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 for everyone in this hobby. … Read more
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 88 (speed number). The rate … Read more
Soccer is a game where conditioning is of great importance when it comes to maximizing performance. At the beginning of the pre-season, most coaches today focus a lot on building an aerobic base that prepares the players for the season. Building an aerobic base The term “Aerobics Base” has been used a lot in the … Read more
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 the class of hitch you … Read more
The question of whether writers can be born or created in writing classes has long sparked debate among scholars. The eminent novelist Virginia Wolf firmly believed that the art of writing, like any other creativity, can be acquired through determined perseverance and daily practice. Most likely, this revolutionary thinking gave rise to the idea of … Read more
If you look at past performances, you will sometimes notice horses that, for one reason or another, don’t seem to belong in the field. They seem overwhelmed, having competed at a distance they’ve never run well on, or even on a surface they’ve never run well on. This is where the coach’s intent comes into … Read more
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 golf and a little more. … Read more
Many students take physics classes as a requirement for their bachelor’s degree. That’s one of the reasons the Introductory Physics course is so big. In general, both algebra-based and calculus-based physics may be available at your college or university. Algebra-based physics can be a good place to start as it tries to take the challenge … Read more
Sometimes the best way to describe what we do when we hinder a race is to say that we weed out the legitimate competitors from the wrong ones or horses that have no chance of winning. In fact, every runner has some odds in a race, but the actual odds can be so small that … Read more
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 attacker uses your surroundings as … Read more