Summer Bird won the 141st running of the Belmont Stakes with a time of 2 minutes, 27 seconds for the 1.5 mile course, averaging over 36 mph. The upset stopped jockey Calvin Borel from winning all three races in this year’s triple crown. David Grening reports: Borel spent all week guaranteeing that Kentucky Derby winner [...]
In the U.S., the first Saturday of June each year is designated National Trails Day. It’s a great day to leave your hi-tech gadgets behind and enjoy nature. Besides hiking, you may also be interested in volunteering to help maintain a trail. I am a member of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club and maintain a [...]
In the last several years, film and traditional film developing services have taken a huge hit as digital cameras have become more popular. As publisher of a low-tech blog, even I can appreciate the advantages of a digital camera. Most notably, you can see the results of your work immediately and thereby know if you [...]
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