The Denver Broncos are one of the more popular teams in the National Football League. They have experienced ups and downs in terms of success as a team over the years, but their fans have remained fiercely loyal. the most famous player in Broncos history is easily quarterback John Elway who led the team to five Super Bowl appearances, including two Super Bowl victories. who are the other quarterbacks that the Broncos have had through the years? Here is a look at the primary starting quarterbacks of the Denver Broncos by decade since the team’s first season in the AFL in 1960.

1960s

The Broncos had an eratic start as a franchise, essentially not performing well in any season during their first decade in professional football. this is largely due to the instability at the starting quarterback position. the primary starting quarterbacks during the 1960s were Frank Tripucka, Mickey Slaughter, Jacky Lee, John mcCormick, Max Choboian, Steve Tensi, and Marlin Briscoe.

1970s

Nothing seemed to change when the 1970s started as the Broncos had a new starting quarterback, this time it was Pete Liske. the mid-1970s would see Steve Ramsey and Charley Johnson go back and forth as the primary quarterback before turning the offense over to Craig Morton for the end of the decade. Morton would lead the Broncos to a Super Bowl appearance in his first season with the team.

1980s

When the 1980s began, Morton remained as the starting quarterback for a couple of seasons before the offense was turned over to Steve DeBerg for a season. A new era began in the mid 1980s when a young rookie named John Elway took over as the starting quarterback of the Denver Broncos. Elway would lead the team to three Super Bowl appearances at the end of the decade, unfortunately losing each one.

1990s

John Elway continued as the starting quarterback throughout the 1990s, all but the final season of the decade when the torch would be handed to a new highly touted youngster named Brian Griese. Before retiring though, Elway avenged his earlier Super Bowl losses by leading the team to victory in the Super Bowls following the 1997 and 1998 seasons.

2000s

The new millenium saw Brian Griese continue as the starting quarterback for a few seasons until Jake Plummer was brought in to take over. Plummer would experience some good seasons, but also some that were below expectations and would eventually not be held onto in favor of rookie quarterback Jay Cutler.

The Denver Broncos have had a rich history, they started as one of the doormats of the old American Football League and have grown to become one of the regular contending teams in the NFL. like most football teams, they have experienced most of their success when they have shown stability at the quarterback position. from Frank Tripucka to Craig Morton, to John Elway and now Jay Cutler, the quarterbacks of the Denver Broncos have been responsible for some of the best memories that fans of the team have.

The Quarterbacks of the Denver Broncos by Decade

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As a wise man once said, breaking up is hard to do. Apparently, no one listened. Divorce is all the rage this week, with Zooey Deschanel and Kim Kardashian announcing respective divorces. if you’ve been thinking it’s time to follow suit and clean house, you might want to do the deed in a place where public displays of emotion must be kept to a minimum: a restaurant. all eateries are not created equal when it comes to stomping on someone’s heart. Here are our picks for the best New York City restaurants for a break-up (also taking a lesson from the celebs, avoid spots with lots of paparazzi).

BierHaus: one cardinal rule for restaurant/bar break-ups is to choose a place where you will never return in case things get ugly (and they will). Luckily, one evening at this Bavarian-style hall is enough to last twelve lifetimes (even sans a runny-nosed dining partner). It’s so loud that no one around you will be able to hear you say things like, “It’s not you; it’s me,” and “You have horrible taste in pants.” Live polka music versions of classics like Total Eclipse of the Heart mean there’s no danger you’ll be staying a second longer than necessary. Plus you can order your beer in a two liter boot, and no one can get that mad at someone drinking out of a plastic shoe.

Go here: If you don’t care whether your ex never speaks to you again (712 third Ave.; 212-867-2337).

California Pizza Kitchen: This immense chainlet is as un-New York as you can get, which is good if you want to avoid memories of your first kiss on the Highline, first Valentine’s Day at One if by Land, Two if by Sea and first fight at Gristedes. other pluses include well-spaced out tables that will prevent strangers from silently judging, teenaged servers who will be too terrified by the ugly crying to ask whether you need another apple martini and bright lighting that will ensure you don’t rethink your decision.

Go here: If you’re afraid you might wimp out and need the soundtrack of shrieking children to strengthen your resolve. And if you love a good BBQ chicken pie (440 Park Avenue South; 212-685-6700).

