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NFL 2011: Power Ranking the Hottest 100 CheerleadersSeptember 26, 2011
NFL 2011: Power Ranking the Hottest 100 Cheerleaders
The NFL is the single most elite sports league in the country, which means that it's no surprise that the NFL happens to possess the most elite cheerleaders as well. Narrowing down the hottest cheerleaders in the NFL certainly sounds like quite the harrowing task, but it's not exactly impossible.
Despite all odds it happened; it took countless hours of research, an absolute dedication to the cause and an unrelenting dedication to bringing you the most amazing cheerleaders the NFL has to offer.
It was difficult, but I endured. You're welcome.
That being said, here are the 100 hottest cheerleaders of the 2011 NFL season.
100. Stephanie Q., Houston Texans
Adorable Stephanie Q. of the Houston Texans squad is a rookie in 2011.
Bio Highlight(s): Her guiltiest pleasures are dill pickles, hot Cheetos with lots of lime and spending too much money on shoes!
Pickles and Cheetos! Yes please.
Bio Lowlight(s): His favorite television shows are everything on the Wedding Channel and the many Kardashian abominations.
Nothing better than a soul-sucking evening at home with the Kardashians.
**Click here to see Stephanie's video bio.
99. Natalie, Indianapolis Colts
Ms. Natalie H. has been with the Indianapolis Colts squad for four years.
Bio Highlight(s): Her favorite prized possession is an AFC Championship ring!
Wait, cheerleaders get AFC Championship rings???
Bio Lowlight(s): Her favorite television entertainment is anything on E!, TLC, Style, and Lifetime...too many favorites!
Not good. Not good at all.
98. Megan, Carolina Panthers
Liv Tyler lookalike Megan is a rookie on the the Carolina Panthers' Top Cats.
There are no bios on their website.
So how about that Cam Newton! Dude got his first win this weekend and he looks like the real deal.
97. Alexa & Brianna, New England Patriots
Doug Flutie's daughter Alexis and Brianna K are in their rookie years with the New England Patriots' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): Brianna's funniest/most embarrassing cheerleading moment is when she was in high school cheering on the sidelines at a football game and got hit in the face with a basketball from the stands!
Hilarious. And she can laugh at herself.
Bio Lowlight(s): If Alexis could go back in time and witness any event in history it would be seeing her dad play football at Boston College.
The daddy's girl thing is cute, but with the entire course of human history accessible, going back to see Doug Flutie play a college football game would be criminal.
96. Laura, Buffalo Bills
The likeable Laura is a four-year veteran of the Buffalo Bills' squad, the Jills (cute!).
Bio Highlight(s): Her hobbies include: hunting, fishing, racing cars, camping, baking, cooking and building furniture.
That is quite the wide array of interesting hobbies.
Bio Lowlight(s): Her ideal date is a picnic in a neat place with wine and a blanket.
Who says "neat" referring to anything but scotch?
95. Kelsi S., Atlanta Falcons
Auburn University graduate Kelsi S. is a veteran member of the Atlanta Falcons's Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): Her favorite movies are Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Step Brothers and Mean Girls.
I like her style!
Bio Lowlight(s): Her favorite website is www.facebook.com
That's just not very original.
94. Vanessa M., Houston Texans
Velvety brunette Vanessa M. is a two-year veteran of the Houston Texans' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): Her biggest guilty pleasure is playing (and winning) Texas Hold 'Em and her hidden talent is her ability to make a mean bowl of cereal. :)
She and I might be long lost sisters.
Bio Lowlight(s): Her favorite food is sushi and she insists "sushi is love."
Is that true?
93. Heidi, New Orleans Saints
Sassy LSU graduate Heidi is a veteran member of the New Orleans Saints' Cheelerleaders, the Saintsations.
Bio Highlight(s): Her worst habit is laughing before the punch line.
Bio Lowlight(s): She says the best thing about a Saintsation is representing the Saints and the state of Louisiana internationally.
Beauty pageant answers are the worst.
92. Amanda, Minnesota Vikings
Amanda is a rookie with the Minnesota Vikings' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): Her favorite Viking is my fantasy cornerstone Adrian Peterson.
Wait! There are other players on the Vikings besides AP?
Bio Lowlight(s): Her favorite colors are pink, lime green, and sky blue.
Hopefully not together because that sounds like a mess.
91. Marissa, San Diego Chargers
San Diego State graduate Marissa is a member of the San Diego Chargers' Charger Girls.
Bio Highlight(s): Becoming a Charger Girl is the culmination of a lifelong dream for her as a San Diego native.
It's always nice, if not annoying, when people achieve their lifelong dreams in their 20's.
Bio Lowlight(s): She tried out for the Charger Girls an epic nine times before actually making it.
Not sure if we should admire the dedication or be concerned about her priorities.
90. Tia, Dallas Cowboys
Ms. Tia is a four-year veteran of the Dallas Cowboys' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): She lists Talledega Nights, The Office, 30 Rock and True Blood as some of her favorites.
Every person worth knowing likes all of the aforementioned things.
Bio Lowlight(s): She said that stepping out on the field for the first time at the new Texas Stadium was proof that "dreams can come true!"
Did she mean Jerry Jones' dream?
89. Krista, New York Jets
Wholesome, yet sultry, pre-school teacher Krista is a two-year veteran of the New York Jets' Flight Crew.
Bio Highlight(s): Her favorite movie is The Goonies!
Dare you to not love that.
Bio Lowlight(s): The five people she would invite to a celebrity dinner party are Britney Spears, Elvis, Jessica Simpson, Marilyn Monroe and James Dean.
This is such a goofy mess of celebrities, but I would pay big bucks to see James Dean and Elvis try to have a conversation with Britney Spears and Jessica Simpson.
88. Christina and Eileen, Buffalo Bills
Combined, Christina and Eileen have a total of 15 years of Buffalo Jilling under their belts.
Bio Highlight(s): They both list their dogs as their favorite animal.
Not cat people, excellent.
Bio Lowlight(s): If you were stranded on a desert island with them they would have the following six items with them: Chapstick, sunblock, sunglasses, Christina's Blackberry, more sunblock and a bottle of wine.
Clearly they haven't though far into the future in terms of the desert island scenario. How about a giant crate filled with cases of wine?
87. Bailey, Minnesota Vikings
Bailey is a five-year veteran of the Minnesota Vikings' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): Her favorite quote is "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain."
Kinda dumb, but kinda cute.
Bio Lowlight(s): Her hobbies are basically hanging out and running.
That's the best you can do?
86. Angie, Tennessee Titans
Angie is a rookie with the Tennessee Titans' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): Her favorite song is Paul McCartney's Maybe I'm Amazed.
That's just some inarguable good taste.
Bio Lowlight(s): Her favorite part of being a cheerleader is the community service.
85. Jenniphure D., New York Jets
Jenniphure is a two-year veteran of the New York Jets' Flight Crew.
Bio Highlight(s): Her best beauty secret is Vaseline. She always has it on her because it's great for dry skin and doubles as lip-glass.
Low maintenance cheerleaders are hard to find.
Bio Lowlight(s): Her favorite food is tofu because it can be used in anything from a simple stir-fry with vegetables to a spicy Thai dish and it's always delicious. Oh and her favorite music is Glee soundtracks.
Gross! What the hell?
84. Patricia, Denver Broncos
The practically perfect Patricia is a veteran cheerleader for the untalented Denver Broncos.
Bio Highlight(s): She loves watching football and basketball and playing beach volleyball.
Beach volleyball is the sexiest of all sports.
Bio Lowlight(s): She's allergic to everything it seems: dust, nuts, sunflower seeds, dogs, cats, the list goes on and on.
People who are allergic to almost everything are the worst.
83. Kristin, Miami Dolphins
The beautiful, but boring, Kristin is a two-year veteran of the Miami Dolphins' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): She really likes to dance.
Bio Lowlight(s): She's a second grade teacher and thinks the best thing about being a Dolphins cheerleader is inspiring children to learn new things.
82. Heather C., Baltimore Ravens
The heavenly Heather C. has been cheering on Ray Lewis' dirty birds for an impressive five years.
Bio Highlight(s): The highlight is probably the behind the scenes video from their Bahamas bikini shoot in 2009.
It's pretty riveting stuff, not gonna lie.
Bio Lowlight(s): Her lifelong dream was to become like the Ravens Cheerleaders that she looked up to when she was a little girl.
Significantly less riveting stuff.
81. Kristina, Minnesota Vikings
Kristina is a six-year veteran of the Minnesota Vikings' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): She said she's excited to cheer the Vikings all the way to the Super Bowl.
You have to appreciate that absolutely baseless optimism.
Bio Lowlight(s): Her hobbies are traveling, cooking, baking and event coordinating.
Event coordinating is the worst hobby ever since people will pay you to do it professionally.
80. Jessica, Washington Redskins
San Francisco native Jessica C. is a four-year veteran of the Washington Redskins' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): She likes to hang out at pet stores with her adorable Boxer puppy, Henny.
Bio Lowlight(s): The only shots she takes are shots of wheatgrass and she's obsessed with avocados.
A shot of wheatgrass is punishment for shoplifting in some countries.
79. Jenna, Denver Broncos
Every country boy's fantasy Jenna is a two-year veteran of the Denver Broncos' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): As a Chicago native, the person in sports she most admires is Michael Jordan.
Bow down to His Airness.
Bio Lowlight(s): She's currently reading Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert.
That's a serious red flag.
78. Cristina, San Francisco 49ers
Cristina is a veteran member of the San Francisco 49ers Cheerleaders, the Gold Rush.
