tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7728228890001548092024-03-17T20:03:38.673-07:00Science DecoderWhen gravity calls, something falls.Andrellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595737984455749402noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772822889000154809.post-45528037127876933792013-07-09T11:04:00.001-07:002013-07-09T11:04:52.123-07:00Dolphins: The Insomniac Mammal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Have you
ever wished you could only let half your brain sleep so the other half could
finish a long day’s work? Unfortunately, as a human, you don’t have that option.
But if you were a dolphin, you’d be doing it every day of your life.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Literally<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">We’ve all
heard the phrase “sleep with one eye open.” People say it when they want to
suggest that someone could be in danger. It’s not just an expression for dolphins,
though; they actually do it.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">The two
halves of a dolphin’s brain work independently of each other, so one side can
go to sleep while the other stays awake. This serves two functions. One,
presumably, is so the dolphin can look out for threats from various predators
without losing any shut-eye. The other is to make sure the dolphin keeps
breathing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Dolphins
move to the surface to get air 2-3 times each minute. If they went into a deep
sleep, they wouldn’t do this and would eventually die. Instead, because one
side of the brain is always awake, the dolphin always gets enough air.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">During
each sleep cycle, one side gets its sleep, typically about eight hours. Meanwhile,
the other side is taking care of the usual surfacing and breathing activities. After
the sleeping side wakes, the dolphin can either stay completely awake or let
the other side gets its rest while the rested side takes over the breathing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Unlike
the fish you might see at an </span><a href="http://www.vistacollege.edu/campuses/el-paso-tx/"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="color: blue;">El Paso</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"> aquarium, which can fall asleep in dark rooms,
the dolphins in the water are always resting, and yet at the same time they’re
always awake. Makes you a little jealous, doesn’t it?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">(Non-) Sleeping Baby Dolphins<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;">It’s hard to imagine a baby not sleeping for long
periods of time. That’s what makes baby dolphins so unusual, especially among
mammals. Where most young need far more sleep than their adult counterparts,
baby dolphins don’t get any sleep at all until they’re 4-5 months old. Scientists
don’t know why this happens, but it makes the adult’s sleep patterns seem a bit
less strange.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/73084860@N00/40857877/">Image source</a></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204338554749811766noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772822889000154809.post-49553324949303168052013-05-02T01:06:00.002-07:002013-05-02T01:20:03.571-07:00Why Do Cats Purr?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Cats are one of the most common household pets. These adorable creatures are playful, huggable and notoriously independent. They make great companions for adults and playmates for children. What makes them more fascinating is the interesting and well-known sound, the purr that they make. <div>
<br />Although purring is a common sound from cats, you may have wondered why they make it. It can happen at any time of the day, much like humans when they sigh.<br /><br />Some theorize that cats purr when threatened, even though they are not guarded against like some animals such as groundhogs, where people use <a href="http://www.havahart.com/store/live-animal-traps/groundhog">live trap groundhog</a> setups to keep them away from their properties. Cats are usually considered welcoming creatures, but what's causing your furry friend to give off this sound? Let's take a look at some interesting facts about why cats purr.<div class="MsoNormal">
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Purring is caused by a motion coming from the cat's central nervous structure. As the cat inhales and exhales, the vocal muscles in the larynx tremble and produce the sound burst that occurs every 30 to 40 milliseconds. This process produces the purring sound. The frequency of purring also depends on the cat's weight, sex and age. Research has found that cats purr in a range of situations.<br /><br /><br /><b>Purring for Pleasure</b><div class="MsoNormal">
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Many are aware that cats purr due to experiencing pleasure like when they are nursing babies or when stroked or petted by a human. Purring can also occur during a cat's sleep or when it is rolling. It can also occur around familiar cats.<div class="MsoNormal">
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Cats can also purr while under pressure from stressful times like recovering from an injury or when in pain. Therefore all purring cats are not content with their current situations. When a cat is brought in for treatment at a hospital after a tragedy like being hit by a car, a cat may produce a purr. Interestingly, larger cats such as the leopard, jaguar and lion do not purr.<br /><br />In general cats can purr in good times and in bad, but it's mainly associated with human interactions or positive cat exchanges.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204338554749811766noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772822889000154809.post-89395509793512186212013-04-02T14:19:00.000-07:002013-04-02T14:19:14.543-07:00Supernovas and You<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iiMLGT_l24c/UVmomkhdQcI/AAAAAAAAAEA/ZZVovhSM-6g/s1600/supernova.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="193" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iiMLGT_l24c/UVmomkhdQcI/AAAAAAAAAEA/ZZVovhSM-6g/s320/supernova.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A supernova (Image credit: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nasamarshall/3749525146/">NASA</a>)</td></tr>
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stardust, and he was right on the money. Everything around us began in the
death of a star. Supernovas create giant clouds of matter which provide the
building blocks for new stars, planets, and the matter that makes up living and
inorganic substances.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Death of a Star<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><br /></span></b></div>
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star contains vast reserves of hydrogen, which fuses into helium. Toward the
end of its life, a star runs out of hydrogen. Without hydrogen, the star starts
fusing helium into heavier elements. The core of the star shrinks, but the
outer layers expand to create a red giant star, which often destroys
surrounding planets.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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If it’s a small star, like our sun, fusion ends and the star, now a white
dwarf, slowly dies. Larger stars go through violent changes when they run out
of helium. The core collapses almost instantly. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><br /></span></div>
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in a matter of seconds to over 100 billion degrees Fahrenheit. The outer layer
collapses inwards, and then explodes outwards in a supernova. During the
supernova explosion, the dying star produces enough energy to fuse heavy
elements, such as uranium and gold. Any planets lucky enough to survive the
star’s expansion into a red giant are obliterated by the supernova. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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if conditions are right it may become a black hole, an area where matter is
crushed under gravitational forces so strong even light cannot escape. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Birth<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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forms massive clouds of dust and gas called nebulae that float in the
interstellar void. Gravity causes nebulae material to clump together,
eventually giving birth to a protostar. As millions of years pass, the
protostar develops into a fully-formed star.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;">The
new star’s gravitation causes more nebulae material to clump up, eventually
creating planets and everything on them. Yup, the planet and all of us are made
of </span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="http://www.empire-cat.com/cm/parts_and_services/parts/cat_reman.aspx"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">remanufactured
parts</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;">. Sagan was right. When you get right down to it,
we’re all born from the stars.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204338554749811766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772822889000154809.post-66385839791928743742013-04-02T14:18:00.001-07:002013-04-02T14:18:46.457-07:00Ever Wondered Why Cats Have Rough Tongues?<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">It might be startling to be licked by a feline
and find out that their tongues are incredibly rough. Every cat has this
feature, and many people who have felt it mistakenly think their abrasive
tongue developed to help them clean their coat. It makes sense, since cats
spend a lot of time grooming themselves with their tiny tongues.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">This is absolutely wrong. Cats have rough
tongues in order to use them like miniature </span><a href="http://www.hermance.com/Industrial/Sanders"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">sanders</span></a><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"> to help them rip the flesh
off their victims. Cats are killing machines, after all. They’re loaded with
natural weapons, such as their marquee retractable claws on each of their toes.
