Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Advice And Information On Lightweight Travel Trailers And Where To Buy One

By Trevor Gartreese

There is a big disappointment when you want to get a small camper but you realize that lightweight travel trailers compatible with your truck are very scarce. Weight is the problem not the variety of the RVs, since most of the existing recreational vehicles in the category are too heavy for a car or light pick-up truck to pull. Moreover, a closer look into this matter will convince you that even the RV companies whether we are talking about rental companies or dealers are reluctant to purchase lightweight travel trailers to keep them on stock. The explanation they give is very simple: the demand is lower for such recreational vehicles, and therefore it is not profitable to keep them in stock.

The problem with some lightweight travel trailers is the bathroom since all the plumbing adds up to the overall weight of the vehicle not to mention that the ceiling has to be higher. Therefore, some lightweight travel trailers have a rudimentary form of bathroom or lack it completely. Four types of vehicles fall in the category of lightweight travel trailers: the ultra-lightweights, the fiberglass eggs, the pop-up tent trailers and the teardrop ones.

Each of the models has its advantage and downside: thus, the pop-ups are suitable for warmer climates, the fiberglass ones have a specific smell inside because of the materials they are made of, and the teardrops have offer pretty little space.

The ultra-lightweight vehicles that generally have around 2,000 pounds could be the most convenient, but that very much depends on the individual choices and preferences. Given the small size, the interior of lightweight travel trailers looks like a small or medium-sized bedroom in the best of cases, which is between ten and twelve feet. This should be enough to accommodate a couple, but not for a family. The various models come ready furnished from factory with basic appliances including a basic functional bathroom with or without a shower, a microwave and a stove.

It is surprising to discover that there is little difference between the costs of new and used lightweight travel trailers as the price ranges somewhere around $10,000 with all the included amenities. The manufacturing year and the technical inspection remain key points to check when you want to buy a used recreational vehicle. If there is no dealer in your local area, check online for more comprehensive resources. Always go through updated databases, otherwise you may be looking at items that are no longer in stock.

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A Pointed Synopsis Of Terminator 2: Judgment Day

By Naomi Gilliam

Terminator 2 - Judgment Day has stood the test of time as one of the most fun science fiction/action movies to come out. The movie takes a premise that is so simple, yet so complex, and blends it with some amazing cinematography. The acting is a little campy at some points, but it only serves to add to the charm of the movie.

This movie pits the ragtag group of John Conner, Sarah Conner, and the Terminator against a much more futuristic Terminator known as the T-1000. The T-1000 is a nearly indestructible robot from further into the future than the original Terminator.

The heroes are trying to save the world from a global take over from the soon to be sentient machines. Sarah decides that it is possible to change the future, and goes on a quest to destroy the person that originally designed the terminators. They think that they have won by the end of the movie, but it turns out that they only delayed the, apparently, inevitable.

There is a lot about fate in this movie. Fate and destiny are recurring themes throughout the series. Strangely, there is a lot about changing fate, changing the future. There is a little bit of a modern political argument that can be seen here. Environmentalists say that humans are destroying the planet with pollution, but that we can still change the future and save the planet. This argument may or may not hold water, but what is safe to say is that it is a big topic, and this movie was on top of it a long time before it came into the mainstream of politics.

One thing that gets overlooked in this movie is part of what it is saying about the mental health system in the United States. The audience knows that she isn't crazy, but no one in the movie seems to agree with that statement. As far as they are concerned she is completely gone.

Everyone treats her like she is nuts. The filmmakers may be trying to say that this is part of the problem with our system. If someone says something that seems outlandish, it must be mental illness. Granted what she was saying did seem very crazy, and maybe they were trying to point out how hard it was to be Sarah Conner and not really saying anything bad about our health care system, but it seems fair that it could be saying something about both.

John Conner is supposed to be the great savior of mankind when he grows up. Yet at the time of this movie he is just a kid who has had a bizarre upbringing and is starting to get into a life of crime (stealing from ATM machines). John doesn't actually know that what his mom has told him is true anymore than the mental health professionals think its true.

The strange thing about Terminator 2 - Judgment Day is that if we take the time-traveling robots out of the equation, then we see a completely different story. Without them showing up, John is being raised by a series of foster parents and a crazy woman. He is being told crazy things that really don't make a lot of sense. And it's all coming from the mind of a very seriously mentally ill woman. Fortunately, the robots do so up, so instead of a story about a horribly dysfunctional family, we are instead treated to a story with some of the most amazing action sequences ever put on film.

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A Powerful Synopsis Of The Movie The Last Dragon

By Dwayne Todd

The Last Dragon was actually a film produced by Motown Records back in the eighties. It seems that one of the primary concerns of the film might actually have been to promote new talent, particularly that one song, "Oh Sheila", you know, "Let me love you til the morning comes". But that doesn't change the fact that it's really a fun, exciting Kung Fu movie, and one of the must download movies of the eighties.

The film follows Bruce Leroy, or so is his nickname. He's a young martial artist from Harlem who works for his father's pizza parlor while teaching Kung Fu to the local neighborhood kids. Throughout his adventures, he also has to keep his cool and composure while dealing with his rival, Sho'Nuff, who's always trying to get a rise out of him. Sho'Nuff, you see, is the Shogun of Harlem... Yep, the Shogun of Harlem. That's what he likes to call himself.

Sho'Nuff is really one of the all time great screen villains. Everything about him is just... Wild, ridiculous and hilarious. He walks around with a crew of lackeys, and wherever he enters the scene, he's preceded by a little call-and-response speech between himself and his crew, as if they were the mirror on the wall, he asks them if he is the prettiest, the meanest and the baddest, and Sho Nuff, he is. He wears shoulder pads, visor sunglasses and hakama, those baggy pants worn by samurai. For style and attitude, he's really one of the funniest heavies of all time.

There's a subplot that you probably... Won't take too much interest in. See, Leroy is after the heart of this girl who produces a local music show, and there's this sleazy promoter who's trying to get his girlfriend's new single played on her show. When you see the video, you'll grimace and shudder in embarrassment just for watching it, so... It's funny, but you find yourself wishing they'd just get back to the kung fu already!

But regardless, it is funny, and it does pay off with a big brawl scene at the end when he hires all the meanest guys in the city to attack Bruce Leroy and his students. The end result is a really great rumble scene with Leroy taking on a few dozen hilarious, wild characters before finally beating Sho'Nuff and attaining "The Glow" which is what you call it when they draw a halo of light around your body frame by frame.

There are also some really fun, corny moments along the way. At one point, Leroy tries to seek wisdom from the guy who writes the fortune cookies at the local Chinese restaurant, only to find that they're written by a computer. Therein he finds that zen wisdom of emptiness and being.

Could the movie have been better without the weird subplot about the record promoter? Sure, but even so, it's one of the all time classic eighties flicks, and one of the best attempts at spoofing the Kung Fu genre while at the same time honoring it. It's also just plain a whole lot of fun.

So it's exciting, it's funny, and it has all the goofiness and colorful style you want from an eighties movie. Give it a download.

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Monday, August 30, 2010

A Tough Review Of The Movie The Wrestler

By Mark Nixon

If you haven't seen the Wrestler yet, what are you waiting for? Don't you think it's at the top of everyone's movie downloads queue for a reason? Actually, you're probably sick of hearing about the movie at this point, so why not just watch the darn thing and get it over with?

The heart, soul and body of the movie is Mickey Rourke's performance as Randy The Ram Robinson. Well, his real name is Robin Ramzinski. He was a huge star in the hair metal eighties days of wrestling, but has since faded into obscurity. Now he wrestles on the weekends, but it doesn't quite pay the bills, and he has to supplement that by putting in hours at the local grocery store.

Randy's lifestyle has alienated everyone he's ever loved and seriously done a number on his body. He has to see if he can make a comeback, both in the ring, where he's washed up, and in his personal life, where he doesn't even have a loyal fanbase to keep him going.

