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52 free things to do with your partner on a date night

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One of the things that works to keep relationships alive is spending quality time with others. In this age of information, it is increasingly difficult to dedicate the time necessary to nurture our relationships. With long hours of work, helping the kids with their homework, transporting them to extracurricular activities, making dinner, cleaning, and following the bedtime routine, what time is left?

Unless you organize your relationship time, other less important things will clump together and take away what little time you have. Choose a night that is a “date night” with your partner and turn your creativity into a game. Try to see how many things you can do without spending money.

To begin, I have presented some suggestions to help you during the next year. What follows are 52 ideas on how to spend creative time together without spending money. Feel free to add or modify any of the items on the list to suit your particular relationship and circumstances.

WINTER

1. Drive to see the Christmas decorations.

2. Play cards, maybe strip poker.

3. Watch a movie together.

4. Get out there and have a snowball fight.

5. Paint yourself with your fingers and create your own body art as a canvas.

6. Go sledding.

7. Go ice skating.

8. Exercise or exercise together.

9. Organize your own improv show.

10. Sing to each other.

11. Review or create a photo album or scrapbook of your memories together.

12. Play a board game, maybe chess, Scrabble, or Twister.

13. Go to a bookstore, have coffee and read for hours.

SPRING

14. Work together on a remodeling project.

15. Plan and complete a garden work project together.

16. Do spring cleaning together — room by room. When you’re done, reward yourself by making love in the room you cleaned.

17. Put on old clothes and fight the mud after a pouring rain.

18. Give each other a massage.

19. Play catch: soccer, baseball, softball, or Frisbee.

20. Go to a car dealership and test drive your dream car.

21. Shoot basketball together.

22. Dance together.

23. Shower together and wash each other — everywhere.

24. Take a free adult education class together.

25. Go to a mall and have a contest to see which of you can get the most free samples.

26. Go skating or riding your bike.

SUMMER

27. Build a fire and roast marshmallows.

28. Go swimming or knuckle bathing.

29. Give each other manicures or pedicures.

30. Go to a crowded place to people-watch.

31. Go to a free outdoor event, maybe a concert.

32. Lie down on a blanket outside and watch the clouds or stars.

33. Go on a picnic.

34. See a fireworks display.

35. Be creative and participate in sexual role plays. Be anyone that you would like to be at night and that is also exciting for your partner.

36. Sit by the water somewhere.

37. Do a prolonged striptease on each other.

38. Fight with water balloons.

39. Sit outside and read poetry to each other.

AUTUMN

40. Go for a walk together.

41. Go window shopping.

42. Incorporate food into your lovemaking — chocolate syrup, whipped cream, fondue, strawberries — whatever you and your partner enjoy.

43. Call or write someone you haven’t had contact with in a while.

44. Cook something together.

45. Spend an evening talking to each other. Talk about things you’ve done, plans for the future, important people in your life, or current events.

46. ​​Take a bubble bath together.

47. Go to a movie or museum for free.

48. Take a walk and discover the potential of old houses and their properties.

49. Together create an imaginary story, either orally or in writing.

50. Take turns being each other’s genie in a bottle fulfilling all your partner’s wishes and fantasies.

51. Play with the fallen leaves.

52. Create an exciting scavenger hunt that ends in your bed.

Now you have 52 suggestions of things to do with your partner for each week of the year divided by season. You certainly don’t have to follow my suggestions. Feel free to add your own or repeat your favorites as many times as you like.

The main point is not to see how kinky you can get. The idea is to keep your relationship alive by making time together a priority. It is important that you find things to do as a couple that you both can enjoy. If you have very different interests, you can enter this one in the spirit of taking turns and each happily agrees to participate in the activity chosen by their turn that week.

As long as you are in the habit of making your relationship a priority and taking time each week to rejuvenate the feelings that attracted you in the first place, then you have a good chance of staying together for the long haul.