The claws are used to take down their prey in conjunction with a neck bite, but
once an animal is dead its pelt needs to come off so that the cat can get to
the fleshy goodness contained within.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Of course, this isn’t immediately apparent in
your everyday house cat. You’re much more likely to see a lion literally lick
the flesh off a gnu carcass than see a cat messing about with a small kill. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">How does it work?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">The cat
tongue is covered in tiny reverse barbs called filiform papillae. These are
specialized taste bud cells that feel hard because of keratin, the substance
that makes your fingernails hard. Surprisingly, only a small percentage of
these papillae can actually sense taste. Because felines don’t rely on their
sense of taste for making sure foods are edible, they were able to sacrifice
taste for this particular adaptation.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204338554749811766noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772822889000154809.post-65708889036275460432013-04-02T14:18:00.000-07:002013-04-02T14:18:08.409-07:00How Much Water Are You Wasting?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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time you take a long shower, you might feel a pang because you’re wasting
water. On a micro scale, shame on you! However, on a macro scale, you’re in the
clear.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">All this
is a drop in the bucket when it comes to industrial use of water. In point of
fact, industry worldwide makes up approximately 92% of water usage. Only 8% of
the water supply goes for domestic use. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Bear in
mind that only 2.5% of the world’s water supply is drinkable. The rest is
brackish sludge that will kill you. Even so, the vast majority—an estimated
70%—of potable water is locked up in glaciers. </span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Most of the rest of the fresh
water is contained deep underground or in soil, and is virtually inaccessible.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">In fact
the fresh water we have access to makes up 0.005% of the world’s total water
supply. This is causing shortages all over the world, leading countries to find
alternative means of obtaining fresh water, such as desalination of seawater.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">How Does Industry Use Water?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Farming
is the big culprit when you look at it on a global scale, making up
approximately 80% of water usage worldwide. The picture changes in
industrialized nations, and farming pales in comparison to manufacturing, which
makes up 60% of water usage in developed countries. That is a lot of water.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Excluding
farming, it is worth noting how water is used in various industries. Water is
used to make cars, electricity, refining oil and everything else. Manufacturing
overall uses approximately 20,000,000,000 gallons of water a day. Sounds like a
lot? Nuclear power plants use up 200,000,000,000 gallons of water per day,
making up 50% of industrial water use worldwide.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;">Some industrial water use has led to good. The
pharmaceutical industry uses an advanced water purification method. Indeed, the
use of </span><span style="font-family: "Cambria","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="http://www.meco.com/meco-biopharmaceutical/solutions/wfi-solutions"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">pharmaceutical engineering vapor compression</span></a> </span><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;">machines is integral in the manufacturing process. The
upshot is that the technology used in pharmaceutical grade water purification
is making its way to purifying water on a macro scale. This use of alternative
water sources supplies large populations with a net positive increase in clean
drinking water.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204338554749811766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772822889000154809.post-76348730186378124472013-01-07T22:49:00.001-08:002015-01-21T07:09:26.821-08:00Fun Science Facts about Animals, Insects, and Fish<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Do you ever find yourself struggling to make small talk at a party? The typical topics – the weather, what the other person does for a living, whether or not you have children – have all become pretty clichéd. Next time you’re at a social gathering, why not break the ice with one of these fun, funny, and absolutely true facts?<br />
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<b>Ancient Creatures </b><br />
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One of the oldest animals on the planet is the crocodile. Crocs have been around for over 200 million years. By way of comparison, the dinosaurs died out 65 million years ago. <br />
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If you’ve seen movies with dinosaurs chowing down on grass, someone got his or her facts wrong. There was no grass as we know it during the Jurassic era. <br />
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We all know the huge dinosaurs like the T-Rex, but did you know the <a href="http://sciencefactsandarticles.blogspot.com/2010/09/50-amazing-facts-about-animals.html">smallest dinosaurs</a> were only about the size of chickens? <br />
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<b>Creatures on Land </b><br />
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Humans and gorillas share 90 to 95 percent of our DNA. <br />
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The first animal in space was a dog, not a chimp as is popularly believed. <br />
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Don’t irritate a <a href="http://didyouknow.org/fastfacts/animals/">camel</a> or he/she may spit at you. Camels are notoriously grumpy creatures, and it doesn’t take much to set them off. <br />
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It’s good to be royalty. In ant colonies, the queen can live up to thirty years while workers survive only about 3 years on average. <br />
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It’s better to be an ant than a fly. A housefly’s lifespan is only about fourteen days. <br />
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A giraffe’s tongue is approximately 20 inches long. Among other things, it uses its tongue to clean out its ears. I think I’d rather deal with wax buildup. <br />
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<b>Creatures in the Sea </b><br />
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Speaking of long tongues, the tongue of a blue whale is almost as long as an elephant’s body; its heart is the size of a small car. <br />
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Think you can outswim a shark? Think again. Once it gets going, a shark can reach speeds of up to 44 miles per hour. Even at full sprinting speed, Olympic champions like Michael Phelps can only reach speeds of about 4.5 miles per hour. <br />
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<b>Every Day is Valentine’s Day </b><br />
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One of the most amorous animals is the lion. During a mating bout, a lion pair may do the deed 20 to 40 times per day for several days in a row. All that and no Viagra. <br />
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In one mating season, a female rabbit can produce up to 800 children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. <br />
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Be the Life of the Party<b> </b><br />
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Whether you work for an <a href="http://www.webpagefx.com/">SEO company</a> or you’re a Hollywood star, you’re bound to get your friends laughing as you share the intimate details of animal life. Try it at your next social gathering and see. <br />
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About the Author: Adrienne is a blogger and aspiring writer. When she’s not blogging about tech and social media, you might find her practicing her French, whipping up some recipes she found on Pinterest, or obsessing over vintage postcards and stamps.<br />
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Have you ever wondered what a waxed tiger would look like? Their stripes aren’t just in the hairs; they're embedded in their skin, so a naked tiger would look like a tattooed, leaner version of the big cat. Whether you’re into chemistry or biology, the world is a strange and fascinating place. Check out these odd science facts that are perfect fodder for your next cocktail party (or Trivial Pursuit game).<br />
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For example, your nose has a limit for how many scents can be remembered. No matter your age, the nose maxes out memory at 50,000 unique scents. Maybe that’s why you can’t quite place the aroma of that new <a href="http://www.chemfree.com/products/sw-1.html">non toxic parts washer solvent</a>. <br />
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<b>We’re All a Little Weird </b><br />
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<a href="http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/consciousness-health/2012/dec/7/dr-seuss-prescription-healthy-heart/">Dr. Seuss</a> had it right, because the human body is an incredible instrument. Did you know your eyes are the same size since birth, and the rest of the body simply catches up? This explains why a baby’s eyes seem so massive (and the process behind anime design). However, your mouth is an even more interesting place. <br />
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Every person can fill two full-sized swimming pools with saliva in their lifetime. However, human teeth are lagging behind. Humans only get two sets of teeth, while alligators can get up to 3,000 in their lifetime, which is similar to how long humans live. Think about that the next time you take a swim or brush your teeth. <br />
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<b>Head-Scratching Truths </b><br />
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Left-handed people, on average, live seven years less than righties. There’s no solid reasoning for why this occurs, but you may have noticed that an inordinate amount of actors and actresses are left-handed. <br />
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Humans aren’t as strange as some other species we share the world with. For example, did you know that <a href="http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/251847/">polar bears</a> can run 25 miles per hour, which is much faster than a human can ever strive for? <br />
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Polar bears aren’t the only large, lumbering animals that can beat a man in a race. The hippopotamus can also outrun a human. Flamingos can only eat when their head is upside down, and hummingbirds are the only creature that can fly backward. These anomalies are nothing new, considering the massive stegosaurus had a brain the same size as a walnut. <br />
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<b>Chemical Reactions </b><br />
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It’s a good thing humans produce so much saliva, because it’s impossible to taste foods (or anything else) without it, regardless of taste buds. However, if you’re looking to improve your pucker, you might want to know that a very common lipstick ingredient is fish scales. This puts a damper on beauty products for vegans. <br />
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The world is indeed a curious place. The hardest chemical in the body may be tooth enamel, but even this easily dissolves in vinegar. Keep these facts tucked away for your next networking event. You’re sure to be remembered. <br />
