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Jimi Hendrix Quotes Create Memories Of An Incredible Fascinating Era

March 19th, 2010

Jimi Hendrix quotes can allow you a glimpse to see how this person was wired so differently. Rock music was redefined when Hendrix started playing on stage. He is known for his crazy revisions of various pieces, the way he held the guitar, and the revolutionary concerts he held during such a formative state in American culture.

The World changed quickly in the 1960s and there was a lot of tension that came with it. The core of the change stemmed from a young generation who wanted to put an end to the duplicity of the culture. They wanted to open up a way of life that was okay to the entire culture and were willing to do whatever it took.

Social movements and civil rights movements were in full bloom during this time as well. Minorities were on the move and fighting for civil rights. JFK and his brother were killed during the 60s, as was with Dr. King. It was definitely a decade of unrest.

Music was the driving force for an people that was pushing and longing for change.

Music changed a lot during that time. Some of the greats of the day where Elvis, The Beatles, and Bob Dylan – all incredible musicians. They have been the sole reason of inspiration for many famous artists. The 1960s was an era when the creativity of music is unparalleled.

In the early 60s, there was an American musician from Seattle that was blowing minds away in Europe. Even the free thinking Americans from the 60s were slow to accept him because it was so different. He held his guitar upside down and played left handed – a form of playing almost impossible to master even now. He played the guitar and the feedback from his amplifier in a way that had never been done – and he was a showman at it.

Jimi Hendrix quotes from that day embody his creativity and way of thinking that even now seem like a dream that may never happen again. He was one of the highlighted acts in the 1969 Woodstock music show and it defined his career. It was there on that staged that defined an entire generation that he placed the American national anthem that to this day is completely famous. Jimi Hendrix quotes will give you a taste of the kind of world the 1960s was in.

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Ten Screen Idol Obituaries From Ten Years Ago.

March 1st, 2010

It is familiar to hear people say that time flies and it is true. I have put together a list of screen idols who passed away ten years ago. When I started composing this list of screen idols’ obituaries, I was surprised to read who had died and how old they had been when they died. I have listed them by date. Doesn’t time fly?

Hedy Lamarr: 86, Viennese born motion picture star, whose seductive beauty tempted all the male stars of the 1920’s and 30’s. Credited as co-inventor (with composer George Antheil) of a patented device for radio-controlled missiles. Old age, Orlando, Fla., Jan 19, 2000.

Durwood Kirby: 88, Kentucky born TV personality, announcer and foil to Garry Moore. Host of ‘Candid Camera’. Cause undisclosed, Fort Myers, Fla., March 15, 2000.

Claire Trevor: 91, Brooklyn-born film actress. The brash moll in ‘Stagecoach’ and the Oscar-winning alcoholic singer in ‘Key Largo’. She played in nearly 70 films. Of respiratory disease, Newport Beach, Calif., April 8, 2000.

Douglas Fairbanks, Jr: 90, U.S. actor and producer. He created a movie career despite being under his father’s shadow. Best known for ‘Gunga Din’ and ‘The Prisoner Of Zenda’ in the 1930’s. Cause undisclosed. New York, May 7, 2000.

Sir John Gielgud: 96, legendary British actor. Long time star of stage and screen in the UK and US. Remarkable Shakespearean actor. Won an Oscar for ‘Arthur’. Old age, Aylesbury, UK, May 21, 2000.

Walter Matthau: 79, U.S. actor. Best known as Oscar Madison in the ‘Odd Couple’. He was everybody’s favourite grumpy old man. Of a heart attack, Santa Monica, Calif., July 1, 2000

Sir Alec Guinness: 86, renowned British actor. Best known for Oscar-winning performance as the mad colonel in ‘Bridge Over The River Kwai’ and Obi-Wan Kanobi in ‘Star Wars’. Very versatile actor. Old age, West Sussex, UK, Aug. 5, 2000.

Loretta Young: 87, U.S. picture star from Hollywood’s golden age of the 1930’s and 40’s. Oscar winner for ‘The Farmer’s Daughter’ (1947). Emmy winner for ‘The Loretta Young Show’ (1954-63) on TV. Of ovarian cancer, Los Angeles, Aug. 12, 2000.