Please don’t let insidious boredom enter your relationship through the back door. This is what happens frequently when we are busy putting other things ahead of our time for each other. You know what I mean: work, children, our friend in crisis, etc. There will always be a competing interest for the time you have reserved for each other.

Aside from natural disasters, death threats, or major crises, don’t allow your time together to be invaded by outside forces. Make sure you create opportunities for you to do things together without outside influences. With over 50% of current marriages ending in divorce, make this small investment in the longevity of your relationship. You have nothing to lose and much to win. What’s stopping you? Start today.

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Learn the Differences Between Steam Mops, Floor Scrubbers, and Steam Machines

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Steam mops and floor cleaners

If you are looking for a wood floor cleaning machine for your home, it can be a bit confusing at first because there are several different but similar sounding options.

The information here explains some basic concepts and terminology to help you decide if a steam cleaner or floor scrubber will work best for your needs.

Steam cleaners and steam mops

“Steam cleaner” is a general term that includes the two forms explained below. In a steam cleaner, only the steam itself is used as a cleaning agent, no detergents or chemicals are added.

Steam mops come mounted on mop handles to deliver steam directly to the floor.

Handheld steam cleaners go anywhere in the house and use various accessories to clean all surfaces, including countertops, curtains, upholstery, furniture, walls, showers, tile and grout, etc.

Wet / dry cleaners

Use movable scrub heads, brushes, or pads to clean floor surfaces

Use a cleaning solution (on the floor or added to water) to clean floors and other surfaces

Usually an upright machine and may have attachments to clean top surfaces like countertops, furniture, curtains, furniture, tile, grout, etc.

Advantages and disadvantages

Steam cleaners

Steam cleaners, both steam mops and handhelds, can disinfect surfaces in the home IF the steam reaches a certain temperature and is applied to the surface long enough.

Generally, the temperature of the steam should reach about 170 degrees Fahrenheit and remain against the surface to be sanitized for at least 30 seconds to effectively kill most bacteria.

Steam cleaners can actually produce “dry” steam that has a low moisture content. Dry steam is useful for cleaning dust from painted walls or grease from surfaces and in other situations where excess moisture is an inconvenience.

Handheld steam cleaners can be good for cleaning vertical surfaces with large areas such as walls and showers, windows, and glass doors.

Steam cleaners that do not use soap and chemicals are ideal for the safe cleaning of pet cages and places where people, children and animals live. The absence of the use of chemicals also means odor, environmental toxins or waste added by the purchase of containers of cleaning chemicals.

The evidence for grout cleaning abilities goes both ways – some say steam cleaners work great, others have been unsuccessful. The differences are in the details of each situation, the machine used and the technique and skills of the user make it impossible to tell if steam is superior to cleaning grout between tiles.

Floor cleaning machines (wet / dry floor scrubbers)

Floor cleaners using a chemical cleaning agent can benefit from the cleaning solution’s additional cleaning capabilities, and some people like the “freshly cleaned” smell that is left behind. Of course, there are also the environmental drawbacks mentioned above.

Moving brush floor cleaners can provide additional scrubbing power against spills and dry materials (visible and non-visible). Rotating brushes also help clean textured surfaces and reach grout between tiles.

Floor cleaners that circulate the water through the floor and collect it again ensure that no dirty water remains on the floor. Some electric mops also clean the floor and suck up excess water to leave the floor dry when they are done.

Floor cleaning machines with a vacuum function in addition to floor cleaning capabilities can reduce an extra step from having to mop or sweep the floor before cleaning.

Floor Cleaning Machine Overview

When it comes to floor cleaners, price is a partial indicator of a machine’s capabilities and the user’s eventual satisfaction and happiness with the results. In our reviews of steam mops and floor cleaning machines, those on the lower-priced end of the spectrum had more negative reviews than the mid-priced or higher-priced models.

Consider the true cost of low-priced options

Many times negative reviews of cheaper machines were not due to poor cleaning performance, but rather because the machine never worked at all.

