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JBS was established on January 26, 2009.John B. Marinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03414422109024974482noreply@blogger.comBlogger1320125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140827812317780320.post-24034550068571551292024-02-29T19:03:00.000-06:002024-02-29T19:03:42.502-06:00Baku City CircuitMany people can't find Azerbaijan or Baku on a map. Ever since 2016, though, it has played host to Formula 1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix. I am not as educated about today's F1. After seeing it and thinking about it, this is a pretty interesting race track. So I'll be talking about the Baku City Circuit in this blog post.
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<h3>Fun Fact:</h3>
Baku, Azerbaijan is a Sister City of Houston. Find out about other Sister Cities of Houston here: <A HREF="https://www.sistercitieshouston.org/">www.sistercitieshouston.org</A>.
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<h2>Baku City Circuit</h2>
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Here is a look at the Baku City Circuit:
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^ from: (<A HREF="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baku_City_Circuit">Wikipedia</A>) - <i>Baku is the fourth-longest circuit on the Formula 1 calendar and one of the fastest temporary courses in the world.</i>
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Baku is the capital of the transcontinental European country of Azerbaijan. This track debuted in 2016 and is a great challenge among one of the more modern Formula 1 racing circuits. It is also one of the fastest of the temporary courses. Baku City Circuit is all of 3.730 miles (6.003 kilometers) in length. It was developed by a familiar figure- Hermann Tilke.
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The first six corners of Baku are all 90-degree corners. It is a series of left, left, left, right, left, and right. You fly into Turn 1 before facing the first corner. A brief straight follows leading into Turn 2. A straight about three times longer than between Turns 1 and 2 follows leading into the left at Turn 3. A short straight connects Turn 3 with the right at Turn 4. After a medium straight, the Turn 5 and 6 chicane complex follows. The road bends a bit leading into a very sharp right at Turn 7 follows. The toughest corner on the track is the Castle corner, a one-lane left-right chicane that makes up Turn 8 of Baku. Afterwards, the track goes uphill a bit. Turns 9 through 11 is an uphill series that goes uphill. Turns 9 and 10 are a double apex left connected to the right at Turn 11. After Turn 11, the track goes downhill into the left at Turn 12. A brief uphill follows into a kink at Turn 13 followed by going downhill into another kink at Turn 14. Turn 15 is an open sharp left that goes downhill. Be careful not to tag the outside wall upon exit. After going downhill out of Turn 15, Turn 16 is another open 90-degree corner. A rather sharp right kink for Turn 17 follows. Turn 18 is a medium left followed by a medium right at Turn 19. After that, it is flat out to the finish line or make a pit stop. The only thing is that a fast right kink makes up Turn 20 down this front stretch. That is my lap description of Baku. Formula 1 cars could reach over 200 mph heading into Turn 1 after the long front straight.
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To me, the Baku City Circuit is as technical as the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore, and very fast like Sochi. I like the challenge it provides. I have never played this track in any game or simulator, so I don't know the actual experience of this track. The lap record for Baku is 1:43.009 by Charles LeClerc in 2019 for Scuderia Ferrari.
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Here is a lap demonstration of Baku:
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^ <A HREF="https://youtu.be/ik5i5Y8Wqgw?si=6iV0MG_m-o6vm1hj">2019 Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Valtteri Bottas' Pole Lap | Pirelli</A>
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<h3>For More Information...</h3>
To learn more about the Baku City Circuit, visit its official website at: <A HREF="https://www.bakucitycircuit.com/">www.bakucitycircuit.com</A>.
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By the way... Merry Christmas, mates! :)
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<h2>Women in Gridiron Football</h2>
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Many people usually don't think females can hold their own in gridiron football. Some people may have their best memory of women in football with the popular Lingerie Bowl. That is not what I am going to discuss in this blog post. I'm talking about actual, lace-em-up, tackling gridiron football- just like the boys do.
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Some people who follow college football may remember a young lady named Katie Hnida, who was a field goal kicker for the University of Colorado Buffaloes. She would later transfer to the University of New Mexico Lobos. Katie Hnida became the first female to play NCAA Division 1 football when she played back starting in 2002. A later woman would make her mark named Sarah Fuller (also a kicker) for the Vanderbilt University Commodores circa 2020.
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In 2023, a woman in NCAA Division 3 school Shenandoah University became the first female non-kicker to play college football. Haley Van Voorhis played safety for the Shenandoah Hornets against the Eagles of Juniata College. Her team won that game 48-7.
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Here in the Houston area, I recall a radio personality named Julie Takahashi who played for a local women's football team called the Houston Energy. This team would play their games at The Rig in Pearland, Texas, USA; usually home to the Pearland High School Oilers.
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<h3>Could a Big Breakthrough for Women Happen in Gridiron Football?</h3>
Imagine the following things happening in top-level college football, professional arena football, or even the NFL:
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• a female quarterback
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• a female quarterback who leads her team [of males] to the postseason
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• a female quarterback who wins a championship for her [male-dominant] team
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• a female offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator, and/or even head coach of a playoff/postseason team
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• an all-female coaching staff
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• (perhaps) all-female offensive line, defensive line, special teams, two of the three, or all three... against an all-male team
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Many of these concepts may seem far-fetched, but these are things that would certainly make female football fans happy. It would even be something of a cool story for males to want to get excited about. We have seen loads of feminine breakthroughs and trail blazers in many different arenas. Seeing such breakthroughs in gridiron football would be amazing.
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<h2>Women's Football Leagues</h2>
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I will briefly share some leagues that feature women's gridiron football. You can click on the headers to visit their official websites (if offered). Let me further expand this topic.
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<h3><A HREF="https://wfaprofootball.com/">Women's Football Alliance</A>.</h3>
The Women's Football Alliance (WFA) is one of the longest-running leagues dedicated to women's gridiron football. It was founded in 1999. Like certain collegiate athletics leagues, the WFA has divisions of competition. The WFA has an incredible 60 teams in this league. So you are probably sure you will find a team in your area in the United States.
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Here is a sample of WFA Football:
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^ <A HREF="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFEYPZD8kBs">WFA 2021 Promo</A>
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<h3><A HREF="https://xleague.live/">X League</A>.</h3>
Unlike the WFA, the X League is an arena gridiron football league for women. There are only eight teams in this league spread across the United States. It was founded in 2009 as the Lingerie Football League. It was rebranded in 2013 as the Legends Football League. Its current name, the Extreme Football League (or X League), was established in 2020. The league has had here-and-there seasons. Some years had no season of X League football. As one can tell by its former names, this is a league lots of males (and perhaps some females as well) would love- a league with women passing and tackling in lingerie and in protective football gear.
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Here is a sample of X League football:
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These were the only two still-running leagues I could pull up. There were some women's football leagues others, but these leagues went defunct, so I didn't include them. Final thoughts coming up...
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<h2>Women In Gridiron Football: Gridiron Football</h2>
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Many sports fans usually discredit something like women in gridiron football much like how some dismiss the WNBA vs. the NBA. Some think the game of gridiron football is best played by males. Just the fact that women play gridiron football as competitively as the men do is worthy of praise. It is about expanding the sport and perhaps inspiring future generations of female football players. Even with the *male-dominated* realm of gridiron football, at least females shown they can play this sport as well as any male can. If women shown they can be great basketball players with the likes of the WNBA, women can also show they can play on or around the same level as males. Girls can play gridiron football just like the boys can. Put some respect on these ladies' names and give them their flowers. It's all about GIRL POWER to gridiron football!
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Laufey (pronounced "lay-vay") is a jazz singer who has popularized jazzy singing lately. This Icelandish singer of Iceland-China decebt who is a throwback that brings old time jazz singing to modern times. She does this so beautifully. She is a jazz throwback whose attention is deserved for her wonderful style of music. I will be using this space to blog about Laufey.
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^ from: <A HREF="https://www.laufeymusic.com">www.laufeymusic.com</A> - <i>This jazz singer from Iceland will captivate you with her style of old time jazz singing.</i>
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Laufey comes across as this modern songbird who is a musical throwback to the golden era of jazz music. Laufey is from Iceland and is of Icelandic-Chinese descent. She brings old style jazz singing to the modern musical realm. Her singing voice is deep, but also sweet. In fact, Laufey patterns her singing style after one of the all-time greats in any musical genre- Ella Fitzgerald. She is also a "Swiftie," a big fan of Taylor Swift. Laufey calls her fans as "Lauvers." Get it- lovers? Lauvers? (clears throat) Anyhow...
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My introduction to Laufey began when I heard her sing "From the Start." The song had an air of innocence and fun while also having a singing style reminiscent of old movie songs and old time jazz. I then started hearing "Bewitched" among her other songs. "Bewitched" literally sounds like a song in some 1940s or 1950s movie. I'd then hear other songs such as "I Wish You Love," "Valentine," "Falling Behind," and one of her oldest songs, "Street By Street."
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What I love most about Laufey is how her singing reminds you of some songs sung in older movies. She literally brings that style of singing to modern times to a younger audience. Laufey is 24 as of December 11, 2023 (born April 23, 1999); but you almost wonder if Laufey actually comes from the past and living in the present the way she sings.
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<h3>Congratulations, Laufey!</h3>
(added: February 18, 2024) At the 2024 Grammy Awards, Laufey won her first Grammy award for "Best Traditional Pop Album" for her "Bewitched" album. Hopefully this will be the first of many accolades for Laufey.
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<h3>What I Would Tell Laufey (if she were to read this)...</h3>
Your music and your style of music are amazing! Even as most people are indulged into the likes of hip-hop, rock, and various forms of electronic music; you are making strides in a genre not as many people listen to. You are also singing very well at it. I have the greatest of respect for you and your music. Keep up the great work!
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Here is a sample of Laufey's singing for you all now. Have a listen to this fun and peppy song:
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And here is another sample of her singing:
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^ <A HREF="https://youtu.be/KUNcP1H7Wi4?si=7b9oPrbRvFwsJDH0">Laufey - Bewitched (Official Music Video)</A>
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<h3>For More Information...</h3>
Want more Laufey? Visit her official website at <A HREF="https://www.laufeymusic.com">www.laufeymusic.com</A>. From there, you can also connect with her on social media.
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If you see a singer with a fun and silly personality and loves koalas, more than likely, you have entered the world of Nicole Forcadela. Nicole (also known as "Nicka") is a great Filipino singer with a wonderful personality and great singing ability. I will be showcasing her in my latest blog post. So if you're game, let's get it!
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<h2>Nicole Forcadela</h2>
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Meet Nicole Forcadela:
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^ from: (<A HREF="https://open.spotify.com/artist/2NKT6QoWmNpjeaGiRPru3e">Spotify</A>) - <i>This is Nicole Forcadela, a Filipino singing superstar and overly entertaining personality.</i>
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Nicole Forcadela (or "Nicka") is a singer from the Philippines. She sings regularly on her Twitch channel both from home and with some live appearances. Nicole is usually the fun person parading with koalas. Nicole's fans are called as "Nickanatics." She has been singing just about most of her entire life, stemming from four years old or so. The ability to convey messages and have you latch on to each note and each verse she sings is paramount to what makes Nicole Forcadela such an excellent singer.
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On the live show circuit, Nicole Forcadela sings at a popular grand hotel in Manila, Philippines. This is where Nicole/Nicka is all dolled up and elegant singing her heart out. She brings the same great singing style from her home shows to her live gigs. However, she is a bit more professional and focused when performing these live gigs. The two situations are different, but Nicole knows how to entertain crowds. Most of all, she brings a "good vibes only" kind of personality filled with positivity and charm. This often times includes Nicole offering positive thoughts after singing certain songs.
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I discovered Nicole Forcadela on Twitch recommendations. I visited her channel when not Followed, and I thought she was very cool, so I offered a Follow. I love her humorous and lighthearted personality she brings to her streams. Outside of the live gigs she takes part in, most of her regular streams follow a certain color theme. These streams usually have a certain background color in which even Nicole wears an outfit of a certain color to match. The most special color to her regular streams is purple/violet, since it was the first color she themed her stream after.
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As a singer, Nicole Forcadela delivers a bold singing voice and a sassy style. She sings very well. In her in real life gigs, the lighthearted style becomes more serious, yet Nicole still delivers a fabulous singing performance while being all dolled up. Nicole knows how to entertain or make you smile. I think you should visit Nicole's Twitch channel to hear her singing and to take in her eccentric personality. You should also get to visit Nicole's homepage to learn her story.
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<h3>My Message to Nicole Forcadela (if she read this).</h3>
Nicole/Nicka, I enjoy watching your streams and hearing you sing. You are one of the most expressive and eccentric personalities online, and you do a fabulous job with your work. You are a great singer whether in normal streams or doing your live gigs. I wish you the best in all of your work. Thank you so much for your amazing work and sharing your voice and personality to the world.
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Learn more about Nicole Forcadela by visiting her official site at <A HREF="https://nicoleforcadela.com">www.nicoleforcadela.com</A>. Visit <A HREF="https://twitch.tv/nicoleforcadela">Nicole's Twitch channel</A> also.
