Thursday, February 29, 2024

Baku City Circuit

John B. Marine | 2/29/2024 07:03:00 PM | | | Be the first to comment!
Many people can't find Azerbaijan or Baku on a map. Ever since 2016, though, it has played host to Formula 1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix. I am not as educated about today's F1. After seeing it and thinking about it, this is a pretty interesting race track. So I'll be talking about the Baku City Circuit in this blog post.


Fun Fact:

Baku, Azerbaijan is a Sister City of Houston. Find out about other Sister Cities of Houston here: www.sistercitieshouston.org.






Baku City Circuit


Here is a look at the Baku City Circuit:



Baku City Circuit
^ from: (Wikipedia) - Baku is the fourth-longest circuit on the Formula 1 calendar and one of the fastest temporary courses in the world.

Baku is the capital of the transcontinental European country of Azerbaijan. This track debuted in 2016 and is a great challenge among one of the more modern Formula 1 racing circuits. It is also one of the fastest of the temporary courses. Baku City Circuit is all of 3.730 miles (6.003 kilometers) in length. It was developed by a familiar figure- Hermann Tilke.

The first six corners of Baku are all 90-degree corners. It is a series of left, left, left, right, left, and right. You fly into Turn 1 before facing the first corner. A brief straight follows leading into Turn 2. A straight about three times longer than between Turns 1 and 2 follows leading into the left at Turn 3. A short straight connects Turn 3 with the right at Turn 4. After a medium straight, the Turn 5 and 6 chicane complex follows. The road bends a bit leading into a very sharp right at Turn 7 follows. The toughest corner on the track is the Castle corner, a one-lane left-right chicane that makes up Turn 8 of Baku. Afterwards, the track goes uphill a bit. Turns 9 through 11 is an uphill series that goes uphill. Turns 9 and 10 are a double apex left connected to the right at Turn 11. After Turn 11, the track goes downhill into the left at Turn 12. A brief uphill follows into a kink at Turn 13 followed by going downhill into another kink at Turn 14. Turn 15 is an open sharp left that goes downhill. Be careful not to tag the outside wall upon exit. After going downhill out of Turn 15, Turn 16 is another open 90-degree corner. A rather sharp right kink for Turn 17 follows. Turn 18 is a medium left followed by a medium right at Turn 19. After that, it is flat out to the finish line or make a pit stop. The only thing is that a fast right kink makes up Turn 20 down this front stretch. That is my lap description of Baku. Formula 1 cars could reach over 200 mph heading into Turn 1 after the long front straight.

To me, the Baku City Circuit is as technical as the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore, and very fast like Sochi. I like the challenge it provides. I have never played this track in any game or simulator, so I don't know the actual experience of this track. The lap record for Baku is 1:43.009 by Charles LeClerc in 2019 for Scuderia Ferrari.


Video Preview.

Here is a lap demonstration of Baku:


^ 2019 Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Valtteri Bottas' Pole Lap | Pirelli


For More Information...

To learn more about the Baku City Circuit, visit its official website at: www.bakucitycircuit.com.





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Monday, December 25, 2023

Women in Gridiron Football

John B. Marine | 12/25/2023 06:16:00 PM | | | Be the first to comment!
Gridiron football is exciting to watch. It is such an intense and gritty sport. It's a real man's game. *record scratch* "Excuse me- MAN's sport? Us girls can play football too!" Women in gridiron football is nothing new. Even if women's gridiron football is not as popular as watching the boys play football, at least Girl Power can be had on the gridiron. To that end, allow me to blog about feminine football.

By the way... Merry Christmas, mates! :)






Women in Gridiron Football


Many people usually don't think females can hold their own in gridiron football. Some people may have their best memory of women in football with the popular Lingerie Bowl. That is not what I am going to discuss in this blog post. I'm talking about actual, lace-em-up, tackling gridiron football- just like the boys do.

Some people who follow college football may remember a young lady named Katie Hnida, who was a field goal kicker for the University of Colorado Buffaloes. She would later transfer to the University of New Mexico Lobos. Katie Hnida became the first female to play NCAA Division 1 football when she played back starting in 2002. A later woman would make her mark named Sarah Fuller (also a kicker) for the Vanderbilt University Commodores circa 2020.

In 2023, a woman in NCAA Division 3 school Shenandoah University became the first female non-kicker to play college football. Haley Van Voorhis played safety for the Shenandoah Hornets against the Eagles of Juniata College. Her team won that game 48-7.

Here in the Houston area, I recall a radio personality named Julie Takahashi who played for a local women's football team called the Houston Energy. This team would play their games at The Rig in Pearland, Texas, USA; usually home to the Pearland High School Oilers.


Could a Big Breakthrough for Women Happen in Gridiron Football?

Imagine the following things happening in top-level college football, professional arena football, or even the NFL:

• a female quarterback
• a female quarterback who leads her team [of males] to the postseason
• a female quarterback who wins a championship for her [male-dominant] team
• a female offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator, and/or even head coach of a playoff/postseason team
• an all-female coaching staff
• (perhaps) all-female offensive line, defensive line, special teams, two of the three, or all three... against an all-male team

Many of these concepts may seem far-fetched, but these are things that would certainly make female football fans happy. It would even be something of a cool story for males to want to get excited about. We have seen loads of feminine breakthroughs and trail blazers in many different arenas. Seeing such breakthroughs in gridiron football would be amazing.




Women's Football Leagues


I will briefly share some leagues that feature women's gridiron football. You can click on the headers to visit their official websites (if offered). Let me further expand this topic.


Women's Football Alliance.

