Mick & Dan @ Beatroots, the other rooms, 27/03/2010 Newcastle Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Beatroots is a Techno night held at The Other Rooms (Part of Digital), Newcastle. One of the City's only "Real" Techno nights. This was only the second Beatroots club night, the first one being held back in November. The next Event is set for July 2010. Beatroots brings you international DJ's aswell as local talent. This night saw the likes of Kai Foyen, Mick & Dan (Of Vice Club fame), Kev Jennings and Headlining was Raul Mezcolanza!



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Soccer Superstitions! Sunday, November 28, 2010

These professionals worked hard at their game, trained to perfection and when all the work was done, they left the rest to superstition to get the job done! Some players and coaches followed the most bizarre pre-match rituals on and off the pitch and swore by their efficacy. Idiosyncrasies that worked for them once and became rituals, to be followed without question or logic. Here are some superstitions our soccer greats took recourse to in the hope that lady luck would smile their way...

Les Bleus were superstitious about goalkeeper Fabien Barthez's bald pate! During the 1998 World Cup, captain Laurent Blanc kissed the keeper on the head and France went on the win! And with that a ritual was born, with Barthez offering up his head for the habitual kiss before each match, often to the tune of Gloria Gaynor's 'I Will Survive', which was blasted in the locker room to get them into winning mode! And then, there's coach Raymond Domenech's controversial reliance on astrology. He is said to have chosen players and put his team together based on their sun signs! This won Domenech his fair share of criticism from the players' who'd been left out simply because they were born on the 'wrong' date or time of the month!

A rather common practice among soccer players is to wear the same underwear for games! Colombian Rene Higuita admits that his underwear had to be blue during match days. It all started in the 80s, when his team couldn't beat their rival team, no matter what they did. So, a fortune teller was consulted, who announced a curse had been placed on them and could be remedied if all players wore blue underpants while playing! They did and it worked, winning them the Copa Libertadores! Since then, blue undergarments became a must for Higuita!

Brazilian player and coach Mario Zagallo is known for his unshakable faith in the number 13. Since Saint Anthony's Day is celebrated on the 13th of June, all things 13 were preferred by Zagallo. He married on his patron saint's day, lived on the 13th floor, saw Brazil through 13 World Cup victories and aided his post-op recovery from stomach cancer by visiting the saint's shrine all of 13 times! Personal preferences are one thing, but on-pitch peculiarities sometimes bordered on vulgarity! Argentinean goalkeeper Sergio Goycochea is a case in point. While defending penalty shots, he was known to urinate on the pitch! Now that could easily qualify as a 'pe(t)e peeve'!

Moving on to England's squad, striker Gary Lineker refused to shoot at the goal while warming up. He was convinced that he was saving up goals for the match! And if he failed to score in the first half of the game, he would promptly trot to the dressing room at halftime and wear a fresh soccer shirt. If goals evaded him for a lengthy period of time, it meant a trip to the hairdresser! Another legend, Paul Ince, always made sure he was the last player to leave the dressing room and only wore his soccer shirt while running onto the pitch!

These are some superstitions and there are plenty more... Some extremely funny, others seriously unbelievable!

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Hawkesbury Race Track - History and Racing Tips Article Friday, November 19, 2010

The Hawkesbury Racecourse is located opposite to the Richmond Air Force Base, 65 kilometers west of the Sydney Central Business District, just between Richmond and Windsor. The racecourse dates to 1865, when it was built from just a 200-acre bush land. Now, it's one of the most popular racecourses in New South Wales, having a total circumference measurement of 2070 meters and a straight measurement of 380 meters. It features a slight rise from the home turn to the winning post and goes clockwise just like the Newcastle Race Track.

The first race meet ever held in the Hawkesbury Race Track was in 1871. The governing body that manages all the race meetings held at this racecourse is the Hawkesbury Race Club. It's been managing the operations of the said racecourse for around 135 years now, and so far; the club has done a very good job in creating an amazing racetrack that attracts a lot of people especially during the big races.

