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Author :: Jeannette Balleza  |
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| Article Title :: Mike Kelsey: Steward of the Trail |
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With hair slightly unkempt, earnest eyes and a potentially
roguish grin, Mike Kelsey has an air of unmistakable grit about
him. An avid cyclist for close to 18 years and a lifetime
outdoor enthusiast, he is no stranger to the danger of mountain
bike racing, the thrill of competing and the triumph of winning.
Although now a self-proclaimed "weekend warrior," he still rides
with his BOB trailer of tools in tow, and his unflagging
devotion to trail building, repair and maintenance in the
Ouachita Mountains is widely apparent.
"I love to build hiking and mountain biking trails," confessed
the 2003 Arkansas Trail Volunteer of the Year. "It is a good way
to spend some hours in the woods, get som (read full article) |
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Author :: Mantius Cazaubon |
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| Article Title :: Tips on buying keyboards and digital pianos. |
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There are so many keyboards and digital pianos on the market
today. How does one make a selection? Here are a few tips to
help you choose one that meets your needs.
1. How much can you afford?
With such a wealth of keyboards available, a working person
shouldn't have a problem finding one that fits their budget. Low
priced keyboards are all over. But this doesn't mean that you
should settle for anything. As the old adage goes, you usually
get what you pay for. Usually the more money you invest, the
greater the returns.
2. Do you need weighted action or synth action.
Weighted action means that the keyboard comes with heavy
(weighted) keys and feels like an acoustic piano. You need some
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Theresea Hughes |
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| Article Title :: Elvis on my Mind |
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It was Christmas time, and in the local paper there was a short
article about an old woman in North Memphis, it was near the
area where Elvis lived while he was growing up.
The man and woman were old, black and very poor. They lived in a
two-room house with only a tattered curtain dividing the rooms,
in the poorest part of Memphis. The old woman had been confined
to a wheelchair all her life. She had no legs and her old
wheelchair had become worse from age, she wasn’t able to use it
anymore and left her unable to move around her home.
The story was written by a charitable woman who knew of the old
lady’s circumstances and decided to do what she could, and try
to raise enough money to (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Dan Caron |
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| Article Title :: The History Of Tattoos |
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The History Of Tattoos Arguably, tattoos date back to about 3000
B.C. Marks found on a mummified human body dating that old, have
tattoos. Tattoos have also been found on Egyptian and Nubian
mummies that date back to about 2000 B.C. Many references can
also be found in books from classical authors referring to the
Greeks, Germans and Gauls.
Europeans rediscovered tattooing when they encountered
Polynesians and American Indians during some exploration. The
word tattoo comes from the Tahitian word “tattau” which means
“to mark”. European and U.S. societies considered tattoos very
exotic so many tattooed Indians and Polynesians drew a crowd at
the circus and fairs during the 18th and (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Adrienne MacDonald |
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| Article Title :: Tips On Buying Your First GPS Unit |
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Anyone that enjoys the great outdoors has probably heard of GPS
devices. They can come in handy when you are hiking, boating,
biking, or doing just about anything else in the great outdoors.
Twenty years ago, you had to rely on a compass the position of
the sun and stars and your own common sense. Not anymore! Now
you can have a handy little device that can pinpoint your exact
location at any given time of day.
If you are in the market for a GPS device, it is important that
you understand how it works. Since the GPS devices rely on air
signals, you must have a GPS receiver and a clear view of the
sky for them to work. When your device is turned on it is
actually linking up with 27 orbital (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Michael Van Orden |
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| Article Title :: Ping Pong in Jerusalem |
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Nine years ago I lived in Jerusalem in a place called the
Jerusalem Center which sponsors a study abroad program by
Brigham Young University (Although the study abroad program has
been on hold the last several years due to terrorism concerns in
the region). The Jerusalem Center has housing for close to two
hundred students, a cafeteria, several classrooms, a concert
hall which has one of the best views of the city while you watch
the concert, a basketball gym, and a game room, among many other
unique things. In the game room there were two ping pong tables.
Up until this time in my life I hadn’t played too much ping pong also known as table
tennis. One of my close friends had a table in (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Rex Ryan |
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| Article Title :: How to Make a Gift Basket |
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Gift Baskets are an ideal gift for nearly any occasion. Gift
baskets provide a convenient way to find a gift for practically
any occasion, but they also provide an avenue for creative and
personalized gift giving. Making gift baskets is fun and easy,
and homemade gift baskets generally prove to be superior,
personalized gifts to their pre packaged counterparts.
Finding a perfect gift is usually a challenge that goes far
beyond understanding someone’s interests and hobbies. One of the
biggest problems with gift giving is the lack of true “tweener”
products that cost in the reasonable $30-$60 range. For every
hobby there are lots of little items that are needed on a
continuing basis, a (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Werner Coetzee |
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| Article Title :: So you want to create a website? |
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If I had a dollar every time someone said they wanted to build a
website, but didn’t know where to begin, I would be… well, rich.
The problem doesn’t seem to be the actual creation of the site,
but more the “what should it be about” aspect. Please note that,
I am not in any way referring to e-commerce sites, corporate
sites or any commercial sites, but purely about interest and
general sites.
The problem lies in the fact that the essence of site creation
has moved radically from where it started as an information and
entertainment medium, it has changed to almost the opposite and
in some cases even to complete rubbish.
So, before you even think of getting your little spot on the (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Irene Graham |
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| Article Title :: Shopping tips for Collectible Figurines |
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Precious Moments collectible figurines are among the most
popular in the world. Doe-eyed boys and girls made in pastel
ceramics adorn the shelves, dressers, and display areas of
countless homes. There are numerous types and styles of
figurines that people can buy to build a personal collection in
addition to the dolls and bears that so many shoppers enjoy.
When shopping for your favorites, check to be sure that the item
is genuine. Copycat manufacturers abound, much to a shopper's
chagrin, so look at the signature label and sales tag to see if
you are purchasing the collectible that you're after. If in
doubt, ask the sales associate for assistance. Examine it
carefully for cracks, stains, (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: David Arnold Livingston |
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| Article Title :: Electric , Classical , Acoustic - Which Guitar Is Best For You? |
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No one could really pinpoint the exact year as to when the
guitar was created. The lute, harp and lyre are the three
stringed instruments from which guitars evolved. The features of
guitars vary for each musical period. The guitar is one of the
most popular musical instruments today to bring out soothing
music or to perk up one's energy level. Bands and gigs will not
be complete without guitars. Guitars are also used as a means to
free hidden and unexpressed feelings and emotions or it can as
well be a medium to spend time meaningfully together with loved
ones and peers.
There are various types of guitars that can suit the intended
purpose of the user such as the twelve strings guitars, s (read full article) |
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