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There’s pretty much everything all under one roof at redsave.com so watch out if you’re visiting for one thing; you might come out with 10 others. The great thing is though that if that happens you’ll probably still make a saving compared to if you bought all those items on the high street. Red Save includes a ‘you save’ bar under the thumbnail of each item indicating how much cheaper it is on the website than in high street stores.

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Imagine you’re in another world…You are a pool player with red hair. You walk into the biggest pool hall in town where they are holding a national tournament. You think, “great, I’ll sign up.” When you go to pay your entry fee, they say you have to choose between The Red-Head Open (only red-heads allowed) and The Open (open to players of any hair color). “The Red-Head Open” is a race to 5, with only 100 participants, and has a $75.00 entrance fee. “The Open” is a race to 7, has 200 participants and a $150.00 entry fee. Curiously, first prize for both divisions paid about the same. You ask, “Why don’t the red-heads allow the blonds and brunettes play with them?” The tournament director looks at you like you are from another planet and says, “everybody knows that the red-heads don’t have a chance against the blondes.” You don’t understand because you don’t see how the color of someone’s hair could make a difference in their pool game. You just want to beat all the competition, so you decide to enter The Open Division.
You’re practicing and someone walks by and says, “Hey you should take lessons from Chris, who taught the #1 red head player in town.” That seems like a strange comment because you don’t know what that has to do with anything. You think a good instructor or coach should be measured by their ability to take any player and help them be the best they can be no matter if they are short, tall, fat, skinny, black, brown, have red-hair or not.
Your name is called to play your first match and you shake hands with your first opponent, who asks, “why are you playing in the open division against all of these blondes and brunettes?” Is it to see how good you can do against them? Dumbfounded once again, you say, “No, I’m just here to win like any other tournament.”
Surprisingly, you look around and see that you are the only red head playing in The Open Division. Another person walks by, genuinely confused, and asks “Is this a real match going on, or are you two just practicing?”
It’s a tuff match, but you manage to win 9-6. Spectators look to you with huge eyes and say, “If you could beat that brunette, you probably could have easily won the red-headed tournament.”
Then, a reporter walks by and says, “You’ve got a lot of guts playing with those blondes!”
QUESTION #1) If you lived in this world which division would you play in?
#2) Why? Before you continue reading, please email your response to me at theangelofbilliards@yahoo.com.

Do you think this world is strange and ridiculous? So, do I.
Did you know that this is the same world we live in? Except the red-heads in the scenario are females and the majority of other players are males. The above story is from my personal experience of being the 1st female to compete in various men’s national tournaments.
This world and story gives women a false view of their ability and potential.
I have a dream…that one day, all people, male and female, will play billiards together as equals. And the person who turns in the finest performance that day will be the one applauded. If tournaments must be divided, the divisions will be based only on skill level!
In billiards, division based on sex is as silly as dividing players based on hair or the color of our skin!

‘To believe what has not occurred in history will not occur at all is to argue disbelief in the dignity of man.’ Mahatma Ghandi
‘In our time, what is at issue is the very nature of humankind, the image we have of our limits and possibilities. History is not yet done with its exploration of the limits of what it means to be human.’ C. Wright Mills

(Jackie “The Angel” Broadhurst is 2003 National BCA Champion of 8-Ball and Artistic Pool. Visit her website at www.TheAngelsofBilliards.com. She is currently training to win the U.S. Open Championships in September of 2006. Sponsorship opportunity information is available by calling 303-916-4083)

About the Author

Jackie “The Angel” Broadhurst, has played billiards for more than 20 years. In her first attempt, she became the 2003 Billiard Congress of America (BCA) women’s 8-Ball and Trick Shot overall champion. She is now training to compete in the U.S. Open Championship. She also does many national presentations, exhibitions, fundraisers and challenge matches.
Visit her website at www.TheAngelsofBilliards.com

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After receiving your go cart, ensuring its proper assembly, and completing the warranty process with the manufacturer, here are some important safety tips to help ensure a safe and fun go cart experience!

1. Rules of Operation

A go cart vehicle is not licensable. IT IS NOT TO BE OPERATED ON ANY PUBLIC ROAD , STREET, HIGHWAY, PARKING LOT, SIDEWALK, OR ALLEY.

To do so would be in violation of local law. This vehicle may be operated only on private property and upon areas approved by local law. Avoid operating a go cart in any area with stationary objects that the vehicle could travel under. Do not ride in areas where other recreational vehicles are being operated. Be respectful of landowners and the environment.

