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Archive for February, 2007

Feb 28 2007

Camping: Which Camping Style Do You Prefer?

Published by Jennifer under Camping

At one time, the only camping options were tent or open air. A hundred years ago, you would have been fortunate to have a canvas tent. Camping, as a vacation option, really took off about 50 years ago after the post-WWII economy boomed and the highway system developed. Thousands of trucks were fitted with a […]

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Feb 28 2007

Preventing Heatstroke and Sudden Death In Young Athletes

Published by Jennifer under Sports

Parents with children in team sports activities are careful to make sure their child has all the proper equipment and safety gear.  Protective gear will help prevent serious injury to bones, head, and prevent facial injuries but is that all we can do to protect our child?  Occasionally we hear of an athlete who dies […]

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Feb 27 2007

Bouncing to the Extreme – The Basics of Bungee Jumping

Published by Jennifer under Extreme Sports

You have seen them taking leaps from bridges, cranes and platforms. Diving headfirst into what appears to be a disastrous encounter with the ground and then being “saved” at the last second by the bungee cords attached to their ankles. You may have shaken your head and called them “fools”, or worse, or you may […]

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Feb 20 2007

Scuba - Hand Signals for Divers

Published by Jennifer under Scuba Diving & Snorkeling

Sometimes a diver will be in such trouble that he or she can’t signal. It’s for that reason that all participants should keep one eye on a partner at all times. That’s difficult to do when you’re enjoying a dive. There are many interesting distractions. But it’s the best way to stay safe. You and […]

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Feb 20 2007

The Outstanding Line of Adams Golf Clubs

Published by Jennifer under Golfing

Adams golf clubs is a company that continues to change the way that golf is played.  It doesn’t matter which club one selects, they have the confidence that players need when they step up to the ball.
They carry everything for the golfer including the woods, irons, hybrids, and putters.  So when people go to play […]

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Feb 19 2007

Bass Fishing Games

Published by 2pixels under Bass Fishing

Some people just can’t get enough of bass fishing. Once they get started, it is hard to make them stop. It is unrealistic for most people to expect to go bass fishing everyday. That is usually reserved for the professionals who make their living bass fishing. For everybody else there are plenty of bass fishing […]

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Feb 17 2007

Camping: Wildlife to Avoid

Published by Jennifer under Camping

Camping can be one of the best adventures you’ll find. Fresh air, stunning mountains, spectacular trees and more are all around most campsites. But humans aren’t the only species to be found among them. And not all the other ones are friendly.
Bears may look very cuddly on TV, but there are species that are dangerous […]

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Feb 16 2007

Scuba - Communication Gear for Divers

Published by Jennifer under Scuba Diving & Snorkeling

Thanks to advances in electronics and military applications there are now several devices available for divers to communicate under the surface. These can range from very modest to enormously expensive, but every diver can judge for him or herself whether the cost is worth it.
Before buying any equipment, every diver should memorize and practice hand […]

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Feb 16 2007

Feel the Sting and Hear the Splat with Extreme Paintball

Published by Jennifer under Extreme Sports

Who would have thought that a game between twelve friends would evolve into a national craze?  Nonetheless, it is a fact that a game that started in 1981 has created a million dollar industry, as well as a phenomenon that young and old alike enjoy.  These days, paintball supplies come from the ordinary to the […]

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Feb 15 2007

Safety Measures for an Injury-Free Time on the Slopes

Published by Jennifer under Skiing, Sports Injuries

Skiing is a sport that people are either passionate about, or could care less if they ever hit the slopes!  If you are a passionate skier, there are some measures you should take to keep you safe as well as the skiers around you.  The prospect of snow around any ski resort results in skiers […]

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