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  • Podcast Software There are many podcast software programs available to
    use. Many of them are even free. Because of the
    decentralized, geek adopted nature of podcasting, a
    wide variety of programs are available, from large
    programs with a big footprint that do many different
    jobs to tiny little software packages that do the bare
    minimum. A package is available for podcast
    subscribers of almost any type, and more are being
    created everyday.

    While some podcast software is designed for home user
    computers, much of it is designed to be used online.
    There are many packages created so that feed
    subscribers can view the podcasts they enjoy from
    within a web browser. These software packages contain
    both the feed reader like the home user software does,
    but usually also incorporate a way to view or listen to
    the podcasts online from inside the browser. Much of
    this software is used at the podcast directories that
    maintain listings of podcast feeds.

    Another type of online podcast software is the category
    of feed creators. PHP scripting is usually used to create
    the RSS file that tells the feed readers where to
    download the podcasts from. The scripting can either
    create a hard copy of the RSS file and write it to the
    server disk when the feed is updated, or it can make it
    virtually. When the RSS file is generated virtually, it
    doesn't actually exist on the host's server. Instead, the
    address of the PHP script is distributed as the address of
    the feed. When the script is accessed, it generates the
    file by looking at the recent posts at the site and sends
    the results to the feed subscriber.

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  • Scotch Whisky to America As new Irish and Scottish immigrants tried to settle on the American continent they brought with them the distilling methods of scotch whiskey. Finding the new raw materials different that what they were accustomed to, they lead the way for an evolution of new scotch now known merely as whiskey. Today if you can find a similarity between Irish and Scottish whiskey, and its now American cousin you would be further ahead than the experts and connoisseurs.

    The stronger, fuller and sweeter taste found in the American whiskey if a result of the lack of smoke in the drying process of grains and/or corns. The six different categories that American whiskey is divided into is a direct result of the different aging times and adjusted amounts of grains used in each batch of whiskey.

    The six different American brews are as follows:

    * Bourbon
    * Tennessee
    * Rye
    * Wheat
    * Corn
    * Blended whiskey

    Bourbon

    Bourbon Is believed to be produced solely in Kentucky, which is a myth it has been produced in many states. Stipulations for bourbon are very simple. It must be made in the United States, should only be made from fifty-one percent corn, and can only be stored in charred oak barrels for a term no shorter than two years. The spirit in its raw form may not exceed eighty percent alcohol by volume.

    Tennessee

    There are a few differences between Tennessee and Bourbon. They are very closely related. Tennessee must always be filtered through sugar maple charcoal, and can only be produced in the state of Tennessee, hence its name. Currently there are only two brands of Tennessee whiskey available; George Dickel and Jack Daniels.

    Rye and Wheat whiskey

    Generally rye whiskey is blended with other products to create other types of whiskeys. Only a very small portion of this whiskey is actually bottled. It must be made of at least fifty-one percent rye in order to be deemed rye whiskey. The distilling and storing conditions meet the same requirements as in Bourbon. Mostly made in the states of Indiana and Kentucky it is quite uncommon it has a slightly bitter and more powerful taste.

    Corn

    Due to the overwhelming surplus of corn, this was an obvious choice and is the predecessor of Bourbon. As assumed corn is the main ingredient with about eighty percent. The difference between corn and Bourbon is that corn does not have to be stored in wood. If it is to be aged it must be done in previous Bourbon barrels or barrels that have been uncharred

    Blended American Whiskey

    You should not be confused by the differences in Scottish whiskey and American blended whiskey. American whiskey only contains approximately twenty percent of rye and bourbon whiskey, a mass product industrial spirit, makes up the other eighty percent. This makes the product very cheap and much lighter than it’s American cousins.

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  • Big Sky Ski Vacations With all that Big Sky, Montana has to offer skiers, it
    is amazing that so few know about its existence!
    Known for its wide open slopes and short lift lines,
    Big Sky Ski Resort has one of the largest lift served
    vertical drops in the United States. Over 5300 acres
    of ski slopes and trails await skiers, with over 33 feet
    of snowfall each season.

