As an ‘all-things-fast’ fan, I don’t know how my world would be without all the horsepower and adrenaline rush that comes with cars.Well, drifting just crowns the cake with these machines, and I just can’t thank Japan enough for this innovation.Car drifting, having been borne out of Japan, is the newest thing in town and […]
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The story of the 37-year old dad of 9 who crushed to death underneath his car gives me goosebumps up to date.The reports indicated that the man had lifted his Lexus in his driveway with only a scissors floor jack. And as he was busy repairing it, the jack toppled over and his car’s weight […]
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To all drivers, mechanics, and garage/vehicle/motorcycle owners:Whenever you want to get underneath your vehicle or heavy machinery to do some repair or servicing, think the best bottle jack.This special jack model allows you to safely and quickly reach the tricky areas under your car for convenient repair or maintenance.And unlike other jacks, it comes with […]
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Looking for the best floor jack?Having used different floor jacks for years, I can assure you that getting the best jack isn’t a walk in the pack……and all the vehicle owners and professional mechanics will attest to that fact.The different models differ in terms of performance, safety, durability, etc.So, how do you secure the best […]
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Chess openings are strategies involved in the first moves of a first games. Grandmasters devote a considerable amount of time to studying the opening and trying to come up with the best possible chess strategies. Here is a brief overview of this important phase of the chess game.The First Move of the Chess OpeningThe first […]
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I’ve heard and read this questions countless times:“How do I start playing chess?” Or “How do I improve my game?” from aspiring and advanced gamers.My stock answer:Grab a quality chess book and read it line by line. Period! I’ve never seen another medium with so clear and easy to understand illustrations and examples of this […]
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If you don’t want to use a regular chess set and want to make your own ceramic chess pieces than this is the right guide for you.Forming the Chess PiecesTo start, you will need to divide your clay into smaller pieces that will eventually be carved into the individual game pieces. The chess game pieces […]
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Two long-dead candidates’ names continue to stir discussion. One is American Paul Morphy (1837-84), who never was awarded the stature many believe he deserved. The other is Emanuel Lasker, the German who held the official world championship much longer than any other player in history.Lasker’s Emergence as a Leading Chess ChallengerLasker was born 24 December, […]
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Enjoyment can be had whatever your level and it is possible to do well without trying too hard.Perceptions Of ChessIf you have a chess set, you know chess is a fun game, with many different perceptions about it, including:It is an intellectual pursuitPlayers can see many moves aheadIt is only for players who take it […]
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The Chess Pieces in Algebraic NotationK – the KingQ – the QueenR – a RookB – a BishopN – a Knight (as K is taken by the King)Pawns were initially referred to as P, but are more commonly simply noted by their position, as explained below.Movement of Piecesin ChessIn algebraic notation, it is sufficient to […]
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