theo roberto is a blogger: Juni 2011

0 Interactive Indoor Games For Kids

We all have happy memories of when we were kids without a care in the world. Most of the time we busy ourselves with thoughts of swimming in the river or climbing up a tree or spending the afternoon with the neighbor's kid. Yes, these are the fond memories of a child…a child that need not worry about kids' indoor games or outdoor games just as long as they are fun.

Children nowadays though have a different idea of fun. Because they have been exposed to the different technological advancements in the field of entertainment, we would mostly see kids nowadays wired to the computer of the game console or handheld gaming devices that separate them from physical games and activities. For these kids the idea of fun is advanced game play experience, 3d accelerated and rendered graphics, surround sound and AI (artificial intelligence) interactivity. These are the components and the requirements of a fun activity or game to them. Though there is absolutely nothing bad about enjoying the fruits of technology sometimes there are other forms of activities that can be substituted for the technology enhanced version of fun.

Interactive yet imaginative

One of the more popular kids indoor games that still captures the imagination and the interest of young and old alike are board games. There are several types of board games ranging from goal oriented games like Snakes and ladders to more action based games like monopoly. Aside from those games there are also games that feature words and general knowledge as qualification for accruing points. These are games that often use dice to decide the number of steps or moves to take in a turn. Aside from the family classics like Scrabble and boggle, board games have taken a leap forward in terms of the setting, the goal of the game, the rules and of course the story of the game. One of the more modern board game is Warhammer.

It is a turned based game that features biomechanical suits, highly advanced war tanks, jet fighters, soldiers and other implements of a real war. The game is still turn-based and strategy and technique is a must for players of this next generation board game. Another popular next generation board game is Dungeons and Dragons. Some have labeled the game as the devil's game because of the characters and the players in the game but with moderation and supervision it can be a very exciting and mind stimulating game.

Other than what was mentioned there are several hundreds more board games that are available out there that can be used as good kids' indoor games and an excellent alternative to video games. These games can stimulate interaction and a kids' socialization skill. It's a good way to develop personal relationships with family members, friends and other people.

These games were designed for people especially the kids to learn the value of human interaction and socialization to help keep kids balanced and stress free. Video games sometimes alienate children from other children resulting in poor communication and adaptation skills of today's children.

How will you make sure that you are cleaning your laptop keyboard properly? There are countless of advices from the Internet as to how one must clean his sticky laptop keyboard. Keyboards, whether for laptop or desktop, deserve proper cleaning. This you may start properly by lubricating your keyboard back to the smooth performance it had while it was newly acquired.

Most of the time, you will notice that the keys will stick, right? This may be attributed to drink spills on the keyboard, natural wearing off of the keyboard components, rubber pieces inside responsible for the snappy action when typing is weakened, and the most common, which is the dirt caused by dust and hair falls. Here are some tips on how you may resolve your problems with your keyboard and bring it back to its excellent operation.

Bringing Back Your Laptop Keyboard Back To Perfection

First, simply collect the cleaning materials that you will need. These will include some cotton swabs, cleaning ads made from rubber foams, paper towels, water and alcohol, lighter fluid and some scissors and tweezers, a kitchen strainer, a spray can of the Super Lube Dry Film spray which is indispensable and has to be there when you start cleaning. You may also grab a PTFE–based lubricant which is known to dry fast very much suitable for this procedure.

Steps In Cleaning Your LApTop Keyboard

1.Disassemble The Laptop Keyboard

You must first make a keyboard map for yourself so as to not lose any key that you take out from the keyboard. Cautiously take out each key and keep safe in a container. Remember not to use too much force as you might not be able to put keys back again. Small rubber pieces you find, simply keep in another container so as not to get lost.

2. Start Cleaning The Keyboard

Start cleaning your laptop keyboard using cotton swabs slightly moistened with water. Make sure they are just slightly moist because if too wet with water, surely the water will contaminate the keyboard and might damage the keyboard. This will guarantee cleaning up on all contaminants such as the soda or coffee or chocolate crumbles that spilled.

For the very hard to reach areas of the keyboard, get foam rubbers and cut them into tiny pieces. Using the tweezers to hold them, you can better clean these hard-to-penetrate areas of the keyboard. Make sure though that these rubber foam pieces are always slightly dampened with water.

3. Repeat Same Procedure Using Alcohol

Repeat the same procedure using cotton swabs dipped in alcohol next. Never use rubber foams with alcohol since they will disintegrate with alcohol. After using alcohol, you have to again repeat the same procedure using lighter fluid with small pieces of foam rubber and tweezers. This will make sure that all oil-based contaminants are removed from each key.

4. Clean Each Key Of Your Keyboard

First, clean each key with cotton buds and lighter fluid to eliminate all petroleum-based contaminants. With all keys placed in a strainer, spray with household cleaner and leave for 5 minutes after which you will rinse using warm water and drying with paper towels to dry completely. Then you must make sure to clean all rubber components, lubricate all the keys using the Super Lube Dry Film lubricant and finally, lubricating the keyboard by doing the same thing as lubricating the keys.

Now, you will have a perfectly cleaned and lubricated laptop keyboard again!

In preparing to take on the challenge of a first Ironman, I believe far too many athletes put too much emphasis on the bike they choose to purchase for the event.

Somewhere along the Ironman trail, many athletes have come to believe that the lighter, and more state of the art the bike, the faster they will finish the bike leg of the Ironman.

Nothing could be further from the truth. For example: You could put one athlete on a $10,000 bike and have him train without the aid of a proper diet or without paying attention to proper hydration choices and repacement drinks and the Ironman will spit him out like a cherry pit somewhere around mile 80 on the bike course.

Take another athlete and put him on a $800 reliable, average weight, used bike fitted with proper pedals and aero bars. Then have him pay particular attention all training year to proper diet, hydration, and raceday fueling techniques and somewhere around mile 80 of the same course he will call out "nice bike" as he passes athlete number one who is in for a very long, painful day.

Don't get all wrapped up in taking out a second mortgage so you can buy that "special" bike that is 6 ounces lighter than anything on the road. After all, you're going to be loading 5 pounds of water and food and gear on the thing before you even get out of transition. This is not your normal bike race. If you were just racing a bike century and that's it, then that might be a different story. But that's not the nature of this beast.

First of all you've most likely been bashed around for an hour or so in a wild free-for-all swim and for most of that time your heart-rate has been racing out of control. Plus, you still have a full marathon to consider after you get off the bike.

Your bike is just a small part of the Ironman equation. Don't get too wrapped up in light and fancy and expensive. I know, I've done that.

I had my best bike leg ever and my first thought was to fix up the old bike and keep racing it. However, I let my bike supplier talk me into buying a fancier, newer model that was so much lighter that I would go even faster. I never, never matched my fastest bike ride over the next 10 years. Even on bikes valued 10 times more than my old standby. It was probably the biggest single mistake I made in my 20 year Ironman career. I should have gone with my very first instinct.

For some reason, a bike will just suit you. It suits your style, ability and "fits" you like that favorite pair of runners. When this happens, hang on to that bike. If you have to, save it mainly for races and get a second bike for the bulk of your training. That way your race-day bike will last you for years.

I've raced on more than one high-end bike that I was just never comfortable on, no matter how light and fast they were supposed to be. At first it may seem cool to be the recipient of envious gazes from fellow triathletes when they see you on your bike the week leading up to the race. You are the bike "king".

Believe me, its not so cool when these same athletes pass you out on the course with those dreaded words left in their wake. "Nice bike."

Every time you hear that, you will want to sink further and further into your bike seat. You will wish you were on a $250 beater. At least that way you reason, you would have an excuse for getting passed over and over again. There is nowhere to hide out there.

