sylvester stallone http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for sylvester stallone Copyright 2008 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:30:03 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/sylvester+stallone HGH - Hollywood's Fountain Of Youth http://www.artwoo.com/article/hgh-hollywoods-fountain-of-youth http://www.artwoo.com/article/hgh-hollywoods-fountain-of-youth#comments Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:22:24 +0000 hgh supplementsgrowth hormone hghsylvester stalloneexploring new horizonsbrilliant inventionhuman growth hormone hghtestosterone injections http://www.artwoo.com/article/hgh-hollywoods-fountain-of-youth exploring new horizons. Modern science has recently shown that the brain and all other body systems continue to grow physically even when we are old. The discovery of Human Growth Hormone (HGH) and the concomitant production and demand for is a product of modern science. But while (HGH) has been associated with the world of sports for years, it is gradually becoming more popular in Hollywood.

HGH supplements are given by doctors as an anti-aging tool and have been proven to add elasticity and thickness to the skin, improve well being, and enhance recovery after an exhausting exercise. This is a big advantage for gym goers and athletes. Most Hollywood stars of today, however, use and depend on HGH for their young looking and soft skin and powerful muscles.

Many of the stars deny that they use supplements to make it appear that their fantastic body and youthful skin are "natural". On the other hand, some celebrities are honest enough to give credit to HGH supplements. , the Rambo star, is one who announced openly that his use of HGH is the secret to his superb physical appearance, toned muscles, and very youthful appearance at the age of 60. Sylvester Stallone declared that he is using HGH supplements along with to shape up for his movie "Rambo". The star of "Rambo" said nothing but praises for the of HGH supplements, making them appear as this century's "fountain of youth".

From centuries ago, men have attempted to discover the so-called "fountain of youth": the elixir to fighting aging and its effects. Aging is considered as one of the most difficult challenges facing the scientific world of science. However, some scientists have discovered a number of products that can hold their stand against this man's great foe called aging.

HGH is produced by our pituitary gland to control our muscles, enhance bone growth, and lower fat and cholesterol levels in our body. When we grow old, HGH naturally decreases like all other hormones. At 60, an average person has only about 80 percent of HGH compared to what he had when he was three decades younger. When a person loses HGH, he faces a higher chance of experiencing age-related diseases as well as suffering from a decrease in muscle mass and strength. Body muscles are also turned to fat. Other symptoms of HGH loss include social isolation, increased anxiety, and poor general health.

HGH has proven a number of anti-aging benefits. HGH supplements, when injected in a person's body, can decrease aging to some extent. HGH can stimulate other tissues and the liver to trigger a response that stimulates cartilage cells, thereby enhancing bone growth. HGH also improves the uptake of amino acid and synthesis of protein in muscles and body tissues, thus resulting in muscle growth. As muscle mass increases, a person becomes stronger. Body fat is distributed evenly making one leaner.

HGH has a vital effect for lipids and proteins, and the metabolism of carbohydrates, making a person feel revitalized and re-energized. There are some HGH users who report improvement on vision as well as in memory and cognitive ability. HGH also makes the immune system stronger by making the body capable of fighting diseases and preventing infections. HGH produces a general feeling of positive well being, a decline in feelings of depression, a decrease in fat, an increase in muscle mass, and improvement of the skin's thickness and elasticity.

HGH may not exactly the "fountain of youth" to some people as it is to Stallone, but one cannot deny the numerous health benefits it provides. As of now, HGH supplements are given through injectables. If you are considering the use of HGH, make sure that you consult your physician first. There are HGH laws that one must consider in purchasing and using this "wonder product".hgh GHR1000 Sytropin genf20]]> Hollywood's Tackiest Break Ups http://www.artwoo.com/article/hollywoods-tackiest-break-ups http://www.artwoo.com/article/hollywoods-tackiest-break-ups#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2007 08:27:05 +0000 laura dernexpress mailbilly bob thortoncelebrity gossipsylvester stallonebreak upskevin federline http://www.artwoo.com/article/hollywoods-tackiest-break-ups
Breakups via television

and had dates for a few years and in fact were engaged. Unfortunately, for Dern, Thorton became smitten with Angelina Jolie on the set of their film Pushing Tin. The two married shortly thereafter but failed to inform Dern. She found out with the rest of the world as we watched in horror on one of our favorite shows.

At the time, Laura Dern and Billy Bob were sharing a house. To make matters worse when Dern wanted to retrieve her things they were already boxed and put in storage, unceremoniously removed from the house the way Thorton removed her from his life.



dated model Jennifer Flavin but decided the relationship was not working for him. Unsure of how to break up with Jennifer, Sly decided to write a long heart felt letter to his girlfriend. Maybe because he was nervous about what her reaction would be Mr. Stallone decided it was best for him to be far away from Jennifer when she read the letter. The letter was delivered via express mail, and Jennifer found out the relationship was caput from the Federal Express Man.

Technology Driven Break Ups

We live in the information age, and it stands to reason that the demise of a relationship may take a futuristic turn. The world waited with baited breath for Britney Spears to end her marriage to . Perhaps it is just a case of an individual getting their just desserts. The relationship between Britney Spears and Federline began when his girlfriend Shar Jackson was in her third trimester of pregnancy with his son. Perhaps Shar did not see it coming, but it is almost certain that Federline did not see it coming when Spears informed him that she wished to void their union via text message.

Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson were the darlings of MTV and famous for their television show Newlyweds. Unfortunately for Nick and Jessica their marriage could not withstand the strain or attention from the media. Rumors of a troubled relationship persisted for sometime before the couple called it quits Thanksgiving 2005. Rumor has it Jessica told Nick emailed the news to Nick.

Ending a relationship is usually never easy, whether you are famous or just a regular Joe. However, a break up should be done as painlessly as possible. Hopefully the next time Jess, Britney, or Billy Bob decide to break up with someone, the pages of Star Magazine or The National Enquirer will report that they at least did it in person. Lisa James is a writer for http://suscriba.com, seller of Star Magazine and other popular magazine subscriptions. ]]> Cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/cancer http://www.artwoo.com/article/cancer#comments Mon, 09 Jul 2007 20:29:59 +0000 cancermummification processcancerssylvester stallonebob fossesacred scarabancient egyptians http://www.artwoo.com/article/cancer Cancer (June 22 =96 July 22) has very little to do with that prickly crustacean, believe it or not. In fact, it's hard to pin down exactly what constitutes the Cancer personality. The perceived Cancer as the . It was a symbol of resurrection and immortality and they often placed a carving of a scarab in the body where the heart had been, as part of the .

are very imaginative and intuitive. They make great artists and musicians. They're not risk takers, and will take the time to contemplate all sorts of outcomes and probabilities before taking on a new venture. They're very sympathetic and protective of those around them. They will help out in whatever way they can, although not impulsively and will temper their generosity with calculating all the risks first. They're emotional and loving, and great family and pet people.

In the Zodiac Great Year, the Age of Cancer fell between 8600 and 6450 BCE. It was a time characterized by the worship of mother goddesses. During this period alcohol fermentation was discovered and people began to use copper.

Cancers make good journalists, writers or politicians because of their ability to think and judge independently what they're told. They're good in public service, perhaps in social service agencies. Cancers are good providers because they themselves love comfort and a good life. Cancers can procrastinate and can upset their families with this trait. They're not too good at taking orders, so positions where they're required to be submissive or subordinate may not suit them well.

Famous Cancers comprise an interesting mix of accomplishments. They include the Duke of Windsor and , , the Dalai Lama, Robin Williams and Ernest Hemingway.

The best partner for Cancer is Taurus, while the sign with the least potential for a harmonious relationship with Cancer is Aries. http://www.domainnamess.info http://www.cruisings.info ]]> GHR1000 http://www.artwoo.com/article/ghr1000 http://www.artwoo.com/article/ghr1000#comments Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:29:21 +0000 growth hormone releasersylvester stalloneprofessional bodybuilderhgh injectionsshort staturehgh supplementhuman growth hormone http://www.artwoo.com/article/ghr1000 hgh supplement. GHR1000 is a that has been exponentially gaining popularity amongst all kinds of users from the stay home mom to the . Still information on this product is still insufficient for the average consumer to make a wise decision about using it or not.

GHR1000 is a product that is designed to help the body release more into the blood stream. HGH is currently the only hormone that has been proven to reverse many symptoms of aging. Although not recognized by the FDA as an anti aging product many people are currently using it for this purpose. who was caught with several units of hgh while in Australia claims that hgh has done wonders for him and anyone over 40 should consider using it. Unfortunately most people can't afford to buy on a continuous basis as they are very expensive.

