Named for a town on the northern Japanese island of Honshu, the Akita was a sporting dog of the noble houses. Each Shogun kept a kennel of the big dogs to hunt deer, bear and boar. It was forbidden to speak to the dogs or about them except in a special language called "dog words". Good examples of t...
Boondocking is fun! Boondockers go anywhere they want, at any time they want and at any speed they want! If you are a member of Loners on Wheels (LoW) or any other single RV`ing group you will want to boondock at least some of the time. Boondocking provides an almost perfect way to see America for ...
For some, the ideal cruise consists of a lounge chair,
gourmet food, and many, many drink umbrellas. And while I
admit that sounds wonderfully seductive, there are those
whose ideal cruise is a bit more active. Some of you might want to spend a week immersed in your
favorite sport, or engage in ...
My wife and I were having breakfast one Sunday morning when a ruckus erupted from under the mud room step A hurried investigation ended in the garage with the most God awful stink I had ever experienced. My eyes watered and our noses burned as our ears were treated to a piercing shriek from our dau...
When swinging a metal detector, proper technique is essential. if you hold the coil too high above the ground depth is lost. If you swing the coil to quickly, you may miss a valuable target. And if you walk too quickly, you may pass over a target. I like to think of the coil as a paint roller. Pre...
The tiniest things can be so useful when you come to consider the nuts and bolts of writing. The comma is one of them. No, don`t go away: it`s a useful device that`s often used badly -- or ignored altogether. As an editor of books, I am forever sticking commas into other people`s prose, having first...
Ever wonder what would happen if you mixed the progressive showmanship of Rush with Dashboard Confessional?s emotional escapism? Me neither, but Coheed and Cambria has been described as that exact mix-up more times that I?d like to recall. While it?s easy to understand the Rush comparison, with lead...
One of the things that makes New Age piano so enjoyable is that it`s easy to get started. One of the "tricks" of the trade is to play an ostinato pattern in the left-hand while the right improvises a melody. Just listen to George Winston`s lovely piece Colors/Dance to hear an excellent example of th...
You?ve probably got a well-documented handicap if you?re a professional golfer. But for golfers who are something less than pros, your handicap may be a simple piece of paperwork. So why not turn to technology for help and consider using a golf handicap tracker if you`re not already doing so. Many t...
Forget the Marriage Amendment, President Bush. Forget the Torture Amendment, Senator McCain. Forget Campaign Reform Legislation, Congress. Forget overturning Roe vs. Wade, Pat Robertson. Forget all that stuff. Scrap it. We need to come together and focus on one thing and one thing only: passing an a...
Balance your life
Suffer, Men
By Michael Jarryd Wilson - 1/4/2008
I love women. Wait a minute. Let`s get this started on the good foot so as not to knock my wife off her axis. Love you baby. What I mean is that I love what women bring into this world. Smiles, love, laughter. Creativity. Sweet kisses and soft hands. But more literally, they bring us children. Child...
50 Cent G UnitBy Barry Hynes - 1/4/2008
His lockjaw delivery makes him look as gangsta as Marlon "the Godfather" Brando, but 50 Cent is no actor, folks. In fact, his unique articulation has to do with a hole in his jaw, the result of having taken a bullet in the face (along with eight other shots taken to the rest of his body). He managed...
Mid-American ConferenceBy Garth Belkin - 1/4/2008
After 58 years as a conference, and eight seasons as a two division conference, the Mid-American Conference is one of the perennial conferences in football. In 2004, they sent five teams to various bowls and hope to repeat that record this year. 2005 Predicted Order of Finish EASTERN 1. BOWLING GREE...
Why We Watch Sports - (And It`s Not What You Think)By Jason OConnor - 1/4/2008
Whether you want to believe it or not, we like to watch sports for very different reasons than you may think. In fact, the real things that cause us to like sports are in every person, whether we like sports or not. What things can we learn about human nature by simply looking at our fascination wit...
3 Simple Golf Tips To Quickly Improve Your DistanceBy Mike Pedersen - 1/4/2008
Every golfer wants to know the secret golf tip to improve their distance. The secret, is there is NO secret. It?s common sense, and treating golf like a sport. The golf swing is not for the weak and feeble anymore. Any golf tips you hear to improve distance should somehow be directly or indirectl...
What Is Best For You; An Inflatable Kayak Or A Hard-Shell Kayak?By Kevin Brown - 1/4/2008
If you are buying a kayak for the very first time it is very exciting but there are a lot of things that you need to consider and to think about. You will need to consider what type of kayak you need for the type of activity you will be doing with it. What types of kayaks are there? * Hard sided or ...
Common Questions/Problems/Statements for New Texas Hold Em PlayersBy Kevin Muldoon - 1/4/2008
The majority of new members are new to the game. In the last week ive seen the same questions and statements arising. I thought it would be best to try and make a thread giving answers to these common problems which newbies may have. Such and such a site are con artists - Their cards arent random!! ...
