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Choreographed fights. Larger-than-life freak performers. Sold-out stadiums. Big money contracts. Ask the average person about the professional wrestling industry, and they're likely to respond with answers such as these. They're likely to think of individuals such as The Rock or Hulk Hogan - wealthy stars with a global following. But what lies beneath the glitz and the glamour of WWE is a world of small shows inside cramped buildings. A world of shoe-string budgets and community access television. A world of unknown, hungry wrestlers with salaries of $20 a night and dreams of superstardom. It's called the independent pro wrestling business. And, for hundreds of aspiring WWE stars, it's the necessary vehicle for exposure and for progression.

Wrestling's Underbelly: From Bingo Halls to Shopping Malls is the story of James "Jimmy Van" VanderLinden, a Canadian wrestling promoter and writer.Follow his journey from a small town to the big city, looking to fulfill his dream, a dream to create compelling television for a national wrestling company.James' aspirations lead him to the independent wrestling world, where he meets a group of colorful characters who show him the highest of highs and the lowest of lows.And, when James' opportunity to write for WWE finally arrives, he's presented with a situation that he never expected. ... Read more

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Light Reading
The author loves wrestling and followed his dream to be involved in the business. Genetics prevented him being an actual in-ring performer so he tried his hand at being a promoter/reporter. This is the story of his career so far.

I found the book to be a quick and easy read, it was enjoyable to a certain extent.

The thing that bugged me is that the author tended to lay blame on regular occasions on others. Some of the blame appears to be warranted while other parts of it could/should have been prevented if the author himself had been more proactive and actually followed up on what other people had been doing.

A case in point is where a wrestling event had been organised and on the day of the event, the author arrives to find that his co-promoter had booked a venue that was totally inappropriate. Now I can understand the frustrations of the author but these sort of matters need to be looked at by you, don't rely on others to do the correct thing unless you know that they are capable and have proven themselves to be competent.

All in all, an ok read.

A good Book
At last, some one has stepped forward and told us the truth.Wrestling's Underbelly from Bingo Halls to Shopping Malls by Jimmy Van is an eye-opening book written by someone who has been on the "inside" both as a wrestler and a promoter.Once the lights are down, the makeup has come off and the crowds have left, what goes on outside the squared circle?Jimmy Van takes us on an incredible tour of what it is like with "life with the big boys" and tells of some of the things that happen all in the name of entertainment with the bottom line to make money for everyone concerned.Come walk with Jimmy as you meet some of the characters that you have heard about all of your life and learn what they are really all about.This book is a must read for any wrestling fan, or simply for those who want to know about sports entertainment.

Tom Ward

Jimmy Van delivers again !!!
It only took me a couple of days to breeze through this book.I truely enjoyed seeing the perspective of someone who is looking at it from the bookers point of view.

If you are a wrestling fan and especially an independent wrestling fan then this is DEFINETLY a book for you.

Don't deny yourself a great wrestling read !!!!

Dan Gillis
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December 1970. Joyous Rites: Series of articles by Muggeridge, Hills, Kahn, Michener, Karpel, Burke, and more. Sports, Films, recordings, fiction, books, more. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Nutraceuticals World, published by Rodman Publishing on June 1, 2010. The length of the article is 1141 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Getting ahead of the curve: energizing ingredients.(Industry News)
Author: Elizabeth A. Sloan
Publication: Nutraceuticals World (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2010
Publisher: Rodman Publishing
Volume: 13Issue: 5Page: 16(2)

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From the back cover:Finally, football is demystified!If you're a lady, do you watch football but struggle to follow what's going on?If you're a guy, have you made multiple attempts to explain the game to your wife or girlfriend, but can't seem to break through to her?Whether you're a woman struggling to understand the game, or a guy wishing you knew what to say to make her get it, this book is your solution!Football is Just Like Shopping is the ultimate female guide to understanding the game, explaining the game using analogies from a pastime that's universal to most women...shopping! ... Read more

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Understanding the Game of Football!
I would like to take just a few minutes to share my exciting response to the book "Football is Just Like Shopping" by Tricia D. Teague. I am a mother of two young men who both play football. After reading this book, I am more than just someone who cheers when there is a 'touchdown scored'. The game of Football is compared to shopping and is a very catchy guide to understaning the game. Through reading this book I have both gained knowledge andhave a more enjoyable experience at both watching the game as well as discussing it with others. I would encourage Women who want to understand the game of Football to read this book and keep it as a reference guide. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Winnipeg Free Press, published by Thomson Gale on November 23, 2007. The length of the article is 1485 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: One-stop shopping; Mazda's CX-9 combines practicality and luxury.(Autos - Reviews)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: Winnipeg Free Press (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 23, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Page: e4

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This digital document is an article from Trailer Boats, published by Ehlert Publishing Group on February 1, 2000. The length of the article is 1090 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: A BOARDER'S SHOPPING LIST.(Brief Article)
Author: Zenon L. Bilas
Publication: Trailer Boats (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2000
Publisher: Ehlert Publishing Group
Volume: 30Issue: 2Page: 38

Article Type: Brief Article

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This digital document is an article from Fairfield County Business Journal, published by Westfair Communications, Inc. on August 12, 2002. The length of the article is 887 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Bernard Rosenshein shopping center developer 'King of the Rock'. (Profits & Passions).(how developer Bernard Rosenshein saved the Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club, New York)(Brief Article)
Author: Elizabeth Hlotyak
Publication: Fairfield County Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 12, 2002
Publisher: Westfair Communications, Inc.
Volume: 41Issue: 32Page: 16(2)

Article Type: Brief Article

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This digital document is an article from Trailer Boats, published by Thomson Gale on May 1, 2006. The length of the article is 470 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Trailer shopping.(Tech Letters)
Author: Jim Barron
Publication: Trailer Boats (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 36Issue: 5Page: 106(1)

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Dry, and frustratingly incomplete - but the "best" book ...
There are a LOT of sailboats out there, often built in small numbers by obscure builders no longer in existence. Getting information on these boats must be a *real* challenge.