The Women's Football Alliance (WFA) is one of the longest-running leagues dedicated to women's gridiron football. It was founded in 1999. Like certain collegiate athletics leagues, the WFA has divisions of competition. The WFA has an incredible 60 teams in this league. So you are probably sure you will find a team in your area in the United States.

Here is a sample of WFA Football:

^ WFA 2021 Promo


X League.

Unlike the WFA, the X League is an arena gridiron football league for women. There are only eight teams in this league spread across the United States. It was founded in 2009 as the Lingerie Football League. It was rebranded in 2013 as the Legends Football League. Its current name, the Extreme Football League (or X League), was established in 2020. The league has had here-and-there seasons. Some years had no season of X League football. As one can tell by its former names, this is a league lots of males (and perhaps some females as well) would love- a league with women passing and tackling in lingerie and in protective football gear.

Here is a sample of X League football:

^ X League | 2022 Season | X League on FAN PASS | LA Black Storm Highlights


These were the only two still-running leagues I could pull up. There were some women's football leagues others, but these leagues went defunct, so I didn't include them. Final thoughts coming up...




Women In Gridiron Football: Gridiron Football


Many sports fans usually discredit something like women in gridiron football much like how some dismiss the WNBA vs. the NBA. Some think the game of gridiron football is best played by males. Just the fact that women play gridiron football as competitively as the men do is worthy of praise. It is about expanding the sport and perhaps inspiring future generations of female football players. Even with the *male-dominated* realm of gridiron football, at least females shown they can play this sport as well as any male can. If women shown they can be great basketball players with the likes of the WNBA, women can also show they can play on or around the same level as males. Girls can play gridiron football just like the boys can. Put some respect on these ladies' names and give them their flowers. It's all about GIRL POWER to gridiron football!





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Monday, December 11, 2023

Laufey

John B. Marine | 12/11/2023 02:05:00 AM | | | | Be the first to comment!
(UPDATED: February 18, 2024)

Laufey (pronounced "lay-vay") is a jazz singer who has popularized jazzy singing lately. This Icelandish singer of Iceland-China decebt who is a throwback that brings old time jazz singing to modern times. She does this so beautifully. She is a jazz throwback whose attention is deserved for her wonderful style of music. I will be using this space to blog about Laufey.


LATEST UPDATE(S)/REVISION(S)...

FEB 18 2024 - added more content






Laufey


Meet Laufey:

Laufey
^ from: www.laufeymusic.com - This jazz singer from Iceland will captivate you with her style of old time jazz singing.

Laufey comes across as this modern songbird who is a musical throwback to the golden era of jazz music. Laufey is from Iceland and is of Icelandic-Chinese descent. She brings old style jazz singing to the modern musical realm. Her singing voice is deep, but also sweet. In fact, Laufey patterns her singing style after one of the all-time greats in any musical genre- Ella Fitzgerald. She is also a "Swiftie," a big fan of Taylor Swift. Laufey calls her fans as "Lauvers." Get it- lovers? Lauvers? (clears throat) Anyhow...

My introduction to Laufey began when I heard her sing "From the Start." The song had an air of innocence and fun while also having a singing style reminiscent of old movie songs and old time jazz. I then started hearing "Bewitched" among her other songs. "Bewitched" literally sounds like a song in some 1940s or 1950s movie. I'd then hear other songs such as "I Wish You Love," "Valentine," "Falling Behind," and one of her oldest songs, "Street By Street."

What I love most about Laufey is how her singing reminds you of some songs sung in older movies. She literally brings that style of singing to modern times to a younger audience. Laufey is 24 as of December 11, 2023 (born April 23, 1999); but you almost wonder if Laufey actually comes from the past and living in the present the way she sings.


Congratulations, Laufey!

(added: February 18, 2024) At the 2024 Grammy Awards, Laufey won her first Grammy award for "Best Traditional Pop Album" for her "Bewitched" album. Hopefully this will be the first of many accolades for Laufey.


What I Would Tell Laufey (if she were to read this)...

Your music and your style of music are amazing! Even as most people are indulged into the likes of hip-hop, rock, and various forms of electronic music; you are making strides in a genre not as many people listen to. You are also singing very well at it. I have the greatest of respect for you and your music. Keep up the great work!


Music Samples.

Here is a sample of Laufey's singing for you all now. Have a listen to this fun and peppy song:


^ Laufey - From The Start (Official Music Video)

And here is another sample of her singing:

^ Laufey - Bewitched (Official Music Video)


Now you have an idea of Laufey and her singing.


For More Information...

Want more Laufey? Visit her official website at www.laufeymusic.com. From there, you can also connect with her on social media.





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Sunday, November 19, 2023

Nicole Forcadela

John B. Marine | 11/19/2023 10:48:00 AM | | | | Be the first to comment!
(UPDATED: December 9, 2023)

If you see a singer with a fun and silly personality and loves koalas, more than likely, you have entered the world of Nicole Forcadela. Nicole (also known as "Nicka") is a great Filipino singer with a wonderful personality and great singing ability. I will be showcasing her in my latest blog post. So if you're game, let's get it!


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DEC 9 2023 - edited content, added a second video






Nicole Forcadela


Meet Nicole Forcadela:

Nicole Forcadela
^ from: (Spotify) - This is Nicole Forcadela, a Filipino singing superstar and overly entertaining personality.

Nicole Forcadela (or "Nicka") is a singer from the Philippines. She sings regularly on her Twitch channel both from home and with some live appearances. Nicole is usually the fun person parading with koalas. Nicole's fans are called as "Nickanatics." She has been singing just about most of her entire life, stemming from four years old or so. The ability to convey messages and have you latch on to each note and each verse she sings is paramount to what makes Nicole Forcadela such an excellent singer.

