Perpetual Travelers

Current careful Global Positioning System measurements carried out on the 15-16th Sept have registered that Monte Bianco numbers 4810.8 metres. Mont Blanc is veiled by a deep ice cap which has got bigger by 2.3 meters in precisely two yrs but more suprisingly the volume of the ice has virtually doubled . Least ways that’s as reported by the professionals.

The mass of ice was computed for the inaugural time during 2000. It was calculated at 14500 meters cubed higher up than 4780 m. It equaled scarcely 13500 metres cubed in 2004 possibly due to the heat wave with plus temperatures even at 5000 metres elevation. However the ice has virtually doubled up since then and now amounts to 25000 meters cubed.

Chamonix Mont Blanc’s illustrious local weather man William Richardson stated the increase in the bulk of the ice cap is one of the contrary results of climate change: Snow has not multiplied overall in the Alps merely with global warming we’re having a lot of warm prevailing westerly air currents that bring rainfall at lower altitudes however during summer this translates to heavy snowfall that falls higher up than 3700 m elevation therefore the mass bulk of the ice is rising. Contrast this to the situation in winter when the snow crystals are extremely cold and are carried by air currents and so don’t settle on the summit.

Chamonix Mont Blanc France is not only well known for Mount Blanc it is also a well renowned snowboarding field and alpinism center with many ski deals and catered chalets to be hired. Moreover at just one hour from Geneva airport it is perfect for a short break.

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Lanyards are pieces of rope, wire, or cloth specifically designed to attach to objects. They are typically used to secure small items such as a work badge, key, identification card, eyeglasses, whistle, cell phone, bottle opener, knife, or compass. A lanyard can be worn around the neck, arm, waist or wrist. When worn around the wrist, a lanyard is often referred to as a “wristlet.”

One typical use of a lanyard is to wear it looped around the neck to secure and display an object that is frequently needed. Securing the object with a neck lanyard keeps it readily available for use, provides easy access to the object, and keeps the hands free. In a business environment, many employees choose to wear lanyards around the neck to display an identification badge or secure keys. A lanyard may also be attached to a belt loop to allow the secured object to be tucked into a pocket.

There are as many lanyard styles available and there are many uses for them. People who like to differentiate themselves from the “norm” can have a lanyard custom printed or personalized. A lanyard can be as simple and inexpensive as a 3/8″ shoelace style cord or as extravagant as a wire strung with expensive crystals and gemstones.

Lanyards are available for purchase through a plethora of suppliers, and many can be found online. The lanyard business is booming, as many large businesses continue to purchase lanyards by the thousands for their employees. Even when custom printed with company names, logos, symbols, or slogans, lanyards are relatively inexpensive. They serve as an effective and convenient source of advertising when worn at trade shows or given away for promotional purposes.

Lanyards have become increasingly popular for their ability to keep important objects close at hand while simultaneously keeping hands free.

Lanyards Info provides information on printed, custom, beaded, badge, neck, key lanyards, and cell phone accessories and jewelry.

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A newcomer to the world of investments in the notion of “Virtual Real Estate Investing“. There are many variations on what this term means, encompassing everything from using the internet to aid in real estate investing efforts to participating in online games such as SecondLife.

To find out the real story, I had a conversation with Bryan Ellis of BryanEllis.com, widely considered to be one of the originators of the concept of Virtual Real Estate Investing.

Ellis says he adopted the term “virtual real estate investing” sometime before Y2K after he realized that making money online is conceptually very similar to making money with physical real estate.

An example of the similar nature of “virtual” and “physical” real estate Bryan Ellis likes to point out is the methods of making a profit from domain names compared to physical real estate. He points out that control of a domain name or even a specific web page is much like controlling a real estate property ” those assets can be monetized in similar ways: By selling them for a profit, by leasing them, by offering advertising, etc.

The similarities really are obvious. Consider: A valuable piece of real estate is valuable largely due to the interest that other people have in that specific location. Similarly, ownership of a desirable domain name is valuable for the same reasons. Regardless of the type of asset, you can sell or lease or use any number of strategies to turn the assets into cash.

In our next installment of this series on virtual real estate investing, Bryan Ellis will share the internet analogies to the physical concept of real estate development.

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The smell of ginger and cinnamon conjures up memories of helping my grandmother prepare for Christmas. Any age child will enjoy making gingerbread men. While my eldest daughter helped to string the garland, younger children will enjoy counting and sorting the gingerbread men. We hung these fragrant garlands as a nostalgic tribute to Christmases past.

