If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants- Isaac Newton.
Since we are new to the blogosphere, I figured it would be a good idea to give a shout out to our forefathers. With the success of the writers below it is apparent that there is a market for a blog such as ours. Without them; we would not be writing this. To this end, here is a list of some of my favorite NBA related sites. If you like what we do here make sure to check out all these sites.
NBA:
http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/
http://hoopspeak.com/
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/
http://www.hardwoodparoxysm.com/ (shout out to Matt Moore who was nice enough to follow us on Twitter)
http://www.sbnation.com/nba (Paul Flannery just started writing for this site, do yourself a favor and read anything he writes)
http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/sports/celtics/
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/sports/basketball/index.html (specifically read anything Howard Beck writes)
http://sheridanhoops.com
http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/41577/sticking-point-why-ty-lawson-and-stephen-currys-new-deals-matter (anything that Zach Lowe writes for grantland will be gold)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wizards-insider/
http://blogs.thescore.com/tbj/
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/nba/ (read anything Sam Amick writes)
http://www.basketballprospectus.com/
http://www.basketball-reference.com/ (not a blog but the best place to get NBA statistics on the web)
NBA Draft
http://www.draftexpress.com/
http://nbadraft.net/
Celtics (I'm from Boston so I had to give my team their own section)
http://www.celticsblog.com/
http://celticshub.com/
http://redsarmy.com/
http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/celtics/
http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/sports/celtics/
For those that are new to basketball and would like to know what a pick and pop is:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pick_and_roll
http://www.ihoops.com/practice-time/shooting/Video--How-to-Pick-and-Pop.htm
Thursday, November 1, 2012
The Return of Classic Pumps For Fall 2012
If you are fed up of wearing platform soles and sky high heels, you'll be happy to know that new hottest styles in women's shoes for fall 2012 exclusively depends on pumps. But it doesn't mean you'll be conditioned to wear boring boots and pumps. Be happy there is loads of fancy and funky footwear in pumps to be excited about this winter.
Pumps are one of the most all time popular styles of women's shoes, and they are also one of the most comfortable styles in footwear. In their most basic form, pumps have closed backs plain in texture, low-cut fronts and available in verity of colors. Gorgeous classic pump with flawless vamps, and mostly without laces, buckles, straps or ties, but with classic shapes looks very trendy and elegant. Fall 2012 Pumps are available in open toes, peep, pointy, round, and in square toes. With fusion they are also available in heels of any height.
The Return of Classic Pumps for Fall 2012
1. Carry a Rich look with Leather Pumps
1950's fashion is back in this winter. Lather is a material of richness and elegance; if you chose to wear lather pumps it will defiantly enhance the elegance in your personality. Lather pumps are versatile footwear, they looks beautiful with casual and formal wearing. You must have a pair of elegant lather pumps for this season.
Pumps are one of the most all time popular styles of women's shoes, and they are also one of the most comfortable styles in footwear. In their most basic form, pumps have closed backs plain in texture, low-cut fronts and available in verity of colors. Gorgeous classic pump with flawless vamps, and mostly without laces, buckles, straps or ties, but with classic shapes looks very trendy and elegant. Fall 2012 Pumps are available in open toes, peep, pointy, round, and in square toes. With fusion they are also available in heels of any height.
The Return of Classic Pumps for Fall 2012
1. Carry a Rich look with Leather Pumps
1950's fashion is back in this winter. Lather is a material of richness and elegance; if you chose to wear lather pumps it will defiantly enhance the elegance in your personality. Lather pumps are versatile footwear, they looks beautiful with casual and formal wearing. You must have a pair of elegant lather pumps for this season.
2. Formal Pointy Toe Pumps
Pointy toe pumps are also must haves this fall shoe trend. The pointed toe is ultra formal and helps to maintain bossy looks. Winter fall shoe trend 2012 provides you a blend of ultra formal and with causal dresses and funky accessories. You will get a lot of verity in pointy pumps a part from old typical black and brown pointy toe pumps.
3. Sizzling Funky Pumps
Fall 2012 shoe trends open a gate for funky colors in footwear. All funky colors are in fashion. Create vibrations in your plain dresses with such funky color pumps. These beautiful pumps are best to wear in cold winter in causal as well as in formal settings.