The movie will rip your heart out, showing Randy as he is in a light that it as once both humane, and unforgiving. He's not given a pass for the mistakes he's made, but he's shown as a real human being, whose feelings are valid. He's made mistakes, but that doesn't make him a monster, and he's shown in a loving light, if not an always flattering one.

Again, it's all about Mickey Rourke here. The story of the Wrestler is as much his as it is Randy's. Rourke himself has made a few mistakes, and just like Randy, was on the comeback trail. So the result is that he doesn't just play this role, he lived it. Interestingly, the role was going to go to Nicholas Cage, but Cage dropped out so that Rourke could take it.

This resulted in a smaller budget which actually helps to improve the movie. Randy wrestles for smaller crowds, not packed stadiums with the WWE, so this really drives home his passion. Whether he's wrestling for a few dozen or a few thousand, he always gives every last drop of sweat and blood to the ring.

It's an old story with a lot of stock characters, but somehow, it never feels cliche or predictable. The movie is all heart, treating its characters with real love, respect and affection. As a result, it's one of the best movies of the last decade, and probably the best performance of Rourke's career. Even if you weren't too impressed with Requiem for a Dream or Pi, this movie is well beyond anything you might have thought director Darren Aronofsky to have been capable of.

Once the movie's over and the acoustic song from Bruce Springsteen kicks in, take a moment to reflect on the story and what the ending really means. Rarely can a movie delve so deeply into issues of self destruction and loss and come out with a more positive and upbeat ending... Without really being tidy or saccharine sweet. The ending really drives home the whole point of the story, which is that you have to do what you want to do in life, no matter the price.

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Legal Movie Downloads Have No Spyware Or Virus Issues

By Mandy Dejesus

First there were just p2p movie download sites that were challenging the copyright laws. Now you can get movie legally through many subscription style movie download membership sites. Usually they are a great deal.

Most of these movie download services will charge you a monthly fee and you can get unlimited movie downloads, and movie rentals. Which if you watch a lot of movies you will be paying very little for each movie that you watch online or rent.

Movie download services can be found all over the internet, but you should compare many of them. Try and find the one that gives you unlimited movie downloads and movie rentals. That way if you're an avid movie buff, you will be paying even less per movie.

Some of these movie download services may have you downloading Divx downloads, which you may have to download software to run. However, most of the time these programs can be tested for a free price.

However, you may not have to worry about that depending on what kind of programs are on your computer. Newer computers may have the right software installed already.

You can also choose to use a movie download rental service. These are usually streaming videos that you won't store anywhere. Even Netflix is offering this type of service now.

Watching streaming video rentals you don't have to commit to a purchase until you decide whether you like the movie. You don't have to wait for the full download and if you hate the movie you can stop and get another on immediately.

Most subscription formed sites offer unlimited downloads. You might have a limit to how many movies you have in your queue but once downloaded or viewed you can go and add more.

This is making the trip to your local video store a waste of time. Not only can you save the trip, you never have to fear that the movie you want is unavailable. The selection at the movie download sites is mind boggling.

The beauty of using movie download services like this is that you will not risk any money trying a movie that you might like but aren't sure. You can give any hopeful title a try and not feel like you are wasting money.

Most of these sites will offer anyone a trial period or a money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. Once you see the value of watching movie downloads on your computer or TV (it's easy to connect your computer to your TV these days) you will be hooked.

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A Very Complete Review Of The Movie Fresh

By Jewel Best

Boaz Yakin is typically seen as a work-for-hire writer and director. It's not his fault, he's just a good writer with bills to pay, so he takes a lot of sub-par studio projects that don't really offer him anything interesting to do in the script. So it's weird that a movie like Fresh comes from someone with a track record for mediocrity, but Fresh really is one of the all time must see movie downloads.

This movie came after Boaz Yakin's self imposed exile. At a certain point, he became disillusioned with the film industry and declared that he would be taking a hiatus from writing, at least until he felt he had something important to say. The result was a movie that truly does make a powerful statement.

Fresh is the name of the young hero of the movie, a child who works as a drug mule for various dealers and scumbags around the city. He makes around twenty to fifty bucks per run, and saves it all up in a coffee can while his dealers have assumed he's been spending it on comic books and candy bars. What exactly is he saving it for? Well, you'll find out, and you'll be honestly shocked and surprised at exactly how deep his plans really go.

Each week, Fresh spends one afternoon playing chess with his father who offers him guidance and a moment to reflect upon what's going on in his life. These are sort of the Greek chorus scenes of the film, allowing both Fresh and the audience to consider what has happened before and where the movie is going to go from here. The chess also serves as a metaphor for what Fresh is doing while on the clock.

When two of Fresh's friends are murdered by one of the street dealers he works with, and at the same time, his mother informs him that she's going to have to give a couple of them up for adoption, Fresh puts a brilliant scheme into motion.

Fresh's scheme to take the badguys down is really incredible, serving as a fascinating parallel to the chess games he plays with his father. The master stroke of his plan is that none of his opponents suspect him of a thing, as he is, after all, just a kid. He essentially manages to play dumb and innocent, while in fact outsmarting everyone around him.

The movie can be brutally violent and shocking, which drives home the reality of Fresh's situation. The villains are truly menacing, especially the young thug who typically gives Fresh his payments and is in a perpetual state of planning to kill somebody. Fresh is a hero who manages to remain pure, knowing where he can compromise and where he cannot.

It's a rare film that works this well with such touchy subject material. The film takes a child of ten years old and puts him into a Fistful of Dollars/Yojimbo style plot, scheming and plotting his way to victory over deadly, menacing criminals. It's incredible how delicate an operation this is, to make the movie exciting and suspenseful without selling short the reality and truth of the subject matter of real life street violence.

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Sunday, August 29, 2010

Volunteering In Cambodia New Hopes After Turmoil

By Seomul Evans

The Kingdom of Cambodia or Cambodia is a small Southeast Asian nation. It is bordered by Vietnam to its east, Laos to its north, and Thailand to its northwest, and the Gulf of Thailand to its southwest. This once mighty Khmer Empire was plundered and looted by all its neighbors, converted into a colony by France and faced political turmoil leading to lack of development for the last 500 years or so. In 1970, Cambodia was plunged into turmoil due to civil war and suffered under the Khmer Rouge's terribly brutal region of terror. However, in 1993, UN sponsored elections in this country, which has helped Cambodia to totter back onto its tiny feet again. A very poor country, Cambodia requires volunteers to help with various programs and projects including health, sanitation, education, restoration, etc.

While much of the Cambodian population still earns less than $1 USD per day, the governmental infrastructure remains questionable. While security situation has improved considerably, now more and more tourists are rediscovering the lost glory of this country. Blessed with wonderful Wats or Temples, long, clean beaches, a trip to Cambodia is still an adventure, but a likeable and enjoyable one. From Siem Reap to Sihanoukville - Cambodia is slowly gearing up for change and volunteering in Cambodia means being able to leave an indelible mark in this transition period.

Why Volunteer In Cambodia
Volunteering in Cambodia is bound to be an adventure as the country has so much to offer. From mystics to mountains, from sea to shopping, experience a different way of life in the nation as you spend your time volunteering to teach conversational English across the major cities including Phnom Penh, the capital. Whether you live independently or as part of a group of international volunteers, you'll work towards raising money for community work, providing better opportunities to the locals to improve their lifestyle, and help them become more self-reliant. After 3 decades of massive civil unrest, Cambodia is finally back on the tourism map for Southeast Asia. Volunteering in Cambodia for travel projects can be a fun as well as thrilling experience. While poverty and scars of a ravaged and disturbed past are unavoidable, the Khmer people are graceful, charming, and warm even in these trying times.