On the live show circuit, Nicole Forcadela sings at a popular grand hotel in Manila, Philippines. This is where Nicole/Nicka is all dolled up and elegant singing her heart out. She brings the same great singing style from her home shows to her live gigs. However, she is a bit more professional and focused when performing these live gigs. The two situations are different, but Nicole knows how to entertain crowds. Most of all, she brings a "good vibes only" kind of personality filled with positivity and charm. This often times includes Nicole offering positive thoughts after singing certain songs.

I discovered Nicole Forcadela on Twitch recommendations. I visited her channel when not Followed, and I thought she was very cool, so I offered a Follow. I love her humorous and lighthearted personality she brings to her streams. Outside of the live gigs she takes part in, most of her regular streams follow a certain color theme. These streams usually have a certain background color in which even Nicole wears an outfit of a certain color to match. The most special color to her regular streams is purple/violet, since it was the first color she themed her stream after.

As a singer, Nicole Forcadela delivers a bold singing voice and a sassy style. She sings very well. In her in real life gigs, the lighthearted style becomes more serious, yet Nicole still delivers a fabulous singing performance while being all dolled up. Nicole knows how to entertain or make you smile. I think you should visit Nicole's Twitch channel to hear her singing and to take in her eccentric personality. You should also get to visit Nicole's homepage to learn her story.


My Message to Nicole Forcadela (if she read this).

Nicole/Nicka, I enjoy watching your streams and hearing you sing. You are one of the most expressive and eccentric personalities online, and you do a fabulous job with your work. You are a great singer whether in normal streams or doing your live gigs. I wish you the best in all of your work. Thank you so much for your amazing work and sharing your voice and personality to the world.


For More Information...

Learn more about Nicole Forcadela by visiting her official site at www.nicoleforcadela.com. Visit Nicole's Twitch channel also.


Video Preview.

Here is a sample of Nicole Forcadela's singing:



^ You Are So Beautiful - Joe Cocker (Live Cover by Nicole Forcadela) | #NicoleCovers #TwitchTakes

Here is another sample of Nicole Forcadela, but this sample is a look at her live gig singing (and with a personal favorite love song of mine):



On The Wings of Love - Jeffrey Osborne / Regine Velasquez (Live Cover)| #NicoleCovers #TwitchTakes


Hopefully now you've gotten to see what Nicole Forcadela brings to the proverbial table from this blog post.





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Monday, November 13, 2023

NHL in Houston?

John B. Marine | 11/13/2023 11:49:00 PM | | | Be the first to comment!
Houston has teams like the Texans of the NFL, the Rockets of the NBA, the Astros of Major League Baseball, and Houston Dynamo FC of MLS. It once had a WNBA team called the Comets, and AHL hockey team called the Houston Aeros. Speaking of hockey, what if the city of Houston had an NHL team? Could top-level hockey succeed in Houston? I want to open this floor to discussion of if Houston had an NHL team. Let's get started!


BEFORE I BEGIN...

All of the material expressed in this post are mostly based on opinion and speculation. It is not entirely based on investigative reporting or deep research. Do not take too much of what you are about to read too seriously. This post is, however, professional enough to warrant proper discussion of the topic at hand.






NHL in Houston?




Houston Aeros
^ from: (Wikipedia) - Hockey in Houston was last possible with this team- the Houston Aeros. Could Houston join the NHL? Should the NHL go through Houston? This blog post of mine will share my innermost thoughts.

The National Hockey League is one of the most competitive and fun pro sports in America. While I don't watch hockey as much as I used to with the days of NBC Sports Network (NBCSN), I do watch hockey from time to time. I do love watching hockey. There were some plans for if/when the city of Houston has an NHL team. We did have the Houston Aeros of the WHA (World Hockey Association) and the AHL (American Hockey League) before they moved and rebranded as the Iowa Wild. I even been to the final-ever(?) game the Houston Aeros had in 2013 before moving to Iowa. We played against the San Antonio Rampage, and the Aeros won that night. I even saw a good hockey fight in that game! :)

To my knowledge, Houston never had an NHL team. According to the Houston Chronicle, Houston has been the largest city without an NHL team since 1967. We are a proud sports city with lots of talented players, teams, and sporting events. Houston has hosted events like the Super Bowl, the NBA Finals (in the "Clutch City" days), the MLB All-Star Game, the World Series, the College Football Playoff in 2024, the NCAA Men's Final Four, the MLS All-Star Game, some top-level soccer games, and even Wrestlemania among other sporting events. We're even hosting some games in the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup here in Houston. Houston is currently buzzing with the Houston Texans and CJ Stroud, the Houston Rockets starting 2023-2024 from 0-3 to now 6-3 and a six game winning streak, and let's not forget the run the Astros have had since about 2016 and two World Series titles (2017 title controversial).

What if you're a hockey fan who wants to enjoy some hockey in Houston? You don't have that choice. There have been here-and-there rumblings of Houston getting an NHL team. What was the most likely scenario was if the Arizona Coyotes wanted to relocate. It may ultimately come down to if a completely new team joins the NHL like the league's most recent team, the Seattle Kraken. Who knows? Maybe Houston gets an NHL team and may one season hoist the beautiful Stanley Cup and become NHL champions. Possibilities are endless!

Let's think about the logistics of the NHL in Houston now.




