-compliance of safety measures and recommendations that have been placed.

Did you know that in the UK and some countries driving quads on public roads are legal? Of course there are some legal requirements that need to be met.

There is the compliance with requirements of the road traffic act of 1988 in terms of road tax, insurance and MOT.

Not anyone can take the quad to the streets though. In order to be at the wheel of an ATV you need to have a full valid UK car driving license.

You need to register the vehicle with the DVLA. Furthermore, the ATV needs to comply with traffic requirements as well. It shall be equipped with lights, horn, speedometer, road mirrors and will need to be on road legal tires.

There is a great range of road legal ATVs that one can find, but at all times, despite any model of quad you may own, in the road or in any terrain, always wear a helmet.

Driving an ATV may be deemed dangerous by some people, but still, in anything we do, we can be safe if we take into consideration all the safety features and recommendations that have been placed. They are designed for our security, and that includes a 6 month fetus life as well.

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Sex And The City Videos - Catch Up With The Girls Before The Next Movie!

By Lola Jasminia

The television series may have ended over 5 years ago, but you can still get hours and hours of enjoyment from the six years of episodes by watching them on video. For many women, watching the re-runs of Sex And The City is an essential indulgence. Especially important, now, while we wait for the release of the next movie!

The Success of a Groundbreaking Television Series

Sex And The City has been in our lives since 1998, and ever since has been changing the way women see themselves, relationships, and each other. Even now, sales of Sex And The City video boxsets show how the message is still so important today. It's given career driven women a voice, and it's shown that what women really talk about can be respectable, thoughtful and complex, even when the main subject is men!

From the first episode, which drew 3.7 million viewers, to the last, with over 10 million watching breathlessly as Big arrived in Paris, we have known that these women were extraordinary. And, though they represent extremes, most of us can find something of ourselves in at least one of them.

Following the Struggle of Four Strong Women

Through the six series we are introduced to the many issues that modern women face. Though they may have more freedom in terms of careers and money, this comes at a price.

Who can fail to be drawn into the biggest story of the series, Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Big (Chris Noth)? From season 1 we see them meet, and in season 6 we finally get to see them together, only to experience yet more turmoil when the movie comes around! Who knows what Sex and the City 2 will hold for the (now married) couple?

For Charlotte (Kristin Davis), the eternal optimism, love doesnt come easy. But persistence pays off, and she finally gets the family she wants and deserves by the end of Sex and the City: the Movie.

Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) always struggled with her own self-confidence and direction in life. This is shown throughout the hilarious yet thoughtful portrayal of her pregnancy and motherhood after season 4, as well as the on-off relationship with husband Steve (David Eigenberg).

And not much needs to be said about Samantha (Kim Cattrall) " the promiscuous, career-hungry woman who isnt afraid to take exactly what she wants from life. Not to mention the fact that shes helped women all over the world be proud to say Im forty-f*****g-five!

The Show Lives On

As much as anything else, watching any Sex and the City video from series one to six chronicles an immense catalog of fashion. Nobody can deny how Sex and the City stylist, Patricia Field, transcended fashion trends and even set them " down to every last detail. Women across the world are all eagerly anticipating the new fashion trends yet to be set by Sex and the City 2.

All the best movie highlights and uncut episodes are available in the form of Sex and the City video, and you can snap them up for a fraction of the cost with the series boxset. So why not revisit your favorite!

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Ladies Handbags - Are You Holding A Counterfeit?

By Ashlynn Mario

Many people are interested in buying the latest in designer handbags, but it's important to be careful about it, to keep yourself from being taken in by fakes. There are a lot of designer lookalikes on the market, from fakes claiming to be the real thing to handbags made with a designer look but no designer label. Imitation designer handbags tend to be lower in quality, especially if they're claiming to be actual designer pieces. Lookalikes that don?t claim to be the real thing may be worthwhile for those who just want the look but not the name. However, you should still shop with care.

Counterfeit handbags, on the other hand, are sold externally of traditional stores. The sellers often use roadside markets, flea markets and online auctions. Unscrupulous sellers of these counterfeit handbags hope that you'll be won over by the guarantee of a lower price and thus will not look suspiciously at their shoddy products.

Purchasing online is very difficult unless you are dealing with a renowned store or boutique that you already know and trust. This is why, for instance, famed online auction houses use their feedback factors as some protection.

Check the photographs of the bag you're thinking about buying, too. Is the bag carefully photographed to show you all the details and the quality of its construction, or has it been photographed in a group of other bags. The quality of the images can tell you whether or not you're buying the real thing, or a fake that'll fall apart in only a few months.

Materials are important, too. If the bag is made of cheap vinyl and has low quality stitching, it's not the real deal, since manufacturers of designer bags are very careful about their materials and construction. The picture you see should show a bag that you'd like to own.

Use a credit card to pay for any designer handbag you want to buy, so that you have some kind of recourse if the bag that arrives isn't what was promised. Just be careful if you're buying from sellers in another country. It can be harder to contest a sale with a foreign seller, and shipping times are often so long that you'll be outside your window to complain or get a refund by the time the bag actually arrives.

Designer inspired bags have fewer of these problems. Also called designer replicas, they're an excellent choice for people who don't care about names but want the look of the most popular new designer products. They're mostly sold in online stores and discount retailers. Just remember that quality can vary a lot, and that these aren't as reliable as the real thing.

Designer looks and quality are worth the money for many of us. If you've been thinking about buying a designer bag, don't be taken in by fakes. Save your money and choose a beautiful designer handbag that'll last for years.

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Michael Jackson Website

By Mbonda Nkopit

The Michael Jackson website lets fans have a discussion to one another and contribute to their feelings and memories of their favorite music star. The most recent reports are posted there for fans to see. The Michael Jackson Website also has pictures, music and a supporter store for everybody to look thru.

This site allows fans to connect to their idol in a way that's otherwise impossible. They can share their joys and their sorrows. Discuss about their favorite songs and videos. They can find out about Michael Jackson's last plans for the tour he planned before his untimely death.

Official photos are posted for fans to enjoy. They can also upload their own photographs with Michael as well as fan art and other ways they have chosen to memorialize their favorite pop star. These pictures are shared with all of the other fans. The site honors the crucial role that fans have played in the life of Michael Jackson and his music.

