Muzzle-Loaders
Until the mid to late 1800s, all firearms were muzzle-loaders, which, asthe name implies, had to be loaded singly by pushing the components – powder, patch and projectile – down the barrel from the muzzle.This...
Read MoreIssue: 2016-03-10
Newspaper-Making in Namibia
Murder, betrayal or New Year celebrations – these are the topics on the list. It is December 30 and we have to decide which story will be on the cover of tomorrow’s newspaper. Unfortunately, there will be blood leaking...
Read MoreCrafts to Brighten Up Your Spring
“We’re very excited about the warm welcome at our new location,” says Pam Charman, events organizer for the Yukon Crafts Society. After many years hosting the Spring Spruce Bog Craft Fair at the Gold Rush, they’ve moved to the...
Read MoreHawaii in a Mason Jar
One thing I often notice about winter is the way it makes you really appreciate warmth. It feelsgreat to get out of the cold, cuddle up under a blanket and enjoy a hot beverage while you jealously flick through pictures online...
Read MoreNo Roof Too Small
I am tempted to call building your own house the ultimate DIY project. I don’t mean selecting from a range of floorplans and materials and managing your contractors.I mean learning the basics of design, framing, finishing...
Read MoreAvoiding Lemons
Up until mid-July of last year, I had always had the same car – a 1999 standard transmission Honda CRV. When the rear CV joint went, I was cash strapped and just needed a vehicle to get me home to the Yukon from Naramata, BC,...
Read MoreEverybody Poops. Until They Don’t.
Here is a fun health test you can do at home. Measure out two tablespoons of whole sesameseeds and swallow them with water. Take note of the time and wait and see how long they take to make their way out. This length of time is...
Read MoreWonder Dog
In 1918, a young American soldier emerged from the ruins of a militarykennel with a frantic, famished German Shepherd and her five newborn pups. Their survival on the battlefield in France was almost miraculous; Lee Duncan,...
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