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In terms of soccer cleats, the Adidas TUNIT is getting the same kinds of publicity that accorded the Reebok PUMP system more accolades than it deserved. Its brethren only in boot, the Nike Mercurial is slowly making its claim as the top boot among footballers with its lightweight yet distributable microfiber upper and comfortable foot last. Though both are expensive in terms of price, both boots have unique benefits not seen in other shoemakers or in boots. For example, the TUNIT system is the only boot of its kind to allow players to design or redesign their boots specific to the ground on which they are playing. This starts at the sole of the shoe, works its way to the cleats themselves, wends on to the chassis of the boot and finishes at the upper, giving the player four different ways they can shape the boot according to their comfort level and preference.

In contrast the Nike Mercurial was worn by a good majority of players in the just completed 2006 FIFA World Cup, including Footballer of the Year Ronaldinho and American star Landon Donovan. It's easy to see why players like the big R and Landon prefer the boot to the TUNIT, since it is lightweight and claims to give players added acceleration. Both are fast and both probably need the added speed to get around burly defenders who would rather they not put the ball in the net.

Both series have few competitors, though some may argue the Mercurial has more. If you look at the Mercurial you can see that its lacing system is not unlike the older Adidas Copa Mundial and Puma King boots. You can also see, that like its older counterparts, it has a large playing surface. There are few layers on which a player can strike the ball and in some ways this is good, particularly for attacking players. It is light though strong enough to withstand repeated wear and tear and is form fitting.

In the TUNIT system you have an opportunity to create your boot from scratch, right down to the sole. If you have ankle or foot cheap nike free trouble, you can insert an orthotic sole especially designed for Adidas right into the boot. If the weather causes your foot to sweat inside the shoe, you can purchase a ClimaCool upper designed to wick away excess moisture from your shoe. And if you wish to throw on some cleats designed for a muddy playing surface, all you have to do is insert the key into your chassis, tune Men Nike Free 3.0 V4 it a few times and away you go.

My Experience With the Cleats in Question

While my playing days are long over, I'm now a youth soccer coach at a high profile club in Salt Lake City. A player of mine who is a shoe enthusiast to put it mildly (he owns more than 50 pairs of cleats) offered to try out both pair and already owned the Merucurial Vapor. He also suffers from ankle and heel problems and so the opportunity to try out both pairs of cleats was a no brainer.

His Verdict

After purchasing both pair, he had mixed reactions, as expected. Though he has played in Nike Mercurial Vapor cleats for six months and likes them a lot, he has still suffered from foot problems, particularly in the ankle. He said he did notice a difference in his ankle injury once he put on the orthotic sole offered in the Adidas TUNIT system. After several weeks of playing he said he still prefers the Mercurial Vapor, however. This is due to the lightweight, versatile movement of his game and if he were in more of a defensive role he would likely switch to the TUNIT, primarily for its versatility as a shoe.

He also said he would consider the TUNIT if the weather was uncooperative or just plain too hot. The Mercurial boots do not offer the same cleat options as the TUNIT; they are molded studs. And for just hanging out he said he has to stick with the Mercurial 365 series, because in Men Nike Free 5.0 + his words, the shoes are just "tight with the ladies." I'll take his word for it, however, it's safe to say from his reaction that the Mercurial is for attackers like Thierry Henry and Landon Donovan, while the TUNIT may be for players who need to be more versatile in their game and who like more variety in their boots.

Did You Know?

The Adidas TUNIT system has uppers specially designed for all 32 teams that played in the recently completed 2006 FIFA World Cup? That's right; Choose from the red, yellow and green of Ghana with team specific logos or go with a fan favorite, such as the light blue and white of Argentina. If you already have the TUNIT system, then all you need to do is plug the upper into your chassis, slap on the cleats preferred with your stud key and you are ready to wear a Limited Edition, once in a lifetime boot you will never forget.

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Adidas profit up on cheaper supply costs

Adidas, the world second largest sporting goods maker, behind Nike Inc., cited the group strong operating margin improvement and lower supply costs. Additionally, the group tax rate decreased by 0.4 percentage points to 32 per cent in the first quarter compared with 32.4 percent in the first quarter a year ago.