Because hgh injections are so expensive GHR1000 came up with an hgh supplement that can also boost the hgh level in the blood stream but on a reasonable budget. Although GHR1000 is not as powerful as hgh injections it remains the best alternative so far for anyone seeking to get the anti aging effect of hgh.

GHR1000 uses natural ingredients such as amino acids so in order to buy it no prescription is required. Because GHR1000 is a natural supplements side effects are unlikely to happen, but still make sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients.

GHR1000 aka hgh 1000 comes in the form of tablets and the usual dosage is 3 tablets per day. Because people differ in weigh sometimes the dosage may have to be adjusted.

GHR1000 can be used for but only if the patient is still growing. Once a person's bones fuse he or she can no longer get taller. The use of GHR1000 by children must be discussed with a physician first.

GHR1000 works for some people but for other's it does nothing; although this might be related to dosage; at the moment we are not sure why. To really find out if GHR1000 will work for you the only way to find out is to try it for at least 5 months.

To get the full benefits of ghr1000 one must be very patient as it takes time for the levels of hgh in the blood stream to reach the optimal level. Keep in mind that this optimal level must be maintained for a long time in order to see the full effects thus taking the supplement continuously is required.

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For more info on hgh and hgh supplements visit www.hghhelp.infoghr1000 hgh sytropin genf20]]> Why Collect American Vintage Movie Posters? http://www.artwoo.com/article/why-collect-american-vintage-movie-posters http://www.artwoo.com/article/why-collect-american-vintage-movie-posters#comments Sun, 04 Feb 2007 02:27:08 +0000 classic movie postersvintage movie postersgerman movie postersfrench movie postersposter postersupcoming moviessylvester stallone http://www.artwoo.com/article/why-collect-american-vintage-movie-posters
In the event you want to be the first amongst your friends to get the most current and their respective posters, then this is the absolute best time to add a poster to your collection due to the fact that prices are so affordable! These posters will also be considered and raise ten to twelve times in cost, just as there are the first Star Wars movie poster.

The collecting of movie posters by popular film star is super fashionable. Do you want Movie posters featuring actors such as Sean Connery, , Clark Gable, Brad Pitt or Paul Newman? Or what about movie star posters of actresses - Nicole Kidman, Marilyn Monroe, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, or Audrey Hepburn?

You will find in our collection, our website has got a large variety that includes Classic , Italian classic movie posters, Mexican classic movie posters, Russian classic movie posters, and Vintage . For those that love history we have included info about the period of time of each nation and it includes artists and styles. And don't forget about collecting American vintage movie posters along with those great classic B movie posters.

Along with our Vintage U.S. movie posters catalog, are Movie posters of westerns, both new releases and classics. Posters of westerns are collected frequently for the grand landscape or amazing photography.

If you are really serious about movie and movie star poster collecting, then it is very important to know how to maintain and restore your movie poster.

Posters are designed for marketing and therefore printed on low quality, acidic paper. After some time those acids could harm your movie poster. So movie poster maintenance procedures which can include chemical stabilization, deacidification and checking pH levels are essential to learn about.

Poster protection framing occurs when all supplies utilized during the process of framing don't damage the movie poster.

Regarding poster reparation Valuable posters may come with abnormalities. Restoration professionals can fix the irregularities and can even recondition missing pieces to their true condition.

It doesn't matter if you are thinking about recently released movie posters, currently playing movie posters or very traditional posters about movies. One of the most difficult things in picking a movie poster is to choose only one. Discount Movie Posters makes it convenient. http://www.discount-movie-posters.com ]]> Best Known Dance Films http://www.artwoo.com/article/best-known-dance-films http://www.artwoo.com/article/best-known-dance-films#comments Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:15:02 +0000 live stage showsaturday night feverfilm critic genebecoming a ballerinasylvester stallonedisco suitjennifer beals http://www.artwoo.com/article/best-known-dance-films
(1977): John Travolta became an icon in this tale of a working-class Brooklyn guy who comes alive when he hits the dance floor each night. The Bee Gees-saturated soundtrack became one of the best-selling albums of all time, and Travolta's white was later purchased by Siskel. Travolta has since become known for dancing in many of his biggest hits, including Grease and Pulp Fiction. A sequel to this film, Stayin' Alive, was directed by , though it proved unsuccessful with critics and audiences.

Flashdance (1983): became a star in this story of welder who burns off steam as an exotic dancer by night, all while dreaming of . Ironically, Beals didn't do her own dancing in this film; clever editing and photography let several doubles, including a gymnast and a man, perform her most complicated moves. Like Fever, this had a hit soundtrack, highlighted by the Oscar-winning "What a Feeling."

Footloose (1984): Though Kevin Bacon has gone on to play many other types of roles (and starred with nearly every other actor in Hollywood in the process), for many fans, he'll be best-known for this peppy tale of a teen who finds himself in a small town where a zealous reverend (John Lithgow) has outlawed dancing. This had yet another hit soundtrack, which spawned two number-one hits and sold 15 million copies.

Dirty Dancing (1987): This surprise hit about a young woman (Jennifer Grey) who finds love on the dance floor with a fleet-footed dance instructor (Patrick Swayze) while on vacation also won an Oscar for best song ("I've Had the Time of My Life") and became a sensation, inspiring a short-lived TV series and a . It was also responsible for boosting attendance in dance classes across the country. Ironically, Grey and Swayze had worked together before on the action film Red Dawn - and couldn't stand each other.

Save the Last Dance (2001): Julia Stiles and Sean Patrick Thomas star in this tale of a former ballerina who gains the inspiration to dance again when learning the style of a local dance club. The film became a huge hit with fans of MTV, which produced the film. It wound up grossing nearly 10 times its budget in the U.S. alone.

Step Up (2006): Despite little advance hype, this story of a dancer (Jenna Dewan) who becomes involved with a street tough sentenced to do community service at the Maryland School of the Arts, became a surprise hit, grossing almost double its budget in its first weekend. A sequel, Step Up 2 the Streets, was released in early 2008, featuring different characters but set against the same backdrop. It's enjoyed similar success so far - meaning that more Step Up films might be on their way soon. The author would like for you to visit http://www.starsdancewear.net/ Dancewear and http://www.starsdancewear.net/ Teen Dancewear ]]> The Jobs Of Celebrities Before They Were Famous http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-jobs-of-celebrities-before-they-were-famous http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-jobs-of-celebrities-before-they-were-famous#comments Thu, 13 Dec 2007 23:14:59 +0000 boomtown ratssylvester stallonehot dog vendorrocky balboaitalian stalliongrave diggerlion cage http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-jobs-of-celebrities-before-they-were-famous
Without further ado, here's a list of 10 celebrities' jobs from before they were famous:

Sir Bob Geldof =96 Pea Canner

The outspoken former frontman of the and face of the `Make Poverty History' movement took on all kinds of dead-end jobs before finding his calling in music. He worked as a road navvy, a , a slaughterman and finally an exciting career in pea canning before getting a job as a music journalist in Canada.

=96 Porn Star

Stallone's tough reputation may have begun in one of his first pre-celebrity jobs =96 a cleaner! Years later, after dropping out of Miami University, Stallone pursued his acting dreams, but the `Rocky' star had a long way to go before he was famous and his place in Hollywood history =96 one of his first films was called `Party at Kitty and Stud's', which is exactly as high brow as it sounds. This silver screen `classic' was a hardcore pornographic film, which has since been repackaged on the back of Stallone's success as a softcore release entitled `' =96 a reference to 's nickname.

Rod Stewart =96 The

After trying out for a football career with Scottish giants Celtic and London minnows Brentford, a young Rod Stewart decided the glamorous career of a footballer wasn't for him and opted for the not-so-glamorous career as a grave digger. He wasn't there for too long though, before pursuing a career in music. The Maggie May songwriter took up street singing, travelling around Europe=85 indeed he was actually deported from Spain for vagrancy for his art!

Madonna =96 Dunkin' Donuts Worker

Madonna is now one of the best selling female music artists of all time, but somehow this will have seemed an unlikely scenario for her 20 year old self upon arriving in New York with just $35 to her name. Over the course of these tough months before she became famous, the `Like a Prayer' singer made ends meet by taking on a range of low paying jobs including a stint serving customers at `Dunkin' Donuts'. An exhibitionist even in those days, she also took on some nude modelling work to supplement the limited fast-food income before finding her celebrity job calling=85

Michael Dell =96 Dishwasher

At the age of 12 the founder of Dell computers, Michael Dell was washing dishes in a Chinese restaurant for $2.30 an hour. With Dell Inc. now worth over $16 billion, I would hope that the CEO is allowing himself a better salary than he earned at the restaurant.

