Tuesday 27 April 2010

NASCAR Betting – Busch continues JGR dominance at Richmond

Put away those Kentucky Derby odds for a minute and check out another kind of horsepower as the Sprint Cup series heads to Richmond International Raceway for the Crown Royal 400. After last week's wildness at Talladega, you shouldn't think that Richmond will be a break for the drivers, as it's a ¾-mile that rides like a superspeedway.


NASCAR Betting - Saturday, May 1, 7:30 PM ET

Denny Hamlin (+600): Hamlin finally won at his hometown track in last year's summer race, leading 299 laps along the way. Hamlin's 8.5 average in eight races is second among active drivers, and he's easily one of the best short-track racers in NASCAR.

Kyle Busch (+800): The younger Busch won this event last year, and in all five spring races he's run at Richmond, the No.18 driver has finished in the top five. Busch has three straight top-10s after a ninth-place finish at Talladega, and if you're talking horse, he would probably have a great Kentucky Derby post position: Busch's 6.0 average in 10 races at Richmond is the best among active drivers.

Mark Martin (+900): Martin isn't far behind the JGR drivers with an 11.8 average in 48 Richmond races, and he finished in the top five of both Richmond races last year. Like Busch, Martin is coming into this race on a roll as he has finished in the top six in his last three races. The No.5 driver is flying under the radar right now, just the way he likes it. Martin has one win here, way back in the 1990 spring race.

Tony Stewart (+1200): Stewart has three wins at Richmond, with two coming in the spring race, and his 10.4 average in 22 Richmond races is fourth among active drivers. He finished second to Busch in last year's spring race, and he has nine top-10s in 11 spring races at the Richmond bullring.


Ryan Newman (+3500): You would think that taking Newman's odds here would be like taking Frankie Edgar's UFC odds on April 10th, when he upset BJ Penn. But if you look closely at the numbers, you'll see that the No.39 in Victory Lane wouldn't be a big stretch. Newman finished in the top 10 of both races last year, and in eight spring races at Richmond, Newman has seven top-10s. He's eager to have a good run after he wrecked once again at Talladega.


Pick: The play here is Busch, who is excellent at Richmond, but he's even better in the spring. Joe Gibbs Racing has brought good cars to this track for years now (all three of Stewart's wins here came in the No.20 JGR now driven by Joey Logano), and Busch and Hamlin are two of the best short-track racers in the series. Busch hasn't been to Victory Lane in a while now, and if he's going to do it, this is as good a place as any to go with him if you're betting online.

Monday 26 April 2010

High quality Rowing clothing and kits

But today rowing is a well respected and popular amateur sport and it has also established its own identity in the world of Olympics. Many people also regard this sport as a distinct part of the identity of the English speaking population all over the globe. With such a reputation, it was almost inevitable that custom rowing kit would make their entry into this sport. Women athletes entered the world of rowing way back in 1976 and so different sets of rowing clothing and rowing kits were devised to suit them. Rowing clothing lines for women athletes are generally referred to as sheRows. Some athletes prefer to wear all-in-one rowing kits while some of them prefer to have every item of rowing clothing separately. It is highly crucial for every rower to have a good pair of rowing leggings because it affects the feet movement tremendously. It is a very important part of any kit. The upp er body of a rower is covered by RowArm. This part of clothing makes the usage of the arms easier for a rower. Some rowers prefer rowing singlets over RowArm as they offer more flexibility to the arms of a rower. Generally the more technical rowers have been found to use this item of clothing. If you are not a rowing athlete but just a rowing enthusiast who is completely devoted to the cause of a particular club or team, you can also purchase custom rowing kits of that particular team or club to show where your support lies. This can be recreated even for prestigious clubs and team of the past.

A good quality rowing kit also has many accessories for the protection, maintenance and upkeep of a rower's equipments like oars, boats and riggers. Every custom rowing kit has covers for a rower's oars, boats and riggers which are personalized for the shape and size of the equipment used by him. These covers are made of fabrics and materials wh ich protect the rower's equipment in any weather. Some rowing kits also contain leisure wear for the athletes like caps and jackets.

Much research has been done in the past few years to devise fabrics which somehow enhance the performance levels of rowers. Rowing clothing made up of these fabrics is used by rowers according to the weather conditions, the sea variables etc. Most of these fabrics are wind proof, water proof, light weight, elastic and completely breathable to aid healthy sweating for the rower.

To develop good quality rowing clothing and rowing kits customized to the needs of the athletes, it is necessary to take proper feedback from them.


