Fitness, Sports and Outdoors

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Spring Is Here! - 8 Weird and Wonderful Biking Ideas

by John J. Staughton

For half the world, Spring is beginning to show its' face, which means that sidewalks and bike lanes will soon be packed with cyclists who have been cooped up all winter. Before you pedal into this biking season, trick out your wheels with some of these weird and innovative ideas for cycling in style and safety.

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LEGOLAND Hotel Puts The FInal Pieces In Place

by John J. Staughton

For years, LEGOLAND has been an epic destination for kids and kids at heart. With the opening of the LEGOLAND Hotel in Carlsbad, California, when the sun goes down, the fun doesn't have to stop.

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Syrup Becomes More Profitable Thanks to Tech

by Katie Gatto

This piece looks at home the innovations in a field that is less than in the front of our minds when it comes to technoogy leaders. We are talking of course about the people who make maple syrup for a living and how systems of vaccum sealing have helped to make the industry more profitable for the farmers and the state.

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Outdoor Eco-Friendly Cooking: The BioLite Stove

by Michael McParland

Separating technology from good old fashioned experiences is perhaps one of the hardest and most futile tasks in modern day society. So as the saying goes: 'if you can't beat them, join them'. Dads everywhere intent on taking their kids into the wilderness away from the bright lights of modern technology will have to think again as the BioLite Camping Stove makes its way menacingly into the camping trips of families the world over.

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Goodbye Harlem Shake, Hello...Hadouken-ing?

by John J. Staughton

It seems as though a new internet phenomenon sweeps the web every few weeks, sparking global obsession along with a fresh generation of internet trolls and blogger backlash. The new "Hadouken-ing" photography craze out of Japan has just broken onto the "meme scene", but the battles and discussions have already begun, mainly about the name, where the original idea actually came from, and of course, the age-old question: Which is better, Street Fighter or Dragon Ball Z?

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Go Camping In Your Own VW Camper Van . . . Tent

by Laurie Kay Olson

With summer right around the corner, thoughts start turning toward plans to get out into the world -- to travel, to commune with nature, to leave the working-world behind -- even if it is only as far as the backyard. Now you can camp in retro style with this tent designed to look like a VW camper van from the 1960s. The real vans are hard to come by these days, so this may be your best bet.

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We’re Primed For The 2013 National Hardware Show- Are You?

See amazing and new stuff at the National Hardware Show!

by Arnold Carreiro

With nearly 2,500 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations in home improvement, lawn & garden, pet care, plumbing, paint and enough helpful gadgets to choke a Home Depot this May 7-9, you bet that we’re excited for the 2013 National Hardware Show in Las Vegas!

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No Bathroom? No Problem. Bumper Dumper Lets You Drop Your Pants Wherever You Are

by Bob J

Remember when you had to run around town literally busting to reach a bathroom safely? Or were forced to drive for miles anxiously looking for the next rest stop? Those days are over. So long as your car or truck is close by, the Bumper Dumper means now you'll always have somewhere to go.

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Got A Pest Problem? Handy Bottles Of Rare Pee Can Be The Solution

by Bob J

If you've got a pest problem and you've tried all the usual sprays, bait traps, and sonic repellents and nothing's worked. If you're done with putting down poisons that harm the environment, now may be the time to dig deep into that arsenal of weapons and pull out the big guns. Now may be the time to instill the fear factor.

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How Grandma Got Her Groove Back - Fujitsu's GPS Cane

by John J. Staughton

Next time your aging loved ones want to get some fresh air or run some errands on their own, let them! Fujitsu's GPS Cane prototype provides older generations with easy-to-follow directions, health monitoring, and an important link to Next Generation technology. Oh yeah, it helps them walk too!

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