Their tragically useless website doesn't have bios.
So how about that Alex Smith.. can you believe the 49ers picked him 20 something picks before Aaron Rodgers? That's gotta sting.
77. Chelsey, Cincinnati Bengals
Chelsey is a three-year veteran of the Cincinnati Bengals' Cheerleaders, the Ben Gals. Seriously, they're called that.
Bio Highlight(s): Her most memorable Bengals game is Monday Night Football against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Kinda sad considering the Steelers beat the Bengals in that game, and almost every other game ever.
Bio Lowlight(s): Her favorite movies are The Book of Eli and Seven Pounds.
These are two of the worst and most obscure movies ever listed as someone's favorite movies… like in the history of the world.
76. Stefanie, Buffalo Bills
Seductive and spontaneous Stefanie is a five-year veteran of the undefeated Buffalo Bills' Cheerleaders, the Jills.
Bio Highlight(s): She likes snowboarding, pumpkin pie, monkeys and chicken wings.
Awesome, awesome, awesome, double awesome.
More Bio Highlight(s): Her ideal date is sky diving or bungee jumping and if she was stranded on a desert island she'd bring: food, fresh water and a weapon.
This girl is as practical as she is beautiful and, frankly, I'm in love.
75. Annie, Kansas City Chiefs
Adorable Annie is a cheerleader for the hapless Kansas City Chiefs.
Bio Highlight(s): The one famous person in the world she'd most like to meet is Martin Short, because she loves to laugh and he'd be entertaining.
That is seriously outside the box for a blonde cheerleader.
Bio Lowlight(s): Her favorite color is pink.
That is seriously inside the box for a blonde cheerleader.
74. Jaclyn, Oakland Raiders
Al Davis' finest Jaclyn is a veteran of the Oakland Raiders' Raiderettes.
Bio Highlight(s): Jaclyn enjoys hiking, u-jam classes, Zumba, and belly dancing.
At least two of those things sound okay.
Bio Lowlight(s): She likes numbers and is very organized.
People who like numbers and are very organized are usually not fun to be around.
73. Jasmine, New York Jets
Jasmine is a two-year veteran of the New York Jets' Flight Crew.
Bio Highlight(s): Her favorite movie is Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead!
Bio Lowlight(s): She's still a member of the Girls Scouts of America.
That's just odd.
72. Tessa, Seattle Seahawks
Racy redhead Tessa is a four-year veteran of the Seattle Seahawks' Sea Gals.
Bio Highlight(s): She enjoys snowboarding, photography, working out, baking and shopping.
A jack of all trades.
Bio Lowlight(s): She was an officer of her high school dance team.
Just not interested.
71. Sam, Miami Dolphins
The savory Sam is a veteran of the Miami Dolphins' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): She's got a pair of Akita puppies named Allie and Achilles.
Gotta respect a girl who likes a challenge.
Bio Lowlight(s): Her dream is to own her own dance studio.
**Click here to see Sam's official photo gallery.
70. Britni, New England Patriots
Blissfully blonde Britni is a two-year veteran of the New England Patriots' Cheerleaders and the cover girl for their 2012 calendar.
Bio Highlight(s): If she could have any super-power in the world it would be the ability to turn everything you touch into Skittles, because who wouldn't want that?
Shock and awe. In a good way.
Bio Lowlight(s): Her idea of a perfect date is something fun and laid-back like paintball.
If paintball is laid back, you're doing it wrong.
69. Christina, Denver Broncos
Phoebe Cates-esque Christina is a rookie with the Denver Broncos' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): She snorts when she laughs and belches better than any guy she knows.
Not superhot but pretty funny.
Bio Lowlight(s): She became a Broncos fan after Tim Tebow was added to the roster.
Clearly she knows zilch about football.
68. Shamea, Atlanta Falcons
Sinfully sleek Shamea M. is a veteran of the Atlanta Falcons' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): Her favorite food is Red Lobster's cheddar bay biscuits (with extra butter and garlic sauce).
If you've ever been to Red Lobster, you know their cheesy biscuits are the best things on earth.
Bio Lowlight(s): She says her favorite website is www.atlantafalcons.com.
What a freaking homer.
67. Andrea Seattle Seahawks
Alluring Andrea is a five-year veteran of the Seattle Seahawks' Sea Gals.
Bio Highlight(s): Her job is an Apple Computer Buyer for Higher Education.
That sounds fake, but interesting.
Bio Lowlight(s): She's got a Bachelor's degree in Psychology.
That's always a nightmare.
66. Nicole, San Diego Chargers
The noteworthy Nicole is a two-year veteran of the San Diego Chargers' Charger Girls.
Bio Highlight(s): Nicole says she's known for being the class clown.
Not sure how believable that is.
Bio Lowlight(s): Nothing, sorry! She's just too adorable.
65. Casey, New England Patriots
The classy Casey is a rookie with the New England Patriots' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): Her bucket list includes: becoming a ninja, authoring a coloring book, riding a giraffe, receiving a giant check and taking a cruise around the world.
I can't believe someone else has my exact same bucket list.
More Highlight(s): Her pet peeve is when the bottom of her pants get wet in the rain, her ideal way to spend a Saturday is creating world peace or shopping, and she used to be a chauffeur at a doggy daycare.
Love. Her.
64. Nikki, Denver Broncos
Nuclear Nikki is a two-year veteran of the Denver Broncos' Cheerleaders.
Bio Lowlight(s): Her favorite books are the Twilight series.
A freaky unnatural preoccupation with vampires; exactly what you want from a 20 something woman
More Lowlight(s): Her advice to kids is: YOU ARE SPECIAL! You can do anything you put your heart into! So go shine!!!!
Sorry, not everyone is special.
63. Tori, Oakland Raiders
Ms.Tori is a veteran member of the Oakland Raiders' Raiderettes.
Bio Highlight (s): She looks forward to being out on the field rain or shine.
As she should.
Bio Lowlight(s): Tori wants to be a veterinarian or open a hair salon.
That's the kind of answer children in kiddie pageants give.
62. Hannah, San Diego Chargers
Hottie Hannah is a two-year veteran with the San Diego Chargers' Charger Girls.
Bio Highlight (s): She's a frequent visitor to Mexico City, the kidnapping capital of the world.
And she's lived to tell the tale. Clearly Ms. Hannah is doing something right.
Bio Lowlight(s): She's getting her degree in Business Administration.
One of the least enticing college majors.
61. Margaret, Atlanta Falcons
The mellifluous Margaret M. of the Atlanta Falcons' Cheerleaders is a graduate of the University of Alabama.
Bio Highlight (s): She was asked to audition to be a WWE Diva this year!
Do it girl, we need more hot ladies in sports.
Bio Lowlight(s): Her favorite song is "Gettin' Jiggy wit it."
Wait, is it 1997? Otherwise, this is just embarrassing.
60. Alyssa, Baltimore Ravens
Alluring Alyssa is a four-year veteran of the Baltimore Ravens' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight (s): She loves the movie Gladiator and the television show True Blood.
Excellent choices.
Bio Lowlight(s): Michael Oher is her favorite player.
That reeks of Sandra Bullock.
59. Ivelisse, Philadelphia Eagles
The inconceivable Ivelisse is a four-year veteran of the Philadelphia Eagles' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight (s): In an interview with Maxim she gives advice on how to get your girl to don a cheerleader uniform in the sack.
Always solid advice.
Bio Lowlight (s): If she could have dinner with anyone in the world it'd be Jennifer Lopez because she is a tremendously talented and genuine woman.
Of anyone in the world she chooses J-Low. That's just not right.
More Lowlight(s): She thinks White Chicks and I now Pronounce you Chuck and Larry are "super hilarious."
That's straight up horrifying.
58. Maureen, Oakland Raiders
Mesmerizing Maureen is a two-year veteran of the Oakland Raiders' Raiderettes.
Bio Highlight (s): Ms. Maureen is willing to keep dancing and cheering even if it's raining.
Now that's a fan.
BioLowlight(s): She reads anything and everything by Nicholas Sparks (Dear John, Nights in Rodanthe, Message in a Bottle, A Walk to Remember and The Notebook).
People seriously love this crap.
57. Valerie, Buffalo Bills
Ms. Valerie is a five-year veteran of the Buffalo Jills.
Bio Highlight (s): She can tie a cherry stem into a knot in my mouth using only my tongue in less than 5 seconds.
That's seriously impressive stuff, particularly in Buffalo.
Bio Lowlight(s): She'd bring her dog, bathing suit and sneakers to a desert island, so she could run with her dog and get a nice tan all at the same time.
Why not wear your sneakers and bathing suit to the desert island and take more useful items?
56. Casey, Philadelphia Eagles
Blonde cutie Casey is a two-year veteran of the Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight (s): This is her most embarrassing moment:
"When I was in third grade we had a crazy hair day at my school where all of the kids wore wigs, colored their hair or styled crazy up-dos. I dyed my hair bright green and went to school a day before the crazy hair day. I was the only kid with crazy hair and I ran into the bathroom mortified."
Where does a third grader get green hair dye?
Bio Lowlight(s): The three celebrities that she suggests following on Twitter are: Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian and Ellen DeGeneres.
Not even sure what to do with this information.
55. Alicia, Oakland Raiders
Alicia is a three-year veteran of the Oakland Raiders' Raiderettes.
Bio Highlight (s): Her favorite part of a game day is getting ready with her Raiderette sisters; laughing, giggling and telling each other fun stories.
Add in a pillow fight and some sexy lingerie and you've got yourself something special.
