A recent report said that the third space tourist, American millionaire Gregory Olsen plans to repeat his travel to the space. As the first one cost him so much that he had to sell a company to pay for the price, the second trip, which is even more expensive, would cost him another company.
Olsen’s first trip was made in October 2005, when he visited the International Space Station after paying $20 million for a private seat in the aircraft. He returned to earth a few days later and soon started a new company. He is surely a genius entrepreneur and soon earned a lot of money again with the new company. But it seems that he still misses the scene in the space very much and would like to try another trip.
Even if Olsen really sells his new company to pay for the second trip, he would not be the first repeat space tourist. The first repeat space tourist was American billionaire Charles Simonyi, who made his second space travel in 2009. Well, at the moment space travel is only for millionaires and billionaires, but their success has lit up hopes for the bright future of space travel. Perhaps, years later we could watch NFL games played in space station, and fans would snap up the Vikings jerseys that are worn by players in space. If so, space travel would definitely be funnier than watching a millionaire or billionaire hobbling.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Cowboys do not plan to start rookie receiver Dez Bryant
The Dallas Cowboys have occupied quite a few headlines since drafting wide receiver Dez Bryant and giving him the legendary number 88, which was famously worn by Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin. Despite the high expectation on the rookie, the team does not seem to give him starting job for the first season.
The Cowboys began their offseason practice last week and had Bryant work with the first team offense for most of time. But with two other elite wide receivers Miles Austin and Roy Williams, the team is unlikely to hand the starting role to a rookie, no matter how talented he has been during college football career. They were just happy with Austin’s performance in last season, and the starting job may be taken from Williams to Austin. As for Bryant, he still needs time to learn about playing professional football.
Bryant himself has been proud for wearing the former number on Michael Irvin jersey and is working hard to live up with expectations. It’s not easy for a rookie to handle such an early fame, but Bryant is trying his best to be better than his predecessor.
The Cowboys began their offseason practice last week and had Bryant work with the first team offense for most of time. But with two other elite wide receivers Miles Austin and Roy Williams, the team is unlikely to hand the starting role to a rookie, no matter how talented he has been during college football career. They were just happy with Austin’s performance in last season, and the starting job may be taken from Williams to Austin. As for Bryant, he still needs time to learn about playing professional football.
Bryant himself has been proud for wearing the former number on Michael Irvin jersey and is working hard to live up with expectations. It’s not easy for a rookie to handle such an early fame, but Bryant is trying his best to be better than his predecessor.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Saints RB Thomas is still negotiating contract with team
An ESPN reports released last Friday said that the New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas could not receive a new contract as soon as expected, because he was not taken indispensible by team. However, this week another reports from the New Orleans Times argued that the talk is still going on and Thomas will stay in his New Orleans Saints jersey with a new contract.
The ESPN report said that Thomas was asking for a lucrative contract that matches what Steven Jackson received from the St. Louis Rams. The reporter made a comparison between the two running backs, citing that Jackson averaged 25 touches per game while Thomas averaged at only 13.3. He also wrote that Thomas was not so vital to Saints’ offense and received only a second-round tender offer from the team; therefore in conclusion, the reporter believed that the Saints would not give Thomas a significant deal.
Well, the latest report said that Thomas, as a part of the three-tailback rotation, gave an excellent performance despite his limited role and ranked third in term of total carries in 2009. The only better two running backs are Jamaal Charles and Chris Johnson. Besides, since Mike Bell has left the Saints, Thomas would see significant increase in playing time and would be even more important to the defending champion team, so Saints will take the deal with Thomas as a priority.
The ESPN report said that Thomas was asking for a lucrative contract that matches what Steven Jackson received from the St. Louis Rams. The reporter made a comparison between the two running backs, citing that Jackson averaged 25 touches per game while Thomas averaged at only 13.3. He also wrote that Thomas was not so vital to Saints’ offense and received only a second-round tender offer from the team; therefore in conclusion, the reporter believed that the Saints would not give Thomas a significant deal.
