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Believe it or not the use of football boots dates back to Henry VIII of England. Her majesty ordered a pair from the Great Wardrobe in 1526, the royal shopping list stated: “45 velvet pairs and 1 leather pair for football”. Since then football boots evolved to be an essential part of the game and nowadays they are made with high-materials such as carbon fibre and synthetic leather.

Just like football itself soccer cleats went through a lot changes over the years. Until 1891, studs, blades or any other kind of projection weren’t allowed. After the 1891 revision, studs and bladders became “legal” as long as they were made of leather and weren’t bigger than half an inch, this studs and blades were originally hammered into the boots and professional players at the time had several pairs with different length studs. I consider this as the first time football boots evolved.

The second evolution came in the mid-1950s and it is also the most controversial. History says that during the 1954 in Switzerland, Adidas who was Germany’s boot supplier kitted the Germans with the first screw-in-studs football boots ever seen. But recently Puma claimed that they were supplying screw in stud as early as 1952. Despite who invented screw in studs the point here is the that the second evolution was the invention of the screw in studs.

Despite the screw-in debate another revolution was going on at roughly the same time in history. Between 1950 and 1960 soccer cleats design took a huge step forward and boots really started to make an impact on the game. While in Northern Europe boots still had the ankle protection, main reason they are called “boots”, South Americans created a more flexible and lighter boot without the ankle protection, a boot designed to increase control, improve kicking power and make players move faster and change direction quicker.

As the years passed technological advancements allowed manufacturers to produce lighter boots in a variety of colours and studs configurations. Highlights to the Puma King worn players like Pelé at the 1970 World Cup and to one of the best selling football boot to date, the Adidas Copa Mundial.

We can’t talk about the evolution of football boots without mentioning Craig Johnston, creator of the Adidas Predator. Johnston revolutionised the football boot market by creating a boot that provided more traction between ball and boot, and boot and the ground, the Adidas Predator was born. With greater contact areas, a series of power and swerve zones allowing players to create better swerves and more powerful strikes when hitting the so called “sweet spots”. No wonder the Adidas Predator series are still in production these days.

Johnston’s creation was just the tip of the iceberg of what was coming. Polymer extrusion technologies and other materials allowed the creating of more flexible soles; studs were replaced by blades which gave players a more stable base.

Nike also played an important role in the evolution of “soccer cleats” with its first ever boot, the Nike Mercurial soccer cleat, weighing only 200g.

Nowadays football boots evolve each season with state-of-the-art technology and designs. All aimed to protect and improve player’s performance.

Highlights to the rotating stud found on Lotto’s Zero Gravity boots which reduces the risk of injuries, improve speed and stability. The carbon sole plate and adaptive stud that can extend and retract by up to 3mm, both found on Nike newest football boot, the Mercurial Superfly II.

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Panasonic TC-L32X2 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with iPod Dock Great TV, great price – N. B. Grant – San Antonio, Tx
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Panasonic: TC-L32X2 Panasonic TC-L32X2 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with iPod Dock Offering excellent picture performance, Panasonic’s 32-inch VIERA TC-L32X2 LCD HDTV provides 720p high-definition imagery and includes a Universal Dock for Apple iPod, which enables you to control and play music and video directly from your iPod or iPhone through your VIERA HDTV. This X2 series model also features 24P Playback function for superb imagery from 24-frame movies on DVD and Blu-ray Disc, Game Mode for faster image response while playing immersive 3D games, a 20,000:1 contrast ratio, and an improved panel with In Plane Switching (IPS) for an ultra-wide viewing angle and higher moving picture resolution that results in clear, bright images.

This and other models in the X2 line offer Panasonic’s VIERA Image Viewer feature, which enables you to play slideshows of JPEG images stored on SD memory cards, as well as the VIERA Link feature for controlling a variety of compatible components–from Blu-ray Disc players to digital cameras–through a single remote.

Adhering to Panasonic’s commitment to the environment, this VIERA model–as well as all 2010 models–features improved power consumption and meets the new, more stringent Energy Star 4.0 requirements.

Key Features

In Plane Switching (IPS): The latest iteration of Panasonics IPS LCD panel features excellent light transmittance and a wide viewing angle. The wide 178-degree viewing angle–both horizontally and vertically–ensures clear images even when viewed from an angle. And the panel backlight’s wide transmission aperture enhances the contrast between light and dark, improving motion-image response.   Game Mode: With Game Mode, quicker image response increases the enjoyment of video games when a game console is connected to the TV. What’s more, VIERA produces the dark images in video games more clearly. This mode works with the anti-image retention (wobbling) function, too.   VIERA Link: Allows the interlinked operation of various AV devices–from DVD and Blu-ray Disc players to home theater sound systems to digital cameras and camcorders–using only the VIERA remote control by simply connecting the devices to each other by an HDMI cable (see pop-up illustration).