How to Cure Your Slice by Developing a Better Golf SwingBy Sean Cochran - 1/4/2008
The slice is probably one of the most common swing flaws for amateurs. It is an outside-to-inside swing path that creates side spin on the golf ball. The side spin causes the ball to cut hard to the side, making it a very frustrating day on the course. It also seems to be one of the most difficult s...
Rear Projection LCD TV SecretsBy Linda Harrison - 1/4/2008
The least expensive type of large TV is a rear-projection LCD TV. Some projection TVs have three cathode-ray picture tubes (CRTs), which are like smaller versions of the tubes used in conventional sets. The images from those small tubes are projected onto the back of a 40 inch to 60 inch plus scre...
Are All Men Fashion Train Wrecks, Or Is It Just Me?By David Holmes - 1/4/2008
When I shop for clothes, I keep it simple. I walk into the men?s store and say, ?I want to look at some shirts.? The salesperson points to the shirts and I say ?I?ll take this one and that one?. I?m out of there in less than 5 minutes. There are way too few hours in the day to be fussing over clot...
I`d Be Happy to Scratch Your BackBy Marc Gunn - 1/4/2008
I remember when I first put the Brobdingnagian Bards on MP3.com and started to learn the ropes. I would listen daily to music there, but I never listened to bands that were higher in the charts than we were because I didn`t want to boost their ratings any more than they already were. I guess greedy....
Growing and Keeping Loyal Fan SupportBy Wendy Vickers - 1/4/2008
Fan support for musicians is a two way street. You make the music, release the CDs, and play the shows. You need fans to show up at the gigs, buy the CDs, or spread the buzz about you or you don`t have an audience. When these two elements are out of balance, your musical endeavors can get sidelined...
Sports Camp-Ready, Set, Go!By Eriani Doyel - 1/4/2008
Your child?s sports camp choices are almost unlimited-everything from archery to wind-surfing and nearly every sport in between. Before you choose a camp for your child you need to make sure that the goals of the camp match the goals that you have for your child and your child has for themselves. ...
KiteboatingBy Jakob Jelling - 1/4/2008
Just when you think that kiting can be for only a board, think again. With the inception of bigger and more powerful kites, the ability to speed up or move larger objects became a reality. Enter a new extreme sport Kiteboating. Imagine paddling along in a one ? three man craft with kite harnessing t...
Top College Football Picks for the Weekend of Sept 17thBy John Onan - 1/4/2008
Top Play: Tenn/Flroida UNDER 49 OK, looks like the number has crested at 49, and is beginning to drop, I`m jumping on the under 49 as my Top Play In my opinion, this number is simply too high with 2 very good defenses, along with Tennessee`s QB issues, and the fact that I believe life could be hard ...
How to Download Music From The InternetBy Gary Hendricks - 1/4/2008
Most of you have probably heard of the RIAA`s quest to crush online music piracy. The illegal sharing of copyrighted songs via the MP3 format over the Internet costs the music industry billions of dollars. This is conventionally done using illegal file sharing programs like KaZaa and iMesh. This art...
Epic T60 Treadmill a Commercial Grade TreadmillBy Saurya Ghosal - 1/4/2008
Epic T60 treadmill is a treadmill brand manufactured by Icon Health and Fitness, Inc. Icon basically brought the Epic brand back to life for a few retail chains, the most recognized being Costco. The Epic T60 treadmill is made exclusively for Costco, the discount retailer. Epic T60 treadmill has use...
Scuba Diving At Grand Cayman Island`s Stingray CityBy Clint Leung - 1/4/2008
One of the most famous natural attractions in Grand Cayman Island is Stingray City. This is an area in the ocean not far from the northern tip of Grand Cayman where tourists can get up close to hundreds of friendly stingrays. Stingray City can get quite crowded especially when the cruise ship pass...
Guitar Tuning Guide: How To Tune a GuitarBy Mantius Cazaubon - 1/4/2008
Many beginning guitarists struggle when it comes to tuning the guitar. It`s a major stumbling block for them. Some end up quitting altogether because every time they start to play what comes out doesn`t sound right. A beginner should understand that guitar tuning is something you get better at with ...
Golf Specific Weight Training...Don`t Fear ItBy Mike Pedersen - 1/4/2008
The fascinating thing about golf-specific weight training is that despite the fear many golfers have of it, there is really nothing to be afraid of. Why should there be any reason for fear when 80 year old persons are comfortably going through them. And what?s more is these elderly persons have quit...
Beginner`s Guide to Music File FormatsBy Gary Hendricks - 1/4/2008
Are you confused by the various types of music file formats out there? Most of you would have heard of the popular MP3 format, but are you aware there are other alternative digital music formats like WAV, WMA, RA and MIDI? Some of these give better sound quality than MP3 (e.g. the WAV format) but al...
Samurai Armor Part 1By Nick Johnson - 1/4/2008
The first prototype for Japanese samurai armor came about in the form of the yoroi during the Gempei War of 1181-1185. The weight of the yoroi was around 60lb. The upper-body armor of the samurai was known as the `Do`. This comprised of the `Sode`, the suspended shoulder and upper-arm protection pla...
