Greenside bunkers can be very frustrating when you don’t know how to hit the shot, or maybe sometimes you do, but you don’t know how you did it! When done correctly, greenside bunker shots become easy. You don’t even need to hit the ball most of the time. Follow these simple steps.

Step 1) The Stance- Point your feet to the left of the target. This will promote a swing that slices the ball. He also buries his feet in the sand for 2 reasons: 1- You get down to a level below the ball and 2- You can see how the sand reacts. Is there some sand in the bunker? There’s a lot?

Step 2) Open the clubface: Do not turn your hands to the right. You have to swing the club to the right (open clubface) and the grab again the club! This will ensure that the clubface stays open throughout your swing.

Step 3) Swing down and forward, hitting 2 inches behind the ball – A lot of people don’t think a bunker shot works the way I’ve described, because never swing hard enough, or they use the wrong club all together (the pitching wedge).

Important: Don’t be afraid to use your 60 degree wedge outside of the sand either! Just because the sand-wedge is called a sand-wedge, doesn’t mean you can’t use another club for a greenside bunker! In fact, for longer greenside bunker shots, you can even use a 9-iron or pitching wedge. However, you better commit to swinging STRONGER with these clubs.

Follow these 3 easy steps and practice this shot over and over again on the practice green. You’ll have all the confidence in the world the next time you approach any greenside bunker shot.

New changes from the City of Portland have just put an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) within the reach of most homeowners. On March 3, 2010, the Portland City Council eliminated the System Development Fee for ADUs for 3 years, subtracting up to $15,000 from the cost of developing an ADU. The Council also voted to increase the size limits to 800 square feet or 75% of the main structure. These policy changes have opened a key window of opportunity for the creation of ADUs in Portland that, according to local homebuilders, brings the promise of a new push of “smart growth” just when the city’s economy needs it most.

ADUs, also called “granny flats” or “backyard cottages,” are detached, compact spaces, complete with a bed, bathroom, kitchen, and entryway, that provide a second home in a residential property.

History of ADU politics in Portland

Before World War II, accessory dwelling units were a common fixture of American neighborhoods. They easily integrated into existing communities, provided affordable housing options for young and old, and made intergenerational living easier for families.

But after World War II, national urban development patterns shifted toward low-density sprawl, and new zoning rules emerged that segregated land uses and housing types. During this period, ADUs fell out of favor and were actually banned in most urban areas across the country.

After decades of sprawl, accompanied by blight, car dependency, and loss of green space, communities across the country began advocating for smarter growth. The city of Portland became an early leader in this movement and was one of the first to re-allow ADU development. But it wasn’t until 1998 that the City began promoting ADUs by relaxing the minimum area requirements; eliminating owner occupancy requirements; and allow ADUs in most residential areas.

Despite this progress, onerous SF maximum requirements and systems development charges (SDCs) of up to $15,000 remained. With an average ADU construction cost of $75,000, these SDCs and square footage restrictions caused most consumers to abandon ADU projects entirely or modify projects to avoid ADU designation and permits.

Thus, the many “smart growth” benefits of the ADU development, each firmly aligned with the city’s Portland Plan, have been largely unrealized. These missed opportunities include:

1. Increase the supply of affordable housing in a way that blends easily with existing neighborhoods;
2. Support the creation of a compact urban form that supports walkable, transit, and vibrant neighborhoods;
3. Provide an independent living option for the elderly/disabled that promotes intergenerational living;
4. Generate additional rental income for owners and tax base for the City;
5. Provide further residential development without major new infrastructure.

Key obstacles removed

In 2008, the City began a review of its zoning codes and regulations governing sustainable building technologies and forms. The effort, dubbed RICAP5 (Regulatory Improvement Code Amendment Package 5), was guided by a Citizens’ Advisory Committee of key stakeholders that recommended removing regulatory obstacles to ADU development.

