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The article offers step-by-step instructions for making Halloween crafts including glowing gourd candleholder, spooky sack Frankenstein, and bewitched broom.

The article discusses tools like a steamer, dumpling wrappers, and dough scraper needed for preparing dumplings; recipes of fried dumplings, boiled pork dumplings, and steamed mixed shellfishdumplings; and offers step-by-step instructions of cooking dumplings.

The article presents ways and alternative products that can be used to avoid using duct tape for it causes more problems than it solves. It states that duct tape is sticky and waterproof due to its cloth and polyethylene materials, which turns the repair into a weak and powdery mess. It offers several alternative products for duct tapes like shrink-wrap tape from Dr. Shrink Inc. It adds that fixing the problem and making permanent repairs are the best ways to avoid using duct tapes.

The article reviews several mobile navigation applications including Hilton Rt-Nav for iPad to assist professional fishermen to find fish, SST Online for iPad and Android tablets that offers weather, altimetry, and chlorophyll and currents, and the Terrafin Mobile that provides sea condition with hand correction.

The article presents multiple photography equipment product reviews, including the Canon EF 100-400mm lens, the Samsung NX1 camera, and the Epson SureColor P600 photo printer.

The article previews several products which include the Latigo boot from Cortech Performance, the Run with the Bulls helmet from Speed and Strength, and the R10 full titanium exhaust system from Arrow.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for keeping motorcycle maintenance equipment clean.

The article discusses the rally navigation tools used during rally motorcycle racing in the U.S. It states that the motorcycles have two odometers that reads off the wheel and uses a global positioning system (GPS). It mentions that the rally racers constantly re-syncing their odometers to keep them as close to road book's markings as possible.

The article previews fishing boat solutions like the Safety-Walk slip-resistant, adhesive grip tape made by 3M, the RV Wheel and Tire Storage Covers offered by Classic Accessories, and high-density white plastic lumber made by King Starboard.

The article presents an evaluation of the Nikon 35mm (millimeter) f/1.8G ED full-frame camera lens model, and includes information on the len's compatibility with Nikon's DX advanced photo system type-c (APS-C) digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras.

The article offers information on riflescopes, mentioning product with magnesium fluoride can limit reflection and refraction of light, target into focus and elimination of parallax, and range adjustment in scopes.

The article offers information on how to design a spooky jack-o'-lantern, such as hanging plastic spiders, painting of famous patterns, and executing a mummification.

The article offers information and advice on lubricants, cleaners and threadlockers of interest to motorcycle enthusiasts. It discusses the recommended use of Yamashield as lubricant for engine components, chain, cables and fenders, the use of contact cleaner for brakes, graphics and deep cleaning, and the use of Lysol toilet bowl cleaner when cleaning aluminum parts and rotors.

The article discusses the need to consider quality fabrics and threads when purchasing curtains for fishing boats and offers tips for caring boat curtains, such as using a mid soap and the IMAR Strataglass protective cleaner.

Features home entertainment products and equipment as of December 1999. SyncMaster 700TFT flat-panel television from Samsung; Mitsubishi's DD-5000 digital video disc technology; VL-SD20U Digital Viewcam from Sharp; PCWorks FourPoint Surround speaker system from Cambridge SoundWorks.

Presents information on various home entertainment products. DRX8575z car compact disc (CD) receiver from Clarion; VL-PD3U light digital camcorder from Sharp; D-EG3 Psyc Discman portable CD player from Sony.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for upgrading an old motorcycle.

The article presents photography news briefs as of March 2014 with topics including the Polamatic 4.0 mobile device application (app) for the iOS mobile operating system for photographs taken on iPhone smartphones, a permit requirement for photographing in city parks in Kansas, and lenses produced for Nikon interchangeable lens cameras.

The article offers suggestions on essential tools that bike riders should carry in a tool bag for off-road bike riding. It suggests carrying multi-tool or pliers with wire cutter, adjustable crescent wrench, QuikSteel epoxy putty, and a pocketknife for all situations. Some of the tools suggested for trail riding include flashlight, spoke wrench, first-aid kit, chain breaker and spare chain links. Some of the tools suggested for overnight riding include rain gear, and spare levers.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Gear Bag" in the September 2008 issue, "3000 Reasons" by Pete Peterson in the August 2008 issue and "Trials Riders" in the September 2008 issue.

Deals with the compact disc recording services offered at several music stores in Berkeley, California and New York City. Purpose of the recording services; Liquid Audio kiosk at the Tower Records shop in Berkeley, California; Overview of the songs available for recording at the HMV store in New York.

Evaluates the miniature digital video camcorder VL-FD1U from Sharp. Features; Control options; Performance.

The article presents information on the techniques, tools and type of clay used for clay modeling.

The article evaluates the one-piece suit from Aerostich company designed by Andy Goldfine for motorcycle riders along with sunglasses from Salt company.

The article offers information on various accessories for T-top and hardtop sport fishing boats, including the C.E. Smith 53650A stainless clamp-on rod holder, Sea-Dog 327102-1 rail-mount bracket for floodlights, and the FLO LED Oceaning light-emitting diode (LED) T-top dome light.

The article evaluates the Nikon 80-400MM/4.5-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction (VR) zoom from Nikon.

The article offers several tips and techniques for grilling and information about essential equipment in grilling. For indoor grilling, a over, a stovetop or a combination of the two may be used. Examples of items that may be grilled indoor are cited. The step-by-step instructions for cooking on a grill are presented. Several products that may be used as fuels in grilling include the Cowboy 100% Natural Hardwood Lump Charcoal and Coshell Briquets.

The article presents questions and answers related to photography such as the availability of a device for moving videos and photographs towards an external drive from a computer or camera, the optimum image number should be taken when making high dynamic range (HDR) image, and the specification to be sought for flatbed scanner that will be used for black-and-white and color photographs.

Features several products for boat maintenance. Effectiveness of the antifouling paint for control of barnacles, slime and algae; Efficacy of the Super Clean AccuVision for cleaning windshields; Technological innovations in the 2001 Electronic Engine Control.

The article presents the author's reflections on changes in photographic techniques and technologies since 1990, when the journal began its publishing run. Focus is given to the impact of digital cameras on the professional field, including discussion of the falling costs of digital cameras, the introduction of digital cameras mounted in smartphones, such as the Apple iPhone, and various phases of using film.

The article recommends several machines designed for preparing and storing homemade yogurt, such as Cuisinart's Electric Yogurt Maker with Automatic Cooling, the Yo'Gourmet® large-capacity yogurt maker with a sealable container, and T-Fal's Balanced Living Yogurt Maker.

The article offers brief information on several products for motorcycle riders including the Tech Glove from Motion Pro, the ES Twin Laser IR Thermometer from Eastwood Co., and the Mini Bleeder from Motion Pro.

The article previews the Tagg Pet Tracker, a device that clips to a dog's collar and monitors how much movement it gets daily to determine if it needs an extra-long walk later.

The author offers guidelines on equipment to bring for travel photography. He advises shipping some of the gear ahead or renting some at the start of a road trip. He suggests bringing two cameras on the trip and keeping a wide-angle zoom on one and a telephoto zoom on the other. When planning night shots and long-exposure landscape photography, bring along a large tripod and. Also discussed are ways to keep the gear safe from thieves.

The article offers brief information on the Converse Shoe Pencil Pouch from Cool Pencil Case.

The article offers brief information on several products for galleys including the EdgeStar Deluxe Mini Kegerator beer dispenser, Delta Anchor bottle opener from Lewmar Ltd., and the Pinnacle Base Camper cookware from GSI Outdoors Inc.