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Future Dancing Under the Stars - Dancing in a Low Gravity Lunar Colony Environment

Everyone seems to like watching that reality TV Show "Dancing with the Stars" - and it does get fairly decent ratings. Now then, what if I told you that future space colonists will be dancing with the real stars, not those in Hollywood, but all those stars in the Southern Skies, you may too, if ever you should go. Imagine living in a space colony on the surface of the moon, then walking outside using a special breathing apparatus and dancing under all the stars, just you and the heavens in pure tranquility.

Perhaps wearing your earbuds and listening to your iPod nano and taking in all the scenery like a dream, inside your favorite MTV or YouTube music video, yes, this is the future of reality, not on TV but for those living in the first lunar space colony. In low gravity, you will feel as light as a feather, alive, and young, and lost in the beauty of the galaxy amongst the stars. Wow, imagine that? Okay so let's talk, how can we make this dream of yours come true, a life altering moment, making it all worthwhile?

If you are to become a space colonists, I hope you will dance, and I hope you will enjoy all there is to experience in an off world human habitat. Indeed, I hope others will enjoy it just as much, and perhaps download their experiences for all the rest of us living on Earth. Perhaps we can re-create it all through augmented-reality dance in our own living rooms within a holographic dome simulating everything that you feel, see, and experience while dancing under the stars.

Indeed, I can imagine in the future orbiting space hotels where couples are dancing on a dance floor using techniques of artificial gravity under a dome of Graphene and carbon nanotube composite, which is totally transparent. It will be part of their space hotel vacation, and it will be the experience of a lifetime. I see that, and I also see special breathing apparatuses being used by those who dare to go outside on the surface of the planet or moon, outside the human habitat and dance like there is no tomorrow, enjoying the low gravity and the bright stars where there is no light pollution.

I hope you will please consider all this and think on it. If you too are a dreamer, innovator, artists, dancer, or creative genius I'd love to hear your thoughts on this matter and I hope that you will send me an e-mail.

Scuba Diving on Other Planets Considered

Planet Earth is not the only place where there is liquid water, and when humans visit other planets, chances are they will put their space colonies close to liquid water. After all humans need water to drink and survive, to water their greenhouse gardens and grow food. There is no doubt that humans will also wish to explore off planet oceans, and perhaps go scuba diving. Of course things will be a lot different as they propel themselves under these waters.

On places like Mars, there may be liquid water underneath the ice caps. That water will be very cold, that is if it is in a liquid form, and the scuba diving outfits must keep the space colonists' bodies nice and warm. The water on other planets will be denser or less dense - it will not be the same density as that on Earth. Also, consider if you will that less gravity means that one can dive much deeper and do it much easier, which changes the entire dynamics of scuba diving, the bends, weights needed, and propulsion devices.

The rock formations underwater will be much different, and they will be quite intriguing to humans, especially those who have done scuba diving here on this planet. There will be some life, albeit unique compared to what an earth scuba diver is accustomed to seeing. Who knows, perhaps humans will live in underwater domed communities, surrounded by water, as this is an environment which has everything they need.

They can separate the H2O into hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen can be used in fuel cells to make power and the oxygen can be used to breathe, which will they then will exhale into CO2 which can be used to grow plants and gardens.

Much of the same equipment which is used in scuba diving on our planet will be used on other planets in their oceans, but there will be some differences in the future as the materials will get much stronger and lighter; space-age materials like Graphene, and Carbon Nano Tube composites. The oxygen tanks may only weigh a pound or less, but they will be many times stronger than steel.

We need to explore these oceans on the other planets in our solar system as we boldly go into the future, and mankind branches out into space colonies. Indeed I hope you will please consider all this and think on it. If you are a scuba diver, or if you have any futuristic questions, concerns, and/or comments about this topic please shoot me an e-mail.

Badminton in Zero Gravity - Possible Sport for Space Colonies But Equipment Upgrades Needed

In many Asian nations badminton is a favorite sport - it is fast, requires skill, and the most agile players become the champions. There is no doubt as many Asian nations are planning private space enterprises, and orbiting space stations and space hotels that someday in the future they will take badminton to space. But when they do there are some things we need to consider, for instance playing badminton in zero gravity will be much different than it is here on Earth.

A short time ago I was discussing this with a fellow think tanker, and we believe there is a way solve the challenges associated with zero gravity for this sport. It will take a little bit of ingenuity and reengineering of the sports equipment that is used to play the game, but we think it's doable. First of all we envision reverse propellers to prevent the birdie from flying away. The birdie will have sensors inside which will take into consideration the speed, velocity, and kinetic energy which has been applied by the player as they hit it.

Then as the birdie flies forward, it will adjust its flight trajectory to that of a 1G atmosphere using a small propeller inside and steering the birdie back to what its normal trajectory would've been here on Earth. Now then, there is another problem and that has to do with the people playing the game, or the athletes, namely the challenge of them floating away themselves in zero-gravity.

It will be very hard for them to move side to side or backwards and forwards in zero gravity. However if they are playing on a somewhat uneven surface, but a surface that is somewhat predictable they can push off sideways with their feet and move quickly. We had also considered using magnetic shoes and a metallic surface for the court. That's another potential solution.

Badminton just won't be as fun if the game is slowed down because the players cannot move as briskly, or because the birdie floats away. To keep the game fast and fun, the equipment will have to be modified, and because it won't be perfect, the players are going to need to adapt. It will be fun to watch the first badminton contests at a space hotel competition or tournament.

In fact, I have no doubt that people will be filming all this with their iPhone 12's and sending those videos back to Google's holographic YouTube video depository. Indeed I hope you will please consider all this and think on it. If you have any comments, concerns, and/or questions please shoot me an e-mail.

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Can We Park a Space Probe in the Micro Lagrange Point of Binary Asteroids?

The other day I was having a conversation with myself about Lagrange points and how asteroids, and other planetary space debris ended up at these points - let me explain the concept of my thinking in this regard - that is when it comes to binary asteroids.

Okay so, if you are unfamiliar with what a Lagrange point is let me give you a brief explanation. A Lagrange point is an area in space where the gravity component is neutral due to two different objects both with gravitational fields pulling on each other.

Now then, a planet and a Sun create lagrange points, that place where gravity force of each cancels each other out. And we know, and have observed binary asteroids, that is to say two asteroids flying together rotating slowly around one another. So, just like there are binary Suns, planets, there are also binary asteroids.

This means that there is a lagrange point between the two, a place where the gravity of each is neutral. So, this means we could park a probe in such a place and the asteroids would pull it through space for free, well, no propulsion would be needed, once you get there that is. From that point a small probe could easily travel the solar system and explore, while giving an abundance of data about the asteroids.

Would it make sense to send a manned mission to such binary asteroid configuration, park it at the lagrange point and send robotic probes and astronauts to each for collecting information and studying these space rocks? Indeed, my answer would be yes, it does actually make a lot of sense. Perhaps, we might bring this topic up at the next NEO (near earth object) NASA conference. Please consider all this.

What's Working in Education? The Kelly Yang Project in Hong Kong

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Second in the series on inspiring educational stories, "What's working in education?" The Kelly Yang project in Hong Kong brings American creativity and critical reasoning in the mix with writing and a love of children. The workers in the project need outside resources to teach English, they serve over 600 students in Hong Kong every year and they also have a branch project starting in Beijing. But, their mission is to do so much more than just teach English, they inspire students to think more critically and creatively through writing, speaking, and debate. Kelly herself says, "When you think success, especially academic success, boils down to two things: the ability to think innovatively and come up with solutions, and the ability to communicate those ideas well on paper and in person." Working with students from a very early age, the Kelly Yang project uses questioning to bring out students concepts and ideas, helping them build on the ideas of their friends until they come up with a solution of merit. The most popular class is critical reasoning where they discuss critical issues of today, building an argument, and then writing and defending it in debate.

Educators worldwide are discussing these issues. What are the best ways to encourage innovative thinking and critical reasoning? How can they be consistently brought out of student as they are the mainstay of entrepreneurial thinking, which brings about economic growth and development? What works in educational settings to inspire young people to tackle difficult subjects? The Kelly Yang project answers that question through relevancy. The project breaks down difficult subjects such as: privacy and the internet, the public funding of education, whether the rich should give half of their fortunes to charity & Bill Gates giving pledge. The young people in her schools tackle the world's challenges and are energized by them. This is exciting to young people because what they are doing seems real and is likely to lead to their future success, which is key in this system. Speaking is also a key element of their curriculum. Every child is required to be able to speak in front of others from a very early age.