Types Of Projects Available

If you're interested in volunteering in Cambodia, there is a virtual inexhaustible inventory of volunteer opportunities. Whatever type of project you enjoy doing, volunteer Cambodia is a honest way to pay back to the society and make positive contributions by working underprivileged children, women, or utilize your experience for building homes, or teaching English. Definitely, there will be volunteer Cambodia projects available to suit your personal needs.

* Discover Cambodia - Travel, Volunteer, and Cultural Exchange: A very popular destination in S.E. Asia, Cambodia is promoting its tourist spots like never before. Pristine beaches, ancient wats or temple complexes, exotic jungles with wide range of exquisite flora and fauna, tall mountains, your role as a travel volunteer will be to promote these facets of this country in your country.

* Centers for At-Risk and Homeless Children: Help street children to find a roof over their heads, study instead of sell flowers, or collect garbage, or perform other dangerous tasks in order to earn for a decent meal a day. Work with these centers in your volunteer in Cambodia capacity.

* Community Development: An umbrella term, community development covers many different issues. But many of such projects involve working with street children and poor adults. Community development includes working at orphanages, education institutions, among other NGOs. You need to have patience, a warm and friendly disposition, not to mention high levels of tolerance and compassion.

* Teaching English in Cambodia: Focused solely on teaching conversational English, volunteering in Cambodia for teaching the language includes helping the children as well as adults learn English and improve their chances of getting jobs in a world where English is the dominant language.

* Health Projects: If you are a medical intern or a doctor, or have some knowledge about health then volunteering in Cambodia as a health worker can be a rewarding experience. You get to work in clinics that are set up in very poor neighborhoods with limited resources.

Volunteering in Cambodia Requirements

1. No experience or qualifications required.

2. Must be 18 or over 18 years of age.

3. Should be free from all health problems.

Fee and Other details

Fee is applicable for every volunteering project you choose. The fee is applied towards food, accommodation, comprehensive travel insurance, in country travel, fund raising ideas etc.

Conclusion

Volunteering in Cambodia is truly humbling and never dull!

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A Synopsis About The Animation Movie Wall-E

By Alexander Willis

WALL-E is a Disney Pixar movie that came out in movie theaters on June 27th of 2008. Critics have rated this film very highly. It has it's funny moments, it's serious moments, and the in between. Wall-E has stolen the heart of many viewers. This post-apocalyptic robot is growing in popularity, and growing fast.

Wall-E has gone up on the charts, being nominated for an Oscars award. Winning Best Picture would be a huge accomplishment! The Oscars has never presented Best Picture Award to an animated movie. Representing friendship and love, Wall-E shows just how far he is willing to go to achieve what he is looking for. Being able to feel the intensity and desire this little inanimate robot feels must mean the movie has been put together in an orderly fashion.

A small robot named "Wall-e" embarks on a journey through space which could end up changing the ultimate decision and fate of mankind. The reason he goes on this foreign journey is because of the attraction he feels toward another robot. He met a female robot named "Eve" and fell head over hills for her immediately. When she leaves for the future, he quickly follows behind.

Wall-E was originally created to clean a waste-covered world. He piled up, picked up, and compressed trash every day. Who knew this might be the best job he has ever had. It leads him to Eve, which leads him to outer space, which leads him to the fate of mankind. Destiny is in the hands of a small robot!

When he arrives in outer space, he does not have anything on his mind aside from Eve. He has no idea where he is, or what is going on their. Things start to uncover about Wall-E realizes that humanity is in harm due to lack of proportion with corresponding things. I'm not going to explain the entire movie here. You will have to watch the movie yourself!

Briefly, I will run through a couple of the cast members in this marvelous movie. Ben Burtt is the voice of Wall-E and MO. As an american sound designer, ben has been involved in many world hit movies including Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, E. T. The Extra-Terrestrial, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Obviously then, Ben is very productive in his job! Go Ben!

Costar, Ellissa Knight, is the voice of Eve. Ellissa plays in other animated films, as well. She plays Tia in the animated movie Cars, a woman in the restaurant in Rataouille, and Lil in Toy Story 3. You can see that she is involved in many animated Pixar animated films. Other voices heard in Wall-E are made up of Kathy Najimy who voices Mary, John Ratzenberger who voices John, and Fred Willard who voices Shelby Forthright - BnL CEO.

Filled with laughs, and sad moments, this film has a heart warming plot.

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Movie Download Sites Will Definitely Save You Money

By Amalia Fitzpatrick

Today you have various options when you are buying or renting a movie. Many people still use the local video store to make purchases and rentals. If you want to avoid the trip, you could sign up for a movie download service. You can then be watching movies in no time, without ever leaving your home.

Those sites that are legal allow you to burn the file onto a playable DVD so that you will be able to watch it at home, even without the aid of computer or laptop. Legal movie download sites have permission to allow downloading of the films they offer. There are other site that often are offering illegal downloads.

The procedure of downloading should be very easy for anyone. Most sites will have easy to follow instructions. The key to finding the best movie downloads site is looking to see if they have the latest hit movies.

Until recently, the internet users have used peer to peer file sharing sites primarily. Kazaa and BitTorrent are examples of peer to peer movie download sites. They allow user to share movie files, but this might violate copyright laws. Many people use these methods of getting movies.

The titles should be organized well so movies are easy to find. Download managers are sometimes a requirement for downloading from some sites. Such a program will keep track of all the movies in your queue. You will also need a video player installed if there is no such software on your computer.

In Movie Capital for example, they have an annual membership fee that gets you unlimited downloads. You will have an option of either renewing the membership at a lower price or naturally you can terminate it. Once you are a member, they will give you access to their movies. It is important that it is easy to find things on a movie download site. You want to know that when you sign up for a membership that their services will be easy to learn, or user friendly in that sense.

YouTube is a legal site with the film producers allowing purchases with a "pay per click" download system. Now the whole world is getting in on the movie downloading frenzy. Finding high quality, user friendly legal movie download sites is getting easier and easier.

Your entertainment options will increase if you use movie downloads. You will enjoy being able to remain in the comfort of your home to watch movies rather than having to go out to watch or get your movies.

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Saturday, August 28, 2010

Soothe And Cure Yourself By Learning Mixed Media

By Clara Berta

Mixed Media art is truly calming. There is a wide range of media available for you to discover your creative side. You can start with pastels, switch to water colors as you advance, and, if you nurture your art habit, you may even see yourself move on to oil paintings some day. Encouraging art furthermore includes enabling yourself to try your hand at modeling with clay, pot painting, along with other activities. Think out of the box. Make something from bits and bobs, such as a paper bag puppet, for example. Dabbling in art is a great stress buster. Actually, psychologists inspire a child to draw in order to draw inferences coming from the child's art and psychoanalyze them.

Drawing as well as painting may also be an ideal way to vent out your pent-up emotions. If you are struggling with grief, persistent pains, or major life adjustments, consider art therapy. There's something really cool about creating a picture, photograph, or clay sculpture out of raw materials, specifically if you can dip straight into your soul and let your personality look out. Words may not be sufficient to convey the physical and psychological distress of people suffering from chronic pain. Folks usually feel safer containing these unspeakable feelings inside artwork.

Making art strengthens your sense of self and also contributes to feelings of normalcy. Plus it is calming. Creativity increases serotonin levels as well as reduces stress; it also helps blood pressure as well as heart rate. If you're dealing with a recent disease, art therapy can help build a new post-illness identity. You could investigate how irritated, frustrated, and unhappy you are -- and explore the ways your life has improved.

A recent study shows that the appropriate type of art in the hospital can speed-up a patient's recovery. It could improve a facility's identity. During the past several years, hospital leaders, physicians and patients have found that art in the hospital environment can help patients cope with their health problems more effectively and perhaps go back to full functioning previously. Healing art could be as simple as looking at pictures on the wall to help soothe the stress of anticipating an operation. Therefore, caregivers, volunteers as well as artists from around the nation are interested in taking art to the bedside and also to the whole healthcare environment.

