Russia's new tram is a Batmobile on the outside, tech hub on the inside

 

Uralvagonzavod's Russia One commuter train

Many trams are memorable, but they tend to evoke nostalgia rather than embrace the future. You can't accuse UralVagonZavod (UVZ) of being behind the times with its new Russia One, though. To begin with, it looks like the Batmobile on a closed track -- and for good reason. The forward-tilted windshield helps the conductor spot pedestrians, while the glass composite panels are easy to replace. The tram is cutting-edge on the inside, too. Dynamic LED lighting and music change the cabin mood to suit the time of day. You'll also find positioning (GPS and GLONASS), air conditioning, anti-bacterial hand rails and WiFi. The driver even gets a USB 3.0 port that can keep a phone powered up.

Don't count on hopping aboard one of these mass transit marvels when they go into production, which should be sometime in 2015. As the Russia One name implies, this machine is partly about national pride; UVZ believes the vehicle will primarily be used in major Russian cities. Exports to Eastern Europe and South America aren't more than possibilities at this stage. Nonetheless, it's a big step forward for a form of public transportation that doesn't get a lot of love -- and it's probably the first tram that would make Bruce Wayne proud.

Windows Phone 8.1 and Cortana officially revealed at Build 2014

 

 Windows Phone 8.1 and Cortana officially revealed at Build 2014

As predicted, Microsoft is using its Build developer conference to launch Windows Phone 8.1, the latest and (we hope) greatest version of its mobile OS. The company's fed us a bunch of information about the update already, and a vast number of leaks have covered nearly all remaining features. Still, it's about time for us to get the skinny on everything the new upgrade entails, so let's break down exactly what you can expect from Windows Phone going forward.

Oily Skin Treatment Using Alpha Hydroxy Acid, Mineral Mud and Plant Extracts

It's important to think about what may be causing your oily skin so that you can do something about it. Maybe it's genetic or hormonal or perhaps it is diet related. Your skin may simply be irritated because of a harsh cleanser or chemical. This article lists a few of the main causes of oily skin and it provides ideas on how to treat it using natural products.

Suffering From Acne? Useful Skin Care Tips for You

When a normal person reaches the age of 9 years acne signs may begin to appear on the skin. As we know these skin disorders vary from country to country. Depending on your skin type acne can be mild, moderate, or severe. In certain cases particularly with severe acne adequate treatment and skin care is required to prevent the issue.

Starcraft 2 Guide - The Proper Start

The biggest problem that most people face when they start playing Starcraft 2 is figuring out where to start. Ironically this is the most important part of the game, the starting point of a match. If you don't have a good start, or you make a mistake early in the game it could mean the end of the game already.

What Is The Ultimate Flight Simulator?

As you are probably aware there are a large number of flight simulators around today and knowing the best one to buy can be difficult considering the amount available on the market today. It is important to get a flight simulator that is as realistic as possible so that your desire to fly the aircraft you've always wanted to fly and your passion to learn to fly will meet if not exceed your expectations.

Improving Distance For Golf Games

In golf games, distance is vital. Luckily, there are only two main factors involved when you play golf: ball contact and clubhead speed. However, both have to be right in order to hit the ball a good distance. So, how does each come into play?
The Club Head Speed
Maintaining the correct speed involves three main elements concerning speed:
* how fast your body rotates;
* how fast your arm swings;
* and how fast and soon your hand releases.
All of these are connected: your leg drive controls how quickly your body rotates which in turn plays a part in how quickly your arm will swing. In terms of hand release, this is decided by how relaxed your arm and hand muscles are as well as your overall focus.
There are a number of ways you can hone these areas for golf games in order to have more control:
* Make sure to turn your legs and hips towards your goal in order to start the swing. The movement and strength at which you do this is important.
* The upper part of your body is a transmitter only. Arm strength is not a major factor in how fast the clubhead moves.
* You should only use approximately 80% of your strength. As strange as it may seem, if you use more you might end up hitting the ball less far than you'd hoped.
The Ball Contact
Next, ball contact: in order to give your ball an upward lift you have to hit it at a downward angle when using a fairway woods or irons. This works because you're then able to utilize the loft of the club to launch your golf ball. This increases the distance due to the fact that when you strike your ball with strength downwards the ball is compressed and so releases more energy. It can then move a greater way down the course.
Aim for the bottom region of the ball or even a small way in front of it. This ensures that the clubhead is moving through the last part of its descending arch when it hits the ball.
Don't be tempted to scoop the ball upwards in golf games: not only will the distance be less but there's more chance that you'll miss.
However, there's one exception in golf games when you use an upward swing: hitting the driver off the tee. Firstly, this is because it's harder in this scenario to lift the ball up due to the fact that the driver is unable to provide much loft. The second reason is that with a driver it's harder to get rid of spin which occurs during compression due to the fact that it doesn't contain many grooves.
Golf games online can be used not only for fun but as a way to improve your skills. There are a number of free golf games available to suit all levels.