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An Introduction to The Art of Bouldering

Describing the climbing technique known as bouldering. Together with some of the equipment needed and the best places to go.
Chris Haycock
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The Basics of Ice Climbing

Ice climbing is similar in some ways to rock climbing in that it involves techniques for handling a vertical or nearly vertical ascent - however, while many of the methods and even some of the gear used for ice climbing is similar to that of rock climbing, ice climbing has some special differences due to the nature of ice. Usually ice climbers ascend ice falls (a part of a glacier where ice has flown down the side of the glacier at a comparatively rapid rate, creating a smooth slick...
Chris Haycock
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The Use Of Climbing Walls As A Training Aid

While the techniques and sport of rock climbing was originally created as an outdoor sport and an offshoot of the methods developed for mountain climbing in the Victorian era, indoor rock climbing has now become the most popular way that people get their start learning how to climb, and for many people who live in parts of the world where it is inconvenient (or impossible) for them to reach a significant outdoor rock climbing location, indoor rock climbing provides a way for them to...
Chris Haycock
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An Introduction to Rock Climbing

Rock climbing did not start to become a sport in its own right until the latter part of the 1900s. At first, rock climbing was just a necessary part of mountain climbing: the set of techniques that one had to make use of in order to scale sheer rock faces. However, with climbing locations around the world that are specially suited to this and only this style of climbing, rock climbing has become a popular pastime.
Chris Haycock
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Hazards of Mountain Climbing

While mountain climbing can be one of the most exciting and challenging sports, there are also many dangers involved in mountain climbing which one should consider. Some of the main hazards of climbing/mountaineering, and how to avoid or minimize them.
Chris Haycock
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Probably The Most Popular Detective In The World?

The earlier forms of detective fiction often influence the writers of the same or similar genres in the present. The question is how can such writers ever hope to create a more popular character than that of the famous Sherlock Holmes?
Chris Haycock
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Sherlock Holmes Is Alive

Regarding the enduring popularity of fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. For many a literary fan it is fun and exciting to dress up and play the part of one's favorite character but it seems that no other character is quite as popular as that of a one Sherlock Holmes.
Chris Haycock
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A Short Explanation of Classic Detective Fiction

A brief history of early detective fiction. With particular regard to Sherlock Holmes.
Chris Haycock
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Get Your Subscribers To Put Their Trust In You

Some points on how to get your customers to trust you and opt in to your lists, and how to maintain that loyalty once you have. Nobody wants to receive dozens (hundreds or more) of spam emails every time they open their box. Various programs and protections have been developed purely for the purpose of detecting and deleting spam.
Chris Haycock
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Common Email Marketing Mistakes And How To Avoid Them

Describing some of the most commonly made mistakes when using email marketing. With some straightforward hints and tips on how not to make them, and improve your email campaigns.
Chris Haycock
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