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NINE top-25 teams were in action last night with THREE losing. No. 7 Florida lost at home 71-67 to South Carolina, ending the nation’s second-longest home winning streak at 20. The Gators are now 3-3 since their 17-0 start, with two of those losses coming at the hands of the Gamecocks. No. 18 Iowa lost at Northwestern (51-48) and No. 24 Indiana got hammered at Wisconsin (72-54).

Ranked teams that didn’t lose, included No. 1 U Conn, which trounced Syracuse 73-50 for its 10th straight win and No. 8 George Washington. For the Colonials, the win kept them a perfect 9-0 in the A-10 (one of seven teams still unbeaten in conference play), gave them a current 11-game streak (nation’s longest) and gave them a 19-1 start, matching the school’s best-ever 20-game start (tying the 1953-54 team). Bucknell, not ranked but one of the seven Division I conference unbeatens (10-0 in the Patriot League), beat American 74-57 for its 10th straight win.

My free play for Thursday is in college hoops. Take North Texas over Mid Tenn St at 8:00 ET. The Suns blew a 16-point 4th quarter lead last night, costing us a win but I’m back at work with a STRONG 10* in the NBA tonight! In CBB, I’m releasing just my FOURTH 22* play all year (already 3-0!), a game you DON’T want to miss!

Thursday night’s 36-game college ‘board’ schedule sees SEVEN ranked teams in action, including two games in which ranked teams are playing each other (both games are on ESPN). No. 19 Ohio State is at No. 22 Michigan at 7:00 ET, with the wolverines favored by two points (total is 141 1/2). At 9:00 ET, No. 9 West Va (lone Big East team unbeaten in conference play) is at No. 14 Pitt. The Panthers are 2-3 since opening 15-0 but are perfect at home this year and have won 13 straight home games. West Va has won 15 of its last 16 games this season but Pitt is favored by 4 1/2 points with a total of 134 1/2.

The ESPN2 doubleheader opens with No. 15 Georgetown hosting St John’s at 9:00 ET. St John’s owns wins over ranked teams at home this year (Louisville and Pitt) but has lost 14 straight games on the road to ranked opponents. Georgetown is favored by 11 points with a total of 120 1/2. At 11:00 ET, Pacific is at CS Fullerton, where the Tigers are favored by two points (total of 146).

The two remaining ranked teams in action are Pac-10 schools, No. 13 UCLA and No. 21 Washington. UCLA is at Washington St (8:30 ET) where the Bruins are favored by 1 1/2 points with a total of 113 1/2. The Bruins have beaten the Cougars in 24 of the last 25 meetings, including 12 straight in Pullman. Washington, after going 11-0 in its non-conference schedule, is just 5-5 in Pac-10 play. The Huskies, who beat the Trojans 86-77 in LA on Jan 12, are favored by 12 1/2 points with a total of 150 (10:30 ET).

Checking in on some ‘lovable losers’, South Florida lost its 11th straight game last night (70-65 to Seton Hall) and Texas State lost its 10th straight (83-71 at Lamar). South Fla (0-9 in the Big East) and Texas State (0-9 in the Southland) remain two of FIVE schools still winless in their respective conferences. St Bonaventure (0-9 in the A-10), losers of 10 straight games, is in action tonight at home versus Fordham (7:00 ET). The visiting Rams are favored by 3 1/2 points with a total of 140.

Wednesday night NBA highlights saw the Pistons stop their losing streak at two, by beating the red-hot Clippers (had won 9 of 10), 97-87. The Nets won their 12th straight home game (9-3 ATS), beating the Knicks 96-83. New York has now lost seven straight and 13 of 14. The Bobcats set a franchise record last night by winning their THIRD straight game (yes that’s a record!), 100-92 over the 76ers. The ‘winning’ streak comes on the heels of a franchise-worst, 13-game losing streak. Speaking of losing streaks, Denver’s 110-107 loss last night to Chicago, marked the Nuggets’ NINTH consecutive ATS loss!

Tonight’s NBA schedule features just two games, with both being televised by TNT. The Heat are in Dallas at 8:05 ET to take on the Mavericks. Dallas owns the league’s longest winning streak this year, entering this game on a 12-game winning streak (10-2 ATS). During that span, Dallas has held each one of its opponents to less than 100 points (87.4 PPG average), but tonight faces a Miami team which leads the Eastern Conference in scoring (100.3) and FG percentage (47.2). Dallas is favored by 4 1/2 points with a total of 199.

In the nightcap, the Kings host the Bulls at 10:35 ET. Chicago ended a four-game losing streak last night with a win in Denver (110-107) but will playing its sixth road game of a seven-game trip. The Kings have won six straight at home (3-0 SU and ATS with Artest) and had beaten Chicago 11 straight times before losing 107-102 a year ago February. Sacramento is favored by 5 1/2 points with a total of 196 1/2.

