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Denver Broncos Fueling Anticipation For SeasonJune 16, 2010
The enigma that is the Denver Broncos…
Does new Redskins head coach, Mike Shanahan, have to prove that he wasn't carried by John Elway, and the rest of his coaching staff that left for greener pastures prior to him being fired?
Denver's front office may have something to say about that, or did they?
Broncos fans are torn, was getting rid of Shanahan a move in the right direction? Time will surely tell whether Josh McDaniels is the right direction for the Broncos or not.
McDaniels had Broncos fans pulling their hair out with a locker room turned upside down by a bunch of prima donnas in one instant.
And in the next instant, after a 6-0 start, Broncos fans' hair was standing straight up with the electrifying performance that exposed McDaniels for the genius that he was.
Despite the 6-0 start, after Kyle Orton's injury, the Broncos where unable to rally back to a winning pace and finish the season with a winning record.
Being torn apart and put back together by the front offices revolving door acting like a meat grinder, it appears that Broncos fans are currently caught up in the ringer of an identity crisis, the ringer of uncertainty.
This fan base however, is no worse for the wear. When week one rolls around, the banners will be flying a mile high in Denver.
The roar from the crowd will be heard round the nation. Fans all across the league will be tuned in to see arguably the greatest player to ever play at the college level, make his first play in the big leagues; to see the creative genius of McDaniels Wild Bronco in action.
It seems everyone I meet has an opinion about Tebow, football fans and nonfootball fans alike. Despite the upheaval, the Broncos are relevant again to fans all across the country thanks to Tim Tebow.
Mike Holmgren may have said it best, "They come to watch the quarterback play."
"Those of us that know the position a little bit and watch the position and have coached the position, you saw it," Holmgren said during his visit to Gators pro day. "You saw he's worked hard on changing some of his technique, and I root for him. He's a wonderful young man. I pull for guys like that, and he's going to make some team very happy."
Mike certainly hit the proverbial nail on the head. There is absolutely no shred of evidence of the descent that existed in the locker room last season towards the head coach.
As a matter of fact, Tebow's presence in the locker room makes the atmosphere there the antithesis of what it was last season. Why you can almost hear the angels singing if it where not for all the static from the veterans singing Tebows praises…
"It kind of makes everybody work when you see your quarterback work the way he does," said DE Jarvis Moss, former Gator teammate. "You're like, 'Man, does this guy ever get tired or ever think about quitting, or shorting himself on reps?' Naw, never."
"There is no ego with Tim," Dawkins said. "He wants to work, he wants to learn, asks a lot of questions - not just from the offensive side of the ball, but he's asking me questions. He's trying to learn as much as he can to make himself a better player. And that's always an encouraging sign to see a young guy who's been a star to come in and be a humble player."
"It's just constant football." "There's nothing else to do. I love it. It's my job." Tebow said, "He (McDaniels) took a chance on me, so I want to prove people right, so they say, 'Man that was smart,' instead of, 'That was a bad decision.' "
It is amazing how Tebow's leadership skills managed to transcend over into the NFL as if he were a seasoned vet; this despite the fact that this rookie is a green horn at the moment when it comes to executing the position at the pro level.
Due to their ill-fated achievements at the pro level, I am afraid that mobile quarterback's such as Jamarcus Russel, David Garrard, Josh Freeman and Vince Young, may have put a dampener on Tebow coming out of college to the pro level.
One can't help but believe that this had to have played a role in him to slipping in the draft; given how he has built his reputation on his phenomenal mobility and athleticism.
Tim Tebow holds the career record for passing efficiency in the NCAA Bowl subdivision, from between 2006 and 2009.
Given his passing efficiency however, added to his mobility and athleticism, I think it would only be fair to say, that the sky is the limit for Tebows potential.
I am astounded at how many people have already written him off as a starter, despite the fact that this guy has a proven record of being a good decision maker, something neither of the mentioned mobile Quarterbacks can boast.
The Broncos have fueled the anticipation level for the season, not only for their fans, but for the entire nation that just waiting to see, Josh McDaniels, turn the Wild Cat into a Bucking Bronco!!
This is one of the reasons why Kyle Orton has an asterisk next to his starting role on this team.


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This '12 R Design Polestar upgrade has more than just the engine improved. All areas have been reviewed and improved, including the gas mileage, comfort, power (325 HP/354 lbs torque), ride quality, brakes and even air leaks. I could go on but the actual 10K price hike was to us worth every penny.
Best FeaturesEnjoy the new digital 7 in screen and software to accompany it. We chose against the platinum upgrade for over 4 K more due to the GPS and backup camera not being needed. The 20 inch rims and the new low profile tires actually ride much better than the previous stock 17 inchers and they look so refined/sporty/sweet. I have just 157 miles on the vehicle so I am only breaking it in. However, the power of this engine is so very impressive for the cost. The paint is even better out of the factory. Our first car came to us tacky and unrefined. This '12 is the same color (metallic black sapphire) and smooth as glass.
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It%26rsquo;s about total freedom
By now you should be considering the various levels of cool that can be unleashed by combining all three of the suit's main powers in freeform, improvised combat. And the reality won't disappoint. All of Sam's abilities are responsive and slick, meaning that in no time you'll be hurtling through and around huge arenas, radically changing your direction and angle of attack on the fly. There's no gradual, linearcrawl through funneled cover here. You can zig-zag through 360-degree carnage like a jigsaw blade.
Above:Taking coverand shooting is just one option in Vanquish
You'll switch between weapons and tactics on a second-by-second basis, sniping from cover one moment, then shotgunning through a previously-distant mob a quick boost-dash later. Then you'll lob an EMP at a nearby mech, drop-kick its face off in slo-mo, and immediately boost away to a spare cover location you just spotted whilst in flippingthrough mid-air. You'll vault, pummel and blast in every direction as you tear along the ground towards it, and along the way you'll notice that another mech has fired a missile, so you'll catch that missile and throw it back without breaking your flow for a moment.
Above: Punch. Crump. Head. Exploding.
Vanquish makes you more mobile and more versatile than any cover-shooter has ever dreamed to before. It feels as much like a third-person fighting game as a shooter, and as much like a racing game as a third-person fighter. It's tough to get a handle on things at first. Between the ferocity of what's going on around you, the speed and responsiveness of Sam's handling, his sheer number of options, and the all-out sensory overload, it's even a little intimidating.
But take a deep breath, take your time learning how things combo together, and above all, throw away all preconceptions of what you're capable of in a cover-shooter. And before long you'll be having an absolute riot. The only limitations on how you can win a battle in Vanquish are the ones you assume exist.
