With so many new “toys” around nowadays it’s hard to figure the aim of the toy market.

My 9 year old son Jack got a visit from Santa recently. Santa was very good to Jack - he got him an IPod and a PSP - the exact same as I got. I grew up playing games and totally love the PSP - it’s like the toy I dreamed of when I was younger, and now that I have my IPod I don’t know how I suffered the bus to work without it.

But how old do you get before you forget about kids toys and move on to big boys toys? It only seems like yesterday that I was shopping at kids stores for Jack. The last present I remember going into town to get him was one of those kids easel things for doing his paintings. And now, only a couple of years later he’s playing with the same things as me.

Is he growing up too fast? Am I not growing up fast enough? Or is it just society that is moving so fast for us that age differences are starting to disappear into the past?

Can technology become the bridge over the generation-gap? Will the future bring the ultimate toy/gadget that will be the essential of everyone young and old? I’m continually astounded nowadays at some of the new products that are constantly hitting the market. Yesterday I was browsing online and came across the new Sony “walkman phone”. This is where I see it all going - the “everything in one” phone. The new walkman phone does more than just a phone - it’s also your IPod, and your PSP. The walkman phone has the same amount of memory as my IPod (2Gb) and can do everything my IPod does - it comes with a USB cable for downloading from your computer, and can hook up to play your MP3s in your car, just like the IPod. It also plays games - games of better quality than the games I grew up with!
I thought that the PSP was what I dreamed of having when I was a child, but it was actually one of these things - a gadget that is everything you want, and fits right into your pocket. What next can technology produce to astound me?

I think that Jack will be showing me the next thing that technology has to shock me. When I was a child there were adult things, and children things. But not today - now we have the same things; and Jack can beat me at any game when we link up our PSPs, and he also showed me how to put my music from my computer to my IPod. Maybe the question isn’t whether technology will bring kids into the same level of adults, but does it put children on a much higher plane to us??

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Michael Hanna

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There are many people who find that fishing is more than just a hobby. It is a way of relaxing and enjoying what life really can give to you. The feeling of being outdoors is nothing short of perfect after a long week at the office. From kids to the elderly, fishing is just the perfect way for you to enjoy what nature has to offer. Leave stress at home and come into the world of fishing at least just for a bit.

Think that fishing is boring? If you picture fishing as a sport in which you’ll just spend your day on the side of the lake dozing, you can be wrong. Although this is quite fine for some, most anglers are out there for the challenge. Not only do you have to have skill to cast and get the fish to take hold, but you have to reel him in and land him too. It can be quite a challenge.

How To Learn To Fish

There are several things that you can do to learn how to fish. And, none of them are hard to do. Here are some tips for you to take advantage of.

1. Get in some research. You’ll find many websites online to help you learn about what’s out there and how to get it. You can head to your library if you prefer too.

2. Learn about the skills you need in how to books. Subscribe to a fishing magazine and learn even when you can’t get out to give it a try.

3. Do you know someone that loves to fish? Ask if you can go with them next time they head out. This is a great time for some bonding as well. Buy just the basics or even borrow them.

4. A great way to learn to fish is through the professionals in your area. You can find them through your local bait shop or look them up online. The Conservation or wildlife center in your area may be able to help you too.

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One thing to note, though, is that you are likely going to need a fishing license. These can be obtained at the local fishing tackle location or through the Conservation and Wildlife Services in your area. Don’t assume you can fish anywhere either. In private lake’s, you’ll need to get permission from the owner.

Fishing is something that you can quickly enjoy. Even if you have not real experience, you still can learn and enjoy all that it has to offer. So, instead of spending this weekend on the couch in front of another television program you have seen already, head out onto the lake and enjoy some quality time with fish.

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