Sunday, 22. November 2009
Getting yourself a steam iron press can open up hours of time you would otherwise spend ironing your clothes. The greatest benefit is the size of the ironing area: the largest presses have an area 34″ by 11″. This is quite large when compared to the average handheld iron’s measly 6″ x 4″ dimensions. That is approximately seven times more ironing area for you to utilize.
It may be a surprise that a steam iron press looks very similar to your typical ironing board, though it has a lid and handle on the top. This is your ironing surface, and the press acts is your iron. These can be found at every dry cleaner’s, and now they are available for your home. Dry cleaners have hundreds of different clothing items to press, so this type of iron is necessary. Using this type of press saves enormous amounts of time, as you can fit have of a pair of pants or a whole shirt in at once, then just close the lid. Instantly ironed clothes. Read more... (478 words)
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Friday, 28. August 2009
by Rhys Jones
I was reading one of those ‘Golfing for Women’ magazines the other day and started wondering where the women are, who wear the golf attire modeled in women’s golf magazines? I’ve never seen women, professionals included, who would dress in such expensive and outrageous clothing!
It’s easy to spend lots of money fitting yourself out for golf. What with hats, sunglasses, gloves, shirts, shorts, socks, windsheeters and shoes, the costs add up very quickly, even if you do your shopping at the sales. Then factor in the cost of clubs, balls, bag, cart and fees and you have to play very often to keep the “CPU” (cost per use) down to a reasonable level.
One glossy advert showed a beautiful model in really short shorts (as if that’s allowed on courses!) that cost nearly $300, a golf shirt at almost $600, a jacket by Ralph Lauren at almost $200 and two-toned Utuser shoes costing $400 plus.
That comes to nearly $1,500! I know that I could never hope to get the CPU on that outfit down to anywhere near an acceptable level in my lifetime! Don’t misunderstand me – I love clothes and I really love shoes, but could never afford, or even want, golf shoes or pants that cost more than most people’s weekly wage. Read more... (407 words)
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Friday, 21. August 2009
by Angela Jones
It is highly unlikely that you will not have heard of the French Open tennis championship, because it is a competition which is a regular topic of conversation. In French the name of the competition is ‘Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros’ or ‘Tournoi de Roland Garros’. This tournament, which lasts for roughly two weeks is held in Paris at the Roland Garros Stadium, from which it got its name.
The French Open is one of the most advertised and broadcast sports events in the entire world of sport and many VIPs attend it. The attendees are fanatics who wait with baited breath on every stroke, especially when there is a close battle between the two teams, doing|trying| their best to win. Even TV viewers actually get a feeling of being there live.
The French Open tennis championship comes in second on the annual round of the Grand Slam tournaments and its history goes back to the year of 1891 when it was elevated to an international competition. In those days, it was named the ‘International Championship of Tennis of France’ or ‘Championat de France International de Tennis’ in French. Read more... (500 words)
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Thursday, 20. August 2009
by Angela Jones
It is pretty unlikely that you will not have heard of the French Open tennis championship, because it is a competition which is a regular topic of conversation. In French the name of the competition is ‘Les Internationaux de France de Roland Garros’ or ‘Tournoi de Roland Garros’. This tournament, which lasts for about two weeks is held in Paris at the Roland Garros Stadium, from which it got its name.
The French Open is one of the most publicised and broadcast sports events in the whole world of sport and many VIP’s attend it. The attendees of the game are fanatics who await with baited breath every stroke, especially when there is a tight struggle between the two teams, doing|trying| their best to win. TV viewers actually get a feeling of being there live too.
The French Open tennis championship is the second on the annual schedule of the Grand Slam tournaments and its history goes back to the year of 1891 when it was elevated to an international competition. In those days, it was called the ‘International Championship of Tennis of France’ or ‘Championat de France International de Tennis’ in French. Read more... (504 words)
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Sunday, 2. August 2009
by Gail Jones
I expect that this, my first literary work will be found useful by both novices and experts alike in the tennis world. I am trying to arouse interest in the student of the game of tennis by a somewhat prolonged discussion of match play, which I hope will shed a new light on the game of tennis.
