Would you rather entrust your vehicle to a large shop that can barely entertain you or to a family-owned automotive shop that has gained the trust of the community because of its personalized service? Most of our customers at Greeott's Brake & Wheel prefer the familiarity and quality service offered by local shops like us.
Greeott's Brake & Wheel has been providing a variety of automotive services to the Ukiah, CA community since 1954. Ask anyone who has lived in the area for years and they will attest to the quality of service we offer to all our customers whether individual car owners or fleet companies. The secret to our staying power is actually our credibility so we make sure that we live up to the expectations of our customers.
We choose our employees with care because they are our frontliners. All our front office people are properly trained to provide quick and efficient service to our customers the moment they visit the shop. We are known for our quick response times whether it is for preventative maintenance of your vehicles or emergency services.
Visit the shop and you will realize that our people are always willing to lend a helping hand whether you are there for queries or to avail of our automotive services. Do not be afraid of breaking the bank when you have your cars checked at our bays because we always make sure that our services are reasonably priced. We promise you value for money at all times.
Prevention is always better than cure so we recommend regular preventative maintenance for your vehicles. You may find it time-consuming to bring your vehicles to an automotive shop to check on your engine fuel systems, brake systems, air conditioning, transmission and clutch. However, using your vehicles for long periods without preventative maintenance can reduce its efficiency. Moreover, it can lead to car emergencies that can wreak havoc on your schedule.
Greeott's Brake & Wheel is aware of the time constraints you have to face when you have to bring your vehicles for preventative maintenance. Thus, we have prepared a comfortable customers area where you can wait and still get things done. With our temperature-controlled waiting area, you will still be able to work using our free wireless internet. We offer free refreshment at our waiting area to guarantee your comfort while waiting for your automotive services to be completed.
You can always trust our technicians to provide quality automotive services for your vehicles since all of them have been certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. Cars may have become affordable nowadays but they are far from cheap. And with the technological and computerization enhancements of most vehicles, repairs have become more complicated. If you want quality automotive services for your cars then make sure you entrust them with our highly-trained and experienced technicians.
Automotive shops are everywhere but not all of them can boast of having professional service and employees. We are proud that we at Greeott's Brake & Wheel can claim this distinction. Why risk your investment when you can always count on us to provide guaranteed automotive services?
2013年9月29日星期日
Autotech Collision Center Edmond OK
Would you entrust your vehicles to any automotive shop without knowing its reputation? There exists a special relationship between a man and his car and no one can invade that space in between except a very good technician.
Most of our customers consider their car a prized possession as it is a product of their hard work. This is also true for other customers who may not be individual car owners but companies and dealerships who consider their cars their partner in business.
No matter what relationship you have with your cars, we know you consider it an important investment in life and work. It is thus important to bring your car to a trusted automotive shop like Autotech Collision Center, where it will be given the attention it deserves.
As a full-service automotive shop, we provide auto body repair and other automotive services for residents of Edmond, OK and the nearby areas. We are a family-owned business and we ensure that each customer gets a personalized quality service.
Autotech has been doing business in the community since 1973 and our loyal customers know that we cut through the red tape and work with any insurance company directly to complete the necessary repairs. Our employees are trained to quickly respond to all your regular automotive services needs as well emergency car requirements.
Automotive body repair
Your engine may be in perfect shape but your car needs professional auto body improvements because of wear and tear. It is possible to improve the appearance of your car with our complete bodywork services including paintwork repair, paintless dent repair and professional automotive painting. If your car got involved in an accident then we can also provide collision repair and vehicle restoration.
There are times when even if your vehicle is in top shape, you still want some auto body repairs to make your car look cool. In that case, Autotech is ready to serve you with a variety of automotive services including custom design, custom paint, airbrushing and pinstripping. We can provide full auto detail for your car’s interior and exterior.
We know that emergencies can happen and when it happens to you, we are prepared to provide vehicle towing services for your convenience. Our pick up and drop off service is part of our improved customer service. We will also provide you with a computerized estimate so that you can prepare for any financial obligation that comes with the preventative maintenance of your car.
Autotech is armed with the modern tools and equipment to ensure that your car gets the right repairs the first time. Our technicians are highly certified so you can leave your cars to us knowing that our technicians will provide the necessary automotive services following a high quality of standard. We offer reasonable rates coupled with quality service to make sure you get your money’s worth at all times.
When it comes to choosing the best automotive shop in this part of the United State, make sure you choose a reliable shop that offers the best automotive service at a reasonable cost. Only one name comes to mind—Autotech!
Most of our customers consider their car a prized possession as it is a product of their hard work. This is also true for other customers who may not be individual car owners but companies and dealerships who consider their cars their partner in business.
No matter what relationship you have with your cars, we know you consider it an important investment in life and work. It is thus important to bring your car to a trusted automotive shop like Autotech Collision Center, where it will be given the attention it deserves.
As a full-service automotive shop, we provide auto body repair and other automotive services for residents of Edmond, OK and the nearby areas. We are a family-owned business and we ensure that each customer gets a personalized quality service.
Autotech has been doing business in the community since 1973 and our loyal customers know that we cut through the red tape and work with any insurance company directly to complete the necessary repairs. Our employees are trained to quickly respond to all your regular automotive services needs as well emergency car requirements.
Automotive body repair
Your engine may be in perfect shape but your car needs professional auto body improvements because of wear and tear. It is possible to improve the appearance of your car with our complete bodywork services including paintwork repair, paintless dent repair and professional automotive painting. If your car got involved in an accident then we can also provide collision repair and vehicle restoration.
There are times when even if your vehicle is in top shape, you still want some auto body repairs to make your car look cool. In that case, Autotech is ready to serve you with a variety of automotive services including custom design, custom paint, airbrushing and pinstripping. We can provide full auto detail for your car’s interior and exterior.
We know that emergencies can happen and when it happens to you, we are prepared to provide vehicle towing services for your convenience. Our pick up and drop off service is part of our improved customer service. We will also provide you with a computerized estimate so that you can prepare for any financial obligation that comes with the preventative maintenance of your car.
Autotech is armed with the modern tools and equipment to ensure that your car gets the right repairs the first time. Our technicians are highly certified so you can leave your cars to us knowing that our technicians will provide the necessary automotive services following a high quality of standard. We offer reasonable rates coupled with quality service to make sure you get your money’s worth at all times.
When it comes to choosing the best automotive shop in this part of the United State, make sure you choose a reliable shop that offers the best automotive service at a reasonable cost. Only one name comes to mind—Autotech!
Wright Import Service Center llc. Cumming GA
A business that is popular in the community where it operates is one thing. But a business that has earned the trust of fellow businesses is more than enough reason to patronize such business. If that is the case, then you have more reasons to entrust your vehicles to Wright Import after it has been awarded by the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce as Small Business of the Year.
Wright Import is a family-owned business that operates in the Cumming, GA community. As such, we provide personalized automotive services to our customers who are basically individual car owners, dealerships and fleet companies. We are ready to take on any vehicle from domestic cars, foreign cars, vans and trucks. However, import automotive repair is our specialty.
We often receive feedbacks from our customers and we welcome them because they do not only let us know if we are doing the right thing from their point of view, but they also allow us to improve out services. Whether we are entrusted with your car’s preventative maintenance or with a major automotive service, we make sure that our customers are fully satisfied with our services.
Our Services
We provide complete automotive body repair services, preventative maintenance, complete tire services and conduct the 40-point maintenance inspection. We provide a 24-hour shuttle and wrecker services for our customers seven times a week to make sure they are not left alone in cases of emergency. We have also established a reliable state emission testing center to make sure your cars are working efficiently.
To maximize our customer service, we will provide you with a rental car for one day when you bring your cars to use for repairs not less than $350. Now, that’s more value for your money which you cannot afford to resist at any time. We can also pick up your cars or drop them off within our business area to save you time.
Wright Import has invested not only in our equipment and shop but also in our people. Our technicians have been certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence which means we have well-trained and qualified people to make sure your vehicles are in good condition at all times. Our technicians have attended formal trainings and hands-on trainings and this has enabled us to maintain the quality of service that we offer.
The automotive service business has become very competitive with several shops opening one after the other. However, we have remained at the top of our customer’s choice because we have earned their trust. Our goal is to keep your vehicles efficient and road-worthy at very reasonable costs. Our quick response also shows that we value your time so we strive hard to get to the bottom of your vehicle’s problems the moment they are brought to the shop.
If you want quality services at a reasonable cost then there is no other option but Wright Import. We are known in the community for the high standard of quality in everything we do. Ask our customers—they are our best advertisements!
Wright Import is a family-owned business that operates in the Cumming, GA community. As such, we provide personalized automotive services to our customers who are basically individual car owners, dealerships and fleet companies. We are ready to take on any vehicle from domestic cars, foreign cars, vans and trucks. However, import automotive repair is our specialty.
We often receive feedbacks from our customers and we welcome them because they do not only let us know if we are doing the right thing from their point of view, but they also allow us to improve out services. Whether we are entrusted with your car’s preventative maintenance or with a major automotive service, we make sure that our customers are fully satisfied with our services.
Our Services
We provide complete automotive body repair services, preventative maintenance, complete tire services and conduct the 40-point maintenance inspection. We provide a 24-hour shuttle and wrecker services for our customers seven times a week to make sure they are not left alone in cases of emergency. We have also established a reliable state emission testing center to make sure your cars are working efficiently.
To maximize our customer service, we will provide you with a rental car for one day when you bring your cars to use for repairs not less than $350. Now, that’s more value for your money which you cannot afford to resist at any time. We can also pick up your cars or drop them off within our business area to save you time.
Wright Import has invested not only in our equipment and shop but also in our people. Our technicians have been certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence which means we have well-trained and qualified people to make sure your vehicles are in good condition at all times. Our technicians have attended formal trainings and hands-on trainings and this has enabled us to maintain the quality of service that we offer.
The automotive service business has become very competitive with several shops opening one after the other. However, we have remained at the top of our customer’s choice because we have earned their trust. Our goal is to keep your vehicles efficient and road-worthy at very reasonable costs. Our quick response also shows that we value your time so we strive hard to get to the bottom of your vehicle’s problems the moment they are brought to the shop.
If you want quality services at a reasonable cost then there is no other option but Wright Import. We are known in the community for the high standard of quality in everything we do. Ask our customers—they are our best advertisements!
2013年9月26日星期四
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Meanwhile the other salesman, after finishing in his part of town, followed after the first as they had agreed. He ended up at the same house. Again the poor little girl begged her grandmother to trade the old plate for a pandora jewelry. The woman saw that this was a nice tender looking merchant and thought, “He’s a good man, not like the rough-talking first salesman.” So she invited him in and offered to trade the same black sooty old plate for one bracelet. When he examined it, he too saw that it was pure gold under the grime. He said to the old woman, “All my goods and all my money together are not worth as much as this rich golden pandora jewellery!”
Of course the woman was shocked at this discovery, but now she knew that he was indeed a good and honest fellow. So she said she would be glad to accept whatever he could trade for it. The salesman said, “I’ll give you all my pots and pans and trinkets, plus all my money, if you will let me keep just eight coins and my balancing scale, with its cover to put the golden plate pandora charms in.” They made the trade. He went down to the river, where he paid the eight coins to the ferry man to take him across. By then the greedy salesman had returned, already adding up huge imaginary profits in his head. When he met the little girl and her grandmother again, he said he had changed his mind and was willing to offer a few cents, but not one of his bracelets, for the useless black sooty old plate. The old woman then calmly told him of the trade she had just made with the honest salesman, and said, “Sir, you lied to us.”
The greedy salesman was not ashamed of his lies, but he was saddened as he thought, “I’ve lost the pandora charm plate that must be worth a hundred thousand.” So he asked the woman, “Which way did he go?.” She told him the direction. He left all his things right there at her door and ran down to the river, thinking, “He robbed me! He robbed me! He won’t make a fool out of me!” From the riverside he saw the honest salesman still crossing over on the ferry boat. He shouted to the ferry man, “Come back!” But the good merchant told him to keep on going to the other side, and that’s what he did. Seeing that he could do nothing, the greedy salesman exploded with rage. He jumped up and down, beating his chest. He became so filled with hatred towards the honest man, who had won the golden pandora chain that he made himself cough up blood. He had a heart attack and died on the spot!
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2013年9月25日星期三
Golf Ball - History Of Golf Balls
1. Until the early17th century, People used wooden balls for playing golf. Then the Featherie ball was invented. A Featherie is a hand sewn cowhide bag stuffed with goose feathers and coated with paint. The Featherie remained the standard Golf ball for more than two centuries, due to its superior fight characteristics.
2. In 1848, Robert Adam Paterson invented the Gutta Percha ball. Gutties had textured surfaces to improve their aerodynamic qualities and where also cheaper to produce. They only replaced feathered balls completely within a few years.
3. In the 20th century, multi layer balls were developed, first as wound balls consisting of a solid or liquid-filled core wound with a layer of rubber thread and a thin outer shell. This design allowed manufacturers to fine-tune the length, spin and “feel” characteristics of balls. Wound balls were especially valued for their soft feel.
4. These days golf balls are made of cores of titanium compounds, hybrid materials, softer shells and a more pressurized core. They usually consist of a two-three, r four layer designs, consisting of various synthetic materials like surlyn or urethane blends.
Characteristics of modern. golf balls:
• The minimum of allowed diameter of golf ball is 42.67mm and its
mass may not exceed 45.93g.
• Modern golf balls have a two, three, or four layer design constructed from various synthetic materials.
• The surface of the ball usually has a pattern of 300-400 dimples designed to improve the balls aerodynamics.
• Materials and the method of construction used greatly affect the ball’s paying characteristics such as distant trajectory, spin and feel.
• Harder materials such as surlyn are used, which result in ball’s traveling longer distances.
• Softer covers such as balata tend to generate higher spin, more “feel” and greater stopping potential.
Golf balls are separated into 3 groups depending on their construction two, three, or four-piece covers generally four-piece golf balls tend to be the most expensive but price is no assurance of quality.
Aerodynamics:
• When we hit a golf ball, the impact which lasts less than a millisecond, determines the ball’s velocity. Launch angle and spin rate, all of which influences its trajectory.
• A ball moving through air experiences two major aerodynamics forces.
1. lift
2. drag
3. Drag slows the forward motion. Whereas lift acts in a direction perpendicular to it. The magnitude of these forces depends on the behavior of the boundary layer of air moving with the ball surface.
• Dimples are designed to increase the shape and lift and drag forces by modifying the behavior of the boundary layer. It should be noted that drag and lift forces exists also on smooth balls. Dimpled balls fly farther than non dimpled balls due to the combinations of two effects.
• The backspin as we discussed before generates the lift by deforming the airflow around the ball. A back spinning ball experiences a upward lift.
• The order to keep the aerodynamics optimal, the ball needs to be clean; golfers can wash their balls manually. Mechanical ball washers available.
Author name -- Acario Daire
Author profile: Author is a Golf player he has been playing Golf since 15 Years. He is experienced in choosing the right Golf Equipment. He has been Experimenting with all brands of Golf Equipment.
2. In 1848, Robert Adam Paterson invented the Gutta Percha ball. Gutties had textured surfaces to improve their aerodynamic qualities and where also cheaper to produce. They only replaced feathered balls completely within a few years.
