Stabilizing the Core to Eliminate Low-Back Pain by Rich Lauro This is the first article of a series of articles to follow. In this article I will be addressing one of the main core stabilizing muscles of the lumbar spine and its role in back pain, as well as specific exercises that should be performed to prevent and recover faster from your back pain. You should make these exercises part of your everyday routine, just like brushing your teeth. Words of wisdom before performing these exercises: Consult with your doctor before starting an exercise program o ... Tips To Consider Before Buying a Poker Table by Oddvar Pettersen Poker tables come in al shapes, sizes and prices. Folding poker tables are reasonable priced and can easily be stored away or brought with you to the cottage or a friend's house Racetrack poker tables are probably the most popular tables on the market. They are a great choice if you are buying a permanent piece of furniture for your gaming room, and the cloth/felt can easily be replaced . Octagonal poker tables made out of oak or birch looks nice as a furniture and can also be used as a dining r ... Countdown to Armegeddon by Gary Whittaker 'Tis the season to be jolly! Why? Simple. King George II, owing his re-election in large part to the American Christian Right Wing, will certainly not defoul the regions surrounding the holy land by launching any more full-scale attacks, in this, a time of celebration for the birth of baby Jesus. While peace to all, and goodwill towards man is a little too much to ask for right now, we can expect that no major military offensives will be planned until at least January 30th. That is the day when ... Choosing A Fly Rod by Cameron Larsen For many reasons, it is with some trepidation that I approach this subject. As I have stated in previous articles about fly fishing gear, you ask 15 people, and you get 15 different opinions. Choosing a fly rod is no different. In fact it might be the epitome of that statement. Fly anglers are picky about their fly rods, and they love their fly rods. To many it is like comparing spouses, and if you love your spouse then you have the best one. But having said that we can lay down some truths abou ... Take Spectacular Nighttime Photos with your Digital Camera - Part I by Andrew Malek Night photographs express a special something that cannot be seen in normal daytime photography. Whether it is a photograph of a moon and starlit sky over a windy deserted beach, the excitement of a downtown cityscape when the lights go on, or just a picture of you and some friends in front of a favorite hangout, nighttime photos, when done right, are sure to attract attention. However, even for experienced photographers, nighttime photography can be a tricky situation. Photos often look unfocu ... Guitar Tuning Tips by Edward D Cupler Most new guitar players and even some experienced ones have trouble staying and playing in tune. I'll try listing here some of the common mistakes and there solutions. When putting new strings on your guitar you must always make sure you stretch them as you tune them to pitch. I always hold them down on the neck around the 24th fret with my left hand while pulling them away from the guitar body with my right hand. You don't have to use too much muscle, a few firm tugs should do the trick. Whenev ... Ski Fitness for Recreational Skiers by Jim Safianuk Imagine yourself cruising down a groomed run carving elegant turns with your new shaped skis. In the distance you see two symbols, a blue square for a left turn and a black diamond for a right turn. Without hesitation you steer to the right. The pitch becomes steeper, the snow is un-groomed, and there are trees, lots of trees. You stop momentarily, pick a line, push off, and tighten your turns as you begin the descent. Getting in Shape Many skiers would have taken the left fork with the gentle g ... The Road to Expert Skiing by Jim Safianuk Imagine yourself cruising down a groomed run carving elegant turns with your new shaped skis. In the distance you see two symbols, a blue square for a left turn and a black diamond for a right turn. Without hesitation you steer to the right. The pitch becomes steeper, the snow is un-groomed, and there are trees, lots of trees. You stop momentarily, pick a line, push off, and tighten your turns as you begin the descent. Many skiers would have taken the left fork with the gentle groomed slope. So ... Skiing Exercises for Recreational Skiers by Jim Safianuk If you exercise often, you'll begin to build your strength and enhance your endurance in the muscle groups used in downhill skiing. You'll be preparing yourself for