Ingredients

1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup dark molasses
1/4 cup water
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
Small gingerbread man cookie cutter
Twelve yards of 1/4-inch satin ribbon
A child’s embroidery needle

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 3500.

2. In a large mixing bowl, blend the shortening and the sugar.

3. Beat in the molasses and the water.

4. Add the flour, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Mix well.

5. Separate the dough into two balls and refrigerate for one hour.

6. On a floured board, roll each ball out to 1/4-inch thickness. With a small cookie cutter, press out the gingerbread men and place them on a greased cookie sheet. To make quarter-inch holes for stringing the garland, use the eraser end of a new pencil. These holes will later shrink during baking. Press two holes into the chest of each gingerbread man.

7. Bake at 3500 for eight to ten minutes.

8. Cut the satin ribbon into twelve pieces, each one-yard in length. Tie a knot two-inches from the end of each piece. Thread the other end through a child’s embroidery needle.

9. When the gingerbread men have cooled, let the children group them into piles of ten. Thread them, one at a time, onto the ribbon. The hands of the gingerbread men should almost touch. After stringing the tenth man, tie a knot in the ribbon. Do not be discouraged if a few gingerbread men break. Toss the broken pieces together with a few sprigs of pine for a Christmas potpourri.

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Woodworking: Tools Of The Trade, Part 5 - Tools For Assembly

A civilization’s maturity and intelligence is judged, in part, by the diversity and sophistication of its tools. When it comes to woodworking, the human race is quite advanced. There are general tools that work well in many situations, and there are specialty tools made for one specific purpose. There are tools that require only manpower and a rudimentary knowledge, and others that utilize computer programs, a wide range of knowledge, and a powerful motor. We have even learned how to harness power for our tools and package it in a small battery component, giving us the freedom to take our tools wherever we need them.

It is truly amazing and wonderful to contemplate the vast number of tools and all that woodworkers are capable of doing and creating with the help of these tools. And for many people, working with tools is one of the thrills, or even obsessions, of woodworking.

Woodworking and related tools have become so popular that there are numerous companies that manufacture these tools and thousands of places to purchase them. Combine that with the vast numbers of different types of tools and it can get overwhelming, especially if you are new to woodworking. Our experts helped us focus on the basics to develop an overview of those tools needed to get a good start in woodworking.

In the most basic terms, a woodworker needs four kinds of tools. They need a place to work, tools for cutting and shaping, tools for assembly, and finishing equipment. This simple statement provides the basis for the following discussion of woodworking tools.

The tools listed and described here represent just the tip of the iceberg. In keeping with the philosophy that it is best to learn the basics first, and to not invest large sums of money until a person is certain that they have an ongoing interest in woodworking, the emphasis is on hand tools, with a few basic power tools thrown in. These tools should prepare you for a variety of beginner projects and give you a solid foundation of equipment and knowledge to build upon.

Tools For Assembly
Once you have your wood cut and shaped, you will need to assemble your project. There are tools made especially for this purpose, and the list includes some of the most familiar household tools, such as screwdrivers, hammers and drills.

Screwdrivers
As the name explains, screwdrivers are used for driving screws into wood. Most people are familiar with the flathead or blade screwdriver and the Phillips. There is also a square drive screwdriver for those screws with square heads.

Within each of these groups, there are different sizes and specialties of screwdrivers. Some come with ratchet action or interchangeable bits. Some have magnetized tips to help hold screws.

Selection Tips
Most people purchase a set of screwdrivers to be sure to have a variety. Select a screwdriver with a comfortable, secure handle. Be sure the shaft doesn’t bend easily and that the blade or point is in good shape. Prices range from several dollars to over $10 for a specialty or multi-use screwdriver. Most bargain bin tools will bend easily and are not really a good buy.

Care & Maintenance
Avoiding rust is the main concern with screwdrivers. Wipe clean and store in a dry area. In addition, you want to be careful not to force a screw or use the wrong size as this can strip the tip of a Phillips or square cut tool.

Hammers & Mallets
Most people have used a claw hammer or ball peen hammer for basic household projects such as hanging pictures or putting up shelves. Hammers have metal heads for driving nails and other fasteners. A mallet has a head shaped like a pop can and is solid and heavy. They are used to drive chisels or take joints apart. The head can be made of steel, wood, or rubber. Some are magnetized. Again, most people find it helpful to have several different styles of hammers and mallets.

