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Matthew Stafford has yet to play a regular season NFL game and hes already the Detroit Lions starting quarterback. Detroit coach Jim Schwartz named Stafford as his starter for the teams opening game of the NFL regular season against the New Orleans Saints. Stafford beat out veteran Daunte Culpepper for the spot, though Schwartz went out of his way to stress that the rookie won the job.

In announcing Stafford as the starting QB for the Lions, Schwartz made clear that hes very confident with his personnel at the position:

“I’ve had a lot of very tough decisions in the last few days — guys making the 53-man roster or not making it — but none more difficult than at quarterback. We announced to our team this morning that Matt Stafford is going to be our starting quarterback.”

“I’m very, very comfortable with the quarterback position here, not just one and two, but also three. What made this decision difficult was that I think we can win with Daunte Culpepper, I think we can with Matt Stafford, and I think we can win with Drew Stanton.

Stafford indicated that while hes always been confident that he’d get the nod there was still a lot of uncertainty up to the time Schwartz made the announcement:

“I definitely thought I was going to be the guy, but as competitive as Daunte is, I’m sure he thought he was going to be the guy, too. Coach Schwartz called me in this morning and told me, and I went out and practiced with the first team. That was exciting.”

Despite the Lions dismal 0-16 record a year ago, Stafford stressed that he wants to win:

“I’m going to try to win football games. I think, just like everyone else on this team, that we can go out on Sunday and be competitive against the Saints and give ourselves a chance to win the game. That’s our job.”

Schwartz said that he plans to give his quarterback the opportunity to learn to play QB in the NFL on the job:

“This isn’t an internship. This isn’t a trial basis. He’s our starting quarterback. We said that, to win the job, he had to be ready, and he had to be our best quarterback, and that’s what he has shown.”

He continued with praise for Culpepper:

“Daunte Culpepper is back — there’s no doubt in my mind and there’s no doubt around this league. He’s going to be back as a starting quarterback in this league, and with a high level of success.”

Culpepper didnt speak to the media, but that wasnt a surprise since he never speaks to the media. Stafford had some props for his backup:

“I’m sure it is tough for him, but Daunte’s been great for me and he will continue to be. I can’t think of a better guy to learn from and to have in my corner.”

The Lions will look for their first regular season win in over a year as they start the NFL regular season at New Orleans on Sunday. Theyll play the following two games at home against the Minnesota Vikings and Washington Redskins.

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Most men have a few dress shirts in their wardrobe for a variety of situations. These shirts are separated into 3 unique styles:

Athletic Fit – Dress shirts that have an athletic fit have become increasingly popular over the years. Sometimes designated as “slim-fit”, these shirts provide a narrowed, slightly assertive appearance. Many men like to sport an athletic fit when going out to clubs or bars, though others find the fit a comfortable, yet professional option for their smaller build. A man will receive a sophisticated and modern makeover with the introduction of this urban shirt style. Designers like Hugo Boss and Calvin Klein have long used this styling in their shirt designs. However, retailers like Banana Republic and Superdry have begun to offer the athletic fit as a staple of their lines as well.

Modern Fit – As the name suggests modern fit shirts are a more current fashion style. They are great for formal events or at the office, and also ideal for clubbing and fine dining at restaurants. It is a tapered shirt in what is commonly known as the “semi-fitted” style, it looks especially good on men with average builds, who are not very skinny but the not overweight either. This style of shirt is rising quickly in popularity and lends a smooth, strong outline to the body. It is often preferred by young professionals.

Classic Fit – This is the traditional men’s dress shirt, found in department stores and men’s retailers across the country. Though this design has long dominated the market, it has seen a decline in recent years with the introduction of the modern fit into the department store and discount locations. With almost no tapering, this shirt is much roomier and more comfortable then the other designs. There is definitely more freedom of movement with this shirt, making it a popular choice for men who have a larger build. Despite its drop in popularity, it still remains the best option for the big and tall man or someone who may need a more formal appearance.

If you are not sure what style would fit your build and look the best it may be wise to stick with the classic fit, however, next time you are out shopping for shirts, at least try on some of the other fits, as you may find that you like them better.

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The law of abundance is not complicated in nature. The synopsis if you will is to simply believe in yourself and believe that you do deserve the good things in life. These things include wealth, happiness and love, and the road to them is driven by positive thinking. For generations people have abided by this simple but crucial law and have enjoyed the fruits of their thinking patterns.

