A Fun Quiz for Model Railroaders

Like any great hobby model railroading has it's share of fascinating facts.  With model trains you can happily learn all about the models themselves, as well as the real world trains they are based on.  As there are so many different model gauges, manufacturers, history and other facts the learning is positively endless.

Now try this quiz to see how much you know about Model Railroading.

Question 1:  A reefer train car is:A.  A black and white passenger car resembling a referee.B.  A refrigerated freight car.C.  One car that is facing to "refer" to another car.

Question 2:  Classic Lionel trains are this gauge:A.  L Gauge.B.  HO Gauge.C.  O Gauge.

Question 3:  A model train transformer:A.  Converts household AC current to DC current.B.  Prevents robot attacks.C.  Is a type of transition track from straight to curved.

Question 4:  A caboose is:A.  A train car for transporting taxi cabs.B.  Any train car that is longer than average.C.  A train car to accommodate workers on a freight train.

Question 5:  Which of these gauges is the largest:A.  B Gauge.B.  G Gauge.C.  N Gauge.

Question 6:  A coupler is:A.  Two parallel train tracks.B.  A device to see what trains are compatible.C.  The mechanism that attaches two train cars together.

Question 7:  A switcher engine is:A.  An engine used in the train yard to add or remove cars on a train.B.  An engine that will check all of the switches on a line.C.  An engine that can switch between two gauges.

Question 8:  A Model Train club is:A.  A large hammer for straightening track.B.  A group of model railroading enthusiasts.C.  A type of sandwich eaten while railroading.

Question 9:  Which of these gauges is the smallest:A.  HO Gauge.B.  O Gauge.C.  N Gauge.

Question 10:  A tanker car is:A.  A freight car used to carry liquids.B.  A special car to carry tanks and other armored vehicles.C.  A sleeper car on passenger trains.

Answer 1:  B, A reefer car is a refrigerated freight car used to carry perishable good that must stay cold.

Answer 2:  C, Classic Lionel Trains are O gauge, and had their peak years in the 1950s when they sold over $25 million in trains each year.

Answer 3:  A, A transformer will convert household AC current to DC current, usually of a much smaller voltage.

Answer 4:  C, A caboose is a special train car used on freight trains for the crew.  A caboose would typically be placed at he end of a train.

Answer 5:  B, G Gauge is the largest commonly used gauge for model railroaders a 1:22 scale.  N Gauge is quite small at 1:148 scale.  B Gauge is not a real gauge.

Answer 6:  C, Couplers allow cars to connect to form a train for transport, and also to easily detach when they have arrived at their destination.

Answer 7:  A, A switcher engine is used in the train yards to get of the cars onto a train in the correct order.

Answer 8:  B, A model train club is a group of model train enthusiasts who meet to enjoy their hobby with others, sometimes collaborating on a layout.

Answer 9:  C, N guage is one of the smallest commonly used gauges at at 1:148 scale.  HO at 1:87 scale and O at 1:43 scale are both larger.

Answer 10:  A, A tanker car is a special freight car to carry liquids in a large tank.

About the Author

Larry Truett is a freelance PHP and MySQL programmer living in the San Carlos neighborhood of San Diego with his wife and their 3 cats. He enjoys hiking, reading, gardening, watching too much television, and other nerdy activites.

Check out his resources for all things model railroading at http://www.modeltrainswithlarry.com with listings of hobby shops, model railroading clubs, and railroading museums near you.

Maxim Wooden Toys

Wooden Train Sets

Model and toy trains are an enduring favorite for children and parents. While model trains focus on scale and precision, toy train sets such as the Lionel 145 piece deluxe train set by Maxim are all about fun. This set features a roundhouse for parking the set's several wooden trains, and bridges to expand, connect, and loop your train tracks. The trains connect with magnets on the ends, and there are other vehicles that can travel the tracks or roadway. Farm animals, signs, trees, buildings, and figures round out this set. Children and adults will delight in assembling a vast variety of track configurations.

