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Wrestling World : FEBRUARY 1995

1-2-3 Kid: Daring to Dream!

Branded too small to ever be a wrestler, the 1-2-3 Kid was taunted by the crowd at his first professional match. Now, he has silenced the skeptics by becoming the foremost representative of the WWF’s “New Generation” and it is the 1-2-3 Kid who is having the last laugh!

By Howard Feintuch

In 1998, WHEN a 15-year-old Florida youth told the people around him he was going to become a professional wrestler, they just shook their heads. One look at the youngster told the apparent story.

He was just over six feet tall with a long slender build. Maybe he could be a basketball player or a baseball player, but a professional wrestler? Never! After all, professional wrestlers were those hulking, larger-than-life, muscle monsters who were televised into millions of American homes each week.

Every person who told the youngster that his dream couldn’t be achieved only fueled his ambition. Every discouraging comment from those who insisted they meant well further motivated the teen to follow his dream of becoming one of the top attractions in the world of professional wrestling. Six years since the beginning of his odyssey in Florida, this young man has traveled many long and hard paths, and, true to his dream, he never gave up.

Each night finds him in the ring in a different World Wrestling Federation city ready for any challenger thrown at him, no matter how much of an underdog he looks like on paper. And you know what? This Kid is doing quite well for himself. Wrestling fans worldwide know him as the 1-2-3 Kid, and with each passing week he further establishes himself in the major leagues of professional wrestling, winning more and more respect from peers and fans for the tenacity, heart and skill he displays in the squared circle.

The 1-2-3 Kid readily admits to becoming a wrestling junkie after watching his first match. “All it took was seeing one match and I was hooked,” revealed The Kid when he was 19 and just becoming a star in the GWF, “After that first match I knew it was my destiny.”

The Kid was intrigued by pro wrestling and anxious to get involved. He didn’t want to wait until his 20s to get started. He wanted a career while still in highschool!

“I started hanging around the matches when I was seven,” recalled The Kid. “I was there every week without fail. It got to be so they got familiar to seeing my face. When I got a little older, the promoters let me set up the rings. After being that close to the action, they was definitely no holding me back!”

In early 1988, The 1-2-3 Kid approached the late Boris Malenko for help in getting started. Malenko was one of the veterans of the Florida wrestling scene and had seen a lot of wrestlers come and go. He must have recognized something special in The Kid, something that separated him from others who just said they wanted to become professional wrestlers. Later that same year after undergoing a rigorous training program in Malenko’s wrestling school, The Kid made his debut against one of Boris’ sons, Dean, at a Suncoast Wrestling Federation show.

At the age of 17, the 1-2-3 Lod made a decision that would mark the first major turning point of his wrestling career. The Kid packed his bags and left the warm, sunny Florida climate for the cold days and nights of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Kid had a reason for his geographical relocation. It was a shrewd maneuver that would bring him to national attention before he was out of his teens.

[The Kid demonstrates one of his high-flying maneuvers, Impressing the likes of Razor Ramon]

In the town of Edina, Minnesota, a suburb of the Twin Cities, one promotion existed that closely resembled the regional promotions of old. It was operated by Eddie Sharkey and doing a thriving business. With no television and little advertising, the reputation of Pro Wrestling America grew by word of mouth, Relying on “hard workers and presenting a little something for everybody,” the PWA actually was out drawing the AWA in the late ’80s.

Sharkey, a well know lightweight wrestler during the ‘60s, is widely considered the greatest active wrestling trainer. The graduates of his wrestling school, founded in 1984, read like a Who’s Who of professional wrestling: The Legion of Doom, Rick Rude, Rick Steiner, Bob Backlund, Jesse Ventura and The Warlord, to name a few. It was not uncommon for a talent scout from the big leagues in the U.S., as well as Japan, to come to his shows. Scouts respected Sharkey’s opinion and knew he had an uncanny ability for picking out the future greats from early potential.

Because of his success in getting his wrestlers into the big leagues, Sharkey is constantly besieged by requests from dozens of aspiring wrestlers wanting to work for him. The 1-2-3 Kid was one of the lucky ones. Sharkey was able to find a place for the 17-year-old in his league. After seeing the Kid wrestle his first match in the PWA, Sharkey never regretted his decision.

[Ramon was so impressed by the 1-2-3 Kid that he even recruited him as a tag-team partner!]

When 1-2-3 Kid emerged from his dressing room for his first match in Minnesota, the fans were a little surprised. After all, with his baby-faced looks and thin build this kid couldn’t possibly be a wrestler. As he walked to the ring that night most fans in the audience were laughing and taunting him. They were amused at the mere sight of him. Sharkey recalls that the laughing stopped about two minutes into the match. It was never started up again in a PWA ring.

“They (the fans) were really giving him a hard time,” recalled Sharkey. “They were treating him like a complete joke. But he gets in there and does one move and the crowd gets real hushed and silent. And then he starts doing more moves and by this point you can see a subtle change in the crowd’s attitude. They didn’t see him as a skinny 17-year-old anymore. They just saw a damn good wrestler.”

Sharkey also remembers that as The Kid left the ring that night many of those people who had been booing and taunting him were standing and cheering him.

Wrestling magazines around the country began to hear reports about a high-flying teen working out of Minnesota. Reporters were anxious to witness him in action and see if he lived up to his hype.

