Underwater Digital Cameras by Jakob Jelling Underwater photography's is primarily focused towards entertaining and informing the people and the users themselves about what is happening in the world of under water with the aid of photography. The advent of digital cameras has opened up new horizons for such ventures. These digital cameras are not only handy and sleek but also they offer a spectral range of features that helps the underwater photographers in their work a lot. In this discussion these special features of underwater digital c ... Digital Camera Printers by Jakob Jelling The digital camera is not meant only for capturing images and storing them on the computer memory disks. The real effect comes from the hard copy of those fantastic images taken by the users, that is the printed photographs! In order to get the printer copy of the images a very important device necessary is the printer. The digital image printing requires a few numbers of components that comprises the total process of printing. This discussion is thus primarily focused towards analyzing and unde ... Short Story: Take a Trip To The Temple Of The Great Tomato by Jesse S. Somer Jimmy Jenkins Jr. is not an adventurer, traveler, or pioneer. Far from it, Jimmy has had the same job, in the same office for 15 years. He’s got about 2 years of holiday time built up because he never, and I mean never, goes anywhere, not even to the Coast for a day in the sun. He works very hard, is an amicable fellow, but is single, 39 years old, and boring. Boring is this guy’s middle name. I don’t think he has any hobbies and he never has anything interesting to say, just small talk, and the ... Play The Piano Like A Pro by Ismael D. Tabije Meet the 12 Major Notes: 1. C (do) 2. C# - Db (do sharp or re flat) (one-key only) 3. D (re) 4. D# - Eb (re sharp or mi flat) (one key only) 5. E (mi) 6. F (fa) 7. F# - Gb (fa sharp or so flat) (one key only) 8. G (so) 9. G# - Ab (so sharp or la flat) (one key only) 10. A (la) 11. A# - Bb (la sharp or ti flat) 12. B (ti) Meet the 12 Major Chords: 1. C major – do, mi, so {C, E, G keys} 2. D major – re, fa#, la { ... Euro Millions is Becoming The Biggest Lump Sum Lottery In The World by Gino Harteel With its first draw having taken place as recently as 13th Feb, 2004, EuroMillions is among the newest to join the ranks of world-class lotteries. It’splayed every Friday and shown on TV channels Sky One in the UK, TF1 in France and TVE in Spain. And it’s a truly multi-national affair. Because it’s operated jointly by the national lotteries of the UK, France, Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Austria, Switzerland and Portugal — with the rest of Europe expected to follow. Jackpots Predicted To ... 3-Pointer By Gary Whittaker by Gary Whittaker by: Gary Whittaker 1st Point: The ABC's of Sex and Football The No Fun League is back in the news again, and earning their nickname. In a cross promotional effort between Monday Night Football and Desperate Housewives, ABC has gotten major flack after airing a steamy intro before Monday Night's game between Terrell Owens and actress Nicollette Sheridan. ABC already has a 5 second delay in place after the infamous wardrobe malfunction involving Janet Jackson during the Super Bowl halftime show. T ... Selecting Flies for Pacific Steelhead by Cameron Larsen Popular flies for Steelhead vary greatly whether you are fishing in the Pacific region or in the Great Lakes. The fisheries have developed separately and so have the preferences anglers have for flies cast to their intended prey. We will primarily concentrate on Steelhead flies on the West Coast in this article and concentrate on flies of the Great Lakes region in a future article. There are some common patterns used in both regions as well, and we will point those out as we go along. Fly fishin ... Choosing A Fly Reel by Cameron Larsen Selecting a fly reel for trout fishing has become, like many things in fly fishing, a somewhat unnecessarily complicated adventure. The problem is, reels have gotten so well-made, so functional, that you almost have to know what you are looking for. In the old days, reels held the line, your spare hand was the drag, and that was it. Tippets almost always broke when fighting an unusually large trout, and the rare one you did haul in was a great cause for celebration. Well things are different to ... La Paz, Bolivia Soccer Clubs by Mudassir Akram La Paz is the de facto capital of Bolivia, being the center of administrative activity. The city is host to about a million people according to the 2001 census. La Paz has also