http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Christopher+Johnson Recreation Christopher Johnson Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=120135&ca=Recreation Many of us in the western world view the martial arts as either a basic sport or a means of self-defense. The depth of our knowledge is based on what we've seen in Hollywood films. In reality, the martial arts are varied among eastern countries, with roots that can be traced back thousands of year... Recreation Christopher Johnson Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=117437&ca=Recreation You wouldn't send a right-handed kid out to play hockey with a left-handed stick, or expect a child to play soccer with basketball. Choosing the right equipment is necessary for fair and fun play, and for safety and success. Buying the right baseball bats for kids is every bit as important as sele... Recreation Christopher Johnson Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=114178&ca=Recreation Wouldn't it be great to have all the benefits of a fitness club, right at home? Presses and weights and mats and benches take up a lot of space, and not every home has room to store this stuff, let alone use it. Some home gyms can be folded up and tucked out of the way, but many are stationary mo... Travel Christopher Johnson Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=110427&ca=Travel A Hawaiian vacation really is a dream come true. There are endless beaches, spectacular sunsets and exotic images everywhere you look. For tourists and nature lovers alike, Hawaii is heaven on earth. If you have the time and the money to spend, you can fly in and take your own little taste of heaven... Recreation Christopher Johnson Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=108014&ca=Recreation When people think of "kayaking", they tend to conjure up visions of chilly boaters taking on the frigid waters of the Great White North. In fact, kayaking is a popular sport across North America and throughout the Pacific. Virtually anywhere you go in North or South America, there are kayak tours av... Recreation Christopher Johnson Sun, 03 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=105529&ca=Recreation Remember when you were a kid, and you first dared to ride your bike down that really steep hill in your neighbourhood? The ride down can be a rush. Stopping isn't always so much fun. Bicycle control relies on two elements: steering and brakes. If either of these is missing, you are an out of control... Food and Drinks Christopher Johnson Sat, 11 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=100008&ca=Food+and+Drinks Beer drinkers see a pint of beer as a magical golden brew. Many have said that it's surely the Nectar of the Gods. In reality, most beers are based on a basic four-ingredient recipe, and undergo a simple brewing process before bringing joy to the parched bar patrons of the world. Beer is created usi... Food and Drinks Christopher Johnson Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=98802&ca=Food+and+Drinks It's important to do some homework and learn exactly what's entailed before undertaking the hobby of winemaking. It is not something that can be simply plunged into and then learned along the way. Without the vital research required to have the necessary foreknowledge of each and every critical wine... Automotive Christopher Johnson Mon, 09 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=91177&ca=Automotive A car with an excellent paint job is one of life's true joys. It's like being the kid with the best bike in the neighbourhood or the biggest piece of birthday cake. Whether you drive a '47 Eldorado, a '66 Beetle or an '07 fortwo, a great paint job will take your vehicle from ho-hum to headturner. Ac... Recreation Christopher Johnson Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=89946&ca=Recreation Riding a mountain bike is pretty much the same as riding any other type of bike. Except for the rocks, the fallen trees, the streams and the occasional mountain. In other words, mountain biking is the extreme version of two-wheeling around the neighbourhood. It can be dangerous, so should be respect...