Helen Mirren =96 Amusement Park Promoter

Long before she was famous and had won her Oscar, SAG Awards, BAFTAs, Golden Globes and Emmy Awards, Dame Helen Mirren had the slightly less glamorous role of attracting punters to use the rides at an amusement park in Southend on Sea. It's unclear whether she won as many accolades in this period of her life=85

Paul Daniels - Accountant

The magician and entertainer Paul Daniels was in the army, serving in Hong Kong during his national service. On his return he began training as an accountant in the civil service before leaving to run a small mobile grocery business owned by his parents. While performing magic in the evenings, the door to show business was eventually opened to him.

Jack Nicholson =96 Mailroom Worker

The veteran actor and star of classics like A Few Good Men, The Shining and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest was reportedly discovered working in MGM's mailroom. Before that, the three times Oscar winner had worked in a toy store and as a lifeguard.

Jerry Seinfeld =96 Lightbulb Retailer

Before he became famous as a comedian and sitcom star, Jerry sold lightbulbs over the phone. After no doubt being on the end of several aggressive customers, Jerry made fun of his former career on his hit sitcom by telling a cold-caller that it was a bad time and asking if he could call them back later when they're at home trying to relax.

Brad Pitt =96 Man in a Chicken Suit

Now regarded as one of the most desirable men on the planet, you'd be hard pushed to see that in Brad Pitt when he handed out flyers outside El Pollo Loco Restaurant in Los Angeles dressed in a chicken suit! Even the role of refrigerator delivery man, although a step up, is a far cry from his current status! As the most embarrassing celebrity job in the list, we can't imagine Brad looks back fondly on his occupations before he was famous!

So, aside from a slight feeling of smugness, what have we gained from seeing what these celebrities' occupations before they were famous? Not much, but it's clear that celebrities come from all walks of life and you never know when you might be spotted. Hopefully that'll give you the impetus to return to your online job search with renewed vigour, afterall sir Bob Geldof wasn't stuck canning peas forever! Gail Kenny is the managing director of Puregenie (http://www.puregenie.com) =96 and online recruitment agency for the travel industry. ]]> Top Ten Boxing Movies http://www.artwoo.com/article/top-ten-boxing-movies http://www.artwoo.com/article/top-ten-boxing-movies#comments Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:24:59 +0000 boxing ringbecome more successfulacadamey awardstechnical knockoutmillion dollar babyunderdogreferee http://www.artwoo.com/article/top-ten-boxing-movies referee counts to ten (a Knockout, or KO) or if the opponent is deemed too injured to continue (a , or TKO). If there is no stoppage of the fight before an agreed number of rounds, a winner is determined either by the referee's decision or by judges' scorecards.

In the passage above boxing is explained as two people fighting of similar weight, however rarely of similar backgrounds. In ancient times gladiators were pited against each other to fight to their deaths for entertainment. A gladiator was often the fighting for survival against a superior force.

On the big screen boxing movies have than any other sports related film. Boxing movies such as Rocky and are the only sports related films to win for Best Picture.

Directors of boxing movies have the great ability of creating characters with so much in common with the audience. Characters who come from disadvantage backgrounds that are used to scrapping for food and money to support families and loved ones, thus when it comes to fighting for survival in a they have what it takes to win.

However they never have the guidance or confidence to realize their full potential. This is where directors creates a kind, lovable, knowledgeable character who acts as a father figure and mentor. The audience is then taken on a journey of these two characters quest for glory which involves some of the following, heartbreak, struggle, sacrifice and belief.

In any sport no matter what it is people will be drawn naturally to the underdog and cheer for them. People don't like favorites winning unless of course they have the favorite backed! This is where directors create another character one that the audience dislikes, rude, arrogant, cocky etc.. who is at the top of the sport.

These two rivals are finally pitted against each other, in one corner you have a fighter that everyone hates and in the other corner a fighter whom everyone has come to love and admire.

Audiences like happy endings they are brought up with the stories of Snow white, Cinderella etc.. they want to exit the cinema happier than they entered. They want the underdog to win because they know how it feels to be an underdog.

The audience admires a character with pride strength and courage. Great Directors are aware of this knowing what the audience desires and gives it to them.

Boxing movies work because everyone loves a good underdog story!



Top Ten Boxing Movies Countdown

10.Rocky III (1982)

Released in 1982 Rocky III written, directed and starred in by Sylvester Stallone became the third movie of the Rocky Franchise. Boxer Rocky Balboa enjoys the wealth he has as world-champion. He only fights against straightforward opponents. Then he is challenged by the arrogant Clubber Lang. Rocky accepts the challenge to prove once more that there is only one world-champion. But Lang wins and becomes the new champion. Nobody believes in Rocky anymore, except one man: former world-champion Apollo Creed. Creed trains Rocky in an effort to regain his title. Co Stars: Talia Shire as "Adrian Balboa" Burt Young as "Paulie" and Carl Weathers as "Apollo Creed".

9. Diggstown (1992)

Rolling in at number nine is the film directed by Michael Ritchie, Diggstown starring James Wood (Gabriel Caine) Louis Gossett (Honey) and Bruce Dern (John Gillion). Gabriel Caine has only left prison when he sets up a bet with a wealthy businessman. This businessman owns most of a boxing-mad town called Diggstown. The bet is that "Gabe" can find a boxer that will knock out 10 Diggstown men, in a boxing ring, within 24 hours. "Honey" Roy Palmer is that man - although at 48, many say he is well past it. A sub plot is thrown in about Charles Macum Diggs - the heavyweight champion that gave the town its name - and who is now confined to a wheelchair.

8. City for Conquest (1940)

Anatole Litvak directs this film based on the novel called City of Conquest. Filled with fire and fury starring James Cagney as Danny Kenny (Young Samson) a truck driver who enters "the fight game" and Ann Sheridan as Peggy 'Peg' Nash his former girlfriend. Danny's success in the ring is helping him pay for his brother Eddie's music education. Danny becomes blinded by acid in a bout, and when efforts to get even fail his former manager finances a newsstand for the now blind and handicapped Danny. Eddie becomes a composer and dedicates a symphony at Carnegie Hall to Danny who listens to it on his radio from his newsstand. Peggy rushes from the concert to reunite with Danny at the newsstand.

7. Raging Bull (1980)

Lucky number seven on our countdown is Raging Bull the two-time Oscar winning movie directed by Martin Scorsese. When Jake LaMotta played by (Robert De Niro) steps into a boxing ring and obliterates his opponent, he's a prized-fighter. However when he treats his family and friends the same way, he's a ticking time bomb, ready to go off at any moment. Though LaMotta desires his family's love, something always seems to come between them. Perhaps it's his violent bouts of paranoia and jealousy. This kind of rage helped make him a champ, but in real life, he winds up in the ring alone. An emotionally self-destructive boxer's journey through life, as the violence and temper that leads him to the top in the ring, destroys his life outside it.

6. Rocky II (1979)

Rocky II the sequel to Rocky was one of the most eagerly anticipated and successful sequels of all time. Directed and starred in by Sylvester Stallone playing (Rocky Balboa) is a little-known boxer who was given a shot at the heavyweight champ, Apollo Creed. Having done much better than anyone expected, Creed demands a rematch, embarrassed by his inability to dominate the "amateur" Balboa. Unfortunately, he soon runs out of money, so he is forced to accept Creed's offer for a rematch. They called it "The Rematch Of The Century".

5. Rocky Balboa (2006)

Rocky Balboa the latest in the series of Rocky movies sees Sylvester Stallone return to the big screen as director and Rocky Balboa returning to the Boxing Ring. This hard-hitting, action-packed battle of the age's story sees Rocky Balboa finding life hard. His wife, Adrian (Shire) has unfortunately died and the relationship between him and his son (Ventimiglia) isn't perfect. But when a computer simulation pits a in-his-prime Rocky vs. the current undefeated champion Mason Dixon Rocky becomes focused on a return to the ring to let loose the 'beast' one final time. Co Stars: Mike Tyson as himself and Burt Young as "Paulie".

4. Million Dollar Baby (2004)

Weighing in at number four with four Oscars to its name is the Clint Eastwood directed movie Million Dollar Baby. Starring heavyweight actors Hillary Swank (Maggie Fitzgerald), Morgan Freeman (Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupris) and of course Clint Eastwood (Frankie Dunn). Maggie Fitzgerald, is a poor thirty-one year old waitress from the very lower classes and with a dysfunctional loser family, decides to make a difference through boxing. She convinces the experienced hardened boxing trainer Frankie Dunn to coach her and be her manager. Morgan Freeman plays the role of Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupris an old partner of Frankie who sees great potential in Maggie. Frankie had always a conflict relationship with his own daughter and practically adopts Maggie along her career.