Further excitement is engendered in the children who attend the Kelly Yang project because what they write is published and then sold in bookstores. This gives students who come to her school huge pride as they see their work in print and sold publicly. English is the growing currency of the future in the business world throughout Asia. By merging English with critical reasoning Ms. Yang has a winning solution. She comments, "Critical reasoning is more important than ever in Hong Kong today. It is a skill which will not only lead to better test scores, but also a better country and world. Traditionally, critical reasoning and creative thinking have been lacking in Asian education, but with Hong Kong's recent education reforms, these skills are now essential."

Would you like to learn more about how your voice can make a difference to the future of education? If you are a student, a parent, an educator or any other type of concerned party who may want to pursue the conversation or host strategy meetings with others, join the network by registering with http://www.futureofeducationproject.net/ and we will keep you in touch with the group as it grows. Dr. E. Alana James, writes on and facilitates participatory action research studies where people research their own particular dilemma is an effective way to address complex issues that otherwise can cause despair. Through PAR, local adaptations can be implemented and evaluated simultaneously. This strategy allows for a world of individuals to work together through the net to re-design education.

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Top 10 Qualities of a Great Computer Major

If you're considering going to school to become an IT professional, you should learn what the top 10 qualities of a great computer major are. This will be helpful in deciding whether computer school is right for you, and it will help you determine what skills you need to play up or work on more. So without further ado, here are the top 10 qualities of a great computer major:

1. Ability to Multitask: Computer professionals are often involved in many tasks at the same time, which involves time management skills to pull off successfully.

2. Adaptability: If you want to make it in the professional computer/IT world, you have to be versatile. This means bringing skills in other fields, such as business and finance, to the table.

3. Analytical Skills: You should have great analytical skills because you can use them to develop new ideas and solve computer problems.

4. Aptitude for Math: Mathematics is used in many computer applications, so you can't do well in this career without a few good math skills.

5. Attention to Detail: If your numbers, computations or placements are even slightly off, it can affect how a computer program runs or looks. You must be able to ensure accuracy every time.

6. Commitment to Learning: As a computer professional you will constantly be reeducating yourself in order to keep up with changing technology.

7. Communication Skills: Many IT professionals lack good communication skills, so you can set yourself apart here. This will help you understand clients' and coworkers' needs.

8. Memorization Skills: You must be able to learn and memorize programming languages to make it in this professional field.

9. Problem Solving/Troubleshooting Capabilities: If you're going to be able to solve problems with networks, software and various programs, you have to be able to think on your feet and act fast.

10. Technical Writing Skills: This means being able to explain very complicated concepts on paper in such a way that the layman will understand.

Utilize this list if you are thinking about majoring in computer science or a related field and are looking for ways to stand out in the field of potential competitors.

New Product Development Process - Ideation

New product development starts with an idea, a brand new idea for a product or an improvement in the concept of an existing product (to improve on the product's usability, efficiency etc). However new product development is tough work and not many people will realise it. More often than not, inventors or researchers think that great ideas are all that they need to develop great products, which is very short sighted. Great products normally come from detailed research and a great product development process.

Market requirements, market trends are one such consideration. How is your product different from the rest of the products out there? What is your product's unique selling point? Is the trend moving towards slimmer footprint, simpler interface? or more complicated interface? Does your product needs more functions and features? Is your product for the consumer market whereby the product aesthetics is important (think iPhone, iPad)? Or is it targeted towards the industrial usage whereby ruggedization is required?

Product specifications is an important first step. Product specifications help you to think through and nail down the important product details so that they will serve as your directional signs to move forward in the product development process.Does your product run on batteries? or does it run through the mains? How long does the battery need to last? How many function keys or buttons does it need to have? Does it need to have an LED screen? Without proper product specifications, your product concept will be floating and subjected to changes and indecision, making the product development process extremely difficult. Be sure to nail down and decide on your product specification first before proceeding on.

Sometimes when you have a product concept but not sure whether your concept works, it would be necessary to start with a feasibility study. Let's say you have an idea to miniaturized the mobile phone into a device which can be worn like a watch on your wrist, then you would need to commission a technical or feasibility study to see whether this can be done. Are there any suitable batteries small enough to support normal phone usage but small enough to be able to fit into the watch sized device? What about the operating system needed as well as the associated hardware required? Will all these be small enough to fit into the watch? Let's say you managed to find all such components that are small enough to fit, what about the cost of the components? Will the cost make the product not feasible?

Another thing to consider is your productization strategy - how many units are you going to produce in the first run? 100 units as marketing samples? 1,000 units? Or your are so confident of your product that you intend to produce 100,000 units in the first run? Your productization strategy will determine the type of manufacturing process that you will need to use. Will you use low volume manufacturing process like vacuum forming, CNC machining etc to produce your products? Or will you use high volume techniques such as plastic injection moulding? Tooling cost vs part cost is a very real consideration for you. Typically if you are designing for high volume, tooling cost will be a huge investment but the part cost will be negligible and vice versa. I hope this article will shed some light into some of the things that you will need to consider when you want to develop a new product.

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Hexagon Shaped Outer Skin Air Foil Pop-out for Unmanned Rocket Booster Return

Not long ago, I reviewed a design of a tubular wind turbine, which would be flown like a kite, the innovators have a lot to learn about design, aerodynamics, and such, but they managed to convince the DOE to give them $300,000 of taxpayer's money to try to make this concept work. Yes, I know there have been a huge number of kite like wind turbine concepts floated, some as far back as five and six decades if you read the old science journals.

But these graduate students, kids, were given PhDs, told they were smart, and think they have something new and revolutionary, something which no one has ever conceived before. You might call it academic arrogance, as most people do, but it's really just part of the using those young minds by telling them they are smarter than everyone else - and so with PhD in hand the DOE gives them some money and perhaps an equally na?ve Venture Capitalist or Angle might give them the rest so they can become the next "Wright Brothers" of the alternative energy sector.

In any case after reviewing this design, I see it has so many aerodynamic flaws that it cannot work as currently designed, but they have some money to burn in prototypes, so, maybe they might learn a few things along the way, which will make up for it? When I looked at the design I see lots of applications for the design, but not necessarily for alternative energy generation, after all, I am hardly a brain-washed global warming academic who needs to go along with the flow to pay for my research funding.

First, a tubular design in a hexagon shape would make a nice air foil. For what you ask? Well, let's suspend for a moment the current stage of development of these kid's little aerodynamic wonder design where they hope to take their energy generation "flying venturi tube" wind turbine device into the future. And let's start thinking about its potential for morphing, inflating, expanding, etc.

Now then, the USAF is looking into re-using Booster rockets for launching satellites, NASA also likes the idea. The booster stages would fly back and land on the runway. Okay so, "What if" - this device is modified so it actually works and then designed as a "pop-up" device attached to the outside of the a space rocket booster, once empty of fuel, the device would expand, and become the airfoil surfaces for the rocket booster to come back down and land?

It's totally doable. So, think on this.

Top 10 Industry Associations in Nursing

The top 10 industry associations in nursing cover all the bases - education, job searches, career advice, industry news, licensing information, links to discounted scrubs and equipment and much more. It is important for such a significant industry to have so many resources available for its practitioners, so they can better serve the communities around them. These following industry associations are great resources for nurses in all stages of their careers, the present students and those considering going into nursing in the near future.

1. American Academy of Ambulatory Care: This national organization is dedicated to professional nurses who work in ambulatory settings.

2. American Association of Critical Care Nurses: Since its founding in 1969, the AACN has evolved into the largest organization for any nursing specialty with 65,000 international members.

3. American Association of Nurse Anesthetists: The AANA, which was founded in 1931, is the professional association that represents Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists across the country.

4. American Nurses Association: The ANA represents America's registered nurses (RNs). The association promotes a high quality of nurses, addresses ethics and other workplace issues and addresses the latest industry news and more.

5. American Nursing Informatics Association: This organization upholds the value of advancement, communication, education and networking for this specialized area.

6. The American Psychiatric Nurses Association: Visit the APNA to view its highly regarded journal and learn more about membership, jobs, news, resources and more.