2. Always perform a Pre-Ride Inspection

WARNING – Perform this pre-ride inspection prior to operating the vehicle. If not performed, serious damage to the vehicle or personal injury may result.

1. ENGINE OIL LEVEL – Add oil if required. Check for leaks. Tighten filler cap securely.

2. FUEL LEVEL – Add fuel as necessary. Do not overfill (no fuel in the filler neck). Replace cap tightly. Check for leaks. Do not mix oil with gas.

WARNING – Do not refill a go cart engine while it is hot. It is possible for spilled fuel to ignite resulting in a fire. Do not fill gas tank in a closed area such as a garage. After filling the tank move the vehicle at least 15 feet away from spot of filling before starting.

3. BRAKES – PERFORM A BRAKE TEST: Have the operator sit in the seat, then push the vehicle from behind. Once the vehicle is rolling, have the operator apply the brake pedal. The vehicle should come to a stop. WARNING- Do not operate a go cart unless the brake is working properly.

NOTE : Band brake systems typically require a short break-in period to operate at full efficiency. Some wear on the lining of the brake pads will increase the coefficient of friction and improve their effectiveness. That can be accomplished by making a series of gentle stops. Hard usage of the brakes without a break-in period can result in shortened brake pad life and decrease braking ability.

4. TIRES – Check condition and pressure.

5. DRIVE CHAIN – Check condition, tension, lubricate as necessary.

6. THROTTLE – CHECK FOR SMOOTH OPERATION. Assure throttle “snaps” back to idle. Also, check for frayed cable or damaged cable conduit. If either condition exists replace the cable assembly before riding.

7. TOGGLE KILL SWITCH – PERFORM THIS TEST (only for go cart models without electric starter): While the engine is running, move the toggle kill switch on the steering column to the “OFF” position. If this does not stop the engine, check to ensure that the toggle kill switch wire is attached to the terminal on the engine.

WARNING- DO NOT OPERATE A GO CART WITH A TOGGLE KILL SWITCH THAT IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.

8. ALL NUTS, BOLTS, AND FASTENERS – Check wheels to see that all axle nuts and lug nuts are tightened properly. Check and tighten all other fasteners as necessary.

9. GUARDS – Ensure all protective guards are in place. NEVER OPERATE THIS VEHICLE WITHOUT ALL CHAIN, CLUTCH, OR DRIVE ASSEMBLY COVER GUARDS IN PLACE . Each of these covers have a protective purpose, if removed, could endanger the personal safety of the go cart operator or passenger (if any).

10. STEERING SYSTEM – Ensure that the go cart turns freely.

CORRECT any discrepancies according to your go cart Owner’s Manual before riding. If a problem cannot be corrected, contact an authorized dealer/retailer for assistance.

3. Always use proper Safety Equipment

The operator and passenger (if any) of any go cart should always wear a helmet approved by agencies such as the Department of Transportation (DOT), Safety Helmet Council of America (SHCA), or Snell Memorial Foundation (SNELL). Most off-road vehicle accident fatalities are due to head injuries. The operator should also wear face shields or goggles, boots or closed-toe shoes, gloves, and other appropriate protective clothing.

LOOSE CLOTHING, LONG HAIR, OR ARTICLES WORN BY ANY OPERATOR OR PASSENGER MUST BE FULLY CONTAINED, OR COVERED TO PREVENT THEM FROM POSSIBLY BEING CAUGHT IN ROTATING PARTS OF THE VEHICLE OR THE SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT WHILE RIDING. FAILURE TO OBEY COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY OF THE OPERATOR OR PASSENGER.

4. Driving Safety Tips

Every go cart operator and adult supervising children riding a go cart should be familiar with the operation and maneuverability of go carts. Again, always read the Owner’s Manual specific to your go cart. Below are more tips compliments of Carter Brother to help educate you on the safety aspect of driving a go cart.

STARTING THE ENGINE

NOTE : Do not attempt to start or operate this machine without being completely familiar with all controls necessary to operate this vehicle safely. Do not start the engine before reading and understanding all the rules, warnings, and instructions in this manual, as well as the engine owner’s manual. We strongly recommend that all supervisors, operators and passengers veiw the safety video prior to operation.