Selection Tips
A good hammer or mallet will have a solid handle with the striking head firmly attached. Some have fiberglass or reinforced handles. Others are padded. The choice is one of comfort and cost. A good hammer can be purchased for under $10 while mallets can be more expensive depending on the size.

Care & Maintenance
As with screwdrivers, the main concern with hammers and mallets is avoiding rust. Occasionally you may have to replace or refit a handle.

Clamps
When you want to hold two pieces of wood together, either with glue, or hardware such as screws, it is often handy to use clamps to hold the wood while you work or until the glue dries. In addition, clamps are important safety tools when used to hold your piece of wood securely when sawing, drilling, shaping, etc.

There are many different kinds of clamps, named for the way they look, the material they are made from, how they are operated or what they are used for. The C-clamp and F-clamp, named for how they look, are two types that are usually operated by tightening a bolt. The area that comes in contact with the wood usually swivels to adjust to different angles and surfaces. These clamps come in an amazing array of sizes to accommodate nearly any job.

When working with metal clamps, the teeth or surface that holds the wood can often cut or dent your material. Use scrap pieces of wood as a buffer between to avoid damaging your work. Some people use wooden hand screw clamps that consist of two blocks of wood tightened by large screws. There are also pipe clamps for large spans, trigger release clamps, edging clamps with a third tightening shoe, and several other specialty designs to fit your specific needs.

A vise is a heavy-duty type of clamp that is often mounted on a workbench. It can be used in many different situations and most open quite wide to accommodate a variety of projects.

Selection Tips
Choose a well-know clamp or one that has been tested and recommended in woodworking magazines. New gadgets come out on the market all the time, but many of them do not work, or are not appropriate for woodworking. It can be very dangerous if your clamp slips or is difficult and distracting to use, so you want to be sure you have a safe and functional product.

In addition, select the type of clamp that fits your needs and the layout of your shop. If you don’t have a designated workbench, a vise may be difficult for you to incorporate. On the other hand, you may want to set up a temporary workstation or be able to move your projects to different areas. In that case, clamps that are portable would be best.

Care & Maintenance
For the most part, clamps simply need to be kept clean and dry. The tightening mechanism may need to be oiled occasionally to ensure proper movement. Depending on the design of the clamp, springs or fittings may need to be checked and replaced.

Drilling Tools
As the name implies, a drill is used to create a hole in a piece of wood. You may want the hole to go all the way through, such as with an opening for a birdhouse, or you may want it to stop partway into the wood, such as when inserting a dowel. The size and shape of the hole are determined by the bit used. There are several different types of hand drilling tools.

A brace is a powerful and useful tool that is often overlooked because of the popularity of power drills. But it is used by those who have a large hole to bore, enjoy more traditional work, don’t have an outlet nearby, or feel that the brace gives more control. It resembles an inchworm in mid-crawl, with a chuck and ratchet on one end, an oval head on the other and a handle that juts out in a squared U-shape. The chuck opens and closes to accept bits of all different sizes, and is often used for holes over 1/2 inch and up to 5 inches. The tool is used by pushing down on the head and turning in a circular motion using the handle.

Another option for smaller holes is a hand drill that is powered by a drive crank and gear wheel. It is used for holes under 1/2 inch. It can be difficult to keep straight if drilling into hard wood that requires more pressure. A gimlet is a handheld tool also used for smaller, shallower holes, such as a pilot for a nail or screw. It is shaped like a T, with a handle across the top and the shank extending down perpendicular.

Of course, the popularity and relative affordability of power drills has made them one of the most common of home tools. The limitation is that some of them will not take the larger bits that the brace can accommodate. Other people find them noisy and hard to hold or direct for small, intricate jobs.

Selection Tips
The drilling tools mentioned here range in price from $25 or $30 for a basic power drill or small hand drill to over $50 for a sturdy brace or heavy-duty power drill. They can be purchased used, but should be checked to see that the bearings are good and the chuck doesn’t slip.

Bits usually are purchased separately and range in price from several dollars to over $30 each. They are often made for use with different types of wood density. When buying used, look for bits that have plenty of usable length left with straight shafts and no nicks.

Care & Maintenance
The main type of maintenance with drilling tools is to oil the turning parts and keep them operating smoothly. Additionally, sharp bits are essential to quality and ease of work. As with other edged tools, you may need to bring them to a professional to have them sharpened until you are able to learn more about that aspect of tool care.

