Ski Goggles

It's that time of the year again.  Snow is starting to gently fall down onto the Earth and Ski and Snowboard hills are starting to open up.  It's the time of the year when you dig into your pockets not just for Christmas gifts, but for some new winter clothing.

One of the most essential aspects of skiing and snowboarding are the goggles.  They keep your face warm, keep your visibility clear and protect your eyes.

Check out Oakley Ski Goggles, Dragon Goggles, Smith Ski Goggles, as well as a list of the best ski goggles for 2010. 

Best and Future Cell Phones

The cell phone market is constantly changing and evolving; new cell phones are being released, or announced, every week.  With this kind dynamic environment it's hard to stay on to of what's new and what's good. 

That's why I've compiled a few lists.

The best cell phones of 2010, as well all upcoming android phones, are two in depth hubs about new phones and current phones that are worth your time.  Check them out now. 

Christmas Trees

It's almost that time of year again.  You know what I mean - you can see it come as the weather changes.  It's the time of the year when you have start contemplating how you're going to decorate your house - what kind of Christmas tree, what color of lights, how many lights, the list goes on and on...

Nowadays there many different types of Christmas trees to choose from.  Artificial Christmas trees have recently had a rise in popularity.

What about Slim Christmas Trees and Flocked Christmas trees?  Are they worth it?

Something you should know:

Travel Insurance

How important is travel insurance?  You tell me. 

Imagine the scenario:

You're out enjoying yourself, seeing the sights, having adventure.   One day, while you're exploring the town, you are mugged and all your money is stolen.  Suddenly you are stranded with no money, no place to stay.  If you had travel insurance you would easily be covered for this situation, but you don't.  Sounds scary doesn't it?

Travel insurance comes in an array of different forms from Travel Insurance For Pre Existing Medical Conditions, Single Trip Travel Insurance, and Winter Sports Travel Insurance.

Which one do you need?

Travel Insurance

How important is travel insurance?  You tell me. 

Imagine the scenario:

You're out enjoying yourself, seeing the sights, having adventure.   One day, while you're exploring the town, you are mugged and all your money is stolen.  Suddenly you are stranded with no money, no place to stay.  If you had travel insurance you would easily be covered for this situation, but you don't.  Sounds scary doesn't it?

Travel insurance comes in an array of different forms from Travel Insurance For Pre Existing Medical Conditions, Single Trip Travel Insurance, and Winter Sports Travel Insurance.

Which one do you need?

Battery Powered Christmas Lights

It's almost that time of the year again.  You know the signs - colder weather, quieter scenery , earlier nights, a new fall-lineup of TV.  It also means you need to start focusing on Christmas responsibilities - not that any of them are terribly difficult.

Christmas lights.  Christmas trees.  Christmas presents.  Christmas dinner... alright, so maybe the list can be a little daunting.

That's where battery powered Christmas lights come in.  They are much more convenient and easier to put up then normal lights; they also give you more creativity to beat the neighbor in the yearly Christmas light competition.  Make sure you buy LED battery powered Christmas lights (they are 90% more efficient) and make sure you stock up on rechargeable batteries. 

Check it out:

Battery Powered Christmas Lights

Battery Operated Candles

Battery Powered Christmas Lights

It's almost that time of the year again.  You know the signs - colder weather, quieter scenery , earlier nights, a new fall-lineup of TV.  It also means you need to start focusing on Christmas responsibilities - not that any of them are terribly difficult.

Christmas lights.  Christmas trees.  Christmas presents.  Christmas dinner... alright, so maybe the list can be a little daunting.

That's where battery powered Christmas lights come in.  They are much more convenient and easier to put up then normal lights; they also give you more creativity to beat the neighbor in the yearly Christmas light competition.  Make sure you buy LED battery powered Christmas lights (they are 90% more efficient) and make sure you stock up on rechargeable batteries. 

Check it out:

Battery Powered Christmas Lights

Battery Operated Candles

Teacup Dogs

Do you want to know the truth about teacup dogs?  I mean - do you really want to know?   You probably don't.  The fact is is that teacup dogs are mostly poorly bred dogs; sure, they look cute, but that doesn't mean they are healthy.  Check out my latest hubs, Teacup Beagles, and Teacup Maltese for more information.

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Keep the Skin Healthy

One of the biggest problems we face as we grow older is our physical appearance - are skin sags, we look tired, wrinkles appear everywhere.  Forever it was impossible to do anything to stop it (we tried surgery and alternation and that just looked alien).  Luckily we have now taken a softer approach: natural elements to sooth the body.

Coconut Benefits is a hub I have written which explains how powerful Coconut can be for the body.  It can heal wounds, even make you look younger.  It's an amazing nutrient that we all should be utilizing. 

For example,

Surf Aruba

Surfing.  Without a doubt one of the coolest and most adventours things to do in the world.  To experience man against water, well, it's like to experience man versus nature itself.  It's a totally revitalizing experience.  The world is full of surfing spots, but none are as fine as the ones in Aruba.  In the heart of the Caribbean Aruba is a small island built around opposites.  On one side of the island are lush beaches, beautiful turquoise water, filtered in with resort after resort.  On the other end is the opposite - rugged coastline, crashing waves, adventure.  

