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Best Indoor Track and Field Prep Records for High School Athletes Since 1999 – The Last 11 Years

Having the best indoor prep track performance during the 2010 season is quite an achievement considering our population (current US Census Bureau estimate is over 309 million).

Having the best indoor track and field performance for the last 11 years is an even greater achievement.

Among the 28 brands (14 for boys and girls), the only name that stands out is Alan Webb. Webb has the best times in 4 events: 1500, Mile, 3000 and 2 Mile. The Polytechnic Relay has 3 best marks -in the boys 4×200, and the girls 4×200 and 4×400.

Alan Webb broke Jim Ryun’s prep record of 4:07.8 as a sophomore by running 4:06.94, he ran 3:53.43 to break Ryun’s 36-year-old high school national record of 3:55.3 and ran 3:38.26 to break Ryun’s 37-. year-old 1500 meter high school record of 3:39.0 set in 1964.

Webb also became the first American high school student to run a sub-four-minute mile indoors with his effort of 3:59.86. He currently holds the American record for the mile in 3:46.91.

Seven other athletes appear twice: Casey Combest in the 55 and 60, Robby Andrews in the 800 and 1000, Michael Coe in the 1600 and 3200, Wayne Davis in the 55 and 60 hurdles, Francena McCorory in the girls’ 300 and 400, Chanelle Price in the 500 and 800, and Jacquelyn Coward in the 55 and 60 hurdles.

The biggest name among the rest is Jordan Hasay in the 3200, who set the 1500 national record of 4:14.50 in a semifinal heat while competing in the 2008 US Olympic Trials as a high school student.

Six of the 28 bests have also been set this year by Nick Vena in the shot put, Alec Faldermeyer in the shot put, Emily Lipari in the Mile, Emily Sisson in the 3200, Megan Goethals in the 2 Mile and Shelby Ashe in the throw. weight.

Here are the best of the best from the last 11 years:

High school boys:

55 – 6:19 by Casey Combest of Owensboro HS in Kentucky in Bloomington (IN) in 1999.

60 – 6:57 by Casey Combest of Ownesboro HS in Kentucky in the Nike Indoor Classic in 1999.

200 – 20.69 by Xavier Carter of Palm Bay HS in Florida at the National Scholastic Meet in 2004.

300 – 33.21 by Sean Holston of Lee HS in Virginia at the New Balance Collegiate Invitational in 2007.

400 – 45.92 by Elzie Coleman of Newburgh Free Academy in New York at the Simplot Games in 2004.

500 – 1:02.80 by Karjuan Williams of New Bern HS in North Carolina at the Virginia Tech Invitational in 2006.

600 – 1:17.90 by Shaquan Brown of John F. Kennedy HS in New Jersey at the Varsity Classic in 2005.

800 – 1:49.21 by Robby Andrews of Manalapan HS in New Jersey at the National Scholastic Meet in 2009.

1000 – 2:22.28 by Robby Andrews of Manalapan HS in New Jersey at the New Balance Collegiate Invitational in 2009.

1500 – 3:43.27 by Alan Webb of South Lakes HS in Virginia at the New Balance Collegiate Invitational in 2001.

1600 – 4:05.80 by Michael Coe of Cabrillo HS in California at the Boston Indoor Meet in 2006.

Mile – 3:59.86 by Alan Webb of South Lakes HS in Virginia at the New Balance Collegiate Games in 2001.

3000 – 8:10.98 by Alan Webb of South Lakes HS in Virginia at the Nike Indoor Championships in 2001.

3200 – 8:53.47 by Michael Coe of Cabrillo HS in California at the Nike Indoor Nationals in 2006.

2 miles – 8:45.19 by Alan Webb of South Lakes HS in Virginia at the Nike Indoor Championships in 2001.

55 Hurdles – 7.05 by Wayne Davis of Southeast Raleigh HS in North Carolina at the 4A State Meet in 2009.

60 Hurdles – 7.60 by Wayne Davis of Southeast Raleigh HS in North Carolina at the Nike Indoor Nationals in 2009.

4 x 200 – 1:26.09 by Polytechnic Relay out of Polytechnic HS in California at the National Scholastic Meet in 2005. (That’s 4 prep runners averaging 21.73 in the 200.)