Jekyll & Hyde: Unless up till this point your relationship has existed in Second Life only, odds are the second you propose this place, your soon-to-be ex is going to know something is up. But if you’re expecting over-the-top hysterics, dining among animatronics and freaky servers who say creepy things might be your safest bet. good luck to you.

Go here: If you foresee danger and want to make absolutely certain you won’t know a single person inside (1409 Avenue of the Americas; 212-541-9505).

Beauty and Essex: Though this trendy LES hotspot might seem a curious choice – it’s filled with people who aren’t miserable, its menu is geared toward sharing and it’s not exactly wallet-friendly – it still has a lot going for it: the dark lighting means potential break downs won’t be on full display, you can soften a difficult conversation with a variety of delicious cocktails and the civilized environs may keep things, well, civilized. Plus, the ladies room has free champagne, which is good whether you’re the dumper or dumpee.

Go here: If you’re a multitasker and want to meet someone new the same night (146 Essex St.; 212-614-0146).

Tortilla Flats: Avoiding romantic places is another break-up rule. Enter this Village cantina with its kitschy interior, bachelorette parties galore (caution: this is bad idea when breaking up with a fiancé) and premade vat of margaritas. Sensitive choice it isn’t, but between the hula hoop contests, sauced clientele and chimichangas, there’s no way a serious conversation can survive.

Go here: If you have a mortal fear of other people’s tears or if you can really rock a hula hoop after emotional distress (767 Washington St.; 212-243-1053).  

Balthazar: When your emotions are running more red-hot than blue and you want to break up in spectacular fashion, head to this always-crowded SoHo brasserie where throwing a martini in your ex’s face and storming out is guaranteed an audience. for maximum embarrassment, stage your performance before the check comes so your ex has to stay there and pay the bill.

Go here: If you are mad and want revenge, Sex and the City-style (80 Spring St.; 212-965-1785).

Starbucks: For a simple, no-frills solution, we suggest firing up your laptop, ordering your favorite coffee drink and sending an email. no muss, no fuss.

Go here: if you met online and have been on less than seven dates. or, you are a spineless robot coward. Note to spineless robots, don’t think you can plug yourself in and sit at that table all day. People are waiting! 

The 7 Best Restaurants for Breaking Up in New York

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There are always many DVD new releases hitting the shelves. each week new movies on DVD come out, as do various television shows, documentaries, fitness videos, specials and more. because of this it can actually be hard to keep track of what’s available and what you may be interested in. take a look at this overview of the best new DVD movies that are available.

One of the hottest new movies on DVD is 500 Days of Summer. This is a fun and unique twist on the classic love story. as the film says in the beginning, it’s actually not a love story after all. Instead, it follows both the ups and the downs of one relationship and the people who live it out. It also has plenty of laughs along the way.

The Hurt Locker is another one of the sensational DVD new releases, and it has been generating a lot of buzz as a potential Oscar candidate for Best Picture. It features a gritty look at the Iraq war and the young men that are charged to do the dirty work in it. Some love it and some hate it, but they all must cope with daily stress, violence and death.

Also amongst the popular new DVD movies is Zombieland. This is a fun zombie filled romp featuring Woody Harrelson. It’s tongue in cheek and overly gory, but somehow this kitschy movie found the perfect combination of laughs and action to make for a very entertaining flick.

If you’re looking for more horror and more science fiction without the comedy, then you may want to give a peek at Pandorum. It’s one of the new movies on DVD that was overlooked in the theaters, but now is getting a lot of positive feedback. This one probably slipped past your radar when it was released, but it’s definitely worth a watch now that it’s one of the DVD new releases available for purchase.

Finally, don’t forget about Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. It’s the movie adaptation of the classic kids book, and it’s an entertaining watch for kids, young adults who used to love the book and parents alike.

Of course, these are only just a few of the DVD new releases that you can find available today. as mentioned, new movies on DVD get released each and every week, so you can’t cover all of them quickly like this. However, these are the best and the most highly anticipated new DVD movies that are sure to be winners when you watch them.

DVD New Releases – What New Movies on DVD Have Been Released?

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The first video game that most people remember was a basic computerized version of table tennis, called Pong. This is not because it was the first video game – there were many others floating around university campuses long before Pong debuted – but because it was the first video game to gain massive popular appeal. Today, video games are a lucrative entertainment industry, rivaling films for popularity and even intertwining with Hollywood – movies are made from popular games (such as Doom and Resident Evil) and games are created based on popular movies (such as Transformers and Star Wars). In fact, the first movie tie-in video game ever created was based on Star Wars in the 1980′s, when video games were first emerging as a competitive force in popular culture.