DRIVING SAFETY TIPS

TURNING MANEUVERS

A new operator must learn to shift his or her weight and control the throttle to allow the rear tires to negotiate the turn. This is the primary technique to be mastered in riding this vehicle. Practice turning at slow, constant speeds. Defer increased speeds until you are confident of your proficiency and are intimately familiar with the terrain.
Steer in the direction of the turn, and lean your body to the inside of the turn in order to maximize front tire traction. Use the throttle to maintain power throughout the turn.
Once this technique is learned, turning maneuvers can be performed within a relatively small area.
Incorrect turning techniques may cause the front wheels to slide straight ahead without affecting the vehicle’s direction of travel. If this should occur, come to a stop, then resume the technique outlined above.
If the front wheels tend to skid in mud, sand, or snow, you may be able to improve control by releasing the throttle and allowing the vehicle to coast through the turn.
If the rear wheels inadvertently skid sideways, correct your slide by steering in the direction of the skid, if you have room to perform this maneuver safely. Avoid braking or accelerating until you have control.
To avoid skids while traveling on slippery terrain, the operator must exercise a high degree of caution. Turning maneuvers on slippery terrain are more hazardous than those performed under full traction and must be done slowly.
Surface composition is a major factor affecting skidding. It is easier to slide on packed snow than in deep sand. It is dangerous to skid on ice, because you may lose all directional control, and it is dangerous to skid on pavement, because you may regain traction suddenly and unexpectedly, which can cause the vehicle to overturn.

CLIMBING HILLS

Practice climbing on evenly surfaced slopes of less than 20 degrees. The vehicle’s capability in climbing hills or traversing any specific terrain is dependent upon operator skill and vehicle load.
As you gain experience in handling this vehicle, and learn the hazards to be encountered and your own limitations you may then proceed to drive more challenging terrain. However, you must first be able to discern and avoid any hill or hazard that would cause this vehicle to overturn.
Take a running start, at the appropriate speed for the ascent, and climb at a steady rate of speed.

WARNING – Do not apply power suddenly by opening the throttle while ascending a hill or the front wheels may rise from the ground. If the front wheels lift, the operator’s control will be lessened and the vehicle may overturn backwards.
If you should find that you have incorrectly estimated climbing capability and lack the power or traction to continue the ascent, if space permits, turn the vehicle around while you still have the forward speed to do so and descend. Avoid stalling part way up a hill, as maneuvering will then become more difficult.

CAUTION – Before attempting a turn on a hillside, the operator should first master turning technique on level ground.
If you do lose all forward speed, and can neither continue uphill nor maneuver the vehicle under its own power, turn off the engine, dismount, and physically turn the machine around.

CAUTION – To avoid overturning, the operator must exercise a high degree of caution when dismounting or moving this vehicle on a hillside.

DESCENDING HILLS

It is usually advisable to descend hills with the vehicle pointed directly downhill, avoiding angles that would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side. As you approach the point of descent, stop and survey the terrain below. Never drive headlong past your limit of visibility. When you have picked a safe path of descent, descend slowly with the throttle closed. Sit back on the seat, with arms extended and braced on the steering wheel.
When descending it is recommended that the operator apply the brakes intermittently to further reduce forward speed.
Braking effectiveness is reduced while descending any incline with a loose surface.

RIDING THROUGH WATER

Do not cross any stream with fast flowing water. The tires may float, making it difficult to maintain control. Do not drive the vehicle through water for prolonged periods.
The vehicle can cross water to a depth of approximately 4-6 inches, although the operator must be careful to avoid getting the spark plug or air cleaner wet.
When crossing shallow streams, choose a course where both banks have gradual inclines. Proceed at a slow, steady speed, and take care to avoid submerged obstacles and slippery rocks.
If loss of forward motion or pulling power is noticed when driving through water, it indicates the torque converter belt has become wet. When this occurs, the operator should immediately head toward shore at minimum throttle required to maintain motion.
Once on shore, the torque converter belt will dry quickly if operator will sit for a few moments with the engine idling.
After driving through water, the brakes may be less effective than normal. Test the brakes after traveling through any water, and if necessary, apply the brakes repeatedly until the heat of friction has dried them and the brakes retain their normal effectiveness.

WARNING – Do not operate vehicle at high speeds until brakes are dry and effective.

5. Additional Kid Safety Tips

* Ensure child is competent and physically capable of operating the go cart.

* Set clear boundaries in which the go cart is to be ridden.

* Always provide close adult supervision and never leave children alone, even for a minute while a go cart is being used.

* We suggest purchasing one of our child go cart models that come equipped with a training tether that allows an adult the opportunity to shut off the engine if needed.