To save yourself a ton of embarrasment and humiliation, be sure that your ability matches the bike you ride.

All my bikes are gone now, except for one. That same old bike is in my living room on a wind-trainer and if I decide to do this amazing race once again, when I turn 60, four years from now--it will be on a very special, 16 year old bike.

There's a certain time of the year when kids from all walks of life and all ages anticipate every year. That time of the year is not Christmas nor is it Halloween. It's that time of the year when kids are let loose from the routine of school into a world all their own where no one cares if they are out later than 6. Summer time is one of the most anticipated events of the year for good reasons too. During summer, kids can get a few weeks of rest and relaxation from the daily school grind. Nothing but kids indoor games, hours of playing, relaxation, hanging out with friends and fun until the sun goes down.

Games to go

But what are some of the things that kids can indulge in during this long respite from school. Some parents take the time off to join their kids on holidays and vacation trips. Some families plan the trip for the rest of the year, some may even take longer. Some families start of their family getaway by planning on whether to spend time in the old country or spend it in the boathouse near the lake. Whatever the destination may be the most important thing on these trips is the time spent together by the whole family.

There two kinds of vacation trips that families go on during the summer, one of them would be a cross country drive to the upstate farms and families that we love/hate to spend time with. Grandpa with the old banjo on the front porch while grandma's whipping up a serving of moonshine, now that's the kind of family straight out of the Dukes of Hazzard. On the other hand some families go all out with their vacations, they put together a couple summer's worth of savings to go outside the country on a tropical island getaway. The most common places that people frequent are Hawaii, the Bahamas, Jamaica and South American countries where the sun is hot and the beach is hotter.

Whether or not you and your family will be an out of towner or just an upstate visitor one of the most important things to remember is that wherever you're going the most important thing to have is a good time. A secret to a real good time is the activities that plan to have when you're there or on your way there. Packing up a few games wouldn't hurt instead it could make your trip more pleasant and enjoyable. Some kids nowadays have long forgotten the value of family interaction through value reinforcing games.

Family games like Monopoly and Scrabble are good games to play with the closest of your kin. It's sad though that the digital age has made interaction more of an experience with computers rather than people, but through games on the road and during family trips these games reinvent itself with children.

They are more than just kids' indoor games; they are tools to making families come closer together through social interaction and quality time.

The laptop is a great alternative to the desktop if you are always on the go, and although a laptop's performance is generally lower than that of a desktop, you can do some major upgrades that can match up with, if not exceed, the capabilities of a desktop. Most laptops cannot handle additional laptop computer parts and add-ons, so you have to consider the option to purchase features that can run particular programs that will be added at a later date.

Cheaper models are in no way at par with the high-end ones as far as functionality is concerned, but you also have to remember that ample research about the wide range of available laptop components in the market is very essential. It can help you figure out which ones are sufficient for the type of tasks you are going to do on a consistent basis once you have the laptop in your possession.

It is always best to go for high memory when purchasing a new laptop. If you want your laptop's performance to improve, the best plan of action is to upgrade the memory to a level that can allow your laptop to handle all the programs that are running all at once. Laptops are equipped with slots where you can plug in the memory; some have one slot, and some have two. You can only replace the memory for a computer with one slot, so it is always a good idea to pick a replacement that is high enough to make the process worth it.

In the case of a laptop with two slots, you can simply plug in the additional memory to the empty slot, and that will add more memory on top of the previous one. Just remember that one of the slots should be replaced by a higher grade stick if both slots are occupied. A memory of at least 512 MB should be sufficient enough to allow additional laptop parts to be added without causing a slow down while your laptop is running multiple programs.

A meticulous approach should be used when considering an upgrade, mainly because compatibility should be taken into consideration when looking for suitable parts. Purchasing directly from the computer manufacturer should be quick and easy, but more expensive than buying the parts from upgrade specialist retailers. These retailers have the information and methodology to identify suitable parts for any particular model, so it's always best to seek assistance from them.

The downside to owning a laptop these days is that the new one you just purchased might become obsolete in a few years. This can be quite frustrating since upgrading a laptop can be costly and difficult. Sometimes, it is best to purchase a new laptop instead of upgrading the old one's components for this very reason. So if you're going to buy a new laptop, make sure that its components are the latest in computer technology.

It's a good thing that laptops have become quite cheaper in general because of the level of competition among computer manufacturers. You can always use this to your advantage when you are in the process of upgrading your laptop.

You're a bicyclist. You're going on a road trip. Do you leave your bike behind or do you take it with you?

Obviously, you take it with you!

I don't need to tell you of the joys of biking. It's good exercise, you get places a lot faster than if you were jogging, and you can see all the beautiful scenery across this great country.

So what's stopping you from bringing your bike with you?

Space considerations? If you've got all your luggage in your trunk there's no room for your bike.

The hassle? Even if there is room in your trunk for your bike, you might have to take the wheel off to get it to fit, and be worried about scratching the car to boot.

The solution is the car bike rack. There's two main kinds - one that fits on the roof of the car and one that is rear mounted. You'll have to decide which type would best suit your needs.

Don't want to invest in the cost of a bike rack? Well, think about it. Maintaining your health on the road is an important consideration - there's hidden health costs factored in right there! You'll probably be able to rent a bike at your destination but there's the cost of the rental - and frankly the bike itself will not be of the highest quality.

There's such a thing as serendipity. You may be visiting a place that you're unfamiliar with, so you won't think to bring your bike. You arrive and find out that there is some great scenery to be seen - a park, a trail, or something! - and you without your bicycle. So make a habit of taking your bike with you everywhere, and because you have a bike carrier, it couldn't be easier.

Family Fun With a Bicycle

If you have young children, the time to get them interested in biking is now.

Children in this country simply do not get enough exercise. They spend too much time sitting around watching television or playing video games. (On the other hand, if they're reading books - don't bother them - let them read!) If they're outside, they're putzing around practicing skateboard tricks with their friends, and not getting any exercise at all.

A great many children also don't get to spend enough time with their parents. "They grow up so fast," is a constant refrain. Instill in your kids a love of exercise early – and a good relationship with you. Spend time together by biking - you'll be getting exercise, you'll be sharing experiences, you'll have memories to last you for the rest of your life, and so will your children.

And that brings us back to the bike carrier. Each child has to have their own bike, and mom and dad have to have their own bike, and they all need to be brought along on your trips. So pick up that bike carrier, and get out and start having fun.

Prolonged rainy days surely would give your children unnecessary cabin fever. Being confined to the house or the room for a few days, many parents have learned to organize instant games to keep their children in company during those boring days. Naturally, kids love the outdoors but because the weather is uncooperative, it is best to organize indoor kids’ games that children would surely rave about. Are your children bored and tired of playing those usual board games and puzzles? It is time to convert several outdoor games into indoor activities.

Children would surely love it if they would be given the opportunity to play outdoor games while inside the house. Tag is one of the common outdoor games that could be easily facilitated indoors. Move several indoor furniture aside to give way to more movements. Children would need to chase each other in and around the house. As they chase each other, they would put those they ‘capture’ in a ‘jail.’ Other children would try to ‘release’ captured children. It could be very fun and sweaty. Make sure the indoor area is wide and spacious enough for the activity. All possible causes of indoor accidents should be set aside.

An indoor scavenger hunt would be equally fun and exciting. Do you need ideas for the game? Here are some: ask for something that is green, that ties, that is fuzzy, that has a face, that is soft, and so on. Whoever among the children would be able to find the items asked for would score points. Whoever does so at the quickest time would qualify to win prizes. As you organize the event, make sure you promote and foster sportsmanship. Do not forget to ask the children to clean up and fix their mess.

