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The Love of Danger: Fans and NASCAR Wrecks

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500

What can elicit a collective sigh of relief from a crowd of over 500 people? What can silence of room full of avid NASCAR fans? What is one of the events that NASCAR fans will remember the longest and talk about for weeks afterwards? It's NASCAR wrecks. They come in all types: multi-car, single-car, hitting the rail, sandbank or wall, or sometimes the total destruction of the expensive racing car. The two things all NASCAR wrecks have in common is that fans want to see them, and they want the driver to walk away. When the Drivers Survive: Luckily, most NASCAR wrecks are not fatal and the driver walks away either unscathed or with minor bruises. The cars are most often not that well off. There are either pieces strewn across the track, or the car has to visit pit lane for some hasty repairs. Due to all the safety equipment, the driver is able to return and please his fans again at the next race, even if his car was totally demolished. How the Drivers Survive: There is an exhaustive list of safety equipment to protect the drivers. **End Summary** Topics: nascar crashes]]> nascar wrecks]]> nascar racing]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Author: Bryon Stahl. Are you mad about NASCAR? At www.stockcarcrashes.com you can see non-fatal NASCAR wrecks , as well as reviews of NASCAR scanners .

The History of NASCAR: 1948-Present

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500

NASCAR history is filled with influential people. A few influential individuals, including William France, Sr., have been responsible for creating the sport and taking it to where it is today. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) was founded by France on February 21st, 1948. France, together with other drivers, designed a points system that would become the foundation of NASCAR racing. As early as 1948, the schedule consisted of 52 modified races that were run on dirt tracks. The first National Championship was won by Red Byron. The Beginnings Erwin "Cannonball" Baker had a huge impact on the history of NASCAR. He was named the first commissioner, and being an accomplished racer himself, he allowed almost no changes to the cars that were raced. Baker earned his nickname from setting dozens of land speed records. Glenn Dunnaway became the first NASCAR driver to be disqualified after it was discovered that he had altered the rear springs in his cars. However, over a 10-15 year period, modifications were allowed for safety and performance periods, until by the mid-1960s almost all stock cars were built solely for the purpose of racing them. **End Summary** Topics: nascar history]]> history of nascar]]> nascar racing]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Author: Bryon Stahl. Mad about NASCAR? At www.stockcarcrashes.com you can watch videos of NASCAR crashes .

Is it a GPS or a PDA?

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400

A GPS is a Global Positioning System which is basically a device which shows your current location on Earth to a high degree of accuracy. The use of GPS is predominantly commercial for creating driving directions for commercial vehicles and figuring out the fastest and most efficient routes to save costs. The Garmin Nuvi 350 is an example of such a GPS device. It comes with many preloaded maps and various Points of Interest which make it easier for the user to find stores, accommodation and even food wherever he or she may be with the ease of a touch screen. In every day terms, a PDA is a small handheld pocket computer. The RIM Blackberry is a perfect example of a PDA that's developed into a cell phone as well, with its advanced audio capabilities. The prolific use of Blackberries by famous celebrities contributed in part to the huge and growing popularity across the nation. The addition of GPS to PDAs has made them even more useful and popular. This means that one can find maps and directions on them too. **End Summary** Topics: pda]]> gps pda]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> By Bryon Stahl. At pdas.besttipsonline.com you can get advice on PDAs , as well as Blackberry accessories tips .

Understanding VoIP Gateways

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Translating voice calls between digital for the Internet and analogue for telephone systems is a challenging task, and that is the task that VoIP gateways perform by switching the calls between analogue and digital. Directing calls to specific users is also a function performed by the gateways. Translation from one VoIP protocol into a different protocol is another function of the gateways. This enables compatibility between VoIP systems and devices. These benefits make VoIP gateways an essential part of any commercial VoIP network that must cater for different users and uses. More VoIP gateway products have become available to customers as the popularity of VoIP as a stable telephone service has increased. Leading gateway vendors include Cisco Systems, Nortel Networks and Mediatrex Telecom. These gateways can either consist of hardware products or software products. The hardware gateways tend to cost more than software gateways and can be purchased as a stand alone box. They do not put additional load on existing servers and are generally believed to be more reliable than the software ones. There are many functional options available for gateway products, including fax, STN, and PBX enabled products that offer more than just simple call handling. **End Summary** Topics: voip]]> voip gateway]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Written by Bryon Stahl. At voip.besttipsonline.com you can get Voice over IP tips , as well as an introduction to VoIP .

The Handy Wii Remote

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

When Nintendo released their new Wii system late last year, everyone was curious to see what the deal was with the long one-handed remote that was to serve as the console's main controller. Named for its resemblance to a television remote control, the Wii remote is more innovative and more user friendly than the traditional gamepad controllers. But even with all the motion detection and interactive play, how wonderful is the Wii Remote? It's definitely at least one step ahead of other game controllers with its advanced motion detection capabilities. Even someone who has never played a game before can pick up a Wii remote and get going with it from just the basic instructions. Any user of this remote would probably agree that Nintendo got the design and functionality spot on. Just make sure you have the strap securely around your wrist or the remote can fly out of your hand during game play. The Wii remote uses Bluetooth wireless technology to communicate with the controller. That sets it apart from other remotes that use cumbersome cords and unreliable wireless. **End Summary** Topics: wii]]> nintendo wii]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Written by Bryon Stahl. At nintentowii.besttipsonline.com you can get tips for Nintendo Wii , as well as Wii system information .