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Hi there! I am Marc Phillippe Babineau, a Maritimer by birth and in heart (Canadian), and I was a Senior Technical Writer and Training Specialist for Atlantis Aerospace, in Brampton, Ontario. Here, I wrote technical manuals and wrote and taught training platforms

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Sports & Recreation > Camping Which provides for a better camping experience: RVs or tent-camping?: 2 of 42
The basic points to consider when choosing which provides the better camping experience, RV's or tents, lie within the realms of your financial situation, physical limitations and personal preferences. Is one better than the other? Ask someone in a campground, sitting around a campfire with their tents all set up and the sta... More..
Sports & Recreation > Auto Racing (Other) What do the flags mean in auto racing?: 1 of 12
Long before two-way radios were installed in racing cars to allow drivers and pit crews to talk with each other and the racing officials, the only way for racing officials to communicate with drivers during noisy racing action was with the use of a colored signal flag system. Nearly every racing series in the United States u... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking Solo backpacking tips: 1 of 11
Solo backpacking can be both exhilarating and dangerous at the same time. There is always the possibility of injury when trekking alone in the backwoods or along a mountain trail, and when backpacking off of the beaten path, it is always best to leave your destination and probable routes with friends, family and park rangers... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping How to make your own camp snacks: 1 of 11
In these tight economic times, every penny saved counts. When we go camping, with the extra costs of fuel, extra drinks, firewood and ice, savings must be found somewhere, and making cheap, homemade snacks is one way to save a lot of money on a camping trip. Knowing how to make your own camp snacks is one way to minimize exp... More..
Sports & Recreation > Freshwater Fishing The perfect gift for the freshwater fisherman in your home: 1 of 10
The perfect gift for the freshwater fisherman in your home can be as simple as a fillet knife, to a complicated GPS/depth finder/fish locater. It really is true that the best place to fish is where the fish are, and being able to find the fish while in the boat out on the lake can be a major time saver. More time for fishing... More..
Sports & Recreation > Swimming Tips for learning how to swim: 2 of 19
Learning how to swim could be the best thing that you have ever done in your life. You may think that these things don't happen to you, but everyone who saves a drowning child or adult, while on a walk, boat ride or car drive, and just happened to see someone in distress was just like you in that regard, before they saved so... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking Backpack weight reducing tips: 1 of 9
When outdoors enthusiasts go backpacking, the weight of the backpack can make or ruin the adventure. Carrying a 30 to 50 pound backpack, plus the clothes, tent, food and gear that is packed within, while traversing a winding, precarious mountain trail is not only hard on the back, but dangerous to the hiker as well. The heav... More..
Sports & Recreation > NBA Was Kobe Bryant's rant against low talent surrounding him on his LA Laker's NBA team justified or not?: 1 of 9
Was the talent there? Well, yes there was talent, but not the Michael Jordan type mystically-majical talent that Kobe seems to think his team should be stacked with. Just how much money does it take to buy a championship team these days anyways? $500 Billion? A Trillion dollars? Maybe Kobe would like to defer his salary so t... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping How to get ready for camping trips in the mountains: 2 of 16
Camping in the mountains can be either one of the most splendid trips you will ever take, or one of the worst. The difference usually lies in the amount of knowledge you have of your surroundings, and your preparedness for camping in the mountains. If you are camping at a public, government-run or private campground, then yo... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping How to build a lean-to: 1 of 8
A lean-to is a one, two or three sided structure meant to keep the wind and rain out of your seating area, cover your tent from driving winds or rain, and to cover belongings. A lean-to can be made from sticks, branches and twigs, moss and leaves, or it can be made from a tarpaulin or two, depending upon the size and shape t... More..