For those that wish to hear Michael Jackson, some songs are posted to hear. A copy of the Thriller video is available for them to view to honor the 25th anniversary of its release. News is posted from Michael Jackson's concert promoters and his record companies that fans must know are also kept here.

Members of the family post their messages for the fans. It is a way for them to thank the fans for their munificence and faithfulness to Michael Jackson and his legacy. All press statements and stories about mementos fans have left in honor of Michael Jackson are posted here for fans to read.

Other fan sites have grown as well, but the official site is still one of the finest places to discover anything official about Michael Jackson. All the other stories from other sites may only be rumors. The official site is the sole one that guarantees that all news is correct.

A good way to recollect Michael Jackson on your own is to enjoy the Michael Jackson Ultimate Collection. It includes 4 discs of music that follow his complete career from the Jackson 5 to his latest releases. It also includes a DVD of music videos and concert photographs.

By visiting the Michael Jackson website you can go in with the other fans and share your personal opinion about this dazzling singer. You may be an active participator with all of the others in celebrating him. Spend a little time at the Michael Jackson web site and connect in.

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The Michael Jackson Ultimate Collection

By Mbonda Nkopit

If you're a fan of Michael Jackson, don't miss out on adding the Michael Jackson ultimate Collection to your albums. The Michael Jackson ultimate Collection is a set of 4 audio CDs and one video DVD. If you don't have any other album by this artist, this 1 will make up for anything you missed.

Called the King of Pop, Michael Jackson had a vocation that spanned several decades. Beginning in the late 1960s with the Jackson 5, Michael Jackson became the idol of many music fans of every age. By 1972, he was beginning to record solo albums. By 1975, they left Motown Records and signed with CBS Records.

In 1978, Michael Jackson played the scarecrow in the film version of the musical, The Wiz. He also helped Quincy Jones arrange the score for the film. They also collaborated to provide the album "Off the Wall", including tunesmiths Paul McCartney, Rod Temperton and Stevie Wonder.

In 1980, he won three Yankee Music Awards and was recognized by the billboard Music Awards. When you hear Michael Jackson, you'll see how his music evolved in the 1980s. With the release of "Thriller" Michael Jackson's status as a true music icon was strongly established.

With this ultimate collection, you get some tracks from Michael Jackson's early days with the Jackson five. It also contains some songs that were formerly no longer in print, like "You Can't Win," "Someone Put Your Hand Out" and "Someone in the Dark" from the film E.T. (Extraterrestrial). Of course all his well known songs are included as well.

Visit the Michael Jackson website and you will find out a ton more about the man and his music. The video DVD contains plenty of his music videos, including "Thriller" and "Beat It." It also includes a concert he did in Bucharest in 1992 that was broadcast by HBO during his "Dangerous" tour.

Throughout his long career, Michael Jackson experimented with many musical styles. From ballads to techno; swing to funk, he was able to thrill his audiences repeatedly with his new songs as well as those that became classics.

Adding together the Michael Jackson ultimate Collection to your own song compilation will provide you a best meaning of his transitions throughout his career. The different styles and trends he made are all there to enjoy. The Michael Jackson final Collection will finish up being a favorite in your compilation, as it is in many others'.

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Real Jordan Cards vs. Fake

By Cyndi Whittel

So you've found a Jordan and you can't wait to get it graded! It's so nice and you got it so cheap you can't hardly believe it! Well, before you go spending your hard earned money to buy this card, or spend money to have it graded step back and take a closer look.

Many of these same techniques and items to look for are similar to any fake card. Realizing that they are around is the first step to protecting yourself, finding out how to spot them is the next.

A loupe/magnifying glass and this tiny amount of knowledge can go a long way in protecting your dollars. Money spent foolishly is a hard lesson to learn.

Make sure to download & check out the included images which are close ups from several of the key reference points for you to look at.

FYI - You will find Information on the Gretzky and a couple of other dozen commonly counterfeited cards can be found at the bottom of the page under "REFERENCES".

On to Michael (MJ).

Of course not everyone has a real Jordan to compare to...but, if you can find yourself another Bulls card from 86/87 the color schemes and the card itself will match up to a real card quite well and give you a great reference. (this is true for an 79/80 OPC Oilers common, 84 Topps Dolphins card or any of the others...)

So how do you spot this? The front of the card - 1. The Fleer Logo - You will see that it is the easiest thing to spot with the naked eye, though not a guarantee so look at other things as well.

A. The turn- You will see down on the banner a darker orange than the yellow area that "Premier" is printed in. There are fakes with a darker orange so use other guidelines too.

A. The turn-down on the banner should be a darker orange color than the yellow part that "Premier" is printed in. There are fakes with a darker orange so use other guidelines as well.

2. The red and blue color on the border should have a definite separation. Notice the fake card has a "blurry" effect. Also notice how deep the color is on the real card and how bold the colors are.

2. The red and blue color on the border should have a definite separation. Notice the fake card has a "blurry" effect. Also notice how deep the color is on the real card and how bold the colors are.

3. The "Chicago" on M.J.'s jersey - Notice how blurry 'Chicago' is, it's sometimes noticed on the fakes that the dot over the letter "i" looks touching the name as opposed to the real card where there is a noticeable separation of this dot. It also will appear that the loop in the letter "o" is closed off. As if that weren't enough, read on...

4. The Name plate - Notice the difference in the color blue here. almost a dark blue vs. a baby blue. You'll also notice that the name, team, position all is more "blurry" than a real card. The font is more "bubbly" on the fake than on the real and the corners of the letters aren't near as sharp on the fake. (similar to the "Fleer Crown in #1A)

With all this said, we still haven't touched on Michael Jordan shoes...