3. Hurricane, The (1999)

Down to the Top Three and Norman Jewison's "The Hurricane" takes its place on our countdown. The true story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter played by Denzel Washington, an African-American man who rose above his troubled youth to become a top contender for the middle-weight boxing title. However, his dreams turn to nightmare when he is accused of a triple murder, and sentenced to three natural-life terms in prison. He writes an Autobiography to prove his innocence becoming more and more discouraged. An African-American boy and his Canadian mentors read his book and are convinced of his innocence enough to work for his exoneration. Proving his innocence is not going to be easy. Co Starring: Vicellous Reon Shannon (Lesra Martin)

2. Cinderella Man (2005)

Making it to the number one contender spot on our countdown is the Ron Howard movie set in the 1930's Cinderella Man. In the North American Great Depression, the former successful boxer James Braddock played by Russell Crowe loses all his possessions and savings with the crash of the stock market. Mae Braddock his beloved wife played by Ren=E9e Zellweger and their three children survive to starvation and lack of heating and the daily difficulties supported by their love. In 1934, when Jim's coach and manager Joe Gould offers him a chance to return to boxing, he becomes the symbol of hope for hopeless people in a ruined nation.

1. Rocky (1976)

Ladies and Gentlemen the Number One Boxing Movie ever made through unanimous decision is Rocky! Champion of our countdown Oscar winning Rocky directed by John G. Avildsen starring Sylvester Stalone (Rocky), Talia Shire (Adriann), Burt Young (Paulie) Carl Weathers (Apollo Creed) and Burgess Meredith (Mickey) was were "The Italian Stallion" was born. Rocky Balboa, is a aspiring boxer in downtown Philadelphia. His one chance to make a better life for himself is through his boxing and Adrian, a girl who works in the local pet store. Through a publicity stunt, Rocky is set up to fight Apollo Creed, the current heavyweight champion who is already set to win. A magnificent underdog story! Jason Forthofer is the owner of http://www.SportsInMovies.com. http://www.SportsInMovies.com is a guide to all movies related to sports. To view a full list of boxing movies view this page: http://www.sportsinmovies.com/boxing-movies.asp ]]> Hugo Boss - Perfumes For Women http://www.artwoo.com/article/hugo-boss-perfumes-for-women http://www.artwoo.com/article/hugo-boss-perfumes-for-women#comments Sat, 12 Jan 2008 17:30:00 +0000 hugo boss agpeter littmannbjorn borgmetzingen germanysylvester stalloness uniformsnazi ss http://www.artwoo.com/article/hugo-boss-perfumes-for-women SS uniforms and utilizing forced labor from France and Poland in World War II, when uniforms were in great demand.

The company started out with industrial worker suits, uniforms and raincoats. Boss died in 1948 and grandsons Uwe and Jochen Holy took over and geared it towards the more promising path of menswear. The company released its very first suit design for men in 1953.

Competition was stiff in the German market in the 1960s so the brothers decided to create men's suits in colorful hues made from durable, quality fabrics by Gaenslen and Voelter. Over the decade, Hugo Boss bested other companies by introducing trendier suits made of light Italian fabric, in contrast to the traditional German suits that were made of rigid and heavy ones.

Boss pioneered product export during the 70s, conquering Western Europe first, then the Atlantic and finally, the United Sates in 1976. The high-priced line instantly gained acceptance in America, as popularized by renowned figures such as , and the Miami vice cops. By the 80's, the company had already passed the DM 100 million sales mark.

The company made another remarkable turn in 1984 when it launched its first fragrance along with affordable casual wear like sweaters and sports jackets. A year later, the company went public and renamed itself (Aktiengesellschaft, which is German for a corporation that is owned by shareholders). By 1987, the company was grossing $500 million per annum.

A big portion of the company was sold to the Japanese Leyton Group in 1989, although the Holy brothers remained active in the management process. Three years later, they resigned whilst retaining designer stores in Munich and Stuttgart under the Hugo Boss Company. Marzotto became a major shareholder in 1991 and hired as the new CEO. In response to the economic recession, two more labels were added namely Hugo - for the young and hip professional, and Baldessarini - for the classy top executive. Within a year, profits increased up to 74% and the company further expanded to the Southeast Asian region. In 1997, the company promised to reimburse to slave laborers post World War I.

Littmann was succeeded by chief designer and marketing manager Werner Baldessarini in 1998. This was also the time that the company started to design and launch lifestyle accessories and its very first collection of women's wear. Over the years, the company introduced more labels, including the more casual Boss Golf and Boss Sport lines, and Boss Black Selection. In 1999, another line - the sporty Boss Orange - was successfully launched.

At present Hugo Boss remains a subsidiary of Marzotto S.p.A., under the Valentino Fashion Group, which owns a 50% share in the firm. It remains to be one of the world's top fashion lines, with Germany being its leading consumer and the United States as the second. It holds more than 350 franchise shops in over 90 countries around the world. James Philips is a staff member at http://www.perfumecenter.com ]]> Phoenix Palm Trees For Landscapes And Offices http://www.artwoo.com/article/phoenix-palm-trees-for-landscapes-and-offices http://www.artwoo.com/article/phoenix-palm-trees-for-landscapes-and-offices#comments Tue, 07 Nov 2006 18:27:05 +0000 canary island palmcanary island date palmpygmy date palmpalm treespalm treephoenix canariensisphoenix dactylifera http://www.artwoo.com/article/phoenix-palm-trees-for-landscapes-and-offices s is broad and very desirable for use in landscape situations of the south, and to decorate offices. Huge specimens of the , , show considerable cold hardy qualities in northern parts of southern states such as zone 7. Phoenix sylvestris can also be used as landscape specimen for landscapers who look for slender trunks. The Medjool date palm, , can be planted as a fruit tree to produce delicious dates, or it can be planted as a tropical landscape specimen. The size of the dwarf tree is in great contrast to the giant Canary Island date palm tree. The pygmy date palm tree, Phoenix roebellenii, is a very popular container choice for outdoor display that can be moved indoors during cold weather.

Canary Island Date Palm -- Phoenix canariensis

Leaves 20 feet long growing on 50 foot massive trunks make the Canary Island Date Palm, Phoenix canariensis, a highly desirable palm tree for a tropical look around entrances to patios or pools. The Canary Island date palm has been considered fairly cold hardy in lower southern states and specimens of large trees have survived in winters as far north as Columbia, South Carolina. The trunk of the Canary Island date palm is huge in diameter and the triangular cuts on the palm leaves are considered to be highly decorative. The resort of Sea Island, Georgia is loaded with large palm tree specimens of the Canary Island date palm, and none of these trees have ever been damaged from snow or cold since 1927. The Phoenix palm, Phoenix canariensis, is not fast growing, thus this particular palm tree is very expensive; however, the Phoenix canary palm is easily transplanted and easy to grow. In Florida, long lines of the trees are planted on the boundries of boulevards. The Canary Island palm tree was the best survivor of hurricanes that hit Florida in the year 2004 because of its massive size and extensive root spread.

Medjool Date Palm -- Phoenix dactylifera

In ancient history, this famous Medjool date palm fed the many areas of the Mideast. A food, the dried date, was easily preserved to sustain travelers who promoted caravan trade throughout the East and Western civilizations. Like grain, olives, raisins, and wine, these commodities, along with dates, flourished in stable empires of the past with properity that overflowed abundantly. The Hebrew Scriptures repeatedly mentioned the Medjool date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, as God's gift to the chosen people, the Jews. Groves of the Medjool date palm trees still grow in the ancient lands of the Israelites, and newer groves have been established and grow productively in the Western United States, where dates are harvested yearly for gourmets to buy at markets. The Medjool date palm trees grow into enormous specimen trees with time and are choice landscape trees at vacation resorts for that tropical look. The Medjool date palm tree is cold hardy in most southern areas of the United States in zones 7-11.

Pygmy Date Palm Tree - Phoenix roebellenii Although the Pygmy Date palm tree, Phoenix roebellenii does not show the same cold hardy characteristics as the other Phoenix palm trees, it is a very popular landscape plant. It can be used for outside use but is best when planted in containers to be moved inside during winter or to be grown inside in offices year round. The dwarf nature of the Pygmy Date palm, Phoenix roebellenii, makes it easy to grow and manage with minimum care. The Dwarf Pygmy Date palm tree is armed with sharp spines that are often clipped off in office situations. The tropical look of the Pygmy Date palm leaves is a valuable characteristic for the nursery tree buyer, who shops for tropical office trees that require a minimum of care.