NHL in Houston: Logistics


The City of Houston is a great place for sports, even if a lot of the sports teams haven't been too successful. Only a handful of American cities have franchises in the NFL, NBA, Major League Baseball, and the NHL. Houston is one of the largest and finest cities in America. Having an NHL hockey team would further solidify this city as a world-class city. Here are some talking points now.

Before I get into the logistics of an NHL team, let me address something I think will be a main talking point about Houston getting an NHL team:


Does Houston Deserved to be Considered a "Hockey Town?"

Some purists of NHL teams feel hockey only exists and only should exist in Frost Belt states or in Canada. Last I checked... places like Dallas, Tampa Bay, Arizona, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles aren't exactly Winter Wonderlands. Heck, I've even seen on the college front schools like Arizona State and Tennessee State with hockey teams. So what makes Houston less qualified a city if you think only actually cold places should have hockey teams compared to other cities that aren't exactly "Winter Wonderland" or "Hockey Cities?" It rarely snows in Arizona or Nevada, and I don't think Winter even exists in Florida. You could even put an NHL team in Hawaii/Hawai'i for all I care! As long as a team can be competitive and financially stable, any place can be worthy of an NHL franchise, including Houston.

People normally think Texas is a football state (and it still is). However, recent success of the Houston Astros winning two World Series and (cringe...) the Texas Rangers winning the 2023 World Series shows a recent trend of baseball success in the state of Texas. The Dallas Stars won it all in 1999. Who's to say maybe the Houston NHL team doesn't win a title as well should one form here?

Now that I cleared this up, let's talk about more important matters of the NHL in Houston.


Expansion or Relocated?

I feel there may be an expansion team more than a team relocating. I doubt some other team besides the Arizona Coyotes would be so disinterested in staying and decide to come to Houston. The last NHL such team I can remember relocating was when the Atlanta Thrashers moved out of Atlanta to become the Winnipeg Jets.

How about this for a weird scenario- the Oilers return to Houston! Only... they play hockey. Imagine if the Edmonton Oilers relocated to Houston and became the Houston Oilers. I know that will NEVER happen, but it's a weird concept. It's okay to be weird! :D


Team Name and Colors?

I wondered among my fellow Houstonians- do you bring back the Aeros but make them an NHL team name? Or do you go with some sort of team nickname unique to Houston and/or Texas? Do you also try not to use some overused nickname- such as all the Cougars, Tigers, Wildcats, Bulldogs, Eagles, Cardinals, and such in college sports?

Let's say Houston goes the route of unique and indigenous namesakes. When names were being decided for the name of Houston's new NFL team after the Houston Oilers moved out of Houston and became the Tennessee Titans, one of the team nicknames for the ultimately named Texans was the "Wildcatters." That's because one of Houston's nicknames is the "Wildcat City." Wildcatters sound kind of lame to me. Besides the University of Houston Cougars, we have one cat-themed team called the Sabercats of Major League Rugby. The NHL already has a cat team- the Florida Panthers. Surely a livestock-themed team would be completely indigenous to Houston and Texas. Or maybe Houston highlights on space exploration and name their team based on astronomy. We obviously can't be the Stars, because Dallas; and I am not sure using "Comets" would work since that was the name of Houston's WNBA team (I may discuss the Houston Comets in a future blog post). We also could name our team after our insights on energy and oil. I am not sure what a good nickname for Houston would be.

When I researched this topic, some suggested names for a Houston NHL team include the aforementioned Aeros. Also possible names are the Houston Stallions, the Houston Wranglers, and the Houston Bulls. Some people even believe the Coyotes would eventually relocate and become the Houston Coyotes.

Since the Houston Aeros of the WHA and AHL were the AHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild, they had Wild colors- green, red, and white. Back in the WHA days, however, the Aeros wore a dark blue, a lighter blue, and white. Those are your three options- (1) bring back the blue and white colors, (2) bring back the green/red/white colors, or (3) come up with a completely different color scheme overall devoid of any WHA or AHL affiliations.


Potential Opponents and Conference?

One of the most obvious opponents for Houston's NHL team would be an in-state rivalry with the Dallas Stars. I could see a possible rivalry with the Arizona Coyotes since the Coyotes were long seen as a possible team. I could also see a rivalry with the Nashville Predators. Houston vs. Nashville is already apparent in the NFL with the Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans. However, I think the greater rival would be the Dallas Stars. We all know Houston-Dallas rivalries including the NBA's "Texas Triangle."

I am absolutely certain Houston would be in the Central Division of the NHL. This would give the Central Division nine teams while the other three divisions have eight teams each.


Arena?

The most likely home of the Houston NHL team would be Toyota Center. That's especially if Tillman Fertitta is funding everything the effort to bring the NHL to Houston.

Second most likely would be using an existing arena. Towards the sunset of the WNBA's Houston Comets, the Comets played at Reliant Arena (now NRG Arena). I am not sure if people would pack the house at NRG Arena as they would for almost any event at Toyota Center. The days of Six Flags Astroworld are [sadly] long gone. The Astros moved from the Astrodome to today's Minute Maid Park, the Houston Oilers moved from the Astrodome to Nashville and rebranded as the Tennessee Titans, and it is really the Houston Texans keeping alive the area now known as NRG Park. I also don't see even the Fertitta Center (formerly Hoffheinz Pavillion) hosting any hockey outside of it being the home of the University of Houston's basketball.

The most unlikely scenario would be a completely new, hockey-specific arena. For that to happen, the Houston NHL team would have to be so good that it gets its own arena and not have to share it with another Houston sports team. This is more down-the-road stuff.


Players and Coaching Staff?

The Vegas Golden Knights had a solid lineup for when they picked out their players for their maiden season in the NHL. I'd have to imagine the Houston NHL team would pick up either some talented free agents or some talented college or international players for their hockey team.