Tool Summary
This completes part 5 of the condensed overview of some of the tools that are commonly used in beginning woodworking projects. As you can see, this topic could and has provided the content for entire volumes of books and in order to fully understand the possibilities in woodworking and create quality projects, it is critical that you develop a more in-depth knowledge of the tools you plan to use.

It is also important to note again that each type of tool has its own care and maintenance needs that are often more specific than what has been touched on here. The details have been left out of this book to avoid overwhelming someone who is brand new to woodworking. However, their omission does not mean they aren’t important.

“Failing to care for your tools is ridiculous from a financial standpoint,” stated shop teacher, Kevin Warner. “Why spend $20 on a good quality handsaw or clamp and then allow it to go dull or rust? Not only will you loose money, your work will suffer because your tools won’t perform as intended. And it will take you more time in the long run. Taking good care of your tools is one of the first steps in becoming a serious woodworker.”

Copyright © 2005 by Ferhat Gul. All rights reserved. You may redistribute this article in its unedited entirety, including this resource box, with all hyperlinked URLs kept intact.

Ferhat Gul is the publisher of the brand-new “Woodworking Beginner’s Guide - Tips From Experienced Woodworkers to Help You Get Started”, made just for people who love woodworking. This comprehensive, yet compact woodworking introduction for beginners is easy to read and helps to save time, money and effort.

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“Well how are you really enjoying your retirement?” I asked out of interest, “it was great to start with” he said, but lately, I’ve just become kind of lost… I don’t really know what to do with all the spare time I have, “and there’s only so much golf you can play, you know”… “then he said”, “I’d love to do all of the things you do in your home workshop.

I said to him, well, you know mate it’s never too late to learn,
Why don’t you come over one day so that I can show you around my workshop, and give you a few ideas, you’ll love it.

I guess if your’re retired like Jim, you’ll probably understand
what he’s talking about.

The baby boomers, i.e. anyone born from the mid 1940s to the mid 1950s, are now approaching, or have allready opted for early retirement.

Retirement presents great changes in lifestyle’s, which will have a profound effect on the way many choose to fill in the lazy days of retirement.

A hard working company executive generally has little time during
his busy career to find the time to develop or establish an interest in practical hobby pursuits.

Many prospective retirees dream of the carefree days they’ll spend hitting a golf ball around their favourite golf course, or sailing their yacht, and not giving a hoot how much time is spent doing it.

But not every retiree has the desire or the income to do the above, some will also want to travel and explore, before settling into a new lifestyle.

Many just want to catch up on home maintenance projects, or
perhaps take a totally new direction in life, and become involved in a practical hobby to bring out the hidden carpenter, engineer, or handy man that’s hidden inside a lot of people.

Let’s face it, many people, (that may also include you), will derive much personal enjoyment, working with their hands & creating things.

This kind of pleasure work provides an inner sense of total personal self-fulfilment that few other things can provide.

The challenge and personal reward of creating something from nothing with your own bare hands, is difficult to describe to anyone who hasn’t done it.

There are thousands of people with hidden talents which they’ve
never bothered to explore. What about you? Is there a mechanical genius or practical hobby worker hidden Inside of you, just waiting to be discovered?

Retirement truly provides the opportunity, time & money to explore your hidden latent talents, you’ve now got the time to explore & develop them further.

A big proportion of blokes (men) love tinkering with mechanical things, like taking items apart to rebuild & restore. Some even want to fabricate and build new things from scratch, whether they chose to work in wood or metal is a personal choice.

One of the most fascinating old world metal crafts that has captured many people’s imagination is Hobby Metal Casting.

Hobby Metal Casting has gone through a huge worldwide renaissance. New age practical information & basic technology
coupled with easy to build home equipment and tools, empowers
the hobby metal crafter to explore and create masterpieces in the
home workshop.

To learn more about this rewarding age-old craft, you should first make a visit to: http://www.myhomefoundry.com
You’ll be able to download some free ebooks, subscribe to an ezine for free, and get a feeling of what hobby metal casting is all about.
You may even find a great way to fill in those idle days of retirement.

Col Croucher
The Home Foundry
Australia
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Great Info for The Hobby Metal Caster

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Many have answers
They can pontificate and preach
They come from all walks of life
And every side of the street
Whether in the ghetto
Or the suburbs
All want to be heard

Everybody has something to say
But many are not hearing
Because they are not caring
Because they have no understanding
Because they have not
Walked in their shoes
Sat where they’ve sat
Experienced life as the other
Thus they are at arm’s length
And not a brother
This is quite common
Many are aloof
Unable to relate
They’re hard hearted and uncouth
Pharasidical and reprobate.