It’s tempting to be dismissive of video games as a toy for kids or a hobby for nerds, but they are really much more pervasive and widely popular than that. their history is filled with ups and downs. Video games did not achieve world wide success overnight, but rather over a long period of time and in fits and starts.

After the sudden popularity of Pong in 1972, the industry enjoyed a brief period of commercial success, where a few of the best-known early games emerged, such as Tank and Blockade, but it didn’t last. In 1977 the public lost interest in video games and the bottom fell out of the market. This, too, was short-lived, however, as the video game began to reemerge in 1978 with the release of a game that is still popular with video game fanatics to this day: Space Invaders. Space Invaders was the first game to give players the incentive of besting other players’ high score and was an enormous success. Space Invaders was followed in 1980 by a little game known as Pac-Man, an unprecedented success by any standards that put video games firmly back into the public imagination. for the first time, a video game character was so popular that merchandise tie-ins such as keychains and bedsheets were sold bearing its image. after Pac-Man, the public was clamouring for new games, and the companies that designed them were falling over themselves to come up with the next big thing. the next big thing ended up being released by a small Japanese company called Nintendo and featured an ape called Donkey Kong throwing barrels at a little jumping man who was trying to save his girlfriend. the little jumping man didn’t get a name until Donkey Kong’s sequel, Donkey Kong Jr., was released and they decided to call him Mario. he would go on to become the single most popular video game character in the world.

The first few years of the 1980′s also saw the emergence of the home game console. the Atari 2600, the Intellivision console by Mattel and ColecoVision consoles all improved upon previous graphics and gameplay, but in the rush to cash-in on video game popularity, the market found itself overcrowded and the public once again lost interest. In 1983, the bottom fell out of the industry for the second time. However, this was also a short-lived setback. Home computers brought back the video game as a popular form of entertainment, and consoles made a major come-back in the 1990′s. Though there were popular consoles during the latter part of the 1980′s – the Nintendo Entertainment System comes to mind – the console really took off when they developed to the point that sophisticated, realistic graphics began to be possible with the innovation of 64-bit technology. at that point, Sony created its famous first console, known as the PlayStation. the PlayStation went head-to-head against Nintendo’s acclaimed 64-bit console, the Nintendo 64, without a clear winner.

The popularity of PlayStation and the Nintendo 64 led to the next generation of consoles from both of those manufacturers, but also saw computer software giant Microsoft enter the fray. In 2000 and 2001, the PlayStation2, the Nintendo GameCube and Microsoft’s Xbox were all released in quick succession, and despite the presence of three major consoles on the market, they all enjoyed a high level of success. Video gaming had reached a level of popularity that, unlike in 1983, allowed it, as an industry, to support them. It had truly become entertainment for the masses.

Currently, the three major console manufacturers each have new consoles on the market: the PlayStation3, the Nintendo Wii and the Xbox360. each company has tried to come up with new gimmicks and innovations to beat out the others for the affections of gamers.

What’s best for hardcore gamers, however, isn’t necessarily what’s best for everyone. while the PlayStation3 is competing for the same market as the Xbox360, the Nintendo Wii has taken a different approach, appealing to a broader, more family-friendly audience. With its innovative new controller that works by waving it around in the air, rather than pressing buttons, and its family-friendly games – many featuring the famous Mario from their Donkey Kong days – they have managed to create the sold-out, must-have console for the second Christmas season running.

The competition between Playstation3 and Xbox360 is more heated, however. Though they have only been out for about a year, it looks like the Xbox360 is just barely ahead of the Playstation3 in appeal to gamers. Its stunning graphics and capacity for massive online multiplayer games – developed through Microsoft’s extensive experience in home computer technology – has a lot of gamers convinced it is the best console available for serious video game fanatics.

Many people think that the next big innovation in video game technology will be in the field of virtual reality, a medium that has been in development for some time and never quite seems to get off the ground in a commercially viable way. This may change, however, as processors get faster and smaller and the components needed to build sophisticated electronic equipment become cheaper and easier to make.

Regardless of where video game technology goes next or who will win the console war, it seems pretty clear that video games are here to stay. Who knows – one day, they may even usurp movies in popularity.