The committee’s work met with considerable success. On March 3, 2010, the Portland City Council removed all SDCs for ADUs. Shortly thereafter, the Council increased the maximum size restrictions to 800 square feet or 75% of the main structure, whichever is less. In the words of Mayor Sam Adams: “This couldn’t happen at a better time, given the significant challenges facing builders and the construction industry, and in terms of our community sustainability goals.”

The last ADU boom was during the Great Depression. Now, according to local builders and legislators, the ADU development could help homeowners and the local economy get out of the Great Recession. But the window of opportunity is not open forever; the easing of the City’s ADU development regulations expires June 30, 2013.

Potential Benefits of ADU Projects for Homeowners and the Community

ADUs promise to benefit homeowners and the community by:

1. Local and sustainable drivers of neighborhood prosperity and vitality;
2. Homes that significantly improve the value and marketability of properties;
3. Economic projects with high built value and return on investment (ROI);
4. “Plug-And-Play”, easy developments.

Many in the real estate and homebuilding community see the development of ADU as a boon for the future of Portugal. “Is he people that make Portland exciting: young entrepreneurs bringing business to the city and life to the sidewalks,” says local broker Kama Dersham. “ADUs are modern and affordable for these people and will help keep Portland vibrant and viable.”

Die-cast collectibles are often toys that are now highly sought after by collectors. Made of metal and plastic, they are often scaled-down versions of big-kid toys like dump trucks, cars, and planes. Die-cast toys first appeared in the early 20th century. Toys depicting war equipment, such as tanks and ships, were very successful during the world wars.

Die-cast toys gained status with collectors during the 1950s, as the quality of newer die-cast models improved and original models gained value as vintage collectibles. In subsequent decades, many more producers entered the market, giving us iconic brands we know today as Mattel Hot Wheels.

Die-cast toy cars are especially popular with collectors. As the NASCAR circuit became more famous in the United States, NASCAR die-cast cars became more popular with collectors. Before you start a NASCAR die-cast or other type of die-cast model collection, there are a few things to keep in mind.

In the world of die-cast model collectibles, entire collections are often more valuable than individual ones. Collectibles featured as part of a game can only retain their value if they are kept as a game. If you are a die-cast collectibles enthusiast, it is recommended to do extensive research on the different types of models before choosing the ones on which to build your collection.

The collectible die-cast models are divided into categories by scale size. They can range from the smallest 1:43 scale to the massive 1:6 scale. Usually, the bigger they are, the more expensive they are. Promotional toys or those with unique brands may be more valuable. Vehicles with a special sports connection, like a die-cast Shelby Cobra Mustang, will generally be more valuable than the generic version.

Always set a budget and thoroughly research all the expenses involved before starting a collection of NASCAR die-cast or other scale model vehicles. If there are acrylic cases, be careful not to damage the collection. Collectors often prefer to display their die-cast toys in special display cases. Collectors can also insure their die-cast toy against theft and damage. Collecting die-cast collectibles can be an enjoyable hobby for the whole family, regardless of the specific models.

Just as you need to go to the doctor every once in a while when your body isn’t working as well as it should, you should take your car to an auto mechanic regularly, and especially if he’s trying to tell you it’s not working. need a checkup! ‘But how?’ I hear you ask. ‘Cars can’t talk!’ Maybe not in human language, but make no mistake, your car can and will communicate with you when there’s a problem, and it’s your job to be able to successfully interpret what you’re saying. Here are five signs that your car may be feeling a little off.

1. Carbon monoxide leaks

Since carbon monoxide is odorless, it is especially difficult to detect a leak. This is a situation where you need to listen to your own body and your car. Carbon monoxide is toxic to humans and therefore can make you feel drowsy, nauseated, or develop ringing in your ears; It could mean that you are suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning from a leak inside the car. You should stop immediately if this is the case, because apart from the fact that your car is clearly in trouble, so is your health.