How about indoor relay races? Again, if there is a spacious room in the house, the activity would be possible. Divide the children into teams. You could start by making piles of mom’s and dad’s clothes. Assign the teams into piling mom or dad’s clothing. The team that could pile up higher clothes at the quickest possible time wins. The items could include shirts, pants, socks, and other personal clothes. It would be fun seeing the kids dig through piles of clothes. Observe and see how you and the children would experience unadulterated and thrilling fun.

Do you want to enjoy hide and seek? Of course, the game is possible. In all of the outdoor sports that could be converted into indoor kids’ games, hide and seek is the one that could be facilitated and played even if there is not much space in a room for movements and running. There is no need to set aside furniture. In fact, they could be used as items where children could hide. You as a parent or a facilitator could opt to join the game.

Hide and seek could be played more enjoyably during idle hours or when there is not much enough light in a room.

Gateway is considered as one of the most popular laptop manufacturers over the world. It always combines elegance with excitement. The gateway laptop parts is the reason for achieving such a highly award by the users.

The Gateway's M-150XL is the extra large in its M-series. It has 2048 MB RAM and Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 2 GHz processor. It also has an ATI Radeon HD 2400 DirectX 10 video card for the graphical capability. Then, it also has an HDMI connection and Windows Vista Home Premium as its operating system. Its screen is 15.4 inches with 6.29 lb chassis. It is also available in various colors so the buyers can choose from a wide array of choices.

The Gateway M250S is suitable for the students and small business owners. It weighs up to 5.2 pounds with a 14 inches screen size. The hard drive storage capacity is 40 GB and 256 MB DDR2 SDRAM. The processor is Intel Celeron M 360 1.4 GHz. It also has a one PC card slot, three USB ports, FireWire port and 24x CD-RW/DVD-ROM. It is perfect for word processing, surfing over the internet, checking emails and compiling reports. It is a laptop for the hardworking students of our future generation.

Gateway M680XL has a reliable battery life. Its weight is 8.4 pounds and a 17 inches screen. Its processor is the Intel's fastest Premium M. even though it has no Bluetooth, users will be satisfied with the 128 MB Mobility Radeon x700 graphics control for excellent DVD viewing and gaming pleasures. It has a keyboard that is like that of a desktop with a separate number pad. Its battery has the capability of upgrading to a 12-cell lithium-ion.

Meanwhile, the Gateway LT 3103u is a laptop that every techie person must check out for themselves. Its webcam is 0.3 megapixel which is just enough for the users to handle. Its processor is 1.2 GHz Athlon 64. The installed RAM is 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM while its hard drive is 250 GB. It has 5-in-1 card reader with HyperMemory graphics processor. Its operating system is Microsoft Vista Home Basic. Its touchpad is structured and dimpled like a golf ball to give more uniqueness to the product. Its screen size is 11.6 inches. It has the same old style of keypads so the typing is not much of a hassle for the users.

It also has a 3 USB ports and a VGA. It is also equipped with headphone and mic. The sound speakers of Gateway LT 3103u is enough for music, video and movies. Its WiFi connectivity is good. The downloading time and video streaming is adequate for the users. The battery of this laptop lasts for only four hours and thirty-eight minutes but users can charge it up all again if drained. With a black color, its really stylish for the computer users. It is a laptop that is worth the money having.

Gateway laptop parts never fail to amaze the techie people. It kept on improving as the years go by. They are aiming for the true satisfaction of their prospect and buyers as well. This is also the reason why their company is one of the best laptop manufacturers in the world today.

Even if you feel like a pro in disassembling your laptop, the prerequisites are just as important as the incisive operation itself. It's like a medical doctor making sure that all the surgical tools are in the right order and ready to be handed out by his medical staff every time he calls out for them. Before you begin, make sure you have organized in your head the steps you are about to do. Take heed of the following tips before you start disassembling your laptop.

INITIAL SAFETY

Protect your eyes. If you have glasses or eye goggles, wear them. You don't want a piece of metal or plastic going into your eyes. Better safe than sorry, right? Unplugging your laptop's power supply and removing the battery before disassembling your laptop unit is also important to avoid the risk of electric shock.

DON'T FIX IT IF IT AIN'T BROKE
As the cliché goes, "curiosity killed the cat". The laptop has many parts that have been tightly packed inside a small vessel, and doing some tweaks can put everything in disarray however minor they are. So don't treat your laptop like a science project if there's nothing to fix in the first place.

USE THE CORRECT TOOLS
Don't bother taking your laptop apart if your toolbox doesn't have the necessary tools for the job. Forcing the issue with a screwdriver that doesn't fit the screw could result to accidents that might damage your laptop, or worse, cause injury to you.

SET UP THE CORRECT ENVIRONMENT
Preventive measures can be undertaken to keep you and your laptop safe while you are disassembling, assembling or simply using your laptop. You will need to use a clear workspace in order for you to see what you are doing and avoid stimuli that could deter you from what you are about to do. There are three things that you have to be wary of while you are working.

1. Static Electricity. Static electricity can fry your laptop's circuit boards. That's why removing the casing can be dangerous when your laptop is exposed to other electronic devices. Don't disassemble your laptop in a room where a lot of electronic devices are hanging around.

2. Dust contamination. Dust can clog vents and result to overheating and eventually lead to hardware failures. Moisture sticks to dust as well, which can cause short circuits. So clear away any dust from the room where you're taking your laptop apart, or work in a place where no wind can blow dust inside your laptop. Even better, go to a workplace that is completely dust-free.

USE LABELED CONTAINERS
Removing screws and bolts and placing them haphazardly about could cause confusion when you are about to put them back again. Use small containers with labels on them for you to know which goes where. This won't prove difficult since labels are appointed for each figure in regards to the screw size.

Perform the necessary troubleshooting and diagnostic tests before replacing any Field Replaceable Units (motherboard, microprocessors, RAM, Bus devices). FRU's isolate the laptop's functions and components, so it probably won't be wise putting extraneous devices at risk.

You might have an unusable laptop lying around and gathering dust in a secluded corner of your room, and thinking about it every time might have made you wonder if it's still good for anything else. Now is the time to shed that thought. Believe it or not, your laptop's separate parts can be used to integrate into your desktop! Now your practical mind might be sending off warning signals as you read this, but remember that practicality has nothing to do with it. If you love hardware and take a Zen approach to it, this might be something that could benefit you as a computer hardware enthusiast.

HARD DRIVE
Laptops and desktops use the same interface, so there won't be any difficulties in integrating your laptop hard drive into your desktop components. If your hard drive is using SERIAL ATA, you just have to pop it into your motherboard's SATA data and power cables. If it's IDE, using an adaptor should allow you to use your IDE laptop hard drive with the PC IDE cable.

LCD
This one will need some thinking over since the desktop uses analog display technology (VGA), while the laptop LCD's are 100% digital. There is no way you can have communication between LCD and VGA since they are two different animals. In contrast, LCD's can only accept the accurate digital input. There's one way to make it work, but you will need to live with the fact that you have to purchase another adaptor, which is a bit expensive. Once you've made the decision to push through, you have to identify your laptop LCD's model and manufacturer, then find the required adaptor for it. Like I said, it's a bit expensive, so you might want to look for a cheap one on the internet.

Also take into consideration that the viewing angles of LCD monitors are a bit limited, which makes the integration into the desktop a bit awkward. So just make do with the most convenient viewing angle when you connect your LCD monitor into the desktop.

