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Autos > Driving & Safety Driving in snow, ice and rain: 5 of 33
The telltale drift of your car accompanies the sickening feeling in your stomach as you realize you have no steering control. You steer in the direction of the skid, but it has no effect. Seemingly in slow motion, your car turns sideways until the front end finds traction on the shoulder edge and suddenly, you're spinning out... More..
Sports & Recreation > College Football Understanding college football rules: 1 of 6
College football is one of the most closely watched sports in the United States. Many of the rules are the same as those in the NFL. There are some significant differences, however.The National Collegiate Athletic Association, or NCAA, creates the rules for all college sports including football. The NCAA rules and guidelines ... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather Defining heat lightning: 2 of 10
Distant, silent flashes of light on a hot, humid summer night in reds, oranges and white have mystified generations. Absent is the familiar rolling or crashing thunder associated with lightning storms. However, heat lightning is no different and no quieter than the nearby stark lightning bolts accompanied by a thundering nois... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather Steam Devils: What they do: 1 of 5
What Do Steam Devils Do?The ethereal steam devil is a rare and beautiful atmospheric event. Generally occurring in late fall or early winter, they appear for scant moments before seemingly vanishing into thin air.Steam devils belong to the same class of cyclonic weather events as tornadoes, hurricanes, dust devils and water s... More..
Local Guides > Seattle The best bed and breakfasts in Seattle: 2 of 9
Bed and Breakfasts offer a wide range of accommodations. Choosing the best bed and breakfast means deciding what you want from an establishment. Do you just need a bed to sleep in or do you want a place to relax, perhaps do some office work or chat with other guests? Seattle offers a variety of bed and breakfasts in various n... More..
Arts & Humanities > History (Other) Introductory overview on the history of Costa Rica: 4 of 17
Costa RicaCosta Rica is located between Nicaragua and Panama in Latin America. On the East Coast is the beautiful Caribbean Sea while the West Coast looks out over the Northern Pacific Ocean. In between, are rugged mountains, volcanoes, rivers, valleys and rain forests.The tropical and subtropical coastal climate contrasts wi... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Hamburger heaven: Healthy, tasty burger recipes: 4 of 16
Summer. Warm days, cicadas buzzing in the trees and burgers on the grill. Everyone loves a good, grilled burger and the taste can't be beat. More than just tasty, grilling your burgers is a healthy way to enjoy them and with a few tips and recipes, you can punch them up to be even tastier and healthier. The key to grilling... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Tips for driving in high speed traffic: 1 of 4
Driving in fast moving traffic is one of the most stressful types of driving. It requires staying alert and focused on what you are doing. You need to stay informed about your surroundings and what other drivers are doing. In the event of an "incident", you need to react and avoid being in an accident. Remember, the higher th... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hunting Is hunting for sport morally wrong?: 1 of 4
Hunting is called a sport by many, including many hunters. It is primarily recreation here in the United States of America. If your opposition to eating meat is based on believing it is wrong to kill animals to eat, then perhaps in your view hunting is morally wrong.There are, in fact, reasons beyond sport for hunting. Despit... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) How to kick a field goal: 4 of 13
For the beginning place kicker, this is how to kick a field goal. You need a place kicking tee, a football and a football holder or someone to hold the ball. A football holder is used for practice on your own.Before kicking, spend at least ten or fifteen minutes stretching your legs. Beginning without warming up or stretching... More..