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Next stop on the Nextel Cup Schedule is Phoenix International Raceway

Next week, NASCAR gears up for the ultimate test for the new Cars of Tomorrow as the teams head to Phoenix International Raceway (PIR) for the Subway Fresh Fit 500. This years spring race at Phoenix will mark the first time the new Car of Tomorrow has ever seen the unique one mile, low-banked, sun soaked asphalt track nestled in the desert hills outside of Phoenix.

Thats right! To date, no test sessions have been run with the new COTs at Phoenix. Unlike previous COT races at Bristol and Martinsville where teams had an official test session before actually racing at the track, drivers and crews enter next weekend blind to how the new COTs will react to the challenges posed by PIR.

Whats even more discomforting to teams is that Phoenix is truly a unique track. Most tracks on the Nextel Cup circuit have similar tracks where teams can go and perform tests. However, there is no other asphalt track in the US similar enough to Phoenix that will allow teams the chance to practice with their new cars.

Typically at this point I would give you a list of drivers to watch based on historical results. However, given the huge unknowns for next weeks race, Ill give you my gut feeling. Expect the top teams, Hendrick Motorsports and Roush Racing, to do the best at Phoenix. The COT project for most teams has been overwhelming. But both Roush and Hendrick have more manpower devoted to developing their COTs. More man power in the shops translates to more horsepower on the track come Sunday.

Next Week's Schedule:

Nextel Cup: @ Phoenix International Raceway (all times PST)
04/19/07 - 05:10pm NASCAR Nextel Cup Qualifying - SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500
04/20/07 - 04:50pm NASCAR Nextel Cup Practice - SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500
04/21/07 - 05:30pm NASCAR Nextel Cup SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500

Busch Series: @ Phoenix International Raceway
04/19/07 - 06:45pm NASCAR Busch Series Practice - Bashas' Supermarkets 200
04/20/07 - 02:35pm NASCAR Busch Series Qualifying - Bashas' Supermarkets 200
04/20/07 - 06:30pm NASCAR Busch Series Bashas' Supermarkets 200

Craftsman Truck Series off until April 28th at Kansas Speedway

Burton Sets the Course for Richard Childress Racing!

Last year we saw a resurgence in Richard Childress Racing. Not since the days of Dale Earnhardt, have we seen a driver from RCR be a contender not just for a race, but for a championship.

Some skeptics thought last year was an anomaly. No team could compete with the likes of Hendrick Motorsports and Roush Racing in the new age of NASCAR. Even the man who won six championships with Dale Earnhardt, Richard Childress, could no longer do it.

Hopefully, Jeff Burtons win yesterday in the Samsung/Radioshack 500 at Texas Motor Speedway proved the RCR doubters wrong. In just five races this year, RCR has won a combined 2 Nextel Cup events, the Daytona 500 and yesterdays race. Only one other team, Hendrick Motorsports, has done better.

Here Mikey, Mikey, Mikey!

If you were a marketing representative for NAPA Auto Parts, what would you do? Your main spokesman, Michael Waltrip, who you've paid millions of dollars to showcase your corporate name on the race track, has failed to qualify for every race this year except Daytona. Oh, and don't forget that Daytona had a bit of negative publicity associated with the whole cheating thing.

It seems that in trying to do the unthinkable, field three Nextel Cup teams along with using equipment from NASCAR's newest auto manufacturer, Toyota, Michael Waltrip has stretched himself and his organization thin. In doing so, could he be jeopardizing the other quality sponsors, such as UPS, currently signed up with his race team?

For Michael's sake, let's hope that he can correct his current course! And if he asked, I would strongly suggest that he let a younger, talented driver take the reigns of the NAPA ride while he took care of managing the business. What's the famous saying; either crap or get off the pot? I think it's time for Michael to get off the pot.

Samsung/Radio Shack 500 at Texas Speedway Recap

Going into the Samsung/Radio Shack 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, no NASCAR Cup driver had ever won more than one race at Texas. That all changed yesterday as Jeff Burton went on to win for the second time by passing Matt Kenseth on the final lap. Winning ten years ago at the inaugural NASCAR race in Texas, Burton celebrated the tracks 10th anniversary with yet another win, 19th of his career.

Ten years of racing at Texas has yielded ten separate winners. Not included in that list of winners is four time champion, Jeff Gordon. Starting on the pole at the start of the 500, Gordon held on to the top position for much of the race leading 173 of 334 laps. By not winning, Gordon ended a four race winning streak that saw a Hendrick Motorsports driver take the checkered flag.

After missing the last two races while deciding to run a limited schedule in 2007, Mark Martin finished in 3rd place in just his 5th race of the year. The 3rd place finish moved Martin up to 12th in points. Over the five races that Mark has participated in this year, his average finish is 5th.

If the Chase for the Championship were to start today, Martin would be a qualifier. That brings up an interesting scenario for NASCAR, could a driver race a limited schedule and still qualify for the Chase? Mathematically it is possible. But it never could have happened under the old system.

