Saturday, July 11, 2009

Sunglasses 101

. Saturday, July 11, 2009
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Sunglasses are not as simple as many people think. As such, it’s important that you get “briefed” before you buy.

The different parts to sunglasses will have a great impact on the look and feel of the pair. Different parts can also affect UV protection, glare resistance, and what sports the sunglasses would best be used for.

With this in mind, it is important to consider each of the different options available for sunglasses.

Different sunglass lenses, tints, and coatings will be beneficial depending on the intended use. Lens materials also serve different purposes. The best lenses to use are glass lenses, because they are of the highest quality and most scratch resistant.

Unfortunately, the glass lenses are also the most expensive. Acrylic plastic lenses are the least expensive and weigh less. As a result, they are not of the highest quality and therefore scratch extremely easily. For casual ware, less expensive glasses may be preferred.

For sports, higher-quality lenses should probably be considered.



Sunglass tints also serve different purposes. The common tints are amber and orange, brown, gray, green, rose, vermilion, and yellow. Amber and orange tints reduce blue light, which is a chief component of glare. This tint is ideal for high glare sports like fishing, boating, skiing, and flying. Brown tints are good for variable light conditions. The dark tint reduces eyestrain, making it an ideal tint for driving, cycling, and running. Gray and green tints are good tints for many purposes. Rose, vermillion, and yellow are all solid daytime tints. Certain tints work best for certain needs, but the best way to find out is to try different tints. If the tint fits your needs, than it is a good option. There are also several different coatings for lenses. Some coatings are anti-reflective, while others have mirrors.

The frame of the glasses is very important. There are several materials for frames. Plastic frames are the cheapest and therefore not of as high quality. Plastic frames also crack easily. Nylon and metal frames are both good choices. However, nylon is flexible and stronger than metal. The hinge can also have metal and nylon. Again, in this instance, nylon is stronger and therefore probably the better choice.

Whichever pair you choose, I’d like to leave you with a bit of advice: remember you’re your lenses should be cleaned often. For cleaning sunglass lenses, mild soap and warm water should be used. Cleaning lenses removes dirt and oil and helps avoid buildup of debris, which can cloud vision or scratch lenses. After washing lenses, one should dry them with a lens cloth or non-abrasive cotton in order to prevent scratching. You can also buff the lens by holding the frame firmly and moving in a gentle, circular motion.

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What Do Gladiators and the Weekend Warrior Have In Common?

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Strip off the tie and grab your running shoes, golf clubs or baseball
mitt! The weekend has arrived. You look forward to extra time on
Saturday and Sunday to enjoy your favorite sport.

And you probably
cram in as much activity as possible before Monday morning rolls
around. You're a weekend warrior!

If you find yourself nursing a painful knee or strained muscle at the
office, you are in the company of gladiators.

Favored gladiators were considered the sports heroes of their day.
If a gladiator survived serious injury, they were attended to by
sports physicians for common problems such as sprains, torn ligaments
and muscle strains.

The first doctor to gain notoriety for treating
gladiators was Galen, acclaimed as the father of sports medicine.
Living from 129 to 199 BC, Galen traveled throughout Rome bandaging- up gladiators. Although Galen used a form of traction to set bones
and was considered way ahead of his time, he was not aware of the
simple principle of R.I.C.E. (rest-ice-compression-elevation) to
treat sports-related injuries.




Today, it's easy for weekend warriors to take care of minor sprains
and strains using the recommended technique of R.I.C.E. According to
the Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, "more than 10 million
sports injuries are treated each year in the USA. Athletes and non- athletes share many similar injuries…Immediate treatment for almost
all acute athletic injuries is R.I.C.E."

Here is the four-part method for using R.I.C.E.:

Rest: Stop the activity causing pain and allow the injured area to
rest for 2 to 3 days.

Ice: To decrease swelling and numb pain, apply ice in the form of ice
packs or ice massage as soon as possible. Treat for a period of 48 to
72 hours after an injury happens. Ice applications should last for 10
to 30 minutes until the point of numbness. Longer icing periods
should be avoided as this could result in tissue damage. Allow the
skin to return to normal temperature before reapplying an ice pack.