Sylvester Palm Tree - Phoenix sylvestris The feather-like leaves of Phoenix palm trees are all similar, however, the thin, slender trunk of the Sylvester palm tree, Phoenix sylvestris, sets it apart from the massive thick trunk of the Canary Island palm tree, Phoenix canariensis. The Sylvester palm tree, Phoenix sylvestris, is a choice specimen tree with it's towering trunk topped and a spreading canopy of ten foot leaves. Phoenix sylvestris transplants well in small or large tree plantings, and the seeds easily sprout to form new palm trees. The Phoenix sylvestris palm tree exhibits the same cold hardy survival characteristics as the Canary Island palm tree, Phoenix canariensis, growing undamaged in Zones 7-11. Visit TyTy Nursery to purchase the trees mentioned in this article, or many others that you may be looking for! http://www.tytyga.com ]]> House Pets And Your Family http://www.artwoo.com/article/house-pets-and-your-family http://www.artwoo.com/article/house-pets-and-your-family#comments Mon, 01 Oct 2007 09:20:01 +0000 petslooking after animalsintriguingexercisetypes of foodanimal loverlittle birds http://www.artwoo.com/article/house-pets-and-your-family animal lover like me then there's a good chance that you have a number of various house around your house. You'll also probably have an number of other house guests roaming around your house as well. You know what I mean, all the strays and hurt and four legged creatures that you just couldn't desert.

That probably makes you a soft touch where all the extra house guests and your house pets are concerned but you don't really care. You're doing what you love to do, . So it's probably a good thing that you went into a veterinary practice early on in your life. That hasn't stopped you from collecting as many house pets as you can though. In fact you probably have more house pets than you otherwise normally would have, but since your house is adjoined by your practice it doesn't pose a big problem for you at all.

Having such a large number of house pets, you need to be careful about hygiene and spread of disease amongst them. You'll need to keep a few litter baskets for the cats who deign to call you their pet, and you'll need to keep enough food on hand to keep them from going hungry.

Both your cat and dog variety of house pets should have their own separate feeding stations, as well as their own . Both these type of house pets will also need to be kept entertained and fit so you will need to provide a few toys which they can play with in your absence. If you have a large garden all the more better as they can then be free to roam around as much as they please and tire themselves out.

If you don't have a large garden though and you don't have too much time to spend on giving your house pets the right then I would suggest you look into how to remedy that situation as soon as possible. All animals need exercise and if they don't get it they will just become fat and sedentary which is really bad for them, as much as it is bad for you and I.

Another thing that you'll need to consider if you have a variety of house pets and house guests of the non-human variety is whether they're compatible. Otherwise you might end up with a situation on your hands that resembles the popular cartoon shows, with Sylvester and Tweety. Throw the dog into the mix and what you have is a kind of cyclic chaos. Dog likes cat, cat likes bird, bird has no where to go in tiny cage. And when I say "like" I don't necessarily mean it in a good way! So take care that your house pets are happy and healthy, and that they don't eat each other for lack of anything else to do. Author's Sites: http://dogi-food-recipes.blogspot.com , http://cat-food-recipes.blogspot.com , http://www.easyhomeremedy.com/pet_care/natural_pet_care_index.html ]]> Knowing Who You Are Up Against By Studying Fight Club Statistics Records http://www.artwoo.com/article/knowing-who-you-are-up-against-by-studying-fight-club-statistics-records http://www.artwoo.com/article/knowing-who-you-are-up-against-by-studying-fight-club-statistics-records#comments Tue, 12 Dec 2006 00:27:04 +0000 fight clubstravis fultondiego sanchezdan severnsubmissionhighest scorefight club http://www.artwoo.com/article/knowing-who-you-are-up-against-by-studying-fight-club-statistics-records s compete in various championship matches around the globe. Among the fighters the man with the best overall record for active fighters is none other than Jason Reinhardt with 17 wins and not a single loss, followed closely by Phillip Miller and with 16 wins. Well let's take a look at the worst losses statistics too; it's headed by Matt Albright with only a single win and seventeen losses, followed by Mike Lindquist.

Among the highest or most KO or TKO wins of the fight clubs fighters at the top list is with a total of 52 wins, trailing by Iqor Voychanchyn and Gilbert Yvel with 24 wins.

These legal fight clubs competitions usually have matches; as such for the submission wins, the among the fighters is Travis Fulton with 116 points, followed by Jeremy Horn and . Fight clubs uses various tactics to bring their opponents into submission such as choking, guillotine choke, knee submission and such. The champion Travis Fulton has the highest score for the choke wins with 42 wins, for the guillotine choke its Travis Fulton again. However for the highest decision wins, it goes to Keiichiro Vamamiya with 20 wins, followed by Dave Menne.

As expected, the fight club fighters competing in the most promotion fighter is again Travis Fulton with a total of 79 matches followed by Shannon Ritch and Dan Severn.

After having noted down all these wins and losses statistics of the fight club fighters, let's check out the teams with the best records. According to the latest available record, at the top is the Toshido Fighting Arts fight club with 24 wins and just 3 losses, their overall ratio around 0.89. Second place is taken by Jackson's Submission Fighting with 90 wins and 16 losses, overall ratio of 0.85. The tenth place is taken by the Five Rings Dojo, fifteenth place by Team Velocity. Amongst the last ones are the Kz Factory, Asher Combat Academy, Freelance etc.

These fight clubs participate in championship fights every now and then, which are all under close supervision of the authorities unlike the underground fight clubs. Anyhow, the organization with the most matches is headed by Shooto with 1325 matches, Pancrase with 1156 matches, followed by King of the cage, Rage in the cage etc.

Well among the current super heavyweight rankings, the fight club fighter of above 265lbs+ Ron Waterman (WFA) is at the top, followed by Sylvester Terkay (K1). For those between 205-265lbs, at the top rank is Mirko Filipovic (PRIDE), followed by Antonio Rodrigo Noqueira (PRIDE). All these fights are regulated properly and fighters compete according to the weight difference. http://www.FightClubNews.com brings you the 4-1-1 on insider fight club news. Fight clubs are gaining in popularity, and we want to bring you the most up to date information online! Come by today and grab our free guide andquot;The 411 On Fight Clubsandquot;! ]]> Who's the Big Shot Now? Bringing Out the Big Guns on Stag Weekends in Eastern Europe http://www.artwoo.com/article/whos-the-big-shot-now-bringing-out-the-big-guns-on-stag-weekends-in-eastern-europe http://www.artwoo.com/article/whos-the-big-shot-now-bringing-out-the-big-guns-on-stag-weekends-in-eastern-europe#comments Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:43:32 +0000 vz 61 skorpionclay pigeon shootingstag weekendbutt stockenthusiastic guidespistol shooting9mm glock http://www.artwoo.com/article/whos-the-big-shot-now-bringing-out-the-big-guns-on-stag-weekends-in-eastern-europe stag weekend and lots of them involve guns, guns, and more guns!

There is a whole range of locations across Eastern Europe, offering different shooting experiences. At many of the ranges you will get the chance to feel the recoil of some pretty big guns, some of which are not allowed at ranges in the UK. With the help of professional instructors you will get the best out of learning how to hold, shoot and reload with some of the most fantastic weapons in the world.

Warsaw offers a unique stag weekend experience. With both indoor and outdoor ranges, you can practice hitting a variety of targets with some real mean guns. Pistols are very reliable and accurate and many of them come with high-tech design and can function in the most punishing conditions. Aircrews and security officers generally use the .38 calibre pistol that comes in two and four inch barrels. There is a whole range of .38 pistols and revolvers many of them special issue for police and army officers many of which are made by Colt, Ruger and Wesson. It's a unique opportunity to feel the experience of shooting these powerful pistols with expert guidance and knowledge from .

The AK47 is one of the most famous fully automatic weapons in the world. Not available to shoot with in the UK, you can have the chance to experience the intense power this gun throws at you. Originally designed by the Soviets, it is now widely used over the world and is a film favourite. In Budapest you get the chance to feel like Stallone or Arnie at a range with different types of targets and a chance to shoot 25 rounds with the . The vz.61 Skorpion is a submachine gun, which was designed for close combat. It has an open and a magazine of 10 rounds. Used by police and counter terror units can be fired in single shots or can be changed to full automatic for real power.

is a more relaxing shooting experience. The sport is ever-growing in its popularity and is a favourite for people you want to experience the power of shooting a gun at a moving target while relaxing in great surroundings and taking your time. There are many disciplines and targets available. The standard target weighs 105 grams and is around 110mm diameter. Others sizes are called the Rabbit, which is thicker than the standard, Battue, which is very thin and flat, or the Mini, which is particularly hard to shoot as it is only 60mm across and 20mm thick.