Bio Lowlight(s): Her favorite movie is Superstar, based on the SNL sketch featuring Molly Shannon as Mary Katherine Gallagher.
Truly inexplicable.
54. Peyton, Minnesota Vikings
Practically perfect Peyton is a three-year veteran of the Minnesota Vikings' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight (s): She is practically perfect, minus all the time she spends scrapbooking.
Scrapbooking should be left to your great Aunt.
Bio Lowlight(s): Her favorite quote is: "Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness, has never danced in the rain."
Cheerleaders in the rain, ain't nothing wrong with that.
53. Heidi, Seattle Seahawks
Hottie Heidi has been a Seattle Seahawks' Sea Gal for an impressive six years.
Bio Highlight (s): She's a professional dancer.
One of the sexier professions.
Bio Lowlight(s): She says fit by mandating a gluten free diet.
Perhaps it's a medical necessity, but people who talk about their dietary restrictions constantly are painfully irritating.
52. Idelys, Miami Dolphins
The illustrious Idelys is a native of Cuba and a veteran member of the Miami Dolphins' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight (s): Her most daring memory is swimming with sharks and barracudas.
Idelys sounds like a wild one.
Bio Lowlight(s): She's currently studying "general studies."
Not that it matters, but general studies just isn't impressive.
51. Meghan O., St. Louis Rams
The marvelous Meghan O. is a four-year veteran of the St. Louis Rams' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): Meghan has experience as a hip hop dancer.
Certainly a little more fun than lyrical, jazz and tap dancing.
Bio Lowlight(s): The whole bio was kind of a lowlight; she's nice, but dull.
Find me a cheerleader who hasn't been dancing since she was three.
50. Lindsay M., Atlanta Falcons
The distractingly adorable Lindsay M. is a veteran member of the Atlanta Falcons' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight (s): Her nicknames are: Mac, Mac Daddy, Big Mac and anything else you can put with Mac.
Mac n' cheese, Macintosh, Macarena, Easy Mac, Macbook, Mac Donalds, Macaulay Culkin, MacGruber….
Bio Lowlight(s): She's got a cat.
But he acts like a dog, so it's okay.
49. Ryann, New York Jets
The remarkable Ryann is a five-year veteran of the New York Jets' Flight Crew.
Bio Highlight (s): A surprising fact about Ryann is that she loves "science."
A little vague, but it is kind of a surprising fact considering her favorite movie is Burlesque.
Bio Lowlights(s): What does she like most about Jets Football?
"I love EVERYTHING about Jets Football!!!!!"
Like the enthusiasm, dislike the inability to name something she likes about Jets football.
48. Tramane, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The totally smokin' Tramane is a five-year veteran of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Cheerleaders.
Unfortunately Tramane doesn't have a bio listed on the squad's website.
Her favorite player is probably Josh Freeman, her most hated team is probably the Atlanta Falcons and she probably thinks the Bucs are playoff bound this year!
47. Adrienne B., Baltimore Ravens
Intense redhead Adrienne B. is a six-year veteran of the Baltimore Ravens' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight (s): The highlight of Adrienne's Facebook page is a photo of her holding an actual raven.
Anyone else stunned to find out this lovely lady has a mere 167 "Likes" on Facebook?
Bio Lowlights(s): One of the things she looks forward to in 2011 is "safe performances."
Great, Roger Goodell must have sent a memo out to cheerleaders as well.
46. Stephanie S., Tennessee Titans
Stephanie S. is a two-year veteran of the Tennessee Titans' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight (s): Well, she's single.
That's gotta count for something.
Bio Lowlight(s): Her favorite song is James Taylor's Fire and Rain.
So is my grandma's.
**Click here to see Titans' Stephanie's behind the scenes calendar video.
45. Sara, New England Patriots
The savory Sara is a three-year veteran of the New England Patriots' Cheerleaders.
Bio Lowlight (s): Sara's superstition is that if she misses her morning coffee, she'll have a bad day.
That is not a superstition.
More Lowlight(s): Her biggest pet peeve is when cabinet doors are left open and when furniture is crooked.
Clearly the slovenly cesspools that we all call home would be unacceptable.
44. Mia, Dallas Cowboys
Ms. Mia is a veteran of the Dallas Cowboys' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): Her favorite book is the enigmatic J.D. Salinger penned classic The Catcher in the Rye.
It's the best book you'll ever be forced to read.
Bio Lowlight(s): Her favorite quote is "Hakuna Matata."
That's just embarrassing.
43. Stephanie, Seattle Seahawks
Sweet as sugar Stephanie is a two-year veteran of the Seattle Seahawks' Sea Gals.
Bio Highlight(s): She's a history nerd!
History nerds are the coolest nerds.
Bio Lowlight(s): She says the best part of being a Sea Gal is feeling "the seismic activity of the 12th man."
Clearly nobody is showing up anymore expecting to see a good football game.
**Click here to see Sea Gal Stephanie's official video bio.
42. Jordan C., Dallas Cowboys
Bubbly blonde Ms. Jordan C. is a three-year veteran of the Dallas Cowboys' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): Her hobbies include wake boarding, 4-wheeling, hunting, fishing and cooking.
The perfect southern girl.
More Highlight(s): Her favorite shows are America's Funniest Home Videos and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team.
A show featuring cats attacking babies and a show featuring Jordan C. and all her hot cheerleader friends. The girl's got good taste.
41. Jaime, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The heavenly Jaime Hanna is a four-year veteran of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): Her favorite shows are Dexter and Law & Order SVU.
Not sure it gets much better than Detective Elliot Stabler (or Olivia Benson, if that's what you like) roughing up perps.
Bio Lowlight(s): Her favorite music is country and hip-hop.
Is that even allowed?
40. Reneau, Atlanta Falcons
The radiant Reneau is a two-year veteran of the Atlanta Falcons' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): Her favorite website is the endlessly addictive www.stumbleupon.com.
She's one of the few Falcons' Cheerleaders who doesn't list www.atlantafalcons.com as her favorite website.
More Highlight(s): The one song that will always be on her iPod is Lynyrd Skynyrd's Sweet Home Alabama.
Anyone who doesn't love that song should be deported.
**Click here to see Reneau's photo gallery or you can follow her on Twitter.
39. Maigan, Washington Redskins
This is Maigan's rookie season with the Washington Redskins' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight (s): She says she can't wait to see you at the games! So say hello.
Just don't say it in a creepy way.
Bio Lowlight(s): The rest is pretty meh...
38. Alicia, Philadelphia Eagles
The all kinds of fine Alicia is a six-year veteran of the Philadelphia Eagles' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): The worst pickup line she's ever heard is: "You look like one of the Pussycat Dolls, can I loosen up your buttons?"
More Highlight(s): Her dream job is professional poker player! She even cites poker legend Daniel Negreanu as one of the three celebrities she'd follow on Twitter, which means she's legit.
Daniel Negreanu is a clairvoyant poker genius and Alicia is a total baller.
**Click here to watch Alicia's official video bio.
37. Jessi, Tennessee Titans
Jessi is a three-year veteran of the Tennessee Titans' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): Girl doesn't just shake pompoms! She's been shakin it all over the country, and all over your TV for years. Season 3 of FOX's So You Think You Can Dance, MTV's World of Jenks, and the CW's The Vampire Diaries are just a few of her credits.
Not impressed? How about her stint as captain of the L.A. Pussycat Dolls. Now you're impressed.
More Highlights(s): So what can't she do well?
"I'd be a better phone talker…I just DON'T like to talk on the phone! I know it's a necessary thing sometimes but, ugggh I'm not very good at it."
As someone who hasn't answered her phone in four days and returns all calls via text, I can relate.
**Click here to "Like" Jessi on Facebook.
36. Annie, Oakland Raiders
Adorable Annie is a two-year veteran of the Oakland Raiders' Raiderettes.
Bio Highlight(s): She's the shortest Raiderette at 5' tall.
How this teenie girl handles herself in the lawless circus Al Davis calls the Coliseum is beyond me.
More Highlight(s): Diminutive Annie is into motorcycles and loves riding dirt bikes with her family.
A girl after my western Pennsylvania heart.
35. Chelsey, Arizona Cardinals
Chelsey is a three-year veteran with the Arizona Cardinals' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): When she was little she aspired to be a quarterback but her "lack of height" was a deterrent.
She could probably start for the Colts this year.
Bio Lowlight(s): She works three part-time jobs, all while going to school and cheering for the Cardinals.
Aren't you exhausted just reading that?
34. Janae, Tennessee Titans
Beautiful blue-eyed Janae is a two-year veteran of the Tennessee Titans' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): Her favorite song is Fishin' in the Dark by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
Never heard of it, but it sounds kind of amazing.
Bio Lowlight(s): Her most prized possessions are her scrapbooks.
What's with cheerleaders and scrapbooking?
**Click here to watch video from Janae's calendar shoot.
33. Milly, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
In addition to being a Tampa Bay Bucs Cheerleader, Milly Figuereo has also been featured in the Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit Edition.
Bio Highlight(s): She is the very first Tampa Bay Bucs cheerleader to ever grace the vaunted pages of the SI: Swimsuit Edition.
Just in case that ever comes up in Trivial Pursuit.
Bio Lowlight(s): Her day job is office manager at a commodities brokerage.
Substantially duller than what you imagined she does, right?
32. Megan, Denver Broncos
Ms. Megan is a second-year veteran with the Denver Broncos' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): Her dream vacation location is Santorini, Greece.
My dream vacation location is Santorini, Greece!
Bio Lowlights(s): One of her favorite movies is Larry the Cable Guy.