3. In the 20th century, multi layer balls were developed, first as wound balls consisting of a solid or liquid-filled core wound with a layer of rubber thread and a thin outer shell. This design allowed manufacturers to fine-tune the length, spin and “feel” characteristics of balls. Wound balls were especially valued for their soft feel.
4. These days golf balls are made of cores of titanium compounds, hybrid materials, softer shells and a more pressurized core. They usually consist of a two-three, r four layer designs, consisting of various synthetic materials like surlyn or urethane blends.
Characteristics of modern. golf balls:
• The minimum of allowed diameter of golf ball is 42.67mm and its
mass may not exceed 45.93g.
• Modern golf balls have a two, three, or four layer design constructed from various synthetic materials.
• The surface of the ball usually has a pattern of 300-400 dimples designed to improve the balls aerodynamics.
• Materials and the method of construction used greatly affect the ball’s paying characteristics such as distant trajectory, spin and feel.
• Harder materials such as surlyn are used, which result in ball’s traveling longer distances.
• Softer covers such as balata tend to generate higher spin, more “feel” and greater stopping potential.
Golf balls are separated into 3 groups depending on their construction two, three, or four-piece covers generally four-piece golf balls tend to be the most expensive but price is no assurance of quality.
Aerodynamics:
• When we hit a golf ball, the impact which lasts less than a millisecond, determines the ball’s velocity. Launch angle and spin rate, all of which influences its trajectory.
• A ball moving through air experiences two major aerodynamics forces.
1. lift
2. drag
3. Drag slows the forward motion. Whereas lift acts in a direction perpendicular to it. The magnitude of these forces depends on the behavior of the boundary layer of air moving with the ball surface.
• Dimples are designed to increase the shape and lift and drag forces by modifying the behavior of the boundary layer. It should be noted that drag and lift forces exists also on smooth balls. Dimpled balls fly farther than non dimpled balls due to the combinations of two effects.
• The backspin as we discussed before generates the lift by deforming the airflow around the ball. A back spinning ball experiences a upward lift.
• The order to keep the aerodynamics optimal, the ball needs to be clean; golfers can wash their balls manually. Mechanical ball washers available.
Author name -- Acario Daire
Author profile: Author is a Golf player he has been playing Golf since 15 Years. He is experienced in choosing the right Golf Equipment. He has been Experimenting with all brands of Golf Equipment.
Golf Ball - Gold Full Hand Swing
You would have obviously heard about the gold full hand swing. The swing plays a very important role while playing golf. It deiceds the destiny of the golf ball. Putts and short chips are ideally played without much movement of the body, but most other golf shots are played using variants of the full golf swing. The full swing is used in tee and fairway shots.
We need to know about the full swing, it means the complex rotation of the body aimed at accelerating the club head to a great speed. The full golf swing is an unnatural, highly complex motion and notoriously difficult to learn. For a right hander, it consists of a backswing to the right, a downswing to the left (in which the ball is hit), and a follow through. It is a very common thing for the new commers to practice for months, for the full hand swing. the player stands with the left shoulder and hip pointing in the intended direction of ball flight, with the ball before the feet and the club is held with both hands, the clubhead resting on the ground behind the ball, hips and knees somewhat flexed, and the arms hanging from the shoulders.
The backswing is a rotation to the right, consisting of a shifting of the player's body weight to the right side, a turning of the pelvis and shoulders, lifting of the arms and flexing of the elbows and wrists. After the Golf ball is hit then the next stage consists of a continued rotation to the left. You need professional instruction if you want to get the perfect swing. It can never be aquired even if we keep practising for several months or years. Golf simulator may help you.
Very few golfers play with their left hand. Even if there are players who are left handers, they choose to play the right hand swing. This has been mosty because then we could not find left-handed golf clubs. A golfer who plays right-handed, but holds the club left-hand-below-right is said to be "cack-handed". It is difficult to obtain the same consistency.
This swing also happens to be according to their mental and not physical aspect. There is no one to bame but one’s own self if they are not able to do it. So you have be prepared mentally. The course is what the golfers must play agaisnt not each other. This pressure exists on all levels of play. When they hit the
golf ball, it spins. Due to the golf club’s loft back spin is imparted. When the clubface is not obliqued perpendicularly to the plane of swing then sidespins. This sidespin helps the ball turn left and right. When the ball curves to the left it is called draw. When the ball curves to the right then it is called as fade. These both are in the case of right handed players. Some times it becomes very difficult to control or predict the amount of sidespin, balls take an undesirable trajectory, such as hook to the left, or slice to the right.
We need to know about the full swing, it means the complex rotation of the body aimed at accelerating the club head to a great speed. The full golf swing is an unnatural, highly complex motion and notoriously difficult to learn. For a right hander, it consists of a backswing to the right, a downswing to the left (in which the ball is hit), and a follow through. It is a very common thing for the new commers to practice for months, for the full hand swing. the player stands with the left shoulder and hip pointing in the intended direction of ball flight, with the ball before the feet and the club is held with both hands, the clubhead resting on the ground behind the ball, hips and knees somewhat flexed, and the arms hanging from the shoulders.
The backswing is a rotation to the right, consisting of a shifting of the player's body weight to the right side, a turning of the pelvis and shoulders, lifting of the arms and flexing of the elbows and wrists. After the Golf ball is hit then the next stage consists of a continued rotation to the left. You need professional instruction if you want to get the perfect swing. It can never be aquired even if we keep practising for several months or years. Golf simulator may help you.
Very few golfers play with their left hand. Even if there are players who are left handers, they choose to play the right hand swing. This has been mosty because then we could not find left-handed golf clubs. A golfer who plays right-handed, but holds the club left-hand-below-right is said to be "cack-handed". It is difficult to obtain the same consistency.
This swing also happens to be according to their mental and not physical aspect. There is no one to bame but one’s own self if they are not able to do it. So you have be prepared mentally. The course is what the golfers must play agaisnt not each other. This pressure exists on all levels of play. When they hit the
golf ball, it spins. Due to the golf club’s loft back spin is imparted. When the clubface is not obliqued perpendicularly to the plane of swing then sidespins. This sidespin helps the ball turn left and right. When the ball curves to the left it is called draw. When the ball curves to the right then it is called as fade. These both are in the case of right handed players. Some times it becomes very difficult to control or predict the amount of sidespin, balls take an undesirable trajectory, such as hook to the left, or slice to the right.
Cameroon - Cameroon Casinos
The Republic of Cameroon, located in Central Africa, may not seem the most obvious destination for those after a trip to the casino, but in fact for over 30 years, Cameroon casinos have been drawing in the punters. The country has two cities in which legalized gambling can be enjoyed, the capital, Yaoundé, located in the center of the country, and the port of Douala, which is Cameroon's largest city and the capital of the Littoral province.
Cameroon casinos are mostly located in many of the country's luxury hotels. The largest casino in the country is in Yaoundé at the Yaoundé Hilton, in the heart of the center of the capital on Boulevard du 20 Mai. It is open daily from 4 pm to 4 am, and offers gamblers 8 table games and 60 slot machines. In these luxurious surroundings, residents and guests of the hotel can play blackjack, roulette, & poker. Furthermore, when guests tire of gambling, the hotel has 255 rooms, with four restaurants and two bars and offers the use of a fitness center and an outdoor swimming pool.
Cameroon's other main casino is in Douala, in the Le Méridien Hotel Douala, on 35 Avenue des Cocotiers, which overlooks the Wouri River. It is open from 8 pm to 4 am, and offers three tables of blackjack, two of roulette, and one for poker. The casino also hosts international poker tournaments at various times throughout the year. The hotel has 144 rooms, a piano bar, a sauna, and a swimming pool complex.
Not every one of the Cameroon casinos is located in a hotel. Visitors to Douala for instance can, in addition to the Le Méridien Hotel, enjoy a flutter at the country's newest gambling center, the Treasure Hunter casino. The Treasure Hunter is located in the Akwa area's busiest street, the Boulevard de Liberte. This casino, which was opened by operator Games World in 2005, was West & Central Africa's first all-electronic casino, with a "cashless" card system that can be used in all the gaming machines. In total, it offers 74 slot machines of the latest design and technology, and its poker machines offer a 96% per cent payout. The casino's opening hours are from 1 pm to 4 am.
So, although Las Vegas might not be losing any sleep over the competition from Cameroon, between Yaoundé and Douala, the African country has more than enough casinos to satisfy almost anyone's gambling urge.
Cameroon casinos are mostly located in many of the country's luxury hotels. The largest casino in the country is in Yaoundé at the Yaoundé Hilton, in the heart of the center of the capital on Boulevard du 20 Mai. It is open daily from 4 pm to 4 am, and offers gamblers 8 table games and 60 slot machines. In these luxurious surroundings, residents and guests of the hotel can play blackjack, roulette, & poker. Furthermore, when guests tire of gambling, the hotel has 255 rooms, with four restaurants and two bars and offers the use of a fitness center and an outdoor swimming pool.
Cameroon's other main casino is in Douala, in the Le Méridien Hotel Douala, on 35 Avenue des Cocotiers, which overlooks the Wouri River. It is open from 8 pm to 4 am, and offers three tables of blackjack, two of roulette, and one for poker. The casino also hosts international poker tournaments at various times throughout the year. The hotel has 144 rooms, a piano bar, a sauna, and a swimming pool complex.
Not every one of the Cameroon casinos is located in a hotel. Visitors to Douala for instance can, in addition to the Le Méridien Hotel, enjoy a flutter at the country's newest gambling center, the Treasure Hunter casino. The Treasure Hunter is located in the Akwa area's busiest street, the Boulevard de Liberte. This casino, which was opened by operator Games World in 2005, was West & Central Africa's first all-electronic casino, with a "cashless" card system that can be used in all the gaming machines. In total, it offers 74 slot machines of the latest design and technology, and its poker machines offer a 96% per cent payout. The casino's opening hours are from 1 pm to 4 am.
So, although Las Vegas might not be losing any sleep over the competition from Cameroon, between Yaoundé and Douala, the African country has more than enough casinos to satisfy almost anyone's gambling urge.
2013年9月24日星期二
Wakeboard Tower - Why Are You Building A Wakeboard Tower?
In the past decade wakeboarding has emerged as one of the most prominent water sports. The sport continues to develop with professionals trying new tricks and getting more air every year.
The craze has many people wanting to get just as high behind their boat. However, building a wakeboard tower may be something best left to professionals. If in the course of building a tower you improperly attach it to your boat then you could be left dead in the water.
There are companies out there that are skilled at building a wakeboard tower and they can build a tower for you. Can you build it how you want? Yes, most companies will build and install a tower to your exact specifications. The only downside to this is that it is very expensive to have one custom made.
To save some money you may want to purchase a pre-made wakeboarding tower, just be sure it fits your boat.
Can I Put Speakers On My Wakeboard Tower?
Many people like to customize their wakeboard towers with speakers that are powerful enough for the rider to hear in the water. If you are considering adding speakers to your tower then there are a couple of things you need to keep in mind.
Make sure your speakers are waterproof and make sure they offer a lot of power. You will be behind a loud boat, going fast on the open water and if you really want to hear your music then you need some powerful speakers.
Built To Order Wakeboarding Towers
On the internet you will find a lot of companies that offer services for building your wakeboard tower and these may be the best places for you to start your search. With a product as expensive as this you may want to contact the internet company and discuss the details of your tower. It never hurts to talk to a company direct about a custom order and you also get the chance to ask questions and get them answered on the spot.
As safety and durability is concerned don't skimp on your wakeboard tower as cheap construction could damage your boat and yourself. Remember that your wakeboard tower will be carrying your wakeboards and your speakers so you want to be sure that something carrying such important equipment is up to your specifications.
So take your time when you are designing your wakeboard tower and make sure you get professional help during the design, building, and installation process. A faulty wakeboard tower could turn a fun day wakeboarding into a huge disaster.
The craze has many people wanting to get just as high behind their boat. However, building a wakeboard tower may be something best left to professionals. If in the course of building a tower you improperly attach it to your boat then you could be left dead in the water.
There are companies out there that are skilled at building a wakeboard tower and they can build a tower for you. Can you build it how you want? Yes, most companies will build and install a tower to your exact specifications. The only downside to this is that it is very expensive to have one custom made.
To save some money you may want to purchase a pre-made wakeboarding tower, just be sure it fits your boat.
Can I Put Speakers On My Wakeboard Tower?
Many people like to customize their wakeboard towers with speakers that are powerful enough for the rider to hear in the water. If you are considering adding speakers to your tower then there are a couple of things you need to keep in mind.
Make sure your speakers are waterproof and make sure they offer a lot of power. You will be behind a loud boat, going fast on the open water and if you really want to hear your music then you need some powerful speakers.
Built To Order Wakeboarding Towers
On the internet you will find a lot of companies that offer services for building your wakeboard tower and these may be the best places for you to start your search. With a product as expensive as this you may want to contact the internet company and discuss the details of your tower. It never hurts to talk to a company direct about a custom order and you also get the chance to ask questions and get them answered on the spot.
As safety and durability is concerned don't skimp on your wakeboard tower as cheap construction could damage your boat and yourself. Remember that your wakeboard tower will be carrying your wakeboards and your speakers so you want to be sure that something carrying such important equipment is up to your specifications.
So take your time when you are designing your wakeboard tower and make sure you get professional help during the design, building, and installation process. A faulty wakeboard tower could turn a fun day wakeboarding into a huge disaster.
Closeout Wakeboard Bindings - Closeout Wakeboard Bindings Allow You To Save Your Cash
A wakeboarder's binding is just as important as the wakeboard itself. Many wakeboarders are always out to get the latest binding for their board. However they are also spending a pretty penny to do so. What they should look for are closeout wakeboard bindings, which can be found for as much as 50% off.
The reason why you should buy closeout wakeboard bindings is that they help you shave off a few dollars from the list price, while still allowing you to choose from many makes and models.
Fixed Boots Or Lace-Up Boots
Whether you need your closeout wakeboard bindings for fixed boots or lace-up boots, you will find that you can still find adequate bindings for both types if you look around long enough.
Remember that lace-up boots require bindings that should be adjustable and even may require Velcro straps to secure your feet in the back. Lace up boot bindings should also have an overlay system for the front while the laces do the job for the back of the boots. These bindings are normally quite expensive, which is why finding the closeout specials can be a huge find.
When you shop for closeout wakeboard bindings you will come across various sites online and many stores that will offer you good deals. If you are getting a good deal, whether you are online or at a store, you should be able to buy a four hundred dollar binding for as low as two hundred dollars.
Also, if you go to a store first you can try the bindings on and see them in person to make sure they are want you want. Then you can search online to shop prices from Liquid Force, O'Brien or any other major brand and find the best deal.
You should normally be able to shave off half of the list price while some sites may also add free shipping to the deal. Many sites also ship within 24 hours of the order so you won't be waiting for your closeout bindings for weeks.
If you can't get to a store to look at stuff first hand, many online sites also offer sizing charts to help you find the correct size. Many sites also have a complete description of the binding which should make your task of choosing the best closeout wakeboard bindings much easier.
There really is no reason to pay top dollar for wakeboard bindings when you can get the same thing for a closeout price. Just spend time shopping around as finding the right bindings for you is important. Also remember don't just settle on bindings because of a price, make sure that you get exactly what you are looking for.
The reason why you should buy closeout wakeboard bindings is that they help you shave off a few dollars from the list price, while still allowing you to choose from many makes and models.