More on Michael Jordan shoes... Air Jordans are named after the American basketball legend 'His Heir-ness', Michael Jordan. It was the first in the series to hit the market and take the public sentiment by storm. To say Air Jordans was a runaway success is an understatement which You will see looking at the way people were prepared to pay steep penalties, ignoring NBA rules, rather than having to play matches without wearing them. It was the bright Color Ways in red, white and black that initially caused all the euphoria about Air Jordans, which was also the reason why the legendary player himself dared the NBA rules. When Air Jordans 1 was introduced again in 2001, it reinstated the sneakers back at No1. Given the penchant for innovation, the creators of Nike Air have done it again when the introduced Air x Air Force 1 Fusion. It was a hybrid shoe conceptualized by merging the craftsmanship and vibrancy of and basic designs of Air Force 1, and Rare Air Jordans on the latter's proven platform. For once, it is easy to tell why the makers of Nike Air have been trying hard to fuse two different sneakers into one if you see how fast they went disappearing from stands. By combining Air Jordans and Air Force 1, Nike has hit two birds in one stone. Air Force 1 Fusion is a definite boon for those who were caught between having to choose from Air Jordans or Air Force 1s. It might interest you to know why Nike Air was so popular since the late 1980's. It is the same philosophy that drives Nike which is playing behind Air Force 1 Fusion and Air Jordans fusions also. If you thought it was the hype alone that was responsible for the runway success of Nike Air and all its sequels that was to follow later, the true reason lies in their ability of making people think differently about cushioning. It is the encapsulated air, from which Nike Air Jordans take their name, which works great in combination with the ground breaking full length air unit and cup sole to cushion the foot impact in an extraordinary fashion. No one needs told how great an impact the color of the shoes can also have on their decision making.

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Top 10 Benefits of Downloading Movies

By Richard Thorpe

Being able to download I Sell The Dead from the Internet comes with so many benefits. The practice of downloading movies has become very common place. Customers now have a large number of websites to select from which have all kinds of services and packages to offer.

1. The Prices Are Affordable

The affordability of all the package and pricing plans that downloading movie websites have is a real perk. With all of their plans and packages, it's hard to go back to paying the retail price for movie rentals or DVD purchases.

Some websites offer a fixed monthly fee for unlimited downloads, while other websites charge a per movie download fee. The plan you choose to go with all depends on your movie viewing activities. If you have the ability to watch a lot of movies every month, then an unlimited plan is your best bet. On the other hand, if you normally watch only a few movies every month, then a per download fee will better suit your needs.

Because your provider will automatically charge your credit card every month, the billing process is effortless. You don't have to concern yourself with having another bill to go and pay online or having any interruption in service. You can even earn rewards on your credit card.

In any economy, cost is always a driving factor for any product. The ability to download movies allows you to reduce your household expenses. You'll find that even with per movie download fees, the cost will be cheaper than going out and renting the movie. This is also true with going to see the movie in theaters. After you factor in the cost of drinks, popcorn, and tickets, you'll find that staying at home and downloading movies is the most cost-effective solution.

2. No Driving

The best advantage to downloading movies is the ability to select and view movies from the comfort of your own home. You save money on gas and you save time. You no longer have to wait in traffic or wait in check-out lines.

You don't have to go out in bad weather conditions and you don't have to avoid going out all together and settling on television programs. You can have a calm movie viewing experience over and over again. Let's face it, the last thing you want to do after a hard day at work is to go back out again. Downloading movies helps you stay at home and spend more time with your family.

3. No Late Fees

You're able to have worry-free, no-hassle experience when you download movies from the Internet. You don't have to worry about getting to the local movie rental store to drop off your movie before you're late. Almost everyone has had to pay a late fee at one time or another and it's frankly a real bother. Being able to have one less worry in the back of your mind is everyone's goal.

Nearly everyone has had to pay a late fee at one time or another and it can be a real nuisance, especially if you tried your hardest to get there on time. You don't have to remember what the store hours are or remember that you have a movie rental disc sitting on the top of your DVD player. Given that movie websites are open 24 hours a day, it means no more late fees, and no more worries. This is one less thing you have to worry about.

4. Damaged Discs Are a Worry of the Past

If you are either renting a movie or buying a DVD, you always have to worry about damage to the disc. No matter how carefully we handle our DVD discs, we always manage to get a scratch on them. You'll be charged by the movie store if you bring back a damaged or badly scratched disc. A bad scratch means that the disc you've purchased will no longer play well in the DVD player. This can become aggravating when you spend hard-earned dollars on your DVD collection.

In view of the fact that you are able store all you downloaded movies on your hard drive, these problems are eliminated. Damages and extra fees can get wiped out. There is no longer any discs to handle, no more damages or scratches, and no more money wasted.

5. Great Movie Selection

The greatest advantage to downloading movies is the sheer size of online movie collections. Unlike DVD stores or movie rental stores, the possibilities are endless. Many websites literally have tens of thousands of movies to choose from. They are constantly updating their collections on a daily basis.

You no longer have to worry about driving to a store only to find that they do not carry your title or that it is not currently available because the rented copies are all out. When you download movies from the Internet, they are always accessible for download 24 hours a day. You can have your favorite movie waiting for you when you get home.

Most websites also list the most popular movie downloads, the most popular movies in a genre and the most popular movies ever. These are great suggestions for movies you wouldn't have thought to download. You won't find that in a brick and mortar store.

6. Ease of Use

The downloading movie websites make it very easy for customers to find and purchase their movies. Searching for a movie is easy and can be commonly found by title or genre, so that you don't have to worry about wasting time trying to find what you are looking for.

Movies can be watched right on your computer or streamed to your television and are only a click away. You can also make copies of the downloaded movies to DVD disc if that is part of your package plan. You have the ability to choose the movie experience you would like to have.

7. You Can Preview The Movies

Online movie websites permit you to preview the movie you are about to download. At traditional stores you can only read the DVD cover.

You don't have to guess as to whether the movie is going to be a dud and you can get a real feel for what the movie is all about instead just reading a description of the actors and plot.

8. Lower Storage Cost

By downloading movies from the Internet, you don't have to worry about traditional storage costs. As your DVD movie collection grows, you have to invest in additional furniture, storage cases or storage racks to house all of your DVD's.

You have the ability to save your downloaded movies from the Internet straight to your hard drive. The price of extra hard drive space has gotten so low that it is cheaper than having to buying blank DVD discs to copy the movies to.

9. Movie Reviews

Unlike traditional DVD discs, you can get real life opinions on movies you download from the Internet during your selection process. You can read about people's reviews and ratings while you make your decision on a movie. This feature is definitely not available when you are just reading a DVD cover in a movie store.