Well, the latest report said that Thomas, as a part of the three-tailback rotation, gave an excellent performance despite his limited role and ranked third in term of total carries in 2009. The only better two running backs are Jamaal Charles and Chris Johnson. Besides, since Mike Bell has left the Saints, Thomas would see significant increase in playing time and would be even more important to the defending champion team, so Saints will take the deal with Thomas as a priority.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Archie Manning named New Orleans the best place to live
Recently a list of the world’s best places to live was published, and former New Orleans Saints quarterback Archie Manning was asked whether he wished to move to one of the places, the local popular sportsman said that New Orleans was also one of the best place to live and he would stay there for the rest of his life.
Born in Drew, Mississippi, moved to New Orleans after being drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 1971 and has stayed there for most of his life since on. After retiring from the NFL, Archie Manning used to ask his family on moving home back to Mississippi, but all of them made the same choice to stay in New Orleans. The Mannings thus have been a most active family in community service and did a lot of work to rebuild the city after the Hurricane Katrina destroyed most parts of it. Archie Manning said that the city has been even more beautiful than it was before the disaster although it’s still recovering from the damages. He and his family love the city and there is no better city than New Orleans to them.
The former Saints legend said he loves New Orleans also because he can meet long-time fans wearing Archie Manning jerseys from time to time and offer as much help as he could to encourage them from sadness of losing friends or families in the hurricane.
Born in Drew, Mississippi, moved to New Orleans after being drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 1971 and has stayed there for most of his life since on. After retiring from the NFL, Archie Manning used to ask his family on moving home back to Mississippi, but all of them made the same choice to stay in New Orleans. The Mannings thus have been a most active family in community service and did a lot of work to rebuild the city after the Hurricane Katrina destroyed most parts of it. Archie Manning said that the city has been even more beautiful than it was before the disaster although it’s still recovering from the damages. He and his family love the city and there is no better city than New Orleans to them.
The former Saints legend said he loves New Orleans also because he can meet long-time fans wearing Archie Manning jerseys from time to time and offer as much help as he could to encourage them from sadness of losing friends or families in the hurricane.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
It’s Tarvaris Jackson that guarantees Vikings’ win in 2010
While most Minnesota Vikings fans are expecting Brett Favre to take back his starting job for the 2010 season, they may ignore that who offers them the assurance in their patient waiting. Backup quarterback Tarvaris Jackson is less stellar than Favre, but his very existence assures that the team needs not worry about their starting quarterback whether Favre returns or retires.
Putting on the Minnesota Vikings jersey in 2006 as a second-round draft pick, Jackson showed a lot of talents in his rookie season. However, he was never given an important role to play until 2009 offseason. After a long-time competition with Sage Rosenfels, Jackson finally won the starting job for the first time and was ready to prove his ability. Unfortunately, Favre changed his mind and signed a two-year contract with the Vikings late offseason and took the starting job away easily from Jackson. After initial frustration and disappointment, Jackson chose to stay with the Vikings for new chance.
During 2010 off season, Jackson has a better preparation for what role he may be going to play in the regular season. As Favre is still undecided, Jackson is insurance for the team. There is no need to doubt whether Jackson could deal with a starting role, after years of preparation for the day, Jackson will surely prove he can do even better than the 41-year-old star.
Putting on the Minnesota Vikings jersey in 2006 as a second-round draft pick, Jackson showed a lot of talents in his rookie season. However, he was never given an important role to play until 2009 offseason. After a long-time competition with Sage Rosenfels, Jackson finally won the starting job for the first time and was ready to prove his ability. Unfortunately, Favre changed his mind and signed a two-year contract with the Vikings late offseason and took the starting job away easily from Jackson. After initial frustration and disappointment, Jackson chose to stay with the Vikings for new chance.
