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Author :: Steve Gillman  |
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| Article Title :: Wilderness Survival Backpacking Tips |
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Why should you learn wilderness survival skills just for
backpacking? They may save your life someday, and for ultralight
enthusiasts like myself, skills replace gear, and therefore
weight. The best reason, however, may be that it's just a good
feeling to know you can deal with whatever comes up. It makes
you feel more at home.
To survive means to stay warm and dry, hydrated, uninjured, and
to find your way out of the survival situation. Eating is nice
too, but not crucial if the situation is for a few days. Below
are some more or less random survival tips, just to get you
interested.
Wilderness Survival Tips
1. Warmth: Sleep with your head slightly downhill to stay
warmer. This (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Christopher Knowlton |
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| Article Title :: Five steps to success with Saltwater Coral Reef Aquariums |
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Do you dream of watching the natural beauty of the undersea reef
life while sitting in your living room?
Whether your goal is a nano reef tank or a 150 gallon aquarium
with an ecosystem of coral and saltwater fish, the following
five steps will lead you on your way to success.
1) Commit! Decide you are going to spend the $$ it takes to make
a proper go of it. At a minimum, most tanks, (from 10 gal to 55
gal) take between $250 and $500 to get going. Can you do it
cheaper? Yes, but usually not your first one. You have to know
what you are doing and understand how things can and will go
wrong before you can choose less expensive husbandry options
and/or equipment. Save up if you have to, bu (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Adel Awwad |
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| Article Title :: Gender Differences In Gambling |
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Being a fairly regular gambler, I have noticed a few interesting
differences between men and women over the many years I've spent
on the casino floor. Although these observations are by no means
scientific, the general results have more or less been
consistent. The results of these observations are as follows:
Men
- More likely to gamble than women.
- Begin gambling in their late teens.
- Gamble more frequently than women.
- Place larger bets.
- More competitive and play to win.
- Enjoy games such as Blackjack and Poker.
Women
- Less likely to gamble than men.
- Begin gambling in their mid 20s and up.
- Gamble less frequently than men.
- Place smaller bets than men.
- Less comp (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Adel Awwad |
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| Article Title :: Gambling Superstitions |
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Many times while gambling, I've found myself searching for
subtle signs to assist me in making my next bet. For example, if
I'm playing roulette and a person in a red blouse stands next to
me, then I'll place an outside bet on red. If I'm experiencing
very good luck at Blackjack and a less friendly dealer takes
over the table, then I'll take it as a sign to move onto another
table because my luck is about to change. Superstition and myth
have always played a small part in the gambling area. From the
common practice of blowing on a set of dice before rolling them,
to the not so common practice of carrying a toenail from a
horned toad, many gamblers believe that they can actually give
their g (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Adel Awwad |
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| Article Title :: The History Of Roulette |
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The term "Roulette" is derived from a French word meaning small
wheel. The origin of Roulette is not very clear. while some
sources state that Blaise Pascal, a 17th Century French
mathematician invented the roulette wheel, other sources state
that the game originated in China and was brought to Europe by
Dominican monks who were trading with the Chinese.
During the late 18th century the Roulette wheel became very
popular when Prince Charles (ruler of Monaco at the time
introduced gambling to Monacco as a way of alleviating the
financial problems of the region.
However, the modern version of the Roulette wheel did not appear
until 1842 when Frenchmen Francois and Louis Blanc invented the
s (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Adel Awwad |
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| Article Title :: Slot Machines |
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On average, one third of the casino's total revenue is generated
by Slot machines. Compared to other casino games such as
Baccarat, Blackjack, Craps and Roulette, Slot machines have a
number of advantages which explain their popularity among casino
players. Some of these advantages include the following:
Easy to understand:
The Slot machine is probably the easiest game to understand and
play. One simply decides on how much money to place on each bet,
and how many lines to bet on, before pressing a button. There
are absolutely no skills required.
Cheaper to play:
Unlike a game of Blackjack or Roulette, where the minimum bet
costs a few dollars, Slot machines offer the player minimum bets (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Adel Awwad |
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| Article Title :: Blackjack |
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The origin of Blackjack is somewhat unclear. Some people believe
that Blackjack originated in French casinos in the early 1700s
where it was known as "vingt-et-un" ("20 and 1").
The game became known as Blackjack because if a player held a
Jack of Spades and an Ace of Spades as the 1st two cards, the
player was paid out extra. So with a Jack being a vital card and
Spades being black, the game was called Blackjack.
This game has been played in the United States since the 1800's.
However, between the 1850's and 1910, gambling was legal in the
United States until Nevada made it a felony to gamble. In 1931,
Casino gambling was re-legalized in Nevada where Blackjack
became one of the main game (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Adel Awwad |
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| Article Title :: The History Of Slots And How To Play The Game |
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The very first slot machine (called 'Liberty Bell') was created
by a man called Charles Fay from his workshop in San Francisco
in 1887. Slightly smaller than today's average slot machines,
Liberty Bell contained 3 reels and 20 symbols and operated
pretty much in the same way as today's slot machines. Within a
relatively short period of time, Fay's creation became so
popular and successful that he began to work overtime in his
workshop to meet the demand for his slot machines. Capitalizing
on their success, Fay rented the machines to gambling
establishments at a 50% commission rate, refusing to sell the
manufacturing and distribution rights of his slot machines to
gambling manufacturers.
In (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Sharon Lauer |
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| Article Title :: The Steiff Teddy Bear Story |
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In 1847 in a small town in Giengen, Germany a baby girl was
born. She was named Margaret Steiff. Her childhood vigor was cut
short when she contracted polio at the age of 2. Although
confined to a wheelchair for the rest of her life, she became a
model for strength and determination. Margaret excelled in
sewing and needlework and became the proud owner of the first
sewing machine in Geingen. In 1879, she started her dressmaking
business. Her dresses, coats and other clothing products were
quickly in demand. In December of that year she came across a
pattern for a toy elephant in a magazine. She made these as
gifts for her family and close friends. Margaret used her
expertise to develop othe (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Col Croucher |
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| Article Title :: Metal Casting For The Hobby Metal Worker. |
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The practical hands on creative person will enjoy the personal
rewards of the ancient craft of metal casting.
Armed with the correct knowledge, it is quite feasible to melt
and cast metal in the home workshop, thousands of people the
world over are involved in it right now... there's no reason why
you couldn't try your hand at hobby metal casting too.
But don't attempt metal casting if you have no prior knowledge
or experience in this field, first of all you need to learn
about the basic techniques, and methods used in this ancient
metal craft.
There are also many personal safety aspects to consider,
remember, you'll be handling molten metals at extremely high
temperatures. There is an e (read full article) |
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