http://denver.yourhub.comThe latest story posts in The Denver Newspaper Agency YourHub.comen-usnews@yourhub.com(c) 2009, YourHub.com5Photo Adventures, LLC  was officially started as a small business less than one year ago. Joe McDaniel , a Parker resident, and Chris Dawson have been photographers and friends for many years. The formation of Photo Adventures, LLC was the incentive they needed to turn their hobby ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Business-News/Story~13113.aspx8/11/2005 11:24:05 AMJoe McDanielhttp://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Opinion/General-Sound-Off/Story~14046.aspx8/17/2005 1:02:54 PMJoe McDanielAt Photo Adventures, LLC  World Headquarters in Parker, four weeks remain before Chris and Joe leave on their photographic safari to Tanzania. Staff is limited. Any research and advance planning has to be done on our own. After all there are only two of us!  Tanzania is one of 53 count...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Travel/Share-Stories-and-Photos-of/Story~14543.aspx8/21/2005 3:08:36 PMJoe McDanielThree weeks remain before we board our flight to Nairobi, Dar es Salaam and the back-country of Tanzania . Chris and Joe, the intrepid men of Photo Adventures, LLC , are  leaving nothing to chance.  When traveling to Africa, one must think big, and small. One of our destinations on...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Travel/Share-Stories-and-Photos-of/Story~15486.aspx8/25/2005 1:19:16 PMJoe McDanielTravel to Africa requires advance planning.   Sometimes we have to consider the change in seasons. Christmas comes in Southern Africa in the middle of summer , for example. Our destinat...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Travel/Share-Stories-and-Photos-of/Story~16010.aspx8/29/2005 9:04:25 PMJoe McDanielA lot of things are different in African countries, not least of which is the climate.   Tanzania is in the tropics, nestled snugly...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Travel/Share-Stories-and-Photos-of/Story~17144.aspx9/6/2005 6:47:43 PMJoe McDanielTanzania is well known for its wildlife. The renowned Serengeti Plains, the great migration and Mount Kilimanjaro are all here. The majority of visitors to East Africa make the Serengeti their destination.      Add the Ngorongoro crater and Olduvai Gorge , where the footprints of early m...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Travel/Share-Stories-and-Photos-of/Story~23503.aspx10/12/2005 3:24:53 PMJoe McDanielI drive down Mainstreet, Parker from time to time and always admire the classic but simple design of the Town of Parker street lights. Now that they are decorated with ribbons and colored globes, they are even more attractive than usual and I couldn't resist the temptation to take this photo...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Entertainment/Photography/Story~35167.aspx12/3/2005 12:26:51 PMJoe McDanielThe kitchen is a mess. Empty coffee mugs are scattered all over the counter tops. But the fragrance of pine needles fills the house every year as Christmas approaches. Jan McDaniel loves to craft gifts for her family and friends. A 30 lb box of mixed "evergreens" and blocks of ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Family-Friends/Traditions/Story~35181.aspx12/3/2005 4:35:09 PMJoe McDanielEver heard of a Hoodoo? Driving home from Southern California after spending Christmas with our gandchildren, Jan and I decided to explore a few of Southern Utah's amazing National Parks. In Bryce Canyon National Park we discovered hoodoos. A Hoodoo, as defined by Miriam-Websters Dicti...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Travel/General-Travel/Story~42106.aspx1/7/2006 1:35:30 PMJoe McDanielJan and Joe McDaniel  had an opportunity to visit their southern California kids and grandkids over the Christmas Holidays. Sons Graham and Alan McDaniel have homes in Laguna Niquel and Valencia, respectively. Their first activity was a visit to the historic 230-year-old M...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Family-Friends/General-Family-Friends/Story~42185.aspx1/8/2006 1:41:10 PMJoe McDanielThis was a hanging alright.  Members of Parker Artist's Guild (PAG)changed out their old art pieces and replaced them with new art and photographs at the Rockfish Grill Restaurant on Thursday 12th January.  Restaurant owner Glen Lawton along with many other local business owners have joined wit...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Entertainment/Art/Story~44156.aspx1/13/2006 2:39:45 PMJoe McDanielToday is my 62nd birthday. (Applause . . .) Actually it isn't today. I wanted to get your attention; but I am really turning 62 one day this week. I can't divulge the exact date because there are identity thieves out there who might use my real birth-date and name, to steal my social security num...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Family-Friends/General-Family-Friends/Story~46978.aspx1/21/2006 1:11:54 PMJoe McDanielFirst impressions are important. Travelers checking into the Microtel Inn at 6230 Pine Lane will have a good first impression of the small community of Parker, Colorado. The lobby is filled with paintings and photographs by very talented members of the Parker Artists Guild (PAG). On Jan. 26, a ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Entertainment/Art/Story~48221.aspx1/26/2006 4:43:54 PMJoe McDanielApproximately seven years ago, five local artists thought Parker needed an organisation to support, strengthen and give exposure to its members. That group had an idea that has grown into the 150 member strong Parker Artist's Guild. Jackie Campbell , the Guild President explained, “W...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Entertainment/Art/Story~48330.aspx1/27/2006 10:18:19 AMJoe McDanielWhen traveling the back roads of Colorado, opportunities for interesting photographs often present themselves.  I call these 'drive by shootings', as they are random and seldom anticipated - but one must be ready with the camera. These two images are good examples. Driving west from Cañon City o...