4×400 – 3:13.06 by the New Bern Relay out of New Bern HS in North Carolina at the New Balance Collegiate Invitational in 2009. (That’s 4 prep riders averaging 48.4 in the 400.)

4 x 800 – 7:36.99 by the Albemarle Relay out of Albemarle HS in Virginia at the Nike Indoor National Meet in 2009. (That’s 4 prep runners averaging 1:54.25 in the 800.)

Sprint Medley – 3:25.51 by East New York Transit Technical Relay out of East NY Transit Technical HS in New York at the National Scholastic Meet in 2003.

Distance Medley – 9:59.94 by Gloucester Relay out of Gloucester HS in Massachusetts at the National Scholastic Meet in 2000.

High jump – 7’5.25″ Scott Sellers of Cinco Ranch HS in Texas at the Nike Indoor Championships in 2004.

Long jump – 25’6.75″ by Christian Taylor of Sandy Creek HS in Georgia at the 2008 Nike Indoor Nationals.

Triple Jump – 52’08.00″ by Leevan Sands of Florida Air Academy HS in Florida at the National Scholastic Meet in 2000.

Pole Vault – 17’05.00″ by Maston Wallace of Clear Brook HS in Texas at the 2007 Nike Indoor Nationals.

Shot put – 71’05.00″ by Nick Vena of Morristown HS in New Jersey at the Randolph Shot Put Invitational in 2010.

Shot put – 82’10.50″ by Alec Faldermeyer of Minisink Valley HS in New York at the New Balance Collegiate Meet in 2010.

High school girls:

55 – 6.73 by Kya Brookins of Seneca HS in South Carolina at the University of Florida Diet Pepsi Invitational in 2007.

60 – 7.19 by Ashley Owens of Liberty HS in Colorado at the Simplot Games in 2004.

200 – 22.97 by Bianca Knight of Ridgeland HS in Mississippi at the Simplot Games in 2007.

300 – 36.96 by Francena McCorory of Bethel HS in Virginia at the Virginia Tech Invitational in 2006.

400 – 51.93 by Francena McCorory of Bethel HS in Virginia at the Nike Indoor Nationals in 1006.

500 – 1:10.30 by Chanelle Price of Easton Area HS in Pennsylvania at the New Balance Collegiate Invitational in 2008.

600 – 1:29.27 by Janine Davis of Queen of Peace HS in New Jersey at the MAC Record Assault Meet in 2005.

800 – 2:04.96 by Chanelle Price of Easton Area HS in Pennsylvania at the State Meet in 2007.

1000 – 2:43.40 by Sarah Bowman of Fauquier HS in Virginia at the AA State Meet in 2005.

1500 – 4:22.10 by Molly Huddle of Elmira Notre Dame in New York at the Finger Lakes running club meeting in 2002.

1600 – 4:45.02 by Nicole Blood of Saratoga Springs in New York at the New Balance Collegiate Invitational in 2006.

Mile – 4:42.64 by Emily Lipari of Roslyn HS in New York at Nike Indoor Nationals in 2010.

3000 – 9:25.70 by Emily Sisson of Parkway Central HS in Missouri at the Jayhawk Classic in 2010.

3200 – 10:06.74 by Jordan Hasay of Mission Prep HS in California at the Nike Indoor Nationals in 2009.

2 miles – 10:10.14 by Megan Goethals of Rochester HS in Michigan at the Nike Indoor Nationals in 2010.

55 Hurdles – 7.67 by Jacquelyn Coward of Knoxville West HS in Tennessee at the AAU Southern Invitational in 2007.

60 Hurdles – 8.16 by Jacquelyn Coward of Knoxville West HS in Tennessee at the Simplot Games in 2008.

4 x 200 – 1:35.86 by the Polytechnic Relay from Polytechnic HS in California at the National Scholastic Meet in 2003.

4 x 400 – 3:38.91 by Polytechnic Relay from Polytechnic HS in California at the National Scholastic Meet in 2004.

