#Graphite Cooler

[omegagraphite]

[mjhartwork]

portrait

[violentdelightshavevioletends]

Ridoc: Dumbest scar stories, go!

Ridoc: I have two pieces of graphite in my leg from accidental stabbings.

Sawyer: You made that sound way cooler than it actually is, tell them the rest of the story.

Ridoc: Fine! One is from accidentally stabbing myself with a pencil in the world’s worst math class when I was 8. And the other is from scaring Violet in the library and she “accidentally” stabbed me while studying. I’d say Sawyers next but then we’ll never hear the end of it!

Sawyer: I still can’t taste anything on the left side! … I burned my tongue drinking tea because I asked Sliseag to boil it super-fast.

Cat: *shudders* Never “surprise kiss” Xaden in front of Violet.

Jesinia, signing & showing her palms: I paper-burned my fingers from speed-reading too vigorously.

Rhiannon: I was making a cup of noodles out and spilled it on my hand and I got such a bad burn my sister called a medic.

Dain: I once told Cath he needed a breath mint and he proceeded to breath fire until my eyebrows were singed off, there’s still a mark behind my ear.

Violet: I can’t even pick one… my whole life is a walking accidental injury.

Ridoc: Yeah, sure “accidents” …

Violet: — Hey! How about YOU almost get your neck snapped when someone “surprises you” and then see how you fair! … *muttering* and I didn’t say Cat was an accident *dead pan & smirks*.

Bodhi: I once zipped my hand in my riders jacket and took a chunk out of my pinky… *glances to Xaden in question*

Imogen: *fully glares at Xaden* I once kicked Xaden’s girlfriends ass and then mysteriously tripped down a stair I “didn’t see”

Xaden: Well, I once took 107 stab wounds for a bunch of idiots.

Ridoc: Oh, who?

Imogen: It’s us. We’re the idiots.

Sloane: … And now we can add emotional scars to the list.

[mrnightingale]

My grandma gifted me an infinite pencil (?) for Xmas so here you have some sketches. It's supposed to be a metal alloy instead of graphite, crazy stuff. It's good for sketches, draws pretty well but the stroke isn't dark enough, so I delineated it with my usual mechanical pencil (mainly for the photos).

I realized I haven't done anything for the Holidays so, ✨Nutcracker✨ because I absolutely love Tchaikovsky + first time drawing Niko! I haven't figured her out but eventually I'll do.

And Highway to Hell! Edwin bc I couldn't shake it off my head all day. It's @majorlb 's fault and her Metal AU, I want to draw more for this AU if I can bc I love it. Edwin plays the violin and also the cello bc cello has more personality as headcanon/au and the pic reference was cooler.

[simch84]

My acrylic portrait painting process.

A vaguely step-by-step showing of how I painted my recent study of Astarion's golden ear mods from Afterlife by @cweepa and @dumptruck. Check out their amazing cyberpunk fic here, my original post of this art here, and available Inprnt prints here.

My supplies for this piece:

--Golden brand fluid acrylic paint

--Golden brand acrylic mediums (specifically GAC 100, high-flow medium, and dry-time retarder)

--variety of brushes. Mostly for acrylics I use Royal & Langnickel Zen brushes

--a wet palette. Mine is a Game Envy Exemplar one but they're all basically the same

--random 5x7 canvas I already had, literally no idea what brand lol

Step One: Sketch and Tone!

I start with a sketch on scrap paper because trying to draw on stretched canvas with a pencil sucks and this lets me erase as much as I want. Once I spend forever and a day messing with pencil lines I ink it so it's clear what my final lines are (you can see here though even as I was inking it I changed my mind a few times. Art is a process lol) and then I use tracing paper and the graphite transfer method to transfer it to my toned canvas.

I always tone my canvases first with a solid color, even in cases like this where the base colors were pretty opaque (due to all the titanium white). It ensures that no white dots of canvas are showing through in the final piece. Also, any of tone that does show through the final paint layers help bring cohesion to the overall piece. It helps to not be staring at a white surface when you start, I think. Less intimidating.

In this case I painted the whole thing with Alizarin Crimson. For warm skin tones I typically use Burnt Sienna, but Astarion is cooler-toned.

Also, side note, the vibe of this color is already good for vampire.

Step Two: Base Colors

I follow my sketch and lay down flat areas of color. When I mix these I use as few pigments as possible so the colors don't get muddy, especially since we're going to be doing lots of thin translucent layers on top. This is one of the main reasons I love Golden fluid acrylics--great color payout and pigment load with many options for single-pigment colors.