The Lionel 125 piece big city connection train set by Maxim is a terrific addition to the 145 piece train set and is a delightful toy on its own. The non splintering wooden pieces contain signs, figurines, and a wooded road track. Suspension bridges, a wooden gas station and cars, and trains that attach on magnetic endpoints are all part of this set, designed for ages three and older.

Wooden Building Sets

Children love to build, and the Wooden Tumble Tree Timber Logs 300 piece play set by Maxim is a terrific piece to encourage spatial relations, logic, and design skills. The set is compatible with Lincoln Logs and other similar log sets. Children can create buildings, houses, and towers with this versatile toy.

Wooden Play Sets

What child isn't fascinated by pirates? The Maxim Wooden Pirate Ship is a fabulous toy for imaginative play. Complete with a parrot and four pirate figures, the ship is made of child safe wood and contains detailed pieces. Your child can play on the high seas for hours with this realistically detailed set that includes cloth sails and a wooden plank.

What child could resist a toy tree house that's 3 and half feet tall? Maxim's Toy Deluxe Treehouse has a realistic tree top, under which is a three level tree house for the 4 wooden action figures to play in. Wooden step ladders, pulleys, and furniture round out this set that is sure to keep your child busy inventing and playing out adventures.

Finger Puppets

Don't forget how much children enjoy dramatic play. Children are natural story tellers, and what better way to encourage their story telling than through the fun of a finger puppet theatre? The Maxim Puppet Theater is made of non-splintering wood and comes with chalk, a chalkboard, and eraser, 4 fun finger puppets, theatre curtains, a story card, and storage area. Perfect for your budding dramatists!

The Mystical Wizard Medieval Finger Puppet Set comes with wonderfully imaginative figures from Puss 'n Boots: a princess, a dragon, a wizard, and a knight in armor. These plush finger puppets fit snugly on children's fingers with elastic bands.

Maxim's Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Finger Puppets also work nicely with the puppet theatre. From the story of Goldilocks and the 3 Bears, this set includes 4 plush finger puppets that will encourage children to express their creativity through storytelling.

A World of Imagination

All of these fine Maxim products will encourage your child to express himself through play and will entertain children for hours. Even better, the sturdy construction means the toys will last for years, making them perfect for handing down to younger siblings.

About the Author

Katie Franklin is a researcher and writer on parenting, children and child development. She is a regular contributor at Quality Toys and Hobbies. Quality Toys and Hobbies specializes in high quality safe children's toys. All of the toys are selected by experts in the field of child development.

I really don't find anything disrespectful about it (unless the original artist somehow took offence to it). Another question is are covers any good? It depends. For example Kean's cover of U2 'With or without you' was pretty bad. I don't know what Tom Chaplin was thinking about. On the other hand there're so many good covers:
Deftones - No ordinary love (Sade cover)
Muse - Feeling good (Nina simone cover)
Cardigans - Iron man (Ozzy cover)
and many many more.

Norman Lindsay - Australia's Most Controversial Artist

Norman Alfred William Lindsay was born in Creswick, Victoria on February 22, 1879. He was a prolific artist, sculptor, writer, editorial cartoonist and scale modeller. His father was surgeon Robert Charles William Alexander Lindsay and mother, Jane Elizabeth Lindsay. He was one of ten children