Shooting is a great way for the group to bond and bring out their competitive side. Bear in mind, it's also good to start at the beginning of your weekend so that you can all concentrate and have a clear mind when handling such powerful weapons.Josey Walker - The Founder and Managing Director of party organisers Stag Republic and Hen Nation. Stag Republic have been organising made-to-measure stag weekends abroad and hen weekends in Eastern Europe since 2000. More recently popular destinations include stag weekends in Riga and Budapest. For interviews, images or comments contact: Josey Walker Stag Republic Phone: 00 3630 34 99 015 Email: info@stagrepublic.co.uk]]> Popular Adult Halloween Costumes Fall Into Several Categories http://www.artwoo.com/article/popular-adult-halloween-costumes-fall-into-several-categories http://www.artwoo.com/article/popular-adult-halloween-costumes-fall-into-several-categories#comments Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:15:17 +0000 playboy bunny costumesadult halloween costumeshalloween dressadult costumescreative hostpirates of the caribbeanmatrix trilogy http://www.artwoo.com/article/popular-adult-halloween-costumes-fall-into-several-categories adult Halloween costumes are incredibly popular because "big kids" of all ages are getting in on the -up fun. tend to fall into several categories that remain popular year after year. Their continuing popularity is due partly to their timelessness and partly to their sense of fun. If you're going to need some adult Halloween costumes this year, check out some of the great costumes in one of these categories:

Sexy Adult Costumes: You'll be amazed by the variety of costumes you can order that are astoundingly sexy yet funny, cute or even creepy. You can find the typical and more unusual, playful costumes like "Dirty Martinis" and Eve, complete with the serpent at almost any costume shop, but there are plenty of cute costumes. You can be a lady bug, killer bee, butterfly or kitty -- all in their sexiest, steamiest incarnations! Love make-believe characters? You can be the most seductive Dorothy, Tin Man or Snow White anybody's seen outside of their imaginations with today's adult Halloween costumes.

Nostalgic Adult Halloween Costumes: Half the fun of dressing up in a costume is getting to relive childhood. You can be your favorite sports star from when you were a teenager or the cartoon character you loved when you were a kid. Costumes like Scooby-Doo or Sylvester will have your friends reminiscing about how much they loved those old cartoons when they were kids, too.

Popular Movies and Television Shows: Every time a blockbuster movie hits the theaters that features an unforgettable character, adult Halloween costumes are created around that character. Recently, some of the most popular costumes for adults have been based on movies and television series such as , Batman, Star Wars, Star Trek and The . Be creative, host a theme party and invite all of your friends to come as their favorite movie character, space alien or television character.

Couples Costumes: If you and your spouse or significant other are going to a party together, it can be fun to dress in matching outfits. The range of available costumes in the couples' category will astonish you. You could be anything from a set of salt and pepper shakers to famous couples from history. Anthony and Cleopatra, the King and Queen of Hearts, Fred and Wilma Flintstone, your options are almost unlimited. Go all out in matching couples costumes this Halloween. After all, it's the only time you can get away with a matching outfits without people thinking you're a bit odd.

Adult Halloween Costumes of Various Decades: What era do you wish you could have lived in? Would you like to be a flapper from the Roaring Twenties? A gangster from the 1930's? Or do you think you'd look great as a greaser or a teeny bopper from the 1950's, when rock and roll was just getting started and everyone loved hanging out at the corner soda shop and dancing at sock hops? There are great costumes for all of these decades that will take you back to a different era. You can find "groovy" costumes for the 1960's that come complete with love beads and fringed vests and Nehru jackets. So go ahead and relive whatever decade you love the most -- there's sure to be plenty of adult Halloween costumes that will take you there.Andy West is a writer for Costume Kingdom which offers a wide variety of costumes including adult Halloween costumes.]]> Small But Perfectly Formed -- Why Riga is the New Baltic Stag Capital http://www.artwoo.com/article/small-but-perfectly-formed-why-riga-is-the-new-baltic-stag-capital http://www.artwoo.com/article/small-but-perfectly-formed-why-riga-is-the-new-baltic-stag-capital#comments Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:01:29 +0000 baltic capital citiesclay pigeon shootingstag weekendsstag weekendstag partyrussian makarovlatvian city http://www.artwoo.com/article/small-but-perfectly-formed-why-riga-is-the-new-baltic-stag-capital Latvian city of Riga sits on the Baltic Coast, combining beautiful medieval architecture with lively, modern development. The have become a popular tourist destination since the fall of communism, with visitors heading to check out these beautiful medieval cities from all over the world.

South of Riga is Vilnius, Lithuania which is the European Capital of Culture in 2009. Surrounded by hills, it is one of largest cities in Europe and is rich in art and history. Tallinn, Estonia is much further north of Riga. Its industrial and cultural routes have grown thanks to its seaport, giving the capital solid links with Western Europe. Surrounded by palaces and quaint cobbled streets there is plenty to do and see, while being one of the regions party capitals, with a wealth of pubs and bars. But when you want the ultimate in Eastern Europe, Riga is the place to be in.

Whether you visit in the breathtaking winter or come in the summer, where the days are long with a whole host of beach and outdoor parties, Riga is the place to be. Visually it's beautiful. There are many buildings to see around the old town. There are parks, markets, churches and forests, but Riga also has a feisty side. One of the reasons that Riga is so popular with is that there are such a variety of things to do.

There are many activities available during the day and most of them are perfect to help the bond and get in the mood for fun: creating lots of naughty and nice memories of a stags last weekend as a free man. Pistol shooting is a firm favourite, where all the blokes can get their hands on guns that aren't available in the UK, like the and the Glock 9mm - perfect if you fancy playing and being Arnie or Stallone. You can also bring out everyone's competitive side with an afternoon of Go-Carting or . For something completely different you can go Bobsledding on the longest track in Europe -- guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping and to take your breath away.

In Riga, you can mix a party atmosphere with pure relaxation. A sauna party is the perfect stag evening. What could be a more perfect way of combining drink and hot girls who beat you with dried birch branches? And if you fancy a more traditional stag evening then there are many sexy stripper clubs and bars to choose from with hot Latvian girls performing a range of table and pole dances.

With beer so cheap you can't go wrong. When you can buy more than double the amount of beer for the same price in England, there is no reason to go anywhere else. But there's not only the booze, you can get cigarettes, food, taxis and other essentials at extremely cheap prices. Finally, Riga Aqua Park is the perfect way to relax and recover from those hangovers. With a poolside bar you can drink at in the water, and a Jacuzzi, add some fun to the experience with a ride down the tubes and slides! Riga has it all to make your stag weekend truly unforgettable.Josey Walker - The Founder and Managing Director of party organisers Stag Republic and Hen Nation. Stag Republic have been organising made-to-measure stag weekends abroad and hen weekends in Eastern Europe since 2000. More recently popular destinations include stag weekends in Riga and Budapest. For interviews, images or comments contact: Josey Walker Stag Republic Phone: 00 3630 34 99 015 Email: info@stagrepublic.co.uk]]> The 5 Most Important Symptoms That Every Canary Lover Should Know http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-5-most-important-symptoms-that-every-canary-lover-should-know http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-5-most-important-symptoms-that-every-canary-lover-should-know#comments Fri, 01 Dec 2006 22:27:05 +0000 sick canarydaily basishesknow by heartbreaks my heartlettuceeasy prey http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-5-most-important-symptoms-that-every-canary-lover-should-know
I'm constantly getting emails--almost on a --from people wanting to know why their canary died so suddenly. "He was fine yesterday" they say. Or "He was acting just a little funny yesterday and today he's dead". It every time.

One of the most important things a canary owner needs to know is what a canary looks like when he's sick.

Likely te canary owners would have seen the illness a lot sooner had they KNOWN WHAT TO LOOK FOR. Then they might have been able to give the bird what he needed to pull through. Do you know what to look for? ARE YOU SURE?

If not, don't worry. It's easy to learn.

INVISABLE ILLNESSES

Your canary is a master at hiding his illness. After all, as far as he's concerned, if he looks weak and sickly, he also looks like .