Super Bowl recap Part 2 (the coaches)

Both Mike Holmgren and Bill Cowher began their head coaching careers in 1992. After a 9-7 year at Green Bay in 1992, Holmgren led the Packers to six straight postseasons, including back-to-back Super Bowl appearances following the 1996 and 1997 seasons (Green Bay won the first and lost the second). He then left Green Bay after the 1998 season and has been in Seattle since. While leading Seattle to postseason berths in 1999, 2003 and 2004 prior to this year, Holmgren had not led the team to a playoff win, going 0-3. The team’s 27-20 home loss in 2004 to the 8-8 Rams (a team the Seahawks had lost to twice in the regular season), was particularly troubling.

Cowher took the Steelers to the postseason in each of his first SIX seasons in Pittsburgh (92-97). In three of those six playoff seasons, Cowher had the Steelers in the AFC title game (all at home) but won just once. That year (1995), the Steelers went on to lose to the Cowboys in Super Bowl XXX, 27-17. The Steelers then went three straight years without making the playoffs, twice finishing under .500. However, entering 2005, Cowher had led the Steelers to the postseason in three of the previous four years. That being said, he had also lost two more AFC title games (at home!) in the new century.

Both coaches took different paths to this year’s postseason, with Holmgren and Seattle easily qualifying for the playoffs with an NFC-best 13-3 record, while Cowher’s Steelers needed to win their final four games after a 7-5 start, qualifying as the No. 6 seed. Then Cowher, 0-3 in his postseason career on the road, led the Steelers to wins at Cincinnati (No. 3 seed), Indianapolis (No. 1 seed) and Denver (No.2 seed). After losing four of five AFC title games at home, Cowher made it one-for-one on the road.

Holmgren had a much easier time of things, winning home games over the NFC’s No. 6 seed (Washington) and its No. 5 seed (Carolina). However, the win over Washington was Seattle’s first playoff win since 1984, ending an 0-6 playoff run by the franchise and ending a 21-year drought between playoff wins, which was the longest in NFL history. Seattle’s impressive 34-14 over Carolina, was hardly insignificant either, as the Panthers came in with the postseason’s hottest player (Steve Smith) and a QB (Jake Delhomme) who was 5-1 in his postseason career, including 4-0 on the road.

While clearly both coaches were considered among the NFL-elite, both were looking for validation entering this year’s postseason and while both had accomplished much by just getting to the “big game”, each needed a win in Super Bowl XL!

Holmgren, while the owner of a Super Bowl ring, had seen his “genius” label get tarnished by Seattle’s lack of postseason success prior to this year but now had a chance to become the first-ever head coach to win a Super Bowl with two different teams. As for Cowher, he had lost his only Super Bowl appearance and his three straight playoff road wins this year would have been forgotten with a loss to Seattle.

Both coaches came out tentative in Sunday’s game but while Cowher eventually came “out of his shell” (the Randle-El to Ward TD pass was the game-clincher), Holmgren seemingly never did. While clearly the refs did Seattle no favors (my part 4 topic), it would be hard to argue that Holmgren coached a good game. Both he and his QB looked lost in “time-management” situations at the end of the first half plus the end of the game and few could argue that this Super Bowl game was as much ‘LOST’ by Seattle, as it was ‘WON’ by Pittsburgh.

In the end, it was an opportunity lost by Holmgren. He looked and sounded sadly pathetic in his “I didn’t know we were going to have to play the guys in the striped shirts too” speech. As for Cowher, after 14 seasons and 10 playoff appearances, which included six AFC title games and two Super Bowl appearances, he finally got his ring!

I’m still catching up, so Part 3 will run Friday. Ness Notes is available Monday through Friday by 1:00 ET. Saturday and Sunday’s notes are available by 9:00 ET.

Playing cards are not just for playing cards any more. The backs of the decks are no longer just designs or pictures. People have figured out that they can use them for getting messages across or sales pitches. There is a variety of uses for the space on the back of playing cards.

Custom designs are used to personalize the cards on a variety of occasions. There are photo decks that are created for birthdays, weddings (small decks make great wedding favors), and holiday scenes. You can put a picture of your child, your pet, your parents, your spouse. You can send pictures of your new car, new home, or retirement on the cards as well.

Announcements of births, a move to a new home, or any other special event that you want to let people know about can be added to the backs of the cards. You can use your own graphics, business logos (with written consent from your company), and geometric designs. There is no limit to what you can do.

There are various uses for custom designed playing cards. They can be used as wedding or party favors, greeting cards, and announcements of special events. They can be as advertising using company logos. They can be used in corporate training providing positive statements for employees. They can be used as business cards, as souvenirs for a family reunion or a bazaar. They can be personalized for individuals creating a unique way to give them your best wishes.

Casa con Bella Vista is a agritourism in San Casciano in Val di Pesa, located in via Valigondoli 19

The "Casa con Bella Vista" surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and thick woods, is in the very heart of the Chianti Classico region, among gently sloping, many-hued green hills.