2. Squealing brakes

If you hear a high-pitched squeal or hiss when you apply the brakes, or if your brake pedal feels ‘spongy’ or too soft or you need to push it almost to the floor to stop the car, this means you need to get your brakes checked immediately. The squeal is most likely caused by water in the brake pads or dangerously low brake pads.

3. Rattle, jingle or rattle

Your car is not a percussion instrument. If you hear abnormal knocking, rattling, or rattling coming from the engine (or anywhere in the car, as long as you’re not hauling a crate of empty bottles!), it could be an indication that you’ve blown your head gasket. You should stop and have your car towed to a mechanic or service station as soon as possible.

4. Difficult to start the engine

If it takes several tries to get your engine to start or you hear a click when you try to turn the key but it won’t start, it could be an indication that your battery is dying or there is a problem with your alternator. Either way, you should have it checked at a gas station as soon as possible.

5. Oil light

This seems relatively simple: how obvious can it be if your car turns on the oil light? You would be surprised, dear readers, how often this light is ignored or simply overlooked. If any of the lights on your dash come on, the first thing to do is determine what they mean, and then look at the problem right away.

Having a regular car service is vital to maintaining the health of the car. Even if your car shows no signs of needing one, prevention is better than cure, so make sure you’re on the lookout to ensure a long and happy vehicle life!

If you are enrolled in a Spanish school in Lima, you may be tempted to stay in the city and focus on your studies. However, if you don’t explore the outskirts of the city, you will miss out on much of what Peru has to offer.

This country offers a once in a lifetime experience to see amazing sites and experience Peruvian culture. After all, Peru is considered the best country in South America for tourism. An essential experience is a trip to Iquitos. This is actually the largest city in the world that cannot be reached by road, as there are currently some 370,000 people living in this region. Cars tend to be too expensive to import into this part of Peru, so you’ll see mostly auto rickshaw taxis instead.

So how would you get from Lima to Iquitos? Actually, the journey is quite easy. The best thing you can do is take a plane from Peru. This short trip takes about 90 minutes and costs only about $150 round trip. You can easily do a weekend trip where you leave for Iquitos on Friday night and return to the city on Sunday night.

During the weekend, you can have a wide variety of interesting and unforgettable experiences. For example, on a Saturday you could take a day trip to the jungle. If you go down the Amazon in a boat, you will see how small families subsist in remote towns.

Most of the houses are built on stilts. You can also visit monkey island which is a haven for young monkeys, entire mothers have been killed by locals for food. Other experiences to live in Iquitos include eating at a jungle lodge and walking through the jungle. (Of course, don’t forget to bring mosquito repellent).

On Saturday night you will want to go to Central Plaza. In this area, you can watch artists create and sell paintings. Along the river, there are plenty of great restaurants and bars. Don’t miss the exotic foods on the menu. You will see alligators, turtles and even guinea pigs!

On the second day of your trip, be sure to visit the Bethlehem market. This is a floating city, which is known as the “Venice of Peru”. When the water rises, everyone’s house floats. In fact, you can see hundreds of houseboats in the rainy season.

At the market, you can find everything under the sun, including exotic fruits, herbs, and different unusual meats.

When you study Spanish in Peru, you will undoubtedly meet a new group of friends. One tip is to travel to Iquitos with a group so you can split the costs. For example, some of the best tours come with a private guide and boat captain.

Tours will range in price from $25 to $50. Accommodations in this area are very reasonable, but your stay will be more fun if you share it with new friends. A double room will cost you around $40. You can stay in a tourist hotel or a hostel by the river.

There is no doubt that attending a Spanish immersion school in Lima will give you access to some of the most incredible places in the world.

Of course, you will want to visit the most well-known tourist attractions such as Machu Picchu; however, visiting regions like Iquitos will give you a glimpse of another culture. When you return home, these kinds of unique experiences are the ones you’ll be most excited to share with your friends and family.