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Here is a sample of Nicole Forcadela's singing:
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^ <A HREF="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo9uKxzMPyk">You Are So Beautiful - Joe Cocker (Live Cover by Nicole Forcadela) | #NicoleCovers #TwitchTakes</A>
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Here is another sample of Nicole Forcadela, but this sample is a look at her live gig singing (and with a personal favorite love song of mine):
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<A HREF="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQmjjhSPygM">On The Wings of Love - Jeffrey Osborne / Regine Velasquez (Live Cover)| #NicoleCovers #TwitchTakes</A>
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The National Hockey League is one of the most competitive and fun pro sports in America. While I don't watch hockey as much as I used to with the days of NBC Sports Network (NBCSN), I do watch hockey from time to time. I do love watching hockey. There were some plans for if/when the city of Houston has an NHL team. We did have the Houston Aeros of the WHA (World Hockey Association) and the AHL (American Hockey League) before they moved and rebranded as the Iowa Wild. I even been to the final-ever(?) game the Houston Aeros had in 2013 before moving to Iowa. We played against the San Antonio Rampage, and the Aeros won that night. I even saw a good hockey fight in that game! :)
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To my knowledge, Houston never had an NHL team. According to the Houston Chronicle, Houston has been the largest city without an NHL team since 1967. We are a proud sports city with lots of talented players, teams, and sporting events. Houston has hosted events like the Super Bowl, the NBA Finals (in the "Clutch City" days), the MLB All-Star Game, the World Series, the College Football Playoff in 2024, the NCAA Men's Final Four, the MLS All-Star Game, some top-level soccer games, and even Wrestlemania among other sporting events. We're even hosting some games in the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup here in Houston. Houston is currently buzzing with the Houston Texans and CJ Stroud, the Houston Rockets starting 2023-2024 from 0-3 to now 6-3 and a six game winning streak, and let's not forget the run the Astros have had since about 2016 and two World Series titles (2017 title controversial).
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What if you're a hockey fan who wants to enjoy some hockey in Houston? You don't have that choice. There have been here-and-there rumblings of Houston getting an NHL team. What was the most likely scenario was if the Arizona Coyotes wanted to relocate. It may ultimately come down to if a completely new team joins the NHL like the league's most recent team, the Seattle Kraken. Who knows? Maybe Houston gets an NHL team and may one season hoist the beautiful Stanley Cup and become NHL champions. Possibilities are endless!
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Let's think about the logistics of the NHL in Houston now.
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The City of Houston is a great place for sports, even if a lot of the sports teams haven't been too successful. Only a handful of American cities have franchises in the NFL, NBA, Major League Baseball, and the NHL. Houston is one of the largest and finest cities in America. Having an NHL hockey team would further solidify this city as a world-class city. Here are some talking points now.
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Before I get into the logistics of an NHL team, let me address something I think will be a main talking point about Houston getting an NHL team:
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<h3>Does Houston Deserved to be Considered a "Hockey Town?"</h3>
Some purists of NHL teams feel hockey only exists and only should exist in Frost Belt states or in Canada. Last I checked... places like Dallas, Tampa Bay, Arizona, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles aren't exactly Winter Wonderlands. Heck, I've even seen on the college front schools like Arizona State and Tennessee State with hockey teams. So what makes Houston less qualified a city if you think only actually cold places should have hockey teams compared to other cities that aren't exactly "Winter Wonderland" or "Hockey Cities?" It rarely snows in Arizona or Nevada, and I don't think Winter even exists in Florida. You could even put an NHL team in Hawaii/Hawai'i for all I care! As long as a team can be competitive and financially stable, any place can be worthy of an NHL franchise, including Houston.
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People normally think Texas is a football state (and it still is). However, recent success of the Houston Astros winning two World Series and (cringe...) the Texas Rangers winning the 2023 World Series shows a recent trend of baseball success in the state of Texas. The Dallas Stars won it all in 1999. Who's to say maybe the Houston NHL team doesn't win a title as well should one form here?
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Now that I cleared this up, let's talk about more important matters of the NHL in Houston.
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<h3>Expansion or Relocated?</h3>
I feel there may be an expansion team more than a team relocating. I doubt some other team besides the Arizona Coyotes would be so disinterested in staying and decide to come to Houston. The last NHL such team I can remember relocating was when the Atlanta Thrashers moved out of Atlanta to become the Winnipeg Jets.
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How about this for a weird scenario- the Oilers return to Houston! Only... they play hockey. Imagine if the Edmonton Oilers relocated to Houston and became the Houston Oilers. I know that will NEVER happen, but it's a weird concept. It's okay to be weird! :D
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<h3>Team Name and Colors?</h3>
I wondered among my fellow Houstonians- do you bring back the Aeros but make them an NHL team name? Or do you go with some sort of team nickname unique to Houston and/or Texas? Do you also try not to use some overused nickname- such as all the Cougars, Tigers, Wildcats, Bulldogs, Eagles, Cardinals, and such in college sports?
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Let's say Houston goes the route of unique and indigenous namesakes. When names were being decided for the name of Houston's new NFL team after the Houston Oilers moved out of Houston and became the Tennessee Titans, one of the team nicknames for the ultimately named Texans was the "Wildcatters." That's because one of Houston's nicknames is the "Wildcat City." Wildcatters sound kind of lame to me. Besides the University of Houston Cougars, we have one cat-themed team called the Sabercats of Major League Rugby. The NHL already has a cat team- the Florida Panthers. Surely a livestock-themed team would be completely indigenous to Houston and Texas. Or maybe Houston highlights on space exploration and name their team based on astronomy. We obviously can't be the Stars, because Dallas; and I am not sure using "Comets" would work since that was the name of Houston's WNBA team (I may discuss the Houston Comets in a future blog post). We also could name our team after our insights on energy and oil. I am not sure what a good nickname for Houston would be.
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When I researched this topic, some suggested names for a Houston NHL team include the aforementioned Aeros. Also possible names are the Houston Stallions, the Houston Wranglers, and the Houston Bulls. Some people even believe the Coyotes would eventually relocate and become the Houston Coyotes.
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Since the Houston Aeros of the WHA and AHL were the AHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild, they had Wild colors- green, red, and white. Back in the WHA days, however, the Aeros wore a dark blue, a lighter blue, and white. Those are your three options- (1) bring back the blue and white colors, (2) bring back the green/red/white colors, or (3) come up with a completely different color scheme overall devoid of any WHA or AHL affiliations.
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<h3>Potential Opponents and Conference?</h3>
One of the most obvious opponents for Houston's NHL team would be an in-state rivalry with the Dallas Stars. I could see a possible rivalry with the Arizona Coyotes since the Coyotes were long seen as a possible team. I could also see a rivalry with the Nashville Predators. Houston vs. Nashville is already apparent in the NFL with the Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans. However, I think the greater rival would be the Dallas Stars. We all know Houston-Dallas rivalries including the NBA's "Texas Triangle."
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I am absolutely certain Houston would be in the Central Division of the NHL. This would give the Central Division nine teams while the other three divisions have eight teams each.
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<h3>Arena?</h3>
The most likely home of the Houston NHL team would be Toyota Center. That's especially if Tillman Fertitta is funding everything the effort to bring the NHL to Houston.
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Second most likely would be using an existing arena. Towards the sunset of the WNBA's Houston Comets, the Comets played at Reliant Arena (now NRG Arena). I am not sure if people would pack the house at NRG Arena as they would for almost any event at Toyota Center. The days of Six Flags Astroworld are [sadly] long gone. The Astros moved from the Astrodome to today's Minute Maid Park, the Houston Oilers moved from the Astrodome to Nashville and rebranded as the Tennessee Titans, and it is really the Houston Texans keeping alive the area now known as NRG Park. I also don't see even the Fertitta Center (formerly Hoffheinz Pavillion) hosting any hockey outside of it being the home of the University of Houston's basketball.
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The most unlikely scenario would be a completely new, hockey-specific arena. For that to happen, the Houston NHL team would have to be so good that it gets its own arena and not have to share it with another Houston sports team. This is more down-the-road stuff.
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<h3>Players and Coaching Staff?</h3>
The Vegas Golden Knights had a solid lineup for when they picked out their players for their maiden season in the NHL. I'd have to imagine the Houston NHL team would pick up either some talented free agents or some talented college or international players for their hockey team.
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It may also be possible for having some unemployed coaches and coaching staff members help coach up a new Houston NHL team. If coaches see the potential to coach a young team starting up in Houston, that coach will surely take up on that offer and try to coach Houston to success.
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<h3>Financial Feasibility?</h3>
A professional sports team will never prosper with unloyal fans and improper management. I'd have to wonder issues like taxation and such would be factors in determining whether an NHL hockey franchise will last as long as possible in Houston. A number of Houston natives and residents would lovingly support an NHL team here should one come to form both as a team and financially.
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Another aspect on financial concerns would be in television deals. In 2023, it was announced that AT&T SportsNet Southwest would rebrand as the Space City Home Network (SCHN). SCHN is the television home of the Houston Rockets and the Houston Astros. I am probably sure it could serve as the home of the Houston NHL team as well. Of course, national broadcasts of Houston's NHL team would be on the likes of ESPN and TNT. Maybe also on the NHL Network.
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Well, this was about as many things I could speculate on regarding the NHL in Houston.
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I was kind of inspired to blog about this post when I visited the doctor's office recently. When I was having blood work done, I heard about a Houston Farmers Market in downtown that I didn't know we have. Let me set the tone for this discussion of farmers markets...
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A farmers market offers up quality produce and other edibles sourced from farms and other local sources. These are products straight from the farm to market. You won't find anything that you may find at your average grocery store as opposed to a farmers market. It is possible you may even get unique produce, meals, spices, seasonings, and more that no grocery store or general store could ever sell at a farmers market. For example, a farmers market may sell raw honey or maybe some unique spices and seasonings you can put on your food.
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A lot of times, a farmers market is often well away from most urban locales. So you will probably have to go out into rural locations or even to certain farmlands not in any serious urban settings. However, urban areas will have certain conventions and events serving up farm-to-market produce and other items so you don't have to venture out to rural locales or suburbs outside of big cities. The quality of farm-to-market produce remains the same and with the same quality than if you ventured out into rural settings.
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In a lot of cases, farmers market produce and goods are more fresh than any average grocery store's offerings. Some farmers market produce can even be healthier for you than a lot of grocery store goods. Their existence can be pretty beneficial in these regards. Having abundant produce and livestock is paramount to farmers markets being successful.
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<h3>My Own Farmers Market Experiences.</h3>
Here in the Houston/Galveston area, the farmers market I know best is <A HREF="https://frobergsfarm.com">Frobergs Farms</A> in Alvin, Texas, USA. I personally have not been to Froberg's in quite a few years, but I do remember seeing the many different farm-to-market produce it offers. There is even a strawberry field where one could pick out strawberries. Froberg Farms also has a smokehouse where you can purchase some good meat products. I know them best for their delicious cheddar sausage. I believe it is called Greak's Smokehouse.
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<h3>Farmers Market Considerations.</h3>
The one thing I would probably consider a negative of farmers markets is some of their food possibly being raw. So you may be mindful of food illnesses and airborne illnesses should you consume their produce. You may need to properly cook everything and prepare everything so you will reduce the risk of any sort of food poisoning.
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If there is a case where there is a drought or various other conditions that hamper farms being able to make such produce, these farmers markets can stumble. They need as many different resources to make their produce properly. A farmers market can not generate business without sufficient resources.
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<h3>Should You Visit a Farmers Market?</h3>
I say you should visit a farmers market to enjoy quality produce and some unique edibles. It may a lot different if you are used to supermarkets, but you can still get some great produce and other things for your home. Enjoy the farm fresh experience that these farm-to-market farmers markets provide.
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Have you been to a farmers market? How do you feel about the experience of a farmers market?</span>
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If one is looking for a new computer but lacks the finances to get a modern PC, one great option to consider are refurbished PCs. Rather than completely trash an old PC, certain makers are outfitting older PCs with new hardware. Many of them are to a level to where they seem brand new. A lot of the refurbished PCs come in at specifications at or near a lot of PCs offered at brick-and-mortar stores. Often times, the refurbished offerings exceed the specifications of newer PCs but for anywhere between 1/2 to 2/3 less. Because the PCs are given new life, they help add to sustainability efforts and not towards adding to degrading the environment through landfills or waste.
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I was interested in getting a newer PC since last year or two years ago. My current Acer PC was the first PC I bought with my own money. I paid just over $300 USD for it at a Wal-Mart/Walmart. That much money could get me a great refurbished PC and maybe some leftover money to enhance it a little more. When I bought electronics on Amazon, a lot of them were refurbished models. I am willing to take my chances on a refurbished PC. I thought about buying a mini PC or a laptop, until I was convinced it is best I stick to a basic desktop PC. Compared to my budget PC I bought in 2014, $300 USD could get me a very competitive refurbished PC with much better specifications than my regular PC.
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The refurbished PC I am going for most has to be at least 8GB of RAM and have a 2.9 GHz processor (preferably quad-core). A recommended set of specifications to me is a 16GB RAM PC with a 3.4 GHz processor (preferably quad-core). I have been feeling the urge to try to be futureproof. To me, a futureproof PC for me would have to be 32GB RAM (or more) with a 3.9 GHZ or greater processor. I am willing to live with integrated graphics, so I will not be on the hunt to get a dedicated GPU (graphics processing unit).
