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Consider all of the styles and brands of beer on the market today. Now, add in all of the different beers from international brewers. The selection available can be mind-boggling; but what's even more surprising is that all that beer is made from similar brewing systems. It's a system that you can learn and perfect to become your own brew master. The brewing process is fairly simple, but creating the perfect pint does take a little practice. Here are the beermaking ba...
Posted: 2007-01-31
Category: Beer
When skiers think great slopes, they think Oregon. And when skiers want a great place to stay while skiing in Oregon, they choose the Timberline Lodge. Timberline Lodge is more than a great place to ski; it's a lodge with history. A master craftsman built Timberline Lodge during the Great Depression. It's a majestic building that many will recognize from the movie "The Shining". Many of the outdoor scenes from the classic film were shot at Timberline Lodge in Oregon. ...
Posted: 2007-01-22
Category: Travel & Leisure
When you're vacation, you have some pretty important things to think about. Order the garlic shrimp, or the fettuccine alfredo? Snorkel first, or scuba dive? Get up early to watch the sun rise over the beach, or don't bother going to bed at all? Of all the things you have to worry about on vacation, the one thing you shouldn't think about is your budget. Most of us never get to live the life of the rich and famous, taking lavish vacations and spending unlimited sums on the...
Posted: 2007-01-03
Category: Travel & Leisure
One of life's greatest lessons is learning how to break in a baseball glove. The secrets to conditioning a glove are passed along to little leaguers like an heirloom watch is entrusted to a new generation. This was a time-honored tradition in my family. Each winter, come later October or early November, when the fallen leaves had been raked up and the air smelled like smoking chimneys and snow, my dad would take me into the garage. With a few old stained rags, a secre...
Posted: 2007-01-01
Category: Recreation & Sports
Gear up for an exhilarating day in the great outdoors. Whether you're a beginner or a veteran hiker, being prepared and following a few hiking basics can help make your adventure as safe as it is sensational. You don't have to be a professional hiker to fully enjoy a hiking adventure. Hiking basics begin with a good sense of the outdoors and a willingness to get connected with the wilderness. The right equipment and supplies can help ensure a successful outdoor adventure. ...
Posted: 2006-12-16
Category: Recreation & Sports
Have you ever tried water skiing? It's like flying, only cooler. As you glide across the surface at top speed, cool water splashes over and around you. It's a fun and exciting sport that people of all ages can take part in. If you're strong enough to hold yourself up, you're strong enough to water ski. To be really good at water skiing does take a little practice; but even more important, it takes the right equipment. Four basic types of water skis are available on the ...
Posted: 2006-11-22
Category: Recreation & Sports
Modern families can't always find time to have fun. With working parents, sports practices, music recitals, play dates, homework and overtime to contend with, there's little time left over for bonding. That's why when vacation time comes, it's important to let loose and have a ball. A Newport Beach family vacation offers something for everyone in your family. No matter what type of family getaway each of you is dreaming of, there really is something to please every person ...
Posted: 2006-11-12
Category: Travel & Leisure
Your "get up and go" has got up and gone, and you need a vacation. Right now. The best thing about taking a last-minute vacation, is cashing in on the last-minute vacation deals. Travel agents will tell you that making your cruise ship reservation early can net you big discounts. Most cruise lines offer this incentive to fill the ships with reliable vacationers, and determine if they have enough passengers. On the other hand, last minute cruising can also offer a bunch of ...
Posted: 2006-11-06
Category: Cruises
Electronic amusements are more than idle pastimes. They have become important social and even educational tools. Interactive games are picking up where social groups have left off, and PlayStation is one manufacturer that is leading the revolution. Video games and interactive hardware can provide endless amusement for players of all ages. Virtually anyone who likes to play any type of game can happily settle in with an electronic option. There are strategy, quest and searc...
Posted: 2006-10-15
Category: Games
When you were a kid, the anticipation of showing off on your shiny new bike was almost too much to bear. Then, on shopping day, you were on top of the world as you sped down the sidewalk in a blur of red enamel, chrome and handlebar tassels. Can buying a new bike be that exciting now that you're all grown up? It can be, if you know what to look for. Shopping for a mountain bike can be time consuming, and a bit frustrating. But if you follow a few guidelines and make sensib...
Posted: 2006-10-05
Category: Biking