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<b>Byline</b>: Adrienne is a blogger and aspiring writer. When she’s not blogging about tech and social media, you might find her practicing her French, whipping up some recipes she found on Pinterest, or obsessing over vintage postcards and stamps.Andrellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595737984455749402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772822889000154809.post-85200720484479123272012-02-28T16:54:00.000-08:002014-06-05T22:58:50.545-07:005 Smart Job Search Tricks for Recent College Grads<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Are you looking for your first job after college? Getting a job after completing a college degree is the goal for every graduate. However, making yourself more employable for the job market is the key. Job hunting requires some planning to secure the right job after obtaining college degree. Although there are nearly limitless techniques and opportunities available to make your student job search after college more successful. There are some simple and easy tricks that will help you make your job search process more refined and take you to the path of finding the job you want.<br />
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<b>1. Create Your Resume and Cover Letter</b><br />
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First and foremost, create your resume and cover letter and highlight any relevant skills that you have. Make sure that you resume consists of all the latest information including your college activities, your major subjects and your final GPA. Creating a solid image helps you build a good impression on potential employers. Fresh graduates are advised to put forth your image and skills in a right manner so that your resume truly reflects the skills you’ve gained on your search. <br />
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<b>2. Build a Strong Job Network</b><br />
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Another important tip to make your job search easier is to build a strong job network. Networking for jobs is a critical aspect in finding a job after college that could be a great way to search new <a href="http://www.onlinedegreetalk.org/online-education-career-opportunities/">opportunities</a> that are not advertised. Regularly update your contact list as staying connected with your job contacts after college might help you in getting a job in your desired field.<br />
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<b>3. Diversify Your Job Search</b><br />
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Although a fresh college graduate might not have a strong professional network, therefore it is important to use all trusted sources of a job search. For instance, you can diversify your job search by reading newspaper and journals, using employment agencies and websites. Try to research the jobs that interest you more. The website of US Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics is a very useful source in determining desirable qualifications for entry-level candidates. In addition, you can also attend job fairs hosted by colleges, universities and even many websites also list job fairs in different locations of the United States. Job fairs are the smart options that keep you in touch with recruiters, thereby allowing you to find the job that you want.<br />
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<b>4. Look for Internships</b><br />
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Consider internships or volunteer opportunities, as this can help college grads to gain valuable professional experience which is required for full-time jobs. Additionally, internships help you build connections with hiring managers and show prospective employers that you have the abilities to succeed in today’s tough job market. Most importantly, doing an internship will most likely help you get a full time job within the same company.<br />
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<b>5. Keep the Spirit High</b><br />
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Job hunting can be extremely daunting, but being an aspiring candidate you must keep your spirit level high and have strong enthusiasm. You may not land your desired job quickly. It takes some time, willingness and hard work to be able to obtain your dream job. Stay positive and keep applying to a job every day. Keeping in touch with your contacts and staying productive are some great ways to ensure that your job search after college will surely produce beneficial results.<br />
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Considering the above cited smart tricks will definitely help you out in getting your desired job. Good Luck!<br />
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<b>Author Byline:</b><br />
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Kelly Gibson is a professional webmaster. Her main area of interest is educational research. Check out her blog for affordable <a href="http://www.onlinedegreetalk.org/">online learning</a> options, useful articles on online education, accredited online schools, universities and much moreAndrellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595737984455749402noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772822889000154809.post-16504288758058004662012-02-17T21:31:00.000-08:002012-02-17T21:31:02.061-08:00Steps in DNA Replication<b><span style="font-size: large;">What is DNA?</span></b><br />
Deoxyribonucleic acid, abbreviated DNA, is a macro molecule containing genetic information which characterizes each organism this information is used in the development and maintenance of the organism. Smaller segments of DNA are known as Genes. DNA is wrapped around proteins forming longer structures known as chromosome having an ‘X-like’ figure. DNA consists of two strands that are in opposite directions often called DNA double helix. In biological terms DNA contains what is known as a backbone made of phosphate groups and sugar groups. Attached to each phosphate-sugar complex (specifically the sugar) is a base/nucleobase forming what is known as a nucleotide. These bases are what are responsible for genetic coding.<br />
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Shortly before cell division DNA needs to be duplicated so that the resulting daughter cells, after the cell has divided, contain equal amounts of DNA. The process whereby the DNA duplicates to produce new ones is known as <b><u>DNA Replication</u></b>.<br />
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Here are the major steps involved in DNA replication:<br />
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The protein <span style="color: blue;"><b>Helicase</b></span> splits the double stranded DNA molecule forming two single stranded templates. (These templates are what will be the guide for the formation of the new strands; that is each strand will be copied to produce new ones. In the end there will be two DNA double helix, each made from one of the old strand and a new strand.) <br />
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After the DNA double strand has been split special binding proteins known as Single-Stranded DNA Binding proteins (<span style="color: #274e13;"><b>SSB</b></span>) then come along and attach to the recently separated DNA strands preventing the strands from reannealing. Without these proteins the strands could easily reform the double helix.<br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><b>DNA polymerase</b></span> comes along and attaches itself to one strand, as it moves along this strand it joins incoming nucleotides together continuously in the 5' to 3' direction forming a new strand. Because the newly formed strand is continuous, it is called the leading strand. However the second strand allows for nucleotides to be synthesized in a discontinuous pattern, the newly formed strand is impeded and is therefore called the lagging strand. In order for replication to begin on the second strand <span style="color: #990000;">RNA primase</span> comes along and synthesizes RNA primers. A different DNA polymerase then comes along and joins the incoming nucleotides also in the 5' to 3' direction (but is moving in a different direction from the continuous strand; please refer to diagram below). This DNA polymerase however synthesizes shorter discontinuous strands and stops where it meets another RNA primer; the polymerase will then go back up to another newly formed RNA primer and again start to synthesize more nucleotides.<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Step 4</span></b><br />
The enzyme <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">RNAse H</span></b> then comes and removes the recently synthesized RNA primers on the lagging strand. This leaves small gaps in what should be the newly synthesized strand. Because this isn’t a continuous strand but more like fragments we would call them <b><u>Okazaki fragments</u></b>. (Note: The leading strand also had to have RNA primers to begin replicating, however this didn’t pose any problems because the type of DNA polymerase used caused the strand to be continuous.)<br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">DNA Ligase</span> then comes and fills the short gaps between the Okazaki fragments to form the new COMPLETED strand (lagging strand). The replication process is now complete and we have two new double stranded DNA.<br />
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References:<br />
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<li>DNA Replication Animation ~ <a href="http://www.wiley.com/college/pratt/0471393878/student/animations/dna_replication/index.html" target="_blank">wiley.com</a></li>
<li>DNA Structure ~
<a href="http://www.chemguide.co.uk/organicprops/aminoacids/dna1.html" target="_blank">chemguide.co.uk</a></li>
</ul>Andrellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595737984455749402noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772822889000154809.post-54259259921531563212012-02-02T07:56:00.000-08:002014-06-05T23:00:14.420-07:00What are Your Career Options with Online Civil Engineering Degree?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Civil engineering is a professional field that deals with designing, supervising and constructing roads, buildings, bridges, sewage systems, dams, airports and many other public and private work projects. If you have interest in designing, constructing and mathematics then online civil engineering degree will be the perfect choice for you. It will provide you with theoretical and practical knowledge of mathematics and physical sciences.<br />
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Besides theoretical knowledge, pursuing an online civil engineering degree helps students gain knowledge of specific analysis tool usage, design and read blueprints, alongside characteristics of the area of the work. With regards to career possibilities, grads with online civil engineering degree have lucrative career paths available to pursue. Here are listed a few of them:<br />
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<b>1. Civil Engineering Technician</b><br />
Pursuing an online associate’s degree helps prospective engineers to gain theoretical knowledge required in conducting tests, analyzing data and estimating costs for a specific project. An online associate’s degree in engineering allows students to get into entry level career positions at construction sites, in architectural firms, government agencies and design engineering companies. Additionally, earning a <a href="http://www.onlinedegreetalk.org/bachelor-in-engineering/">bachelor’s degree in engineering</a> from accredited online schools qualifies potential candidates for better career options in the specialization chosen.<br />
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<b>2. Licensed Professional Engineer</b><br />
To work in the public sectors, civil engineers are required to have a professional engineer license. As a licensed professional engineer (PE), you can work in the public, residential, commercial, transportation, roadways or environmental engineering. A Licensed PE can also work for public utility firms, private companies or can work at local, state or federal levels.<br />
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<b> 3. Structural Engineer</b><br />