Building models is an interesting hobby for anyone. Any object can be replicated and reduced to miniatures. These models may be made or assembled from original designs and materials or factory-built kits.

Men and boys enjoy building vehicles, robots and architectural buildings. Women and girls enjoy building with clay, paper products, and assembling a variety of trade kits.

Childhood memories inspire our favorite hobbies to become our future hobbies or interests. These memories give us pleasure or reward us with relaxation, therapy, or an income opportunity.

Construction models offer:

1. An outlet for our artistic and craft talents and skills.

2. Challenge our creativity and imagination.

3. Freedom to explore and investigate

4. Education

5. Relaxation

6. Rip

7. Therapy

8. Building miniatures of our hopes and dreams

9. Reward our skills

10. Pride in our achievements

Models are made from wood, plastic, metal, clay, paper products, foam, and other items that are part of or support a project.

Examples:

1. Balsa wood for aircraft construction

2. Melted plastic solutions poured into rubber molds

3. Metals can be cut and welded or cast in molds.

4. Clay and papier-mâché are used to mold figurines, animals, plants and flowers, and decorative items.

5. Paper and foam products can be cut and glued to create buildings and other objects.

The item you are duplicating can be made with one or more types of materials from various resources.

Example:

The decision has been made to build a dollhouse. The house can be built with wood, cardboard or cardboard. The interior of the house may require clay, plastic, metal, and other materials to create furniture, people, rugs, flooring, and other decorations.

People who have an interest in building models are craftsmen and craftsmen with creative and imaginative skills. They also possess various business skills with excellent hand-eye coordination.

Model Types:

1. animals

2. Accessories that support the main project

3. Commercial buildings and industrial building communities – residential and commercial

4. Entertainment characters from books, comics, movies and television.

5. flora and landscaping

6. Houses

7. Machinery and mechanical devices

8. Natural wonders: volcanoes, mountains, canyons

9. People

10. Robots and other toys.

11. Vehicles: cars, trucks, boats, ships, rockets, spaceships, military vehicles

As you can see from the list above, there is an endless list of model building projects. You have the option to design and create an original duplicate from available materials, experiment with plastics and metals, or assemble ready-made items.

Model construction:

The means used will determine the order of construction, materials and tools. These three-dimensional buildings, characters or animals require starting with their base, continuing with their accessories and finalizing the details.

Essential Skills:

1. Knowledge and familiarity with the trade.

2. Investigate

3. creativity and imagination

4. Patience

5. Time

6. detail oriented

7. Photos and drawings of projects.

8. engineering skills

9. Know how to work the necessary tools

10. finishing applications

If you’ve never taken part in this hobby, start with a simple project. This is a fun and exciting hobby experience.

If you’ve been looking for an Android smartphone, HTC has just officially released the Rhyme. It may not be like the Beats-sporting Sensation XE. However, it comes with specs that get the job done. It has a 3.7-inch S-LCD capacitive touch screen. It comes with a 5 megapixel camera. It includes a 1GHz single core processor under the hood. Lastly, it runs on Android’s smartphone-optimized Gingerbread operating system. It also comes with accessories that make this smartphone unique. A compact Bluetooth headset and car Bluetooth speakers are included. Her most unique accessory, however, is the Charm Gauge. This accessory lights up every time you receive an incoming call, SMS or notification. This is what makes the phone a mobile designed more for women.

Since the smartphone has only recently been launched by the Taiwanese phone giant, SIM Free is currently available for £389.00. This has no contract attached to it. It also doesn’t come with a plan. You can only get it if you plan to buy the unit alone. Unfortunately it is currently not available with network operators in the UK. This means that you cannot get your hands on the phone for free.

If you’re looking for HTC Rhyme deals, all you have to do is wait. We are pretty sure that the network service providers will soon announce that they will offer the phone. Of course, we all know what comes with these deals. Networks will offer these phones typically on a two-year or 24-month contract. You would have to stay on the network for 18-24 months to get the phone for free or with a minimal one-time down payment.

