May 21, 2007 by jameslucas.

Are You A Movie Freak? Here is a List of the Top 3 Baseball Movies
Are you among those who love both, baseball and movies? If you do not get time for both, you can watch some baseball movies. Here is a list of the top baseball movies. Let me start with the movie on number 3.

Major League Baseball Tickets: How to Get the Best Seats in the Stadium
There is no better thrill than attending a baseball game in person. Baseball is America’s classic pastime and has been enjoyed for generations and generations. Watching a game of baseball in person gets you closer to the heart and soul of the game than watching it on television. If you have never seen a baseball game in person then you are missing out on the feel of being in a stadium full of fans, hearing the crack of the bat, and enjoying the real outdoors and sunny weather.

Cool Baseball Facts and Trivia to Amuse You!
Baseball is a fabulous game with an even longer history. So in this article I am going to take a trawl through time and pick out ten of the very best cool baseball facts and baseball trivia to keep you amused.

Best Baseball Songs
But it isn’t just summer and baseball that go together; through innings of the past, baseball and song have always gone together as well. Not only does nearly every American know the words to Take Me Out to the Ballgame, but all sorts of other music have been as much a part of the game as a box of cracker jacks. Over the years, several songs have been written directly about baseball or using baseball as a metaphor for life. The following is our list of the best baseball songs, those that belong at the top of the order.

Beantown in San Diego
Pepperdine’s Brett Hunter drills San Diego’s Logan Gelbrich in a losing 7-3 losing effort.

Catcher Gets Taken Out
Pepperdine’s Luke Salas takes out San Diego’s catcher, Jordan Abruzzo, to try and stop him from converting the double play.

Pitcher Gets Forrest Gumped
During the Rice v Tulane baseball game, Rice’s Jared Gayhart beans Tulane’s pitcher Sean Morgan, who didn’t have enough time to react, right in the butt.

Before and After Jackie
Raging sports poet and director of the documentary, Playing with Rage, Sean Pamphilon’s take on a baseball pioneer who died way too early–perhaps, in part–because of the indignities he suffered.

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April 4, 2007 by jameslucas.

From Finning to Shark Fin Soup
In Eastern Asia, there is a culinary delicacy that is known to be popular, especially at weddings and important business dinners; it is the shark fin soup. The problems related to sharks are related to a cruel fishing technique called finning. Is such a pricey soup worth the carnage?

Here are Some Types of Sharks that are Virtually Harmless to People
Thanks to the movie Jaws, sharks ended up with a bad reputation as man-eaters, which could not be further from the truth. Let’s study some of these virtually harmless types of sharks.

Are Sharks Predators or Preys of Humans? Maybe It Has Something to Do With the Shark Anatomy!
According to Hollywood, humans are preys to sharks. Reality says that for each person victim of a shark attack, huge numbers of sharks die because of humans. Who is the real predator? Who is the prey?

Shame on You: Shark Finning
Video created by OceaNEnvironment about the senseless killing of sharks for their fins. Special message for Alibab.com - who serves as a e-commerce platform for the trade of shark fins.

Sharks: Stewards of the Reef
Sharks: Stewards of the Reef, examines escalating threats to shark population including habitat destruction of reef ecosystems and over fishing that are causing Pacific reef shark populations to plummet. This film examines the most brutal assault threatening shark abundance: that of finning sharks for shark fin soup. Compelling interviews with leading marine biologists and conservationists reveal these driving forces behind the drastic reduction of many shark populations.

Shark Finning on the Frontier
In late 2006, I was invited with photographer Justin Ebert to what may one of the last truly wild places on the planet: Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Located off off the western tip of Papua New Guinea, Raja Ampat covers an area of roughly 7,000 square kilometers and is loaded with forested limestone islands, mangrove ringed lagoons, bays and reefs. It is the reefs in particular that make this place so special. Raja Ampat is believed to have the richest marine biodiversity of any place on the planet.

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March 19, 2007 by jameslucas.

Aquarium Sharks
Sharks can be a great addition to any aquarium, but before you add any to your tank, you should make sure they will get along with your other fish.

Aquarium Tips: A Helpful Guide for the First Time Owner
Types of aquariums including heated, fresh water and the saltwater aquarium. Things you need to know before setting up any aquarium and helpful information for the first time aquarium owner. A great way to enhance the look of any room, and create an atmosphere of relaxation.

How Can You Make Your Large Salt Water Fish Tank be an Ocean Like Environment
Salt-water fish is very different from fresh water fish. Make your large salt water fish tank the best place your salt-water fish can live in.

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February 12, 2007 by jameslucas.

Driving Tips: What the Highway Code Doesn’t Say
Many observers attribute road accidents, particularly those involving fatalities, to speeding and/or drunken driving, but that is far from the truth.

Driving Tips: Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road
I’m not suggesting that you should drive on the wrong side of the road in your own country but some others drive on the opposite side to the one you’re used to. This can lead to all sorts of problems so these tips are designed to help you keep to where you should be.

Driving Tips: Driving in the City
Driving in a city can be dangerous and stressful. Here are a few things to keep in mind while you drive to help it make a more pleasant experience.

Driving Tips: Help You To Pollute Less
These 10 simple steps can help you to save money while you save your car AND the environment. Take a look, then print it out for handy reference.

Ducati Monster Road Test
Nick Hine tests Ducati’s Monster. The original naked motorcycle, the Ducati Monster created an overnight sensation when it was launched over a decade ago. Today, it defines the class more than ever. An essential street fighter - with its fully exposed engine and bodywork - the Monster delivers style and real sport bike performance. This year, the Monster S4R, the first in the high-performance Monster SR dynasty, is joined by the new S2R. Classic versions of the bike, which have made this family so popular, include the agile 620 and the powerful 1000.