Richard Farnsworth: 80, U.S. actor. In films for 60 years, first as a stunt man, then at 57 as an actor. Twice nominated for an Academy Award including ‘The Straight Story’. Suicide, Lincoln, N. Mexico, Oct. 6, 2000.

Steve Allen: 78, U.S. comedian, entertainer and songwriter, who pioneered the late-night TV show format of the. He wrote over 5,000 songs, including ‘This Could Be The Start Of Something Big’ and ‘Impossible’. An apparent heart attack in Los Angeles, Calif. Oct. 31, 2000.

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Celebrities Understand Advanced Cosmic Ordering

February 20th, 2010

Many celebrities have admitted that much of their success is down to ‘cosmic ordering’, but what is it?

If you have seen the film ‘the secret’ or have heard about the law of attraction, you will know something about this, but cosmic ordering allows you to decide specifically on things that you want in your life.

Suppose for a moment that you had access to a cosmic ordering service and if you wanted something, all you had to do was think of it and it would appear before you. That would be amazing, wouldn’t it? The incredible thing is that every one of us can already do this – but most of us, even with limitless options continue to choose the same thing over and over again.

Look at life as a menu containing every possible food – but you just look at one line of that menu and keep ordering the bread every time! Maybe you just haven’t bothered to investigate the possibilities; or you feel like you only deserve what you already have.

Now picture yourself with limitless wealth. You can do everything you’ve ever wanted. You spend 11 months of the year traveling in your private jet. Life is like an unending vacation.

You wear the most expensive clothing and look absolutely marvellous. If you can picture this in your mind and hold it for a few minutes, you’re partially on your way. It is difficult to get a good picture of yourself in those circumstances if you’re like most people. For the majority of people, cosmic ordering seems beyond their reach. So what exactly is advanced cosmic ordering?

Advanced cosmic ordering can get results for those of us who have tried to use cosmic ordering before but didn’t get what they wanted. Perhaps you didn’t really believe it would happen. You need to reprogram your subconscious mind to eliminate the negative thoughts we are fed from an early age.

Most of us simply internalize this negative thinking and as a result hold the belief that it is just not possible for everyone to live the good life. Feeling like you don’t deserve success is terrible; and envying others’ success only makes it worse.

When you think that you don’t deserve to do well, you shouldn’t be surprised when you don’t do well.

Quantum physics is a scientific field which has opened new possibilities for thinking about the Universe. The rules are different than in the physics you remember from school and can be used a s a way to think about why some are more successful than others.

Your brain emits energy which is capable of affecting the smallest particle known to man – the quark. When a quark leaps from one level to another, it is called a quantum leap. When this change happens, the quark changes the properties of the atom containing it. Just think – if your mind can influence this change, than you can accomplish anything!

Many of us don’t think that you can actually change your circumstances by changing the way you think about them. They might have tried to do this once themselves – but without believing that it can work, the results are not going to be good. Quantum physics has shown us that observers can change the outcome of a process simply by observing it. If you watch something happen without believing that it can really happen, then it very likely won’t; you will then have negatively affected the outcome of that process by acting as an observer.

With the right instruction and practice, you can get anything you want from the cosmic ordering system. The ancients knew it existed, every religion emphasizes belief to make prayers come true, and yet in this enlightened world, most people listen to neither science nor religion for the answer but continue blindly down the path of poverty.

Teaching your mind to ask for the things which are best for you takes practice; and you must first clear away the negative thought patterns which have been ingrained in you. Now there are many ways to speedup this process and let you clear away your old unsuccessful thought and behavior patterns.

Advanced cosmic ordering uses new audio technologies, including binaural tones. These sounds help attune your brainwaves to the correct frequency to communicate with the universe. This is the very state which Buddhist monks spend years in meditation to reach.

Combined with self-hypnosis and subliminal affirmations, the new technology allows you to clear out the old patterns faster so you see the results at a more rapid pace.

Advanced cosmic ordering works. Once you have mastered it, it is an incredible tool and everything you desire truly can be yours, but it needs just a bit of effort from you as well!