Fixed Boots Or Lace-Up Boots
Whether you need your closeout wakeboard bindings for fixed boots or lace-up boots, you will find that you can still find adequate bindings for both types if you look around long enough.
Remember that lace-up boots require bindings that should be adjustable and even may require Velcro straps to secure your feet in the back. Lace up boot bindings should also have an overlay system for the front while the laces do the job for the back of the boots. These bindings are normally quite expensive, which is why finding the closeout specials can be a huge find.
When you shop for closeout wakeboard bindings you will come across various sites online and many stores that will offer you good deals. If you are getting a good deal, whether you are online or at a store, you should be able to buy a four hundred dollar binding for as low as two hundred dollars.
Also, if you go to a store first you can try the bindings on and see them in person to make sure they are want you want. Then you can search online to shop prices from Liquid Force, O'Brien or any other major brand and find the best deal.
You should normally be able to shave off half of the list price while some sites may also add free shipping to the deal. Many sites also ship within 24 hours of the order so you won't be waiting for your closeout bindings for weeks.
If you can't get to a store to look at stuff first hand, many online sites also offer sizing charts to help you find the correct size. Many sites also have a complete description of the binding which should make your task of choosing the best closeout wakeboard bindings much easier.
There really is no reason to pay top dollar for wakeboard bindings when you can get the same thing for a closeout price. Just spend time shopping around as finding the right bindings for you is important. Also remember don't just settle on bindings because of a price, make sure that you get exactly what you are looking for.
History Of Wakeboarding - Do You Know The History Of Wakeboarding?
Although wakeboarding is considered a relatively new sport, there is still quite an interesting and complex history behind it. It is first important to know that wakeboarding is actually not a single sport but rather a combination of various ones, and is a derivative of many sports intertwined into what it is today.
The History Of Wakeboarding
Wakeboarding more than anything was derived from surfing, which has long been a favorite sport of beach dwellers. Then in the summer of 1985 foot straps were added on to the basic surfboard, a concept that has a great significance, one that absolutely cannot be overestimated when it comes to the evolution of wakeboarding. These foot straps are what allowed for big air taking the sport to something that was much more than just surfing.
Tony Finn has been of the most prominent names in the history of wakeboarding, and it was he who promoted, popularized and marketed the Skurfer throughout the 80s. The Skurfer was the newly designed surfboard with foot straps.
The only problem with this design was that it was very narrow and also because a lot of energy was required in order to get it up and planing on the surface of the water it meant that only very skilled surfers were able to participate in the sport.
The sport continued to grow and become more and more popular over time, and in 1990 there was the design of the Hyperlites, which had the overall shape of a surfboard with an obvious tip and tail. One of the most important moments in the history of wakeboarding took place in the year 1992 after World Sports and Marketing, a Florida-based sports promoter and event organizer, began staging pro wakeboard events.
As the sport has evolved it has become truly amazing to watch. Just jumping the wake is a thing long lost in the past. Now wake boarder's are many feet in the air performing acrobatic tricks as they soar way beyond the boundary of the boat's wake.
This was really when the sport of wakeboarding began to get popular and more and more people began to take a serious interest in it. Today there are many different tricks that can be performed in the sport, including:
* Raley
* Fakie
* Butter Slide
* Surface 360
* Tantrum
* Backroll
* Frontroll
* Half-cab
* Tootsie Roll
* Blind Judge
* Scarecrow
* Bel Air
Whether you are a professional wake boarder or participate in the sport purely for fun, the history of wakeboarding is beneficial to you because you should always know about those who took the risks of pioneering something you enjoy daily. Without them you would still be waterskiing.
The History Of Wakeboarding
Wakeboarding more than anything was derived from surfing, which has long been a favorite sport of beach dwellers. Then in the summer of 1985 foot straps were added on to the basic surfboard, a concept that has a great significance, one that absolutely cannot be overestimated when it comes to the evolution of wakeboarding. These foot straps are what allowed for big air taking the sport to something that was much more than just surfing.
Tony Finn has been of the most prominent names in the history of wakeboarding, and it was he who promoted, popularized and marketed the Skurfer throughout the 80s. The Skurfer was the newly designed surfboard with foot straps.
The only problem with this design was that it was very narrow and also because a lot of energy was required in order to get it up and planing on the surface of the water it meant that only very skilled surfers were able to participate in the sport.
The sport continued to grow and become more and more popular over time, and in 1990 there was the design of the Hyperlites, which had the overall shape of a surfboard with an obvious tip and tail. One of the most important moments in the history of wakeboarding took place in the year 1992 after World Sports and Marketing, a Florida-based sports promoter and event organizer, began staging pro wakeboard events.
As the sport has evolved it has become truly amazing to watch. Just jumping the wake is a thing long lost in the past. Now wake boarder's are many feet in the air performing acrobatic tricks as they soar way beyond the boundary of the boat's wake.
This was really when the sport of wakeboarding began to get popular and more and more people began to take a serious interest in it. Today there are many different tricks that can be performed in the sport, including:
* Raley
* Fakie
* Butter Slide
* Surface 360
* Tantrum
* Backroll
* Frontroll
* Half-cab
* Tootsie Roll
* Blind Judge
* Scarecrow
* Bel Air
Whether you are a professional wake boarder or participate in the sport purely for fun, the history of wakeboarding is beneficial to you because you should always know about those who took the risks of pioneering something you enjoy daily. Without them you would still be waterskiing.
Free Family Card Games - Four Fun Solitaire Card Games
Solitaire games are meant to be played when you are solitary or alone. They will help you pass the time pleasantly when you have to stay in bed or when you want to relax. There's a variety of solitary games here's a few of my favourites.
ACCORDION
(1 deck)
Deal the cards one at a time face up, in a row from left to right. Go slowly so that you can continually compare the last card dealt with its neighbors. Whenever this card matches its immediate neighbor at the left, or the card third to its left, you may move the new card over upon that which it matches. The matching may be in suit or in rank. Suppose that the first four cards you turn up are:
[spade] J [diamond]5 [club] 8 [spade] 8
The [club] 8 matches the [spade] 8 and also the [spade] Jack. You may move it over upon either card. Here, it is just a guess which play will turn out better. Later on, you will find that one play is better than another, when you have choice, for it opens additional plays. Keep watch for new plays made possible by consolidating piles. For example, suppose that you deal
[heart]2 [club]5 [diamond]Q [club]2
You can move the [club] 2 upon the [heart] 2. Then two clubs are adjacent, so you can move the [club] 5 upon the [club]2.
Move the piles of cards as a whole, not just the top card. When a gap is left in the row because you have moved a pile away, shove all the piles leftward to close up the gap.
To WIN THE GAME you must get the whole deck into one pile. You will not succeed very often. You really are entitled to consider that you have won if you end with no more than five piles.
HIT OR MISS
(1 deck)
Deal the cards one at a time face up into a single waste-pile. As you deal, count "Ace, two, three . . ." and so on up to the "King." Whenever the card you deal is the same as the rank you call, that is a hit. Throw all the hit cards out of the deck. After you count "King" start over again with "Ace, two . . ." and so on. When you have dealt the entire deck, pick up the wastepile, turn it face down, and continue dealing. Also continue counting, from where you left off.
To WIN THE GAME you must hit every card in the deck. But you lose the game if you go through the deck twice in succession without a single hit.
EVEN UP
(1 deck)
Discard from the deck all face cards (Kings, Queens and Jacks). Shuffle the 40 cards, then deal them one at a time face up in a row from left to right. Keep watch of the pairs of adjacent cards. Whenever such a pair is both odd (as two 7's) or both even (as two 8's) throw it out.
To WIN THE GAME you must throw out all 40 cards in pairs.
KNOCKOUT
(1 deck)
Discard all 2's to 6's, leaving a deck of 32 cards. Shuffle it well, then deal three cards face up in a column at your left. If any is a club, throw it out to start a wastepile, then deal a new card to take its place. If the new card is a club, throw it out and deal another and so on, until you have three non-clubs in the column. Then deal four more columns of three cards each, from left to right.
From this array of 15 cards, throw out all clubs into the wastepile. But do not fill the spaces so made in the four columns at right of the first.
Gather the remaining cards of the array and shuffle them well together with the cards left in the stock. In other words, shuffle all of the 32 cards except the discarded clubs. Deal a second time in the same way as the first, and having again thrown out all clubs, gather the remainder, shuffle, and deal a third time.
To WIN THE GAME you must discard all eight clubs in the three deals.
Hours of fun can be had playing these solitaire card games. Have fun!
ACCORDION
(1 deck)
Deal the cards one at a time face up, in a row from left to right. Go slowly so that you can continually compare the last card dealt with its neighbors. Whenever this card matches its immediate neighbor at the left, or the card third to its left, you may move the new card over upon that which it matches. The matching may be in suit or in rank. Suppose that the first four cards you turn up are:
[spade] J [diamond]5 [club] 8 [spade] 8
The [club] 8 matches the [spade] 8 and also the [spade] Jack. You may move it over upon either card. Here, it is just a guess which play will turn out better. Later on, you will find that one play is better than another, when you have choice, for it opens additional plays. Keep watch for new plays made possible by consolidating piles. For example, suppose that you deal
[heart]2 [club]5 [diamond]Q [club]2
You can move the [club] 2 upon the [heart] 2. Then two clubs are adjacent, so you can move the [club] 5 upon the [club]2.
Move the piles of cards as a whole, not just the top card. When a gap is left in the row because you have moved a pile away, shove all the piles leftward to close up the gap.
To WIN THE GAME you must get the whole deck into one pile. You will not succeed very often. You really are entitled to consider that you have won if you end with no more than five piles.
HIT OR MISS
(1 deck)
Deal the cards one at a time face up into a single waste-pile. As you deal, count "Ace, two, three . . ." and so on up to the "King." Whenever the card you deal is the same as the rank you call, that is a hit. Throw all the hit cards out of the deck. After you count "King" start over again with "Ace, two . . ." and so on. When you have dealt the entire deck, pick up the wastepile, turn it face down, and continue dealing. Also continue counting, from where you left off.
To WIN THE GAME you must hit every card in the deck. But you lose the game if you go through the deck twice in succession without a single hit.
EVEN UP
(1 deck)
Discard from the deck all face cards (Kings, Queens and Jacks). Shuffle the 40 cards, then deal them one at a time face up in a row from left to right. Keep watch of the pairs of adjacent cards. Whenever such a pair is both odd (as two 7's) or both even (as two 8's) throw it out.
To WIN THE GAME you must throw out all 40 cards in pairs.
KNOCKOUT
(1 deck)
Discard all 2's to 6's, leaving a deck of 32 cards. Shuffle it well, then deal three cards face up in a column at your left. If any is a club, throw it out to start a wastepile, then deal a new card to take its place. If the new card is a club, throw it out and deal another and so on, until you have three non-clubs in the column. Then deal four more columns of three cards each, from left to right.
From this array of 15 cards, throw out all clubs into the wastepile. But do not fill the spaces so made in the four columns at right of the first.
Gather the remaining cards of the array and shuffle them well together with the cards left in the stock. In other words, shuffle all of the 32 cards except the discarded clubs. Deal a second time in the same way as the first, and having again thrown out all clubs, gather the remainder, shuffle, and deal a third time.
To WIN THE GAME you must discard all eight clubs in the three deals.
Hours of fun can be had playing these solitaire card games. Have fun!
2013年9月22日星期日
18 Essential Golf Experiences
At Royal Dornoch, the transcendent Scottish links north of Inverness, a quintet of flags flies in anticipation of your arrival. Stop beneath those banners for a pre-drive snapshot before the Dornoch nameplate, then brace for one of the most stirring moments in golf: the theatrical parting of the gorse in the approach to the third tee. It reveals an unforgettable communion of links-land, hills, beach and sea. Not only did Old Tom Morris put his designer’s imprint on this famous course, the town itself gave the world Donald Ross—the family home on St. Gilbert Street still stands. Dornoch was Ross’s golf schoolroom, and his devotion to it ran deep. “Modesty forbids me saying more than it is the most beautifully situated links in the world,” he wrote, and no sentiment could stop Tom Watson and Ben Crenshaw from agreeing.
7. Read the Classics
Though none of us needs a Darwin to suggest we golfers are a breed apart, the originator of the species whose function is to explore, dissect and explain why we are who we are and do what we do was a Darwin nonetheless. Bernard Darwin (1876–1961), Charles’s grandson, virtually invented the craft of golf writing, then perfected it through a half-century’s worth of insight, observation and survivingly fit prose. You’ll certainly evolve as a golfer just by reading him. Start with the natural selections in Bernard Darwin on Golf (edited by yours truly). Continue on to Darwin’s American protégé, Herbert Warren Wind, well represented in the collection Following Through. Like Darwin, Wind was a fine player who understood golf’s nobilities and its monkeyshines from the inside and mused on both with equal good humor.
8. Lighten Up
We all know how golf got its name: The other four-letter words were taken. Yet as maddening as this enterprise may be, we make it only more so by sacrificing the good spirit inherent in golf’s communal culture to petulant bouts of on-course self-loathing. Walter Hagen identified that propensity and pooh-poohed it. His counsel: “Don’t hurry. Don’t worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way.” So when you’re on the golf course, appreciate where you are—even after a flub or foozle. Congratulate yourself for scrambling to save bogey when it could have been much worse. Admire the arc of a well-struck shot. Relish the putt that holds its line. Revel in the camaraderie, and uphold the game’s traditions of etiquette and sportsmanship: Be ready when it’s your turn, never stand in another’s line, replace divots, fix ball marks, and if you do happen to come across a few flowers now and then, stop and whiff one for the Haig.
9. Dig into the Rules
Yes, the rules of golf are daunting, but if we’re not playing by them, we’re not playing golf. Back in the 1950s, Joe Dey, the USGA’s savvy chief, compressed the complexities into three commonsense principles: (1) Play the course as you find it, (2) play the ball as it lies, and (3) if you can’t do that, play fair. That’s a good place to start, but it’s just a start. Unfamiliarity with the essentials of Dey’s third principle leaves the unschooled dangling metaphysically out of bounds. It’s not necessary to know all the fine print, but a confident working knowledge helps keep rounds on the square. Know when to give and take relief. Know when a hazard is lateral and what that means. Know when an obstruction is moveable and when it’s not. Grounding yourself in the rules makes for one less doubt to contend with in a game filled with doubts. Besides, as James Bond showed Goldfinger—check Rule 15-3.a—a healthy knowledge can provide a valuable leg up toward victory.
10. Go Irish Green
Listen as the names dance off the tongue: Lahinch, Ballybunion, Waterville, Dooks, Tralee, Doonbeg and Dingle. Ask where you find a pot of links at the end of the rainbow, and the answer leads to the Emerald Isle’s southwest quadrant. The wild land breeds a wild concentration of wild courses, ideal for essaying in groups of four. This rugged patch of Ireland may well be golf’s greenest destination—and its most welcoming buddy trip.
