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Last night I watched two different Mark Wahlberg movies, Max Payne and The Happening. I’m usually a big fan of his movies, but these were not two of his better efforts in my opinion. The storylines were okay, but they just didn’t connect like some of his other movies I’ve enjoyed.

Max Payne was a movie that came from a video game. It kind of reminded me of the darkness and revenge of original The Crow with Brandon Lee.

The Happening carried on with M. Night Shyamalan freakiness in storyline, but the acting was just okay. In my opinion the premise of the movie was a bit far-fetched, but the visual impact of the story line was quite disturbing.

Mark has had quite a productive career in Hollywood since dropping his pants and singing in his Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch musical career. I prefer his work in movies far higher over his musical endeavors.

From my perspective some of Mark Wahlberg’s best movies were the following:

• The Italian Job
• Invincible
• Shooter
• The Departed
• The Perfect Storm

What did you think about Max Payne and The Happening? Which one of Mark’s movies was your favorite? Let us know in the comments.

Collective Soul is easily one of my favorite rock groups that I can think of enjoying for so long. They’ve always had great music, but have never really had the huge media fame and larger-than-life persona that other groups have had… and I like it that way.

Their major hits like "December", "Gel", "Shine" and "The World I Know" were popular during my college years. However, it wasn’t until I stumbled across their live concert recording for "Home" with the Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra that I really gained a huge love for their music. That CD and DVD is absolutely the BEST ever!

Collective Soul has now released their 2nd album since "Home" and they continue to deliver meaningful and rocking music with each release. The hit "Staring Down" has already been receiving lots of airplay and is sure to be another time-tested hit from the band.

I’ve had the opportunity to see the group in concert twice and they put on a great show. After both concerts I felt so energized and enthusiastic it was almost euphoric. I get the same feeling almost any time I listen to their music.

Collective Soul will continue to be among the groups I will support buy purchasing their albums and going to concerts whenever possible.

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The 7-0 Indianapolis Colts are battling the 5-3 Houston Texans this weekend. The Texans have been playing some good football this season and may give the Colts a good run for the money at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Perhaps the biggest opponent for the Colts though is battling their own challenges with injured players. Many people really wondered about the Colts this season with a new head coach in Jim Caldwell and the release of Marvin Harrison from the receiver squad. The bigger challenge though has been injured players. With so many new and young players in the lineup I’m very impressed and proud of my Colts.

Here’s the latest injury report:

• Marlin Jackson (Cornerback) – out for season
• Bob Sanders (Strong Safety) – out for season
• Kelvin Hayden (Cornerback) – 3-4 weeks
• Anthony Gonzalez (Receiver) – ???
• Pierre Garcon (Wide Receiver) – game time decision
• Fili Moala (Defensive Tackle) – game time decision
• Tyjuan Hagler (Linebacker) – out for season
• Adam Vinatieri (Kicker) – ???

What I love about the Colts this season is that everyone has stepped up and played their role when they’ve needed them. With players out, other players have moved in and performed well. We need to keep that effort and intensity and work through this.

I love Bob Sanders as a player, but his unavailability from season-to-season is really making me question the money we’re putting into him. When he’s on the field, he’s a force to be reckoned with, it’s just too bad he’s been off the field more than he’s been on it.