Stupid people always think they are right. Wise people listen to advice. (Clement)

Tips For Choosing A Knife For Various Outdoor Sports, Part 2

04.01.09 | 8 Comments

When choosing a knife, it helps a lot to know what some of the features are, and what different materials and specs mean - in plain English. One of the most important materials in a knife is what steel the blade is made of. One popular steel used in knives is 420HC . This is a stainless steel with good abrasion resistance and it holds an edge well. 1095 Carbon Steel is another knife steel, often used with larger knives, as it is relatively economical. This steel performs well, as long as corrosion is not an issue. 440C is general considered the best steel, and 440A the lesser of the three. That doesn t always hold true, though. With excellent heat treating, knives of 440A can be excellent knives take the SOG Navy Seal knife, for example . Another important consideration in choosing a knife is the handle type. Handles...

The Four Great Seasons

02.07.09 | 11 Comments

There is nothing like experiencing the variety of the seasons. There are unique things to see and do no matter what the time of year. Any of the seasons can be great if people seek to enjoy everything the seasons have to offer. Most people have a love-hate relationship with winter. It is by far the coldest of the seasons, giving many people a reason to despise it. Winter can be one of the most fun and beautiful times of the year if people know how to enjoy winter activities. For people in many parts of the world, winter means snow. If you happen to live in an area that has many months of snow you can enjoy many months worth of ways to enjoy the it. Find someplace to learn to ski or snowboard or try to ice skate at a local outdoor rink. Some will prefer to enjoy the snow and cold by ice fishing on a loca lake that has been...

Top 5 Ways To Improve Your Bachelor S Pad

12.03.08 | 14 Comments

Even if throwing your laundry in a pile and leaving your bedsheets in a mess sounds like the easy life, it doesn t make your living quarters any different from when you were 11 years old and living with your parents. Except now, your mom won t be yelling at you from the kitchen, telling you to clean your room. If you were a lucky kid, she probably cleaned your room for you. Face it it would do you good to pay attention to mom. After all, she s a woman, and if you were paying attention, you d know that women want cleanliness and orderliness. If you re a guy whose apartment is in repulsive disarray, here are ten simple things you can do to improve it: 1 Nothing on the floor. The only things that are on your floor should be things that belong on the floor, such as rugs and mats. Use your shelves and other storage areas to get...

Black Bounces Back Into Fashion

10.21.08 | 7 Comments

Whatever the occasion 8211; an anxious first date, an important interview, a festive dinner, or even casual lunch with friends 8211; you always want to look and feel your best. The fashion world has declared that black is back as a must-have fashion staple, but only if it 8217;s crisp and clean 8211; not covered in everyday mess like lint and pet hair. It 8217;s important to always put your best foot forward and with the help of premiere celebrity fashion stylist Phillip Bloch, whose clients have included Halle Berry and Salma Hayek, you too can look ultra chic. Phillip has joined forces with Bounce to create the following tips which will help keep you looking stylish and sleek, regardless of your personal style: It 8217;s all about the 8216;fit 8217;. You don t have to spend a lot of money on your clothes, but make sure...