the rigors of skiing in the expert zones where both staying power and explosive power are of the utmost importance. First, we’ll get into the why and when you need to exercise, before moving onto the five essential elements of ski-specific exercising. The ultimate body for an expert skier is powerful, from strong ankles to strong sh ... Winter Trout Fly Fishing by Cameron Larsen It is winter time now. One step on the frozen porch steps first thing in the morning removes any doubt of that fact. Winter time brings on many thoughts, holidays, dark afternoons, football on TV and for me some of the best trout fly fishing there is. That’s right trout fishing, winter steelhead fly fishing has been around a long time, and gets more popular every season. But the truth of the matter is trout fly fishing can be excellent, the crowds are down to non-existent, the scenery and wildli ... Italy - The Mother of Opera by Armando Escaduti The story of Italian opera begins around the turn of the 17th Century and depicts an important piece of Italian culture. Divided into two periods, the Baroque and the Romantic, opera displays tragic-comedy that was adorned with beautiful scenes and breathtaking music. Historians across the world recognize the significance these periods have had on Italian culture. The art of opera is derived from Italy. Baroque was the first period recognized in the Italian culture. Over two centuries, it grew ... Fly Fishing and Kids by Cameron Larsen I have taught all three of my kids about fly fishing, and many of their friends as well. Like all things taught to humans, some caught on faster than others. Some pursued it, so never touched a fly rod again. I have become a patient and good teacher, and now enjoy the time I spend teaching others, in particular adolescents to fly fish. I was not always so good at this. When my two oldest kids were both younger than five, I was not as patient as I became later. Not having as much fishing time as ... Poker Face In Cyberspace by Oddvar Pettersen His palms are sweaty and his heart is racing, but he smiles when he sees his cards. I can't lose this one, he says, with a big grin on his face. Poker in cyberspace is perfect for anyone not having a poker face. Johan Eriksson shows me his hand. A full house, queens full of jacks. There are 260 dollars in the pot. Jack from Ohio just folded his hand, but Hans from Norway and Steven from Australia both called Johan's 20 dollar bet. He shows me his hand again. Can't lose this one, he says for the ... SportGamble.us Picks this Year's College Football Bowl Games by Chris Work Here are the consensus bowl picks from the SportGamble.us staff. Tue., Dec. 14 New Orleans Bowl North Texas vs Southern Mississippi SG’s Pick: North Texas If the So. Miss defense can stop Jamario Thomas from adding to his gaudy stats they should be able to keep this one close. 7:30 pm Tue., Dec. 21 Champs Sports Bowl Georgia Tech vs Syracuse SG’s Pick: Georgia Tech 7:45 pm Wed., Dec. 22 GMAC Bowl Memphis vs Bowling Green SG’s Pick: Bowling Green I want to pick Memphis to win this battle, but ... The Value of Observation by Donald Berthiaume The beginner must learn to look with eyes that see. Occurrences of apparently little importance at the moment may, after consideration, assume proportions of great value. The taking of an insect, for instance, may mean nothing more than a rising trout; but the position occupied by this fish may indicate the position taken by others in similar water. The flash of a trout, changing his position preparatory to investigating the angler's fly, will frequently disclose the spot occupied by him before ... Digital Camera Metering by Jakob Jelling Looking at the most intricate details of the digital camera as a technologically advanced device a lot of functions come into play. Such s a point is that of the digital camera metering. This discussion focuses towards that intention of understanding and knowing the details of the component. Basically speaking the metering system in a digital camera measures the amount of light in the scene and calculates the best-fit exposure value based on the metering mode explained below. Automatic exposure ... Martial Arts and The Bible by Tom Katch As a Christian and a martial arts student, I have often wrestled with the idea of self-defense. Does God expect me to defend my family and myself when physically attacked or am I to “turn the other cheek” and endure it in the name of Jesus? As I considered the many comments I encountered on this topic, I became even more confused. Some advocates for “religion” have gone as far as to say that anyone who practices any form of martial