Now, you know, and I know, that your canary, in his metal powder coated cage, is in no danger of being eaten by a slithery snake or a wily wild cat (unless, of course, you have a Sylvester in your home) but your canary doesn't know that. So, he hides his illness.

But anyone with a little knowledge can see it. You can see it.

And to make matters worse...

Your canary has a super fast metabolism. And that means that whenever he contracts an illness--of any kind--it will speed through him faster than last nights ice berg . (NOTE: Don't feed your canary ice berg lettuce. It can be very rough on his digestive system.)

With all this in mind, do you think it would be valuable to know what a looks like? Do you think it be wise to be able to read your birds body language so that you can give him fast treatment before things worsen?

I'll help you out here. The answer is a resounding YES! I urge you...

KNOW WHAT A SICK CANARY LOOKS LIKE.

There are 5 premiere canary symptoms that every canary owner should . Many more symptoms exist but these are the some of the MOST common.

The Premiere 5 Symptoms

1. Lack of energy

2. Fluffed up feathers

3. Sitting at bottom of the cage

4. Closed or partially closed eyes

5. Lack of appetite

Now that you know the 5 premiere symptoms let's quickly discuss each one.

1. Lack of energy.

This is the hands down, fastest way to KNOW if your canary is sick or healthy.

Canaries are high energy birds so when you see a lack of energy you know there is a problem.

2. Fluffed up feathers

This is your canary's attempt to stay warm. When your canary gets sick he will often feel chilled and naturally will want to retain as much body heat as possible.

3. Sitting at bottom of the cage

Sitting at the bottom of the cage and fluffed up feathers (above) often occur together. Basically, what's happening is, your canary is feeling ultra tired and super "feverish".

He doesn't even want to expend the energy it takes to sit on the perch.

How do you spend your day when you've got a high fever and chills? Wrapped up in a blanket on the couch or in bed? Well, sitting at the bottom of the cage with his feathers fluffed up is your canary's way of staying in bed.

When your canary reaches this point he may be in big trouble.

4. Closed or partially closed eyes

Again, a general sign of listlessness. But this could also mean a respiratory infection, an eye infection, or he might just have something in his eye like a piece of seed hull.

5. Lack of appetite

This is obvious. A sick bird may not eat as much or with some illnesses he may even eat MORE.

THE BOTTOM LINE

Remember, your canary doesn't want you to know when he's sick. And when he does get sick, he gets sick FAST.

These 5 symptoms are just the tip of the iceberg. There are many other important symptoms that every canary lover should know about.

Make a point to read and learn all the other important symptoms that your canary may exhibit. You can treat him or even save his life from deadly canary disease if you catch it early enough. Darren P.D. Walker is the author of "The Canary Lovers Guide To LISTENING To Your Pet Canary Bird--27 Ways of KNOWING When Your Canary is Sick." To get your FREE boot-camp course on basic canary care visit http://www.CanaryBirdLISTENING.com ]]> Moderate Cold Hardy Traits In Date Palms And Fan Palms http://www.artwoo.com/article/moderate-cold-hardy-traits-in-date-palms-and-fan-palms http://www.artwoo.com/article/moderate-cold-hardy-traits-in-date-palms-and-fan-palms#comments Sat, 26 Aug 2006 00:27:18 +0000 canary island date palmpalm treespalm treedate palmsspectacular palmtoddy palmfig trees http://www.artwoo.com/article/moderate-cold-hardy-traits-in-date-palms-and-fan-palms Canary Island Date palm, Phoenix canariensis, is one of the most sought after and spectacular s seen in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Lower Texas, and coastal South Carolina. This large, formal palm tree, looks great when grown next to Mediterranean architectural structures at resorts and hotels, such as the Cloister Hotel, at Sea Island, Georgia, where the large Canary Island are planted and grown at the entrances to the hotels, and stretching up the boulevards as a street tree along Sea Island Drive. These Canary Island Date palms produce dates, but barely palatable; are very slow growing, and the unique triangular leaf scars are very ornamental. You can buy Canary Island Date palms in large specimen sizes that are extremely expensive, but small trees are reasonably priced at most nurseries.

Other Phoenix Date Palm trees that show moderate cold hardy traits are the standard Biblical Date palms, Phoenix dactylifera; the celebrated plant of the Scriptures of the Hebrew Bible, documented thousands of years ago in Deuteronomy 8:8, "A land (Israel) of wheat and barley, and vines and , and pomegranates, a land of olive oil, and dates (palms)." A huge grove of these large date palms grow outside Yuma, Az, where the date products are harvested seasonally from the trees with tall ladders, as they have been for decades past.

The Wild Date palm, Phoenix sylvestris, called the Sylvester palm, is not a fast growing date palm tree, but the blue-green foliage forms a large canopy of leaves that persists for years. The wild, large date palm tree, Phoenix sylvestris, can grow to 40 feet, but the trunk is slender, and this wild date palm will readily hybridize with other date palms growing nearby. You can buy large specimens of wild, date palm trees that are very expensive, but smaller trees can be purchased at reasonable prices. This palm tree has also been called a , because the sweet dates are harvested and fermented into an alcoholic drink, a Toddy.

The Chinese Fan Palm, Livistona chinensis, is a well adapted tree to large areas of the South. The huge leaves are fan shaped (palmate), and not fast growing, but the large heavy leaves give a weeping appearance. You can buy these Chinese fan trees cheap, but almost any nursery sells them, and they can survive cold hardy temperatures, around 20 F.

Mexican Fan Palm Tree, Washingtonia robusta, is also called the Washington Palm Tree, and grows faster than most other cold hardy Palm Trees. The fan shaped, bright green leaves are large, growing 6 feet long. Mature Washington Palm trees can grow 100 feet tall, and small Washington Palm Trees are so fast growing and inexpensive to buy, many people are planting them. Large Washington palm trees planted in front of motels at Waycross, Georgia, have survived extreme cold winters, and even when leaf canopies were frozen and black, the new shoots grew back in the Spring to renew their beauty.

The European Fan Palm, Chamaerops humilis, also called the Mediterranean Fan Palm, is a beautiful cluster palm; a favorite palm tree planted abundantly at the Cloister Hotel, at Sea Island, Georgia. The European Palm Tree forms multiple, daughter, closely connected, palm trees that were planted and grown as circular groups, although if the daughter palm trees are removed after the trunks grow to 3 -- 4 feet, single trunked specimens can be grown in the landscape. The leaves are very variable in color, from green to silver. This very delicately leaved plant is controlled by a graceful, slender trunk, that is embedded with long brown fibers. In Mediterranean areas, the European Palm tree is often grown as a street tree, planted in large containers. Its slow growing character makes the European palm tree well adapted for planting in pots. Patrick A. Malcolm, owner of TyTy Nursery, has an M.S. degree in Biochemistry and has cultivated palm trees for over three decades. http://www.tytyga.com ]]> The Party of Your Dreams: 21st Birthday Bash Themes http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-party-of-your-dreams-21st-birthday-bash-themes http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-party-of-your-dreams-21st-birthday-bash-themes#comments Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:01:55 +0000 black monday stock market crash21st birthday giftscalgary winter olympicsedwina currie21st birthday partylester piggotstock market crash http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-party-of-your-dreams-21st-birthday-bash-themes 21st birthday party is a truly special occasion, and there's plenty of pressures to not only choose appropriate , but to come up with creative themes to celebrate the big day. Fortunately there are many ways to mark the event whatever your tastes or your budget.

One of the most fun solutions is to theme your party around what was happening 21 years ago. You can get hold of replica newspapers from the day the party's recipient was born and find out exactly what happened on the momentous day; as well as being handy research; these make memorable 21st birthday gifts.

If you want to keep it more general, then for 1987, some of the events included the hurricane which Michael Fish failed to predict, the , the Spycatcher controversy, going to jail on tax evasion charges and Sylvester McCoy becoming the seventh Dr Who. DVDs of the year's major news events also make good 21st birthday gifts.

1988 was the year of Eddie 'the Eagle' Edwards in the , the 'Crazy Gang' of Wimbledon pulling off a shock upset against Liverpool in the FA Cup Final, Ben Johnson's disgrace in the Seoul Olympics, the first ever Red Nose Day, and the scandal when suggested most British eggs were infected with salmonella. You could even host an egg-themed party with exotic omelettes, meringues for desert and egg nog to drink. Believe it or not, there are even 'egged' paintings which make great party pieces or 21st birthday gifts.