been a hub of sports activity over the years. Various sports clubs are actively involved in promotion of their favorite pastime. But like all Bolivians, it is football which really fires the imagination of the population. La Paz is host to a number of club sides, some of which have been at the top of the Bolivian p ... Atletico Sport Aviacao, Angola Champions by Mudassir Akram The side is from Luanda, capital of Angola, and one of the major players in the Angolan league. The current champions won the 2004 season title by a three point margin over Sagrada Esperanca. How have they fared over the years. From what is available from various sources, heres how their story goes: In the pre-independence days, the club won 4 championships on the trot from 1965-1968 under the name Atletico De Luanda. After independence, though, the club have had more difficulty winning silve ... Sports Psychology and Mental Training for Athletes by Dr. Patrick J. Cohn Dr. Patrick J. Cohn Mental Game Coaching is that the segment of sports psychology that concentrates specifically on helping athletes break through the mental barriers that are keeping them from performing up to their peak potential. By focusing on the mental skills needed to be successful in any sporting competition, mental game coaching seeks to achieve the overall goal of performance improvement. Sports Psychology is about improving your attitude and mental game skills to help you perf ... What To Know When Buying Binoculars by Chuck Fitzgerald We are asked nearly every day: Author's Biography: Chuck Fitzgerald is the owner of Arizona based BackCountry Toys, an online specialty store with the “Best Gear Out There” and dedicated to helping outdoor enthusiasts to “Get It Right The First Time” with timely educational information. Please visit http://www.BackCountryToys.com to find great gear and to receive the Fact & Tips e-newsletter, ... Geocaching: A Great Way To Get Outdoors by Chuck Fitzgerald If you’re tired of hiking the same trail or picnicking at the same park, then Geocaching may be exactly what you’re looking for. Geocaching, pronounced gee-o-cashing, is the high tech version of a treasure hunt. Armed with nothing but a handheld GPS unit and a thirst for excitement, you’re off for new adventures and the likelihood of finding a hidden cache. Here’s how it works. Geocachers seek out hidden treasures utilizing GPS coordinates posted on the Internet by those hiding the cache. ... Top Tips for Successful BackCountry Navigation by Chuck Fitzgerald As an outdoor enthusiast you will at some point make a decision to learn how to navigate in the backcountry. Whether you use a map, compass, GPS receiver or all three, there are several things you should know about successful navigation. Your safety and the safety of your companions depend upon it. Backcountry activities such as hiking, orienteering, hunting, climbing, geocaching, fishing, four-wheeling and camping are all loads of fun - until you get lost. That’s why you should know how ... Five Life Skills for BackCountry Enjoyment by Chuck Fitzgerald As outdoor enthusiasts spend more and more time in our backcountry, a handful of skills become more and more essential. All of these skills are easy to learn and add considerably to the overall enjoyment of spending time out-of-doors. The key word here is enjoyment. In order to enjoy ourselves, we must be comfortable with ourselves and our surroundings. This is especially true in the backcountry. So let’s talk about life skills that, when mastered, will lead to heightened enjoyment as we fi ... Night Vision Devices -- The Ultimate in BackCountry Toys by Chuck Fitzgerald Many nights in the backcountry are far from dark. A bright moon and a sky full of stars can throw off enough light to allow for reading a book, but add cloud cover, mountains or trees and it gets dark awfully fast. When you need to see in the dark, you have two choices - you either turn on a light, or use one of the many available night vision devices (NVD). The NVD could be the ultimate backcountry toy. Like choosing many other types of technology, choosing the correct NVD is all about h ... Why Rangefinders are Perfect for the BackCountry by Chuck Fitzgerald Outdoor enthusiasts love to guess about all sorts of things. We guess how many stars are in the Milky Way, we guess how fast a deer runs or we might even guess about how long it will be until that big, dark cloud dumps rain us. But there are times when guessing in the backcountry just doesn’t get the job done. Specialty gear is available to help us determine how far we’ve hiked - and in what direction - and other tools are available to help take the guesswork out of purifying water. But ther ... 