Mixed Media could make you really feel beautiful inside and out. Learning how to paint and see just like a painter does is a very unique experience. It is a different view from ones prior photographic perspective. Learning exactly how to oil paint or acrylic and watercolor helps give you a greater understanding as to just how fantastic works in museums as well as galleries were created and all the time as well as effort involved. Maybe you could have painted that artwork, but now you know all the care and creativity which was put into making it. A lot of people who are looking for art therapy often have hidden emotions that they do not normally feel comfortable talking about or may not even know about. Art therapy is known to be one of the finest ways to help someone realize something about themselves.

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Movie Downloading Is A Clever Way To Get Films

By Tom Stein

Movie downloads and the convenience of the internet has gotten more than one or two people in trouble. It's rather easy to find websites that offer free movie downloads when in fact the free versions are almost always illegal.

Most free movie download sites are after your personal information for other purposes. Whether they just want your email address or they are looking for something a little more sinister in nature like your personal information, free downloads violate a whole mess of copyright laws that can land you in a whole world of hot water.

The websites that you are really looking for are the movie download subscription sites. These sites are extremely cheap to join and keep you legally covered.

If you are looking for movie rentals you should know that you don't have to pay the high prices of the movie rental stores. Movie rental stores require a membership, plus a rental fee, plus late fees.

You really don't need to be bothered with the illegal movie download sites. These sites are fishing for information and they will lead you to legal problems faster than you could imagine.

If you want the best of the best movies, you are looking for the simple straightforward legal movie downloads that give you access to the full array of movies that have been produced in the United States and around the globe. You won't find this selection in the movie store.

Movie rentals are highly expensive, especially if you enjoy more than just the occasional movie. The rental stores charge for their membership fee, then apply an additional fee for the few days you are permitted to borrow the movie for, and then a few more fees for returning it later than their time stamped preset time frame. This can be as much as $20 per movie.

Watching movies online can make waiting a lot more fun. Whether you're waiting for your flight to board or you are waiting for your girl to come home, the simple act of waiting is made downright enjoyable thanks to the downloaded movie. With the convenience of the internet and the simple to use wireless connection, you can access your movies from anywhere. Literally.

Access is the key to joining the right legal movie download subscription service. Check what type of access you receive. You really shouldn't expect to pay more than $10 for movie access.

These services allow you to access movies that have been out for over 20 years as well as the newest releases. No more disappointment when you're looking for that one great flick.

Whether you are waiting for a flight or you have been stuck waiting at the doctor's office, you have to admit that life is just a lot more fun when it is accompanied by a legal movie download.

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Watch The Sci-Fi Movie Thriller The Road Warrior

By Estela Todd

Mad Max 2, also known as the Road Warrior, is simply put, one of the greatest action films ever created. It might even be one of the greatest films of all time, period, depending on your perspective. It is, at the very least, one of the most well crafted films in existence, one of the most well told, with clarity and coherence even amidst all the chaos the story provides. This is the one that made Mel Gibson a household name, and certainly one of the must download movies of all time.

There aren't a lot of movies that work so well on so many levels, much less action films, which are typically used just to turn over a quick and easy profit at the box office. The movie is just, very, very strong on all possible levels. It's exciting, fun and has some moments of great humor, drama and humanity.

If you haven't seen it, and somehow have no idea what it's about: Mad Max Rockatansky is a former cop wandering a wasted outback in Australia. Food and water have become scarce after World War III, as has gasoline. Max is trying to find enough resources just to keep himself alive from day to day as he wanders across the wasteland.

Eventually he must come to terms with his own humanity or lack thereof. Throughout the previous film, the first Mad Max, Max lost touch with his own humanity in the pursuit of vengeance. Now he must reaffirm himself as human, as a member of society, or... What's left of it, anyways.

The movie is really just one big chase scene, only stopping here and there just long enough to give the audience a moment to catch their breath. While a lesser movie might have been made boring by all this action, in The Road Warrior, the action and the story are one and the same. Character and plot are both developed through action, not like the modern action flick where the fights and chases only get in the way of the story.

The movie is really all about the nature of heroism. It gets into the Joseph Campbellian concepts of mythology and comes out with a legendary story that many Australians consider "The Australian Star Wars" in terms of cultural importance. It is, of course, one of the national treasures of the Australian cinema, and one of the most successful films ever to come from that country.

It will likely go down as one of the great westerns and western influenced films. It should stand alongside Stagecoach in that regard, in that it really is just great action and physical heroism from beginning to end.

The movie is incredibly loud, fast paced, and full of wild, unpredictable characters and stunts. It is, depending on your perspective, perhaps one of the greatest films of all time. If not, then it's at least one of the greatest action films ever made. If, for some reason, you still haven't seen it, put on your movie downloads queue right away.

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Friday, August 27, 2010

Watch Nearly Any Movie You Can Think Of Online

By Todd Rasmussen

Something to use when you work odd hours, or even if you don't. Movie download services are an excellent way to be able to watch a movie anytime of the day on any day. No more waiting for the stores to open.

Paying money for a movie download subscription is saving tons of money. Not only do you get to watch movies online, but you can get movie rentals too. The types of movies you can watch range all over the board in many genres.

What is even nicer is that these are all legal movie downloads, and you don't need to worry about doing the right thing. Buy online movies, get movies rentals, or watch movie downloads online. Or hook up the computer and TV setting up a great way to watch those movies when they first come out.

Heck with the prices of going to a movie theater you can make up the cost of these movie download services easily. Even with renting a movie in a video store, it seems like the prices continue to increase every year.

Or you can always have a TV that is HD ready and hook up the computer to that TV. An excellent way to have a fabulous home theater setup, and not at all expensive to do either. With movie rentals also being available you can request those movies that aren't available for download and get them at home.

By getting a movie download subscription you have so many genres, and TV shows even. Do you love a program, but not quite sure you want to really pay the cost of the box set? Why not watch it online and see if you're willing to buy it or not.

That's right you're not limited to just a bunch of older movies, but new movies too. Good movies that you can watch online. It's a great option to use when you're not sure about buying a new movie that came out too.

So how do you download movies? First you need to compare these movie download services and pick one or more if you want. Get one that offers the type of movies you want to watch. One that will give you the chance for a subscription too.

If you've never had a chance to watch movies online, you really should. Just take a break on your computer and find a service. Download your choice of movie and watch away. It's a great way to see something you haven't seen in a long time too.

Or watch a newer movie even, or a TV show that you love. Many programs are offered in many genres and sub genres even. You will not always like what movie you pick to watch. But with the inexpensive subscription prices you find you won't mind.

Test them out and see if movie download services is right for you. One thing is for sure, you will most likely wait for those new movies to be available online. And don't forget to check out the older shows too.

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Video Stores Are Becoming Less Needed

By Scott Nunez

If you have been looking for movie downloads on the Internet for quite some time now, you have probably found that it is rather difficult to find genuine and legitimate resources where you can legally download movies for your viewing pleasure. However, things have changed in recent years and it is certainly not impossible anymore.

Up until recent times, it was only possible to download movies from the Internet and eagerly by using the popular file sharing programs. However, this is a risky business not only because it is illegal, but you have a high chance of getting malicious software and your computer.

Fortunately, the movie companies are finally started to satisfy the popular and ever increasing demand of being able to get movies quickly. You can get music and video games quickly online so why not movies as well? The quality of the movies that you can download is now pretty high, and some sites will even allow you to download full high definition movies.

With today's super fast broadband Internet connections, it seems a bit of a waste not to be able to download the stuff that you want to be able to download. It is also much more convenient than going into high street store and trying to find what you want when it may well not even be in stock anyway.

Ordering online and waiting for the movies to be delivered is a much more viable alternative and get your high street store, especially if your interest in buying foreign movies or any lesser known movies which are hard to come by and stores. Nonetheless, if you can download them it is even better, since you have to wait even less and it should cost you lot less money since you won't need to pay for delivery charges.

