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Roller Girls Bring A Dead Sport Into The 21st Century

Roller Derby was never really a big deal in the US, but has been around forever and was a staple of the early days of television. It was similar in its promotional format to its better known “sports entertainment” cousin, professional wrestling. It was frequently seen in the same bad timeslots on the same low powered UHF TV stations, and it was run by the same loose confederation of promoters and businessmen that characterized the regional territory era of pro wrestling. That’s where the similarity to wrestling ends–it’s storylines made pro wrestling angles look like high drama. While there is a definite history to the sport–great teams like the LA T-Birds and Bay Bombers, and legendary skaters like Ann Calvello it never really stuck in the public consciousness like the pre-Hulk Hogan era of pro wrestling. Continue reading

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The Thrills of a Vacation to Spain

While I can only travel on a limited basis due to time constraints, money, and other commitments, I love to do it as often as I possibly can. Seeing other parts of the world really lends some insight into the way we live here and the way others live around the world. Continue reading

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Scuba Diving Vacations

When it comes to scuba diving, many swimmers are misinformed. They think that you have to be a competent diver and a strong swimmer to enjoy underwater swimming. Continue reading

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The Advantages of Windproof Lighters

There are several options available for wind resistant lighters. The most significant difference between each of the options is the fuel that the lighters employ. Today, many users have switched over to butane-filled lighters because of their cleaner performance and because they impart no chemical taste to any tobacco which they are used to light. Either option can provide excellent performance in adverse conditions including wind and rain. For those who love the outdoors, a windproof lighter is an excellent accessory. Continue reading

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Careers in Deep Sea Diving

Have you ever considered an elite occupation? If you have, then you may have a lot of different careers in mind. If you enjoy scuba diving, then you may be asking yourself what kind of career you can get from scuba diving aside from being a scuba diving instructor. Apart from just being able to explore the ocean, you will see that there are occupations that entail deep sea diving. Continue reading

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Expansion Of Indian Motorcycle Company

Indian Motorcycle dealers are planning great things ahead even though the economy is slow. America acquired its first motorcycle from Indian Motorcycle. Though the production was almost nil by’53 Indian Motorcycle Dealer is heading towards a reentry in the manufacturing field with plans to 50 new motorcycle by 2011….. Continue reading

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Carrying a Bowie Knife in a Suitcase When Flying

Carrying weapons aboard a plane is a big no-no, isn’t it? If you’re the proud owner of a bowie knife, you might think that there’s no possible way that you’d ever be allowed to carry that knife on a plane. However, while you’re right, you’re wrong at the same time. You can take your bowie knife with you when you fly, but you have to follow some pretty specific guidelines. What’s the system you have to follow? What do you need to do? Continue reading

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How Can A Skier Become A Snowboarder

If you are a skier and want to learn snowboarding, then you must first of all understand the difference between the two sports. The basic difference is that skiing is done on two skis while snowboarding is done on a single snowboard. You already know how it feels to slide across the snow with both your feet bound to an equipment, all you need to do is to get used to a single board instead of two skis. Continue reading

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