11. Enter the Sanctums
Pine Valley. Cypress Point. It can be easier to pass a caddie through the eye of a needle than to enter these exclusive, elusive and extraordinary enclaves, but that’s why they’re Pine Valley and Cypress Point. The world’s top-ranked courses are also its most coveted invites. The moment one comes—to either—drop everything, not just for the golf but for the overall assault on the senses. Nothing else in the game is quite like crossing the railroad tracks that separate Pine Valley from the rest of civilization; stopping at the guard gate to find your name on the list; being greeted at the clubhouse by caddie master Lenny Ward (a fixture since the 1950s) as he directs you to the upstairs locker room; picking up a logo ball in the pro shop (cash only, no credit cards); examining the course map painted on the wall in the Big Room; dressing for dinner; sampling the turtle soup; and spending the night on site in one of the guest cottages. All of that makes Pine Valley Pine Valley, as much as Hell’s Half Acre, the Devil’s Asshole and a stratospheric slope rating of 155 from the tips. A bit easier to gain access to is a host of other classic clubs, each occupying its own niche in golf history, each boasting its own traditions and ethos. Think Shinnecock, the National Golf Links, Winged Foot, The Country Club, Newport, Merion, Oakmont, Baltusrol, Oak Hill, Oakland Hills, Seminole, San Francisco Golf Club and Riviera. One good connection to any of these sanctuaries is all you’ll need to make you feel that you’ve arrived as a golfer and that you do, indeed, belong. Even if just for a day.
7. Read the Classics
Though none of us needs a Darwin to suggest we golfers are a breed apart, the originator of the species whose function is to explore, dissect and explain why we are who we are and do what we do was a Darwin nonetheless. Bernard Darwin (1876–1961), Charles’s grandson, virtually invented the craft of golf writing, then perfected it through a half-century’s worth of insight, observation and survivingly fit prose. You’ll certainly evolve as a golfer just by reading him. Start with the natural selections in Bernard Darwin on Golf (edited by yours truly). Continue on to Darwin’s American protégé, Herbert Warren Wind, well represented in the collection Following Through. Like Darwin, Wind was a fine player who understood golf’s nobilities and its monkeyshines from the inside and mused on both with equal good humor.
8. Lighten Up
We all know how golf got its name: The other four-letter words were taken. Yet as maddening as this enterprise may be, we make it only more so by sacrificing the good spirit inherent in golf’s communal culture to petulant bouts of on-course self-loathing. Walter Hagen identified that propensity and pooh-poohed it. His counsel: “Don’t hurry. Don’t worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way.” So when you’re on the golf course, appreciate where you are—even after a flub or foozle. Congratulate yourself for scrambling to save bogey when it could have been much worse. Admire the arc of a well-struck shot. Relish the putt that holds its line. Revel in the camaraderie, and uphold the game’s traditions of etiquette and sportsmanship: Be ready when it’s your turn, never stand in another’s line, replace divots, fix ball marks, and if you do happen to come across a few flowers now and then, stop and whiff one for the Haig.
9. Dig into the Rules
Yes, the rules of golf are daunting, but if we’re not playing by them, we’re not playing golf. Back in the 1950s, Joe Dey, the USGA’s savvy chief, compressed the complexities into three commonsense principles: (1) Play the course as you find it, (2) play the ball as it lies, and (3) if you can’t do that, play fair. That’s a good place to start, but it’s just a start. Unfamiliarity with the essentials of Dey’s third principle leaves the unschooled dangling metaphysically out of bounds. It’s not necessary to know all the fine print, but a confident working knowledge helps keep rounds on the square. Know when to give and take relief. Know when a hazard is lateral and what that means. Know when an obstruction is moveable and when it’s not. Grounding yourself in the rules makes for one less doubt to contend with in a game filled with doubts. Besides, as James Bond showed Goldfinger—check Rule 15-3.a—a healthy knowledge can provide a valuable leg up toward victory.
10. Go Irish Green
Listen as the names dance off the tongue: Lahinch, Ballybunion, Waterville, Dooks, Tralee, Doonbeg and Dingle. Ask where you find a pot of links at the end of the rainbow, and the answer leads to the Emerald Isle’s southwest quadrant. The wild land breeds a wild concentration of wild courses, ideal for essaying in groups of four. This rugged patch of Ireland may well be golf’s greenest destination—and its most welcoming buddy trip.
11. Enter the Sanctums
Pine Valley. Cypress Point. It can be easier to pass a caddie through the eye of a needle than to enter these exclusive, elusive and extraordinary enclaves, but that’s why they’re Pine Valley and Cypress Point. The world’s top-ranked courses are also its most coveted invites. The moment one comes—to either—drop everything, not just for the golf but for the overall assault on the senses. Nothing else in the game is quite like crossing the railroad tracks that separate Pine Valley from the rest of civilization; stopping at the guard gate to find your name on the list; being greeted at the clubhouse by caddie master Lenny Ward (a fixture since the 1950s) as he directs you to the upstairs locker room; picking up a logo ball in the pro shop (cash only, no credit cards); examining the course map painted on the wall in the Big Room; dressing for dinner; sampling the turtle soup; and spending the night on site in one of the guest cottages. All of that makes Pine Valley Pine Valley, as much as Hell’s Half Acre, the Devil’s Asshole and a stratospheric slope rating of 155 from the tips. A bit easier to gain access to is a host of other classic clubs, each occupying its own niche in golf history, each boasting its own traditions and ethos. Think Shinnecock, the National Golf Links, Winged Foot, The Country Club, Newport, Merion, Oakmont, Baltusrol, Oak Hill, Oakland Hills, Seminole, San Francisco Golf Club and Riviera. One good connection to any of these sanctuaries is all you’ll need to make you feel that you’ve arrived as a golfer and that you do, indeed, belong. Even if just for a day.
The Royal Oak Watch
Twenty-seven thousand. That’s the number of watches Audemars Piguet produces in a single year. (For comparison, Rolex, the largest luxury watchmaker, cranks out that many in just two weeks). Another number: $4,000. That was the price of the Royal Oak at its introduction in 1972, an eye-popping figure at the time for a sport watch rendered in stainless steel. Yet the Royal Oak created a sensation, so much so that it remains the company’s signature timepiece. Over the years, the Royal Oak line expanded with new materials, moon phases and other complications, but it’s still the burnished steel model, with its signature octagon shape and visible screws, that gets hearts beating in time, even if inflation has increased the price. Every case and movement is meticulously assembled, beveled, finished, polished, engraved and tested by hand. Sure, Audemars plays off its glamorous associations, from sponsorship of the Alinghi America’s Cup team to a partnership with Maserati. Yet it’s the company’s respect for centuries-old traditions that keeps collectors coming back for more.
Deanston Whisky
Scotland is blessed with an abundance of beautiful malt whisky distilleries, but one of the most extraordinary is Deanston, in Doune, north of Edinburgh. It is housed in an old Victorian cotton mill, a multistoried, dark-brick building snuggled next to the fast-flowing River Teith. Water is channeled from the river through underground pipes to power the distillery's own hydroelectric plant. It produces four times as much energy as it needs so the excess electricity is sold back to the national grid—enough to power the entire village of Deanston.
The distillery is not open to the public, but is as traditional as you can get. Everything is done by hand. There are no computers at all—weights and volumes are scribbled onto old-fashioned blackboards. The casks are stored and matured in vast cathedral-like rooms with vaulted ceilings, where the temperature is cool and constant.
Such an amazing setting deserves a special malt and to be frank, it hasn't had one. Until now. The distillery had been closed down for years when it was bought in the early 1990s. For the first few years the new owner worked to tweak and improve the spirit, and by 1996 he had hit upon a beauty. Finally, thirteen years later, it's being bottled.
Deanston’s malt used to be short and sharp, with a thin, bitter taste and an all but nonexistent finish. But this one is lemony and lingering, with a sweet-citrus fruit delight and a long, warming finish. It's very drinkable, too, and at 46.3 percent alcohol by volume, you have to watch it.
Brand-new packaging reflects the distillery's energy-efficient credentials—the label and packaging are made with recycled paper. The earthy-brown design is different, natural and impressive. Deanston is a fine addition to the malt whisky repertoire. And, at long last, a malt worthy of such a storied distillery.
The distillery is not open to the public, but is as traditional as you can get. Everything is done by hand. There are no computers at all—weights and volumes are scribbled onto old-fashioned blackboards. The casks are stored and matured in vast cathedral-like rooms with vaulted ceilings, where the temperature is cool and constant.
Such an amazing setting deserves a special malt and to be frank, it hasn't had one. Until now. The distillery had been closed down for years when it was bought in the early 1990s. For the first few years the new owner worked to tweak and improve the spirit, and by 1996 he had hit upon a beauty. Finally, thirteen years later, it's being bottled.
Deanston’s malt used to be short and sharp, with a thin, bitter taste and an all but nonexistent finish. But this one is lemony and lingering, with a sweet-citrus fruit delight and a long, warming finish. It's very drinkable, too, and at 46.3 percent alcohol by volume, you have to watch it.
Brand-new packaging reflects the distillery's energy-efficient credentials—the label and packaging are made with recycled paper. The earthy-brown design is different, natural and impressive. Deanston is a fine addition to the malt whisky repertoire. And, at long last, a malt worthy of such a storied distillery.
Texas Golf Reborn
The historical importance of Brackenridge Park, an early A. W. Tillinghast design outside San Antonio, is hard to dispute. When it opened in 1916, it became the state’s first public eighteen; later, it became the first inductee into the Texas Golf Hall of Fame. When it was host of the Texas Open, from 1922 to 1959, legends named Hagen, Hogan, Nelson and Snead all won titles there.
The years bring ravages as well as glory, of course, and Brackenridge Park addressed them last year with a $7.5 million makeover. Texas-based architect John Colligan relied on a copy of the original blueprints to reinstate the course’s Tillinghast look. Newly enlarged greens feature squared-off corners and significant internal contour. In order to re-create vintage strategies, Colligan added groupings of deep, Tillie-inspired bunkers across fairways and around greens.
The construction of a highway in the 1960s forced much of Brackenridge Park’s back nine to be condensed and rerouted, but Colligan worked to recover as much of the original routing as he could—six of the original holes are now back in play. He also restored several dilapidated stone footbridges crossing the San Antonio River. A narrow serpentine pond, created to replicate a former tributary, cuts in front of the new greens at ten, seventeen and eighteen.
The course was stretched to 6,500 yards, but Brackenridge Park still makes for a gentle stroll—just the way Tillinghast wanted it.
2013年9月20日星期五
Castro (67) taking advantage of playing at home
ATLANTA – Roberto Castro figures he’s played well over 100 rounds at East Lake in his lifetime, but none as good – at least in style points – as his opening 67 on Thursday at the Tour Championship.
Castro, a Tour Championship rookie who went to school at nearby Georgia Tech and lives about 15 minutes from the Donald Ross course, birdied the turn (Nos. 9 and 10) and managed bounce-back birdies at Nos. 13 and 15 after a bogey at the 12th to move into a share of fourth place at the finale.
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“It’s nice playing at home. Usually I play with a guy and we’re hearing a lot of ‘Go Dawgs’ or ‘Go Tigers,’ here there were a lot of ‘Go (Yellow) Jackets’ which was nice,” he said.
In his second year on Tour, Castro earned his trip to East Lake via a runner-up finish at the AT&T National and a tie for ninth at the Deutsche Bank Championship. In fact, last week’sBMW Championship was the first no-cut event he’s played on Tour, but it’s his first trip “home” that has been particularly enjoyable.
“This is when you know you made it because my caddie is staying at the Ritz,” he smiled.
Horschel (66) reunites with putter at East Lake
ATLANTA – In order, when things aren’t going well for players they switch putters, then caddies and, at least according to a long-held locker room punch line, eventually wives.
Luckily for Billy Horschel’s caddie he was able to reunite with his putter after ditching it in July and things got back on track with an opening 66 at the Tour Championship that left him in a tie for third after Round 1.
Horschel returned his old Ping Piper putter to his bag, the same putter he won the Zurich Classic with in the spring, at the Canadian Open and has seen steady improvement.
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“I went from making something with my Piper to making nothing with this other one so I figured I could go back to this Piper and at least make some putts,” said Horschel, who still needed 31 putts on Thursday.
The experiment with the new putter lasted about a month and a half and, considering the success he had with the Piper, it seems like a curious move.
“Honestly . . . my (old) putter was . . . uh, I didn’t break it. It just was defective. It wasn’t right. I had beat on it too much and it wasn’t working the same,” he smiled.
Luckily for Billy Horschel’s caddie he was able to reunite with his putter after ditching it in July and things got back on track with an opening 66 at the Tour Championship that left him in a tie for third after Round 1.
Horschel returned his old Ping Piper putter to his bag, the same putter he won the Zurich Classic with in the spring, at the Canadian Open and has seen steady improvement.
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“I went from making something with my Piper to making nothing with this other one so I figured I could go back to this Piper and at least make some putts,” said Horschel, who still needed 31 putts on Thursday.
The experiment with the new putter lasted about a month and a half and, considering the success he had with the Piper, it seems like a curious move.
“Honestly . . . my (old) putter was . . . uh, I didn’t break it. It just was defective. It wasn’t right. I had beat on it too much and it wasn’t working the same,” he smiled.
Stenson fires 64, takes Day 1 Tour Champ. lead
Henrik Stenson and Tiger Woods at the 2013 Tour Championship
Though birdies were hard to come by early at East Lake Thursday, eventually several players in the 30-man field were able to get their rounds going, none moreso than an accurate Henrik Stenson. Here's how things shape up heading into the second round of the Tour Championship, where Stenson holds a one-shot lead:
Leaderboard: Henrik Stenson (-6), Adam Scott (-5), Billy Horschel (-4), Steve Stricker (-4), Roberto Castro (-3)
What it means: Though he complained of wrist tendinitis early in the week, Stenson finds his name atop the leaderboard after 18 holes of the season's final playoff event. Several top names remain within striking distance, including world No. 2 Scott, though the top-ranked player struggled in surprising fashion Thursday in Atlanta.
Round of the day: Stenson spent much of his opening nine holes capitalizing on a series of accurate approach shots, as the Swede netted four birdies across his first six holes without making a putt longer than 8 feet. Stenson carded his lone bogey of the day at No. 16, but bounced back with a closing birdie, his seventh of the day, to regain sole possession of the lead.
Best of the rest: After a slow start that saw him turn in 1-over 36, Scott caught fire on the back nine, carding six birdies across a seven-hole stretch to fire a 5-under 65. Like Stenson, he will win the season-long trophy with a win at East Lake and now will play in Friday's final pairing alongside the Swede, whom he trails by just one shot.
Biggest disappointment: The only player who failed to net a single birdie during Thursday's opening round, Tiger Woods finds himself 29th among the 30-man field after an opening 3-over 73. It marked just Woods' seventh career round as a pro without a birdie, and his first since the 2010 U.S. Open. He will begin the second round nine shots off the pace, with significant ground to cover should he win the FedEx Cup for the third time in his career.
Biggest storyline heading into Friday: Ranked second and third, respectively, in the points race entering this week, both Stenson and Scott appear poised to take advantage of Woods' opening-round struggles. They'll play together in the final pairing Friday at East Lake, each looking to leave Atlanta with two trophies this week, while Stricker lurks just two shots off the pace, also with eyes on the season-long prize.
Shot of the day: Stenson came to the closing hole, a daunting, 223-yard par 3, with a share of the lead. After his 5-iron rolled to within 4 feet, though, the Swede capped his round with yet another close-range birdie to re-take the lead heading into Friday's second round.
