NFL’s Top Selling Jerseys

NFL’s Top Selling Jerseys
November 2, 2009 by ecommercejunkie
Replica jerseys are hands-down the most popular piece of fan gear out there, and have been ever since manufacturers started making them widely available to fans a little over a decade ago. Baseball, basketball, hockey and even soccer offer some stylish jersey choices for both die-hard fans as well as those simply looking to make their own sporty fashion statement, but the NFL’s jerseys are still head and shoulders above the rest in terms of popularity.
This year’s top selling football jerseys feature some players who have changed teams, as well as the heroes of the past few Super Bowls. If your favorite player isn’t here, don’t worry. They’re sure to be available with most major retailers:
–Brett Favre, Vikings: we did a post exclusively for Brett a few months ago but his Vikings Jersey is the NFL’s best seller thus far.
–Jay Cutler, Bears: controversial quarterback traded from Denver to Chicago in the off-season. Troy Polamalu, Steelers: popular Steelers’ safety and Madden 10 cover boy is one of two Pittsburgh players in the top five. Michael Vick, Eagles: out of prison, back in the NFL and in the top five for most popular jersey.
Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers: two time Super Bowl champ and one of the NFL’s brightest young stars. –Mark Sanchez, Jets: only rookie on the list, Sanchez is already a crowd favorite in New York with his gutty play.
Tom Brady, Patriots: Golden Boy quarterback has recovered from last year’s season ending injury. Adrian Peterson, Vikings: has quickly elevated to the status of best running back in the NFL.
–Eli Manning, Giants: Super Bowl MVP two years ago narrowly edges out older brother Peyton in these rankings.
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Home Recording
October 26, 2009 by ecommercejunkie
A few months ago, we did a blog posting for budding musicians, with some helpful product ideas on guitars, drums, basses and all kinds of accessories. Well today, we’re going to take it up a notch.
If you’re a musician/songwriter, professionally or otherwise, you certainly know all too well how expensive it can be to get into a studio to record your songs. Between producer costs, renting studio time, and post-recording work like mixing and mastering, it can get really pricey fast. However, many independent musicians thrive with the DIY approach (do-it-yourself), and recording your songs should be no different. We’re going to show you how to build your own small home studio that will work perfectly whether you’re recording tracks for fun, or producing your very own album.
The first decision to make is whether you want to use a traditional production device or record through your home computer. Now, recording on a computer takes up a lot of space on the hard drive, perhaps more than you have to spare on the average run-of-the-mill home desktop or laptop. So instead, invest in a ‘tracked’ recorder, which works as your production station and recorder all in one. Each voice or sound gets assigned a track, which produce a song when mixed all together. Years ago, these devices worked with audio cassettes, but not anymore. Now they’re digital, offering a greater range of possibilities for your recorded sounds. If you’re a solo act, and won’t be using complimentary backing vocals or instruments, go with a digital four-track. If you’re recording with a band and need more tracks, then go with the eight-track instead. Most come with detailed instructions to help you quickly figure out how to use them.
For those of you with hard drive space to spare, there are really only two choices when it comes to home recording software. Garage Band is the basic software platform that allows for solid editing and sound modification. It’s also pretty easy to learn, meaning you can likely install it and then staring recording on the same day. However, if you want something a bit more professional, try the Pro Tools family of software, used by many professional sound technicians and engineers in their own studios. We’re not going to lie. Pro Tools is comprehensive and will literally do everything you need to make your song “radio ready” but it is EXTREMELY difficult to learn. You can pick up an instructional guide to help you out but be forewarned that the learning curve on Pro Tools is steep. We wouldn’t recommend it unless you’re someone who’s serious about recording professional-sounding material and has enough time on their hands to learn it. Otherwise, go with Garage Band.
You’re going to obviously need microphones but don’t skimp! Not all mikes are the same. We’d recommend doing at least an hour’s worth of research on brands of microphones. Read the customer reviews on the websites that you shop on, and if possible, consult colleagues who have purchased and used microphones for home recording. If you’re planning on recording vocals, it’s advisable that you buy a vocal microphone for that on top of the normal studio mikes that you’ll use to record instruments.
No matter what you think you know about home recording, it helps to have a guide. Books like Home Recording for Dummies will help you discover the best ways to maximize your sound-making experience. There are also a bunch of instructional DVDs out there to help. As with most things musical, the more you do it, the better you’ll get. Good luck!
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Halloween Help–Masks
October 14, 2009 by ecommercejunkie
Time is running out for you to decide on your 2009 Halloween costume and we’re here to help. Maybe you’re not the type of person who gets excited about Halloween, or perhaps you don’t have the time to shop for the perfect costume, but you need something and you need it fast.
Enter the Halloween mask. Pairing one of these up with clothes you already own is a simple and cheap way to craft a costume. Here are 5 masks that we suggest:
1. Barack Obama This happens to be one of the most popular costume themes of the year already and you can complete the look either with a suit and tie, something more casual or get really creative and don some athletic gear for the pickup basketball version of President Obama.
2. Mr. BurnsAnother character that you can pair up with a suit for a quick costume. As masks go, this one is a bit cheaper than the Obama one as well. And if you can perfect Mr. Burns’ creepy voice, you might just be the hit of your next Halloween party.
3. Napolean DynamiteThe appeal of Napolean Dynamite has not waned even several years after the blockbuster movie. Couple this mask with some funky clothes and moon boots, or make your own “Vote for Pedro” t-shirt.
4. Eric CartmanSouth Park’s most popular character is always a big hit this time of year. Add a pair of brown pants and a red sweater or sweatshirt and you can tell everyone to respect your “author-i-tay”.
5. Dr. Spock Live long and prosper this Halloween with the Dr. Spock look. Black pants and a homemade blue Starfleet uniform shirt will transform you instantly into this popular Vulcan. You can also buy Star Trek costume tops online as well.
Got more suggestions for Halloween masks and costumes? Leave us a comment below.