    Big Sky Ski Resort features twenty three lifts, 220
    trails, and a 4350 foot vertical drop. The top elevation
    is 11154 feet. Along with the ski lifts, there are also
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    There are many places to lodge in Big Sky Resorts
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  • Sports Cars for Girls Looking at different kinds of cars, one can't help but notice that each car has a special trait, a characteristic that makes it what it is. And we cannot help but categorize a car by its looks and features. On sports cars for girls, one usually arrives at an image of a convertible roadster that is small and compact. To give you a better idea, here are some cars that can be classified as a ‘chick car’.


    Volkswagen Beetle

    The Volkswagen Beetle is a compact family car that is made in Germany. It is one of the most easily recognized cars in the whole world. Due to its popularity, it has even moved up to a cult status with many loyal followers. It is known as the beetle, bug, or kafer (German) because of its distinctive shape.

    Mini Cooper

    This car is an affordable, stylish, fun, and compact piece of machinery. It was first designed in 1959 as a car that combines a big interior space with a small car body. It is very appealing to the eye and popular to a wide range of people due to its affordability. With regards to safety issues, the mini cooper employs an anti-lock braking system for more stability and control especially during turns and cornering. The interior of this car is stylish and compact. One drawback is its small storage capacity but that is expected from this type of car. It is not a ‘hot rod’ but it is a fun to drive around the city.

    BMW Z4 Roadster

    The Z4 is the follow-up to the Z3 series which was first introduced in 1996. It is very popular to both young and old car aficionados because of its aggressive design. It is a bit bigger then the Z3 and its body is much stiffer even when measures were taken to reduce its overall body weight without compromising rigidity. It has a stiff chassis, a variety of transmission options, and large disk brakes that enable this car to provide great comfort and pleasure while driving.


    These are some of the best sports cars that can be considered as ‘girl’ cars. If you are still thinking of what kind of car you want to get, consider the following: The prices of convertibles start around $20,000 and go up to the hundred thousand range. Engines used usually are four or six cylinder types while the pricier ones employ V6 or V8 engines. Maintenance costs for convertibles are roughly the same as those of sedans and technology has made soft tops stronger and more durable to withstand years of abuse.

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  • Finding a Podcast on PSP There are many podcasts on PSP available. Some of
    them simply share information on the PlayStation
    Portable and distribute it to people interested in portable
    gaming. These podcasts serve as news organizations,
    sharing audio or visual files talking about the
    PlayStation Portable and speculating about updates to
    the PSP. The vast majority, however, take advantage of
    the ability of the PlayStation Portable's ability to
    download and play quality videos on the gaming screen.
    Developers of the program PSP Video 9 first created a
    program that could change videos from computer types
    like .avi and .mpeg to the format used by the Play
    Station Portable.

    Once that was done, it was quickly possible to create
    podcasts for the PSP. Podcasters began creating video
    files, changing them to a format readable by the
    PlayStation Portable, and distributing them by podast
    feed. These podcast feeds are subscribed to by people
    interested in the feed, who download the episodes as
    they come out. After the video files are transfered to the
    PlayStation Portable, they can be viewed whenever the
    end user wishes, just like the other movies and
    professionally done videos available for the PSP. The
    PlayStation Portable has thus been changed from simply
    being a portable gaming platform to a piece of full
    featured media hardware capable of playing games,
    storing information, and playing videos and movies,
    moving toward a more complex future.

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  • Production of scotch The production of Scotch whisky takes time, a lot of time. It is a tedious process that can take years. However when it is done correctly, the product is one worth waiting for.

    Barley is placed in deep tanks of water for approximately three days. As the moisture increases it promotes the germination process. After the germination process, the barley is then moved to the malting segment of the distillery where it will go into drums sometimes known as the malting floor.

