In an attempt to entice families to spend more time outdoors and share their experiences, LL Bean launched their “Million Moment Mission” as their 100th anniversary celebration highlight. For every moment shared to others, Bean pledges to donate a dollar to the National Park Foundation until it reaches a million dollars. According to Bean, the [...]
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Sunday, 11 November 2012
Black Hawk Adventures: Be Present In Every Photo with Tripod Multi-tool
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Tired of Bringing Big Tripods on camping Trips? Tripod Multi-tool is the Best Gadget for you.
First things first, why do you go on camping? Is camping really fun? The outdoor is a great experience to anyone. The adventure of living in the outdoors makes camping fun for everyone. Camping is an escape of the hustle and bustle of the busy life in the city. The nature and fresh air in addition to great sceneries can satisfy anyone.
Although camping is such a common word, everyone was to hear it in some point of their life but what is camping exactly? Camping is an act of spending time in the outside; it is an outdoor recreation activity. Campers would pack their essentials, travel the wilderness, and camp overnight or for several days. It is basically spending time in the other shelter, preparing meals by cooking over a campfire and sleeping without your beds.
So why is camping fun again? Aside from what nature can offer, camping is a great opportunity to spend time with your family and friends, have fun with your kids while you get the same fun as they do with no destructions from the modern world. You can do a lot of things while you are in camping outdoors like fishing, hiking, swimming, biking, and canoeing.
Everyone in the world are so much into taking pictures more especially in moments like camping with the family an friends. The dilemma is, bringing a big tripod with you would cause you more hassle but if you wont bring it, chances are, you would be the camera person as a result you are absent in every picture.
Tripod Multi-tool is the best gadget for you. A camera-friendly multi-tool that functions as multi purpose tool and a tripod called Steady. Costing only $65, Gerber has done a very nice job on this one. Tiny arms fold out from the handle to offer the tripod’s three legs of support. Form the knife blades to driver heads and all the other components of the multi-tool are all made of stainless steal.
Built for campers and adventurers, Steady can hold digital cameras up to 340 grams and smart phones up to 170 grams. This tool has 12 different components that are most essential to campers and even at home. All these in one tool with rubberize coating.
The steady features:
• Overall length: 6”
• Closed length: 4”
• Weight: 5.8 oz.
• Steel type: 420j2 Stainless
• Max Phone/Camera Weight: 170 grams/340 grams
• 12 components
• Tripod Functionality
• Camera/Cell Phone Mount
• Cell Phone Attachment
• Fine Edge Blade
• Serrated Blade
• Micro Flat, Square Cross & medium Flat Screwdrivers
• Bottle Opener
• Needlenose Pliers
• Wire Cutters
• Stainless Steel Components
• Rubberized Coating
Thursday, 8 November 2012
Black Hawk Adventure: KOREA: Best Place to Camp
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Korean Government does not particularly promote camping in Korea but surely campers will enjoy Korea more than any other camping experiences they had. National parks are the best bet for recreational camping in natural areas, but campgrounds in tourist areas such as Seoul are available.
Campsites sprout in almost all major cities in Korea, they have set their own camping resort with of course support from the central government. Every campsite differs from each other, some are better even so camping facilities are considered a good alternative for Korea, where there is less accommodation provision outside of the city.
Travelling in Seoul can get a little airless sometimes since one-fifth of the population of Korea resides in the mega city. If you are more of a nature lover type, there are a number of venues nestled inside and outside of Seoul that provide a quieter yet equally exciting alternative to city thrill. Campers are sure tired of the city that is why they are enthusiastic of the thought of camping so that they may be able to enjoy the cool, calm and lush of nature. Camping gives a great opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of the fast forward city life.
