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ECHO King Spey Rod Review
During the first week of our season at BC West this year, we got a hold of a quiver of spey rods designed for king salmon fishing – you can read our introduction to king rods here. Today we kick off the first of our individual rod reviews with the ECHO K-10130 King. Design The [...]
Outdoor Life Names Top US Destinations for Big Buck Hunters
Outdoorsmen dreaming of taking the buck of a lifetime will want to check out the latest issue of Outdoor Life. The magazine uses real-world considerations to assess the top ten whitetail trophy states in the U.S., and has named Kentucky as number one....
Double victory for Webster U freshman GM Wesley So in Calgary
Webster University freshman GM Wesley So captured the Calgary International by 2 points with 1 round to go. He also won the Calgary Blitz with a perfect 9-0 score! Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Webster U GM Wesley So wins Calgary by 2 full points
http://www.calgaryinternationalchessclassic.com Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Record-setting Burmese Python Captured in Florida’s Miami-Dade County
A Miami man has caught and killed the longest Burmese python ever captured in Florida: 18 feet, 8 inches. The python was a 128-pound female that was not carrying eggs, according to University of Florida scientists who examined the snake. The previous r...
A Vote for Dish Rag Tag…is a Vote for…
I’ve been talking to Michael to see how much pain and suffering would be involved in fixing up a new Dish Rag Tag ap. He has conveyed to me that there will be pain and suffering, but not as much … Continue reading ?
Thessaloniki GP round 1 results
Official website: http://thessaloniki2013.fide.com Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
How-To: Rose Rings
Whip up a set of pretty floral rings with this quick and easy rose ring tutorial! Read the full article on MAKE
The Brain as a Model for Future Supercomputers
A news release from Sandia National Labs discusses the fall and rise of the human brain as a model for computers. They suggest a waning interest in the brain after IBM's supercomputer defeated Gary Kasparov in chess. But the brain is getting more respect these days, in part because of the rapid increase in knowledge about how it works. Show More Summary
Black Eagle Arrows Partners with Backwoods Life
Backwoods Life Announces Partnership with Black Eagle Arrows Valdosta, GA (May 20, 2013) – The Backwoods Life crew is excited to announce their partnership with Black Eagle Arrows. Show hosts Kevin Knighton, Michael Lee, and Woody Sullivan look forw...
Svidler, Kamsky, and Kasimdzhanov Win
Official website: http://thessaloniki2013.fide.com The first round of the fourth stage of FIDE Grand Prix tournament in Thessaloniki got under way on 22nd May, with the Greek-Russian businessman Ivan Savvidis, main sponsor of the event,...Show More Summary
Wisconsin Applications to Host Deer Hunt for Those with Disabilities Due June 1
Sponsors and landowners interested in hosting a gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities are encouraged to apply by June 1. Applications can now be submitted to the Department of Natural Resources online. “Submitting applications by June 1 allows...
Floored
I am completely overwhelmed by the amazing comments and response you all had to my book news. I read each and every comment as it came in and want to thank you all for your enthusiasm. After working quietly behind...
Ten years ago today
May 22, 2003....
Tapigami Exhibit at Maker Faire 2013
"Tapigami"
Last weekend I attended the Maker Faire in the Bay Area, CA. The Maker Faire's tag line is "The Greatest Show and Tell on Earth. It's a family friendly celebration of the maker movement. If you've never heard of it before or want to learn more about it, I recommend checking out the official site, here. Show More Summary
The Duck Stamp and The Wildlife Conservation Stamp Living in Symbiosis?
The Mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System is to administer a national network of lands and waters for the...
Shed Antler Auction Brings in Record $131,400 for Boy Scouts, Elk Conservation
Hunting for sheds can be great fun and remains a popular way to introduce young kids to the outdoors. It can also be a way to give back to the wild. Wyoming’s 25,000-acre National Elk Refuge is a treasure trove of elk sheds, but it... Read More »
I Love/Hate Speed Chess…
… and the reason I love it is that speed chess is ridiculously entertaining. … and the reason I hate it is that speed chess magnifies all of my worst tendencies. Both of these reason were on full display in a mind-boggling speed game that I played with Linnea yesterday after the Aptos Library chess [...]
Paragua takes sole lead of Asian Continental after 5
Official website: http://chess-results.com/tnr101373.aspx Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Got Gnomes? by Susan Harris
A great ad goes viral. For some reason it won’t embed, so click here to watch. Via Jane Milliman.