4. Simple Booties like Pumps
In fall 2012 shoe trends not only the sizzling funky styles are in, if you like simple, go for simple pumps of neutral colors. Pumps are comfortable footwear, those who prefer comfort instead of style, be happy ladies it’s your hour to look trendy with comfort.
5. Sexy Pumps
Heel pump that is on style is blessing for those who are conscious about their heights. In season fall 2012 shoe trend is the high heeled pumps also. Such pumps offer you feminine and sexy looks. Go with a pair of patent leather, pointy toe pumps, with high heels to rock the parties in winter.
By following fall 2012 shoe trends your shoe collection will be on trend this winter.
Face Mapping - What Your Dark Circles + Acne Are Trying to Tell You
Anyone can better be judged through their face. Your face instantly tells everything about your moods and personality. But did you know that your face can also tell a lot about your health conditions. Many problems like dark circles, acne, swelling, redness in the eyes and yellowish eyes depict health issues that could be serious in some cases. However, there are many tips that can save you from the trouble. Here we are going to shed some light on what dark circles and acne tell you about your health.
• Dark Circles
Dark circles are darkening of the delicate skin around the eyes. They are becoming quite common among women of all ages. There could be a number of reasons for it; for example, lack of sleep and fatigue could be behind those dark circles. They could even be hereditary. But if they are persistent and becoming more prominent, then the real reason behind them should be found out. Here are some of the health issues that could be the reason of the dark circles:
• Liver malfunctioning
One of the main functions of liver is to produce and clean blood. If it is not performing properly, it means that either it is not cleaning up impurities in the blood properly or it is not producing the required amount of blood; resulting in low hemoglobin. This means that the food, energy and oxygen are not being supplied to the cells of the body in a proper manner. Try iron rich foods for dark circles tips to improve the condition.
• Stomach malfunctioning
Yet another reason of dark circles could be, slow digestion of food of or maybe indigestion. In both the cases, the food takes too long to digest and remains in the stomach for longer period of time. The enzymes that help in digestion also stay in the stomach for long. Some of them being acidic in nature could even damage the walls of the stomach. Better take lighter meals and drink a lot of water for dark circles tips and seek medical advice immediately.
• Constipation
One of the most common reasons of dark circles is constipation. It, itself is the cause of many health problems. If anyone ever feels like suffering from constipation, then it should be taken care of immediately. If not, then it causes many other health problems. A good tip for dark circles is to take warm milk at night before going to bed.
• Acne
Acne is the skin infection that causes different spots and pimples on skin. It mainly occurs during adolescence. It may be caused due to a few reasons stated below:
• Sun exposure
Extensive exposure to sun and dust can cause skin damage and acne. It may cause serious skin infections and can cause quite a trouble. Always use sunscreen before stepping out as a good acne care tip.
• Dehydration
Lack of water in the body can cause the skin to break out. Our body is 70% water and it needs a lot of fluids to transport the food t the cells and take the waste materials out of the body. Dehydration means that those waste materials stay in the body and cause the skin acne and other skin problems. Simply take 3-4 glasses of water first thing in the morning as an acne care tip. It will get your system ready for the day’s work.
• Sensitive skin
An important reason of acne is sensitive skin. The skin becomes prone to break outs and it reacts immediately to cosmetics and other skin care products. These products having a large number of strong chemicals in them, affect the skin adversely causing acne. Use skin products with the advice of the doctor and try to use herbal products as acne care tip.
Your Eyelashes As You Age
Aging lines show up one day or the other example wrinkles around eyes and lips, graying hair in eyebrow. Your eyelashes will get thinner and turn lighter as you age.
All young ladies and even men are fond of flirt eyelashes, looking stunning and attractive thus there are many ways for eyelash care to keep those eyes lush and glowing eyelashes.
Eyelashes care tips and homemade and easy ways to take care of eyelashes are below. Although there are many new products, that provide eyelash enhancement and fake eyelashes, will make your eyelashes look longer and thicker. If you want your eyelashes to grow naturally, you can try a few old effective tricks.