Earning a master’s degree in <a href="http://www.onlinedegreetalk.org/civil-engineering/">civil engineering</a> qualifies individuals to work as a structural engineer. Being a structural engineer, you are responsible to deal with designing buildings and other large structures including designing machinery, vehicles and medical equipment. Structural engineers can work in construction companies, government agencies, public and private sectors.<br />
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<b> 4. Environmental Engineer</b><br />
It is another rewarding career options for potential college grads holding a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering. As an environmental engineer, you will assess environmental areas such as waste water management, air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal and more.<br />
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<b>Job and Salary Outlook for Grads with Online Civil Engineering Degree</b><br />
Earning an online civil engineering degree opens up various career opportunities for the prospective students. They can work in a variety of areas including private and government sectors. Civil engineers can work as an environmental engineer, structural engineer, development planner, researcher or teacher, design engineer, urban planning engineer and can supervise draftsmen and construction workers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), career opportunities for civil engineers will grow by 24% through 2018. As far as earning potential is concerned, civil engineers may earn up to $119,320 annually.<br />
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At the end of the day, pursuing your civil engineering degree online, gives you an opportunity to gain valuable skills as well as practical experience required for almost all entry-level engineering jobs.<br />
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Kelly Gibson is a professional webmaster. Her main area of interest is educational research. Check out her blog for <a href="http://www.onlinedegreetalk.org/brochures/">online college brochures</a>, useful articles on online education, accredited online schools, universities and much more.<br />
<br />Andrellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595737984455749402noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772822889000154809.post-46409987375247673182012-01-31T17:38:00.000-08:002014-06-05T23:01:14.815-07:00Seasonal Affective Disorder | Ending Winter Depression<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Wonder Why Winter Makes You Down? Sad Depression Symptoms Can Be Beaten</b></span><br />
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Winter probably has been bringing on feelings of sad depression for some people forever, but for most of history, nobody knew why. Researcher Norman Rosenthal pinned it down in 1984 with his description of seasonal affective disorder.<br />
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Rosenthal quite literally shined a light on the disorder with his theory that treating patients suffering from seasonal symptoms with light exposure could relieve the load. Other researchers picked up where he left off, finding out that fresh air, good nutrition and exercise also help lift the bad moods, physical symptoms and discomfort of SAD.<br />
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The research has unearthed interesting ideas and facts about the disorder, which is diagnosed by process of elimination and the presence of symptoms for more than one season. While a few people get SAD in the summer, it is mainly a winter phenomenon that comes on during the autumn, when days shorten and natural light becomes scarce.<br />
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For those wondering why they feel symptoms of depression in the winter, here are some of the key points about SAD:<br />
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Patients with SAD report a slow degeneration into the disorder, starting in fall and worsening as winter goes on. Keeping track of the timing and pattern leads to a diagnosis of the disorder, but more than one season with symptoms is needed to be certain.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Other symptoms include weight gain, likely from craving starchy foods, along with low energy, feeling mildly ill and poor mood and concentration.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Treatment with light, improved nutrition, exercise and fresh air, including using </span><a href="http://www.roomairpurifierreviews.com/" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">clean air machines</a><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> to purify the air, have been shown to help cure the symptoms of SAD.</span></li>
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Defeating SAD means understanding the enemy, which strikes more prominently in northern climates, where people get less light exposure in the winter. <br />
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A doctor may want to run tests to make sure another problem is not the culprit, but a consistent pattern of seasonal symptoms likely points right to SAD.<br />
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<b>Beyond Medication -- Natural Ways to Fight SAD</b><br />
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Although some people need medication to cure SAD, natural remedies can help turn around the symptoms and make winter easier to bear. <br />
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Taking advantage of the research into SAD and following up with natural remedies can brighten winter and bring better health and well-being to anyone suffering from seasonal depression.<br />
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Andrellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595737984455749402noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772822889000154809.post-62763401183237645102012-01-25T05:54:00.000-08:002014-06-05T23:01:45.136-07:00Earn Your Science Degree Online and Start a Rewarding Career<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify;">If you want to start a rewarding career in the field of science, pursuing an online science degree might be the perfect choice. Online science degrees are available in a variety of specialty areas that provides individuals flexibility in choosing their own area of interest. Online science degree helps you gain fundamental knowledge and technical expertise needed to start a lucrative career. In fact, earning an online science degree enables you to polish your career skills and competencies while qualifying you for different </span><a href="http://www.onlinedegreetalk.org/online-education-career-opportunities/" style="background-color: white; color: #234786; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; text-align: justify;" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1327498528_1" style="color: #366388; cursor: pointer;">career opportunities</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify;">.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Online Science Degrees offers following Fields of Specialization:</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Human Biochemistry</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Immunology</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Oncology</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Fire Science</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Mathematics</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Zoology</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Chemistry</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Biotechnology</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Environmental Science</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Psychology</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aerodynamics</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Anatomy</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Archeology</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Astronomy</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Bacteriology</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Astrophysics</span></li>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">What are the Benefits of Getting Online Science Degrees?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Since online science degrees are available in a myriad of specialty areas, therefore you will have option to choose your desired degree. There are various <a href="http://www.onlinedegreetalk.org/category/affordable-online-degree/" style="color: #234786; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px;" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1327498528_2" style="color: #366388; cursor: pointer;">affordable online schools</span></a> that offer accredited online degrees in science; you can enroll in any of them and earn your online degree. Enrolling in an online degree in science allows you to manage your time and professional commitments, thus providing you flexibility and convenience to fulfill your career goals.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Careers Options for Students with Online Science Degrees</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Enrolling in an accredited online school and getting a science degree online enables individuals to qualify for many exciting career choices in the growing field of science. You can pursue careers in different settings such as healthcare, education, environmental conservation and management and more. Grads with an online science degree may choose to become:</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Earning Potential of Graduates with Online Science Degrees</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Pursuing an online science degree is indeed the best choice as it improves your professional expertise and qualifies you for advanced career prospects. Moreover, it allows potential candidates to pursue better career options with good salary package, thus providing them financial stability.</span></div>
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<span id="yui_3_2_0_5_1327498520580432" style="font-size: 10pt;">All in all, earning your science degree from accredited online school will open up many career options. Online science degrees qualify students to build scientific knowledge alongside high level of technical expertise and generals skills needed in their future career. Having awareness and in depth knowledge within particular specialty area will enhance your marketability and make you more employable. </span></div>
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Andrellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595737984455749402noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772822889000154809.post-59546007495559512842012-01-10T14:54:00.000-08:002014-06-05T23:02:13.050-07:005 Best Career Choices for 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Earning the right degree program can help you pursue a new career with good earning potential. Do you want to start a fresh and rewarding career in 2012? Pursuing an online degree program could help you. The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) reports that employers plan to hire 9.5 percent more new college graduates in 2012 compared 2011. Here are listed 5 best career choices for college graduates that have a great hiring as well as earning potential in 2012 that will turn on your future.<br />
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<b> 1. Accountant</b><br />
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<b><br /></b>Pursuing an accounting career could be an ideal career choice in 2012 because the field of accounting is projected to grow by 22 percent through 2018. As an accountant, you are liable to prepare taxes, evaluate budget sheets, analyze and track important financial information for individuals and businesses. Earning an <a href="http://www.onlinedegreetalk.org/results.php?sub=accounting&qual=bachelor&pc=&ct=either">online bachelor’s degree in accounting</a> will qualify you for entry-level accountant positions. Accountants can have potential to earn approximately $68,960 annually.<br />