Most of the wrestling public finally got their chance in the summer months of 1991 when Joe Pedicino launched the GWF with a cable show broadcasted five times a week on ESPN. Pedicino recruited a number of well-known names to launch his promotion. Names like Stan Hansen, Terry Gordy and Jim Cornette were all part of the GWF during its early days. One newcomer, however, who really impressed him was a 19-year-old working out of Minnesota then under the name The Lightning Kid. The Lightning Kid was considered to be a bit small, but had the skills to match any of Japan’s high flyers. Pedicino decided the Kid would be perfect for his newly created light heavyweight division.

“The GWF was a great place to work”, commented The Kid shortly after his last match there, “I got more expose and recognition with them than ever before and it has done wonders for making me a more familiar name to the wrestling public at large and around the world to see my talent first hand.”

During his tenure in the GWF, the 1-2-3 Kid’s attitude was quite different then what he currently displays in the rings of the WWF. He was still a high flyer and fierce and determined competitor, but he was considered a member of the rulebreaking fraternity. On making his transaction to the national TV circuit, the 1-2-3 Kid felt he needed a boost to get him started and get on the right track. At the time he felt combining rulebreaking tactics with his scientific skills was the quickest route to success and recognition. As a rulebreaker The Kid proved more than effective, in fact, he ruled the GWF light-heavyweight division with an iron fist.

The 1-2-3 Kid made his last appearances in the GWF in December of 1991. After his GWF stint The Kid returned to Minneapolis as a national wrestling star. His abilities had impressed a lot of people but the general consensus was, despite all his skill, he was just too small to make it in the big leagues.

While he still had a lot of skeptics in the States, the foreign element in the wrestling business was more than appreciative of him. He found regular work in Japan with the UWF and in Mexico with EMLL. The future of the 1-2-3 Kid on the American circuit remained a major question mark.

By early 1992, the 1-2-3 Kid had one goal in wrestling. “I want to be sitting pretty with a big fat contract in a few years,” he laughed.

Then a bizarre event took place in professional wrestling. A steroid scandal rocked the wrestling world and revealed the truth that the freaky, muscled bodybuilder physiques that had become so popular in wrestling were chemically induced! You can bet promoters had more than one sleepless night over the controversy. Suddenly, the physiques that had become commonplace and were thought to be a necessary ingredient to make it in the wrestling business became, instead, a major liability. Promoters began to realize they could no longer emphasize huge musclemen without risking the public scrutiny of steroid witch hunts.

A gradual change was witnessed. An emphasis began to be placed on skill and technical ability for the first time. In the WWF, for instance, men like Bret Hart, Curt Henning and other grapplers with more normal-sized builds and superior mat skills were being given more of the spotlight. But the question still remained for the 1-2-3 Kid, at barley 20 years old and just 6-1, 215-pounds: Was his superior and exciting style enough for the new opportunities becoming available in the WWF?

“What makes me different than the next wrestler is that I try that much harder in the ring and always try to search for something extra, said The Kid during his independent stints of late 1992, “I know I have less physical size than the average wrestler, so i compensate that by doing more high-risk moves and trying to incorporate forgotten holds into the mat game. I’m not scared of facing anybody or trying any move.”

The 1-2-3 Kid certainly wasn’t afraid of trying any move on night during a match in a Massachusetts when he climbed to the top turnbuckle and leaped outside the ring toward an opponent. At the last instant the Kid’s opponent moves and threw his timing off. The Kid missed his foe and landed hard on the concrete floor, headfirst. “His head literally bounced off the floor,” said Sharkey, “it was of those scary moments you hate to see in this sport.”

[The Kid demonstrates to Doink that life is not a carnival!]

Many people thought the Kid’s career might very well be over as the ring attendants rushed to ringside to peel his unconscious body off the floor and rush him to his hospital. The Kid was fortunate not to have suffered any serious injury and recovered quickly. In the weeks following his return to wrestling he gave no inklings of having ever suffered a near career ending injury. It was the same old Kid, leaping off the top rope and doing karate kicks.

In late spring of 1993, The Kid finally made his debut in the WWF but with no fanfare or attention. He was matched against Razor Ramon at a television taping. It seemed like deja vu for his longtime fans as The Kid walked out to the ring and attendees who were not familiar with him laughed, and the commentators poked fun at his youthful appearance. What followed will probably go down as one of the greatest upsets in the history of television wrestling. The Kid took a terrible beating from Ramon throughout the early part of the match, but he refused to quit and kept fighting against his veteran opponent with everything he had. Then it happened. It was one of those moments a wrestling fan never forgets.

Ramon whipped the Kid into the corner and the Kid came out flying. He landed on top of Razor and, with three slaps of the referee’s hand, the upset of the year occurred and a star was born. One would be hard-pressed to recall any incident in recent WWF history where a wrestler entered a TV match billed as a preliminary grappler only to pin his star opponent.

Razor was incensed at being beat by the youngster. Everywhere he went fans chanted “1-2-3” to mock him. The chant had a nice ring to it. Soon The Kid began getting referred to as the 1-2-3 Kid in honor of his victory. Ramon requested a rematch and offered $10,000 as incentive for The Kid should he emerge unscathed. The Kid accepted and got the last laugh. About mid-way through the match The Kid stumbled out of the ring acting dazed. But he knew full well what he was doing. He went over to corner and grabbed the bag of prize money and began to walk away. When Razor realized the Kid was taking his dough, he went after him. But the Kid took over and ran clear out of the building to a car waiting for him with the engine running. The last images fans saw were the car with the 1-2-3 Kid speeding away and Ramon crying over his lost cash. The 1-2-3 Kid had succeeded in capturing the imagination of the WWF audience. He was there to stay.