Another twist on this is to ask guests to come as characters from popular films of the time. For 1987 this could include Three Men and a Baby, Fatal Attraction (though birthday cake might be safer than boiling a bunny!), Lethal Weapon, Wall Street (which will cut down the lunch bill). And who could forget Dirty Dancing? If the birthday girl loves that movie, she won't get many cuter 21st birthday gifts than the new 'Dirty Dancing in Your Pocket' talking Keyring, complete with six classic quotes.

1988's blockbusters included Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Big, Twins, Beetlejuice, Cocktail and Die Hard. These movies are often available as special edition DVDs which you could watch at the party or use if you're still stuck for ideas for 21st birthday gifts.

You could even challenge guests to dress as people from TV shows which began in the year the birthday celebrant was born. 1987 saw the first appearance of The Simpsons (albeit as a short cartoon in the Tracy Ullman Show), Inspector Morse, Going Live, Beadles About, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Knightmare. Shows making their debuts in 1988 included Home and Away, The Wonder Years, Red Dwarf and Roseanne. Many of these shows are coming out as DVD box sets which make 21st birthday gifts that will keep giving pleasure for months.

You can also choose music from the relevant year to add to the nostalgia theme. 1987's major releases included Appetite for Destruction by Guns 'N Roses, INXS's Kick, Wet Wet Wet's Popped in Souled Out, Prince's Sign O' The Times and The Joshua Tree by U2. It was also the year Kylie began her pop career and Tiffany sang I Think we're Alone Now.

If you're doing a 1987 music theme, remember this is the year Rick Astley hit the airwaves with Never Gonna Give You Up, so you really should make sure at least one of the 21st birthday gifts involves the recipient being Rick-rolled!

Classic albums of 1988 included Surfer Rosa by The Pixies, Eric Clapton's Crossroads, Kylie Minogue's debut album Kylie, Hanging Tough by New Kids on the Block, U2's Rattle and Hum. It was also the year of big hits including Belinda Carlisle's Heaven Is a Place on Earth, Bobby McFerrin's Don't Worry Be Happy and Phil Collins' A Groovy Kind Of Love. As well as using them for the party, you include collections of this classic music among the 21st birthday gifts.

For video game lovers, why not organise a retro gaming party. Sure, most guys into gaming want to see a Playstation 3 or Xbox among their 21st birthday gifts, but you're sure to have fun if you can track down copies of games released in the year of the birthday boy or girl's birth. For 1987, that includes groundbreaking beat-em-up Streetfighter, fantasy adventure game The Legend of Zelda, and the first instalment of the Double Dragon series. For 1988, look out for the first edition of John Madden's Football, the platform classic MegaMan II and the role playing game Phantasy Star.To explore our range of 21st Birthday Gifts further, please visit our website at http://www.gettingpersonal.co.uk.]]> Miami Heat - The Early Years http://www.artwoo.com/article/miami-heat-the-early-years http://www.artwoo.com/article/miami-heat-the-early-years#comments Tue, 27 Feb 2007 14:27:14 +0000 nba franchisescarnival cruise linesnba expansionnba hallted arisonrony seikalyminnesota timberwolves http://www.artwoo.com/article/miami-heat-the-early-years NBA franchises, groups from Orlando, Tampa/St. Petersburg and Miami all vied to land franchises.

The Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority eventually endorsed a group led by of Famer Billy Cunningham and former sports agent (and lifelong friend of Cunningham's) Lewis Schaffel, who received their financial backing from tycoon , who would be the majority shareholder of a potential franchise but defer the day-to-day operations to minority shareholders Cunningham and Schaffel.

In April 1987, the committee endorsed the bids of the cities of Charlotte and Minneapolis. However, the committee was split between awarding the third and final franchise to Miami or Orlando, causing representatives from both cities to toss barbs at the other. Finally, it was decided that the NBA would expand by 4 teams, with the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat debuting for the 1988--89 season and the and Orlando Magic beginning for the 1989--90 season.

For their first head coach, Miami hired Ron Rothstein, who was a longtime assistant coach under Chuck Daly in Detroit and who was credited with being one of the architects of Detroit's stifling defense.

The Heat came into the NBA for the 1988--89 season with an unproductive first year, with a roster full of young players and journeymen. Among the players on the inaugural roster were first round picks and Kevin Edwards, fellow rookies Grant Long and Sylvester Gray as well as NBA vets Rory Sparrow, Jon Sundvold, Pat Cummings, Scott Hastings, Dwayne "Pearl" Washington and Billy Thompson. The team started out the season by losing its first 17 games, an NBA record. It did not help that the Heat were placed in the Midwest Division of the Western Conference. This forced them on the longest road trips in the NBA; their nearest divisional opponent was the Houston Rockets, over 900 miles from Miami. The team ultimately finished with a league-worst 15--67 win-loss record.

To help address Miami's league-low point production, the Heat picked Glen Rice from the University of Michigan in the first round of the 1989 NBA Draft, and Sherman Douglas of Syracuse University in the 2nd round. The team also moved to the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference for the 1989--90 season, where they would remain for the next 15 years. However, the Heat continued to struggle and never won more than two consecutive games, en route to an 18--64 record.

The 1989--90 season saw Miami awarded with the 3rd pick overall, only to parlay via two trades (first with the Denver Nuggets and later with the Houston Rockets) into getting the 9th and 12th picks, with which they selected Willie Burton of the University of Minnesota and Alec Kessler of the University of Georgia. Both picks flopped, as the Heat tried to turn Burton, a college small forward, into a shooting guard without much success and Kessler was bogged by injury problems and was not physical enough to be a quality NBA power forward.

While Rice, Seikaly and Douglas all showed improvement from the previous year, Miami still only went 24--58 and remained in the Atlantic Division basement.

Rothstein would resign as head coach at the end of the season, but later would return to the Heat prior to the 2004-05 season as an assistant coach, a role he still fulfills today.

In the wake of Rothstein's resignation prior to the 1991--92 season, the Heat hired Kevin Loughery, who had 29 years of experience in the NBA both as a coach and a player, to be their new head coach. For the 1991 NBA Draft, the team selected Steve Smith from Michigan State, who provided an agile guard to a more mature Heat team. With the help of rookie Smith, Rony Seikaly, and a more experienced Glen Rice, the Heat finished in fourth place in the Atlantic Division with a 38--44 record and made the playoffs for the first time. Playing the league-best Chicago Bulls, the Heat were swept in three games. Steve Smith made the NBA All-Rookie team and Glen Rice finished 10th in the NBA in scoring.

The 1992-93 NBA season included the additions of draft choice Harold Miner of the University of Southern California as well as trading a 1st round pick (which would turn into the #10 overall pick the following season) for Detroit Pistons forward/center John Salley. While Salley's addition was first met with optimism because of the role that he played on two championship Detroit Pistons squads, it became apparent quickly that Salley was a quality role player for a good team, but not a quality player for a mediocre team like Miami was at the time. Salley would eventually have his playing time diminish, ultimately resulting in his being taken by the Toronto Raptors in the 1995 expansion draft. As for the season itself, it started off poorly, with Smith missing time with a knee injury and Burton being lost for most of the year with a wrist injury. Upon Smith's return, Miami posted a winning record in February and March, but it was not enough to dig themselves out of the 13--27-hole they began in. They finished 36--46 and would not return to the playoffs.

A healthier squad fared better in 1993--94, posting the franchise's first-ever winning record at 42--40 and returning to the playoffs as the #8 seed versus the Atlanta Hawks. After Miami had a 2-1 series lead, Atlanta rallied from the deficit to win the best-of-5 series. After that season, Steve Smith would be selected as a member of the 2nd Dream Team, the collection of NBA All-Stars who were selected to compete in the 1994 World Basketball Championships in Toronto as Team U.S.A.. Dream Team II, also made up of future Heat players Shaquille O'Neal, Alonzo Mourning, Dan Majerle and Tim Hardaway, would go on to win the tournament.

In 1994--95, the team overhauled their roster, trading away Seikaly, Smith, and Grant Long. In return, the Heat obtained Kevin Willis and Billy Owens.

Also, at this time came a power shift in Heat's front office. On February 13, 1995 Cunningham and Lew Schaffel were bought out by the Arison family of Carnival Cruise Lines fame, who to that point in time had been silent partners in the day-to-day operations of the franchise until the buyout. Micky Arison, son of Carnival founder Ted Arison was named Managing General Partner. He immediately fired Loughery and replaced him with Alvin Gentry on an interim basis to try and shake up the 17--29 Heat. Gentry went 15--21 for the remaining 36 games of the season for a 32--50 record overall, 10 games off the previous year's mark. Visit http://www.basketballxpress.com for all the latest basketball news and rumours ]]>