4 May 2016
Skydiving is a sport of choice for thrill seekers, but it can also seem scary to the uninitiated. That's not surprising considering that skydivers jump from an airplane that's 13,000 feet in the air or higher. Once in the air, they fall at a speed of about 110 miles per hour, which comes out to a drop of about 500 feet every 3 seconds before the parachute opens. Once the parachute deploys, skydivers get to enjoy the view from the air as they drift like a colorful feather in the sky.
8 April 2016
Heading off to summer camp is an exciting time for any youngster, as he or she will soon have the ability to make new friends, enjoy time in the outdoors and be exposed to a variety of things not found in everyday life. While your child might be eagerly anticipating the upcoming summer camp experience, there's also a chance that he or she could develop a bout of homesickness -- especially if the child hasn't spent much time away from home.
15 February 2016
If you're constantly looking for the safest and best helmets to use when riding your motorcycle, the introduction of smart motorcycle helmets may have been one of the best events of your life -- or not. Smart motorcycle helmets, like any gadget, are beneficial for some but pointless for others. Here are three things to consider when deciding whether to buy a smart helmet. Added Awareness Smart helmets often incorporate features like GPS and rear-view cameras, offering you added awareness of what's going on around you.
30 December 2015
Cheerleading is often a neglected sport in many school budgets, meaning you and your squad need to come up with your own fund-raising techniques. Designing, creating, and selling cheerleading bows to spectators in your school can not only help you raise money but raise school spirit to higher levels. Designing Your Bow When you're looking to design your cheerleading bow, you need to choose ribbon colors that accurately reflect your school. Obviously, you're going to want to include your school colors.
22 December 2015
While floating docks are most convenient and easy to move around, they tend to be a little precarious in potentially bumpy waters. If you would like your docks to remain in their current position and not detach and float away, there are some accessories you will find quite handy. They help secure your docks and anything you want tied up to them. Pole Extension Kits Many floating dock kits come with fasteners to connect the dock sections together, but rarely come with corner poles you can use as tie-down poles.
28 October 2015
Yoga is a fantastic way to lose weight. By itself, however, yoga is not the most effective way to achieve your weight loss goals. You can definitely keep yoga as your primary weight loss activity, but consider supplementing it with cardiovascular and strength training sessions. Doing so can significantly expedite your weight loss goals, and you might even notice a marked improvement in your yoga performance, as well. Introduce Cardiovascular Activities
8 September 2015
As a homeowner, you are undoubtedly concerned about the cost and safety of a new swimming pool installation. Fortunately, both of these factors are also of concern to both manufacturers and dealers. As a result, it is a good idea to become familiar with the drainless pool before choosing your new pool and arranging its installation. It is also important to remember that the description "drainless pool" is inaccurate. The alleged drain is actually the first step of the cleaning process, as it removes dirty water from the pool.