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Sports & Recreation > Camping Common injuries to dogs in camp: 1 of 7
Growing up, the family dog was more than just a pet. It was a member of the family and went every where with us. For us, it was a given that if we were camping, the dog was going to be there. As with any family member it is important to remember to look after them with care. Part of that is being aware of the hazards that th... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping Common mistakes made when camping: 3 of 20
By human nature we are not perfect. We forget things and we make mistakes. In all my times camping, I cannot recall a single instance where everything went flawlessly. There is so many things that need to be just so that it is inevitable that something will go wrong. Just because we are on vacation does not mean that Murphy ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping Tips on purchasing a camp lantern: 2 of 8
There is nothing like the feel of the great outdoors. To me camping always brings up memories of sitting around the campfire toasting marshmallows and making smores. And when the campfire started to die down we would fire up the kerosene lantern until we were either sent to bed or everyone started falling asleep and wandered... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking How to choose the right sleeping bag: 8 of 25
The sleeping bag is a critical piece of camping equipment that is often overlooked. As anyone that has spent the night above the snow line huddled against their packstove for warmth can tell you, it is critical that you select the right bag for what you are planning on doing. There are many different types of sleeping bags o... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Buying Tips Tips for choosing the right gaming motherboard: 1 of 3
Although many people choose to go with the gaming console for their home gaming needs there is still those of us out there that are hard-core gamers and we need the hardware to go with it. With the latest trend towards PCs with multiple CPU cores and games that will utilize them, having good hardware is a must. I am hopeless... More..
Computers & Technology > Telephones (Other) How mobile phones have affected the art of conversation: 7 of 15
Some time back I took part in an unintentional demonstration of how mobile phones are affecting and changing the art of communication. I grew up in a household with four kids. When it was time for dinner whoever was downstairs would yell to the others upstairs that dinner was ready. For us this was our art of communication c... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Best options to suit your telephone needs: 6 of 12
Phones are an integral part of our lives. None of us can stay truly connected without one. There are many options available to us and they all have their uses and their drawbacks. The mobile phone has allowed so many more people in the world to receive phone service that previously could not. In one country in particular the... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community Assessing sexism in gaming: Is it still a boy's world?: 10 of 18
There is no doubt that there is sexism in games today. The games seem to be designed from the standpoint of a teenage boy with unrealistic expectations of the women around him. In truth video games today appeal to BOTH genders. I tell you this from the standpoint of sitting at my computer next to my girlfriend on the other m... More..
Computers & Technology > GPS Devices Will Global Positioning Systems (GPS) ever replace conventional maps?: 18 of 22
Like Cellular phones, GPS systems have worked their way into our lives and have taken away the favorite excuse of many of the eternally lost. With the GPS system you can no longer blame someone for not reading the map right or some such excuse. For this reason alone, the GPS can never replace the old-fashioned paper map. Let... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping The importance of a bucket, shovel, and axe when camping: 10 of 12
Camping is one of the few recreations that we participate in that can cause massive damage with the slightest mistake. An inopportune gust of wind at just the moment the campfire pops can result in a massive fire. In many cases a major fire can be thwarted before it even begins with something as simple as a bucket, a shovel,... More..