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Sports & Recreation > Boating & Sailing How to build a small pond boat: 1 of 1
Building a small boat to use in a pond or small lake is easier than most people think. The easiest method of boat building is called "Stitch and Glue". Stitch and Glue building uses very few fasteners, goes together quickly and results in a boat anyone would be proud to point to and say, "I built that." Begin with choosing a... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hunting Deer skinning tips: 1 of 1
There are two basic ways to skin a deer. From the head back and from the tail forward. Both ways have their pros and cons. Requirements - A place to hang the deer while you skin it. - A sharp skinning knife. - A saw to remove the lower legs. - A small block and tackle with gambrel hooks to raise and lower the deer. Tail Forw... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hunting How to hunt ruffed grouse: 1 of 1
It is fall and the rustle of the undergrowth is overshadowed by the glorious colors of the changing leaves. The morning dew dampens your pants and shines your boots. You move along slowly but steadily, headed for that patch of balsams where you found a covey last year. The dog is 20 feet ahead of you, sniffing the air and yo... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) History of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA): 1 of 1
What is the NCAA The National Collegiate Athletic Association, or NCAA, is an association of colleges, people, organizations and institutions through which colleges voluntarily govern athletics. The organization is devoted to the best interests of college athletes and college athletic programs. An Overview and Time Line. Ear... More..
Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs How to grow vegetables in a cold climate: 1 of 1
Growing vegetables when you live in colder climates can be a challenge. Proper preparation and careful selection of varieties are key ingredients to success. Using local guides, determine the number of days between first and last frost. This will help you choose varieties that will grow in the time you have. Soil preparation... More..
Home & Garden > Electrical Repairs How to make a simple electric motor: 1 of 1
A very simple DC electric motor can be made with only a few parts. A DC motor is simply a coil of wire placed within a magnetic field that has an electric current flowing through it and allowed to spin. Read all the steps before beginning construction. Materials List - Six feet of 24 gauge enamel coated copper wire. - Any fl... More..
Sports & Recreation > Freshwater Fishing Lake Michigan perch fishing: 1 of 1
Fishing for perch in Lake Michigan began declining about 1995 due to a combination of commercial fishing and increased water clarity due to Zebra Mussels. However, there are still perch to be caught and they make a fine dinner of fillets. While the days of limitless catches are over for now, perch fishing is making a comebac... More..
Computers & Technology > Networking & IT Management Best practices for network security in small and medium-size businesses: 12 of 23
Implementing network security for a small to medium size business is a vital function of the IT professional. Security concerns range from theft of information to the complete loss of integral business functions. Forming a company network security policy, creating a network security plan and implementing that plan are essent... More..
Personal Finance > Auto Insurance Why I am glad I have car insurance: 23 of 42
It wasn't funny at the time and ironically, we hadn't even made contact with the other car. In the end, having car insurance saved us a lot of money and trouble. Today, we look back and chuckle a little at the whole incident. The truck in front of us was travelling about five miles per hour under the speed limit. The guy beh... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 It's 2012, decision time again: Did President Barack Obama live up to his great promise?: 22 of 40
ELECTION 2012. Again in November, voters will decide who leads the United States during the next four years. The downtrodden Democratic Party, once inspired by a young, energetic presidential candidate from Illinois, again seeks a way to remain in power. Presidential candidate Obama promised change from the old ways. There w... More..