Obviously, buying a machine that never works, and then has to be returned, is a total waste of time. And buying a machine that works only once or twice or one that works badly all the time is also not a solution.

We are not suggesting that you buy the most expensive machine on the market, but we do recommend reading the reviews and carefully considering the time and frustration factors when looking for the lowest priced machines. In fact, you’ll probably notice that some of the cheaper ones, even from big-name manufacturers, are now on sale because they didn’t make it to the market.

Excellent options in a mid price range

We’ve reviewed great home steam cleaners and floor cleaners in the $ 120 to $ 180 range that have hundreds of very positive ratings from real users. By avoiding the low end, there is definitely no need to turn too much in the other direction.

There are higher priced business options for people with unique needs. But for most homeowners, our advice is to avoid low-end and discontinued models, stick with a major manufacturer and trusted retailer, and you should find a great floor cleaner that saves you a lot of time and leaves your home clean. for his family.

Gaming

Sharell Cook’s Henna Book Review for the Heartbroken

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I had been meaning to read Henna For The Broken-Hearted for quite some time and finally managed to get my hands on it. To begin with, I really like the title of the book. I think it is very poetic and also aptly captures the spirit of the story in just a few words.

Henna For The Broken-Hearted is narrated in the first person. It tells the story of how the author led a seemingly full, but seemingly empty life in Australia. Faced with some life-altering changes, Cook decides to volunteer in India, where she rediscovers life and love, and in the process, herself.

When I started reading Cook’s description of herself, I thought, “Oh, that looks a lot like me!” For example, she says: “Despite what some would call an idyllic childhood … I became a shy, closed, and introverted teenager … used to spending time alone in nature and absorbed in books.“As he continues to explain his career choices and other life expectations, I was hooked.

But of course, that’s really where the similarity ends, because I’m not a white woman trying to find the true meaning of her life while struggling to accept the idiosyncrasies of India. And that’s where I have a problem with this book. Although the premise of the story, the search for love and peace, is universal, the story itself is not. I assume that the target audience for this book is predominantly foreigners. Many everyday and common things are described in detail that the average Indian needs no introduction. Even the prices of things are first mentioned in rupees and then duly converted into dollars. Therefore, at times, he wanted to simply take a look at the very familiar details of Ganesh Chathurthi and arranged marriages.

The book gives one an insider’s perspective on life in India, as Cook finally settles in Mumbai, but it is also peppered with the typical clichés about Indians; how we do not queue, how we push and shove in crowded places, how everything is riddled with red tape, how we make a fuss over big weddings, how we wobble our heads, etc. Yes, yes (and I’m shaking my head here), we know all of that. Now can we move on?

But, aside from the deadly details about India, Cook’s story is truly remarkable. You definitely have to admire the fact that she was brave enough to venture into India at a time when she was mired in her personal life. After all, life in India is far from easy and needs a lot of “adjustments”, especially for those who come from orderly countries and who follow all the rules. Even many Indians like me, who got used to a comfortable lifestyle, would find India quite demanding, regardless of whether we love the country and consider it our home or not.

I felt sorry for the cook, when she found herself in an Indian-style squat bathroom, with no idea how to proceed! In her initial lodging, when an army of mosquitoes kept her awake, I remembered my recent trip to Chennai; Unable to sleep due to the incessant squashing of mosquitoes that no amount of Odomos or Good Night could expel, I actually found myself yearning for the cozy comfort of my bed in Dubai for a long, restful sleep.

Henna For The Broken-Hearted, is somewhat similar in theme to Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love. But I enjoyed reading Eat, Pray, Love more than this book. It could be because, Eat, Pray, Love takes us to Italy and Indonesia, as well as India, and since I am fascinated by these two countries, I found them quite exotic.