Some observers claimed the 1-2-3 Kid’s early victory over Ramon was a fluke. But he proved them wrong with an impressive string of wins, including one over Ted DiBiase, before finally getting defeated by IRS at SummerSlam ‘93. The 1-2-3 Kid has since emerged as one of the most exciting wrestlers to watch in the WWF. With his high-flying fast-paced style there is never a dull moment. One of the highlights of his career thus far included a brief stint as one half of the World Tag Team champions with Marty Jannetty. But things would only get brighter for The Kid after returning to singles action. A win over Jeff Jarrett at the King of the Ring Tournament this past July and a then narrow loss to eventual winner Owen Hart further established him as a contender for a singles championship.

After six and one half years of hard work and a never-say-die attitude The 1-2-3 Kid finally got his day in the sun when he was granted a World Heavyweight championship match against Bret Hart on “Monday Night RAW.” If there ever was a bout the Kid belonged, he proved it in spades and silenced his critics once and for all with this match. The Kid not only matched Hart hold for hold, he came extremely close to beating the champ. The match was one of the most narrowly-contested title matches of recent history. There is no question that the 1-2-3 Kid is not only one of the most exciting wrestlers in the world, but one of the most talented. You could see the admiration and respect in Bret’s face when he shook the Kid’s hand after the match and held his arm in the air, so audience could salute him. Hart knew he escaped one of the toughest matches of his reign. Nobody would ever underestimate the 1-2-3 Kid again.

Since his loss to Hart he has been fine-tuning himself in both singles and tag team competition. In one recent week of WWF action he defeated Pierre and Kwang The Ninja and teamed with Sparkly Plugg and then Bart Gunn to defeat Well Dunn.

The 1-2-3 Kid stands as a shining example of an athlete for people to admire. He set a goal as a youngster and went out to achieve it through hard work and determination. He persevered through the good and bad times and overcame the obstacles his physical size presented. Only in his early 20s, the Kid has many years ahead of him in the mat game to thrill fans from coast to coast. Because of his young age and more realistic-looking size and build, the average fan finds him easy to relate to. His easy-going attitude has proven to be one of the major factors of his popularity. The 1-2-3 Kid had proven that dreams can come true!

[The foremost representation of the WWF’s “New Generation,” the 1-2-3 Kid has proven skill is more important than size.]

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uk-visa-updates · 22 hours ago

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Bringing Your Family to the UK! Let's Talk About the UK Dependent Visa

Moving to the UK is a big deal. You might want your family to come too. The UK Dependent Visa helps with this. It lets some family members live with you in the UK. This is so that families may remain together.

Who Can Come with You? It depends on your UK visa. If your visa allows it, some family can apply. This usually means your

Husband, wife, or civil partner- You need to be legally married or in a civil partnership. You'll need proof like your marriage certificate.

Unmarried partner. You need to have lived together for at least two years. You will need to show this. Things like joint bills can help.

Children under 18. They can usually come. Sometimes, older children can too. This is if they were on a dependent visa before turning 18 and still need your support. You'll need their birth certificate.

In very special cases, your parents might be able to join you. This is usually if they need a lot of care that only you can give in the UK. This is called the Adult Dependant Relative (ADR) Visa.

Does Your Own UK Visa Allow Family?

This is the first thing to check.

Not every UK visa allows you to bring family. Many employment visas do. For example, if you have a Skilled Worker visa, you can frequently bring your family. Some student visas used to enable it.

However, the regulations changed in January 2024. Now, only some students on postgraduate courses (lasting over 9 months at a UK university) can bring family.

Other visas like the UK Innovator Founder visa, Global Talent, and Ancestry visas often allow dependants too.

However, care workers and senior care workers with a Health and Care Worker visa cannot bring dependants for applications made from 11 April 2024. Your family's ability to come depends directly on your visa type.

What Will Your Family Need to Show?

Each family member needs to meet some rules.

• They must prove their relationship to you. For a spouse, this is a marriage certificate. It serves as documentation to unmarried partners that they have been together for two years. A birth certificate is used by children.

• You need to show you can support them financially. This means you have enough money without needing help from the government. The amount depends on your visa. For example, if you have a Skilled Worker visa, you need to show specific savings. If you have a UK Student visa, you also need to show enough money for your dependants' living costs.

How Does Your Family Apply?

Each person who wants to come needs to apply separately. They can apply at the same time as you, or after you have your visa. Here are the main steps:

1. Check if they can apply.

2. Get all the documents together. Passports and proof of your relationship are very important.

3. Fill in the online application form. They will need your application number. This is either a GWF or a UAN.

4. Pay the visa fee. There is a cost for each person.

5. Most people also need to pay an Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS). This lets them use the National Health Service (NHS).

6. They will need to show who they are. This usually means giving fingerprints and a photograph.

7. Send in the documents. You might need to upload them online or take them to a visa application centre.

8. Then, you wait for a decision. This can take around 8 weeks.

What Life is Like in the UK as a Dependant

Once they have their visa, your family can usually live, work, and study in the UK. They don't usually need a separate work permit or student visa.

