Backpacking Checklist
Author: Steve Gillman
A backpacking checklist is usually about the "stuff." Good equipment is nice to have, but even with the best gear you can get into trouble in the wilderness. You might have matches and the latest fir...

Flexibility, Adaptibility, and The Keys to Martial Arts Mastery, Key #8
Author: Jeffrey M. Miller
"Flexibility is the Key to Longevity." Think about that statement for a moment. Flexibility is the key to longevity. I first encountered that statement almost over two decades ago while stationed wi...

How to Understand Descriptive Notation in Chess Strategy Books
Author: Chad Kimball
"Notation" is a method in chess strategy books that is used to describe the movement of pieces on the chess board, without needing a visual diagram of the chess board for each move. It greatly increa...

Gnash of the Titans
Author: J Square Humboldt
The Winter Olympics and America seem only to be fair weather friends ... Underwhelming television ratings for the recently completed games in Turin indicate that the USA is only inclined to watch whe...

Towing Your Boat In Europe
Author: Patrick Altoft
Boat Insurance You should check with your insurer that your boat and trailer is covered for any accidental damage or theft during the journies to and from the event, while the boat is aboard the ferr...

Why We Play Games, Part 2
Author: Steve Hall
In part one we started to get into the motivation of the gamer. We discussed challenge and its ugly stepsister competition, two of the most common motivators. Today, we look at two more on the way to...

The Mystery of the Correspondence Chess Specialist
Author: John C. Knudsen
With the advent of computer program use in correspondence chess, many over the board players remain convinced that the "CC Specialist" is nothing more than a talented computer operator. The problem ...

Strap Into Fun And Free Falling While Tandem Skydiving In New Jersey
Author: John Ewing
Tandem skydiving in New Jersey is a very popular sport. Since tandem parachuting is one of the easiest, and perhaps the best for a novice, ways to experience the extreme sport of skydiving. There are...

The History of Steeplechase Horse Racing
Author: Toby Beavers
The sport of Steeplechase racing dates back to 1752 in Ireland when two, half-crocked, friends settled the argument over who owned the best horse by racing to the nearest Church steeple after returni...

Motorhome Rental – How and Where to Find the Best Prices
Author: Peter Lenkefi
If you have ever had the feeling of traveling wild and free across the country on wheels, then you must be considering renting a motorhome now. A motorhome is basically a house mounted on a vehicle....

Sleeping Bag Ratings - A New Idea
Author: Steve Gillman
It seems that sleeping bag ratings have no consistency. Temperature ratings are still determined entirely by the manufacturers of the bags. My 3-pound Sierra Designs bag, for example, was rated to 20...

Gas Scooters Safety Rules For Staying Alive!
Author: J Larry Alan
By following a few safety measures gas scooters can be as safe as any vehicle on the road. However, taken lightly, gas scooters can cause serious injury or even death. Gas motor scooters are often th...

A NO B.S. Explanation of Spread Betting For Newbies
Author: Jess Kirley
Note: The goal of this article is to give you the basic idea and an overview of what index betting. It is not meant to be a comprehensive and detailed explanation of the game. Index betting, otherwi...

Swimsuits And Protecting Your Skin
Author: Abdul Martin
Swimsuits and protecting your skin The summer approaches and you feel its time to get a great tan this time. You put on your swimsuit and off to the swimming pool or favorite beach. But beware that ...

Finding The Right Poker Table
Author: Johnny Hand
To be honest with you I spent months researching poker tables. I went to every on-line store known to man kind. I researched felt colors, quality, types, and even the different style legs. In this...

Learning How to Play Poker Online
Author: Jeff Dragt
Poker is not entirely a game of luck, but rather a game of skill and how you can take the cards you are dealt and make them win. This requires knowledge of odds, bluffing, and the general rules of th...

To Gamble Online Or Not To Gamble Online - That Is The Question
Author: Ace Blackwood
Compared to a real casino experience, here are some of the considerable pros and cons of online gambling: Pros of Online Gambling 1. Hot Offers As a competitive business, online gambling can give so ...

Exercise Fun
Author: Gary Gresham
Do you consider exercise fun? Everyone wants to be fit and look good but what separates those that stick with it from the ones who call it quits within a month? If you think of exercise as fun or ...

Freecell Solitaire Strategy Guide
Author: Dan Fletcher
Freecell Solitaire is a highly popular game, made famous by Microsoft. Freecell is included in Windows, and is considered a classic solitaire game by many. Because you can see ALL the cards right fr...

10 Steps to Improving Your Triathlon Swim
Author: Kevin Koskella
As technical as the sport of swimming can be, it is tough to narrow down the answer to the often-asked question, "what should I concentrate on?" So, I came up with a "top ten" list of steps to improv...