Published documents by Jimmy Cox

2008

There are three aspects to family life which can be used to strengthen it: family meals, family projects and family rituals. Young people can find a lot of material on how to get married but very little on how to stay married. In these words a shrewd student once characterized the current literature on the family. There is much truth in this observation. Nowhere do our efforts to promote...

How To Set Up Your Aquarium Published on 26/02/2008

Setting up an aquarium requires some basic knowledge but is not such a daunting task as one would first imagine. Before putting anything in the aquarium, make sure that the glass is quite clean. You will not have the opportunity again for a long, long time. If you have an old tank, scrape off all lime deposits from the glass. Scrub inside with ordinary table salt and a very little water....

How To Maintain "Meadow Lawns" Published on 26/02/2008

The word lawn can and should have more than one meaning for you if you own a fairly large piece of land (perhaps one or two acres or more, depending on the layout). A well-groomed turf is important around the house, but it may not be necessary to give the same pampering to outlying parts of the property. These areas can be quite attractive if kept as a rough-mown meadow. There the grass need...

Tips For Showing Your Dog Published on 26/02/2008

Along with the two main mistakes a novice exhibitor makes, that of holding the show lead in two hands instead of one, and of taking tiny little mincing steps when gaiting his dog, there are many small things, not exactly mistakes, which should be pointed out to him in order to improve his handling. These are not in any particular order of importance, for when it comes right down to fine points,...

Learn The Essentials Of Yacht Sailing Published on 26/02/2008

It is difficult to draw a line between what most people call a boat and a craft logically entitled to be called a yacht. Actually, any power or sailing craft used exclusively for pleasure is a yacht. On the other hand, most of us think of a yacht in terms of a craft fitted for cruising and requiring more than the usual two-person crew. For the sake of argument, let us call anything with an...

Four Common Tennis Questions Answered Published on 26/02/2008

The following are some frequently asked questions regarding various facets of the game of tennis. Equipment Question: "Why is an expensive racquet, with frequent re-stringing necessary?" Answer: Only in an expertly constructed racquet will you find good balance and long wearing qualities. A good racquet may be used for many years because it is strong enough to stand being re-strung....

How To Make A Bog Or Marsh Garden Published on 26/02/2008

An unusual and beautiful garden can be planted where there is a bog or marsh. A pond is not an essential feature of the bog garden, although its presence is to be desired, for the overflow can be used to feed the marsh. It is essential, however, that the soil of the marsh garden shall be kept in a moist, swampy state through the whole year. Situation The site of the bog garden must,...

How To Referee Volleyball Published on 26/02/2008

In every sport the officials are an important part of the game. Upon their judgment, many times, rests the outcome of the game or match. Volleyball is no exception to this rule. Having alert, decisive, and discerning officials can make the difference between a good or poor tournament. Since "power" volleyball in this country is a relatively new game, there is a good bit of educating to be...

Post-Natal Care For Dogs Published on 26/02/2008

Congratulations! You have just helped your dog bring new puppies into the world. When the last puppy has been whelped the bitch will lie quietly, recuperating a little from the task which she has just completed. Then she will commence to clean herself, and a short time later to look for her puppies. They may now be given to her, after her nipples have been sponged with boracic acid solution....

Forming a Judo Club Published on 25/02/2008

You may be interested in forming a judo club, particularly as it will help your own studies to have a variety of opponents to practice with. The three things needed for a Judo Club are: members, premises and equipment. I shall say something about each. (a) Members If you wish to extend your numbers, advertise. A few shillings spent on advertisements in your local paper, or in postcard...