During 2010 off season, Jackson has a better preparation for what role he may be going to play in the regular season. As Favre is still undecided, Jackson is insurance for the team. There is no need to doubt whether Jackson could deal with a starting role, after years of preparation for the day, Jackson will surely prove he can do even better than the 41-year-old star.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Michael Irvin expressed understanding words to Big Ben
The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is now in embarrassing situation as many people criticized him for his inappropriate behavior off the field, however, to his gratitude, Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin is one of the few guys still standing on his side.
As a former star wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, Irvin recently said that he understood what Roethlisberger had been feeling since getting involved into a streak of rape charges. Although Roethlisberger eventually avoided the charges and is still eligible to continue with his stellar life, criticism just keeps coming out to point him as a rapist. His starting job with the Steelers is also in risk as the team’s fame has also been affected by his lawsuits. Irvin had similar experience with Roethlisberger and it’s just reasonable for him to show understanding.
Irvin was alleged to have sexual assaults for several times after taking off his Michael Irvin jersey to retire from the league. Although charges eventually were not filed, his fame has been damaged as there are always some people believing such reports. By saying that he was on Roethlisberger’s side, Irvin sent encouraging message to the young quarterback that he would anyway survive all the difficult times.
As a former star wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, Irvin recently said that he understood what Roethlisberger had been feeling since getting involved into a streak of rape charges. Although Roethlisberger eventually avoided the charges and is still eligible to continue with his stellar life, criticism just keeps coming out to point him as a rapist. His starting job with the Steelers is also in risk as the team’s fame has also been affected by his lawsuits. Irvin had similar experience with Roethlisberger and it’s just reasonable for him to show understanding.
Irvin was alleged to have sexual assaults for several times after taking off his Michael Irvin jersey to retire from the league. Although charges eventually were not filed, his fame has been damaged as there are always some people believing such reports. By saying that he was on Roethlisberger’s side, Irvin sent encouraging message to the young quarterback that he would anyway survive all the difficult times.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Dolphins QB Pennington could join Saints for backup job
The Miami Dolphins currently have four quarterbacks on roster, with Chad Henne to be starter, Tyler Thigpen to be No.2 and Pat White to the third, their oldest and highest-paid quarterback Chad Pennington could hardly get much playing time when the 2010 season begins. Therefore, some New Orleans Saints fans wonder whether the veteran quarterback could join the defending champion to back up Drew Brees.
The eleven-year veteran Pennington is taken to resemble Brees in intelligence, accuracy and arm strength. He would also be a good fit in Sean Payton’s offense system and is believed to be able to take fit in perfectly if Brees goes down during a game. Besides, if putting on New Orleans Saints jersey, Pennington could be the No. 2 role in the team instead of the number third or fourth in Dolphins, and playing for the defending champion could lead to his first Super Bowl appearance in his entire NFL career.
However, the addition of Pennington to the Saints could not happen soon or even just won’t happen as the veteran’s salary is much higher than other backup quarterbacks. Although the Dolphins do not seem like to keep the 34-year old quarterback for long, they may still want a good reward if any team makes a trade offer. On that point, the Saints could quit the bid as the team has a tradition of giving low investment on backup players.
The eleven-year veteran Pennington is taken to resemble Brees in intelligence, accuracy and arm strength. He would also be a good fit in Sean Payton’s offense system and is believed to be able to take fit in perfectly if Brees goes down during a game. Besides, if putting on New Orleans Saints jersey, Pennington could be the No. 2 role in the team instead of the number third or fourth in Dolphins, and playing for the defending champion could lead to his first Super Bowl appearance in his entire NFL career.
However, the addition of Pennington to the Saints could not happen soon or even just won’t happen as the veteran’s salary is much higher than other backup quarterbacks. Although the Dolphins do not seem like to keep the 34-year old quarterback for long, they may still want a good reward if any team makes a trade offer. On that point, the Saints could quit the bid as the team has a tradition of giving low investment on backup players.
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