    The entire purpose of the germination process is to convert the starch in the grains into fermentable sugars. This will feed the yeast in the fermentation stage. Turning the barley frequently ensures the temperature will remain consistent. Sheils, another name for a wooden shovel, are used to turn the grains, on a traditional malting floor. The grains will die if the temperature reaches above 22 degrees, and will the stop the entire process as the starch will not be converted to sugar.

    The grain is then kilned as to halt the continuation of sugar consumption the kiln will dry up any moister. Generally a kiln is a building standing two stories in height with the top perforated to allow all heat to leave. The lower floor contains peat bricks that are heated. During this process the grain is dried and takes on that peat like reek. The pagoda style roof on a distillery is the most noticeable characteristic. The malt must not be heated above 70 degrees or it will surely be damaged and unusable.

    Most of the distilleries in this day and age buy all their malt from a centralized malting company. However there are still a select few that remain traditional and do it all themselves.

    The grain is milled into grist and combined with water in mash tubs to be heated to sixty degrees. During the mashing period the water is changed at least four times to remove sediment. The bi-product of this mashing is called wort. The wort must be cooled prior to mixing with yeast in what is called a wash back. This large container is never filled to the top as the wort froths a lot due to carbon dioxide. After two or three days all the yeast is killed by the alcohol. The end product of this cycle is called wash. It contains an alcohol percent of five to 8 percent.

    The stills in which the wash is placed are made of copper and are regulated to a certain shape allowing for proper distillation to occur. The still method is usually ran twice yet some companies do three or more.

    After all this is complete the brew is then placed in casks made of usually oak, for a period of eight to twelve years minimum.

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  • Alaska Ski Vacations Alaska, which has always been a source of awe and
    mystery, has some of the best skiing in the world,
    and the Alyeska Resort is one of the finest resorts
    in the state. With a top elevation of 2751 feet and a
    2501 vertical drop, the area gets an average of 631
    inches of snow annually.

    Although this is some of the best skiing in the world,
    you won’t find the slopes overly crowded, and there
    are no long lift lines. There are nine lifts, including
    six chair lifts and two surface lifts, and one cable
    car line. There are 68 trails for beginners,
    intermediates, and experts, with the majority of the
    trails designed for intermediate skiers.

    Night time skiing is allowed, which makes your ski
    experience more adventurous and thrilling. You will
    see snow capped mountains, hanging glaciers, and
    of course, the famous Northern Lights. This resort is
    ranked number nine of the top twenty-five killer ski
    trips by Skiing Magazine.

    The season begins at the Alyeska Resort in mid
    November, and runs through mid April. This area of
    Alaska boasts the longest daytime areas in the
    United States, with approximately sixteen hours of
    daylight each day during April. During December,
    however, there are only about seven hours of daylight
    – which makes night time skiing necessary if you
    are going to get in the time that you want to spend
    on the slopes.

    The Alyeska Prince Hotel is the place to stay! Here
    you will enjoy elegant rooms and fine dining. Nightly
    entertainment is available as well. There are other
    nightlife spots in the area as well, that are not
    associated with the Hotel.

    If tubing interests you, then visiting the Glacier
    Tubing Park is an absolute must! Featuring two
    lanes of terrain and a surface lift, everyone in the
    family will enjoy spending time at the tubing park.
    The Alyeska Terrain Park is a must for
    snowboarding enthusiasts. Other winter activities
    that can be enjoyed in and around the Alyeska
    Resort include flight seeing, helisking, ocean
    cruising tours, dog sledding, ice climbing, back
    country skiing, mountaineering, and polar bear
    viewing.

    At the Alyeska Resort, the ultimate winter vacation
    can be experienced. Brave the elements, then return
    to the Hotel for some pampering. Get a taste of what
    Alaska is really like, and what skiing is meant to be!
    There are activities for the entire family to enjoy, and
    there are many area sights and attractions to be
    enjoyed as well. This really is an awesome winter
    family ski vacation!

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