4 x 800 – 8:53.67 by Boys & Girls Relay from Boys & Girls HS in New York at the USA Nationals in 2002.

Sprint Medley – 3:53.17 by the Wilson Relay out of Wilson HS in California at the National Scholastic Meet in 2001.

Distance Medley – 11:35.43 by Mountain View Relay from Mountain View HS in Utah at the National Scholastic Meet in 2004.

High Jump – 6’00.25″ by Hannah Willms of Dike-New Hartford HS in Iowa at the Dickinson Relays in 2009.

Long jump – 20’10.00″ by Shana Woods of Polytechnic HS in California at the National Scholastic Meet in 2005.

Triple Jump – 44’06.75″ by Ke’Niy Richardson of Holy Names HS in California at the National Scholastic Meet in 2007.

Pole Vault – 14’02.50″ by Tori Anthony of Castilleja HS in California at the Husky Classic Invitational in Seattle (WA) in 2007.

Shot put – 54’09.50″ by Michelle Carter of Red Oak HS in Texas at the Nike Indoor Championships in 2003.

Shot put: 65’04.25″ by Shelby Ashe of St. Pius X HS in Georgia at the National Scholastic Meet in 2010.

The primary source for these statistics is from dyestat.com, the most visible and authoritative source on the Internet.

Copyright © 2010 Ed Bagley

Restore a youthful face in 6 easy steps: naturally

Rejuvenation of the face and throat depends primarily on its success in developing the underlying muscles, and it must support the skin and other tissues that cover it. If the supporting muscles are weak, floppy, and shrunken, a youthful appearance is impossible no matter how bright the complexion. And any artificial coloring only emphasizes any “sagging” indication of age.

This is written for both genders, and in it I will briefly describe the methods I practice to improve the skin covering the face and throat, as well as the underlying supporting muscles.

Do you have a flaccid face? How can you “tone” and strengthen the flabby muscles of the face? And how can the gaps be filled? Muscular activity as in exercise is the secret. The same methods that you practice when you are developing or “building” your arms, legs or any other part of your body. Because all muscles, when they are exercised, grow and when they do not shrink, they thus lose their strength and elasticity. Then the marks that we know as the indications of advancing age will begin to appear.

The skin, like any other piece of leather, is improved by friction. And the best instruments to polish it are dry palms and fingers. Additionally, this rubbing process will remove fine superficial lines, which begin to appear as we age and therefore when skin texture is not as fine as before. But don’t do it too hard, either by massaging or creating friction. Doing so will probably irritate the skin, or massaging too hard into the muscles of the face can cause pain.

I will now describe the practices by which my facial rejuvenation has been achieved.

FACE AND THROAT RUBBING – The best and least expensive method of throat whitening is rubbing with dry palms and fingers. It is also good to whiten the sides and bridge of the nose by the same method.

MASSAGE OF THE MUSCLES OF THE FACE – The cheeks are supported by eight muscles, four on each side. They are attached to the cheekbones, immediately below the eyes. From that point they descend and join the strong muscle that surrounds the mouth and further down they join again the broad band-like muscles of the jaws. You can contract these supporting muscles of the cheeks at will, this action forming a bunch on the cheekbones, below the eyes. In youth, these muscles must support the overlying tissue and skin, giving the cheeks the plump appearance characteristic of youth. But over the years, if they are not exercised, like any other muscle, they shrink, lose strength, size and elasticity.

For these deep wrinkles, atrophied chin and sunken cheeks, there is only one cure and that is to strengthen and increase the size of the supporting muscles. Contracting or bunching the cheek muscles can accomplish this. Then press firmly with the palm of your hand on the cheek you want to start with. Rub those bunched muscles firmly, deliberately, and well toward the temples or corners of the eyes.

THE MOUTH -An exercise that I practice to strengthen the “sphincter” or muscle that surrounds the mouth:

I insert my little fingers into my mouth and then alternately pull and relax. This exercise will quickly strengthen the surrounding mouth muscles and firm the mouth, resulting in a youthful mouth. This exercise will not stretch or enlarge the mouth, but will eliminate gout or sagging.