One of the best things about the law of abundance is that there is nothing about it that’s difficult. You may not realize it, but everything that you have and all that you are is a result of what you have been thinking throughout previous years. The things you don’t have are also the result of some type of belief you possess as well as a belief you lack.

Tomorrow when you get out of bed the law of abundance is automatically at work. Failing to take advantage of the ‘powers that be’ in your life is the biggest problem.

If you want your dreams to come true and manifest themselves in your life, you must look at what you have already. It is through appreciation for these things that you will see multiplication begin to take hold in your life.

It’s common sense. If you are naturally a pessimistic person, thinking positively about life may seem like a challenge. In reality, all you are doing is breaking a bad habit. Again, taking advantage of the law of abundance doesn’t have to be difficult.

Each day when you wake up, you are the one who is creating the opportunities for wealth and happiness. By waking up in a bad mood, you are setting yourself up for disappointment and failure. Something that may help you to think more positively about your life is to leave little notes for yourself throughout your house reminding you of how lucky you are.

Being open to this level of abundance, you will find there are so many things for you to attain. By not taking advantage of the law of abundance, people will foil their own success and wealth. If you truly want to prevent this, you must take control of your thought life. Make it a conscious decision to change the way you think.

When a negative thought sneaks into your thought processes flip it upside down and turn it into something that is positive for you. There are those who find it beneficial to feed off these negative thoughts. If you are naturally pessimistic, this may be something you can work with to bring about the law of abundance.

Many people are constantly thinking of themselves in the negative, feeling like they are fat or ugly, next time try telling yourself how beautiful and fit you are. You will feel the happiness begin to flow abundantly in you. At this point, you will have whatever you ask for because this energy is irresistible and contagious.

Are you constantly worrying about money thinking you never have enough? You need to change that attitude to one that says you have all you want and need plus some! You will suddenly see abundance flowing in your life.

You must remember that making the law of abundance a force in your life is completely possible. You will be amazed at how well the power will work in your life once you decide to appreciate the things in your life currently. You will think something magical has come your way!

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In one of the stranger front office shakeups in recent NBA history, the Los Angeles Clippers have ‘relieved’ Mike Dunleavy of his head coaching duties effective immediately. He’ll remain on board as the Clippers’ general manager, and both he and the team cited the demands of the forthcoming trade deadline and free agent market as a catalyst for the change. Dunleavy leaves as the most successful head coach in the team’s less than distinguished history. With the Clippers, however, that’s not saying a whole lot.

Not surprisingly, there is much speculation as to the back story behind the move. Some with knowledge of the situation suggest that Clippers’ owner Donald Sterling wanted to fire Dunleavy altogether, but relented due to the $5 million the team will owe him in the final year of his contract next year. More recently, a bizarre rumor has been circulating that Sterling has approached Isiah Thomas about taking over Dunleavy’s coaching position and becoming team president.

Dunleavy issued this statement, playing along with the team’s insistence that the decision to give up coaching was ‘mutual’:

“I’ve come to the conclusion that this is the ideal time for me to direct my efforts toward the many personnel opportunities that lie before us, such as the trade market, the draft and the free-agent process. We fully expect to be active and productive on all those fronts.”

Team President Andy Roeser sounded a similar tone:

“We fully agree with Mike that this is the right time to make this change. It just seems clear that the team needs a fresh voice and we hope that our players will respond in a positive way.As we approach the trade deadline, the NBA draft and the upcoming free-agent period, our team is very well positioned from a salary-cap standpoint. Mike’s experienced input will be vitally important as we continue to develop our young talented nucleus and shape our team’s future.”

Dunleavy’s agent Warren LeGarie continued the same theme:

“This is something we’ve been contemplating for some time. There’s a shelf life to coaching sometimes. So you constantly have to keep measuring whether [the team's inconsistency] is because of injuries, because of you, or something else. And at some point you have to make a judgment call about what’s best for the team, and that’s what Mike did.”

The Clippers have lost 7 of their last 10 games to fall to 21-29 on the year. They’re 17 games behind the Western Conference leading Los Angeles Lakers and 8 games out of the final playoff spot. The schedule won’t get any easier for the Clippers over the next week, as they host the red hot Utah Jazz on Tuesday and head into the All Star Break with a game on the road against the Golden State Warriors. They’ll resume play after the break as they head to Portland’s Rose Garden Arena to take on the Blazers.

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