Having real opinions can end up saving you time on a movie that turns out to be a dud. Let others find that out for you, so you can move onto a movie that is worthwhile. Most websites also allow you to become part of their online community where you can build a profile and take part in discussions on movies. You might even find someone with your interests that can recommend movies for you to watch.

10. You're Able To Be Flexible

You can download your movie and play it from your computer, your IPOD, your DVD player, your portable DVD player, your laptop or stream it to your televisions. You can stop and re-start them at your leisure without worrying about deadlines, damage, extra fees, driving time, waiting time, movie theater food, or gas expenses. You can watch them multiple times where you want and when you want.

There is really no better way to download movies online. Downloaded movies can be the most convenient and economical way to build your movie collection. You now have the extra time and money to watch even more movies. You can have a better movie experience within the privacy of your own home with no added costs and no having to get ready to go out and drive to a traditional store or theater.

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Sex And The City Videos - Catch Up With The Girls Before The Next Movie!

By Lola Jasminia

Just because Sex and the City made the move to the big screen, doesn't mean we can't still get hours of enjoyment from the six television series! It might have ended over five years ago but, for many women, watching re-runs of Sex and the City video, from all the seasons, is an essential indulgence, not to mention an education!

The Success of a Groundbreaking Television Series

From the very first episode in 1998, Sex And The City has been changing the way women see themselves and their relationships with each other and the men in their lives. Even now, sales of Sex And The City video boxsets show how important this message still is today. It gave career driven women a voice, and it's shown that what women really talk about can be respectable, thoughtful and complex " even when the main subject is men!

Sex And The City forever changed the way women see themselves - their careers, their relationships, and especially their men! Even now, sales of Sex And The City video boxsets show how important this message still is today.

Following the Struggle of Four Strong Women

Through the six series we are introduced to the many issues that modern women face. Though they may have more freedom in terms of careers and money, this comes at a price.

By far the biggest story of the series is the relationship between Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Big (Chris Noth). From the first "Abso-f******-lutely" in Season 1 to the final "Abso-f******-lutely" in Season 6, we follow them through all their relationship ups and downs, until finally, in the movie, we see them marry. Who knows WHAT will happen to them in Sex And The City 2!

For Charlotte (Kristin Davis), the eternal optimist, love doesn't come easy. But persistence pays off, and she finally gets the family she wants and deserves by the end of Sex and the City: the Movie.

Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) always struggled with her own self-confidence and direction in life. This is shown throughout the hilarious yet thoughtful portrayal of her pregnancy and motherhood after season 4, as well as the on-off relationship with husband Steve (David Eigenberg).

And not much needs to be said about Samantha (Kim Cattrall), the promiscuous, career-hungry woman who isn't afraid to take exactly what she wants from life. Not to mention the fact that shes helped women all over the world be proud to say I'm forty-f*****g-five!

The Show Lives On

Women around the world watch the videos of Sex And The City every day. They are an immense catalog of fashion. Nobody can dey how Sex And The City stylist, Patricia Field, has raised the bar on fashion trends. And these same women are all eagerly awaiting the NEW fashion trends yet to be set by Sex And The City 2!

All the best movie highlights and uncut episodes are available in the form of Sex and the City video, and you can snap them up for a fraction of the cost with the series boxset. So why not revisit your favorite!

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Lola Jasminia is sipping a Cosmopolitan and trying on a few pairs of Manolos and patiently awaiting the release of the next Sex And The City Movie. Have you bought your new shoes yet?? In the meantime, join her at Sex And The City Video Blog for episode highlights, videos, character information and some good, old fashioned Movie Gossip!

The Michael Jackson Ultimate Collection

By Stephen Nepstein

If you're a fan of Michael Jackson, don't miss adding the Michael Jackson ultimate Collection to your albums. The Michael Jackson ultimate Collection is a collection of four audio CDs and one video DVD. If you don't have any other album by this artist, this 1 will make up for anything you missed.

Called the King of Pop, Michael Jackson had a vocation that spanned several decades. Beginning in the late 1960s with the Jackson 5, Michael Jackson became the idol of many music fans of every age. By 1972, he was beginning to record solo albums. By 1975, they left Motown Records and signed with CBS Records.

In 1978, Michael Jackson played the scarecrow in the movie version of the musical, The Wiz. He also helped Quincy Jones arrange the score for the film. They also collaborated to produce the album "Off the Wall", including tunesmiths Paul McCartney, Rod Temperton and Stevie Wonder.

In 1980, he won three Yank Music Awards and was recognized by the billboard Music Awards. When you hear Michael Jackson, you'll see how his music evolved in the 1980s. With the release of "Thriller" Michael Jackson's status as a true music icon was strongly established.

With this ultimate collection, you get some tracks from Michael Jackson's early days with the Jackson five. It also contains some songs that were formerly no longer in print, like "You Can't Win," "Someone Put Your Hand Out" and "Someone in the Dark" from the film E.T. (Extraterrestrial). Of course all his well known songs are included as well.

Visit the Michael Jackson website and you'll find out a lot more about the person and his music. The video DVD contains lots of his music videos, including "Thriller" and "Beat It." It also encompasses a concert he did in Bucharest in 1992 that was broadcast by HBO during his "Dangerous" tour.

Through his long career, Michael Jackson experimented with many musical styles. From ballads to techno; swing to funk, he managed to thrill his audiences repeatedly with his new songs as well as those that became classics.

Adding together the Michael Jackson ultimate Collection to your own song compilation will provide you a best meaning of his transitions throughout his career. The different styles and trends he made are all there to enjoy. The Michael Jackson final Collection will finish up being a favorite in your compilation, as it is in many others'.

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The Huntington Beach Bad Boy Returns To The UFC

By Ross Everett

According to the old saying time heals all wounds. In the fight game, money"or the potential of it"has the same curative effect. The latest evidence of this is the announcement that Tito Ortiz has patched things up with Dana White and agreed to a new contract to fight in the UFC. Tito left the promotion over a year ago after an acrimonious split with White, though never found a new promotional home that would give him the money and the high profile status that he craved.