The hair is two different mixtures of titanium white and carbon black (normally I wouldn't use straight black in portraiture but I wanted a really neutral grey base layer here), skin is titanium white with more alizarin crimson and a tiny touch of phthalo green (blue shade) to tone down the pinkness. Still pretty pink but whatever. Ear cuff is straight raw sienna. Ear lines are more alizarin crimson--those are just so my sketch isn't totally lost among the flat colors.

The hair chunks here are very gestural and only meant to get an idea for how the hair will lay. Some sections change a bit later on.

Step Three: Create Form and Depth

Here I start to build things up to start to look 3D as well as hone in where I want bits of hair to fall. At this point I am still using limited pigments but we're bringing in more colors. Payne's Grey in the hair so it's isn't so black-paint-flat. Violet oxide and Van Dyke Brown in the skin.

Here is also where I start to use some mediums. I add a bit of dry-time retarder to my colors and I keep everything on a wet palette so my mixes don't dry out. I do both on-palette mixing and on-canvas mixing at this step. Some blends are already pretty smooth but some are a little choppier. The skin here is still a little too pink for my liking but that's fine! Things will be toned later.

Step Four: Details

Now we're building up the details that will be fully seen in the final piece.

For the skin, I'm now doing mostly on-canvas blending. I will add some GAC-100 (basically clear acrylic paint base) to thin the colors a bit so they blend more. I put down two colors and then use a clean fluffy brush to blend at the edges. Kind of like eye shadow?? Idk. I didn't go to art school, y'all, that's just how I do it.

Once I have a good blended base, I then start adding a TON of layers of thinned paint. I combine a little bit of a color with a mix of GAC-100 and high-flow medium. This basically creates toning washes of color, similar to how you create solvent-based washes in oil painting. Some washes go across the whole skin area (like a wash of burnt sienna to make the whole thing less pink) or selective washes in specific areas (phthalo blue in the shadows, for example).

For the hair I used a striping brush and created layer upon layer of increasing light lines. I had the same pool of mixed grey (titanium white+payne's grey) and kept adding more white to that same pool as I built layer on layer of little strands. That way it was all the same color family but just lighter tints.

Note that brown crease line wouldn't normally be that dark or harsh if this were a normal ear but I wanted to make sure it stood up to all the little details I was about to paint on top.

Now, I meant to take at least one progress picture of the ear cuff, the little attachment tabs, and the scarring but I totally forgot (got ADHD hyperfocused for too many hours straight, whoops). But I added the final art below so you can look at it while I explain, at least.

I shaded the whole cuff and the attachment tabs first before adding any details. That way I could ensure that the shadows and highlights made sense and I didn't have to worry about covering any details. Also at this point I added that second little arch. I put a base layer of raw sienna down to make sure the hair there was fully covered and then shaded it like the rest.

The details were all unplanned and spur of the moment. I poured out some pyrrole red, cobalt teal, and burnt umber and just went to town with a tiny brush.

The scaring was done by first creating the shape with a similar white+crimson mixture to that first flat base layer we did at the beginning, then building up translucent washes of color and adding tiny shadows around the edges with Van Dyke Brown.

I also tweaked the shading on the skin just a tiny bit more (again, using only thin translucent washes of color) and added a few more little hair swoops using basically pure white to make them pop.

Final Step: Tone and Seal

Last step is simple. I added a couple drops of a blue shade (I think I used Anthraquinone blue?) to a bunch of GAC-100 and did two layers across the entire canvas. This seals everything together, helps add a little UV-protection and anti-yellowing protection, and most importantly very slightly tones the entire thing so that the colors meld well together. Sort of like putting a filter on a picture but irl. You just have to make sure the blue is VERY lightly tinted.

Final, Final Step: Forget the Sign the Damn Thing Because You Were Too Excited to Post it

Et voila! It was ready to scan. Note the progress photos look way warmer than the final scan due to the overhead lighting. Looking at it in person it looks way more like the final scan.

Thank you for getting to the end if you are still here. If people are interested I can post more of these process insights in the future!

[subway-boss-ingo-official]

Return to the Highlands

I have arrived back at my tent near Lady Sneasler’s den.

The rainstorms have at last broken—scattered clouds now drift over the Highlands, but the sky is clear and the ground is firming again. The lack of persistent mud quickened my return considerably, for which I am grateful.

That said, I cannot say I enjoy the heat.

I’ve always favored cooler air—there is clarity in it. The warmth here presses down like a weight, and my coat, though serviceable, does not breathe well. Still, I’d rather the sun than another week of water seeping into my boots.

The Arc-Transceiver remains intact—no water damage, no signs of malfunction. I ran a self-check (to the best of my limited knowledge) and all systems appear stable.

I will begin new sketches tomorrow. The graphite is smooth, and the watercolors have survived the trip remarkably well, though I suspect some of the green hues have mingled. I may need to be creative.

