Sharkbytes
Living in Scottville, MI
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On AC since: 07.16.07
Bio:
The Shark is obsessed with quiet, outdoor, muscle-powered recreation. Her quest is to hike the entire North Country National Scenic Trail; over 3500 miles completed, and written a book about her adventures. She also writes a monthly newspaper column.
The Shark is obsessed with quiet, outdoor, muscle-powered recreation. Her quest is to hike the entire North Country National Scenic Trail; over 3500 miles completed, and written a book about her adventures. She also writes a monthly newspaper column.
Education/Experience:
Taylor University, University of Michigan
Taylor University, University of Michigan
Motto:
Get Off the Couch!
Get Off the Couch!
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The common stinging weed, Nettles- all northern varieties are edible and tasty.
By Sharkbytes | Published 6/20/2009 | Read more »
When my mnemonic devise failed me and how I (sort of) fixed it
By Sharkbytes | Published 6/19/2009 | Read more »
These banana brownies will help satisfy the craving for chocolate, and with portion control won't hurt your daily fat, salt or calorie intake. The walnuts add valuable Omega 3.
By Sharkbytes | Published 6/5/2009 | Read more »
Cat bites can result in a dangerous infection of the lymph system. If these symptoms occur, seek medical help immediately. I recently learned this through personal experience
By Sharkbytes | Published 2/24/2009 | Read more »
A new study from Kansas State University sheds some light on the old question of how clean is a dog's mouth.
By Sharkbytes | Published 1/30/2009 | Read more »
LEDs could do for photonics what the transistor did for electronics
By Sharkbytes | Published 12/20/2008 | Read more »
An entire class of viruses may be able to be prevented from infecting hosts, while still triggering an immune response.
By Sharkbytes | Published 12/17/2008 | Read more »
The oils from coffee gounds can be inexpensively converted to biodiesel
By Sharkbytes | Published 12/14/2008 | Read more »
Various studies show that walking improves the health of African-Americans, but attitudes toward walking are poor in African-Americans as a group.
By Sharkbytes | Published 12/9/2008 | Read more »
The alien and destructive Asian Carp are steadily moving closer to Minnesota and Wisconsin, threatening the billion-dollar sports fishing industry.
By Sharkbytes | Published 12/3/2008 | Read more »
Moving toward a different approach to protection from mosquito and tick-borne diseases
By Sharkbytes | Published 12/2/2008 | Read more »
There is a major breakthrough in a 120-year old technology that could provide power without batteries for small electronic devices.
By Sharkbytes | Published 12/1/2008 | Read more »
Who can resist giving the dog a Christmas present? This year, consider something that's good for Phydeaux, as well as being fun for you to give a gift.
By Sharkbytes | Published 12/1/2008 | Read more »
New research has shown that serotonin levels in the digestive tract affect bone building
By Sharkbytes | Published 11/27/2008 | Read more »
Developer, Ben Smith III, will not appeal the court decision to block the sale of Camp Owasippe, and had worked out an agreement with the Chicago Area Council to withdraw his offer.
By Sharkbytes | Published 11/12/2008 | Read more »
Some maxims I've learned over the several (ha!) years that I've lived.
By Sharkbytes | Published 10/21/2008 | Read more »
Serving and eating the Red Dragonfruit, and how well we liked it.
By Sharkbytes | Published 9/27/2008 | Read more »
This hike naturally divided itself into three sections: The Northville-Placid Trail, some scouting of the proposed North Country Trail route, and road / canal walks.
By Sharkbytes | Published 9/25/2008 | Read more »
What comes to your mind when you hear the word, "Adirondacks?" Mountains, clear blue lakes ringed by pointed spruce, and the wild call of a loon? We camped night after night in just such picture-perfect spaces.
By Sharkbytes | Published 9/25/2008 | Read more »
The Quiddler game comes with directions for one form of solitaire, but I find that it favors short words. I have developed the following form of Quiddler solitaire which rewards the player for forming long words.
By Sharkbytes | Published 9/20/2008 | Read more »
Helpful information concerning what kinds of items belong in the subcategories of the Garden & Tools Category on Shared Reviews. Each category is being covered in a separate article.
By Sharkbytes | Published 7/10/2008 | Read more »
Helpful information concerning what kinds of items belong in the subcategories of the Fitness Category on Shared Reviews. Each category is being covered in a separate article.
By Sharkbytes | Published 7/8/2008 | Read more »
Helpful information concerning what kinds of items belong in the subcategories of the Office Category on Shared Reviews. Each category is being covered in a separate article.
By Sharkbytes | Published 6/28/2008 | Read more »
Helpful information concerning what kinds of items belong in the subcategories of the Computer Category on Shared Reviews. Each category is being covered in a separate article.
By Sharkbytes | Published 6/27/2008 | Read more »
Helpful information concerning what kinds of items belong in the subcategories of the Computer Category on Shared Reviews. Each category is being covered in a separate article.
By Sharkbytes | Published 6/26/2008 | Read more »
Helpful information concerning what kinds of items belong in the subcategories of the Automotive Category on Shared Reviews. Each category is being covered in a separate article.