7. National Student Nurses' Association: The NSNA has approximately 53,000 members nationwide. Its goal is to "mentor the professional development of future registered nurses and facilitate their entrance into the profession by providing educational resources, leadership opportunities and career guidance."

8. Oncology Nursing Society: All registered healthcare professionals involved in the area of oncology care are open to join this organization.

9. The ACNM Certification Council: This is the certifying body of the American Council of Nurse Midwives, which is a valuable resource for accredited midwifery and nurse-midwifery training programs.

10. Association of Rehabilitation Nurses: This professional association promotes the practice of rehabilitation nursing.

Complexity Theory and Why Should We Care?

Remember to focus on the outliers, respect the future they represent.

I first came across the ideas of complexity theory during my doctorate work at Columbia in 2001. I was instantly energized because the battle described by scientists as they wrestled to force meaning and knowledge out of apparent chaos seem identical to me to the experience of a person who is trying to learn something they are having difficulty understanding. Since then I have explored authors who write on complexity theory and its ties to both business and education. It is not uncommon for me to bring it into general conversation. Often I notice that people tune out or stop listening, making the assumption that it is too much for them.

What is it about complexity theory that I think is so important for everyone to consider? It has to do with the power of outliers.

Next I'll speak on a topic that arose for me as I taught in public schools in the 1970s and 80s. During that time we had some students who regularly disrupted classes, we sent them to the office, and if they were bad enough they were suspended from school. Students like this were relatively rare. The systems of public education have gone on for 20 or 30 years in the same vein. Today if students disrupt class, they are sent to the office, and if this happens often enough, they are suspended from school. Unfortunately, everywhere in the Western world, teachers report that this is much more frequent and prevalent that it was when I was working in classrooms.

Complexity theory tells us that there is a norm of activity that exists in any field of interactions. In my example, that is the norm students in schools. However there are also always outliers whose activity appears at first random, chaotic, and disruptive. Science has taught us that these outliers with their random chaotic and disruptive pattern, if watched long enough, will create a complex new possibility. They call these fractals.

Let us just consider that idea. We live in a time when all of our systems are stressed by change. Could you perhaps the disruptive elements be creative potential for the development of a new and marvellous norm?

Imagine a system that you are involved in is feeling the stress of change. What are the outliers? What are the stressors causing disruption? What might happen if, instead of fighting against the disruption, we took it seriously, respected its message as the potential of something new, and made plans accordingly?

Twenty or 30 years ago, we were unable to imagine that students being disruptive in class had any kind of relationship to the future of student behaviour. What if we had asked ourselves seriously what we needed change in order to make some fully engaged? What if we had started to change our behaviour as teachers? What if we had begun to learn how to include multimedia in our presentations? What if we had asked their opinion on what they wanted to be learning? Is it possible, that because of schools and teachers, who would have by now (after 30 years of experience) built flexibility into the standard mode of operation, education would be better prepared to face modern students who have grown up with computers and iPods?

Some things I find important to consider:

1. When I find myself upset, stressed, or angry about something that is disrupting my norm, do I stop to consider whether or not the disruption might involve something that will improve the future?

2. If I do not consider that, is my anger or frustration really about my loss of control?

3. Does my desire to control my life and my situation inhibit my ability to be flexible and move into the new world that is being created around me with ease?

There is an old saying that "if you cannot beat them, join them." Maybe at the conclusion of it all, the message of complexity theory is the same. The secret is in looking ahead enough that we see which disruptive outliers are the important ones, and going to become the new fractals in our lives.

In another article on three keys to staying young, based on ideas from neuroscience, creativity research and transformation, I discuss the use of tension as a precursor to transformation. When we add complexity theory to this, we see the message that rather than fighting or defending our position, perhaps we need to make use of these disruptions as they help us chart new paths to the future.

E. Alana James, Ed.D. facilitates life reinventing itself! http://www.reinventinglife.org/ is her webhome, and there you will find resources for intercultural living, social entrepreneurship, and doctoral work. Dr. James' international work in education includes the Future(s) Project: http://www.futureofeducationproject.net/ where participatory teams discuss how to best redesign education to prepare our children for the world they will inherit. Visit both sites for provocative ideas and "how to" processes aimed at helping all of us move past the complex issues we face and onto the world we want to create.

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The Difference Between a Software Developer and a Computer Programmer

So just what is the difference between a software developer and a computer programmer? These job titles almost seem like they should be interchangeable, but there are some key differences between the two. If you are studying to enter the IT field you should definitely know what these two jobs are like, so you can decide if either of them is right for you.

Computer programmers are responsible for developing, maintaining and testing codes based on the software specifications of their employers or project managers, as well as other duties related to designing and maintaining websites. To be successful in this field, you must have good analytical and organizational skills, proficiency in math and science and the ability to follow directions and work as part of a team or alone. Computer programmers may be required to create reports and perform other necessary but sometimes tedious tasks, so you must have a good work ethic and team spirit to make it far in this field. Deep understanding of hardware and software, as well as the leading programming languages, is a must.

Software developers, also known as software engineers, are responsible for developing, maintaining and testing various software programs for companies, governments and other organizations. These trained and skilled professionals must be proficient at the design, development, maintenance, requirements and testing of software. The most successful software engineers/developers are able to use a rigorous approach to development and successfully master all the methods and tools of the trade. They can have teams working underneath them, or they may work alone; either way the job requires project management, communication and accountability skills in addition to technical know-how.

Computer programmers are more likely to work for someone else or as part of a team, whereas software developers or engineers are more likely to work alone or as the leader of a team. Either role is important and vital to the success of the organization, but some people are better suited to one as opposed to the other. If you think one of these jobs might be right for you there are many degree programs to help you take the next step.

Can People In Colder Areas Have Garden Water Features?

Do you live in an area where below freezing temperatures are common for a large part of the year? If so, you may believe that this means that garden water features would be a bad choice for you. The truth of the matter, however, is that you can still get the perfect option for your needs. There are numerous options out there in terms of fountains and features, and you will find that by taking the time to find one that is designed for your climate, you can still have a beautiful outdoor space regardless of the weather.

When looking to install garden water features in cold areas, you will certainly want to consider the material that they are made of. Fountains that are prone to cracking and chipping are certainly not ideal for these locations, but a strong and sturdy stone can be perfect. There are plenty of materials that are absolutely perfect for colder climates, especially when the proper maintenance is offered to help keep them in great shape until climates start to become warm again. There are even some fountains that are designed to be able to work all year without freezing.

If you live in a very cold climate, you will want to consider garden water features that can be easily drained. Leaving water to freeze in a fountain can cause the base to crack as it expands, costing hundreds of dollars in damage. You may also want to consider a fountain that can be easily moved indoors or to a covered area such as a garage. If this is not an option for you, or if you want a larger fountain, simply purchasing a cover that you can use on snowy days can help prevent damage to the feature until weather is warmer.

Taking the time to find a fountain that is well suited for your climate is always important, and it can help you find an option that will work for you no matter where you live. Garden water features are absolutely spectacular in almost any location, and they can provide your space with a beautiful look throughout the year. Take the time to look at all of the materials and options available to you and don't hesitate to ask for recommendations as to what might be best for your yard and your location. When you make the right choice, you will find that it can give your property an even greater appeal.

Tubular Wind Turbine Generation for Mars - Tethered Balloon System Debated

Not long ago, I talked to an interesting individual who claimed to be a business manager developing a business plan for a tubular wind generator system which could be tethered and flown like a kite. Although their current research and development, and prototype was for use here on Earth, I immediately looked at it and said that might work for a Mars colony sometime in the next decade or so.

Interestingly enough, the business manager claimed to have an MBA, and he just graduated from Harvard. The main engineers on the project were said to be grad students who had gotten their degrees from MIT. Obviously, understanding who was working on this startup company, I ask them the following question;

"Do you have a potential Mars Colony adapted sketch or drawing, it would seem you would have considered this being an MIT graduate student the prior?"

The team business manager admitted that yes, they had consider this, and they had two people working on their team who had also been thinking here. So, is this possible? After all the Mars atmosphere is not very robust, but it would support a lighter than air tethered balloon system, and there is some wind moving across the surface of the planet. And as I understand it some of that wind is moving at 400 miles an hour, albeit with low air pressure.