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The model I was eyeing as of the time of this blog post is not one of the models to be featured in this blog post, but it was a Dell Precision that I was inspired to check out from one YouTuber. It seemed like a PC more than within my budget and with some great specifications to boot when I looked it up on Walmart's website.
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<h3>Why THESE PCs?</h3>
The PCs from Dell, HP, and Lenovo in this blog post are all business PCs. They have popular versions ranging from desktops to even mini PC variants. My best guess is that these have all gotten so worn out and used that they become popular bases for refurbished PCs. Maybe they were durable and dependable in their former lives that when reborn with new technology, they become solid bases for refurbished models. I really do not know what makes them so popular. From one video or a website I read, these PCs are popular because these office PCs were so sturdy and dependable.
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If you were to buy any of the latest models of the office PCs to be mentioned in this blog post, you're going to pay at least $600 USD for the latest models and easily over $1K USD for the latest versions of these office PCs.
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If you were to pick up the latest versions of the PCs I am about to mention, expect to pay at least $600 USD for each. Many of them don't even have the hopped-up specifications of their refurbished counterparts.
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Let me go into detail about each featured series of models now.
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<h2>Popular Refurbished PCs: Dell Optiplex Series</h2>
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^ from: <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/uylha2n">Amazon</A> - <i>The Dell Optiplex has been seen as a great PC for PC gamers on a budget.</i>
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^ from: <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/nfekb10">Office Depot and OfficeMax</A> - <i>This is the small form factor (SFF) version of the Dell Optiplex.</i>
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The Dell Optiplex is a business/office PC that is commonly seen as great for PC gaming when given upgrades for gaming. People who use refurbished Optiplex models usually fit them with upgraded RAM, processors, power supply units, and graphics processing units (GPU). The better refurbished Optiplex models have great enough specifications that they do not really need much to make them better than stock. The gaming crowd, however, prefer technology experiences to be on par with gaming-specific PCs.
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Buying a newer Dell Optiplex will set you back at least $600 USD on Amazon. They can cost over $1,000 USD if you buy direct from Dell's Optiplex site. On Amazon, one of the best-selling refurbished PCs is a Dell Optiplex selling for about $186 USD. Some other models cost less and have near the specifications of this model and may have some better specifications. Some people usually buy a used or refurbished Dell Optiflex from around $80 USD to $130 USD and do their own custom modifications.<br />
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<h2>Popular Refurbished PCs: HP Series</h2>
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^ from: <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/uylha2n">Amazon</A> - <i>The HP ProDesk series is another popular option for refurbished PCs.</i>
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^ from: (Natix) - <i>These sleek HPs are of the EliteDesk series.</i>
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This one is going to be tough to explain because there are several models, and I can not tie things down to one specific model. Bear with me here.
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Hewlett-Packard makes some great products. My family and I have owned two different HP laptops, and my previous PC before my current Acer PC was an HP PC. The HP EliteDesk series has been popular as refurbished PC base. The simplicity of the mini office PC versions of HP computers have been great bases for refurbished PCs. The mini EliteDesk PCs are easy to open up and upgrade.
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Another darling of refurbished HP computers is the ProDesk series. If you don't see the EliteDesk as a common refurbished model, you might see the HP ProDesk being offered up as refurbished. This is another rather popular base for people to turn into gaming PCs.
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Both refurbished models of the EliteDesk and ProDesk can be quite a bargain. That is... if you are not willing to pay between $600 USD to $1K USD for a newer model with the latest technology.
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<h2>Popular Refurbished PCs: Lenovo Thinkcentre Series</h2>
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^ from: <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/sk4avbd">Newegg</A> - <i>The Lenovo ThinkCentre, while not as common as the Dell or HP computers mentioned earlier, is still a viable choice for any shopper of a refurbished PC.</i>
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^ from: <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/fd1cj9g">Walmart</A> - <i>This is the SFF version of the Lenovo ThinkCentre, which again, is a popular base for refurbished PCs.</i>
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Of the aforementioned makes, only Lenovo is non-American. This Chinese manufacturer of various electronics made themselves a quality machine in the Lenovo Thinkcentre. The Thinkcentre is offered in versions including a desktop tower, a mini office PC, and a thin client PC. The price range goes from around $350 to just over $1.2K if buying direct from Lenovo's website. Buying one of these Amazon or eBay will not hurt you too much.
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Like the aforementioned PCs in this blog post, the Lenovo Thinkcentre is often used as a base for refurbished PCs. They would be a good option if you fancy a PC outside of the likes of HP or Dell. It will no doubt serve you well. These may not be as elegant as HP's offerings, but the Lenovo Thinkcentre still gets it done as a refurbished PC.
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That's all for this section. How about I offer you some Final Thoughts?
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<h2>Three Popular Refurbished PC Series: Final Thoughts</h2>
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When it comes to buying a refurbished PC, you want to get a PC that you can live with and utilize for some time to come. The one concern about any refurbished product is how long it can last and if its quality will be good enough to serve you well for a long time. Using a device that has been refurbished rather than recycled helps in the sustainability department. You should definitely consider the refurbished market if you are looking for a new PC and do not have the money for more modern PCs. Find a refurbished PC that meets your specification needs and within budget.
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I mentioned popular models from the likes of Dell, HP, and Lenovo because they are the most popular ones for refurbished PCs. Most popular of all are the Dell Optiplex series. HP has two popular series if you do not fancy Dell computers. If you do not have the finances to buy even newer versions of these commercial PCs, Lenovo has you covered with a range of options from its Thinkcentre series.
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While they are not the only refurbished PCs you can buy online, the ones I mentioned in this blog post are the most popular ones. These are all office-type/commercial-type PCs that are known for being very durable. Their toughness is substantiated. The fact you can buy refurbished versions of these PCs for nearly three to four times less than their original value make these refurbished PCs a viable alternative for those who want a competitive PC and do not necessarily need the latest and greatest technology.
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The only concern one should have over refurbished PCs is how well restored and renewed they are. Is a refurbished PC notably damaged or used to where some problems may arise? Could it be poorly put together? Low-priced may not always equate to high quality, so be concerned about this should you get a chance to buy a refurbished PC.
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<h2>Refurbished PCs Online</h2>
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Want to shop for PCs online from the aforementioned makes or from a secondhand dealer? I can help you here! Please visit any of the sites to begin your quest for refurbished PCs (or even new ones):
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• <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/1j3ouju">Amazon Renewed</A><br />
• <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/xnjj2ei">eBay Refurbished</A><br />
• <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/1l6um60">Walmart Restored</A><br />
• <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/wtlrxk9">Newegg Refurbished</A><br />
• <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/1akkfm3">Micro Center Refurbished</A><br />
• <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/1342qym">Microsoft Certified Refurbished</A><br />
• <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/czpipr0">Certified Refurbished Products - Apple</A><br />
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• <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/1dcvgdb">Dell</A><br />
• <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/1chkzuy">Hewlett-Packard (HP)</A><br />
• <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/1cy8o2n">Lenovo</A><br />
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Shop around on sites like these and good luck finding yourself a refurbished PC!
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<h2>Refurbished Electronics</h2>
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Let me explain refurbished before I go any further.
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^ from: (Quora) - <i>Want electronics? Don't have sufficient funds? Consider refurbished electronics. After all, it was said the refurbished electronics market was $10B USD in 2018!</i>
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<h3>Understanding Refurbished.</h3>
It is a misconception to think of refurbished electronics as "used." Sure, maybe one device or devices may have had previous owner(s), but it does not mean you are buying a used product. However, a refurbished electronic product does not mean you are buying what someone else once used. Rather than recycle or destroy such electronics, a refurbished product is instead extensively revived and upgraded to the point where it feels like new. Refurbished electronics are more like products that are old or reached the end of their cycle and are reborn and enhanced. In some cases, older technology that is refurbished can sometimes be even better than it was previously.
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Think of a refurbished product more like taking a rusted-out car and bringing it back to life with extensive modifications and modern parts. Is this restored car "new?" No. It is simply taking something old and giving it new life to where it is as good as new. This restored car in this analogy would not be sold as a "new" car, but its specifications would make it as good as any modern car sold at a car dealer.
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Could you be taking a chance investing in something refurbished? While refurbished electronics may be enticing and thrifty, there is no guarantee that a refurbished electronics product will hold up long enough or be of great quality. You may buy a refurbished product that may fall apart after a few uses. Reputable dealers of electronics products will extensively test refurbished products for quality and endurance. Refurbished products have standard warranties to them and can be returned if they do not meet your specifications or satisfaction. Some dealers and retailers will allow you to purchase additional protection plans to cover the cost of things such as repair and maintenance. In addition, refurbishing electronics can result in increasing sustainability and cutting down on land waste.
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<h3>Refurbished Price Difference.</h3>
If you were to compare a refurbished electronics product next to a modern one, would you take an older model over a modern one? A lot of people would probably take the modern one over the refurbished one. Not many people have the finances for most modern things. Just like with vehicles, people will buy used vehicles since they can not afford anything new. That is even if people do not engage themselves in financing plans that help alleviate the financial pain of buying anything new.
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<h3>Latest vs. Refurbished in Perspective: PC Example.</h3>
Let me provide you some perspective. I want you to follow my lead. Assume the cheapest-priced desktop computer you can buy new from one dealer is priced at $300 USD. An online retailer offering refurbished computers for near the same price as the budget PC within about $250 USD to $285 USD. Which would you take?
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If money were no object, a consumer would want the latest electronics because they are up-to-date, and you could have them serviced easily should you have a problem with the device. You also may get a better warranty of that latest electronic device than you would with something refurbished.
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On the other hand, and especially in the case of something like a refurbished desktop PC, you might determine that you do not need the most modern technology for your money. Maybe you just want something that will suit you just fine at around the same price point. As long as you have decent finances and a decent base, you may elect to buy the refurbished product to save money and maybe even have a more capable item than the modern one at the same price point. It can be okay to take a chance with a refurbished product if you feel it is within your means.
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<h3>Latest vs. Refurbished in Perspective: Smartphone Example.</h3>
Let me provide you more perspective. This time, I am looking at mobile devices such as smartphones. Assume a modern budget smartphone costs $150 USD when bought from a specific carrier or with a certain plan. For that same price point, you could get a refurbished smartphone that you can still use with any carrier you so choose.
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Unlike the previous example, most mobile devices can not be easily upgraded to modern specifications with the most modern features. This means you may be stuck with (for example) an older operating system or older specifications than a modern version of its features. It would be best to go with a modern smartphone in this case so you can have the latest applications for it.
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Some applications and/or games (if you are a mobile gamer) may not be compatible with older operating systems. Think about Android for a moment. A program that may be available for the "Ice Cream Sandwich" interface may not be compatible with the latest Android operating system. If you are willing to live with having some incompatible modern apps or games, then go the refurbished route. You may also be okay with a refurbished smartphone if you do not care for features like face recognition, NFC (near-field communications), heart monitors, and things of that nature. A refurbished mobile device also may not allow you to expand its memory. In other words, a one terabyte microSD card may not work for an older smartphone or tablet PC. You are still getting a smartphone that will handle its smartphone duties.
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The main point of this section is to show that you will have to live with whatever you decide to buy between one of the latest smartphones and a refurbished smartphone. It will still handle its duty and serve its purpose. You are only deciding whether you want to go with modern material or be okay with older material.
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<h2>Refurbished Electronics: My Journey</h2>
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There is a reason why I created this blog post besides discussion of refurbished electronics. The reason I brought up this topic is because I have wanted to get a more capable PC. It would be best for me to get one from a brick-and-mortar store so I can have the latest material. However, I been searching online for a refurbished PC. Certain refurbished PCs are within a certain budget I have, and some of the ones that have most interested me seem more than enough for my needs. I normally am not an online shopper. Though, some of these deals are best shared online.
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<h3>My Refurbished Experiences.</h3>
Refurbished products are nothing new to me. I bought a Samsung Galaxy Player 3.6 model and the Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 model as refurbished. Both products lasted me for some time and were well enjoyed by me. So I have experience with refurbished products and knowing the pros and cons of such devices. This was at a time where I was convinced about the Samsung Galaxy Player over the iPod Touch I considered back then.
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<h3>My Next Refurbished Experience.</h3>
Now lies a more ambitious plan for me- buying a refurbished PC. My current PC has 4 GB of RAM and a 1.99 GHz processor with four cores. I looked at what PC specifications would have to be met for me to enjoy computing in more modern times. Through my research, for me to get a better PC, it has to have at least 8 GB of RAM and at least a 2.9 GHz processor (regardless of how many cores). A PC with 16 GB of RAM would be recommended, and 32 GB of RAM would futureproof me for some time. I saw some refurbished PCs on Amazon that have anywhere between 3.2 GHz processors or up to 3.9 GHz processors. Some of the ones within budget I saw had about 3.4 GHz processors max with 16 GB of RAM.
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The one thing I would have to get adjusted to is using a SSD (solid-state drive) aside from the old fan-driven hard drives. Since I have two external hard drives with 1 terabyte of memory and another with 4 terabytes of memory respectively, extra memory will not be too much a problem for me.