The Power of Eating DisordersBy Mary Pat Nally - 1/4/2008
I want to get close I am afraid. Afraid of what you might see. My eyes. My thoughts. My dreams. My heart. My soul. Everything that makes me who I am. My feelings. My emotions. The truth of my own reality. The reality that I am scared. Every second. Every minute. Every hour...Animation Art - 5 of the Most Common Mediums Purchased by CollectorsBy Paul Callis - 1/4/2008
Animation Cels - A cel (short for celluloid) is a blank clear plastic sheet used by the studio artist to paint an animated character or object based on the animator`s original pencil drawing. The cels are then placed over a background and photographed in sequence to produce an illusion of life in th...
The Army Corp of Engineers Having Issues Fixing BreachBy Lance Winslow - 1/4/2008
The Army Corp of engineers is having a tough time filling in the breaches in the levees. They have tried to use giant sand bags to drop into the hole. Three-Thousand pound bags have been dropped into the breach but to no avail. Lake Pontchartrain has a lot of weight behind it and fixing the breach a...
Floor Heating by Underfloor Heating UKBy Marius Bezuidenhout - 1/4/2008
Demand for underfloor heating is increasing dramatically in the UK with more and more consumers realising the benefits of energy efficiency along with the very real comfort of underfloor heating. Our European and Scandinavian brothers long ago realised the value of electric underfloor heating syste...
Total Eclipse of the Sun Expected in MarchBy Michael Hanna - 1/4/2008
A total solar eclipse, one of the earth`s most unique phenomena is when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, its shadow hitting the Earth and blocking out the Sun. If you`re lucky enough to be in the path taken by the centre of that shadow, the Moon will align itself exactly with the sun, ...
How to Annoy an Editor in 10 Easy Steps - Or Less!By Kim-Marie Ward - 1/4/2008
Editors hope that writers sending in queries are at least aware of the basic protocol required. Sometimes, our hopes are dashed. The following ten guidelines are the ones most likely to increase your chances of never seeing your book in print.
1. Don`t make it easy for editors to co...
Writing Helpful Help ? A Minimalism ChecklistBy Glenn Murray - 1/4/2008
User documentation is all too often written by programmers for programmers. It tends to focus on the product?s features, rather than the user?s tasks. Generally, programmers aren?t in the ideal position to be writing user documentation. They?re too close to the bits and bytes, and they?re too far fr...
Create Your Own Metal CastingsBy Colin Croucher - 1/4/2008
Have you ever thought about creating your own metal objects by employing the art of metal casting. It is not as difficult to do as you may think. Right now, there are people all over the globe, learning &
practising the hobby foundry skills required for "Back Yard Metal
Casting". The renaissance has...
4 Critical Fly Fishing TipsBy Frank Faldo - 2/1/2007
Good Fly Presentation
Obviously, the goal when casting a fly is to present the fly to the fish in a realistic manner. You are trying to simulate nature here. If you are going for trout in a stream, for instance, this means a drag-free float of 36 inches over a precise spot that marks the window ...
How To Achieve The Proper Golf SwingBy Mike Pedersen - 1/30/2007
Every golfer wants to know the magic secret to achieving the proper golf swing. One that is repeatable and produces results.
If you have been trying to accomplish the proper golf swing through traditional ways and still aren?t happy with your results?you?ll need to keep reading this article to fi...
Make a Game of Your Guitar Practice and Surprise YourselfBy Jeremiah Thompson - 1/27/2007
So you want to be improve your guitar playing?
Well, like any thing, guitar skill progress takes time and practice, but many of us have much difficulty practicing regularly because it is so easy to let other things take priority over our guitar lessons.
First, you need to absolutely make up your...
Is Aikido a Martial Art? Part 1By Henry Ellis - 1/23/2007
PART 1
At first sight of the above title I am sure that a lot of Aikidoist`s will be angry, they will assume that this is yet another attack on the credibility of Aikido by other martial artist`s.
On this occasion they are totally wrong, I have been a student of Aikido since 1957, In those ea...
Thursday RockBy Ryan Fyfe - 1/22/2007
Thursday, a post-hardcore band, is from New Brunswick, New Jersey. The band formed in 1997. Their first full-length album was released in 1999 with a New Jersey based company called indie Eyeball Records. Thursday is known for their notable advancements of artistic nature; many of the bands songs ar...
Big Air Equals Big Thrills With This New Extreme Water SportBy Captain Jeff Hoxtell - 1/20/2007
Kiteboarding or kitesurfing, if you don`t already know, is like snowboarding on water. This, behind a boat, is called wakeboarding. OK, now forget the boat and add a giant kite for the power source. The kite is controlled or steered using a control bar in the hands of the rider. The kite can be flow...
Boat Wax-Shine OnBy James "Doc" Lewis - 2/13/2006
It has been our experience that nothing so much insures the beauty and longevity of a fiberglass boat than the continual maintenance of a good coat of high quality wax. In this article we will explore the preparation, methods, and best practices for the long term maintenance of your boats gel ...
