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Tiger Woods made a big splash on the golf scene when he first appeared and in the years since then, golfers around the world have been trying to emulate him. Tiger Woods golf techniques are becoming more and more popular as newcomers try to learn from the master. From the incredible swing to the stance, people are obsessed with the techniques of Tiger Woods golf.

You can begin learning Tiger Woods golf techniques by simply watching the pro. There are videos available with him playing a basic round of golf and just watching him play is an ideal way to pick up on slight moves and swings. If necessary, you can even pause the tape and move it frame by frame to see exactly how this champion golfer does his thing.

Not so interested in learning Tiger Woods golf techniques from watching him play? Not a problem! There are also special training videos and DVD's available designed to teach you his specific moves. These will run you a bit more than just watching the game on TV, but it is worth it to have the techniques explained and demonstrated in plain English with slow motion when necessary. This is one of the better ways to learn Tiger Woods golf techniques.

Other methods of learning that amazing swing or stance are to hire a professional or to read a book. Believe it or not, there are golf coaches who specialize in Tiger Woods golf training! They will, for a fee, teach you exactly how he does it, get you standing the same way and have your swing greatly improved, just by using Tiger Woods golf techniques. The real life, hands on approach is far better than just watching a video for many golfers, but it will also cost you a lot more. However, many people feel that it is worth the extra cash to learn to improve your game!

While not as popular an option, you can also find the Tiger Woods golf techniques outlined in books. Not many people can learn by simply reading, but for those who prefer to pick up their knowledge in books, the diagrams and written explanations are a far cheaper method of learning. Your local library will no doubt stock a few books on golf techniques.

Tiger Woods golf is an important method of playing these days, now that he is so famous. Without Tiger Woods, many young people these days would not be playing, assuming that golf is an old persons game. But every generation can benefit from his techniques and should make an effort to study them.

You can improve your golf game with proven golf swing tips that can help lower your golf score by visiting http://www.onlinegolfer.com, a popular golfing website that provides tips, advice and resources , golf driving tips and the best selling golf ebooks that will improve your golf game.

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Is your compost pile smelly? Not producing compost fast enough or at all? Damp and cool? These are common problems faced when building a compost pile, but the good news is that they are easy to fix. Listed below are some of the most common problems in a compost pile and their solutions.

Problem: Smelly

Solution: Your compost pile is too wet and is not getting enough oxygen to properly decompose. To help it dry out, you need to add some brown material (such as hay or dry leaves) to the top of the pile. Then rotate the pile, at least once a week, with a pitch fork to get air into the middle of the pile.

Problem: Attracts insects, worms and slugs.

Solution: Do nothing. Insects, worms and slugs are a normal part of the decomposition process.

Problem: Attracts flies, rodents, raccoons and other creatures.

Solution: You have probably added food scraps, such as fish, meat or bones. Avoid adding these items and place other food scrapes near the center of the pile. Put up a wire fence over the pile or switch to a container bin system that has a lid that can be locked into place.

Problem: Grass clippings are not decomposing.

Solution: Avoid adding too thick of a layer of grass or too much grass. Mix in dry leaves and rotate the pile to let oxygen in.

Problem: The compost pile is damp and warm in the middle, but not anywhere else in the pile.

Solution: Your compost pile is too small. When you are composting in a pile, make sure the pile is 3 feet wide and 3 feet high. Composting bins or tumblers don't need to be so large, making them more suitable for the city or small families.

Problem: The compost pile is decomposing most items, but some large items remain.

Solution: Before you put larger items in your compost pile, break them down into smaller pieces. This will give more surface area to the microorganisms that are responsible for decomposing the material in your compost pile.

Problem: The center of the compost pile is dry.

Solution: Add water while rotating the pile. It is important to keep the moisture level just right. Too dry and the materials won't break down properly. Too wet and the pile will start to rot.

Problem: The center of the compost pile is cool or warm, but not hot.

Solution: You need more nitrogen in your compost pile. Add nitrogen rich material such as grass clippings, manure or other green materials. Ensure that any material added is damp. Too dry or wet and the materials won't decompose. Also, when adding grass, make sure that it is in thin layers, so that it will decompose.

For more information on composting and gardening, please visit http://www.thegardenersescape.com/Composting/Composting.htm

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My husband and I have had a long and happy marriage. This year, to celebrate our 49 years together, we decided to go on a cruise. The Holland America cruise started in Venice, Italy and ended in Athens, Greece. While the food on board ship was spectacular, we also enjoyed eating at small restaurants in various ports of call.

One of my most memorable meals was in an Athens bistro locaked in the old section of the city, an area packed with small shops and restaurants. I ordered a simple meal of vegetable soup, bread, and white wine. The tomato-based soup had few ingredients: celery, carrots, zucchini, fresh tomatoes, and pasta. Interestingly, there were no onions in the soup.

I was amazed at the flavor of the soup, a flavor that exemplified the Mediterranean diet and conjured up images of Greek islands. Unlike American soups, which often have chunks of vegetables and meat in them, the vegetables were finely chopped. They had not been chopped in a food processor. A patient chef or Greek grandmother had chopped the vegetables by hand.

Athens has an ample supply of fresh, ripe, juicy tomatoes. Not so, in the Midwest, where fall and winter tomatoes tend to be pale and mealy. So I started with a can of low salt tomato soup. I chopped the vegetables finely and added enough water to cook them and the pasta. Because I eat a low-salt diet I did not salt the soup, but you may salt it to taste. My soup tasted just like the Athens bistro soup. You may feel like you are in Athens when you make this recipe.

VEGETABLE SOUP A LA ATHENS

INGREDIENTS

1 10 3/4-ounce can of low salt tomato soup

6 to 7 soup cans of water

2 cloves of garlic, minced (more if you are a garlic lover)

2 ribs of celery, finely chopped

2 carrots, finely chopped

1 zucchini, finely chopped

1 large beefsteak tomato (or 3 Roma tomatoes), finely chopped

3 tablespoons fresh parsley, coarsely chopped

1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta) or acini de pepe (peppercorns for soup) or stellini (little stars for soup)

METHOD

Combine all ingredients, except pasta, in a large soup kettle. Cook soup, uncovered, until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the pasta and cook for another 10 minutes. Add more water if the soup is too thick and correct the seasoning. Serve with crusty bread or saltines and an Athens tour book. Makes 8-10 servings.

Copyright 2006 by Harriet Hodgson

http://www.harriethodgson.com

http://www.healthwriter.blogspot.com

Harriet Hodgson has been a freelance nonfiction writer for 28 years. She is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists and the Association for Death Education and Counseling. Before she became a health writer Hodgson was a food writer for the former "Rochester Magazine" in her home town of Rochester, MN. Her 24th book, "Smiling Through Your Tears: Anticipating Grief," written with Lois Krahn, MD is available from http://www.amazon.com. A five-star review of the book is posted on Amazon. Another review is posted on the American Hospice Foundation Website under the "School Corner" heading.

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