I will address the novice in my opening and write of certain matters which are second nature to the skilled player. The best tennis equipment is not much good for the beginner even if he really is trying to succeed. However, one has to buy good quality; it is a saving in the end, as good quality material far outlasts poor quality gear.
It is important to always dress in tennis clothing when engaging in tennis. The question of selecting a tennis racquet is a much more serious matter. I do not advise forcing a certain racquet upon any player. All the standard makes are excellent. It is on the weight, balance, and size of handle that the real value of a racquet frame depends, while good stringing is essential to obtain the best results. Read more... (760 words)
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Tuesday, 28. July 2009
by Gail Jones
Tennis psychology is only understanding the workings of your opponent’s mind, and gauging the effect of your own game on his/her mental viewpoint and also understanding the mental effects resulting from the various external causes on your own mind.
However, it is also true that you no one can be a successful psychologist of others without first understanding his own psychology. Therefore, you must study the effect on yourself of the same thing happening under different circumstances. This is because people react differently in different moods and under different circumstances.
You have to understand the effect on your game of the ensuing irritation, pleasure, confusion, or whatever other form your reaction takes. Does it improve your efficiency? If so, strive for it, but never give it to your opponent. Does it rob you of concentration? If so, either remove the reason, but if that isn’t possible, try to ignore it.
After you have properly measured your own reaction to conditions, observe your opponents to decide their characters. Like temperaments react in a like way, and you may judge people of your own sort by yourself. Opposite characters you have to seek to compare with those people, whose reactions you are already familiar with. Read more... (475 words)
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Sunday, 19. July 2009
by Rhys Jones
I was perusing one of those ‘Golfing for Women’ magazines the other day and started wondering where the women are, who wear the golf apparel modeled in women’s golf magazines? I’ve never seen women, professionals included, who would dress in such expensive and outrageous clothes!
It’s easy to spend lots of money fitting yourself out for golf. What with hats, sunglasses, gloves, shirts, shorts, socks, windsheeters and shoes, the costs add up very quickly, even if you do your shopping at the sales. Then factor in the cost of clubs, balls, bag, cart and fees and you have to play quite often to keep the “CPU” (cost per use) down to an acceptable level.
One half-page glossy advertisement showed a beautiful young ‘golfing lady’ in very tiny hot-pants (like that’s permitted on golfing greens!) that cost nearly $300, a golf shirt at almost $600, a jacket by Ralph Lauren at almost $200 and two-toned Utuser shoes costing $400 plus.
That totals just about $1,500! I know that it would be impossible for me to get the CPU on that outfit down to anywhere near a normal level in my entire golfing life! Please don’t get me wrong – I do love clothes and I do really, really love shoes, but I could never afford, nor even want, golf shoes or pants that cost as much as most people’s weekly wages. Read more... (402 words)
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Saturday, 18. July 2009
by Gail Jones
The hard-hitting, erratic, net-rushing player is a creature of impulse. There is no real system to his/her game, no understanding of your game. He will make brilliant coups on the spur of the moment, largely by instinct; but there is no, mental power of consistent thinking. It is an interesting type of character.
The really unnerving player is the one who mixes his/her strategy from back to fore court at the direction of an ever-alert mind. This/her is the player to learn from. He is a player with a definite intention. A player who has an answer to every problem you present him in your game. He is the most subtle antagonist in the world of tennis. He is from the school of Brookes. Second only to him is the player of slavish determination that sets his/her mind on one plan and sticks to it, bitterly, fiercely fighting to the bitter end, with never a thought of changing his gameplan.
This is the player whose psychology is rather simple to work out, but whose mental viewpoint is hard to upset, because he never allows himself to think of anything but his game. This/her player is your Johnston or your Wilding. I respect the intelligence of Brookes more, but I admire the determination of Johnston. Read more... (734 words)
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