Maybe that's not a lowlight. Seeing a girl who looks like that telling people to "git'er done" actually sounds pretty entertaining.
31. Nikki, Houston Texans
Newbie Nikki is a rookie with the Houston Texans' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): Her favorite meal is a cheeseburger and fries.
Bio Lowlights(s): The self-described "Gleek" says her favorite music is anything from Glee.
Maybe it's time to just accept this, but it just seems strange to forgo actual music in favor of songs covered by a fake high school glee club.
**Click here to see Nikki's official photo gallery and click here to see her video for her calendar shoot.
30. Natalie, Oakland Raiders
With long jet-black hair, it'd be impossible not to notice Natalie, who is four-year veteran of the Oakland Raiders' Raiderettes.
Bio Highlight(s): Natalie was selected as the 2010 Raidertte of the Year and represented the squad at the 2011 Pro Bowl.
Finally something worth watching at the Pro Bowl.
More Highlight(s): Her Pro Bowl blog (with pictures!) was adorably enthusiastic.
**Click here to see Natalie's official video bio.
29. Courtney, San Diego Chargers
Courtney is a two-year veteran of the San Diego Chargers' Charger Girls.
Bio Highlight(s): Courtney was chosen to represent the Charger Girls at the 2011 Pro Bowl.
No small feat given the ridiculous levels of hotness on that squad.
Bio Lowlights(s): She's a graduate of San Diego State.
Does that school only accept hot blonde girls?
28. Lindsey, New York Jets
The lovely Ms. Lindsey is a two-year veteran of the New York Jets' Flight Crew.
Bio Highlight(s): The five people she'd invite to a dinner party are: Cyd Charisse, Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Christian Lacroix, and Tim Walker.
Definitely a dinner party worth attending.
More Highlights(s): The one thing that would surprise you about her is that she absolutely loves Spongebob Squarepants.
Spongebob is hilarious.
**Click here to see Lindsey's official photo gallery.
27. TaJonda, Jacksonville Jaguars
The tempting TaJonda is a four-year veteran of the Jacksonville Jaguars' ROAR.
Bio Highlight(s): She's a science and medicine junky with a degree in biology.
Gotta love a cheerleader/science nerd.
Her bio is kinda limited, so that's all you get.
26. Jessica B., Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Saucy redhead Jessica B. is a two-year veteran of the Tampa Bay Bucs' Cheerleaders and a reminder that we need more redhead cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): She's got a dog named Lola, her favorite show is Dexter, and she's a smarty pants who scored a full academic scholarship to college.
Go girl.
Bio Lowlight(s): She loves scrapbooking, Twilight and lists acting as a hobby.
Twilight is the major issue here.
25. Trisha, Dallas Cowboys
The tantalizing Trisha is a three-year veteran of the Dallas Cowboys' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): Her favorite quote is the Alcoholics Anonymous serenity prayer.
"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
Wonder if she has any clue about the association?
Bio Lowlight(s): Her entertainment tastes are intermittently amazing and atrocious.
Dazed and Confused (amazing), How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (atrocious), Entourage (amazing), The Hills (atrocious), Elf (amazing), Failure to Launch (atrocious), Forensic Files (amazing), Desperate Housewives (atrocious).
24. Lily, Miami Dolphins
Barbi-esque blonde Lily is a member of the Miami Dolphins' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): Her favorite actress is Audrey Hepburn.
That's kind of adorable.
Bio Lowlight(s): Girl has got four cats and a teacup Yorkie named Xiu Xiu.
Four cats and a dog that is likely smaller than all four cats.
**Click here to see Lily's official photo gallery and click here to see her audition video.
23. Isabel, Miami Dolphins
Inconceivably sexy Isabel is a rookie with the Miami Dolphins' Cheerleaders.
Unfortunately, the bios for most of the Dolphins' Cheerleaders leave a bit to be desired and Isabel's is no exception.
**Click here to see Isabel's official photo gallery and click here to see her audition video.
22. Natalie, Miami Dolphins
Naughty Natalie D. is a veteran of the Miami Dolphins' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): Her dogs are named Brandy and Whiskey.
Is there anything else you need to know?
**Click here to see Natalie D's official photo gallery and click here to see her official video.
21. Alexis, Arizona Cardinals
The undeniably alluring Alexis is a two-year veteran of the Arizona Cardinals' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): She's worked primarily as nanny.
More Highlights(s): And a dental hygienist.
**Click here to watch Alexis' Cheerleader of the week video
20. Ashley W., Washington Redskins
University of Tennessee graduate Ashley W. is a two-year veteran of the Washington Redskins' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): She's the ultimate D.C. girl who majored in Political Science and worked on the Obama campaign in 2008. She now manages communications for a national civil rights non-profit.
In D.C. you're defined mostly by what you do, and that's all very impressive.
More Highlights(s): Sci-fi and fantasy books/movies are her true passion and she loves Battlestar Galactica and HBO's Game of Thrones.
Not my style, but surely some of you guys like that.
**Click here to view a gallery of Ashley W. on UltimateCheerleaders.com, click here to watch Ashley's videos on YouTube, and click here to follow Ashley on Twitter.
19. Dresdynn and Schuyler, Houston Texans
Twins Dresdynn and Schuyler are two-year veterans of the Houston Texans' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): Their biggest pet peeve is when others burp in their faces (or around their faces).
If people are burping in the faces of super-hot twin cheerleaders, you've got some game in comparison.
More Highlights(s): A perfect day for the two of them would be: having no homework, having a clean apartment and sitting around a cozy fire reading a great book.
Attainable hotties.
**Click here to view a gallery of Dresdynn and Schuyler on the Texans website and click here to see a video of the twins on Houston's ABC local news.
18. Clair, Tennessee Titans
Curvaceous Clair is a three-year veteran of the Tennessee Titans' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): Her favorite movie is Bridesmaids.
One of the most hilarious movies ever.
More Highlight(s): She tried out for the squad on a whim after hearing a radio announcement about auditions.
So making the squad wasn't the culmination of a lifelong dream.. rare and refreshing.
**Click here to watch video from Clair's calendar shoot.
17. Nikki, Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins' Cheerleader Nikki is a two-year newbie with the squad and is better known as Miss April in their 2012 calendar.
Bio Highlight(s): Her photo suggests she owns some hot lingerie and bunny ears.
What's not to love about that?
More Highlights(s): Well she's hot enough to be Miss April in the Miami Dolphins' Cheerleader swimsuit calendar.
No small feat on what is probably the hottest cheerleading squad in the NFL.
**Click here to see Nikki's Cheerleader of the Week video or visit her on Facebook.
16. Ashton, Dallas Cowboys
Ashton is a two-year veteran of the Dallas Cowboys' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): She'll listen to anything.
Although, since her first passion in life is her daily walk with JC, that's probably more limiting than you think.
Bio Lowlight(s): Her favorite books are: The Bible, Power of Your Words (How God Can Bless Your Life through the Words You Speak), and Twilight.
Oh jeez. So a ridiculous novel for teenage girls about sexy and shimmery vampires in lust and a self-help book about using your words in a way that would make God proud. Delightful…
I don't know "JC" personally, but I'm almost certain he hates Twilight.
15. Lauren, San Francisco 49ers
Lauren is a four-year veteran of the San Francisco 49ers' Gold Rush.
Bio Highlight(s): Growing up she was most known for being an aggressive athlete.
Certainly better than a soul-crushing mean girl cheerleader.
Bio Lowlight(s): Her wish is to travel around the world.
Impossibly high expectations.
14. Mila, Washington Redskins
Mia and her miraculous bust are all second-year veterans of the Washington Redskins' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight(s): Mia is a military brat who was born in Misawa, Japan.
Are you a man in uniform? The fact that Ms. Mia is probably partial to you is actually a better military benefit than the G.I. Bill.
More Highlights(s): Her favorite things are sports and dancing.
This is the opposite of girl whose favorite things are Oprah and The Real Housewives of somewhere.
13. Jennifer, San Diego Chargers
Jennifer is a three-year veteran of the San Diego Chargers' Charger Girls.
Bio Highlight(s): Her favorite movies are: Rear Window, Some Like it Hot and To Catch a Thief.
Gorgeous blonde with a sophisticated taste in movies. Pretty baller.
More Highlights(s): Her gorgeous sister Lauren O. is a fellow Charger Girl.
Lauren is a cheerleader with a degree in Economics. Behold the key to solving the global economic crisis.
**Click here to see Jennifer's "Meet the Charger Girls" video. You will not regret it.
12. Denee, Seattle Seahawks
Dangerously fine Denee is a two-year veteran of the Seattle Seahawaks' Sea Gals.
Bio Highlight(s): Her hobbies include cooking and playing with her dog Richard.
Denee likes to keep it simple.
Bio Lowlight(s): Her other hobbies are arts & crafts.
Maybe she keeps it a little too simple.
**To see Sea Gal Denee's full gallery click here.
11. Michelle and Rachel, Houston Texans
Hot blonde cheerleader squared, Michelle and Rachel are rookies with the Houston Texans' squad.
Bio Highlight(s): Their favorite movies are: The Hangover, Coming to America and Pride & Prejudice. Oh, and their perfect day would be: sleep in, hit the gym, cute a disease, win the lotto and then jet-set to their own private island.
Curing diseases and watching Coming to America. Fascinating.
Bio Lowlight(s): Their favorite player is Arian Foster.
Their new favorite player is probably Ben Tate.
**Click here to see Busted Coverage's gallery of the Texans' twins and click here to see their official photo gallery.
10. Linda, New York Jets
The lovely Ms. Linda W. is a five-year veteran of the New York Jets' Flight Crew.
