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When playing any type of sport, a clear and broad vision is imperative. Golfers, cyclists and skiers are just a few of the individuals who must see everything in their surrounding areas without glare or interference from light.

Glasses are available which can provide the user with both UV protection and no glare which is necessary for that important all-round viewing. We all know the sun can cause serious and permanent eye damage, and millions of people across the world don a pair of sunglasses as soon as the sun comes out but how are sunglasses specially designed for sport superior to normal sunglasses?

The first note to mention is that sunglasses for sport have special safety requirements that must be met. These include shatterproof lenses, so as not to cause injury, and a strap or fixing that keep the glasses in place. Sunglasses for sport also have a nose cushion for comfort and safety. Eyes need to be protected and a shattered lens as a result of any type of sport could cause major problems.

Polarised lenses
Skiers and fishermen often wear polarised lenses, meaning glare is reduced. Polarisation means that water and surfaces appear clearer, so for skiers the sun reflecting off of the snow is reduced. For fishermen water appears more transparent and they can see through the water and the fish underneath for the perfect catch!

The difference between polarised lenses and normal sunglasses is that the latter decreases the intensity of everything in the user’s view, whereas polarised lenses can eliminate the reflection on water from light coming from above it. Polarised glasses rather cleverly let vertical not horizontal light through to your eye, so when fishing a fisherman will not get any glare on the surface of the water as the sun shines above it.

However, some cyclists and skiers shy away from polarised glasses. If a cyclist is wearing polarised lenses they may completely miss a small amount of water which could cause problems when cycling through it. Although they would see larger puddles, a small sheet of water will be filtered out by the polarised glasses. The same goes for skiers, where a sheet of black ice would usually be visible, the polarised glasses would filter out the glare and the ice could be missed.

Polarised glasses are great for getting rid of unwanted glare for sportsmen and women. In many outside sports, glare can be a real problem and interfere with play, but polarised glasses offer a remedy.

Amy writes for Direct Sight, a leading online provider of both prescription and non prescription glasses and sunglasses including polarised lenses.

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When one imagines the luxury speed boat, images of James Bond fleeing terrorists through the narrow canals of Venice come to mind almost too naturally. The sport of speed boat racing is indeed filled with excitement and yet the danger is very real. With a projected fatality rate of 85% since 1940, trying to break the water speed record is not for the weak-willed or timid. Yet the sport continues more popular than ever, with daredevils clamouring for a fast speed boat and literally risking life and limb for the coveted title. The history is over a century old, which is surprising since the speed boat seems contemporary.

1800-1950s

The steam powered engine speed boat was the first to be considered holding the water speed record at a mere 26.2mph in 1885. This early era was punctuated by the steam yacht Feiseen which could reach up to 32mph in 1893. Before 1910 these speed boat charter expositions were more about the showmanship rather than seriously breaking the water speed record. However when the first gasoline powered speed boat broke the speed record, interest began to swell. The famous Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, began experimenting with high powered boats in order to break the water speed record. It was American businessman Gar Wood, however, who dominated the early days of the sport with his line of Miss America boats which could hit up to 95mph. The Miss America boat was part of the businessman’s speed boat rental business and he was aggressive about it. Similarly to the land speed record, a rivalry between the British and the Americans came to head with Miss England breaking the record with 98mph; however this cost the British dearly. The pilot, Sir Henry Segrave died of fatal injuries during a high speed crash – even at 100mph speed boat racing is incredibly dangerous.

Calm Before the Storm

The end of the early era only came about after an intense back and forth for the water speed record between Gar Wood and, a new British challenger, Kaye Don; although in the end Wood won. During the lull between the new and old era, technology was being advanced although at first only providing minor improvements. After World War II was over and peace returned, speed boat engine designers had a new toy; the jet engine. However it proved to be a failure and the designer, Malcolm Campbell retired from attempting the water speed record.

1960-The Future

During the beginning of the late era, another ill-fated Englishmen John Cobb was pushing the boundaries of the 200mph mark. His unique design fitted the speed boat floats to the back of the boat and indeed hit over 200mph although the nose of his boat hit the water disintegrating the entire craft. Picking up the pieces, Donald Campbell honoured his fallen national by improving on the design of the speed boat until finally reaching 276.33mph in the K7. The history of the speed boat and the water speed record reads like a riveting novel with men putting their lives on the line to push the boundaries of what was capable. Today the water speed record stands unchallenged at 317mph and is held by Ken Warby of Australia – set in 1978. 24 years later and there is still not a speed boat in existence that can touch that record, truly a challenge worth the 15% you might have for survival.

