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Articles by Jim Hofman
Wine Travel: Discover Arizona's Wine Country
The beautiful Sonoran desert area of southern Arizona has long been a preferred destination for travelers and retirees who desire a warm comfortable climate along with ample recreational activities. In particular, the vibrant Tucson metro area offers a delightful mixture of culture, arts, and recreation. For wine lovers, a rewarding adventure lies just a short one hour drive from metro Tucson - the heart of Arizona Wine Country.
Indoor Fruit Trees: Calamondin Oranges A Good Choice
Are you looking for a good citrus tree to grow indoors? If so, you have several choices. While many container gardeners are familiar with the Meyer and Ponderosa lemon varieties, another option to consider is the calamondin orange tree. The calamondin is quite easy to care for and offers ample crops of fruit.
Spinning Classes: Advantages And Disadvantages
If you've ever attended a spinning class at your local health club, you understand the benefits of this non impact workout. Indoor cycling is designed to not only target cardiovascular conditioning, it also focuses on elminating stress in a challenging, unique environment.
New Camcorders: Is Smaller Better?
Several new camcorders recently introduced are appealing to the online video production niche. With user generated content revolutionizing the web, manufacturers are developing camcorders that make life easier for online videograhpers. If you're considering a new camcorder purchase, you'll likely see many new models that are much smaller, and more user friendly, than ever before.
Indoor Fruit Trees: Keep Your Tree Healthy With These Five Tips
If you've discovered the joy of growing an indoor fruit tree, you're likely very pleased with their low maintenance. Just about anyone can grow these citrus trees in just about any living space. Their fragrant blossoms and sweet delicious fruit make them a welcome addition to any home.
Camcorder Video Tips: 5 Keys For Producing Great Video
If you've just bought a camcorder or are considering a purchase, chances are you'll want to produce some video for the web. Learning to shoot video for the web isn't difficult, but there are a few key points to consider. One of the first things you'll want to understand is how video works on the web.
Camcorder How To: 4 Steps To Uploading Your Video To The Web
Hey, remember 30 years ago when your dad took home movies on his old 8 mm camera? The whole family would sit together in a darkened room while dad loaded the film on those giant spools, and that choppy old projecter would show summer vacation highlights. Ah, memories.
Wine Trails: New Wine Travel Options
With over 6000 wineries, the U.S. has a wide array of choices for wine lovers. While most people think of traditional wine producing states like California when making their choice, more people are discovering award winning wines from other states not typically associated with wine production. If you've ever visited a small independent winery, chances are you've tasted a wine that you'd like to enjoy again. Now, with wine shipping laws loosening somewhat, the consumer has more choice than ever.
Indoor Cycling: Three Keys To Success
Have you ever taken an indoor cycling class? If so, you've probably got a strong opinion on the subject. Everyone I've ever talked to about spinning classes either loves them or hates them, with very few opinions in between.
Indoor Cycling: How To Build An Aerobic Base In 3 Steps
As a guy in his mid-40's, I've come to appreciate the benefits of lower impact aerobic exercise. Twenty years ago, my joints bounced right back after 4 mile runs or a vigorous step aerobics class. Those days are long gone now, and the results from consistent indoor cycling and spinning classes have been encouraging.
Wine Cellars: 3 Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Collection
Several years ago, my wife and I began collecting wine from our U.S. wine trails adventures. At first, we used our basement to store the wine, graduating to a handsome wine rack a few years later. Only after a few bottles didn't meet our taste expectations did we learn the importance of proper wine storage.
Cycling And Spin Classes: Your Target Heart Rate Is Key
Have you ever taken a spin class, or do you prefer to do your cycling outdoors? Either way, you're not alone. Popularity of indoor cycling, also known as spin classes, is surging as more and more people recognize its cardiovascular and muscle toning benefits. Let's talk about a few ways to derive maximum benefit from cycling, either indoors or outdoors.
Winery Tours On America's First Wine Trail
America's fascinating wine making history is rooted in the efforts of European immigrants, who brought their skills to America throughout the 1800's. Long before California and other west coast wine producing states were settled, other areas of the country were busy producing wines from native grape vines growing in the wild. In the 1830's, a group of German immigrants settled in the Missouri river valley, about an hour west of St. Louis near the present historic town of Hermann, Missouri.
Wine Travel: Now Available Near You On A U.s. Wine Trail
If you enjoy wine tours and wine travel, you'll be pleased to know that there's a U.S. wine trail within a half day's drive of your home, just waiting for you to experience and enjoy. With over 6000 wineries now active in the United States, many of these wineries are clustered all across the country in small groups in grape growing areas. These groups of wineries are often designated as a wine trail, and are perfect for visiting as a weekend excursion.
