Injuries & Defense

Before we look ahead to this weekend's nfl conference championship games, let's take a look backward. What was all the talk in the nfl over the last month? Should the Colts sit their starters to have them rested for the playoffs or not? There were many people that split on the answer, but I think we'd all agree what the correct answer is: play 'em! Or at least, rest any injured players, but don't bench the majority of starters the last two weeks of the regular season, even if everything is sewed up.

That was the position the Colts found themselves in after that 13-0 start. They had clinched everything: The division title, the bye week, home field for the postseason, the No. 1 spot. However, anyone who watched Sunday's loss to the Steelers saw an indy team that was rusty for most of the game. Very rusty.

The Colts were out of sync most of the way in their 21-18 loss to the Steelers. Overall, having a bye week gives a team enough time, two weeks, to rest and prepare. It takes time and practice to get a team in sync because there are so many players that need to work together in unison: blocking patterns, running backs hitting the proper holes, lineman pulling, receivers running patterns, quarterbacks getting the football to them on timing routes, etc.

Think back to the final regular season game for the Denver Broncos. Denver was a 12-point dog at san Diego in a meaningless game for the Broncos. They had everything sewed up and needed only to stay healthy. Instead, Mike Shanahan had several starters play significant first half minutes. They also played inspired football, dominating the chargers in an impressive performance. I think back to the regular season finale a year ago when the Patriots hosted the terrible 49ers at home in a meaningless game, yet Bill Belichick played the starters for three quarters. The reason was a little different, as the Patriots played a sluggish first half, tied 3-3, as a big favorite. Belichick didn't like the performance and sent the starters back out for the second half, injuries be damned! They followed the next few weeks with dominating performances on the way to winning another super Bowl title.

With the four remaining teams, does anything stand out? Yes, defense! carolina and Pittsburgh are ranked No. 3 and 4 in the nfl in total defense, with the Broncos and Seahawks at No. 15 and 16. More important is run defense, and notice that all the remaining teams are in the top 5 in the nfl at stopping the run! It goes Denver (2nd), Pittsburgh (3rd), carolina (4th) and Seattle (5th). One of those will win the super Bowl, so again, stuffing the run is a huge key to building a championship defense.

That hasn't translated into a significant amount of unders for those teams, but keep in mind that 6 of the 8 playoff games thus far have gone under the total. Yes, it should come as no shock that defense wins championships in all sports, once again!

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Projector Remotes - Get Close To Your Audience

Get closer to your audience when you use one of the many cool remote presentation tools that are now available at very reasonable prices:

Kensington wireless presentation indoor/outdoor remote with laser pointer:

Effective from up to 100 ft. indoor and 50 ft. outdoors, the Kensington wireless presentation remote is compatible with most multimedia projectors, PCs and laptops. Includes a lower powered laser pointer. Retails for about $99.

Honeywell Power Presenter Wireless Remote Control

While not as sleek in design as the Kensington, it is just as effective. It also has a working range from 100 ft. indoors, has a built in laser pointer plus 128 flash memory. Retails for about $119.

Mustang Presentation remote

This 3-in-1 omni-direction wireless remote is effective at over 100 ft. indoors. It functions as a remote device, a wireless mouse and a laser pointer. It requires no additional software and uses easy-to-set up usb technology. Retails for about $80

RCA Presentation remote control

A more sophisticated remote presentation tool that actually includes motion sensors that moves the onscreen cursor as you move the remote. It has multi-receiver functionality allowing you to use two remotes simultaneously (tag team presentations anyone?) This tool is more compatible with PC presentations than with mac. Retails for about $160.

Keyspan Presentation remote

A more budget-conscious option, the Keyspan presentation remote works from up to 40 feet indoors and includes a laser printer and mouse control. just plug it into your usb port and you are up and running. A choice of Presentation Magazine for its full feature set at an affordable price. Retails for about $50.

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Disney Cruise Vacation: A Child Friendly Option

cruises are becoming more and more popular with families. However, some parents are opting out of cruises for more traditional family vacations because of fears that there may not be enough appropriate entertainment or other children on board. Of course, not all cruises are family-friendly, but many cruise lines are now offering cruises especially for families.

What To Do?

family-friendly cruises should have many different activities planned for children as well. Generally, they will be based on the ages and interests of the children booked. These activities may include pastimes like painting and crafts, learning projects designed to teach the children about the locations that they will be visiting, and time to talk and share with other kids. most of these activities are designed to be done without parents so the adults will have ample time to do the things they would like to do.

most family-friendly cruises will offer you the ability to take your kids into pools designed just for them. Or, there will be room for them to run and play. The locations that they stop at may also be fun filled for the kids on board.

If you want to be assured your children are well catered for, take a ride on the Disney cruise Line.

Sailing with Mickey Mouse and his friends is always a fun for children. disney goes beyond the call of duty to create magic for the entire family. The ship itself is designed with the disney fan in mind, with a vibrantly colored ship and many of the favorite things associated with the disney association.

There is a 15-foot statue of Goofy and Donald Duck on the front of the disney Wonder, Disney's second cruise liner. The Disney Wonder and the Disney magic each offer a different ambiance, but is completely disney-themed.

The shows performed are much like you would see at disney World and the food on board is delicious, with incredible diversity, but still enough for those picky eaters. Without doubt, disney cruise Line creates a wonderful family cruise that is worth every dime.

When you are planning a family vacation with your children, make sure to book a trip that is full of the activities that your kids love. With the disney cruise Lines, you are going to find a wide range of activities offered to them but enough to keep you busy as well.

If you're planning a holiday at Walt Disney World Orlando then you'll be sure to want to find out the insider information that the official sites tend to gloss over. For Disneyland Hotel and vacation Tips go to http://www.disneylandtips.com

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