Compression: To decrease swelling and bruising, compression should be
applied immediately using a compression or elastic wrap, or athletic
tape. Do not apply compression to the point of cutting off
circulation (a feeling of numbness or tingling). Compression can also
be used at the same time an ice pack is being applied.

Elevation: Raise the injured area to above heart level to minimize
internal bleeding and swelling.

Unlike yesterday's gladiators, today's weekend warriors who survive
the trials of running too hard, pitching a no-hitter or shooting too
many hoops, are better prepared. With a reusable ice pack in hand
and knowledge of R.I.C.E., every warrior can triumph over pain.

Disclaimer: This information is not intended as a substitute for
professional medical treatment or consultation. Always consult with
your physician in the event of a serious injury.

About the Author: Louise Roach is a health and fitness editor,
marketing specialist, and product development consultant. She helps
others find pain relief through the use of SnowPack reusable,
chemical-free ice packs, the SnowPack SportCover and SnowPack Body-n- Ice Kits. Learn more about the benefits of ice therapy at
http://www.snowpackusa.com/

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Two great NFL systems

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Hello my friend...

It is never a good idea to place a wager based strictly on a system or on a trend or because of an injury or just because of a weather concern, the reason why of course is because you can bet your bottom dollar that the odds maker also knows of these factors as well and has already made the adjustments.

Why would the odds maker make adjustments you ask? Simply put my friend, the reason why is because the odds maker already knows what today's “Joe Public” bettor will do and that is to pounce on the system or trend play or in the case of bad weather jump on the “UNDER” and when hearing about an injury jump on the opposing team like there is no tomorrow.

Personally, when hearing of a team suffering an injury to virtually any player with the exception of the QB, I have found it very profitable to play the ole “wait and see” game, meaning that later in the week once Joe Public has influenced the line that value will probably be found on the side of the team with the injury!


Below you will find a couple of NFL system plays dated since 1990 that have been quite profitable because of the fact that they are very uncommon in frequency and secondly because they combine solid handicapping theory, meaning that there is rhyme and reason as to why they occur!

1) Play against teams playing their 3rd consecutive road game if they lost the 1st game and won the 2nd game. 15-4-1 ATS 79%

What makes this system so useful is the fact that it is based on straight up wins and losses in a teams previous two games which allows a handicapper to see a prevailing pattern, in this pattern the team in question falls into two different handicapping situations that cannot be overlooked as the team in question will not only be in “Road Weary” mode, but they will also be in a prime spot for a “Letdown”.

2) Play against a team playing their 3rd consecutive home game if they are a dog of more than 3 points and they lost their 2 previous games in straight up fashion. 10-4 ATS 72%

Like the above system, is a very uncommon but very effective situation indeed when considering that six different teams played three straight home games during the 2003 season but none ended up classifying for the system.

The last time this system came into play happened at the end of the 2001 season when the Panthers of Carolina played host to the Patriots after coming off consecutive home losses to St. Louis and Arizona.

Those of us that were fortunate enough to have wagered on New England in that contest were rewarded with a 38-6 Patriot win and cover!

take care and good luck this season!

Jim

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Morris’ Suspension Reduced to 14 Games

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Kentucky University Randolph Morris’ suspension was reduced to 14 games this Thursday after he tried to enter the NBA draft.

According to the NCAA some of the new information that helped to soften Morris’ punishment was the fact that he clearly intended to retain his collegiate eligibility while he was declaring for the draft.

Morris declared he had made some bad decisions, like accepting bad advice and putting distance between him and his coaches and teammates.


The NCAA Basketball player won’t be able to play on Kentucky's nonconference schedule until the Southeastern Conference opener on January 10th 2006 against Vanderbilt.

The basketball team have been struggling with their inside game without Morris, who started 33 of 34 games last season with an average of 8.8 points and 4.2 rebounds per game.