It might be difficult to make a whole lot of energy in this way, but you could make some, and if there wasn't too much friction on the bearings, or if you used some type of magnetic wheel hub system for the blades, it might be possible to generate enough energy to run a robotic system, or power up some of the computer systems and life-support systems for a Mars colony filled with humans.

As we look to explore space, and build colonies on other planets, we must also deal with the localized environment, when creating our much-needed energy systems. These systems must work without fail, and they must be simple and Murphy proof. Perhaps you will put some thought to this and let me know what you think. Please consider all this.

Lance Winslow is the Founder of the Online Think Tank, a diverse group of achievers, experts, innovators, entrepreneurs, thinkers, futurists, academics, dreamers, leaders, and general all around brilliant minds. Lance Winslow hopes you've enjoyed today's discussion and topic. http://www.WorldThinkTank.net - Have an important subject to discuss, contact Lance Winslow.

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Educate Women - Educate A Whole Generation

Education today is not the privilege of the few, but on the contrary it is mandatory for people one and all. Educational equality is the new slogan of the government. How far this slogan is being brought into action is the question asked by many. Today women are not just restricted to household work and cooking for her family, today, it's all about empowerment of women.

A woman is the flag bearer of a society. It is she who gives birth to the future of the world. She is responsible for rearing her children and giving them an opportunity to grow up in a healthy and positive environment. In order for her to this, the most important thing she needs is education. A mother is the child's first teacher. Without her being educated how will she educate her children?

Not only this, it is necessary to educate women so that they can provide a safe and healthy life to herself as well as her child. It is important to educate her so that she can take an active part in supporting the economy of the world.

Benefits Of Educating A Woman:

1.Decrease the mortality rate of women and children: females who are educated are more aware of health and hygiene. They are more likely to go for proper medical treatments and precautions to avoid disease and infections. This will improve the immunity of mother and child and decrease the mortality rates to a great extent.

2.Reduction In Population: educated women are more likely to take birth control measures like pills, abortion, etc. they are more aware of family planning, safe pregnancy, and late motherhood. This will help in reduction of female fertility rates.

3.Protection Against HIV and AIDS: literate women are less likely to be affected with this dangerous disease. They are aware of safe sex practices and use of condoms, which can help them avoid HIV and AIDS.

4.Adding To The World Economy: women who are educated can participate in increasing the economy rate of the world and improving the financial conditions.

Thus, it is very important to educate a girl because when we educate a girl, we are educating a whole new generation to come. For details refer education guide.

Materialism Tumbles

When poison is worshiped as though it is nectar and when everyone yearns to attain it, transformation becomes very difficult. When loss is thought to be beneficial and since it becomes difficult to deeply understand benefit and is instead looked upon as a loss then to correct erroneous understanding becomes very difficult. In ancient times at least beliefs were true. People walked on the royal path then but today things are topsy-turvy.

Those people who have gone astray think themselves correct and ask others to follow their ways. Immediate benefits have become the be all and end all of life. No one has any time to think of the repercussions one will face later. To execute vile actions even time, effort, daring etc is required. Without daring one cannot even loot someone. Danger has definitely to be faced by one who acts despicably. No less dire situations have to be faced by one who acts criminally yet one fails to understand why there is a widespread belief today that those who imbibe truth and goodness always reap losses. According to them lowliness only is beneficial.

It is seen that those who act criminally make handsome profits. Such people do not understand that farsighted thinking is required wherein profits that accrue due to criminal/vile activities result in addictions to drugs etc, ill fame and that ultimately such undesirable fruits are faced that ones friends relatives etc too face a harsh downfall and defeat. It seems as though people who run after this mirage or who like deer run after musk are virtually dying out of tiredness and wrath. Success earned via tainted means may not immediately manifest danger but sooner or later such dire situations have to be faced that it becomes difficult to escape them.

But what can one say or do about those who are very shortsighted and have no time or inclination to think farsightedly? Ahead there are so many boulders and craters which one is unaware of. If one falls in this pit once no one will give a helping hand and while cursing everyone one will face fearful death. In these days this is what is seen. Devoid of ethics, success gained due to modern science has created such a delusion that people walk on the tainted path and ultimately face downfall. If the trend is going to remain thus man and world society will reap such dire results which will be very difficult to ward off. So called development and progress will prove to be more expensive than regression.

Who should be blamed for problems, undesirable elements, mockeries that have entered in every field of life? And where should one look for a solution? Regarding this one can grossly say that materialism born in the womb of tangible proof refuses to accept the utility value and need of ethics, ideals etc. Such erroneous thinking proclaims that only that which is tangibly proved and as a result which gives immediate benefits will be imbibed. Only that which reaps immediate material benefits will be accepted. Over here high ideals like ethics, good will, generosity, self control etc have no place. This philosophy of tangible proof has encouraged man to behave in an unruly willful manner. That tradition has been shattered which lauds human glory asked mankind to imbibe self control and give up despicable thinking and activities.

Comforts may seem pleasurable. Time and again it may be required. But even this fact must be realized that without mutual faith, good will, cooperation, imbibing ethics etc sensitivity and love for one another will not manifest and hence without all this we will not benefit others. One should always imbibe justice and material comforts that accrue from unwholesome activities must be shunned. Without this peace will not prevail everywhere.

If we study the history of past 100 years it becomes clear that so called progress has given hardships to majority of people. Science can successfully say that it has augmented material comforts yet in the soul/peace arena it has failed miserably. One can say that many revolutions have taken place in many arenas but can we say that we have attained ultimate long lasting bliss and joy?

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What Is the Real Purpose of Going to School?

Theoretically, an educational system operates to encourage and reward the love of learning. College was constructed to be a place in which to explore different subjects and identify academic passions. However, gaining a college degree has become a necessary step in obtaining a medium to high-paying job in our society, therefore making the degree itself more important than the process by which it was earned. Instead of being rewarded for a love of learning, students are forced to go through a regimented system of grading, numbers, and calculations that all simply serve as a means to one specific end.

Take, for example, Gallatin, a college within New York University where students can create their own majors with very few requirements. Students have chosen majors such as "What is Evil" or "The history of war" and the options are essentially unlimited. The school rewards creativity, uniqueness, and an exploration of knowledge. However, many critique that the majors students choose are impractical and useless later in life, because of the tendency to automatically equate a degree with its economic value. From the critique's perspective, it doesn't matter if the student spent an eye-opening four years discovering and cultivating their own intellectual passion and identifying their personal strengths and weaknesses as an academic - because the degree doesn't lead to a great job, it is basically worthless.

This mentality is dangerous. If students only see school as a means to an end, wherein the end is simply obtaining a high-paying job, then the ability to love what one is learning will basically be diminished. The pressure to compete is always unnecessarily high in an atmosphere where the single goal is to be the most successful, and this is an additional stress that can be too much to handle for many young people. If students were incentivized and rewarded for demonstrating that they have identified an academic passion and want to explore that field extensively, it could be argued that our society as a whole would be better educated and more unique and creative.

What if we created a system where, from a young age, students were able to pick and choose the academic subjects that interested them and were able to explore these subjects more deeply? What if teachers relaxed on giving out excessive homework and incessant exams, and instead employed other, more creative methods that would motivate the student to creatively solve problems on his own? What happened to learning for the sake of learning?

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The Job Outlook for Beauty Careers

The job outlook for beauty careers continues to be very positive, at least for most professions within this field. The best opportunities appear to be in hairstyling and esthetician areas. The only beauty-related trade that is growing at a slow pace is barbering, mostly because many hairstylists cut both men's and women's hair. While some men still love going to the barber, others just go to a local salon that serves both men and women. If you are currently in cosmetology school, there will be many opportunities waiting for you when you're done.

The best job opportunities for beauty professionals are in the upscale salons in affluent areas, of course, but the competition is fierce for these jobs. Many people start out working in the bargain salons and after many years of experience they may be able to move into the more upscale places, especially if they have a diverse range of skills. Most beauty jobs are in beauty salons, hair salons and barber shops, although there are also jobs in cosmetic stores, day spas, department stores, drug stores, nail salons, resorts and even retirement homes. About half of all cosmetologists are self-employed, though, which means they own their own salon or work from home.

The average hair stylist may earn as much as $40,000, but many hair stylists earn less than $12,000 a year because they work part time. Very successful hair stylists who own their own salons or work in very affluent, upscale places can make a lot more, but that is not the norm. Barbers make between $12,000 and $44,000 per year on average, with the middle 50 percent earning between $16,000 and $31,000, approximately. If you work as a makeup artist, manicurist or skin care specialist you will probably earn between $20,000 and $30,000 annually, but again it all depends on where you work and how many hours you put in.