OPTICAL DRIVE
You can use your laptop's optical drive with your PC, as long as your laptop is using an IDE based DVD drive. Just purchase a PC IDE converter to allow communication between the motherboard and the laptop's IDE. If your PC has standard SATA cabling, a SATA optical drive should do the job. Building a home theater PC is no difficult task either if you have a slot loading laptop optical drive.

THINGS TO PONDER
You are also in luck if your laptop utilizes a wireless mouse or external optical drive, because you can automatically use this for your PC without any problem. Just remember that your laptop's SO-DIMM RAM won't work on the PC so it would be better if you just sell your laptop RAM and purchase a PC kit instead.

FINAL ANALYSIS
One major advantage is that power consumption can be reduced after you've integrated your laptop computer parts into your desktop. Further modifications can always be made, but that is a topic for another day. For now, enjoy your modified desktop, or laptop. Oh well, it's up to you now!

Mountain biking is a fun sport. It promotes good exercise and appreciation of the great outdoors. A mountain bike is a specifically designed bicycle to maneuver over rough terrain and off road areas. It also has several specific parts that are usually used for mountain bikes only. The frame or body is the most important of the mountain bike parts because this is the biggest and this is your basis for all your other mountain bike parts. It is here that you will attach all the other parts that you will need to be able to use your mountain bike. Frames come in many sizes and shapes and even have different materials depending in the rider’s preference.

Bike frames come in steel alloys, very heavy and used in the first generation mountain bikes. The aluminum alloy frames are lighter and more rigid. They are also more affordable and easier to make in to the desired shapes because they are more pliable. Titanium frames are the most expensive among the lightest frames in the industry but they are also the most durable and less likely to corrode or break due to high pressure and stress. Other materials are carbon fiber and Kevlar. These frames are also light but they are prone to corrosion and are irreparable once dented or broken,

Other mountain bike parts are the handle bars which is used to control the bike along with the crank and derailleur. Handle bars are supposed to be as wide as the biker’s shoulders but these can be cut to suit the biker’s preference. Cranks are the mountain bike parts that are attached to the chain rings and the chains to make the bike move. Pedals are attached to the cranks for a biker’s feet or bike shoes. Derailleur is the part used to shift the chain from one chain ring to another to change the speed of pedaling.

More mountain bike parts are the shifters and gears. These are connected to the previous mountain bike parts. The shifters control the derailleur to accommodate the shifting of the gears from a low speed to high speed. Gears are several rings that have teeth around them where the chains slip into place to be able to make the rear wheel move. The brakes, wheels and tires are mountain bike parts that are also essential to ride. Brakes help to stop or slow the speed of the rider while the wheels and tires are specifically designed to withstand the rough terrain where the bike and rider go. Most mountain bikes use front suspension or shocks to absorb the impact of the rough terrain. One of the more important parts of accessory of a mountain bike is the helmet. Always wear one when you are riding your bike.

There is no shortage of videos of mountain bike crashes from around the world, with many riders with appropriate safety equipment escaping serious injury, while others were not that fortunate. However, some of the most spectacular mountain bike crashes have been staged for television shows and movies, using stunt riders.

In real life mountain bike crashes can be exceptionally dangerous, causing serious injury to the riders as well as any spectators who happen to be in the way. Riders have been impaled on handlebars and pedals as well as having severe leg injuries from riders behind them not being able to stop before running over them. While all the different disciplines of mountain biking has their dangers, downhill, trials and dirt jump invite the most potential for mountain bike crashes.

With the number of riders on trails today along with the proliferation of extreme sport riding, it is no longer a matter of if a rider will be involved in mountain bike crashes, rather it is a matter of when. Regardless of the experience or expertise of the rider, a crash can be caused by another careless or inexperienced rider. Due to the potential consequences of inevitable mountain bike crashes, riders are advised to take advantage of the many safety accessories available.

One of the first body parts to hit ground in mountain bike crashes are the hands, with fingers and wrists often suffering the most from even the slightest accidents. Mountain bikes gloves, available in full-finger or half-finger designs can ease the pain on the hands from a death-grip on the handlebars. However, full-finger gloves can help keep the skin where it belongs in event of an accident.

The primary piece of safety equipment is a helmet and in many mountain bike crashes where riders were using this protection, other bones may have been broken but their heads stayed in one piece. A good quality helmet can do more in preventing serious, often life-threatening injuries than any other piece of safety equipment. Serious head injuries can be prevented with a helmet and today’s styles and designs make them more comfortable to wear.

Anti-skid clothing can also help a fallen rider maintain their skin, or at least reduce the burn marks often associated with mountain bike crashes. Comfortably padded shorts and shirts absorb a lot of the skid burns from falling at higher speeds. Eye protection is also important as debris as well as the wind can cause the eyes to tear, blurring the vision that can lead to mountain bike crashes when the rider fails to negotiate a curve or other obstruction.

Even if there are no mountains where you live, it can make sense to buy a mountain bike, just because of the security they provide, even in urban areas. And there's always the chance of a weekend ride in the country.

If you're a bicycle enthusiast, but have only tried cycling on the road, it's time you gave mountain biking a try. By mountain biking, I mean more than heading down an actual mountain - although that what most people think about when they hear the phrase "Mountain biking."

However, mountain bikes - light bikes with fat tires and front suspension - make it easy to go cross country riding as well.

So even if you live in an area that has no mountains - get yourself a mountain bike anyway! Those fat tires make for a nice ride - and as long as they're properly inflated they can go almost as fast as the thinner tires of road bikes, but you don't need to worry about going up curbs or down curbs.

There are three styles of mountain biking - the one everyone thinks of which is downhill riding, free riding, and cross country. If you're a professional cyclist or a dedicated amateur you'll want to buy a bike specifically designed for each style, but if you're a casual cyclist who'll want to try one style one weekend and a different style the next, any good mountain bike will do.

Most people will buy a brand new tool whenever they take up a brand new hobby. This is a mistake. Examine yourself. Have you done this in the past - decided on a hobby, bought all the equipment, used it once - then stored it in your garage and never used it again?

So, if possible, rent a bike first - indeed, in so doing you'll be able to try out quite a few bikes and decide on which one you'd like to buy. Make sure that the people renting you the bikes have taken proper care of them, of course, and that they're not just "beaters."

Are you a beginner?

If there's any mountain biking in your area, chances are there'll be a club or two, which will cater to beginners. The best thing to do is seek out your local bike shop. Anyone there can tell you what goes on in your area. In addition, most bike shops will have racks featuring the brochures of local clubs, and bike maps of the local trails, for free.

Practice makes perfect

If you're not in shape - you can get in shape with mountain biking... if you make a concentrated effort to do so. Set yourself goals of miles to ride each day. If you don't have the time to ride an hour or so everyday, but if you have a steep hill near your home, you can always spend ten minutes or so doing wind sprints up and down that hill. This will increase your stamina and strengthen your leg muscles no end. (Make sure you check with your doctor to make sure you have no health problems that would limit vigorous exercise.)

Don't get on a bike and then find the toughest trail and through yourself down it. Start with beginning trails and work on your skills for a while.

Staying safe

Riders fall. Face it - it's going to happen. So the most important piece of equipment you have, after a good bike - is a good helmet. Never buy a used helmet - you don't know what's happened to it. Also of use to the mountain biker are goggles or other eye protection, elbow and knee pads, and good shoes. Always carry a few dollars and some change in a pocket so you can call for help if need be, and make sure you have identification on you at all times. (That last bit of advice is good for any type of biking, or jogging, come to that!) Always be prepared for the worst to happen, and then it [probably] never will.

The rugged terrains of the outdoors prove to be a punishment to the riders and the bike itself. Different ways and means are tried to reduce the physical stress involved in this sport. The introduction of the suspension system has proved to be the best relief so far.