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Besides memory and processor considerations, I also wouldn't mind an HD monitor with a better refresh rate than the one I am using currently. I may just have to adjust the frames per second settings for some programs to better take advantage of my current monitor. It would be great if I could do this more consistently with all or most of certain programs.
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A better refurbished PC can even bring me into modern times gaming. Despite the fact some refurbished PCs may not be able to play most modern AAA-level games out the box, some people upgrade their refurbished systems with newer hardware. Some gamers buy certain graphics processing units (GPUs) able to take advantage of modern gaming titles. Additionally, they may upgrade the RAM, processors, and power supply to take advantage of the better hardware. I do not have plans to get a GPU in case whatever refurbished PC I get unless I was gifted a compatible GPU or feel a GPU is necessary to use for gaming. I am also not a real gamer anyhow. So I don't really care about playing certain intense games like "Elden Ring."
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I do not go into considering a refurbished device without the fear that whatever refurbished products I get may not last or hold for as long as I would like. A computer is a big investment. Most computers will last most people between 5-8 years before wanting to get something better. You had better get your money's worth when considering a purchase like a computer (let alone refurbished). That is why I am looking to trusted retailers, which is why I am considering shopping on Amazon for a refurbished PC. eBay and other places seem more risky for me online than Amazon.
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<h2>Refurbished Electronics: Final Thoughts</h2>
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Consider all factors before thinking about buying refurbished electronics. Refurbished electronics allow you to enjoy quality electronic products without paying high dollar for the latest technologies. Refurbished electronics may also be on par with or better than a lot of the latest products. The one thing to be mindful of is that certain refurbished goods might not be of complete quality, and you may risk buying something that may fall short of what you were hoping for. Consider the refurbished electronics market if your finances disallow you from having the latest technology. Some refurbished products can exceed some of the latest products despite being old and reborn regardless of price points.
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What should be most appreciated about refurbished products is in seeing older products bring brought back to new life and enhanced rather than entirely recycled or trashed. The fact you could get even better electronics from an older product at a certain price point than similar items is worthy of love. Even when a lot of people are penny-pinching, refurbished electronics can be a great option to consider for those who may not have the finances for any of the latest technologies.
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<h3>Refurbished Electronics Online.</h3>
Are you interested in refurbished electronics? Here are some online retailers I curated for you to purchase certified refurbished electronics. Visit these sites:
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• <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/1j3ouju">Amazon Renewed</A><br />
• <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/xnjj2ei">eBay Refurbished</A><br />
• <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/1l6um60">Walmart Restored</A><br />
• <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/wtlrxk9">Newegg Refurbished</A><br />
• <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/1akkfm3">Micro Center Refurbished</A><br />
• <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/1342qym">Microsoft Certified Refurbished</A><br />
• <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/czpipr0">Certified Refurbished Products - Apple</A><br />
• <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/zr45gsj">Back Market</A><br />
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<h2>Portable Media Players at a Glance</h2>
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There used to be a time where we would have portable music devices to carry around our music with us. Some of us would get to carry portable radios to listen to local radio stations. We even enjoyed having boomboxes to enjoy stereos and cassette players. We would then see the advent of portable cassette players. Later, you could take your fancy compact discs with your portable CD player. We would eventually see the advent of MP3s and MP3 players.
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Some of the more popular portable media players include the likes of the Sony Walkman. The Walkman would be successful with cassette tapes and then later MP3s. Also finding popularity were the line of PMPs from Sandisk like the Clip and Fuze. With Wi-Fi becoming a thing, there were even PMs such as the Sandisk Sansa Connect and the Microsoft Zune. So this meant you could listen to Internet radio stations on your PMP if you were in a place with WiFi access.
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What many consider the Gold Standard of portable media players is the iPod. The iPod would revolutionize the way we carry around music. The classic iPod would exist between 2001 and 2022. It would see four different models in its time- Classic, Nano, Shuffle, and Touch. I wasn't fortunate enough to buy or afford an iPod in my time. At one point, I wanted to get one of the iPod Nanos for music and video. I even once considered the iPod Touch until I found something else. Another key to the iPod Touch was in its ability to play iOS games without needing an online connection. The iPod Touch would be a device for those who want to enjoy the perks of an iPod but without the phone functionality of the iPhone.
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Even with the iPod Touch and the iPhone gaining popularity, some other companies wanted to make Android a thing. One such company to put forth an Android-powered portable media player was Samsung. Samsung made four versions of their Samsung Galaxy to exclusively play media and Android apps. All of their Samsung Galaxy Players were designated by their screen size- 3.6, 4.0, 4.2, and 5.0 models. There was even a model exclusively in South Korea which America never got- the Samsung Galaxy Player 5.8 player. I think there was also a seven-inch one also only in South Korea, but don't hold me to that.
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Today, a lot of any portable media is stored on our smartphones. Either we have our own media stored on them, or we may have them stored on certain memory devices like SD cards. Feel free to try to carry as much media as your device will allow.
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Now for some of the portable media players I used to use.
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^ from: <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/mxmcsnb">eBay</A> - <i>This was the first portable media player I remember owning- the RCA Lyra.</i>
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My first real portable media player was an RCA Lyra. I don't know which model I had specifically, but it is the RD1021/1071/1075 series. This device allowed you to put on as much as between 64MB to 128MB of music with the top of the line model. This was a very good MP3 player for me... except for one thing. That thing is the program you have to use to put music on it, a crash-happy, trash application called Musicmatch. Still, for what it could do, it served me to listen to my music on the go. Of the devices I feature, I think this is the only one powered by batteries you must replace.
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^ from: <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/6e5fa69">QVC</A> - <i>This previous model Sandisk Sansa Clip was great to have and so convenient to enjoy hearing music.</i>
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I felt so liberated when I picked up a Sandisk Sansa Clip around 2008 or so. No more of that janky trash Musicmatch to put on music. This MP3 player can be charged through a cable connected to your PC. In fact, you could put on songs simply through Windows Explorer. The Clip had beautiful sound quality whether listening to local radio or MP3s. The one I had was a blue Sansa Clip with 2GB of storage. Going through songs was not a painstaking process. Saving radio stations wasn't bad either. It served me well in my final semester in Community College. Later, I'd be sad because this device would not update my collection of songs or fully charge. So I needed something better down the road for my music consumption.
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^ from: <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/mxmcsnb">eBay</A> - <i>The Sandisk Sansa Fuze offered great sound quality for radio and personal media.</i>
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It was a happy time when I got a Sandisk Sansa Fuze. I got a red Fuze with 4GB os space (maximum was 8GB). I liked the pretty color display. Previously, I had one of these to watch videos on the go. However, I don't think I ever got to put videos on it or see too many of them. If you had a microSD card, you could increase the storage of your Fuze.
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^ from: <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/uylha2n">Amazon</A> - <i>The Samsung Galaxy Player 3.6 is my first Android device of any kind I owned.</i>
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I wanted an iPod Touch when I felt like I wanted something better than my Sandisk Sansa Fuze circa 2012. I felt like I was finally able to own my first Apple product of any kind. I then learned of Android. I then learned of the Samsung Galaxy Player series and Android. I thought the Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 would be perfect for me. Back then, though, my finances would only allow me to get the 3.6 for the time. While the iPod Touch is infinitely better than the Samsung Galaxy Player 3.6, I was still happy to by a refurbished one on Amazon. This device was the first device where I got to take pictures, play music and video, and use a handful of compatible applications and games. I was still happy with my Amazon purchase and utilized its picture taking abilities. I could fit in a microSD card for some more storage. I could also charge it through a USB cable and not need to have a PC on to power it.
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^ from: <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/uylha2n">Amazon</A> - <i>The Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 was nearly perfect for me at the time.</i>
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My dream portable media player was finally in my possession! The Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 really served me well from picture taking to using applications. It felt much better than the 3.6 and had overall better specifications than the 3.6 model. Slowly, I wasn't regretting getting an iPod Touch or even a classic iPod using this Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2. Like the 3.6 model, you could put in a microSD card for some more storage.
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These were about the portable media players I remember most using and liking.
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Ever since getting my first smartphone, I am reminded that the Android portable media players I used did not have the phone capabilities. I still prefer having a portable media player apart from my phone. I want my smartphone to be just that- my phone. Even still, I do not want to rely on my smartphone to be my carry-around computer. I do think my smartphone basically is a fancy portable media player... with phone features.
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It's sort of the inescapable reality as far as media consumption goes these days. So even if you don't want your smartphone to be this all-in-one device, you almost basically have to accept it as your all-in-one device handling everything from calls to messages to all of your applications and games. Again- this is old-fashioned me speaking.
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Portable media players aren't going to go away entirely; but if you still prefer a portable media player for your media consumption, you can find a lot of them on the cheap these days. Or you may have to elect getting a smartphone but without using the phone features, getting a phone plan, or a SIM card for it. Just be sure to enjoy portable media players for what they are and what they provide.
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bYac1">Shop Premium Outlets</A></h3>
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• Up to 90% off sitewide<br />
• Valid now through 7/6<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bYaa4">Target</A></h3>
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• Up to 30% off home decor, swim and more<br />
• Valid now through 7/4<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bYaa5">Verishop</A></h3>
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• Up to 25% off select fashion<br />
• Valid for a limited time<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bYaa6">Madewell</A></h3>
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• Up to 60% off summer styles<br />
• Valid for a limited time<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bYadb">American Eagle</A></h3>
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• 30% off everything including new arrivals<br />
• Valid now through 7/4<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bYaer">Rugs USA</A></h3>
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• Extra 20% off sitewide with code JULY20<br />
• Valid now through 7/7<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bYadg">Saks Fifth Avenue</A></h3>
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• 60% off designer sale<br />
• Valid now through 7/2<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bYadw">Savage x Fenty</A></h3>
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• 70% off sitewide<br />
• Valid now through 7/5<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bYaeQ">Aerie</A></h3>
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• Up to 70% off swim, tops and more<br />
• Valid now through 7/12<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bYaeR">PacSun</A></h3>
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• Extra 30% off sitewide<br />
• Valid for a limited time<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bYadA">GAP</A></h3>
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• Up to 75% off markdowns<br />
• Valid now through 7/1<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bYadB">Urban Outfitters</A></h3>
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• Extra 50% off sale<br />
• Valid now through 7/4<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bYadD">Anthropologie</A></h3>
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• 40% off final sale items<br />
• Valid now through 7/4<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bYadF">Faherty</A></h3>
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• 40% off sale styles<br />
• Valid now through 7/4<br />
</dd>
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bYaeW">The Kooples</A></h3>
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• Up to 65% off all summer styles<br />
• Valid now through 7/4<br />
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<h2>Sale Alert: June 23, 2023</h2>
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Use the discount codes (if offered) to get a discount on your orders. Each deal lasts from the current date until a specified date from each entry. Click on the hyperlinked content to view each individual offer and to shop online. This week's Sale Alerts are as follows...
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXSTl">GAP</A></h3>
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• Up to 75% off Major Deals<br />
• Valid 6/25 through 7/1<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXSTn">24S</A></h3>
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• Extra 15% Off Orders $200+ With Code "EXTRA15"<br />
• Valid now through 6/30<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXSR5">Kohl's</A></h3>
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• 20% Off With Code TAKE20<br />
• Valid now through 6/25<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXSR7">YOOX</A></h3>
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• Up to 65% off Sale Styles<br />
• Valid now through 9/1<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXSTv">Kate Spade Surprise</A></h3>
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• Extra 20% Off Your Purchase With Code SURPRISE20<br />
• Valid now through 6/25<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXSSd">Target</A></h3>
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• 30% Off Select Kid’s And Baby Swimwear<br />
• Valid now through 6/25<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXSTx">Fresh</A></h3>
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• 30% Off Sitewide<br />
• Valid now through 6/30<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXSTy">Lamps Plus</A></h3>
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• Up To 50% Off Select Designs<br />
• Valid now through 7/24<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXSTC">Everlane</A></h3>
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• Up To 60% Off Elect Styles<br />
• Valid now through 6/28<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXSTE">Cole Haan</A></h3>
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• Extra 20% Off Sale Styles With Code JUNE20<br />
• Valid now through 6/27<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXSSo">NIKE</A></h3>
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• 20% Off Select Styles With Code SUMMER<br />
• Valid now through 6/26<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXSTI">Anthropologie</A></h3>
<dd>
• Up To 40% Off All Gleaming Primrose Mirrors<br />
• Valid now through 6/26<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXSTJ">Maisonette</A></h3>
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• 25% Off Entire Dondolo X Maisonette Collection <br />
• Valid now through 6/25<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXSSt">Calvin Klein</A></h3>
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• Up To 50% Off Sitewide<br />
• Valid now through 6/28<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXSSy">SSENSE</A></h3>
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• Up To 60% Off New Styles<br />
• Valid for a limited time<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXSSz">GAP Factory</A></h3>
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• 50% Off Clearance<br />
• Valid now through 6/28<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXSTQ">H&M</A></h3>
<dd>
• 20% Off Orders $80+, 15% Off Orders $60+<br />
• Valid 6/24 through 6/25<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXSTR">Mother Denim</A></h3>
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• Up To 50% Off Summer Styles<br />
• Valid now through 7/24<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXSUg">Ann Taylor</A></h3>
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• 30% Off 1 Full Price Style, 40% Off 2+ Full Price Styles With Code WEARNOW<br />
• Valid now through 6/24<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXSUh">Ashley Homestore</A></h3>
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• Up To 25% Off Outdoor Furniture<br />
• Valid now through 7/11<br />
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<h2>Sale Alert: June 16, 2023</h2>
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All or most of the sales offered here begin from the time of this blog post to a specified date. Once the dates are done, they're DONE. So take advantage of offers like these while they last! Click on each of the hyperlinked headings to learn more about the offer in question. If a code is offered, enter the code without the quotation marks upon checkout. Let's go!
