Archive for September 18th, 2008

Kayaking the Rapids

September 18th, 2008 by Gary Pearson


by Gary Pearson

When whitewater kayaking, the kayaker must be familiar with the different types of whitewater rapids. Knowing the different classifications of whitewater rapids is critical to the kayak enthusiast; each classification requires a different level of kayaking skill. Further, along with the different rapid classifications, kayakers must be equally familiar with the different types of water features. Knowing the waters is the first step in kayaking safety!

Have a look at the classifications. The classification of water ranges from the ascending order of the water level. The lower the classification, the easier it is to kayak in. Class I water are those which have the least amount of barriers and hence are definitely the best for kayaking enthusiasts who are beginners.

Class II is the second classification which requires more knowhow of the water than Class I but is still acceptable since they are relatively easy to navigate around. Class III water requires more advanced skill since there are more obstructions and there is ledging in the water. The higher classes namely Class IV, V, and VI however require significant amount of skill as it is important for kayakers to be aware all imaginable kinds of water obstructions and features.

Eddies, holes, playspots, pourovers, stoppers, sweepers, and waves are some of the different water features. Different areas in the water which move slower than the rest of the water are called as eddies. This should be handled properly by the kayaker otherwise the kayak may overturn.

Tips to Date across Language barriers

September 18th, 2008 by Paul Smith


by Paul Smith

Of course love has no language but still you need to understand the language of your date to be closer. Having trouble communicating with your foreign-born date? Follow these steps to get rid of your problem and on your way to a happy, fulfilling relationship.

If you are just starting to date borrowing the dictionary via the library is a more sensible option. It will help you to see how your relationship progresses.

You need to be patient because it is hard to communicate when you are faced with an impatient person sitting across from you.

Look for other ways to express an idea to get around a word you don’t know. Describe something. Act it out. If you both know chemistry note that the chemical symbols don’t change.

You have to expect misunderstandings to happen sometimes even when you think you communicated clearly. Both of you will be trying to figure out what the other said and so you’ll jump at an interpretation that makes sense but may not be right.

When you are talking to each other, make sure you can see your date. This will make it easier for you to understand one another, as you can use hand gestures to emphasize what you are saying.

You don’t need to show her that you are fluent in language; your priority is to communicate. So keep your sentence structure as simple as you can. In many ways it’s like communicating with a little kid but don’t make the mistake of otherwise treating them as a kid.