It%26rsquo;s stupidly beautiful
Above: Wait 'til you see that train moving. Your eyes will burst with joy
You know this already, but I need to reiterate it. Vanquish is a sparkling eyeball feast. It might feature a lot of cold, hard metal within its space station environments, but never once during my play time did they feel sterile or dull. There's enough flair in the visual direction and more than enough gleaming beauty in its execution to keep your peepers engrossed despite the lack of fleshy organic matter on show. Sam might be fighting robots, but the attention paid to the way they move, spark and explode when shot makes taking them down as visceral an experience as setting off a cluster bomb in a blood bank.
Above: The odds look stacked. They probably are. But not in his favour
Not that it will be metallic environments all the way. Vanquish's setting is an impossibly vast Halo-style ring, and is home to countless millions. Scanning its inverted horizon I saw industrial areas mingled with cities mingled with huge swathes of grassy parkland. I'm told that we'll get to explore a wide spread of environments as we shoot our way through the installation, and having had a brief taste of the station's overall ambience while tearing through it on a dizzyingly fast train ride (while being mercilessly attacked, naturally), I'd say that the visual mix of gleaming pristine technology and lush verdancy is a unique and atmospheric winner.
The west has been evolving the third-person shooter for a whole generation now, but with Vanquish it feels like Japan could be bringing us the first realrevolution in a long time. And that makes sense. The last time it did that, the game was Resident Evil 4, andwas headed up by Capcom's Shinji Mikami. Vanquish is headed up by a very similar looking man of the same name at Platinum Games. So trust me. You really need to be watching this one...


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Top Tips for Whiter, Brighter Teeth
December 28, 2016 12:24 am
When the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry asked people what they would like to improve most regarding their smile, the response was overwhelmingly similar: white teeth. Similarly, the American Association of Orthodontists found that nearly 90 percent of its patients request tooth whitening.
Dr. John Luther, Chief Dental Officer with Western Dental, offers helpful teeth whitening information and tips below:
Why do teeth change colors? Coffee, tea and red wine are three primary staining culprits. So are tobacco (tar and nicotine), aging, and certain medications (some antihistamines, antipsychotics and high blood pressure).
How does teeth whitening work? Whitening products contain either hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide, two tooth bleaches. They break stains into smaller pieces, making the color less concentrated and the teeth brighter and whiter.
Does whitening work on all teeth? No. Bleach works well on yellow teeth, but not as much on brown teeth. And gray tones may not bleach at all. Whitening doesn't work on caps, veneers, crowns and fillings.
Below are the top three ways to put a shine back in your smile:
Whitening Toothpastes:
Western Dental recommends Opalesence as a safe toothpaste that has polishing agents to provide additional stain removal effectiveness.
In-Office Bleaching:
Chairside appointments usually require only one office visit at Western Dental. A dentist will apply either a protective gel to the gums or a rubber shield to protect the gums. Bleach is then applied to the teeth. A special light or laser might be used to enhance the action of the whitening agent.
At-Home Whitening Kits
: Western Dental suggests using kits that include 10 upper and lower whitening trays with a 10-percent hydrogen peroxide gel solution that are applied to each arch for an hour a day, whitening teeth up to six shades lighter. Over-the-counter whitening strips are available, but the results are not as dramatic.
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After Days of Searching, Lost Dog Spotted Among Bracken in the Woods
Editor's note: This post is a Care2 favorite. It was originally published on October 15, 2013. Enjoy!
UK couple Dorothy and Colin Richardson were walking with their dog Pip along the Torver Back Common in Coniston when an accident happened. Colin lost his footing, and in an instant, Pip's retractable leash slipped from his hand. Pip was spooked, really spooked, and took off running into the woods.
Pip's disappearance was devastating, and after hours of searching, the Richardsons set off to get help. Posters were placed throughout the area and an organisation called Dog Lost was brought in for support. They had an idea, a brilliant idea, on where to find reinforcements.
The Coniston Mountain Rescue Team, an all volunteer search and rescue squad founded in 1947, was alerted to Pip's disappearance. It just so happened that they had been planning a training exercise the next day and were all too happy to set off in search of Pip on what was now day four of her disappearance. Searchers with this unit are often asked to put themselves in harm's way to find lost hikers, particularly when dangerous weather sets in and hypothermia can quickly claim a life. Fortunately for them, and for Pip, October nights here are cold but not truly treacherous.
"Details were taken from the owner as to where and when the dog was last seen or heard, as well as Pip's personality and useful traits," a Coniston Mountain Rescue Team spokesperson said. "Squeaky toys and treats seemed high on the agenda as good searching tools."
The team split into two, one on the high route and the other working the shore path below, with the aim of joining at a rendezvous point. The teams employed one of their best search techniques, the line search, in which members of the teams walk in a line with equal distance between each searcher. Though the rough terrain made this challenging at times, maintaining formation is critical to the integrity of such a mission.
"When we met up, there had been no sign of Pip, so we decided to return to the Land Rovers but to first carry out one last long line search covering the open ground above the tree line," the Coniston Mountain Rescue Team representative continues. "And then we struck gold!"
"One of the team members saw what he thought were cat eyes, but they were in fact Pip's eyes. Her lead had been snagged in the bracken so although she could run around, she could not actually go very far. The relief and sheer amazement that we had actually found her was felt by everyone involved in the search."
"She was well, just cold and hungry. The very excited little dog emptied her bowels on one member as a show of appreciation, before being carried back to the vehicles nestled in a jacket and fed the occasional 'Cheesy Bite' and dog biscuit along the way."
Pip has been reunited with her grateful family.
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Feeding my subsidy: Ottawa spends more on Nutrition North
AAND adds $11.3 million to 2014-2015 subsidy, in advance of Auditor General's report
The federal government will put $11.3 million into the Nutrition North Canada program's 2014-2015 budget and add a five per cent annual escalator in future years, Ottawa announced Nov. 21 in Iqaluit.
Mark Strahl, parliamentary secretary to Bernard Valcourt, the minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, made the announcement at a brief news conference in Nunavut's capital.
Nutrition North Canada provides air freight subsidies to food retailers in 103 communities located in the northern territories and the northern regions of the provinces, including Nunavik.
The subsidy, tailor-made for each community, goes to retailers located in remote communities served only air and by short-season sealift services or winter ice roads.
Launched in 2011, Nutrition North replaced a food mail program that subsidized airlines carrying food freight through contracts with Canada Post.
In the government's opinion, the current program is a success, Strahl said.
To keep it running, the government will add a five-per-cent "compound escalator" to the program's budget "future years" to keep pace with the growing demand for perishable food in northern Canada's fly-in, fly-out communities, Strahl said.
