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Wednesday, April 8th, 2009
by Trajko Dangov
Vince Carter is a professional basketball player in the NBA and he has produced some of the most memorable slam dunks ever in the history of professional basketball. Read on for those Vince Carter slam dunks which made him famous and also won him the 2000 NBA Slam Dunk contest against Tracy McGrady.
Year 2000 was definitely by far the best for Vince Carter. He was at his best in the dunk of death slam dunk at the 2000 Olympics.
While doing this dunk at the Olympics he flew over the 72 French center Frederic Weis. He took off with the ball with legs spread mid air and hit Weiss head to avoid the accident with Weis. The French media went ecstatic over the dunk and labeled that dunk as the le dunk de la mort or the the Dunk of death.
This is not all that he could do. In the year 2000 NBA slam dunk contest he showcased his slam dunks which have now become famous and these are 360 degree windmill, between the legs bounce and an elbow in the rim dunks. His elbow in the rim dunk is also known as the Honey Dip or the cookie jar dunk
He has several records to his credit for the NBA playoffs. Guess what is his record for most three point filed goals in one half? The number is eight and it is a NBA record.
Vince Carters athletic abilities have helped him pull off some of the most entertaining slam dunks.
He started playing basketball at the young age of two. His idol on the field at that time was Julius Erving.
Daytona Beach, Florida is an area where basketball culture has spread its tentacles. Vince Carter was influenced by it for sure. The basketball played there was free for all with a lot of slam dunks performed in the games.
The same way as Vince learnt his craft aspiring youngsters can also learn to play basketball. There are many avenues available to learn basketball. In todays internet world there are free courses available which can guide you via videos and step by step instructional material. Read and watch these and then practice your moves again and again till you have achieved perfection.
It always helps to have a good neighborhood where basketball is played.
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2009
by Trajko Dangov
NBA as a professional association has done a lot to make the game of basketball popular. NBA also initiated the All Star game and the Sprite Slam Dunk contest to pull in more and more and enthusiasts into the game.
Slam dunk is a surefire way to get the crowds all worked up as well as it is an instant recognition for the players talent.
NBA started the Sprite Slam Dunk competition at All Star Saturday Night where the best players compete for the tag of the Best Slam Dunker of the year.
The best slam dunk to remember is Michael Jordans Kiss-the-Rim. Another one to remember is Vince Carters reverse 360 degree slam dunk.
Vince Carter has done a few dunks over the course of his basketball career which is his signature style now. He introduced the now famous the cookie jar dunk or more commonly known as the Honey Dip dunk. He performed another one named the reverse 360 degree
Nobody can forget the 2000 Olympics when Vince Carter performed the dunk of death. This was labeled so by the French media.
What is a slam dunk? For those new to basketball, slam dunk or dunk is a basketball shot in which the player jumps over the basket and makes sure that ball goes right through the basket with one or both hands over the rim.
Dwight Howard, LeBron James, Spud Webb and Dominique Wilkins are all time great players who have also performed some memorable slam dunks.
Slam dunks are good for getting the points for sure and it also is a good crowd pleasing thing. A lot of players have become instantly famous because of the novelty of their slam dunks especially in the Sprite Slam Dunk contest.
If you need to learn a slam dunk then professional help and regular practice is the way to go.
For learning more about slam dunks and basketball in general there are a lot of videos and instructional material available online. Most of these provide step by step instructions for learning basketball and specifically on performing the slam dunks. You can definitely use them to enhance your skills and become a better player.
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Trajko Dangov has a passionate website about basketball full of FREE tips, ideas and advices on how to become a better player. Make sure you subscribe to his FREE 7 day course at:
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2009
by Bart Icles
Since 1951, Martin Archery has been manufacturing top of the line bows. Martin Archery is known for being one of the oldest bow manufacturers in the country. The company manufactures different types of bows, including compound and traditional ones. The accuracy of their bows has also made the company a popular choice among archery enthusiasts.