The rugged terrains of the outdoors prove to be a punishment to the riders and the bike itself. Different ways and means are tried to reduce the physical stress involved in this sport. The introduction of the suspension system has proved to be the best relief so far.

Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike

Generally it was a common misunderstanding that bicycles were meant for short distance travel or for kids to play. But the introduction of different types of bicycles has changed people’s views forever.

Earlier bicycles were simply made up of a handlebar, two wheels, pedals, one seat, gears connected by a chain etc. But modern bicycles are hi-tech and come fitted with accessories to suit the rider’s requirement.

The latest adventure sport related to cycling it mountain bicycling. The construction of mountain bike is different than other bikes it has a sturdy metal frame, hi-tech multiple gears, special brakes and fatter wheels.

The uniqueness of mountain bikes is the built in suspension equipment. Generally the buyer has the option of selecting either a single or a dual suspension bike, so it is important for him to understand the advantages before making this choice.

Advantages of Built in suspension bikes

Mountain bikes are available with single and dual suspension, but it is up to the buyer to decide which one suits his requirement. So to choose the best bike, the rider has to be aware of the advantages of these suspension equipments.

The suspension main function in mountain bikes is to maintain contact between the wheels and the ground and make the ride comfortable and safe. The spring mechanism present in the suspension makes this possible by moving up and down and increasing the traction. This feature of the suspension helps the rider to maintain control even at high speed.

Suspension system acts majorly as shock absorbers. The rugged terrain creates a lot of shock due to the bumpy ride the suspension absorbs all the shocks and reduces the impact on the rider as well as the bike itself.

Single Suspension

While purchasing a mountain bike with suspension, the most important decision a buyer has to take is whether he requires a single or a dual suspension bike. The obvious difference is the number of suspensions fitted on the bike.

A single suspension bike is fitted with a suspension in the front wheel. It is comparatively lighter than a dual suspension bike, hence is more effective, and it is considerably easier to maintain. But the negative factor is that it cannot match the shock absorbing capability of a dual suspension bike.

Dual Suspension

The modifications made in dual suspension bike makes it much more efficient than a single suspension bike. Although heavier, the added suspension increases the traction, which allows the biker to travel faster and yet maintain control, which is very important in competitive mountain biking.

This ability to absorb shocks and reduce the direct impact on the biker and the bike itself, allows both to perform better.

Both hobby cyclists and professional cyclists will find that bike lights can be very helpful. They serve a great number of functional purposes, including letting motorists know that you are on the road and showing you where you are going. You will find that there are several different bicycle lights available, so you want to choose the bike light that best fits your needs and your riding style.

You can find quite a large variety of bike lights that are both durable and dependable at online bicycle equipment stores and shops. They can help you find the right bike light that will fit your needs. The prices are comparable to brick and mortar stores and shipping is fast. You will probably get your lights within a week or so after you place your order.

Another place that you may want to look for your safety bike lights is at your local bicycle dealer. Their prices may be a little higher, but if you are not sure what you want, you may prefer seeing the lights in person so that you can make a better informed decision. The salesman at your local bike dealer can help you find the bike lights that are right for your particular bike riding and functional needs.

There are thousands of people that enjoy the thrilling, heart-pounding sport of mountain biking. Some riders enjoy riding down those mountains at night and adding bike lights can help them to make it safer and more enjoyable. One long-lasting and durable type of light that you may want to consider is the LED light. It will last you for many rides to come.

The protection of the bicyclist is the main reason that bike lights were designed. Mountain bikes can be sued for many different purposes, including transportation around time and for other recreational uses. There are some kids who even ride mountain bikes back and forth to school and the lights will help them to be safer while riding. This can keep them safe and help decrease your worry.

Due to the huge popularity in bicycle, it should not be difficult to find accessories, including bike lights, for your bike. You can find a plethora of different online shops that can offer you a varied choice in bicycle lights. This is wonderful is you have some kind of idea concerning what you need and want, but if you don’t, then you may want to stick with a local bicycle shop or email the online store so that you get some help.

There is a large price range in lights for your mountain bike. They start at around $25 for bulkier lights and the price increases the lighter and more advanced that they are up to about $500. Your functional needs and riding commitment will have a huge impact on the amount of money that you will want to spend on this accessory. If you only ride your bike casually, then you may want to choose a less expensive light, but if you ride your bike seriously, then you will want to spend a little more.

Children naturally love to play. It is actually their right to play various types of indoor kids’ games especially when the weather is bad for outdoor playing. The inside of the house could be turned into an instant playground, though there is not much space available. What is this strategy? Simple. It is through the use of board games. The games may not be physical in nature, but they could also be as fun. Perhaps, your children would love those board games that they would decide to regularly play them even when the sun it out. Board games are indoor kids’ games that they could play in the afternoon or during night with the entire family.

Let playing board games be an activity children would truly cherish. Children would need more than the usual card games, the tried and tested indoor games used. You may also need to know specific board games that could really be ideal for kids who want to play indoors. Here are some of those board games and why they are ideal for children.

Classic Bullseye board game. This is based on the popular TV classic dart quiz. The game confronts children with hoards of tricky questions with corresponding rewards for every correctly answered ones, the Bully’s star prize. Go through various rounds. Undoubtedly, this is a great entertainment that even older family members could participate in and have fun.

Corx. This game enhances eye-hand coordination of children. Teach your young kids how to play Corx and see them have much fun. The game has playing pieces that are embedded within the game. You are supposed to toss any hard or flat surface. If the objects bounce on the ends, score points are earned. You could use this to introduce to your young children the concept of scores, rewards, and winning. The game could also be described as a replica or a mini martial art.

Magic cube. This is of course an al time favorite. It could accentuate children’s cognition and coordination abilities and skills. Younger children, as young as three years old, could surely enjoy magic cubes. The colors would be fun to begin with. They would surely love it when they see the cubes are movable and are interchangeable.

Family Guy. The Family Guy is the game for your kids if you are a follower of the dysfunctional family. To play, ask a question and se how answers come magically. There are 20 custom griffin family phrases that have been intentionally included in the packages of the games.

Monopoly card game. Have you been playing Monopoly for some time? Monopoly card game is one clear variation. It could be enjoyed by children aged eight years old and above. Think of the Monopoly Deal, which is a card game. The dynamic game of acquisition, trading, and dealing surely is a great way for a quality afternoon indoors.

All these indoor kids’ games could be easily facilitated. Buy the board games packs commercially at your favorite retailers. Who says keeping children occupied and having fun is hard on rainy days?

What's worse than rain on a perfect day? It's the lack of a good thing or a productive thing to do. Nowadays, children, instead of having to play kids indoor games would rather spend their time playing with their top of the line gaming console or their latest handheld portable game devices. Though there is nothing wrong with these advancements in technology we have to pay a certain price that some people are not even aware of.

One of the perils of technology taking over the play time of children is the separation of children from their friends. In the past children would gather together in a vacant lot to play baseball or tag or horse or whatever it was that kids play at the time. These physically challenging games helped children develop muscle tone and promoted exercise that in a way helped them in taking care of their bodies. Aside for the physical rewards that games children play bring it also promotes social interaction, attitude adjustment and cooperation among peers. These games helped them see that there are things that can be done individually and as a group.