Bio Highlight(s): Her beauty secret is "less is more."
Less has never been more.
Bio Lowlight(s): The best concert she's ever been to is the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Yes, the band that (I think) only sings Christmas carols.
**Click here to see Linda's full Flight Crew gallery.
9. Tracey, Washington Redskins
The tantalizing Tracey is a two-year veteran of the Washington Redskins' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight (s): In an interview with Maxim magazine she is asked to describe a scene from inside her locking room.
"There's a lot of dancing and being silly. Sometimes there are pranks, like we'll hide each other's uniforms or take really embarrassing photos of each other. They're things that would be stupid to everyone else but are funny to us."
It's like she lives in your pervy fantasies.
More Highlight(s): In the same interview she describes herself as: funny, sarcastic, combative and kind of a dork.
Frankly, she seems just a little too good to be true
**To see Tracey jumping on a trampoline for Maxim click here and to see Tracey's 2010 photo shoot for Maxim click here.
8. Marlana, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The magical Ms. Marlana is a three-year veteran of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight (s): Her prized possession is an encased flag that was presented to her by a member of the armed forces and her favorite show is ABC's 20/20.
She supports the troops and enjoys entertaining, yet educational, new programs. Swoon.
More Highlight(s): She loves pop and hip-hop music and is a former ballerina.
All those things seem sexier with Marlana involved, yes?
**To see more of Marlana click here and to visit her on Facebook click here.
7. Ashley, Arizona Cardinals
The astonishing Ashley is a two-year veteran of the Arizona Cardinals' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight (s): Arizona State is known for having the (second) hottest coeds, so it's no surprise that Ashley is an alumna.
What is a surprise is that her major, Kinesiology, is offered at Arizona State.
More Highlight(s): She got a full-ride to ASU on a gymnastics scholarship, she loves the outdoors and she named her cat MacGruber.
Somehow she's as interesting as she is hot.
6. Stephanie, Philadelphia Eagles
The exceedingly savory Stephanie is a three-year veteran of the Philadelphia Eagles' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight (s): If she could have dinner with anyone it would be Apple Inc. Co-Founder and former CEO Steve Jobs.
It's just nice to find a cheerleader who doesn't pick Kim Kardashian or Britney Spears for something like this.
Bio Lowlights(s): Her favorite quote ("How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.") is by Winnie-the-Pooh.
Something about a woman who looks like that (see left) quoting Winnie-the-Pooh just doesn't sit right.
*To see more of the Stephanie's photo shoot for Esquire, click here.
5. Teleza, Washington Redskins
The tremendously striking Teleza is a senior at Howard University and a rookie with the Washington Redskins' Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight (s): Ms. Teleza is majoring in Biology and minoring in Chemistry at Howard, she plans to attend medical school after completing her undergraduate degree and become a pediatrician specializing in infectious diseases.
She's probably better than all of us.
More Highlight(s): In her spare time she enjoys mentoring children, reading good books, horse-back riding and playing the violin.
She's definitely better than all of us.
4. Duyen, Houston Texans
The delightful Duyen is a three-year veteran of the Houston Texans Cheerleaders.
Bio Highlight (s): Her guilty pleasure is eating bags of candy (her favorite food), her hobbies include bowling and baking mini-cupcakes and she says she can eat five pounds of crawfish all by herself.
If that's all true, it sounds uh-mazing.
More Highlight(s): Her pet peeve is people repeating things over and over.
Thank you! Why are people so annoying?
3. Kelsi, Dallas Cowboys
Captivating blonde bombshell Kelsi is the hottest member of the NFL's hottest squad, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
3. Kelsi, Dallas Cowboys
Bio Highlight (s): Kelsi's favorite outdoor activities include swimming, mudding (?), 4-wheeling, jet skiing, paint balling and tubing.
Imagine engaging in any or all of those activities with Kelsi, particularly mudding.. whatever that is.
3. Kelsi, Dallas Cowboys
More Highlight(s): Her favorite Dallas Cowboys are Terrence Newman and Emmit Smith!
Emmith Smith and not Tony Romo or Miles Austin, you have got to love that.
**Click here to see Busted Coverage's Kelsi gallery or click here to see CoedMagazine's Kelsi gallery.
2. Meagan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The mind-boggling Meagan is a veteran cheerleader for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
2. Meagan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Bio Highlight(s): Her favorite TV shows are SportsCenter and Entourage.
Gotta love a girl who won't whine when you put SportsCenter on.
2. Meagan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Bio Lowlight(s): Her favorite bands are The Fray and Hootie and the Blowfish.
Seriously, Hootie and the Blowfish?
1. Sabrina, Atlanta Falcons
The undeniably Erin Andrews-esque Sabrina C. is a veteran cheerleader with the Atlanta Falcons.
1. Sabrina, Atlanta Falcons
Bio Highlight (s): Sabrina says what makes her unique is that she enjoys handling reptiles (she's got a Ball Python), being outdoors and big mud trucks.
Big mud trucks? Does Chevy make those?
1. Sabrina, Atlanta Falcons
More Highlight(s): She can count to 10 in Mandarin Chinese, her favorite food is biscuits and gravy, and her favorite store is Bass Pro Shops.
No idea what they sell at Bass Pro Shops (Bass?) but it's cool that her favorite store isn't Abercrombie and Fitch.
1. Sabrina, Atlanta Falcons
And there you have it.
Ms. Sabrina of the Atlanta Falcons is the hottest NFL Cheerleader in 2011.

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CEO Andy Khawaja sat with EuroAsia Industry Magazine to describe his journey in conceiving and building a massively successful e-commerce company that processes transactions globally.
Andy Khawaja and his company Allied Wallet have continually raised the bar by spearheading countless innovations and improving the functionality and security of online payment processing.
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This new Wemoto lightweight and relax fitted bomber jacket is made from a 54 / 46 cotton-nylon construction. It comes with a water repellent, breathable velvet top coating. The Jingle bomber features a full lining, a metal YKK front zip and a ribbed collar, cuffs and hem.
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"I miss bread"
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
That's what I told my husband yesterday: "I miss bread."
This past week and a half has been really stressful for me. I was feeling very down, and school has just been piling more and more on top of me. I felt like I couldn't handle it all, and all I wanted to do was hide away and eat a loaf of bread, then down some chips, and maybe finish all that off with some cookies.
But because of my plan, I couldn't do any of that. I have told myself that I will follow this plan, and have made it the law for myself. That sounds harsh, but I know that in the beginning I can't give myself any leeway, or I'll never make it. And so I didn't have any of it, and I felt a little miserable, and thus I made that statement to my hubby.
And he told me, "I'm sorry... but you're doing such any amazing job at losing weight. You'll have bread again someday, but right now you're focusing on getting healthy and losing weight, right?"
And he's right, I will have bread again someday, but not until I can see it as it really is: just bread. Because when I said that I miss bread, I think what I really meant was I miss running away from my problems and avoiding thinking about the future, and using food as a security blanket rather than a source of energy. Now that I no longer let myself eat food for emotional reasons, it means that the only way I have to deal with problems is to, well, actually deal with them. Or to accept that some things are beyond my power, and be okay with that.
It's hard. I'm nowhere close to being able to do all that. But without hiding behind food I'm trying, and I believe that I will be able to do it. So in the meantime, when I moan about missing bread and cookies and all those unhealthy foods, I'm probably really saying that it's hard to change, it's hard to look forward instead of running away, but I'm trying. And I think I can really do it this time.
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wonderful blog! I miss potato chips! Keep on hanging in there and you will reach the stars!
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Love LOVE LOVE this post! This was totally how I felt when I started up the program! All I could think of was bread and cheese and cookies. You are doing a GREAT JOB by sticking with the program and your body is going to LOVE you!!
And your husband is one smart cookie ;)
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No. I think intimacy is the courage to be able to hold on to my own fears of rejection, validate myself, and reveal myself to another. How the other receives my intimacy is something I have no control over. For many people, if the other person does not receive the intimacy the way that they wanted, they feel rejected and invalidated. (This may be what you are pointing at when you say 'reflected'). Mature intimacy understands that it is unilateral, self validating, and risky.
Also, understanding that there are many ways for us to choose to be intimate, including intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, physically, and sexually.
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We are not meant to be lonely. Or alone for a long time. Intimacy feels good, intimacy is a need, intimacy is a part of our neurological wiring. People are social, it is amazing, but even "self-sacrifice" is a part of our genetic programming. The evolution of humanity is due to its social development, part of which is intimate connections. Without social connection, we, as other animals would have still occupied the jungles of Africa.
An infant does not survive without caring adults, adults can survive isolation, but not without suffering, in fact "solitary confinement" is a torture.
"Whatever our individual sensitivity, our well-being suffers when our particular need for connection has not been met. Because early humans were more likely to survive when they stuck together, evolution reinforced the preference for strong human bonds by selecting genes that support PLEASURE in company and produce feelings of unease when involuntarily alone. Moreover, ..., evolution fashioned us not only to feel good when connected, but to feel secure. The vitally corollary is that evolution shaped us not only to feel bad in isolation, but to feel insecure, as in physically threatened." John T. Cacioppo & William Patrick "Loneliness"
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No. I believe the intimacy with that special someone is more than just a need to accepted and be reflected in someone else's eyes. Intimacy a release, both physically and emotionally. We need to be intimate by venting our frustrations, as well as the carnal way. By "letting it all hang out," we feel as though a weight has been lifted from out shoulders. We are social creatures. Humans don't generally do as well alone, without anyone personally close to them.