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXBvj">Walmart</A></h3>
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• Up to 65% on Flash deals<br />
• valid for a limited time<br />
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<h3><A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXBuq">Banana Republic</A></h3>
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• Up to 40% off sale styles + extra 20% off with code "BRAFF20"<br />
• valid now through 6/18<br />
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<h2>Hendrick Motorsports Garage 56 Camaro ZL1</h2>
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<b>WARNING: This blog post has some spoiler data regarding the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans! If you do not want to know about the results of this car skip the section called "Racing Summary" later in this blog post. You have been warned.
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Before I get into the details of this car, I must explain something.
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The "Garage 56" namesake relates to a specific garage at Circuit de la Sarthe designated to an experimental vehicle. These are for any vehicles that are outside of the regulations of the original classes that race Le Mans. The last such experimental car at Le Mans was the funky Deltawing race car. Leave it to one of the most successful and most powerful racing teams in NASCAR to entertain the thought of challenging the 24 Hours of Le Mans not with a prototype or GT car, but... with a stock car. Two words:
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Challenge accepted.</span>
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For 2023, Hendrick Motorsports built themselves a stock car that can take on Le Mans. They would be the latest entry to take advantage of Garage 56. They knew a basic stock car in its basic form probably wouldn't stand much of a chance at Le Mans. So to that end, they engineered the Camaro ZL1 stock car to be able to handle the rigors of Circuit de la Sarthe and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Prior to something like this, I seen stock cars that had lights affixed to them to see in dark conditions. Namely in the 2002 24 Hours of Daytona, I saw a Trans-Am car fitted with some lights. When the former IROC series raced around the Daytona International Speedway road course, all of the Pontiac Firebird/Trans-Am cars were had lights fitted to them for racing at night. This Garage 56 Camaro ZL1 is RADICALLY different from those two cars I mentioned just now.
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While it may seem new for a stock car to race around Circuit de la Sarthe, it really is not anything new. There were efforts around 1976 for stock cars to race against some world-class drivers and against world-class manufacturers and race teams. The best a stock car lasted in the 24 Hours of Le Mans was about 11 hours. Considering that past stock cars have failed to finish the 24 Hours of Le Mans, what makes anyone think a modern effort would succeed in today's landscape of GT/Sportscar/Endurance racing? Well, if you have followed NASCAR and all of the evolution of technology and engineering stock cars, the newer Generation-7 (or Gen-7) is engineered in such an sophisticated way that this new effort by NASCAR and Hendrick Motorsports served as a unique challenge to help further develop stock cars but also take on what may seem like NASCAR is engaging in a battle NASCAR knows it can't win. If NASCAR and/or Hendrick Motorsports fielded a completely stock Camaro ZL1, it would get eviscerated by the more sophisticated cars and sophisticated drivers. Anyone who knows stock car racing knows that "stock" does not mean *stock." Stock cars are not the "race on Sunday, sell on Monday" type of cars, as these stock cars are pure purpose-built racing machines boasting the silhouette of the cars they represent. For instance, have you seen Toyota offer their Camry with a V8 engine north of 800hp? I rest my case.
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Among some of the changes to a basic stock car, the most obvious difference between this and a basic stock car are the inclusion of lights. A bevy of LED-type lights light the way from the headlights and from the lower lights. The car also includes functioning brake lights. The car weighs just over 400 lbs. (more than 181.44 kg) less than an average 3480 lbs. (approx. 1548.53 kg.) stock car. The car has the same style NASCAR V8 but mated to a five-speed manual transmission with paddle shifters. It also had its regular brakes replaced with carbon fiber brakes. Winglets were added to the car to help aid in aerodynamics. In case of rain, the car has rain racing tires as well as a windshield wiper to battle in the rain. Despite all of its sophistication, the Garage 56 Camaro ZL1 still has the familiar stock car elements of having no functioning doors (just go through the driver's side window to get in), the window net, and the lip spoiler. Overall, the car is beautiful and a real vision of what a sophisticated stock car could be like. It even includes a lovely blue/silver/gold livery baring the logos of NASCAR and Chevrolet.
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The 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans effort included the three-driver team of Jimmie Johnson, Jenson Button, and Mike Rockenfeller. This is a championship-winning trio that includes championships in NASCAR, Formula 1, and DTM. This was going to be a different experience to pilot a stock car around a track like Circuit de la Sarthe.
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Hendrick Motorsports went through some 3600 miles (or approx. 5793.37 km) of testing to try to shake down this race car for Le Mans. This included basic tests of the car's aerodynamics and handling character. Other tests includes wet weather testing and tire testing.
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It was then off to Le Mans, France in the Pays de la Loire part of France for all of the practice work. As I saw the different practice videos, you could hear the familiar roar of a NASCAR V8 as it reverberated around the Bugatti Circuit and the public roads around Le Mans. I was even entertained seeing an actual stock car race around a track with its own lighting. The Garage 56 Camaro ZL1 stock car was reportedly as fast as a lot of the GTE AM field but obviously slower than the LMP2 class. As it got its practice work in, it was time to race. Let's get it!
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<h3>Racing Summary.</h3>
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It's show time! It was time for the Hendrick Motorsports Garage 56 Camaro ZL1 to go to work. Once NBA superstar LeBron James waved the <i>tricolor du France</i>, it was time for the Johnson/Button/Rockenfeller trio to work their magic in the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans. The headlines for this race were primarily on the debuting Hypercar class of racing. Despite this, the G56 Camaro ZL1 tried to last the whole 24 Hours. This car was met with lots of fanfare and adoration from racing fans. The early stages of Le Mans was met with a lot of Slow Zones for crashes and even some rainy conditions and wet roads. The G56 Camaro ZL1 held its own despite the brutal conditions early on. With the pit stops, the team even took on NASCAR-style pit stops. Only difference is that there were drivers who had to climb in and out of the car during pit stops. Remember- this car has no functioning doors! The only real problems I heard this car had were either some transmission issues or some brake issues. Otherwise, this car did what one of the past stock car efforts couldn't accomplish- lasting longer than 11 hours. The team drove commendably and masterfully all race long. Most of all, the Hendrick Motorsports Garage 56 Camaro ZL1 completed the entire race, finishing 39th overall out of just over 60 entries.
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Final thoughts on this car and this Le Mans 2023 effort are next.
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Hendrick Motorsports has done a commendable and admirable job racing the 24 Hours of Le Mans with this stock car effort. Even as some people put together as many memes about it and thrown around as many jokes about seeing this car race the 24 Hours of Le Mans, this car still performed as competitively as nearly any other driver or team in this field. The 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans was an amazing race as it was. It was even more amazing considering what Hendrick Motorsports was able to accomplish at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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I would say that this effort by Hendrick Motorsports possibly have inspired people about NASCAR and possibly even get some exposure about NASCAR. It also helped to gain some knowledge in further developing NASCAR stock cars to be even more capable than they are now. Taking on a challenge like this seems odd to some people. Did NASCAR and Hendrick Motorsports had to take on this challenge of the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a stock car? No. Did they want to take on this challenge? Absolutely. The fact people gave this car so much attention is awesome in its own right. It speaks to the level of respect for this car and this effort to manifest such a racing effort. Even for a race car not suited for taking on the rigors of road racing and endurance racing on a usual level, the G56 Camaro ZL1 did an amazing job. All of the engineering, testing, and actual racing paid off in this car running the entire 24-hour distance. One would be surprised at just how well this car handled racing around a track like the Circuit de la Sarthe. NASCAR and Hendrick Motorsports should be applauded for their valiant and noble efforts putting forth this sort of effort and execution.
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As I was praising this race car on social media, I saw some people say this Garage 56 Camaro ZL1 possibly could be the new road racing package for NASCAR road racing events or even spark a new class for IMSA sportscar racing. This car and this Le Mans effort opened a lot of eyes and impress many a racing fan. Even if you don't care one iota about NASCAR or stock car racing, you have to at least "give this car its flowers." I know a lot of people regard something like Formula 1 or sportscar racing higher than NASCAR, but even a motorsports enthusiast like myself can appreciate and admire what this powerful NASCAR racing team did in one of the most unusual, most unlikely challenges for stock car racing. This was an amazing story to follow even if this effort will be a one-time only deal for a stock car to race in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. If this Garage 56 effort is a "one-hit wonder," it surely provided an incredible hit that will not be forgotten for a long while.
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Congratulations to Hendrick Motorsports on an incredible effort! Bless all of you on an amazingly awesome effort at the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans!
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Finally to end this post, allow me to post this video showcasing the culmination of what I've discussed in this entire blog post. Check it:
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^ <A HREF="https://youtu.be/3Szek-v_r6Q">Year in review: Garage 56, NASCAR to Le Mans</A><br>
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For more information about Hendrick Motorsports and this Garage 56 effort, visit: <A HREF="https://www.hendrickmotorsports.com/news/tags/122674/garage-56">Hendrick Motorsports (all Garage 56 articles)</A>
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Here are the latest sale alerts to take advantage of. Click on any link in this post that interests you and go do some shopping. If there are any parameters (such as codes), be sure to use those paramaters to save some money on your purchase. Here are today's deals:
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• Extra 30% off + 15% off beauty with code FRIEND<br />
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<A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXkPw">Tory Burch</A><br />
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<A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXkPy">The Home Depot</A><br />
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• Up to 40% off select furniture, kitchenware & home<br />
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<A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXkQ5">Jane</A><br />
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• Up to 60% off thousands of markdowns in fashion, home, beauty and more<br />
• Valid now through 6/15<br />
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<A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXkQ9">24S</A><br />
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• 25% off full price orders $500+ with code JUNE25<br />
• Valid now through 6/20<br />
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<A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXkPE">Banana Republic Factory</A><br />
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• Up to6% off everything + an extra 15% off your purchase<br />
• Valid now through 6/12<br />
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<A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXkPH">COACH</A><br />
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• Up to 50% off select styles<br />
• Valid now through 6/30<br />
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<A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXkPI">Mango</A><br />
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• 30% off orders $200+ with code EXTRA30<br />
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<A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXkRf">Victoria's Secret</A><br />
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• Up to 60% off semi annual sale including swim, bras, sleep and more<br />
• Valid now through 6/13<br />
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<A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXkRk">SSENSE</A><br />
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• Up to 60% off new styles<br />
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<A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXkPK">Carter's</A><br />
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<A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXkPL">Maisonette</A><br />
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<A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXkRp">Hey Dude Shoes</A><br />
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<A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXkRq">Pair Eyewear</A><br />
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<A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXkRv">JCPenney</A><br />
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• Up to 50% off + extra 30% off with code GOFAMILY<br />
• Valid now through 6/11<br />
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<A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXkPT">Aerie</A><br />
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<A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXkPY">Urban Outfitters</A><br />
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• Up to 75% off sale styles<br />
• Valid now through 6/13<br />
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<A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXkPZ">LOFT</A><br />
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<A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXkRD">Saks Off 5th</A><br />
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<A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXkRF">Neiman Marcus</A><br />
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• Up to 50% off select styles<br />
• Valid now through 6/14<br />
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<A HREF="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXkRH">The Double F</A><br />
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• Up to 40% off SS23 + extra 10% off previous collection<br />
• Valid now through 6/26<br />
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Already established as a multimedia giant, Sony's foray into the rapidly-changing and evolving realm of gaming came in the form of the Sony PlayStation 3. It was time for the PlayStation to further evolve and make more marks in gaming. It did just that in its proliferation in 2006 were the Nintendo Wii and the XBOX 360. The PlayStation 3 was further evolution in a rapidly-changing realm of gaming. Gaming is now a realm where one could play games that get updated and can be enhanced all the further. This wasn't possible much with the PlayStation 1 or PlayStation 2. This also means the gamer can download digital-exclusive games to play. If one wants to connect with online friends, one can do so with PlayStation Network (PSN). During the time of the PlayStation 3, PSN and using the Internet was FREE.
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More than ever, the modern gaming console has to be more than just a "gaming console." The PlayStation 3 had to adapt to this and make its own mark on the gaming landscape. You now could connect via WiFi or even ethernet to enhance your overall experience with the PlayStation 3. You could still listen to CDs as well as DVDs. Now, though, enter the realm of Bluray. This technology made not only gaming more powerful, but it also made watching movies amazing. The PlayStation 3 also included its own built-in web browser. You could also install apps to view a variety of apps to connect with friends or access media services like Netflix. You could also access YouTube on a PlayStation 3.
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Games were becoming larger and more realistic with the PlayStation 3. Newer TVs were taking advantage of high-definition and HDMI. The PS3 was no stranger to this. Also coming to life was that of Bluetooth. This meant you were able to connect devices wirelessly to the PS3 to play or use.