Hope springs eternal that there is a source in print that lists at least 95% of these boats. This book is about the best try so far, but I've found my "hit rate" (successfully locating information on a more obscure sailboat) with the smaller volumes is about 20% - not very good. And, even if there's a listing in this book, it's often very incomplete. But at least there's a line drawing.

If you enjoy browsing boats as I do, this is an enjoyable volume, but you'll find it frustratingly incomplete.

Workbook-style book heavy on specifications
I gave this book only three stars not because it is bad but because it is so very dry.The book is organized by boat length, and each page has some line drawings and a list of specifications for the boat (eg displacement, rig, etc.).Many of the columns are left blank, and the idea is that you fill these in as you shop for a boat.Unfortunately for those of us who wish to truly "armchair shop", there's really not much information here which one wouldn't get from the broker, anyway.It's a good reference for basic, objective data about these boats (information often left out of classified advertisments) but is not the kind of book one would just sit down and read. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Watercraft World, published by Thomson Gale on June 1, 2006. The length of the article is 2521 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Stacking the deck: you supply the musclecraft and budget ... we work on the shopping list.(Buyers guide)
Author: Jeff Hemmel
Publication: Watercraft World (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 20Issue: 4Page: 30(6)

Article Type: Buyers guide

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If your kid is begging for the latest video game console for Christmas this year but you still think Atari is top of the line, you need to read this book.Offering tips on buying the video game console that best suits your needs without giving you the unnecessary extras you don't want, this handy guide will make your video game system shopping experience much easier. Get your copy now.You owe it to yourself. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), published by The Register Guard on December 5, 2001. The length of the article is 5936 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Sponsors donate Buy.com refunds.(Sports)
Publication: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) (Newspaper)
Date: December 5, 2001
Publisher: The Register Guard
Page: C6

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This digital document is an article from Mississippi Business Journal, published by Dolan Media Company on September 15, 2008. The length of the article is 702 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Tee it up: Viking Classic festivities underway at Annandale.(Sports + Business)
Author: Clay Chandler
Publication: Mississippi Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 15, 2008
Publisher: Dolan Media Company
Volume: 30Issue: 37Page: 1(2)

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This digital document is an article from The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), published by The Register Guard on October 16, 2009. The length of the article is 500 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Complete Nutrition among stores opening on Coburg.(Business)(Two new shopping centers owned by developer Steve Master are filling up with tenants)
Author: Unavailable
Publication: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) (Newspaper)
Date: October 16, 2009
Publisher: The Register Guard
Page: B16

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This digital document is an article from ATV Magazine, published by Thomson Gale on December 1, 2006. The length of the article is 19431 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Who says shopping can't be fun? $9.manufacturers $142.models LB.(Buyers guide)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: ATV Magazine (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 11Issue: 6Page: 32(19)

Article Type: Buyers guide

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This digital document is an article from Football Digest, published by Thomson Gale on October 1, 2005. The length of the article is 1504 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Bargain shopping: punters such as Craig Hentrich can be a great investment at a relatively cheap price.
Author: Mike Beacom
Publication: Football Digest (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 35Issue: 2Page: 32(6)

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This guide provides RC shoppers with comprehensive information on buying and sourcing RC cars, boats, planes, helicopters, parts and equipments in Hong Kong. This book is a shopping guide specially written for those who plan to shop for RC products in Hong Kong. It teaches you everything you need to know to buy smart in Kwong Wa Street and Sham Shui Po. It teaches you how to buy through the local auction site. And it helps you in determining the best way to get your goods back home. It even tells you where you can field test your RC products prior to returning home. ... Read more

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This book is a shopping guide specially written for those who plan to shop for RC products in Hong Kong. It teaches you everything you need to know to buy smart in Kwong Wa Street and Sham Shui Po. It teaches you how to buy through the local auction site. And it helps you in determining the best way to get your goods back home. It even tells you where you can field test your RC products prior to returning home.

TOC:

DESTINATION HONG KONG
PAYMENT METHOD
LODGING
LOCAL TRANSPORT
SHIPPING
RC SHOPPING IN MONG KWOK
RC SHOPPING IN SHAM SHUI PO
RC SHOPPING THROUGH LOCAL AUCTION SITE
PRODUCT FIELD TESTING
LOCAL BRANDS THAT YOU CAN TRUST


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This digital document is an article from Trailer Boats, published by Ehlert Publishing Group on July 1, 1999. The length of the article is 1092 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Boaters can either use an agent to shop for a boat insurance or do it by themselves. Since there is no perfect boat insurance policy, boaters should invest some time in learning what insurance works for them. Twelve factors that boaters should consider to get the best boat insurance are presented.

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Title: Shopping for insurance.(boat-and-trailer insurance)
Author: Mark B. Rosen
Publication: Trailer Boats (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 1999
Publisher: Ehlert Publishing Group
Volume: 28Issue: 7Page: 78(2)

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This digital document is an article from The Sporting News, published by Thomson Gale on February 3, 2006. The length of the article is 1611 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Out shopping? Here's a list.(NBA)
Author: Dave D'Alessandro
Publication: The Sporting News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 3, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 230Issue: 5Page: 49(2)

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