5 Tips for Successful Bird Watching by Chuck Fitzgerald Can you name the number one spectator sport in North America? It’s not baseball, figure skating or racing. It’s bird watching. That’s right, more people are watching birds than football and hockey combined. With so many people hoping to see a bird they’ve never seen before, it’s not surprising to see a clamoring for the latest tips and tools to get the job done. Here are my top five tips for getting the most out of your birding experience. #1. Get to Where the Birds Are! This sounds ob ... Best Tips for Enjoying the BackCountry in the Rain by Chuck Fitzgerald If you spend any amount of time in the backcountry at all, it will rain on you. Remember this - rain is a good thing; without it there wouldn¡¦t be much backcountry to enjoy. How you prepare for rain and how you handle yourself and gear in the rain, makes the difference between a great experience and a horrible one. Here are some great ideas for ensuring your backcountry enjoyment when mother nature rains down on you. Our best tips for enjoying the backcountry in the rain can be separated ... Get the Most Out of Your BackCountry Gear by Chuck Fitzgerald Time out of doors is a precious commodity to the outdoor enthusiast - but are we getting the most out of this time. One way to ensure maximum backcountry enjoyment is to get the most possible value from the gear you acquire and use. Here are 5 ways to get the most out of your backcountry gear – and your backcountry experience. - Purchase the best gear you can possibly afford. If you are going to spend a year planning your next excursion on the continental divide, spend three months getting ... Responsible Recreation in the BackCountry by Chuck Fitzgerald Having a good time is pretty high on everyone’s to do list, especially when surrounded by awesome views and super-awesome friends. We hike, bike, climb, camp, raft, fish, hunt, four-wheel, sleep and eat – among other things – in the backcountry. If not done properly, that’s a lot of wear and tear on our natural resources. Responsible recreation ensures future outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors as you have. Without a recreation code of ethics, our backcountry would beco ... What's In Your Hiking Pack? by Chuck Fitzgerald Every time I leave the pavement, I take along my trusty hiking pack – even if I have no intention of hiking. Doing this has become a habit rather than a conscious decision. My pack goes with me when a hike, camp, hunt, fish, bird watch and even when I drive out of town. I’ve been a boy scout and a United States Marine so I suppose I have learned to be prepared for almost anything. My pack is full of items I hope I will never need. What’s In Your Hiking Pack? As an outdoor enthusiast, y ... 5 Easy Steps to Giving the Perfect BackCountry Gift by Chuck Fitzgerald Does the thought of buying a gift for a friend or relative make you smile or does it stress you out? Is there a hiker or camper on your gift giving list? What can you give to the someone who already has everything? The secret of gift giving is not always the “what.” Many times the “why, when and how” make an ordinary gift the Perfect Gift. Continue reading to discover 5 sure-fire steps to giving the perfect gift to the outdoor enthusiasts in your life. Step 1: Do Your Homework. This is ... Camping Makes the Weekend Perfect by Chuck Fitzgerald Do you have a weekend without anything to do or a weekend when you don’t want to do anything? I know what I’d do. I would pack up the truck and head for the woods. Sitting by a camp fire with your favorite people solves many problems, so you shouldn’t wait too long between fires. My favorite thing to do on a weekend is to camp. Are you looking for an easy way to camp? How about car camping? I love it! First of all, let’s define car camping? When you can drive your vehicle right up t ... New Year's Resolutions for the BackCountry by Chuck Fitzgerald The New Year has begun and you probably have a few New Year’s Resolutions under way. You’ll lose weight, lose a bad habit, add a good habit or even mend an old fence. But do you have any resolutions for the backcountry? Are you ready to make this year your best backcountry year? I’m ready. Here are a few of my backcountry New Year’s Resolutions; please adopt a couple of these for yourself. If you do, 2005 will be your best outdoor year yet. First off, I resolve to spend more time in the ... |
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