However, they cannot claim most money from the government. Their visa will usually last as long as yours. After five years of living in the UK and meeting other rules, they might be able to apply to stay permanently. This is called Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).

Some Important Things to Remember

It's critical to get the application properly. Mistakes might result in delays or even UK visa refusals.

Make sure you have all of the necessary documentation. Proof of your relationship and money are thoroughly examined. Determine why the application was rejected. You may be able to appeal or Re-apply UK visa.

Remember that the rules about visas can change. Always check the official UK government website for the latest information.

Bringing your family to the UK may be a lovely experience. Understanding the regulations and preparing everything can help make the process go more smoothly. Then you may all look forward to living together in the UK.

If you want more information, you can speak to a UK Dependant Visa Consultant.

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ringthedamnbell · 3 months ago

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High On...1991 Global Wrestling Federation (GWF)

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globalwildlifefair · 3 months ago

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Uniting for Wildlife: Lectures and Talks at Global Wildlife Fair

The Global Wildlife Fair (GWF) is a premier event dedicated to uniting conservationists, ecotourism leaders, and wildlife enthusiasts from around the world. Scheduled for October 10, 2025, GWF aims to celebrate nature, promote sustainable tourism, and drive impactful change in wildlife conservation. Lectures and Talks at GWF 2025 A significant highlight of GWF 2025 is its comprehensive series of lectures and talks, designed to educate and inspire attendees on various facets of wildlife conservation and ecotourism. These sessions will cover a broad spectrum of topics, including:

1. Importance of Local Communities: Discussions will emphasize the crucial role local communities play in wildlife conservation. Topics include community empowerment, valuing traditional ecological knowledge, building partnerships between conservationists and local communities, and showcasing successful community-led conservation projects. 2. Climate Change: Experts will delve into how climate change affects wildlife populations and ecosystems. Sessions will explore species adaptation strategies, mitigation efforts, the necessity for global cooperation, and recent research findings on climate change impacts. 3. Illicit Wildlife Trade: This critical issue will be examined in depth, covering the scale and impact of illegal wildlife trade, trafficking networks, conservation consequences, and the challenges faced by law enforcement in combating wildlife crime. 4. Backyard Wildlife: Attendees will learn about local biodiversity, creating wildlife-friendly habitats in residential areas, and how individuals can contribute to conservation efforts from their own backyards. 5. Education and Awareness: Sessions will focus on using education to raise awareness about the importance of wildlife and their habitats, creating engaging educational programs, and promoting action for wildlife protection. Engaging with Experts GWF 2025 provides a unique platform for attendees to engage with leading experts in wildlife conservation and ecotourism. Through interactive lectures and discussions, participants can gain insights into the latest research, successful conservation strategies, and the challenges faced in the field. This exchange of knowledge aims to inspire and equip individuals to contribute effectively to wildlife conservation efforts. Networking Opportunities Beyond the educational aspects, GWF 2025 offers ample opportunities for networking. Attendees can connect with like-minded individuals, organizations, and communities dedicated to wildlife conservation and sustainable tourism. These interactions can lead to collaborations, partnerships, and a strengthened global community committed to preserving our planet’s biodiversity. The Global Wildlife Fair invites everyone — conservationists, ecotourism professionals, policymakers, and the general public — to join this significant event. By participating, you become part of a collective effort to promote responsible tourism, support wildlife conservation, and drive meaningful change. Mark your calendars for October 10, 2025, and be a part of shaping the future of our planet’s wildlife. For more information and to stay updated on the event, visit the official Global Wildlife Fair website

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thegreenwaterfall · 4 months ago

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11 YEARS OF GWF!!!

Man, what a trip it has been. Thanks to all the followers and haters….lol….like we have haters. Couldn’t have done any of this without our fans. Here’s to 100 years more of The Green Waterfall!!

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blood-sta1ned-blonde · 5 months ago

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vokeme2022 · 1 year ago

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Best Dive Watches Under $2,000 in 2024

Finding the best Dive watches under $2,000 can be easy as Today's watches perform well and look fancy and classy when worn on the wrist.

We researched the market to summarize the best dive watches for under 2,000 dollars. In terms of style or capacity, these are mostly worn and injured and are worth passing on to people in the future. So, let's look at the best Dive watches under $2,000 in 2024.

Best Dive Watches Under $2,000 2024

1. Longines Legend Diver Automatic Men's Watch

The Longines Legend Diver is our first choice among the best Dive watches under $2,000. It instantly caught my eye and has not left my head since. The Longines company is known for making high-quality Swiss watches. Although not as famous today as Patek, Rolex, or Audemars, Piguet Longines was one of the most prestigious watchmakers across Switzerland.

The Longines Legend Diver features a polished stainless steel case with a diameter of 36 mm, a black dial, polished silver-plated hands, and a well-placed date window.

The polished case has an automatic in-house L592 caliber with a date function and a power reserve of 45 hours. The iconic diver wears a black leather strap that perfectly complements the case.

Its design, movement, and water resistance of up to 300 meters make it an excellent watch for the avid underwater explorer.

Overall, Longines did a great job. Taking the iconic dive watch from the 1960s and upgrading it with a stylish case and stunning movement was an excellent choice, making it a real winner.