The pay might not always be high, but there are going to be many job opportunities in the field of beauty in the coming years. The job outlook for beauty careers is good, and there are opportunities to excel if you're good at what you do.

Three Challenges to Education

We hear a lot about, "the knowledge economy." But unless we live in a part of the world where countries face hundreds of thousands of people unemployed, we may not have considered what this change in the fabric of our world means for education and the economy in the developing world. I put education and economy together, because they are so closely linked that policymakers consider them jointly. It is still true that education must be the answer to the extremely poor people everywhere learning, growing, and eventually fully participating in the world. These are modern countries where some people enjoy all the same luxuries and access that people in the West enjoy, but who are challenged by large percentages of their populations living in extreme poverty at the same time. We have to remember that the school, as we know it, developed under very similar circumstances during the early days of the Industrial Revolution. It is not uncommon in the world's history for education to be looked to, and eventually become successful at, helping the poorest of the poor understand the challenges and learn the tools that make them unemployable, therefore feeding the growth of the new economy. That is what is being looked for here.

This article is the first in a series on the challenges for education on an international scope for the next decade or more. Having just returned from a conference initiated by Crown Prince H.H. Shaikh Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, of the Kingdom of Bahrain, I have had the privilege of participating in discussions that make up the substance of these articles. My writing here is meant to be an overview, and to propel the interested reader to think deeper. Let's look first at three challenges that the dignitaries and policymakers agreed need to be addressed.

Challenge number one: students coming out of school are not prepared to take jobs

Employers in international settings, increasingly require what has been termed, "soft skills." These include: an ability to work in teams, communicate, speak up with challenges and new ideas, and participate fully in group design process. The school design that came out of the Industrial Revolution wanted something entirely different, the person getting a job in those days needed to sit down, passively take instruction, and do what they were told. We can see, therefore, that the student who sits, listens, and is able to repeat back the content given to them, is not well prepared to step into these new roles.

The modern well-paying job requires a higher degree of literacy and problem-solving as well. The skills that used to be relegated to academics and scientists are now required of teams of designers everywhere. Here we are talking about: an ability to search out information, write out a short synopsis of the details, use technology to disseminate it, and build an argument that is based upon facts and data, one which will stand up to debate. These are not management skills. They are what is required for entry-level positions.

Challenge number two: changing the culture to entrepreneurship

The figures in the Gulf alone are staggering. In the next 10 years 100,000 new jobs need to be created in order for the increasing population of young people to be well employed. Similar to the challenge that was experienced by the United States during the 1950s by the baby boomers, these countries need to prepare their young people to be able to create their own jobs. Her Majesty, Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan has made this her main mission. Moving past the initial goal that every child in the world has an opportunity to go to school, educators now focus as well on changing curricular requirements to include problem solving, critical thinking, business economics, and other requirements that encourage entrepreneurial ideas.

This is a bigger challenge though than just teaching some new skills. In much of the world the goal of education from the student's point of view has been to prepare them to be able to get a job in government. That job would ensure that they and their family were taken care of, and that prosperity would be ensured. The economics of this no longer function. Modern governments cost a lot to run today and cannot be the main source of jobs. Modern governments require a diverse tax base on which to continue to increase services. Even the oil-producing countries are looking for a strong and varied range of companies to employ this growing population of young people.

Challenge number three: preparing teachers and reorganizing education to meet these needs

The last challenge, and the one that the rest of this series of articles will center on, is that education is not prepared to shift as quickly as needed to help the world meet these needs. Any person who has been taught to do a job a certain way has more difficulty retooling themselves to work under different conditions, than someone who is taught in the new way, right from the beginning. The world has seen this as a regular story for the last 15 or 20 years, as technology has changed the face of most work environments. It's a harder challenge still when you were taught to train people, because you first have to understand the new requirements and then completely redo almost everything about your job, and finally you are ready to roll out new work to new standards. Unfortunately education asks teachers to take this on while they are still teaching. It's a train wreck, or as a more apt analogy, a train trying to transform itself into a rocket wreck.

As I mentioned at the beginning, world leaders, great thinkers, problem solvers, policymakers and governments are focused on these three issues. The world needs to address how to retool our societies, but especially those in the developing world, so that students coming out of school are prepared to take jobs in the knowledge based world, looking to join that world rather than asking the government to take care of them, and that they will have been taught in educational systems set up to meet those needs. Throughout this series of articles, I will be looking into the ideas people are discussing and implementing to take on these challenges.

Would you like to learn more about how your voice can make a difference to the future of education? If you are a student, a parent, an educator or any other type of concerned party who may want to pursue the conversation or host strategy meetings with others, join the network by registering with http://www.futureofeducationproject.net/ and we will keep you in touch with the group as it grows. Dr. E. Alana James, writes on and facilitates participatory action research studies where people research their own particular dilemma is an effective way to address complex issues that otherwise can cause despair. Through PAR, local adaptations can be implemented and evaluated simultaneously. This strategy allows for a world of individuals to work together through the net to re-design education.

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The Cosmology Of Fluidism

COSMIC UNITY

Everything is connected, intertwined and in touch with everything else simultaneously. Matter, space, energy, time, body, and mind are specific patterns or relationships in the same basic thing. Instead of a rigid container of isolated objects, reality is more like an infinite eternal ocean of distinct waves, where each wave (each conscious form) rises up from the main medium. There is but one unity from which every separate shape is born.

UBIQUITOUS FLUID PATTERNS

Leonardo da Vinci was in tune to this point of view, as he saw landscapes in water stains on walls. As children, we are in tune to this point of view, when we pretend to see animals in cloud formations. Everywhere in nature, there are hints of common structures that connect everyone and everything. From the tiniest particle to the biggest galaxy, "stuff" swirls, twirls and explodes to create patterns of branching, folding, knotting and twisting. These are the clustering patterns of fluid flow, and these patterns contain the possibility of all things.

In using the natural flow of water, by way of the natural flow of paint, I stay close to the fundamental process of all existence. When I make a painting, I alone do not control the designs. Instead, I am an action of the designing process myself. I participate with designs, rather than possessing the outcome of them. I liberate designs from already-existing structure. I tweak designs one way or another, but I do not will the final details. I see a wave of possibility, which I try to ride to a good conclusion.

WATER

Water is the most outstanding place on Earth where we see fluid patterns. Water, by way of paint, therefore, has been my favorite medium. Water is the primary substance both of the human body and of the human habitat. In cultures throughout the world, water always has had associations with the creative principle. Water is a powerful metaphor for how we perceive life (for example, "flow of time", "sea of change", "stream of consciousness", "security leak"). Water represents the cosmic ocean from which all life originated and into which all life must dissolve.

FLUIDISM

In the original style of art that I call "fluidism", I deal with complex patterns that emerge spontaneously in fluid flow. I am specifically interested in fluid flow that human muscle power can produce in various liquid substances, ranging from acrylic paints to egg whites. Here the painting surface does not stay fixed in one place or in one plane (as in traditional painting) but can be moved or manipulated to create shaping forces within the paint directly.

I once considered calling my style of art "catastrophism", because the efforts I applied to paint, when I first started this style, were often sharp and violent. These efforts created catastrophes in the paint or sudden, unpredictable destructions and reconstructions of the liquid. In other words, by applying these primitive (but not simple) efforts, I churned out complex shapes. I frequently incorporated planned shapes and preconceived backgrounds with these spontaneous shapes. Interactions between intentional human logic and unintentional liquid logic have always fascinated me.

ANCESTRAL SHAPES

I see the intricate patterns of fluid flow as ancestors of all patterns that are familiar to us. The shape of a bird, the shape of a face, the shape of a continent each is first a more primitive shape in a flowing fluid. The flow of reality evolves into human forms. Flow is our place of birth and our place of death that recycles into new life again. Cells, animals, suns and galaxies are offspring of fluid dynamic flow. We are many, yet we are one with this flow.

BASIC PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Painting, in general, occurs immediately and directly off the hand, in tangible, three-dimensional materials, with unrestrained degrees of freedom. My particular style of painting expresses basic physical properties such as mass, drag, momentum, gravity, surface tension, viscosity, collisions. These are at full play (in the moment). The shapes I present are actual phenomena of nature. They are real fluid patterns, either frozen in their original media, or captured at their peaks of appeal in photographs.