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The History Of Horse Racing At Del Mar

January 26th, 2010

Though it is sometimes overshadowed by more famous tracks back East like Churchill downs and Belmont Park, Del Mar Racetrack in Southern California has a rich and fascinating history. Located 20 miles north of San Diego and known for its iconic slogan “Where The Surf Meets the Turf”, Del Mar has not only hosted the best horses and jockeys on the planet but a ‘who’s who’ of show biz elite.

The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club was founded by a group of well heeled enthusiasts in the mid’30s, and they immediately turned their attention to building a world class horse racing venue. The names that were instrumental in the creation of Del Mar include a whos who of American entertainment–most notably Bing Crosby, Oliver Hardy (of Laurel and Hardy) and Jimmy Durante. At the time the facility opened thoroughbred horse racing was the second most popular sport in America behind major league baseball, and Del Mar quickly gained a reputation for being a player in the industry.

The show biz legends that have been Del Mar regulars could fill a book. Bing Crosby was one of catalysts behind the building of the facility, and he personally greeted guests on opening day. During the late 30’s/early 40’s it hosted stars such as W.C. Fields, Edgar Bergen, Red Skelton, Ava Gardner and Paulette Goddard.

In’38, Del Mar hosted an internationally anticipated match race between Seabiscuit and Ligaroti. This event drew a record crowd and gained worldwide notoriety for the track. Seabiscuit won the $25,000 winner-take-all duel by a nose, and would forever be enshrined in the annals of American popular culture. Horse racing at Del Mar continued to be a smash until the facility went dark in’41 due to World War II. It would remain closed until’45, and for a time was used as a training facility by the military.

After the war, Del Mar reopened with a bang. Following the surrender of Japan, President Harry S. Truman declared a national holiday for August 15,’45 and on that day Del Mar attracted over 20,000 fans through its gates who wagered what at the time was a record $958,476. The postwar prosperity was also a boon to Del Mar, which also benefitted from the Santa Fe Railroads daily Racetrack Special that brought bettors down from Los Angeles to enjoy a day at the track. During the latter part of the decade a new crop of Hollywood glitterati would flock to Del Mar, including Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, Mickey Rooney and Jimmy Durante. Durante would become such a regular that the turf course at Del Mar would later be renamed in his honor.

Del Mar remains a viable part of the thoroughbred community to this day. Theyve updated their facility, with a state of the art grand stand and most recently a synthetic polytrack surface that was installed in 2007. The racing season at Del Mar begins in mid July, and hosts crowds of 20,000+ on a daily basis throughout.

Ross Everett is a freelance sports writer and respected authority on sports betting odds comparison. He writing has appeared on a variety of sports sites including sportsbooks and betting odds portal sites. He lives in Las Vegas, Nevada with three Jack Russell Terriers and an emu. He is currently working on an autobiography of former interior secretary James Watt.

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The True Story Of The Ali/Inoki Fight

December 29th, 2009

The UFC has only recently brought mixed martial arts to the mainstream in the US, but in Japan there’s a long tradition of fights pitting contestants from different disciplines against each other. While they’ve only been called MMA or ‘mixed martial arts’ in recent years, the sport clearly has its roots in these early contests between wrestlers, judo fighters and boxers. In Japan, Antonio Inoki’s fights against world famous martial artists brought great notoriety to the still evolving sport.

Inoki billed himself as ‘World Martial Arts Champion’ and would frequently face other high profile fighters in contests that are generally believed to have had a pre-determined outcome similar to professional wrestling. Inoki faced a ‘who’s who’ of the martial arts world, but none were more famous than heavyweight boxing legend Muhammad Ali.

There are differing accounts of how the best heavyweight boxer in history found himself in a ring in Tokyo’s Budokan Arena against a pro wrestler. One thing is certain–it was viewed as an easy payday for Ali, who’d lost a good chunk of his prime earning years to his controversial stance over the Vietnam war. That’s what got him there in the first place, and that’s what kept him there after the two sides began squabbling over the rules and the outcome of the fight. Some suggest that it was supposed to be a “fair fight” going in and once Ali saw Inoki spar he insisted on rules changes to tilt the fight in his favor. Another more likely version of the story suggests that Ali’s handlers knew that the fight was supposed to be a “work” all along. They made the deal with Inoki’s people based on this fact, and were all on board as to the outcome of the match and how it would “finish”. The “original” plan was to have Inoki win in a controversial manner that would keep his undefeated streak in “MMA” matches intact while allowing Ali to “save face. The only person who wasn’t aware of the game plan, however, was Ali himself. When informed that he was supposed to “take a dive”, even in a convoluted fashion, Ali refused. No agreement was reached between the two camps and at the last minute a legit fight transpired. The promoters were left with a sold out Budokan, a worldwide PPV audience and two fighters who despite every effort to the contrary would actually have to fight each other.

