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Lewis News

Lewis News

If Anyone Can Speed Its Lewis Hamilton

So the story has hit the world's press about Lewis Hamilton, the Formula 1 superstar, being caught speeding. Not to be blase, but it is not really surprising.

Firstly, he is a 22 year old man and there are plenty of young men who speed regularly; the fundamental difference I believe is that Lewis Hamilton possesses a Mercedes that is capable of touching 180 miles per hour. Most 22 year old men cannot afford such a car and so are not as likely to make it up to 122 miles an hour on a French A road.

The second point that can be derived from the news story is that if anyone is capable of driving at the rapid speed Lewis Hamilton was caught at, it is a Formula 1driver. Regularly racing at speeds in the one fifties to eighties, a paltry 122 cannot be seen as that fast for a man who makes his living driving at high velocity.

His mental ability to calculate risk and distance have been seen countless times on the racetrack throughout the last season, going along a motorway is probably an easy task for someone who's mind is constantly in overdrive.

Road campaigners will argue that as a popular public figure he should curtail his speed for the sake of his fans. There is no doubt that his popularity is huge at the moment and hoards of fans follow his progress throughout the season. Possessing such worldwide celebrity is reason enough to slow down, or at least not to get caught.

Other racers have been caught speeding in the last month and we have heard nothing of it; Ralf Schumacher was recently caught doing 130 km/h in an eighty zone and has been banned once before. These racers are in fact that; racers. Be it on the track or the road, the temptation to floor the accelerator seems to take over.

Lewis Hamilton has been slapped with a one month ban on his driving license and given a four hundred and thirty pound fine. Both are not serious for the young Formula 1 star. The fine can be viewed as pocket change when considering the money Hamilton earns in a season while the ban will not affect him greatly.

For his regular trips between Switzerland and England he will now have to fly, I am sure Lewis will be vexed at this fact but it is little more than an annoyance. I am sure he enjoyed his cross country drives.

McLaren have stated 'we are aware that Lewis was stopped for speeding in France whilst driving in a private capacity.' They were insistent that it would not affect his professional driving career, and nor should it, racing drivers have always been caught out by driving offences.

Only if you drive for Ferrari and get caught in Italy will you get away with it, every other police force in the world relishes the chance to catch racing drivers such as Lewis Hamilton as it sets an example and gives great publicity. Hamilton can consider himself fortunate he was not in Italy, as home of McLaren's major rival it is a certainty the penalty would have been harsher.

Racing drivers will always drive at high speeds, it is there trade and seemingly they operate at a higher brain speed than the rest of us. This does not however give them reason to speed, they may well be able to compute driving situations with great rapidity but the rest of us on the road cannot.

It is understandable that road safety campaigners will be up in arms about the incident but Lewis has received his punishment, although it will probably happen again in his career I am sure it will make him stop and think for as long as his hyperactive brain will allow.

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Rolling Stone

Rolling Stone

The Rolling Stones Still Going Strong In 2008

The Rolling Stones are one of the most successful bands ever. They originally formed in 1962 and are still touring forty-six years later. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards were among the original band members shortly followed by Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts.

Brian Jones and Ian Stewart originally formed the band. Mick Jagger joined at the beginning as their lead singer. Brian Jones died in 1969 by misadventure and Ian Stewart died of a heart attack in 1985.

Probably one of there most famous singles, which catapulted The Rolling Stones to stardom was there hit single in 1965 "I Can't Get No Satisfaction". Mick jagger and Keith Richards song writing partnership would ensure that they would sell upwards of 200 million albums.

Memorabilia and merchandise

With all this music history from The Rolling Stones, memorabilia and merchandise is plentiful. If you are a fan of The Rolling Stones, you will have no trouble finding posters, photos and original autographs of band members and compared to The Beatles memorabilia, it's surprisingly cheap.

So what are the Rolling Stones up to in 2008?

They have just finished a film documentary directed by Martin Scorsese called "Shine a Light" about The Rolling Stones and starring The Rolling Stones with footage from their "A Bigger Bang" tour. The "A Bigger Bang" tour was a world tour and started in August 2005 and finished in August 2007. The tour is reported to have earned over 500 million dollars. Not bad for a bunch of pensioners.

In 2008 they also left the EMI recording company and signed with Universal Music which can only mean there are more Rolling Stones albums on the way and considering that Mick Jagger just turned 65 and Charlie Watts is 67 its makes you wonder where they get their motivation from, they certainly don't need the money.