Quote of the day: "That stretch between holes 1-7, I guess was as good as I've ever hit it in a round of golf." - Stenson
Though birdies were hard to come by early at East Lake Thursday, eventually several players in the 30-man field were able to get their rounds going, none moreso than an accurate Henrik Stenson. Here's how things shape up heading into the second round of the Tour Championship, where Stenson holds a one-shot lead:
Leaderboard: Henrik Stenson (-6), Adam Scott (-5), Billy Horschel (-4), Steve Stricker (-4), Roberto Castro (-3)
What it means: Though he complained of wrist tendinitis early in the week, Stenson finds his name atop the leaderboard after 18 holes of the season's final playoff event. Several top names remain within striking distance, including world No. 2 Scott, though the top-ranked player struggled in surprising fashion Thursday in Atlanta.
Round of the day: Stenson spent much of his opening nine holes capitalizing on a series of accurate approach shots, as the Swede netted four birdies across his first six holes without making a putt longer than 8 feet. Stenson carded his lone bogey of the day at No. 16, but bounced back with a closing birdie, his seventh of the day, to regain sole possession of the lead.
Best of the rest: After a slow start that saw him turn in 1-over 36, Scott caught fire on the back nine, carding six birdies across a seven-hole stretch to fire a 5-under 65. Like Stenson, he will win the season-long trophy with a win at East Lake and now will play in Friday's final pairing alongside the Swede, whom he trails by just one shot.
Biggest disappointment: The only player who failed to net a single birdie during Thursday's opening round, Tiger Woods finds himself 29th among the 30-man field after an opening 3-over 73. It marked just Woods' seventh career round as a pro without a birdie, and his first since the 2010 U.S. Open. He will begin the second round nine shots off the pace, with significant ground to cover should he win the FedEx Cup for the third time in his career.
Biggest storyline heading into Friday: Ranked second and third, respectively, in the points race entering this week, both Stenson and Scott appear poised to take advantage of Woods' opening-round struggles. They'll play together in the final pairing Friday at East Lake, each looking to leave Atlanta with two trophies this week, while Stricker lurks just two shots off the pace, also with eyes on the season-long prize.
Shot of the day: Stenson came to the closing hole, a daunting, 223-yard par 3, with a share of the lead. After his 5-iron rolled to within 4 feet, though, the Swede capped his round with yet another close-range birdie to re-take the lead heading into Friday's second round.
Quote of the day: "That stretch between holes 1-7, I guess was as good as I've ever hit it in a round of golf." - Stenson
Woods fails to make a birdie Thursday at East Lake
ATLANTA – Tiger Woods has posted some staggering numbers over the years. On Thursday, that number was zero.
With a 3-over 73, Woods failed to post a birdie for just the seventh time as a PGA Tour professional and fourth time in a non-major championship. If you’re scoring at home, that’s 1,083 rounds as a pro and 1,076 in which he’s made at least one birdie.
The last time he didn’t have a single red circle on his scorecard came in the opening round of the 2010 U.S. Open.
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The other occasions: 2007 Players (Round 1), 2003 Masters (Round 1), 1999 Open Championship (Round 3) and 1998 Tour Championship (Rounds 1 and 2).
Woods also failed to post a birdie in one PGA Tour-sanctioned round as an amateur, the final round of the 1995 Open Championship.
With a 3-over 73, Woods failed to post a birdie for just the seventh time as a PGA Tour professional and fourth time in a non-major championship. If you’re scoring at home, that’s 1,083 rounds as a pro and 1,076 in which he’s made at least one birdie.
The last time he didn’t have a single red circle on his scorecard came in the opening round of the 2010 U.S. Open.
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The other occasions: 2007 Players (Round 1), 2003 Masters (Round 1), 1999 Open Championship (Round 3) and 1998 Tour Championship (Rounds 1 and 2).
Woods also failed to post a birdie in one PGA Tour-sanctioned round as an amateur, the final round of the 1995 Open Championship.
2013年9月17日星期二
What is the reason behind the popularity of the glow footballs?
Soccer fun is something, which cannot be ended as the day comes to an end. Now there are a number of options to continue playing even after the night falls. All you need to do is purchase the glow footballs and continue playing after dark. Just as your regular football is perfect for playing around with it in the bright day light, a light up soccer ball glows up with the pressing of a button, permitting you spot the ball glowing from a distance spot on the field even in the middle of night!
Like the glow soccer balls there are also a number of other light up sports balls available in the market which function in the same way. They contain a bright, LED light within them. These light up sports balls are made of substances that lets the light to be transmitted through them so that the ball becomes clearly visible in the dark. Not only are these soccer balls popular among the youths, the other light up sports balls are also becoming much popular among the players. The simple reason is that, your game need not come to an end as the night falls. These game balls are bright as they come fitted with bright LED lights, which make it possible to be effortless seen even at night. These are battery operated and as the batteries exhaust, they can be replaced with new cells. A number of options are available as per your requirement, for example glowing beach balls which are perfect for a late night beach ball game, glow bouncy balls for the kids, light up baseball, etc.
These glow sports balls are very much like the usual, inflatable game balls, which are prepared of a fiber-toughened rubber-like polymer material that permits light to be transmitted to the exterior of the ball. The switch provided for illuminating the L.E.D. is drawn back to avoid turning the light off while the game is still on. You can easily replace the batteries simple by replacing them with new ones.
These special soccer balls requires three LR44 watch batteries to power up the ultra-bright LED light provided inside the soccer ball. A single set of batteries can light up the soccer ball for a long time. A fresh set of batteries are provided with almost every newly brought balls that glow. However, it has been recommending by the various companies selling these balls that the customers should also buy an extra pair of batters always. This shall be beneficial to you as you can replace them with the original batteries immediately without waiting to buy new once, once the original batteries have exhausted.
As a customer when you are intending to purchase a light up ball it is important that you should first understand the difference between a led soccer ball and a glow in the dark soccer ball. The truth is that glow-in-the-dark and LED are not similar concepts. Glow-in-the-dark sports ball needs to be exposed to light to let it absorb light before it emits light whereas LED lights are battery-powered which can remain lighted for long hours.
Like the glow soccer balls there are also a number of other light up sports balls available in the market which function in the same way. They contain a bright, LED light within them. These light up sports balls are made of substances that lets the light to be transmitted through them so that the ball becomes clearly visible in the dark. Not only are these soccer balls popular among the youths, the other light up sports balls are also becoming much popular among the players. The simple reason is that, your game need not come to an end as the night falls. These game balls are bright as they come fitted with bright LED lights, which make it possible to be effortless seen even at night. These are battery operated and as the batteries exhaust, they can be replaced with new cells. A number of options are available as per your requirement, for example glowing beach balls which are perfect for a late night beach ball game, glow bouncy balls for the kids, light up baseball, etc.
These glow sports balls are very much like the usual, inflatable game balls, which are prepared of a fiber-toughened rubber-like polymer material that permits light to be transmitted to the exterior of the ball. The switch provided for illuminating the L.E.D. is drawn back to avoid turning the light off while the game is still on. You can easily replace the batteries simple by replacing them with new ones.
These special soccer balls requires three LR44 watch batteries to power up the ultra-bright LED light provided inside the soccer ball. A single set of batteries can light up the soccer ball for a long time. A fresh set of batteries are provided with almost every newly brought balls that glow. However, it has been recommending by the various companies selling these balls that the customers should also buy an extra pair of batters always. This shall be beneficial to you as you can replace them with the original batteries immediately without waiting to buy new once, once the original batteries have exhausted.
As a customer when you are intending to purchase a light up ball it is important that you should first understand the difference between a led soccer ball and a glow in the dark soccer ball. The truth is that glow-in-the-dark and LED are not similar concepts. Glow-in-the-dark sports ball needs to be exposed to light to let it absorb light before it emits light whereas LED lights are battery-powered which can remain lighted for long hours.
Dental Care Tips And Tricks Anyone Can Follow
It is not always easy to get the best in dental care, and those that are afraid of dentists suffer even more. The amount of information and reviews available to today's consumer makes finding the correct dentist easy. By adhering to the following advice, you will soon find yourself on the right track.
While it's not a good idea for children to chew on the hard plastic of a toothbrush, it is okay if they chew a little on the bristles. Although brushing properly is necessary to keep teeth clean, chewing on the toothbrush can help clean teeth a little bit. Also, children sometimes chew on their toothbrushes because they getting used to it. If your kid is chewing on a toothbrush then they probably will allow you to help them brush afterwards.
To keep your teeth healthy, eat healthy snacks. If you must eat sugary snacks, eat them fast and brush right away! This will make it less likely for you to get a cavity.
It will be less intimidating to go to the dentist if you really get to know your dentist. Whenever you associate your dentist as a regular person rather than just a dentist, you can make those intimidating visits less intimidating. Your dentist can help you deal with your fears.
It's not enough to only brush the surface of your teeth. You should also be brushing your gums. Ensure you brush underneath them so that you can eliminate any food and plaque. Cavities can form under your gums, and you definitely do not want that, so be sure that you do all that you can to clean under them as thoroughly as possible.
Take a little time and do some research on local dentists, especially if you have dental anxiety. Check out online reviews and find a dentist with the approach and demeanor who works well with you. That will make you more comfortable visiting the dentist.
Do not forget that the better your oral hygiene, the better your breath will smell. If you clean your teeth regularly, you prevent the buildup of odor-causing sulfur compounds. As you eat, bacteria breaks down the food and forms these volatile compounds.
Floss prior to brushing. Food tends to get stuck in-between your teeth which is why flossing is so important. You can get a flossing tool at any drug store that will make it easy to floss your teeth. These are great because you can change them regularly for hygeine.
Make sure you are brushing your teeth two times per day. Don't just brush once. While you sleep, bacteria and germs build up in your mouth. This makes brushing in the morning an absolute must. Brushing each night, eliminates the food you've consumed throughout the day.
You want a smile you can be proud of, so take the time to properly care for your teeth. Brushing and flossing regularly can help keep your teeth healthy. Keep your teeth healthy and strong with ample calcium and vitamin D.
Smoking needs to be avoided if you wish to have great teeth. You should quit smoking to improve your health. Many resources are available to help you with this process. Talk to your doctor about quitting, and find a support group in your area if you need help.
It is true that your teeth will go through changes as you age, even with the best habits. Nonetheless, it's a good idea to maintain the best level of dental health possible at all times. If you'd like to have healthy teeth until your dying day, read the following tips.
While it's not a good idea for children to chew on the hard plastic of a toothbrush, it is okay if they chew a little on the bristles. Although brushing properly is necessary to keep teeth clean, chewing on the toothbrush can help clean teeth a little bit. Also, children sometimes chew on their toothbrushes because they getting used to it. If your kid is chewing on a toothbrush then they probably will allow you to help them brush afterwards.
To keep your teeth healthy, eat healthy snacks. If you must eat sugary snacks, eat them fast and brush right away! This will make it less likely for you to get a cavity.
It will be less intimidating to go to the dentist if you really get to know your dentist. Whenever you associate your dentist as a regular person rather than just a dentist, you can make those intimidating visits less intimidating. Your dentist can help you deal with your fears.
It's not enough to only brush the surface of your teeth. You should also be brushing your gums. Ensure you brush underneath them so that you can eliminate any food and plaque. Cavities can form under your gums, and you definitely do not want that, so be sure that you do all that you can to clean under them as thoroughly as possible.
Take a little time and do some research on local dentists, especially if you have dental anxiety. Check out online reviews and find a dentist with the approach and demeanor who works well with you. That will make you more comfortable visiting the dentist.
Do not forget that the better your oral hygiene, the better your breath will smell. If you clean your teeth regularly, you prevent the buildup of odor-causing sulfur compounds. As you eat, bacteria breaks down the food and forms these volatile compounds.
Floss prior to brushing. Food tends to get stuck in-between your teeth which is why flossing is so important. You can get a flossing tool at any drug store that will make it easy to floss your teeth. These are great because you can change them regularly for hygeine.
Make sure you are brushing your teeth two times per day. Don't just brush once. While you sleep, bacteria and germs build up in your mouth. This makes brushing in the morning an absolute must. Brushing each night, eliminates the food you've consumed throughout the day.
You want a smile you can be proud of, so take the time to properly care for your teeth. Brushing and flossing regularly can help keep your teeth healthy. Keep your teeth healthy and strong with ample calcium and vitamin D.
Smoking needs to be avoided if you wish to have great teeth. You should quit smoking to improve your health. Many resources are available to help you with this process. Talk to your doctor about quitting, and find a support group in your area if you need help.
It is true that your teeth will go through changes as you age, even with the best habits. Nonetheless, it's a good idea to maintain the best level of dental health possible at all times. If you'd like to have healthy teeth until your dying day, read the following tips.
Golf Swing Resources Around The UK
Can your golf game use a little help? No matter your level of golfing expertise, everyone can use a good tip every now and then. Our pointers can help anyone who is seeking to improve their game. Here you will find some great tips that will help you play a better golf game.
Three foot putts in golf can be very intimidating if you let them affect your mind. One great tip for making it easier to putt accurately, is to imagine a bullseye on the back of the cup. This will encourage you to put in enough power to reach the cup without overshooting.
If you find yourself playing just as often in the trees as you do in the fairway, take the time to learn how to play a punch shot. By playing a punch with your mid-range irons, you can get a decent amount of distance from the rough without the concern of the loft of your club launching the ball into any tree branches hanging overhead.
Be sure to keep your pace steady on the green. Unless you are the only one on the course, it is good etiquette to stay at a steady pace to avoid making people behind you wait or by making someone in front of you rush. If you must slow down let the group behind you play ahead.
The first thing you should do as a new golfer is develop your balance while swinging. Don't just copy your favorite pro golfer. His or her balance and swing are the product of many years unique development. You are unique too, and you will only know you are in balance when you can feel absolutely comfortable when you assume your golf stance.
Show proper course etiquette by fixing the course if damaged during play. Correcting damage done to the course is a politeness that you should always follow. If you make an explosive shot, find and replace the divot. If you mess up a sandtrap, find the rake and smooth it back out. Leave the course the way you found it for the next player.
Be careful of an overly aggressive or choppy golf swing- even the most powerful swing should be smooth and fluid. The key point here is the top of the swing between ending the back swing and beginning the forward swing. Don't jerk the club from one to the other- accelerate gradually for a good, controlled swing.
Now that you have the know-how to become the next great golf pro, playing your 18 holes will be a brand new experience that you can enjoy with the same old friends. Make sure to tee off soon and show everyone your elevated prowess on the green, by making your next hole in one.
Three foot putts in golf can be very intimidating if you let them affect your mind. One great tip for making it easier to putt accurately, is to imagine a bullseye on the back of the cup. This will encourage you to put in enough power to reach the cup without overshooting.
If you find yourself playing just as often in the trees as you do in the fairway, take the time to learn how to play a punch shot. By playing a punch with your mid-range irons, you can get a decent amount of distance from the rough without the concern of the loft of your club launching the ball into any tree branches hanging overhead.
Be sure to keep your pace steady on the green. Unless you are the only one on the course, it is good etiquette to stay at a steady pace to avoid making people behind you wait or by making someone in front of you rush. If you must slow down let the group behind you play ahead.
The first thing you should do as a new golfer is develop your balance while swinging. Don't just copy your favorite pro golfer. His or her balance and swing are the product of many years unique development. You are unique too, and you will only know you are in balance when you can feel absolutely comfortable when you assume your golf stance.