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We have the Samsung two flagship siblings in the market, Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. These smartphones have managed to drop down the jaws of the smartphone users with its metal-made Android which is a redesign plan. They have managed to silence numerous complaints regarding plastic top-shelf Samsung smartphones, which were expensive but didn't seem to be costly. So, soon Samsung Galaxy S6 gouged against Apple iPhone 6 which is another industry leader. For quite a long time now, Samsung and Apple have been in a tough fight with their amazingly powerful smartphones. This is the reason that people often get confused between the two. But, it is obvious that every two devices have stark differences and here I am with the reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy S6 over its competitors.
Though Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge has managed to attract the users much more than Samsung Galaxy S6, but is the same smartphone with a slight-bent display. So, what to expect from the Samsung's flagship? Here I will explore the reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy S6 which will inform you everything about this amazing smartphone.
Reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy S6
Killer Display & Design
Samsung Galaxy S6 features 5.1 inch AMOLED display with a pixel density of 577ppi, sharpest available in the market. Samsung directly releases its best product and Samsung Galaxy S6 is one of those with best smartphone display. It has got the solid industrial design which is a perfect combo of a metal with a glass. No doubt, saying that Galaxy S6 is the most powerful and best looking smartphone ever made by Samsung. It has got gorgeously sleek and shiny body.
Brilliant Camera
With Galaxy S6, Samsung has managed to take an interesting route with its camera as it has taken a chance to improve the device's low-light abilities. With 16 megapixels rear-camera, it manages to boost amazingly in the light capture. Moreover, it features 5 megapixels front-camera with a boosted photo software.
Amazing Viewing Experience
With AMOLED display, Samsung Galaxy S6 strikes out with accurate and vivid colour production. Galaxy S6 is the perfect choice, if the main criterion is the display and viewing experience.
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Buying Galaxy S6 will give you a smooth and uninterrupted experience because Samsung has finally slashed the number of unwanted applications. If you own any other smartphone, you can easily get rid of bloatware.
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Galaxy S6 features a fingerprint sensor which is now improved and has been made super fast as well as accurate.
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Galaxy S6 features Exynos 7420 processor with LPDDR4 RAM as well as ultra-fast flash memory UFS 2.0. It is the most powerful smartphone available in the market.
Wireless Charging
No doubt that the feature of wireless charging in the new smartphones, is really a cool as well as convenient. Samsung developed this feature not to only work with one specific charger, but using different charges as well.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 is a smartphone for serious lookers. It is worth shelling out your current smartphone with Galaxy S6. It has got the delicious metal with glass design and excellent display. It features TouchWiz UI and has got strong processing power.
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Fruit Confits
We use glucose and trehalose (resurrection sugar) and varying marinating times as we slowly increase the sugar concentration to enhance the natural soft sweetness in the fruits while leaving some of their tartness.
We could just pickle the fruits in cane sugar (sucrose) syrup except that is just wouldn't be good enough for our standards of health, quality and superior taste. You see our confits are 'No Added Fructose' and as fructose (one of the bad sugars) makes up half the sucrose molecule and we are drowning in sucrose these days, we came up with the best alternative there is – trehalose. This is a healthy micro-sugar that comes with a myriad of health benefits from anti-ageing to antioxidant.
So please try our confit of fruits in sweet or savoury dishes or enjoy them with cheeses or yoghurt. Several go well in champagne while other fruit confit are great in spirit based cocktails. You be the judge.
$41.50See each individual fruit confit for a complete description but get the set as a standard pantry item for refrigerator storage and to have some on hand when you need it. For that easy addition to an otherwise ordinary dish, reach for one of our Fruit confit products and add that special Wow! Factor. Any one of them will transform an ordinary salad, sauce, meat or vegetable dish, pasta, rice or other carbohydrate into something spectacular. And they really make any dessert complete. try them on your breakfast cereal too as they contain huge amounts of anti-oxidants and could be thought of as 'super-foods'.
$9.00This is our newest confit product and is spectacularly delicious. We slice the Illawara plums and cure them in our unique glucose and trehalose mixture to produce a syrupy, deep purple, fully flavoured plum confit.
$16.40Now in a 250g (8.3oz) glass jar. Quandong is a word from the Wiradjuri Aboriginal clan for the native peach but Aborigines never had access to sugar to make a quandong confit. However, there are a few Aboriginal chefs who use our product now. The quandong fruit is only similar to peaches (and apricots) in that it has a stoney seed and a subtle peach-apricot flavour. The plant is more closely related to the sandalwood. Nevertheless, the fruit is highly prized by gourmands who know the taste and recognise that the preserved quandong fruit confit is vastly superior to the commonly sold dried quandong.
$9.00New pack size – now in 250g (8.3oz) glass jars. We wild harvest plum sized, rainforest limes from private forests in sub-tropical Queensland and snap freeze them at their peak ripeness. The Rainforest limes get sliced and sugar-cured until the natural organic acids in the juice are perfectly matched and balanced with sweetness. You have to taste the result – it's the best lime product you'll ever try!
$9.00New pack size – now in 250g (8.3oz) glass jars. This Australian rainforest fruit confit has an amazingly aromatic, cinnamon and clove flavour and is great as a garnish for almost any dessert or served with ice cream or yoghurt on its own or with other fruits (bananas, mango, stone fruits). Try riberry fruit confit with a good Australian soft cheese, some baked ricotta or a classic Australian cheese plate.
$9.00Wild rosella flowers are actually modified leaves or calyces for the botanists. However, as a foodie, all you need know is that the acid flowers in this fruit confit are sugar-cured using glucose and trehalose (fructose-free) until we are happy with the super-rich crimson syrup, the firm texture of the flowers and the perfect balance of acid crispness and sweetness.


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Discussion in 'General Pro Player Discussion' started by samster, Apr 3, 2008.
Tommy turns 30 today!
Happy birthday to Tommy!
Speedy recovery to your shoulder!
Love that backhand.
And I love that German Sheppard. Your avatar has become my favorite! I wonder if it will get along well with the avatar below yours... or does it eat such furry things for dinner usually!?
damn, he's 30?
I like both avatars above...those kitties are a joy to see...
oh, and BTW
I wish Tommy a happy 30th and hope he feels strong enough to play for another few years...I'm a fan...can't help it
Surely he hates being 30 .. I hope I dont when the time comes..
Happy birthday, Tommy! Rest up, take care and maximize the time you've got left!
wo wo we wa...
Happy Birthday Tommy!
Hope we can see more of him.
whole new level of admiration for tommy
Thanks, your cats look cool as well. He hasn't had any experience with cats so I can't say for sure.
Happy Bday Tommy!
Tommy has a great game. I think his career took a turn for the worse when he rolled that ankle at Wimby in the warm up prior to the match. Since then, up and down.
woa woa hot hot hot.....nice...love the photo, and that backhand of his marvelous!!
happy b'day mate
Happy Birthday Tommy, 30 years ago a chain of events were set into motion that resulted in you getting beat by sampras, then fed beating sampras, then you beating roddick, then roddick beating fed. What...the...hell?
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Red Queen by Christina Henry – The Chronicles of Alice #2 (EPUB)
The author of Alice takes readers back down the rabbit hole to a dark, twisted, and fascinating world based on the works of Lewis Carroll…
The land outside of the Old City was supposed to be green, lush, hopeful. A place where Alice could finally rest. No longer the plaything of the Rabbit, the pawn of Cheshire, or the prey of the Jabberwocky. But the verdant fields are nothing but ash—and hope is nowhere to be found.
Still, Alice and Hatcher are on a mission to find his daughter. A quest they will not forsake even as it takes them deep into the clutches of the mad White Queen and her goblin or into the realm of the twisted and cruel Black King.
The pieces are set and the game has already begun. Each move brings Alice closer to her destiny. But, to win, she will need to harness her newfound abilities. Ally herself with someone even more powerful—the mysterious and vengeful Red Queen…
Red Queen is the sequel to Alice, Christina Henry's dark and twisted novel reimagining of the characters and worlds of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Considered to be both a retelling as well as a continuation. The first book impressed me with its portrayal of a whole different side of Lewis Carroll's classic. I'm pleased to report this follow-up is a very worthy conclusion to The Chronicles of Alice duology.
Red Queen
Another major difference is that Red Queen is a book mainly about Alice. Contrast that to book one, which featured a lot more of Hatcher. Hatcher played the role of her protector and was always there by her side offering his physical and mental support. However, the two of them spend much of the time apart in this sequel, and it's Alice who does most of the rescuing, rather than the other way around. I truly enjoyed the way she stepped up in this story, taking the lead on facing off against the villain, never letting her doubts get in the way of what is right. Even after all the terrible things that have been done to her, Alice still sees the good in the world, and it's this goodness in her that ultimately saves her life. On the whole, I also gained a better understanding of Alice and Hatcher's relationship. It's not romance, exactly. The two of them care for each other deeply, there's no doubt about that. But their love is one born of pain and suffering, of surviving through terrors together. The bond between them is complex, and—paradoxically and ironically, perhaps—their separation in this book is what finally allows this intimacy to be explored.


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|if you have vayne in enemy lane you are lucky. Cause vayne has low range and you can poke her easy.
Skill Sequence
Before gang or poke or teamfight at early game you need to have 4 stack at your E(skill) to do more damage.
Its Time to Fight
use W(skill) to choose a card. BLUE: card deals more damage and you gain back 50 mana at first lvl so use this against minions or Jungle to get mana and deal damage. RED: card deals AoE damage to nearby enemys and slow, use this card for gangs or to clear tyour wave and more farm with your Q(skill). YELLOW: card deals damage and stuns target enemy for 1 sec, use this card to gang or invade.
