10th March 2009
Minimizing use of expensive materials can greatly reduce overall cost of a design. Easier said than done! With components intended for use in a high-stress environment, designs must walk a razor's edge between functionality and reduced cost.
How do yo...
05th March 2009
SolidWorks 2009 introduced more than 250 time-saving enhancements. Here, we spotlight one of our favorite new features: the ability to transform a solid body into a sheet metal part. Follow the step-by-step directions below to get started.
Step 1: Crea...
05th March 2009
Tired of your model flying off the screen when you try to rotate on a small detail? Wish there was a better way to view your projects?
Now there is. Follow the directions below to get started.
Rotating around a SolidWorks element
Many times, yo...
23rd February 2009
Sometimes it happens. You end up playing on a team with less ability than you. Teams at our international soccer schools gel very well. Players travel halfway around the world to attend, so they all arrive prepared and focused on the same goal: to play so...
23rd February 2009
Think soccer stardom is won on technical skills alone? Think again.
Beyond individual ability, scouts at international soccer schools look at how players work with their team. They don't want to sign a player who's going to disrupt harmony within the ...
21st January 2009
Forget Cancun and Cozumel. Head southeast on the Yucatan Peninsula to discover blue lagoons, the world's deepest sinkhole, and the gateway to Central America.
Bacalar Lagoon
Also known as the "Lagoon of Seven Colors," Bacalar Lagoon is 38 kilometer...
17th January 2009
Just because you have health insurance, don’t expect all your chiropractic or medical bills to be paid. With the recession, insurance companies are scrounging for ways to save money, and one of their top choices is to cut the level of reimbursement to t...
17th January 2009
Until recently, chiropractic treatment most often consisted of adjustments and physical therapy. Now, the chiropractic arena is changing. Many chiropractors have incorporated the use of rehabilitation in their chiropractic treatment of patients with back ...
17th January 2009
Nature has been generous to Southern Quintana Roo. It's a fascinating mix of jungles, wetlands, lagoons, white sand beaches, and coral reefs. Ancient cities and historical settlements dot the landscape, giving a glimpse at a vanished way of life. The clea...
17th January 2009
Are you really ready to study abroad at an international soccer boarding school? It's something you've been looking forward to ever since you signed up or thought of registering.
To get the most out of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, it's recommen...
09th January 2009
When people first think of Yucatan, their thoughts may turn to Cancun or a dimly remembered geography class from high school. But this Mexican state has far more to offer, especially for people seeking a real estate investment.
Yucatan's first economi...
19th December 2008
If it's not broken, why fix it? That's the question I hear from engineers, designers, draftsmen, and managers utilizing 2D CAD software in Oklahoma and throughout the Midwest. Everyone has their own way of doing things, so why switch?
As an Oklahoma e...
22nd August 2008
Many times relaxation is simply a shift in mindset. Yet for something so apparently simple, it can take a lifetime to master. Remaining dedicated to meditation can be difficult at times, but is well worth the endeavor. I've written down a few personal tip...
22nd August 2008
Once upon a time, hunting was something that only men did. Since the dawn of time, they've been the ones sneaking up on buffalo, deer, turkeys and the ducks.
Not so anymore! In recent years, more and more women have taken up hunting. According to a su...
17th August 2008
Many people have been frustrated to see their full-color vinyl banners fade or tear just a few short months after delivery. Oftentimes, we hear these sad stories from people who fail to recognize the costly mistakes they're making. Unfortunately, careless...