Another reason I think Eat, Pray, Love is better is that even though it was telling a personal story, it somehow managed to see the big picture in the bigger picture of things. But Henna For The Broken-Hearted, is an intensely personal story, focusing almost entirely on the author’s ups and downs. Although the author’s courage in sharing her innermost thoughts and fears is worthy of admiration, why would anyone want to read nearly 300 pages of a book detailing the details of a random stranger, especially if you already know how it all ends? as the author is quite popular on the blogosphere as she runs the site Diary of a White Indian Housewife? In that sense, I felt something was missing in Henna For The Broken-Hearted. A good read, but going beyond the personal it would have made it an excellent one.

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What You Need To Know About Personal Injury Law Firms

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Every year, millions of people in the United States are injured in car accidents. In fact, car accidents are the most common cause of filing personal injury cases. If you have been injured due to the negligence of another driver, you should contact a personal injury attorney for a full review of your case. The right personal injury attorney can make a difference in determining what you can receive as compensation.

How Can a Car Accident Lawyer Help You?

Hiring an experienced attorney to represent you in a personal injury case can benefit you in a number of ways. You should know that someone is fighting on your side against the insurance company to get the best possible settlement. Some things a personal injury attorney can do for you may include some of the following:

• Negotiate with the insurance company

• Gather evidence

• Hire researchers

• Calculate your medical bills

• Determine your lost wages

• Calculate the income you will lose in the future after an injury

• Represent you at trial if necessary

What expenses are you entitled to?

In general, drivers or passengers who are injured in an accident can get money for injuries and expenses such as:

• Ambulance expenses

• Hospital bills

• Physiotherapy expenses

• Time off from work

• Transportation costs to medical appointments

Do not hesitate or wait any longer to find the right attorney to help you determine whether or not you may have a car accident claim. Your free consultation will be the opportunity to review your particular case, and the expert attorney will advise you on the best way to proceed.

Pets

Dispelling the myths about invisible dog fences, barking collars, and training shock collars

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The use of electronic training devices has become more and more widespread. In 2006, pet owners around the world purchased more than 500,000 remote training collars, more than 1,000,000 restraint systems and nearly 900,000 bark collars.

Why the popularity? These training systems have become much more affordable, and pet owners are discovering that they are a safe and effective means of controlling the various behaviors that they find unacceptable.

As the sales of these products increase, so do the less favorable opinions about them: that they make dogs aggressive, that there is a greater probability of failure than success when using them, that the impact they produce is painful, that they will lead to a significant injury to your pet.

All of these can be classified as “myths” as there is very little hard data available to prove or disprove. However, recent studies are providing results that allow a more reasoned analysis of this technology.

Last year, one of the leading manufacturers of electronic training products hired an independent laboratory to compare the level of correction produced by a pet restraint receiver with the impact produced by other common circumstances and devices. The evaluation showed that the “shock” produced by a containment system is nowhere near the intensity that some people believe.

The “shock” produced by the containment system is almost 40% less than what would be received from walking on a carpet. (Note that static discharge will vary greatly depending on relative humidity – the lower the humidity, the greater the discharge.)

Furthermore, this study shows that the training “shock” is one-fourth the level of a cattle fence and one-twentieth the level of a stun gun, two devices to which electronic training equipment is often unfairly compared.

But even this study tells only half the story. He compared the voltage emitted by these devices … the intensity. You must also consider the duration. Reputable brands of electronic training equipment correct only for a short period of time. The mark that has the UL approval mark on your receiver features a correction that lasts only 1/40 of a second, less time than it takes the average person to snap their fingers.

But what this study does show is that not all “bumps” are the same. And that the correction in question is not “painful”, “powerful” or even “uncomfortable”. “Surprising” maybe, but none of the above.

Still, each animal will react differently to correction. Therefore, you should always approach a training situation with caution when using this type of equipment. As is often the case, education is the answer. When training a pet, you need to have as much information as possible … and a behavior management plan to support it, just as you would with traditional training techniques. When looking to select a product, select one that provides you with instruction manuals and videos.