– Warden Ingo

[mary-queen-of-longbeach]

Behold, the true monarch of the ocean: RMS Queen Mary! She may well be the world’s most beloved ocean liner barring, of course, Titanic; her existence has touched lives the world over and she continues to be a cultural staple today. She’s high up on my list of favorite ships, and as such I decided to draw her not as a gijinka, not in her current hotel-slash-attraction form, but as the record-breaking liner she was built to be. Here she is, thundering across the waves, racing the sky itself as she sets a new speed record for Britain and Cunard.

And, of course, here are the notes:

I started this drawing more than a year and a half ago, in the spring of my first year at college. For context, as of posting this it’s the fall semester of my third year, so quite a bit of time has passed. The piece was stalled for so long because coloring the hull was so daunting - I didn’t want to mess anything up, and I knew it would require a lot of graphite!

Originally, this was going to be a fully inked and colored piece. However, the way I shaded the hawsepipe and the top of the funnel just looked too nice to erase or color over, so I switched to making it a pencil-only piece instead.

Despite how realistic I made the drawing, there are some elements that are missing or otherwise incorrect. The horizonal poles (which I believe are cargo booms) attached to the foremast are absent; you should be able to see one of them from this angle, but I left it out because, when I first started the drawing, I wanted to simplify things slightly. I ultimately changed my mind, but by then it was too late in the process to add that in. That’s also the case with the simplified instruments on top of the bridge.

The rigging is simplified, but I tried to be accurate with the stuff I did add.

I made the smoke and water look like that by coloring them in normally and then smudging the pencil with my fingers. Then I added darker areas in the smoke for shading, and finally I used an eraser to make the lighter parts in both the smoke and water. Realistically, Queen Mary wouldn’t have actually produced such a dramatic smoke plume, as she was an oil-fired ship rather than a coal-fired one, but the bigger cloud looked cooler and more dynamic. Also, the smoke should be blowing backward, but it isn’t for similar artistic-license reasons; this, at least, can be explained by saying she must be sailing in some pretty strong wind!

I was originally planning to smudge the hull too in order to smooth out the coloring, but I changed my mind.

I based the drawing on this photograph!

[arunneronthird]

different anon, but wow, color theory is awesome. I always wanted to learn more about it but I always got so confused (which is why I mainly just draw with a graphite pencil on paper with no color involved), but I'm getting off track. I was just wondering if there was a certain strategy to getting colors to look like other colors (the yellow and blue looking like green), or is it just a bunch of guess and check?

welp i havent studied art so this is complete trial and error on my part and i dont really know art terms, but i can try and explain how i see things in a v basic way

i see it as pulling from one side of the wheel, and since i like red and blue, i pull from the left/down corner

therefore, green will either go counterclock-wise if its closer to yellow, like military green, and become yellow or even orange, and it will go clock-wise if its a forest green and become blue, following this, yellows will border on orange for me

important, when moving colors, ive noticed i have to desaturate them a lot for the eye to read them as the color i want to reflect

so imagine i want to draw a robin, and i want him to wear a bluish kind of green cause the strong green they wear pains me, that green will become a desaturated blue:

if i want to draw a lime kind of green (for some reason cause i do not like lime green) it will become desaturated yellow or orange:

when i want a warmer drawing, i tend to move blues clock-wise and greens counterclock-wise, when i want a cooler drawing, greens move clock-wise and blues stay as is

this method can be improved upon cause im no expert, but u can experiment by pulling from a different side of the wheel and not being part of the green hating club

[postureformpillows]

Sleep in Comfort: Exploring the Benefits of Pillow Protectors

Sleep hygiene plays a crucial role in our overall health, and maintaining a clean, allergen-free sleep environment is key. Among the tools at our disposal to enhance this environment, cotton pillow protectors stand out for their comfort, breathability, and protective qualities. This article delves into why cotton pillow protectors are an essential part of a healthy bedroom, ensuring a cleaner and more restful night's sleep.

The Importance of Pillow Protectors

Pillow protectors are a fundamental component of healthy sleep hygiene, serving crucial roles that go beyond simple bedding additions. They are instrumental in maintaining both the longevity and cleanliness of your sleep environment, offering multiple protective benefits:

Allergen Barrier: Pillow protectors form an effective shield against common allergens like dust mites, pet dander, and pollen, which can settle in your pillows. For those with allergies or asthma, these protectors are essential in minimizing exposure to these irritants, ensuring a healthier breathing environment while you sleep.

Moisture Protection: They are particularly important for keeping your pillows dry by blocking sweat, oils, and other body fluids that could otherwise soak into the pillow. This moisture can create an ideal breeding ground for mold and bacteria, which not only deteriorate the pillow but can also pose health risks. Pillow protectors help prevent these issues, ensuring your pillows remain dry and hygienic.