Is there really going to be a Rock & Roll band with members in their seventies. There's only four more years to go before they can celebrate fifty years of the Rolling Stones. Mick Jagger has been quoted has saying he and the other band members have no intention of retiring and they want to make more albums and do more tours.

There is obviously still a great deal of interest in the Rolling Stones if the earning for the "A Bigger Bang" tour are anything to go by and I hope they carry on. As a musician myself I see them as a great inspiration. Being in a Rock & Roll band used to be a young mans game. Not any more.

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Capitol Collectors

Capitol Collectors

Silver is a Great Investment: Everything From Silver Pillboxes to Silver Baby Gifts

The gold and silver markets have been a viable source for hundreds of years but ultimately you do not have a tangible item that you can hold in your hands. When you go to an investment firm and invest in Silver you do not get a handful of Silver to take home. No, you get a piece of paper just like if you bought stock in the company that sells shares of gold. In the end it can be worthless.

Smart investors are now moving to tangible items like high-end Silver pillboxes, which go up in value. In 1964 Silver overtook its face coin value and the average pillbox contains about 10 quarters, which would come out to $2.50 in face value. Tangible items like silver baby gifts can serve as long-term investments and as family heirlooms that can be passed down for generations all the while increasing in value and becoming an excellent investment in financial stability. Silver lockets will not only make your love life better or your mother happier it can prove to be money well spent in the end!

Silver can be used for several industries such as jewelry, electronics and even in the chemical industry so it’s very important that you purchase your Silver from reputable dealers that only deal in the purest grades of silver designed for jewelry and plates, silverware and silver pillboxes. You should look for ornate pieces with striking patterns that catch your eye. Not only will the silver that was used to make the piece go up in value, the piece will also become antique over time and also raise in its street value as a collector’s piece. This will be a two fold investment for your future generations if you choose to keep your silver for sentimental value over it’s market value.

It’s also important to keep tax implications in mind. When you invest in Silver (on paper) you are subject to capitol gains taxes when you decide to cash in on your investment. If you ever decided to let go of that precious family heirloom that you’ve been holding on to for that rainy day not only will you be able to shop for buyers to ensure top dollar, you will not be subject to excessive taxes thus putting more of your investment back into your pocket. This is a two-fold win because your investment and sale will support the current market value of tangible Silver and will help to ensure stabilization in the Silver market for future sales.

Capitol 6000 Series Record Collection

Down Horse

Down Horse

How to Buy a Horse

If you're new to horses, you might be thinking "I want a horse, but how on earth do I go about getting one?" Following these steps will help you avoid scams, traders, lemons, and other "oopsies". There are a lot of horses for sale, and you want to be sure that you find the perfect one.

1. If you've never owned a horse, don't go into it unprepared. You need to have a secure paddock with shelter, adequate feed, and room to run; or else board at a stable. You need to read up on the aspects of horse care, talk to friends you know who own horses, and visit with your local vet in order to plan for the best possible home for your new horse. Begin riding lessons and help out around a stable, so you'll be able to have a basic knowledge of horses before you tackle the responsibility of caring for your own.

2. You can ask your lesson instructor or horse friends to help you find a good horse for you to buy. Often they know of horse breeders in the area that are reputable for raising and training good horses. If you can find a horse to buy from a local stable or someone you know, that's the best route to take. Ask if you can begin lessons on the horse with your instructor, for a trial period, before you actually buy the horse. If this isn't possible, at least ask your trainer to go along with you to watch the horse being ridden by the owner first, and then with you riding. Schedule a prepurchase exam with a veterinarian, before you buy.

3. Other methods you can use to find horses is through the internet, with websites like www.liverystable.net. When you find a horse you are interested in, here are some questions to ask when you contact the owner: How long have you owned this horse? (If less than a year, beware.) Why are you selling? Does this horse have any known bad habits? Has this horse ever bucked, reared, run away, or kicked someone? How old was this horse when it started training? Do you personally know the trainer and recommend the horse as being trained well? Was this horse ridden regularly this past year? Do you have any knowledge of the sire and dam of this horse, whether or not they were good riding horses or have any outstanding accomplishments? Do you have the registration papers for this horse, and does the horse sell as registered? Do you consider this horse to be a good match for a rider of my level? Is this horse hard to catch? Does it have any known vices such as cribbing, wind-sucking, stall-weaving, pacing, etc? Is this horse easy to trim, shoe, bathe, trailer-load, etc? Does this horse have good ground manners, or are there areas he still needs work on? What potential disciplines would you recommend for this horse, and is there any reason why he would not make a good (fill in your intended discipline) horse? Are there any soundness issues or illnesses in this horse? Past injuries or problems?