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<b> 2. Medical and Health Services Manager</b><br />
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<b><br /></b>Pursuing a career position of medical and health services manager would be the best option for those who want a supervisory role in the growing health care field. It might be a rewarding career for you. Medical and health services managers ensure everything is running effectively and efficiently. They are responsible to plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise the delivery of health care. According to the U.S. Department of Labor the hiring growth for medical and health services managers is expected to increase 16 percent between 2008 and 2018. Earning an online master's degree in health services administration, health sciences, public health, or public administration could prepare you for a career as a medical and health services manager. Pursuing an online bachelor's degree also helps you qualify for some entry-level positions in smaller facilities and departments. According to the U.S. Department of Labor medical and health services manager can earn up to $93,670 annually.<br />
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Teaching is the best profession for those who enjoy sharing their knowledge with others and mentoring young people. As a teacher you can discover the best teaching methods to help others. You are largely responsible to design lessons plans, lecturing in class, and provide academic support to students. In addition, the job outlook for elementary school teachers is projected to increase by 16 percent between 2008 and 2018. Earning a bachelor's in education and obtaining a teaching license may qualify you for most public school teaching positions. Annual earning of elementary school teachers is around $54,330.<br />
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<b> 4. Computer Systems Administrator</b><br />
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Individuals who love for computers and technology could pursue a career as a network and computer systems administrator. Earning a bachelor’s degree in a computers or information technology (IT) program from <a href="http://www.onlinedegreetalk.org/category/accredited-online-schools/">accredited online schools</a> will make you eligible for various entry-level positions as a network and computer systems administrator. As a network and computer systems administrator you can design, install, and support computer systems. They can earn $72,200 yearly.<br />
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Earning an online degree in psychology or sociology may qualify you for the position of social worker that would definitely give you a fresh start in 2012. As a social worker, you can help people deal with various issues including disability, disease, unemployment, relationships, substance abuse, among other things. Social workers can perform their duties in a variety of settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and courts. Social workers may earn a yearly salary of $52,270.<br />
Considering the above mentioned career choices will surely give you a fresh start in 2012 as well as give you a great sense of career satisfaction.<br />
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Cellular respiration is a metabolic process involving many different reactions taking place; organic compounds are oxidized in these reactions and energy is produced. These organic compounds are known as respiratory substrates. Respiratory substrates include:<br />
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When these substrates are oxidized cells can use the energy produced to carry out their normal processes. The main aim of cell respiration is to produce energy; this energy is in the form of ATP.<br />
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The many reactions which take place during cellular respiration can be divided into three stages:<br />
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<li><b>Glycolysis:</b> This stage involves the oxidation of glucose forming pyruvate and takes place in the cytoplasm of the cell <b>(2ATP’s produced)</b></li>
<li><b>Krebs cycle:</b> Breaks down pyruvate from glycolysis forming carbon dioxide and hydrogen (in the presence of oxygen) or forms ethanol/lactate (in the absence of oxygen). This stage takes place in the matrix of the mitochondria. <b>(2ATP’s produced)</b></li>
<li><b>Electron Transfer System:</b> In this stage the hydrogen is oxidized by oxygen forming water and takes place in the inner membrane of the mitochondria. <b>(34ATP’s produced)</b></li>
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Somewhere along these stages numerous amounts of ATP are produced which can then be utilized by the cell itself.<br />
The availability of oxygen is what determines the fate of pyruvate, therefore different products can be obtained from these stages depending on whether oxygen is made available or not. There are two types of respiration, these are:<br />
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<li>Anaerobic Respiration</li>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Aerobic Respiration</span></b><br />
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When glucose is broken down in the cytoplasm the product formed is known as pyruvate. From this point the pyruvate can take one of two routes depending on whether oxygen is available or not. In aerobic respiration oxygen is made available. The purpose of this oxygen is to oxidize the pyruvate from glycolysis to ultimately form carbon dioxide and water (ATP’s are also produced along the way). The first stage involves the Krebs cycle where the pyruvate was broken to form carbon dioxide and hydrogen. This hydrogen then moves along to hydrogen carriers in the second stage (electron transfer chain) where it goes through a number of carriers and finally gets oxidized by oxygen forming water. Combining the equations from glycolysis, Krebs cycle and the electron transfer chain we get:<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"> C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>12</sub>O<sub>6</sub>
+ 6O<sub>2 </sub></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"> => 6CO<sub>2</sub> +6H<sub>2</sub>O + 38ATP
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Note that 38 ATP’s are produced in aerobic respiration, compare this with the amount of ATP’s produced during anaerobic respiration and you should see why aerobic respiration is more efficient than anaerobic respiration. <br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Anaerobic Respiration (Fermentation)</span></b><br />
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In this type of respiration oxygen is absent which therefore means different products will be formed from the point where pyruvate left glycolysis. It might seem odd but there are organisms that can actually survive with and without oxygen, such organisms are termed facultative anaerobes. There are even organisms that can’t survive in the presence of oxygen; these organisms are called obligate anaerobes.<br />
Remember from aerobic respiration that the purpose of the oxygen was to combine with hydrogen in the final stage to ultimately form water. However since oxygen is not present there is no acceptor at the end of the final stage (electron transfer chain) to combine with hydrogen. Since there is no final acceptor the hydrogen goes back and combines with the pyruvate preventing the release of any energy.<br />
Anaerobic Respiration has two Pathways which depend on the type of organism:<br />
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<b><i>1. Anaerobic Respiration in Fungi</i></b><br />
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In fungi such as yeast Pyruvate is ultimately converted into ethanol and carbon dioxide (Alcoholic Fermentation) with an overall production of 2 ATP’s, allot of energy however still remains locked within ethanol.<br />
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C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>12</sub>O<sub>6 </sub> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px;">=></span> 2Ethanol + 2CO<sub>2</sub>
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Despite being an inefficient source of energy production this process still has some uses. Uses of fermentation by Yeast include:<br />
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<li>The production of alcoholic drinks such as wine and beer.</li>
<li>The Carbon dioxide produced is used in the manufacture of bread, because it allows for the dough to rise.</li>
<li>Though the energy still remains trapped in ethanol in countries such as Brazil it is used to make gasohol which can then be used to fuel cars.</li>
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<b><i>2. Anaerobic Respiration in Animals</i></b><br />
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In certain tissues such as muscle tissues in animals the pyruvate formed from glycolysis is ultimately converted to lactate with the formation of 2ATP’s, no carbon dioxide is produced in this type of anaerobic respiration. In animals buildup of lactate can result in a sensation of fatigue and cramps. <br />
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As is the case with ethanol in fermentation much of the energy remains locked within the lactate which therefore means this path is also inefficient. The energy can however be released from the lactate if oxygen is later made available.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Individuals interested in pursuing rewarding and fast-paced careers or would like to make more money can opt for an online education. There are various rewarding and great-paying careers that can be achieved by obtaining online degree programs. Enrolling in an online degree program helps you choose an exciting career in your field. Below are listed five lucrative and fast-paced careers that can be pursued by enrolling in an accredited online degree.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">1. </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Registered Nurse</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">It is one of the fast growing careers that could be pursued by earning an online bachelor's degree in nursing, associate's degree in nursing, or a nursing diploma. Registered nurse (RN) provide medical care to patients and responsible for conducting and analyzing diagnostic tests and providing treatment and medications. Getting further education can help qualify a nurse to work in an emergency room. Registered nurses can earn Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification in order to qualify for the position of emergency room nurse. RNs can earn up to $67,720 annually.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">You can also pursue a rewarding career as a meeting and conventional planner who is responsible to perform </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">tasks like finding guest speakers, hotels, and negotiating contracts. Earning an online bachelor’s degree in hotel and hospitality management, business and business administration, public relations, and marketing from <a href="http://www.onlinedegreetalk.org/accredited-online-colleges/" style="color: #234786; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px;" target="_blank">accredited online colleges</a> can prepare you for entry level positions. As a meeting and convention planner you can earn an annual income around $48,780.<strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></strong></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">3. </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Cyber Security Worker</span></b></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Opting for an online degree in computer science, software engineering and computer information systems can help you prepare for a career as a cyber security worker. As a cyber security worker, you are largely responsible for protecting data and</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>computer systems connected to the Internet. In addition, you can also monitor computer systems and develop products that ensure and improve computer security. Cyber security worker have good earning potential and can earn up to $69,570.