THE MUSCLES OF THE CHIN – In connection with the exercise of the mouth, you must also develop the muscles of the chin. The remedy is persistent rubbing of the tip of the chin.

THE TEMPLES – The supporting muscles of the temples generally sag and “sunken temples of age” appear with age. Persistent rubbing of these temple muscles will remedy this problem. And frequent friction of the temples well towards the corners of the eyes is advisable. It will produce the smooth temples of youth and will also eliminate crow’s feet.

THE JAWS – Deep, firm rubbing of the jaw muscles will develop these muscles. The jaws will then become rounder and a more youthful appearance will be obtained.

I practice all my facial rejuvenation exercises daily, since I go to bed very early in the morning, before getting up. Mental attitude is a very important factor because if you have decided to succeed in “get your youth back”, you will follow my example and make persistent and determined efforts to succeed. Then improvement will surely result. In all exercises, the results depend on you.

How to present an orphaned kitten to a foster mother

Have you ever been faced with the daunting task of presenting an orphaned kitten to a foster mother? It’s not the easiest task in the world, but it’s still doable with a lot of time and commitment on your part. In this article you will find a proven way to do this, as I have had success with this method three times with three different mother cats and kittens.

A foster mother is only required to feed the kitten if it has not yet been weaned or is too small or weak to eat on its own. You need to make sure that the mother cat has her own kittens that are still feeding on her milk. You should also make sure that she is healthy enough to feed another kitten before trying to get her to adopt the orphan. It is also best if she has more than one kitten, as she will tend to notice the new addition much less if her litter is more than one. However, this method has worked well for me even with cats that only have one kitten with them.

First you need to make sure that the mother cat has a safe and comfortable place to feed her kittens. While she feeds her kittens. It is also good to introduce an object that has the smell of the new orphan and let him smell it. When she has settled in to feed her kittens, it is good to introduce her to the orphan to nurse from her. She may need someone to guide the orphan to nurse, while she calms the cat down if she starts to get agitated. Don’t use her force on her, but you should proceed to calm her down by rubbing her head or the underside of her chin. This will calm her down.

If she does move though, don’t worry, she’ll be back to feeding her kittens soon. You will have to be here every time it happens. If the kitten isn’t getting much milk, you should feed her some kitten formula or even baby formula if that’s all you can get. I have used a pipet to do this with one of my kitties.

Little by little you will realize that the mother cat will start to lick the kitten. Sometimes she may hiss and spit at him. When this happens, she removes the kitten to prevent it from getting hurt. She reintroduces him later so he has another chance. Eventually, the mother cat will get up the nerve to lick it and before long she won’t be able to tell it apart from her own litter.

This can take two or three days maximum, even with the proudest mother cats and the most capricious kittens. All you need is a little patience and time to achieve success. So the next time you find an orphaned cat, don’t panic, you can follow the steps above and have a foster mother adopt it as your own.

Now is the best time to buy commercial real estate in decades

Now is one of the best times to buy commercial real estate in the history of the United States. You may be a bit surprised or even skeptical to hear this, after all, the economy and financing are still troublesome. Let’s explain why despite these challenges now, it really is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy commercial real estate.

Financing purchase operations

First, purchase transaction financing for owner-occupied loan applications (ie, for your business) is viable, and much more so than other types of commercial mortgages. The government has stepped up to support these programs, which has allowed these loans to remain viable. The terms of these loan programs are solid with 90% financing and low, long-term fixed rates.

Second, the secondary market, where commercial mortgages are sold, for these government-backed loan programs, is very healthy and the demand for these loans is strong. This allows banks to finance your loan instead of turning around and selling it for a nice profit, and recoup your principal. So they can go out and finance another loan; because they have enough liquidity available to do so.

Keep in mind that other commercial mortgage programs, such as conventional, investor, etc., are still difficult. Refinancing transactions also continue to be problematic because 1. Property values ​​have dropped substantially and 2. The loan-to-value requirement has also dropped substantially. These two components have created an almost perfect storm to make it difficult to finance refinances.

