Archive for the ‘Recreation and Sports’


June 29th, 2008

Combatives And Martial Arts

This is our last installment on “defining” the parameters of COMBATIVES.

The point, I am sure, will be missed by some but it must be emphasized that this material is historical fact and is accurate in substance and detail. It is an objective view of combatives and NOT a subjective opinion or personal “definition” designed to fill an agenda of one sort or another.

May 17th, 2008

Have No Misconceptions

I just received an Email from a woman who has a child (3 year old) and about to have another. Considering my wife is in a similar situation, this question couldn’t be more relevant. This idea can be expanded to those of us getting older, injured or of smaller stature. Keep in mind, a little common sense goes a long way.

First of all, the life you used to enjoy has changed. You can not casually go to places you used to go. A woman, preoccupied with the safety and care of two children, let alone one, is a prime target for the pieces of sh$t who earn their lining taking advantage of this situation. So, how can you best prepare yourself?

March 19th, 2008

The Greatest Walleye Fishing Trips In Canada

Canada walleye fishing is an especially popular sport, especially close to the Great Lakes, although there are lakes and rivers all over the country that offer excellent walleye populations. If you are going to fish for walleye in this northern area of the continent, there are a few things you should consider prior to setting out for a general location at a general time.

March 19th, 2008

Top 5 Tips To Hitting Longer Drives

So you wanna know how to hit longer drives? Well you’ve come to the right place. I’m going to start this of by saying, I’ve recommended these techniques to several golfers, and ALL have seen at least a 15 yard increase in driving distance. In one case, the student gained 50 yards off the tee in just 3 months. Ready to take your golf course over by using your massive distance? Discover how to hit longer drives by following these five tips.

March 17th, 2008

Prepare Your Boat For The Summer

The best thing to do to make sure that your boat is summer ready, is test it out before you plan to use it. You are so excited to get out on the water for the first day of the boating season, that you figure, “Hey, it was running fine at the end of last year. It should be fine now.”

Don’t wait for that first beautiful day of summer when everyone is waiting to go out on the boat, and the engine won’t start. By checking all of the necessary things before you put your boat in the water, you will eliminate any problems, and possibly getting stranded out in the water.

March 16th, 2008

Service - The Opening Gun Of Tennis

Service is the opening gun of tennis. It is putting the ball in play. The old idea was that service should never be more than merely the beginning of a rally. With the rise of American tennis and the advent of Dwight Davis and Holcombe Ward, service took on a new significance. These two men originated what is now known as the American Twist delivery.

March 16th, 2008

Mont Tremblant Ski Resort: 9 Sure-fire Ways To Save Money On Accommodation, Lift Tickets & More

Officially inaugurated in 1938, Mont Tremblant is a unique gem among Canada’s eastern ski resorts. For many people though, “unique” also means expensive.

It’s true, there may be some truth in this instance. Mont Tremblant actually translates to Trembling Mountain, which may relate to the trembling of the tourists once they tally up their expenses and witness their quickly shrinking budget.

Yet fear not. I’ve collected a number of practical tips to help you save money on your Mont Tremblant accommodation, activities, lift tickets, and more.

Tip #1 – The Early Bird Gets The Mont Tremblant Accommodation Savings

March 16th, 2008

Can Roger Federer Be The Best Tennis Player Ever

Sometimes we like someone or something so much that we want things to happen that are unrealistic. Is this type of group phsycosis happening in tennis today with Roger Federer’s feats? Do we all like Roger Federer so much that we want him at all costs to be the best player ever? It’s possible.

Nevertheless, as much as I like Roger Federer, his game, his tacticts, his nimbelness around the court, his fantastic eye, his fluid style, the reading of his oponents game and intentions, in spite of all those fantastic assets and all the exploits that Federer has accomplished, I have to accept math and unless math is wrong:

March 15th, 2008

Gas Powered Remote Control Cars

There are many types of remote control cars. Among them, we have those that run on fuel, electricity and gas. This article highlights the differences between each separate categories and help consumers make an informed decision.

Generally, gas powered remote control cars use a mix of oil and gasoline. The cost price for ready to run cars are about $1000 to $3000 more expensive than nitrogen and electric based cars. Since they are larger, they require more space for running and storage. They have a relatively lower top end speed compared to nitro and electric cars. They do not require a lot of fuel.

March 14th, 2008

Asian Archery

Archery in Asia was highly developed and widely used in the past and up to the present; however it is not so much used in international competitions in our modern times. Centuries ago, the tribesmen of Central Asia were very skilled in shooting arrows on horseback. The Mongols made good use of it in conquering the Eurasian Steppe. These archers would ride on running horses while they shoot down their target then they would twist around in their saddles and shoot again after they have passed.


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