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Coach Tom Craft got fired

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The NCAA Football former quarterback for the Aztecs in the mid-1970s Tom Craft was fired Monday after failing to post a winning record in four seasons.

The NCAA Football athletic director Jeff Schemmel promised to hire a replacement, “Give Tom a lot of credit.

I think the program's better than it was before," Schemmel said.

Schemmel hopes to hire a replacement by Christmas, promised to hire a replacement "who can excite the community."

Possible candidates: The former Washington and Colorado NCAA Football coach


Rick Neuheisel, Bobby Hauck, coach at Division I-AA Montana its another option.

Schemmel saids San Diego State can become a top 10 program.


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Back To Main Page Click Here for more articles Paintball Is A Bang-Up Sport For Anyone

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Ron Fowler said it feels like being hit with a wet towel. Bryan Vasaris said it's like being snapped with a rubber band or stung by a bee.

Being shot by a paintball gun doesn't sound very fun. So why is paintball one of the fastest growing sports in America, according to the National Sporting Goods Association? "It's a stress relief, because you can go out and shoot at people and not dangerously hit them," Vasaris said. "But it's also being with a group of guys that you like to hang around with."

The most commonly played paintball game is "capture the flag." There are rules variations, but the object is for a team to capture the opposing team's flag while protecting its own. Players eliminate opponents by shooting them with their paintball guns.
The games can be played outside in an open field or forest, or inside at a specially designed facility with inflatable bunkers and other obstacles. "It's not the hide-and-seek game everyone thinks," Vasaris said. "It's really action-packed and fast-paced." Players use carbon dioxide- or nitrogen-powered guns that fire thin, gelatin capsules filled with non-toxic paint - the "paintballs."



Vasaris, 22, who has been playing paintball since he was in high school, will be a senior at the University of Cincinnati this year and is the president of the school's paintball team. He said getting shot isn't as bad as it seems. "After the first time, I didn't even think about getting hit," Vasaris said. "There is such an adrenaline rush that you don't even feel it."

For those who want to experience that rush, there are plenty of paintball facilities around Cincinnati. A good place to start for beginners is the Hueston Woods Paintball Club at Hueston Woods State Park.

Tom Arvan, who has been the paintball club's general manager for 12 years, likes to promote the game to new players. "My personal enjoyment is seeing the kids play and seeing first-time players come off the field with a grin on their face," Arvan said.
Hueston Woods is open every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and offers two fields, including one that is wooded with some constructed obstacles. The cost to play is $27, which includes a gun, a carbon dioxide tank, 200 paintballs and protective gear. Players who have their own equipment pay $12. The fields are open Monday through Friday by reservation for groups of 15 or more. Arvan said Hueston Woods has catered to birthday parties, bachelor parties, fraternity and sorority parties and corporate outings. "We have had high praises from corporate groups for team-building," Arvan said. "It's a game that really fosters some friendship and sportsmanship."

Arvan said his paintball field is open to players of all skill levels. "Paintball is a sport that isn't dominated by youth and physical size," Arvan said. "We've had mom, dad, grandma and grandpa out here."

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Seattle Supersonics Full Of Energy

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On the NBA round, Seattle Supersonics won again last night on a basketball game played against Indiana Pacers. For the third time in a row, the Sonics have shown their fans they are full of energy and they are improving their scoring techniques.

As back up guard Ronald Murray said: “We're just trying to bring whole lot energy, and keep the rhythm going and the pace going.”

An evidently tired Indiana team couldn’t achieve the objective they had in mind for this basketball game.

It might have been that the NBA team didn’t have all the concentration they required or they haven’t got all the sleep hours they needed.

Even though Ron Artest said the long road trip didn’t have any effect on the Pacer’s performance. Anyway, it worked out just fine for Seattle Supersonics. The final score for this game was 107 - 102



The Sonics also won last Friday when playing with Cleveland Cavaliers: 115 – 108.

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Julie Smith is one of the most recognized copy writers on Sports and currently writes for http://www.instantactionsports.com
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