Owner-occupied purchase transactions are the main exception to the credit crunch. With a purchase, you are not trying to justify value, you are establishing value with the agreed upon purchase price. So if your business is cash flow positive and you have 10% cash to invest, you should be able to finance your commercial real estate purchase.

Property values ​​at record lows

Property values ​​have dropped 30-40% in the last 3 years. Historically, after a down cycle, such as after the Savings and Loan Crisis, property values ​​rose rapidly again, after the banking environment stabilized. We believe that the same dynamic will occur here. After the commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) market is fixed, for conventional investor deals, money via Wall Street will quickly return to the market, allowing for more relaxed underwriting standards and more aggressive funding for all loan applications. In turn, property values ​​will increase.

Keep in mind that in 2010 we have already seen a doubling of transactions (issuances) in the CMBS market compared to 2009. Sure you can say that the total amount in 2010 is much less than what happened in 2006 or 2007, but IT IS arriving. back. And never bet against the creativity and greed of Wall Street. More importantly, the investor demand is there: The challenge has been finding a loan application that fits your current underwriting standards.

Many business owners will be kicking themselves in a few years for not taking advantage of one of the best opportunities to buy commercial real estate since the Great Depression, or at least since the S&L Crisis.

Print, copy and scan with the Kodak 5250 and the best way to buy it for less

If you’ve been looking for a product that allows you to easily print, copy or scan documents and/or photos, then the Kodak 5250 is the product for you. You can do all of the above things with it. The best thing about this Kodak product is that it is a three in one that will save you space and money. There’s no need to buy a separate printer, copier or scanner when you can do it all with this one machine.

Special features

As with all products, you should understand all of its features before making a decision to purchase it. You don’t want to buy it if it’s not exactly what you need. The Kodak 5250 will allow you to print up to 29 pages per minute in color and 30 pages per minute in black and white, which makes it extremely fast. Another big plus is that it is not only set up for regular printing, but it will also print from wireless devices. By “devices,” I mean not just a wireless printer, but also other wireless devices like your iPhone and iPad.

Image quality is exceptional on the Kodak 5250, printing at 1200 dpi optical resolution and a high-resolution 9600 dpi color photo print option. In addition to producing great photos, it’s also fast. You can print 4″ x 6″ photos in approximately 29 seconds. There is also a built-in card reader for your camera cards. This card reader has the ability to accept most memory cards, making photo printing even easier.

The best way to buy it for less

There are a variety of places you can buy this product, but you shouldn’t buy it at the first retailer that has it. Instead, take the time to do some research online. You’ll find that many online stores have the Kodak 5250 listed for less than local retailers. However, you should also check whether or not you will be aware of shipping costs, as this will affect your bottom line. There are certainly online retailers that will offer free shipping on top of a great price.

Gavaskar–Border–Ponting controversy

The dispute between cricket batting legends Sunil Gavaskar and Allan Border was a display of pent-up anger dating back to the Bedi vs Bob Simpson series in 1979, which India nearly won despite unfavorable (read very biased) officiating from the Australians. :

1. Gavaskar – Citing the David Hookes incident:

This is perhaps the only incorrect reference/comment in the entire episode.

David Hookes or anyone else, the quote was taken out of context and Gavaskar lost track of his argument from here, allowing the Aussies to fight back. Thumbs down.

2. Ponting defends the sled by referring to it as a cultural difference:

Of course there are cultural differences and India and the West Indies are at one end of the cultural spectrum and Australia and England at the other end (England has moved to the center of the spectrum of late). This end of the spectrum is red (blood), and they sure do play hard and would resort to any style to win, indeed. winning is everything. Remember how Bob Simpson never delivered in the 1977-78 series directed by Bishan Singh Bedi where the The Australians could not cope with the Indian Spinners, so only their partisan arbitration saved the day. I don’t know how many remember him Trevor Chappell’s clandestine delivery? New Zealanders surely do, and they will never forget it. Or, more recently, Ponting plays sled to the minnow nations; well he should go to the soccer world cup and take a position there first. Similarly, England turned to Bodyline, Vaseline (John Lever in India) and even by racial means that they later abandoned (discrimination in MCC, etc). At the West Indian and Indian end of the cultural spectrum (which is white as at peace) we have always known that the game must be played fairly and even manipulating the opponent’s psychology is not fair. Now this is another matter if manipulating psychology is fair or not, but it is part of the tactics of the game. Thumbs down.