What a terrible thing
To think you know all the answers
It’s amazing how much you learn
After you already know it all
When it’s all said and done
More is said than done
At that point of discovery
The academic unveils a mystery

Such is the time
When the teacher
Goes back to school
It’s a moment when
The teacher appears the fool
The fool for not understanding
For not relating
For not anticipating
All the intricacies of the student
The difficulties of the day
Is it any wonder
The students are dismayed
At the flimsy logic
Being purported
At the rebuttals
Being retorted
“Do as I say
And not as I do”
This is enough for you
So say many
Who teach the masses
Yet they themselves
Must go back to classes
Classes not necessarily academic you see
Because what the instructor needs
Is to bleed
To feel peoples pain
To hurt within
To empathize and be sympathetic
Once again
It’s oh so easy
To get in a rut
Of telling people what to do
And become a nut
Shelled in by theory
Deceived by dogma
Encased in scripts
Fossilized
To the point that humanity
You’ve dehumanized

Each teacher must feel
Each orator be real
The only way
This can be
Is for trouble and problems
To come upon thee
This is a part
Of God’s grand design
To get to you
In the knick of time
Before you become arrogant
Distant and cruel
Before you start thinking
There’s none better than you
The ground at the foot of the cross
Is always level
That’s where God does business
With human hearts
When they are on bended knee
Not behind a pulpit
Throwing darts
Practicing what you prech
Is still not enough
Because by it alone
You just become self-righteous
Tribulation produces experience
And it a teacher like no other
Experience gives birth to hope
While you try to cope
Try to carry on
Despite the dilemma
Try not to lose your mind
When you’re running out of time
To pay your bills
Save your marriage
Care for the crying baby
In the carriage
Life’s problems are many and real
Yet only by experiencing them ourselves
Do we feel
Thus God would not have us
To be alone in a cave
In a monastery
Or a theological grave

No, far better for us
Is it to experience life
With all its complexities
Turmoil and strife
Sorrow and death
Seasons and years
Anger and rage
Rejoicing and tears
For only then
Can we fully understand
Only then
Can we be in the band
The human procession
Marching on through life
Enduring the pain
Loneliness and darkness at night
At such moments we feel
Therein we care
Relating ourselves
Being equitable and fair

Forgive me dear God
For being callous and hard
So calculating and cruel
An educated retard
Soften my heart once again
As I sit and observe
People and situations
As I myself encounter
Being stretched beyond limitations
Enlarge my capacity to feel
To listen, love and be real
To sit with the folks
And not hastily render answers
Or arrogantly make jokes
Until I first have felt
And with myself dealt
The important question
Do I know what they know?
Have I experienced their pain?
If not then perhaps I
Should try to refrain
From running off at the mouth
And trying to size up the situation
Help me God be quiet
And practice compassion

Ironic is it
That we who teach
Must be taught again
Taught in a different fashion
Taught to ask questions
And do self-examination
As to the condition
Of our own heart
The readiness of our own soul
Before we begin
To police and patrol
To criticize and cajole
To sneer and to steer
We must first
Sincerely feel and hear.

Paul Davis is author of Breakthrough for a Broken Heart, Passionate Poems to Propel the Planet, God versus Religion, The Next Wave and Holy Fire.

He is a minister,life coach (relational & professional),dating expert, popular worldwide keynote speaker, creative consultant, humor being, adventurer, explorer, mediator, liberator and dream-maker.

Paul’s compassion for people & passion to travel has taken him to over 50 countries of the world where he has had a tremendous impact. Paul has also brought revival to many in war-torn, impoverished and tsunami stricken regions of the earth. His nonprofit organization Dream-Maker Ministries is building dreams and breaking limitations.

Paul’s Breakthrough Seminars inspire, revive, awaken, impregnate with purpose, impart the fire of desire, catapult people into a new level of self-awareness, facilitate destiny discovery and dream fulfillment.

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It was cold that night, but I did not care, I only cared about one thing staying focused and not quitting. Indeed I had already ridden thru Oregon and along the Northern California Coast and then the Russian River and thru San Francisco in 3 days and I was now on an extremely long ride trying to force two-days of riding into one trek.

I honestly believe and well I know for a fact now that indeed human intent and will, with proper strategy and a little planning ahead and that you are as good as Gold. In fact I forgot about time during that ride, as I put in one leg of 272 miles non-stop.

