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Part One of Six

Now that fall has officially arrived and chilly nights aren

Most people don’t speak of mountain biking and New York City in the same sentence, but those who know better, realize the big apple is smack in the middle of a geological convergence, with several of earth’s forces providing a variety of riding. With so much terrain to choose from, locals often regale an unfamiliar listener with tales of wrist-shaking downhills, technical body busters, and some of the sweetest single track on the entire east coast; and it’s all within one hour of Times Square.

A rapid fall in temperature, accompanied with sleet and a relentless climb made for a somewhat unsettling scenario, and we quickly found ourselves in the belly of an unforeseen weather front. After another mile of frigidly trekking on, we received some much needed encouragement in the form of smoke coming from a campfire settling over the relaxing terrain, and then briefly, the sleet stopped…or so it seemed.

This installment of the Brewers Corner is a follow-up review of the Weizenbier I brewed back in April for my summer enjoyment. This came in at about 5% alcohol, and with a touch of lemon proved to be a nice, summer sipping treat during those hot afternoons.

As the last few weeks of summer arrive, there is still time to seize some trendy literature. The following two books were light, easy, and enjoyable stories. Both books have a young, fun, girlish character and an idiosyncratic ending which keeps the reader interested and flipping the pages.

Why is it that most digital audio fans continue to listen to their digital music through the tiny, low-quality speakers that come with their computer?

Our flight began as we were towed up to about 2,500 feet before being detached. The pilot asked me to pull the red knob to my left towards me, slowly and all the way

Quick prose from Darkman

A poem from Darkman

Quick prose from Darkman

This month I brewed my annual holiday batch for my, well, holiday enjoyment. Although this was my sixth holiday batch, it

There are all sorts of ways to get the adrenaline pumping – rafting, climbing, downhill single track, but there

IT came and went.

“Ah, David Harrington! Please come in.” David did his best to smile and shook hands with his host as he stepped inside. Mr. Viente looked as old but seemed much more vital than David had expected. “I

Quick prose from jackrasityr.com

The summer hiking season offers less gear requirements than the cold, winter months. And though you may need some of those same products you used this past winter, warm weather equipment can differ greatly in form. To help you hit the summer trail, we’ve compiled a list of common issues you may confront this season and products specifically designed to address them.

When most people think about headphones, they think of the cheap throw-aways found everywhere from their local music store to the supermarket checkout line. Investing in a good set of headphones, however is the most cost effective way to get the most out of your music.

Running is a sport that is inexpensive, sans the kickers. It

A medium-bodied, dark-brown ale, and given the alcohol content, very smooth. It