Thursday 22 April 2010

Dressing Up isn't Just for Kids

Last Halloween I watched as little ghosties and goblins in sheets, half-size witches in pointed hats, pint-sized superheroes with capes, tiny life-size versions of fairies with wings and various degrees of dressed (and under-dressed) children in costumes of indeterminate origin paraded by my home on their way to (no doubt) bigger and better candy than what I had to offer. As the night went on, I noticed that I was watching the little girls in their princess costumes more than the others. How nostalgic. What about being a princess still appeals to me, a mother and grandmother? It must be the costume.

As a little girl, I wanted the frilly, lace-covered dress that my mom always made for me, with matching crown, of course, to be pink. I dressed up and felt beautiful every time. Anytime of year I wanted to feel beautiful, I dressed up and pretended I was a princess. And for those small amounts of time, I was.

I'd love to see those costumes on adult women. The feeling of being beautiful and powerful is the same no matter your age, and although pink might not be my color of choice today, the feelings are just as heady and fun now as they were then. A well-made princess costume might be a lovely way to trick-or-treat with your children or grandchildren each year, and a fun way to "rule the house" any other day of the year. An evening out at a ball is always fun, and dancing with your "Prince Charming" in a princess ballgown is a dream come true for many women.

Although you can rent a princess costume for adult women at nearly any good costume shop, you might want to invest in one (or two) for your own closet. And even if you're shy, although no one else is likely to see you in it, dressing up in a princess costume is a sure-fire way to bring a smile to your face.

Having fun is always in fashion, and an adult princess costume makes having fun a breeze. It can't fail to make you feel silly, giggly, beautiful and young. And even for an old grandma like me, it would be a delicious way to enjoy having fun

Wednesday 21 April 2010

Powerball Lottery: Tips & Tricks

Let's focus more on the newest lottery game, the Power ball lottery. What is a Powerball Lottery? It is a type of lottery that provides thrill and excitement to those who loves to gamble and test their fortune. Who knows, in just a minute or two you'll be the next Powerball lottery winner.

There are people who don't really think that playing the lottery will actually be productive way of using your money. Well playing the lottery is actually just like investing your money. It is more of making your money doubled or even bigger than tripled.

So how do we play the Power ball lottery? It is composed of five white balls and a red ball that are drawn in the evening of Wednesdays and Saturdays. From a drum, there are 55 and another drum that contains 42 red balls and the red and white balls are drawn in it.

Detailed Note on Powerball Lottery

In the list of lottery games, power ball lottery is a new game everyone is enjoying. Different websites offer tickets for the power ball lottery and many players are flocking into these websites for ticket reservations.

To be able to win the jackpot in Power ball lottery, you just need to match all five white balls in no particular order and a red ball which will be the power ball in the game. The power ball lottery offers a very big amount of jackpot prize thus people started to buy not just one ticket but multiple tickets that will increase their chances of winning. Here are some other Powerball Lottery tips & tricks.

Tips to Follow while Playing Powerball Lottery

First and very important of all is to make sure that the power ball lottery agent plugs in the correct numbers that you have thought of. The rationale behind this is that Powerball lottery ticket cannot be cancelled. To avoid having this error, always use the betting slip that will run through the machine.

Also, there will be times when you cannot think of any number to bet on. Well there is an option to use a Quick Pick that will provide you instant possible numbers that may win. However, do not rely on this every time. You may try other strategies like the wheeling strategy if you're familiar on how it works.

Though playing power ball lottery or any other types of lottery are solely by luck, it does not mean that you will rely on that alone. Be a keen observant and take a research on the past data for the winning numbers and synthesize it with a new combination of numbers.

Lastly, though it sounds silly, do not forget to check if you won the jackpot or if you hit some numbers that is convertible to cash prizes.

After following the Powerball Lottery tips and tricks, you will notice that you are somehow improving. These are just simple ways to win the power ball lottery so why not try it.

Tuesday 20 April 2010

Gerber Multi-Plier 800 Legend and Gerber Knives

Gerber Multi-Plier 800 Legend

Overview

The Gerber Multi-Plier 800 Legend is one of the most convenient and advanced multi-tools that you can find on the market. Gerber invested heavily into the advanced technologies into this tool in order to make it small, lightweight, but yet useful and durable. The tool offers one handed opening of the knife blade. You can also access all of the blades without having to open the tool. The knife blades are standard for a tool of this caliber and prices range. There are several screwdrivers on this tool including the standard flat head and phillips head screwdriver. The selection of blades is adequate but this tool does not include a full serrated edge blade. The fine edge blade might be a little too fine. It also includes a saw edge that is useful for small jobs and serves it's purpose on the tool for it's utility and convenience. The tool does not offer a ruler, which is common among other multi-tools, but we can overlook that feature even though fi nd it extremely useful at times. The jaws on the pliers have ample room to open, however there have been some complaints about the jaws not opening wide enough. There has to be some sacrifice in order to make such a compact and convenient tool.