Wine Travel - A Wine Country Experience In Arkansas
Over 135 years ago, many German-Swiss immigrants traveled well into the south central United States to stake their claim. And back in the 1870's, the beautiful Ozark Mountain area of northwestern Arkansas seemed an appropriate place to begin. Rolling mountains, while not quite the height or splendor of the Swiss Alps, offered a reminder of home.
New Camcorder Tips - 5 Important Factors To Consider
Camcorder technology is significantly improving, if the new models introduced at the recent consumer electronics show are any indication. New developments in face detection technology and stabilization factors lead the way, and anyone considering a new camcorder purchase will likely appreciate the enhancements. Here's a list of five key factors to consider before you buy.
Wine Making Kits: Would You Serve This Wine To Company?
Making wine at home has long been popular, with origins in the United States going back to the 19th century. Wine lovers who immigrated from Europe brought with them a knowledge of making wine, and often did so for personal consumption. There still exists a common misconception that making wine at home is illegal. It's not, as long as you don't sell the wine you make at home.
With all the misinformation that's out there about anti aging and how to stay young, it's hard to separate truth from fiction. You should also be aware, if you're not already, that there are countless companies touting new anti aging products every day. Some are more designed to thin out your wallet than keeping you young.
What Kind Of Fruit Can I Grow Indoors?
If you're an experienced gardener, chances are you've heard of specialty trees designed to thrive just as well indoors as outdoors. In the past few years, indoor fruit trees have come into prominence, as people discover the fun and sense of accomplishment when their indoor tree yields a bountiful crop of fruit.
New 2008 Camcorders Feature Face Detection
Some exciting new developments are happening with camcorders this year. My recent trip to the consumer electronics show was a fascinating discovery for new camcorder technology, as selected Sony and Panasonic new models now feature face recognition and face detection technology.
Winter Care For Your Indoor Fruit Tree
If you own an indoor fruit tree, you'll be interested in knowing that your tree actually requires more care in the colder months than warmer months. Although this preparatory care isn't very time consuming, it's important for the health and growth cycle of your tree come spring and summer. Indoor fruit trees almost always grow more slowly during the cold months, and while that's nothing to worry about, there are a few tips that'll help your tree grow and thrive through the winter cycle.
Choosing And Preparing Wild Game Meats
For years, wild game meats have been a part of restaurant menus, as chefs have perfected their culinary skills on these savory, low fat meats. Now, as wild game meats are becoming more available to the general public, there's been increased interest in how to prepare various cuts of wild game meat, including bison, elk, ostrich, alligator, and more.
Indoor Cycling Classes - Low Impact Fat Burning Workout
Joining or rejoining a health club after being somewhat sedentary for a few years can be a somewhat intimidating experience. After noticing 20 or so extra pounds adding up, I thought it best to join the ranks of fitness oriented people at the local health club. One particular aspect that worried me was I knew my days of high impact bone jarring workouts were in the past.
Indoor Lemon Trees - A Fragrant Addition To Your Home
If you find yourself frequently buying lemons at the grocery store, consider adding an indoor lemon tree to your home. These easy care, fragrant trees are small enough to fit into just about any living space and will surprise you with how much fruit they produce.
Gold Body Jewelry - Is It Really Gold?
Gold body jewelry and gold belly button rings are increasingly popular women's jewelry accessories. Gold body jewelry in particular is highly desirable, symbolizing abundance and prosperity. Before you purchase gold body jewerly or gold belly button rings, make sure you know how to choose and what to look for.
Why Keg Beer Is Better For You
Beer in all its various forms has been around for centuries. Whether it's called beer, ale, stout, porter, amber or any other beer style, beer has a long and storied history. Traditionally, beer has been available in kegs, and not until the 20th century did bottling and canning come into prominence.
Wild Game Meats - How Do They Taste?
Specialty wild game meats like buffalo meat, ostrich meat, alligator meat, and others are becoming increasingly popular with consumers and restaurant diners. Previously largely unavailable to the average consumer, these wild game meats are enjoying a renaissance. Not only are wild game meats low in fat and cholesterol, they are easy to prepare. But how do they taste?
Weather Gadgets - The Practical Home Decor
Even if you don't have anything to talk about, there's always the weather. Everyone talks about the weather and how it impacts their daily decisions. The weather is a part of how we are, what we do, and what we're going to do next.
Enjoy The Health Benefits Of Wild Game Meats
Wild Game Meats Are Healthy, Tasty, and Now Available