Instructions
Improve your overall diet is the basic key for beautifying yourself. To grow longer eyelashes naturally you need to eat well and have a right amount of food in right variety is an excellent eyelash care tip.
Apply natural oils like, olive oil or use petroleum jelly, for eyelash care tips. Put the product on your eyelashes at night and wash it off in the morning. This inexpensive product, which has effective effects, is an important home remedies eyelash care tip.
Use of vitamin E oil to your eyelashes using a clean brush and cotton.
Improve your overall diet is the basic key for beautifying yourself. To grow longer eyelashes naturally you need to eat well and have a right amount of food in right variety is an excellent eyelash care tip.
Apply natural oils like, olive oil or use petroleum jelly, for eyelash care tips. Put the product on your eyelashes at night and wash it off in the morning. This inexpensive product, which has effective effects, is an important home remedies eyelash care tip.
Use of vitamin E oil to your eyelashes using a clean brush and cotton.
Lemon Olive Oil
One very essential eyelash care tip and a natural Home Remedy suggests enhancing the healthful properties of olive oil by soaking a lemon peel and carefully protecting your eyes, apply the mixture to your lashes. Lemon is an antiseptic and antimicrobial agent for the skin as well as a cooling agent for eyelash care tip.
Vitamin A and vitamin D
You can enrich your diet to make sure you get the right nutrients and vitamins to promote your eyelash care. Vitamin A and vitamin D are essentials to eyelash care. This is found in eggs, fish oil, and red, yellow and orange fruits, while citrus fruits, potatoes and tomatoes are rich in vitamin C, a potent antioxidant. Calcium, also essential for eyelashes, is found in milk, as well as in dark green leafy vegetables.
Eyelid Massage
Massaging your eyelids gently twice a day with a mixture of rose water and honey can increase blood flow and may stimulate growth of eyelashes, this is one effective way for eyelash care. Remember that you need to wash your hands well, and then use the pads of your fingers to massage along your lids and lash line.
Unlce Drew 2.0...Kyrie's still got the skills
Kyrie Irving Reprises his role as old-timer Uncle Drew in chapter 2 with appearences by Kevin Love and Bill Russell. See link below:
And if you haven't seen it, chapter 1:
And if you haven't seen it, chapter 1:
5 Things We Learned From Last Nights games
1. James Harden is a max player, deserving not only the 5 year, $80 million dollar contract he received earlier in the day, but also the opportunity to lead his own team as the number one option. Last night he dismantled the Pistons with a Lebron-like line of 37 points, 12 Assists, 6 Rebounds, and 4 steals. He accomplished this by being highly efficient from the floor, 14-25, and displaying his unselfish nature by sharing the rock. While the Rockets aren't ready for the jump to title contender this year, I for one, cannot wait to see what James Harden and his beard accomplish this year.
2. Dwight Howard's back is fine. While People may overreact to the Lakers 0-2 start, don't be fooled, this team will be in the mix at the end of the year. a 33 point, 14 rebound performance by Howard will ease a lot of the concerns Laker fans had about his back. Now let's see if it holds up for another 80 regular season games and the playoffs.
3. Damian Lillard is scary good. While his stat line may not jump out at you (23 points on 7-17 from the field to go along with 11 assists) it was clear to anyone watching that his speed and offensive prowess will be NBA weapons. He has a ways to go defensively, but i think he has as good a shot as anyone at the Rookie of the Year award. If you have a chance to watch him play, don't pass it up. He was dominant on the collegiate level, and I believe he will have a strong rookie season and beyond.
4. San Antonio is still the same team they've been for the past 3 seasons. A slow methodical breakdown of their opponents with a highly efficient offensive output looks familiar. While i don't believe they have the depth to truly compete this year, I wouldn't want to be a team to have to face them in crunch time. Pop is the best coach in the game right now, his players play hard for him every night.
5. Utah is a really fun team to watch. While they might not stifle many opponents on defense, this team can score with anyone. With scorers at every position, and especially scorers at the big man spots, this team can put up points in a hurry. Watch out for Mo Williams and Paul Millsap this year, they are going to put up some great numbers.
Andy Lipson
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