It may also be possible for having some unemployed coaches and coaching staff members help coach up a new Houston NHL team. If coaches see the potential to coach a young team starting up in Houston, that coach will surely take up on that offer and try to coach Houston to success.


Financial Feasibility?

A professional sports team will never prosper with unloyal fans and improper management. I'd have to wonder issues like taxation and such would be factors in determining whether an NHL hockey franchise will last as long as possible in Houston. A number of Houston natives and residents would lovingly support an NHL team here should one come to form both as a team and financially.

Another aspect on financial concerns would be in television deals. In 2023, it was announced that AT&T SportsNet Southwest would rebrand as the Space City Home Network (SCHN). SCHN is the television home of the Houston Rockets and the Houston Astros. I am probably sure it could serve as the home of the Houston NHL team as well. Of course, national broadcasts of Houston's NHL team would be on the likes of ESPN and TNT. Maybe also on the NHL Network.


Well, this was about as many things I could speculate on regarding the NHL in Houston.





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Sunday, October 8, 2023

Farmers Markets

John B. Marine | 10/08/2023 01:35:00 AM | | | | Be the first to comment!
If you want quality food and fresh ingredients, you may want to visit a farmers market. Rather than the usual processed food, a farmers market offers edibles made from fresh ingredients from outsourced farms. So you know you are getting quality produce and other items from quality sources. I'll be discussing farmers markets in this blog post. If this sort of thing interests you, perhaps I can pique your interest with this blog post. Let's get it!






Farmers Markets


I was kind of inspired to blog about this post when I visited the doctor's office recently. When I was having blood work done, I heard about a Houston Farmers Market in downtown that I didn't know we have. Let me set the tone for this discussion of farmers markets...

farmers market
^ from: (Houston Chronicle) - Farm-to-market goodness happens with farmers markets. Enjoy the quality produce and other edibles only farmers markets can provide and from the farms that make it happen.

A farmers market offers up quality produce and other edibles sourced from farms and other local sources. These are products straight from the farm to market. You won't find anything that you may find at your average grocery store as opposed to a farmers market. It is possible you may even get unique produce, meals, spices, seasonings, and more that no grocery store or general store could ever sell at a farmers market. For example, a farmers market may sell raw honey or maybe some unique spices and seasonings you can put on your food.

A lot of times, a farmers market is often well away from most urban locales. So you will probably have to go out into rural locations or even to certain farmlands not in any serious urban settings. However, urban areas will have certain conventions and events serving up farm-to-market produce and other items so you don't have to venture out to rural locales or suburbs outside of big cities. The quality of farm-to-market produce remains the same and with the same quality than if you ventured out into rural settings.

In a lot of cases, farmers market produce and goods are more fresh than any average grocery store's offerings. Some farmers market produce can even be healthier for you than a lot of grocery store goods. Their existence can be pretty beneficial in these regards. Having abundant produce and livestock is paramount to farmers markets being successful.


My Own Farmers Market Experiences.

Here in the Houston/Galveston area, the farmers market I know best is Frobergs Farms in Alvin, Texas, USA. I personally have not been to Froberg's in quite a few years, but I do remember seeing the many different farm-to-market produce it offers. There is even a strawberry field where one could pick out strawberries. Froberg Farms also has a smokehouse where you can purchase some good meat products. I know them best for their delicious cheddar sausage. I believe it is called Greak's Smokehouse.


Farmers Market Considerations.

The one thing I would probably consider a negative of farmers markets is some of their food possibly being raw. So you may be mindful of food illnesses and airborne illnesses should you consume their produce. You may need to properly cook everything and prepare everything so you will reduce the risk of any sort of food poisoning.

If there is a case where there is a drought or various other conditions that hamper farms being able to make such produce, these farmers markets can stumble. They need as many different resources to make their produce properly. A farmers market can not generate business without sufficient resources.


Should You Visit a Farmers Market?

I say you should visit a farmers market to enjoy quality produce and some unique edibles. It may a lot different if you are used to supermarkets, but you can still get some great produce and other things for your home. Enjoy the farm fresh experience that these farm-to-market farmers markets provide.





That concludes this post! Care to discuss? Here's my question to you:

Have you been to a farmers market? How do you feel about the experience of a farmers market?

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Three Popular Refurbished PC Series

John B. Marine | 7/25/2023 11:56:00 PM | Be the first to comment!
Three bases are popular for refurbished PCs. The Dell Optiplex is often seen as the most popular refurbished PC people tune up. The HP EliteDesk is the popular HP refurbished PC. Lenovo's ThinkCentre is their popular model. All three have been the most common refurbished PCs I see on Amazon, eBay, and mentioned in YouTube videos. If you recall from my Refurbished Electronics blog post, I had interest in buying a refurbished PC online to be my new computer. When I saw the options for refurbished models, the majority of them seemed to be the three models I mentioned in this introduction. So for this blog post, I want to discuss these three models that are popular for refurbished PCs.






Refurbished PCs: Why?


If one is looking for a new computer but lacks the finances to get a modern PC, one great option to consider are refurbished PCs. Rather than completely trash an old PC, certain makers are outfitting older PCs with new hardware. Many of them are to a level to where they seem brand new. A lot of the refurbished PCs come in at specifications at or near a lot of PCs offered at brick-and-mortar stores. Often times, the refurbished offerings exceed the specifications of newer PCs but for anywhere between 1/2 to 2/3 less. Because the PCs are given new life, they help add to sustainability efforts and not towards adding to degrading the environment through landfills or waste.