Show proper course etiquette by fixing the course if damaged during play. Correcting damage done to the course is a politeness that you should always follow. If you make an explosive shot, find and replace the divot. If you mess up a sandtrap, find the rake and smooth it back out. Leave the course the way you found it for the next player.
Be careful of an overly aggressive or choppy golf swing- even the most powerful swing should be smooth and fluid. The key point here is the top of the swing between ending the back swing and beginning the forward swing. Don't jerk the club from one to the other- accelerate gradually for a good, controlled swing.
Now that you have the know-how to become the next great golf pro, playing your 18 holes will be a brand new experience that you can enjoy with the same old friends. Make sure to tee off soon and show everyone your elevated prowess on the green, by making your next hole in one.
National Guard and Reserve Benefit from GE Support
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mr. David McGinnis, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, joined Mr. Keith Sherin, GE Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer today at an event supporting Veterans and Reservist employment. During the event, Mr. Sherin signed a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve on behalf of GE.
We appreciate the values, leadership and unique skills service members bring to the workforce and will encourage opportunities to hire Guardsmen, Reservists and Veterans.GE joins thousands of America’s employers in pledging:
Continually recognize and support our country’s service members and their families in peace, in crises and in war.
Fully recognize, honor and enforce the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act (USERRA).
Ensure that managers and supervisors will have the tools they need to effectively manage those employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve.
Mr. McGinnis said, “Today, supportive employers like GE are critical to maintaining the strength and readiness of the Nation’s Guard and Reserve units. GE leads the way in ensuring their human resource policies go above and beyond by incorporating policies supportive of Guard and Reserve service. For example GE’s support complements military service, providing pay differential to offset the loss of wages, and extending health care benefits while their employees are mobilized.â€
McGinnis continued, “GE has consistently shown broad support for its service member employees, evidenced by the numerous Department of Defense awards they have received, including the prestigious Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the Nation’s highest award for supportive employers. Today’s signing guarantees strong support for employee service in the Guard and Reserve into the future.â€
GE Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, Keith Sherin noted, “Veterans and reservists work ethic, leadership, and, most of all, integrity, make them a natural fit in GE’s culture. We are proud to employ more than 10,000 veterans and reservists. Right now nearly 100 GE employees are on active duty. We support them and look forward to welcoming them back.â€
GE joins a cadre of Fortune 500 companies, state and federal agencies and thousands of America’s employers in demonstrating support for the armed forces. Mr. McGinnis concluded, “By signing the Statement of Support, Mr. Sherin sends a clear message to the employees of GE that while serving their country, they do not have to worry about their civilian jobs.â€
GE offers exceptional benefits to employees when called up to active duty including:
Salary differential to ensure employees maintain the same salary level when on active duty as received when at GE for 36 months of deployment.
Continuation of healthcare benefits for dependents allow GE employees’ families continued healthcare coverage while deployed.
On Monday, GE also announced a commitment to hire 5,000 veterans over the next five years and to join twenty-two other companies as a sponsor of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s “Hiring our Heroes†program which is planning 400 veterans’ jobs fairs in 2012. In addition, members of GE’s Veterans Network, an internal network of veterans working for GE, will offer resumé and interview transitional training at 50 of those career fairs.
For more information on GE’s support for veterans and reservists please visit: www.ge.com/military
About GE
We appreciate the values, leadership and unique skills service members bring to the workforce and will encourage opportunities to hire Guardsmen, Reservists and Veterans.GE joins thousands of America’s employers in pledging:
Continually recognize and support our country’s service members and their families in peace, in crises and in war.
Fully recognize, honor and enforce the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act (USERRA).
Ensure that managers and supervisors will have the tools they need to effectively manage those employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve.
Mr. McGinnis said, “Today, supportive employers like GE are critical to maintaining the strength and readiness of the Nation’s Guard and Reserve units. GE leads the way in ensuring their human resource policies go above and beyond by incorporating policies supportive of Guard and Reserve service. For example GE’s support complements military service, providing pay differential to offset the loss of wages, and extending health care benefits while their employees are mobilized.â€
McGinnis continued, “GE has consistently shown broad support for its service member employees, evidenced by the numerous Department of Defense awards they have received, including the prestigious Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the Nation’s highest award for supportive employers. Today’s signing guarantees strong support for employee service in the Guard and Reserve into the future.â€
GE Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, Keith Sherin noted, “Veterans and reservists work ethic, leadership, and, most of all, integrity, make them a natural fit in GE’s culture. We are proud to employ more than 10,000 veterans and reservists. Right now nearly 100 GE employees are on active duty. We support them and look forward to welcoming them back.â€
GE joins a cadre of Fortune 500 companies, state and federal agencies and thousands of America’s employers in demonstrating support for the armed forces. Mr. McGinnis concluded, “By signing the Statement of Support, Mr. Sherin sends a clear message to the employees of GE that while serving their country, they do not have to worry about their civilian jobs.â€
GE offers exceptional benefits to employees when called up to active duty including:
Salary differential to ensure employees maintain the same salary level when on active duty as received when at GE for 36 months of deployment.
Continuation of healthcare benefits for dependents allow GE employees’ families continued healthcare coverage while deployed.
On Monday, GE also announced a commitment to hire 5,000 veterans over the next five years and to join twenty-two other companies as a sponsor of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s “Hiring our Heroes†program which is planning 400 veterans’ jobs fairs in 2012. In addition, members of GE’s Veterans Network, an internal network of veterans working for GE, will offer resumé and interview transitional training at 50 of those career fairs.
For more information on GE’s support for veterans and reservists please visit: www.ge.com/military
About GE
2013年9月16日星期一
Suprising Customer Service Report
In 2013, it is wonderful to know that there are even now businesses out there that make supplying leading, quality services a priority. In the residence providers sector, specifically in my recent encounter with choosing a garage door repair organization, it can be challenging to sift by means of all of the crazy marketing and advertising strategies out there to uncover the right organization that equally provides at a higher amount and provides amazing support alongside the way. Listed here are a couple of intriguing national stats from previous 12 months for you:
• 86% of consumers will pay more for better customer service. –Source: RightNow Customer Experience Impact Report
• Only37% of brands received good or excellent customer experience index scores this year. 64% of brands got a rating of “OKâ€, “poorâ€, or “very poor†from their customers. -Source:Forrester’s Customer Experience Index, 2012
• Poor service resulted in $83 Billion loss by US enterprises because of defections and abandoned purchases –Source: Forrester/s Customer Experience Index, 2012
• A dissatisfied consumer will tell between 9 and 15 people about their experience. About 13% of dissatisfied customers tell more than 20 people. -Source: White House Office of Consumer Affairs, Washington, DC
• 86% of customers quit doing business with a company because of a bad customer experience, up from 59% 4 years ago -Source: Harris Interactive, Customer Experience Impact Report
• $289 – Average annual value of each customer relationship lost to a competitor or abandoned. Source: Genesys Report – The Cost ofPoor Customer Service
• 50% of consumers give a brand only one week to respond to a question before they stop doing business with them.-Source: RightNow Customer Experience Impact Report 2011
• 24% of consumers who had unsatisfactory service interactions shared their experiences through social networks in 2010, a 50% increase over 2009. – Source: Forrester Technographics Customer Experience Online Survey
• One in five shoppers prefer online chat over any other communication method – Source: 2012 Fourth Annual BoldChat Life Chat Effectiveness report
• 18% of US smartphone users would consider switching providers immediately after an initial poor customer service experience.-Source: SeechCycle and Echo Research Study
So, the refreshing information below is that the community does just take action against poor service. We do stand up and desire far more of the solutions and people we choose to commit our funds in. Thankfully, some businesses are answering the phone! I recently utilized a business called DFW'™s Decision Overhead Garage Door Company in Dallas, TX for my garage door repair, and I can't remember at any time possessing a greater encounter. I could explain to that their workers was hugely trained and professional from the 1st contact all the way by means of offering the lifetime guarantee on the new garage door repair merchandise I had mounted. I apologize for the shameless garage door repair plug there, but wonderful companies deserve rave testimonials just as much or A lot more as inadequate companies should have negative reviews.
My guidance is to not make quick choices with your following garage door repair or any other house provider for that matter. Store about, and make confident that you select a reputable business that you really feel comfy with. Shoppers have revealed that they won’t tolerate bad services, and I'm satisfied to know that firms are noticing this and shifting high quality service to the top of their to-do lists.
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Continually bear in mind, however, when it comes to garage door repair, that right now there isn't really one perfect path or plan. Don't think you need to keep trying a particular technique of doing things when you may not be getting the outcomes you want. Only you are aware of what exactly is right for you. Each time you confront a fresh concern, your perception system, assumptions, as well as routines may need to be analyzed. When you do your exploration, here are a couple of sites which yo
• 86% of consumers will pay more for better customer service. –Source: RightNow Customer Experience Impact Report
• Only37% of brands received good or excellent customer experience index scores this year. 64% of brands got a rating of “OKâ€, “poorâ€, or “very poor†from their customers. -Source:Forrester’s Customer Experience Index, 2012
• Poor service resulted in $83 Billion loss by US enterprises because of defections and abandoned purchases –Source: Forrester/s Customer Experience Index, 2012
• A dissatisfied consumer will tell between 9 and 15 people about their experience. About 13% of dissatisfied customers tell more than 20 people. -Source: White House Office of Consumer Affairs, Washington, DC
• 86% of customers quit doing business with a company because of a bad customer experience, up from 59% 4 years ago -Source: Harris Interactive, Customer Experience Impact Report
• $289 – Average annual value of each customer relationship lost to a competitor or abandoned. Source: Genesys Report – The Cost ofPoor Customer Service
• 50% of consumers give a brand only one week to respond to a question before they stop doing business with them.-Source: RightNow Customer Experience Impact Report 2011
• 24% of consumers who had unsatisfactory service interactions shared their experiences through social networks in 2010, a 50% increase over 2009. – Source: Forrester Technographics Customer Experience Online Survey
• One in five shoppers prefer online chat over any other communication method – Source: 2012 Fourth Annual BoldChat Life Chat Effectiveness report
• 18% of US smartphone users would consider switching providers immediately after an initial poor customer service experience.-Source: SeechCycle and Echo Research Study
So, the refreshing information below is that the community does just take action against poor service. We do stand up and desire far more of the solutions and people we choose to commit our funds in. Thankfully, some businesses are answering the phone! I recently utilized a business called DFW'™s Decision Overhead Garage Door Company in Dallas, TX for my garage door repair, and I can't remember at any time possessing a greater encounter. I could explain to that their workers was hugely trained and professional from the 1st contact all the way by means of offering the lifetime guarantee on the new garage door repair merchandise I had mounted. I apologize for the shameless garage door repair plug there, but wonderful companies deserve rave testimonials just as much or A lot more as inadequate companies should have negative reviews.
My guidance is to not make quick choices with your following garage door repair or any other house provider for that matter. Store about, and make confident that you select a reputable business that you really feel comfy with. Shoppers have revealed that they won’t tolerate bad services, and I'm satisfied to know that firms are noticing this and shifting high quality service to the top of their to-do lists.
Article Source
Continually bear in mind, however, when it comes to garage door repair, that right now there isn't really one perfect path or plan. Don't think you need to keep trying a particular technique of doing things when you may not be getting the outcomes you want. Only you are aware of what exactly is right for you. Each time you confront a fresh concern, your perception system, assumptions, as well as routines may need to be analyzed. When you do your exploration, here are a couple of sites which yo
Get The Best Home For Your Money With These Tips
As with any other high-stakes transaction, you need to know what you are doing before you sign on the dotted line. Knowledge really is power and will give you the strength and ability to make wise decisions for you and your loved ones for the rest of your life. This article will give you several tips that will help you when looking to purchase real estate.
Get a warranty for your home from the seller. This is an important thing to ask for whether you are purchasing directly from a builder or from a previous owner. Builders should be willing to warranty their home products for a certain time period. The people who previously owned the home should agree to buy a warranty for a year at minimum to assist you in offsetting any possible repairs.
When you are buying a house, you have to be very cautious if you are unsure about your job. Once you commit to a mortgage, you're responsible for that monthly payment, regardless of your current situation. In case of an interruption in your job, you will need to have a few moths of payments saved up.
If you want to buy a new home, it is essential that you do not make your mind up based on the decor. You must get a house based on the way it was built and the shape it has. Only paying attention to the home's decor can lead to costly problems that you neglected to notice.
When looking to purchase a new home, it is very important to avoid the trap of judging a house based on its decor. The main thing that you should look at is how solid the house is. If you are finding yourself more drawn to a home's decor, you might become oblivious to more costly issues that will come up after you make the purchase.
If you've provided an offer to a seller who didn't accept it, do not completely give up on the fact that they won't find a method of making the purchase price affordable for you. The seller might be able to reduce the price, repair things or share the closing cost.
It is not necessary to purchase a home with fireplaces in every room. It is difficult to clean more than one fireplace, and most people do not use them as often as they think they will.
If you want to purchase a new home, you should first find a good real estate agent. You'll want to find an agent you can trust. A local agent with a successful track record can be your best ally. Always conduct sufficient research to identify those agents most dedicated to customer service.
If you want to purchase a new home, do some research into the neighborhoods of any residences that you are interested in. Using the web, you can nearly become an expert on the area without even leaving your home. You can find out about the population, local schools and salary ranges compared to other locations.
Keep an open mind in regard to what elements are the most critical in your real estate hunt. You may find that your ideal home isn't affordable in your ideal neighborhood, but with a small bit of compromise, you might find an acceptable alternative. If you are unable to find the home you want in the desired area, modify your search in either location or type of home.
When you do things wrong, you have a 10-to-1 chance of making a bad choice that will cost you lots of money, or possibly even your home. With the help of the advice from this article, you should now be prepared to make the right choices in your real estate purchases. All that's left for you to do is capitalize on the opportunities your new knowledge will make available.
Get a warranty for your home from the seller. This is an important thing to ask for whether you are purchasing directly from a builder or from a previous owner. Builders should be willing to warranty their home products for a certain time period. The people who previously owned the home should agree to buy a warranty for a year at minimum to assist you in offsetting any possible repairs.
When you are buying a house, you have to be very cautious if you are unsure about your job. Once you commit to a mortgage, you're responsible for that monthly payment, regardless of your current situation. In case of an interruption in your job, you will need to have a few moths of payments saved up.
If you want to buy a new home, it is essential that you do not make your mind up based on the decor. You must get a house based on the way it was built and the shape it has. Only paying attention to the home's decor can lead to costly problems that you neglected to notice.
When looking to purchase a new home, it is very important to avoid the trap of judging a house based on its decor. The main thing that you should look at is how solid the house is. If you are finding yourself more drawn to a home's decor, you might become oblivious to more costly issues that will come up after you make the purchase.
If you've provided an offer to a seller who didn't accept it, do not completely give up on the fact that they won't find a method of making the purchase price affordable for you. The seller might be able to reduce the price, repair things or share the closing cost.
It is not necessary to purchase a home with fireplaces in every room. It is difficult to clean more than one fireplace, and most people do not use them as often as they think they will.
If you want to purchase a new home, you should first find a good real estate agent. You'll want to find an agent you can trust. A local agent with a successful track record can be your best ally. Always conduct sufficient research to identify those agents most dedicated to customer service.
If you want to purchase a new home, do some research into the neighborhoods of any residences that you are interested in. Using the web, you can nearly become an expert on the area without even leaving your home. You can find out about the population, local schools and salary ranges compared to other locations.
