http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com 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... http://www.articlealley.com/article_815291_11.html 10th 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: C... http://www.articlealley.com/article_809797_11.html 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 ti... http://www.articlealley.com/article_809794_11.html 05th March 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... http://www.articlealley.com/article_795669_32.html 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 ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_795661_32.html 23rd February 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 ki... http://www.articlealley.com/article_763376_33.html 21st 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... http://www.articlealley.com/article_757463_17.html 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 ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_757456_17.html 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... http://www.articlealley.com/article_757375_33.html 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... http://www.articlealley.com/article_757335_32.html 17th 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 econ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_746339_33.html 09th January 2009 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... http://www.articlealley.com/article_727703_11.html 19th December 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... http://www.articlealley.com/article_607705_23.html 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... http://www.articlealley.com/article_606567_47.html 22nd 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... http://www.articlealley.com/article_601958_15.html 17th August 2008 "Lost Pet" posters bring to mind the heart-wrenching possibility of your beloved pet wandering out of your life and becoming another picture on the telephone pole. "The kids really miss her, answers to the name Becky." Those sad pleas may get you thin... http://www.articlealley.com/article_573848_54.html 10th July 2008 The beauty about business today is that “not everybody knows everything.” You may be at the top of your game with printing or marketing, but to keep your clients happy you may need to diversify your product lines. The easiest way to do this is partner... http://www.articlealley.com/article_568084_15.html 01st July 2008 "Son, stocks may rise and fall, utilities and transportation systems may collapse. [But] people...will always need land." It was the advice given to Lex Luthor by his father, and though Luthor's quite the villain, he does have a point. Despite all the ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_566185_29.html 30th June 2008 The real Yucatan is not found in overpopulated beach resorts, Spanish cathedrals, or ancient temples. It's found in the music and dances, in the little villages, in the delicious food, and in the native hospitality. It's found when you take the time to si... http://www.articlealley.com/article_566172_29.html 30th June 2008 "Yoga" and "meditation" seem to have become trendy words recently, and even trendier practices. But for all their modern applications, both yoga and meditation have been around for a long, long time. For more than five thousand years, meditation has b... http://www.articlealley.com/article_561864_23.html 23rd June 2008 Recently, it seems that more and more Americans are climbing higher and higher into debt, especially after last summer's subprime fallout. According to the AP, the value of credit cards 30 days late was $17.3 billion in October 2007, a 26 percent jump fro... http://www.articlealley.com/article_561857_23.html 23rd June 2008 They say that the hardest part with any goal is taking the first step. With weight-loss goals, that step can be even harder. By choosing Weight Watchers, you've taken a step in the right direction, but it may seem to you that it's a long way between meeti... http://www.articlealley.com/article_559835_23.html 20th June 2008 Although most college students look forward to May and June with high hopes at the impending summer and freedom it entails, they also have one giant hurdle to clear before they're home free: finals. And as anybody who has survived college knows, finals ar... http://www.articlealley.com/article_554200_23.html 10th June 2008 Everybody has wants. We want that iced green tea soy latte from Starbucks in the morning, or that slice of strawberry cheesecake for dessert. We want to get that new book, see that new movie, buy that new Blu-ray player, or go to Cancun for a vacation. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_554196_23.html 10th June 2008 Spring has sprung and the U.S. government is giving us all money to promote spending. What better way to spend than to redecorate your bedroom? You've earned the opportunity to update the look of your home, and the government has very kindly provided you ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_546585_27.html 25th May 2008 Bringing physician medication dispensing into your practice is a good decision. The time and money saved on pharmacy callbacks alone will pay for the dispensary system itself within a few months, not to mention the extra income from selling the prescripti... http://www.articlealley.com/article_544154_17.html 21st May 2008 Owning a luxurious beachfront home sounds like a great dream, doesn't it? Instead of fighting biting cold winds and the endless harsh noises of city traffic, you wake up every morning to warm, humid weather and the sound of the surf crashing on the beach.... http://www.articlealley.com/article_543368_33.html 21st May 2008 When you were first diagnosed with a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), it may not have come as a great shock. You've known that something has been wrong for a long time. Chores around the house left you winded and gasping for air. You could no... http://www.articlealley.com/article_541136_17.html 20th May 2008 Once you have health insurance, you probably think you don't have anything to worry about. If something happens to you, you'll be able to afford it, right? While that's the hope, it may not always be the case. As of late, health insurance groups have... http://www.articlealley.com/article_531987_17.html 08th May 2008 It may start with a stiff lower back when you wake each morning. Or perhaps you were involved in a car accident. Weight gain, aging, genetics — all these are common causes of back pain. But whatever the source, it