Ortiz has had several run ins with the UFC over their notoriously tight pay structure, and first left the promotion in 2005. He was back later that year for a run as a coach on The Ultimate Fighter against longtime rival Ken Shamrock. After losing to current light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida in his last UFC appearance, Ortiz left the company and bounced around doing personal appearances and commentary for a variety of promotions. He had surgery on his back in the process, and now claims that hes back to 100%.

Whether or not Ortiz is near his top form as a competitor is of secondary importance to the UFC since his true value has never been questioned"people will pay to see him fight. Ortiz is a fighter that offers no middle ground of public opinion, as people either love him or hate him. That dynamic is box office and PPV gold, a fact not lost on the savvy UFC brass. Dana White evoked the same theme in his comments on Ortiz at a Friday press conference in Las Vegas:

"Tito and I have a history that everyone knows. He's still a guy that everyone wants to see fight. He said his back has healed perfectly and he's ready to take a shot at the title. He's one of those guys that people love and people love to hate. We've put all our differences aside, have squashed everything and will move forward, and Tito will retire in the UFC."

To which Ortiz offered this response:

"Time really cures everything. Dana was a man of his word. Dana apologized to me. We're like boyfriend and girlfriend."

Ortiz indicated that White and UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta came to his home in Huntington Beach, California and made him the proverbial offer he couldnt refuse:

"I'm happy, I'm satisfied, You'll never hear anything about money again.

While both Ortiz and White said that he'd be back in the octagon 'ASAP, neither man gave much in the way of specifics. Sources suggest that he could debut on the UFCs New Years card against Mark Coleman. Coleman is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Stephan Bonnar at UFC 100 in mid July.

To best understand Titos appeal and why the UFC was so anxious to re-sign him, well paraphrase HBO boxing commentator Larry Merchant. Merchant once noted in reference to George Foreman during his 'comeback' that there are many fighters, but very few stars. Like George Foreman, Tito Ortiz is a star. Some love him, some hate him but people pay to watch him fight.

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

Top 10 Benefits of Downloading Movies

By Anne Govern

The practice of watch Inglorious Basterds free has become so popular because of all of its many benefits. There so many movie websites which have all kinds of plans and packages to select from.

1. The Prices Are Affordable

One of the main advantages of downloading movies from the Internet is the affordability of all the package and pricing plans that downloading movie websites have to offer. There are so many choices, that it's hard to go back to paying the sticker price on conventional DVD discs anymore.

Some websites charge a per movie download fee while others offer a fixed monthly fee with movie download limits. Your movie viewing activities will be the deciding factor on which plan you choose to pay for. A fixed monthly fee plan is your best bet if you have the ability to watch a great number of movies every month. Alternatively, a per download fee will better complement your needs if you don't have a lot of extra free time to watch movies.

Billing is simple because the websites automatically charge your credit card every month, that way you don't have to worry about any interruption in service or having another bill to go and pay online. You can also earn rewards on your credit card in the process.

The cost of a product is always a driving factor of its purchase. You can reduce your household expenses when you download movies. The cost will be cheaper than going out and renting the movie, even if you choose a plan that charges you a per movie download. Even watching movies in theaters is expensive after you take into account the cost of drinks, popcorn, and tickets. Staying at home and downloading movies is the most cost-effective solution.

2. No Driving

The best advantage to downloading movies is the ability to select and view movies from the comfort of your own home. You save money on gas and you save time. You no longer have to wait in traffic or wait in check-out lines.

You don't have to go out in bad weather conditions and you don't have to avoid going out all together and settling on television programs. You can have a calm movie viewing experience over and over again. Let's face it, the last thing you want to do after a hard day at work is to go back out again. Downloading movies helps you stay at home and spend more time with your family.

3. Eliminate Late Fees

Another great benefit to downloading movies from the Internet is being able to be worry-free, no-hassle experience. You don't have to run to the movie rental store to drop off your movie on time. We've all had to pay a late fee at one time or another. Having one less worry in the back of your mind is everyone's goal.

You don't have to remember what the store hours are or trying to get there before they close. Since movie websites are open 24 hours a day, it means no more late fees, no added expenses and no more worries.

4. Damaged Discs Are a Worry of the Past

When you handle DVD discs, you have to worry about damage if you rent or buy a movie. Getting scratches on discs seems to happen no matter how carefully you handle the discs. If you return a damaged or badly scratched disc to a movie rental store will result in a fine. When you buy a DVD disc that ends up getting a bad scratch will mean the disc will not play well or even at all. In either scenario, money is being wasted.

Damages and extra fees are no longer a problem when you download movies from the Internet. Since you are able store all you downloaded movies on your hard drive, these problems are eliminated. There is no longer any discs to handle, no more damages or scratches, and no more money wasted.

5. Better Selection

The greatest advantage to downloading movies is the sheer size of online movie collections. Unlike DVD stores or movie rental stores, the possibilities are endless. Many websites literally have tens of thousands of movies to choose from. They are constantly updating their collections on a daily basis.

You can download a 24 hours a day, making it simple to watch your favorite movie at any time. The days of driving to a store only to find that they do not carry the title you're looking for or that it is not currently available because all of the copies are out are over.

The movie websites also catalog the movies by the most popular movies in a genre, the most popular movie downloads and the most popular movies ever, among many other categories. They provide wonderful suggestions for movies you wouldn't have thought to download. You can't find this kind of service in a regular store.

6. Websites Are Easy To Use

The websites where you can download movies make it very easy for customers to maneuver around. You don't have to worry about complicated procedures or unclear instructions. Searching for a movie is easy and can be commonly found by title or genre.

Downloaded movies are only a click away and can be watched right on your computer or streamed to your television. You can also make copies of the downloaded movies to blank DVD discs if that is part of the features of your plan. You choose the movie experience you would like to have.

7. Trailer Previews

Online movie websites permit you to preview the movie you are about to download. At traditional stores you can only read the DVD cover.

You don't have to guess as to whether the movie is going to be a dud and you can get a real feel for what the movie is all about instead just reading a description of the actors and plot.

8. Lower Storage Cost

Money has to be spent on extra furniture, storage racks, or storage cases to keep all of your DVD's in as you add more and more movies to your collection. When you download movies from the Internet, you don't have to worry about having to incur all of these extra storage costs.