The handle on the Gerber Multi-Tool 800 Legend is a masterpiece. It is made of stellar stainless steel and contoured aluminum. The handle also has tactile rubber inserts that insure your steady grip. These are the primary elements of what is generally considered to be the ultimate expression of the Gerber Multi-Tool. Being versatile wasn't enough for the guys who designed these tools. They worked hard to deliver a level of ergonomics and comfort that is rarely, if ever, seen. The pliers are spring-loaded, as you'd expect. The ballistic nylon sheath is included, which is no surprise. However the tungsten carbide wire cutting blades are replaceable, which you might not expect.

Features

  • Contoured aluminum handles with rubber inserts for grip
  • Tungsten carbide wire cutters
  • Patented Saf.T.Plus
  • Includes Lifetime Limited Warranty

Specifications

  • Overall Length: 6.57"
  • Closed Length: 4.29"
  • Weight: 9.8 oz.
  • Handle Material Aluminum with Rubber Inserts
  • Sheath Material: Ballistic nylon
  • Components: Needlenose pliers with indexible, replaceable carbide cutters, fine edge knife, Fiskars® scissors, cross point screwdriver, small, medium and large flat blade screwdrivers, bottle opener and file.
  • Pliers Type: Needlenose
  • Handle Color: Champagne

Conclusion

The Gerber Multi-Pliers 800 Legend is an advanced tool with many different features. It boats several knife blades, multiple screwdrivers, a saw and many other tools. It provides one handed opening and a sturdy pair of pliers to go along with that. The metals are all stainless steel and are high quality to ensure that there is no rust and/or wear while rubbing against other metals. The handle also boats an ergonomic design as well as rubber inserts that allow you to have a secure confident grip on your tool. The Legend 800 is like no other multi-tool on the market. Gerber has made superb advancements in the multi-tool that separate it from the other other tools. Is this the best multi-tool money can buy. Yes! Well, at least we think so.

Friday 16 April 2010

Get an Escort for Easier Holiday Experience

Are you thinking of going for holiday? Well, there are many things to consider when planning for this and usually one is likely to forget some important things.

One of the things that most people tend to forget when planning for the holiday has a lot to do with the moving around when they arrive at their destination. You have everything packed and you and your family can not wait to start the journey. What you are forgetting is that you do not know the place you are visiting very well and you might get lost or find it really hard to find your way around. What you need in this situation is an escort.

There are many advantages to finding an escort agency. One of the main benefits of having one is the ability to have an easier time in the place being visited. You are not only getting help with your luggage, but are also learning more and more about the place you are visiting and are unlikely to fall into any trouble.

Walking around in a new place is never safe. There are many muggers out there and are all looking for new faces that seem lost or new to the place. Many people have seen themselves loosing their money to muggers and other con artists who take advantage of the fact that these victims are not from around the area and dint know the place very well.

Having escorts will not only keep you away from these kinds of scenarios but will also ensure that you and your family are having fun without worrying about thieves and other related issues. Another plus to having a guide is the fact that they will take you to all the god places in town. Walking around the place without any guide might be very boring. This is because you probably do not know the place well and is likely to miss out on all the fun places due to lack of knowledge.

Having a guide is the best way to go as they will take you around to fun places considering the sort of person you are and the things you like.

It is very possible, no matter where you are to find cheap escorts. This however depends on the place that you are visiting. If you are going for holiday in a popular destination, then you are sure to find many agencies all competing for you. This case allows you to choose from the many agencies available and you will surely find one that best suits your budget.

Another good way to find cheap guide is through the internet. It is very possible for you to find this kind of service through the internet. Here you will have guides telling you about their services and just how you can contact them. You also get the chance to choose from the many services there are.

Paul Rooney Partnership Sponsors Michael Holt in Snooker World Championships

The Snooker World Championships get underway at the Crucible in Sheffield this weekend and Liverpool solicitors, the Paul Rooney Partnership, will have a more vested interest in the tournament than most.


The Paul Rooney Partnership is pleased to announce that we will be sponsoring Nottingham snooker player Michael "The Hitman" Holt during the championships.


The 31-year-old began his professional career in 1996, and is considered one of the more charismatic players on the snooker circuit, having earned his nickname when he punched a snooker table in anger, breaking a knuckle in the process.