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Entertainment/Photography/Story~51575.aspx2/8/2006 10:08:58 AMJoe McDanielThe 2nd Annual Student Art Showcase, now open to the public at the “Painting up a Storm” Gallery in Franktown, reveals a wealth of artistic talent. Bringing over 100 works of creative, imaginative, and varied, art into one show takes the contribution of many local students, and hard work of teach...http://denver.yourhub.com/Franktown/Stories/Archive/Entertainment/Art/Story~52492.aspx2/10/2006 1:08:47 PMJoe McDanielThe 2nd Annual STUDENT ART SHOWCASE, now open to the public at the “Painting up a Storm” Gallery in Franktown, reveals a wealth of artistic talent. Bringing over 100 works of creative, imaginative, and varied, art into one show takes the contribution of many local students, and hard work of t...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/Archive/Entertainment/Art/Story~52495.aspx2/10/2006 1:40:10 PMJoe McDanielThe 2nd Annual Student Art Showcase, now open to the public at the “Painting up a Storm” Gallery in Franktown, reveals a wealth of artistic talent. Bringing over 100 works of creative, imaginative, and varied, art into one show takes the contribution of many local students, and hard work of tea...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Entertainment/Art/Story~52502.aspx2/10/2006 1:51:45 PMJoe McDanielThe 2nd Annual STUDENT ART SHOWCASE, now open to the public at the “Painting up a Storm” Gallery in Franktown, reveals a wealth of artistic talent. Bringing over 100 works of creative, imaginative, and varied, art into one show takes the contribution of many local students, and hard work of t...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastlePines/Stories/Archive/Entertainment/Art/Story~52511.aspx2/10/2006 2:00:20 PMJoe McDanielIt was a shock to read in the morning news that "British Airways recently issued a memo to its 13,000 cabin crew members reminding them that working on games, such as the popular Japanese number puzzle, during takeoff and landing are prohibited for safety reasons." The essential requirement for ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Environment/Lifestyle/Story~52654.aspx2/11/2006 10:27:15 AMJoe McDanielThe opening reception for the 2nd Annual Early Spring Art Exhibit  was held on Friday 10th February at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock.  Over 80 works of art, contributed by 23 area artists, will be on display until Friday 10th March. A wide variety of techniques and subject matter ...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Stories/Archive/Entertainment/Art/Story~52698.aspx2/11/2006 7:41:29 PMJoe McDanielThe opening reception for the 2nd Annual Early Spring Art Exhibit was held on Friday 10th February at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. Over 80 works of art, contributed by 23 area artists, will be on display until Friday 10th March. A wide variety of techniques and subject matter a...http://denver.yourhub.com/Franktown/Stories/Archive/Entertainment/Art/Story~52699.aspx2/11/2006 8:14:50 PMJoe McDanielThe Opening Reception for the 2nd Annual Early Spring Art Exhibit was held on Friday 10th February at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. Six Parker Artist's Guild members are represented in the total of 23 area artists. Over 80 works of art will be on display until Friday 10th March. A...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Entertainment/Art/Story~52700.aspx2/11/2006 8:29:48 PMJoe McDanielA new and potentially dangerous medical condition is sweeping our country and creating anxiety, apprehension and feelings of insecurity. It is known as“Pixel Envy” . Sigmund Freud would have described it as “The wish of some people to have more pixels” and he would probably have postulated t...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Environment/Lifestyle/Story~54498.aspx2/17/2006 8:29:16 PMJoe McDanielJan and I are planning our trip to South Africa. The better the planning, the more enjoyable the trip is likely to be.  We look forward to the kinds of roadblocks illustrated here. We will rent a car and drive around the country for four weeks. Since its recognition by the International commun...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Travel/Share-Stories-and-Photos-of/Story~55416.aspx2/21/2006 3:06:46 PMJoe McDanielThis is a picture of what lurks beneath my desk. It is not a pretty picture. How did it come to this? It is the result of going "wireless;" a conscious attempt to keep up with evolving technologies. We recently changed to a home phone service that no longer requires outside phone lines.  Phone c...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Tips-Techniques/Computers-Electronics/Story~55520.aspx2/21/2006 6:35:03 PMJoe McDanielA dedicated committee of perfectly sane people, under the leadership of Ruth Schmidt , are working hard to repeat the success of last year's Mainstreet Madness Art Show. Parker's best artistic talent will take over the Mainstreet Center to display their work in this amazing two day event. The g...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Entertainment/Art/Story~55860.aspx2/22/2006 3:06:00 PMJoe McDanielA dedicated committee of perfectly sane people, under the leadership of Ruth Schmidt , are working hard to repeat the success of last year's Mainstreet Madness Art Show. Parker's best artistic talent will take over the Mainstreet Center to display their work in this amazing two day event. The g...http://denver.yourhub.com/Franktown/Stories/Archive/Entertainment/Art/Story~55930.aspx2/22/2006 5:51:06 PMJoe McDanielYoga, or Hatha Yoga which is mostly practised in the US, has been around for thousands of years. Yoga devotees can achieve remarkable results.  They learn to relax. Gentle stretching, breathing and meditation releases tension and calms the emotions. Powers of concentration can even be increased...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Stories/Archive/Health-Fitness/Workout-Routines/Story~57039.aspx2/26/2006 12:38:16 PMJoe McDaniel