Other drivers to note:

Tony Stewart suffered yet another unfortunate accident when Juan Pablo Montoya pushed up the track going through a turn and rubbed against Tony Stewart. The bump sent Tony Stewart spiraling out of control. Stewart was never able to recover and finished the race in 25th place. He now sits 9th in points.

Dale Earnhardt Jr ran up front at times during the race but got caught up in an unfortunate late race incident. Tony Stewart slowed down and forced Earnhardt to brake. That resulted in Kyle Busch ramming him hard from behind and taking him out of the race. The odd twist came at the end when the team of the #5 car had made enough repairs to get the car back on the track. However, their driver was no where to be found. So instead, they asked Earnhardt Jr to run the last few laps of the race in the #5 car, and he obliged.

Kasey Kahne had an uneventful and quiet day. He finished the race in 20th place and now sits 33rd in points.

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Are you looking for a timeless album that contains no filler songs and can be enjoyed year after year? If so, look no further than the album entitled Fields of Gold by Sting. Sting, born Gordon Matthew Sumner, was the lead singer of the popular band The Police. This talented artist has been producing high quality records ever since he decided to go solo in 1984.

Sting has always produced eclectic pop music revealing jazz, classical and world influences and Fields of Gold is certainly no exception. A wonderful assortment of songs in all these categories included. This album is a best of compilation of Sting's most popular songs from 1984 to 1994. What makes this best of album so unique is the fact that it contains 3 previously unreleased tracks. "When We Dance," "This Cowboy Song" and an alternate version of "We'll Be Together" isn't available on any of his previous albums. This provides added value to individuals who already own his other albums.

Fields of Gold includes 14 amazing songs, with not one wasted filler in the compilation. Sting is well renowned for his thought provoking, intelligent lyrics so you won't find any "pop fluff" on this album. What you will find on this romantic album are beautiful ballads such as "When We Dance," "Fields of Gold," "Be Still My Beating Heart," "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You," and "Fragile." Sting's sensual voice and poignant lyrics provide a great backdrop to a cozy evening by the fire or slow dancing with your partner.

This compilation is filled with variety in addition to the romantic classics. The song "An Englishman in New York" is reminiscent of Sting's time spent with The Police and "This Cowboy Song" has a unique sound. "Why Should I Cry For You" is a slightly different version of the original song that graced the Soul Cages album. The songs "Fortress Around Your Heart," "If You Love Somebody, Set Them Free," and "Russians" have a distinct jazz feel. Sting brings a great melancholic mix to the album by including songs such as "All This Time" and "Why Should I Cry For You?" They relate to Sting's grief over the death of his father.

My favorite song on the album has to be "They Dance Alone (Cueca Solo)." Perhaps this relates to the fact that I spent many months traveling throughout Chile. I learned firsthand about the awful atrocities committed by the dictator of the country, General Pinochet. He tortured and killed thousands of innocent young boys and men; the hauntingly beautiful lyrics of his song reveal the tremendous sense of loss experienced by the female survivors. Even if you aren't familiar with the background concerning the song, I'm sure you will fall in love with it just the same.

Johnny Moon is a contributer to the Music By Day Music Trivia website. This site features a "What happened on this day?" music trivia fact every single day of the year.

Back in the day, about the 1990s, web sites were once the domain of high-tech, high expense companies. Especially during the dot-com" boom, many companies were spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on domain names, plus millions of dollars on web site development. They were trying to carve out their own niche in the "new economy."

If you think this is still true, think again. The Web continues to grow and expand exponentially, with new Web addresses being added every day. Because of this, large and small businesses are now playing together on a somewhat level playing field. You can't tell just from the web site how large or small a company is, although some national and international brands still have clout, because of recognition.

If you do it right, your web site should be easy to maintain. It's best to do this right before you start, rather than having to completely revamp your web site once it's up and running; not only is this a headache to have to revamp a functioning web site when you're trying to run a business, but you'll also create a lot of headaches and mess for yourself to clean up that don't have to be. Today, you also don't need top-notch HTML skills or other coding skills to keep abreast of your business and keep your site completely updated. Content management systems like forums and weblogs let you type text just like you would with an e-mail message.

More than ever, a web site gives you both national and international exposure. In effect, it's a brochure or flyer that costs you very little to distribute to interested parties. Unlike print media, you can update it almost instantly, with a touch of a button or click of a mouse. No longer do you need to print out 30,000 of them and mail them out, incurring postage expenses as well as printing expenses in the process, only to have them shortly become obsolete. No, today, it costs you almost nothing to keep your business advertisement -- your web site -- completely updated almost effortlessly.

More than just a substitute for print media, your web site is a place where you can interact with your customers, and you can even create a community with them. Customers who give and receive feedback on your web site are much more likely to refer other customers to your company. They drive business to your web site through word-of-mouth advertising by referring people they know; those people come in, see an active community, and decide that your company and your products are worth investigating.