With more than 50 years of manufacturing experience, Martin Archery continues to give commitment to accuracy and precision engineering. Decades of experience also allows them to constantly introduce new technology into their products. This tradition has enabled them to introduce such innovations as double-helix bowstrings, Teflon plated guards, and core-flex limbs.
Long years of manufacturing expertise make it possible for Martin Archery to bring ingenuity and bow making together. Their compound bows have cam systems that prove much about this dedication to engineering accuracy and creativity. Engineering genius is evident in their cams that allow an archer to have smooth and recoil-free shots. Archers are able to perform at their best with Martin bows that help achieve maximum performance. Other features that have made Martin bows famous include lightweight bows, arrow protection, pivoting Roto cups, aluminum risers with adjustable lengths, fast cam systems, and noise reduction.
Archers are not the only ones whose eyes are locked into Martin bows. A good number of hunters prefer using Martin bows when they are out on a hunting trip. As hunters, they require accuracy as they take aim on wild animals. Martin Archery best answers this need for precision.
Aside from manufacturing compound bows, traditional bows, and youth bows, Martin Archery also makes quality archery accessories. Their line of archery accessories include armguards, arrows, arrow building supplies, bow parts, broadheads, cases, clothing, hunting gear, quivers, releases and gloves, rests, sights and peeps, slings, stabilizers, strings, targets and supplies, and tuning supplies.
If looking for a Martin bow seems to be a challenge, you can always access the Internet and continue with your search online. Various online stores feature Martin Archery product catalogs, allowing you to browse through different bows, arrows, and accessories. If you need support, you can also find one online. A lot of archery sites offer assistance in getting to know Martin bows better. These websites include technical information along with bow manuals and product specifications charts.
The passion for making fast and accurate bows and arrows is seen in every product that Martin Archery manufactures. If you are an archery enthusiast and you want to enhance your performance, do not hesitate to try using a Martin bow.
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2009
by Trajko Dangov
AND1 basketball has attained cult following in the last few years. If you have never heard of AND1 then you are missing something. AND1 basketball began as an alternative to the regular NBA season and coupled with the free spirit of the game, it has now attained mass popularity. Read ahead and find about the AND1 moves and tricks.
AND1 basketball started as a way to provide the basketball fans something to watch when the regular NBA season ended. AND1 basketball has a dedicated fan following with people even joining AND1 camps to learn the tricks from famous players.
Surprisingly, AND1 players do not look forward to play in NBA. But, someone did make it to NBA and has achieved success in both formats of the game. Have you heard the name Rafer Alston a.k.a Skip To My Lou? Named so because of his skipping while he dribbles the ball.
His other famous fellow AND1 player is Hot Sauce a.k.a. Philip Champion. A lot of AND1 moves such as The Windmill, The Hurricane are his creations.
AND1 moves have crazy names like Hurricane, Flintstone Shuffle, Dragon/Kat Walk, Hypnotizer, and Jack Knife with equally crazy fan following.
Flintstone shuffle is a move to watch. You need to start with the ball in your right hand driving to the left. You then throw the ball on your opponents left side such that he is not able to see it. While throwing the ball to his left make sure to flick your wrist in a way so that the ball goes in a backspin manner. All this while keep driving so that your opponent is still guarding you. After about 3 steps shuffle to his left (or to your right) and go for the ball. The opponent will stumble just to keep up with your moves. A clever move indeed.
Similarly another AND1 move is named Dragon or Katwalk. Catwalk on the ramp and on the basketball court using the ball. Yes, this is indeed catwalk with the ball. In this crazy move you should first let the ball roll on the ground. Now you have to do the catwalk over the ball.. With your right foot step over the ball so that you are on the left side of the ball. Then take the left foot and bring it over the ball to the right side of the ball. Keep doing this till you reach the D. Then slowly tap the ball through his legs and get the ball on the back side of the opponent.
