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I am a Lighting Director / Designer in the entertainment industry. I am currently the house LD at Harrah's and Harvey's in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. I settled into Lake Tahoe at the age of 19 being drawn to the mountains. I am totally addicted to rock climbing,

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Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking Essential gear for mountain climbing: 3 of 5
It is important to know that planning and gearing up for climbing mountains is as important as the climb itself. These two essential pieces will ultimately impact your total experience. In the planning stage you must research enough to be comfortable with the challenge on hand and prepare your essential gear list. Whether yo... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer Fundamentals A guide to soccer fitness: 8 of 13
Playing soccer requires some of the most demanding fitness of any team sport. Nearly every muscle is used as transitions in speed, leaping, quick changes of direction and physical contact are constantly required to participate in this sport. You will find that endurance and mental fitness may sum up the bulk of what it takes... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Money junkies: When money is the only thing that matters: 20 of 31
Obsessions rarely have a positive outcome unless they are driven by an inner spiritual path. Money junkies on the other-hand, are often admired by those who are not. As we societal warriors strive almost endlessly to search for financial success, we tend to believe that we need or want more than we already have. Money junkie... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Debating whether global warming is a threat or just media hype: 107 of 164
The Convenient Untruth Yes, global warming is very real. And most certainly the planet's cycle and path through the universe is a journey we know very little of. In a snapshot we can chart that the average temperature of the planet has been slightly increasing in the last thirty to fifty years. How many years have we been re... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Indoor rock climbing: Getting started: 4 of 6
Indoor rock climbing offers the safest introduction and training opportunities for preparing for outdoor rock climbing. In getting started, you will need a climbing harness and a pair of climbing shoes. You can always rent this gear until you decide to purchase your own. Usually, the climbing gym will provide some basic info... More..
Travel > United States Hidden surfing towns: Best places to avoid the crowd: 16 of 17
I am totally reluctant to share a phenomenon that is all too rare in Southern California. Believe it or not, there is a State Beach in San Diego County that usually has great waves for surfing, boogie boarding and body surfing amid a relatively quiet open beach. Many, many moons ago this beach was known as Big Tree. Just up ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Watersports (Other) Kitesurfing: Getting started: 2 of 2
One of the newest extreme water-sports to surface on the globe is becoming very popular and rather quickly. Why? Because almost anyone can do it. Kitesurfing and or kiteboarding is one of the most technical sports out there but, because of the short learning curve a rider could be up and moving after only a few professional ... More..