Holt, who is currently ranked 24th in the world snooker rankings, made his Crucible debut in 2005 with a first round match against the late Paul Hunter. He has reached the quarter-finals of four ranking events in his career, and was labelled the most consistent performer in snooker last season, winning his opening match in all eight ranking events.


Michael Holt will begin his 2010 World Snooker Championships tournament with his first round match against the world #12 Joe Perry on Saturday (17th April).


The World Snooker Championships will be broadcast on BBC1, BBC2 and Eurosport, as well as the vast amount of online coverage from around the world.


Everyone here at the Paul Rooney Partnership wishes Michael Holt the best of luck during the tournament.


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Creative Ways to Display Your Challenge Coin Collection

By Caryn Smith © 2010, All Rights Reserved

Challenge coins are a great way to commemorate employees, military leaders, sports teams, educators, and Scout troops. Available in a variety of finishes and custom designed with a business or organization's logo etched onto and its colors painted into the coin, the small pieces of memorabilia do more than just recognize talent and accomplishment.

Challenge coins become an important part of our personal history. They tell stories about our past affiliations and achievements. They instill a sense of pride in us and encourage teamwork, camaraderie, and perseverance. The first recipients of military challenge coins were no different than you or I. They enjoyed being praised by their lieutenant who awarded them the coins during World War I.

Displaying Your Challenge Coins in Ways That Others Will See Them

You can share your awards with the public in a number of ways. Displaying challenge coins takes very little time but can require some creativity especially if you are working with a small room or area. Space saving storage devices come in a variety of colors and finishes and can complement the décor already found in your home or office. For people with a large challenge coin collection, these items are indispensable because they maximize the use of an area without being overwhelming or cumbersome.

Here are some of the more common ways to house your challenge coins:

  • PVC Envelopes
  • Coin Capsules
  • Velvet Bags
  • Acrylic Coin Cases
  • Velvet Coin Cases
  • Plastic Coin Stands

More creative ways to display your cherished tokens of appreciation exist. A few include:

  • Fashioning your coin into a necklace or pendant.
  • Embedding challenge coins into resin or ceramic to create a unique paperweight or coffee mug.
  • Creating a custom keychain out of your keepsake.
  • Transforming a glass topped coffee table or desk into a display cabinet.

No matter what way you decide to display your challenge coins, keep this list of ideas in mind. Challenge coins were designed to highlight the number of achievements that you have accomplished throughout the years. From participating in church related activities to leading your company's softball team to the championship game, you can easily display your custom challenge coins safely and conveniently.

Sharing your accomplishments with the people that are most important to you is effortless when you have the right type of presentation in mind. Incorporate your challenge coins into your home or office decor today by using a traditional or creative display unit. In addition to being a conversation starter, custom challenge coins become an important part of the legacy that we pass on from generation to generation.




Thursday 15 April 2010

The History of the God of War

Have you ever heard of the God of War? If you haven't the chances are good that you aren't a gamer. If you are the proud owner of a PlayStation, however, then the name may well ring a bell.

It may be familiar anyway because it refers to one of the Greek Gods, and indeed this is one of the characters the games are focused on. The main character however is a character called Kratos, and the aim of Kratos in the first game is to kill the God of War, otherwise known as Ares.

As with some other action games on the PlayStation platform, there is a real plot here that unfolds as the game progresses. This is an action adventure, fighting and role playing game that aficionados of this type of game love. It was initially released back in 2005, on varying dates depending on the location. The initial release of the first God of War game was on 22nd March in North America.

Fans of the first game had to wait nearly two years to play the sequel. The ap propriately named God of War II was finally released in North America on the 13 March 2007, to an avid audience.

Once again Kratos is the main character in the second game, but this time around he has different weapons. In the first game he used the Blades of Chaos, but the second game sees him using the Blades of Athena instead. This second game sees Ares having been displaced as the God of War by Kratos in the first game, and while there is a break between the stories it continues with the basic storyline in this sense.

It is not hard to see why the God of War series has been such a popular one with fans of the PlayStation. Since God of War III is due to be released in March 2010 there is no doubt that excitement surrounding the story will peak again. This is a well thought out story that has been quite faithful to the history of Greek myth and legend, and it uses these Greek stories and Gods to create a game that completely immerses the player in w hat is going on.

As you would expect from an action adventure game such as this one, there are plenty of weapons and other features which form an integral part of the game. You will meet plenty of well known Greek characters and people as well, making it a stunning game that many people enjoy playing.