"Nutrition North has shipped a total of 61 million kilograms of nutritious and perishable food to northern communities since 2011," he said, and "the cost of a food basket for an average family of four has dropped by approximately $110 per month.
"This was despite the fact that the costs of electricity and fuel continue to rise across the North," he said.
"Not only did our government's Nutrition North Canada program help reduce the prices of food and keep them down. It has done so while the cost of food everywhere else in the country has increased."
Food prices across the country increased by about four per cent across Canada during the same period, according to Statistics Canada data, he said.
Until now, the federal government has spent about $55 million a year on the program.
With the new funding, that will rise to about $66.8 million a year, or $133.7 million over 2014 and 2015 combined.
The government's announcement comes less than a week ahead of another NNC event, from the Office of the Auditor General of Canada.
The Office of the Auditor General is slated to release the results of its audit on the federal program, Nov. 25.
Strahl said his announcement — made on behalf of Valcourt, and Nunavut MP Leona Aglukkaq — had nothing to do with the Auditor General's report.
"This is strictly building on the success of the program, and additional supports to it," he said.
Those additional supports will include strengthening compliance standards, he said.
"The federal government reviews a retailer's compliance on subsidies to customers," Strahl said.
"In April 2015 there will be additional [compliance] measures that will come online to increase that transparency and accountability of everyone along the chain," he said.
As part of the program, the government hears advice from the Nutrition North Advisory Board, "to keep it on a sustainable path," Strahl said.


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Home Inventory Up 4% in May; Second Consecutive Monthly Increase in Latest Redfin Special Report
Inventory Likely to Reach Positive Year-over-Year Growth by Year's End
Jun 17, 2013, 09:00 ET from Redfin Corporation
SEATTLE, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Redfin (www.redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage, today issued a special report on the increasing number of homes for sale across the country. Active listings grew 6.4 percent between March and April and another 4.2 percent between April and May. Last year inventory peaked in January and fell almost all year.
"Lots of homeowners want to sell," said Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman. "And lots of people want to buy. The problem has just been agreeing on a price. Over the last 12 months, Redfin agents have talked to plenty of homeowners seeking to test the market at a very aggressive price, just so a sale would yield enough money to pay off the mortgage. Those consultations often ended with a decision to wait. What has changed in the last 60 days is that these owners are now listing, selling – and even appraising -- at the price they've needed to get all along. People who bought near the peak in 2006 and 2007 -- only to get buried in the downturn under a mountain of debt -- can now, for the first time in years, see daylight. And they're running for it."
Over the past year, historically low inventory levels were hampering a full-scale housing market recovery, not to mention frustrating would-be homebuyers. Total active listings are still down 22 percent from a year ago, but the trend is improving. If the current rate of improvement continues, inventory will likely hit positive year-over-year growth before the end of the year. The reason for the turnaround is largely due to rising home prices, which are giving more sellers sufficient equity to sell, and enticing sellers who already had equity to enter the market as well. In February, Redfin reported that if prices continued to rise, it expected new listings in most markets to move back into the black.
As supply and demand come into balance, Redfin expects bidding wars to ease and home-price increases to moderate. Link to the full inventory report: http://blog.redfin.com/blog/2013/06/inventory-comeback.html
Redfin also issued its monthly analysis of home prices, sales and inventory across 19 U.S. markets today. Link to the complete Redfin Real-Time Home Price Tracker: http://www.redfin.com/research/reports/real-time-price-tracker
About Redfin
Redfin (www.redfin.com) is a technology-powered real estate broker that represents people buying and selling homes. Founded and run by technologists, Redfin has a team of experienced, full-service real estate agents who are advocates, not sales-people, earning customer-satisfaction bonuses, not commissions. Redfin's online tools feature all the broker-listed homes for sale, as well as for-sale-by-owner properties that don't pay brokers a commission. Because Redfin is a brokerage and a member of the multiple listing services (MLSs) in each market it serves, Redfin's website and mobile apps show all the agent-listed homes for sale, and does not show any homes as active that are already off the market. The company serves 22 U.S. markets and has closed more than $8 billion in home sales. In 2012, Redfin was named one of The DIGITAL 100: World's Most Valuable Private Tech Companies by Business Insider. Follow us on our blog (blog.redfin.com), Twitter (@redfin), and Facebook (facebook.com/redfin).
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A sequin is a spangle and it catches the light easily. It
also catches the onlooker's immediate interest, as light is
reflected with movement of the sequin disc. Spangles,
sequins, pailettes, call them what you will, sequins are big news
this autumn. One of the best party looks this autumn 2007 is the all over sequin A-line tunic dress
which is a fashion trend that has been growing.
For value for money sequin styles check out
the high street for the latest party
hot trends. Shops are already gearing up for party
wear purchasers.
of the most attractive type of this dress, is this abstract bead and sequin patterned tunic
dress from French Connection available Autumn 2007. The futuristic space age
effect is one of metallic liquid wet paint glimmering with
glitzy glamour. It's such an easy comfortable fashion
trend to
wear and the shortness can easily be offset by extra special
tights. Lurex hosiery would add an extra party touch, as
would coloured tights.
Above left - Sequin and bead detail of the dress right.
Above right - French Connection Campaign '07 - Funky petal
sequin dress £160 with black platform shoes £85.
Right - Monsoon gunmetal and copper sequin tunic dress, another
dress that looks like molten liquid.
simple A-line shift is a much loved silhouette of the 60s and
The dress may have short cap sleeves, or be sleeveless.
Sometimes there are long sleeved versions and generally these
often have contrast softer, or semi sheer sleeves.
- Monsoon Christmas Collection 2007 - Haidee Tunic - £65/€99 -
In Store November.
Right detail of the sequin fabric which is not as dense with
sequins, as the first two tunics. This should make the
dress much lighter to wear. One factor with beaded and
sequin clothes the wearer needs to consider is the weight of the
dress. Dependant on the volume of embellishment they can be
heavy to wear.
Note how each of these 3 sequin tunic dresses has a simple
bateau neckline. You are reading an original fashion
trends article by Pauline Weston Thomas at
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The fashionable bateau neckline is also called a boat neck, because of
the shallow shape that looks like the curve of a rowing boat
sitting on the sea.
The bateau closely follows the line of the collarbone and thus is a
conservative, wearable silhouette. The neckline sits well
under coats with fancy or complex collars. On occasion,
such necklines are offset with either detachable flat collars
or bertha picture collars, which broaden the shoulder line to set
off the face even more.