In the Hawkesbury Racecourse, you will find a wide selection of facilities that cater to conferences, meetings and other special events that will be held here. Along with this comes a 4-star motel that houses a total of 30 luxurious rooms, 2 deluxe suites, 2 spa suites, an in-ground pool and guest parking facilities. It also offers disabled accommodations.

The racecourse itself has a length of 2067.5 meters and width of 20 meters. It has a kikuyu grass surface, a sandy loam base and a subsoil drainage, perfect for the rainy days. It can also be noticed that this track has rounded bends along its entire rail.

Every month of the year, 2 race meetings are being held at the racecourse, usually on a Thursday. One of the biggest races the Hawkesbury Race Track holds each year is the Hawkesbury Gold Cup Ladies Day. In addition to the races featured in the said day, Myer Fashions is also held on the Field. The races consist of the Group 3 Panthers Hawkesbury Gold Cup and the Listed Yalumba Wines Cup. These races are held on a Thursday every November of the year.

The Hawkesbury Gold Cup is an Open Handicap race hosted on the same day as the Group 1 Crown Oaks. A lot of local handy horses from Sydney and around the club participate in the said event. Other races hosted here are the Wine, Food & Jazz Race Day every October and the Christmas in July Race Day.

So what are the most current Racing Tips for Hawkesbury Race Track;

Best Racing Tip No 1

Our most common Horse Racing Tip for Hawkesbury is Horse No 1, followed by Horse No 3 and then Horse No 2

Best Racing Tip No 2

The most common Jockies are C REITH, H BOWMAN, R THOMPSON and G LYNCH.

Best Racing Tip No 3

The most experienced Horses on the Track are POMACE BRANDY, DUNOLLY and AUSBRED GOLD.

*Racing Tip information has been sourced from our Horsetips.com.au's internal database and does not include the entire history of the track, the Eagle Farm Racing Tip information only includes data from races for the month of August and September.

Information is provided by Jason Penna, creator of the tipping services that provides Horse Racing Tips and Greyhound Racing Tips for Australian Races, come and check us out.

Don't Let Your Timeshare Be Foreclosed On - Get Rid of it Instead Thursday, November 18, 2010

It should come as no surprise that when you try to have your timeshare foreclosed on, you're going to encounter resistance and burdens from the timeshare industry. Let me explain. There are lots of owners out there looking for a way to get rid of their timeshare. They've probably come to learn that they aren't going to upsell their timeshare. The salesman, to put it bluntly, was wrong. Their next line of reasoning is to sell it as a loss. After finding it nearly impossible to sell a timeshare even at a loss, the distressed owner starts getting desperate.

Here's where you should watch out. The desperate owners thinks "Well, I'll just stop paying my annual fees. Then they'll foreclose on the thing and I'll be done with it. No fuss, no muss." Wrong. Lots of fuss, and a whole lot of muss.

To put it bluntly, did you really think the timeshare industry hasn't already figured out this potential loophole? These people rake in hundreds of millions of dollars a year, sometimes billions. They didn't get there by being outsmarted on a technicality.

So here's what happens: when they see you beginning to default on your property, they call in the debt collectors. That's right. Those people who love to call you at 6:30 am and wish you a good morning. Not to mention they're probably going to be collecting on additional fees you racked up during the foreclosure.

The foreclosure, you say? Well, at least this part of your plan worked like a charm. The timeshare company will indeed take your timeshare and foreclose on it. But just like all things in this world, we wear the chains we've forged in life. And there are no more persistent chains than those shackled on by the timeshare industry. Do yourself a favor and PAY someone to take it if you've reached this point. It's better than exposing yourself to vultures.

Tracie Newcastle is a timeshare consultant for Timeshare Relief. As a timeshare advocate and consumer, she is committed to providing consumers the information they need to make more informed decisions. If your timeshare is costing you a fortune and you need a way out, please visit her website at http://www.timesharereliefinfo.com for a guaranteed solution.

