Booming Show

Perhaps the most anticipated match-up of the NBA Playoffs tips off tonight as the Lakers visit the Thunder.  The last time these teams met, World Peace (Ron Artest) elbowed 6-man of the year James Harden.  Out of three games the teams played in the regular season the Lakers won one game -- which happened to be they last time they met, so it is a possibility that fans could see this series go to seven games which would not be disappointing at all and great for the NBA as well.

As far as the game itself, you have Kobe vs Durant, a player I really enjoyed watching while he played for Texas in college.  Those two will get their shots and their points, so the biggest key for this series is the play of Gasol and Bynum, the league's only seven-foot starting tandem.  On the other side, the play of Westbrook and the veteran Perkins will also be exciting to watch.  Overall, if it does go seven, I got the Thunder but I could see the Lakers taking it in six.  Tonight the stage is set and it will be interesting to see if the "Lake Show" can steal a game at OKC.

New York

New York.
The place of so many dreams.
The place of so much success.
The hype, the, glamour, the attention.

So many things; it seems.
Reality can be harsh, especially for a place like this.
How can one fail here?
This is where people flock for gain.

However, there is so much more about New York that people do not know.
So much about the others.
The people who are slaves to their work.
The “go-getters” that hustle and bustle throughout the streets!

The people who try and try,
And for what?!
To only come here with hope of life.
Then to have it stripped away; with no confidence left!

Have you seen these people?
Probably not.
They hide in the midst of the rest.
They hide in some of the most freighting of places.

If you think I am talking about the homeless, you have been deceived.
I am talking about the hopeless!
The ones with potential and talent.
The ones with promise and gift.

Ah, so it seems.
But they give up.
They lay waste in a chair or at a desk.
And are sent adrift.

Magnetic Writing

Magnetic Writing

For everybody that writes in the freelance world, realize that it is up to you to be accepted as an accomplished author. How can this be done? What can I do to attract readers to my work? These questions have appeared before you and if they haven't you may still have a lot of work to do when it comes to writing. Therefore, I am here to help and offer some advice for your writing – whether you are trying to gain traffic on the web – or if you simply just like to write as a hobby.

Socrates is quoted as saying: “The unexamined life is not worth living.” This is a powerful quote, but how does it pertain to writing?

1. Know yourself. By knowing oneself, he/she can gain confidence. Being confident attracts and demands attention. How can one not be interesting if they do not know themselves?

2. You are the writer so be creative. This means you are the one in control and it is up to you to create power ideas so that what one reads on a page interests them. Remember, you want readers, not browsers.

3. Be interesting. It doesn't matter whether or not you are boring in person, be interesting on paper. Even “boring people” can create great work---just be confident in that work.

3. Take risks. No matter what you are writing on, do not be afraid to give the facts and show the truth. Add a unique style to your work. If it keeps people reading your writing then you are on the right track.

These simple rules should be a basic set of tools for novices and professional writers of all genres. Capture the reader's attention by writing with a magnetizing disposition and focus that keeps both you and your audience on the same page.

Drafting Expertise

Racing and drafting go hand in hand. To do a great job of racing, whether it be in a go-kart, a truck, or even a Nascar race can mean the difference to winning and losing. When a racer drafts, they rely on the car in front. Simply, it explains that using the driver in front of you will help you gain faster times.

The keys to proper drafting techniques and styles are quite simple, rather, it depends on whether or not the driver of the vehicle can make the proper moves and positions for getting the most miles per hour during a sequence of drafts. Drafting is just a fundamental part of racing; it is similar to putting oneself in the right position to take the lead or gain advantage on the driver in front.

When on the straights, stay close to the driver in front, this will lessen the gap of wind that slows one down. Therefore, it will make you and the person in front of you to go faster. Then, once in the corner, you can use the momentum gained to 'slingshot' past the car in ahead. Nevertheless, always remember to try and draft, because one can get 'hung out to dry' and lose valuable positions.

Seperating the Men From The Boys

When it comes to judging athletes in college people only need to look at one area: how an individual performs in big games. Putting up numbers in championships and rivalry games are definitely what separates the 'boys from the men.' A player's performance in a Bowl Game is crucial to his draft status as well. It could lower or raise that player's "draft stock."

Obviously, the key to what separates a good player vs. a great player is how he plays under pressure. Does the QB make the right throw in a crucial game late in the 4th quarter? Does a defensive end have a 'sack/fumble' in a game changing rivalry match-up? These are examples that makes a certain player 'stand out, and gets him noticed by the media.

Games like Notre Dame vs the University of Miami or Alabama vs LSU just happen to stick out on a schedule. These are games with history and are significant matches. They are games that players circle on the calender because it gives them the opportunity to shine. While these games are a bit more pricier (225-350$ depending on seating) they are worth watching because of the higher value in entertainment.