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Features such as these meant what was simply a gaming console has become much more and means much more than ever before. The PlayStation 3 was keeping up with times and was making its own mark on the gaming landscape. The PS3 would enjoy a lifespan that lasted from 2006 to 2017. It would also see three different generations in its lifespan from the big model to the later slim models.
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I was somehow fortunate to save up enough money blogging to where I was able to buy myself a PlayStation 3 around 2011 or so. I had enough to buy a PlayStation 3, but I needed some extra money to buy my first game for it- Gran Turismo 5. I still made it happen and got to enjoy the experience. Some games I played got me to meet a lot of people worldwide on PSN.
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Gaming has evolved around the time of the PlayStation 3. Games on PlayStation 3 are of the physical and digital variety. Many of the AAA-rank titles and Sony exclusives ruled the roost for the PlayStation 3. However, a lot of games from independent (or "indie") game developers also wanted their spotlight with the PS3's lineup. If anyone wanted to enhance games someone owns, they can do so by buying downloadable content (DLC).
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When you actually get to play games on the PlayStation 3, you are now met with a stylish user interface called the XrossMediaBar (or XMB for short). This UI in its default form has a lovely wavy background with sparkles. This XMB features certain features you can use to set up your PlayStation 3, play games, view your PSN friend list, and more. You could also change the XMB to include a custom background. To exit a game or an app, you need to press-and-hold the PS Button on the DualShock 3 to access a menu and then choose to exit a game. Confirm your selection, and you're out. If your PS3 crashes, then you will need to press-and-hold down the PS logo button near the PS3's loading dock to shut down the system.
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Also, there was a new way to keep track of your performance while also challenging you to do certain things. Enter the Trophy system for the PlayStation. Often times, it was a potentially negative thing or a spoiler to learn of Trophy goals for games. Learning of some Trophy goals could spoil details about certain games, making you want to play a game in certain ways outside of playing the way you want to play. These goals were broken up into levels of difficulty- Bronze, Silver, and Gold. If you manage to clear all of a game's Trophy objectives, you earn the coveted Platinum trophy for a game.
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Gone are Memory Cards. Now, the PlayStation uses internal memory for you to store your game data, your own media, your own pictures, and more. You can also still place your media on USB flash drives to import/export to other devices (such as your PC). You could also use the space on your PlayStation 3 to download games to the device for faster loading of some games. It made a difference when I downloaded games like Ridge Racer 7, Gran Turismo 5, and Gran Turismo 6 to my PS3. Just make sure you have enough space to be able to put games on your PlayStation 3 for faster loading.
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If you buy PlayStation Plus, you will be able to purchase many more games and unlock many other content to play on your PlayStation 3. It was not required of you to have a PlayStation Plus subscription in the PS3 days to be able to game online. PS+ gave you the chance to enjoy a lot more content for the PlayStation 3. Nowadays, PS+ is required to access the PlayStation Store or to game online in general.
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I bet you can enjoy playing PlayStation 2 games on the PlayStation 3, right? Well, no. PlayStation 1 games can be played on the PS3. You can even play these games with some enhancements to make them play better on your higher-end TV. However, PlayStation 2 games are NOT reverse compatible on the PS3.
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The PlayStation 3 even had some non-gaming applications to enjoy. One of those was its avatar service, PSHome. PSHome allowed you the chance to meet people on PlayStation Network and even play games with your friends. I had no such luck meeting too many people with PSHome. There was also a Life With PlayStation program that let you view news and weather updates. It also had a unique "Folding@Home" feature that was helping to battle against Alzheimer's Disease.
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Even though the PlayStation 3 was an awesome system in its own right, some say developing for it has been rather tedious. Developers still tried their best to utilize the PS3 as best as possible for their games.
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So you have a PlayStation 3. What do can you use to enhance your experience? Well, let's a look:
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The DualShock 3 is more than just any average controller. To the delight of many a gaming fan, the DualShock 3 is not a production version of the "boomerang" controller for the PlayStation 3 in its prototype phases. The DualShock 3 has a handful of features that set itself apart from the earlier DualShock and DualShock 2. For one thing, the DualShock 3 is USB-powered and can be recharged. This means you could be able to use a PlayStation 3 as a plug-and-play device a lot of devices that have USB ports to them. The DualShock 3 is also wireless. Because of this, you could be able to play games wirelessly by simply disconnecting the DualShock 3 from the charging cable. You can play wirelessly granted the DualShock 3 has enough charge to play. The two biggest features of the PlayStation 3 are its SIXAXIS controls and a new PS Button. The SIXAXIS lets you play games from six different axes for a broad array of control in games. You use the PS Button to access the system menu to access a number of features or to pair your DualShock 3 to the PlayStation 3. You could purchase a charging station for which to charge up your DualShock 3 or multiple DualShock 3's at a time.
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That's right. If you have one of these, a PlayStation Portable, you can use it as a controller on the PS3 or for some other PS3 content. Using a dedicated portable device makes for quite an expensive controller or control device for non-games!
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One of the most significant elements of gaming with the PlayStation 3 was that of the PlayStation Move. This allowed you to make yourself the controller in Move-enabled games. This could be thought of as Sony's answer to the Nintendo Wii and the Wiimotes. For example, using one of the elements of the Move allowed you to execute things like aiming and shooting an arrow from a bow and arrow. One of the first games to take advantage of the PlayStation Move was "Sports Champions."
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<h3>How I Will Remember the PlayStation 3.</h3>
The PlayStation 3 is the last of using PlayStation Network for free. It was where I got to enjoy games of amazing quality. While I have only one Bluray movie ("The LEGO Movie"), I have yet to actually use it, and I owned this Bluray for quite a few years! The PS3 is still a special system to me even with today's landscape featuring the still-standing PlayStation 4 as well as the more expensive and more awesome PlayStation 5.
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<h2>Sony PlayStation 2</h2>
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As I mentioned in the introduction, the device in vogue for this blog post is this thing below:
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^ from: <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/mxmcsnb">eBay</A> - <i>Get ready for an unreal gaming experience with the PlayStation 2.</i>
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Starting in 2000 in multiple markets, the Sony PlayStation 2 entered the world. The PS2 picked up where the PlayStation 1 left off but offered a much more incredible experience. Much more memory was granted to game discs to provide amazing graphics and gameplay with the PS2. The original PS2 had something the PS1 did not- the ability to stand it up. You could lay it down vertically or stand it up. If you prefer standing up your PS2, it helps to have some stands for it. The PS2 would be available in its big form, but it would later be available in a more slim package called the PS2 Slim (also known as the PS2 Slimline). The PlayStation 2 would be in competition with systems like the Nintendo Gamecube, the Microsoft XBOX, and the SEGA Dreamcast.
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While the Sony PlayStation 2 was capable of gaming, it was also capable being its own multimedia power. You can still listen to your favorite music CDs, but you can also watch DVD movies on the PS2. This was one of the signs that gaming systems can be used for more than just gaming.
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One of the best things about the PS2 was the ability to have certain plug-and-play devices through USB. This would make it possible for later devices such as USB Flash Drives and simulation racing wheels to be used to play games. You could also input devices such as USB microphones and even simulation racing wheels.
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The PlayStation 2's lifespan was between 2000 and 2012-2013. What it brought to gaming was more than just gaming.
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<h3>My Introduction to the PlayStation 2.</h3>
I got a PlayStation 2 for Christmas in 2001 along with "Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec" and a custom controller. I would later pick up a bunch of games to enhance my PS2 experience. I still use my PS2 to play a number of PS2 games primarily for blogging purposes.
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<h3>(Some Of) The PlayStation 2's Games.</h3>
The PlayStation 2 allowed for greater performance capabilities than the PlayStation 1. It has a lot more processing power than that of the PlayStation 1. This gave developers an opportunity to create mind-blowing experiences. Even the earliest PS2 games are actually still pretty stylish today. To me, "Ridge Racer V" and "Tekken Tag Tournament" come to mind for me in this regard of early games still lovely today.
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The enhanced power of the PlayStation 2 allowed for things like more expansive worlds and processor-pushing games. One such game that comes to mind is "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas." If you played GTA3 and GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas could be like combining both games... then doubling the playing field of both games. In the 74 hours I spent playing and beating GTA San Andreas (before my Save Game corrupted), never before have I felt like I was in a world where I would easily run out of things to do or places to visit. In addition, all of the effects and graphics were far beyond what a lot of PS1 games wish they could replicate or better.
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RPGs and action games are not the only examples of expansive worlds. Racing/Driving games had much more depth to them, and many of them based on real-world areas were re-created in amazing detail. Let's look at Gran Turismo 4. This game had some graphic-intensive city courses like with New York City or Hong Kong. However, it also had detailed long courses in the 8.5-mile Circuit de la Sarthe and in the over 12-mile long Nürburgring Nordschleife. All venues were created in greater detail than even the most impressive PS1 games. If you want to take this a bit further, then look at games like the "Suzuki TT Superbikes" series, which feature all 37.73 miles of the Sneafell Mountain Circuit, home to the Isle of Man TT.
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As technology got better, we would see a handful of new things in games and new ways to enjoy them. For example, "Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec" had its own Logitech wheel for more precise driving dynamics. That basically was the start in the evolution of simulation racing. "Gran Turismo 4" would introduce the Logitech Driving Force Pro, which I still own despite it being so ancient and borderline archaic these days.
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Perhaps the best thing about the PlayStation 2 was that it was reverse-compatible with PlayStation 1 games. So you could even play your old PS1 games on a PS2 as well as use PS1 Memory Cards. This further expanded the range of games you could play on a PlayStation 2.
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Some of the earliest games, such as "Ridge Racer V" and "Fantavision" had game discs with indigo backsides to them. They also would make certain whir sounds when played in older PlayStation 2 units. Later games would be capable of utilizing more memory for fantastic graphics and deep game play. These later games would also do away with the indigo backs of the discs. Later titles to utilize more advanced details include (but not limited to) "Gran Turismo 4," "Final Fantasy X," "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas," "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time," "God of War," and more.
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^ from: <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/mxmcsnb">eBay</A> - <i>Get ready for an enhanced PlayStation experience with the DualShock 2.</i>
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It was the DualShock 2 where the magic happens. This evolution of the original DualShock includes its own analog sticks as well as its own vibration system to provide intense gaming goodness.
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Memory Cards return for the PlayStation 2. This time, though, the Memory Card now goes from 15 blocks of memory to 8 MB of memory. This means you can store a lot more content. Just make sure you have enough memory for some games that use up a lot of memory.
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Early on, the PlayStation 2 did not have online gaming capabilities. That would change later as a Network Adapter for the PlayStation 2 was introduced for it. This is what you could use for the PlayStation 2's Expansion Bay. Examples of SOE (Sony Online Entertainment) games include "SOCOM U.S. Navy Seals" and "Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater." "Gran Turismo 4," which had promised online play, had online play dropped officially. Later builds of Gran Turismo 4 had its own online play system.
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If you want to enjoy some webcam-type action on your PS2, a later peripheral called the Eyetoy has you covered. This devices was used for some games that detected your movements and allowed you to do several things.
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^ from: <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/mxmcsnb">eBay</A> - <i>Get yourself some added space by buying the Hard Disk Drive (HDD).</i>
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The PlayStation 2 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) allowed you to hold some extra content. However, so few games later in the PS2's lifespan took advantage of it. The only game I could think of was "Final Fantasy XI."
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<h3>How I Will Remember the PlayStation 2.</h3>
I think the PlayStation 2 helped to set the early tone of gaming for the 21st Century and the current millennium. It helped in establishing gaming as its own lucrative category. Games on PS2 were no longer "just games." Granted we didn't have much in the way of HD graphics, impressive online performance, and the like; at least the PlayStation 2 is a step in the proper direction in regards to where we came from in going to gaming in 2023. If you are about gaming without having to be connected online constantly or buying add-on after add-on to enhance games, then get yourself a PlayStation 2 and enjoy the gaming ride it provides!
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The Sony PlayStation came into the world in December 1994 in Japan, North America in September 1995, and Australia in November 1995. The system had the original PS1 unit, but there would be a later slimmer model dubbed as the PSOne. The PS1's lifespan was between 1994 and 2006. A number of retail stores and video game rental stores (like Blockbuster Video and Hollywood Video) had kiosks with PS1 units for you to play the latest games or demos of upcoming games. The hallmark of the PlayStation 1 was in providing some of the earliest and greatest in 3D gaming. Some say PlayStation 1 did 3D best compared to its rivals, the Nintendo 64 and the SEGA Saturn.
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The PS1 had its games on discs with black undersides to them. You could also play your favorite music CDs on the PlayStation 1. Some games even had CD audio you could play on a basic CD player. Just like America Online back in the day, there were a lot of PS1 demo discs featuring a good amount of games to sample. Some PS1 games were too big to contain on just one disc, so some PS1 games came on more than one disc.
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My own story of getting my PlayStation 1 began at a pawn shop. I paid about $60 USD for my PS1 at that pawn shop. The first games I'd get for it were "Gran Turismo" and later "Gran Turismo 2." I would later expand my collection of titles with a lot of different games. I would even get to play some of the PS1 games my cousin bought.