Compared to other Dive watches with similar specs and shapes, the price of around $1,760 is very reasonable. So, if you want a diving watch for about $2,000, this is an excellent choice in 2024.

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2. Longines HydroConquest Automatic

Keep using Longines and HydroConquest. Founded in 1832, Longines in the small Swiss town of Saint-Imier is renowned for its high-quality Swiss watchmaking. HydroConquest is a top-rated dive watch that features a brushed stainless steel case with a diameter of 41 mm, a thickness of 11.9 mm, and a lug-to-lug length of —designed for the modern era of watchmaking.

The Longines Hydroconquest features a matte green dial with Arabic numerals and indexes, polished hands, and a date window at 3 o'clock. The copper-colored ceramic bezel that matches the green color of the dial looks fantastic outdoors in sunlight; a stainless steel bracelet combines brushed and polished links to create a very interesting, complementing the brushed case look.

This diver's watch has a water-resistant screw-down crown up to 300 meters. Inside the case, it surpasses the self-winding L888 movement, which offers a speed of 25,200 BPH and a power reserve of around 72 hours—the L888 is a very stable movement, combining modern components with classic watchmaking techniques.

The HydroConquest is the best automatic dive watch with great movement, design, and finish. You can get it in 2024 for under $2,000.

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3. CASIO G-SHOCK Master of G FROGMAN

The CASIO G-SHOCK Master of G FROGMAN multi-band 6 GWF D1000B-1 JF Mis en's specially imported from Japan. The Casio G-Shock is worth buying under $2,000 if you need an extremely durable and reliable diving watch. In that respect, it is very cheap. The Casio G-Shock may not be as stylish as most dive watches. But when it comes to quality, you can count on a G-SHOCK watch; it's ruggedness.

This is evident in the stainless steel case, carbon fiber, band, and impact resistance proper, which make the Casio G-Shock stand out because it charges via solar energy, which frees you from the hassle of buying batteries frequently. It also has outdoor features like atomic time measurement, tide information, moon phase calendar, water resistance to 200 meters, and much more.

It's true that when it comes to a watch with a sturdy, sporty look, it is worth more than its price. The Casio G-Shock offers rich features, incredible durability, and an affordable price that any divers can easily understand.

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4. Oris Divers Heritage Sixty-Five

The fourth place on this list of best watches for diving is the Oris and Divers Sixty-Five models. Inspired by Oris' iconic dive watch released in 1965, the revival version features distinctive vintage design details and has been a hit in the watch industry since its launch. The success of this particular mindset reflects the current status of the Oris brand.

Over the past century, Oris has specialized in creating luxury Swiss watches that offer an affordable price tag compared to other Swiss watch brands.

For under 2000 dollars, Oris Divers Sixty-Five features a polished stainless steel case; this watch is 36mm in diameter, 12mm thick, and 42mm lug to lug. And I'm thrilled that they made this beautiful watch in a very wearable size.

I'd be offended if the 43mm watch had a vintage design. The vintage design aspect is visible on the slim bezel and black with beige/faux-patina hour markers, straight hands, an internal minute indicator, and a date window at 3 o'clock.

In addition to having an excellent design, the Divers 65 also has a lot of influence when it comes to interiors. Powered by the automatic Oris 733 (base SW 200-1) movement, this watch has a power reserve of 38 hours, and frankly, there is still room for improvement. But aside from these little details, the look offers a lot of value for its $2,000 price tag.

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5. Oris Aquis Date Watch with swiss-Made

Oris designed this watch to make it as close to a diving tool as possible without sacrificing look and feel. And I think they succeeded. The moderately sized 39.5mm case is made of stainless steel to ensure durability even when the water is moved out and tapped in the wild. The black ceramic bezel adds durability and luxury to the look simultaneously.

You know it's better quality than a regular minimum bezel, and it's so shiny and pretty. This watch has an automatic Oris 733 movement based on Sellita's SW 200-1 caliber. Ttrainingent combined with the sturdy case gives it a water-resistance certificate of up to 300 meters, once again proving that this watch was built for underwater exploration.

Oris insists that the watch is perfectly wearable when you go to the city and enjoy your coffee. And with a reasonably sized 39.5mm case, this statement is very believable. And if you have a watch there, they will give you $2,000 back. However, given all the specs, movement, and overall finish it offers, you'll find this price very affordable.

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6. TAG Heuer Men's Dive Watch

Complementing the stainless steel strap and case, the beautiful blue dial provides a luxurious and elegant look that watch lovers will love. Despite being a sub $2000 diving watch, the design is of a much more expensive watch. However, the TAG Heuer outshines most diving protects thanks to its 300m water resistance rating.

You might think that a 200m water-resistant watch can offer similar performance, but if you want a severe underwater diving experience and long d, living the extra 100m is a valuable quality.

With a unidirectional rotating bezel, Swiss-made movement, shiny hands, and sapphire crystal windows, this watch is excellent if you are looking for outstanding diving performance and stylish appeal in one package.

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7. Seiko Prospex Made in Japan

The PROSPEX Marine Master is a watch sold exclusively by the Seiko brand. It has a case diameter of 48 cm, antely precise 7-jewel 7C46 movement. Antimagnetic Lumi Brite for low-light or underwater visibility and day and date display.

Its main feature is that it can withstand water up to 300m and be worn in any deep activity. This watch is worth buying for diving under $2,000.