You also don't have to worry about delivery times or any complications that can arise because of it. You can get things as fast as your Internet connection permits. The Internet connections these days are very fast typically, but you will need to have broadband access in order to download files as large as movies.

This will certainly help to get rid of any frustration because as we all know, there is nothing worse than downloading enormous file just to see a stop and 99% because the Internet connection has failed.

You will also want to pay attention to formats. The most popular formats for recording and storing movies on the Internet is divx. Divx presents a reliable and versatile opportunities since it will play on most portable media players and almost any modern DVD player. Presumably you want to be able to play your movies on a lot of different devices, so in this case, divx is exactly what you want. Nonetheless, if you want something high quality, make sure that the site that you want to order your movies on has all the alternatives that you want.

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Egypt Packages - 10 Travel Ideas

By Christine Jackson

Going away on vacation should be an enjoyable experience but everyone has a horror story to tell. Possibly your hotel room was robbed, or possibly a careless spouse accidentally gambled away much more money than they realized, or possibly you simply lost your wallets somewhere between the airport and hotel. Here are 10 ways to make sure that your trip is a success in spite of those obstacles.

1. Use a hidden wallet to carry most of your valuables and identification.

2. If you feel comfortable sending it in the mail, mail a cash order or a traveler's checks to yourself at your hotel to ensure that even if you lose some of one's cash, much more will be coming.

3. While you don't have to be too strict, you should have an agenda and leave it with somebody at your house. This way, if something happens in the area where you are vacationing, your loved ones will be able to possess a fairly good idea of exactly where you are.

4. Keep copies of identification at home, even if you take the originals with you.

5. When you go on holiday, choose one credit card to provide, rather than bringing all of them. This way, if your wallet gets stolen, you will minimize your losses.

6. Another choice would be to select a preloaded credit card, which is really more like a debit card that you put money "on" to ensure that if you end up losing your wallet, the thieves cannot wreck your credit rating.

7. Bring important telephone numbers with you in your trip and put them in two various places. Bring a phone number which will cancel your charge card. If you're traveling out from the nation, bring a telephone amount to reach the embassy and bring phone numbers of close family and friends who can help you should you get into trouble. Lastly, bring phone numbers of the hotel and car rental organization as well.

8. You'll wish to have your travel insurance policy information. Be certain to keep a copy of one's travel insurance at home as well as in your trip to ensure that a family member can access it if necessary.

9. Bring basic medical info with you, like blood kind and allergies, and make sure that the medical information is translated into the primary language from the place you're going to to ensure that non-English-speaking doctors will have no issue understanding the situation.

10. Know what kind of insurance is covered in your credit card, if that is how you are using to pay for your trip. For example, some credit rating cards cover vehicle rental insurance policy, but might not cover it in the nation are you're heading to. Be certain to know what insurance policy you have before you leave.

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Thursday, August 26, 2010

Movie Downloading Is Now The Easy Way To Get Movies

By Brian Wilder

As long as there have been movies, there has been that excitement for your favorite film to debut. People used to sit on the edge of their seats just to be able to see the trailers for upcoming films. Lines still wrap around the block when the next big thing comes out. People considered it worth the wait to get to be the first to see it, even if that means dealing with all of the annoying parts of having to share the theater with a bunch of inconsiderate people. However, since movie downloads have become more popular, less people choose to deal with all of those annoying details.

Gone are the days where you have to wait and pay a ridiculous amount to sit behind someone's noisy children, while the couple behind you has to continuously explain the plot to one another. Nor do you have to share your armrest with the overly aggressive patron beside you. You can just sit and enjoy at home, and often get access to movies as soon as they are released.

While renting is another alternative, there are problems to this as well. You have to wait longer for the films to be released. You waste gas money and time going back and forth to the shop. Sometimes the movie you have eagerly awaited to see is no longer in stock, or even worse the disc is so scratched that you cannot play it.

With all of the advances in home theater systems, it is possible to have an experience that is as great as going to a movie theater, and does not include the residual annoyances of having to share a space with a bunch of people. You can have great speakers, wall sized screens, and viewing quality that is unparalleled.

In fact, in some ways it can be better than the theater. Comedies are a great example. It is far more fun to have a large group of friends gather around at home. You can enjoy comfort food, laugh, and pause the film if need be. It is a lot better when you get to select the group yourself.

On the other side, there is not much that is scarier than watching a horror flick by yourself. It is so intense to turn off all the lights and watch a scary film completely alone in the dark. It enhances the experience much more than if you are sharing the film with a theater audience.

Also, it is quite satisfying to get to save so much money. As mentioned earlier, the costs of theater experiences are atrocious these days. It is tough to enjoy yourself when you have spent at least ten dollars for your ticket and more than that for your popcorn and soda.

Overall, the choice is easy. You can be stuck in lines, paying money out your nose, and dealing with annoying people. Or, you can download a film and enjoy it at home or on the go. For many, the choice is simple. Why make it difficult?

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My Guide To The Best Metropolitan Areas In The United States To Go On Vacation

By Walter Andrews

When it comes to traveling through the United States of America, there are no shortage of great places to see. There are many American cities that are worth seeing in your lifetime which I have been fortunate enough to get to see throughout my business and personal travels.

The following are some must visit cities in the United States of America.

The first city that I will mention should not come as a surprise, and that of course is New York City. Between Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens (sorry Bronx and Staten Island), there is a enough to do to keep a tourist busy for weeks. I can go into the specifics, but I am sure you already know.

Los Angeles is another great American city, but for different reasons. Aside from the fact that this is the world capital for the movie industry, Los Angeles happens to be a great city geographically as well. There are mountains, desert and beaches all within an hour's drive.

New Orleans is an incredible city and when it comes to culture, probably has the rest beat. The food, the people and of course, the history (both past and more recent) of New Orleans helps make it a very special city.

One city that I feel the need to quickly mention is Nashville. If you are a fan of country music or great southern style barbeque, then Nashville is a great destination for you.

Over on the west coast, my personal favorite city is San Diego. The weather is always perfect, with crystal clear skies and beautiful beaches. The fish tacos in San Diego are a must.

Hopefully there is a city on this list that you are considering visiting soon, because they are all great vacation spots.

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The Movie American Beauty With Kevin Spacey Reviewed

By Tasha Russell

One of my favorite films in recent years was American Beauty. This movie was highly acclaimed, winning five Academy Awards. These included best picture and Kevin Spacey winning Best Actor.

American Beauty is a story about mid-life crisis and people coming to terms with who they are. It is centered on a married couple with a teenage daughter. We follow the struggles they all go through in coming to grips with the various issues each has in their lives.

Kevin Spacey plays the father Lester, and he is going through a mid-life crisis. He hates his job, his family hates him, and he is simply bored with life. His wife Carolyn is always criticizing him, and his teenage daughter Jane is rebelling against her parents. She is disgusted by how they behave.

Carolyn, who is quite the bitch, is straying from the marriage and is dissatisfied with Lester in every way. She has her own career in real estate and is a very materialistic and career driven woman. She is having an affair with a successful and married real estate man who promises to help her with her career.

Jane, their daughter, is rebelling from the fighting couple and trying to "find herself". Her best friend is a high school hottie who everyone is after, but Jane feels unsure of herself. Even her dad has the hots for her best friend.

Lester finally cracks and quits his job. He makes a good severance deal for himself and to keep busy takes a job at the local fast food establishment. He starts smoking pot and getting back into physical shape. He has a thing for Jane's friend Angela, but at the moment of truth decides not to pursue her.

Jane meets Ricky, the new kid in the neighborhood, and they become close. He is weird and also has a dysfunctional family. This seems to bond the two of them together.

I won't give away how things turn out so you will be able to enjoy watching the movie. This movie is a must see and the acting is simply outstanding. American Beauty is one of the new classics.