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The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents:

Theft: on Jan. 13, Sgt. Mark Jerome was dispatched to Madison County High School after someone broke into a concession stand during the school’s Christmas break and stole several boxes of candy, including Snickers, Nestle and Hershey’s chocolate bars and Skittles, all valued at $75. The theft is thought to have occurred during or after boy’s basketball practice at the gym.

Forgery: on Jan. 13, a Black’s Creek Church Road resident said three checks were removed from his checkbook, then forged and cashed in Commerce at three locations for about $340. The man was advised to file a report with Commerce police.

Theft: on Jan. 13, an East Jones Chapel Road resident reported someone removed several items from her storage shed and yard, including tools, clothes and two portable propane tanks.

Complaint: on Jan. 13, a Smith Road resident made arrangements with UPS to deliver a package to be placed near a container in a field so the driver wouldn’t have to negotiate the resident’s long driveway in the snow. The resident found someone had driven a vehicle near the container, parked and might have tried to steal the package. The complainant contacted UPS to reschedule the delivery.

Assault: on Jan. 13, a resident on U.S. Highway 29 South reported she was assaulted by a man as she slept.

Complaint: on Jan. 14, a resident on new Church Road near Comer called to report someone walking near his home. Comer police identified a man who said he was walking his dog. later that night, deputy Matthew Pilkington was dispatched to the address and found the man. The pedestrian said he had returned because he lost his glasses while walking the dog. Pilkington told the complainant the man was allowed to walk on the roadside.

Burglary: on Jan. 14, deputy Chris Guest was dispatched to a Homestead Road home where two mounted heaters were stolen off the walls. Tubing was removed from under a kitchen sink, the house’s water heater and a propane gas tank outside. A hacksaw left by the thief was found under the house.

Arrest: on Jan. 15, deputy Brandon Hanley was advised to be on the lookout for a black Acura driving recklessly on Georgia Highway 98 West. Hanley spotted the vehicle traveling east in the westbound lane and was able to maneuver behind the car. Oncoming cars began pulling over to avoid the car, which still was in the wrong lane. Two other deputies joined, and the car stopped near Edgewood Drive. The driver slurred his speech and let deputies know he took some Xanax earlier and had problems with his knee. A search of his car revealed an open can of Icehouse beer and a bottle with 22 pills of what was thought to be a controlled substance. Ryan L. Smith, 33, of Willow Street, Commerce, was charged with DUI, being an uninsured driver, driving on the wrong side of the road, having an open container of alcohol and possession of a controlled substance.

Battery: on Jan. 15, deputy Bradley Free was dispatched to an Ed Coile Road, Hull, home where a woman and her boyfriend had an altercation. The woman said Russell E. Flanagan, 32, hit her several times in the face and mouth and slapped her repeatedly. Free saw bruising on the woman’s face and arrested Flanagan for battery.

Arrest: on Jan. 15, deputy Michael Moore went to a Garnett Ward Road, Hull, home to serve John Bessada, 37, with a court document. A man at the home who identified himself as Daniel Bessada said John Bessada had moved to South Carolina. Moore asked for more information on the man because records on file did not confirm his story. The landlord identified the man as John Bessada, which Bessada then confirmed. He was arrested for giving a false name and date of birth, and was served with the court paper.

Arrest: on Jan. 15, deputy Shawn Rhoades was dispatched to a Hardman Morris Road home for a reported stabbing, although four people there told him no one had been stabbed. Rhoades then learned from dispatch that the stabbing victim was at the Golden Pantry convenience store on Georgia Highway 72. County emergency medical personnel had arrived to treat him for two knife wounds to his upper back and one to the lower back. A woman explained the victim was at a football game party when he started an argument, then hit her in the mouth. she said her son, 24-year-old Charles D. Newton, intervened on her behalf, and the two began to fight. A bloody knife was recovered at the incident location. Three deputies later arrested Newton at the house for aggravated assault. Newton said he stabbed the other man in self-defense. The 37-year-old victim was taken to a hospital and is expected to be charged with battery for hitting Newton’s mother.

Theft: on Jan. 15, a resident on Georgia Highway 72 reported someone stole some oxycodone painkillers from his home.

Arrest: on Jan. 16, deputy Chris Guest was dispatched to a home on Diamond Hill Neese Road in Hull after a concerned relative called regarding a woman there. Deputies found the woman in a back room. she said Tony Devon Bullins would not let her leave. Bullins, 52, was arrested for battery, obstruction of an officer and false imprisonment.