Norman Lindsay is widely regarded as one of Australia's greatest artists, producing a vast number of works in different media, including pen drawing, etching, watercolour, oil and sculptures in concrete and bronze. His sumptuous nudes were highly controversial. In 1939, several were burned by irate wowsers in the United States who discovered them when the train in which they travelled caught fire. His original artworks are keenly sort after amongst auction houses and range from the rare but affordable etchings through to the elusive and expensive oils and watercolours.   Lindsay was associated with a number of poets, such as Kenneth Slessor, Francis Webb and Hugh McCrae, influencing them in part through a philosophical system outlined in his book Creative Effort. He also illustrated the cover for the seminal Henry Lawson book, While the Billy Boils. Lindsay's son, Jack Lindsay, emigrated to England, where he set up Fanfrolico Press, which issued works illustrated by Lindsay.   Lindsay also worked as an editorial cartoonist, notably for The Bulletin. Despite his enthusiasm for erotica, he shared the racist and right-wing political leanings that dominated The Bulletin at that time; the "Red Menace" and "Yellow Peril" were popular themes in his cartoons. These views occasionally spilled over into his other work, and modern editions of The Magic Pudding often omit one couplet in which "you unmitigated Jew" is used as an insult.   Lindsay's creative output was enormous. Several accounts tell of his working practices in the 1920's. He would wake early and produce a watercolour before breakfast, then by mid-morning he would be in his etching studio where he would work until late afternoon. He would work on a concrete sculpture in the garden during the afternoon and in the evening write a new chapter for whatever novel he was working on at the time. As a break, he would work on a model ship some days.   He married twice with his second wife, Rose Soady being his most recognised model. His first wife was Catherine Parkinson with whom he had three sons, Jack Raymond and Phillip. With Rose he had two children, Jane and Helen.   Norman Lindsay died on November 21, 1969 aged ninety, His works are today held in private and public collections with a large number in the care of Australia's National Galleries. His popular facsimile etchings and the occassional original work can be found on the Norman Lindsay website

About the Author

Jamie Horne is a passionate Norman Lindsay fan and is the webmaster for www.bendigo.ws and other regional Victorian websites

Possibly you should consider taking her Job. I feel for certain that you could probably do a much much better job.

After reading some of your well informed answer to other question I am for sure you are more than highly qualified.

Six Nations Final Game 2009

The heat is on as the Six Nations championship is now between Ireland and Wales – following England’s recent 34-10 win over France to blow them out of the race for the title.

The final games in the Six Nations tournament 2009 will each be taking place on 21st March – a date for sports bettors’ diaries.

Battling it out to claim back the Calcutta Cup, England will take on their Scottish rivals in what threatens to be a bitter clash at Twickenham. Rugby bettors will be interested to know that England have not lost at home to Scotland since 1983.

Steve Borthwick’s team have shown promising displays of late and, with key players Delon Armitage and Andy Goode on-side, they won’t be making it easy for Scotland to hold on to the Cup.

With England gunning for a second place finish ahead of Wales, and Scotland vying for second-from bottom, sports spread bettors are expecting a passionate clash between the pair.

Also looking to dodge the Wooden Spoon are Italy. Playing France on home soil, Sergio Parisse and his men will be out for their first victory of the tournament to silence critics and regain pride. With encouraging recent performances from Mirco Bergamasco and Luke McLean, sports bettors may see the Italians putting up a sterling fight.

However, with the likes of Thierry Dusautoir and Lionel Beauxis on the pitch for France, Lionel Nallet’s team remain favourites in the Six Nations betting stakes.

Later in the day, in what promises to be a cracking showdown, Wales will take on visitors Ireland in the championship decider.

Having entered into the tournament as rugby spread betting favourites, defending champions Wales will be hoping that dangermen Shane Williams and Stephen Jones can help retain the title – but will need to secure a win of 13 points or more in Cardiff if they are to keep the Irish lying low in the Fields of Anthenry.

Currently unbeaten and tournament favourites, Ireland have proved themselves to be more than a match for any team. Looking to steal the title, along with the Grand Slam and Triple Crown, Declan Kidney’s team will be turning up the heat in the Millennium Stadium.

With a strong team of players, those involved in sports betting should look out for Brian O'Driscoll or Ronan O'Gara as key men in the fight to secure the their country’s first championship win since 1948.

For the players of the home unions, there is the incentive to prove themselves worthy to play on the summer tour to South Africa with the British and Irish Lions, while France and Italy will be working to gain tournament respect.