After W(skill) use Q(skill) instant to deal AoE damage to your enemies or to clear your wave or to push your lane hard. W(skill)+Q(skill) (red card) combo well to clear and deals to damage to champions and enemies. W+Q (Yellow card) to gang.
About Gangs other lanes. First: Use W to choose card Yellow Or Red and then press R(skill) to teleport. Try to take good potitions. If you dont do that you may die.
About escape: When you fight or farming or roaming or whatever try to keep at least 250 mana at 6 lvl and ulty up to escape. Dont stay alone without vision or without mana, you are probably dead.
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2 2 cc (stun+slow)
3 mobility
4 Very good farm cause of passive
1 Mana problems
2 Allies flame you cause u tale TF ad carry :P
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ban whatever counters you cause TF is not so strong at early game, play safe against counters, be aggresive against champions who can kill, dont fear to teleport other lanes to take kills or assist. That makes you stronger soon. Take good potitions,Support your allies by buy pink wards . Wards are OP


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The US pharmaceutical company Lilly has announced that its plant in Alcobendas (Madrid) will take over the production which hitherto was carried out at its factory in Giessen, Germany.
Thus, the facility at Alcobendas, from which medicinal products worth about EUR 1,870 million are exported to 113 countries, will not only maintain, but also increase its current levels of production and employment with additional investment, reports the company.
The plant will also be diversifying its activity by adding technology for injectables, as it takes over the packaging of parenteral products that currently takes place in Giessen.
According to the president of Lilly Spain, Javier Ellena, the company's decision to choose Spain ahead of other options to take over the production from Giessen "is due to the excellent results obtained at the Alcobendas plant" as well as the support of the Minister of Health, Ana Mato.


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This "omelet" made with minced pork is a common accompaniment to many Thai meals. In Thai, it's called Kai Geeo Moo Sup. Its mild taste helps to balance a meal where many of the other dishes are quite spicy. You may wish to use a skillet instead of a wok to cook this recipe, since that will make it easier to make the omelette into a thin flat disc. It should be about the size of a dinner plate and about the thickness of your finger. The dish is invariably served with a spicy ketchup called Sri Racha sauce.
Minced Pork Omelet
(4 Servings)
|Ground Pork
|3 Tbl
|½ Tbl
|Ground black pepper
|½ Tbl
|½ tsp
|Vegetable oil
Preparation Method
- Grind the garlic and black pepper together.
- Crack the eggs into a bowl. Add the garlic-pepper mixture and salt. Beat until thoroughly mixed.
- Heat a wok over medium heat. Add a generous amount of oil, and when hot toss in the ground pork and stir it until well browned.
- Reduce heat to medium and pour in the egg mixture directly into the center of the wok or frying pan.
- Fry until the underside of the omelet is golden brown, then turn and fry the other side until golden.
- Garnish with some chopped coriander and serve with a chili sauce.
Variation: I like a
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Gavin's investment is looking Rock solid with Dean realising the full extent of his potential
Jim Gavin would likely never admit it but there must have been a deep sense of satisfaction with Dean Rock's performance against Kerry.
Rock put in probably his best performance in a Dublin jersey in a game of real significance and in the process repaid the faith Gavin has shown in him over the last two campaigns.
In recent years, Dublin have shifted their free-taking duties around. Stephen Cluxton and Bernard Brogan took care of the bulk of them but Diarmuid Connolly was also on duty from placed balls in their ill-fated 2014 All-Ireland semi-final with Donegal. That day, a few kickable frees went awry and Gavin moved to solve the problem.
Ahead of the 2015 season, Gavin relieved Brogan and Co of that pressure when he handed Rock the frees. And with that responsibility came a place in the team.
Rock's ability to deliver from placed balls was never in doubt. Gavin knew the Ballymun man well from his days with the Dublin U-21s but a combination of injury, club duty and an uber-competitive forward line meant his chances with Dublin had been limited.
His chance with Dublin brought pressure but there has always been pressure. Being Barney Rock's son and a free-taker couldn't have helped a young man trying to feel his way into the most competitive set-up in football.
"That pressure comes with being Barney's son," former Dublin player Ray Cosgrove agreed.
Rock Snr, of course, is regarded as a legend in the capital, a status earned from his exploits during the 1980s - helping Kevin Heffernan's so-called '12 Apostles' overcome Galway in the infamous 1983 All-Ireland SFC final in which he scored a brilliant first-half goal.
Barney also enjoyed a famous win over Mayo in the 1985 All-Ireland semi-final, a clash that went to a replay which Dublin won well. And while Kerry won the final, the Dubs' chief marksman ended the year by collecting his third All-Star.
Rock Jnr has a habit of doing things in reverse order. He played for Leinster as a 19-year-old long before he lined out for the Dubs. And he appeared in the Championship for Dublin before starting a League match. In fact, he didn't start in the League until the first round last year. And that was the first day he started and finished a game for the Dublin seniors in League or Championship.
By the time last year's All-Ireland final rolled around, Rock was the only Dublin player to start every game across the O'Byrne Cup, League and Championship. But his accuracy from frees had fallen away in the closing stages of the Championship and at the short whistle in the final, he was called ashore.
He had tackled hard and kicked a pair of frees but that wasn't enough to hold on to a spot in the Dublin forward line. Gavin threw on Kevin McManamon and Rock was left to watch the rest of the final from the bench. Dublin won but on a personal level, the biggest day hadn't gone well for Rock. He would need to find more to stay in the Dublin team.
Fast forward to this year's semi-final win over Kerry and Rock is at the centre of the conversation again. Only this time for very different reasons.
Rock kicked 0-12, including 10 placed balls, to bring his return for the Championship to an incredible 93pc.
But for Cosgrove, it was his contribution from play that impressed him most.
"This year I'd seen a change in his physique," said the Kilmacud Crokes man. "I think if you look over the last couple of years his speed off the mark probably was letting him down, but I think his physical conditioning this year, he's bulked up and he's more powerful.
"The first ball that he won he was out behind Aidan O'Mahony, as a forward I'd be watching the movement of the fellas inside. Aidan played as a sweeper and Dean just came out in front of him, won the ball and it's something that you wouldn't have associated with Dean over the last couple of years.
"I believe that was the best performance I've seen from Dean in a blue jersey. Not just the frees that he kicked and the accuracy from his free-taking, his use of the ball when he was coming out.
"His tackling when he was coming out with 10 minutes to go; that was an aspect of his game that I would have questioned and that was probably a reason that he wouldn't have been a constant in the team; his work-rate and his ability to win dirty ball.
"If he repeats that performance now the next day he'll be handful for any Mayo defender."
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Wzgórze Mickiewicza
Wzgórze Mickiewicza is one of the quarters of the city of Gdańsk, Poland. It is literally translated into English as "The Hillock of Mickiewicz". It has been named after one of the greatest Polish poets Adam Mickiewicz.
Wzgórze Mickiewicza borders with two other districts of Gdańsk: Siedlce and Chełm i Gdańsk Południe. It is situated close to the very big Gdańsk cemetery called Cmentarz Łostowicki.
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Most streets are named after the characters of Mickiewicz's book Pan Tadeusz (e.g. Ulica Jacka Soplicy, Ulica Telimeny). Some of them bear the names of the characters of other works (e.g. Ulica Świtezianki, Ulica Rusałki) by Mickiewicz or of people connected with the poets life (e.g. Ulica Maryli, Ulica Filaretów).
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B14 Bankastræti is located right in Reykjavik city centre
Single or double rooms all with private bathrooms.
Bars, restaurant, coffee shops, bakery, grocery store and little boutiques are all within a few minutes walking distance
Walking to Harpa concert hall takes around 7 minutes
The space
B14 occupies the two top floors of a newly renovated building in the heart of Reykjavik city center with total 11 bedrooms and with fully equipped kitchen, living room, dining area and washer/drier on each floor. All the rooms have private bathroom and large sliding windows and both floors have a balcony
Bars, cafés, restaurants, museums and shops are at your doorstep and the famous Hallgrímskirkja church is at the end of the street
Free wifi
Guest access
The address is Bankastræti 14, (you will see Subway and Deli pizzeria on the ground floor and a hair saloon on the first floor. The main door is the same as up to the hair saloon.)
To make it easier for you to check in when you arrive, all the doors up to the apartment have digital code door locks. You will get the numbers by email when your booking has been confirmed
The fly bus company Airportexpress | Gray Line can drop you off and pick you up to and from the airport at the location
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Guests can always contact me by phone or email if there are any questions and a member of staff will visit the apartments every day
Other things to note
If you are traveler from US or Canada you can call me but you can NOT send text message, I will not get it. Just send me message via airbnb or the company you booked with. But if you are from Europe text messages work just fine.
Check in time is 3pm and check out is 11am
No smoking house
The common area has to by quiet after 11 pm
Please don't leave any personal items in the common area.
The kitchen have to be clean right away after using so other guest can use it after you.
Extra gust with out alter or permission will be charge double
When you go home leave the room tidy.
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I am new to the world of video and am about to backup my Hi-8 family video cassettes to my Dell Inspiron 1520 laptop. I have bought a Hauppauge WinTV 250 PVR USB2 external device to do so. A first test run using the software that came with the device has disappointed me a bit. I am wondering therefore if there exists better software (Pinnacle, Ulead, Roxio, Softarc...)?