Keep an open mind in regard to what elements are the most critical in your real estate hunt. You may find that your ideal home isn't affordable in your ideal neighborhood, but with a small bit of compromise, you might find an acceptable alternative. If you are unable to find the home you want in the desired area, modify your search in either location or type of home.
When you do things wrong, you have a 10-to-1 chance of making a bad choice that will cost you lots of money, or possibly even your home. With the help of the advice from this article, you should now be prepared to make the right choices in your real estate purchases. All that's left for you to do is capitalize on the opportunities your new knowledge will make available.
Be The Best You Can Be With Organic Gardening
There are a number of methods available that will allow you to create your own thriving, healthy organic garden. You just have to learn these ways and utilize them.
Weeds are very hard to get rid of in a regular garden as well as an organic garden. This organic weed killer helps keep both you and the environment safe.
Be knowledgeable about buying plants you wish to add to your organic garden. This holds very true when you are buying perennials and annuals. Avoid getting ones that are in bloom. You only want ones that have become budded and nothing more. Doing this makes it so that they can start to grow a strong root system.
Don't waste your rainwater! It's a great way to supply water to your organic garden. Trap the rainwater in barrels, buckets or any other receptacles. By using nature's resources you can water your garden for free. Water from natural rain costs you nothing and there is usually a plentiful supply. You will learn rainwater is something that is very good for plants.
Let your children be involved in your organic gardening efforts. Children will benefit from the fresh air while bonding with you in your efforts to provide healthier food alternatives for them.
When gardening, know what is available for you to use. Instead of using chemical fertilizers, try organic and natural fertilizers. Compost works great for this. By using organic substances as fertilizers, you avoid contributing to the toxic levels of contamination in soil and water that inorganic fertilizers have been blamed for causing.
When planting seeds in containers, plant the seed roughly three times deeper than the seed's size. There are exceptions, however. Some types of seeds require more direct sunlight than others, and as such they should not be fully covered. Petunias and ageratum are two examples of seeds that require sunlight. If you are unsure as to whether or not your seeds should be covered or not, try to read the package or find the answer online.
For an all-natural insect deterrent, try planting garlic. The garlic scent repels many different types of insects. Be sure to put garlic around the outside of your garden and next to any plants that tend to attract bugs. A benefit from planting garlic is that it is edible.
To be able to say you have legitimate organic and credible crops, you will need to be certified as having an organic garden. This will improve your sales and show your faithful customers that they are getting the best possible food that is grown.
Growing your garden at home might not be the most convenient thing for you, but you will save a lot of money and always have the confidence that what you're eating and feeding your family is as fresh and as healthy as possible. Use the tips you've learned here and get started on your garden today.
Weeds are very hard to get rid of in a regular garden as well as an organic garden. This organic weed killer helps keep both you and the environment safe.
Be knowledgeable about buying plants you wish to add to your organic garden. This holds very true when you are buying perennials and annuals. Avoid getting ones that are in bloom. You only want ones that have become budded and nothing more. Doing this makes it so that they can start to grow a strong root system.
Don't waste your rainwater! It's a great way to supply water to your organic garden. Trap the rainwater in barrels, buckets or any other receptacles. By using nature's resources you can water your garden for free. Water from natural rain costs you nothing and there is usually a plentiful supply. You will learn rainwater is something that is very good for plants.
Let your children be involved in your organic gardening efforts. Children will benefit from the fresh air while bonding with you in your efforts to provide healthier food alternatives for them.
When gardening, know what is available for you to use. Instead of using chemical fertilizers, try organic and natural fertilizers. Compost works great for this. By using organic substances as fertilizers, you avoid contributing to the toxic levels of contamination in soil and water that inorganic fertilizers have been blamed for causing.
When planting seeds in containers, plant the seed roughly three times deeper than the seed's size. There are exceptions, however. Some types of seeds require more direct sunlight than others, and as such they should not be fully covered. Petunias and ageratum are two examples of seeds that require sunlight. If you are unsure as to whether or not your seeds should be covered or not, try to read the package or find the answer online.
For an all-natural insect deterrent, try planting garlic. The garlic scent repels many different types of insects. Be sure to put garlic around the outside of your garden and next to any plants that tend to attract bugs. A benefit from planting garlic is that it is edible.
To be able to say you have legitimate organic and credible crops, you will need to be certified as having an organic garden. This will improve your sales and show your faithful customers that they are getting the best possible food that is grown.
Growing your garden at home might not be the most convenient thing for you, but you will save a lot of money and always have the confidence that what you're eating and feeding your family is as fresh and as healthy as possible. Use the tips you've learned here and get started on your garden today.
And we all enter our ...
And we all enter our internet corporations hoping to create a buck or maybe more. The economy is lower, but internet usage continues to climb. There are companies and plans out there to assist you create your online presence. Many do this using ethical means that while others are well known for underhanded shortcuts. One segment that I've noticed this particular in, quite frequently, with the realm of electronic cigarette internet marketers. I have found many, and when I say several, I mean MANY, good quit smoking articles butchered through spinning programs that incorporated their brand of e-cig item. I, myself personally, have had a number of Ezine articles spun as well as manipulated to appear i endorse their products. Which usually, naturally , I actually do not necessarily. I'm not going to call out and about any of these affiliates by name, simply because that just isn't my way. However , it did upset me enough that we wanted to write an article expressing my frustration with these mislead internet users. I would really like to list a few factors as to why spinning other people's articles is really a bad idea and assist your long run SEO approach. 1 . Firstly, the articles do not spin and rewrite very well. It really is obvious that the articles under consideration are spun, and spun somewhat poorly. That does not really aid your business rather than to really get your anchor text on the net. But , as they are spun hence poorly and are very hard to examine, people you should not keep them published for very long. So all of the efforts to really get your anchor text on the internet, disappear rather quickly. Search engines does not appear to like rapid open fire bursts of text splattered hither as well as yon for short time of times. 2 . Lets stated the spun article becomes read by a several thousand individuals. They will speedily realize that the info has been lost and manipulated. They are going to see what organization is linked AND what site is posting the bogus details. This will soil (for lack of an improved word) your manufacturer identity or communication. People will not think very very of your goods and services and definitely will often ignore that, even if it is the number 1 get ranking on the web. The actual publishing site may also view the difficult to read information and then no longer article your content. 3. Finally, article directory sites will begin to find out you certainly not accept your ripped work. This basically makes it slightly harder for that you get your information out. Not impossible, but it is just one more inconvenience for you as you implement your SEO package. Plus, Search engines seems to heavily excess fat organic growth inside their formulas. Although it is true that plagiarized work is simple and easy to get out to the masses, it is additionally true which Google doesn't often view that kind of burst seeing that organic growth. Therefore , it may boost your rankings a little somewhat, however in the finale, your goals will not grow to be realized. I really hope you are currently inspired to build your blog the ethical approach, through honesty and also hard work. I think many are merely laughing at this article, and thinking privately, "poor idiot, he really believes honesty and integrity are the most effective policy". Effectively, they'd be best. But at least, I've stated my peace and that i can now go back to my trusting ways. Just 50 more original posts to go and maybe then I'll log off the 25th webpage of Google. Would like me luck.
2013年9月15日星期日
Learn How To Troubleshoot Your Garage Door When It Is Not Acting Right
Why did Dallas, TX acquire this position? To quotation the post, it is due to the fact "Dallas has plenty of practically everything, but quakes, including hail, wind, drought, and floods." This report consists of an investigation based mostly on Sperling's Best Places, a publisher of town rankings, and it examines climate risks in 379 diverse American metro areas. The reality that Dallas, TX was evaluated as the city with the most dangerous and harmful weather conditions out of all 379 other cities is noteworthy.
Let's explain some of these weather dangers that so characterize Dallas. Winters are moderate in most situations, but sturdy cold fronts do occur about 3 moments every month and are usually accompanied by sudden and severe drops in temperature. 5 months out of the 12 months (January, February, March, November and December) temperatures get to underneath freezing (below 32 levels) and for seven months out of the calendar year (April, May possibly, June, July, August, September and Oct) temperatures attain earlier mentioned 90 degrees, in accordance to the Countrywide Climatic Info Center. There is practically no adjustment time period in between the months of winter season and the months of extreme warmth. Spring and Fall can be really undistinguished and almost nonexistent, with the exception of sturdy winds and hailstorms throughout the Spring months. How does the temperature influence Dallas garage doors, and why is a good quality overhead door in Dallas so important?
The special local climate of the location brings tension to homes in Dallas-Fort Value, and all of the metropolitan areas around. Dallas property owners are not strangers to fence and roof problems due to weather conditions, as effectively as landscaping nervousness and lost windows due to hail. They also know that their garage doors undergo a whole lot of strain. Their doorways should be long lasting adequate to endure possible hail damage on the area of the garage door and the overhead doorway fixtures and components, warping due to extreme wind gusts and UV publicity, and components malfunction from the high temperature fluctuations. If Dallas was voted as the town with the most weather hazards, then Dallas residents need the garage doorway with the most top quality. This means that inhabitants need to have to use special treatment when choosing which overhead doorway to purchase and which garage door company will be granted the installation task. If they don't order an overhead doorway that will endure the meteorological punishment of North Texas, they will soon regret it. Also, if they acquire an overhead doorway of the optimum good quality, but use a new company that is unqualified and inexperienced to set up the doorway, they may possibly uncover their substantial high quality doorway blown off, broken or split for the duration of the following wind storm. Improperly put in garage doors that arrive free off the monitor throughout wind storms have been known to crash down on cars, or fly into neighbor's yards and cause house hurt.
So, how can you decide the very best garage door for your home in Dallas? After all, you are no specialist on overhead doorways and there are a lot of distinct brands, types and components out there to choose from. You could try here
Let's explain some of these weather dangers that so characterize Dallas. Winters are moderate in most situations, but sturdy cold fronts do occur about 3 moments every month and are usually accompanied by sudden and severe drops in temperature. 5 months out of the 12 months (January, February, March, November and December) temperatures get to underneath freezing (below 32 levels) and for seven months out of the calendar year (April, May possibly, June, July, August, September and Oct) temperatures attain earlier mentioned 90 degrees, in accordance to the Countrywide Climatic Info Center. There is practically no adjustment time period in between the months of winter season and the months of extreme warmth. Spring and Fall can be really undistinguished and almost nonexistent, with the exception of sturdy winds and hailstorms throughout the Spring months. How does the temperature influence Dallas garage doors, and why is a good quality overhead door in Dallas so important?
The special local climate of the location brings tension to homes in Dallas-Fort Value, and all of the metropolitan areas around. Dallas property owners are not strangers to fence and roof problems due to weather conditions, as effectively as landscaping nervousness and lost windows due to hail. They also know that their garage doors undergo a whole lot of strain. Their doorways should be long lasting adequate to endure possible hail damage on the area of the garage door and the overhead doorway fixtures and components, warping due to extreme wind gusts and UV publicity, and components malfunction from the high temperature fluctuations. If Dallas was voted as the town with the most weather hazards, then Dallas residents need the garage doorway with the most top quality. This means that inhabitants need to have to use special treatment when choosing which overhead doorway to purchase and which garage door company will be granted the installation task. If they don't order an overhead doorway that will endure the meteorological punishment of North Texas, they will soon regret it. Also, if they acquire an overhead doorway of the optimum good quality, but use a new company that is unqualified and inexperienced to set up the doorway, they may possibly uncover their substantial high quality doorway blown off, broken or split for the duration of the following wind storm. Improperly put in garage doors that arrive free off the monitor throughout wind storms have been known to crash down on cars, or fly into neighbor's yards and cause house hurt.
So, how can you decide the very best garage door for your home in Dallas? After all, you are no specialist on overhead doorways and there are a lot of distinct brands, types and components out there to choose from. You could try here
Get A Car The Practical Way
Require automobile for your upcoming vacation? Renting a car can supply you with independence and flexibility when you find yourself vacationing, and in certain parts of the world it's the only feasible way to get around. However a rental car can often create issues on your journey -- such as trying to find the best deal or checking out exactly which insurance plan options you require.
Deciding on a Automobile
Consider which kind of car rental you may need. In case you're vacationing with children or with a lot of equipment, you may want a large vehicle or SUV. When you're simply looking to save cash on hire rates and petrol, you'll want to arrange the smallest available model.
Choosing Your Vehicle
At all times shop around. Check out the important booking engines and aggregator websites (such as TaxiForRent.com) to obtain an idea of what prices can be found, however , you must also go to the car rental companies' Internet websites too -- they can often offer exclusive promotions, and you will avoid booking charges. Don't forget to have a look at our array of discount rental car specials before making any reservations.
Before you'll book on the web, carry out an Internet search for voucher or promotion codes to put on the booking engine of the car hire company's web site. Simply type the name of the rental car organization followed by "coupon code" in to the search field and you'll end up finding amazing promotion codes that may save anywhere from 5 to 20 percent from the price of your rental.
Knowing The Lease
In case you're reserving online, check the terms and conditions very carefully before confirming ones reservation. For anyone booking on the phone, ask the agent about constraints. Make sure you understand the conditions of the car reservation. Is there a penalty for no-shows? For how long will the vehicle be held when you're trapped in traffic on the way to the pick up location? For one-way car rentals, enquire about drop-off prices. They might be too high.
The True Cost of Vehicle Renting
Lately, the foremost search engines are becoming more transparent about car hire costs, and they now generally provide you with the total cost of the rental, which includes estimated taxes and fees, early on in the booking procedure.
The rate you see promoted in big print can become so higher with state and local taxes, airport taxes, additional driver costs, insurance plans and drop-off fees that you end up paying out in excess of twice what you predicted.
At Pick up Time
In case your first drive is going to be from an airport to a hotel for the night, why not take a taxi vehicle to the hotel as an alternative? Doing this may well save you the cost of a day's rental. If you must drive the same day your flight lands, you possibly will not have to get the car at the airport. By simply picking it up in town, it is possible to avoid huge airport taxes.
Returning Your Car
It may look like counterintuitive, however returning your car or truck early may possibly cost you money. You'll often shell out an early return fee (typically about $15 a day), but even worse, your price structure probably will change and you'll be responsible for the difference. Obviously, giving back the automobile late might cost you too -- various auto leasing firms only give you a 30-minute grace period prior to starting to rack up the late charges.
Deciding on a Automobile
Consider which kind of car rental you may need. In case you're vacationing with children or with a lot of equipment, you may want a large vehicle or SUV. When you're simply looking to save cash on hire rates and petrol, you'll want to arrange the smallest available model.
Choosing Your Vehicle
At all times shop around. Check out the important booking engines and aggregator websites (such as TaxiForRent.com) to obtain an idea of what prices can be found, however , you must also go to the car rental companies' Internet websites too -- they can often offer exclusive promotions, and you will avoid booking charges. Don't forget to have a look at our array of discount rental car specials before making any reservations.
Before you'll book on the web, carry out an Internet search for voucher or promotion codes to put on the booking engine of the car hire company's web site. Simply type the name of the rental car organization followed by "coupon code" in to the search field and you'll end up finding amazing promotion codes that may save anywhere from 5 to 20 percent from the price of your rental.
Knowing The Lease
In case you're reserving online, check the terms and conditions very carefully before confirming ones reservation. For anyone booking on the phone, ask the agent about constraints. Make sure you understand the conditions of the car reservation. Is there a penalty for no-shows? For how long will the vehicle be held when you're trapped in traffic on the way to the pick up location? For one-way car rentals, enquire about drop-off prices. They might be too high.