4. When you have narrowed down your search and the above questions have been answered to your satisfaction, you will want to go take a look at the horse. Don't go horse-shopping by yourself. Take a trusted horse-owner who has years of experience or else ask (or "hire") your riding instructor to accompany you. You should schedule enough time with the horse's owner and your trainer/friend so that the owner can demonstrate all of the horse's capabilities to you. For instance, let the owner know you would like to see him catch the horse, tack up, ride the horse through all of its paces, and so forth. Then your trainer/friend should ride it, and after that, yourself. During all of these stages, you and your trainer should be watching the horse for any sign of a limp, short-stride, unruly attitude, balkiness, buddy-sourness, etc. If you can find any fault, congratulate yourself on money not wasted, thank the owner, and go home. Be aware that some unscrupulous horse sellers will drug a horse when a prospective buyer is coming to look at it, to pass off an otherwise unmanageable horse as gentle and well-behaved.

5. If you instinctively know that you have found the perfect horse for you, and your trainer/friend agrees wholeheartedly, then you're ready to shedule the vet to perform the prepurchase exam on the horse. This is something you will pay for, before you agree to purchase the horse. If the owner does not agree to the prepurchase exam, walk away. Be sure to inform the vet what you intend to do with the horse. For instance, an exam for a broodmare will be different than an exam for a barrel racing horse.

6. Once all of these things have taken place, you should draw up a bill of sale for the owner to sign. It can be a simple statement of the transaction, or you can download a bill of sale form from the internet. If you are buying a registered horse, the seller should give you the registration papers when you hand him the money for the horse (if he's waiting for any reason, understand you may be buying a "grade" horse that isn't worth half what you're paying for it!). With these papers, you need a Transfer of Registration form with the seller's signature and information written in. This enables you to send the registration in to have the ownership changed over into your name. It is like the title to a vehicle. You need a signed Transfer form in order for the Registry to make the changes, though.

7. You are now the proud owner! A few things to remember when you take a horse home to new surroundings -- don't just turn him in with his pasture-mates and let them run. Keep him in a stall or small secure pen for a day or two to let him get used to the area and horses around him. If he is going to be pastured with other horses, let them meet over a secure fence (no wire or sharp edges) and "talk it over" before putting them in the same pen. If your new horse is going to have a large pasture, it is wise to lead him around the perimeter of the field so he is acquainted with his boundaries, especially with wire fencing that is difficult to see clearly. The worst thing would be for him to spook and run through a fence the first day you bring him home.

Good luck, and enjoy your horse!

Scotty Nguyen Takes Down The $50k HORSE - 2008 WSOP

Third World

Third World

Closet World - Organizing Your Life Makes for Less Stress

Closet World - Organizing your life makes for less stress.

When was the last time you organized your closet? It was probably a very long time ago. The world is such a busy place now that most of us have to spend the majority of our time working and taking care of daily tasks. Getting your closetorganized falls low on the list of priorities. Did you realize, though, that when the world you live in is organized, the stress disappears? There are two kinds of stress: the kind that is in front of your eyes and easily recognizable as stress, and the kind that chips away at you on a daily basis without you realizing that it is. Being unorganized is the second kind of stress, and organizing your closet can be one great way to start removing stress from your life.

Unfortunately, most of us don't have the time, or the training, to be able to organize our closets perfectly. This is where Closet World steps in! Closet World is the answer that you've been looking for. When you contact Closet World about having your closets done, an expert will come to your home, talk with you about what you feel you need, and will help you decide what will be best for your space by making suggestions and showing you product choices. Often, the experts know what you need even before you do!

How can this make your life simpler? Once you have a truly organized closet, you will never have to worry about it being a mess again. There is a place for everything and it's much easier to remember to put things where they go. If you have tons of shoes, a shoe holder will come in handy, and if you need to keep your clothes pressed and hung nicely, the expert will be able to help you to keep your clothes neat and tidy. Closet World doesn't just stop with organizing closets, they have whatever you need to organize your pantry, your office, or anything you need orderly! If you are looking to alleviate some of the stress from your life, and want your home to finally feel orderly and precise, contact Closet World for an estimate. The expert that arrives at your door is sure to help you to realize how much nicer your home can be once things are put in their place.

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