One thing’s for sure. Come 21st March, there’s everything to play for when you are thinking Rugby Spread Betting

About the Author

Chris Williams is sports activist and loves writing about sports and sports related updates like Sports Spread Betting

well you can sure dish out some bs huh?

Back To The Basics - Customer Care Fundamentals

"This is a football", exclaimed Vince Lombardi, the legendary football coach. At the beginning of each season, Vince Lombardi would assemble his team and remind them of the fundamentals of the game. He believed that only after his team had mastered the basic fundamentals were they equipped to be victorious.

The mastery of the fundamentals is equally important in business. How the fundamentals of customer care are taught, practiced, executed and incorporated into a business's culture will determine it's future success or failure.

Here are some basic customer care fundamentals.

 You need customers much more than they need you. - Every business exists to serve their customers. Without customers, there would be no business. As Mahatma Gandhi said, "A customer is the most important visitor on our premises; he is not dependent on us. We are dependent on him. He is not an interruption in our work. He is the purpose of it. He is not an outsider in our business. He is part of it. We are not doing him a favor by serving him. He is doing us a favor by giving us an opportunity to do so."

Customer service is not about you or your company, it is about the customer. - It is about the customer's wants, needs, and expectations. Are your procedures, policies, and programs designed for your customer's benefit or for your company's benefit? "The question is, then, do we try to make things easy on ourselves or do we try to make things easy on our customers, whoever they may be?" - Erwin Fran

Customer service and satisfaction is everyone's responsibility.- It has to be a team effort. Everyone plays a vital role in creating an exceptional customer service experience. Service excellence is only achieved by teamwork and everyone personally excepting responsibility for each customer's satisfaction. "Coming together is a beginning, Keeping together is progress, Working together is success."- Henry Ford

Customer service is a journey not a destination. - Serve the customer with excellence, they will become a satisfied customer. That satisfied customer will turn into a repeat customer. As the repeat customer continues to experience excellent service, they will be transformed into a loyal customer. Loyal customers are the backbone of any successful company. Customer service is a continuous cycle, a never ending journey, a day-to-day quest for service excellence.

Customer service is all about communication. - To understand your customers you must ask them what they want, how satisfied they are with your service, and how you can provide better service to them? It is imperative to listen and apply the feed back gained from your customers. Customer service is a constantly evolving, ever changing process which is directed by the customer's wants and needs. Ross Perot said, "Spend a lot of time talking to customers face to face. You'd be amazed how many companies don't listen to their customers."

As a championship football team must master the fundamentals of their game to be victorious, so must a business master these customer care fundamentals to be successful.

Coach Vince Lombardi once stated, "Some people try to find things in this game that don't exist but football is only two things-blocking and tackling."

Business is only about one thing - Serving the Customer

About the Author

My name is Glen Hamilton.

I teach companies how to build customer loyalty.

With over 30 years experience in the customer care arena I have developed a intuitive understating of how customer service influences profitability, how customer retention impacts revenue, and how customer loyalty effects growth.

My expertise is in defining the “Why†and “How To†in achieving customer satisfaction, then moving companies beyond customer satisfaction into the realm of customer loyalty.

My mission is to educate, motivate, and inspire others to service excellence.

Electrical Discharge Machine Buying Tips

Electrical Discharge Machining or EDM is electrical equipment or a machining method that is used for hard metallic materials. It is primarily used on hard metals that cannot be processed by traditional methods and techniques. Electrical Discharge Machining, however, only works with metallic objects that are electrically conductive. EDM can cut small unusual shaped angles, complex curves and outlines in numerous types of extremely hard steels and exotic metals like titanium and carbide just to name a few.

1. How It Works

Sometime referred to as spark machining or spark eroding. Electrical discharge machining is a method of removing material by a series of rapidly recurring electric discharges between the cutting tool and the work piece, in the presence of an energetic electrical field. The EDM equipment is guided very close along the desired path but it does not touch the metallic piece. Instead the sparks produce a series of micro-crates on the metallic piece and remove materials along the desired path by melting and vaporizing them. The wasted particles then are washed away by the continuous flushing of dielectric fluid.