These wide bateau necks show off a nicely proportioned head and
neck, or a great hairstyle. But they also show the collar
bones (clavicles) and these are the bones that many consider to
be an area of great beauty in a woman. They show delicacy
and femininity and are revered in the same way as high
cheekbones are in a woman. Sometimes, the visible bone
hollows formed by the delicacy of the collarbones are are
referred to as salt cellars. Generally salt cellars are
seen on slender people.
Since bateau necklines widen the neck area, they also offset
wider hips which the A-line skirt in these tunic dresses also
helps minimise. This style goes anywhere and is very good
for those women who are straight up and down. The dress skims
the body imperfections and gives a gentle shape. When the
bateau is slightly more curved by an inch or so at the front,
it's called a Sabrina neckline after neckline styles worn by
Audrey Hepburn in the film Sabrina. You are reading an original
fashion article by Pauline Weston Thomas at
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Above left - Jewel and sequin mini dress in pewter and
silver tones £125/€195, from Warehouse Christmas Collection
autumn Winter 2007/8.
See Some
Sequin Dress Fashions For Autumn 2009 Winter 2010.
Above right - Monsoon Fusion Christmas Collections 2007 - Silver
Gatsby Dress, £75/€115 - In Store November.
the decorative, embellished fabric can sometimes catch the skin, most
methods of construction involve using a full lining which is
turned through leaving a smooth neckline and armhole edge.
Be sure to check your decorated garment is lined well before purchasing
such a style. Cheaper versions sometimes simply use the
textured self fabric neckline facing, and this may ultimately
rub your skin on wearing.
The Warehouse dress above, follows the same neckline contour as
the sleeved tunic dresses shown above, but this dress is
sleeveless. This in itself makes it look very different.
As in the halter
dress page you can see how the arms become elongated when
the armscye is cut in slightly.
The same basic dress can take on another distinct look if the
neckline is scooped out creating a scoop neckline.
This sleeveless scoop neck tunic style especially suits the
young, with well toned skin and arms. If you do have great
skin you may wish to show off your back.
Right - This black, embellished low back mini dress, is also from
Warehouse and is £55/€85. The Lurex tights add a festive touch.
Your bust may be your finest asset so some of you will want a dress that shows off your
Look then to the Christmas collections in the high street.
The first cocktail dress left, is from Emma Somerset. The centre
maxi dress from Monsoon and the evening dress right is from Warehouse.
Full length evening dresses like these pewter grey and silver
sequin empire line gowns above, emphasis the bustline and
shoulders with bead or cabochon stone decoration.
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sequin party dresses.
Left - Emma Somerset Autumn/Winter 2007 silver grey silk
halter neck dress and scarf £440 by Jovani. Earrings £55 by Emma
Centre - Monsoon Christmas Collection 2007 - Milla Dress -
£160/€250 - In Store October.
Warehouse Christmas Collection Autumn Winter 2007 - Silver
sequin maxi dress, £65/€99.
Simple cover ups include little jackets either silky or faux
fur like these two right.
Near right - Monsoon Christmas Collection 2007 -Ava Jacket -
Far right -Wallis Autumn Winter 2007 - Grey metallic crop jacket
These are the new fashion styles from Monsoon,
French Connection, Warehouse, Wallis and Emma Somerset, for
Fashion Trends Autumn 2007, Winter 2008.
Some Sequin Dress Fashions For Autumn 2009 Winter 2010.
Fads for decorating with sequins come and go. Over the years sequins have been made of many
materials. The oldest sequin use is thought to be those found at
King Tutankhamen's burial site. Craftsmen produced the
sequins by rolling gold super thin, cutting out discs, glazing
them to prevent scratches and then attaching them to the boy
king's clothes. Shisha mirror work has a long
history in India and among nomadic tribes.
Gold coins have also
been used as a form of sequins and the travelling Romany gypsies
decorated their clothes with coinage. Others suggest
that iridescent fish scales have also been used. Certainly fine layers of
mother of pearl have been used to make sequins. A more robust
version is that worn by Pearly Kings and Queens who have
decorated their clothes with natural mother-of-pearl shell
buttons. The buttons discs reflect light in a similar manner - all
sequins discs are intended to behave as spangles to catch the
light and reflect it back.
Sequins were certainly being used in embroideries of the C16th.
Usually silver metal, discs were made from flattening a ring of
silver wire. The flat silver disc was sewn on with a bead to
hold it in place. They were embroidered on to three dimensional C16th
English pieces found on stomachers, mules, bonnets
and shoes.
When gelatine was discovered and used to create sequins, the
sequins produced from the material were unstable and could never
be laundered or put near heat. They also gave off an
odour. I'll leave that bit to your imagination!
Thinly rolled silver sheets
produces a weighty sequin, and gave incredible hang to the
weight to flapper dresses. But such sequins have long
been abandoned because silver tarnishes and discolours on the sequin
cut edges. In the latter part of the C20th sequins have
been made with various plastics. The current method employs the use of vinyl plastics. Today
sequins are
cut from what is basically a sandwich of coloured foil.
But if you desire the look of
vintage clothes then seek out
vintage sequins online. You are reading an original fashion
article by Pauline Weston Thomas at
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A small shiny ornamental disc, especially sewn on women's
clothing, accessories and used for theatrical or dance purposes.
Also known as a spangle or a pailette or paillette.
A former gold coin of the Venetian Republic, 1284 - called
zecchino; former gold coin of Malta c1535 and of Turkey 1478.
You are reading an original fashion trends article by Pauline
Weston Thomas at
www.fashion-era.com ©
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French Connection, Monsoon, Warehouse, Emma Somerset, Wallis, Marks and
Spencer from the Autumn Winter 2007/8 ranges.
Date added 9 October 2007 - Ref:P652.
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UFC on Fox 3: Bantamweight Nick Denis Taking It One Fight at a Time in the UFCMay 4, 2012
Canadian bantamweight Nick Denis makes his return to the Octagon at UFC on Fox 3: Diaz vs. Miller this Saturday. In his last appearance he won the Knockout of the Night award with his impressive win over Joseph Sandoval.
Denis hasn't fought to a decision once yet in his 11-2-0 (1-0-0, UFC) career and he is looking to improve as a mixed martial artist every time he sets foot in the cage.
"Just keep improving all-around everywhere and hopefully just keep posting wins," Denis told Bleacher Report in reference to what he wants next. "In general just improving my wrestling and specific things for each fight and opponent."
Johnny Bedford, Denis' original opponent for Saturday night's fight, had to pull out and was replaced by fellow Canadian and Ultimate Fighter alum Roland Delorme. Late opponent changes are never a welcome thing, but for Denis, he doesn't see the switch from Bedford to Delorme as being too much of a game changer.