Choosing a product that provides you with these necessary educational materials will greatly increase your chances of success in trying to improve your dog’s behavior. To help demonstrate this fact, let’s look at a survey that was recently completed by a leading manufacturer of electronic training equipment.

This company surveyed 1,025 dog owners who had been using one of three types of electronic training equipment: invisible dog fences, bark collars, and shock collars for a period of no less than 90 days.

The most significant findings came as a result of asking the pet owner the following question: “Since using the electronic training product, how would you describe your pet’s general behavior?” The owner was asked to respond with one of the following: a) behaved better (and specifically how), b) did not change behavior, or c) behaved worse (and specifically how).

The results are amazing. Just over 2/3 (860 of 1,025 dog owners) responded that their dogs’ general behavior had improved since using electronic equipment.

The reasons these dogs would show an overall improvement in their behavior would include owners using the equipment correctly. Correct use includes spending a significant amount of time working and socializing with your dog. When a dog receives an increase in time and attention, his behavior will generally change for the better.

This survey also helps dispel another myth about the use of electronic dog training equipment: that it causes dogs to act aggressively. None of the dog owners surveyed purchased the equipment in order to eliminate aggressive behavior. However, about 12% stated that another positive side effect of using the equipment was that their dog no longer displayed the occasional aggressive behavior that had been seen in the past. Additionally, of the owners who claimed their dogs’ behavior worsened in any way since using the equipment, none reported that the worsening occurred in the form of aggressive behavior.

Real Estate

Realtors vs. Cash Home Buying Businesses

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When deciding to sell your home you have two options. You can use the services of a real estate broker or you can sell it yourself to a “We Buy Homes for Cash” company. Each scenario has its pros and cons, which are described below. Every situation is different and we want to make sure you make the best decision possible. We’ve also outlined some key questions to ask yourself before making this big decision.

Real estate agents. Real estate agents are the best source for selling your property. It is a proven fact that real estate agents will get at least 10-20% more for your property than you would if you sold it yourself. It is also a proven fact that you will sell it 50% faster using the services of a local real estate agent. Since most agents are up to date with up-to-date trends, they will be able to guide you on what items need to be addressed to get the maximum price for your home. With an agent who specializes in your neighborhood, they may have connections with buyers through colleagues and past clients that you don’t have access to. An agent network is a very powerful tool for selling your home quickly. I recommend using larger cooperative brokers like Berkshire Hathaway or Coldwell Banker Gundaker.

With any service provider, this represents a cost to do business. The average expense of a real estate agent is 6-7% of the sale price of your home. For example, if you sell your home for $ 200,000, it will cost you between $ 12,000 and $ 14,000 at closing. If you decide to use a real estate professional to sell your property, you are most likely dealing with financed buyers, which means you may have to pay the seller commissions ranging from $ 3,000 to $ 5,000. Selling to a financed buyer also means that once you sign a purchase contract, you will generally have to wait 30 to 60 days to close. Let’s not forget the cost of inspections, either. Most cities require the home to pass an occupancy inspection. When the city dispatches an inspector, there may be items that do not meet the city’s requirements and may be expensive to repair. The potential buyer will also hire a private inspector due to their own due diligence to see what the home may need. This can also be costly if the buyer has high demands before deciding to go ahead with the purchase. The extra money you earn by hiring a real estate professional can be written off at the expense of broker fees and inspection expenses.

We Buy Houses Companies Cash. These companies often have a bad reputation in the area. They are often seen as scammers or dishonest people when in reality these companies can be of great use to people. Like everything, there are pros and cons to taking this route. Since these ugly home buyers are investors, they won’t give you the full price for your home. They typically buy properties for between 50 and 60 cents on the dollar.