Oh and there's the surfing. 

Check out my hub Surf Aruba.

Drinking Age in Canada

What a weird social thing it is: to drink. To consume.  To change ones state of mind.  To become... different.  It's so socially acceptable around the world that it's almost strange.  If an alien race was to look down on us, from some enclave in the stars, what would they think - what would they see?   They would see an entire population of a species consuming these chemicals, slightly changing there perception, for what?  For a moment of contentedness, of falseness?  How petty of us.  How stupid of us.  What kind of species are we?

Now that that little rant is out of the way, I'd like you to all check out my hub the  Drinking Age in Canada - Will it Change?

Because something has to change. 

Design Your Own Tennis Bag

I recently wrote a hub called Prince Tennis Bags where I listed the top five prince tennis bags on the market.  I have always been a big fan of the bags, and so it was fitting that I wrote a hub about it.  It's been interesting, though.  I've been checking the stats as of late and have noticed that the keyword phrase 'design your own tennis bag' has been used to found my Hub.  And it got me thinking: it would be so cool if you were able to design your own tennis bag.  Wouldn't it?

Stay tuned for an upcoming hub which shows you where, and how, you can do it!

Wimbledon 2010 Preview

It's that time of the year again. You know the feeling. The sun is starting to come out more, the air is warmer, jobs are ending, people, in general, are happier. Oh, and Wimbledon, too.

Wimbledon 2010 - the tournament that is doomed to be forgotten. Why do I say that? Because the last two years at Wimbledon have been spectacular, offering the best Tennis has to offer. Two five set epic finals in a row, with one resulting in all time grand slam record? You can't beat that. At least not three times in a row.

That being said Wimbledon 2010 should still be enjoyable and entertaining.

Wimbledon 2010 Tournament Stories:

• Roger is going for his 17th grand slam title. 17. Say that out loud. Say it again. It's an unbelievable number. The fact is, though, that Roger is past his prime. He's almost in his thirties and his not hitting his forehand like he was when he was twenty-six. But it's Wimbledon 2010. It's Roger. It's a grand slam. It's on grass. He is still, without a doubt, the favorite going in.
• The Return of Rafa. The king of clay is back and he's swinging for the fences. After his dominating win at the French Open, Nadal retook the number one ranking for Federer. Of course, that didn't matter to Wimbledon who still seeded Roger as number one and Nadal as number two. The question for Nadal is if his game is able to compete on grass. He won this tournament two years ago against Roger, and wasn't able to defend it last year. Will there be revenge in mind for Roger if the two meet in the final?
• The will of the Andy's. Andy Roddick and Andy Murray. They met in the semi finals last year with Roddick playing one of the best matches of his career. Roddick then went on to play an even better match in the finals against, you guessed it, Roger Federer. He lost to one the greatest player of all time in the longest mens final in history, losing 16-14 in the fifth. Murray on the other hand is coming off a Australian Open final loss to Roger Federer and is England's great hope. Is it his time to shine?
• One last surge of Hewitt? The truth is Hewitt was a player perfect for his time. He was a transition player, playing in the era that was the slow downfall of Sampras and Agassi, and the rise of Roger and Rafa. He's won his two grand slams by working hard and having the heart of a lion. If he's to make another run its going to have to emphasize those two traits, with the addition of a little luck.
• The other guys. Theres also a few surprises at Wimbledon (Look at Roger beating Sampras a decade ago), and its safe to say that Wimbledon 2010 will be no different.

Check out some tips on how to save yourself from Tennis Elbow.

Does Roger Federer Have a Lack of Motivation?

Does Roger Federer Have a Lack of Motivation?

There comes a point in every great champion’s life, when he or she hits a new kind of road block. This one isn`t physical, and it`s not really mental. Instead it`s one of the intangibles, it’s the fire that drove them there, that made them champion and pushed them to their own and others limits.

It`s motivation.

Roger Federer has it all. He`s one sixteen grand slam single titles – the most of all time – and has been number one in the world for over two-hundred and fifty weeks. At one point he held the number one spot for two hundred and thirty seven consecutive weeks, something that is unparalleled in any other sport. As many people put it: he is simply the best there ever was.

Lately, however, the sheer dominance and brilliance of Roger`s game has been lacking. After winning the Australian Open in January he has lost before the quarter finals in four consecutive tournaments. His most recent loss came in the first round of the Rome Masters, and it came to player below the top forty. During the match his timing was off, his deadly forehand spraying on many occasions. For Roger that almost never happens, especially in a first round of a tournament.

Many people can analyze his game and say that his recent slide is that he`s just not physically up to the challenge anymore to compete like once did; or that the new players in the game are becoming more skilled and that his once dominant strokes don`t have the same impact. In reality, it comes down to one thing, and that`s motivation. Rogers has it all; he`s won it all. He is the best and everyone knows that. For a champion like that the little tournaments don`t mean anything to more; he has nothing to prove, so why bother trying.

The hardest part for Mr. Federer over the next couple years will not trying to stay physically fit, or how to hit more aces. The hardest part will be finding the motivation that made him that good in the first place, and finding a new kind of fuel to keep that fire burning a little longer.

On that note, who is the greatest tennis player of all time?