Republicans seeking to regain control of the House of Representatives in November election promised to cut expenditure and prevent “job-killing tax hikes” in a campaign strategy set to be revealed on Thursday.

The strategy suggests that the federal spending must be reduced to the 2008 levels; even though with huge exemptions, and finishing government direction of mortgage powerhouses Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Their extensive-ranging “Pledge to America” also calls for stronger border security, which will put accused terrorists on trial in military rather than civilian courts and cancelling President Barack Obama’s milestone and not-so-popular revamp of the health care system.

In addition, House Republican leader John Boehner said to reporters next to a private meeting of Senate Republicans on it that the agenda was generated by the American people, it came by hearing the voices of the American people, and that is their agenda.

Although Obama is not likely to sign many, if there have any, of the suggested reforms into law, they set indicators in what is definite to be a harsh battle if Republicans can regain control of the House from his fellow Democrats for the last two years of his term as president.

Meanwhile, many opinion surveys have forecasted Republicans can possibly win control of the House of the Representatives in the November 2 election in the middle of the voter’s rage at Washington on a 9.6 prevent unemployment rate   and a record federal shortage.

However, a senior aide for Obama threatened that drawing back on federal expenses very soon could damage the improving economy and unnerve financial markets.

Furthermore, Austan Goolsbee, chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers said on early Wednesday that if people try to tighten their belts right now, he believes that people will shock market in a very significant way.

Michael Vick was named as the starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles after head coach Andy Reid appointed him Tuesday.

In addition, Vick, who served an 18-month prison term for his participation in a dog fighting ring prior to signing a deal with the Eagles last season, made his first game in three years in Sunday’s 35-32 success against Detroit.

The controversial Vick, a former Atlanta Falcons quarterback was given his shot after starter Kevin Kolb failed to spot to the game due to a concussion. In an impressive exhibition, Vick threw for 284 yards with two touchdowns.

In addition, with Kolb anticipated returning to the game in Sunday’s bout at Jacksonville, Reid said on Monday that the starting position was still belonged to him. However, Reid said on Tuesday that Vick will be the starting quarterback.

Read said that, over the last two weeks, Michael surpassed expectations, and it has nothing to do with the injury that was sustained by Kevin Kolb.

Also, in a news conference, Reid stated that Kolb had given an extraordinary job for the team, but his opportunity is not cut by the occurrence. Reid also added that Kolb has a shot to be a franchise quarterback.

The decision was more about Vick and his enhanced play. He seems to be the greatest quarterback in the NFL as of the moment, which allows Kolb to mature in the process.

However, Reid informed that Kolb was not happy about their decision.

Because of that, Reid said that Kolb is one of the most competitive quarterbacks he acquired. Kolb was a team player so he accepted the fact that Vick will replace him as the Eagles starting quarterback.

Furthermore, Vick made the most of his option and Reid stated that he had taken his time until Sunday to make the decision.

Older and middle-aged adults who acquired the flu vaccine may be less possible to experience a heart attack in the coming years compared with those who missed to take the shot.

According to a study published by the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday, the findings do not establish that the flu shots by itself can stop heart attacks. However, they said that there is evidence that flu infection can prompt heart attacks in several people, and that preventing the flu with the aid of vaccination can help control risk.

Also, the researchers said that they as well support accessible suggestion that older people and those with underlying heart illness receive a flu shot every season.

With accordance to the study, UK researchers evaluated the medical records of 16,000 patients who suffered from heart attack for the first time, with age of above 40, in comparison to those of almost 62,700 people who had no record of heart attack and dished up as a control group.

In addition, every heart attack patient was partnered with four members of the control group who belongs to the same age and sex, and also obtained care at the similar level of general practice.

Of all the patients suffered from a heart attack, 53 percent had obtained the flu vaccine in the past year; with accordance to 51 percent of the control group.

Furthermore, when the researchers explained for an array of other factors is risks of heart attack, including family history of heart disease, smoking, diabetes and high blood pressure, they discovered that flu vaccination was linked with 19 percent decrease in the grounds of having a heart attack for the next year, compared without vaccination.

Also, more previous vaccination was linked to a stronger defensive result than later vaccination in the flu season; a 21 percent decrease in risk of first –time heart attack against a 12 percent decrease.

The City of Plano, Texas, celebrates its 31st annual Balloon Festival at Oak Point Park today.”

This year’s celebration of Plano Balloon Festival officially started at 6:00 P.M. last night. The weeklong celebration took place at the Oak Point Park in Plano.

Plano Balloon festival is one of the most awaited events of the year in Texas. This event is held every September of the year. Yearly, over 90,000 partakers are expected to witness and join the celebration. Ever since Plano Balloon Festival had started, it has magnificently evolved into an essential fundraiser for most local nonprofit organizations

Hot air balloons took off in the evening of Friday at the Pak Point, situated at some 40-miles southeast of Denton, as a start of the festivities. According to the event organizers, there are over 100 hot-air balloons participated on this spectacular celebration.