can significantly reduce your quality o... http://www.articlealley.com/article_531982_23.html 08th May 2008 Summer is on its way, and you and your dog will be spending a lot more time outdoors. With warm weather enticing your dog to roam and explore, you might be wondering just how "dog-proof" your yard really is. You still haven't gotten around to putting ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_528173_54.html 01st May 2008 Empathy and compassion are two emotions that make us human. It's the ability to identify with another person, to place ourselves in another's shoes, which allow us to have a greater connection with our fellow man. Unfortunately, with the stress and ge... http://www.articlealley.com/article_528155_23.html 01st May 2008 In recent months, it seems that the trend of "going green" – living in an environmentally friendly way – has caught on with mainstream America. Clorox has started advertising green cleaning supplies. Paper towels and toilet paper made of recycled pape... http://www.articlealley.com/article_527157_15.html 01st May 2008 You want your kids to have every opportunity to succeed in this world. You want them to learn self-discipline, how to be healthy, and to gain an appreciation and understanding for the world around them. The business world is becoming increasingly globaliz... http://www.articlealley.com/article_524705_32.html 28th April 2008 When your husband is a devoted fisherman, you get used to sharing him with his favorite pastime. You know how to make space on the wall for the record-setting fish he wants mounted. You're on a first-name basis with the local taxidermist, and you've got h... http://www.articlealley.com/article_523880_32.html 27th April 2008 Spring has started to peek out its head in most areas of the country, and winter is slowly receding into a distant memory. It won't be long before every lake and campground in the country is filled with people out hunting, fishing or just enjoying the goo... http://www.articlealley.com/article_522976_32.html 25th April 2008 Employee training is a vital part of any business, most especially in the health care industry. Health care has one of the highest accident rates of any industry in the country. As if that weren't enough, employees must also comply with multiple governmen... http://www.articlealley.com/article_518707_15.html 16th April 2008 Physician medication dispensing has become a more and more attractive option for clinics and doctors’ offices seeking to reduce overhead and maximize profits. However, in order to make it a successful venture, a physician must fully integrate the system... http://www.articlealley.com/article_515798_17.html 11th April 2008 If you are a Christian, you've probably heard a thousand times about doing God's will or listening for God's call. Many of us are perfectly content to believe that obeying God's will means going to church every Sunday and putting a check in the collection... http://www.articlealley.com/article_514102_51.html 09th April 2008 March is here, and with it come watch parties, brackets and bets as everybody settles down to watch the NCAA basketball teams fight their way toward the Final Four. And your husband has declared your house to be the official March Madness headquarters for... http://www.articlealley.com/article_498357_27.html 27th March 2008 After spending far too much time deliberating which employee benefits plan to choose, you've finally made the decision and can breathe a sigh of relief. Everything has been taken care of, and you don't have to worry about insurance anymore. Right? Alth... http://www.articlealley.com/article_497325_15.html 27th March 2008 After some deliberation, you've chosen your employee benefits plan and broker. You've given your broker a call and let them know your decision. Now, hopefully, you can quit worrying about insurance. That's your broker's job, right? True as that may be... http://www.articlealley.com/article_495759_17.html 26th March 2008 With college basketball gearing up for March Madness, why not get in on the game by decking out your room in your with college bedding and accessories from your favorite team? You've already got your brackets printed off and filled out, and you're ready t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_495757_27.html 26th March 2008 With tax season right on your doorstep, it may be very tempting to follow Wesley Snipes's example and declare yourself a tax denier, and not pay your income taxes on the grounds that you believe you don't owe them. While that may be fine to believe in... http://www.articlealley.com/article_492632_18.html 19th March 2008 Have you ever stood in a building and admired a gorgeous scene of nature carved onto the window? Then you've enjoyed the beauty of glass etching. Glass etching is the art of roughening or abrading certain parts of glass, like windows and mirrors, to creat... http://www.articlealley.com/article_490030_15.html 12th March 2008 Winter's winding down, spring is almost here, and you know what that means. It's time to think about what soccer camp you'll attend this summer. Will you just do a weeklong camp that's two hours away? Would you rather do a soccer camp at your local pa... http://www.articlealley.com/article_486809_32.html 07th March 2008 There are many vital steps to business success, but there are two steps no business can do without. One, you need to establish your brand, and two, you need to advertise your brand. Every year, companies pour millions of dollars into advertising and m... http://www.articlealley.com/article_485402_15.html 04th March 2008 You know that if you don't change the oil in your car regularly, you can end up paying a Texas-sized repair bill to replace major engine parts. That's quite a bit more than the $20 or $30 that it costs to get your oil changed. The same goes for your g... http://www.articlealley.com/article_484594_27.html 03rd March 2008 It's 125 degrees in the shade. You and your platoon are running low on water and your meals for the last week have been scorpions and roasted roaches. Thirty pounds of gear, including the guns and hand grenades, haven't gotten any lighter after a month of... http://www.articlealley.com/article_483913_27.html 29th February 2008 Choosing new software for your company sometimes feels like an exercise in futility, doesn't it? You've got about a dozen different kinds of software, half by companies you've never heard of, and all of them different prices. Each brochure practically... http://www.articlealley.com/article_482822_15.html 27th February 2008