Following these and your go cart manufacturer’s Operating Manual will help you to maintain your go cart’s performance and your safety. You’re on your way to fun!

About the Author

Brannon is an Affiliate Manager for Center Cube, Inc. Brannon rides his go carts on his family’s farm in Texas. For a great go cart or power scooter visit http://www.gocart-scooterstore.com

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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we thought this would be a great time to share a few tips on caring for cut flowers.

Imagine it’s Valentine’s Day and you’ve just received a glorious bunch of roses. You put them in your best vase and you stand back to admire them. You’d love to make them last as long as you possibly can, but other than keeping them out of direct sunlight, you’re not sure what to do.

Here are some tips on how to extend the shelf life of your roses:

1. Remove the roses from the vase and put them in a temporary container.

2. Clean the vase by washing it thoroughly in water with household bleach.

3. Fill the vase with fresh water and add a half teaspoon of household bleach for each litre (16 fluid ounces) of water.

4. Remove your roses from their temporary container and lay them flat on a counter top.

5. Remove any leaves which will show below the waterline in the vase.

6. Cut about 20 mm (3/4 inch) from the base of each stem immediately before placing it in the vase. This removes any air bubbles.

7. Don’t place roses in drafts or direct sunlight, or near fruit, heaters, TVs or refrigerators.

8. Change the water daily to extend the vase life of your roses.

Freshly picked roses can last up to two weeks with a little extra care.

Enjoy!

About The Author

© Gerry Belvedere

Gerry Belvedere is a former artist who now runs her own online florist service at http://www.rosaflora-flowers.com. Rosaflora delivers flowers Australia wide and overseas and offers tips on getting the most out of your cut flowers.

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Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuiders’ training regimes.

It is useful, therefore, to describe in detail the processes involved in actually doing these exercises. This will help beginners to start out using the correct techniques before moving on to potentially more dangerous heavy weights. If it also helps more experienced lifters to redress some of the little faults that have almost imperceptibly crept in over the years, all the better.

In this article we’ll take a close look at the bent-over row using a barbell.

MUSCLES TARGETED: latissimus dorsi, teres major, middle trapezius, rhomboids

PREPARATION

Grasp the bar with a closed, pronated grip.
Grip should be slightly wider than shoulder width.

STARTING POSITION

Adopt a shoulder width stance with knees slightly flexed.
Flex the torso forward so that it is not quite parallel to the floor.
Make sure the back remains straight.
Look to a point just ahead of the feet.
Let the bar hang with the arms fully extended.
This is the starting point for all repetitions.

UPWARD MOVEMENT

Pull the bar up towards the lower chest.
Point the elbows up.
Keep the torso rigid, back flat and knees slightly flexed.
Touch the bar to the chest in one smooth movement.

DOWNWARD MOVEMENT

Let the elbows slowly extend back to the beginning position.
Keep the torso and knees in the same position.
Repeat or finish set.

About the Author

Rick Mitchell is the creator of the bodybuildingadvisor.com website that provides guidance and information to athletes at all levels of bodybuilding experience. Go to Bodybuilding Advice to learn more about the issues covered in this article.

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Cubs back in the chase (is it for real??)

Just when most everyone (including myself) was ready to put the proverbial nail in the Chicago Cubs coffin, looks as though they are back in the NL Wild Card race to stay. After soundly thumping the Pittsburgh Pirates once again at Wrigley on Friday Afternoon, they currently sit 4 games behind Atlanta and look ready to pounce despite a rash of injuries to their starting rotation and offensive lineup.

I must give credit to the much maligned Dusty Baker for keeping this team together when it appeared they were likely candidates to fold up like a tent. Also, much praise goes out to the guys who filled in on Kerry Wood and Mark Prior while they were on the disabled list, Glendon Rusch and Sergio Mitre. Baker has plenty reason to be optimistic. “We feel very good and confident that we finally got our pitching staff back that we were starting with,” Baker said. “When you can put a guy like Rusch in the bullpen and Sergio, it builds everything. Now it’s kind of the glue putting the pieces of the puzzle together. I feel a whole lot better having those guys back. It’s like having your whole army back.”

Now comes the hard part for Chicago; they begin a critical stretch of 16 games in 16 days. After finishing up the Pirate series, they head to Cincinnati and then face the NL Central leading Cardinals. When they finish up this stretch at home vs. Arizona and San Francisco, we’ll all have a better idea of where the Cubs stand as contenders or simply another tease to the long suffering faithful.