"I don't have to adjust it [camp] much, you know, basically neither guy is for the striking. Bedford likes to strike more, Delorme doesn't really have too many striking battles, he's a Judo black belt, they're both brown belts in BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)," Denis said. "They obviously would both be looking to take the fight to the ground, so it's not so much of a different style of opponent; they are both similar."
Denis is preparing for Delorme at Tristar gym in Montreal and this is his second stint in the city known for its "joie de vie" and quite different in a sense from his hometown of Ottawa.
"I'm much more well adjusted this time around. Things are a lot better here training and outside of the gym, but yeah, I am really enjoying it here in Montreal now," Denis said.
One thing he's missing is a little something called Ottawa Shawarma. You can get the full scoop on that in Denis' blog over at Top MMA News. Basically, Shawarma is like fast food, Middle East style, and in Ottawa you see more Shawarma places than McDonald's or Burger King. Montreal has great cusine, but they just don't compete in terms of Shawarma.
"I've had Amir's a couple of times and it doesn't even compare, it's not even close to Ottawa Shawarma so sadly, I have to live without it," he said.
Denis didn't go to Montreal to eat Shawarma though, he went to train with the best in the business. Tristar gym is known for Georges St-Pierre, but it's a camp that acts as a training ground for rising stars and champions alike.
Denis worked with fellow bantamweight Miguel Torres prior to his showdown against Michael McDonald at UFC 145. Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned for Torres, but that seems to be the case for most of McDonald's opponents. Denis gave his overall opinion on the young fighter who might also be a possible opponent down the road.
"Obviously, he's pretty good; he has good knockout power," Denis said. "He's got good finishing instincts, he goes after it and he's pretty impressive."
In addition to Torres, another Tristar member, Rory MacDonald continued his assault on the UFC welterweight division with a second-round TKO of Che Mills at UFC 145.
"He was great," Denis said. "I was super happy for him, definitely a good performance."
Denis wants to pick up right where MacDonald left off for UFC on Fox 3: Diaz vs. Miller this Saturday night.
Despite fighting on the undercard for a Fox event, Denis doesn't really feel different about it. There is more hype and media surrounding the event, but Denis doesn't care too much.
"My friends and family seem to get more excited," Denis said. "It doesn't really matter, I mean I guess I'm not watching myself, so it doesn't really matter. It's just like another fight, like any other event, I don't get too excited about it."
"For my first UFC fight, I was excited obviously for my first fight. I really noticed when I was there, specifically in the fight, in the cage and all the events leading up to it and after, it really just felt like any other fight. When you are in there, you don't notice any of the lights or cameras."
The fights feel the same, which is good considering things have worked out for Denis so far, but he is already starting to feel the media pressures and added hype that comes with being in the UFC despite only being one fight in.
"I get a lot of interviews, podcasts and all these other strange requests, so I mean there's that," he said. "Obviously, I don't have to say yes to any of them, but it's good for me and good for them and it only takes up a little bit of my time.
"It definitely has increased [..] there are some days where I'll get a text asking if I'm ready for the interview and I'm really not in the mood for it, but that's just part of it, it's not the worst thing in the world so far."
Talking with the media involves talking about fighting for Denis, but for him that's not all he's about. For example, he posts on Top MMA News as noted earlier and will blog about things like Shawarma, not necessarily the last UFC event.
"I pretty much don't plan on ever writing much about fighting and if I do it will be a different spin," he said. "To be honest, my day is filled with training, thinking about training, thinking about this and that and technique and whatever. When I'm not training, I don't want to talk about my fights or UFC, I just like being a regular person. Anyone else I don't think likes to talk about their jobs when they get home, you know."
I think Denis was OK talking to me about his fight and the UFC though, but I think everyone can relate to the idea of preferring to leave work at work.
"I'm a human being first and a fighter second, if I get cut from the UFC, if tomorrow I tripped and broke an arm, it couldn't be replaced and I could never fight again I wouldn't be heartbroken. There's more to life than fighting, I appreciate and I enjoy what I am doing right now, but it doesn't define me, so it's another little h."
At the end of that quote you maybe wondering what the heck a little h is. It's actually a part of Denis' philosophy on life and one of his blog topics if you care to read up more on this simple yet satisfying way to live life.
Getting back to fighting for now, Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber are coaching The Ultimate Fighter this season and these are two guys at the top of Denis' division, guys he could very well face at some point in his career. Cruz and Faber are slated to face off against one another for the third time in a rubber match and Denis gives his thoughts on the fight.
"I think Faber is going to have come up with a different game plan," Denis said. "Cruz is like a magician, he's disappearing and reappearing all over the place, he's constantly moving around so Faber is going to have to come up with something else. I don't know how it's going to go this time, I mean I really don't know, I wouldn't bet on either person."
In terms of getting an eventual title shot and maybe matching up against Cruz or Faber down the road, Denis doesn't know how far off that is and he isn't one to get too caught up thinking about it, either.
"I really don't know, I really have no idea. I mean it's really hard to say," Denis said. "I think the important thing especially for the UFC is you've got to keep winning and you've got to be impressive. The more momentum you build, the more attention you get and the easier it is for the UFC to sell the fight.
"What they want to do is they want to sell the best fight possible. They don't want to have someone who ekes out boring decisions and who has a seven-fight win streak in the UFC, they might give him a shot at the title, but they won't do it happily."
I'm sure fans can appreciate Denis' philosophy on moving up the ladder, anybody who wants to and does put on exciting shows earns a lot of credibility with the UFC and their fans.
He got a great start with the Knockout of the Night over Sandoval a short time ago and it will be interesting to see if Denis can follow it up with another great performance this Saturday night against Delorme.
You can follow Denis' Twitter @theninjaoflove, I think you'll find it interesting, especially if you're in to the world of science and technology.
Leon Horne is a writer for Bleacher Report and is part of the B/R MMA interview team, Follow @Leon_Horne


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John Harris, chair of the Corporate IT Forum and chief architect and head of IT strategy at global pharmaceutical firm GlaxoSmithKline, said the commission was disappointed government had not listened to its concerns about withdrawing the ICT curriculum from schools before the new programme is introduced.
"While we agree that the current ICT curriculum is failing to meet the needs of employers and should be improved as a matter of urgency, we are extremely concerned that the absence of a programme of study or attainment targets for any period of time will widen the gap between the best and worst ICT teaching in schools to an unacceptable level, effectively condemning large numbers of children to receiving little or no ICT teaching at all," said Harris.
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- Karen Joy Fowler's What I Didn't See and Other Stories gets a lovely review on Strange Horizons and both the book and the original story, "Booth's Ghost" are finalists for the Locus Award. That book is piling up the awards!