HUMAN BODY

Fluidism paintings and photographs arise from the human body's close interaction with the physical world. The liquid configuration of my body interacts with actual, liquid materials of the greater cosmos.

UNIVERSAL WISDOM

Fluidism paintings and photographs are miniature versions of a physical process that happens at all levels of reality, from the sub-atomic to the mega-galactic. When making these paintings, I am in touch with a process that precedes intelligence. I am collaborating with nature to make an artifact that reminds us of the wisdom contained in the fabric of the universe-- a wisdom that exceeds words, a wisdom that exceeds knowing, but a wisdom that shapes and moves us as participants in a great dynamic continuum.

(c) 2011 Robert G. Kernodle

How to Become a School Nurse

If you learn how to become a school nurse you will see that it is probably not as hard as you may have imagined; although, you will need to go to college for a bachelor's degree, which most jobs require these days. As a school nurse you will be responsible for the students of a school or district while they are there during school hours. If students are hurt while at school you will be there to help until paramedics arrive, if it is that serious. Students will come to you when they are feeling nauseous, when they get into accidents between classes, when it appears they have a virus and other such incidents. You will also be expected to make sure students with asthma, diabetes and other conditions stick to their prescribed treatment plans while they are at school. Issues of sexual and mental health may also arise. It is an important job indeed.

The first step to becoming a school nurse is getting a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and passing the state administered exams to become a registered nurse. This exam is known as the NCLEX-RN, and it is the only way to become licensed for this profession in the United States. Your state may also require passage of the National Board for Certification of School Nurses (NBCSN) certification exam, and even if it doesn't it is still recommended. As you study to earn this important certification you will learn the latest news and procedures in the school nursing field.

There are school nursing jobs at elementary schools, junior high and high schools, universities, private schools and public health departments. You may apply for these jobs once you have the required education, training, experience and certification. The school you attend will likely provide detailed information about the specific steps to take to get the jobs, and they may also offer career placement services. The median expected salary for these careers is around $44,000, although this will vary depending on where you live and what kind of place you work. With experience and advancement you can make more.

Advanced Cyber Data Management

Internet in expanding everyday. Trillions of bytes data are already available online in the form of webpages, uploaded files, software and many other forms. Among these huge amount of data many information are becoming obsolete. The truth about web-sites is, among all the websites created so far only 10-15% are most visited and rest of the websites are least visited. A huge number of files uploaded to file-sharing sites (like rapidshare or hotfiles) are rarely downloaded. Older versions of different software are hardly downloaded by net users. But the servers hosting these data are running round the clock, costing hardware resources, electricity and maintenance. If we keep going this, do we have any idea what will happen after another 20 years? Out internet might end up with huge amount of unused/rarely used data.

A possible solution to this problem is to invent something like DPTP (data priority tagging protocol) & HLPP (hardware on low power protocol) by the internet/IEEE engineers. DPTP will run on each servers hosting files and websites. It will build tags or indexes of frequently used data based on Alexa page ranking, DPTP internal algorithm and statistical analysis on last few days traffic. Then all the data stored on a specific server will be sorted and the most frequently used data will be separated from the rest. This separation will be physical separation, which means frequently used data/files will be stored on some selected portion of the storage. Most of the bandwidth will be allocated for that portion of data.

The job of HLPP will be to maintain the least desired data/information. The less used data of that server will stay in standby, maybe the RPM of the storage devices will be reduced or in case of solid-state disk (which is most likely the future replacement of current storage options) it will be temporarily shutdown by HLPP. This will save electricity and prolong the hardware lifetime. If any request comes for less prioritize data then the DPTP will detect the request and it will make a wake up call to HLPP to fetch that data and reply the request. However, there is one problem with this method, the user on the other end might experience delay.

Dump Backup Server is another concept which will be a offline backup server that might be used to backup/move obsolete files transferred from other servers. This server will be formed using old computers hard-drives, unused USB drives that people no longer use and dumped away. Which means an unreliable server full of unnecessary data. By using multi-port backbone interface consist of thousand of USB, SATA or IDE ports, storage will be formed for these type of servers. After a certain period this server will come online and synchronize with the main servers and backup very old files and then go offline.

All these are just some concepts for designing a cost-effective and environment friendly internet for the future. Why don't you think up something better?

This article is for internet engineers/network protocol designers/programmers to think and develop something for an efficiently designed internet for future. Some protocol concepts are discussed briefly. Something to think about cyberworld and invent a solution.

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Hexagon Shaped Kite Wind Turbines for Military Defense System Considered

Is it possible to collect energy while building a missile defense radar system, one which easily detect stealth technologies, and one which is self powered? I believe it is and thus, I have such a plan and concept ready-made to see such an idea to fruition.

You see, the other day some graduate kids from Harvard and MIT asked some of my thoughts on their tubular shaped kit-like wind turbine generator collecting the constant off-shore breeze or on-shore breeze depending on the prevailing seasonal winds.

They wanted to market this alternative energy generation to grab some free-flowing taxpayer funding for the politically correct Global Warming scheme. Sure, where ever there is funding people show up to get their barrels filled. In looking at their design, well it won't work without major modifications, which I assume they will figure out eventually on their own through trial and error and more funding.

Now then, I wouldn't advise in investing in any more flying wind turbine contraptions, but I can think of an alternate use for this design with major modifications. First, the tube shape is silly, and a morphable hexagon-shape would make more sense to me from an engineering design standpoint and for transportability (stuff it into a container and popup). Okay so, this concept would be smart for a Military Market Segment for this innovation.

In fact, I wrote an eBook not too long ago, "Unmanned Vehicle Robotic Warfare - Hide and Seek Strategies" and in this eBook I mentioned and there is a chapter on Military usage of dirigibles after an "Electromagnetic Pulse" is used to take out enemy communication, radar, computers, and electric grid. Such a system would be perfect for this: Section III - Page 29. Indeed, I believe there are some good thoughts on a potential military applications, but why stop there?

The concept of early warning defense off the Atlantic Coast using Ultra Sound and Cell Tower frequency plumes: Cell Tower plumes reveal and detect stealth aircraft has been noted amongst International Defense Professionals. And let's not forget that the Russians newest 5th Generation stealth Fighter aircraft (copy of our technology) will be available in 5-years, it is going through testing phase now.

We need to be able to detect such incoming aircraft. Indeed, you can ask any Air Force military advisor about this, and the Russians keep challenging our Northern defense radars, the Canadians have scrambled planes several times in the last few years, and they are testing the system more these days. You can bet when the Russians finally do have the technology to get in and out undetected they will sell those systems, stealth technologies, and equipment to the Chinese.

Now then, consider Google's Plan for offshore transmission line. Aerial wind turbine blades create ultrasound plumes, some fairly large ones. So, if we hook hundreds of these systems into that transmission line, and provide military early warning defense for stealth, plus maritime emergency cell tower - it's all good.

Thus, this system provides energy and also becomes an integral component, plus the system could call in power transmission data to the grid operator's computer. Additionally, we will eventually have UUVs or Underwater Unmanned Vehicles out there swimming a grid to detect submarines, which could potentially launch missiles very close without time for us to react. In this case the UUVs could recharge at a terminal near the buried underwater transmission cable.

Okay so, think of the benefits to such units where no giant tower needs to be built or base, all you need is a safety anchor and a buoy - fly the hexagon shaped wind turbine unit like a kite? And it can collect the weather data too, also the NOAA is now run by a former Navy Admiral, and they'd certainly will like the idea for powering up some of the islands near various maritime choke points around the world, with eyes in the sky, and free power to the islanders thanks to the State Department bearing gifts and diplomacy!

The DOD is concerned that we could lose our satellites in a war with China, and if they or another nation attacked many satellites there would be debris everywhere, taking out the rest of all of the communication. And there is concern of high magnitude solar flares and the next Solar Max is coming of course. They should be concerned it is a threat that must be mitigated to maintain our National Defense.

Now then, these kite-wind turbines will need a decent useful load and robust, reliable, and sturdy platform, so one question might be; how much can we put on this thing and still guarantee it will remain airborne 24/7/365? Certainly, such an undertaking is too large for a group of kids fresh out of grad school, but someone with this technology could score a huge partner like Boeing, Lockheed, L3, Raytheon, Northrop, or GE. And the more I think about it, the more all this makes sense to me.