You have the capability of saving your downloaded movies from the Internet straight to your hard drive. You not only save money but you also save time. The price of extra hard drive space has gotten so low that it is cheaper than having to buying blank DVD discs to copy the movies to. And when you save straight to your hard drive, you cut out the time of copying the movie to disc.

9. Community Reviews

You can get genuine opinions on the movies you are interested in downloading from the Internet before purchasing it. You can read about people's views and evaluations while you make your decision on a movie. You can't get this in a traditional store when you are just reading a description off of a DVD cover.

Having real opinions can end up saving you time on a movie that turns out to be a dud, because other people have found it out for you. That way you can move onto a movie that is meaningful. Let someone else spend the time finding out if it was a excellent movie or if it was a terrible one. You can also become a part of the movie website's online community if it's available. Build a profile, take part in discussions on movies and find others with your interests who can recommend movies for you.

10. You Have Choices

Among the several ways that you can view your downloaded movies are: from your DVD player, your IPOD, stream it to your television, your laptop or make a copy to disc and play it on your DVD player. You're able to stop and pick them back up at any time without worrying about late fees, damages, driving time, check out lines, movie theater expenses, or gas expenses. You can watch them again and again at your convenience.

There truly is no better way to watch Inglorious Basterds online free. Downloaded movies are the most convenient and cost-effective way to build your movie collection. You can now spend the time and money you saved by watching even more movies. No more getting ready to go out and driving to a theatre or store. You can have a better movie experience within the privacy of your own home with no added costs.

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Downloading Movies - Top 10 Advantages

By Richard Atherton

Being able to download movies from the Internet comes with so many benefits. The practice of downloading movies has become very common place. Customers now have a large number of websites to select from which have all kinds of services and packages to offer.

1. The Prices Are Affordable

The number one benefit of downloading movies from the Internet is the package and pricing plans that movie websites offer. They've made it so affordable, that it's hard to stick with the old-fashioned DVD disc anymore.

Some plans include a per movie download fee or a fixed monthly fee for a designated amount of movie downloads. The plan you choose to go with will depend on your budget and the amount of spare time you have. A fixed monthly plan fee is great if you would like to watch a lot of movies, while a per download fee will better suit your needs if you don't normally watch many movies.

Because your provider will automatically charge your credit card every month, the billing process is effortless. You don't have to concern yourself with having another bill to go and pay online or having any interruption in service. You can even earn rewards on your credit card.

In any economy, cost is always a driving factor for any product. The ability to download movies allows you to reduce your household expenses. You'll find that even with per movie download fees, the cost will be cheaper than going out and renting the movie. This is also true with going to see the movie in theaters. After you factor in the cost of drinks, popcorn, and tickets, you'll find that staying at home and downloading movies is the most cost-effective solution.

2. No Need To Drive Anywhere

One of the greatest benefits of downloading movies from the Internet is that you can watch movies right in your home. You pick the movie you like and then watch it instantly. You save money on gas and you save time. With extra time being so precious these days, it's great to know that you don't have to wait in check-out lines or traffic anymore.

You also don't have to go out when the weather is bad and you don't have to settle on watching whatever is on television in order to avoid going out. You can watch movies over and over again while you relax in the comfort of your home. I'm sure the last thing anybody wants to do after a hard day's work is to go back out the door to get a movie. Downloading movies keeps you at home and lets you spend more time with your family.

3. Late Fees Are Eliminated

Downloading movies from the Internet is a no-hassle, worry-free experience all around. Worrying about late fees is no longer a problem. You don't have to rush to get to the local movie rental store to drop off your movie before you're late.

You can also stop thinking about what the store hours are and trying to make it before they close. Websites with movie downloads are open 24 hours a day. Being able to download movies means no more late fees, no more worries and no added expenses.

4. No Need To Worry About Damaged Discs

If you are either renting a movie or buying a DVD, you always have to worry about damage to the disc. No matter how carefully we handle our DVD discs, we always manage to get a scratch on them. You'll be charged by the movie store if you bring back a damaged or badly scratched disc. A bad scratch means that the disc you've purchased will no longer play well in the DVD player. This can become aggravating when you spend hard-earned dollars on your DVD collection.

In view of the fact that you are able store all you downloaded movies on your hard drive, these problems are eliminated. Damages and extra fees can get wiped out. There is no longer any discs to handle, no more damages or scratches, and no more money wasted.

5. Great Movie Selection

The greatest advantage to downloading movies is the sheer size of online movie collections. Unlike DVD stores or movie rental stores, the possibilities are endless. Many websites literally have tens of thousands of movies to choose from. They are constantly updating their collections on a daily basis.

You no longer have to worry about driving to a store only to find that they do not carry your title or that it is not currently available because the rented copies are all out. When you download movies from the Internet, they are always accessible for download 24 hours a day. You can have your favorite movie waiting for you when you get home.

The movie websites also index their movies by the most popular movies in a genre, the most popular movie downloads and the most popular movies ever, among many other types of categories. These categories end up providing you with great movie suggestions that you wouldn't normally see. This kind of service can't be found in a regular store.

6. Websites Are Easy To Use

The movie websites make it very easy for customers to search and purchase their movies. Searching movie titles can be done by title, genre, year, and actor so that you don't have waste time trying to find what you are looking for.

Movies can be watched right on your computer or streamed to your television and are only a click away. You can also make copies of the downloaded movies to DVD disc if that is part of your package plan. You have the ability to choose the movie experience you would like to have.

7. You Can Preview Movie Trailers

In traditional stores you can only read the cover, whereas online movie websites allow you to preview the movie you are about to purchase. This is a really great feature of online movie download websites.

This is a great feature of online movie download websites. You can truly get a feel for what the movie is all about instead just reading a description of the actors and plot.

8. Lower Storage Cost

As your DVD movie collection continues to grow, you have to spend money on extra furniture, storage racks, or storage cases to keep all of your DVD's in. When you download movies from the Internet, you don't have to worry about having to acquire all of these extra storage costs.

You have the ability to save your downloaded movies from the Internet straight to your hard drive. The price of extra hard drive space has gotten so low that it is cheaper than having to buying blank DVD discs to copy the movies to.