- The third Karen moment today is that fabby Karen Russell who recommends Kelly's Stranger Things Happen on NPR. Wow! There's a link to
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MEPs Jens Holm, Caroline Lucas, Sajjad Karim, and Robert Evans are today calling on other MEPs to back a landmark call to make plans for an end to the use of chimpanzees and monkeys in experiments across the European Union (EU). The call comes at a point when almost 50 MEPs have signed a declaration before the European Parliament to end primate research across the EU in the next six years.
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6 Drug-Free Allergy Remedies
From Experience Life
Going Beyond a Box of Pills
Allergy sufferers drive a lot of revenue for pharmaceutical companies. The antihistamine category alone includes some 40 different brands and rakes in $5 billion in U.S. sales each year. People with allergies can also partake of intranasal corticosteroids, leukotrine inhibitors, intranasal decongestants, oral decongestants, intranasal anticholergics and mast-cell stabilizers. Although some of these medications might do a good job of controlling symptoms, they often provoke moderate to serious side effects. And they don't actually attend to the root causes of allergies. Fortunately, there are a number of alternatives worth exploring:
Alternative # 1: Immunotherapy
When you're sick of treating symptoms, go for the cure.
How it works:
Put drops of allergen extracts under your tongue three times a day, for three to five years. You may experience initial results within months, and, over time, your body becomes tolerant of the allergen. The treatment is also available as a doctor-administered injection.
Good for:
Allergic rhinitis and asthma. Some doctors are using the under-the-tongue method to treat food allergies, as well.
Does it work?
Numerous studies have shown injection-based immunotherapy — around for more than 100 years — to be an effective treatment for allergies. Physicians began using the drops method about 30 years ago. Various studies have confirmed its effectiveness, but not to the same indisputable degree as injection-based immunotherapy. A couple of important notes: Many people never finish immunotherapy because the treatment takes so many years to complete. Insurance usually covers office visits and testing; the drops, while not expensive, are generally not covered by insurance.
Alternative #2: Environmental Adjustments
When you're sneezing and wheezing, give your house a good cleaning.
How it works:
Make adjustments to your home environment that attend to your particular sensitivities. For instance, if you're allergic to dust mites, replace the carpet in your home with hard-surface flooring. If you're sensitive to mold, get rid of likely lurking spots like musty shower curtains. If you're sensitive to pollen, plant only female trees in your yard, and grow cacti in your house.
Good for:
People who know which allergens are giving them trouble and are aware of likely sources.
Does it work?
Depends on what you're allergic to, but most allergy experts have seen positive outcomes from patients who have made simple changes to their environments. If you're lucky, the changes will be minor. But it's possible that you'll need to take significant steps and make significant investments, potentially including replacing your bedding, getting a new vacuum-cleaning system, saying goodbye to a pet, remodeling, or perhaps (in the event your house has a moldy basement or other intractable problems) even changing homes.
Alternative #3: Food Sleuthing
When your body is sputtering, take a look in the gas tank.
How it works:
For two weeks, eat a completely allergen-free "elimination" diet, one without any eggs, milk, gluten, corn, soy, tree nuts, peanuts (legumes), shellfish or fish. Then, after the two-week period has elapsed, eat one (but only one) of the allergen-prone foods in as pure a form as you can manage: a tall glass of milk, a packet of peanuts, a pile of crab legs or a plate of pasta. Observe and record your physiological reaction for 48 hours. Then, after two days, try another allergen-prone food. Work your way through the list, and by the end of five weeks, you'll know if there's a food that is locking horns with your immune system.
Good for:
People who suspect that a food sensitivity might be at the root of things.
Does it work?
Most integrative docs agree that food-elimination diets are the gold standard when it comes to detecting a food allergy (even more so than the most sophisticated blood or skin-prick tests). But because common allergens are so widely used in so many food products, it can be somewhat challenging to complete an elimination diet without some professional consultation and oversight.
Alternative #4: Immuno-Boosters
When your immune system is hurting, give it some TLC.
How it works:
Take quercetin, vitamins E and C, and probiotic supplements (available at your favorite health-food store or co-op).
Good for:
People who don't eat as many fruits and vegetables as they should.
Alternative #5: Traditional Chinese Herbs
When Western medicine wears you out, look East.
How it works:
Alternative medicine companies and practitioners dispense traditional Chinese herbs to allergy sufferers. These include GanCao, KuShen and LingZhi.
Good for:
People who suffer from allergic rhinitis, or hay-fever-like symptoms.
Does it work?
Three teams of researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine are actually trying to figure that out. And preliminary research is encouraging. Patients who took a three-herb blend called ASHMI saw a significant drop in IgE levels — as much as 95 percent in some cases. Those who tried a nine-herb blend dubbed FAHF-2 experienced a significant drop in interleukin-5 levels. For best results, work with a qualified Chinese medicine professional or another health pro well versed in Chinese herb treatments.
Alternative #6: Neti Pot
When your schnoz is clogged up, flush it out.
How it works:
Fill this little teapot-shaped device (available at most natural markets and health-food stores) with a solution made of lukewarm water and salt. Pour the saline mixture up one nostril and let it flow in such a way that it comes out the other nostril.
Good for:
People who feel discomfort or fullness in their sinus passages and who can handle the counterintuitive challenge of pouring water up their stuffy nose.
Does it work?
The Mayo Clinic and other major medical institutions roundly endorse the simple neti pot for its ease and efficacy. The mechanism is basic: When you flush your sinuses, you reduce the presence of allergens, such as pet dander, dust mites and pollen. One 2009 study of children with allergies found that nasal irrigation with saline decreased the need for steroidal sprays.
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|2007-08-06, 03:29
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new computer
pure enterainment
games (maybe)
so far i love the EVGA products
at the moment im thinking btw these 3 graphic cards
eVGA GeForce 7900GT KO 256Mb
eVGA 7900GT Signature Series 256MB
eVGA GEFORCE 8800 GTS SUPERCLOCKED 320MB 8800GTS
what i look in, for these products?
well i want quality for my money works great
ok heres the deal i want quality products and ran well, i know eVGA GEFORCE 8800 GTS SUPERCLOCKED 320MB 8800GTS is way better than the other two but is it worth paying the extra cash for it IF the other two ran just as well.
note: i heard pretty bad reviews about eVGA 7900GT Signature Series 256MB, anyone can confirm this? also how about the other two products i have listed
other component
looking for an AM2 dual core
montherboard suggestions?
more suggestions
ps: remember quality,works great, cost average
sorry if there are any typos or my sentence doesnt make sense, english aint my first language.
im unsure about how much im willing to spend, but i see where this will lead first
thanks in advance
proud member of the animesuki forum
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|2007-08-06, 05:30
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With AM2 don't go higher than x2 4400+. Outside the budget range AMD just gets demolished by Intel E4400 and higher. Up to the 4400+ (factoring in motherboard costs) it compares favorably as good X2 motherboards are always cheaper than good Core2Duo motherboards.