Enhanced Lifespan: Beyond health benefits, pillow protectors significantly extend the lifespan of your pillows. By protecting against stains and moisture, they prevent the premature breakdown of materials within your pillows. This means less frequent need for pillow replacement, which is both cost-effective and better for environmental sustainability.

Ease of Cleaning: Pillow protectors simplify the maintenance of your bedding. Easily removable and machine washable, they make it straightforward to keep your sleep area fresh and clean without having to wash the entire pillow, which can be cumbersome and potentially harmful to its structure and comfort.

Why Choose Posture Form Pillow Protectors?

Tencel is a natural fibre known for its comfort, durability, and hypoallergenic properties, making it an ideal choice for pillow protectors for several reasons:

Breathability: allows for excellent airflow, which helps regulate temperature and keeps the sleeping surface cool and comfortable.

Moisture Absorption: It naturally absorbs moisture, reducing the discomfort of night sweats and maintaining a dry sleeping environment.

Softness and Comfort: Tencel protectors add a layer of softness to your pillows, enhancing comfort without compromising the feel of your pillow.

Hypoallergenic Properties: Being a natural fibre, cotton is less likely to cause allergic reactions, making it suitable for people with sensitive skin or allergies.

Tencel Pillow Protectors and the Posture Form Pillows

The synergy between high-quality pillows and effective pillow protectors is crucial for maximizing sleep quality. Posture Form’s range of pillows, including the contour and NexGen memory foam pillows, are designed to provide optimum spinal support and comfort. When paired with Tencel pillow protectors, these pillows offer several enhanced benefits:

Optimal Comfort and Support

The Posture Form contour pillow, designed to align your head, neck, and spine, delivers exceptional support. Covering it with a cotton protector preserves the pillow’s integrity while adding a layer of natural comfort that complements the pillow’s ergonomic benefits.

Hygienic Sleep Environment

Our NexGen memory foam is hypoallergenic and infused with natural graphite, promoting cooler sleep and resisting bacterial growth. Encasing this innovative foam in a tencel protector adds an extra hygiene barrier, keeping the pillow fresher for longer and making it easier to maintain.

Durable and Easy to Maintain

The durability of Posture Form pillows combined with the easy care of cotton protectors—machine washable and durable—ensures your sleeping environment remains pristine. This combination not only enhances your comfort but also extends the life of your pillows, providing value over time.

Enhancing Your Sleep Experience

Investing in quality sleep accessories like cotton pillow protectors and ergonomic pillows can transform your sleep experience. Here’s how:

Reduced Neck Pain and Stiffness: The Posture Form contour pillows helps reduce neck strain, and when used with a soft, breathable cotton protector, the experience is enhanced, leading to a softer touch and potentially reducing irritation.

Minimized Muscle Strain: Proper spinal alignment supported by our pillows can be maintained cleanly and effectively with cotton protectors, ensuring the pillow's performance isn’t hindered by moisture or allergens.

Improved Sleep Posture: Maintaining the correct sleep posture is easier when your pillow is protected and maintained well, leading to better overall health and reduced discomfort.

Decreased Aches and Pains: The combination of supportive pillows and protective cotton covers helps alleviate pressure points, reducing tossing and turning and enhancing sleep quality.

Tencel pillow protectors are more than just bedding accessories; they are an investment in your health. By choosing the right protectors for your Posture Form pillows, you ensure that your sleep is not only comfortable but also health-promoting. Check out our selection at Posture Form Pillows to find the perfect complement to your pillow, enhancing both its lifespan and the benefits it provides. Embrace the change a simple addition like a pillow protector can make in your life, starting tonight.

[omegagraphite]

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[controlzblog]

5 Features Every Serious Mobile Gamer Needs in a Phone

When it comes to mobile gaming, casual gamers can make do with almost any modern smartphone. But serious mobile gamers demand far more. From competitive multiplayer games like Call of Duty Mobile and PUBG to graphic-intensive adventures like Genshin Impact, a true gaming phone must deliver unmatched performance, visuals, and endurance. At ControlZ, we understand that gaming is not just a pastime—it's a passion. Here are the five essential features every serious mobile gamer must have in a phone.

1. Blazing Fast Processor and GPU: The Powerhouse of a Gaming Phone

When milliseconds count, speed is everything. The heart of any gaming phone is its processor and GPU combination. Serious gamers need a device powered by flagship-level chipsets like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen series or MediaTek Dimensity 9200+. These processors not only handle complex game logic but also ensure lightning-fast responsiveness.

A robust GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), such as Adreno 750 or Mali-G710, guarantees smooth rendering of high-fidelity visuals. Games with expansive open-world environments and complex physics engines require powerful hardware that doesn’t falter under pressure.