Sales rose 3.1 per cent to 2.62 billion euros ($4.05 billion) in the period compared with 2.54 billion euros in the first quarter of 2007.

Adidas said sales at Adidas increased 14 per cent on a currency neutral basis, while TaylorMade Adidas Golf sales increased 17 per cent. Meanwhile, Reebok sales declined six per cent in the first quarter.

are off to a fast start to 2008, said Herbert Hainer, the company chief executive in a statement. and TaylorMade Adidas Golf were our growth engines. As a group, we are stronger than ever before. Most importantly, group profitability has improved substantially. The company said it should see group sales increasing at a high single digit rate on a currency neutral basis, driven by growth in all brands.

Adidas brand sales are expected to grow at a high single digit currency neutral rate for the year, while Reebok is expected to grow at a mid to high single digit rate, the company said.

TaylorMade Adidas Golf sales are forecast to grow at a mid single digit rate. The company cheap nike free said its gross margin is expected to increase modestly to a range of 47.5 per cent to 48 per cent driven by improvements in all three brand segments. Operating margin for the Adidas group is projected to increase to at least 9.5 per cent, the company said.

Uwe Weinreich, an analyst at UniCredit/HVB in Munich said the company first quarter performance was and above expectations. He said despite slowing momentum on some fronts, the company confirmed its outlook and expressed future optimism. confirm our Buy Rating and our target price of 48.75, euros Weinreich said.

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"People who believe barefoot is the way to go . are very emphatic about it," said Matt Powell, an analyst with industry research organization SportsOneSource Group. "They want to spread the message. athletic shoe industry, it is one of the fast growing categories. Sales have more than doubled in the past year to roughly $750 million, according to SportsOneSource.

Nike holds roughly 65 percent of the market, appealing to both barefooters and others with the Men Nike Free 5.0 + traditional running shoe look of its "Free" line. Vibram has about 10 percent of the market with its Five Finger shoe, which encases each toe separately.

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Accenture and Lennar are part of Zacks Earnings Preview

The Fed's Taper decision may have been delayed a bit, but the 2013 Q3 earnings season has gotten underway, with 7 S 500 companies already reporting results. It's hard to draw any conclusions from this small sample size, but a number of the reports have been industry leaders like FedEx (NYSE:FDX Free Report) and Oracle (NYSE:ORCL Free Report).The FedEx results were strong. But the company's global economic bellwether status notwithstanding, the outperformance was more a function of company specific initiatives and less due to momentum in the global economy.We are still about three weeks away from the Q3 reporting cycle really ramping up, but we will continue to get a steady supply of earnings before then. 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Brenda Howley, 62, of South Burlington founded The Howley Foundation to build homes for orphaned children in India. (LYNN MONTY, Free Press)

Almost three decades ago Brenda Howley, 62, of South Burlington met her daughter Tanuja for the first time at JFK International Airport. She was three months old, weighed about three pounds, and arrived in a basket with five other babies from Calcutta, India.

Tanuja has since grown to be a vibrant, intelligent, beautiful woman. She has yet to journey back to her homeland, but her mother went alone for the first time in 2010. Soon after, she developed The Howley Foundation to build homes for orphaned children in India.

"My mission is to take in children from hopeless situations and give them housing, healthcare, education, and love," Howley said. "I was moved by what I saw. There are 15 million people in Calcutta. All you have to do is stand and watch."

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The Acropolis had great cultural significance for the ancient Athenians as it was the focal point for an annual festival, known as the Panathenaea celebrated on the goddess Athena's birthday it was the biggest and most important festival in ancient Greece. As such, citizens of Athens would follow a huge procession through the city which culminated at the Acropolis, passing the Parthenon before reaching the altar of Athena where a brand new woven garment was offered to the icon of the goddess. athletic games, along the lines of ancient Olympics, were introduced to the Panathenaea schedule extending the festival over a number nike free run of weeks.

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But, despite that damage and even more suffered over the years the Parthenon still stands proud over the modern city of Athens; the city's number one tourist attraction.