This weekend we will crown the 2013 AFC and NCF champions and then the two teams will go head to head on February 2nd at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to become the coveted 2013 Superbowl Champions.
The Showdown for the NFC: 49ers v. Seahawks
San Francisco 49ers
Once again we find the 49ers back in the running to the NFC championship and quite possibly the Superbowl. Jim Harbaugh joined the 49ers in 2011 after winning the Orange Bowl. That year was an anticipated rebuilding year with not much expected. However, Jim brought the 49ers to a 13-3 season winning the NFC West division. In the 2012 season, Jim took a chance and replaced starter Alex Smith with the backup quarterback, Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick proved to be a more powerful asset as a starter than as a backup. The 49ers won the NFC championship and went on to the Superbowl.
Seattle Seahawks
Pete Carroll has developed the Seahawks into a formidable football machine. Pete joined the Seahawks in 2010 coming from the head coaching job at USC. Pete also took the reigns of becoming the Seahawks executive vice president of football operations at the same time. In the first year of Carroll’s leadership, the Seahawks struggled, however still managing to become the first 7-9 team to win the division title by beating the Rams. In 2011, the Seahawks had the same 7-9 stats but lost to division rival, 49ers and did not make it into the playoffs. In 2012, the Seahawks’s turned things around with a 11-5 record in the regular season. Seattle lost to the Falcons in the 2012 playoffs.
The Showdown for the AFC: Broncos v. Patriots
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos started this season with a 9-0 record. Peyton Manning is playing his best this year coming after 4 neck surgeries and having to relearn how to throw the ball. The Broncos this year are 13-3 in the regular season. With great ease in the first three quarters in the game against the Chargers, they seemed to have the game in the bag. The Chargers came back, but the Broncos held on tight to win the game. Manning brought the Broncos to the playoffs in 2012, however lost to the Baltimore Ravens in double overtime.
New England Patriots
Tom Brady and the Pats are no stranger to the playoffs. The Pats have been in the playoffs every year since 2009 and winning the AFC in 2011. Being 12-4 in the regular season, the Pats have been a formidable force in the AFC. The Pats won by a field goal when the Broncos met them at Gillette Stadium in November. This time the Pats are heading to Mile High Stadium where the Broncos have home field advantage.
Bottom Line
Any rivalry game is going to be an exciting game. These two are no exception. Carroll vs. Harbaugh and Manning vs. Brady.
The NFC championship game will be marked with a formidable rivalry that will prove to be an exciting game. The Seahawks will have home advantage but will that be enough to beat the 49ers who have beaten the Seahawks in the regular season?
The Pats narrowly won the game against the Broncos in the regular season and with home field advantage. Manning is playing his best, and he is ready to win. One thing is for sure, both teams are eager for another shot at the Superbowl.
To top it off both home team stadiums have limited ticket sales to the surrounding areas. Sorry, 49er and Patriots fans, you’ll have to cheer your team on from your home.
December’s Mega Millions Jackpot reached $636million by the time two winning lottery tickets were sold. One was sold in Georgia and the winner came forward right away.
The second winner has finally emerged.
Steven Tran had watched as winners were announced. Steven thought to himself, “must be a lucky man.” Little did he know he was the lucky man.
Steven had purchased tickets at Jennifer’s Gift Shop. The owner of the gift shop will receive $1 million.
Steven has since retired and plans on taking a long vacation after claiming the lump sum of $173 million before taxes.
On Monday, December 30, 2014 in a small farming community just outside of Salinas, an unusual discovery was made. A crop circle appeared on a small farm in Chualar.
Take a look:
Debra Flanager, who is a braille transcriber from New Jersey said that the dots that were placed in the middle of the circle translate to:
Your kids are off for winter break, however you’re not. What are you going to do with the kiddos?
What about taking them to the Winter Break Day Camp at Ramsay Park?
The Ramsay Park Family Center is operating the day camp at Ramsay Park. Children from 5-12 years old are welcome to attend, and we will have a ton of fun filled activities! We are open from 7:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m. January 6th-10th.
You only need 3 days from 12:00-4:00? We can do that too! We also offer a variety of enrollment options to suit your specific needs for child’s daycare.
Call PCS at 768-3240 today to find out more information.
“The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.” – Burton Hillis, columnist and author”
It all starts with Black Friday, Cyber Monday and spills over daily through Christmas Day. Shoppers toughing out the crowds, beating down the doors to get the best prices they could get their hands on. You spend your time and money (and sanity) to get everything on your loved ones’ list.
But what happens after Christmas?
The credit card statements start trickling in one by one. All those wonderful things you had purchased for your family need to be paid in full. You silently wonder, ‘Did I go overboard?’ and that little voice in your head says, ‘Nah, did you see their faces?’ And you go on about your day content that you had done the right thing.
The excitements of those gadgets wear off before you have paid off your credit card. This holiday season we have listed a few tips so that you don’t break your bank.
Cut up those credit cards. You will be paying much more than the $18.99 you paid for that doll in the long run. Use your debit card or plain hard cash. You’ll save yourself the interest rate payment.
Budget…and stick to it! You don’t have to go overboard. Your wallet will feel better in the long run if you say to yourself, “I’m sticking to this budget. Everyone will enjoy what they get.”
BOGO Combo Deals! I just purchased a pair of much needed winter boots and then I saw the sign, “Buy 1 pair of shoes and get the 2nd pair for $1!” Needless to say, I took them on their offer. Finding deals like that means you can buy two gifts for one.
Compare prices! There are several shopping apps that you can easily download and do comparison shopping before making any purchases.
Nothing says LOVE like a homemade gift. Get your creativity on and have some fun. Knit those sweaters, bake that incredible dish, host a huge party, or design a beautiful portrait. Your hard earned time means more to your loved ones than anything your hard earned money can buy.
This Christmas make sure that Santa’s bank is as satisfied as your loved ones are.
This weekend we will crown the 2013 AFC and NCF champions and then the two teams will go head to head on February 2nd at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to become the coveted 2013 Superbowl Champions.