I was interested in getting a newer PC since last year or two years ago. My current Acer PC was the first PC I bought with my own money. I paid just over $300 USD for it at a Wal-Mart/Walmart. That much money could get me a great refurbished PC and maybe some leftover money to enhance it a little more. When I bought electronics on Amazon, a lot of them were refurbished models. I am willing to take my chances on a refurbished PC. I thought about buying a mini PC or a laptop, until I was convinced it is best I stick to a basic desktop PC. Compared to my budget PC I bought in 2014, $300 USD could get me a very competitive refurbished PC with much better specifications than my regular PC.

The refurbished PC I am going for most has to be at least 8GB of RAM and have a 2.9 GHz processor (preferably quad-core). A recommended set of specifications to me is a 16GB RAM PC with a 3.4 GHz processor (preferably quad-core). I have been feeling the urge to try to be futureproof. To me, a futureproof PC for me would have to be 32GB RAM (or more) with a 3.9 GHZ or greater processor. I am willing to live with integrated graphics, so I will not be on the hunt to get a dedicated GPU (graphics processing unit).

The model I was eyeing as of the time of this blog post is not one of the models to be featured in this blog post, but it was a Dell Precision that I was inspired to check out from one YouTuber. It seemed like a PC more than within my budget and with some great specifications to boot when I looked it up on Walmart's website.


Why THESE PCs?

The PCs from Dell, HP, and Lenovo in this blog post are all business PCs. They have popular versions ranging from desktops to even mini PC variants. My best guess is that these have all gotten so worn out and used that they become popular bases for refurbished PCs. Maybe they were durable and dependable in their former lives that when reborn with new technology, they become solid bases for refurbished models. I really do not know what makes them so popular. From one video or a website I read, these PCs are popular because these office PCs were so sturdy and dependable.

If you were to buy any of the latest models of the office PCs to be mentioned in this blog post, you're going to pay at least $600 USD for the latest models and easily over $1K USD for the latest versions of these office PCs.

If you were to pick up the latest versions of the PCs I am about to mention, expect to pay at least $600 USD for each. Many of them don't even have the hopped-up specifications of their refurbished counterparts.



Let me go into detail about each featured series of models now.




Popular Refurbished PCs: Dell Optiplex Series


Dell Optiplex refurbished PC
^ from: Amazon - The Dell Optiplex has been seen as a great PC for PC gamers on a budget.

Dell Optiplex refurbished mini PC
^ from: Office Depot and OfficeMax - This is the small form factor (SFF) version of the Dell Optiplex.

The Dell Optiplex is a business/office PC that is commonly seen as great for PC gaming when given upgrades for gaming. People who use refurbished Optiplex models usually fit them with upgraded RAM, processors, power supply units, and graphics processing units (GPU). The better refurbished Optiplex models have great enough specifications that they do not really need much to make them better than stock. The gaming crowd, however, prefer technology experiences to be on par with gaming-specific PCs.

Buying a newer Dell Optiplex will set you back at least $600 USD on Amazon. They can cost over $1,000 USD if you buy direct from Dell's Optiplex site. On Amazon, one of the best-selling refurbished PCs is a Dell Optiplex selling for about $186 USD. Some other models cost less and have near the specifications of this model and may have some better specifications. Some people usually buy a used or refurbished Dell Optiflex from around $80 USD to $130 USD and do their own custom modifications.




Popular Refurbished PCs: HP Series


HP EliteDesk series refurbished
^ from: Amazon - The HP ProDesk series is another popular option for refurbished PCs.

RP refurbished mini PC
^ from: (Natix) - These sleek HPs are of the EliteDesk series.

This one is going to be tough to explain because there are several models, and I can not tie things down to one specific model. Bear with me here.

Hewlett-Packard makes some great products. My family and I have owned two different HP laptops, and my previous PC before my current Acer PC was an HP PC. The HP EliteDesk series has been popular as refurbished PC base. The simplicity of the mini office PC versions of HP computers have been great bases for refurbished PCs. The mini EliteDesk PCs are easy to open up and upgrade.

Another darling of refurbished HP computers is the ProDesk series. If you don't see the EliteDesk as a common refurbished model, you might see the HP ProDesk being offered up as refurbished. This is another rather popular base for people to turn into gaming PCs.

Both refurbished models of the EliteDesk and ProDesk can be quite a bargain. That is... if you are not willing to pay between $600 USD to $1K USD for a newer model with the latest technology.




Popular Refurbished PCs: Lenovo Thinkcentre Series


Lenovo ThinkCentre refurbished PC
^ from: Newegg - The Lenovo ThinkCentre, while not as common as the Dell or HP computers mentioned earlier, is still a viable choice for any shopper of a refurbished PC.

Lenovo ThinkCenter refurbished mini PC
^ from: Walmart - This is the SFF version of the Lenovo ThinkCentre, which again, is a popular base for refurbished PCs.

Of the aforementioned makes, only Lenovo is non-American. This Chinese manufacturer of various electronics made themselves a quality machine in the Lenovo Thinkcentre. The Thinkcentre is offered in versions including a desktop tower, a mini office PC, and a thin client PC. The price range goes from around $350 to just over $1.2K if buying direct from Lenovo's website. Buying one of these Amazon or eBay will not hurt you too much.

Like the aforementioned PCs in this blog post, the Lenovo Thinkcentre is often used as a base for refurbished PCs. They would be a good option if you fancy a PC outside of the likes of HP or Dell. It will no doubt serve you well. These may not be as elegant as HP's offerings, but the Lenovo Thinkcentre still gets it done as a refurbished PC.



