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Chelseas hopes to claim the Champions League for their own took a major setback after barcelona won the first leg at Stamford Bridge. The Blues had Asier del Horno sent off after 36 minutes but the 5/4 favourites took the lead on the hour through a Thiago Motta own goal.

From then on it was all barcelona and their breakthrough came with 20 minutes left when Ronaldinhos free kick was glanced in by john Terry for the second own goal of the evening. Samuel Etoo sealed the win for the 9/4 outsiders with 10 minutes left.

arsenal had better fortune against spanish opposition, producing a stunning win against favourites Real Madrid at odds of 9/2. The under-strength Gunners took the lead seconds after the break through Thierry Henry and became the first English side to beat Madrid at their own ground.

liverpool may have seen Benfica as a favourable draw but it was the Portuguese side who took the initiative. Both sides struggled to create chances and a draw at 21/10 looked likely. But defender Luisao headed in for Benfica to give the home side a slender 9/5 win.

Rangers came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw against Villarreal. Juan Roman Riquelme gave the 13/8 Spaniards the lead with a penalty after eight minutes but Rangers hit back through Peter Lovenkrands. Diego Forland gave the visitors the lead again 10 minutes before the break but an own goal from Pena eight minutes from time handed the Gers a lifeline.

rank outsiders Werder Bremen caused an 11/5 shock against italian giants Juventus. Christian Schulz bundled in for the home side six minutes before half time but it looked as though 13/10 Juventus would come out victorious with goals from Pavel Nedved and david Trezeguet. However, Bremen were not discouraged and levelled through tim Borowski with three minutes to go and found a stoppage time winner in Johan Micoud.

A free kick from Brazilian midfielder Juninho was enough to earn 9/5 Lyon an away victory against last seasons semi finalists PSV Eindoven.

European giants Bayern Munich and AC Milan could not be separated in germany. Michael Ballack gave 13/10 favourites Bayern the lead but Andriy Shevchenko equalised from the penalty spot.

Finally, Inter Milan battled back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at Ajax. Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Mauro Rosales gave 23/10 long-shots Ajax a dream start but Dejan Stankovic and Julio Cruz levelled for the Italians.

A digital sports photography article would have been fairly brief as recently as a couple of years ago. In essence, it would have stated that digital cameras have unacceptable shutter lag, and cannot yet achieve the frame rates of their film cousins. End of story.

Well, that particular story has in fact ended. These days the focus is on digital cameras finally reaching the level of film cameras, and being widely used with great effect in digital sports photography. The aim nowadays is to point out the clear benefits offered by the digital route.

In fact, a number of excellent books have appeared on digital sports photography, confirming that this type of photography has finally become an acceptable mainstream digital activity.

In 'Digital sports Photography', G. newman Lowrance offers a wealth of information on the techniques and equipment you will need for successful digital sports photography - either as an aspiring professional, or taking shots at the local basketball game.

Lowrance has many years' experience of digital sports photography, and his pictures have been widely published in Official Super Bowl and pro Bowl game magazines, nfl videos and calendars, nfl Insider Magazine, and elsewhere.

He doesn't hold back, and gives you a lot of information from some excellent sports photographers and editors. Issues such as color management, camera setup, and equipment options are covered. You will discover all the ins and outs of the unique techniques applied to shooting for baseball, football, basketball, ice hockey, soccer, and tennis.

Lowrance also uses his own experiences in digital sports photography, and gives true, autobiographical examples of how to get started and how to succeed as a professional.

His book features many eye-catching sports action photographs that will generate excitement and inspiration. The informative content will motivate you to become familiar with new aspects of the technology, stimulating a keen interest and involvement in this aspect of photography.

In short, 'Digital sports Photography' will give you the help and guidance you need to make your photos stand out from the crowd!

Another book that illustrates how far digital sports photography has come, is 'Digital sports Photography: Take winning Shots Every Time', by Serge Timacheff and david Karlins.

This book helps you to take great shots by overcoming obstacles like rain and crowds, bad lighting, fast-moving athletes, flash limitations, and other challenges.

The authors give advice on how to shoot a wide range of sports: extreme, outdoor, indoor, competitive, recreational, and more. The book provides many full-color examples illustrating professional tips and techniques, and shows how to tackle skilled digital sports photography with any kind of digital camera, from point-and-shoot to SLR.

And the bottom line for many aspiring digital sports photographers is that this book will also teach you how to actually sell your images!

One of the advantages of digital sports photography highlighted, is that once you have the equipment, including enough batteries and memory cards, it doesn't cost anything to snap away at that baseball game...

For more information visit Best-Digital-Photography.com

When you visit the festive city of Baton Rouge, youre never out of interesting places to visit. Thankfully, the wonderful Baton Rouge hotels will accommodate you generously until you feel fully satisfied with your journey to this historical city. In terms of the quality of service, not only do the hotels of Baton Rouge match the top of their peers, but they also offer something special and unique to the flavor of the locality.