9. Movie Reviews

You can get genuine opinions on the movies you are interested in downloading from the Internet before purchasing it. You can read about people's views and evaluations while you make your decision on a movie. You can't get this in a traditional store when you are just reading a description off of a DVD cover.

Having real opinions can end up saving you time on a movie that turns out to be a dud, because other people have found it out for you. That way you can move onto a movie that is meaningful. Let someone else spend the time finding out if it was a excellent movie or if it was a terrible one. You can also become a part of the movie website's online community if it's available. Build a profile, take part in discussions on movies and find others with your interests who can recommend movies for you.

10. Flexibility

You can download your movie and play it from your computer, your IPOD, your DVD player, your portable DVD player, your laptop or stream it to your televisions. You can stop and re-start them at your leisure without worrying about deadlines, damage, extra fees, driving time, waiting time, movie theater food, or gas expenses. You can watch them multiple times where you want and when you want.

There truly is no better way to watch GI Joe The Rise of Cobra free. Downloaded movies are the most convenient and cost-effective way to build your movie collection. You can now spend the time and money you saved by watching even more movies. No more getting ready to go out and driving to a theatre or store. You can have a better movie experience within the privacy of your own home with no added costs.

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The Best Advantages To Downloading Movies

By Jack Bradley

Being able to watch The Chaos Experiment for free online from the Internet comes with so many benefits. The practice of downloading movies has become very common place. Customers now have a large number of websites to select from which have all kinds of services and packages to offer.

1. Pricing

The number one benefit of downloading movies from the Internet is the package and pricing plans that movie websites offer. They've made it so affordable, that it's hard to stick with the old-fashioned DVD disc anymore.

Some plans include a per movie download fee or a fixed monthly fee for a designated amount of movie downloads. The plan you choose to go with will depend on your budget and the amount of spare time you have. A fixed monthly plan fee is great if you would like to watch a lot of movies, while a per download fee will better suit your needs if you don't normally watch many movies.

Billing is simple because the websites automatically charge your credit card every month, that way you don't have to worry about any interruption in service or having another bill to go and pay online. You can also earn rewards on your credit card in the process.

In any economy, cost is always a driving factor for any product. The ability to download movies allows you to reduce your household expenses. You'll find that even with per movie download fees, the cost will be cheaper than going out and renting the movie. This is also true with going to see the movie in theaters. After you factor in the cost of drinks, popcorn, and tickets, you'll find that staying at home and downloading movies is the most cost-effective solution.

2. No Need To Drive Anywhere

The best advantage to downloading movies is the ability to select and view movies from the comfort of your own home. You save money on gas and you save time. You no longer have to wait in traffic or wait in check-out lines.

Bad weather conditions outside are also a worry of the past. You don't have to settle on watching what is on television in order to avoid going out. The last thing anybody wants to do after a long day at work is to go back out to get a movie. Downloading movies keeps you at home, watch movies over and over again while you relax and lets you spend more time with your family.

3. Late Fees Are Eliminated

Another great benefit to downloading movies from the Internet is being able to be worry-free, no-hassle experience. You don't have to run to the movie rental store to drop off your movie on time. We've all had to pay a late fee at one time or another. Having one less worry in the back of your mind is everyone's goal.

You can also stop thinking about what the store hours are and trying to make it before they close. Websites with movie downloads are open 24 hours a day. Being able to download movies means no more late fees, no more worries and no added expenses.

4. Damaged Discs Are a Worry of the Past

If you are either renting a movie or buying a DVD, you always have to worry about damage to the disc. No matter how carefully we handle our DVD discs, we always manage to get a scratch on them. You'll be charged by the movie store if you bring back a damaged or badly scratched disc. A bad scratch means that the disc you've purchased will no longer play well in the DVD player. This can become aggravating when you spend hard-earned dollars on your DVD collection.

In view of the fact that you are able store all you downloaded movies on your hard drive, these problems are eliminated. Damages and extra fees can get wiped out. There is no longer any discs to handle, no more damages or scratches, and no more money wasted.

5. Better Selection

The best benefit to downloading movies from the Internet is the utter size of online movie collections. The possibilities are endless, whereas in DVD stores and movie rental stores they are limited. Online movie websites are frequently updating their collections and many of them have tens of thousands of movies to choose from.

You can download a 24 hours a day, making it simple to watch your favorite movie at any time. The days of driving to a store only to find that they do not carry the title you're looking for or that it is not currently available because all of the copies are out are over.

Most websites also list the most popular movie downloads, the most popular movies in a genre and the most popular movies ever. These are great suggestions for movies you wouldn't have thought to download. You won't find that in a brick and mortar store.

6. Straightforward Website Maneuverability

The movie websites make it very easy for customers to search and purchase their movies. Searching movie titles can be done by title, genre, year, and actor so that you don't have waste time trying to find what you are looking for.

Movies are always at your fingertips and can be watched right on your computer or streamed to your television. You can also make copies of the downloaded movies to DVD disc if you want. You can choose the movie experience you want to have.

7. You Can Preview The Movies

Online movie websites permit you to preview the movie you are about to download. At traditional stores you can only read the DVD cover.

The ability to preview movie trailers to get a real feel for what the movie is all about is a great feature. There's no more guessing involved and there's no more reading a description of the actors and plot.

8. Lower Storage Cost

Money has to be spent on extra furniture, storage racks, or storage cases to keep all of your DVD's in as you add more and more movies to your collection. When you download movies from the Internet, you don't have to worry about having to incur all of these extra storage costs.

You have the ability to save your downloaded movies from the Internet straight to your hard drive. The price of extra hard drive space has gotten so low that it is cheaper than having to buying blank DVD discs to copy the movies to.

9. Community Reviews

Unlike traditional DVD discs, you can get real life opinions on movies you download from the Internet during your selection process. You can read about people's reviews and ratings while you make your decision on a movie. This feature is definitely not available when you are just reading a DVD cover in a movie store.

Having real opinions can end up saving you time on a movie that turns out to be a dud, because other people have found it out for you. That way you can move onto a movie that is meaningful. Let someone else spend the time finding out if it was a excellent movie or if it was a terrible one. You can also become a part of the movie website's online community if it's available. Build a profile, take part in discussions on movies and find others with your interests who can recommend movies for you.

