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Friday, October 29, 2010
Doctor Who Pinball Machine
We just finished cleaning up and restoring the Doctor Who Pinball Machine, very fun, come down and check it out!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
A Brief History Of Billiards
Although the precise early history of the game is unknown, billiards is believed to have been played in various guises for many centuries. Originally played as a lawn game, the more modern variants of billiards or pool are widely acknowledged as being a French version of traditional billiards games. Pocket billiards, otherwise known as pool, is the game that is traditionally played in Canada and the United States. A number of variants of pool also exist including nine ball and eight ball and several others.
The Origination Of Pool
While the precise origin of the sport isn't known exactly, it is widely accepted that one of the earliest and most recognisable forms of billiards originated in 15th century France. In the early days, billiards enjoyed incredible success mentioned in Shakespearian plays and enjoyed by politicians, scientists, and celebrities alike. Mary, Queen of Scots was known to have been buried in her billiard table cloth. Louis XIV of France, Napoleon, Mozart, and George Washington were among some of the most famous and enthusiasts of the game.
Early Days Of The Game
It wasn't until the late 17th century that the cue was introduced, and it is believed that prior to this date, players used a mace to strike the ball. The cue was introduced because hitting the ball with a mace when against the rail proved difficult and cumbersome. Following the turn of the 19th century, the game really took off in England and the equipment as well as the rules quickly evolved to a level that we would now consider more familiar.
Evolution Of Billiards In England
Chalk and leather cue tips were introduced in the first half of the 19th century in a bid to improve the friction when striking the ball and subsequently to be able to spin both the cue ball and the contact ball. Spin became known as "English" in the United States because the practice of spinning the ball was first used in England and then brought over to the United States and taught to players there.
Further Advancements In Billiards
It was also in the first half of the 19th century, following the industrial revolution, when the two-piece cue was introduced. Slate then became the predominant material used to create the bed of the playing surface; something which has continued through to modern times because of the quality that slate affords to the shot. In 1845, following the discovery of rubber vulcanization, rails were made from this incredible new material; again, this is a practice that has continued since.
Modern Pool Evolution
15 ball pool is widely thought to be the forerunner to the modern nine ball pool that is predominantly played in the US. Fifteen balls were number sequentially from one to fifteen and players amassed a score equal to the sum of the balls they potted. The first player to reach 61, or more than half of the 120 total on the balls, was declared the winner.
What Do You Play?
In modern times, the game of eight ball pool, which is largely played in Europe, was developed in around 1900 while nine ball pool was first introduced in 1920. Billiards now refers to essentially any table game that uses balls and cues including eight ball, nine ball, and many variations of pool and traditional billiards games including three ball billiards.
Article Courtesy of ezinearticles.com
The Origination Of Pool
While the precise origin of the sport isn't known exactly, it is widely accepted that one of the earliest and most recognisable forms of billiards originated in 15th century France. In the early days, billiards enjoyed incredible success mentioned in Shakespearian plays and enjoyed by politicians, scientists, and celebrities alike. Mary, Queen of Scots was known to have been buried in her billiard table cloth. Louis XIV of France, Napoleon, Mozart, and George Washington were among some of the most famous and enthusiasts of the game.
Early Days Of The Game
It wasn't until the late 17th century that the cue was introduced, and it is believed that prior to this date, players used a mace to strike the ball. The cue was introduced because hitting the ball with a mace when against the rail proved difficult and cumbersome. Following the turn of the 19th century, the game really took off in England and the equipment as well as the rules quickly evolved to a level that we would now consider more familiar.
Evolution Of Billiards In England
Chalk and leather cue tips were introduced in the first half of the 19th century in a bid to improve the friction when striking the ball and subsequently to be able to spin both the cue ball and the contact ball. Spin became known as "English" in the United States because the practice of spinning the ball was first used in England and then brought over to the United States and taught to players there.
Further Advancements In Billiards
It was also in the first half of the 19th century, following the industrial revolution, when the two-piece cue was introduced. Slate then became the predominant material used to create the bed of the playing surface; something which has continued through to modern times because of the quality that slate affords to the shot. In 1845, following the discovery of rubber vulcanization, rails were made from this incredible new material; again, this is a practice that has continued since.
Modern Pool Evolution
15 ball pool is widely thought to be the forerunner to the modern nine ball pool that is predominantly played in the US. Fifteen balls were number sequentially from one to fifteen and players amassed a score equal to the sum of the balls they potted. The first player to reach 61, or more than half of the 120 total on the balls, was declared the winner.
What Do You Play?
In modern times, the game of eight ball pool, which is largely played in Europe, was developed in around 1900 while nine ball pool was first introduced in 1920. Billiards now refers to essentially any table game that uses balls and cues including eight ball, nine ball, and many variations of pool and traditional billiards games including three ball billiards.
Article Courtesy of ezinearticles.com
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
The History of Vending Machines
I thought I would post a article about vending machines, I haven't really touched on them in this blog yet so I thought I would. Vending a big part of what we do here at Vina Distributing, so if you are in need of any machines or services definitely keep us in mind.
The History of Vending Machines
"Vending (or "automatic retailing" as it is increasingly known) has a long history. The Greek mathematician Hero seems to have got the ball rolling in 215BC, when he invented a machine to vend holy water in Egyptian temples." - Automatic Vending Association
Coin-operated Vending Machines
During the early 1880s, the first commercial coin-operated vending machines were introduced in London, England and dispensed post cards. English publisher and bookshop owner, Richard Carlisle invented a vending machine for selling books, around the same time.
In 1888, the Thomas Adams Gum Company introduced the very first vending machines to the United States. The machines were installed on the elevated subway platforms in New York City and sold Tutti-Fruiti gum. In 1897, the Pulver Manufacturing Company added animated figures to its gum machines as an added attraction. The round candy coated gumball and gumball vending machines were introduced in 1907. Coin-operated Restaurants
Vending machines soon offered everything including; cigars, postcards, stamps, etc. In Philadelphia, a completely coin-operated restaurant called Horn & Hardart was opened in 1902 and stayed opened until 1962.
Sodas & Cigarettes in Vending Machines
In the early 1920's, the first automatic vending machines started dispensing sodas into cups. In 1926, an American inventor named William Rowe invented the cigarette vending machine.
Famous Vending Machines
A company called Vendorlator Manufacturing Company of Fresno California made a series of classic vending machines during the 40s and 50s that mostly sold coca-cola and pepsi. Famous Vendorlators included the VMC 27 and the VMC 33.
Wurlizter Jukebox
Pinball Machines
We just got two new-used pinball machines in, they both work great they just need some cosmetic issues fixed!!! One is Dr. Who which is very fun I played that one myself and the other one is Time Machine, which I watch be played and that was pretty cool as well! If interested come down we will make you a good deal on them!! Or comment and I will post pictures of them!
Monday, October 11, 2010
Ebay Store again!!
Finally got the ebay store opened up, working on getting things on there now!! http://stores.shop.ebay.com/vinadistributing
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Quality Billiards!!!
Come in and check out our great connelly pool tables, mention you found us on the blog and recieve a discount!!!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
Party Rental and Rearranged Showroom
Hopefully today i can post some pictures from the party we had on Saturday and also post some pictures after we clean up the showroom from the party of the new layout that we worked on friday on!
Friday, October 1, 2010
Rearranging the showroom!!!
We are spending most of the day rearranging our showroom!!! Heavy stuff but it's already starting to look alot better!!! Come down and check it out!!!
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