Part of the farmhouse is intended to be used as an agriturism: we can accomodate guests in apartment; private bedrooms- each with its own bathroom- with a splendid view and plenty of space outside in the backyard.

It is about 2.5 Km from Greve in Chianti, 25 Km from Florence, and about 35 Km from Siena, so both of these beautiful historical cities and their surroundings are easily reachable, as well as the small villages and the fascinating countryside of the Chianti area.

The rent usually goes from Saturday to Saturday but in the low season you can also arrive in a different day; in the winter time you can also rent only 3 nights.

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When it comes to triathlon wear , there is a wide variety of options on the market. For triathletes, the difference in attire is truly a personal choice.

Although some teams may mandate specific uniforms, the sport is generally individual, allowing each participant to choose his or her desired outfit.

When it comes to triathlon wear , the traditional material is neoprene, the same type used in wetsuits.

This is generally due to chilly water temperatures that can cause you to lose valuable time due to cold shock.

Furthermore, using a wet suit for your triathlon suit allows you to use the item for other sports, including scuba diving or surfing.

There are three main items in triathlon wear : full, sleeveless, and two-piece suits.

Again, the choice is purely personal, as each different competitor enjoys a the feel, protection, and mobility of different suits.

The full suit is a one piece suit that covers arms and legs.

This suit is the best multisport suit and can complete cover the arms and legs completely or only cover the legs to the knees and the arms to the elbows.

Sleeveless suits are a one piece suit that stops coverage at the shoulders, but continues to cover the legs to either the knees or the ankles.

Finally, two-piece suits employ mix and match system for triathlon clothes that can include long or short bottoms with long tops, short tops, or no tops at all.

If you are interested in purchasing a multisport suit, consider the difference in the neoprene.

Suits made for surfing, kayaking, or diving are made from thicker, less movable neoprene that may not be flexible enough for the demanding sport of a triathlon.

Like other clothes , choose a suit that is in the middle of the road to ensure the most usefulness.

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There was this guy who was so conscious of his body and health that he would always prattle on about the latest fad diets and exercises. He counts the calorie content of every morsel that he eats. Then he fastidiously performs exercises daily. He might seem to be a little vain but that is justifiable. He has a gorgeous body.

People in the gym where he goes to can set the time by him, simply working out on an elliptical trainer and flexing those muscles into tone, or getting some fitness and exercise tips from an instructor. He would be there at exactly seven o’clock in the evening and his routine seldom varies. He would go the locker room then he will start with some stretches. Then he would proceed to some exercises which target the upper body. After that he would do abs workout which is believed to be very effective basing on the six pack abs that he possesses. He then goes through several series of other kinds of exercises before he finally cools down.

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Since Super Bowl XL is almost here, it’s time to look at some scoring trends. The ‘total’ on this year’s game is currently holding steady at 47.

While many playoff games turn out to be defensive battles, Super Bowl games have a tendency to be relatively high-scoring. Looking back at the recent games, we find that each Super Bowl this millennium has produced a minimum of 37 points. Those six games averaged a little more than 48 points per game. If we go back 30 years, we find that every single game since 1976 has produced a minimum of 36 points. Those 30 games averaged just shy of 51 points each. Of those 30 games, 15 finished with greater than 47 points and 13 finished with less than 47 points, The games in 1982 and 1984 landed right on 47.

Seattle Including their two playoff games, the Seahawks saw the ‘Over’ go 11-7 this season. The ‘Over’ was 3-1 when Seattle was listed as an underdog and 5-4 when they played a game with a ‘total’ ranging from 42 1/2 to 49 points.

Pittsburgh Including their three playoff games, the Steelers saw the ‘Over’ go 10-8-1 this season. The ‘Over’ was 9-4 when the Steelers were listed as a favorite but just 1-4 when they played a game with a ‘total’ ranging from 42 1/2 to 49 points.

Head-to-head history The Steelers and Seahawks have faced each other just once this millennium. That game, at Seattle in November of 2003, resulted in a 23-16 victory for the Seahawks. The combined 39 points fell below the ‘total’ of 44 1/2. The teams faced each other 11 times throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Only the 1983 game finished with more than 47 points. The 12 games averaged a combined 33 points.

Ford Field facts Obviously, the Detroit Lions won’t be participating in Super Bowl XL. However, the game will be played at their home of Ford Field. Since opening for regular season play, on September 22, 2002, there have been 32 games played there. Sixteen games have finished above the number while 16 games have finished below the number, including a 4-4 mark this past season. Those 32 games ranged from a low of 16 points to a high of 74 points. The average is just slightly less than 42 points overall.

*Editor’s Note: Check out Ben’s past Documented results from previous Super Bowls! 2005: EAGLES WINNER 2005: UNDER WINNER 2004: OVER WINNER 2003: OVER WINNER 2003: BUCS WINNER 2002: UNDER WINNER 2000: UNDER WINNER 1999: BRONCOS WINNER *Note that Ben passed in 2001 as he had no opinion and didn’t want to force a play.