The first and simplest vehicle found in Rome was the plaustrum. It was little more than a flat board carried by four wheels. The wheels were fixed to the axle rigidly and the axle itself was also made tight to the carriage. This made steering the wagon a cumbersome affair and meant very low efficiency. These problems and the fact…
The Horizon pst6 treadmill is a great treadmill with many features. This treadmill would be a great option for anyone from experts to beginners at a good price. Horizon is also a very trusted brand in the fitness equipment industry. The pst6 goes from 0 to 12 miles per minute and can be easily adjusted. It has an incline range…
For many, the ’70s will be remembered for disco music, long-collared shirts, the rise of feminism, and the twin peaks of the 1973 and 1976 energy crises. It was a time when Americans became introspective about their need of big, noisy and inefficient cars. The idea that oil reserves were not infinite and technological development was not sustainable without harmonizing…
Specs: When it comes to value for money, HP pushes the limits with an ever-new entry-level laptop model. The new HP G61-320US is currently one of the most affordable 15-inch laptop models on the market. This new 15.6-inch model comes with a 2.1 Ghz AMD Athlon processor, Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit), 3 GB of DDR2 RAM and a 250…
An alternative title for this article could be “Don’t think buying a new car will solve all your problems because it won’t!” Fast forward to a warm summer day in 1997 and our intrepid Instructor is seen reaching for his checkbook from his chosen auto supplier and voila. Really exciting moment, buying a new car for cash for the first…
Many people who enjoy outdoor grilling turn up their noses when you mention an electric grill. However, millions of people across the country and around the world have found that indoor electric grills are a great way to enjoy the traditional flavor of grilling no matter what the weather is outside. George Foreman grills have always been at the forefront…
When you look at a Mercedes E-Class, you realize that it’s not just the work of a group of people. It is the result of a constantly refined tradition, with a never-ending story best told by the new Mercedes E-250 Elegance. Not only does this baby have sleek aerodynamics that define visual perfection, it has delivered a super-smooth ride with…
Consumer ratings and reviews of recumbent exercise bikes seem to vary wildly. But how can one person’s opinion be totally opposite to another’s? I think it’s because people forget to contrast before comparing. By this I mean that they are not compared as equals; instead, they compare a very expensive recumbent like the LifeCycle to an inexpensive model like the…
When you travel for business, everything you do reflects on the company and on you, so you must maintain a high level of professionalism and not conduct yourself in a way that tarnishes your company’s image or your own. As an example, a fellow passenger’s driving could be interpreted as a power grab, a deliberate attempt to undermine the driver.…
A seized auction or police auction can be one of the best places to get a good deal on a good RV. This type of auction is just like any other auction except that the vehicles on offer have been repossessed for one reason or another. Some have been seized for non-payment and others as part of bankruptcy liens. Most…