The Top 10 Qualities of a Great Nurse

When it comes to the top 10 qualities of a great nurse, it comes down to much more than education and training. There are certain innate qualities that make a person well suited for this job. If you have the following top 10 qualities of a great nurse, this might be the ideal career for you.

Attention to Detail: If you aren't attentive to detail in any medical profession, the results could be disastrous. Errors can be life-threatening.

Communication Skills: Excellent nurses know how to communicate by listening as well as speaking with doctors, patients and their loved ones. This also means following directions well.

Compassionate: Having compassion and empathy for people who are in pain and suffering will give you a good bedside manner.

Emotional Stability: You need to have emotional stability as a great nurse because your patients and coworkers won't always necessarily have it. This job can be stressful and often depressing, so you must be able to get through the tough times without losing your cool.

Fast Response: When emergencies arise, you must be able to act quickly and be fully prepared to address the problems at hand.

Flexibility: Your work hours will always be changing, and your responsibilities will vary widely, so you have to be able to roll with the punches and keep working even on days when everyone else is off.

Interpersonal Skills: You will encounter a variety of people as a nurse, including patients, families and loved ones, fellow nurses, doctors and other healthcare workers. Being able to work well with everyone will make your life easier.

Physical Endurance: This job can be demanding mentally AND physically. You must be able to stand up for long periods, perform heavy lifting and other strenuous tasks.

Problem Solving Abilities: Being able to think on your feet and work on solving problems before they become big disasters will serve you well in this career.

Respectful: Great nurses are respectful of others' wishes, mindful of patients' uniquely sensitive needs and reverential of hospital policies.

Recognizing Some Hidden Costs of the College Life

Continuing your study to the college does not require small amount of money. Absolutely, you need to prepare money more than just the academic cost because there are some hidden costs of the college life. You will find and need to spend money for miscellaneous expenses. The expenses are sometimes suddenly as well as unexpectedly. So, you need to be well-prepared in dealing with such thing.

What are the examples of hidden costs? The first answer is transportation. The cost for transportation will be higher especially when the universities have expanded their classes. It will require the students to go to the different places to follow some particular classes and will be expensive and time-consuming. Consequently, the students should only depend on either the university transportation or probably the personal vehicles.

The next hidden costs are books and supplies. As a student, you will spend your money for various things such as textbooks and extra expenses for supplies. If you want to spend less than it should be, you can search the used textbooks and get the affordable supplies to fulfill your needs.

The next answer is probably classic but still very essential: meal plan. The right selection of the right meal plan can bring the definitely different result on your expenses. There are a lot of choices, and you are asked to choose one of them, such as the cafeteria/fast food restaurant at campus or the small restaurant at your local area. If you can cook some foods quite well, it will help you to save money.

Further, studying at college will require students to allocate their money for extracurricular activities too. You will have to pay for some memberships in the organizations. The price will vary widely and you will probably spend more money if your extracurricular often holds some events. Therefore, writing down every penny you spend will let you track your money easily.

It's time to make a good plan for your study!

Interactive Educational Tools for Children

Even though the concept of education stays the same, the method is fleeting. Children, as young as they are, have brains that can be compared to as sponges -- they absorb everything they see and hear. With their creativity and curiosity, diligence on the part of teachers and parents can help in molding a brilliant child. Although children learn fast, it does not follow that the rate of learning is the same. The undeniable truth is that a child learns according to his own pace. Some may pick up lessons faster than the others. Teaching should never be used with a one size fits all technique.

Teachers have different approach to teaching. Their approach is based upon their character. Some have the passion to teach, while others simply do it for the job. In that regard, whether you are a passionate teacher or a teacher by heart, it is important to determine the learning needs of the children being taught. The help of educational tools can also go a long way. While there may be different teaching skills, there are also different learning tools that the children of the future can rely upon.

Some people have observed that as technology advances, the intelligence of children advances as well. If you have noticed, lessons that were once taught at 8 years old are now being introduced to 6-year-olds. With this great advancement in children's intelligence, the technology needs to keep up as well. So, here are some educational tools that can be a great help in molding the future intelligence of children:

CD's and DVD's

In the olden days, we have been used to looking at pictures of encyclopedias and other hardbound references. There are soft copies of these which have been burned in either CD's, DVD's and other forms. Indeed, these are much easier to handle, store, and see. With its alluring pictures, the features are really impressive. In fact, some of it comes with music, too.

Television

Television is a great learning tool that can broaden the knowledge of children. Unlike before when cartoon characters do nothing but fight, modern animated characters shown on television these days actually teach the child while giving them some fun.

Internet-based Tool

There are internet-based tool in the World Wide Web which are focused on giving children choices between learning, playing, and drawing. There are those which can teach math to a child as young as 4 years old. As a matter of fact, the variety of choices is practically endless -- from storytelling (reading), solving problems, art, there are so many subjects to choose from. Once you put all of these together, the child will become brighter.

Children learn according to their preferences. There is no saying whether a tool can work if it has not been tried. But, keep in mind that aside from the cognitive skills of children, they still need to learn how to interact with other people. Keeping the balance between learning, playing, and socializing should be noted especially if their brain is still developing.

Hill Climbing Key Dissemination Approach

HCD focus is on routing security in wireless sensor networks. Current proposals for routing protocols in sensor networks optimize for the limited capabilities of the nodes and the application specific nature of the networks, but do not consider security. Although these protocols have not been designed with security as a goal, we feel it is important to analyze their security properties.When the defender has the liabilities of insecure wireless communication, limited node capabilities, and possible insider threats, and the adversaries can use powerful laptops with high energy and long range communication to attack the network, designing a secure routing protocol is non-trivial. One aspect of sensor networks that complicates the design of a secure routing protocol is in-network aggregation. In more conventional networks, a secure routing protocol is typically only required to guarantee message availability.

A dynamic en-route filtering scheme to address all relevant in wireless sensor networks.Sensor nodes are organized into clusters. Each legitimate report should be validated by multiple message authentication codes,which are produced by sensing nodes using their own authentication keys. The authentication keys of each node are created from a hash chain. Before sending reports, nodes disseminate their keys to forwarding nodes using Hill Climbing approach. Then, they send reports in rounds. In each round, every sensing node endorses its reports using a new key and then discloses the key to forwarding nodes. Using the disseminated and disclosed keys, the forwarding nodes can validate the reports. In our scheme, each node can monitor its neighbors by overhearing their broadcast, which prevents the compromised nodes from changing the reports. Report forwarding and key disclosure are repeatedly executed by each forwarding node at every hop, until the reports are dropped or delivered to the base station. for a fixed path between the base station and each cluster-head to transmit messages in both directions, which cannot be guaranteed due to the dynamic topology of sensor networks or due to the use of some underlying routing protocol such as GPSR.

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Video Learning - A Win-Win Situation

Video learning is expanding the reach and educational potential of teachers and professors all over the world. This article examines one of the ways that modern technology is expanding learning opportunities for students everywhere.

Learning from a live person produces better understanding of any information than reading from a book; it's a well documented fact. The problem has always been the limited accessibility of the people doing the teaching.

Imagine that the finest neurosurgeon in the world has developed a new life-saving procedure. Now, imagine that 15,000 other surgeons around the world need to learn the procedure as quickly as possible.

Before video learning came along, it would have been a huge undertaking; maybe impossible. Now it's as simple as the surgeon performing the procedure on video and distributing it to the global healthcare community.

Colleges and universities around the world have embraced this video based distance learning concept to the benefit of students everywhere. It is now standard procedure for a student living in California to learn economics or physics from a professor in New York.

A key benefit of video learning from a student's point of view is the opportunity to learn material at a pace that is comfortable for them. They can watch videos, or segments of videos, as many times as necessary to learn the requisite material.

Also consider the countless individuals who wish to attend college courses, but must also work full-time jobs to support themselves and others. The very nature of video learning expands the potential student population to encompass this segment of the population.

Accordingly, one of the huge benefits of video learning for colleges and universities everywhere is this added niche of paying customers. In addition, distance learning by video significantly reduces educational costs; which leads to the conclusion that it's a win-win situation for the schools and the students.