But before you kick these guys out of your house, take a moment to think about the benefits of selling to a cash investor. Easy money! In most cases, these buyers have the cash to buy the property right away. Not only will it be a cash sale, but you won’t have to worry about paying any concessions to the seller. Often times, they will even cover your closing costs, saving you additional money. These cash buyers will also save you those high commission from real estate agents. Since your property is for sale by the owner, there will be no brokers involved. No broker = NO COMMISSIONS! Did I mention that no inspections will be done? Since this is most likely a cash sale AS IS, the buyer will not bring in a city or private inspector, which means they will not have to make any repairs to the property. So even if you don’t get the full price for what you think your home is worth, you will save tens of thousands of dollars in fees and repairs. It makes the deal even sweeter knowing that they can be closed in as little as 7-10 days if necessary. The best part of selling to a cash investor is that you can leave unwanted items at the property so you can save even more money on moving expenses.

This is a great decision that should not be taken lightly. There are some questions to ask yourself before deciding which route to take.

1. Does the house need repairs?

2. Is the house out of date by current standards and what do other similar houses look like?

3. Do I need to sell immediately?

4. Is the repair list too much for me right now?

5. Will a quick sale take the burden off me from dealing with this property?

If you answered yes to any of the questions above, you probably want to consider selling to a local real estate investor who has the cash to close immediately. A quick cash offer with no real estate agent fees, closing costs, or large moving expenses may be the best option for you. If the house has held up fairly well over the years and you can afford to sit in it for a while, your local real estate agent will be the best option for you and your bank account.

Click the following to learn more about Berkshire Hathaway or Coldwell Banker Gundaker.

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Introduction to Kotlin: a powerful programming language

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Kotlin is a statically typed, cross-platform, general-purpose coding language that features type inference. It can interoperate with JVM and Java based on the Java class library. However, type inference also has a concise syntax. Let’s find out more about this programming language.

Basically, the main purpose of Kotlin is JVM, but it can also be compiled into JavaScript or native. JetBrains is responsible for language development costs. On the other hand, the Kotlin Foundation offers protection for the Kotlin brand.

Officially, Kotlin is supported by Google for mobile development on the mobile operating system giant Android. After the introduction of Android Studio 3.0 in 2017, the language has become a good alternative to the normal Java compiler. With this compiler, you can opt for Java 8 or Java 6 compatible bytecode.

History

In 2011, JetBrains introduced Project Kotlin, which is a new encoding language for the popular JVM. According to Dmitry Jemerov, most of the languages ​​did not have the desired characteristics, except for Scala.

Also, he said that Scala has a flaw: it has a slow compile time. The goal of Kotlin is to allow faster compilation like Java. In 2012, the project was branded open source by JetBrains under the license called Apache 2.

JetBrains is hopeful that the language can drive IntelliJ IDEA sales. Kotlin v1.0 was released on February 15th. It is the first known stable release and also features backward compatibility.

During the 2017 Google I / O festival, the search engine giant introduced Kotlin support for Android. In 2017, Kotlin v1.2 came out. The next version came out on October 29, 2018 and brought coroutines for asynchronous encoding.

In 2019, the search engine giant Google announced that Kotlin is their preferred language for Android app developers.

Design

According to Andrey Breslav, Kotlin is a great object-oriented language, which has industrial strength. In addition, it is better than Java and can be interoperated with Java code, allowing many companies to gradually migrate to Java.

The semicolon is not required to end a statement. Usually a new line is enough to finish the declaration. Parameter lists and variable declarations allow you to put the data type after the variable name just like TypeScript and Pascal.

Variables can be immutable, mutable, or declared with the var or val keyword. By default, class members are open to the public and are also final. It means that you cannot create a derived class.

Apart from object-based programming classes and methods, this language supports the coding of procedures with functions. Kotlin functions offer support for overloads, named arguments, variable-length argument lists, and so on.

The functions of the members of the class are distributed based on the runtime type of the object on which they are called.

In short, if you are interested in the Kotlin programming language, we hope this article has provided you with a lot of useful information about the language. For more information, we suggest that you contact a good professional. I hope this helps.