arts is without a doubt bound for hell. It wasn’t until I commit ... Crack of the Bat by Aron Wallad What is that sound that batters love to hear? That bang, that square hit, that crack of the bat. You know, as a batter, that you have just launched one. You know that the ball is taking off. You know you got your monies worth on that at bat. Pitchers hate it. After a batter wacks that ball, the pitchers will look down at the ground, maybe curse (usually at themselves) or look to where the ball has been hit with an anguished look on their face. If you as a pitcher were giving up a lot of these s ... Fly Fishing for Largemouth Bass by Cameron Larsen Like all bass fishing, bass fly fishing has exploded in popularity. The largemouth bass is considered by many the greatest of all gamefish. Once limited to just the Eastern United States, the largemouth bass has been introduced all over the continent. When most people think of bass fishing they think of, stiff fiberglass rods, heavy lines and large lures. But more and more fisherman are finding the advantage of fly fishing for this game fish. Advantages of fly fishing: Fly fishing allows the ang ... The Way Of A Bass Fisherman With a Fly Rod And The Way Of A Bass With A Fly by Donald Berthiaume -----SIDEBAR------------------------------------------ Older fly fishing classics contain a wealth of knowledge for the beginner fly fisher as well as the experienced angler. The following is an excerpt from Practical Fly Fishing, by Larry St. John (1920) -----END SIDEBAR---------------------------------- WADING A STREAM Ideal Fishing The ideal way to fish a bass stream, if its depth and bottom will permit, is to wade. Some one has said that Art is the beautiful way of doing things. Certainly t ... How To Load A Horse Into A Trailer - Easy As Pie! by Andy Curry If there is an art to getting horses to load in a trailer, then this it. The first thing that must happen is communication between the horse and his handler. The horse must understand what is required of him and the handler must make it easy to understand. Thus, you must start by getting the horse to move forward in either direction. After a direction is established then get him moving in the opposite direction. A round pen is excellent for this purpose. When the horse gets good at moving both d ... Horse Training Techniques From The 1800's- by Andy Curry Was he the world's greatest horse trainer of all time? Would his picture be in the horse trainer's Hall Of Fame? Perhaps. His name was Jesse Beery. Before he was twenty he became a world class horse trainer. He was so well known, there were more people who heard of him than didn't. Jesse Beery learned how to train horses almost entirely on his own because there were few people who knew how to train a horse. Beery's parents discouraged horse training as a career but later okay'd his passion. Fro ... Where To Find 10 Fly Fishing Tips In A Single Paragraph by Donald Berthiaume When looking for information on how to fly fish, fly fishing tips or fly fishing techniques, many anglers, or anglers to be,who limit their search to books or material written ithin the last few years or decades are short-changing themselves. Fact is, many anglers continue to miss out on great fly fishing information by not reaching back into the rich history of the sport and seeking the advice and wisdom of true fly fishing pioneers. Now when I say pioneers, I'm talking about the guys who did ... A Horse Training Secret From The 1800's To Teach A Horse To Drive Without Lines! by Andy Curry Horse owners who are history buffs may recognize the name Jesse Beery. Beery was an enormously famous horse trainer from the 1800's and early 1900's. He learned to train horses at a very young age. It was clear he had a gift for horse training and made it his life's work. Among the almost countless things Beery could do with a horse, he taught them tricks. One of the most amazing tricks he taught was teaching a horse to drive without lines. (In layman's terms, you have no long reins (known as li ... The TOP 7 Mistakes Horse Owners Make by Andy Curry Mistake #7 – Assuming You Can Get On Any Horse And Simply Ride Not all horses are the same. Some you can get on and easily ride. Some are so green that you could be easily injured if you have little or no riding experience. The ones easy to ride are typically older horses. They have been ridden the most and will be the most forgiving of a beginning rider’s mistakes. The younger horses will be the hardest to ride unless they have been thoroughly broke. Mistake #6 – Assuming A Horse Trainer’s Tec ... |
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