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8. Seiko Prospex SPB143

The Seiko Prospex SPB143 features a durable stainless steel case measuring 40.5mm in diameter, 13.2mm thick, and 47.5mm lug to lug. Many blogs, magazines, YouTubers, and content creators recommend this best dive watch. This watch deserves to be included on this list.

The combination of case diameter and reasonable lug-to-lug distance makes wearing this watch an absolute pleasure. Especially if you consider other Dive watches from Seiko, which measure 44mm and are 52.4mm in diameter.

In comparison, the 40.5mm of the Prospex SPB143 looks small. The simple polished case features a curved sapphire crystal, LumiBrite coating, and a screw-down crown. The brown/grey sunburst dial and black unidirectional rotating bezel complement the point nicely. The SPB143's dial is kept as simple as possible in a true diver's manner, ensuring high legibility even when submerged in numerous waters.

The diver's signature bezel and LumiBrite coating on the hands, indexes, and bezel add to the watch's diving capabilities. Powered by the automatic Seiko 6R35 movement, the Seiko SPB143 provides a power reserve of approximately 70 hours and an accuracy of +25 to 15 seconds per day.

As mentioned above, the Seiko Prospex SBP143 offers a lot for you. The watch will make you happy, whether it's its proportions, design, or a well-executed movement.

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How to buy the best dive watch?

The ideal watch for a diver is not as simple as choosing a look labeled "diver." Measuring the absolute reliability and merits of a diving watch comes with some of the essential elements:

1. Material

This is something to consider when you hardly care what watch style you buy. There are many options, among which stainless steel is more popular. The material selection comes down to two main factors: preference and 2nd price.

Better materials, such as titanium or ceramics (ceramics), are more expensive but have additional special rewards, such as greater remarkable robustness or lighter weight. When choosing your next dive watch, weigh the pros and cons and be fabulous and stylish.

Materials such as stainless steel (for bands and cases) and nylon, silicone, or rubber (forbears) are standard and usually inexpensive.

2. Waterproof

Buying a watch with adequate water resistance is very important to the performance of any dive watch. However, there are specific depths or meters an eye can reach. Considering that the water resistance rating is the most critical aspect of a dive watch, the minimum water resistance rating is 100 m or 330 feet.

If you want a diver's watch with serious diving performance, choose a watch with a water resistance rating of 300m or the ISO 6425 standard. Finding the ISO 6425 standard is also a great way to know that your eye can handle pressure and depth without breaking.

3. Movement

Dive watches are currently available and have three types of movements. There are usually manual, automatic, or quartz movements.

This movement is more common in high-end, better-quality, and high-end dive watches. With the craftsmanship only skilled and experienced watchmakers can afford, we invest much time in creating a single look.

Every little detail is meticulously researched with precision engineering. This is one of the many reasons many watch collectors and divers want to own an automatic diving watch.

The movement is the heart of every watch and is.

Manual: Manual movements are entirely mechanical and require extremely meticulous craftsmanship. This is why it is often the movement of choice for highly respected watchmakers.

The energy of the winding spring is used to power the watch, some of which require winding every day, while others can run for several days (depending on the size of the power reserve).

Automatic: Automatic movements are similar to manual activities in craftsmanship, but the wrist movement actuates the spring. This way, you won't have to manually wind your watch unless you've worn it for a while.

Quartz: Quartz movements use battery power to track time and are known to be the most accurate movement type. Battery life varies but typically lasts 10 to 24 months before needing replacement.

These days, there are solar-powered quartz watches on the market that can be charged by sunlight, so you may never (or rarely) need to replace the battery.

4. Easy readability

Another factor to consider is the visibility of the watch dial underwater. After all, readability is the best ability. The deeper the sea, the darker and murky it will become. As a result, the dive watch must maintain consistent clarity throughout the dive session. When in doubt, look for a watch with luminous hands or a watch that glows in the dark.

5. Accuracy

Accuracy is not just about accuracy. It's also mostly about functional longevity. The most common movements are quartz, solar (powered by light), automatic (no winding required), digital, and kinetic.

It is difficult to say that this is the best company of all movement tutors, but an accuracy class capable of resisting a magnetic field of 4,800 A/m is a good criterion.

6. Price

I agree. It would be best to think about this when you hardly care what style you'll buy. There are many options, among which stainless steel is more popular.

The material selection comes down to two main factors: preference and price. Better materials, such as titanium or pottery ceramics, are more expensive but have the added special reward of more remarkable robustness or lighter weight.

You need to weigh the pros and cons of decisions and be great and stylish when choosing your next dive watch. Materials such as stainless steel for bands and cases and nylon, silicone, or rubber for bands are generally regular and inexpensive.

7. Long-lasting battery life

The worst-case scenario to avoid is a random shutting down of the diver's watch during a dive session. Make sure the Dive watch you choose is configured for reliable battery life. If you plan to use a battery-operated clock, prepare a spare battery. Fortunately, some diver's watches use mechanical movements that require no charging or battery replacement.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dive Watches

Here are some questions to consider when choosing a diver's watch.

How should I care for my Dive watch?

It doesn't take much effort to care for your watch, so it will continue to be used for generations. Just follow these simple steps.

After each Dive, rinse at home with fresh water to remove salt or chemical residues.