2. Choose Your Type Of Machine

First you should specify what kind of Electrical Discharge machine you are going to utilize for there are two types of Electrical discharge machining equipment on the market today. The wire and the probe or die sinker Electronic Discharge Machine. If your company is into processing complex geometric shapes then the probe or die sinker EDM is the tool that you should use and buy. This kind of Electrical Discharge Machining tool uses a machine graphite or copper electrode to erode the desired shape into the metallic materials. Alternatively, if your company is more into assembly part cutting then the wire EDM is the best machining method to be used. In a wire EDM a hole must be first drilled into the material then a wire will be fed through it to cut the desired shapes.

3. Scale Of Production

The next thing to think about is the scale of production that your company will be manufacturing. If it is on a large scale production then you should think of buying bigger Electrical discharge machining Equipments. There are selling companies that give out discount if you will be purchasing a large amount of EMD tools. Of course, if your company is into small amounts of production and will be utilizing EDM tools on a one time usage basis only, then you can just have your metallic pieces cut-out by EDM companies. It is much cheaper to just pay for the service charge than purchasing your own Electrical discharge machining Tools.

4. Ask Yourself:

- What kind of products will I be producing?
- How many products will I be producing?
- Do I have the right amount of money and resources to fabricate this product?

5. Getting The Best Deal

You can find numerous companies that sell different kinds of Electrical discharge machining tools on the internet. So before going to the nearest EDM stores in your locality, why not check out the internet first, it could save you time, money and the hassle of driving out in the city. And with the tight competition of online companies you can even find a discounted price for new EDM equipments online. There are also e-commerce sites that offer second hand and fully refurbished electrical discharge machining tools on the internet. So if you are having financial issues but really need to buy one, second hand EMD equipment may work fine for you.

About the Author

For more great electrical discharge machine related articles and resources check out
http://www.edmhq.com

I have heard of a similar thing before where the person was laughing first a lot then started crying hard. It was diagnosed as a type of seizure. A visit to the doctor may be in order if it happens again.

Additional:

I've just read that you've had bad headaches and a strange sleep schedule in your questions. Try getting someone to wake you at a 'proper time early in the morning ' and getting to bed before ten at night as you wont be making serotonin which is the happy hormone and your body makes it between 8pm and 12 mn while you are sleep.

Vision, Mission, Purpose: What Does it All Mean?

We hear the words purpose, vision and mission everyday, but what do they really mean and how are they different from each other? It is easy to puzzle over these questions for hours. Large companies will pay consultants tens of thousands of dollars to help them craft elegant statements to adorn their walls and motivate their employees. Many times these become so overlaid with business jargon that they end up not saying much at all. As a small business, choosing the right words and applying them to your business can serve the organization by defining leadership roles, unifying efforts, setting departmental and company-wide goals, better serving customers and encouraging and motivating employees. However, the larger purpose of defining these words and applying their meaning is to illuminate your focused strategy and ensure that everyone that comes in contact with your company has a clear understanding of what your organization is abut and what they can rely on you for. A few well crafted sentences can save a tremendous amount of time in the long run, by becoming crystal clear on the answer to – What are we here for?

First you must be able to see your vision. Companies like many things in our universe start as nothing but an idea in someone’s mind and then turn into a physical reality. In order to get others actively working towards creating that physical reality, they must be able to see the vision; therefore, you must be able to convey it. A business’s vision is a desired future. It can help to guide all who accept and understand it. A shared vision can be a great tool for building a sense of belonging and community. A vision is not a CEO’s desire to make a billion dollars. While a CEO’s ideas are important to the future of the company, the management team and other players’ are equally as important because they relate to personal commitment to the business. If employees don’t believe in a company they are less likely to give their best effort. The old adage, ‘You are only as strong as your weakest link’ can be very true. The questions you need to ask in order to frame your vision are, “What value do we offer the market?†and “How are we going to offer it in a unique way?†Unlike a company’s goals but similar to its mission, a vision does not have a deadline. It can evolve with the company and can be vague or exact to have impact and meaning. A company’s vision is how it sees itself fitting into the marketplace at large. Think of your vision as your “I have a dream speech†for your business.