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Though I was a lifelong Nintendo player, I do admit the PlayStation 1 did things the Nintendo 64 probably wished it could do. I was probably not cool with having to deal with loading times back then. Still, the PS1 did a lot.
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Through the history of the PlayStation 1, a number of classic titles would materialize from its lifespan including (but not limited to) "Warhawk: The Red Mars Missions," the "Ridge Racer" series, the Jumping Flash series, the Crash Bandicoot series, the Tekken series, the "Syphon Filter series," Final Fantasy VII through Final Fantasy 9, the Twisted Metal Series, the Vigilante 8 series, the Resident Evil/Biohazard series, and more.
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The PlayStation 1 was capable of having a lot of peripherals.
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The playing magic begins with its controller, the DualShock. The early DualShock did not have analog sticks to them. It also did not have vibrating features. The later DualShocks for the PS1 allowed you to play with analog controls and vibration. Just make sure to turn on the analog features on later DualShocks to take advantage of the analog controls.
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If you wanted to play multiplayer, you could play locally with the system's two ports. You can have more players play if you have a Multitap. A Multitap can be plugged into one PS1 port to have as many as four players play along with four individual Memory Card slots. This made it possible to even have up to eight players if you bought two Multitaps. Or if you wanted to play without being so close by, there was the funky option of the Link Cable. Link Cable play required two PlayStations, two copies of whatever game was being played, and the Link Cable. It sounded like an unnecesary waste of money, but this was long before we had even local LAN play or any exaggerated online gaming.
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You could play lightgun games with the Justifer or the Guncon. You could dance the day/night away with the Dance Pad. There was also the quirky NAMCO (now Bandai-NAMCO) controller called the NegCon.
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<h3>How I Will Remember the PlayStation 1.</h3>
The PlayStation 1 was a generational leap in not only gaming but multimedia in general. A lot of game developers wanted to take advantage of providing a premium gaming experience down to full motion video (FMV). Gone were the days of chip-generated material and graphical power that can only go so far. In comes textured polygons, elaborate 2D graphics (even with some pre-rendered graphics), and a lot more. There was also a lot of high-quality (for its time) audio ranging from music to lots of voice acting. The PlayStation 1 would help set the tone for gaming in the future. It also meant Sony could further flex its muscle in developing some of the finest gaming experiences for the future. The PlayStion 1 is no doubt one of the most important systems in the evolution of video gaming. I would also say the PlayStation 1 helped set the tone for home system to be as powerful and capable, if not more so, over arcade units.
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The Sony PlayStation 1's production was ceased in 2006, but you can still try your luck at finding original hardware and such for the PS1. I included some material that may help you in your PS1 adventures if you are interested. Your involvement here is voluntary (meaning: not required), but your support would be appreciated. So check it out (NOTE: These resources may include some non-PlayStation 1 items):
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• <A HREF="https://sovrn.co/1qvs8po">The PlayStation Classic/Mini</A> « Enjoy a lot of the PlayStation 1's classic gaming titles in one package!)<br />
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Each offer posted here happens between the original date of this post until a specified date. So get into any deals that interest you before it is too late.
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• Valid now through 6/4<br />
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• Valid now through 6/3<br />
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I feel what I blog about matters to at least somebody. I feel there is importance in each topic to someone. I do not want to simply post material just to get cheap attention. I also do not use my blog as a means of attack. Especially considering what blogging has done for me, I felt great meeting new people and even connecting to like-minded individuals throughout my time blogging. I took my "John's Blog Space" blog from being a blog specific to the Gran Turismo series to being my primary outlet of expression. As I wanted to focus on niche blogs, I made five different niche blogs. Four of the five still exist.
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• I was pleased I got to meet fashion bloggers and other personalities when I discussed fashion and meet new people. Some of them even got to be friends of mine on social media. This pertained to discussing fashion along with noting certain lovely individuals worldwide.
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• I once experimented with blogging about Oceania and the South Pacific. This opened my eyes to a part of the world I didn't think would garner so much blog support. I even made posts from time to time with this theme.
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• To help educate people about things as well as offer some shopping resources for certain paying individuals, I was able to enjoy getting people to shop for material based on relevant material in my blog posts. This helped me to discuss things while also help treat people to some shopping. When I attempted to devote an entire blog towards shopping, that blog did not work because there was one specific topic that got more attention than anything, and I did not feel comfortable for that blog being famous for that topic. So I discontinued it.
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• When I devoted another blog to the Gran Turismo series and Tourist Trophy, I later decided to devote it to racing and driving games in general. That enhanced the scope of my work while also reducing stress to stay in one specific category.
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• Devoting an entire blog to fashion/beauty seemed logical to make for something I had a lot of interest in. This gave me the opportunity to discuss fashion the way I want to. I also did so in a number of ways different from any regular fashion blog.
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• Though my life issues blog is the youngest of my blogs and does not get as many views for its blogging content, it is popular because people visit my "Helpful Resources" for it. Those are a handful of sites I set up to help people with a variety of life issues. During the height of COVID19/Coronavirus, I added some COVID-19/Coronavirus resources to help others. Legitimate companies and groups have loved my Helpful Resources to where they want me to add their sites to my list of Helpful Resources. The popularity of that helped me to make a second set of resources devoted to the LGBT+ community. Even though not as many people view my blog posts in my life issues blog, at least the Helpful Resources have helped keep it relevant.
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<h3>My Blogging Now.</h3>
Without as much activity as I used to when blogging, I have experienced slumps. A lot of people even went to vlogging and not really be about typing up things anymore. I used to feel happy knowing I got about five figure blog hits for a month or even be north of 5K blog hits a month. Now, especially with John's Blog Space, I am fortunate I even get over 2K blog hits a month. I also note I don't have as many visitors willing to do any shopping based on content in my posts. Maybe I struggle from trying to drive legitimate traffic to other sites or even make some passable income from my work. I even got dropped from Amazon Associates as I failed to generate any sales for a successive number of years. This meant I had to try to get rid of my past Amazon content.
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I have reached a stage where while blogging is what I feel I can do best, I have lost a lot of the steam and drive I had back when I was a more successful blogger. I know and believe people can bounce back and even rediscover their past glory. I also do not consider my blogging dead or give up on blogging. I keep going because I have a voice as a blogger, and I want my opinions to be known to the world.
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Now let me discuss what I have tried to do to try to bring new life to my blogs.
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I can not just leave my blogs as they are. In recent times, I took on some more aggressive blogging tactics and even explore options to enhance my blogging on the business side.
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One measure I took up recently was take part in making Sale Alert posts. I want people to be able to look into these offers and make good on them. A younger me wouldn't try to partake in anything that make me feel more like a marketer than a blogger. Because I feel there is importance and incentive to blog, I feel trying to financially profit is just as important of expressing status as much as blogging from the heart about whatever interests you most.
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If there is a topic I discuss that can be further expressed by linking visitors to other sites for shopping, I have reworked a lot of my posts to take advantage of this. The important thing here is to expand the topic and the learning experience. So I want to reflect by giving people the chance to broaden the experience. I am even going as far as updating many of my previous blog posts to offer new experiences. Since my Amazon time came to an end, I am looking for new ways to financially profit for my work. I even joined Payhip before eventually going from Payhip to Ko-Fi.
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One thing that has slown down my blogging love is one thing you don't think would mean much. That thing? I have struggled finding a way to make my own blog template. I haven't updated my templates in years. I had some themed sets such as "Sea of Stars" for "John's Blog Space." Part of the reason why I have not looked for new blog templates is because I thought of creating my own. I may look for some new templates just to update the look of my blogs. The ultimate goal, is to make something of my own to give my blogs the right sort of appeal. I love the idea of responsive templates. I want to make something to work for desktop browsing as well as browsing on smartphones and tablets. Exclusive for desktop browsers, I want to jazz up things a bit for those who view on some higher resolutions.
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What has been a struggle for me has been getting consistent engagement. I want to improve getting engagement for my work as well. I get only so much feedback from readers and visitors.
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If it is possible, it would even be interesting to collaborate with entities to seek better financial opportunities while still providing solid blog posts. Some did me wrong in the past, and so I am hopeful to get some solid support from certain entities.
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I know I can uplift my "dead" blogs from the ashes and give them new life. Even if people gave up on me, I haven't given up on blogging! So I am doing anything I can to return to my former glory (or even surpass it).
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Now that you know my plans with my renewed focus blogging, I hope you can appreciate what I am trying to do in trying to get back to a great level of blogging. I don't know if my best blogging years will return (views and making money), but I will at least make an effort to make a living as a blogger and as a producer of various online content.
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I was not contacted by this company to post on their behalf. This is NOT a sponsored blog post. I made this entire blog post on my own with my own personal commentary.
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Ollie's Bargain Outlet has been in business since 1982. They were founded in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA; which also serves as their headquarters. The store is named after Oliver ("Ollie") Rosenburg, who died in 1996. This American northeast chain of stores started to open newer stores by expanding to the American Southeast and American South. It is a store offering incredible deals on a variety of goods. For all intents and purposes, Ollie's is basically one big clearance aisle that also happens to be its own store. These stores usually have deals on items including (but not limited to) electronics, books, clothing, home goods, kitchenware, furniture, office furniture, automotive products, toys, carpeting, and lots more. These are not just clearance-priced items, but they also include real products from real brands. So you won't see many no-name or dupe goods at an Ollie's. The experience is unique for shoppers who want quality items for a lower price than most major retailers. A lot of people can compare Ollie's to the likes of Big Lots or maybe Dollar Tree to an extent.
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In fact, before I share my thoughts on Ollie's, I will let Ollie's tell you about themselves with this video:
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I visited Ollie's Bargain Outlet in September 2022 in Friendswood, Texas, USA. I found it very fascinating how this store had so many different items in many categories marked incredibly low. The prices were cheap, but the products are anything but cheap. I did note a few very-low priced items like air fryers and some office equipment priced very low and of considerate quality. I was impressed for the most part at what Ollie's had to offer.
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Because the inventory can change from time to time, shoppers are almost tempted to buy something at Ollie's while it's there, because you may not see the same items on your next visit to Ollie's. You may visit Ollie's next week (or even tomorrow!) and see a different inventory. You can still bag a few solid deals on a lot of quality items nonetheless from Ollie's.
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The savings are even greater if you sign up for Ollie's Army. For each $1 USD spent at an Ollie's, you earn points towards getting discounts and special deals at Ollie's Bargain Outlet. This can be a great way to save more money and even get some good deals in the process.
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<h3>Final Thoughts.</h3>
I think Ollie's Bargain Outlet is a very fine place to go shop for retail goods. Their offerings encompass a lot of different categories but offered for very marked down prices. One can pick up some great items for any number of applications by visiting Ollie's. In addition, the items are all high quality material from known makers. It is not as if Ollie's has items of questionable quality from brands you never heard of. While Ollie's isn't as fancy as higher-end retailers, you can have a shopping experience that is very unique and even fun at Ollie's stores. If there is an Ollie's in your area, feel free to visit and enjoy shopping for "good stuff cheap!"
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To learn more about Ollie's Bargain Outlet, find more information about Ollie's, or sign up for their Ollie's Army program, please visit: <a href="https://www.ollies.us/">ollies.us</a>. You can also follow Ollie's on social media from their official website to further connect with Ollie's.
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<i>This label features a handful of sales online I am reporting on. Readers are encouraged to take part in each available sale for as long as they remain active.</i>
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Mary Christine Faustino goes by her stage name of Kris Patt. She is a native of the Philippines based in Malaysia. After having sung to guests at hotels before going solo, Kris Patt has had a lot of experience singing and performing for many people. So what is Kris Patt's music style like? Well, she is a throwback to powerful singing of ballads from between the 1970s and the 1990s. Kris Patt is also a singer who enjoys dancing as much as she does singing. Kris Patt claims having musical inspirations such as Whitney Houston and Shakira.
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Kris Patt's favorite color is blue, and the fans whom enjoy her music are whom she considers her angels. Therefore, her fan base is referred to as her "Blue Angels." This is NO relation to the Blue Angels of the United States Navy's flight demonstration known as the Blue Angels.
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I learned of Kris Patt when I was looking around Twitch and stopped by her channel. Her singing was so beautiful and powerful that I decided to drop a follow to her channel. Kris Patt recently celebrated one year streaming on Twitch back in April 2023. She also recently released her own original song in her native tongue
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<h3>Quick Take on Kris Patt's Performing.</h3>
Kris Patt sings beautifully and powerfully. She does remind me of Whitney Houston, putting emotion and power into her singing. I think she also reminds me of Jessica Simpson. She has an equal love of dancing, and it sort of breaks up the seriousness and emotion of her singing. Her dancing is a creative diversion, so to speak. She also has a clever sense of style whether dressed casually or all dolled up. While she does mostly covers of songs on her Twitch and YouTube channels, Kris Patt has created some original songs in her time such as "Berhenti Menantimu" and "Taman Permainan."
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As someone who just recently discovered Kris Patt and her singing and dancing, I must say I am very impressed at her singing ability as well as her dancing. She really sort of brings back singing and performing to powerful pop ballads, R&B classics, disco songs, various forms of rock, and even country. Kris Patt really covers the musical spectrum better than nearly any other recording artist.