This is the toon! Tuesday, November 16, 2010

A slideshow presentation of Newcastle upon Tyne and near-by areas. - North East of England, United Kingdom.



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StrifE Episode 5

StrifE TV Episode 5 [season 2] ©2007 StrifE TV



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Talking Together (July 2008) - Feethams Consultation Saturday, November 13, 2010

People who attended the Dolphin Centre on July 30 2008, gave their views about the future of the Feethams area.



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Who Should I Get to Teach Me to Drive? Saturday, November 6, 2010

Are you ready to get behind the wheel of a car? If so, you need to decide how you are going to learn. The most popular options are being taught by a relative or by a qualified instructor.

With that in mind, here are the benefits of each method...

LEARNING FROM A RELATIVE

1. If you're taught by a parent, they will more than likely have many years of experience of driving.
2. Parents can pass on sage advice and gain extra reassurance from knowing you have learnt how to drive safely.
3. On a week-to-week basis, it will be cheaper because they are unlikely to charge you for a lesson.
4. You may be able to learn in the car you will drive after you've passed your test, making the transition into driving by yourself a bit easier.
5. You can have lessons more often, because you are not restricted by costs, meaning you may see quicker progress

LEARNING FROM AN INSTRUCTOR

1. You will be taught by someone who knows the laws of the road inside out, meaning you will be safer on the roads.
2. You don't have to worry about falling out with a loved one. Many relationships don't cope well with the teacher-student arrangement.
3. Instructors have a better insight into examiners and what it takes to pass, so they can teach you how to pass as well as how to be ready for the roads.
4. Your instructor will only put you forward for your test when they think you are ready, meaning there's less likelihood of wasting money on failed tests.
5. Many instructors offer intensive courses to help get you ready for your test even quicker. While expensive, they cover everything you're likely to be faced with on a test.

If you do decide to learn from a professional, maybe you'll need to search for Newcastle driving schools. Why not begin your search by using a Newcastle directory?

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BYU Reformation 2010 Part 11

BYU Reformation 2010 Location: Newcastle England ............................................... BYU Championship Big D VS Brandon Moore (c) ................................................ Juvy And Destiny's Wedding ............................................... BYU US Title Match Chris Taylor VS Jesus Jr (c) ............................................... Chris Castle VS Greg Hearst ............................................. Christopher Helmsley VS Valo ......................................... BYU Tag Team Titles McGoodwin VS Slayer And Bia Mysterio ........................................ Last Man Standing Match Big Mike VS David Xtreme Kid ....................................... Steve Farrell VS Domi ........................................ Kyle Wylde VS Juvy ...................................... Cruserweight Title Match Dan Van Vertigo VS Josh Wall ...................................... Danny Legend VS Killswitch ...................................... World TV Title Match Chris Marsh VS MT Wallet ......................................



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Manchester City is Now the Richest Football Club in the World Friday, November 5, 2010

In the '80s and '90s, Manchester City Football Club was not one of the Premier League's top teams. Their 1976 League Cup victory stands as one of the most recent expressions of their competitive potential. However, business transactions behind-the-scenes often dictate much of what transpires on the field. Manchester City was not blessed with the necessary capital to spend on the best players in the past.

In September 2008, these fortunes have significantly changed; Abu Dhabi United Group purchased the team in a late Sunday evening deal. Now owned by this private equity firm from United Arab Emirates, Manchester City has emerged as the richest football club in the world. With this new financial backing, the team sought great players, with impressive bids submitted to secure top talent. Expensive transfers brought players like Gareth Barry, Robinho, and Carlos Tevez to the club.

The excitement of a winning sports club will no doubt prove very fiscally rewarding for Manchester in coming years. Manchester hotels will burst with tourists and sports fans who want to see this team in action. Pubs and restaurants near the City of Manchester Stadium will boom. The value of property in the area will also rise due to the the additional potential for commerce. Healthy tourism is great for the long term viability of a city.