Sauce2k is another AND1 cool move. Toss the ball up in the air with your hand. When the ball reaches your waist on the way down reach out with your opposite arm and grab the ball. The trick lies in bringing the ball back to the side from where you had caught the ball in a swift move leaving the opponents dazzled.
There are many more of such AND1 moves and you can learn these by watching a few how to videos as well as getting some free courses over the internet.
The best way to learn is of course getting some professional help. You can get this help on the internet. There are a lot of sites that have step by step guides and they also have free crash courses sent over to you via email.
About the Author:
Trajko Dangov has a passionate website about basketball full of FREE tips, ideas and advices on how to become a better player. Make sure you subscribe to his FREE 7 day course at:
best-basketball-tips.com/free-7-day-course
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2009
by LaZinnia Manley
The Garmin GPS 72 Navigator is an outdoorsman’s dream come true. It is so marine user friendly that any one can operate it. No matter whether you are on land or on the water it will meet your navigation needs. It is waterproof and it has a feature that many of the other Garmin Handheld GPS systems do not, it floats.
Being WAAS enabled allows the Garmin Handheld GPS 72 accuracy within 3 meters anywhere you choose to venture. WAAS is a system developed for the FAA to enable gps accuracy for airplane navigation.
With the Garmin GPS 72 Navigator’s preloaded world wide maps you can view all of a cities navigation aids, such as cities, streets, points of interest, or local terrain. It’s maps also include an area’s marine navigation aids, which include buoys, beacons, and other navigational aids, including tide information, sunrise and sunset times, as well as a calendar.
The Garmin Handheld GPS 72 unit is 2.7 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches (6.9 x 15.7 x 3.0 cm). The light weight of the Garmin GPS 72 Navigator makes it easy to carry as it only weights 7.7 oz. (218 g), and that includes the weight of the two AA batteries, which by the way are not included, however the batteries last for 16 hours. The displays size is 1.6 x 2.2 inches (4.1 x 5.6 cm) WxH, which uses 120 x 160 pixels, that uses a level 4 gray LCD light.
The Garmin GPS 72 is able to be programed with data you want to use such as points of interest and tracks. You can input as many as 500 waypoints and or 10 tracks of your choosing. You can input the location of your vehicle and camping spot on your adventure as well as saving fishing spots, hunting locations etc.
There are numerous accessories available for the Garmin GPS 72. Lanyards, holsters, straps and clips are all avaiable for you unique situation and use. If you want accessories for the GPS 72 for your car, antennas, cables and adapters are available also.
Included with the purchase of the Garmin Handheld GPS 72 is a quick start guide detailing all the seperate functions of the GPS 72 receiver. You will also appreciate the wrist strap included with the GPS 72. Also included is a Marine database of the Americas for use with your GPS 72.
If you want a gps receiver you can depend on while on the water as well as on land then look no further than the Garmin Handheld GPS 72 navigator. It will serve you well on either and provide the data you need when you need it. It is dependable and you can expect a long service life for a modest price. Hunters as well as fisherman will love it as well as other outdoor adventurers.
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Garmin Handheld GPS 72 receiver is dependable and versatile. It can be used for hunting or fishing as well as for any other navigation use. This gps receiver is moisture proof and will float without losing it’s accuracy.
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2009
by Jen Hopkins
Wrinkle creams otherwise referred to as anti-wrinkle creams are used by millions of women the world over to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles or eliminate them from their faces altogether. They are made by almost all manufacturers of beauty products and they cater for diverse skin types as well as races.
Before buying an anti-aging cream, you must do research to find your exact skin type. A dermatologist visit is highly recommended, but not necessary. Beings there are only three main skin types you should be able to find yours. First there is oily skin, a condition in which the face is too oily; for this type you need an oil-free cream which will keep your skin healthy. Second there is dry skin, a condition in which the face does not retain enough moisture; for this type you need an oily cream with moisturizers. Third there is combination skin, a skin type with a combination of both oily and dry patches; for this skin type it is recommended you contact a dermatologist to obtain the right cream for you.