My aim is threefold:
a) Copy all the cassettes to DVD as a backup;
b) Edit the digital clips to produce short films for viewing on TV;
c) Adapt some of the better films for viewing on computers and on the Web (eliminating the horizontal line of interference at the bottom of the screen, reducing the size of the files, etc.)
I am impressed by the quality of this forum and look forward to getting some good advice!
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The capture device that you have is a really good choice ... it works well.
As for capture software you pretty much have to and want to use the supplied WinTV 2000 software. This software works best with the Hauppauge WinTV 250 PVR USB2 because the software is made to work with what is essentially a hardware MPEG converter and since it does everything "in hardware" you need software that "respects" that and so that means using WinTV 2000 software.
However you only need to use WinTV 2000 to do the capture. After that you should have a MPEG-2 DVD compliant video file with MP2 audio.
At that point you can use whatever software you want in terms of editing and DVD authoring.
For simply creating a standard DVD Video I suggest TMPGEnc DVD Author as it is fairly easy-to-use and will allow you to create a DVD Video with chapters and a menu and you can even do some (very simple) editing with it as well.
If you need to do a lot of editing you might want to look into either VideoRedo or MPEG-VCR and for very fancy editing it is hard to beat MPEG Video Wizard as it allows for more advanced editing than the other two (even though MPEG-VCR and MPEG Video Wizard are made by the same company).
As for putting stuff on the web ... this can be done in a variety of ways and formats using a variety of different software SO it can be hard to give a more concrete example of what tools to use without YOU providing more information about how you want to do it. In short it mostly boils down to what video format you want to use and how you intend to host the files on-line etc.
A couple of things I should note about the captures.
1.) All televisions have something called TV OVERSCAN which is a term used to describe the effect where the extreme edges of the video (top, bottom, left and right) are "cut off" or "outside" of the range of the image seen on the TV. This means that you do not see the extreme edges. So do not worry about "junk" along the edges. Believe it or not they are there on the original videos ... you just can't see them on your TV. You do see all of that on your computer because a computer does show the entire frame without any overscanning. So when it comes to creating a DVD of your captured footage just leave it "as is" but yes you may want to crop off the edges for any video you intend to make available on a computer but do that AFTER you have made your DVD Video version.
2.) The WinTV 2000 software has various settings for recording. Make sure you use a setting that is compliant for standard DVD Video. There are some presets for this. You can also make your own custom preset but if you do just be sure it is standard DVD Video compliant. For the best quality possible you might want to consider using a CBR video bitrate of 8000kbps with 384kbps MP2 audio and a video resolution of 720x480 (assuming NTSC) or 720x576 (assuming PAL). This will only allow approximately 1 hour or 60 minutes per single layer DVD-R or DVD+R disc etc. but this will give you the best quality you can possibly get.
3.) MP2 audio is not the standard for a DVD Video. Either just before or during the DVD authoring stage you will want to convert your audio to the AC-3 format. For standard 2 channel mono/stereo audio (which is what your captures will have) you will want to convert to AC-3 using a bitrate of 256kbps for "best" quality. If using TMPGEnc DVD Author there will be an option to auto convert to AC-3 while doing the authoring but there are other ways to do it if you end up using another DVD authoring program.
I hope some of this helps and feel free to ask more questions either now or as you progress through the project. Also I am sure other people will also "chime in" with more suggestions.
Good Luck !!!
- John "FulciLives" Coleman"The eyes are the first thing that you have to destroy ... because they have seen too many bad things" - Lucio Fulci
Thank you very much indeed for such a detailed, informative and helpful reply!
My first priority at this stage is simply to copy my 30-odd cassettes to DVD. I think I will use the settings you suggest to get the best quality. (By the way, I read elsewhere on this forum that MPEG was not a good standard for archiving purposes. Was that just an isolated opinion or is it a generally accepted fact?)
In due course I will study the various editing tools you suggest.
It took you more than a few minutes to write your detailed reply. I am very grateful for giving me so much of your time.
Good luck to you too in your own projects!
Pretty much everyone agrees that MPEG2 will not capture every bit of detail in your source and will introduce at least a little macroblock artifacting (visible blocks) and DCT ringing (noise around sharp, high contrast, edges). This is especially true when capturing noisy analog sources and sources with a lot of motion (handheld camcorder footage for example). These defects may become even more visible if your video needs to be filtered after capturing. But if you're going to use the PVR-250 you don't really have any other choice.
The first thing you should do is adjust the color settings in WinTV2000 (Pref -> Color). These adjust the video on the PVR-250 before it is compressed to MPEG (so you don't have to do it later in software) and sent to the computer. The most important settings to get correct are the Brightness and Contrast.
If your video still needs filtering (not just cut/paste editing) you may get better results capturing at the card's maximum bitrate (not DVD compatible), filtering, and then reencoding to DVD compatible settings. You might also consider doing this for achiving as data files on DVD (not watchable on a regular DVD player). The PVR-250 can capture at up to 15000 kbps and there will noticably less artifacting than capturing at 8000 kbps. There is no template for that rate (the highest is 12000) so you have to create your own via Pref -> Movies -> Advanced.
This is a little tricky. Start by selecting "MPEG2 12.0MBit/sec (CBR)" on the Configurations tab. Switch to the Video tab and change the Bit Rate to 15000. Go back to the Configurations tab and type in a name for the new template -- like "MPEG2 15.0MBit/sec (CBR)", then press the Save New Config button. Exit the dialog to return to the WinTV Settings dialog. Use the Quality Level pulldown to select the template you just created. Exit the dialog. WinTV will now capture at 15000 kbps.
There is one other setting that you can change but not with the Happauge software: sharpness. This can be adjusted interactively (you can see the changes in WinTV2000) with GraphEdit. Or you can use a registry editor but that will require a reboot every time you make a change. In GraphEdit, add the "WinTV PVR PCI Capture" filter that appears in the "Video Caputre Sources" tree. Graph -> Insert Filters -> hilite filter -> press Insert Filter. Back at the main GraphEdit window right click on the filter and select Filter Properties. Switch to the Video Proc Amp tab and adjust the Sharpness setting (you will also see the color settings here but the numbers are different than those that appear in WinTV2000). High sharpness will make the video sharper but will also accentuate noise and create overshoot artifacts (halos at sharp edges). You need to strike a balance between sharpness and artifacts.
Thank you too for your very useful contribution! I will certainly follow your recommendations.
Previous to finding VideoHelp I had spent hours on various other forums and in our local library and nowhere did I find the detailed advice that you and FulciLives have given me.
I realise that you too must have spent quite some time typing your post and getting all those command sequences right and I am extremely grateful!
When I did my first recording with the Hauppauge device I was a bit disappointed, especially because of the "overscan". When I began surfing the forums I became discouraged because things seemed so complex and I wasn't sure what to do. Now thanks to your two contributions I feel motivated again, knowing what to do to get the best results.
Thank you both!
Glad to help out. You may find these web sites to be useful:
http://www.cask-of-amontillado.com/htpc.html (especially the Tips/Tricks section)
Both have information and additional software that will help you get the most out of the PVR-250.
Work with one tape at a time. Don't do what some have done here.........capture every tape to the PC and then ask what to do next, only to find ALL YOUR CAPTURES have problems.
I have a Hauppauge PVR 250 (PCI) and the biggest problem was audio that was too loud and distorted, especially thru the composite inputs. Sharpness was a bit too low, brightness too bright (for most sources). Because I actually authored and burned one tape (then several TV captures) to DVD using VideoRedo and the included Ulead Movie Factory, I realized I had major audio problems when played from DVD player to TV (any TV) that must be solved before I could proceed. It was many, many months before I had the time to mess with it, but I eventually cured all thru registry edits that I ran down on a UK forum.
Capture a tape, or part thereof, at DVD Standard Play ( 1Hr 30Min Max), then use Ulead Movie Factory to Author a DVD, with automatic chaptering and no edits. Use ImageBurn in build mode to write the DVD image and then again in write mode to burn the image to DVD. Then let us know how it plays on TV.
Another tip: mp2 audio may not be DVD compliant, but it is universally playable on DVD players sold in the US. Decompressing mp2 audio then recompressing to Dolby Digital is a big mistake in my book, based on actually doing it with captures from a Hauppauge PVR 250 and two (2) ATI Wonder Elites.......never use a DVD Authoring Software that will not let you keep the original audio (it can be a bit marginal to begin with).
If you're like me and only want to cut out the bad, create chapter points and a menu with good navigation, and end up with a DVD that anyone can use, try TMPG DVD Author. But stick with the free authoring software until you are happy with the captures.
I ran into the same "first impression" as you when I initially used my PVR-350.
But, I took a deep breath and learned how to do a few tweaks.
I use it very regularly now for capturing VHS tapes and television episodes. I'm very happy with my decision.
The authoring application I use happily accepts files generated with the card and the subsequent DVDs look great on my set and my next-door-neighbor's HDTV.
As for capture software you pretty much have to and want to use the supplied WinTV 2000 software. This software works best with the Hauppauge WinTV 250 PVR USB2 because the software is made to work with what is essentially a hardware MPEG converter and since it does everything "in hardware" you need software that "respects" that and so that means using WinTV 2000 software.
Stay with it.
Once again, I can only say how grateful I am to all of you who have taken time to share their experience and expertise with me!
If I may, I would like to ask a question which is not strictly related to "Capture": does there exist an editing programme which allows you to give multiple tags to individual clips, as in photo-album software? The idea is to be able to build up a database and then be able to find immediately all the clips of, say, "John" in "Spain".
As soon as I start burning DVDs I'll let you know how I am getting on.
Thanks once again!
Thanks once again!
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