</span><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">You can also opt for a career as a court reporter by opting for an online degree program in paralegal studies</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"></span></strong><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>that are being offered by various <a href="http://www.onlinedegreetalk.org/category/accredited-online-schools/" style="color: #234786; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px;" target="_blank">accredited online schools</a></span></strong><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">. </span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">As a court reporter you are responsible to</span></strong><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">create transcripts of legal proceedings, meetings, speeches, and other events. Court reporters require a high level of knowledge, speed and accuracy because they have to ensure the accuracy and completeness of legal transcripts. An average yearly income for court reporters is around $53,270.</span><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"></span></strong></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">5. </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Executive Chef</span></b></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Individuals who have a passion for cooking can</span></strong><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></strong><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">enroll in</span></strong><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></strong><strong id="yui_3_2_0_1_1324674925840306"><span id="yui_3_2_0_1_1324674925840305" style="font-size: 10pt;">an online degree in culinary arts that can be completed </span></strong><span id="yui_3_2_0_1_1324674925840310" style="font-size: 10pt;">from a few months to two or more years. Pursuing an online degree in culinary arts prepares individuals to work as an executive chef or head cook who are responsible to determine serving sizes, develop menus, order food supplies, and run kitchen operations. As an executive chef or head cook you can earn an annual salary of $44,780.<strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></strong></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">In a nutshell, if you want to start a successful and lucrative career, choosing an online degree program might be the perfect choice that helps you successfully launch a rewarding career in today’s tough job market.</span></strong><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;"></span></strong></div>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Author Bio: </span></strong><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;">Kelly Gibson is a professional webmaster. Her main area of interest is educational research. Check out her blog for <a href="http://www.onlinedegreetalk.org/brochures/" style="color: #234786; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px;" target="_blank">online college brochures</a>, useful articles on online education, accredited online schools, universities and much more.</span></strong></div>
Andrellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595737984455749402noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772822889000154809.post-52096151196664742952011-12-08T10:19:00.001-08:002011-12-08T11:00:25.267-08:0010 Strangest Science Facts You Didn’t Know Were TrueScience may have its own laws within its own set of rules and regulations, but there are many exceptions. In fact, laws in science can have just as many loopholes as the laws of man. To prove it, we have gathered the ten strangest science facts you didn’t know were true.<br />
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<li>Spontaneous combustion – It isn’t just the stuff of science fiction. There are many occurrences when something can spontaneously explode. One of the most common things to explode is piles of compost. The material itself is known to contain explosive properties combined with bacterial fermentation can literally see a pile of pooh blow up all by itself.</li>
<li>Animals can do it, too – But it isn’t only materials that are inanimate that can do this. In 2004, a decomposing whale burst in Taiwan on its own. The explosion was a result of gas buildup that had been going on inside the whale and was estimated to weigh 50 tons.</li>
<li>Mass dance is possible – Just about every musical sees random people coming together to perform allegedly spontaneous dance and song numbers, but this can actually happen. The first recorded instance was in 1374 Germany. The dance mania would then spread to other parts of Europe and had people literally dancing in the streets. The suspected cause was ergot poisoning.</li>
<li>Males can get pregnant – Human males can relax. This only applies to certain species such as the sea horse or sea dragon. The males actually carry the developing embryos in an organ called the brood pouch, where the female deposits her eggs.</li>
<li>Animals can abort – Roe v. Wade comes to the animal world in this strange science fact. In the male pipefish, a relative of the above, if the male doesn’t have a relationship with the mother of the embryos he’s carrying, he will choose not to continue the process.</li>
<li>How many light bulbs to power a satellite? – Ever hear how the newest space exploration doo-dad is going to cost millions and millions of dollars? It can’t be for the power used. A scientific satellite only uses 250 watts of power, which is about the same as two 120 watt light bulbs.</li>
<li>Columbus was right. And wrong – It is widely believed that Columbus was the first to ever truly assert that the Earth was round. However, there was a Greek mathematician who believed the same but was never able to get a ship to prove his hypothesis. He was the famous Pythagoras and he proposed the theory around 600 B.C. Four hundred years later, another Greek, Erastosthenes, guessed fairly accurately that the distance around the Earth was about 25,000 miles.</li>
<li>Not necessarily a sign of the apocalypse – We’ve all heard the expression “raining cats and dogs,” but this strange science fact can actually happen. Strong winds are capable of lifting smaller animals to great heights, even freezing them, before gravity gets a hold of them and drops them back down. Toads, frogs, and fish are the most likely animals to “rain.”</li>
<li>Post death erection – Did you know that males can still get erections after death? Because they are caused by an overflow of blood, if a male dies face down at the right angle, blood will pool bringing new meaning to the word “stiff.”</li>
<li>Sex means death – For most species, the opposite is true. Sex is used to reproduce, propagate the species, and has been known as the ultimate expression of life. Not so for the bee. The male has been known to literally snap off his own genitals into the queen, preventing any others from mating with her but also resulting in his death.</li>
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Shelby Crockett has been a Paralegal for 9 years and owns the site <a href="http://www.howtobecomeaparalegal.com/">Paralegal School</a>. Her site helps students find the right paralegal school.Andrellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595737984455749402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772822889000154809.post-90397420891649418602011-12-05T13:02:00.001-08:002014-06-05T23:03:12.025-07:00Online Degree Programs for Passionate Individuals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Online education is the most flexible and prudent way to increase your knowledge and advance in your career. In fact, earning an online degree from accredited online schools is undoubtedly a convenient option for many who have family and professional obligations and want to jump start their career. Individuals who have a love of television, video, photography, music and film and would like to pursue career in those fields can opt for a variety of online degrees.<br />
You can choose the right online degree program that can complement your interest and career goals. Pursuing an online degree helps students to work in a variety of exciting business areas.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Online Degree Programs in Film and Television</span></b><br />
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Individuals who want to pursue job opportunities in film and TV industry can opt for online degree programs in film and television. There are many accredited <a href="http://www.onlinedegreetalk.org/online-schools/">online schools</a> that offer online degree programs in film and television and teach you how to use the common professional tools used in the industry. In online film and television programs you will learn computer graphics, film history, camera technology, film production, film criticism, post production, lighting, audio, special effects, script and story development, directing, acting, and video production techniques.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Online Degree in Music & Audio Production</span></b><br />
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</b></span>Earning an online degree in music production is probably the best way to pursue careers as producer, engineer, or sound technician. Individuals pursuing an online degree in a music and audio production might study sound and radio production, music theory, editing, mixing, and learn how to create sound effects for film and television. Moreover, you might learn how to use the latest audio technology, as well as learn the business aspects of the music industry.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> Online Photography Degree</span></b><br />
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Individuals, who love photography and would like to make it your career but could not have enough time to go to a brick or mortar college, can also opt for an online education. There are various online schools that offer <a href="http://www.onlinedegreetalk.org/affordable-online-degrees/">affordable online degrees</a> in photography that can help you learn top quality photography tools and build a portfolio of work that can help start your career. In an online photography degree you can learn how to use camera equipment as well as learn lighting, color theory, history of photography, and photojournalism.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Online Graphic Design Degree</span></b><br />
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Individuals who want to pursue an exciting career in the field of graphic design can opt for an online graphic design degree. It will help you learn design principles, design fundamentals and theory, visual communication, electronic and film media, website design, printing techniques, drawing, and typography. You will also familiarize with key graphic design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe PageMaker, and Adobe Photoshop. Indeed, earning an online degree in graphic design could prepare you for several lucrative career options.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Online Degree in Web Design</span></b><br />
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</b></span>Pursuing an online web design degree can help you develop a strong foundation and design skills that allow you to create interactive content and build websites for a variety of businesses. In an online web design degree, you will learn about web page design principles, online marketing, database design and development, web technologies such as HTML, multimedia technologies, image editing, design theory, audio/video editing, digital publishing, typography, computer graphics, and color theory.<br />
So, these are a few flexible online degree options that can easily be pursued by enrolling in an online school and help you transform your passion into a career while helping you achieve professional career development.<br />