If you are not so much of a fun of camping you must try camping in Korea. Camping in Korea is one of the best ways to see the many stunning things life can offer. Beautiful national and provincial parks scattered throughout the country will satisfy your picky taste buds for fun. They present beautiful settings, cultural sites, hiking trails and other attractions. These parks are well run with a developed infrastructure and well-appointed campgrounds, several offering tents and mattresses for hire. There may be amusement parks, playgrounds, swimming and sports available on the premises or nearby. These campgrounds usually have tents and bedding as well as restaurants and shops and often have hot water and electricity.
And the most fun part is many of these parks offer campgrounds with full utilities for as low as 3,000 won per night, family fun adventure for less.
Unfortunately not all throughout the year these campsites will be available, most campgrounds are close during winter. Booking is a must more especially during peak season, form late July to August; it’s first come-, first-serve basis.
There are also private campgrounds, Gangwon province has a number of campgrounds as choices. The Songjiho Auto Camping Resort is open April to November with 90 tent sites. Reservations are recommended. Shaded sites are available at Solsum Camping. The Mangsang Auto Camping Resort for caravans and tents is near the sandy Mangsang Beach and has a cafeteria, playground and laundry; caravans — recreational vehicles — and cabins are available for rent. Gyeonggi Province is home to Jara Island’s Jarasum Campground and Bandi Camping in Paju and Nanji Camp in Sangam-dong.
The best part about camping is you got to go back to basics and enjoy life as it is. You have to start from scratch. You can go back to being kids when you were just playing house, while you enjoy the scenery and the sense of being in the wild. It can be very thrilling and you can have the change to experience new thing every after camping trips.
Tuesday, 4 September 2012
Georgetown senior activities : Black Hawk Adventures
http://www.newburyportnews.com/local/x1884282601/Georgetown-senior-activities
The Georgetown Senior Center is at the First Congregational Church on Andover Street. For more information about programs, call the Council on Aging office at 978-352-5726.
Comiskey to speak Sept. 6
Discussing local history, Chris Comiskey, president of the Georgetown Historical Society, will be the guest speaker at the Men’s Breakfast Thursday, Sept. 6, 9:30 a.m. at Trestle Way. With great appreciation, the Council on Aging thanks Crosby’s Markets for their sponsorship and the Georgetown Housing Authority for their partnership in offering the monthly program. To make reservations, call the office.
ESMV case manager Sept. 10
Case manager Jen Cook of Elder Services of Merrimack Valley, Inc. (ESMV) will be available to answer questions regarding programs and services available through ESMV Monday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m., at the First Congregational Church. To schedule an appointment, call the office.
SHINE office hours Sept. 10
SHINE counselor Jerry Goldberg will be available to answer health insurance questions Monday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m., at the First Congregational Church. To schedule an appointment, call the office.
Blood pressure clinic Sept. 11
Public health nurse Pam Lara will be available to take blood pressure, heart assessments and to discuss medication information with elders Tuesday, Sept. 11, 10-11 a.m., at the First Congregational Church. The clinic will return to its regular schedule Wednesday, Oct. 3, 10-11 a.m.
Rockin’ Ron Toleos Sept. 12
Celebrate National Senior Center Week with Rockin’ Ron Toleos Wednesday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m., at the First Congregational Church. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Georgetown Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Provided by Ashland Farm of North Andover. Refreshments will be served. To sign up for the event, call the office.
Scam and Fraud Prevention Sept. 18
The Georgetown Municipal Light Department will present a program on Scams and Fraud Prevention along with safety and energy conservation Tuesday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m., at the First Congregational Church. Unfortunately, many scams target utilities as a way to illegally gain Social Security information from elders. The program will include information on staying safe from scams and fraud. The program will also include safety regarding indoor and outdoor electricity. Conservation and ways to save money related to utility costs will also be discussed. Door prizes will be presented and an ice cream social will follow the event. To make reservations, call the office.
