… a month! And oh, wait… Wait for it… for 12 months! Just when you thought you’re getting a bargain, Kelly’s Sales and Leasing is offering a rent-to-own arrangement for a Nintendo Wii (which is currently priced at a relatively cheap $250) that would, in the end, cost you a grand total of $948 – [...]

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So it just might be out of season but I was sorting out stuff in the garage and found my old fishing reel. Sorry for the wave of nostalgia but I figured I’d write this post. Thought perhaps you can do something new yet classic? How about signing up for fishing lessons! Fishing can be [...]

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While it’s interesting to watch your child socialize with other children, there is always the doubt if your child is ready to be taken outside. Don’t just take the kid out without reading these few reminders.

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Thinking of conquering new heights? How about going on a mountain climbing adventure? If you’re looking for a new kind of thrill where surfing and motor sports are now becoming boring for you, then it’s time you get your trusted backpack, a jug of water and get ready to reach the mountain top – literally! [...]

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Do you want to get into sports but you’re not into baseball or tennis? No problem! Aside from these sports usually played by the jocks in school, there is a variety of sports that you can indulge in.

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Biking is a good activity—whether for exercise or as a means of transportation. Last time, we’ve posted a how-to on learning the art of bicycling. But there has always been one important rule when getting on a bicycle – wear a helmet. It is a prudent safety measure that will protect your brain from great [...]

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Learning how to ride a bike us probably one of the things you learn as a kid. And the best thing about it is that it’s one thing that you can’t unlearn, unless, of course, someone nasty happens to your memory. Most of us probably learned by instinct couple with a few falls and scrapes. [...]

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Only a few more weeks until summer ends but if you’re still doing a lot of summer outdoor activities then this tip might be handy. Skunks are quite common in some areas. Skunks, as we all know from those old Pepe Le Pew cartoons, secrete a nasty odor. Science tells us that the skunk uses [...]

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It’s summer and a lot will still be hitting the pools. A good number of those who will taking a dip might be wearing contacts. Swimming with them demands just a bit more care and precaution.

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Whew. We couldn’t just count the ways advertisements can bombard us, huh? I’m just waiting for the time when we’ll have a Minority Report-ish personalized advertising everywhere we go. Or probably some Futurama stuff, where we get advertisements in dreams. But I guess, for now, we’ll just have to content ourselves with ad placements on [...]

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Stress, stress and more stress. The problem with our lives today is that we’re always under stress. And stress kills. Slowly. One way to save ourselves is to start getting rid of the things that compound our stress levels. However, since you can’t dispose of your job our your idiot boss, you can start by [...]

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Lucky me, I’ve always been conscious with personal hygiene so I never experienced the bane of active little boys – jock itch. Simply put, jock itch is a fungal infection of the crotch. Since fungi make their home in damp and dark places, the groin area is a potential breeding ground for these little buggers. [...]

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I remember to have written this set of bike safety tips. One item listed there is to wear the proper protective gear. Perhaps the most important protective gear is the helmet. One head injury can cause you your whole lifetime. And a helmet is your insurance against that. Some countries have even made it a [...]

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I had a friend who used to think that wearing goggles in the pool is for pansies. Until his eyes got so irritated by chlorine and dealt with a few days of red eyes. It’s always best to wear goggles for protection. Here are some tips on choosing and using goggles.

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It’s a rule of thumb whenever engaging in any physical activity – warm up. But strains can still happen even after stretching and warming up. Sprains and strains maybe considered minor injuries but treating them quickly may also aid to quicker recoveries and prevent worsening. So the moment pain strikes, just remember R.I.C.E.

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