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While Kris Patt refers to her fans as "Blue Angels," Kris Patt herself is a singing and dancing goddess who delivers divine and ethereal singing along with a playfully fun love of dancing. She will easily impress ones with the most keen ears for music and dancing.
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<h3>What I Would Tell Kris Patt...</h3>
Kris Patt, you are an excellent singer and a great performer. Your willingness to perform coupled with your incredible singing ability makes you one of the brightest stars in music right now. I wish you more success and greater success than you have achieved so far in your singing career. Keep up the great work!
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<h3>Singing and Dancing Samples.</h3>
Here are some samples of Kris Patt singing and dancing. Take a look and have a listen:
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^ <A HREF="https://youtu.be/rFjLc6-U7CY">1st Stream Anniversary on Twitch</A>
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I wanted to feature Kris Patt dancing, so here now is a bit of Kris Patt dancing and singing:
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^ <A HREF="https://youtu.be/dw4IawnSOSM">Made You Look - Meghan Trainor | Kris Patt sing and dance cover</A>
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<h3>For More Information...</h3>
You can visit Kris Patt's Twitch channel at <A HREF="https://twitch.tv/kris_patt">Kris Patt on Twitch</A> to hear her singing and watch her dance.
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^ from: (<A HREF="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6PWh39mP9db3DQhpEzkyNd">Spotify</A>) - <i>Superstar of the future? Meet Seth Emmanuelle.</i>
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Seth Emmanuelle is a singer from the Philippines who showcases her work on Twitch and Spotify. She mostly is adept performing on guitar. However, she also tends to perform on piano and (maybe) ukulele also. Visitors to her Twitch channel are invited to request songs for her to perform. The music she performs are a mix of covers and some of her own original songs. Her original songs include "Worth It," "Rise," and her latest song, "Can't Help But Feel Alright."
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Seth Emmanuelle sings sweetly and performs passionately, smiling all the while. Sometimes even in her Twitch streams, her family even tags along for some performances. I think Seth has a wonderful voice and manages to be both powerful and sweet in her singing. In a way, I'd say she is like Jessica Simpson or Taylor Swift. Since Seth mostly plays guitar, I'd say she's more talent-wise with Taylor Swift. It is always a fun experience to visit Seth's channel and all she does. There is no shortage of quality content produced by this up-and-coming singing superstar.
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Here is a sample of Seth's singing talent that I found on YouTube. Have a listen so you can observe her talent from one of her original songs:
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<h3>What I Would Tell Seth Emmanuelle...</h3>
Seth, you are an outstanding musical personality. I enjoy your Twitch work and wish you nothing but the best in all of your endeavors in music and in life. Keep up the great work. Perhaps one day, you will not only be one of the finest musical talents from the Philippines, but also in the entire world. Keep at it and best wishes to you!
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If you would like to learn more about Seth Emmanuelle and her music, visit the following links provided:
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• <A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/SethEmmanuelleM">Seth Emmanuelle on Facebook</A><br />
• <A HREF="http://youtube.com/user/SethEmmanuelle/">Seth Emmanuelle on YouTube</A><br />
• <A HREF="https://www.twitch.tv/Seth_Emmanuelle">Seth Emmanuelle on Twitch</A><br />
• <A HREF="https://www.tiktok.com/@0hmyamethyst">Seth Emmanuelle on TikTok</A><br />
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I hope I've featured Seth Emmanuelle in a decent capacity to where you can be a fan of her fine singing and incredible personality. If you do enjoy her musical work, I'd like for you to show your support for her in any capacity. I am doing all of this out of respect for Seth Emmanuelle.
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I learned about the new Speedvision back on March 25, 2023 when I was watching a commercial on a network on Local Now. Before discussing the new Speedvision and know a lot about its importance to me as an automotive enthusiast and motorsports enthusiast, I must provide some retrospective. Because I have been such an avid Speedvision fan, I have a LOT of retrospective to cover before getting on to the main point of this blog post. Journey with me here...
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<h3>My Retrospective on Speedvision.</h3>
The FOX-owned Speedvision hit airwaves first in 1995. The channel has had a handful of great shows and even at times some automotive-related movies. Speedvision was also well known for coverage of motorsports worldwide. Speedvision was best known for showing most motorsports not usually shown on the major networks. This is what made Speedvision so loved and revered. It would show a lot of racing events ranging from grassroots motorsports all the way to major events such as the Formula 1 World Championship, the World Rally Championship, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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What made Speedvision unique also related their unconditional love of any vehicle with a motor. Usually, Speedvision would dedicate Tuesday to "Two-Wheel Tuesdays," and Wednesdays would be "Wings and Water Wednesdays." Tuesdays were all about motorcycle racing usually with coverage of World Superbike and MotoGP. Tuesdays would also see a quality motorcycle show called "American Thunder," focused on some cool cruiser motorcycles and chopper motorcycles.
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"Wings and Water Wednesday" was what it sounded like it was about- planes and boats. So on these days, you would watch things like plane races on the planes side. A handful of races involving powerboats, hydroplanes, jet skis, and more would make up "Wings and Water Wednesday."
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Weekends were mostly devoted to both racing action as well as some automobile movies. So you could see movies like "Le Mans" or "The Speed Merchants" on Saturday nights. The weekends also had "Speedvision News" with all of the latest news updates in the world of motorsports. Usually when NASCAR was done, there would be coverage of international racing series such as the British Touring Car Championship, DTM, Australian V8 Supercars, and more.
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In addition to quality automotive programming, it also sponsored SCCA racing with touring cars and GT cars with the Speedvision World Challenge series. This was an opportunity to see quality road racing featuring many racing talent racing across tracks in the United States and Canada. These were fun-to-watch racing events that further enhanced the appeal of Speedvision. Speedvision did have something different from the mainstream racing series when the USAR Hooters Pro Cup was featured mostly on Thursday nights. It also played host to covering non-racing events, such as the Barrett-Jackson Automobile Auction. Speedvision even shown off coverage of the SCCA's greatest showcase of talent- the SCCA Runoffs.
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Speedvision did have some featured programs that I remember best in the Speedvision days. "Motorsport Mundial" was a great show showcasing the world of racing in a 30-minute program. "Legends of Motorsport" takes you back in time with past names, races, and marques who helped shape motorsports history. Speedvision also featured the "Victory by Design" series, which highlighted on certain world-class marques. The cars were driven and narrated by the late Alain de Cadenet (whom I loved). There was even the fun show, "Dream Car Garage," featuring the late Tom Hnatiw and Peter Klutt. This show had some very nice cars featured and worked on. For some perspective on automotive news, Speedvision shown "Autoline Detroit" with host John McElroy.
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A lot of the personalities that made Speedvision included (but not limited to) Bob Varsha, David Hobbs, Calvin Fish, Dorsey Schroder, Rick Benjamin, Greg Creamer, Tommy Kendall, and Alain de Cadenet.
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Speedvision had bigger plans for when 2002 came around. Gone was Speedvision and in will become Speed Channel the following year. Speedvision will be gone and be reborn as... Speed Channel.
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That magical formula of Speedvision would be modified when Speedvision became Speed Channel in 2002. With Speed Channel, more of Americana would make Speed Channel a bit more mainstream with NASCAR and some other mostly American racing series. Some would feel Speedvision lost its luster when it started being more NASCAR-friendly rather than stick to its love of all things automotive and motorsports. While it wasn't the perfect formula to some, the same love of automotive culture and motorsports was still alive. Many more new shows would surface as well as a broader array of featured motorsports events with Speed Channel.
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So what did this new Speed Channel bring? Well, there is now two different Speed News shows- one devoted to NASCAR, and one devoted to all other motorsports. NASCAR Practice and Qualifying was on Speed Channel. It was mostly Mondays that were devoted to NASCAR. Tuesdays were still motorcycle-friendly. However, there wasn't any more of "Wings and Water Wednesday." Weekends were still about full-speed racing action. Some Speedvision purists would probably think this new Speed Channel shyed away from what Speedvision was all about. If Speed Channel brought something great, its grandest show was "WindTunnel With Dave Despain," a one-hour call-in show featuring motorcycle aficionado Dave Despain talking about the world of motorsports and interviewing many motorsports and automotive personalities.
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What about shows? Between 2002 and Speed's demise, a lot more unique shows came along. Among the many- Hi-Rev Tuners, Sports Car Revolution, LUCAS Oil On The Edge, Fifth Gear, SpeedFreaks, MotorWeek (syndicated), Forza Motorsport Showdown, Pinks, Pinks All-Out, 100 Cars You Must Drive, Pass Time, Wrecked, Test Drive, World's Greatest Auto Shows, Tuner Transformation, I Wanna Date a Race Car Driver, Texas Hardtails, Setup, Drag Race High, and Wrecked. That was quite enough shows to keep automobile fans busy!
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As Speedvision became Speed Channel, the Speedvision World Challenge would become the Speed Channel World Challenge. Personally around this time with "Sports Car Revolution," this was where I got to appreciate Chip Herr when he raced in the series. There were still a lot of great series that were aired on the network. In the later years of Speed Channel before its demise, it would even be the home of AMA Supercross.
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Most of the same talent that made Speedvision great returned for Speed Channel. Among the newer names were Robin Miller, Leigh Diffey, Jamie Howe, and more.
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What is this "demise of Speed Channel" I speak of? Well, some time in 2013, Speed Channel started airing things... other than motorsports. Speed Channel shown a pageant featuring Hooters girls, and they even aired some football (as in soccer) from the English Premier League. This was where Speed Channel was going to become FOX Sports 1. Additionally, Fuel TV, a channel devoted to outdoor sports, was to become FOX Sports 2.
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Then on August 17, 2013; Speed Channel would become... FOX Sports 1, and Fuel TV would become... FOX Sports 2. Gone are 18 years devoted to automobile programming and motorsports programming. In their places are a sports network devoted to different kinds of sports but still airs racing from time to time. I called this move as "the biggest middle-finger to motorsports fans" when Speed Channel became FS1. Media would be without a true motorsports home.
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<h3>Life After Speedvision/Speed Channel.</h3>
What happened after Speed Channel became no more? Mostly NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) had a good deal of featuring motorsports including the IndyCar Series, MotoGP, and even Formula 1. When NBC Sports Network became no more, the various NBC Networks (NBC, CNBC, MSNBC, and USA Network) have shown various racing series as well as other sports. CBS Sports Network featured a lot of motorsports also. This included the LUCAS Oil Off-Road Series and the Blancpain GT3 Series among others. The only networks close to what Speed Channel used to provide are MavTV for motorsports, and then Motor Trend TV for mostly automotive programming, and MTTV shows the 24 Hours of Le Mans on American television.
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Even with these channels offering here-and-there content, it wasn't Speedvision or Speed Channel. Different channels with the same devotion is like having multiple friends or lovers for different things... only no singular entity offering all that Speedvision had to offer. That is... until 2022 and 2023...
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<h2>Speedvision Returns!</h2>
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Now for the main course of this blog post- Speedvision RETURNS! Speedvision returns as a free ad-supported television (FAST) network with over 500 hours of automotive programming. It can be seen on a number of platforms and TV apps. I watch Speedvision on Local Now. However, it can also be seen on other platforms like PLEX.
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Speedvision has a lot going for it as a FAST network. Shows new and old are on this new Speedvision. Among them, Gearz, Truck U, Graveyard Cars, AmeriCarna, My Superbike Family, and more. Some other automotive programs are in the pipeline for the future of Speedvision. Shows like "Zero-60," "14th Street Wheels," and "Radford Reborn" are coming in the future as of April 3, 2023.
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The new Speedvision does have one or two programs I saw that reminded me of the old Speedvision- two programs devoted to plane documentaries. One of those shows I saw was on the Tuskegee Airmen.
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<h3>What I Want for the New Speedvision.</h3>
The amount of content for Speedvision so far is very good. I do, however, want Speedvision to somehow get itself some motorsports programming. This is to purely be like the former Speedvision. A number of other FAST networks have motorsports coverage, including (but not limited to) MavTV Select, MotorRacing, motorsport.tv, and Auto AllStars. The only thing I'm unsure about is if they could have themselves old school Speedvision and Speed Channel shows- just to take things back in time.
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I wouldn't mind seeing something like "Legends of Motorsport" return with classic motorsports coverage. On the racing coverage front, I wouldn't mind seeing maybe some Trans-Am, SCCA racing, NASA racing, some grassroots racing, time attack, just a variety of racing. I just want to see a modern Speedvision drawing on past energy to produce some great material for the future.
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That is more of what I am after- give newer viewers a quality experience of Speedvision, but then also let the old Speedvision fans get to enjoy the Speedvision that has been absent for a number of years.
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<h3>Preview and More Information.</h3>
This is the official trailer for the new Speedvision. Check it...
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^ <A HREF="https://youtu.be/-9pVrw4BmoI">SPEEDVISION is Back - Auto Enthusiasts Rejoice!</A>
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...and to learn more about the new Speedvision, please visit <A HREF="https://www.speedvisionnetwork.com/">www.speedvisionnetwork.com</A>.
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I am glad to see Speedvision return, and I have a good feeling this reborn channel will last. At least this will last longer than, say... G4 TV.
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