Sunday, April 11, 2010

Soccer-Playing Colt Gives Lessons to Pre-teens(Colt Apparel)

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Austin, TX (PRWEB) February 1, 2006 -- Adventure, sports, and humor are right down the alley for young boys between 8 and 12 years old. Dan Peterson, in his book “Fergus, The Soccer-Playing Colt” (Raven Publishing, ISBN 0971415176, 2005) provides comic relief with a conscience.

Fergus, a palomino colt at Simpson Farms, displays unusual talents. Besides twirling in the air and executing daring back flips, Fergus loves to play soccer. Bobby Simpson and his friend, Ramon, set up a goal in the pasture and let Fergus guard it while they practice penalty kicks and heading the ball. The agile colt blocks all their shots. He flicks the ball off his nose or whirls around and kicks it with his back feet.

Soon the local news, then CNN and other networks feature the golden goalkeeper. People flock to the farm to watch Fergus play with the boys. All the publicity boosts the popularity of soccer in the United States, drawing the attention of Ian Connor from the International Soccer Federation. He asks to “borrow” Fergus and the boys for a fourteen-city tour promoting the colt and the sport of soccer. The boys’ parents agree and the tour launches successfully with Fergus enjoying the matches and playing flawlessly. All goes well until the colt is horse-napped partway through the tour by three bad guys who scheme to turn him into a bucking rodeo champ. The rest of the story relates Fergus’s struggles and his return to Simpson Farms.

Peterson modeled Fergus after his own palomino horse which he raised from a weanling. “The book is based loosely on that horse. He could open gates, get grain out of an old tire; he would also carry around a ball (with a handle on it) or anything else he could pick up that interested him,” explains Peterson.

“Fergus” has a message for the readers. According to Peterson, his preteen audiences learn “that differences are a good thing and not a bad thing; that teamwork is a good way to accomplish goals.” Peterson, when asked he wants his readers to know, he states, “I am 65 and have never given up wanting to get something published, showing that anything is possible when you stay with it.”

Peterson is a co-owner, with his wife, of Alphabet Station, an educational supply store in Salt Lake City and Orem, Utah. He has a degree in journalism and served as editor for three trade publications, as well as developed and evaluated curricula.

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Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Trendy Rhinestone Apparel and What To Look For(Colt Apparel)

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As you know, fashion is changing all the time. Things that were in 10 years are ago are back on the clothing rack, bringing back memories but starting a new one with their new and improved appearance. One thing that has been pretty consistent over the years is the pretty, sparkling rhinestone. The one and only thing that has changed is the quality.

When buying anything, quality is very important. You don't want to throw down $40 on a one of a kind t-shirt and have it fade after a couple of washes. You need to be able to trust what you are buying is going to last you for as long as you opt to wearing the garment. Knowing this, we at IBXpressions.com take quality very seriously. The rhinestones that we use are permanent and will NOT fall off after washings (following washing instructions). We only provide top of the line t-shirts, sweat shirts, hoodies, yoga gear, bags and hats! We stand behind everything we sale and if you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, we will refund your money!


We are the home of unique and one-of-a-kind rhinestone apparel. There are hundreds of websites out there selling rhinestone apparel but what you have to look out for is not only the quality of the garment, but the quality of the rhinestone as well. There are several different types of rhinestones out on the market today. Some sites in regards to cost will offer plastic (acrylic) rhinestones. These rhinestones do not sparkle like the glass crystals that we use. If you are in the market in purchasing a rhinestone garment, make sure you are getting the SPARKLE you want! Because honestly, what is the point of buying a rhinestone garment if it isn't going to sparkle in the sun!


IBXpressions has ready to go t-shirts and other products, but some of these products you can personalize yourself. For an even more personalized option, if you have a design you would like to put on a t-shirt, hat, hoodie or on any other product, and you want to see it sparkle in vibrate colors, you can send in your design to our design team and we will draft up a mock template. We will provide you a copy of the template, then, you can decide if you want to purchase it. That simple! Express Yourself in Sparkle today!

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Thursday, April 1, 2010

The Colt Machine Guns(Colt Apparel)


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The Colt Machine Guns

The first gas-operated machine gun was the Colt-Browning M1895. One of the products of the genius of John Browning, the Colt 1895 was his first, albeit only modestly successful, foray into machine gun design. While the Leerifle and its cartridge would only see service for a few years, the Colt, beginning with the Spanish American war, would continue in Navy/Marine service up to World War I.