While Manchester already has a known reputation as a great city to start a business, this new-found tourist attraction will encourage accelerated growth. Tourism revenue often represents the flow of new money into a city. This steady flow of money will fill the coffers of the pubs and hotels Manchester City fans frequent.

For those who are interested in experiencing the wealthiest football club in the world, now is the best time to plan a trip to Manchester. While this trend is still new, it will remain affordable to stay in Manchester hotels near the stadium. More tourism will mean fewer vacancies. As time passes, it will become more difficult to book the hotels Manchester hosts.

Manchester residents will all benefit from the football excitement. Nothing better promotes economic growth in a city than a winning football club. Wealthy owners will be able to bring in the quality players that this team needs in order to remain a winning dynasty. Manchester City's new position as the richest football club in the world will be great for the city's future.

Roo Sadegi is a travel writer based in London's East End, although he spends much of his time travelling around Europe's travel hotspots.

John Hawkes, Premier Trainer Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Some names are just so familiar to our country's punters, they really don't need an introduction. One of those names is premier Australian horse trainer John Hawkes.

John Hawkes began his training career during the 1971-1972 racing season in Adelaide. But his story really begins when he began working for the Ingham family in 1992. He moved to Melbourne from Sydney when offered the top job by the 'chicken kings' Jack and Bob Ingham. Hawkes was in charge of stables in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide. The Hawkes and Inghams' partnership became a long and successful association that did not end until 2007 when he chose to begin his own training operation.

The working relationship between John Hawkes and the Inghams has already gone down as the most successful owner-trainer force in Australian racing history.

Glory By the Numbers

When you look at the statistics which back up the success of John Hawkes as a thoroughbred race horse trainer, you can easily understand why he is so admired and honoured. The numbers are impressive and reflect a long career marked by one success after another. He can currently claim 96 Group I wins with his most recent being a win by Mentality at the George Main Stakes.

The success of John Hawkes as a trainer is undisputed. He has earned over $120 million in prize money, had over 540 stakes wins, and set a single season win record of 334 victories in 2001-2002. He has also won 3 of the 4 major Australian races which include 2 Golden Slippers, 1 Cox Plate and 1 Caulfield Cup. He has earned 10 Australian and 9 Sydney training premierships on top of it all.

In recognition of Mr. Hawkes stunning training records, he was inducted into the Australian Hall of Fame in 2004.

Octagonal and Lonhro

While John Hawkes probably has many years of success ahead, it will be exceptionally difficult for him to find another champion quite as good as Octagonal or Lonhro.

Octagonal won the 1995 Cox Plate race and was crowned the Australian Champion 2 year-old that same year. Octagonal then won the 1996 AJC Australian Derby, the 1997 Australian Cup, and the 1996 and 1997 BMW. 'The Big O' won 13 of 27 starts during a great career that made him famous for his never say die attitude and the ability to almost invariably win a photo-finish.

Lonhro, sired by Octagonal, won the 2004 Australian Cup and was known for explosive running power. The horse won 24 of 32 starts. Lonhro, like Octagonal, was named an Australian Horse of the Year. Octagonal won 10 Group 1 races and Lonhro went one better with 11 Group 1's.

John Hawkes' first Caulfield Cup win did not come easy, in fact he was 36 years into his training career before Railings beat the Japanese horse Eye Popper by half a head in the 2005 Caulfield Cup.

A Family Partnership

After almost 15 years with the Inghams, John Hawkes stunned the racing world by announcing he was starting his own family-owned training operation. In November 2007, he began training horses with his two sons Wayne and Michael.

Mentality's win in the George Main Stakes at Randwick in 2008 was the first Group 1 winner for the new family partnership.

The Australian racing books are forever etched with the name of premier trainer John Hawkes and the deeds of his two champions Octagonal and Lonhro.

David Duffield provides horse racing tips, ratings, lay betting and sports tips that will help you turn into a winning punter. To learn more please visit Racing Tips.