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Author :: Andrew Green  |
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| Article Title :: Dirt Bike Safety |
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Who needs to consider dirt bike safety?
Dirt bike safety is something that absolutely every rider and
possible rider must consider before getting on a bike every
time. The massive rise in popularity of dirt bikes, ATVs and
motocross bikes has meant that is now possible to do courses in
dirt bike safety, and if you are a new rider considering taking
up the sport or you are looking into it for your children then
you should seriously consider taking part in one of these
courses. Dirt biking can be a very dangerous sport for the
ill-prepared and those who have no regard for safety. It’s not
only your own safety that you’re messing with but the safety of
everyone else on or near you when ri (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Chad Kimball |
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| Article Title :: How to Use the Internet to Dramatically Improve Your Chess
Strategy |
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I've listed many resources in this article, which can all be
accessed by visiting my
chess strategy website http://www.chessvictory.com ,
scrolling to the bottom, and clicking on the "resources" link.
If you are a chess student or even an experienced player, the
power of the Internet to improve your game cannot be denied.
However, anyone who has typed "chess strategies" or "chess
tactics" into a search engine will agree with me that the
results can be confusing. Where do I start? What kind of chess
strategies websites are out there? Are any of them useful? Which
chess strategies information is accurate, and which of it is
misleading, incorrect, or erroneous? Which chess products are
worth (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Partha Mitra |
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| Article Title :: Caring for your aquarium and tropical fishes |
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Whether you have a big sized aquarium with lots of tropical fish
or just a glass bowl on your table with a couple of Gold fishes,
they give you great pleasure and tranquility to see them. Fishes
are most soothing pets, but they can be real delicate too.
However you can take a good care for your fishes by remembering
some small tips. Whether you are out for a couple of days, your
fishes will be there waiting for you when you come back. Here
are some tips to keep your fishes healthy.
1) Cleaning your aquarium or tank
Your fish survives in the water of your tank or your aquarium.
Not only they eat in it but also the water gradually accumulates
the bio-waste from our fishes and gravel. So it (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Mark Sturge |
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| Article Title :: To Camcorder Enthusiast's: What Does `Reality TV' Really Mean? -
Great News for the camcorder user! |
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Reality TV is experiencing an upsurge in popularity and its
presence has conditioned the public's acceptance of a number of
things:
That lead actors being trained and polished 'performers' is no
longer a necessity. Camcorder movement. As the use of 'dollies',
'jibs' and even 'steadycams' to obtain smooth motion/tracking
shots are often at odds with site and time constraints.
Reduction in production values of video, lighting and audio.
Whilst a 'reduction in production values' may not inspire
confidence, it bodes as a positive to the small time camcorder
operator in reduced production costs. And the savvy camcorder
operator can make up any shortfall with a little imagination and
a lot of in (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Jake Berlin |
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| Article Title :: Tooling Leather |
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Tooling Leather / Art Work
Use vegetable-tanned, light-colored top-grained leather for
tooling leather. If you’re not sure what you have, test the
leather’s ability to take a pattern by wetting a corner and
making lines with different objects like the edge of a coin.
When working with a large piece of tooling leather, tape or glue
something to the back to prevent the leather from stretching
when you are working on it.
The first step involves cutting a design into the leather,
followed by creating depressions with various tools that result
in elements of the design presenting a raised surface.
Tooling leather is done before it is painted or dyed. If the
leather becomes dry while yo (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Hans Dekker |
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| Article Title :: Lemon Tetra - A Perfect addition for your Community Aquarium |
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Lemon Tetra
Glassily transparent, the lemon tetra (hyphessobrycon
pulchripinnis) could appear to be just a sunbeam flashing
through your community tank if not for background elements like
plants and driftwood. Another member of the large characin clan,
the lemon tetra has a fairly elongated body like its smaller
relative the neon tetra and like neons and other characins, the
lemon tetra does best if kept in small schools of six to eight
fish.
One of the most distinguishing features of the lemon tetra is
their large eyes. The upper part of the lemon tetra’s eye is
brilliant red, which is a sharp contrast to the yellow pastels
it displays in its body colors. Actually, though, (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Kathy Williams |
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| Article Title :: Rubber Stamping : From Maya Indians To Scrapbooking |
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Who would have thought that your scrapbooking and card making
had a connection to the Maya Indians? Rubber Stamping is
certainly one of the fastest growing hobbies today, and for good
reason. With its inexpensive materials and creative versatility,
rubber stamping provides millions with hours of fun and
creativity. How did it all start?
•Spanish explorers were the first to talk about a "sticky
substance" that bounced, used by South America Indians. Though
it didn't revolutionalize the world at that time, these same
Indians were using a primitive form of rubber stamping to "mark
and tattoo" images on men and women.
•In 1736, Charles Marie de la Condamine, a French scientist
studying t (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Sanjib Ahmad |
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| Article Title :: Adventures In Boat Building - Your Own Grand Banks Dory |
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Imagine having your boat, and not just an ordinary boat. Imagine
building with your own hand and being the proud owner of a Grand
Bankers Dory.
The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language defines
dory as:
Dory n. pl. Dories A small, narrow, flatbottom fishing boat with
high sides and a sharp prow.
The common Dory size ranges from 10 feet to 14 feet in length
and can hold from 3 to 5 persons. A Grand Banks Dory is usually
16 feet in length. The traditional Grand Banks Dory is also
notable as a seaworthy vessel. The fishermen have successfully
sailed with the Dory many miles of the North Atlantic Ocean
under varied weather conditions.
The Grand Banks Dory has a strong shear l (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Rick Chapo |
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| Article Title :: Bird Watching Life Lists - Keeping A Record |
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If you’re a birder, you want to keep a list of sightings when
you bird watch. Your life lists should be kept in a bird
watching journal.
Life List
A life list is a record of the species of birds you’ve sighted
over time. Typically, the list is kept in a journal. Each entry
notes the bird species, the date, location and any notes you
want to add. Depending on your particular bird watching
exploits, you can keep one global list or separate lists as you
see fit.
For many bird watchers, one life list simply isn’t enough. So,
how can you break down your lists? Here are a few ideas:
1. House Lists – A list of birds sighted around your home.
2. Yearly Lists – A list for each year (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Di McDonald |
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| Article Title :: "How to become more creative in three easy steps |
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"How to become more creative in three easy steps" copyright Di
McDonald 2005
Have you ever said to yourself "If only I was one of those
creative people like ..........."? OR " I was born without a
creative bone in my body" Did you know that" Everyone is born to
create, that creativity comes from within and is in all of
us!!!??
Creativity is actually a state of “being”. We are all born
creative spirits. As you would know if you have ever observed a
child in play, children are extremely creative. What happens
then between childhood and adulthood which makes some of us feel
we have no creativity and that we never did????
In this world we are taught it is not good to be different. I
bel (read full article) |
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