Friday, March 09, 2007
Daily Update 03/09/2007
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I am planning on posting daily things that I find interesting on the internet. I hope you enjoy these items as much as I do.Most topics posted on this page will be completely random. Just various stories and news tidbits I have discovered today.
My Favorite Featured Story
Brought to you by Yahoo
Running back Willis McGahee has a new team and a new contract.
McGahee, who was acquired Thursday by the Baltimore Ravens in a trade with the Buffalo Bills for three draft picks, signed anew six-year contract extension worth more than $32 million.
Agent Drew Rosenhaus confirmed the deal, which included $15 million in guarantees. That guarantee comes in the form of a$7.5 million signing bonus McGahee will be paid now and guaranteed option bonuses of $6 million in 2008 and $1.5 million in2009. Beyond that, McGahee receives base salaries of $595,000 in 2007 (final year of original deal), $605,000 in 2008,$620,000 in 2009, $3.6 million in 2010, $6 million in 2011, $6.5 million in 2012 and $7.2 million in 2013.
The deal follows Buffalo's decision to trade the disgruntled McGahee to the Ravens for a third- and seventh-round pick in thisyear's NFL draft and a third-rounder in 2008. McGahee had one year remaining on his contract with the Bills, but hadexpressed unhappiness with playing in Buffalo.
The Bills were similarly unhappy with McGahee over the past year. He failed to show up for offseason workouts last yearunder new coach Dick Jauron. He also frustrated the coaching staff by not knowing his assignments and failing to pick up blocks inpass protection last season. According to one Bills staffer, a member of the coaching staff had to signal the play toMcGahee specifically during the season to explain to McGahee what to do.
Nonetheless, Baltimore showed no fear in trading for McGahee and offering him the new deal.
"The Ravens really stepped up to make this happen," Rosenhaus said. "Willis is extremely happy and this is going to be agreat situation for both sides."
According to one source, Baltimore's confidence stemmed from McGahee having friends and mentors such as Ed Reed andRay Lewis on the team. All three played at the University of Miami and have worked out together in the past during the off-season.
Already this off-season, Rosenhaus has negotiated two substantial contracts for running backs. This week, he worked out afour-year, $20 million deal for Thomas Jones with the New York Jets after Jones was acquired from the Chicago Bears .
The day before free agency, Rosenhaus worked out a four-year, $23 million contract for Jacksonville Jaguars running back FredTaylor .
McGahee was a first-round pick in 2003 despite suffering a serious knee injury during the national championship gameagainst Ohio State that year. He sat out his first season rehabilitating the knee, but has since rushed more than 1,000 yards in two ofhis first three seasons on the field.
He came up short of 1,000 yards this season after missing two games with a rib injury. Overall, McGahee has rushed for3,365 yards and 24 touchdowns.
Jason Cole is a national NFL writer for Yahoo! Sports.
Viewpoint - Great news for McGahee. I'm surprised they gave him that kind of money if they have doubts about how smarthe is.
My Favorite Story Trash News Story
Brought to you by TMZ
Someone needs to get Scarlett Johansson a new mirror, because the gorgeous actress believes, "I think I look kind of like aboy."
While Scarlett makes this horribly untrue statement in the new issue of Parade magazine , luckily, she also realizes that "it'salways a plus to have people think that you're attractive." And we do, ScarJo!
In the article, the 22-year-old reveals that growing up she was "a singing, dancing fool," and idolized another famous blonde; "Iabsolutely love Marilyn Monroe."
Even though Johansson hasn't been caught pantyless, nor gone into rehab, she still likes to go out and have a good time withfriends, adding, "but I just lay low. Sometimes you get caught, and there's nothing you can do about it." Except saycheese!
Check out the entire article in Parade magazine , in newspapers on Sunday.
My Favorite Press Release Today
Brought to you The Open Press
Online poker professional Cuong Nguyen has released his texas holdem limit strategy guide on his website at Nguyen, whomakes his living playing texas holdem online at Party Poker claims that his guide can instantly turn a beginning playerinto a winner.
Online poker has exploded, with over 75,000 players playing simultaneously at Party Poker, the most popular site. "Poker isgrowing by leaps and bounds and the opportunities are limitless if you get in on the ground floor", says Nguyen. "My guidewill make you a winner at limit holdem...then it's up to you to take your game to the next level: no limit texas holdem."
Fixed limit texas holdem differs from the more popular no limit version of the game in that the betting amounts arepredetermined beforehand. In general, the last two rounds of betting are twice as high as the first two rounds. Limit holdemis more of a science, as odds and mathematics should usually be at the forefront of your decision-making process. Nolimit, which offers the ability to make huge bets, has a lot more bluffing and more difficult decision-making.
"I recommend that novices start out with limit texas holdem, mastering such concepts as pot odds and implied odds, beforemoving on to the big leagues", says Nguyen.
Viewpoint - Cuong it a great player. I'm sure his guide has a ton of great information in it.