By the time the fight began, Ali’s handlers had obtained a ridiculously one sided set of rules that prohibited Inkoi from using a closed fist, striking Ali in the head at all, using any chokes or submissions or even trying to take the fight to the ground. Were it not for the huge amount of money he’d be leaving on the table, Inoki would have been justified in not fighting at all under these highly restrictive and one-sided conditions.

The result was an absolutely horrible fight. Neither man showed much interest in engaging the other, with Inoki spending most of the time on the ground doing what he could under the one sided rules. Inoki threw kicks at Ali’s legs, Ali threw an occasional jab and tried to protect himself from his opponent’s leg strikes. The fight ended a 74-74 draw, with the real losers being the fans.

The fight was officiated by former pro wrestler “Judo” Gene Labell, a legendary tough guy considered at the time to be the ‘baddest man on the planet’. He could have easily beaten up both men, possibly at the same time. That might have provided some much needed entertainment to liven up the tedious charade masquerading as a fight.

After the fight, Inoki’s popularity in Japan was greater than ever. He became something of a hero for trying to fight despite having the rules so decidedly in his opponent’s favor. He’d continue his fights against other martial artists and remain one of the country’s most popular sports figures for years to come. His ‘worked’ martial arts matches can be credited with sparking later hybrid promotions showcasing pro wrestling and martial arts that evolved into PRIDE, RINGS and the major Japanese fight promotions of today.

Ross Everett is a widely published freelance writer specializing in casino gambling, fine dining and sports betting. He has appeared on a number of TV and radio programs offering strategies for successful NFL football betting. He lives in Northern Nevada with three Jack Russell Terriers and a pet llama. He is currently writing a biography of former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf.

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4 Innovative and Haunting Ideas For New Moon Party Favors

October 19th, 2009

This fall a lot fans will be anxiously awaiting the release of the second installment of the Twilight movies, New Moon, this November. The movies are part of a growing cultural phenomenon spurred by the original Twilight book series. The books tell the tale of angst ridden teen Bella who come to live with her estranged father only to meet the vampire who would change her life. The story has become popular since it has something for everyone. For guys there is the horror element and for girls young and old there is the epic romance told with an amazing emotional depth. One of the ways many fans will be celebrating this year will be by throwing Twilight themed New Moon parties. These can be birthday parties, a Halloween get together, or just simply a movie release party. One of the important things needed to make a party like this successful are great party favors. If you are at a loss for what will be appropriate, here are some great suggestions to help you get started.

A great suggestion is edible favors. These are snacks and treat that will match the theme of your party and will be readily enjoyed by guests right at the party or at home when the party is over. There are several that you can make yourself or you can order for your get together. There are many great options. One is red velvet cupcakes. These are red colored cakes that will perfectly match New Moon’s Vampire theme. However New Moon also introduces werewolves. There are very creative recipes like Doggie kibble that you can also serve. Of course you can also give bags of fake edible blood. There recipes for all of these foods that you can find on the internet. For items you can order a unique option is chocolate covered apples.

A great idea is to use New Moon movie merchandise. This fall there is definitely going to be feud between fans of Bella’s werewolf friend and second love interest, Jacob and those that still support the vampire Edward Cullen. You can give movie posters, buttons, and other promotional gear. However retailers are also coming up with one of a kind gear such as lip balm, candy tins, even jewelry. Look on the internet to find special items that you may not be able to find anywhere else.

Another place to look for inspiration is the book itself. The motif for the cover of New Moon is a tulip. So try to give favors that involve the tulip motif. This can magnets, stationary, pens, picture frames or what else you can come up with. It is important that you use your imagination to find items that will not only match the theme but actually be interesting. You can also give interesting items such as tulip candle holders, bath products, or other tulip shaped gifts. Also try to look for items that give a modern twist on the tulip motif.