At ControlZ, our refurbished gaming phones undergo precision-level tuning to ensure the processor and GPU operate at peak efficiency, giving gamers the same performance edge as brand-new flagships—but at a fraction of the price.

2. High Refresh Rate Display: Smooth Gameplay, Every Frame

A standard 60Hz display might be enough for everyday use, but for gaming, it’s far from sufficient. Serious mobile gamers need at least a 120Hz refresh rate, with 144Hz or even 165Hz being ideal for competitive play. A higher refresh rate ensures smoother animations, reduced input lag, and a more immersive experience.

Equally important is touch sampling rate—the speed at which your phone registers touch inputs. Look for devices with 360Hz to 720Hz touch sampling rates. This ensures that your actions, whether it’s firing a shot or dodging an enemy, are registered instantly and accurately.

ControlZ-certified devices feature calibrated AMOLED or IPS LCD panels with high refresh and touch sampling rates, delivering fluid motion and razor-sharp responsiveness.

3. Advanced Cooling Systems: Keep the Heat Down, Keep the Game On

Extended gaming sessions generate serious heat. And heat is the enemy of performance. Without adequate cooling, even the best gaming phones will throttle their speed, resulting in frame drops and lag.

That’s why serious gaming phones come equipped with liquid cooling systems, vapor chambers, or multilayer graphite cooling solutions. These advanced thermal management systems dissipate heat efficiently, ensuring the processor maintains high clock speeds without overheating.

Phones like the ROG Phone series, Lenovo Legion, and RedMagic have integrated fan-based cooling or attachable coolers. ControlZ refurbishes and optimizes such models with care, ensuring their thermal solutions work at peak efficiency, even after prolonged use.

4. Massive Battery Life with Fast Charging: Game Longer, Wait Less

No gamer wants to be interrupted mid-battle because of a low battery. That’s why a true gaming phone must come with a minimum of 5000mAh battery capacity, with many performance devices now offering 6000mAh or more.

But battery life alone isn’t enough. Fast charging technology ensures that even if you do run low, you're back in the game in minutes. Look for 65W to 120W fast charging capabilities, which can recharge your battery up to 100% in under 30 minutes.

ControlZ ensures that every refurbished gaming phone maintains optimal battery health. Each device is tested for battery performance and fast-charging capabilities, so you never have to worry about your power source failing mid-session.

5. Gaming-Centric Features and Design: Tailored for Victory

Beyond raw specs, serious gaming phones must offer specialized gaming-centric features that elevate gameplay:

- Shoulder Triggers or Touch Buttons

Phones like the RedMagic 8 Pro or Black Shark series come equipped with tactile shoulder triggers that emulate physical controller buttons, giving players a distinct advantage in shooters and racing games.

- Haptic Feedback and Game Mode Optimization

Advanced haptics provide immersive tactile responses, while game mode software optimizes CPU/GPU allocation, blocks notifications, and enhances connectivity for seamless gameplay.

- 5G and Wi-Fi 6/6E Support

Low-latency, high-bandwidth networks are crucial for multiplayer games. A top-tier gaming phone must include support for 5G, Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E, ensuring stable, lag-free online matches.

- Audio and Visual Excellence

Dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support or high-quality DACs deliver directional audio—a huge edge in FPS titles. Equally, HDR10+ support and peak brightness above 1000 nits enhance visibility in all lighting conditions.

At ControlZ, our curated selection of devices ensures each gaming phone features fully functional triggers, optimized game modes, and premium audio-visual configurations, giving you the upper hand in every match.

Why ControlZ is the Best Destination for Refurbished Gaming Phones

At ControlZ, we’re not just another refurbished phone provider. We are performance purists who believe every gamer deserves top-tier experiences, without the top-tier price tag. Our rigorous quality checks, performance benchmarks, and refurbishment standards ensure that every gaming phone we offer performs like new.

Whether you're an eSports enthusiast or a battle royale champion, we’ve got the right weapon for your digital arsenal. Our devices come with:

Certified hardware performance

Battery health guarantee

Gaming-optimized system software

Warranties and flexible payment options

We ensure you get flagship-grade gaming phones with all the essential features serious mobile gamers demand—delivered with trust, speed, and value.

Final Thoughts

The difference between winning and losing in mobile gaming can come down to your hardware. A top-tier gaming phone isn’t just about playing—it’s about dominating. With the right combination of power, display tech, thermal management, battery stamina, and gamer-centric enhancements, your device can be the ultimate tool for victory. At ControlZ, we deliver that edge, refurbished to perfection.