Like most deals available for other phones, there will be a variety of deals to choose from. This all depends on your usage. There will be HTC Rhyme deals that cater more to people who primarily use their phones for calling. There will be plans that cater more to people who love to access the internet on the go. Most of these monthly plans offer unlimited texting. Sure there are a number of plans to choose from.

For those of you who can’t wait to get your hands on the phone any longer, it will cost you £389.00 SIM free. It may not come with a contract. However, this is still a lot of money. If you’re willing to wait, we’re sure network operators will soon announce a variety of HTC Rhyme deals to choose from.

Just being aware of the green revolution does not make us more environmentally friendly. In fact, it makes one look and feel hypocritical cruising around town in our gas guzzling vehicles, talk about being environmentally friendly and reducing toxic fuel emissions into the air! It is therefore a happy phenomenon that an increasing number of people are giving up their conventional gas-guzzling cars and switching to hybrid cars, many of which are gasoline hybrid cars. And this despite the fact that these hybrid cars could cost more than conventional cars currently on the market.

Although gasoline hybrid cars retail for a higher price than conventional cars, they are actually cheaper in the long run. Due to the constant increase in the price of gasoline, many people tend to buy hybrid cars to save money on gas. It is not impossible to reduce fuel consumption by 50% compared to conventional cars, and some hybrid car models achieve 50 miles per gallon for urban driving. Multiply this savings by months, and then over the years as well… You get the idea.

Gasoline hybrid cars use gasoline and electricity.

Hybrid cars work by using both the gasoline engine and the electric motor to power the car. When the car is idling or when it is not moving but the engine is running, it will automatically turn off the gasoline engine and the car will run on electric power. When you apply pressure to the accelerator, the hybrid car automatically starts the gasoline engine again. This helps you save a lot of gas and money, especially when you have to deal with the daily rituals of stop-and-go traffic. And when the car is running, the electric motor and the gasoline motor will share the propulsion. And hybrid technology has advanced to the point where the latest generation of hybrid cars don’t need to be plugged in like electric cars do to recharge. The batteries of smart hybrid cars are recharged when the car is running or when it brakes.

The Hybrid Car – The Environment’s Best Friend

Gasoline and electric cars or hybrid cars run on clean energy and hybrid cars have been shown to emit far less toxic gases than conventional cars. In fact, toxic fuel emissions can be reduced from 25% to 90% when comparing hybrid cars to conventional gasoline-powered vehicles. Hybrid cars are streamlined in design, usually only needing comparatively smaller gasoline engines and electric motors, therefore they are much quieter than conventional cars. Thus, the hybrid gets a double win for being environmentally friendly by reducing air and noise pollution.

More pocket money for that rainy day

US tax breaks for hybrid car buyers are another bonus for hybrid car buyers. Depending on the hybrid car you choose, you will be entitled to a certain amount of tax breaks. Furthermore, this is also recurring for several years.

Settling Down With A Hybrid Car – Do You Really Have Something To Lose?

First, you save on mileage, or rather miles per gallon, then you get tax rebates over a span of not a year but a few years, and you can even contribute positively to the green revolution. The key is to get you out of that comfort zone and start relearning about hybrid cars. Visit my site for more good reads on

Environmentally friendly cars, as well as the latest reviews of hybrid cars as they roll off the plants.

Bicycling is fun, the feeling of the gust of wind on your face and the exercise on your calves and hamstrings are reason enough to get you out and about no matter what time of day. Whether you want to head out on your bike for a quick ride to the convenience store or you’re trying to burn off that extra helping of ice cream you ate over the weekend or you’re the ultra fitness buff who wants that cardio workout that you get from cycling, you should always put your safety first when biking after sunset.

Unlike taking a ride during the day, riding a bike at night unfortunately poses some safety concerns that should be of concern to any cyclist. Unless you emit a green glow, you may not be easily seen by other motorists until your headlights hit the reflectors on your pedals or seat.