The components which make up an anti-wrinkle cream can be extremely harmful to ones health, so it is advised that these ingredients are taken into consideration. Creams with a high SPF (Sun Protection Factor) are recommended because they decrease the amount of harmful ultra violet rays in which your face absorbs. Beings ultra violet rays create wrinkles anyways; why not take a preventive step in the process?
Some of the most dangerous ingredients in anti-wrinkle creams include Formaldehyde, dioxins, Propylene Glycol, mineral oil, albumin, and parabens. These sinister components can cause liver damage, kidney damage, and possibly even skin cancer. For these reasons, you must carry out extensive research as to what ingredients are in the wrinkle cream of your choice.
Some leading makers of anti-wrinkle creams are using medical grade ingredients as well as natural compounds in order to enhance the effectiveness of their products. Some of these creams are so popular that they are sometimes hard to come by in stores.
After all of your research it is finally time to buy an anti-wrinkle cream. Before purchasing the product, though, make sure you consult the beauty expert on how long it takes on average to see results. Also make sure to ask what to do in the case of breakouts or reactions to the product. One last thing you need to ask before purchasing the cream is what products will work well with it to prevent and terminate wrinkles.
Anti-aging creams are a better option to botox injections or even plastic surgery mainly because they are much less expensive. The downside however is that it may take some time before you find one that suits you. The other thing is that they do actually take long before results start to show so patience is necessary.
Many people use more than one method to stay looking young, such as using a facial scrub. Facial scrubs remove dead layers of skin, and combined with wrinkle cream, they reveal a much younger looking face. Doing face exercises is another method that people use, but you must seek an expertas advice before starting these exercises. Altogether a good diet, a good anti wrinkle cream, and plenty of exercise will be sure to leave the consumer looking youthful.
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Monday, April 6th, 2009
by Bamegnam Mbouda
If you are a faithful fisherman, using a fish finder can be a good way to help you find fish you are looking for. Take it with you when you look for fish out in the ocean. The type of fish finder you choose depends on what you’re going to be doing, so take a look at what’s out there and choose the right one. Whether you are a commercial fisherman or just do it for sport, the right fish finder will help make you much more successful at catching fish.
Finding where the fish are is the most important part of having success on your fishing trip. While some fishermen just use their instinct and search the sea for the best place to fish, others prefer to use a fish finder. Originally the technology was designed to allow the military to find submarines on the bottom of the ocean floor. Now the same technology can provide a fisherman with all the information that they need to find where the fish are located.
This technology uses sonar to “read” the area that exists between your boat and the ocean floor, as well as any objects or obstacles in between. Most of the time, these “obstacles” are actually fish. The fish finders of today are much more sophisticated than they were originally for military use. In fact, today’s modern fish finder will display the information in map format so that you can tell exactly where the fish are located in proximity to the ocean floor.
Fish finders are a great tool for commercial fishermen to use when their livelihood depends on the amount of fish that are caught. They are also a great tool for a sportsmen who wants to increase his odds of finding fish. It is simply an aid that you can use to help you produce the best results on all of your fishing trips. They are also a great tool to have if you take others out fishing on your boat. You can bring your guests to the very place the fish are swimming and ensure that everyone has a good time on the fishing trip.
As time goes on, fish finders will only get better as technology improves. In fact, it’s expected that fish finders will eventually be basically “foolproof.” It can be expensive to buy a fish finder, especially if it’s an expensive and advanced model, but pretty soon, everyone’s going to have some type of fish finder on his or her boat. Among them are handheld models that you can take with you wherever you go (even not on your own boat).