[epicpickleball]

Organize Like a Pro – What to Pack in Your Women's Pickleball Bag

A well-organized women's pickleball bag can make all the difference when heading to the court. Whether you’re playing a casual match or competing in a tournament, having everything you need in one place keeps you focused on the game. But what exactly should you pack? Let’s break down the essentials so you can stay prepared and play your best.

1. The Right Pickleball Paddle

Your paddle is the most important piece of equipment in your women's pickleball bag. Whether you prefer a lightweight graphite paddle for speed or a composite paddle for better control, make sure to store it in a padded compartment to avoid damage.

2. Extra Pickleballs

Always carry a few extra pickleballs in case one cracks or gets lost. Many women’s pickleball bags come with a designated pocket for balls, keeping them easy to access.

3. Comfortable Shoes and Socks

Pickleball requires quick movements, so wearing the right court shoes is essential. Keep a pair of supportive, non-marking shoes in your bag, along with extra socks to stay dry and comfortable during long matches.

4. Hydration and Snacks

Staying hydrated is key to performing well on the court. Choose a women’s pickleball bag with a cooler compartment to keep your water bottle cold. Pack some healthy snacks like energy bars, nuts, or fruit to keep your energy up between games.

5. Towel and Sweatbands

A small towel is useful for wiping sweat and keeping your grip secure. Sweatbands for your wrist or head can also help absorb moisture and prevent sweat from affecting your game.

6. Grip Tape and Overgrips

Over time, your paddle’s grip can wear down, making it harder to control your shots. Keep extra grip tape or overgrips in your women’s pickleball bag for quick replacements when needed.

7. Sunglasses and Hat or Visor

Outdoor pickleball can be challenging with bright sunlight. Protect your eyes with sports sunglasses and wear a hat or visor to keep the sun out of your face.

8. First Aid Kit

Minor injuries like blisters, scrapes, or muscle cramps can happen. A small first aid kit with band-aids, pain relievers, and athletic tape is always a good idea.

9. Personal Care Items

If you're playing for long hours, having a few personal items in your women’s pickleball bag can keep you feeling fresh. Consider packing:

Sunscreen to protect against UV rays

Lip balm to prevent dryness

Deodorant for post-game freshness

Hair ties or headbands to keep hair out of your face

10. A Change of Clothes

After an intense game, having a fresh set of clothes to change into can be a game-changer. Pack an extra t-shirt, shorts, or leggings along with a plastic bag for sweaty gear.

Final Thoughts

A well-packed women’s pickleball bag ensures you’re always prepared for a great game. By organizing your gear efficiently, you can focus on improving your skills and enjoying every match. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, keeping these essentials in your bag will set you up for success on the court.

[lifechanyuan]

A Revelation from the Structure of Graphite and Diamond

Xuefeng

Graphite is an allotrope of carbon, a transitional crystal among covalent crystals, metal crystals, and molecular crystals. In crystals, the same layers of carbon atoms form covalent bonds by sp2 (trigonal) hybridization. Each carbon atom connects with three others, and six of them form a regular hexagon ring on the same plane and stretch to form laminated structures. These carbon atoms in the same plane also have P orbits, which overlap with each other to form delocalized electrons that can move freely in crystal lattices and can be motivated. That is, the graphite has metallic luster which can conduct heat and electricity. Due to the large distances between the layers, and with small bonding forces, they have soft and creamy textures, are gray-black, opaque, and solid. They have a density 2.25g/cm³, a melting point 3652℃, a boiling point 4827℃, and a Moh scale hardness of one. The chemical properties are stable and corrosion resistant, and not very reactive with acid, alkali, or other chemicals. When burned in oxygen at 687℃, it will produce carbon dioxide. It can be oxidized by strong oxidizing agents such as concentrated nitric acid or mineral chameleon. It can be used as an anti-scuff agent and as a lubricant. Highly pure graphite can be used as a neutron moderator in nuclear reactors and can be used in the manufacture of crucibles, electrodes, electric brushes, dry-cell batteries, graphite fibers, heat exchangers, coolers, electric arc furnaces, arc lamps, pencil lead, and much more.

Diamonds are allotropes of carbon atoms which are typical covalent crystals. The carbon atoms form four sp3 hybrid orbits which connect to each other with covalent bonds. Each carbon atom is in the center of a regular tetrahedron formed by four other carbon atoms associated with it, forming a crystal, and the entire crystal can be regarded as a giant molecule. These crystals belong to cubic systems and are usually in forms with eight faces. The purest quality ones are colorless, transparent, strong, and lustrous, but impurities will make them appear blue, sky blue, light yellow, red, or black. Their density is 3.15 ~ 3.53g/cm³, their melting point is 3550℃, and their boiling point is 4827℃. With a Moh scale hardness of ten, they are the hardest of all materials. They are non-conductive and appear pale blue fluorescent under ultraviolet light. They do not react with most chemical agents, and can be burned in oxygen at 777℃ to produce carbon dioxide. Transparent carbides are known as diamonds after they have been carved and polished and are luxurious ornaments. There are few diamond minerals in nature. Diamonds can be made artificially, such as with graphite, subjected to high temperatures, high pressures and catalyzing agents.