Wearing bright colored clothing would help other motorists on the road to see you at a much greater distance compared to when you wear dark clothing. There is cycling gear that is now sold in neon orange or green. However, these clothes would only help if there is a bit of light.

There are bicycle safety lights now being sold in the market. These lights mount to the bottom of your seat or frame or even your handlebars and provide the necessary illumination for other motorists to see you on the road. On a moonless night, you can even attach a headlight, allowing you to see where you’re going and let other motorists see you, too.

These security lights are battery operated and very lightweight. The hassle-free and easy installation can be installed on any model and make of bike.

So the next time you decide to ride your bike at night, take the time to consider road safety and fit safety lights on your bike. A safe workout is a good workout!

Most people are big and strong, but not the kind of big and strong that defines an SUV; an SUV takes it to a greater extent: bolder, tougher, more powerful… SUVs may not be the most expensive cars or the fastest, but one thing is for sure about them; They will always stand out from the crowd…

An SUV by definition is a sport utility vehicle. It is typically equipped with four-wheel drive for on- or off-road capability, often with preference for use as an off-road vehicle. The SUV market can be separated into several different categories based on its various uses. Some people are looking for a safe yet robust SUV big enough to haul a family downtown. Consumers looking for family SUVs will place greater emphasis on comfort, luxury and style, in addition to considering seating, luggage space and fuel economy. Safety features like side and curtain airbags and crash test ratings are crucial, especially when the vehicle’s primary purpose is to transport children. Another category of SUV model is the rugged family SUV with off-road capability. This model of SUV has been dubbed as the cross between regular vehicles and light trucks as it uses a car platform for lighter weight and better fuel efficiency, but is used for off-road or towing purposes. SUVs in this category will focus on power and torque, with truck-towing capabilities. A third category of SUV is the off-road vehicle where four-wheel drive (which comes standard on all SUVs today) is the primary activity. Models in this category will feature powerful 6.0L+ big-towing engines with horsepower ratings of 270 and up.

All SUVs boast high space availability and exceptional performance along with great drivability, but with the advancement of technology, these big machines can now boast features like: Dynamic Cruise Control, Hill Throttle Control , dual-zone automatic climate control, park assist monitors and a wider ratio among others. The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) found in the Volvo XC90 is an amazing system included in the car that can monitor the images from all the mirrors in the car and can inform the driver. This is particularly useful when the movements of other vehicles take place in the blind spot of this car. Others, like the Range Rover, have combined superior power and massive torque with unprecedented levels of refinement.

The BMW X1, X3, X5, X6 and later models of the 3, 5 and 7 series have a special feature; the xDrive, which is a technical modulation of the front and rear axles that act to adjust torque bias. 2011 Ford Expedition has great power output; 365 lb-ft of torque is enough to pull 9,200 lbs., and whether the road is gravel, icy or rain-drenched, the available four-wheel-drive system with traction control helps provide more traction. safe. You don’t have to worry the next time you go camping!

The grass is greener on the other side, and SUVs are turning green too. Consumers are looking for more fuel-efficient cars so they can save money at the pump without sacrificing the other things they want, and automakers have taken notice. The 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid, 2011 Lexus RX450h and 2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid took the top three spots respectively. Others topping the list include the 2011 Nissan Juke, 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2011 Jeep Patriot and 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.

In short, the SUV is one of the most sought after vehicles in today’s automotive market and auto manufacturers, especially the larger manufacturers like Dodge, GMC, Nissan, Jeep and Hummer have recognized this demand and flooded the SUV market. with models ranging from luxury SUVs to proper off-road SUVs. With so much variety, there are definitely plenty of options that are completely based on taste and preference, other factors held constant. As the saying goes, “one man’s meat is another man’s poison.”

The next time you’re shopping for an SUV, take a closer look and see which one really suits your needs.