This team still has issues, namely in the bullpen and in the outfield, where centerfielder Corey Patterson was recently optioned to Triple A Iowa, and Jerry Hairston Jr. looks like the current incumbent and lead-off man. In leftfield, the Jason Dubois/Todd Hollandsworth experiment failed to produce the results the team was hoping for. Cubs GM Jim Hendry will be looking to add another bat, after coming up short in pursuit of Preston Wilson and Mark Kotsay. A package deal with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for Aubrey Huff and reliever Dannys Baez remains a possibility; which would help sure up the bullpen as well, with the demoted Patterson and a couple minor leaguers dealt to Tampa in return. The Cubs also hope to have shortstop Nomar Garciaparra back in the lineup within the next month, which would help ease the burden on Derrick Lee and Aramis Ramirez. Baker has remained quiet on commenting on team needs in the trade market. “I can’t say that,” Baker said. “It’d be like me asking you what does your company need, a cameraman or a reporter. That’s a good question, but a question I can’t answer. I have to go out and tell these guys to give us all you’ve got. We talk about that in private.”

Whether the Cubbies acquire offensive help or not, as long as they have Wood and Prior healthy at the same time for the rest of the season, you can’t help but believe they will remain right in the middle of the hunt in a very crowded chase for the NL Wild Card.

About the Author

John Onan (ego74) is sports writer/moderator at the online players union (www.theopu.com) and football contributor at www.realfootball365.com
he can be reached at nay7201@mail.com

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My favorite outdoor related quote comes from John Muir, the father of our national park system and founder of the Sierra Club. He said, “When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” This quote means more to me today than it did twenty years ago and will undoubtedly mean more to me still as I spend an increasing amount of time out of doors. Muir is telling us something of great importance – we are attached to nature too. Therefore, how we think and act while visiting wild places today will ultimately determine the amount of enjoyment by outdoor enthusiasts for ever more. So how should we think and act?

A code of conduct exists for outdoor enthusiasts. It is called the Principles of Leave No Trace. This set of best practices was designed specifically to ensure our outdoor recreational activities are sustainable over long periods of time. Leave No Trace is an organization dedicated to educating people on how to minimize their impacts while enjoying the outdoors. Here are their seven principles.

1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
3. Dispose of Waste Properly
4. Leave What You Find
5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
6. Respect Wildlife
7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors

BackCountry Toys is a supporter of Leave No Trace and we encourage all outdoor enthusiasts to do likewise. To learn how to put these principles into action, you may find more information on their website at www.lnt.org or on our website as well.

Over the years, I have tugged on countless things in nature. I have found out they are indeed attached to everything else – including me. As outdoor enthusiasts we understand the importance of our relationship with the backcountry and we are keenly aware of how our attitudes and our actions determine the long term viability of these wild places. Here is another of my favorite quotes. This one is by Michel Montaigne. “Let us permit Nature to take her own way; she better understands her own affairs than we.” Use this information and you’ll Get It Right The First Time. Get Outdoors!

About the Author

Chuck Fitzgerald is the owner of Arizona based BackCountry Toys, an online specialty store with the “Best Gear Out There” and dedicated to helping outdoor enthusiasts to “Get It Right The First Time” with timely educational information. Please visit www.BackCountryToys.com to find great gear and to receive the Fact & Tips e-newsletter, “FreshAir.” (800) 316-9055.

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Antique art connects the viewer to our rich artistic history. For centuries upon centuries, the greatest of artists have graced the world with their works. Preserved over time, these masterpieces of antique art continue to benefit mankind. The perspectives of life they portray, the beauty, the tragedy, are timeless. Unfortunately, the ravages of time and mishaps have taken their toll on the antique art. Destruction brought about by war, in particular, left many museums of antique art in ruins. This only serves to increase the value of the antique art that we do have, that has survived to this day, and make these pieces even more precious.

On first considering the subject of antique art, most people think first of oil paintings on canvas. Indeed many great artists have used this medium for their works. Names of some of the greatest masters are known to even the youngest school children.

Antique art stretches beyond the notable oil paintings, though. Antique art can be found in many forms. Many years ago, household items such as pottery and baskets, even weather vanes, were made more pleasant to behold with a touch of art work. Antique folk art of this kind is growing in popularity, because of its connection with the life of the common man.

About The Author

Shirlee Yeager

http://www.a1-antiques-4u.info/

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