Posted on: 08 June, 2005
Author: Kent Johnson
All right, so you've decided that you want to learn how to paddlea kayak, but you're not sure where to start. Should you takelessons, learn from an experienced friend, or wing it onyour own? The answer is that all of these options can work, and havefor thousands of paddlers. Learning on your own can betricky, and you'll probably make every mistake in the bookbefore you get comfortable, but it certainly is a viableoption. Just make sure you're in reasonable aerobiccondition, have a modest amount of smarts and common sense,and are willing to be patient. A good kayaking instructor, on the...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 08 June, 2005
Author: Mike Ross
Electric walking golf carts are a great way to play golf, carry your clubs, and get a brisk workout all in one. Plus, these carts make it so you can walk without having to lug your golf clubs on your shoulder. The electric cart does all the work for you. These carts have become such the next big thing on the course that they are even taking business away from monster golf carts. There are several quality electric cart manufacturers out there to pick from, such as Lectronic Kaddy, Club Glove, Bag Boy, and Club Glove. These carts make for...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 08 June, 2005
Author: Mike Ross
Nike Dri Fit Tiger Woods golf shoes and other quality brand shoes are not just for playing golf. These shoes are meant to be worn like athletic shoes, even like hiking shoes and walking shoes. These shoes are meant to protect your feet in all sorts of terrain and in all sorts of weather conditions. Thats why Nike has designed the Tiger Woods brand shoes, and other models like the Nike Air Max Mystify golf shoes women and mens variety, to safeguard your feet with quality construction and durable materials. The shoe heel construction on these Nikes includes a lower...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 08 June, 2005
Author: Mike Pedersen
Golf exercise is not necessarily done in a gym. Getting creative with what you have can make all the difference and have a very positive impact on your game. Even extremely busy executives can get 15 seconds at a time while seated at their computer or work station in the office, for some golf exercise. There are actually many different stretch golf exercises you can get done in your office, here is one. I call it the seated twist golf exercise. Sit upright in your chair with your chest high and back straight. Reach behind you with one arm, which...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 08 June, 2005
Author: Richard Keir
... 2005 Richard ... seems to be fairly poor tracking by any formal ... once a product is approved as a food ... Despite ... tracking adverse ... the reality has Copyright 2005 Richard KeirThere seems to be fairly poor tracking by any formal standards once a product is approved as a food additive. Despite supposedly tracking adverse reactions, the reality has been different at the FDA. Aspartame is a case in point. Apparent collusion, distorted research reports, lack of funding for independent research, questionable practices in tracking adverse reactions and reporting them. It's a pretty ugly sounding story. It's...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 07 June, 2005
Author: Michael Brooks
There is hardly a week that passes without an article or study touting the benefits of exercise. Exercise to cure cancer, exercise to lose weight, feel better, livelonger, and stop dementia, the list appears endless. The benefits of exercise sound fantastic but there is just one problem. You have to exercise to gain the benefits! For many, this is a big problem. So, what can you do to get yourself motivated to join the wonderful world of exercising? A great solution is to join a gym where you are in the company of like-minded people. Joining a gym for the...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 06 June, 2005
Author: Cameron Larsen
For those of us who sometimes think about fly fishing beyond catching fish, Lee Wulff is no stranger. By all accounts Lee Wulff was accomplished at whatever he set his sights on. When I read about Lee Wulff, I am reminded of how life should be lived, fully. An artist trained in Paris, he was renowned for his meticulous attention to detail and amazing finger dexterity. Those of us who fly fish owe a great deal to this man, and we are lucky that he chose fly fishing as one of his passions. Undoubtedly Wulff is most well known for...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 06 June, 2005
Author: Dave Cole
On a raw, cold day in the European Alps, Lance Armstrong steered his bike into the sleeting snow, then stopped. His partner riding in the car behind him urged Lance to give it up for the day and return to the comfort of his shelter. But Lance Armstrong considered himself a winner,and a person who was willing to do whatever ittook to accomplish his goals. With the frigid cold andwailing wind biting at his back, Armstrong said,"No, I'm going on." Hopping back on his bike he rode for seven morehours, in that storm.....alone. Lance was determined,determined to win ......and win...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 06 June, 2005
Author: Cameron Larsen
At first glance, and well maybe even at second glance fly tying hook sizes can be confusing. They have not only the size number attached to them but then they have all those x numbers following them. So they come out reading size 12, 1x short, 1x fine. Or size 8, 2x long 2x heavy. To the beginner it is hard to discern what hook should be used for what style fly. Or further how to obtain a decent hook inventory without buying fifty different hook styles. Article Tags: Nymph Hooks, Specialty Hooks, Hook Manufacturers, Chemically Sharpened, Mustad Hooks Source:...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 05 June, 2005
Author: Eric Gehler
Safety Awareness & Self Defense is the responsibility of each individual. Knowing your surroundings and being aware of potential dangers is your first step towards self-defense. Avoiding and distancing yourself from circumstances that could be trouble are your responsibility. The Circle of Safety is an imaginary boundary extending from your body outward to approximately 7 to 10 feet. By being aware what is approaching your Circle of Safety you can potentially avoid a dangerous situation. If you were alone and a stranger enters your circle of safety, you should attempt to distance yourself from that stranger. In order for the...
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