Because of the isolating nature of these high tech devices children are more inclined to sliding back into their own worlds safe from anything that the outside world can dish out. Though there is a certain safety and comfort that these devices bring it isolates children from their peers and social skills that they should have are not developed. This results in kids having little tolerance to failure, low self-esteem, the need to find an easier way out and fault finding. To remedy this situation some parents are reintroducing children to classic indoor games that can be played by the family, with the family such as:

- board games. Since then, board games have always dominated the indoor games for kids scene since the beginning of gaming history started. Some of the classic games that captured the hearts and imagination of kids and adults alike are board games like Monopoly, Snakes and Ladders, Scrabble and other turn based board games. These games develop strategy and critical thinking in kids because of the high level of decision making involved in them. Recently board games have been given a facelift and have enjoyed new edition to their line. Games like Warhammer 3000, Tactics the game, Vampires: Bloodlines and other games introduced recently.

- card games. Unlike before when card games were considered plain and boring, many card games come with a twist these days, making it a popular choice for kids' indoor games. The secret to a good card game is the ability of the player to more cards to complement the core of their games. In Japan, card games like Yu-gi-oh: Duel Monsters, Pokemon card game, Duel Masters and other recent developed card games give the old Trump cards a new twist and a new flavor. The Japanese have conquered the world with these card games and they have brought dying kids indoor games new life.

They have created and developed a new interest in these games; card games from the Japanese include a high level of strategy and skill in predicting an opponent's move. And because its turn based the level of excitement is higher than ordinary car games.

What could be the trickiest parts during family game nights is choosing what game should be played. Even if it is another indoor kid’s game, the question what to play crops up especially if there are many kids of different ages including some toddlers perhaps.

Unless the whole family had converged on one or two favorite games, one or two kids would have divergent favorite-game-at-the-moment.

Options

There are several solutions to making a fair choice. All of them is simply to avoid conflict from any or all members.

First, try to come up with everyone listing what they want to play for the evening. Then, come up with a list for games that everyone might not be too interested but would not mind playing. The next phase would be to put this in a bag, have one member pick out a name of the game, and that would be the game to play.

The next one is the most democratic of all but is the most brutal. This one will put all the choices in the bag, including those that others completely do not like. Whatever is the game picked out (including those least liked by most) shall be the game of the night.

The main consideration for the second option is to make the children know this game-selection method beforehand and that there should be no grumbling afterwards.

The third method would have the kids themselves assigned to choose which game to play. Moreover, each child will be assigned days when he or she will have the chance to choose the night’s game. (There might be less grumbling, although there will be nights when some are playing half-heartedly.)

This can be done far in advance so the kids concerned will have prepared for it. If it is a new game, he or she will take charge in orienting everyone the rules and guidelines and everything else about the game.

Learning skills

They can also have the added chore of setting everything up and cleaning up afterwards. This technique teaches them leadership and organizational skills which they will have to play by ear, including on the spot decisions and all.

Aside from these, the children shall learn structure, guidance and responsibilities like set-up and clean-up.

Another system would be to keep track on who won and who lost in the games. The winners will then have the privilege of choosing the next game on the next game night.

This is not to pamper the winner or giving him or her special treatment. Let every child know that being a winner is an achievement and worthy of feeling proud. On the other hand, let the losers feel that it is simply one more opportunity to make good the next time. (Make sure the games should not be advantageous to those with physical advantages, etc.)

Losing and winning

It is good practice to say “good game” to every player and “congratulations” to the winner. Winners probably would be given the privilege of not having to help clean up. But if he gloats over it, he will do the cleaning by himself.

After all, the whole thing is an indoor kid’s game, and the object of the game is simply having unadulterated fun.

The internet holds so much sway in the market today because a lot of merchandise can be purchased directly off the web. It makes shopping much more convenient, not to mention that there are many payment options that you can choose from depending on what is most feasible to you. The same can be said when purchasing computer products online, more so with laptop computer parts, which is what we're going to focus on as we go along.

In the same parlance, computer products also proliferated over the internet, with so many websites offering them for sale. That makes it even trickier to choose and buy laptop computer parts online. If you have the right mindset and general knowledge of how everything works, you can receive lots of benefits from using the internet as your main avenue for canvassing the market and buying computer products.

We're going to enumerate some reasons why shopping online is advantageous. You will only have to recognize them while doing online shopping so that you won't miss out on its benefits.

1. Having to choose the convenient time, and not having to worry whether the shop is open or closed is one particular advantage. You'll also find that shopping for computer parts online is much, much cheaper. Why? Simply it's because a website doesn't have to worry about expenses that involve running a shop. And lastly, it's the simple pleasure of shopping in the comfort of your own home. No traffic, no long lines, no crowded areas, and no physical discomfort caused by carrying your purchases. It's fast, easy and much more efficient.

2. More often than not, you won't find what you're looking for when you go directly to a shop. The amount of computer products in the market is so high that you can't fit them all in there. On the other hand, a website can hold a high volume of information that every product can be viewed and checked for specs. You can also know more by reading comments about a product from visitors of the website. Most online shopping websites now can ship orders within 24-48 hours, as opposed to retail shops taking days, even weeks to look for a particular product that went out of stock and have it delivered to your home.

3. Information regarding a product can easily be perused on a website, including but not limited to, specs, compatibility information, and feedback from site visitors. Online shopping websites usually have applications that allow you to compare computer items according to categories like cost, memory, battery life, and many more.

4. Since you can register an account on a website, you will have your own page that shows your shopping history. This can help you double back on particular products that you have purchased and those that you have marked for future purchase. A newsletter can also be sent to your email giving out recommendations that are related to the items you have ordered or placed in your online shopping cart.

Building your own laptop can help you save money in the long run, not to mention the great pleasure you can achieve in the process. Keep in mind though that it's no simple task. Being knowledgeable on how each laptop component work is instrumental in making this a successful endeavor. In retrospect, the fact that you are reading this article right now is proof enough that you want to do this right. So just read the basic points discussed here and you might be on your way to building your own laptop computer.

Every laptop has what computer experts call the "barebones model". This is the skeletal framework consisting of the major components that are essential in the building of your laptop. The barebones model includes the motherboard, optical drive, LCD Panel, connectivity ports and the chassis. There are components that you have to choose yourself, and these are the CPU, hard drive, video card and wireless card. You can contact computer stores or search online for laptop barebones products. Make a mental review of what each component does and how they work together in order for you not to lose track of what you're doing.

NOW ON TO THE STEPS

1. Place the notebook upside down over a clean and level surface, then using a screwdriver; remove the screws that hold the main compartment cover. Once you've removed the cover, you'll see the main compartment where you can attach the CPU, Memory and Mini PCI slot. Raise the lever from the CPU socket cover and then slip in the CPU while making sure that it is aligned with the socket. Be sure to avoid touching the gold pins to prevent damaging the processor. Don't force the issue if you're having difficulties aligning it at first. You might have positioned the CPU wrong while slipping it into the socket, so just make the right adjustment and you should easily fit it in.

2. After installing the CPU, the heatsink needs to be installed next. Above the CPU there should be four small holes where you can plug the heatsink. You can refer to the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 on the CPU heatsink to ensure that you're not plugging it incorrectly.

3. The next step is to install the wireless card. Look for the mini PCI-E slot and pop in the wireless card there while avoiding the gold connectors on the card. Since wiring may be specific for some wireless cards, it's best to refer to the wireless card manual.

4. Pop in the video card by inserting the edge connector into the video card slot near the center of the motherboard and secure the screws to hold it in place.

5. Secure the hard drive to the hard drive shielding tray by sliding it in until the pins are properly inserted. The plastic handle should also be used to secure the hard drive into the pinholes.

6. Now that all the internal components are in place, close the laptop casing and insert the battery. Connect the power brick and plug it into the wall outlet. If you've done everything correctly, it should power up once you've pushed the power button, and the next thing that you'll have to do is pat yourself on the back for a job well done!