As part of the event’s program, spectators could look forward to some activities where they can participate like Skydiving. Also, fireworks display and a series of great music entertainments are included as well as Arts & Crafts display and concerts.

Moreover, plenty of foods and drinks are present at the Plano Balloon Festival 2010.

Even kids will surely enjoy the festivities due to there are programs and activities that are specially designed for them. The admission fee at this wonderful festival is discounted by $4 starting from 09:00 A.M up to 03:00 P.M. Kids shorted than 36” are free, while senior citizens, who are above 65, are privileged to $1 discount.

The City of Plano, the ninth largest city in Texas, is referred as the wealthiest northern community of Dallas, Texas, and in the entire United States. This is due to Plano on has 6.4% of poverty rate compare to other states. Plano Balloon Festival is among of the famous annual events held in this city.

The genre-defining game that everybody loved, celebrates its 25th year since its introduction in Japan in 1985.

Super Mario Bros. was first introduced as Jumpman in the Donkey Kong arcade game. Later, in 1983, he was introduced with his brother Luigi in Mario Bros. arcade game. The character gained fame; however, he was not able to make his most lasting mark until the game Super Mario Bros. was released in Japan.

Mario is one of the gaming icons that has never been featured in a game that has a bad quality. Almost all of the games that featured his likeness enjoyed vast popularity to this date. A bad Mario game is usually better than the best game that other developers could offer.

Mario was created from graphic limitations from his time. He wears a hat because was almost impossible to show hair on games in the early eighties. He styles a mustache for him not to be mistaken as woman. He wears brightly colored clothing to separate his image from the background. These peculiarities defined Mario’s character. He was drawn and redrawn many times, however retaining that looks that captured every young and young at hearts attention. Mario is instantly recognizable in every game that he is present.

Since his introduction, Mario has been a master of all trades. He has been a soccer player, a golfer, a baseball star, a teacher, an adventurer, a doctor, a pinball master, and many more.  He can almost do everything. It is very rare that Nintendo Launches a game console without having a Mario game at hand, ready to be launched. Mario also helped in introducing 3D games into mainstream. Mario 64 is a masterpiece of platform, and is one of the pioneers to incorporate 3D environment on games.

Mario is so popular that even kids that have not played a video game know him.  Homes with a Nintendo game console usually always have at least one Mario game in their collections.

Belgian Kim Clijsters won her second consecutive U.S. Open women’s title after defeating seventh-seeded Russian Vera Zvonareva 6-2 6-1 on Saturday, in the most uneven victory in 34 years.

Moreover, the second-seeded Belgian hit 17 winners while producing only 15 unforced errors in opposition to an anxious Zvonareva to even the lost in three games by American Chris Evert in her 6-3 6-0 devastation of Australian Evonne Goolagong  back in 1976.

Also, Clijsters expanded her Flushing Meadows winning streak to 21 consecutively, which she also won the title back in 2005 prior missing the event in the succeeding year due to an injury and also to start a family.

Subsequently, Clijsters said at the trophy ceremony that it has been an amazing year to be back in the U.S. Open and having to defend her title.

Also, Clijsters, 27, sailed through the initial set in 27 minutes following two breaks on Zvonareva’s serve. Meanwhile, the Russian, who has her first final appearance at Flushing Meadows, granted Clijsters a break in the sixth game, consisting with a double fault and three unforced errors.

Then, Clijsters closed the set with a service break when Zvonareva hit a backhand going to the net.

Following another double fault by Zvonareva, who is also runner-up in this season’s Wimbledon, in the sixth game of the second set placed Clijsters up by a couple of breaks and she hastily concluded the 59-minute game with a forehand success in the subsequent game.

Likewise, it is the fastest woman’s final ever since officials began in keeping track of the match times in 1980.

Furthermore, the Russian said that Kim just played immensely today, that is why she deserves to win. Zvonareva at the end of the match burst into tears, overpowered by Clijster’s bullet groundstrokes and by her own 24 unforced errors.

Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. was released from jail after paying $3000 bail following his arrest in Las Vegas on Friday.

Las Vegas Review-Journal first revealed the report about the arrest and later on, the police affirmed it too. The boxing champ was charged with grand larceny that is under the Nevada law, it also includes theft of property of $250.

The accusation is related on an early Thursday alleged incident, which involves Josie Harris, mother of Mayweather’s three kids. Harris revealed that Mayweather threatened her and she is seeking for a protection order on Thursday.

Mayweather paid a $3000 bail and left the Clark County jail after he surrender to face the charged. According to his lawyer Richard Wright, his client is innocent and is willing to face the charge.

In an interview with the Associated Press, Wright stated that his client was not involved in any grand larceny.

The authorities stated that Harris went to a Las Vegas Hospital to treat her minor wounds on Thursday.