Burglary: on Jan. 16, a Mathis Road resident reported that someone entered his home through the back door while he was at church. The thief took a laptop computer and a safe containing such documents as birth certificates and wills, plus some jewelry and a silver watch. Vehicle tracks were found in the yard.

Theft: on Jan. 16, deputy Shawn Rhoades was dispatched to Tabor Chapel Road. A man said a woman visited his home and that he purchased some items from her. While in the home, the woman was walking around. after she left, some money he had stashed inside an envelope was gone.

Harassment: on Jan. 16, Cpl. Klint Segars was dispatched to a Glenn Carrie Road, Hull, home. A woman said she received a phone call from a man who told her she was going to die. she handed the phone to her husband, who himself was informed he would die a painless death. The caller’s phone number had been blocked.

Assault: on Jan. 16, deputy Brandon Hanley was dispatched to Athens Regional Medical Center, where a man reported he had been assaulted at an address on Georgia Highway 98. His face and mouth were bruised, and a tooth was knocked out. He explained he passed a slower vehicle that then began to tailgate him, so he pulled over. The other driver walked up and hit him several times with a metal pipe. The man said he didn’t understand the assault but didn’t want to pursue charges.

Complaint: on Jan. 16, some men complained that a Jot Em down Road resident uses profane and vulgar language during their open-air CB radio conversations with people in several states each Saturday night. Responding deputy Shawn Rhoades explained the warrant process to the complainants.

Dispute: on Jan. 16, deputy Brandon Hanley and Sgt. Dennis Harbison were dispatched to a domestic dispute on Charlie Bolton Road in Hull. While talking with the two men involved, they learned that Joseph R. Flanagan, 26, was wanted on a county warrant and arrested him. during transport to the jail, Flanagan became unruly and began to hit the divider cage. Hanley pulled over to regain control, but Flanagan kept resisting. Harbison deployed his Taser, and Flanagan complied. Flanagan was charged with damaging the patrol unit and obstruction.

Arrest: on Jan. 16, Cpl. Klint Segars was dispatched to a Hull home for a dispute and arrived to find a woman on the phone with the dispatcher. A nude man jumped out from beside a refrigerator and took a fighting stance, then began to approach Segars, who told him to stop, then pulled out his Taser. The would-be assailant then dropped to his knees. Sgt. Dennis Harbison and deputies Brandon Hanley and Shawn Rhoades arrived, handcuffed the man and placed him in a patrol car, although not without some resistance. The woman said she had met Brian Edward Vierra, 35, of Sacramento, Calif., over the Internet. He came to visit her and they went out for dinner, then returned to her home to have sex. she said Vierra, who had been drinking, became violent. she went into a bedroom and locked the door, but he forced it open and approached her. she said she feared for her life, so she called 911 and got her pistol, which she pointed at him until authorities arrived. on the way to the jail, Vierra began head-butting and kicking the divider cage. Segars had to stop and put him in leg restraints. at the jail, authorities had to put him in a restraining chair. Vierra was charged with simple assault and obstruction and was released the next day on a $3,400 bond.

Theft: on Jan. 17, a Sailors Road man said two teenage girls stole his medication, which he later found under a mattress.

Fraud: on Jan. 17, a man said he lost his wallet at Ingles supermarket in Hull two days earlier. When he realized it was missing, he called his credit card companies and found someone already used at least one card at an unknown location.

Burglary: on Jan. 17, a Lucky Jones Road resident reported someone stole an air compressor and hose from her shop.

Damage: on Jan. 17, deputy Wesley Bryant was dispatched to Pine Valley Farm Road, where someone damaged a mailbox. Other residents along the road reported similar problems.

Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 report an error

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LINDSAY Lohan says Kate Moss is helping her get her career back on track.

The Mean Girls actress, like the British supermodel, has had her fair share of drug-related ups and downs over the post few years — but she is now on the mend thanks to 35-year-old Kate.

“I ask her a lot of things,” says Lohan, who has also moved into fashion. “She’s gone through a lot and I really respect her for still being the person that she is.

‘She’s very confident in herself and she’s beautiful. She’s a nice person.”

Lindsay’s father, Michael Lohan, recently revealed he thinks prescription drugs have changed his famous daughter.

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