3. Ponting – on the Gavaskar Chauhan strike:

Well, that incident is a stain on Gavaskar’s flawless career (other than Kapil Dev’s fall in Calcutta). Still, let’s face it, they didn’t resort to sledding and his decision hurt none other than his own team and Chauhan in particular (he lost what, in retrospect, was probably his last chance to get a score of 100). . It’s still much better than the Aussies’ tricks of keeping Murali away through various unfair means.. It is a well known fact that only the actions of the cricketers from the subcontinent have been found to be wrong. Ricky Ponting, what do you say to that? Thumbs down.

4. Ponting – on Adam Gilchrist leaving without being turned in:Considering that Ricky Ponting didn’t take it lightly, and that he didn’t like Adam Gilchrist’s gait, it says a lot about how Australians play cricket – not in the best of sportsmanship, that is. Thumbs down. The bottom line is that some teams want fair results and others just want to win. And recently, since they have been winning, they have not been found to be champions, they are just winners. The West Indies were champions. Champions are winners whatever the results. thumbs up.

5. Frontier: On how Gavaskar played his cricket:

Well, Gavaskar surely played it better than Border, who went on and on until he could cross Gavaskar in the number of runs he scored, and on what average? If Border wants to refer to Gavaskar’s ODI career, well, it’s about India taking the time to adjust to the new style of playing cricket and Gavaskar’s 36 world cup runs was the background. Thereafter, Gavaskar adjusted well and put in a host of good performances. Finally, it is a fact that India and the West Indies took the cup long before Australia could stand up and be counted. Even Sri Lanka took it before them. Thumbs down.

6. Border – Quoting the David Hookes incident:

This is perhaps the only incorrect reference/comment in the entire episode.

David Hookes or anyone else, the quote was taken out of context and Gavaskar lost track of his argument from here, allowing the Aussies to fight back. Thumbs down.

7. Darren Lehmann – joining the controversy:

Darren who? Well, what is Darren’s need now to get into the controversy? Thumbs down.

Luxury Communities in Lake Lanier

Lake Lanier is not just a place to take a vacation or rent a boat, it can also be a place to call home. Area residents enjoy the landscape of the 38,000 acre lake and the surrounding rich vegetation. With plenty to do in the area for entertainment and plenty of relaxing scenery to absorb, it’s no wonder why this has become such a great place to buy a home. The area has some of the best real estate with lake views. Here are some of the best areas in Lake Lanier to look into if you’re looking for a luxury-style home.

What makes Lake Lanier such a popular North Atlanta location? Just ask the 7.5 million visitors that come every year. There are 692 miles of coastline to enjoy and even more miles of scenery. Along the shores of the renowned man-made lake are plenty of outdoor entertainment, restaurants, and stellar resorts. The Legacy Lodge is a popular place to stay and many enjoy the lake’s own water park. Community activities such as light shows during the holiday season are organized throughout the year for entertainment. There are kayak clubs, yacht clubs and canoe clubs to join and tens of thousands of acres of water to sail, ski and enjoy a swim.

What about residential communities in the area? Some of the most luxurious homes surround Lake Lanier. They have private marinas and access to championship golf courses. Owners enjoy views of the lake and the Blue Ridge Mountains, which lie just north of Lake Lanier. The area offers quiet living and the option to join in the fun all year long. The property has held its value even through the challenging market and remains an envied place to call home. Neighborhoods in the area like St Michaels Bay, Chestatee, and Cumberland on Lanier are three of the most glamorous spots for luxury home hunters. Other important neighborhoods to watch are Harbor Point, Marina Bay, Pointe South, and Sidney on Lanier. These communities have features like lake views, swimming and tennis courts, gated access, country clubs, and more.

Lake Lanier is a wonderful place to call home. It has the feel of a lake house vacation, but has all the amenities to make it a home. With an excellent school system and access to great dining, shopping, and entertainment, it’s easy to see why it’s one of North Atlanta’s most popular destinations.