Eugene Calvini is a writer and boating enthusiast; his wedding boat served as the kick start for his passion of the water craft.

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This weekend, a huge event is occurring. It happens once a year and it is probably the most watched event on television. You guessed it: the Super Bowl! The Super Bowl is a great way to have a party with all your friends and hang out and watch the game. People all over the nation gather around that television set and yell and cheer as much as they want. This year, college students will be doing the same thing and your goal should be to make this year the best Super Bowl ever. Throw a party and invite all of your friends. These are all the things that will make your party great:

1.Chips and dip
Really, you just need any kind of food. Make sure you find out what your friends like so that everyone will be happy with the food selection. Chips and dip like salsa and ranch are always good options. Other good ideas can include barbecuing or making homemade pizzas. There are so many options for the Super Bowl. You can even just tell all of your friends to bring any type of snack they want and then you will have a wide variety.

2. Good friends
Another really important thing you are going to need for your Super Bowl party are all of your best friends. Find a great place to have the party and then invite everyone you love. If you want to make it a huge event, you can invite friends, and friends of friends and basically just everyone on Facebook. If you make an event and open it to the public, lots of people in your college town will come and you know what they say: the more the merrier.

3. A big screen
Although this is not crucial, a big screen sure makes everything better. Watching anything on a bigger screen makes it more memorable and more exciting. If you find a place with a big screen and surround sound, you are set. Not everyone has a TV this cool so you will have to find your friend that does, or else go out and buy a big screen TV. There are so many different people going to your school probably which means you are bound to find someone who has an awesome set up in their living room.

4. A team
I do not follow the NFL as closely as I follow college football. If you are going to watch the Super Bowl you are going to have to pick a team. It will be hard for me since I don’t watch the NFL that often. The game is a lot more fun though if you have one team in mind that you are rooting for. Then you can do that sweet victory dance you practiced every time your team gets a touch down.

5. A bet
Last but not least, you need a bet. Hopefully not everyone in the room is going for the same team. Before the game starts, make some sort of wager on who is going to win the Super Bowl. It makes the party more competitive and it gives everyone some extra excitement.

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Meagan Hollman is a writer for MyCollegesandCareers.com. My Colleges and Careers is extremely useful for those that want to get into online MBA programs.

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We know all about golf widows, but the fall phenomenon is the football widow.  (Pity the southern belles who are both, since the guys can play golf all through the fall!)  If you love the big balooka, you may just decide to: 1) learn to love football, as well,  2) go into hibernation, or 3) find other ways to entertain yourself. Luckily, football season also coincides with some great, fun events that make him wish he was with you instead of watching his favorite team (as if!).

Garage Sales

Fall is a great time of year for cleaning out and getting ready for the holidays, so you will see a lot of garage sales at this time of year.  You will now even find a lot of towns sponsoring town wide garage sales. Check you local paper, change your twenties into singles, get a fellow football widow or two and check out all of the bargains. Even if you don’t buy anything, you will have a lot of fun.

Factory Outlet Sales

Another annual event is the factory outlet sales, especially in early December. This is the time to find the exact name brand shoes you love, add to your chinaware place settings and get your Christmas shopping done. The fact that all of the stores are all within the same park like setting makes it simple, easy and fast for you to get a lot of speed shopping done.

Harvest Events

Fall is a great time for outdoor activities such as apple picking and pumpkin picking, and if you still have young children, you will all enjoy the activities as much as you enjoy the harvest you bring home. Plus, you can then make some great desserts afterwards! But, sadly, if you live on the east coast, a lot of the football games now start at night to accommodate west coast viewers.  What to do on a Sunday night when the guys are stuck to the T.V. screen? Once again, grab the kids or a girlfriend and find one of the many hayrides and scarefests that abound in October and November.

Leaf peeping

This may be a difficult activity to plan without the hubby, since driving through the countryside enjoying the beautiful fall colors is such a romantic activity.  But what makes you think the children won’t enjoy it? In addition, you can make it an educational experience when you talk about why this chemical reaction occurs, and then encourage their artistic side by making some beautiful leaf decorations.

As they say, we don’t need no stinkin’guys!

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