Next we define the mission and the purpose. Sometimes the mission and the purpose are the same thing, and other times it is worth separating them. A company’s Mission Statement defines why your organization exists; the purpose gets into what it hopes to achieve in the future and how they fit into the greater good of society and the world. Your mission answers the question “What are we here to do?†It should be well defined, so it can guide your business’ planned actions.

A company’s purpose answers the question, “Why do our mission and vision matter?†That can include giving back to employees, management and shareholders. Some company’s say their purpose is to serve all related parties from workers to clients in the best way possible. Others are in existence solely to make money. There is no right or wrong purpose. There is only what you decide your organization is meant to do. The dictionary says that a purpose is “an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions.†This anticipated outcome can be spiritual, practical or comical. It can be health or environmentally conscious or convenience oriented. It is how ever you see your organization changing the world, in whatever small or big way you intend to.

For example, the mission of a bicycle part manufacturing company could be to make the highest quality bicycle parts that allow customers to maximize the usable life of their bike. Or it could be to be the largest bike part manufacturer in the world or to be the brand of choice for cost conscious customers or to be the trusted vendor of the largest athletic chain stores. Their purpose may be to make solid, safe parts to improve bike safety, or to make a community or an entire planet healthier by encouraging outdoor bike riding as a form of exercise, or to encourage people to use bikes as transportation rather than cars an reduce pollution. You can see how these different missions and purposes would guide a company to operate in different ways.

When Mark Walker decided to re-brand his business J M Walker Group with a mind for building a solid, valuable entity for the future, that he could pass on to his children one day, he wanted to make sure he built on a strong foundation. He started by defining his vision, mission and purpose with the following:

Vision (What this business means to me): To empower companies and individuals rise to their highest potential through high quality training content and inspiring delivery.

Mission (What we are here to accomplish): To be a premiere provider of training to large and mid-size companies in the Southeast. We help businesses grow value and profits by training their people to become exceptional in selling, serving, communicating and managing time, with clients, customers and their daily contacts. We get excited when people tell us that they feel like they are now part of something bigger than themselves, and see great value in what they do to serve their customers, clients, or patients.

Purpose (What my business means to the world): The purpose of J M Walker Group is to leave a legacy of earning an excellent living, using and sharing our gifts and talents to help businesses and individuals succeed. We desire to bring a positive view of God to our marketplace and to reflect His special love for people in all that we do.

Once you get the right vision, mission and purpose on paper, you can then move on to setting meaningful goals to move the business forward in those directions.

It is important for any organization to spend time figuring out what their purpose, vision and mission are so that all parties involve to understand them implicitly. This insures that everyone is moving in the same direction, which is critically important for being able to grow quickly. Taking the necessary time to assess these three words is critical because a company should be a machine with many differentiated parts, but only one mind. For more information on how you can improve your business, visit www.flourishingbusiness.com.

About the Author

Elizabeth W. Gordon, founder and President of The Flourishing Business, LLC, is a visionary leader who has a passion for helping others achieve their entrepreneurial dreams and enjoy more of the best in life. With a vast and diverse background in many business arenas, Elizabeth regularly has the opportunity to share her business acumen with clients, large and small. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Atlanta and the Board of Directors of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Atlanta. She is an Accredited Executive Associate of the Institute for Independent Business (IIB) and a certified Life Coach.

Comfortable shoes. Without them, your feet will be miserable. Trust me, it's no fun trekking over cobblestones with huge blisters.

A good camera...with back-up batteries. Enough memory cards or film...they're a wee bit expensive overseas.

Check to see if your hotel has a hair dryer. If so, that's one less thing you have to worry about packing.

