Archive for February, 2009

Hiking and Camping in Hot Weather

February 26, 2009
By Garrett McCord

When hiking in hot weather you are either hiking in the rainforest or in the desert. Both are complete opposites of each other so your camping and hiking gear would be different also. Hiking in the Desert. Deserts are areas that receive less than 9 inc...
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FFA Today – February 25, 2009

February 26, 2009
By Garrett McCord
FFA Today – February 25, 2009

FFA Week contest winners featured and a story on veterinary careers.
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What You Should Know About Camping

February 26, 2009
By Garrett McCord

So many unfortunate things can occur while camping; you need to ensure you have packed provisions to deal with any circumstance. A functional knowledge of first aid is precious on any camping out excursion. One popular camping out activity is walking, ...
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How Do Canal Locks Work?

February 24, 2009
By Garrett McCord

Locks are used to lift or lower boats from one level to another. They are found on almost all canals and rivers. Below, we describe everything you will need to know about locks on canals. What is a Lock?A lock is a section of canal or river that is clo...
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General Boat Maintenance Guide – 9 Great Tips

February 22, 2009
By Garrett McCord

Before you invest in a new or used boat, you must understand that boating is an expensive hobby. You will have to spend time and money on the care and upkeep of your boat. You will also have expenses associated with docking and fuel. With that being sa...
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FFA Today – February 18, 2009

February 20, 2009
By Garrett McCord
FFA Today – February 18, 2009

An award-winning FFA chapter devoted to community service and a special story from our friends at America's Heartland.
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Blogging from the road

February 19, 2009
By Garrett McCord
Blogging from the road

We're off and running with our season five segments. Last week another crew was shooting stories in Pennsylvania...where it was 20 degrees and snowy. I'm happy to file this report from sunny Florida. Florida has a rich agricultural heritage that sometimes doesn't get noticed among the beaches,city scene and that famous...
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FFA Today – February 11, 2009

February 16, 2009
By Garrett McCord
FFA Today – February 11, 2009

A guide to FFA scholarships and the Top Ten activity ideas for FFA Week.
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Cagliari, Sardinia: A Mediterranean Gem

February 11, 2009
By Garrett McCord

Cagliari is the capital city of Sardinia, which is a region of Italy. There are about 160,000 people that live directly in the city, but over half a million live in the entire metropolitan area suburbs. This city is rich in history and culture, and is one of the premier tourist destinations in Sardinia. The...
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Hunting the McGraw Ford Georgia WMA

February 10, 2009
By Garrett McCord

I had the pleasure this weekend to visit the McGraw Ford Georgia WMA this weekend, and found it to be a nice small Georgia WMA. The only thing I really didn't like was the fact that there were literally no places to stay overnight nearby. This whole G...
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