Android cell phone operating system history

The Android platform is a mobile phone operating system originally developed by Android Incorporated. At just under two years old, Android Inc. of Palo Alto, California, had a lot of knowledge about mobile devices. Google, recognizing the potential of the mobile device market, acquired the company in 2005. The operating system is based on a modified version of the open source Linux operating system with applications written in different programming languages, including Java, Python, and Ruby. Android has become one of the most popular mobile phone operating systems along with Blackberry, Apple iPhone, Symbian, Microsoft Pocket PC and now Phone 7.

Google and the Open Handset Alliance further developed the Android operating system. The Open Handset Alliance included companies such as Intel, Motorola, Texas Instruments, Samsung Electronics, Nvidia, LG, Qualcomm, Sprint Nextel, and T-Mobile. On November 5, 2007, Google and the Open Handset Alliance announced that they were working on a set of open standards for mobile devices and introduced Android. In just over a year, ARM Holdings, Sony Ericsson, Toshiba Corp, Asustek Computer Inc, Garmin Ltd, and Vodafone joined the Open Handset Alliance.

Around August 2008, rumors began to circulate that a new cell phone was about to be released with the Android operating system. In October of the same year, T-Mobile introduced the G1 smartphone running Android 1.0. The new phone was initially priced at $129.99 with a two-year contract. The phone was built by HTC and featured a slide-out keyboard layout. The G1 display was a 3.2-inch diagonal display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. The G1 had access to Google’s Android Market, where customers could install third-party apps. The market featured only thirty to forty apps at the time.

The Android operating system continued its development, and subsequent releases were called deserts. The following list shows the platform designations 1.0, 1.1, 1.5 (Cupcake), 1.6 (Donut), 2.0/2.1 (Éclair), 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), and 3.0 (Honeycomb). Version 3.0 Honeycomb was designed for tablets taking advantage of the larger screen size and hardware capabilities.

Since the release of the original T-Mobile G1, numerous Android cell phones have been released. All major US carriers now offer Android cell phones. Just as the number of devices has grown, so has the number of Android apps. At the time of writing this article, Android Market offers more than 200,000 apps. One can only wonder what future mobile devices will bring.

Take Control of Your Retirement: Discover the Power of Self-Directed IRAs

Do you remember the lyrics to the Peggy Lee song – Is That All There Is? Investors will often shake their heads in amazement after meeting a financial planner who talks about “diversifying” and “not putting all your eggs in one basket.” Great concepts, but what about something beyond stocks, bonds, and mutual funds?

Well, as the announcer says at the end of those TV commercials: But wait, there’s more!

Did you know that nearly $4.2 trillion in IRA and retirement account assets can be invested in much more than the run-of-the-mill investment options offered at Big Box investment companies?

Since IRAs were first introduced in the 1970s, investors have been allowed to invest in a variety of stock market alternatives, including unlisted assets such as real estate, notes, and loans, private capital and tax liens. But not many financial advisers and even fewer investors are fully aware of the options.

Legendary investor Warren Buffett uses a simple rule of thumb for success: Invest in what you know and understand. Diversification offers protection against risk. And what better way to diversify than to own something you have experience in, like real estate or a business?

You may find greater portfolio diversification and ROI that might be better geared to meet your individual goals when you consider investing in what you know from experience.

Any IRA, including Traditional IRAs, SEPs, Roth IRAs, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, and just 401(k)s, can use a portion of the IRA funds to purchase shares in these various stock market alternatives. Essentially, an investor determines the amount and source of funds, transfers them to an independent third-party custodian for holding, and then instructs the custodian to release funds to purchase an investment in one or more alternatives. The custodian also owns all income to the investor from the investment.

The “rules of the road” can be complex but not impossible to navigate with proper guidance. Basically, an investor, spouse, direct descendant or trustee is a “prohibited person” and cannot “deal for himself” or make personal use of the property. With few exceptions, a “prohibited person” may not work or earn income from an IRA investment.

What can an investor do? Combine multiple IRA accounts of many people along with personal funds to buy properties as co-tenants, for example.