If youre looking for a top notch hotel, look no further than the magnificent Embassy Suites Hotel of Baton Rouge. Situated at 4914 Constitution Avenue, its location is walking distance away from the Louisiana State University Campus and the LSU Rural Life Museum. It is also at a convenient distance to the Louisiana Art and Science Museum, the Pentagon Barracks, the Greater Baton Rouge Zoo and the Audubon Golf Trail.

The Embassy Suites Hotel offer luxurious suites with a spacious living room. The bedrooms features either one king bed or two full size beds. cable television, pay-per-view movies, and nintendo games are available for a very enjoyable entertainment suite. Additional furnishings include a mini-refrigerator and microwave oven. And oh, dont forget High-speed internet access, for the busy business people. Check-In takes place at 3:00PM, and check-out occurs at 12:00PM. More details about the Embassy Suites Hotel are available at http://www.embassysuites.com. You may also contact the staff members at 225-924-6566.

If youre looking to settle in downtown Baton Rouge, then be sure to take a good look at the Sheraton Baton Rouge Convention Center Hotel. The address is at 102 France Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802, United States. The staff can be contacted by phone at (225) 242-2600. Among the Baton Rouge hotels here, it boasts being the newest hotel around as well as the only downtown hotel that provides full hospitality services for its clients. The Sheraton Baton Rouge Convention Center Hotel has around 300 guest rooms & suites. common sought after services like High-speed internet access and wireless connections are available. It also features meeting facilities, airport shuttle, valet, laundry and many more other services to take good care of you. Be sure to check out the main website at http://www.starwoodhotels.com. Take a tour and find all the reasons why this is one of the most talked about hotels in Baton Rouge.

Of course, your choice of lodging is not limited. There are plenty of other hotels available in Baton Rouge with more economic pricing. One such hotel is the Baton Rouge Marriott Hotel, located at 5500 Hilton Avenue. Its only 15 minutes away from the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. This Marriott hotel has around 300 guest rooms, featuring both one and two bedroom suites. Among the furnishings provided include cable TV, in-room coffee makers, irons, and two telephone lines - for DATA ports and voice mail functions. For more details, get in contact with their staff at 1-225-924-5000, or fax them at 1-225-926-8152.

Choosing among the Baton Rouge hotels available is not an easy task. Hopefully, that will be the hardest part of your trip to Baton Rouge. Depending on your purpose of visit, duration of your stay, and your own personal preference, Baton Rouge has enough customized hotel rooms to make you feel at home.

Tael Marco is a native of Baton Rouge, Lousiana. He now resides in Boston due to occupation, but he still travels back to Baton Rouge at least twice each year to participate in festivities and to meet old friends. His favorite food was and still is spicy, cajun crawfish steamed to perfection.

Most golfers want to improve their game. Of the many, many choices available, you can find the golf training aid that can help you improve virtually any and every aspect of your game. These include weighted clubs, impact balls, special mats, measuring devices and much, much more. Many golfers would agree that although golf is an easy game to learn, it is difficult to master.

Each golf training aid is designed to help you focus on one thing, such as your stance or your swing. Practicing over and over trains your mind and your body until the correct positioning or motion becomes second nature on the golf course.

However, a golf training aid that works for one person wont necessarily provide someone else the same benefits. Those new to the game of golf have an advantage in using training aidstheir lack of experience means almost any aid will be helpful by providing experience just by using it. More experienced golfers have probably developed bad habits that are harder to change. Or, they have very specific faults they want to address and its harder to find a golf training aid specific enough to improve those faults.

Whether you are a beginner or a golfer who has logged hours on courses around the globe, you will only benefit from training aids that are suited to your needs and your preferred learning methods. Read reviews and keep yourself updated about the teaching aids available. Dont be shy: talk to other golfers and find out what training tools they have found helpful.

Aside from making sure you choose a golf training aid best suited to your needs, make sure your selection makes sense. Be wary of products that make promises as well as those that address a certain skill without also touching on the related skills. For example, a training aid designed to increase your swing speed should also focus on establishing a good swing. What good is a faster swing if you are just hitting the ball into the woods? If the product promises to improve your swing speed without also addressing swing control, quality and accuracy, move on to another aid.

bear in mind that a golf training aid can only improve your game to the degree that your body is able. If you dont have a good foundation of strength and flexibility, a training aid can only do so much. Work on improving your physical condition along with the specifics of your golf game.

Another important factor in successfully benefiting from a golf training aid is regularly using it. It will take several sessions with the device before you will see a difference in your game. Dont give up too quickly and move your training tool to the garage or basement never to be seen again.

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