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Saturday, February 3, 2007

Wicker and Rattan Patio Furniture

With rattan patio furniture you can achieve a look of relaxed comfort and beauty not possible with other types of outdoor furniture. Modern day wicker is carefully treated with several processes to preserve the woven material and protect it from the forces of nature. Here on our website you can explore the many designs made possible by the weaving process of rattan patio furniture.

You will find rattan tables of many sizes, rattan chairs, ottomans, chaises, stools, and many other interesting and unusual rattan products. The open weave of wicker and rattan patio furniture allows for better air circulation and makes it suitable for warmer climates. Rattan furniture also comes in combination with other materials, to produce pieces which take advantage of the best qualities of both.

You can create a simple patio eating area, or an entire living room look for your patio or deck. Wicker patio furniture comes in natural materials, as well as synthetic materials with the look and appeal of wicker. The synthetic wicker is better for areas where weathering is more of a problem. Natural wicker works in a more protected outdoor environment, like a screened porch. It is also great for indoor uses.

Online you can find woven wicker patio furniture, such as chairs, rockers, loveseats, and chaises, tables, wicker bamboo tea carts, bamboo bars with wicker barstools, wicker planters and plant stands. For indoor use there is even more variety available - practically any piece in any room you can imagine can be constructed in wicker.

If you want to add country charm to your back deck or yard, you should look into the furniture patio wicker styles that are available for purchase. One thing to consider when optioning furniture patio wicker sets is that they may not hold up as well in weather elements as other furniture like wrought iron, aluminum, plastic or teak wood.

If you have a sunroom with a covered roof, then furniture patio wicker chairs or sofas might be just what you need. People that live on the oceanfront seem to be drawn towards the nautical country feeling that wicker chairs seem to give. Another great thing about this material is that it is rather lightweight and can sometimes get more comfortable the more you sit in the chairs.

With furniture patio wicker sets, you can choose from a variety of colors like white, natural, evergreen, chestnut, redwood and more. Be sure to look into the length of time that your wicker piece is meant to last. Also, dont forget to purchase some nice cushions and pillows to spruce up your patio furniture set! You can also add accessories in wicker like a plant stand or side table, or even an umbrella stand!

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England? You Must Be Kidding

In the days that followed Englands qualification for Germany 2006, Sven Goran- Eriksson, Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen all said that they think England can win the World Cup. But, in my humble opinion yet again, although they have some highly talented and gifted players, I doubt they have a good enough team to do it. Look back at England s overall performances throughout the 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign and you can see just what the team lacks, and why England will not win the World Cup next year. A great team is built not just with technical ability (of which England have absolutely loads), fame and fortune but also passion, teamwork, commitment, tactics and personality, (all of which England desperately lacks).

You look back at the England cricket teams success in the summer and you see all of those factors mentioned above. I may not be the most ardent follower of the sport but I think Im right in saying England actually only have a couple of player in the world rankings for batting and bowling, however as a team they are formidable. Michael Vaughans intelligence, calm head and Quiet but effective leadership and Andrew Flintoffs inspiration are the keys. But you can look around at the raw passion of Simon Jones, flamboyance of Kevin Pietersen, honest workmanship of Ashley Giles and you see the way the team is built.

They played with so much strength oh character. Every time they fell behind or lost wickets certain players would step up for their team and do something special, which could be anyone at different times. Look through the England football team and youll find arrogant, self-interested individuals with all the personality of a wet fish almost to a man. These guys dont look like theyre playing for England for love or passion of the game or their country. They seem to be playing for their profile as footballers, and the next big sponsorship deal. Passion isnt about spitting anger and diving in for tackles the way Rooney and David Beckham respectively tend to do. It isnt about getting sent off as it lets your team mates and your country down.

No, passion is about running so hard, you are playing as both full-back and wide midfielder the way Cafu and Roberto Carlos did when their star player was sent off in 2002 against England. I can picture it if Svens lot were to win the World Cup. I see Beckham striking a pose with the trophy, sticking out his chest and allowing a lock of his hair to fall across his face, Frank Lampard and John Terry grinning behind him, Ashley Cole and Rio Ferdinand in the background on their mobiles to their agents demanding pay-rises com-mensurate with winning the tournament. To cut a long story short, if England wins the 2006 World Cup, Ill run semi-nude around the Merdeka Square on the next rainy day after the tournament, if, the authorities allow it of course.

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Premiership Betting Review - 5 February 2006

Alan Shearer broke Jackie Milburn's all-time Newcastle scoring record with his 201st goal in a vital 2-0 win over relegation strugglers Portsmouth. The Magpies were playing their first match under temporary manager Glenn Roeder and were 4/5 to win before kick off. An opener from Charles NZogbia and a second from Shearer gave Newcastle their first Premiership win in seven attempts.

In another personal goal scoring feat, Thierry Henry netted his 200th goal for Arsenal as the Gunners overcame their away day fragility to win 2-0 at Birmingham City. Arsene Wengers side had not won away since beating Charlton Athletic on Boxing Day and will have had plenty of support at 11/10 against bottom-three Birmingham. A debut goal for Emmanuel Adebayor and Henrys landmark strike was enough to keep Arsenal in fifth place.

Chelsea extended their lead at the top of the Premiership by 15 points after beating Liverpool 2-0 at Stamford Bridge. The rather generous 10/11 on offer of a home win will have had punters drooling and goals for William Gallas and Hernan Crespo secured the Blues 21st win in 24 league matches this season.

West Bromwich Albion did their relegation battle the power of good with a convincing 2-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers at The Hawthorns. The Baggies have won more home games than any of their rivals in the bottom seven and were an attractive proposition to punters at 19/10. Kevin Campbell marked his 36th birthday with a goal and Jonathan Greening secured the points after 32 minutes.

Meanwhile, Middlesbrough slipped closer to the relegation places when they succumbed 4-0 at home to Aston Villa. A Luke Moore hat-trick and one for former England striker Kevin Phillips secured victory at 21/10 and Middlesbrough, with just one win in their last 11 Premiership matches, can be backed at 9/2 for relegation.

West Ham United condemned Sunderland to their fifth defeat in six league matches with a 2-0 win at Upton Park. At 1/2, the Hammers will have been on many punters accumulators but it took until 81 minutes for Dean Ashton to break the deadlock and repay some of the 7.25 million invested in him.

On Sunday, Jermaine Defoe continued Tottenham's claims for a Champions League spot with a brace against former club Charlton Athletic. Despite never beating thr Addicks at home in the Premiership, Spurs were odds on at 4/5 before kick off. Two Defoe goals sandwiched Jermain Jenas strike while Jerome Thomas goal after 70 minutes was a mere consolation for Charlton.