My Favorite Spam e-mail of the day
I don't know about you but I am consistently getting spam e-mail. Some of these e-mails totally crack me up. I've decided topost my favorite spam e-mail daily.
There's more here, too. Although most night-time snipe hunts are unsuccessful, you might be able to find one at a marshnear you. Learn more about this Glaucous-winged Gull at BirdWeb.
To see a cowbird egg hatching, click here. Learn more about the Mourning Dove at BirdWeb. Its old, worn-down feathers havefallen out, and new ones have grown in. Learn more about the Mourning Dove at BirdWeb. Learn more about the cranesat poker. Visit your local Audubon chapter to learn more about birdbaths. For a map to their wintering area on theSkagit Flats, click here. Learn more about the Wilson's Warbler at BirdWeb. Puget Sound is a test market for BirdNote.Although most night-time snipe hunts are unsuccessful, you might be able to find one at a marsh near you. Formore about the Seahawks, click here. But recently, small populations have stayed through the winter, seeking out poker of flyinginsects for food. To learn where to purchase shade coffee, click here. To find your local Audubon and join a Birdathon,start here. Learn more about the Mourning Dove at BirdWeb. You begin to wonder when the tiny thing will stop andtake a breath! Learn more about this Arctic visitor at BirdWeb. Riding thermals is an energy-efficient way to search forprey below poker. Learn more about the Mourning Dove at BirdWeb. All the people joined Raven to feast on clams. Throughout thespring and summer, Glaucous-winged Gull pairs poker bow as they greet each other with this call. The chat winters inMexico and Central America.
Viewpoint - I liked this spam because it has the word snipe hunts in the first sentence. Quality stuff!
My Weather: Kansas City
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Today: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near58. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming north northwest. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amountsbetween a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North northwest wind between 3 and 11 mph.
My Daily Horoscope (Virgo)
Brought to you by Yahoo Astrology
Quickie
Enjoy some solitude today. But you don't have to think deep thoughts. Just relax.
Overview
Work from a stable foundation, or some ditzy types could get you off course right now. As much as you enjoy socializing,you're not in the mood for a merry-go-round -- you've got bigger fish to fry.
Advertising
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Download your free copy today at
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/poker.html
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This eBook is not a get-rich scheme. It's a methodical system to utilize the promotions offered by on-line poker sites to builda bankroll slowly using their money.
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I am planning on posting daily things that I find interesting on the internet. I hope you enjoy these items as much as I do.Most topics posted on this page will be completely random. Just various stories and news tidbits I have discovered today.
My Favorite Featured Story
Brought to you by Yahoo
Running back Willis McGahee has a new team and a new contract.
McGahee, who was acquired Thursday by the Baltimore Ravens in a trade with the Buffalo Bills for three draft picks, signed anew six-year contract extension worth more than $32 million.
Agent Drew Rosenhaus confirmed the deal, which included $15 million in guarantees. That guarantee comes in the form of a$7.5 million signing bonus McGahee will be paid now and guaranteed option bonuses of $6 million in 2008 and $1.5 million in2009. Beyond that, McGahee receives base salaries of $595,000 in 2007 (final year of original deal), $605,000 in 2008,$620,000 in 2009, $3.6 million in 2010, $6 million in 2011, $6.5 million in 2012 and $7.2 million in 2013.
The deal follows Buffalo's decision to trade the disgruntled McGahee to the Ravens for a third- and seventh-round pick in thisyear's NFL draft and a third-rounder in 2008. McGahee had one year remaining on his contract with the Bills, but hadexpressed unhappiness with playing in Buffalo.
The Bills were similarly unhappy with McGahee over the past year. He failed to show up for offseason workouts last yearunder new coach Dick Jauron. He also frustrated the coaching staff by not knowing his assignments and failing to pick up blocks inpass protection last season. According to one Bills staffer, a member of the coaching staff had to signal the play toMcGahee specifically during the season to explain to McGahee what to do.
Nonetheless, Baltimore showed no fear in trading for McGahee and offering him the new deal.
"The Ravens really stepped up to make this happen," Rosenhaus said. "Willis is extremely happy and this is going to be agreat situation for both sides."
According to one source, Baltimore's confidence stemmed from McGahee having friends and mentors such as Ed Reed andRay Lewis on the team. All three played at the University of Miami and have worked out together in the past during the off-season.
Already this off-season, Rosenhaus has negotiated two substantial contracts for running backs. This week, he worked out afour-year, $20 million deal for Thomas Jones with the New York Jets after Jones was acquired from the Chicago Bears .
The day before free agency, Rosenhaus worked out a four-year, $23 million contract for Jacksonville Jaguars running back FredTaylor .
McGahee was a first-round pick in 2003 despite suffering a serious knee injury during the national championship gameagainst Ohio State that year. He sat out his first season rehabilitating the knee, but has since rushed more than 1,000 yards in two ofhis first three seasons on the field.
He came up short of 1,000 yards this season after missing two games with a rib injury. Overall, McGahee has rushed for3,365 yards and 24 touchdowns.