Sports

Youth Soccer Training – Offensive Line Cut Block

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A unique style of blocking the offensive line is called a chop or slash. Over the years, some have called a chopping block a “dirty” technique. A chop or chop works very well and, if taught correctly, can keep a dominant defender at bay. No cut or gash should be attempted with the fierce intent to injure any player. He would get confirmation of the association rules that chopping and chopping the block is allowed before showing it to any player.

Offensive linemen, and sometimes other blockers, use a cut-off blocking technique by legally blocking below the waist (i.e. from the front of the defensive player) in an attempt to bring defenders to the ground, rendering them unable to pursue. to a runner. for the little time it takes the rear to find a hole in the defense. The technique is somewhat controversial, as it carries a risk of serious injury to the legs of blocked defenders.

The San Francisco 49ers of the 1980s and early 1990s were famous for their cutting technique (and leg lash blocking techniques, which is not legal), a maneuver that was finally used in the mid-1990s. 90 for the Denver Broncos of the NFL. The Denver Broncos gained a level of fame by using their cut-blocking style (often called a malicious play by other teams) that produced the best running offense in the NFL for over ten years, but also resulted in many opponents from defensive football for the Broncos will be injured. by the cut blocks. In a 2004 Monday Night Football game, Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Tony Williams was injured for a year after a blockade (by Broncos lineman George Foster), and in 2005, Jacksonville Jaguars defensive guard Paul Spicer was seriously injured in a block cut by Broncos lineman Matt Lepsis. In response to complaints, in 2004, Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan explained to local reporters and showed them a movie of the NFL game (seen and used by coaches only) that demonstrated how nearly all of the NFL teams use cut blocking technique.

As you can see from the paragraph above, there is a lot of controversy in the NFL regarding cut blocking, so make sure if you decide to teach cut blocking to your youth soccer team, be careful. It is important to show only legal and safe techniques for a potentially dangerous block. We use a simple but safe rule regarding cutting blocks. Only if you get hit and you can stay on all fours, can you block the crab. Our coaches make all players drive or get on all fours towards the defender.

Technology

How To Hack Your iPod: Six Fantastic Tricks For The iPod

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The iPod is a deeply personal device. The music, contacts, calendars, and notes you store in it reveal a lot about your personality. From playcounts to playlists, our iPods can tell others what we enjoy, how we think, and even who we are. But if you really want to transform your iPod into an extreme personal expression engine, why not customize it?

Hacking your iPod, whether it’s modifying the case, installing custom software, or breaking and doubling the memory, can transform the ubiquitous music and media player into something unique.

Note: You should be aware that trying any of these tricks carries the risk of ruining your device.

1. Penguin power

iPod Linux is the essential hack for many of the other tricks you may want to try. It is fully compatible with iPods from Generations 1 to 3 and has been successfully installed on all others with a display. It should take ‘Podzilla’, which will add a graphical interface to the iPod Linux. There are several versions of Podzilla available to choose from. Once installed, iPod Linux and Podzilla will allow you to start your iPod in basic Linux mode. In addition, it will serve as the basis for many other tricks.

2. Wikipedia on the go

Everybody loves Wikipedia. It’s a free, user-created encyclopedia with entries on more topics than Britannica. It’s a great information resource, but what if it’s not on your desk? Now, you can get it on your iPod and take Wikipedia with you wherever you go. Unfortunately, it is not yet available for all iPod models; Nano and video users are left out for now, and since there is no display on iPod shuffle, there is no point in installing Wikipedia. First, you will need to install iPod Linux.

3. Double your memory

Not satisfied with the 4GB of memory on your iPod nano? Why not duplicate it? First, you will need to buy a broken nano on eBay. Open it and remove the memory. Then open your working nano, solder the memory chip from the broken nano to the empty pad it works on, seal it again and perform a factory reset. You will now have a working nano with 7.2GB of space.

Four. Mobile movies on the go

Transfer DVD movies to your iPod easily and for free using free software (HandBrake) available for Mac and Windows. Be careful though: unless you use an analog capture method, it is illegal to copy the DVDs you own onto your iPod.

