Ham radio is a great hobby for people who are somewhat tech savvy. Amateur radio requires a license to operate on the air. There are three different amateur radio licenses: technician class, general class and extra class license. Numerous study guides are available for each license class. There is something …
Read More »Modern Fencing: The Distances – A Tempo and Movement Based Approach
Distance plays a crucial role in modern fencing. The simplest is the distance problem: “Can I hit the enemy’s target area with my weapon, or do I have to use footwork to change the distance in order to hit?” Typically, this problem is described in terms of short, medium, and …
Read More »The 5 coupling classes and their maximum load capacities
With the right trailer hitch, you can turn your vehicle into a towing vehicle suitable for touring! But in order to choose the right trailer hitch, you must first learn which hitch class suits your towing vehicle. In fact, it’s also important to consider a few additional factors that affect …
Read More »Pick winners to bet on the horse races by restricting speed and pace
Would you like to choose winners in horse racing, but find the topic of handicaps very confusing? You’re not alone. Figuring out which horse will win a race is very difficult. People who make a living betting on horse racing can tell you not only the probability or probability of …
Read More »Horse racing handicap with entry times
Par times are speed numbers, or actual times, at which the average winner wins in a given class and distance of the race. For example, a 6 furlong $10,000 event for 4-year-olds and older might have a par of 1:10, meaning one minute and ten seconds and a par of …
Read More »Eight great golf destinations in the Pacific Northwest
The terrain that gives the Pacific Northwest its lush beauty will test the skills of most golfers. Wetlands, lakes, rivers, forested hills, tall trees, lava fields, sagebrush-filled canyons, and desert outcrops have all been incorporated into the golf course landscapes of Oregon and Washington. The following eight locations offer great …
Read More »Martial Arts & Self Defense – Self Defense against a Wall Pin Attack
Most martial arts and self-defense students are taught how to defend against things like punches, grabs, kicks, and even weapon attacks. But what about attacks like a pin on the wall – where he’s pushed you up and pinned you against a wall, car, or other obstacle – where your …
Read More »Acoustic Shadow during the Civil War
Acoustic Shadow (sometimes called Silent Battle) is a weird thing. It is a phenomenon where noise cannot be heard near the source of the noise, but the same noise can be heard far away from its source. Through a unique combination of factors such as wind, weather, temperature, land topography, …
Read More »Pros and cons of online energy auditor training
Most people are familiar with traditional face-to-face energy audit courses. These types of courses are offered by a variety of schools and/or organizations. The training provided in these facilities is very structured and there is a specific assignment for each day of class. Online courses in energy auditing is something …
Read More »Is an online MBA better than a traditional on-site MBA?
An MBA degree is an asset that can open doors and increase career opportunities. When considering which MBA program to attend, prospective students must first decide whether they want to enroll in an online MBA degree program or physically attend classes. This decision depends on the individual needs of the …
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