Toyota Yaris Road Test
Darryl Kelbrick tests Toyota’s Yaris. Although it’s not particularly likely to top the sales charts, the second generation Yaris goes straight to the top of the supermini segment in terms of desirability. It’s certainly packing lots of visual character, from the charismatic contours of its bonnet to the perfectly formed rear end. And, more importantly, it’s also packed with useful features.

Mazda MX5 (Eunos/Miata) Road Test
Darryl Kelbrick tests Mazda’s MX-5. Back in 1989 the original Mazda MX-5 rewrote the rule book on two seat roadsters. It even earned a place in the Guinness Book of Records as the all-time top seller in the segment. The third generation MX-5’s familiar styling make it instantly recognisable - but that’s where the similarities over the earlier cars end. Underneath the skin it’s completely fresh - bigger, more spacious, safer and featuring a far higher-quality cabin.

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September 11, 2006 by jameslucas.

Birds: Some Facts About These Fascinating Creatures
Do you know these facts about our little, flying, singing friends? We love to watch and listen to them. So let’s learn some more about them.

Cockatoo: Is This The Bird For You?
Cockatoos are sweet, loving, beautiful birds. They make great pets if they are given the proper care. However, they can be a handful. Make sure you know what you are getting yourself into before you bring one home.

African Grey Bird Care
The African Grey parrot is the most popular pet parrot kept today. They are extraordinary speakers and are also very lovable and sweet. However, they do require lots of love, patience and time. Make sure they are the right bird for you.

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August 25, 2006 by jameslucas.

Ferrets: The Ideal Pet
In America ferrets rank third in popularity of all domesticated animals.

Do Baby Ferrets Make Better Pets?
Should you adopt an adult ferret from a shelter or a brand new baby ferret? Read on and find out which one might be better suited to your home.

Ferret Diseases and Illness
Ferrets are fun and lively pets, but there are many ferret diseases that can strike quickly so you need to be sure to monitor your pets health carefully.

Basic Needs For Your Pet Ferret
Here’s some tips on getting everything you need for your first pet ferret.

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August 22, 2006 by jameslucas.

Angelina Jolie’s Charmed Life
Angelina Jolie. The mere mention of her name makes most people think of a few words: beautiful, worldly, and above all admired. Yes, admired. Angelina seems to have completely reversed her reputation as a sultry goth chick with a penchant for knives, self inflicted pain, bisexuality and a questionable sex life, vials of blood and a preoccupation with thoughts of death. Now, Angelina is adored by millions, perhaps regarded with some skepticism and scrutiny by others, and by and large VERY followed.

Big Brother 7: The Big Buzz Factor
The voting has finally closed- Houseguests can relax for a few moments- relaxed as one could get wondering if their summer will be filled with every moment of their live recorded in the Big Brother House, or if they will continue on with their current lives a little more separate from the public spectacle the others will be in. I have to wonder, how much promoting did each candidate actually have to do? How much influence is CBS going to have? And finally, what are the thoughts of how voting took Place?

Episode 2: One Mans Trash is Another Mans Veto!
Although the new Big Brother All-stars opening titles are full of shots of all 14 houseguests smiling and happy, inside the house their is already frowns, anger, and deceit. However, there is one woman who seems to have control of the house- Janelle, who along with Jase won a spots as the houses first HOH; also wins the First Power of Veto. Read more to find out what happened on episode 2 and a few highlights from the livefeeds.

Prison Break Season 2
Prison Break Season 2: Season Premiere Monday August 21 8/7c. Overcoming many setbacks, the brothers and six other inmates ultimately escaped from Fox River. The prison break had its consequences, however – Michael was forced to betray his father figure, Warden HENRY POPE (Stacy Keach); prison doctor SARA TANCREDI (Sarah Wayne Callies), who was instrumental in the escape plan and had romantic feelings for Michael, relapsed with drugs and overdosed; and Westmoreland died of injuries sustained in the escape, but not before revealing that he was indeed D.B. Cooper – and providing a clue to where he had hidden over $5 million in cash.

Trailers Trashed: Step Up
Everyone deserves a chance to follow their dreams, but some people only get one shot. Tyler Gage (CHANNING TATUM) is a rebel from the wrong side of Baltimore¹s tracks ­ and the only thing that stands between him and an unfulfilled life are his dreams of one day making it out of there. Nora (JENNA DEWAN) is a privileged ballet dancer attending Baltimore¹s ultra-elite Maryland School of the Arts — and the only thing standing in the way of her obviously brilliant future is finding a great dance partner for her senior showcase. When trouble with the law lands Tyler with a community service gig at Maryland School of the Arts, he arrives as an angry outsider, until his skills as a gifted street dancer draw Nora’s attention. Now, as sparks fly between them, both on and off stage, Tyler realizes he has just one performance to prove that he can step up to a life far larger than he ever imagined.

Trailers Trashed: The Night Listener
In the midst of his crumbling relationship, a radio show host begins speaking to his biggest fan, a young boy, via the telephone. But when questions about the boy’s identity come up, the host’s life is thrown into chaos.

Trailers Trashed: The Descent
A group of female friends led by Juno (Natalie Mendoza) encounter bloodthirsty creatures when they get trapped in a mountain cave due to rockfall. Worst of all they their friendships sour and they discover their real fear is from each other.

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