For Mac (and Linux) users, get a free copy of HandBrake. Handbrake is now available as a universal binary, good news for those who have a new MacBook, Mac mini, or imac, and can rip DVD video directly to MPEG-4 video, the format you’ll need to watch it on your iPod. . Windows users need to take some additional steps. Get a DVD ripping program like DVDFab Decrypter or DVD Decrypter. Convert your video to AVI using a decoding tool. Finally, convert the AVI file into MPEG-4 video that can be played on your iPod using Videora iPod Converter.

5. iPod to TV

Want to watch content from your iPod on your TV? You can easily do this by purchasing a £ 15 iPod AV cable from Apple or by using a standard mini-jack to RCA three-plug cable. These cables cost between £ 7-10 from outlets like Maplins (www.maplins.co.uk). Set your iPod to output to TV, connect the cable through the minijack, and connect the RCA connections to a TV using a non-standard configuration. Apple sends the iPod video to the red wire, instead of the traditional yellow one. So you’ll want to plug the red wire into the video (yellow) jack on your TV, the yellow wire into the white jack, and the white wire into the red jack. This is an easy trick that anyone with an iPod can try.

6. Pac attack

Thanks to iPodMAME, you can play Pac-Man on your iPod. This hack will install a version of MAME, the arcade game emulator program, on your iPod. As with the Wikipedia hack, iPodMAME requires you to install iPod Linux first. The program comes with romsets (the set of files that includes all the game data), including one for Pac-Man. PodMAME should work with any iPod with a color screen.

Home Kitchen

Tips on how to sell your home fast!

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When selling your home, it is extremely important to show your home to its full potential. Here are some simple things you can do to increase the attractiveness of your home to potential buyers while staying within a budget. Some of these items are do-it-yourself projects and others require the help of a professional. Either way, these changes will help you get the best price for your home and also have a great return on your investment.

In ascending order of costs, here is what you can do to better present your home:

1) Mess, Tidy, Tidy – This is probably the most profitable upgrade you can choose to make. When it comes to showing your home, less is more. Remove religious items, family photos, gadgets, and knickknacks. Keep in mind that you want the buyer to remember the home and not your seashell collection.

2) Cleaning – I know you’re busy, but grab the glass cleaner and vacuum and get rid of dust mites and stained windows.

3) Upgrade Hardware – Are your kitchen and bathroom cabinet door handles still from the 70s? Changing hardware is a simple, cost-effective way to give an old closet door a new, modern look.

4) Update the light fixtures: on the same line as No. 3, Replace old and outdated light fixtures and electrical covers. These are cheap to replace, but they make a huge difference to the appearance of a room. Be sure to make sure to replace burnt out bulbs as well.

5) Paint – Freshen up the interior of your home with a fresh coat of paint. Use a neutral color to make the space appear larger than it is and also to allow the buyer to visualize their own furniture in the space. Neutral colors are the best way to go as they allow the buyer to remember the space and not the bright orange wall color they chose in the 80s.

6) Upgrade the Flooring – I know the old high pile rug in the living room is a classic, but a potential buyer will probably disagree. If it’s within your budget, replace it with plain, neutral hardwood or solid wood flooring. If hardwood is out of your budget, go for laminate.

7) Kitchen Upgrades – We all know that women make the final decision when buying a home. We also know that one of the first rooms a woman looks at is the kitchen. If it’s not in your budget to remodel the kitchen, consider replacing those old appliances with stainless steel. The stainless steel appliances are stylish and will give your home a modern touch.

8) Curb appeal – okay, the inside of the house looks flawless, we can’t forget about the outside; after all, the front yard is the first thing a buyer sees when they stop at the house. Make a good impression and make the home more welcoming. Take that lawn mower and hedge trimmer and add some flowers. In today’s market climate, it’s more important than ever to make your home more attractive to potential buyers. After all, you only get one chance to make a first impression, so why not make it a good one?