‘Julia Childs’ Sept. 24
An educational and entertaining live performance with a look at the life of well-known and beloved chef and cookbook author Julia Childs will be performed Monday, Sept. 24, at the Trestle Way Community Building. This program is supported by a grant from the Georgetown Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. The program is offered free to the public. Light refreshments will be served. The Delvena Theater Company was founded in 1992. The company was nominated for five Independent Reviewers of New England awards.
Sept. birthday party Sept. 26
Join us on Wednesday, September 26, 11:30 a.m., to send best wishes to our friends who were born in September as the COA hosts the monthly birthday at the First Congregational Church. September birthday celebrants will receive a free lunch (everyone else is $2). To make reservations, call the office by Tuesday, Sept. 18.
September van trips
The September COA van schedule includes: Thursday, Sept. 6, 9:30 a.m. to Super Walmart in Salem, N.H.; Tuesday, Sept. 11, Newburyport, 9:30 a.m.; Thursday, Sept. 13, 10:30 a.m. to Kittery, Maine; Tuesday, Sept. 18, 9:30 a.m. to Rowley; Thursday, Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m. to Plaistow, N.H.; Tuesday, Sept. 25, 9:30 a.m. to Seabrook; and Thursday, Sept. 27, 10:30 a.m. to Haverhill. Suggested donation is $2 round trip. Reservations can be made two days in advance by calling the office.
Perley Pal Readers this fall
The Council on Aging and Georgetown School Department announce the continuation of the Perley Pal Readers program this fall. Now in its fifth year, the intergenerational guest reader program links Georgetown elders with early elementary classrooms at the Perley School. Although in its early stages of planning this year, interested elders are asked to donate approximately 1/2 hour each month to read. “I’m so looking forward to returning to the program,” one participant recently said. “The children were just wonderful and the teacher was just the greatest.” As the COA and Georgetown School Department plan the guest reader program at the Perley School, interested volunteers are asked to call the office.
Neet Fundraiser under way
The NEET (Northern Essex Elder Transport) Program is collecting used cellphones as a fundraiser for the volunteer driver elder medical transportation program. By partnering with Cellular Recycler, the National Council on Aging either recycles used cellphones for their metals or refurbishes the phones for use in developing countries. Funds raised by the local collection will benefit the NEET program. The fundraiser will continue through February. A collection box for used cellphones is available at the COA office.
Shared medical rides
The Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority (MVRTA) provides one day per week of shared medical transportation for MVRTA Special Services customers to Lahey Clinic in Peabody and several Boston hospitals. In Georgetown, a van will pick up and drop off clients on Monday at their homes. If you need a ride on another day, call the MVRTA’s Office of Special Services. At Lahey Clinic, customers should make medical appointments between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The van will depart Lahey Clinic no later than 3:30 p.m. Customers with medical appointments in Boston should make appointments between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The van will depart Boston no later than 3:30 p.m. Boston hospitals include Massachusetts General Hospital, Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary, Shriner’s Burn Institute, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston Medical Center, Tufts New England Medical Center, Tufts Floating Hospital for Children, Beth Isreael/Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Children’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Joslin Diabetes Center and VA Medical Center in Jamaica Plain. Rates are $8 cash one-way or $16 cash round trip. Reservations and applications will be necessary. Reservations may be made one to two weeks in advance by calling the MVRTA’s Office of Special Services at 978-469-6878, selecting Option 3. For further information, call the office.
Drivers for medical transportation
The COA is seeking additional volunteer drivers to provide medical transportation to local elders. Through Northern Essex Elder Transport, Inc. (N.E.E.T.), the COA provides local elders with rides to medical appointments. Staffed by volunteer drivers, a donation of 43 cents per mile is suggested to help support the program and defray the increased cost of gasoline for volunteer drivers. However, donations are only suggested and no one will be denied a ride if unable to give a donation.
Morning card games, cribbage
Drop in for a card game or cribbage game Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9-10:30 a.m., at the First Congregational Church. Coffee and snacks are served along with plenty of good fun.