Try giving themed New Moon minigames. It can be anything from small puzzles to even trivia. The internet is once again your best ally as you will surely find interesting items that you may not be able to find in normal stores. Along with games also see about giving out New Moon themed toys or items that reflect the werewolf and vampire themes in the book.

If you are hosting a Twilight party and looking for New Moon Party Supplies, E-WeddingFavors.com has the biggest selection of uniqueTwilight party favors, supplies and much more. These products are one of a kind and are all at a very affordable prices under a dollar or two.

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Halloween Costume Ideas for 2009

October 5th, 2009
by Alan Fischer

It’s almost that time of year. Don’t look just yet, but Halloween is quickly approaching and now is the best time to get that costume you’ve been looking for. Not only are costumes very readily available at this point, but you’ll also find better deals. Prices usually tend to rise when you wait until the last minute, and I doubt you want to find yourself in a situation like that.

Why wait until the last minute, when every store is jam packed with people and all that’s left in the store is some uncomfortable outfit no one wanted to wear, along with a few lousy wigs? I’ve done that before, and I’m not going to let it happen again.

As they say, it’s always best to act early. Get your Halloween costume task out of the way now. You’ll be much better off for it. Stuck on what to wear? Let’s discuss some options.

You can always dress up as a celebrity if you’d like to. These always make for entertaining costumes. One such idea would be Susan Boyle if you’re a female. Bonus points if you like to sing.

Another one that the guys might enjoy is a Michael Jackson costume. Like the Boyle outfit, any female with long hair could probably pull this one off too.

These also make for entertaining and interesting costumes. If you can get the wig, the glove, some makeup, and the right kind of outfit, this can make for a great costume.

Don’t be surprised to see plenty of Barack Obama halloween costumes out there too. Supporters and detractors will probably both create variations of this costume.

The Obama Halloween costume is sure to be a popular option this year. Whether you buy a mask or make your own, it should definitely be a fun one to pull off.

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The Benefits Of Earth Friendly Products

September 24th, 2009
by Ferdinand Emy

Earth Friendly Products is a company dedicated to aiding the average person change their lifestyle so that they minimize the volume of damage done to the environments. By searching for environmentally safe choices to products such as bleach, Earth Friendly Products has taken great steps towards protecting the rain forests and minimizing the environments footprints left in the average home.

In order for Earth Friendly Products to be considered for manufacturing, there is a procedure the company goes through to insure their products are as green as possible. Prior to manufacturing starts, the scientists and workers demand many questions. Does gathering the materials for this product damage the rain forest? Does this product remove the habitat of endangered species? Will making this product cause pollution? If all of the answers to these questions, as well as many more, are no, then research and development of the product continues. If the answer is yes to any of these, Earth Friendly Products will not employ the materials. This philosophy has ensured that Earth Friendly Products keep up the highest standard of quality for their products and the protection of the environments.

Earth Friendly Products concentrate on five diverse categories of household cleaners. Bathroom care, Laundry, general Household, Kitchen and for pets. All of their products are cleaning agents that lack chlorine, petroleum, bleach and caustics, so they are cozy both to the environments and towards your health. However, its fundamental to actualize that there are items such as coconut oil in Earth Friendly Products. If you have allergies to coconuts and other natural oils, you should read the ingredient label vigilantly.

When you utilize Earth Friendly Products, you may be ensured that the cleaning agents are safe for utilise. Nevertheless, it is still unwise to drink these products. They are not meant for human consumption. While environmentally social, Earth Friendly Products aren’t necessarily human digestible. Please keep all Earth Friendly Products out of the reach of young children and pets so that you may stop them from becoming ill on them.

One of the most significant Earth Friendly Products that you may buy is their Ice Melt compound. Working to -13 Fahrenheit, this product is safe for pets and vegetation. Unlike salts, which will severely damage plants and may make animals sick, this line of Earth Friendly Products is revolutionary in aiding with the safety of those near your home and the environments.

Earth Friendly Products are obtainable online or through local retailers.