It’s easier to list things that a self-directed IRA can’t use as potential investments. These include 1.) collectibles, 2.) life insurance contracts, and 3.) shares in a Subchapter “S” corporation. Most everything else is fair game.

If structured correctly, the self-directed IRA can act as a lender to help facilitate a real estate transaction. Self-directed IRAs can invest as a member of an LLC or as a shareholder in a C corporation or even as a limited partner. This is a way to add a level of asset protection to an investment.

Harnessing the power of a self-directed IRA can offer an investor a whole new way to invest and get their retirement dreams back on track.

Natural cleaning products and their uses

House cleaning is hard work but it is part of maintaining good health. If you want to have a truly beneficial cleaning process, just use green cleaning products. Not only will it save you money, but it will also make your cleaning effective and safe.

Here are natural cleaning products you can use from your own kitchen with corresponding steps on how to use them.

distilled white vinegar It is used to cut grease and deodorize. It can be used to clean the kitchen, shine and clean glasses, remove dust and soften clothes.

lemon juice it is a mild bleach. You can use it to deodorize and clean toilet bowls and tiles.

Detergent It is used to remove grease and stains and to clean bathroom surfaces and tiles.

Borax it is a natural mineral that you can use to control pests and cockroaches in your home

Salt It is used to clean, deodorize and disinfect your home. It can be used to polish your silver items and to remove rust stains on your metal equipment.

sodium bicarbonate It is used in cleaning and deodorizing carpets.

Herbs They are used in flavoring. They can be used as air fresheners.

These natural ingredients are really effective and safe to use. They do not contain chemical ingredients, which makes them harmless, especially for you as a user, for all members of your family and for the environment.

Here are 7 tips for making your homemade cleaning products:

Distilled white vinegar as spray for powders

Step 1: Combine ½ cup of distilled white vinegar and ½ tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 2: Mix the combined natural ingredients well with a spoon.

Step 3 – Simply pour the mixture into a container or spray bottle.

Step 4 – Spray solution on dusty household items and wipe clean.

Step 5 – Store or place in your kitchen cabinet with a label if not in use.

glass cleaner

Step 1 – Combine ½ cup of distilled white vinegar in ¼ cup of water.

Step 2: For the combination in a clean container.

Step 3: Mix it well.

Step 4 – Use a cloth to clean your glasses with this solution

Step 5: Store the mixture properly in a clean cabinet.

fabric softener

Step 1: Pour ½ cup of water and 1 cup of distilled white vinegar into a wide container.

Step 2: Mix the two ingredients well.

Step 3: Pour the mixture on your clothes.

Lemon juice as a shoe polish

Step 1 – You need to combine ¼ cup of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Step 2: For the ingredients in a small container, mix well.

Step 3: Apply a small amount to a piece of cloth.

Step 4 – Rub the piece of cloth on your shoes to make them shine

Step 5 – Store or place the remaining mixture on your shelf or shoebox.

Coffee or tea stain remover

Step 1: Mix ½ cup of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of salt.

Step 2: Pour mixture into a spray bottle, shake well.

Step 3 – Spray the solution on the coffee or tea stains and allow to soak.

Step 4: Brush off stains with a brush, rinse with water.

Step 5: Place or place the remaining mixture in your cabinet.

Washing soda and lemon juice as a tile and bathroom surface cleaner

Step 1: Mix ½ cup washing soda and ¼ cup lemon juice.

Step 2: Pour the mixture into a spray bottle.

Step 3 – Spray your bathroom surface and tile.

Step 4: Brush them well until the dirt is removed.

Step 5: Wash all bathroom surfaces and dry them.

Step 6: Properly store the remaining mix if any.

salt as silver polish

Step 1: Pour 1 cup of water into a medium saucepan.

Step 2 – Add 5 tablespoons of salt.

Step 3: Grill the mixture for about 3 minutes (medium heat).

Step 4: Kindly pour your silver coins into the pan.

Step 5: Let it roast for 5 minutes.

Step 6: Drain the silver ones.

Step 7: Brush with an old toothbrush.

Step 8 – Rinse with lukewarm water.

Step 9: Wipe dry.