Panasonic’s VIERA X2 series LCD HDTV. iPod Entertainment Kit: With the included Universal Dock for iPod, you can control playback of the music and video stored on your Apple iPod or iPhone directly through your VIERA HDTV via the remote control and intuitive onscreen menu system (see more about iPod/iPhone compatibility).   VIERA Image Viewer: View full-HD images with the integrated SD card slot, enabling you to view JPEG photos captured from your digital camera or camcorder on the big screen. Navigate your images via an easy-to-use thumbnail display.

Key Specifications

What’s in the Box

Panasonic X2 series LCD HDTV, removable stand, remote control (with batteries), operating instructions

Panasonic 2010 VIERA Plasma and LCD Comparison

Series:	G25 Plasma	S2 Plasma	U2 Plasma	C2 Plasma	U22 LCD	X2 LCD	C22 LCD
Models:	TC-P54G25 54″ TC-P50G25 50″ TC-P46G25 46″ TC-P42G25 42″	TC-P65S2 65″ TC-P58S2 58″ TC-P54S2 54″ TC-P50S2 50″ TC-P46S2 46″ TC-P42S2 42″	TC-P50U2 50″ TC-P42U2 42″	TC-P50C2 50″ TC-P46C2 46″ TC-P42C2 42″	TC-L42U22 42″ TC-L37U22 37″ TC-L32U22 32″	TC-L37X2 37″ TC-L32X2 32″ TC-L22X2 22″	TC-L37C22 37″ TC-L32C22 32″
VIERA Cast		—	—	—	—	—	—
VIERA Image Viewer	(AVCHD, MPEG2, JPEG)	(JPEG)	(JPEG)	(JPEG)	(JPEG)	(JPEG)	(JPEG)
VIERA Link	webcam capable
NeoPDP Panel			—	—	—	—	—
THX Display		—	—	—	—	—	—
Contrast Ratio	Infinite Black	Dynamic: 2,000,000:1	Dynamic: 2,000,000:1	Dynamic: 2,000,000:1	Dynamic: 20,000:1	Dynamic: 20,000:1 22″: 15,000:1	Dynamic: 18,000:1
Moving Picture Resolution	1080 lines	1080 lines	900 lines	720 lines	—	—	—
Anti-Reflective Filter			—	—	—	—	—
Display Capabilities	1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p	1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p	1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p	720p, 480p	1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p	720p, 480p	720p, 480p
600Hz Sub-field Drive					—	—	—
120Hz	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Game Mode				—	—		—
Speakers	2; 20W total	2; 20W total	2; 20W total	2; 20W total	2; 20W total	2; 20W total 22″: 6W	2; 20W total
Surround Sound
HDMI input	3 (1 side)	3 (1 side)	3 (1 side)	2	3 (1 side)	3 (1 side) 22″: 1	2
Component input (Y, PB, PR)	2	2	2	2	1	1	1
Composite input	2 (1 side)	2 (1 side)	2 (1 side)	2 (1 side)	2 (1 side)	2 (1 side) 22″: 1	2
PC input	1 (side)	—	—	—	1	1	1
USB	2	—	—	—	—	—	—
Ethernet LAN input	1	—	—	—	—	—	—
Digital Audio output	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
iPod Universal Dock	—	—	—	—	—		—
Energy Star
Series:	G25 Plasma	S2 Plasma	U2 Plasma	C2 Plasma	U22 LCD	X2 LCD	C22 LCD

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Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?

With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get. Minimum size = Viewing distance/3 Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5

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Youth soccer gear is one of the most favorite collectors’ items of youth soccer players. As more and more younger generation are becoming involved with soccer and is becoming a favorite sport for children today, therefore it is essential that they be provided with the best gear for their protection.

Since the sport soccer involves a lot of action and body contact, proper gear should be worn to avoid injuries. There are varieties of soccer gear needed for a soccer player such as cleats or shoes, shin guards, soccer jerseys, soccer balls, head gears and of course the soccer ball.

Since the sport involves a lot of foot action, a foot gear is the most important equipment needed. One of these good foot gears comes from Adidas with its Predator PowerSwerve with sizes for adult and youth. The classic Copa Mundial also is quite a good deal which offers comfort and durability.

The Mercurial Vapor which comes from Nike is also one of the best cleats available. Nike Cleats have always been a favorite of famous soccer players in professional soccer. Nike products carry high quality materials and functionality.

Another essential soccer gear is the headgear. Potential risks of head injuries are associated with soccer heading, thus a headgear should be used by youth players. Based on tests conducted by an independent group, the Protector Brand headgear has the most efficient in decreasing the impact caused during the game.

There are a lot of vendors for these gears but what is important is to choose which best serves its purpose, to protect our young players from the hard actions of the game while enjoying the game.

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