Turn the unidirectional bezel to clear any debris from the watch dial.

In saunas, hot tubs, and jacuzzis, heat causes the rubber seal inside the watch to expand, reducing its water resistance and ensuring that the crown is secure before leaving and does not interfere with the peak during the Dive.

Keep your Dive watch away from chemicals that can damage the dive watch plating and make it less resistant to corrosion.

Why should a dive watch have a unidirectional bezel?

One of the integrated watch parts is the unidirectional bezel. An overlooked but essential component. Its role is to check the oxygen remaining in the scuba diving tank.

Before going under, ensure that the bezel marker is aligned with the minute hand for accurate results.

In addition, anti-reverse exercises should be applied to avoid miscalculations and discrepancies with expected readings and residual oxygen.

What watches do navy divers wear?

Seiko dive watches have been the favorites of many underwater diving and mission operators. They are known for being durable, reliable, and easy to read. For this reason, it is frequently purchased and issued by Navy SEALs and other special operations forces.

What is Marine Military Watch?

The Government Marine Watch is a unique watch made under government guidelines for military personnel. This marine military watch has exceptional security to protect your data and is used underwater.

What watches do actual divers wear?

Especially high-heeled Swiss watches experienced divers wear.

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Hi! Can I add my 5 cents to the discussion about the views? I'm one of those people who lost interest soon after gamingmas.

You're right, I don't have as much free time as I used to, so I'm quite picky with entertainment. I was very enthusiastic and nostalgic about spooky week and gamingmas. And good god am I thankful for those.

But what it comes down to is I just don't like their current format now, I hoped there would be changes.

I expected more irl stuff, longer gaming videos with actually good games, a podcast with banter, engagement with comunity. Instead it's the same old stuff. I'm sorry, but I don't care about the sims or the golf or the fucking wiki how articles.

I'm not saying post-gamingmas videos are bad, DnP are actually good entertainers. I just don't want to click on the videos in the first place, especially when there's so many of them in such a short time. I'm simply overwhelmed.

huh. interesting. so it is boring for you, but not because of the changes were made but because there were not enough changes.

you picked gwf and wikihow articles - actual good things left on the channel, hahahaha. i do understand what you mean about "more irl stuff" and "engagement with community" (not only chosen community aka twitter). i think they are kinda scared the podcast won't work, because their views are wibbly-wobbly. and the pod isn't gonna make them money right away unless it's on already monetised channel. they would have to invest in it without a clear certainty it will pay off. or they would need to find regular sponsors or a deal. which is, again, a bit harder with unsteady views. and a pod is also another big commitment. i think there are quite a few reason why they (mostly Dan) are not so sure about a podcast, and i didn't even list all of them. Dan should make a couple of decisions regarding his solo career for the joint podcast to work as a real long-term thing. maybe reviving liveshows would be easier, but for some reason he doesn't even want to do That.

if so much content is already overwhelming (which i agree with), add podcast to it. they would have to partially ditch the gaming channel that is quite profitable (for now, at least). but maybe, just maybe, there are changes on the horizon. if the views don't pick up after this forced break, they will have to react to it somehow. it's all fun and games until dnpg drops to ap numbers. the core audience is here and will be here for the pod, but is it enough? not only for money, but is it enough to give them new solo or joint opportunities? (and don't get me wrong, we still can be very powerful when we collectively want something. but would that be enough to convince companies that aren't familiar with how we can potentially work? we didn't convince anyone when it came to wad, not in 2022/2023. i sure hope we convinced them now, when more people came back. but it definitely wasn't the easiest thing to do. and with each new project, it will be similar, imo).

anyway, cheers to onlyfans. dnp are saying so many things, like they are testing the waters. let's see where it is going.

#answered #youtube #yapcast #it should be the fucking name if they ever start one #wad

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theeverlastingshade · 2 years ago

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Girl with Fish- feeble little horse

Philadelphia has been the epicenter of indie rock for roughly a decade by this point. Brooklyn was the indie rock mecca for the first decade of the 21st century, but after becoming financially unsustainable for the vast majority of artists who aren't bankrolled by family, Philly swiftly became the de-facto feasible alternative. The scenes there have flourished, and have been a home base for forward-thinking iconoclasts like Alex G and Spirit of the Beehive as well as timeless-sounding singer-songwriters like Kurt Vile and Waxahatchee, and musicians of all sorts of stylings in-between. While much has been made of how absurdly high above their weight class Philly has been punching throughout the last decade, I haven't been privy to nearly as much coverage w/rt to the cross-state indie rock scene that's developed in Pittsburgh. And hopefully I'll see that start to shift following in the wake of Girl with Fish, the excellent sophomore LP from feeble little horse. While steeped in the DIY sensibilities of Philly indie (most obviously Alex G) flh have managed to carve out a lane for themselves by playing a style of noise-pop that fuses the delicacy of twee with the brutality of shoegaze, resulting in a sound that feels familiar but is ultimately unlike anyone else making music right now. Their first LP, Hayday, and their lone EP, Modern Tourism (both from 2021) are promising records that showcase the seeds of the sound that they would go on to develop, and on GwF those seeds have begun to blossom into some of the sharpest indie rock that I've heard all year.