10. Flexibility

You can download your movie and play it from your computer, your IPOD, your DVD player, your portable DVD player, your laptop or stream it to your televisions. You can stop and re-start them at your leisure without worrying about deadlines, damage, extra fees, driving time, waiting time, movie theater food, or gas expenses. You can watch them multiple times where you want and when you want.

download movies from the Internet is the best way to watch movies. They are also the most suitable and inexpensive way to build your movie collection. You can watch more movies because you have the extra time and money. Start having a better movie experience within the privacy of your own home with no added costs and no driving to a traditional store or theater.

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The Strange Life Of Poker Legend Stu Ungar

By Ross Everett

Too often amazing talents are given to those people who are not able to handle them. Such was the case of poker legend Stu Ungar, who had skills at the card table unrivaled in history. Unfortunately, his ineptitude at every day life and self destructive behavior was equally legendary. Ungar would eventually succumb to his demons, and was found dead in his room at the Oasis Motel in Las Vegas in late 1998.

The only way to accurately describe Ungar's poker skills is to evoke a sports metaphor--Ungar's skills at the card table were like those of Michael Jordan or LeBron James on the basketball court. Ungar's greatest accomplishment was his three World Series of Poker victories, an accomplishment not far removed from Michael Jordan's six NBA titles. While countless volumes have been written on poker strategy, Ungar's understanding of the game was almost instinctive. Although he won millions playing poker, the amazing reality was that it was essentially a 'plan C' for him as a professional card player. He started as a Gin Rummy prodigy, but quickly ran out of willing opponents in his native New York. He then moved to Nevada, and cleaned out the gin players in the Silver State. He turned to blackjack out of necessity and was almost instantly successful, only to be barred as a card counter at a number of Las Vegas casinos. Needing a new way to earn money as a card player, he took up poker.

Ungar's problem was that he was awful at basic survival skills. He fought a number of addictions-most notably to drugs and sports gambling. After his WSOP win in 1997, he was nearly broke and wasted away from drug use by the time the 1998 tournament rolled around. Vegas casino owner Bob Stupak provided the $10,000 he needed to defend his title, but as the games began Ungar cowered in his darkened hotel room unable to pull himself together enough to play.

Other stories of Ungar's troubled life away from the poker tables evoke the same theme: buying a new Mercedes with cash after a WSOP victory and driving it until it fell apart from lack of maintenance; signing mortgage papers as he played in the Dunes poker room; losing 1.5 million dollars betting on sports in the course of a weekend.

Tragically, Ungar's death came as he'd began to show signs of turning his life around. Noted casino owner and longtime friend Bob Stupak had stepped in to help Ungar pay off his debts, clean up his life, and provide the stake money to enter the major poker tournaments. Ungar was found two days after the two had formalized the agreement in a contract. Ungar also left behind an ex-wife and a teenage daughter, who still live in Las Vegas. The official cause of death was listed as "coronary atherosclerosis" and a mixture of drugs including cocaine, methadone and Percodan were found in his system.

Many of the famous gamblers of Las Vegas legend such as Puggy Person and Doyle Brunson have been tough, larger than life individuals with a healthier than normal dose of self-preservation skills. In this respect, Ungar was an anomaly among gambling greats-he was physically frail and almost completely helpless away from the poker table. At the table, however, he became an almost unbeatable adversary. His story is certainly not one that the modern day, publicity conscious Las Vegas will celebrate. He will be remembered, however, as part of the tradition that gives the city its unique character. From the mobsters that pioneered the city, to the Rat Pack that civilized it, to the corporations that cleaned it up, characters like Stu Ungar have provided Las Vegas with its unique character.

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

Ladies Handbags - How To Identify A Counterfeit

By Ashlynn Mario

Many people are interested in buying the latest in designer handbags, but it's important to be careful about it, to keep yourself from being taken in by fakes. There are a lot of designer lookalikes on the market, from fakes claiming to be the real thing to handbags made with a designer look but no designer label. Imitation designer handbags tend to be lower in quality, especially if they're claiming to be actual designer pieces. Lookalikes that don?t claim to be the real thing may be worthwhile for those who just want the look but not the name. However, you should still shop with care.

You'll find these handbags in traditional stores, and low quality counterfeit handbags in other venues, such as online auction sites, flea markets and road side markets. People selling these low quality fakes are hoping that the low price will convince you not to be too suspicious of their products.

Buying online can be particularly difficult, unless you?re sure that you?re buying from someone you can trust. If you really want a designer bag from an online auction site, be sure to go over the seller's feedback with care.

An interesting tip for online differentiation between an authentic designer bag and a counterfeit is that authentic ones are carefully posed for photography one at a time so that you can actually inspect the bag, whereas counterfeits are often shown in tightly bunched groups. Also, authenticity tags are not often attached to the authentic designer bags unless it's meant to sway you into believing the product is real when it is not.

Designer bags use good materials, not inexpensive vinyl, and good construction. If you see low quality stitching or other telltale details, you may be looking at a fake. Make sure the seller is using a picture that represents the kind of bag you want to own.

Further, pay for your authentic designer bag using a credit card, so that if you are ripped off, you have a means of recourse such as a charge back should your bag be found to be a counterfeit. Remember that sellers who sell outside of the United States will be more difficult if you are seeking either a refund or a charge back. Also, if you deal with a seller outside of the United States, longer shipping times are often part of a plan to have you overextended on complaint times, or to ask for a refund or charge back.

Designer-inspired bags, not counterfeit bags, are sometimes also referred to as designer replica handbags. These will let you own the latest hot design for a much less expenditure. These bags will be available in online stores, as well as many discount retailers. However, at least you then know what you are buying and you know what you are going to receive, as opposed to counterfeit bags.

Designer looks and quality are worth the money for many of us. If you've been thinking about buying a designer bag, don't be taken in by fakes. Save your money and choose a beautiful designer handbag that'll last for years.

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Great bags like mary francis handbags can be pricey due to the name brand recognition that they have; however don't get discouraged because you can still get designer handbags cheap if you shop around and are smart about it.