You've decided to take up the exciting and challenging sport of mountain biking. Unlike casual biking, you need much more than just a helmet to ensure that you have a safe ride as you hit the trails.

Mountain biking is such a popular sport that there is now a vast range of accessories for both men and women. Make sure you do a bit of research on each item you want to purchase to make sure you buy the best quality for the amount of money you want to spend.

Bike helmet
We may be listing the bike helmet as an 'accessory' but it really isn't. It is a necessary piece of equipment. In mountain biking, it is not a question of if you're going to fall, it's a question of when. And when you take a header over your handlebars, having a secure helmet on your head could well save your life. Although you can buy most accessories second hand if you so desire, the bike helmet is something that you want to buy brand-new, and make sure that it fits your head properly. And if you do have an accident in which any damage occurs to the helmet, the wisdom is that you should purchase another one. One accident per helmet - that's the rule.

Eye protection
Have you ever been riding on the road and been passed by a car that sends up a spurt of gravel at you? If any of that gets into your eyes, you have to stop immediately to clear your vision. If you're on a trail heading downhill at a breakneck pace, and a baleful bee takes that opportunity to hit you in the eye, the following seconds could end up being very uncomfortable. Glasses or sunglasses are one solution, but the best method is to wear goggles. Whatever you get, make sure that lenses are non-breakable.

Hydration system
It's common sense to bring a water bottle with you when you go out on a trail ride. It's very easy to get dehydrated which brings your energy right down. However, in order to drink from your water bottle you have to take your hand off one of the handles, and there are sometimes when you don't want to do that. A hydration backpack is a good solution. As a backpack you can put all kinds of necessary inside it, and when you need a drink you just reach over with your mouth to the bite valve and take a sip.

Mountain bike shorts
These days bike saddles are a lot more comfortable than they used to be. There are saddles made especially for women as well as men, and you can purchase gel-filled saddles that make the hours you spend on your bike a bit more comfortable. But you'll also want padded bike underwear and padded bike shorts, just for extra comfort.

Mountain bike gloves
If you fall off your bike (or should that be, when), your hands will probably be the first thing to hit the ground - either a paved road, a graveled road, dirt, mud, bushes...all sorts of hazards that can rip up your hands unless they're properly protected. Gloves serve another purpose as well, of course. If you're heading down the trail your hands will get sweaty which could cause problems keeping your hands on your bike grips. Wearing gloves eliminates that problem.

Mountain biking shoes

These days there's a shoe made for every sport under the sun, including that of mountain biking. The main difference in mountain bike shoes is the type of sole - designed for the different types of pedals out there: with clips or clipless. The clipless type of pedal requires that your shoes be fitted with special cleats. The shoes need to be durable and comfortable.

Trail repair kit
Regardless of what type of biking you do, it always makes sense to carry a bicycle repair kit with you. However, you can 'get away' with not carrying one if you ride on the streets of your city. You'll just be a phone call away from someone who can come and help you if you have a flat, after all. It's not that easy if you're out in the woods and your cell phone doesn't work. Always have a a multi-tool designed for bike repair, tire levers, and a patch kit for fixing flat tires. However, having a repair kit will do you little good if you don't know how to use the tools! So make sure that after you purchase your kit you familiarize with each of the tools and how to use them! It's easy once you know how.

As a beginner mountain biker, it is quite natural for you to get a bit overwhelmed with all the mountain bike accessories that you see in a bike store or shop. Although there are many types of mountain bike accessories being sold in the market today, you do not really need all of them so don’t waste your money on the things that you will not really have much use when you go biking. Instead of buying those fancy mountain bike accessories, invest on safety gears and accessories.

The helmet is one of the most important mountain bike accessories that you need. Unfortunately, a lot of bikers often do not wear helmets when they go out that they end up suffering from severe head injuries during a fall. To safeguard your head when negotiating difficult mountain bike trails, you need to wear a reliable headgear. A good helmet is your best friend when you are out there negotiating some difficult mountain bike trails so make sure that you get one.

Aside from buying mountain bike helmet, you will need gloves to protect your hands. In many cases, you need to grip the handle of your bike tightly when you negotiate difficult trails so you need gloves to cushion your hands. Furthermore, is case of a fall, you hands are the first things that usually touch the ground. If you are not wearing gloves, you could suffer from serious injuries when you hit your hands on some sharp objects like rocks when you try to break a fall.

What type of gloves should you get? Full-fingered gloves are a lot safer than those that only protect your palm and half the length of your fingers. Although gloves that do not cover up to the fingers tips are more comfortable than the full-fingered type, you are still at risk of hurting your fingers during a fall.

Your mountain bike accessories will not be complete without the eyes protection. You need to protect your eyes when you go out biking. You can run into some deep trouble if something gets into your eyes and blur your eyesight. Always remember that small particles and some insects can easily get into your eyes while you negotiate mountain bike trails.

When it comes to mountain bike accessories, the mountain bike shoes should be on your list. You need to buy mountain bike shoes to keep your feet comfortable while biking. Note that your feet could feel a bit sore after pedaling for a while so make sure that you wear comfortable shoes.

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All adventure sports have their set of must have accessories and gears. Basically these are required to maintain safety and comfort to the riders. Here we get a rough idea of these must have items and what are their uses and importance in mountain biking.

All adventure sports have their set of must have accessories and gears. Basically these are required to maintain safety and comfort to the riders. Here we get a rough idea of these must have items and what are their uses and importance in mountain biking.

Mountain Bike Gear – Choice of the Biker

There are a number of mountain biking accessories available in the market at vide price range. But it’s the personal responsibility of those involved in this sport to choose what is extremely important for them and whether it suits their budget. It is also important to carry spare parts depending on the type of bike in question.

Basically the list accessories required for mountain biking depends mostly on the type of bike used and the kind of event, even the time of event contributes in deciding what is required and what is not. Generally all mountain bikers carry helmets and gloves, but serious racers have to carry elbow and kneepads compulsorily as falling off is very common. All these accessories are extremely necessary for the biker’s safety.

While participating in overnight events it is extremely important to include headlight and taillight in the must carry list. The headlight illuminates the path ahead, thus allowing you to keep moving, whereas the taillight helps you to stay visible to the riders behind you. These lights are usually operated with the help of batteries charged by generators or re-chargers.

Quality bikes, worth the high price

A well-trained rider who performs stunts and ventures on extreme grounds prefers the fully rigid mountain bike. These bikes have soft rubber tires to increase traction and double ply rims to prevent dents.

They also carry an extra set of tires to avoid delay due to flat tires. Kick stand are mostly removed to prevent accidents.

Nowadays using end pieces on the handlebars has become a common practice, since major falls are very common in mountain biking. These end pieces prevent the hollow bars from puncturing. Generally these end pieces can be fitted on straight or slightly bent handlebars and not on curved or racing handlebars.

Nowadays there are many mountain bike resorts offering their services to these thrill seekers. Unlike ski resorts, these mountain bike resorts have special lifts to elevate these bikers to the top of the hill, from where they can ride downhill. So once a rider feels he is well trained and has all the required equipment he can venture out the slopes and enjoy the thrill.

Some people have made a living taking care of other people's kids. Some people have actually devoted their entire lives to the kids that they are taking care of they forget what time it is and never got off to marry and start their own families. Truly some people would rather play kids indoor games with the children they are looking after than go out on a date. These are the people that really make a difference.

Now for those who are inclined to join this elite club of nannies and baby sitters look ahead, the life you are about to choose is a fulfilling yet often times sad one. Because no matter how much love you give to the child you are taking care of at the end of the day, they are still not yours. But if it's any consolation, they will look up to you for the rest of their lives.

