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Author :: Zakara Belnoze  |
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| Article Title :: Chess Secrets |
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THE mental development of the chess player is a gradual struggle
from a state of chaos to a clear conception of the game. The
period required for such development largely depends upon the
special gifts the learner may possess, but in the main the
question of methods predominates.
Most beginners do not troublevery much about any particular plan
in their study of chess, butas soon as they have learnt the
moves, rush into the turmoil ofpractical play. It is
self-evident that their prospects undersuch conditions cannot be
very bright. The play of a beginner is plan less, because he has
too many plans, and the capacity for subordinating all his
combinations to one leading idea is non-existent. (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Robert Partain |
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| Article Title :: How To Achieve More Distance With Your Shots |
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There's an old adage that says that distance is related to two
things: Clubhead speed and correct ball contact. Put these two
things together and you have distance.
As with many things in golf, this is not an either/or
proposition. Both areas have to be in sync for the desired
results to occur. The fastest clubhead speed in the world won't
do much for your distance (or ego) if it isn't accompanied with
proper clubface contact. And likewise, the best contact won't do
any good for distance if there is no speed on the clubhead. In
order to acheive distance, you need both.
Clubhead speed is controlled by a number of factors and they all
need to be working together to get the results you want. (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Robert Partain |
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| Article Title :: How To Fix The Dreaded Slice |
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Here are two words that every golfer who has grass stains on his
shoes has heard and dread. Slice and Hook.
The top players, those who have mastered the game, actually use
these types of shots to get around things that may be in their
way. When this happens, those words become fade and draw and
they can be a powerful weapon in golfer's arsenal of shots.
But for the rest of us, they're just mistakes we make and off we
go shagging our wayward ball.
This article is about the slice. We'll discuss the hook later.
The slice, where the ball curves severely from left-to-right
through the air, is a very destructive shot. The slice is such a
common mistake that entire books have been written on t (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Robert Partain |
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| Article Title :: Become A Better Golfer By Watching Yourself |
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I suppose there's a time in every golfer's life when he feels
something in his game "just ain't right". Yet, try as he may, he
just can't put his finger on it. Well, there's a quick way to
get through that messy period.
One of the very best ways to see what you doing wrong is to
watch yourself. That's right, watch yourself. Do this by
videotaping yourself and then reveiwing the tape. In fact, one
of the best things you can do for your overall game is to
videotape yourself hitting a few balls with each of your clubs
in various situations.
This is a great excercise for the off season, by the way.
The easiest way to do this is to have a buddy do the camera work
and then you return the favor (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Belinda Osgood |
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| Article Title :: Card-making With Recyclables |
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Crafts are often expensive to set up, but they do not have to
be. Card making is one craft in which it is completely possible
to operate just for the cost of some card stock, envelopes, a
good pair of paper scissors, glue, and your imagination. It is
unnecessary to buy additional supplies unless you want to, and
can afford to. With these basic supplies and items from around
your home, you can create wonderful, personal works of art. You
save money making them, and you save money by giving them away,
instead of purchasing printed cards from the store.
Card-making is a rewarding hobby, and everyone likes to receive
something that was made just for them. The tips listed below not
only save yo (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Mr Hanna |
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| Article Title :: Total Eclipse Of The Sun Expected In March |
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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,
blocking it entirely and you'll see a total eclipse.
Outside of the path of totality, although a staggering 95% of
the Sun is still obscured, the effect of the eclipse is not
nearly so vivid - just a quiet, still, evening dusk-like effect.
These were the conditions most of us experienced during our
'once in a lifetime' eclipse over the UK mainland on 11 August
1999, with the next not now foreca (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Robert Partain |
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| Article Title :: Basic Strategies To Proper Putting |
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The average golfer could easily make up 10 strokes a ROUND by
putting properly. This one point makes proper putting perhaps
the most important part of any player's game. And since most of
us are not able to get onto the links anyway because of the
winter weather, putting is something you can practice at home.
There's an old adage that the game of golf should be learned
from the green back to the tee. That means putting, chipping,
fairway shots, and THEN drives. Remember, most shots in a round
are from around the green or on the green itself. It's not
uncommon for some players to take as many (and often more) shots
while on the green as they did to get to the green. Putting is
paramount to (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Eugen Lisov |
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| Article Title :: Birthstones, history and symbolism |
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>From the first time people discovered gemstones, they were
amazed by their beauty and grace. They understood right from the
start that they were unlike any other rocks they could see every
day. So they started looking for an explanation and a reason why
these precious stones were present on Earth.
This has puzzled many people throughout history and yielded to
numerous conclusions that were themselves mysterious and
romantic. Some said that they were a gift from gods. Others
believed they were actually stolen from them. Ancient priest
used gems to worship the divinity.
Besides the religious importance, some theories suggested that
gems have curative capabilities or even help increase sexu (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Travis Clemens |
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| Article Title :: What Lures, What Fish? |
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Spoons
Considered the most simple of all other lures, they got their
name because they look like the head of a spoon. They act for
the bait fish by doing a flickering and wobbling movement or
action. Spoons are excellent for starters in lure fishing; easy
to use and very affordable.
Spinners
The spinner is basically a blade wherein it does a rotating
action on a spindle when being retrieved or taken back through
the water as well as it gives off a flash as light is being
reflected on the revolving blade, characterizing the bait fish's
scales and movements. This is a lure that is flexible because
only can one verify and know the retrieve depth by the period or
time frame one leaves befor (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Travis Clemens |
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| Article Title :: Learn To Fish: It's Fun! |
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Fishing is a fun and tranquil sport that lets you spend quiet
time with your friends, family and with Mother Nature.
Fresh water fishing is a sport involving the catching of fish in
lakes, rivers and streams. It involves a lot of patience,
challenge and a lot of acquired skill over time. Anyone can
participate in this fun activity, including the kids.
To start, you have to check your State's fishing requirements
and make sure if a license is needed for you to fish. If it is
required, you must acquire one by checking with a sporting goods
store. They will help you how to get it, and some will even
provide it for you.
During the time that you are in your favorite sporting goods
store, you (read full article) |
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