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Sciences > Microbiology The difference between bacteria and viruses: 4 of 8
Most of the world just thinks of Bacteria and Viruses as "germs" and fails to make any real distinction between them. This leads to any numner of problems from a medical standpoint because often patients doctors demanding a treatment for bacteria when they actually have a viral infection. (The reverse is less common) In real... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking Environmental, economic, and political implications of patching bicycle tubes.: 1 of 2
They say you should think globally and act locally, that little things, if done by many people can add up to large results. Every now and then I like to stop and do the math behind the small things that I do to see if the effort is justified. In this case I sat down with a calculator and looked at patching tubes rather than ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking How to adjust bicycle brakes: 1 of 1
How you adjust your bicycle brakes is largely dependant on what type of brake you have, and a small amount of personal preference. So let me start by outlining the types of brakes and you can simply skip to the sections that apply to you. There are three major types of brakes used on bikes and three major types of actuation ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking The different types of car bike racks: 1 of 1
There are basically four types of bike racks available for your car, trunk, roof, hitch and tire. The biggest factor in determining which is best for you is what kind of car you have, but past that there are a few other things to consider in terms of quality and your intended use. So lets run through the basic types and look... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking Before you buy a kid's bike: Safe bike construction checklist: 1 of 1
In theory, any bike you purchase from anywhere should be safe. Unfortunately, most of the quality controls that ensure that this is the case are on the manufacturing level, not at the assembly level. Most bikes are partially assembled by the manufacturer and shipped to retail locations for final assemble an safety check. The... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking Getting started with competitive cycling: 1 of 1
There are three issues you will have to deal with when you begin cycling competitively. The first is the social and logistical aspect, the second is making sure you have the proper equipment, and the third is training. Step one: Social & Logistical : If you are not already connected to the cycling community sometimes finding... More..
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade How to haggle on eBay: 1 of 1
As an e-bay seller, I have noticed that e-bay is slowly turning into e-haggle. With the original auction format, there was no haggling, if you won, you won, if not you had to try again. The online stores and "buy it now" pricing made things a little easier for people who needed a part quickly, but removed the feeling of bein... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking How to choose the right bicycle helmet for your child: 1 of 1
The only thing that bothers me more than seeing a child riding a bike without a helmet is seeing that kid who is wearing a helmet but it fits so poorly that it wouldn't protect him if he fell. So to make sure that kid isn't your kid, here are a couple of things to consider. There are a number of styles of bicycle helmet that... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Rich folks on house arrest: Preferential treatment or better use of tax dollar: 1 of 1
For some reason we as a nation are glued to our TV's waiting to get the minute to minute update on Paris Hilton's bounce back and forth between home incarceration and jail. As pathetic as I feel to have followed the case, the part that interested me most was the concern that Paris was going to receive preferential treatment ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking How to upgrade your bicycle to ceramic bearings: 1 of 1
Ceramic bearings have been gaining popularity in the cycling world over the last few years. On the plus side, they are lighter and faster than standard steel bearings, and the good news it that converting most bearing sets to ceramic is relatively easy from a mechanical standpoint. On the downside they are amazingly expensiv... More..