Yeah don't bother with o/c editions of anything, unless the price is too good to pass up or it offers some special cooling solution, it isn't hard to o/c just takes a bit of time and trial and error.
Don't forget a quality power supply by a reputable manufacturer. Also X2's benefit greatly by using DDR2 800 RAM. Use 2 sticks obviously to get dual channel as well to squeeze a bit more performance (2x512, 2x1 gig etc etc)
That said, there's 2 (I won't bother listing SLi Board as I think SLi and ATi Crossfire as the biggest scams going around) these are the best 2 I can think off that isn't to expensive
Non overclocking HTPC use Asus M2a-vm(lots of HTPC features but limited o/c options in BIOS)
gaming/overclocking abit an52 plenty of o/c options voltage options on this. (though don't forget to get a better cpu heatsink and fan if you plan on some serious overclocking)
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|2007-08-06, 06:01
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sorry english is not my first language
well depends on my dad mood if his in a bad mood 1000 AUD
happy 1000++
thanks in advance
|2007-08-06, 06:03
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one suggestion that I can make is buy a big hard drive. In some cases you can get a 400GB hard drive for about $100. I was looking through some ads in the newspaper and fry's had a 250GB Hard drive for I think $50
|2007-08-06, 06:21
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$1000 Aud? Australian? I'm a bit confused here? As I live in Australia?
Ok to buy
x2 3600+, x2 3800+, x2 4000+ x2 4200+, x2 4400+. They cost from $70 Australian to about $120 Australian.
the Intel Core2Duo E4300 (about $140 Australian) and higher models have better performance in comparison to the more expensive AMD models.
AMD X2 Motherboards are cheaper than Intel core2duo motherboards.
I really can't put it any simpler.
If you are in Australia, and are planning to build you own I find msy.com.au to be the cheapest, but you have to go to their shop.
e4400 - $145
Gigbyte P35 s3l - $125
2x1gig OCZ DDR2 667 - $109
Seagate SATA 250gig - $82
DVD Burner
18X A-Open - $41
Asus TA861 - $69
Coolermaster iGreen 500w - $121
Gigabyte 320mb 8800gts - $399
Total= $1091
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|2007-08-06, 16:33
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I was going to push for you to OC your CPU given how much headroom there is for Intel CPUs, but seeing as you don't understand english too well, that might not be a good idea.
|2007-08-06, 17:11
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1st you need to be sure how much you are willing to spent. Coz the components you get for that $ will depend on it.
For those ghx cards the only that matters is the 8800. Now about the brand and if it's overclocked that depends on you.
For cpu I wouldn't recommend amd coz of the several benchmark you can find with google. Get a c2d.
For ram get 2 x 1 GB sticks. The near future is 2 GB of ram.
Still I dont get ppl are recommending psu lower than 550W. Since psu will be losing power over time and these systems use a lot of power and nowadays we use more than 1 HDD I wouldn't go below a 550W or 600W. Anyway you can use this site to do a psu calc.
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a Psu is at most will be about 60% efficiency after a decade. And that's on 24 hours a day 7 days a week running at close to full load near the maximum operating temperature ie under extreme duress. f it's looked after a PSU will last generally 50,000 hours MTBF no matter the wattage. Have you even done the calc in link you posted? It's 402w PEAK meaning everything is running at full load, (ie cpu usage at 100%, DVD drives spinning and burning at max speeds, HDDS spinning at max speed, fans at max rpm, VGA card at 100%) for an e6750 system, 3 HDDs, 3 120mm fans, 2 sticks of RAM, 1dvd drive and 1 bluray drive plus 2 PCIE cards and 2 USB powered devices. Newsflash - that doesn't happen, running all those and apps would make the most powerful quadcore fall to it's knees.
If you're buying a crappy generic PSU which isn't recommended then by all means go buy a 600w- 750w, it'll be lucky to be able to generate 1/2 it's claimed wattage.
Now explain to me again why a 600w+ PSU is required? If you plan to crossfire two 2900xt's yeah sure 1000w+. Also it's no longer just about wattage anymore, it about the amps on the 12w rail.
By the time the PSU has degraded to the point of uselesness this PC should have been relegated to the the junkyard.
Also there are apparently suggestions the next gen of dx10 cards due to be released around October, November. But until acual DX10 games are on the market we don't even know for sure how well the 8800's and 2900's will hold up.
Don't make assumptions on what he needs for RAM consider what O/s he's using 1 gig is fine for XP (32bit), 2 gigs for Vista. (32bit) More is better always (but you're limited to 3 gig on 32 bit O/S as 32bit can't utilise any more)
And you seem to forget, that the current trend is to make PC's "green" and more energy efficient. This is one of the main selling points of x2's and core2duo's. more and more peripherals too are doing the same.
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|2007-08-06, 20:56
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I think he said he's in Australia so if he needs to cut corners 1 gig will be fine on xp. 1 gig of OCZ ddr2 800 is $78, 2gigs matched pair is 160. so it's a sizeable chunk of his budget. 1 is usable on xp for the time being, RAM is an easy enough upgrade anyway. But still you're right 2 gigs is the sweet spot for gaming.
|2007-08-07, 00:28
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If the psu will age and you have a 450w if it drops below 400W wouldn't your system be instable? Isn't always good to have some kinda of extra w? We don't need to buy thing to work on the edge so that in the future if something happens it screw us up.
Anyway in shops I have near by the psu between 400w-600w of known brands have almost the same price anyway.
|2007-08-07, 07:29
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You keep talking about aging, how long do you think it will take to lose 30-40% efficiency? Guess what? it's at least 5 years of constant use, that is flicking it on and off constantly 24 hours a day 7 days a week. With the way PC's, video cards and technology is going do you think this PC will still be a viable gaming platform?
Again read what 402 W PEAK is. You still have 100w left after Peak (which never happens).The specs I used calc was well over what he already had. And again by the time you've you're at 60-75% capacity of the PSU that PC has been relegated to the heap. There's a point of redundancy. No-one buys a reputable 700w PSU for a single video card config - it's a pointless exercise.
If you want to waste your money on a PSU that will be as just as dead in 5 years time go for it no-ones telling you you can't. As it stands I've proven that a good 500w PSU is suited for this application using your calculator, hell even a 450w PSU could run this safely.