Jason Cole is a national NFL writer for Yahoo! Sports.
Viewpoint - Great news for McGahee. I'm surprised they gave him that kind of money if they have doubts about how smarthe is.
My Favorite Story Trash News Story
Brought to you by TMZ
Someone needs to get Scarlett Johansson a new mirror, because the gorgeous actress believes, "I think I look kind of like aboy."
While Scarlett makes this horribly untrue statement in the new issue of Parade magazine , luckily, she also realizes that "it'salways a plus to have people think that you're attractive." And we do, ScarJo!
In the article, the 22-year-old reveals that growing up she was "a singing, dancing fool," and idolized another famous blonde; "Iabsolutely love Marilyn Monroe."
Even though Johansson hasn't been caught pantyless, nor gone into rehab, she still likes to go out and have a good time withfriends, adding, "but I just lay low. Sometimes you get caught, and there's nothing you can do about it." Except saycheese!
Check out the entire article in Parade magazine , in newspapers on Sunday.
My Favorite Press Release Today
Brought to you The Open Press
Online poker professional Cuong Nguyen has released his texas holdem limit strategy guide on his website at Nguyen, whomakes his living playing texas holdem online at Party Poker claims that his guide can instantly turn a beginning playerinto a winner.
Online poker has exploded, with over 75,000 players playing simultaneously at Party Poker, the most popular site. "Poker isgrowing by leaps and bounds and the opportunities are limitless if you get in on the ground floor", says Nguyen. "My guidewill make you a winner at limit holdem...then it's up to you to take your game to the next level: no limit texas holdem."
Fixed limit texas holdem differs from the more popular no limit version of the game in that the betting amounts arepredetermined beforehand. In general, the last two rounds of betting are twice as high as the first two rounds. Limit holdemis more of a science, as odds and mathematics should usually be at the forefront of your decision-making process. Nolimit, which offers the ability to make huge bets, has a lot more bluffing and more difficult decision-making.
"I recommend that novices start out with limit texas holdem, mastering such concepts as pot odds and implied odds, beforemoving on to the big leagues", says Nguyen.
Viewpoint - Cuong it a great player. I'm sure his guide has a ton of great information in it.
My Favorite Spam e-mail of the day
I don't know about you but I am consistently getting spam e-mail. Some of these e-mails totally crack me up. I've decided topost my favorite spam e-mail daily.
There's more here, too. Although most night-time snipe hunts are unsuccessful, you might be able to find one at a marshnear you. Learn more about this Glaucous-winged Gull at BirdWeb.
To see a cowbird egg hatching, click here. Learn more about the Mourning Dove at BirdWeb. Its old, worn-down feathers havefallen out, and new ones have grown in. Learn more about the Mourning Dove at BirdWeb. Learn more about the cranesat poker. Visit your local Audubon chapter to learn more about birdbaths. For a map to their wintering area on theSkagit Flats, click here. Learn more about the Wilson's Warbler at BirdWeb. Puget Sound is a test market for BirdNote.Although most night-time snipe hunts are unsuccessful, you might be able to find one at a marsh near you. Formore about the Seahawks, click here. But recently, small populations have stayed through the winter, seeking out poker of flyinginsects for food. To learn where to purchase shade coffee, click here. To find your local Audubon and join a Birdathon,start here. Learn more about the Mourning Dove at BirdWeb. You begin to wonder when the tiny thing will stop andtake a breath! Learn more about this Arctic visitor at BirdWeb. Riding thermals is an energy-efficient way to search forprey below poker. Learn more about the Mourning Dove at BirdWeb. All the people joined Raven to feast on clams. Throughout thespring and summer, Glaucous-winged Gull pairs poker bow as they greet each other with this call. The chat winters inMexico and Central America.
Viewpoint - I liked this spam because it has the word snipe hunts in the first sentence. Quality stuff!
My Weather: Kansas City
Brought to you by the NOAA
Today: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near58. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming north northwest. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amountsbetween a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North northwest wind between 3 and 11 mph.
My Daily Horoscope (Virgo)
Brought to you by Yahoo Astrology
Quickie
Enjoy some solitude today. But you don't have to think deep thoughts. Just relax.
Overview
Work from a stable foundation, or some ditzy types could get you off course right now. As much as you enjoy socializing,you're not in the mood for a merry-go-round -- you've got bigger fish to fry.
Advertising
Free Poker eBook
Download your free copy today at
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/poker.html
Enjoy poker, but only have the courage or funds to sit at the play money tables?
Here's the solution! This eBook will show you how to receive $100.00 absolutely free to start your online poker career!
• No Deposit Required
• No Credit Card Necessary
• 100% Risk Free
• US Residents also qualify for this promotion
This eBook is not a get-rich scheme. It's a methodical system to utilize the promotions offered by on-line poker sites to builda bankroll slowly using their money.
Still not convinced? Read some of the reviews this eBook has received at
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/poker-testimonials.html
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