David Beckham

In the news today England will miss Beckham's leadership:The England squad is going to miss David Beckham, out at least six months due to surgery on his torn Achilles' tendon. They'll miss his deadly crosses and bending free kicks, but only in marginal sense, as he was not pegged to be a starter. His absence will be felt more on the spiritual end.

For all of his wealth, celebrity lifestyle and flair, Beckham is one of the most dedicated athletes in the sport, a team player of great pride and humility. This would have been his fourth World Cup, and he played 115 games for England (17 goals) over a brilliant career. Coach Fabio Capello was counting on the 34-year-old veteran to soothe the tensions surrounding John Terry, whose well-publicized philandering not only cost Terry a friendship with teammate Wayne Bridge, but forced Bridge's bitter withdrawal from the team.

March Madness Betting Strategies: Reseeding the Brackets

March Madness:If Las Vegas was in charge of March Madness the brackets would look a lot different. Oddsmakers have always learned to avoid the names on the front of the jerseys when it comes time to rank teams and adjust point spreads
The latest News the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee has an almost impossible job to make everyone happy, make attractive matchups, keep top-ranked teams close to home and avoid conference rematches. That being said, because of the stringent requirements the seeds the tournament committee has in place do not matchup with the best teams in the region.

ESPN analysts make 2010 tournament picks.

First step in the process, get your 2010 NCAA tournament printable bracket so you can start filling it out with your picks.  Next step, either analyse the teams based on games you've watched or start choosing those teams you like.  You could also just randomly pick teams, but pay attention to seedings.  For example, it's very rare and unlikely a 1 seed will lose in its first game.  It's possible for a 2, but highly unlikely.  After that it's anyone's guess.  Of course no team is truly a lock, but many experts are picking Kansas and Kentucky in the final game.  Some experts are picking all four of the #1 seeds to make it to the Final Four in Indianapolis this year.  That's never a given, but it's possible.  Choosing the right upset spoiler teams can go a long way towards winning an office pool.

Many people this year feel Kansas is a safe bet to win it all, based on the fact they were the national champions several years ago.  They've got experience and seniors as well as top players at almost every position, making for a tough team.  Kentucky is also tough, but you can't count out Duke or Syracuse.  And there's always that potential spoiler team lurking in the NCAA tournament brackets.  You can learn more about some of the recent NCAA Bracket 2010 predictions here at ESPN analysts make 2010 tournament picks.

Honda Recalls

Honda Recalls:A part called a vehicle stability assist modulator should be modified on 344,000 Odysseys and 68,000 Element wagons from the 2007-2008 model years, Honda, Japan’s second-largest carmaker, said yesterday. The company is reviewing at least three reported crashes in which brakes were cited, none of which involved deaths, said Chris Martin, a spokesman.

The recall is Honda’s second of similar size in as many months. The Tokyo-based company said in February that 437,763 vehicles worldwide needed repairs to air bags that may deploy too forcefully. The industry faces added U.S. scrutiny after Toyota Motor Corp.’s global recalls of about 8 million vehicles for flaws linked to unintended acceleration.

Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem is a city of overwhelming emotions, a city that promises a religious and spiritual experience, excitement and pleasure, interesting tours and entertaining adventures. Here, alongside Jerusalem’s fascinating historic and archeological sites, there are amazingly modern tourist attractions for all lovers of culture, the arts, theater and music, architecture and gastronomic delights.Jerusalem is also very important to Christianity, as Jesus Christ lived and died here. The Christian quarter alone houses some 40 religious buildings (churches, monasteries and pilgrims’ hostels). One of the most prominent and important sites in the Christian quarter is the Via Dolorosa, the “Way of Sorrows,” Jesus’ final path, which according to Christian tradition led from the courthouse to Golgotha Hill, where he was crucified and buried. Many pilgrims come to Jerusalem to follow Jesus’ footsteps along a route that starts in the Muslim Quarter, at Lions’ Gate, and passes the 14 stations of the cross, ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Several of the most important Christian relics are housed in this church, including the anointing stone (on which Jesus’ body was laid before his burial) and Jesus’ grave. The Church of the Holy Sepulcher is a pilgrimage site for millions of Christians from all over the world.

St. Patrick Back In St. Patrick's Day!

St. Patrick Back In St. Patrick's Day!I can write this because I'm Irish. Or, more precisely, half-Irish. (My dad's family hails from County Wexford, if you're curious.)

Anyway, here goes: Put St. Patrick back in St. Patrick's Day.

Now, I'm not saying that you shouldn't fish around in your closet for your favorite Irish sweater on March 17; or that you shouldn't wear that shamrock tie you use only once a year; or that you shouldn't march in the big parade downtown; or that you shouldn't tuck into corned beef and cabbage with gusto; or that you shouldn't hoist a few green beers with your pals at a local Irish pub; or that you shouldn't scarf down green cupcakes, green milkshakes, or green anything, for that matter.

Tiger Woods Masters plan is good for golf

Tiger Woods Masters plan is good for golf but is it best for him? Tiger Woods, remember, hasn't played competitive golf in months. Talk about being in need of reps! Tiger isn't the best golfer on the planet because he's the most talented man in the field every week. Tiger's the best because his talent is buttressed by the greatest focus, which is brought about by the most legendary regimen of dedicated and purposeful practice. in the context of sports and people who revel in competition and athletic achievement, extraordinary news. That his first tournament back is the Masters is, well, odd. It's like Kobe or LeBron deciding to skip warm up games in March or April and just report to work for the playoffs. Skipping Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill, where a member of the Mount Rushmore of golf could put his arm around Tiger and help usher him back into the fray, is wasting an enormous resource of potential strength, not to mention goodwill.