By Sharkbytes | Published 6/24/2008 | Read more »
How to increase your community reputation score called Share Score on the product review site Shared Reviews.
By Sharkbytes | Published 6/23/2008 | Read more »
The recent start-up product review website known as Shared Reviews has been getting a lot of attention. So... would you like a piece of this pie? It's really easy to get started.
By Sharkbytes | Published 6/15/2008 | Read more »
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), has created a list of locations around the world which they consider to be of "outstanding universal value to humanity." Sites can be as diverse as lakes or forests, to cities or buildings.
By Sharkbytes | Published 4/12/2008 | Read more »
"O Little Town of Bethlehem" was written three years after the events that inspired Phillip Brooks. The music was nearly never composed, but at the last moment Lewis Redner awoke with the tune playing in his mind.
By Sharkbytes | Published 12/12/2007 | Read more »
The words to "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" was written by Charles Wesley, an Anglican converted to a Methodist, while the music was composed by Felix Mendelssohn, a Christianized Jew. Neither one of these men would have been happy with the final result in their lifetimes.
By Sharkbytes | Published 12/12/2007 | Read more »
Daikon is a white root vegetable that is a staple food in Asia, but has only recently become commonly available in the United States. It looks like a very fat white carrot, but it is actually a radish. Daikon is great raw or cooked, plain or fancied up.
By Sharkbytes | Published 12/12/2007 | Read more »
We've all seen or even used chloride salts to melt ice in the winter. Sure, several of them make that nasty white residue on your boots and carpets, but can they really hurt your dog or even your child?
By Sharkbytes | Published 12/7/2007 | Read more »
There are four types of chloride salts that can be purchased for keeping ice off your driveway and sidewalks. Urea and a new pet-safe product are also available. What are the differences and benefits of each?
By Sharkbytes | Published 12/7/2007 | Read more »
If there ever was a fruit with an obvious name, it's star fruit! Cut the yellow five-ribbed fruit crosswise, and there you have a golden star. It's easy for fun and quick snacks, and keeps well. But it can be fatal for persons in kidney failure or those taking Lipitor.
By Sharkbytes | Published 12/6/2007 | Read more »
Sodium chloride, plain old table salt, has been the top health story for a few days. Americans consume way too much of it, and the government is considering stepping in to regulate how much sodium will go into the foods you buy.
By Sharkbytes | Published 12/5/2007 | Read more »
We've all heard that too many sugary foods are bad for our teeth and gums. But are there any foods that are good for oral health? Here are several such foods. You may be surprised what makes the list.
By Sharkbytes | Published 12/5/2007 | Read more »
One writer's misconceptions about Associated Content, but it's better than a poke in the eye.
By Sharkbytes | Published 12/3/2007 | Read more »
Whether you are someone who only walks to the mailbox or someone who jogs ten miles a day you can improve your fitness with snowshoes. Here are some ideas to get you started, and have some fun.
By Sharkbytes | Published 12/3/2007 | Read more »
If you can walk you can snowshoe. If you snowshoe you have the potential improve your fitness level and burn more calories than running or skiing!
By Sharkbytes | Published 12/2/2007 | Read more »
Minnesota Historical Society has long been a recognized leader in making history accessible to the public. And Vermont announced on November 25, 2007, that it would make many 18th Century maps available in digital format from the state archives.
By Sharkbytes | Published 11/28/2007 | Read more »
Are you a champion pack-rat-pile-maker? Do you throw it all in the spare bedroom until it begins to slide out the door? Follow these tips to make the job of cleaning up that mess more manageable.
By Sharkbytes | Published 11/28/2007 | Read more »
Kiwi not only comes in the familiar bright green variety, but also a sunny golden color. Is the color the only thing that separates the two? No, the green and golden kiwi taste different, and have a slightly different texture.
By Sharkbytes | Published 11/26/2007 | Read more »
Simply stated, if your pet eats a poisoned mouse, rat, or other small mammal, it too will be poisoned! This effect is called secondary toxicity, and although poison labels don't say much about it, you should be aware that it can be a problem.
By Sharkbytes | Published 11/26/2007 | Read more »
The Owasippe Scout Reservation trial will resume at 1:30 pm, Friday, December 7 under Judge William C. Marietti, Muskegon (Michigan) Circuit Court. Chicago Area Boy Scout Council (CAC) is suing for re-zoning of the near-5000 acre tract within Blue Lake Township.
By Sharkbytes | Published 11/25/2007 | Read more »
Has the television ad of a person shoveling through a 10 foot snowdrift while hearing "Some folks like the summertime..." caught your attention? Have you wondered more about the song or the location of the shoveler? Here are the answers!
By Sharkbytes | Published 11/16/2007 | Read more »
I'm hoping "a cluttered desk is the sign of genius" is really true. For years my desk has been a horrible mess. Until last week. Here's how I found a system of organization that works for me.
By Sharkbytes | Published 11/14/2007 | Read more »
My prediction of who will make the Final Four, and who will win this season's episode of Survivor. But I'm usually wrong!