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Are you considering changing your career or feeling stuck in your current job? Don’t worry because now quick online education programs are available that prepare you to purse a new career in one or two years. By choosing the right online degree program you can reach your career goals within just a year. Indeed, it is the easiest way that complements your career aspirations and your schedule. Consider the following online degree programs that could prepare you for better careers.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1. Paralegal Certificate Program</span></b><br />
You can opt for a paralegal certificate program if you already have a bachelor’s degree. It will prepare you for the most demanding career as paralegal in less than one year. As many certificate programs just take a few months to complete. In paralegal certificate program, you will likely study legal research and the legal application of computers. The U.S. Department of Labor expects that paralegal jobs will grow by 28 percent from 2008 to 2018. Salary of paralegals ranges from $50,080 to $75,000.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">2. Certificate in Medical Assistant</span></b><br />
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Completing a certificate in medical assistant or an associate’s degree in medical assisting from an accredited <a href="http://www.onlinedegreetalk.org/results.php?sub=medassist&qual=associate&pc=&ct=either">online school</a> can prepare you for pursue a career in the one of the fastest-growing industries of health. You will develop a variety of skills in as little as one to two years that help you in your new career. As a medical assistant; you'll perform transcription and insurance processing, basic laboratory tests, handle office tasks, maintain record of patient medical histories and more. Medical assistants can earn an average annual income of between $29,450 to $39,970.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">3. Online Dental Assistant Certificate Program</span></b><br />
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An online dental assistant certificate program usually takes approximately one year to finish or you can also complete an associate’s degree in dental assisting in two years. An online dental assisting program will teach you about the clinical, laboratory, and administrative aspects of the position. You will likely to help dentists during procedures, sterilize equipments, process radiographs, taking vital signs, complete insurance claim forms and more. Salaries of dental assistants vary from $34,000 to $47,070 a year.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">4. Online Certificate Program in Nursing</span></b><br />
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It is the best option to pursue a registered nurse (RN) career that can prepare you for rewarding career positions in just two years or less. You can earn an associate’s degree in nursing or <a href="http://www.onlinedegreetalk.org/certificate-in-nursing/">online certificate program in nursing</a> in few months. Individuals who already have a bachelor's degree in another field can enroll in an online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program to earn a degree in less time. The U.S. Department of Labor projects that career opportunities will increase by 22 percent through 2018. As a nurse, you would work with patients, run diagnostic tests, and administer medications. Registered nurses can earn an average annual income ranging from $66,530 to $93,700.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">5. Online Certificate in Information Technology (IT)</span></b><br />
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Earning an online certificate in information technology can take a few months to one year. It can prepare you for a variety of computer-related careers while developing your problems solving skills and professional expertise. You will learn about computer security, networking, programming, web development, database management, security administration and much more. Individuals pursuing entry level career positions in this field can earn an annual wage of $47,360.<br />
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So, these are a few quick online degrees or certificate programs that can lead you towards advanced career prospects in one year or less.<br />
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Kelly Gibson is a professional webmaster. Her main area of interest is educational research. Check out her blog <a href="http://onlinedegreetalk.org/">OnlineDegreeTalk.org</a> – which aim to assist you in your journey towards online education.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Exercise boosts endorphins and seratonin levels</span></b><br />
Both of these chemicals have been shown to have a huge impact on anxiety, depression, and symptoms of OCD. Other chemicals which are important to the mind, such as the hormone cortisol, are regulated with exercise. Our thoughts are almost entirely the result of chemical interactions and firing synapses. The best way to keep the circuitry of your head running smoothly is to get in a nice jog.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Exercise helps with ADD</span></b><br />
Symptoms of ADD can also be controlled with exercise. The same chemicals that affect our mood also affect our ability to concentrate. There is also the sense in which exercise is a form of meditation that allows you to distract yourself from stress by focusing on physical sensations. By training the mind to hone in on the movements of the body and the rhythm of a particular kind of exercise, you can fight the sometimes debilitating factors of attention deficit disorder.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Exercise helps with creativity</span></b><br />
Scientists are beginning to also think that exercise helps boost our creativity levels as well. They say it comes about as a result of neuroplasticity, which is one of the ways your brain rejuvenates itself. Recent scientific studies show that <a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/08/19/exercise-tips-15-unusual-ways-to-improve-your-workout.html">regular exercise</a> facilitates better interactions between different parts of the brain and allows the creative juices to flow more easily. Exercise also helps us to better manage our fight-or-flight response, which can help us in making bold creative decisions.<br />
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Exercise is a powerful tool in nourishing the mind. It can help control the symptoms of multiple personality disorders and psychological problems. Whether you're an artist, a scientist, or just someone looking to feel better during the course of the day, exercise is the best medication known to humanity. The more scientists learn about the brain the more they realize how much like a muscle it is, an organ that needs to be continually flushed, detoxified, and exercised.<br />
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Mesothelioma is a fatal disease that should be treated immediately to prevent further complications. Individuals who have been exposed to asbestos should get tested to determine if they have developed mesothelioma cancer or any asbestos related disease. Researchers and scientists are striving to find effective treatment options for providing the best possible treatment for mesothelioma patients. Since mesothelioma diagnosis is very poor because symptoms closely associated with other lung illnesses and take decades to manifest. Therefore, oncologists are trying to discover diagnostics methods that make mesothelioma prognosis process easy.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Electronic Nose - An Effective and Non Invasive Way to diagnose Mesothelioma</span></b> <br />
A team of researchers from Italy and the Netherlands have tested an electronic nose for mesothelioma diagnosis by testing a patient's breath. It is effective in diagnosing malignant <a href="http://www.mesotheliomaresourceonline.com/pleuralmesothelioma.html">pleural mesothelioma</a> in which cancer cells aggressively spread. Because some other effective diagnostic methods for mesothelioma carry a high risk of complications, especially in elderly, as they get the disease because of its long latency. <br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Breath Test Shows Accuracy in Mesothelioma Diagnosis</span></b><br />
In this study, the researchers conducted an experiment on three different groups of people: people with mesothelioma, people with a long-term professional exposure to asbestos but no mesothelioma symptoms, and healthy individuals. The results were encouraging looking for easier, non invasive and more accurate diagnostic method for mesothelioma. The electronic device showed 92.3% sensitivity and 85.7% specificity in distinguishing between mesothelioma patients from those who had been exposed to <a href="http://www.mesotheliomaresourceonline.com/articles/Asbestos_and_riskfactors.htm">asbestos</a>. The device also showed 85% accuracy in distinguishing mesothelioma patients from the healthy controls. The researchers repeated the measurements many times and yielded the same results.<br />
Researchers of the Department of Respiratory Diseases at the University of Bari in Italy, and the Department of Respiratory Medicine in the Academic Medical Centre of the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, expect that electronic device that is referred as Cyranose 320 has diagnostic potential for malignant pleural mesothelioma. Researchers found that the device was approximately 80 percent accurate in determining whether a patient had mesothelioma. However, researchers continue to perform test to make sure that the results are consistent. <br />
Prior diagnosing mesothelioma with this electronic device, the most common method for diagnosing mesothelioma is a test called a thorascopic biopsy. In this procedure a thin tube is inserted through an insertion to remove a piece of tissue. This procedure is somewhat risky because as it can cause lung collapsing, blood loss, embolism, hemorrhaging, subcutaneous emphysema and hemoptysis and other complications, especially in elderly patients. <br />
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Since, <a href="http://www.mesotheliomaresourceonline.com/">mesothelioma</a> is caused by asbestos exposure can take decades to manifest, so by the time patient is diagnosed, the chances of recovery are reduced greatly. However, if the disease can be diagnosed earlier and more accurately, the patient can get the immediate mesothelioma treatment. According to researchers, electronic nose has diagnostic potential for mesothelioma and it is a non-invasive, safe and accurate tool for diagnosing mesothelioma, thus reducing the risks of complications in mesothelioma patients.<br />
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Earning the right online degree program could prepare you for management career positions. As it gives you the skills and competencies required to succeed in the workplace. Pursuing the right online degree can help you highlight your drive and desire as well as provide you with the cutting-edge skills needed for job success in a global market. Here are listed a few online degrees that could help prepare you to pursue a management career position.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Master’s of Business Administration</span></b><br />
Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) is considered as the best degree option for those thinking about business management careers. In business industry, there has always been a great demand for qualified managers who have the practical knowledge and latest skill-set to plan and manage. Pursuing a master’s of business administration degree (MBA) helps you learn how to manage and make the critical decisions that are a part of every organization. In addition, students will also familiarize with the latest business models and corporate communication techniques. Grads having a master’s degree in business administration can earn an average salary between $50,860 and $92,390.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Human Resource Management Degree</span></b><br />
