When you think of pomp poms, you likely think of cheerleading squads, and you wouldn’t be alone. Including grade school, high school, college, and professionals, there are over four million cheerleaders in the United States alone. The sport of cheerleading dates back over 100 years. As long as there have been sports, cheerleading has been…
For many, when they think of a high speed camera, they think of motion pictures or sports photography. While there are many impressive things that can be caught on film in sports and in the production of film, those applications only scratch the surface. When applied to fields like science and engineering, high speed cameras…
High speed cameras have some pretty amazing applications, with ultrahigh-speed cameras able to produce exposure times of less than 50 microseconds. They can be used for vision research, engineering, and laboratory studies, especially for speeds of 100,000 FPS or more. For example, research from the Department of Physics and Space Sciences at Florida Tech required…
Buzz Aldrin once attributed at least part of his desire to go into space to the “competition of summer camp”. For many Americans camp is a yearly tradition, filled with new friends, exciting activities and the chance to connect with nature. The appeal of camp is often linked to independence and adventure. More than 11…
Ice hockey is one of the most popular sports in the world. It has a strong following in the United States, with many different teams on every level. Hockey is arguably even moe popular in colder countries like Canada and Russia. In some areas — especially colder areas — the passion for hockey rivals the…
All of the athletes at the small Louisiana liberal arts college are jealous of the new women’s triathalon team. As the newest athletic team on campus, the custom team uniforms for the triathalon women athletes are also the newest. While the softball team uniforms had seen better days and the basketball team team uniforms were…
Parents want what is best for their children. They push them to do well in school so they will have the chance of going to college. They encourage them to eat healthy, so they remain healthy. They taxi them around to doctors? appointments and pharmacies to ensure they are well vaccinated and in good shape….
Nearly five million people will visit the Grand Canyon each year. For some, the trip is a quick drive-by with a quick pit stop to stand at the rail to gaze down at the magnificence of what is widely considered the world’s most spectacular canyon. Others may decide to take a closer look with a…
There are a lot of reasons people choose to own a gun. Hunting is one of the most popular and widely participated in sports in North America. Other people enjoy the discipline and marksmanship required to hit a target. And of course, the most common reason for gun ownership is for personal security. Whether you…
Is Colorado River rafting on your bucket list? If it?s not, it should be. The Colorado River is home to some of the most iconic scenery in the U.S., and unlike Disney world, it?s not going to cost you $500 to get you and your family in for this upcoming vacation. The Colorado River has…
