Recreation and Sports Articles (Sorted by popularity)

Belly Dancing for the Midlife Soul

I have been a student and performer of the Middle Eastern belly dance for 12 years. I began this dance form at age 52 when a friend of mine told me she was taking an Adult Education class in Middle Eastern belly dancing.
Sandra SchriftAugust 04, 2004

Why Treadmills?

Treadmills have experienced substantial growth over the years. They are designed to enhance the most popular form of exercising - running and walking. Treadmills are built on the basic premise that the more effort you put in, the more you will get...
Paul ReeveJuly 03, 2004

Cue Power: What is It and What Can It Do for You?

Over the years there has been much conjecture over the importance of cue power for breaking balls or applying english, etc.. Some players have thought that a heavy cue would make them break better.
Bob MeucciSeptember 05, 2005

Freecell Solitaire Power Moves explained

Most people understand the rules for Freecell, but not everyone understands Freecell PowerMoves. Understanding PowerMoves is one of the most important keys to winning Freecell, and knowing how they work will increase your chances of winning...
Dan FletcherMarch 08, 2006

Why You Need Boat Insurance

Some people simply overlook boat insurance. They think that nothing bad is going to happen, when in reality, bad things often happen involving boats!If you own a boat, you need boat insurance.
Ian MajorDecember 14, 2005

Water Sports For Physical And Mental Health

Sailing or boating may seem a little overwhelming, what with the high level of technical elements involved in the sport. For example, there are things like "charts", "mainsails" and "tillers" to learn about.
Dakota CaudillaOctober 05, 2005

The Truth About Night Fishing

Why Night Fishing Beats Day Fishing Any Day of the WeekWithout a doubt, night fishing is better than day fishing for many reasons.One of the biggest reasons is the size of the fish you can catch at night.
Daniel EggertsenApril 15, 2005

Understanding a Tarot Card Reading

Getting the most from a Tarot card reading relies on the reader’s ability to perceive not only the symbolic meaning from the spread, but also the mystical significance.
Lisa LamontFebruary 24, 2005

Scramjets: The Hypersonic Challenge

Almost 60 years ago, the sound barrier was thought impossible to pass. Yet soon after the X-1’s success, programs were already in the works to take us beyond Mach 1 and into supersonic flight (Mach 1- Mach 5).
Tim PattersonDecember 13, 2005

The Didjeridu

In Northern Australia the Didjeridu is seen as a phallic symbol and therefore a male instrument. Women are prohibited from playing.Stories of the Didjeridu vary from place to place among the different language-speaking groups in this large...
Susanna Elisabet DuffyJanuary 07, 2004