As for your comment on price lets just see (using this list http://www.overclockers.com.au/wiki/Power_Supply_Unit )
Hmm majority of 500w between $99-$132
Let's see 600w
Oh they start from $155 to about $170
Now on a budget of $1000 would you rather spend unnecessary $ on a PSU that's overkill? or would you rather spend the $20-$30 change on a better CPU/motherboard/RAM, considering that the calculator you've listed and the data I've used which has more than covered any future upgrades within reason suchas additional HDD's and PCI cards, says there's still plenty of leeway at PEAK system draw?
I think you know what I would do.
|2007-08-07, 08:32
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Those psu in your link seems more like to me those overkill ones sold above 60€ in Portugal. No point buying those.
If you are using AU currency 45euro = 72au. PSU can't be that expensive.
Edit: Ok I went to some AU online shops and jesus! Other components prices seems the same in Portugal but the psu are waaaaaaaaay too expensive! Something's wrong!
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Minimum power ratings are a guide... Well for any Shuttle user they are, as most of us only have 250 watt PSUs and we have our boxes chocker with 1 optical, 2 HDD, wireless and a GPU that recommends min of 300 watt.... Lets not forget all of the USB goodies such as KB, mouse and webcam..
Not saying that you shouldn't try to follow these recommendations, but the main thing to keep in mind it is all about rails (as someone has already mentioned).
Personally I would go for a good quality efficient PSU and look at the power the rails supply rather then the overall wattage. Bad PSU's can equal unstable systems, or at worse spike the c**p out of the rest of your kit.
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The Long Journey To York Barbell: Part I
by Thom Van Vleck
Recently I traveled to York, Pa to the home of York Barbell to judge at the USAWA Heavy Lift Nationals. This, however, is not a meet report but a story about a Long Journey.
Back in 1938 my Grandfather ordered his first "real" barbell set. Oh, sure, he had been training for along time before this, since 1928 to be exact, but it was at this point he finally could afford a real barbell set to replace the bodyweight exercises, the concrete "bucket" weights, and the assorted things like anvils he would find to train with. By that time he was married and I recall he had a real fight with my grandmother over ordering that set since they were short on cash. But it was his dream. I still have what is part of that set.
Then, in 1957, my Uncle's Phil and Wayne began to train and scrimped and saved until they could order a real "Olympic" set. There was other choice but York! This was the classic deep dish York set. At that time, Wayne and Phil became avid Olympic style lifting fans and at that time York Barbell was the center of it all. When I started training, in 1977, my Uncle Wayne bought a new set to encourage me. I remember vividly him ordering it with a mail order form and a check. I'm pretty sure he wanted it as much as I did and it was just a good excuse to order a new set!
I have a few hundred Strength & Health and Muscular Development magazines that were published by York Barbell. I'm not a collector, most are the magazines that my grandfather and Uncles bought off the news stand to read. I would read these for countless hours as a kid when I started training and as a result, probably know more about York Barbell than all the people who currently work there!
So, when Al asked me to come along and be a judge, I pushed aside a chance to go to Iceland and compete in a highland games and chose to go to York. You see, even though my family had been "York Men" since 1938, NOBODY from my family had ever been there!
So, here it was, 73 years after that first York barbell set was mail ordered by my grandfather and I was on my way to York. I was pretty excited but at the same time, I was realistic. I knew it was not what it was in the glory days. But I hoped it would still be a great trip.
We arrived the morning of the contest and pulled up out front. There was Bob Hoffman's statue standing as proud as ever. My grandfather used to tell me that Bob was "a little full of himself" and I had to chuckle as I looked at the statue. Most accomplished men are a little full of themselves. It often takes a big ego to drive great success. I wish I could have met the guy, big ego aside, he did much for lifting and made America quite literally….a lot stronger.
Soon, we went inside. There was a large "Barbell Mobile" hanging from the ceiling. Barbell plates and bars balanced from a single point from the ceiling. Not sure if they were real….but if they were that's a lot of weight hanging there! Then to the right was a lifting auditorium where the hall of fame induction took place. I walked through and into the gym area. It was loaded with platforms and weights, much more modern than I expected but then again, this is not the "original" club where the "York Gang" trained. That place was long gone and while we drove by the location, nothing remains of it downtown.
Next, I walked through the museum. I won't detail all of it, but while what was there was very cool, it was not as big as I expected, but still not a let down. What was there oozed history. I would detour through the museum many times while I was there, taking just a minute to look at something else I had missed. I then went into the retail store, that was nice, again not as big as I expected but it had "one of everything". While there I picked up matching York Barbell shirts with the old style split jerk logo for me and my Uncle Wayne. I took tons of photos so that later I could show Wayne and Phil a "virtual" tour of the place. I didn't go anywhere else, but looked around at the warehouse. The foundry is gone, they don't make anything on site anymore. Later, we also traveled by Bob Hoffman's old house as the sun set on my York trip and we called it a day.
Next: Part II My feelings about my Trip.


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Since this is my first attempt at touching up an entire vehicle, there's definitely a learning curve to doing the job properly (1st is a NIOSH rated mask and goggles for safety). And there are many ways to do this job, my 88 Chevy P/U was a good pick for repaint with lots of scratches, divots, etc. I chose to spot paint small isolated divots, area paint other strips like the front of the hood with hundreds of divots and inside the P/U load box. The trick is getting the exact color which I received from AutomotiveTouchup and EXTREME care in clear coating for an even coat and shine without drips or striations. Still in the process of clear coating the hood, wet sanding (1200-1500 grit for blending with original paint) and buffing with red, white polishing compounds and regular polish with a final wax coat. I am an amateur, so expecting perfection is out of the question, but with patience (for me, about 3 weeks 3-4 hrs per 5 day work week) and the right compounds I'll get as close to factory paint as is possible thanks to AutomotiveTouchup. With a shiny 26 yr old truck that looks like new, learning curve is complete. Pics to come later.
I think your touchup paint is great, I think the match is great and I have used your product many times. I'm a classic car dealer in California and have told many dealers about you!! Thanks...............Deignan Motors, Campbell, California
The Automotive Touchup web site made it easy to find the touchup paint I needed for my 1988 S10 Chevy Blazer which was very hard to find elsewhere. The paint came in a matter of days and it matched perfectly. The paint and clear coat were easy to apply and I am confident it will maintain its quality in the future. ATU is a class act!
The color was an exact match and could not be happier with your products!! Harold Barker
I was very impressed with your web site. Ordering was painless and the site was easy to navigate through with no annoying bugs. The pages are nicely organized so it is remarkably straightforward to zero in on the right colour. The explanations on how to find the colour codes were very clear and helpful. Well done.Vince
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