Earning a human resource management degree from an accredited <a href="http://www.onlinedegreetalk.org/online-schools/">online school</a> is probably the best option for individuals who are thinking to pursuing careers in recruitment. By earning a human resource management degree individuals will learn recruiting and retention strategies, employment law, team-building exercises, diversity in the workplace, benefits and compensation, as well as work productivity. In fact, it is the right degree that helps you find management career positions.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Health Care Management Degree</span></b><br />
Stay ahead in today’s competitive job market while pursuing a health care management degree that will provide you with management techniques. Earning a health care management degree can potentially help students develop a strong background needed to lead a department, doctor's office, hospital, or corporation. The U.S. Department of Labor expects that job prospects in health care management will grow by 16 percent through 2016. Moreover, health care managers can earn between $57,240 and $94,780.<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Hospitality and Restaurant Management Degree</span></b><br />
Several online schools offer <a href="http://www.onlinedegreetalk.org/affordable-online-degrees/">affordable online degrees</a> that can help you find fast track career options, a degree in hospitality and restaurant management is one of them. By earning a hospitality and restaurant management degree, you will likely learn how to interact and react positively to all kinds of people and problems, how to juggle many tasks while overseeing your employees and keeping your customers and clients happy. In addition, studying a hospitality and restaurant management degree provides you with practical skill-set required to manage a resort, restaurant, club or catering company. In fact, it prepares you for many exciting opportunities and leadership career opportunities.<br />
Studying these degree options will prepare you for a myriad of management and leadership positions in today’s job market.<br />
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<br />Andrellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595737984455749402noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772822889000154809.post-58471563583486087892011-11-16T16:07:00.001-08:002015-01-23T15:23:53.440-08:00The Amazing Benefits of Sleep<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Are you inquisitive about the advantages of sleep? Well, in a general sense, sleep is essential in numerous bodily functions, which includes cell repair, brain reorganization, and energy restoration, amongst many others. However, it is important to note that all benefits of sleep lead to a common function, which is to keep one's body healthy and free from any disease or illness. <br />
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Commonly, heart attacks and stroke occur during late nights, and this may be brought about by the interaction of sleep and blood vessels. In a medical sense, lack of sleep results to an increase in one's blood pressure and cholesterol level, which are known risk factors that lead to cardiovascular diseases and stroke. This simply highlights how substantial it is to get a good and enough sleep every night, which is between of 7 to 9 hours in average.<br />
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Furthermore, sleep is advantageous in reducing one's stress level. Without enough sleep, the body experiences a heightened condition of stress, and the bodily functions worsen as stress hormones increase the blood pressure. However, with a proper sleep, the tendency is that one will be more alert and stress-free, predominantly for the reason that sleep strengthens one's memory and emotional capacity to deal with life's tasks. <br />
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Sleep is also an effective means of precluding the acquisition of harmful diseases, because it assists the body in repairs and regeneration that are instigated by stress, daily activities, ultraviolet rays, and so on. Moreover, during sleep, our bodies generate more protein and essential nutrients that are essential in day-to-day activities. <br />
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If you are trying to overcome your weight issues, you should realize that sleep is an ideal means of helping you shed some pounds. Numerous studies have concluded that people who receive less than 7 hours of sleep each night are more susceptible to suffer from obesity, primarily because sleep influences the stability and balance of hormones that have an effect on one's appetite, which include ghrelin and leptin. <br />
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So, if you want to experience all the aforementioned benefits, you know what to do ? take enough rest each night, and you will be ensured of having a great day afterward. <br />
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Education and technology for always have shared a link, which became even more connecting with the advancement of information and communication technology. Learning via distance that until a decade back remain unexplored witnessed sudden resurgence on the strength of technological tools. Online education became the catchword among the generation that is considered a natural extension of the learning via distance programs. Undeniably, education technology has brought around a massive change in the learning process of the generation y students and working individuals. Education in 21st century observed a paradigm shift that moved on from the conventional classroom setting to the dominion of the virtual sphere. <br />
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Integration of technology in education in recent times laid a platform for the career-oriented individuals of today to build a niche in this age of strict competition. Since, the global corporate world is now searching for performance-oriented knowledgeable individuals, the focus of updating the skill set is crawling into the minds of the young executives wishing to secure a position in the job market. The wonderful concept of studying at your own convenience and learning at your own pace has been the major catch of education technology. It has allowed the students and the professionals on the go to dream again and turn their dream into reality with a greater approach. Distance learning on strength of technology turned a blessing for them. <br />
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Well, if all these discussions have led you to think that online education is solely designed for the working executives then, think again. Even, regular students already pursuing a course via traditional learning can consider enrolling in a career-oriented distance-learning program to gain an edge in the professional world just after completing his or her degree qualification. Education technology has helped these career-oriented students immensely offering them a platform of dreaming big about their career. If you are wary of the availability of the courses then, stay assured, online courses are available in a wide range of discipline that includes science, arts, commerce, business, technology, architecture, and many more. <br />
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Here is a quick look at some of the major highlights of education technology that has benefited the world of <a href="http://www.rdi-usa.com/">distance learning</a> greatly - <br />
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<li><b>Tech-integrated learning</b> creates a better learning environment, as it helps in maintaining a better communication with the instructor and other students independent of time and distance.</li>
<li><b>Live conferencing and video conferencing</b> helps in sharing information and delivering knowledge at mutual convenience of student and instructor.</li>
<li><b>Internet technology</b> in learning has opened doors of opportunities, as it helps recreating a traditional classroom setting over the virtual world promoting learning, as it was with better flexibility.</li>
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Education technology in delivering learning over the web has made learning flexible and accessible. Discussion boards, online chat forums, video conferencing, and e-mail are some of the tech tools that simplifies communication and information exchange. From submitting assignments, communicating with the instructor, to logging on to classes, implementation of technology in distance learning has turned education digital. You can now enjoy the convenience of accessing your online class anytime anywhere. Additionally, this has also helped the educational institute attain a global exposure in reaching students beyond all borders. All support services related to admission, counselling, and information are now available online.<br />
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Education technology in the realm of <a href="http://www.a1studycenter.com/">distance learning</a> has helped institutes reach beyond the tradition set-up to offer the students with a better learning environment. In 21st century, you no longer follow the classroom; the classroom follows you whenever wherever. <br />
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<b>What is E.M.F?</b><br />
E.m.f or electromotive force is the work or energy per unit charge that an active current producing device produces to drive current through a circuit.<br />
In simpler terms a source that produces its own voltage has e.m.f.<br />
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<b>What is Terminal Voltage?</b><br />
Terminal voltage is the voltage / potential difference across the terminals of a cell or battery. <br />
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If the cell/battery is <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">not</span> connected to circuit then the terminal voltage/p.d is equal to the e.m.f of the cell or battery.<br />
If the cell or battery <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">is</span> connected to a circuit then the terminal voltage/p.d is equal to the total voltage drop in the external circuit.<br />
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Formula for Terminal Voltage when connected to a circuit:<br />
EMF = v +V<br />
EMF = Ir + IR<br />
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Where:<br />v is voltage within the cell<br />V s voltage in external circuit<br />r is internal resistance<br />R is resistance in external circuit</blockquote>
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I is current </blockquote>
Don’t be fooled into thinking the terminal P.d would be Ir by looking at the diagram above the terminal voltage is the same as the voltage in external circuit in this case, this is because the cell is connected to a circuit and not by itself as is the case with the first diagram.Andrellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595737984455749402noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-772822889000154809.post-74886949489851173712011-11-07T20:39:00.000-08:002014-06-05T23:04:48.277-07:00Paving the Road to Success with Distance Learning Tips<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Education in times of change has witnessed a massive turnaround holding hands with technological development and advancement. <b>Distance learning</b> that until a decade back prevailed on the postal service delivery of knowledge soon carved a space in the digital world with the dominance of Internet technology over the world and especially the learning sector. The programs of learning via distance under the influencing trend developed better flexibility, convenience, and accessibility making the courses available anytime and anywhere. Distance education under such influencing trends though maintains an easy approach require a lot of effort to sustain through the course successfully. <br />
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<li>You must build a strong desire to pursue the course followed by an interest</li>
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Following these tips on education, you will be able to reap the benefits of a <b>distance learning</b> program and come out in flying colors.Andrellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00595737984455749402noreply@blogger.com1