Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) was conceived of by the French engineer Jacques D'Arsonval in 1881. However, at the time of this writing the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii is home to the only operating experimental OTEC plant on the face of the earth. OTEC is a potential alternative energy source that needs to be funded and explored muc...
Constant innovation in the golf industry has made for many interesting inventions and advancements. Golfers have seen many benefits, including higher quality golf clubs and golf courses among many other things. In the past, golf has been seen as a slow and tiresome sport, requiring lots of work and trekking on the part of the golfer. Well, there ha...
What do you think of when you hear “Las Vegas”? Slot machines, casinos, showgirls, money, glitz, spectacular shows and some of the best buffets in the States, right? What very few people realize is that southern Nevada has some of the best outdoor activities in the south western United States. Lake Meade National Park not only offers a great tour o...
Although it may seem highly boring or monotonous but it has it’s own advantages ahead of open air cycling. In incorporated properly indoor stationary cycling can be the key component of not staying fit and fine but also a broad based cycling program. Especially during the winter months it is very much beneficial. Cycling whether indoor or outdoor i...
Exercise makes the body stronger, fitter and more flexible. It protects the heart and bones, keeps the weight at an ideal level, helps reduce stress and makes feel good. It also reduces the risk of a variety of illnesses including diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Experts recommend that everybody exercise for at least 30 minutes, five days of the...
Spinning exercise that is also known by the name of studio cycling has become a popular form of exercise these days and is an excellent form of fitness. Spinning exercises helps in the strengthening of the over all body and especially the heart. It also tones the glutes, calves and the thighs in addition. Spinning is also a great exercise to slim t...
An elliptical trainer is a part of stationary exercise equipment used to stimulate walking or running. Its user stands on the pedals of a machine and they move in independent orbits. Elliptical trainers are a combination of rowing, cross country skiing, and bicycling. A good quality elliptical trainer is very solid, quiet, and usually comes with a ...
Cardio exercise is a type of exercise where muscles draw oxygen in blood, as well as fats and glucose in human body, which increase cardiovascular endurance. Cardio exercises help to burn fat in human body. One would definitely like to watch TV while doing cardio workout. For an exercise to be considered as cardiovascular, it needs to increase one’...
The summers are cool here but the winters are severe with some chances of snowfall. Rainfall can be expected in any month of the year. Dutch is the official language here. English, French and German are the other languages that are spoken, out of which English is widely spoken. Incase of emergency call 112.
The Federal republic of Germany is the most influential country of Europe. It has witnessed the most controversial facts of history like Nazism, Holy Roman Empire and the building and demolition of the Berlin wall. With many magnificent castles it has wealth of art and culture. German is the widely spoken language in ...