Pico Rivera, California

Pico Rivera is located at 33°59′20″N 118°5′21″W / 33.98889°N 118.08917°W / 33.98889; -118.08917 (33.989013, -118.089121). It is bordered by Downey on the southwest, Santa Fe Springs on the southeast, Whittier on the east, City of Industry on the northeast, Montebello on the northwest, and Commerce on the west. As Rosemead and Lakewood Boulevards, State Route 19 runs through the center of the city, and the San Gabriel River Freeway (I-605) runs along its southeastern edge.
Pico Rivera (founded in 1784) was incorporated in 1958 from the merger of the long-standing unincorporated communities of Pico (named for Pío Pico, the last Mexican governor of California) and Rivera. Situated on a rich alluvial plain between the Rio Hondo and the San Gabriel River, the area was once predominantly agricultural, but since the 1950s it has been primarily residential and industrial. Pico Rivera lies below the Whittier Narrows, making it one of the "Gateway Cities."

Windows Phone 7 Series

 

Windows Phone 7 Series software won't hit store shelves until later this year, but Microsoft recently offered a peek into the upcoming OS at its MIX10 conference for developers and Web designers. The latest version of Microsoft's mobile platform promises to deliver a radical shift, with a new focus on features like social networking, the Web, and gaming.The new mobile platform comes not a moment too soon, as Microsoft looks to shed its image as an also-ran in the mobile space. Metrics firm comScore recently reported that, of the 42.7 million smartphone users in the United States, Windows Mobile user adoption had dropped by four points from 19.7 percent to 15.7 percent between October 2009 and January 2010.

God of War 3 Walkthrough – PlayStation 3

God of War 3 Walkthrough – PlayStation 3:Yes, the ultra violence game third installment is here! God of War 3 III due for release on March 16, 2010 for PlayStation 3. Prepare for an exhilarating combat experience that will end to Krato’s saga. As usual, you’ll be amazed by the outstanding visuals- the graphics are really tasty. More challenging and diverse boss battles. The combat in God of War 3 is not much different from its predecessors (part 1 and 2) but there are some control tweaks and new moves. No more coward adversaries that manage to dodge Kratos’ whirling blade can go far because of the bow you can accquire early on the game. And it isn’t tied to your magic meter anymore. You can Watch the Demo God of War 3 Walkthrough

Amy Madigan American Actress

Madigan was nominated for an Oscar for her performance in the 1985 film Twice in a Lifetime. From 2003 to 2005, she starred in the HBO series Carnivàle as Iris Crowe, the sister of sinister preacher Brother Justin Crowe (Clancy Brown). Madigan also played keyboard, percussions, and vocals behind Steve Goodman on tour throughout the late ’70s. Later she briefly recorded with Danny Sheridan’s Eli Radish Band replacing former Pure Prarie League vocalist Starr Smith. She was (with singers Fred Bliffert and Jesse Roe) one-third of the group Jelly whose only album, A True Story, was released by Asylum in 1977. At the 71st Academy Awards, Madigan was one of several performers who refused to applaud Elia Kazan, due to his controversial activities during his career.

The world's shortest man, He Pingping, dies aged 22

The world's shortest man, He Pingping, who was just 74.6cm (2ft 5in) tall, has died in Rome.
He was born in 1988 in Wulanchabu, China, with a form of primordial dwarfism, and was officially recognized as the world's shortest man in 2008.
He was admitted to hospital two weeks ago after suffering a chest complaint and died on Saturday, but his death has only just been announced.
Mr Pingping was in the Italian capital to take part in the filming of a television programme called The Record Show.

The 48 Laws of Power

I want to live a life where I help people wherever and whenever I can, and to not be afraid to ask for help when I need it. I guess if that’s weak, it’s weak.
What’s disturbing is, I realize with a sort of horror that I know people who act exactly like that list. And they are successful. At least in some things.

Whiter Shade of Pale | Whiter Shade of Pale Lyrics

“A Whiter Shade of Pale” is the debut song by the British band Procol Harum, released 12 May 1967. The single reached number one in the UK Singles Chart on 8 June 1967, and stayed there for six weeks.
With its haunting tone and Bach overtones, vocals by Gary Brooker, and unusual lyrics by Keith Reid, “A Whiter Shade of Pale” reached #1 in several countries when released in 1967. In the years since, it has become an enduring classic. In 2009 it was the most played song in public places in the UK, and the United Kingdom performing rights group Phonographic Performance Limited in 2004 recognized it as the most-played record by British broadcasting of the past 70 years. Also in 2004, Rolling Stone placed “A Whiter Shade of Pale” #57 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

More than 900 recorded cover versions by other artists are known.The song has been included in many music compilations over the decades and has also been used in the soundtracks of numerous films, including The Big Chill, Purple Haze, Breaking the Waves, The Boat That Rocked and notably in Martin Scorsese’s segment of New York Stories.
The original writing credits were for Brooker and Reid only. On 30 July 2009, Matthew Fisher won co-writing credit for the music in a unanimous ruling from the Law Lords of the House of Lords.