Your web site can also become an active point of sale, if you have the right set up. Although Amazon.com is the pioneer in web sales, every company can easily handle Web-based transactions. Sometimes the transactions will take more technical know-how than others, but all are relatively simple.

In short, if you're looking to grow your business, you need to let your customers know about your products and about you. Your web site can be the most effective way to reach and grow your customer base, as inexpensively as possible.

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Gynecomastia, which is also known as man boobs, is a condition which many men suffer from. Gynecomastia is a cause of great embarrassment for men as those who suffer from it appear as if they have swollen, sometimes even feminine breasts.

Many men, seeking to get rid of their Gynecomastia turn to cosmetic surgery.

Gynecomastia surgery has become popular in recent years as more and more doctors recognized the enormous financial opportunity involved. Gynecomastia surgery involves liposuction in which excess fat is sucked out of the patient's chest, thereby reducing the sheer swollen size of the breasts. Often, the patient undergoes surgical reshapement of the chest in which the chest is made to look flatter.

Gynecomastia surgery costs anywhere between 4,000$ - 10,000$. The cost varies according to the following criteria:

1. Location - Some areas are more expensive than others. Expect to spend more on having surgery in New York City than in many other cities. This isn't an iron clad rule, but it is generally true.

2. Experience - The more experienced, successful and prestigious the surgeon and the clinic in which he or she works, the higher the price will be. Often, it is worth paying the extra cash in order to have a more experienced doctor work on you. Remember, you're having surgery. This is a dangerous procedure with many risks. Have the best doctor do it.

3. Extent of Surgery - Some men with Gynecomastia have it worse than others. The extent of surgery is determined by how much excess fat is present in the patient's chest and the degree of reshapement of the chest which is required. The more extensive the surgery, the higher the cost.

The bad thing is that this expensive surgery often isn't covered by medical insurance. Before you do decide to have surgery know that you may have a much less expensive solution to your man boobs such (even 95% less costly) as Gynecomastia pills or focused diet and fitness programs.

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John Davenport is a fitness and diet expert. He is also an active contributer to the Man Boobs expert website: http://www.ManBoobsCenter.com

Dating back to the ancient times, it can be said that music already had an impact on human history. With the presence of nature-ly sounds the chirping of the birds, the swishing sound of the leaves, and other sounds of same sort prove that music has been with man since his earliest days. With the advent of contemporary and alternative music genres, music just says, I am here to stay. And with the concoction of new music types, we can see that music is constantly evolving and changing.

With music's antiquity comes its long list of uses for man. For expression's sake, entertainment, and recreation just to name a few are the apparent benefits enjoyed by man since time immemorial. Though it varies in accordance to the time period of the music's origin. Music is also used in propaganda movements, as a medium for expressing grievances and calling for immediate action. Though music has uses as diversified as the menagerie of human cultures, there is but one ever familiar use of it - soothing the savage beast. This is one of music's greatest benefits. As we know, anxiety-related problems bring out the animal in us. So what better way overcome anxiety than to something soothing?

Music and health-related studies have provided a wide array of benefits. But what's noteworthy is the use of music as anxiety medication. Recent studies pointed out the very strength of music as anxiety relief its incomparable calming effect on one's mind. Exposure to certain relaxing pieces music prevents the build-up of harmful anxiety that could lead to nausea, heart palpitations, chest pains, difficulty in breathing, and chronic headaches. An anxiety medication, even in this alternative form, is crucial to one's health to avoid other possible lethal complications.

In this view, let's examine the benefits of using music and its advantages as anxiety relief.

While medical prescriptions are necessary for some anxiety medications, music in DVDs and CDs are prescription-less commodities. Just compare the convenience. Less travel. Less fees. You can enjoy the relief classical music and instrumental tracks can offer in the comfort of your home. All you need is to attach the necessary hardware, and you're good to go.

Using music is also advantageous to people who are always chasing after time. Yuppies, business owners, and other professionals who have difficulty in balancing their time can make full use of this. Work-related hassles, as studies prove, can induce stress and anxiety. These are frequently encountered by the people mentioned above. And with the work's toll, how in the world can they afford the time for a lengthy chat with a doctor? To avoid being misconstrued, this is not an advocacy to boycott doctors' prescriptions, but in reality, many professionals really don't have the luxury of time to visit their doctor for anything short of a major medical emergency. However, the use of these relaxing musical compositions catapults the mind of the person from a stressful state of chronic worry to a serene, calm Nirvana. Music therapy, as such, requires less medical supervision but produces similar results.

Lastly, not everybody likes the idea of hospital therapy. As indicated in medical studies, there are people who opt not to undergo hospital therapy to avoid embarrassment. Others, though they consult the doctor regularly, request for a certain level of anonymity because they wouldn't like to be ridiculed for having anxiety.

Life is full of stress but not everybody has the luxury of time and money to afford tedious therapy sessions. It's just good that we have music as anxiety medication alternative a practical way to avert anxiety's lethal repercussions without the hassles.