That's all for this section. How about I offer you some Final Thoughts?




Three Popular Refurbished PC Series: Final Thoughts


When it comes to buying a refurbished PC, you want to get a PC that you can live with and utilize for some time to come. The one concern about any refurbished product is how long it can last and if its quality will be good enough to serve you well for a long time. Using a device that has been refurbished rather than recycled helps in the sustainability department. You should definitely consider the refurbished market if you are looking for a new PC and do not have the money for more modern PCs. Find a refurbished PC that meets your specification needs and within budget.

I mentioned popular models from the likes of Dell, HP, and Lenovo because they are the most popular ones for refurbished PCs. Most popular of all are the Dell Optiplex series. HP has two popular series if you do not fancy Dell computers. If you do not have the finances to buy even newer versions of these commercial PCs, Lenovo has you covered with a range of options from its Thinkcentre series.

While they are not the only refurbished PCs you can buy online, the ones I mentioned in this blog post are the most popular ones. These are all office-type/commercial-type PCs that are known for being very durable. Their toughness is substantiated. The fact you can buy refurbished versions of these PCs for nearly three to four times less than their original value make these refurbished PCs a viable alternative for those who want a competitive PC and do not necessarily need the latest and greatest technology.

The only concern one should have over refurbished PCs is how well restored and renewed they are. Is a refurbished PC notably damaged or used to where some problems may arise? Could it be poorly put together? Low-priced may not always equate to high quality, so be concerned about this should you get a chance to buy a refurbished PC.



That is all from me. I have one more section for you, and it is completely voluntary. Skip it if you wish not to participate.






Refurbished PCs Online


Want to shop for PCs online from the aforementioned makes or from a secondhand dealer? I can help you here! Please visit any of the sites to begin your quest for refurbished PCs (or even new ones):

Amazon Renewed
eBay Refurbished
Walmart Restored
Newegg Refurbished
Micro Center Refurbished
Microsoft Certified Refurbished
Certified Refurbished Products - Apple

Dell
Hewlett-Packard (HP)
Lenovo


Shop around on sites like these and good luck finding yourself a refurbished PC!





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Have you had much luck buying a refurbished PC?

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Saturday, July 8, 2023

Refurbished Electronics

John B. Marine | 7/08/2023 01:31:00 AM | | Be the first to comment!
If you do not fancy the latest technology and lack sufficient funds, then refurbished electronics may just be for you. Refurbished electronics may not be "new," but they are appointed to be as good as new. Some refurbished electronics may even have specifications that are on par with (or sometimes exceeding) a lot of modern electronics. It is possible to get quality electronics for much less than modern electronics by buying refurbished. I will discuss refurbished electronics in this blog post.






Refurbished Electronics


Let me explain refurbished before I go any further.

refurbished electronics
^ from: (Quora) - Want electronics? Don't have sufficient funds? Consider refurbished electronics. After all, it was said the refurbished electronics market was $10B USD in 2018!

Understanding Refurbished.

It is a misconception to think of refurbished electronics as "used." Sure, maybe one device or devices may have had previous owner(s), but it does not mean you are buying a used product. However, a refurbished electronic product does not mean you are buying what someone else once used. Rather than recycle or destroy such electronics, a refurbished product is instead extensively revived and upgraded to the point where it feels like new. Refurbished electronics are more like products that are old or reached the end of their cycle and are reborn and enhanced. In some cases, older technology that is refurbished can sometimes be even better than it was previously.

Think of a refurbished product more like taking a rusted-out car and bringing it back to life with extensive modifications and modern parts. Is this restored car "new?" No. It is simply taking something old and giving it new life to where it is as good as new. This restored car in this analogy would not be sold as a "new" car, but its specifications would make it as good as any modern car sold at a car dealer.

Could you be taking a chance investing in something refurbished? While refurbished electronics may be enticing and thrifty, there is no guarantee that a refurbished electronics product will hold up long enough or be of great quality. You may buy a refurbished product that may fall apart after a few uses. Reputable dealers of electronics products will extensively test refurbished products for quality and endurance. Refurbished products have standard warranties to them and can be returned if they do not meet your specifications or satisfaction. Some dealers and retailers will allow you to purchase additional protection plans to cover the cost of things such as repair and maintenance. In addition, refurbishing electronics can result in increasing sustainability and cutting down on land waste.


Refurbished Price Difference.

If you were to compare a refurbished electronics product next to a modern one, would you take an older model over a modern one? A lot of people would probably take the modern one over the refurbished one. Not many people have the finances for most modern things. Just like with vehicles, people will buy used vehicles since they can not afford anything new. That is even if people do not engage themselves in financing plans that help alleviate the financial pain of buying anything new.


Latest vs. Refurbished in Perspective: PC Example.

Let me provide you some perspective. I want you to follow my lead. Assume the cheapest-priced desktop computer you can buy new from one dealer is priced at $300 USD. An online retailer offering refurbished computers for near the same price as the budget PC within about $250 USD to $285 USD. Which would you take?

If money were no object, a consumer would want the latest electronics because they are up-to-date, and you could have them serviced easily should you have a problem with the device. You also may get a better warranty of that latest electronic device than you would with something refurbished.

On the other hand, and especially in the case of something like a refurbished desktop PC, you might determine that you do not need the most modern technology for your money. Maybe you just want something that will suit you just fine at around the same price point. As long as you have decent finances and a decent base, you may elect to buy the refurbished product to save money and maybe even have a more capable item than the modern one at the same price point. It can be okay to take a chance with a refurbished product if you feel it is within your means.


Latest vs. Refurbished in Perspective: Smartphone Example.