By Sharkbytes | Published 11/9/2007 | Read more »
In these days of excessive holiday spending, Instead, think about the idea that green giving is all about less: less spending, less waste, less stuff.
By Sharkbytes | Published 10/30/2007 | Read more »
The greenest ideas for holiday gifts are those with little waste, and a good record of cradle-to-grave impact.
By Sharkbytes | Published 10/30/2007 | Read more »
Make Christmas wrappings a creative expression of family fun and tradition rather than just one more pile of torn and wadded paper surrounding a small pile of stuff at the end of the day.
By Sharkbytes | Published 10/29/2007 | Read more »
After my husband's recent heart attack we were given maximum values for several segments of his nutritional allowances. Keeping the sodium below 2000 mg/ day, while providing tasty meals, has turned out the be the biggest challenge.
By Sharkbytes | Published 10/25/2007 | Read more »
Omega oils are essential fatty acids which are good for the heart. Keeping the correct ratio between these two oils can provide a challenge for beginners at a heart-healthy diet. Some fruits and vegetables, as well as fish, are good sources.
By Sharkbytes | Published 10/25/2007 | Read more »
From the hot-dog snow enthusiast to the warmth-loving family member, Crystal Mountain offers activities to suit all your family members for the perfect vacation.
By Sharkbytes | Published 10/25/2007 | Read more »
The freedoms of being your own boss are priceless if you have the self-discipline to meet your client's needs, and promote your service or product.
By Sharkbytes | Published 10/24/2007 | Read more »
Answering an ad for a work-at-home opportunity in a local newspaper raises many questions with no satisfactory answers.
By Sharkbytes | Published 10/22/2007 | Read more »
Every household needs ways to control expenses. Thoughtfully household-tested for your convenience by my local obsessor. Then again, perhaps your household needs restraints to control your resident expense-cutting maniac.
By Sharkbytes | Published 10/20/2007 | Read more »
Ghosts, skeletons, ghouls and fairies: how many people will dress up or decorate their houses to celebrate the things that frighten us on Halloween this year? Is this custom demonic? Satan worship? What is a sensitive Christian to do?
By Sharkbytes | Published 10/9/2007 | Read more »
If you like wooden snowshoes for their good looks, practicality of style, or quiet performance, how should you choose the decking or lacing material, and the bindings or harness which hold the snowshoes to your feet.
By Sharkbytes | Published 10/8/2007 | Read more »
Does it drive you crazy to spend the time baking muffins and then have so much of the muffin stick to the cupcake paper? That's a lot of good muffin going to waste! It's easy to keep any muffin from sticking to the pan.
By Sharkbytes | Published 10/8/2007 | Read more »
In the 21st Century, aluminum, nylon, and space-age plastic snowshoes dominate the industry. But there are some good reasons to consider selecting traditional wooden snowshoes for winter exercise.
By Sharkbytes | Published 9/24/2007 | Read more »
Duluth, Minnesota welcomed National Scenic and Historic Trails Conference, September 7-11. The Conferees kicked off a year of celebration to culminate in 2008, the 40th Anniversary of the National Trails.
By Sharkbytes | Published 9/20/2007 | Read more »
The National Trails Act of 1968 established three categories of trails for recreation needs. Although Recreation Trails were the largest group of trails established, as a group they are the least known. To date over 1000 National Recreation Trails have been created.
By Sharkbytes | Published 7/30/2007 | Read more »
Embattled Blue Lake Township (Michigan) officials have begun soliciting donations to a legal defense fund to enable them to continue the legal fight over the Owasippe Boy Scout Reservation property.
By Sharkbytes | Published 7/30/2007 | Read more »
National Historic Trails were established by the 1968 National Trails Act to commemorate significant historic transportation routes, although they are seldom preserved continuously. They must be authorized by Congress, and to date sixteen such trails have been established.
By Sharkbytes | Published 7/26/2007 | Read more »
Michigan Department of Transportation is facilitating a Northwest Michigan Regional Non-Motorized Transportation Plan and Investment Strategy.
By Sharkbytes | Published 7/26/2007 | Read more »
Volunteer helpers from the business school spend an afternoon working with a saw-wielding female supervisor.
By Sharkbytes | Published 7/26/2007 | Read more »
The tracks in the snow beside my ski trail a few months ago were a good 4" long, and I wasn't sure just what bird had made them, but I knew it had to be a big one. I ran to the house for the camera, field guide, and a ruler.
By Sharkbytes | Published 7/24/2007 | Read more »
In 1968, president Lyndon Johnson signed the National Trails Act, thus creating three categories of federally authorized trails. National Scenic Trails are trails in the traditional sense of the word; you can put your feet on them and hike long distances on them.
By Sharkbytes | Published 7/23/2007 | Read more »
I suppose it's nice to know that my Christmas candles are acceptable to Madison Avenue. One of this year's ad campaign "straw men" wants you to buy a set of unmatched candle holders...
By Sharkbytes | Published 7/22/2007 | Read more »
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