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Wednesday, August 25, 2010

People Own Guns For A Lot Of Different Reasons Both Good And Bad

By Kevin Jackson

If there is anything we have learned in the formation of the United States is that there has to be compromise in almost any situation and that no one group of people can everything entirely their own way. That is what is at the heart of the gun debate that is going on in so many cities and states right now. Some want the right to have a gun whenever and where ever they want to carry one while others believe that there are no valid reasons to own a gun ever.

The gun debate is such a sensitive issue that reasonable people should be able to see both sides of the argument. Those families that have had another family member fall victim to a crazed person with a gun might believe if the gun didn't exist it would not have happened. Others might say that if the victim had their own gun, they would have at least had the chance to defend themselves. It is hard to say which is the right answer.

When you go out traveling by car and whether you are a lone or not, would you feel safe if you knew you had a gun with you? How safe would you feel if you did not have one with you? Many people have disappeared never to be heard from again when they broke down or got lost on a dark lonely road. Whether or not having a gun with them could have made a difference or might never be answered in the cases of those that have already happened, but what about the incidents that have not yet happened?

Situations like those are the very reasons why so many people think that owning a good is a good thing. Most people that own guns have no intention of hurting anyone, but they also want to be able to protect themselves in case anyone tries to hurt them. Gun owners that are responsible will take what ever measures necessary to keep the firearms from getting into the wrong hands and to make sure they use a proper gun cleaning kit to care for them properly.

The issues of gun ownership might not be resolved in this lifetime, but as long as there are people there will probably be guns or some other weapon that might be invented in the future. The question then will still be the same as now, who should have those new weapons or should anyone have them? There have always been weapons of some kind in this world and they have all either been used to dispel evil or promote it and almost equally.

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See Showtime's New TV Hit Series Weeds

By Alexis Snow

For the last ten years, there's been a defining trend in fictional television: Realism. It started with reality television and influenced fictional television before long like Sopranos, and Weeds is definitely one of the funniest in this trend, and certainly belongs on your downloads queue the next time you pay a visit to your tv and movie download service.

This trend towards realism began with shows like Survivor, which wound up really killing fictional shows in the ratings. See, sitcoms and dramas became incredibly formulaic and predictable. You always knew the punchline of every joke before it came: I get it, the dad likes watching football and the wacky neighbor wants to date his daughter.

Reality television really changed things and it became clear that fictional television had to adapt to survive, as people had come to prefer the realism of those reality shows. Even if reality television can be artless, crass, and not as real as it pretends to be, it remains a fact that it showed real human emotion and unpredictable situations.

The first show to adapt and survive in this new television climate was The Sopranos. Twenty years ago, it could have just been some mafia show. See, in Goodfellas, the characters worry about the business, but on The Sopranos, the characters worry about business as well as family, personal finances, their relations with their friends, sex, health, psychological well being and so on. You know, everything we have to worry about in real life.

Weeds follows a suburban widow and her two sons as they deal with family issues and... The family business. It follows Sopranos in a way, in that the family business is... Well, she's a weed dealer. She sells pot to all of the local yuppie potheads. A constant source of humor is the fact that she doesn't always fit in with the shallow vapid people of her neighborhood, being a weed dealer amidst investment bankers and soccer moms.

The show includes a lot of hilarious characters, like her supplier, a saucy old black woman in low rent housing who runs a family of her own with her street dealers, and The Candyman, a woman who seems based on that "Stop the Insanity!" fitness guru. She runs a bakery, and refuses to sell to any customers who don't promise to work out to burn off the fat they get from her excellent brownies, cakes and cupcakes.

The show follows two primary plot threads: One following the mother's journey in building her criminal empire, and one following her family issues and the local gossip. Watching how the two stories affect one another is always worth a laugh.

Be warned that the show is quite addictive. Each season is really designed as a self contained story, as opposed to each episode, so when you watch one, you'll want to watch the next one right away. Make sure to download a whole season at a time if you really want to enjoy the series. Just be ready to set a few hours aside whenever you want to sit down and watch.

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Before Joining A Movie Download Service Check A Few Out

By Clyde Casey

There is a more convenient way of enjoying movies than renting them or buying DVDs. Thanks to the internet technology, movie downloads enable you to enjoy blockbusters with a few clicks of the mouse. But before you subscribe to a site offering this convenience, there are some things you need to consider.

Different download sites have different payment terms. But there are also sites that offer multiple payment terms. What you pick should depend on how much movies you can actually afford to watch. For example, you don't want to go with a fixed monthly rate when you can enjoy movie watching only once a week.

Some sites will require you to pay a fixed rate, either per month or per year. However, there are those where you pay only for each title that you buy and download. Before getting a subscription, weigh the pros and cons. Will it be cheaper than actually renting a movie or buying a DVD? Will you be able to take full advantage of the payment you will make?

The number of titles which you can purchase from a site will depend on how many film outfits they work with. Some may have very few mainstream titles, but more independent flicks. But if the website works with many major outfits at the same time, you can be assured of the variety of films to choose from.

You should also consider the quality of the movie you are getting. This is to ensure you don't end up with an eye strain or headache by the end of the film. Take a look at the resolution size, which is often expressed in pixels. An example would be something that says like: 640 x 480 or 1280 x 1024 pixels screen resolution.

Second, consider the bitrate. A movie's bitrate can be expressed in either bps (bits per second) or kbps (kilobits per second). If this is beginning to sound like it's some techie stuff, it can be simplified. As a general rule of thumb, the bigger the numbers you see, the better picture quality you have. So check if the resolutions and bitrates carry big numbers.

A way to tell whether a download site is good or bad is by looking at the number of memberships. While it may not give a clear-cut evaluation, it is a good place to start. There must be a reason why a particular site is popular, thus it has more subscribers. Maybe the members are satisfied with the site's good service.

When it comes to the download security, you should be vigilant about it. Make sure that the site is a safe environment to download your titles from. Having stuff like adwares or viruses with what you buy can spell disaster to your PC's hard drive. And the mode of payment, through credit card or online banking, should be guaranteed secure as well.

Last but not the least, check the flexibility given by the website regarding your movie downloads. Will you be able to transfer and watch your purchase on another gadget? Will you be allowed to burn them on a DVD so you can free some space on your hard drive? Some websites will give you leeway, while others may not.

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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Why Do Americans Love Using IPod Mini Car Accessories?

By Jeremy Garcia

Nothing is impossible, we already know that, but controlling a car's function with an ipod is something that no one in sane mind would've though possible. Still, since recently a known programmer developed a software program that can do just that. And he proved the entire world he can control his Mazda from distance just by using his iPod Touch.

The application he invented can be used to close and open a car's doors, the trunk, the windows and to start the engine. The car owner can also see the fuel level, the speed and engine temperature on the display of the iPod. The program offer all around the world coverage, as it allows the presence of a GPS system to allow people track their car with Google Maps' help.

Your car has to be computerized. This means you will connect an in-car laptop to the car's computer and connect a 3G modem to the laptop. This procedure allows the iPod to stay always connected to the car, Even if you are located in a different part of the world, you will still be able to view and control your car via iPod means. It sounds a bit strange and also unsafe, since any new software programs that's using GPS seems so easily available to hackers, and since the program basically controls your car, you have to wonder what would happen if someone does manages to break into it.

If such a program becomes marketed in the future, some people might want to try it, since it's interesting to gain such power. In this case it's important to buy the right iPod car accessories that will allow us to charge and maintain iPod battery levels, so we don't end up with sophisticated software and no basic hardware.

Just thinking of this new addition to the market makes you wonder. How would've though the world would go so ahead of its time with iPods? It's truly amazing that something like this is possible, but also a little scary since there's no telling where the technology might lead us tomorrow.

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Lyon Just A Bit Better Than Real Madrid In Champions League Play

By Ross Everett

Jean Makoun scored early in the second half to give Lyon a hard fought 1-0 victory in the first leg of their round of 16 Champions League matchup against Real Madrid. The Spanish champions lost for the third straight time on Lyon's Stade Gerland home field and will now have an uphill battle when the teams meet at Bernabeu to advance to the next round. With the Champions League final slated to be held in their stadium, an exit this early in the competition would be nothing short of an embarrassment for Real Madrid. They'll need a multigoal victory to assure themselves of advancing to the next round.