What revelation can we obtain from the above data?

Graphite and diamonds both consist of carbon atoms, which means that the material of both is the same, but the differences of their molecular structural permutations lead to completely different physical properties. The Moh scale hardness of graphite is one while that of diamonds is ten. The extreme differences between the two lead to extremely different uses, and that is to say that for the same material, when its molecular permutations change, its material properties also change. This principle can be used in the management of the production, life, and human resources, and that is by the permutation and combinations of the managers. Perfect permutations and combinations will make teams like diamonds, with powerful and efficient managing ability. Conversely, if the team is like graphite, it will be weak, ineffective, and have poor managing efficiency.

Graphite has free (radical) electrons, while diamonds do not. This shows us the analogy that if one group consists of people with different faiths and viewpoints who act without coordination by their own free will, then it will lack cohesion, capacity, and have low efficiency and internal friction. Conversely, if the group is like a unified diamond, it will be invincible, capable of destroying any stronghold, and energy efficient.

The same materials form different material properties because of their different permutations and combinations. So it is with LIFE; if the LIFE’s nonmaterial structure is different, then it can be transformed from one form of LIFE into another, and a human may be transformed into a Celestial Being or a Buddha. We can regard humans as graphite, while Celestial Beings and Buddhas as diamonds. If the consciousness of a human is out of order, they will likely devolve towards lower LIFE; if the consciousness of a human is in order, they will likely evolve toward a higher LIFE.

I have obtained the secrets of transforming humans into Celestial Beings and Buddhas and I am aware of how to do this with self-cultivation and self-refinery. As long as one follows my guidance strictly, they will become a Celestial Being or a Buddha and reach the high-level space of LIFE. This is assured.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Ben Sayers Golf Equipment – Quality, Heritage, and Innovation

Ben Sayers is one of the most highly regarded and oldest brands in the world of golf. Known to fashion reliable and high-quality equipment, Ben Sayers offers a wide range for golf clubs, bags, and accessories specifically fitted to the amateur and professional golfer. This guide discusses its legacy, equipment offerings from the brand, and why it remains trusted by many golfers.

Legacy of Ben Sayers

Ben Sayers was founded back in 1873 in North Berwick, Scotland, and is considered one of the oldest golf equipment manufacturers in the world. The company took his name from Ben Sayers himself, who was a brilliant golfer and a maker of golf clubs. He started making clubs that showed great skill and attention to detail in the field. His artistry and competitive spirit brought many modern technologies and standards into golf as it is known today.

Over the years, Ben Sayers earned its name in the industry through the continuous release of innovatory designs of the club and novelty in golfing technology, such as the production of the very first rubber-core golf balls, among designing other clubs that featured many of his innovative, patented designs. For this reason, it has continued in innovating and giving cost-effective, high-quality gear to players at all levels, hence ensuring its legacy lives on within the modern world of golf.

Range of Ben Sayers Golf Clubs

Ben Sayers offers everything from entry-level complete sets up to individual mid-range clubs and even advanced premium sets. Their clubs are designed to emphasize balance, control, and distance in order to help one improve their game while enjoying a more reliable, comfortable experience.

a. Ben Sayers M8 Package Set

The M8 Package Set is one of the most popular deals from this brand, considered especially great for both beginners and players of average skills. This set includes a driver, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, and a putter-everything one may need for a full game. It boasts graphite shafts with lightweight handling and has an oversized clubhead, allowing players to have a more forgiving hit. It's perfect for anyone who's looking for a complete starter kit that balances affordability with quality.

b. Ben Sayers XF Pro Range

The XF Pro range is made for those seeking functionality on the golf course. An example is the XF Pro iron, which outsets a cavity back design-thus, offering forgiveness while finding an increment in precision. The range offers drivers, each with adjustable loft options, thereby enabling players to dial into their ideal launch angle for maximum distance and accuracy.

c. Ben Sayers XF Red and XF Black Series

The XF series caters to mid- to high-handicap golfers, with special clubhead designs that enhance forgiveness. The XF Black driver features an enlarged clubface and higher MOI to assist in hitting straighter shots even on off-center hits. In the XF Red and Black series irons, deep undercut cavities lower the center of gravity and make the clubs easier to hit and power up for control.