Fbl consists of guitarists Seb Kinsler and Ryan Walchonski, drummer Jake Kelley, and bassist/vocalist Lydia Slocum, and throughout the course of GwF they play with genre conventions while slyly upending them. They've described their music making aspirations along the lines of what they call Ableton-core (they've acknowledged SotB as a guiding force in this realm) and it's not hard to hear that sort of chaotic discipline guiding the music here. Opening cut "freak" opens to a trail of feedback before massive guitar chords flailing into the red emerge, and within short order the band are delivering honeyed vocal melodies that see-saw between relatively clean playing and effects-laden guitar passages rounded out with bashed cymbals. The whole song is barely 1:45 long, but the intoxicating effect lingers much longer and sets the stage for the proceeding 25 minutes of melodic mayhem. While the band don't deal in outright abrasion on every single song, everything here exudes some kind of off-kilter presentation, whether we're talking about the pitch-shifted warbling guitar on "Paces", or the mountains of distortion that threaten to steamroll the gentle vocal melody on "Steamroller" but never quite do. Nothing here exceeds the 3.5 minute mark, but nothing ever comes close to sounding slight or tossed off either. Fbh wisely give their ideas plenty of room to breathe, but they change course before anything ever wears its welcome. The result is a lean album overflowing with ideas that contains enough momentum to work superbly in any way that you want to experience it.

The ingenuity on display ensures that GwF is an engaging listen from start to finish, but even though everything here works there are still a handful of clear standouts that are just as strong as anything that I've heard this year. The aforementioned "freak" kicks things off on an extremely high note with its infectious juxtapositions, and mid-album highlight "slide" plays a similar trick. Throughout "slide" the band alternate between jangly acoustic guitar passages and an otherworldly 16 bit synth melody that lulls the listener into a sense of tranquility before thick slabs of in the red guitar distortion and one of Slocum's tightest vocal melodies yet come barrelling into the frame. The quiet/loud/quiet verse/chorus/verse structure is one of the most well-worn tropes in all of rock music, but it's rarely executed with this kind of immediacy and stylistic variation. It sounds remarkably fresh and inspired despite its colossal precedence. And there's no way to do a conversation about this band justice without mentioning the absolute showstopping "pocket", which isn't just their best song, but easily one of the best songs that I've heard this year. On "pocket" the band open with a twee melody over softly strummed guitars, lush synth chords, and a tender baseline, they slowly build up steam with faster strumming and bird chirps, transition into a funk bridge, turn up the amps for an abrupt pivot into hardcore, and then close things out with the initial twee stylings all in less than 3 minutes. It's an astonishing statement of purpose that deftly showcases their bold approach and somehow doesn't collapse under the weight of its ambition. The forms may well-worn, but on GwF fbl are taking them to bracing new heights.

Essentials: "pocket", "slide", "freak"

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dooareyastudy · 3 years ago

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Books I read in July 2022 & my opinion on them !

I am not elaborating because I feel too lazy but feel free to ask me if you want / have read / are interested in one and would like to talk abt it !! :)

The best

Élégies de Dunio et Sonnets à Orphée, Rainer Maria Rilke, 1923

Good

Capital, Vol. II and III, Karl Marx, 1885 and 1894

Lectures on the History of Philosophy, GWF Hegel, 1832

La notion de l’Autorité, Alexandre Kojève, 2004

Les intellectuels contre la gauche : l’idéologie antitotalitaire en France (1968 - 1981), Michael Scott Christofferson, 2014

Mid

Avant le jour, Hugo von Hofmannsthal, 1990

Waste of time

Nietzsche, Stefan Zweig, 1925

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Don't Give Up! A Guide to UK Visa Administrative Review for Indians

So, you wanted to visit the UK? Maybe for studies or to see family? But your UK visa application was denied. It can be really upsetting. But don't lose hope! There is something called an Administrative Review.

What is this Administrative Review?

Think of it like a second look at your visa decision. Someone else at the UK Home Office will check if they made a mistake when they refused your application. This review looks for errors in how they handled your case. It checks if the original decision was wrong because of a case working error.

Who can ask for this review?

You can ask for a review if all of these apply:

You are outside the UK.

You applied from outside the UK.

Your visa application was refused.

You will be told in your decision letter if you can ask for an administrative review.

How do you ask for a review?

You usually need to apply online. There is a fee of £80. Your refusal letter should tell you how to apply.

When should you ask?

You must apply within 28 days of getting the decision.

What happens after you apply?

It might take a long time to get a decision. It could be 12 months or more. But don't worry, your rights are not affected by the delay. The Home Office will contact you with an update if you do not get a decision within 6 months.

Can you ask for a second review?

Usually, no. But if the first review finds new reasons why your visa was refused, you might be able to ask again. Your decision letter will tell you if you can apply for a second review.

What if you change your mind?

You can withdraw your review request by email. You should email the Home Office. For applications from outside the UK, the email is [email protected]. You must include your name, date of birth, nationality and your Global Web Form (GWF) reference number. You got your GWF number when you first applied. You can find it on emails and letters from the Home Office. But you will not get your money back.

Important things to remember:

This review is to check for mistakes in your original decision.

A different person will look at your case.

If your review is not successful, your visa will still be refused.

You cannot apply for a new visa at the same time as asking for a review. Your request will be withdrawn if you make another application.

The review will consider if the original decision was incorrect, if the rules were applied incorrectly, or if relevant policy was not applied.

The administrative review cannot be used to apply for leave on another basis.

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