The God of War Collection is due to be released soon too, so there is no doubt that interest in one of the best role playing series on the PlayStation will soon be renewed once more.

Tuesday 13 April 2010

A Look at Barbieri Pumps

Mr. Adriano Barbieri began his spectacular career as a bicycle mechanic. He loved his job, but soon felt worn-out from the constant repetition and back breaking work that it entailed. Luckily Mr. Barbieri was a brilliant man whose ingenuity and creativity brought about the invention of the world's first Chain Cleaner. It was a simple, yet sophisticated tool that revolutionized the 1980's method of bike chain cleaning.

The big success of this device sparked his creativity even more and his brilliant mind began building yet another fine product that would advance the cycling industry. Late in the 1980's Mr. Barbieri had another concept that stemmed from the need for riders to fill up their tires on the road, all the tire pumps on the market were way too cumbersome for comfort. He took the idea of developing a smaller one and made the world's first mini-pump, a design that is still used today throughout the market. There are even mini-pumps made with carbon fiber t o make them even lighter, and sexier.

Another great product in the Barbieri PNK line are the multi-tools that every experienced rider shouldn't be without. Imagine this, you're cruisin' along, no worries at all, wind in your hair, then without warning your chain acts up. Fortunately if you have the Barbieri Carb 11 function tool, you can easily extract that broken link and replace it right there on the trail. A Barbieri tool saves the day!

Barbieri didn't stop there, his multi tools come with so many different options you can get them all, or select from an essential few, depending on which model you choose. They are such compact little multi tools that you can merely store them in even the smallest of cycle bags, some will even fit in your pocket. We are sure that in the course of its lifetime, you will use each and every tool on even the Barbieri Multi-23. After all, who hasn't needed a chain extractor or a seat wrench somewhere along a relaxing Sunday r ide.

In addition to the multi tools, Barbieri also makes a clever mack daddy tool kit for your repairing needs. The Barbieri full sized tool kits will help you get the job done in the shop without having to search for the right tool in your standard car tool kit because these tool kits are made specially for bicycles so the right tool is right there, all organized in a handy "always be prepared" hard shelled carrying case for quick, and hopefully easy repairs.

Barbieri PNK has presented the cycling industry with several advancements as well as many clever tools to keep us cycling, but the finest thing of all about Barbieri products is that they are all made in Italy, not China, so you know you can rely on the quality and functionality of the entire Barbieri line.

Through the years Mr. Barbieri, along with his children Kalman and Nadia have taken Barbieri PNK to all new heights of advancement with the addition of multi-tools, double function pocket pumps an d other cycling accessories. They've continued Throughout the past years to file worldwide patents and expand their distribution so all parts of this vast world of ours can benefit from the ingenious nature of Mr. Adriano Barbieri.

GPS Watches Help Monitor Five Areas While Training

GPS watches help individuals monitor several things at the push of a button. GPS watches can help an individuals monitor speed, distance, pace and calories burned while training.

Just a decade ago runners and walkers would time workouts and them have to figure out how far they ran/walked. If you didn't know the distance of workout you may have to get in your car, drive the loop and hope your car measured the distance accurately. Many don't realize that often cars are not calibrated accurately. This could mean the workout is actually longer or shorter than expected sometimes by a tenth or more per mile. This could significantly affect the result of the workout. The individual then would have to calculate their pace per mile by dividing the total time run/walked by the distance covered. If you wanted to see how many calories you burned during the workout once again you have to spend time calculating your weight, distance, speed into calories burned. The individual then had to keep track of all the data somehow.

With a GPS running watch the individual simply turns the watch on and is off to start the workout. The GPS watch times your run while calculating your pace, distance covered and your calories burned all while you are running. This information is helpful in keeping the individual running at the pace they should be training at. The individual knows instantly if they are running too fast, how far they have run to the tenth of a mile and total calories burned. GPS watches are especially useful when you run in an area you are not familiar with. The GPS tracks your every turn in the city or woods during your workout. If you become confused just follow the plotted map back the way you came. GPS watches also store the data for future viewing. One can look back to see how far they ran on a certain day, week or month. The Garmin Forerunner 205 Personal Trainer let you download recorded courses and compete against previous workouts. The GPS watches need to be recharged. The battery life of a GPS watches is usually between 10-13 hours. With a battery life this long it means you get several workouts in before you have to recharge the watch. The data stored in the GPS watch is not lost even if you let the battery die.

GPS watches help the individual monitor speed, distance, pace and calories burned during a workout so you can train smarter, more effectively and enjoy the feedback of the latest technology!