Riding thru the night listening to nature; coyotes, owls and critters in the bushes as the wind howled sometimes in my face other times at my back on the long slow “S-turn” road, it hit me, as I was beat and fatigued, but had absolutely no thoughts of quitting. I was riding thru Big Sur at Sunrise now to complete the trek on my way into Santa Ynez.

That morning I woke up figuratively still on the bike, knowing that there is nothing in life you cannot do and as I crested the hill of another cove on that two-lane highway, I felt like I was riding thru a "Successories" poster picture in someone’s office. But it was real life and there I was in the photo.

I now know now that victory and success go to those who perservere to go beyond what they said could not be done. I mention this to you my fellow cyclist and wish you well and if you believe that there is nothing you cannot do in this life then you are 110% correct and God’s Speed on your next race! Consider this in 2006.

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The roar of the crowd as the cars rush by, the sense of excitement in the air. Is it the Indy 500? No, it is RC racing! RC racing, or remote control racing also known as radio control, is a quickly growing hobby segment that appeals to both young and old, and men and women.

RC cars are popular at a hobby level, for creating and putting the cars together, or even taking it to the next level with professional tuning and racing. You can purchase RC cars as a kit in an unassembled form or completely assembled and rtr or ready to run condition.

What Types of RC Cars Are There?

The selection for RC cars is huge and growing every day. You can choose cars in almost any body type that you desire, in any color and any style. However, there are a few main distinctions that you will need to make before you choose any car for the first time.

You can choose from:

1) Gas powered or electric
2) On road racing models or off-road models
3) Assembled or non-assembled
4) Car or Truck

These are the main choices, however once you choose what type you are looking for, you will still have many style choices as well as engine choices to make.

Gas Powered or Electric?

The biggest decision that will have to make when you choose an RC car is whether it is powered by nitro gasoline or an electric battery pack. There are pros and cons to both types, and ultimately you need to decide what type of power is best for your needs and what you want your RC car to achieve.

Electric RC Cars

Electric remote control cars are an excellent choice if you are just getting started in the world of RC cars. They are typically easier to care for, and much easier to maintain than their gas powered counter parts. An electric car will make a great starter car because they are generally less expensive than a nitro car, so you can take the time to practice and perfect your driving skills before laying down a lot of money.

Electric cars are run on batteries. The batteries are assembled into battery packs that usually have a recharging capability. This is much more cost effective than cars that require new batteries. However it can also be time consuming having to recharge your battery pack, so if you do not like to wait, a spare battery pack is likely a good investment.

You can purchase electric RC cars for any budget, so you should choose a car that is suitable for your needs. Electric cars typically go slower than a nitro car, however you can purchase electric cars that will achieve high speeds.

It is important to remember when you buy a new electric car you must break in the motor slowly in order to extend the motor life and allow the engine to achieve its full potential. When you break in the motor, you simply start running the car at a slower speed and gradually bring it up to speed. If you do not want to take the time to break in an engine you can purchase cars ready to run. In most cases, these cars are ready to go and the motors are already broken in.

Nitro Gas Cars

RC cars that run on nitro gasoline are the most popular and fastest growing segment of remote control cars. With nitro vehicles, you can buy the popular trucks that will take jumps at high speeds and go off road driving. Alternatively, if speed is more your thing, look for the racecars that are meant to speed along pavement, tracks or other prepared surfaces.

As with electric RC cars, you can purchase ready to run cars or kits in varying states of assembly. Nitro RC vehicles typically run faster than electric vehicles and you can find some that will go 70mph right out of the box.

Gas powered RC vehicles run on a specially formulated fuel made especially for RC cars. Most nitro vehicles have a pull start engine similar to a lawnmower for easy starting. Because nitro cars are more complex than electric vehicles, it is important that you follow the instructions carefully. You can purchase nitro starter kits that come with everything that you need to get started. This is a great way to go for beginners when you do not want to leave anything out.

As with electric cars, it is very important to break in your engine unless of course you purchase a ready to run kit, which should be ready to go straight out of the box.

Which Way to Go

No matter if you choose the nitro gas powered version or the battery powered RC vehicles, you will have a great selection available to you, and of course, you will have a lot of fun. Why not try a few of each? With so much variety out there, it is almost impossible to settle on only one RC vehicle.

© 2005 http://www.rc-cars-now.com

About the Author
Kevin Brown is successful author and publisher of many informative websites including http://www.rc-cars-now.com . His websites offer tips and advice on a wide array of topics including rc cars, trucks, boats and more.

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