Let me provide you more perspective. This time, I am looking at mobile devices such as smartphones. Assume a modern budget smartphone costs $150 USD when bought from a specific carrier or with a certain plan. For that same price point, you could get a refurbished smartphone that you can still use with any carrier you so choose.

Unlike the previous example, most mobile devices can not be easily upgraded to modern specifications with the most modern features. This means you may be stuck with (for example) an older operating system or older specifications than a modern version of its features. It would be best to go with a modern smartphone in this case so you can have the latest applications for it.

Some applications and/or games (if you are a mobile gamer) may not be compatible with older operating systems. Think about Android for a moment. A program that may be available for the "Ice Cream Sandwich" interface may not be compatible with the latest Android operating system. If you are willing to live with having some incompatible modern apps or games, then go the refurbished route. You may also be okay with a refurbished smartphone if you do not care for features like face recognition, NFC (near-field communications), heart monitors, and things of that nature. A refurbished mobile device also may not allow you to expand its memory. In other words, a one terabyte microSD card may not work for an older smartphone or tablet PC. You are still getting a smartphone that will handle its smartphone duties.

The main point of this section is to show that you will have to live with whatever you decide to buy between one of the latest smartphones and a refurbished smartphone. It will still handle its duty and serve its purpose. You are only deciding whether you want to go with modern material or be okay with older material.




Refurbished Electronics: My Journey


There is a reason why I created this blog post besides discussion of refurbished electronics. The reason I brought up this topic is because I have wanted to get a more capable PC. It would be best for me to get one from a brick-and-mortar store so I can have the latest material. However, I been searching online for a refurbished PC. Certain refurbished PCs are within a certain budget I have, and some of the ones that have most interested me seem more than enough for my needs. I normally am not an online shopper. Though, some of these deals are best shared online.


My Refurbished Experiences.

Refurbished products are nothing new to me. I bought a Samsung Galaxy Player 3.6 model and the Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 model as refurbished. Both products lasted me for some time and were well enjoyed by me. So I have experience with refurbished products and knowing the pros and cons of such devices. This was at a time where I was convinced about the Samsung Galaxy Player over the iPod Touch I considered back then.


My Next Refurbished Experience.

Now lies a more ambitious plan for me- buying a refurbished PC. My current PC has 4 GB of RAM and a 1.99 GHz processor with four cores. I looked at what PC specifications would have to be met for me to enjoy computing in more modern times. Through my research, for me to get a better PC, it has to have at least 8 GB of RAM and at least a 2.9 GHz processor (regardless of how many cores). A PC with 16 GB of RAM would be recommended, and 32 GB of RAM would futureproof me for some time. I saw some refurbished PCs on Amazon that have anywhere between 3.2 GHz processors or up to 3.9 GHz processors. Some of the ones within budget I saw had about 3.4 GHz processors max with 16 GB of RAM.

The one thing I would have to get adjusted to is using a SSD (solid-state drive) aside from the old fan-driven hard drives. Since I have two external hard drives with 1 terabyte of memory and another with 4 terabytes of memory respectively, extra memory will not be too much a problem for me.

Besides memory and processor considerations, I also wouldn't mind an HD monitor with a better refresh rate than the one I am using currently. I may just have to adjust the frames per second settings for some programs to better take advantage of my current monitor. It would be great if I could do this more consistently with all or most of certain programs.

A better refurbished PC can even bring me into modern times gaming. Despite the fact some refurbished PCs may not be able to play most modern AAA-level games out the box, some people upgrade their refurbished systems with newer hardware. Some gamers buy certain graphics processing units (GPUs) able to take advantage of modern gaming titles. Additionally, they may upgrade the RAM, processors, and power supply to take advantage of the better hardware. I do not have plans to get a GPU in case whatever refurbished PC I get unless I was gifted a compatible GPU or feel a GPU is necessary to use for gaming. I am also not a real gamer anyhow. So I don't really care about playing certain intense games like "Elden Ring."

I do not go into considering a refurbished device without the fear that whatever refurbished products I get may not last or hold for as long as I would like. A computer is a big investment. Most computers will last most people between 5-8 years before wanting to get something better. You had better get your money's worth when considering a purchase like a computer (let alone refurbished). That is why I am looking to trusted retailers, which is why I am considering shopping on Amazon for a refurbished PC. eBay and other places seem more risky for me online than Amazon.




Refurbished Electronics: Final Thoughts


Consider all factors before thinking about buying refurbished electronics. Refurbished electronics allow you to enjoy quality electronic products without paying high dollar for the latest technologies. Refurbished electronics may also be on par with or better than a lot of the latest products. The one thing to be mindful of is that certain refurbished goods might not be of complete quality, and you may risk buying something that may fall short of what you were hoping for. Consider the refurbished electronics market if your finances disallow you from having the latest technology. Some refurbished products can exceed some of the latest products despite being old and reborn regardless of price points.

What should be most appreciated about refurbished products is in seeing older products bring brought back to new life and enhanced rather than entirely recycled or trashed. The fact you could get even better electronics from an older product at a certain price point than similar items is worthy of love. Even when a lot of people are penny-pinching, refurbished electronics can be a great option to consider for those who may not have the finances for any of the latest technologies.


Refurbished Electronics Online.

Are you interested in refurbished electronics? Here are some online retailers I curated for you to purchase certified refurbished electronics. Visit these sites:

Amazon Renewed
eBay Refurbished
Walmart Restored
Newegg Refurbished
Micro Center Refurbished
Microsoft Certified Refurbished
Certified Refurbished Products - Apple
Back Market

Happy shopping! :)





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