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The First Marine Battalion was equipped with at least two Colt 1895's and emplaced these guns at CampMcCalla after their June 10, 1898 landing at Guantanamo. They were supplemented by two Colts from the TEXAS that were off-loaded and delivered on the mid-morning of June 12, by the TEXAS' own Marines. Not only did the Colt's provide supportive defensive fire at Camp McCalla,but three of the four weapons were operated by Company C in the battle of Cuzco Well on June 14th, and, according to the account of Pvt. A tripod mounted Colt also saw action in use by Naval and Marine personnel in the taking of Guánica, Puerto Rico.

The two 7mm Colts of the Rough Riders were also carried into action on tripods, eventually using captured Spanish ammunition. In addition to the ground use of the weapon, the Colt was also mounted on various warships and auxiliary warships in the conflict. One could argue that the Colt's service in the Spanish American War was, at best, modest, as compared to the use of the Gatling gun. However, the Colt did usher in the age of the machine gun in United States service (although the US Army never formally adopted the Colt it recognized the value of the machine gun) and pointed to a century in which the machine gun would quickly become a dominant arm in warfare.

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While this early Browning design would quickly be surpassed by more modern designs, several by Browning himself, it would still see continued manufacture by Colt and Marlin-Rockwell into the second decade of the 1900's. The Colt would see further combat service with US forces in the Philippine-American War and the Boxer Rebellion. The "Colt" featured a unique action of operation that proved to be relatively robust and durable if not completely reliable. However, the Colt was simpler, lighter, and easier to handle, all important considerations for naval service that would require a varied and flexible use of the weapon.

The Colt was fired in bursts rather than in continual and extended firing that would become a well known trait of water cooled machine guns. The Colt machine guns were used by the Rough Riders. Patent in 1836 for the Colt firearm equipped with a revolving cylinder containing five or six bullets with an innovative cocking device. Both this model and Weapon No 124are of this caliber so were in fact made by Colt for the Italians.

America adopted Browning's designs mainly manufactured by the Colt plant. It was followed by the Colt machinegun designed by Browning. Paul Mauser 1838-1914 was the son of a German gunsmith who had developed the famous K98 Colt action rifle and up to the end of the First World War his firm had provided the bulk of the rifles and semi automatic pistols for the German Army.


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Clyde Roberts is a successful Webmaster and publisher of www.ExpertsonGuns.com. He provides more information about guns and gun issues that you can research in your pajamas on his website.

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Corporate Apparel: The New Business Fashion(Colt Apparel)

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Corporate Apparel

Corporate apparel is becoming the working person's choice of fashion. Over the past few years, may companies have made the switch to a corporate casual dress code. And for companies, this corporate apparel can translate into a retail line that can be used to market the business. If you are a business owner considering in investing in an apparel line, here are a number of things to consider.

Is the apparel for employees or for clients? If it is for employees it should be seen as incentive. Corporate apparel and business casual dress code is a factor that employees rate as very important in employment satisfaction. Create apparel that employees can wear to work for different occasions. Create oxford shirts and ties for boardroom casual, and Polo shirts for everyday business casual. Also, consider the type of business, as contractors generally choose different fashion than lawyers or bankers. There are a number of accessories that can be branded with company logo for employees to use at home or at travel as well.

Is the apparel line for marketing to clients? And if so, how do you want the apparel to be used? Think of the client base for the type of business here also. Buy something that will appeal to most of the client base. Conduct a test run to see which type of shirt people like most. Business want to expose their companies using corporate apparel, so don't choose a style that will end up in salvage next year.

Remember to choose a color shirt that coordinates with the logo. A blue logo may not show up well or even look good on a blue shirt. Color tone and logo color should compliment each other, not compete.

When people order their apparel, they typically want to know how the sizing runs for a particular item. Most apparel manufacturers have size charts that let you know the exact measurements for a given item. You can use these charts during ordering so everyone knows the exact size of the item they are ordering.

Using brand name apparel is often a good selling point. People are more likely to purchase brands that they recognize, as opposed to off-brands. Brand name apparel lines are known for their quality and popularity and will help you to sell more apparel.

When creating an apparel line, don't forget a few accessories and promotional items. Besides shirts and hats, think of items that are useful to employees or clients, again, depending on the type of business. For companies that have picnics or festival, blankets and towels are a great promotional item. There are also plenty of useful gadgets like lights, calculators, and letter openers that can be used for promotional items.


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Angela Oliver is a contributing author for Embroidery Authority.com, offering competitive pricing for all custom embroidered logos, apparel, and accessories. Visit http://www.embroideryauthority.com/ for more information about embroidery and corporate apparel.

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