Ben Sayers Golf Bags and Accessories

Ben Sayers produces a line of golf bags and accessories to complement their clubs by offering great convenience in style to a golfer.

a. Ben Sayers Stand Bags

Ben Sayers stand bags are very hard-wearing, light, and offer ample storage. Most come with various pockets, such as a valuables pocket, an insulated cooler pocket, and even an umbrella holder. The dual-strap design means comfort is ensured, enabling a golfer to tote their bag around on course with ease.

b. Ben Sayers Cart Bags

Ben Sayers cart bags are for those who rely on a golf cart to get them around the course. These are larger than stand bags and thus offer extra storage. With fully featured options with a 14-way divider to a rain hood, they are also very light, making it very easy to maneuver them with ease.

c. Ben Sayers Accessories

From gloves to headcovers to umbrellas, Ben Sayers have a range of accessories intended to enhance the whole experience of playing golf. Its accessories are fashioned in quality material that makes them durable and practical in design, hence valuable to add into any golfer's collection.

Why Buy Ben Sayers?

Choosing Ben Sayers means knowing one is sticking with a brand deeply rooted in the game, all while keeping up with the latest golfing innovation. Here's why Ben Sayers remains a top choice for golfers:

a. Heritage and Trust

With over a century of service, Ben Sayers is one of those names that spells class and reliability in the game of golf. The commitment to high standards and consistency places it as a brand one could reliably count upon at all levels of play.

b. Quality at an Affordable Level

The Ben Sayers is one of the few companies in the industry of golf equipment that makes such quality equipment highly accessible to all classes. Its excellent value at a reasonable price has made it quite popular among amateur, medium-ranking, and experienced golfers who need performance without the higher costs associated with other leading brands.

c. Innovation in Design and Technology

While Ben Sayers respects its heritage, in practice the brand keeps up with the times to seek new technologies that would allow an improvement in performance. From the ergonomic design of their bags to the forgiving nature of their clubs, Ben Sayers' products are toward the betterment of golfers everywhere.

Ben Sayers Golf Equipment: Worth It at Various Levels of Skill

Ben Sayers has options for each different level of skill to ensure that even the most fledgling, intermediate, and advanced players will have something within their grasp.

a. For Beginners

The various Ben Sayers complete package sets, for example the M8, would be particularly ideal for beginners. These would include all the necessary clubs and are highly forgiving thus perfect for beginners learning swing control.

b. For Intermediate Players

The intermediate players will greatly benefit from Ben Sayers' XF Pro and XF series. To illustrate, the pro series allows for more control and accuracy, enabling players to gain more information about how their skills are developing .

c. For Advanced Players

Although Ben Sayers is known as a company that caters to low- and mid-handicappers, advanced players can still appreciate the quality of their clubs, especially in the XF Pro range. A combination of adjustable drivers with forgiving irons enables the advanced players to control the game a lot easier and find maximum distance.

FAQs

Q1: What makes Ben Sayers golf clubs perfect for beginners?

The Ben Sayers' line of golf clubs is highly recognized for being forgiving, lightweight, and affordable, thus being perfect for beginners. Clubs like the M8 set help provide all the main needs required for one to start playing, assisting beginners in controlling their shots to build confidence in courses.

Q2: Will Ben Sayers clubs be good for low-handicap golfers?

Generally, Ben Sayers clubs cater to the beginning and intermediate golfer; however, their XF Pro range provides different options for those higher-skilled golfers. More advanced golfers that like forgiveness and control with their clubs may find the Ben Sayers equipment quite suitable for their game.

Q3: How is the quality of Ben Sayers versus the other leading brands?

Ben Sayers produces very high-quality equipment, mostly performance-oriented, durable, and at least in the entry to mid-range category. Where the Callaway or Titleist company would probably sell the high-end options, Ben Sayers offers great value for money-the person who is hunting for quality but does not want it to come at a hefty price.

Q4: What is the difference between Ben Sayers XF Red and XF Black series?

Both the XF Red and XF Black series are designed for forgiving clubs for golf players. The XF Black series driver, for instance, contains a higher MOI that makes it simpler to hit straighter shots. Both series are for forgiveness; though some players might prefer one series to the other because of feel and design preference.

Q5: Does Ben Sayers sell their clubs individually, or does it have to be bought in a set?

Of course, Ben Sayers offers complete sets and even some individual clubs can be selected separately for golfers. The M8 set can be bought as a full package but in XF Pro series the irons and drivers are available individually so as to provide mixing and matching.

Conclusion

The Ben Sayers brand has also stood the test of time, leveraging the perfect blend of heritage and innovation to provide quality golf equipment. Be it a complete beginner who is looking to buy his first set or an intermediate player looking to enhance his game-the choice of Ben Sayers can never go amiss. With Ben Sayers, it's easy to get on the game and start to improve with its affordable pricing, reliable performance, and designs crafted for forgiveness and control.