Lyon controlled the play in the first half and held a decisive possession advantage. Unfortunately, they didn't get many accurate scoring chances with a number of them going wide or high of the net. Despite Lyon's time of possession advantage in the first half, Madrid actually got the best scoring chances in the first half. Following Makoun's goal just 2 minutes from the start of the second half, Madrid controlled play but could not score the equalizer. For the game, Madrid held a 66% to 34% time of possession advantage.

Real Madrid has won the Champions League title 10 times, but now must rally from this 1-0 deficit when play resumes on their home field in May. Despite their tradition of success, Madrid hasn't made it past the round of 16 for six straight years. Cristiano Ronaldo isn't particularly worried heading into the home half of the matchup:

"In football anything is possible. We've lost here but we have a game at home in which we can repeat what they did here. I'm calm. In this competition you have to suffer. I'm sure that we will give a good answer in the return game and that we will win. The Bernabeu will help us. We will have to give to give it everything from the first minute until the last. The tie is not lost."

Madrid General Director Jorge Valdano added:

"It's been a bad night in general, especially the result. We had ups and downs during the match, but at no moment were we ourselves. The result means we have to really concentrate at the Bernabeu. Lyon barely stepped out of their half in the final minutes, but they made things very difficult for us for a long time, especially in midfield."

Real Madrid will have to do without a couple of starters in the rematch. Marcelo and Xabi Alonso are suspending for the May contest due to bookings in previous contests. The team isn't particularly concerned due to their deep and talented roster.

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Seattle Slew's Legacy Of Horse Racing Greatness

By Ross Everett

Seattle Slew, horse racing's lone remaining living Triple Crown winner, passed away on May 7, 2002 at the age of 28. Already ranked among the all time greats by virtue of this accomplishment alone, Slew is even more notable as the only Triple Crown winner to go undefeated as a three year hold. He came from humble beginnings, bought at public auction--the only Triple Crown winner to be acquired in this manner. After retiring to stud in'78 he remained a very profitable horse based on a stud fee of $300,000. His offspring earned over $76 million dollars at the race track and include over 100 stakes race winners including'84 Kentucky Derby champion Swale.

The Seattle Slew story began very modestly at a public auction in Lexington, Kentucky. The Keeneland Summer Yearling sale wasn't supposed to be the marketplace of champions, and the idea that this particular horse would ever amount to anything other than a farmhand was downright laughable. Slew looked clumsy, due primarily to a right forefoot that splayed outward and resulting in a shuffling gait at a trot. He also wasn't a majestic beast like his predecessor by a few years, Secretariat. Slew was borderline ugly. So ungainly a creature was he that he was given the less than inspiring nickname "Baby Huey" by the Keeneland staff. He was purchased by two couples (Karen and Mickey Taylor and Jim and Sally Hill) for $17,500. What wasn't apparent at the yearling sale was the intangibles that make up a championship thoroughbred--poise under pressure, love of competition, toughness, heart and desire. The Taylor's and Hill's had stumbled onto an equine Tiger Woods or Michael Jordan who's competitive fire quickly became apparent to the trainers that worked with him and the jockeys that rode him. His first race came at Belmont in'76, and the three races he entered--and won--as a 2 year old gave a hint of what was to come.

Slew quickly became a horse to watch as a three year old as he won three Derby prep races including the Wood Memorial. In the Derby, Slew got off to a terrible start as he stumbled out of the gate. He recovered from the miscue and essentially bulled his way through a pack of horses to lead at the 1/4 mile pole. Slew would win the Derby by a length and 3 quarters. He took another tough victory at the Preakness before clinching the Triple Crown with a 4 length victory in the Belmont Stakes.

Slew ran in a few races as a 4 year old but in the pre-Breeders' Cup days there wasn't as many opportunities for an older horse. He retired to stud in'78. We've already discussed his prowess in the breeding shed, siring a number of first rate horses such as the aforementioned Swale, and the'92 Belmont champ AP Indy. Slew stood at Three Chimneys Farm in Midway, Kentucky from'85 until early 2002 when he was moved to Hill 'n' Dale Farm in Lexington, KY following a spinal operation.

In some ways, Slew had much in common with the heavyweight championship reign of Larry Holmes. He came so quickly on the heels of such incredible excellence--Slew was forever in the shadow of'73 Triple Crown winner Secretariat, Holmes on the heels of Muhammad Ali--that he never gained the appreciation he deserved during his prime. In hindsight, however, it has finally been noted what an exceptional horse he really was. Jockey Angel Cordero, who rode Slew during the twilight of his career noted "If I had a chance to take any horse in the world, if someone said your life is depending on riding one horse to win, I would take (Slew). I rode 44,000 horses, but he was special, he was different. He was muscled, like a wrestler. He ran different than any other horse. It was like he came from another planet."

Following his death in 2002, Slew was laid to rest at Hill 'n' Dale Farm in Kentucky under a statue memorializing his legacy.

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Monday, August 23, 2010

Use The Fastest Way To Download Movies

By Eva Fischer

Have you ever wanted to download movies onto your PC? Here are some of your options. Most of the time, it just requires you inserting a DVD into your DVD drive. But not all computers, especially older, are equipped with DVD drives and therefore, will not be able to play them back.

If you do happen to own an older computer, or have simply made the choice to not include a DVD drive in your computer build, not to worry. There are other very viable options for you to watch movies on demand. These range from illegal to legal, but they all work in one form or another. The software that you need for this is usually already installed on your PC or laptop.

There are of course, the illegal options where you can download full-length movies from user-fed sites. Obviously, there are many drawbacks with this option that can both get you in trouble and your computer if you download a virus by mistake. But in the spirit of completeness, this is an option that is out there and can be found with some research on your part. In order to use these sites, you must often agree to a list of warnings that this material is not produced or acquired by the site owners, nor will they be responsible for it.

In today's changing markets, companies are changing the way they offer services. Blockbuster has updated with the times and begun to offer Internet and express mail movie subscriptions. By subscribing to their service, you are assigned the movie for a pre-arranged amount of time, and you don't have to be concerned with possibly crashing your drives after receiving a virus by mistake.

Netflix has also joined the group of socially progressive companies and offers their movie service both online and through dish or cable. Their subscribers can have access to as many movies as they want and there are no late fees. By combining great service with convenient options, they are selling their service quite successfully.

If you prefer to stream online, then you can find movie-hosting sites on the Internet where you only need a video player to watch them directly from the site. You can purchase movie editing software that makes for a better viewing environment, but it is not necessarily to have in order to have a great viewing experience. These are provided by people uploading to the system.

There are no warnings on the movies themselves as to whether they have been pirated, and will not be tagged for removal until usually after they have been viewed one or two times. Using a site like this is beneficial in that no downloading is required; it's more like sitting on the side of the road watching the show as it goes by.

The best choice is of course, to subscribe to a reputable company. This will allow you to know that no viruses are emanating from the movies themselves when you download them. Downloading movies is a fun thing to do when you don't have time to watch them right away, and there are not shortage of businesses offering that particular service.

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Unlimited Movie Download Services Offer Great Savings

By Corey Townsend

I am sure that no one would dispute the fact that a lot of people love to watch movies. It is one of the worlds most favorite past times, and people are willing to pay money on a regular basis to enjoy all of the newest films that come out on cinema and DVD. All this can be a costly affair, and therefore people will not always see all of the films that they might want. It is also something that is time consuming and for busy people. It is simply not viable to take time out to do all of this very often. However, with the use of the internet we are now able to do unlimited movie downloads that will allow us to watch films whenever and wherever we want. So what are the main advantages of this?

