1 calorie of heat is the amount needed to raise 1 gram of water 1 degree Centigrade. 1 calorie (cal) = 4.184 J. (The Calories in food ratings are actually kilocalories.) A BTU (British Thermal Unit) is the amount of heat necessary to raise one pound of water by 1 degree Farenheit (F). 1 British Thermal Unit (BTU) = 1055 J (The Mechanical Equivalent of Heat Relation) 1 BTU = 252 cal = 1.055 kJ.
San Antonio River Walk. A couple strolls along the River Walk. The San Antonio River Walk (also known as Paseo del RÃ­o or simply as the River Walk) is a network of walkways along the banks of the San Antonio River, one story beneath the streets of San Antonio, Texas, USA.
Downtown San Antonio Information. Obviously with any city the most important and most popular part of the city is the downtown area, San Antonio is no different. Downtown San Antonio is the heart of the city and as such there is no shortage of entertainment, dining, shopping, and culture available within the area.