Every River Tells a Story

Posted on: 19 May, 2005

Author: Mike Clifford

The next time you begin a journey or fishing expedition on one of your favorite rivers or streams, take the time to look at the surroundings (I mean REALLY look), and listen closely, as each one has it's own unique story to tell.As we begin our journey, we may see a typical farmer out in the field plying his trade, doing his best to put food on your table and eke out an existence that was handed down to him over generations. Coming around the bend, we notice the billowing white smoke of a local power plant churning out electricity...

The Balance of Power in the Atlantic Division

Posted on: 19 May, 2005

Author: Ted Bauer

It’s funny how a term can so be honored in one place, yet so degraded in another --- within the same sport.In college ... the word ... conjures up images of ACC ... such as Duke It’s funny how a term can so be honored in one place, yet so degraded in another --- within the same sport.In college basketball, the word “Atlantic” conjures up images of ACC powerhouses such as Duke, Wake Forest, UNC, and the University of Maryland, all perennial Final Four and Top 25 powerhouses. The eastern seaboard along Interstate 95 has come to be associated with...

Suffering From Andropause?

Posted on: 17 May, 2005

Author: Sherri Solomon

Mid-life Crisis or Male Menopause? For years men who were experiencing physical and emotional changes assumed they were going through some sort of mid-life crisis. Researchers now suggest these men were probably experiencing something quite different, a male version of menopause. While most men do not want to accept the fact that the very hormone that makes them a man is decreasing the sobering truth is that as many as 25 million American males between the ages of 35 and 55 are experiencing some degree of male menopause or Andropause. Andropause is characterized by decreased testosterone levels associated with the...

Entertaining on Your Pontoon Boat

Posted on: 17 May, 2005

Author: Thomas Holley

Looking for a great place to throw your next party or social gather? Look no further than your pontoon boat. A pontoon boat can serve as a fantastic setting for your next small party, or intimate gathering With the right combination of décor, food and lighting, your pontoon boat can be well on it's way to becoming the next party hot spot. You can purchase accessories for your pontoon boat that can allow you to have all the luxuries of home while you're dialing around in a nearby lake. You can purchase enclosures for your pontoon that can act as...

Top 3 Considerations When Reading Treadmill Reviews

Posted on: 17 May, 2005

Author: Kathryn O'Neill

So you're excited about buying a treadmill. You're looking forward to having a premium piece of fat-burning equipment available to you 24-7 at your convenience. Rain, snow, sleet or hail, it doesn't matter because you'll be able to workout anyway! But wait a minute - there's so many treadmill brands to choose from! And why are there so many differences of opinion? If you've read many treadmill reviews in your search for the best treadmill you may have ended up a little confused: One person swears by their Proform treadmill; another says it's a piece of junk. One expert loves...

No More Four Eyes

Posted on: 16 May, 2005

Author: Lee Dobbins

Laser surgery to correct your vision is a well tested procedure but is not for everyone so do not enter into it lightly. Done as outpatient surgery, most people are back to their normal routines in a ... Laser surgery to correct your vision is a well tested procedure but is not for everyone so do not enter into it lightly. Done as outpatient surgery, most people are back to their normal routines in a couple of days and some report improved vision upon waking the next day! There are a couple of procedures avaialbe and each has different recovery...

Tips On Wearing And Removing Contact Lenses

Posted on: 16 May, 2005

Author: Lee Dobbins

Sure, you practiced in the doctors office, but once you get in front of the mirror by yourself it’s a whole different ball game! I’ll never forget my first pair of contacts and the freedom they broug... Sure, you practiced in the doctors office, but once you get in front of the mirror by yourself it’s a whole different ball game! I’ll never forget my first pair of contacts and the freedom they brought me. I picked them up at the doctors and he helped me put them in. I walked out of there like a new woman! Later that...

Conventional Putter or Long-Shafted Putter

Posted on: 10 May, 2005

Author: Steve Mabry

The big hitters will tell you that the girls dig the long ball. What about the long putter? While there is no evidence that the girls swoon over the long putter it certainly has proven its worth in gold on the PGA Tour in recent years.  Stewart Cink, who uses a belly putter, became the first player to top the TOUR's putting stats with a non-standard-length putter in 2004. Tom Lehman posted four top-10 finishes in five events to finish the 2004 season after placing a long putter in his bag.  Where did this trend begin? In 2000, Paul Azinger...

“Bodybuilding Sins” That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts: Part 3

Stretching can be great, but it can also make existing injuries worse or even bring about new ones! The key to making stretching work for you is knowing which stretches you need to be working on… and just because a muscle feels tight, that doesn’t necessarily mean it needs to be stretched. Welcome to article number 2 in our series “Bodybuilding Sins That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts”. In this article we are going to talk about how bodybuilders tend to create massive muscle imbalances and what you can do to not be one of them. If you missed...

Body Building for beginners

Posted on: 09 May, 2005

Author: Ryan Fyfe

Body building or even just showing up at a gym can be intimidating for a beginner. Provided below are some tips that can help you get into body building, and into your first fitness club: Seek Advice - There is no sense trying to learn it everything yourself when starting out in Body Building. Take some time to talk to others who are more experienced, and learn what you can from them. When using new equipment or a new exercise it is also always a good idea to talk to someone, to ensure that you don’t get injured. Source: Free...