Is it Cheaper to Live on a Sailboat?
Travel and Leisure: Sailing • Published: November 19, 2009
This article discusses the pros and cons of living on a sailboat. It also gives tips on things you should consider before deciding to live on a sailboat.
Water Coolant System For the Computer
Computers and Technology: Hardware • Published: March 30, 2009
Water chill systems for the computer work well to keep the temperature low. PCs that run hot need a system to keep them running at optimal levels.
Floral Wedding Traditions Around the World
Relationships: Wedding • Published: March 30, 2009
A few years ago, I was the only “gweilo” (Caucasian) in my Chinese friend’s wedding party. Even more interestingly, I was the maid of honor. Although the ceremony was quite Christian, there was one interesting Chinese influence.
A New Breed of Camcorders Hits the Market
Computers and Technology • Published: March 30, 2009
Cameras that can record have been around for awhile. They started as Super-8 camera that you could create grainy, jerky, silent films. This progressed in the 80s with the creation of VHS and 8mm video cameras. While these types of cameras were the cutting edge in the 80’s they are now relics of an old age. The new age of camcorders is dominated by digital camcorders.
Saying it With Roses – The Significance of Color
Shopping and Product Reviews: Gifts • Published: March 30, 2009
In Western culture, there is no flower more steeped in romance than the rose. There are a thousand romantic quotes pertaining to this flower. Christopher Marlowe, William Shakespeare, Gertrude Stein-all were moved to put mankind’s relationship with the rose into words.
Laptop Computer Cooling Pads For All
Computers and Technology: Hardware • Published: March 30, 2009
Setting your laptop down on soft surfaces can greatly reduce the laptops performance. Consider purchasing a laptop lap pad to correct this problem and get more from your laptop.
The Doll House – A Toy That Never Loses Its Charm
Home and Family: Crafts Hobbies • Published: March 30, 2009
Every little girl enjoys pretending. This article describes how special a doll house can be in a little girl’s life.
Choosing Toys For Your Dog
Pets: Dogs • Published: March 30, 2009
Finding the right toys for your dog can be a task. Here is what you need to think about in order to make the right choices.
From One String Guitars to Optical Pickups – The Wonders of Modern Bass Guitars
Arts and Entertainment: Music • Published: March 30, 2009
The standard electric bass guitar has four strings, although five and six string ones are fairly easy to locate, and acquiring one with greater than six strings is simply a case of paying extra for a custom boutique guitar. However, there is an alternative scale to move towards, and you may be surprised to learn that three string and even two string instruments are available – and for the ultimate challenge – a single string electric bass model!
Does Anyone Remember the Cabbage Patch Craze?
News and Society • Published: March 27, 2009
Most toy fads do not last very long. This article describes how popular Cabbage Patch dolls were at one time.
Renting Toys Vs Purchasing Toys
Home and Family: Babies Toddler • Published: March 27, 2009
Parents now have an alternative to purchasing toys. This article discusses how parents can rent toys from an online service.
Toys in the Early 1900s
Kids and Teens • Published: March 27, 2009
This article outlines a history of toys from the start of the 1900s up until 1940. The details are in chronological order.
Toys That Take Children Outdoors
Kids and Teens • Published: March 27, 2009
It is healthy for children to go outdoors to play. This article gives suggestions on toys and equipment that will encourage children to play outdoors.
The Difference Between Dolls and Action Figures
Kids and Teens • Published: March 27, 2009
Dolls and action figures are not the same thing. The difference is in the type of play that is done, and the fact that girls play with dolls and boys play with action figures.
Rodeo Settings For Board Games
Home and Family: Crafts Hobbies • Published: March 27, 2009
This article introduces the concept of rodeo settings for people who play board games. Players learn the concepts of the rodeo using these games and get an idea of what happens to the professionals who work in this industry.
Board Games in Video Games
Gaming: Console Games • Published: March 27, 2009
Video game consoles are slowly becoming a common item in every home in America. Many of them can now be purchased for relatively cheap and, seeing as they are popular not only for children but the entire family, one can find some type of video game console nearly everywhere. The games that can be played on these consoles range from strategy games, where someone takes the form of one of the characters of the game, trying to accomplish a list of goals in the most effective way possible, to full out war games, where players are given any number of different weapons and are told to defeat all of the enemies presented.
The History of the Teddy Bear
Shopping and Product Reviews • Published: March 27, 2009
This article talks about how teddy bears originated. The history begins in the early 1900s and these events have lead to the teddy bears we know today.
Law Enforcement in Board Games
Home and Family: Board Games • Published: March 27, 2009
Crime dramas are one of the most popular forms of entertainment which can be found in both movies and on television. People seem to become captivated by these forms of drama, becoming wrapped up in solving the mystery. Watching these shows and movies become almost a game in themselves, as solving the mystery before the detectives can figure it out presents a challenge which most viewers are happy to take part in.
Motherboards – What Are They, and How to Choose One
Computers and Technology: Hardware • Published: March 26, 2009
Motherboards are one of the more essential parts of any computer system. In this article we look at what exactly they are, and some of the things to think about when choosing a new one.
Getting From A to B With GPS
Communications: GPS • Published: March 26, 2009
Where in the world would we be without GPS technology to tell us where in the world we are? Not that far back in history explorers set off for distant lands armed only by a few sketchy and rather fanciful maps, a compass, a fair knowledge of the stars, and a favourable wind. Today it is now possible for anyone to clip in a small device the size of a hamburger, and drive to any destination on the globe to within an accuracy of a few metres.