The police revealed that the 33-year-old boxing champ might yet face additional charges. And if this happens, the undefeated Mayweather might risk his boxing career as well as a possible mega fight against Manny Pacquiao.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. last boxing fight in May 2010, he survived some strong punches in the second round before dominating the entire fight and won a unanimous decision against Sugar Shane Mosley.

The former resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan was involved in a controversy last week regarding an Internet chat using racial and homophobic insults against Philippines boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao.

The deals to scheduled a fight between the two boxing superstar would be the most well-paid fight that failed last January regarding the Olympic-style drug testing issue and later on did not cracked again.

Mayweather afterwards stated his apology about his statements.

Argentina was triumphant once again, as they defeat rival Brazil with a 93-89 victory, in the ongoing FIBA World Championships in Turkey.

Luis Scola, the six-foot-nine power forward Argentine scored 37 points and was the go-to player of his team in the last few minutes of the game held at the Sinan Erdem Dome in Istanbul. The win gives them a quarterfinals berth and will give them the opportunity to face Lithuania on Thursday.

Scola scored 10 points in four-of-four shooting in the final three minutes of the match, which kept Brazil at bay. According to a post-game interview with Scola, he said that he was fortunate that he made all of the field goals that he attempted. He also said that sometimes his shots go in, while some do not, and that is the nature of the game. He now averages 30.3 points and 8.0 rebounds in every game that he has played in the tournament.

Fabricio Oberto, who plays center for Argentina, said that Scola has a lot of energy and that the Houston Rockets’ power forward is eager to play basketball. Oberto also added that Scola makes playing basketball look so effortless.

Scola was a part of the 2004 Argentine Olympic team that won the gold medal, along with National Basketball Association (NBA) star player Manu Ginobili of the San Antonio Spurs. He was drafted 55th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2002 NBA Draft, but was not allowed to play because of the restrictions of NBA rules, which limits teams of paying no more than $500,000 of a player’s buyout. He was also a former Euroleague superstar, playing for Saski Baskonia of Liga Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto or Liga ABC.

Scola re-signed with the Rockets earlier this summer for $47 million over five years. However, with the way he is playing in the FIBA World Championships, it seems like the Rockets acquired a promising player with less the price.

Team USA overpowered team Angola at the world basketball quarterfinals Monday.

The game ended with the score 121-66, in favor of the victorious Americans. Team USA finally had the look of a champion on their match with Angola, playing way above what they showed during their two previous games.

Forward Kevin Love said in an interview that wanted to stay humble, however, at the same time should know and think that they can win the game. He added that regardless of what people are saying the they are still crowd favorites, they should play and act like they are.

Billups scored 16 out of his 19 points in the first half, while Durant scored all of his 17 points in same half. Team USA showed impressive performances overwhelming Angola from the start until the end of the game.

Durant, speaking for the team said that they do not want to be a team that is turning it on and off. He said that he thinks they are playing a little more sense of urgency when they know that they have to go home if they lose. He also added that his team seemed to have awakened from a bad dream after their last two games.

The Americans’ offense help made the Angolans have turnovers that resulted to easy baskets for the Americans. The Americans shot 18 out 38 three-pointers, a record for a team having scored three-pointers in the world championship game.

Eric Gordon and Rudy gay provided team USA with 17 points each that helped them advance in the quarterfinals. Team USA is scheduled to face Russia, who defeated New Zealand, 78-56.

The Americans seemed lacking of focus on their previous games, mainly because they are very certain of their advancement.

However, they appeared sharper and seems to have raised their overall level of play after days of practice,

Billups said that this is what they have sacrificed their summers for.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is all over the Internet again Friday; only this time, he is apologizing for the racist comments he made against Manny Pacquiao.

Mayweather Jr. apologizes for a video he recorded, making comments against Manny Pacquiao and repeatedly mispronouncing Pacquiao’s surname as “Pooch-ee-ow.” The undefeated boxer posted the video on uStream.com Thursday.

The number two pound-for-pound boxer said on the video, that he do want to apologize to everybody on what happened the other night. He said that he knew that many felt that what he said was racist comments. However, Maywheather said that he did not have any “racist bone” in his body. To contradict what others are thinking, the boxer said that he loves everybody and to prove that, he said that there are Muslims, Jews, Mexicans, Dominicans, and Puerto Ricans on his team. “There is nothing but love in my heart, you know what I’m saying?” he added.

Mayweather also pointed out to the people offended by what he said that, he was just having fun, and he apologizes as a man asking for forgiveness. He said that he did not mean it, not in a bad way.

Pacquiao and Maywaether’s camp both attempted twice in the last nine months to finalize a Mayweather-Pacquia fight, but were unable to make the deal.

Mayweater also sent condolences to Bob Arum, his former promoter, whose son was found dead in the Cascaded Mountains in Washington. Arum’s 49-year old son, John was believed to have fallen on a 300-feet hiking accident.

In the controversial video made by Mayweather, he referred to Manny Pacquiao as a “yellow champ”. And said many degrading things to the Philippine native Champ. He referred to Pacquiao as a “midget” and used insulting slang term for a homosexual