The play time nanny

If you are really eager to get into the baby sitting life there are a few things you must know. First of all you should have a list of activities that you are planning to do with the child when the folks are out. Here are some of the sample activities you could do when it's your turn to baby sit the tots:

1. Creative activities. One of the sure fire ways to get kids interested and focused is by doing some art. Art was always a good excuse to color in things in a weird way or 'accidentally' color in the walls or the floor or whatever. Now for the baby sitter, be prepared for several things, first is the crayons, pens, pencils and other coloring implements. Make sure that you have with you non-toxic, food grade and biodegradable coloring materials. Also be prepared to spread some newspaper over the floor to avoid any accidents. Designate an area where your kids can do all their coloring. Enforce to them the area they are allowed to play in.

2. Kids' indoor games. A good way to kick off a night of baby sitting fun is by opening up a can of indoor games. Traditionally, indoor games are the games people play when it's raining or snowing outside. These games are mostly board games or card games that are family oriented and kid friendly. Nowadays there's more to indoor games than just board games and card games. Other games like the Uno and twister have been a frequent addition to any arsenal of indoor games. Now for the baby sitter, be ready to have some serious fun with the kids because once they are hooked with this it's almost impossible to make them go to bed.

3. Music. People say music can calm even the most savage of beasts. It is also true for some children. Leading experts proved that kids that are musically inclined are more balanced in their adult life. Other experts say that kids exposed to classical music are much more intelligent than children who weren't. When you make them listen to music treat is as though it was just another one of those kids' indoor games.

It's tough being a parent, but it is indeed tougher being a teacher with a room full of kids that have tons of energy to burn. The major concern is that kids nowadays have little interest in games that people used to play. Some kids even have no idea what kids' indoor games were like. The only idea of gaming they have is what comes out of the box.

What is happening now?

What is the current state of children and how they play? Well for the most part kids nowadays are hooked with gaming consoles and portable handhelds that they have and use to play video games. Since the introduction of the hand held gaming devices like the game and watch games people have been finding new ways to fit a whole new world of adventure in the smallest possible playing format.

Aside from the fact that portable game consoles nowadays have the capacity to run online applications, some hand held game consoles also have the ability to play multiple games in one handheld and the catch it you never have to change the disc. That right, because of the introduction of large capacity portable storage devices integrating it to the hand held console was only a matter of who would do it first.

Game ideas in school

Now apart from that one other thing that's stealing kids' attention from traditional games is the influx of Massive multiplayer online games or MMOGs. These are games that were developed to be played by millions of people at the same time on a large scale platform we call virtual worlds. The secret allure of these games is that people can be whoever they want to be in these worlds. They can be a king, a ninja, an assassin, a farmer or even the president of the universe if they want to.

Anything goes and the catch is that the longer they play online the faster they will level up and the more opportunities open up for the player and their character. What's the setback, kids have little or no time to play games with their families or friends because they need to spend at least 5 hours a day to complete missions and everything.

What needs to be done?
In a social networking website a farming game developed by a California internet game company is currently under raps for the game they developed. Experts are saying that people are spending more time on virtual farms rather than attending to their work, their school, chores and other things that they need to accomplish. People are more concerned with waking up in the middle of the night to harvest daffodils or corn. Now what some groups are doing is that they are reintroducing games for children.

In some schools part of the curriculum that they have is to have play time strictly observed by everyone including teachers. Schools play a big part in rejuvenating the interests of children in kids' indoor games or outdoor games because children spend a lot more time in school than in anywhere else.

New Year is simply one of those occasions when kids should be made more excited. Thus, the idea of throwing a kids' party during New Year's eve would be most welcome to your household, neighbors and friends. You should prepare indoor kids’ games that hey surely would enjoy. If you decide to host such a party, remember to focus on kids as the season means much more to them than to adults.

Needless to say, children are naturally playful. They possess that uncanny ability to make happy feelings about simple joys that come their way. Parties are social events most kids treat as the embodiment of their overall perception of fun. When special occasions happen, they expect the hosts to throw and organize indoor kids’ games that are especially tailored for them.

The end of the year season is truly the season for kids. The season is kicked in by the Halloween and then by Thanksgiving in November. Then there is the Christmas break in December to make way for Christmas and New Year. But children never do get tired, especially when it comes to having fun. You would be surprised by how they retain their high level of energy and their interest in indoor kids’ games. You would be very delighted.

Children are almost always excited about New Year because it is that time of the year when they get to look positively forward to a more fun coming year. Make that event a bang. Organize and facilitate fun, happy, and interactive indoor kids’ games. Take note that children could be easy to please. Just stay fun and exciting and you would surely have them rolling in joy. In the end, you would surely cry in happiness or in laughter to see them having fun.

If you are planning to throw out a New Year's Eve party for kids, it would surely be a fun activity. The party would surely entertain your kids as well as the kids of your friends, relatives and neighbors. Children would be very glad. They would remember the event and would always look forward to spending a New Year party with you.

For sure, their parents would owe you because the New Year's Eve party would make their kids occupied, so these parents can have all the time to go out and treat themselves to romantic dates and dinners. Many people in your neighborhood would appreciate it most if you would hold the New Year’s Eve party and take the responsibility to take care of their children. You could please your own children as they would appreciate it that you are throwing a party for them and for their playmates.

By that, the New Year's Eve party becomes a heroic deed, and it is for a handful of different reasons. As you intend to make the event fun and worthwhile, spend time planning for and devising indoor kids’ games that every child in the party would truly enjoy.

Do not ever rush into immediately replacing your laptop hard drive if you or an expert has not yet troubleshoot the problem. The very first thing you must do when trying to replace the hard drives of your laptop is to remove the battery.

Two Types Of Action In Replacing Hard Drives

Hard drive replacement in laptops entails two types of action. One is easier which is by the "access" action or the "bringing the entire laptop apart" action. Various models and brands of laptops would determine which action you are supposed to take for your laptop. For models that require the access action, first you expose the hard drive which is hidden at the back of a detachable panel on the lower part of the laptop. This you have to take out by removing the screw with a screw driver, of course.

Look at it closely and you will see that the hard drive depends on the cage where it's attached to. It is actually the power data, the data connector on one end and the spring steel tab on another end that protects both the hard drive and the cage. Here are some tips on how to properly replace your laptop's hard drive.

Removing The Cage From The Old Drive

Unscrew and take away the cage. Make sure you will remember how to put the cage back after you have finished replacing the hard drive. Because you will need to mount it back the same way you found it. At the time your hard drive has already been mounted in the cage, you may then start dong the reassembly for the whole cage.

Reassembly Of The Laptop Hard Drive

Make sure that you maintain the drive on a position that is on a shallow angle. In other words, make sure that when you put the hard drive, it is close to the laptop's bottom. You may do this while you slide all the pins into the connector.

Hard Drives Slim And Light: Need Extra Care When Putting Them Back

Also, be careful when putting the laptop hard drive because laptop hard drives are known for not being so hardy and sturdy. In fact, they are extremely slim and very light that you do not need to exert any more mechanical pressure on them.
This is why hard drive replacement has become quite a nerve-racking activity for some people, especially those who have not tried doing it before. The key is, do not ever apply any force on it, and you will be able to do this task just fine.

Restoration CD For Your Laptop

Now, the last step would be to replace the lid or cover in your laptop hard drive by using a long screw, and then simply attach it again to the laptop's bottom. There is an emergency restoration for the CD that goes with the laptop. And this is used to reload every software you need on your desktop. However, you always have to have back-up of all your data as they cannot be restored by this restoration CD.

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