The True Cost of Vehicle Renting
Lately, the foremost search engines are becoming more transparent about car hire costs, and they now generally provide you with the total cost of the rental, which includes estimated taxes and fees, early on in the booking procedure.
The rate you see promoted in big print can become so higher with state and local taxes, airport taxes, additional driver costs, insurance plans and drop-off fees that you end up paying out in excess of twice what you predicted.
At Pick up Time
In case your first drive is going to be from an airport to a hotel for the night, why not take a taxi vehicle to the hotel as an alternative? Doing this may well save you the cost of a day's rental. If you must drive the same day your flight lands, you possibly will not have to get the car at the airport. By simply picking it up in town, it is possible to avoid huge airport taxes.
Returning Your Car
It may look like counterintuitive, however returning your car or truck early may possibly cost you money. You'll often shell out an early return fee (typically about $15 a day), but even worse, your price structure probably will change and you'll be responsible for the difference. Obviously, giving back the automobile late might cost you too -- various auto leasing firms only give you a 30-minute grace period prior to starting to rack up the late charges.
Bolster The Aesthetic Beauty Of Your Home With These Tips
These combo units are great space savers in apartments and homes with not a lot of extra space. A combo unit is usually 36 inches wide. A washer-dryer combination is a one-stop solution for washing and drying clothes in a tight space.
Before you begin renovating, devise a firm and detailed plan. All improvement jobs require a well formed plan to ensure completion on time without going over the available budget. You also know how much more adding in different things to your project might cost you. Your contractors will be pleased if you have made a decision of what you want before they begin.
If you find a leak under a sink or in your tap, don't fix it yourself. Make sure you provide a catch for the leaking water, and then call a professional plumber.
Before doing any work on electrical outlets, lighting, or any other item that is connected to your home's electricity, be sure that the power circuit is turned off to the area you will be working on. Failing to do this may kill you.
Planning to insulate your home while you are already planning a home improvement can kill two birds with one stone. Windows and doors should all be weather-stripped. Your heating and cooling systems will be more efficient if you can reduce the amount of outside air entering your home. This will help you keep your bills down.
Add motion-detecting lights to your home's front entrance. By turning on the lights only when needed, these will save keep your electricity costs down. This idea can also keep your house safer from break-ins, since would-be thieves will trigger the motion sensor and turn on the lights for all to see.
Many older houses have carpet in them, but after decades of living the carpets look stained and outdated. Wood is a classic flooring material that will last for decades and requires minimal maintenance.
Downspouts, gutters and chimneys often do not get the attention they deserve in an annual maintenance schedule. Inspect your gutters and chimneys at least once a year, and make repairs if you need to. A dirty chimney is more likely to catch fire and clogged gutters can cause water damage.
Picking a floor lamp can leave your end tables or nightstands looking less cluttered. They are portable. Table lamps are attractive but take up a good bit of the limited space a table has. There are many unique and interesting lamps to choose from.
Discovering the origins of a lost water pressure problem may not be too difficult. Begin by questioning your neighbors to determine if they are facing similar issues. If not, then the problem is in your home. Test the water pressure of each faucet in order to determine if the entire house has been impacted. It may just be an aerator that needs adjusted but if not, you may want to call in a professional.
You may have believed that home improvement was hard without a professional. However, by utilizing the knowledge provided to you above, you can perform some types of renovations without assistance. However, certain types of renovations will still require a professional. For much more in depth information graffiti removal, commercial pressure cleaning, pressure cleaning services
Before you begin renovating, devise a firm and detailed plan. All improvement jobs require a well formed plan to ensure completion on time without going over the available budget. You also know how much more adding in different things to your project might cost you. Your contractors will be pleased if you have made a decision of what you want before they begin.
If you find a leak under a sink or in your tap, don't fix it yourself. Make sure you provide a catch for the leaking water, and then call a professional plumber.
Before doing any work on electrical outlets, lighting, or any other item that is connected to your home's electricity, be sure that the power circuit is turned off to the area you will be working on. Failing to do this may kill you.
Planning to insulate your home while you are already planning a home improvement can kill two birds with one stone. Windows and doors should all be weather-stripped. Your heating and cooling systems will be more efficient if you can reduce the amount of outside air entering your home. This will help you keep your bills down.
Add motion-detecting lights to your home's front entrance. By turning on the lights only when needed, these will save keep your electricity costs down. This idea can also keep your house safer from break-ins, since would-be thieves will trigger the motion sensor and turn on the lights for all to see.
Many older houses have carpet in them, but after decades of living the carpets look stained and outdated. Wood is a classic flooring material that will last for decades and requires minimal maintenance.
Downspouts, gutters and chimneys often do not get the attention they deserve in an annual maintenance schedule. Inspect your gutters and chimneys at least once a year, and make repairs if you need to. A dirty chimney is more likely to catch fire and clogged gutters can cause water damage.
Picking a floor lamp can leave your end tables or nightstands looking less cluttered. They are portable. Table lamps are attractive but take up a good bit of the limited space a table has. There are many unique and interesting lamps to choose from.
Discovering the origins of a lost water pressure problem may not be too difficult. Begin by questioning your neighbors to determine if they are facing similar issues. If not, then the problem is in your home. Test the water pressure of each faucet in order to determine if the entire house has been impacted. It may just be an aerator that needs adjusted but if not, you may want to call in a professional.
You may have believed that home improvement was hard without a professional. However, by utilizing the knowledge provided to you above, you can perform some types of renovations without assistance. However, certain types of renovations will still require a professional. For much more in depth information graffiti removal, commercial pressure cleaning, pressure cleaning services
Bonanza New Winter Compilation Bonanza Garments St
Bonanza New Winter compilation BONANZA GARMENTS Styling winter with Exquisite
Bonanza New Winter fixed BONANZA GARMENTS Styling winter with Exquisite
Styling winter with fantastic, Polished and Stylish patterns!
Karachi,Nike Free Run, Will not overlook nationwide twelve, 2012: Bonanza Garments announced their Fall/winter collection 2012 in five various designs with 2 shade approaches just about every, From the middle of exclusive embroidered fronts, Motifs beds and boundaries, Ornamented by exquisite crochet laces while in the top rated top quality Pure Wool, A silk duvet,Nike Free Sko, Khaddar and Cambric on the launch of their 4200 square centimeter Outlet at Dolmen City Mall, Clifton.
Although having fall/winter collection the outlet displays "Designer Series special Winter Collection" And unique styled Sweaters in pure Lamb's wool, Cashmere Merino, Coats and overcoats in wool and cashmere mix to maintain you warm from your this winter!
Established in 1976 with some machines, Bonanza has efficiently earned the believe in of all its shoppers, Revenue agents, Communities and properly wishers by just Good quality solution, New growth, Lovely types and availability.
Fundamentally, Bonanza is identified inside the men's apparel business throughout Pakistan but given that the past two many years it has also manufactured its mark in Ladies wear through the creation of Designer Series lawn and prt collection. Signified by its attractiveness and charm,Air Max 2013, Bonanza's celebrated possibilities with display stopping, Succulent hues are ready to make their mark however yet again!
Talking in regards to the Winter Assortment,Nike Shox Shoes, Asif Bilwani, Director marketing / promoting of Bonanza said:
"We have excellent attributes from this Winter Assortment. We have been mostly known for our Sweaters from the winter weather. By way of this collections, We aim to cater to a wider segment of industry. "
Speaking with regards to the new Outlet, Hanif Bilwani, CEO of Bonanza expressed:
"This Store is initially accessible now, We hope that our clients will like this impressive look and give us a optimistic feedback,
Is often occasion featured Saima Azhar, Sana Sarfaraz, Abeer, Sehrish, Eqra, Mahi, Danya, Noor, Nida Bangesh, Mubashira, Abbas Jaffri, Shahzad Noor and Rizwan Jaffri who dazzled the ramp with Bonanza's amazingly special and classy winter collection.
The launch occasion was organized by Catwalk exhibits and PR handled by Catalyst PR Marketing.
Bonanza's products has usually taken the marketplace by storm by continuing to meet the clients demand and altering routines more than the years and what could possibly be additional appeasing then adorning on your own with BONANZA's Designer Series Assortment to guidebook you as a result of the winter in fashion!
Bonanza New Winter fixed BONANZA GARMENTS Styling winter with Exquisite
Styling winter with fantastic, Polished and Stylish patterns!
Karachi,Nike Free Run, Will not overlook nationwide twelve, 2012: Bonanza Garments announced their Fall/winter collection 2012 in five various designs with 2 shade approaches just about every, From the middle of exclusive embroidered fronts, Motifs beds and boundaries, Ornamented by exquisite crochet laces while in the top rated top quality Pure Wool, A silk duvet,Nike Free Sko, Khaddar and Cambric on the launch of their 4200 square centimeter Outlet at Dolmen City Mall, Clifton.
Although having fall/winter collection the outlet displays "Designer Series special Winter Collection" And unique styled Sweaters in pure Lamb's wool, Cashmere Merino, Coats and overcoats in wool and cashmere mix to maintain you warm from your this winter!
Established in 1976 with some machines, Bonanza has efficiently earned the believe in of all its shoppers, Revenue agents, Communities and properly wishers by just Good quality solution, New growth, Lovely types and availability.
Fundamentally, Bonanza is identified inside the men's apparel business throughout Pakistan but given that the past two many years it has also manufactured its mark in Ladies wear through the creation of Designer Series lawn and prt collection. Signified by its attractiveness and charm,Air Max 2013, Bonanza's celebrated possibilities with display stopping, Succulent hues are ready to make their mark however yet again!
Talking in regards to the Winter Assortment,Nike Shox Shoes, Asif Bilwani, Director marketing / promoting of Bonanza said:
"We have excellent attributes from this Winter Assortment. We have been mostly known for our Sweaters from the winter weather. By way of this collections, We aim to cater to a wider segment of industry. "
Speaking with regards to the new Outlet, Hanif Bilwani, CEO of Bonanza expressed:
"This Store is initially accessible now, We hope that our clients will like this impressive look and give us a optimistic feedback,
Is often occasion featured Saima Azhar, Sana Sarfaraz, Abeer, Sehrish, Eqra, Mahi, Danya, Noor, Nida Bangesh, Mubashira, Abbas Jaffri, Shahzad Noor and Rizwan Jaffri who dazzled the ramp with Bonanza's amazingly special and classy winter collection.
The launch occasion was organized by Catwalk exhibits and PR handled by Catalyst PR Marketing.
Bonanza's products has usually taken the marketplace by storm by continuing to meet the clients demand and altering routines more than the years and what could possibly be additional appeasing then adorning on your own with BONANZA's Designer Series Assortment to guidebook you as a result of the winter in fashion!
2013年9月13日星期五
"Get to Grips with Golf" - Basic Etiquette
Whilst the game of golf should remain a fun pastime, there are a few basic rules that are considered good etiquette (acceptable behaviour) that will make our time on the course that much more enjoyable.
Many of these rules are also there to ensure that the golf course remains in good condition for the enjoyment of everyone.
1. Always replace your divots (the piece of turf dug out by your golf club)
2. Always repair your pitch marks on the green (the indentation made by your golf ball when it hits the green)
3. After hitting your ball out of a bunker, always rake the sand to smooth over the indentation made when you struck the ball, and all of your footprints
4. Do not pull your golf trolley over tees, greens, and through bunkers. Always keep to the designated paths where required, and obey local club rules which may sometimes be in force due to ground conditions (i.e. if the course is particularly wet)
5. When another golfer is hitting his shot, always stand still and remain quiet
6. Do not play your shot until the group in front of you on the course is well out of the way. I would recommend that this should be a distance of at least 100 yards further than you can hit the golf club in your hands
7. If your group is holding up the group behind you, let them play through. This will not only be much appreciated, it is good golfing courtesy and is the expected thing to do
8. When marking your score card always wait until you have left the putting green before doing so. This will ensure that you do not hold up the group behind, and allows them to hit their shots onto the green
9. Always allow the person who scored the lowest score to tee off first on the next hole. This is what is known in golf as having the 'honor'
10. Always allow the person who's ball is furthest away from the hole play their shot first. There are the odd exceptions to this rule, an example of which would be if playing your ball first would mean that you would be standing on someone else's line on the green
11. Don't put your golf bag down on the green or anywhere near to where you or your playing partners are playing their shot from
12. Make sure that you do not drag your feet when walking on the green as the spikes on your golf shoes will scuff the grass causing damage to the surface of the green
13. When removing and replacing the flagstick from the hole be very careful not to damage the edge of the hole. Do not stand near to or on the edge of the hole as this will also damage it
So there you have it - the above may seem like a long list of 'do's and dont's', but they will soon become second nature. I must admit to becoming a little frustrated at times by those golfers that continually break the above rules of etiquette, and many of those offenders have been playing the game for several years and should know better.
It is particularly annoying, for example, when you hit a great drive straight down the middle of the fairway only to find that your ball has rolled into a divot hole left by another golfer. Under the rules of golf you have to play your ball where it lies .
So let us all follow the above rules and show the same courtesy to others as we would expect ourselves.
Many of these rules are also there to ensure that the golf course remains in good condition for the enjoyment of everyone.
1. Always replace your divots (the piece of turf dug out by your golf club)
2. Always repair your pitch marks on the green (the indentation made by your golf ball when it hits the green)
3. After hitting your ball out of a bunker, always rake the sand to smooth over the indentation made when you struck the ball, and all of your footprints
4. Do not pull your golf trolley over tees, greens, and through bunkers. Always keep to the designated paths where required, and obey local club rules which may sometimes be in force due to ground conditions (i.e. if the course is particularly wet)
5. When another golfer is hitting his shot, always stand still and remain quiet
6. Do not play your shot until the group in front of you on the course is well out of the way. I would recommend that this should be a distance of at least 100 yards further than you can hit the golf club in your hands
7. If your group is holding up the group behind you, let them play through. This will not only be much appreciated, it is good golfing courtesy and is the expected thing to do
8. When marking your score card always wait until you have left the putting green before doing so. This will ensure that you do not hold up the group behind, and allows them to hit their shots onto the green
9. Always allow the person who scored the lowest score to tee off first on the next hole. This is what is known in golf as having the 'honor'
10. Always allow the person who's ball is furthest away from the hole play their shot first. There are the odd exceptions to this rule, an example of which would be if playing your ball first would mean that you would be standing on someone else's line on the green
11. Don't put your golf bag down on the green or anywhere near to where you or your playing partners are playing their shot from
12. Make sure that you do not drag your feet when walking on the green as the spikes on your golf shoes will scuff the grass causing damage to the surface of the green
13. When removing and replacing the flagstick from the hole be very careful not to damage the edge of the hole. Do not stand near to or on the edge of the hole as this will also damage it
So there you have it - the above may seem like a long list of 'do's and dont's', but they will soon become second nature. I must admit to becoming a little frustrated at times by those golfers that continually break the above rules of etiquette, and many of those offenders have been playing the game for several years and should know better.
It is particularly annoying, for example, when you hit a great drive straight down the middle of the fairway only to find that your ball has rolled into a divot hole left by another golfer. Under the rules of golf you have to play your ball where it lies .
So let us all follow the above rules and show the same courtesy to others as we would expect ourselves.
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