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10 Notable Quotations on Fashion from the Experts

September 24th, 2009
by Jayde Johanssen

Anyone can give advice on fashion. However, for some matters, it’s best to leave opinion to the experts. After all, they’re the ones who managed to make a living out of this zany industry we call fashion, managing to endure day in and day out the trials and tribulations of one of the craziest businesses in the world. But it’s those experts who know fashion the best. So when it comes to tips and words of wisdom, it’s pretty much best to just listen to them.

No list of quotes on fashion would be complete without the reigning queen of it all, Coco Chanel. Practically the most powerful woman to ever exist in couture, Chanel understood what it meant to work hard, and also understand what it was that made a woman beautiful. She also always had something to say about style, like this famous and often-repeated quote: “A style does not go out of style as long as it adapts itself to its period. When there is an incompatibility between the style and a certain state of mind, it is never the style that triumphs.”

One of the world’s most important supermodels, Tyra Banks has made a lifelong career out of what started as a career walking the runway. With her insight, she has many nuggets of wisdom to offer the world, on modeling, such as this: ” A smart model is a good model.”

From her days as a club kid in New York’s downtown scene to hitting the runways for over 20 years now, Betsey Johnson has always maintained a unique aesthetic and a great eye for fashion. Famous quote: “[My ideal celebrity client is] anyone who is not afraid to feel good and have fun with what she wears.”

Wolfgang Tillmans is very familiar with models and designers, having photographed them all for years now. Famous quote: “Magazines have always been an active platform which I can use to disseminate my work, but also a generator of work when I’m commissioned to do something. If I approach these pictures as a potential to make actual work rather than just as a job, then this is good for my practice. That’s an element that never really gets thought about in terms of my magazine work. I use magazines as a tool to make work.”

More than just the host of “Project Runway,” Tim Gunn is a fashion icon in his own right, from his time teaching at Parsons and The New School to his impeccable taste for smart suits. Always well-dressed and quotable, his insight on fashion is unparalleled: “The larger-than-size-4 market is robust and is in need of good designers.”

Fashion designer Jeremy Scott is known for his hilarious and fabulous fashion shows in Paris. Since relocating to Los Angeles, he’s managed to grab the attention of major States-side celebrities. Famous quote: “I’ve never met someone that I thought, oh my god what the — is she doing with my clothes? It’s always cute kids and that’s the most flattering. It’s people I would like to know or would like to talk to, people who have similar interests too. That’s the whole thing about fashion: it’s not only about the clothes but also about the people.”

A man who knows what it’s like to turn a name into a brand, Ralph Lauren set the bar for accessible yet proper fashion and what it means to create a lifestyle instead of just a garment. Famous quote: “I’d like to believe that the women who wear my clothes are not dressing for other people, that they’re wearing what they like and what suits them. It’s not a status thing.

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NBA’s Iverson Memphis Bound

September 24th, 2009
by Warren Pritchett

While I loathe Allen Iverson due to what he did in Detroit with my team, damaging what was an extraordinarily tightly knit group that happened to be one of the best teams in the East, I ought to lay my hatred for the man to the side.

Not because I want to, it’s because the biggest signing in the existence of the Memphis Grizzlies’ team took place on Wednesday. “The Answer” finally addressed the doubt that many residents of Memphis have been inquiring about.

Will he sign with the team or not?

By means of his Twitter account, Iverson, who will now be earning $3.5 million this year for Memphis, finished all of the rumors and agreed in provisions to join the Grizzlies, his third franchise in the most recent four seasons.

The contract moreover includes bonuses for reaching the post-season, something that has not happened since ‘06 (when the team lost to the Mavs in the first round), and if they win the NBA championship.

Over the years, Iverson has had challenges understanding leadership and accepting whatever responsibility that is assigned to him (example: Detroit) and clashing with coaches (i.e.: Philadelphia), which is why hardly any teams were interested in him after his mess in Detroit.

Now he has an opportunity to accomplish something similar to what he achieved in Philly (when he entered the league) and guide the fortunes of this team around and make it happen with a trio of jovial talents in O.J. Mayo, Rudy Gay, and Hasheem Thabeet.

While we shouldn’t pencil the Grizzlies in for the post-season by any means, it is not hard to assume that the team will be better from last season.

If Iverson stays for greater than one season, possibly there can be an opportunity, although I do not think people should get their hopes up on the fact that the Grizzlies will reach the playoffs.

It is too early.

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