There are a lot of different types of fish finders on the market, and lots of brands. It’s easy to choose the model that best meets your needs. If you fish occasionally and just for fun, you don’t need a terribly expensive model. If you fish for a living, though, you’re going to want to invest in a much more expensive model that’s going to get you good results so that your paycheck, too, is much improved over what it might be otherwise. Rest assured, though, that what you pay will come back to you many fold in profits. There are a lot of models on the market, so choose the one that’s best for you based upon your needs.
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Sunday, April 5th, 2009
by Scott Buendia
It can be very intimidating to get ready for your first grappling tournament, especially if it’s a tournament that you have entered without the help of the gym. But there are hundreds of people who go through this every single tournament and you should not be worried about it. If you prepared properly in the beginning he should have no problem in the tournament. Here are some tips to help you get mentally prepared to compete and succeed in a grappling tournament.
Experience tells me in my grappling tournament experience and also coaching other people in their grappling tournament experience that the rules are very important, which seems very obvious but it’s really not. You should always check the rules to see what moves are allowed and which moves are disallowed. I have seen many competitors be disqualified because they use illegal moves or slam their opponent to the mat (which has never been allowed in any grappling tournament Ive seen or been involved with). This is a really easy thing that a lot of people overlook when they get into a grappling tournament. I’ve seen in the people’s days come to an end, because they just did not look at the rules. Do not let this happen to you. Do not let yourself get into the championship round only to lose because, you did not look at the rules carefully. So my best advice to you is to train inside of those rules at least three to four weeks outside of the competition, whether if its with a partner, youre grappling dummy or in your mind, you should be ready to grapple underneath those rules. This will help you tremendously when you get into the grappling situation.
Take a hint from NBA players and have a pregame ritual. NBA players usually always have a ritual to go through before the shoot a free-throw shot this because it helps to them feel relaxed even though the crowd is trying to distract them from their job. Many times during NBA broadcasts at the broadcaster will mention this, because the players who do have a ritual will usually always make after they perform it. So you should have one too. Whether that ritual is certain exercises like stretching or exercises you do before the match, you should have it available. You will feel stressed before the first match and subsequent matches, if you’re not mentally prepared to handle the stress, you will do poorly in the match. Especially if that opponent is bigger than you or you believe in your mind that they might be more skilled than you. Your pregame ritual will save you, so you should have it.
What to do when you’re on the mat and you get nervous. I would suggest that you have another ritual for this. Possibly something that you cannot be stopped from doing like touching your thumb in your index finger together, which is another neural linguistic programming technique to call up a certain feeling that you need to compete at your highest level. Or maybe it’s as easy as taking three deep breaths. Outside of this you should have already been visualizing getting in trouble in getting out of trouble in your training anyway. You should try to relax and remember that no matter what the situation is that this is still just training. You’re not really in a fight with someone trying to take your head off so try and relax and work your way out. Sometimes it helps to close your eyes because you will feel spaces where you will usually have known they were open (which is great training anyway, you probably should be doing).
Of course before you enter your grappling tournament, you should have already been doing some sort of exercises I recommend some of Frank Shamrock’s home work out because it’s based around grappling. You want a workout be as close to the competition that you’re entering or the activity that you’re doing is possible. So the system best way to be ready for the tournament. You may feel stress, which will help you because you’ve learned how to deal with it before hand during your workouts.
I hope you’ve taken notes, because all these tips will help you tremendously when you get into your grappling tournament and hopefully all the skill that you have cultivated will come out as long as you stay relaxed and you are properly trained for the tournament mentally and physically. And remember you should have the right rituals to go along with those attributes. Staying relaxed will keep you out of trouble in the grappling tournament when you roll into submissions as you will, and will help you get out of them. You must stay relaxed. I wish you luck in all your grappling endeavors
About the Author:
Scott Buendia is a certified instructor in Jeet Kune Do/Filipino martial arts/Shamrock Submission Fighting and teaches martial arts and gives personal training sessions in his
Hillsboro martial arts school.
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