Weekly exercise programs
In partnership with the Georgetown Housing Authority, the Georgetown COA offers weekly exercise programs at Trestle Way Community Room. Yoga classes are held at Mondays at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. Strength Training classes are held at Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 11 a.m. A donation of $3 is suggested per class. An Indoor Walking Program Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:30-5:30 p.m. will resume beginning Oct. 1 at the Penn Brook School.
Monday, 3 September 2012
Black Hawk Adventures : Olympic-quality sports gear for all
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In the wake of the Olympics fever, people across the world had a glimpse of sophisticated and high-end sports gear used by athletes in their games. Not surprisingly, they are using top-of-the-line gears and equipment to help them perform at their best.
And thanks to such an elite market, the advanced and highly-improved gears are made available to the public as consumer products. The technology used to develop gears in professional sports are now adopted by legit manufacturers in improved sports gear for amateurs, minus the fraud alert.
Sleek bicycles in word-class events are mainly from carbon fiber-reinforced plastic known for its durability, strength and lightness. This particular material is now available in high-performance bicycles — from rims, seat posts, handlebars, stems and cranks.
As for helmets, they are also becoming more advanced in terms of design and composition. Originally, helmets are made from leather, effective in protecting it from abrasions. Today, helmets being used in competitions are sometimes with built-in goggles and a wraparound design so that cyclists will have more convenience while having the optimum protection.
Likewise, consumer helmets for skateboarding, football and skiing are created with hard aerodynamic plastic shells that are highly resistant to puncture and have shock-absorbers. Separate visors or ultra-lightweight goggles made from polycarbonate plastic (like bulletproof glass) are also popular.
Bodysuits worn by track and field players of the US has now become part of a popular trend in recycled-materials-turned-fabric. Looks like many of our athletes and outdoor lovers are highly concerned about the impact they are making on the environment; good thing sports equipment firms have quickly responded to the market.
Olympians this year have donned uniforms that are reportedly made from recycled plastics — think old plastic bottles spun into fabric and fibers that combine superb quality with sustainability. Fortunately for you, this green innovation is already available for the public.
Friday, 20 July 2012
Military Gear gets Female Version | Black Hawk News – Adventures Guide »
Military Gear gets Female Version
Army engineers of the US military has announced its plans to make a new gear for female soldiers that will provide them with more protection and make them more alert in combat.
In a study made by the US Army it was discovered that the ill-fitting military gear actually interferes with the women’s combat performance, citing examples like difficulty in boarding the vehicles and taking proper aim with their weapons.
This initiative to redesign body armor started in 2009 when women from the 101st Airborne division felt uncomfortable wearing the gear during the war.
“It rubbed on the hips, and the vests were too long in the front, so that when you had female soldiers climbing stairs or climbing up a hill or a tree, or sitting for a long time in a vehicle, that would create pressure points that in some instances could impact blood flow and cause some discomfort,” said Lt. Col. Frank Lozan, who is helping design the body armor.
However, engineers are faced with challenges because making new female body armor will present potential weaknesses on the material. This is because the material of the armor they use will get heavier as you add more curves.
“There are some complex curvatures that come into play with female hard-armor plates. I could make female hard-armor, but it would be twice as heavy,” Lozano said.
They are now exploring “unique chemical designs” to make lighter but effective plates.
“It became clear to us that there was a difference in torso length. The other point that we realized is that there is a significant difference in shoulder width. I read this data, and it seems so obvious,” says the product manager for the Army’s soldier protective-equipment program.
Black Hawk Adventures reports that they are planning to design a body armor specifically for women with adjustments like narrower shoulders, shorter torso and curves in the hips and chest so they can fit more naturally.
Eight female sizes gears are now being tested by 100 female soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division. In the meantime, female soldiers still have to choose from 11 different sizes of Army-standard body armor.
US military officials recognize that this feat will be an engineering challenge so such armor may take years to make.
Thursday, 19 July 2012
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