First of all, you will be able to take advantage of a much higher level of convenience by watching a movie online. Instead of spending time going into your local town and buying the DVD that you want to watch you will be able to simple sit back, and within a few clicks you can be watching your film. This takes a lot of the hassle away from getting the movie in the first place, and totally simplifies the process by bringing the film to you rather than making you go out and get it.

The second advantage to consider is the price. As I said, when you go out and actually buy a DVD you are going to have to shell out a few bucks, even for older films and for the newer releases you are going to need to be spending quite a bit. If you are a bit of a film fan and are regularly buying the latest releases, this is something that can really add up.

Rather than doing this you are easily able to find one of the download sites that can offer you all of the movies you can imagine. You will be able to sign up to one of these for a flat fee, and from here you can enjoy all of the downloads that you want.

A third benefit that you will see is that downloading these films is both safe and secure as well as being legal. It is important to remember that there are lots of illegal websites where downloading any sort of film will be both against the law and potentially dangerous for your computer. When you download these you may well be opening your computer up to harmful spyware and adware.

There are, of course, some sites where the downloading will not be legal and these should be be completely avoided. The key is that you do all of the necessary research in order to find out which are the best sites that you can join. Many sites will have actually done deals with movie producers and studios and therefore they are allowed to offer their films for download. These are the ones to join up with, and doing so will allow you to enjoy all of the downloads that you want without any fear of doing anything wrong.

In addition to this another problem that people think about is the fact that downloading a film might well open up their computer to potential attack from some sort of hacker or virus. This however is not something that you need to worry about as these legal sites will have all of the up to date protection that you could need.

These are just a few of the main benefits of internet movie downloads. If you find a legal movie download site you will get high quality movies in a fast, easy and convenient way.

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The Best Family Holiday Destinations In The World

By Peter Mario

It must choose a vacation spot that your youngsters will get pleasure from and at the same permit you and your children to spend great time together. The locations which greatest to a household vacation at current are:

1. Angkor Wat- This is a temple located in Cambodia which is past doubt, a glorious place where households have now become target guests, since any such place primarily entice youngsters of different age groups.

2. Western Iceland - if you are a family in search of a place isolated from the rest of the world, then this is the place for a super holiday.

3. Tresco, Isles of Sicily - A spot really meant for those households who're prepared to spend for luxuries which may solely be skilled there. Situated off the west coast of England, this place has turn out to be a middle of attraction due to its appeal in the direction of kids.

4. Yucatan Peninsula - Situated in Mexico, this is a totally different sort of tourist place where various cultures are seen together. Due to this, this place is meant for the household tourists. Talking concerning the food, each delicacy that's served is influenced by the Lebanese, French and Spanish.

5. Monte Carlo - This vacation spot is a costlier one and isn't meant for these not wanting to spend much. Grand Prix takes place yearly, which is an event enjoyed by people of all ages.

6. Togo & Benin - Located in West Africa, these two locations afford an altogether completely different type of view of Africa.

7. Naples - A spot situated in Italy, not solely meant for its historic landmarks, as said by the ancient times, which have freshly been restored, but additionally a vacation spot having some world famous magnificent shops and restaurants. Including some extra polish, the visitors are within simple attain of attractions equivalent to Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii.

8. Lincoln Farm Park, Oxford shire - this is the holiday destination, a family could ever want. For kids, the place contains different playgrounds, action boards and towers with quite a few ranges, totally different sorts of boats and plenty of more.

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Sunday, August 22, 2010

England's South Coast - A Tourist's Guide

By Mark Walters

England's South Coast is a treasure trove of sights to see and places to visit during any stay in Southern England. Southern England is the southern counties of England. The areas that the UK considers to be part of Southern England include South West England, South East England, Greater London and the East of England. So having established some geographical boundaries, here are some places to go on England's South Coast:

- Beachy Head: is named after the French Normans term "beau chef" or "beautiful head." One can reach it by scenic footpath. It is famous for its striped lighthouse as well as it 3.5 mile or 6km long cliff path that passes through Cuckmere, Have and Seaford. This is a wonderful hiking opportunity.

- Bramber Castle: is on the west side of Bramber village and is an English Heritage property. The ruins of the castle gatehouse are from the original gatehouse built by the Normans.

- The Kent Battle of Britain Museum: is in Hawkinge. It's an old armory that contains the Luftwaffe Room, the Aircraft Armaments Room, the R.A.F. room and an art gallery.

- The Eurotunnel: is not to be missed. It crosses under the channel between France and Folkestone in Kent. It was complete in 1994 and is the fastest and newest transport system on the British coast. The visitor center is in Folkestone. There is also The Exhibition Centre in Cheriton which is west of Folkestone. This Centre explains the construction of the Eurotunnel.

- Borde Hill Gardens: in Haywards Heath is 200 acres of woods and parkland in Sussex. It is a well known botanical garden. It displays include incredible colour throughout all the seasons of the year.

- Romney Marsh: extending from Hythe along the coast, is the beginning of almost 50,000 acres of area devoted mainly to the growing of flowers. It is especially beautiful in the spring.

- Mermaid Street: in Rye offers a historical stroll. You will want to see the home of Henry James, who wrote "The Wings of the Dove" and "The Golden Bowl" while living at Lamb House on Mermaid Street. Don't miss The Mermaid Inn, a 15th century pub distinguished by its reputation as a meeting place of smugglers. And then there's the Old Hospital, a triple-gabled, half timbered 15th-16th century building.

When planning to visit England's South Coast, learn as much as you can about the many places to see and things to do in the area. There are many more than could be listed here. The South Coast of England is a wonderful place to visit.

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The Die Hard Collection Reviewed

By Justin Vance

The Die Hard movies are prime examples of action in the eighties and nineties. They capture the humor and the craziness of action movies while not sacrifices some seriously good action scenes. The newest movie in the franchise was, for many people, a bit of a disappointment. That is, most likely, because it went a little bit too much over the top.

The first movie pits our hero against a group of charming bad guys, lead by the lovable Alan Rickman, who was the perfect example of an evil baddie that people love to see get thrown out of a building. John has to fight against this group on his own because none of the cops in the area believe that there is really a problem at the building. The great thing is that John is trying to get help, he isn't just some crazy vigilante trying to do everything on his own. Eventually he does have to do it all on his own, but his success is mostly due to luck and his ability to keep going after getting his butt kicked.

The second movie takes place in and around an airport. It gets a little silly, as John again just happens to be there and the bad guys have a plan that is evil yet probably not as well thought out as it could have been. In the end it is foiled by a single man on a runway with a torch.

The third movie encompasses an entire city. This time John gets roped in by the choice of the bad guys instead of just happening to be around for it. And even though the action gets a little more out of control in this movie, it is still in the realm of believable for an action movie. It also allows Samuel Jackson to show up and constantly complain about having to deal with John.

The fourth movie takes on most of the nation. John goes from being a cop on a certain beat to having to try to be everywhere and stop a national crises. He also has seemed to gain super powers, going from a guy who is hard to kill to a guy that can take out a helicopter by speeding through a tunnel. Of course he gets up and walks away after doing that, and the movie starts to lose some of its mystic.

These types of movies work better when they are done on a bit smaller scale. They need to be done smaller. This isn't a super hero we are dealing with, this is an aging cop. John can't do everything, and the audience should know this. Regardless of how much people want to root for him, it is hard when he has become some sort of superman instead of just being a tough New York cop.

The biggest difference in the movies is the difference in the way movies are being made. Super hero movies have upped the ante on action, and special effects have gotten a lot better. It isn't that the filmmakers can't make a good Die Hard movie, it is simply that they are able to make a movie that is more about the flashy effects than about the basic idea of one man taking on a larger group of baddies.

The Die Hard movies are all pretty solid action movies. They are meant to be taken as escapism and that is what they are. The new movie isn't awful, but it is just proof that those movies can't be made the same way that they used to be. Let John McClain go into retirement and bring Bruce Willis back as a badass cop in a new movie series.

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