If you are bringing a laptop and plan on downloading your photos to your laptop...make sure you have all the necessary things. I left my cord that plugs my camera into my laptop at home. What a waste of space lugging the useless laptop (my converter didn't work at this particular hotel) around.

I usually bring snacks...mainly because I get hungry on the 8-9 hour flight overseas. Snacks are also great for a break in the Louvre.

If you plan on sending postcards, make sure you pack an address list.

The Quickest Way to Get a Ripped Six Pack

If you could go to Wal-Mart and buy a ripped set of muscles for the beach next Summer what would you buy? Let me guess, a ripped six pack of abs? There isn't one guy out there who doesn't want a ripped midsection to make heads turn on the beach. Yet it really is not as hard to do as most people make it out to be. I am going to share with you The Truth About Abs and how to get a ripped six pack for this summer. Read more.

Before you understand the quickest way to get a ripped six pack, you must first understand truth. Once you have separated truth from misconception, lies, myths, and rumors you can then get the ripped six pack you are looking for. Let me clear things up for you.

Even fitness experts are out to get you with there "equipment" or "supplements". Lets learn how NOT to get a six pack.

Here is NOT the quickest way to get a ripped six pack! -

1. Special abdominal machines. Your watching a show and that ad comes on about the best abdominal machine in the world. Just 10 minutes a day to ripped abs. Nothing could be further from the truth. The quickest way to get a ripped six pack is dieting!

2. Doing countless crunches and ab work in the gym. Crunches are a decent exercise to build a decent midsection. However, they are not the most affective way of building your abs and can lead to injury if you perform hundreds the wrong way! People often tend to use their hip flexors to often while doing crunches, which has been shown to decrease muscle activity.

3. Starving diets. This is the biggest gimmick out there. Starve yourself? This slows your metabolism down and instead of burning carbohydrates your body looks to your burn your muscle tissues. Yes, you will lose weight but most of it will be muscle. Your body will then start holding on to fat cells because it senses that it is not getting the nutrients it needs. Muscle tissues burn calories, which in turn burns calories and fat. Why would you want to use your muscle for energy? I know I would not want to! Not to mention starving yourself puts you at risk for diabetes.

4. Diet pills. Sorry.. THIS is the biggest scam out there. Diet pills are horrible for your health with no results! Usually they are loaded up with dangerous amounts of caffeine. They waste your health and empty your pockets. Diet and nutrition are your best friends to get a ripped six pack. Rely on diet pills and you'll be further away from your goal then ever!

What is this misconception that abdominal muscles are not muscles? You cannot train your abs every day unless you are on steroids. High intensity, overload, and recovery will build you bigger and stronger abs.

If your abs are your worst muscle group and you wish to improve them, why not train them first. Who says you can't train your abs first? Most people want a bigger chest or legs so they prioritize doing bench presses or squats first. Why not start with your abs first? Prioritize your abs and you will get a ripped six pack.

What is better for building a ripped six pack? Training once or twice a week? Twice a week, assuming your recovered.

If you want to build a ripped six pack then train your abs as frequently as possible, but make sure you are well recovered each session.

Train your abs in separate workouts to stimulate muscle growth the best. Upper abs, lower abs, and obliques.

If your looking for a program to teach you more loaded with sample diets, workout routines, 6 pack education, and more keep reading.

The quickest way to get a ripped six pack? DIET! Diet and exercise, not supplements and scams. Here is the number one guide to learning the truth about abs. To learn more follow the link below!

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EBay is your best bet to sell them and you can watch the vintage collectors fight tooth and nail over the items you wish to sell. Who knows, you might walk away with over 5K in your pockets rather than just going to an auction house where the crowds there may not be the right type to fight over your old gaming systems. Just put them up for sale, and watch the bids just roll on in and how high they'll go! If they're willing to pay it, they'll shell out thousands for your systems! Good luck in selling them! (One thing: DON'T PUT A BUY NOW OPTION! YOU'LL LOSE THE MONEY MAKING BY DOING THAT!!