Nanotechnology - When Man Creates Man In God's Image

Nanotechnology is the most advanced level of the applications of science. It is the study of manipulating matter on an atomic or molecular scale. Imagine what it could possibly do to benefit society. In the field of medicine, nanotechnology could further the advancement of biological studies and find a way to alter genes that result to incurable diseases or abnormalities. After all, nanotechnology is manipulating matter on a molecular level. As far as medicine is concerned, nanotechnology is very useful in changing the face of how the world should treat diseases and abnormalities - by striking it at its most detailed deficiency. The field of medicine is so far the most apparent target for this study.

However, nanotechnology also becomes a controversial issue as its study has unlocked the principles of cloning. In the early years of the second millennium, there are already documented accounts of large cloned creatures. The cloning of animals through an intricate process of genetic modification has been an ongoing process since 1960's, where it was first documented in China that a fish was reproduced other than natural birth. Then as the years progressed, other more complex creatures went through successful duplication. In 1986, a mouse was the first mammal recorded in the history of cloning. In 2000, a Rhesus monkey named Tetra was born out of genetic modification and mechanical duplication. The latest complex creature to be born in an unnatural way is a camel named Injaz, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Then we are about to ask a question that was once a subject of fascination, now turned into something to be greatly feared by many. Are we capable of creating human beings in an artificial manner? It would seem that cloning of human beings will be an inevitable pedestal of nanotechnology science. Biologists embracing the future naturally applauds this possibility. After all, nothing is ever more perfect than finding a way to get rid of diseases that seemed incurable in our time. Genetic defects would be an obstacle that will no longer leave doctors in a dead end.

The religious community considers this advancement as abominable. The more technology progresses, the less humanity takes faith about things that shed little or no understanding at all. What could be more frightening than successfully ridding God in the conception of mankind? Though it sounds philosophically impossible, nanotechnology is such a powerful scientific technology that could achieve into actuality what we normally consider as divine-like. To create a human being devoid of genetic defect is creating something near divine. If nanotechnology and genetic engineering advances further in unprecedented pace, who knows, humanity might be able to unlock the mystery behind mortality and create a way to alter that particular defect. As far as we are theoretically concerned, nanotechnology could make creatures immortal, and these are just among the many other things it could achieve.

If we are to achieve something that is god-like, then where will God be in all of this? For some liberal academic minds, this may not trample on the power of the Omnipotent Being but rather magnify it. After all, accounts in religious monotheistic texts like the Bible relates to God's creation of human beings in His image- beings who are powerful enough to defy Him.

New Communication Tools and Their Affect On Learning!

Got the new Droid or perhaps you're moving to an I-Phone with Verizon, or perhaps you're using Second Life, the virtual world to conduct your meetings. Whatever your technology of choice, the impact of these technologies on life-long learning are irrefutable.

Turn back the clock not so many years ago and learning came from reading books and listening to parents and teachers tell stories, and that grew of course into listening to the radio, which grew into watching the television, which has now exploded into the internet and the massive quantity of real time communications that we live with. There can no question that these new technologies have changed forever the very concept of learning. Let's look at a simple fact. Children, 50 years ago learned to respect their parents and teachers partly because those were the two authority figures that held the answers to life's questions. Now however, when children need answers, they simply run to Google, or to their Facebook friends. Yes, we still attend schools where teachers and professors teach from books and resources, but that's greatly supplemented by a virtual online world.

This notion of constant virtual learning is undoubtedly good in some respects. Information is power and the more readily available information becomes, the more empowered we become. But there are three primary problems with the awesome amount of information we now process. 1) There is increasing difficulty in discriminating true information from non-true information, or partial truths, 2) there is a lack of "wisdom" relating to how to process this unfiltered information, and 3) there's so much quantity, it's difficult to process it all into usable information.

As it relates to the first issue, we've all seen the viral nature of sometimes untrue information. As we age, we are better able to discriminate truth versus fiction based on experience. What we are seeing here though is an increasing "cynicism" among young people who are quick to process almost everything they hear as potentially untrue. This will affect our society as it relates to political discourse, business and family. The second issue relates to experience in being able to deal with the massive amounts of information. It's been said that knowledge is "learned", but wisdom is "earned". This was true 1000 years ago and its true today. We need more than ever "adults" who can guide young people and provide the wisdom to interpret and process the information they receive without being reactive to it, but being thoughtful about it. The final issue is the simple quantity of information we process and the need to determine which information is usable and relevant versus unusable and irrelevant. An interesting analogy appears when we think about our current fighter pilots in the military. The aircraft are so sophisticated and so information loaded, that pilots have to learn which information sources to turn OFF so that they actually process the most necessary information. Like that, we need to learn to process what's important and turn off the rest. Yes, if you caught on, this does enter the Emotional Path and gets to the point of spending energy thinking about things we can affect, or control, and letting go of the rest.

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0800 Numbers: Make a Free Call

Even if we are in the age of social networking and making a call from your phone is still in many situation the only way by which things can be done, though we have the facility of sending text message. Through a phone call you can hold a real conversation that isn't possible texting.

Generally cost is only factor for which people generally try and avoid making a phone call and using the texting facility instead. If the issue to be informed is lengthy and complicated then you are more likely to opt for messaging rather than calling just to save the money, but sometime that can lead to more confusion and complicacy. This is primarily the factor that leads to their popularity..

The immediate question that is generally asked by any person when they notice a 0800 number is that who is the person that pays the bill for the call made. The answer is that in maximum cases it will be paid by the one receiving the call from a 0800 number rather than the one making a call, just opposite to the normal tariff plan. The person making the call isn't charged a penny.

Companies mainly those incorporated for charity purposes will have such a number for a certain reason. The people who will generally call a charity can be assumed to be unable to afford the cost of making a call and thus these sorts of institutions have a 0800 number. Another type of organizations that generally use such facility is the help lines. They avail of the 0800 number facility because it will be unfair to charge a person who calls for fixing a fault of the company. The emergency numbers also use the 0800 prefix so that a person in time of emergency can call these without any hindrance.

You can get easily avail them for your own personal phone line. Though first what you need is to calculate the benefits of this service for you, if you are having a family who desperately need to make a call to you but are unable to spare required money, for example, if a relative gets ill, then it may be a great idea.

The Infamous Comet Airliner Was Destroyed By Vibrational Energy - Foreshadowing - Maybe?

Around the dawn of the jet age, an airliner was produced that ran on jet engines, it was the first of its kind, and its performance completely blew out of the water propeller driven aircraft in Airliners. Its name was the Comet. Unfortunately, aerospace engineers and scientists did not fully understand the issues with harmonic resonance and vibrational energy at the time.

The jet engines of the Comet caused the airliner to break apart in midair, and there were several accidents until scientists figured out what was going on. Harmonic resonance and vibrational energy is real, and it can be a good friend, or it can be a common enemy in engineering.

Speaking of man's best friend; some folks at GA Tech calculated the number of oscillations needed for a wet dog to shake in order to dry its fire after it's been wet. Their calculations came out to be; "For a Labrador retriever, this turns out to be 4.3 Hz." Unfortunately, as size increased so too did the frequency needed to perform the infamous "drying shake" by dogs, infamous because if you are ever around one while conducting this activity, technique, and operation, much of that water goes everywhere, including on you too! (as you already know). [1].

Now then, I'd like to switch directions in this intellectual dialogue to include a potential enemy of mankind, actually all the species living on the surface of the planet, and that would be a large asteroid or comet hitting the Earth. Many have reasoned that we need a planetary defense system, and I completely agree; a plan to shoot down, destroy, divert, or deflect a killer asteroid or comet headed for Earth. Some have suggested a kinetic kill shot missile, and others have suggested using nuclear weapons strapped to an asteroid to blow it out of the sky.

However, a real deadly asteroid which was several kilometers wide would take a huge amount of nuclear weapons to blow apart. However, if we used vibrational energy or harmonic resonance to break the ionic bonds, then we could hit with a very small weapons to break it apart and send the pieces in all different directions, so that it could not reform again due to the large gravitational mass. Perhaps we should all consider this.

References Cited:

1.-The arXIv Blog at MIT - Blog Post (October 20, 2010) entitled; "Physicists Discover Universal "Wet-Dog Shake" Rule - How fast should a dog rotate its body to dry its fur?"

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Lagrange Points - Best Place to Refuel Space Ships and Transportation Vehicles

Perhaps, you have heard about Lagrange points. These are the points at which gravity equilibrium occurs between two bodies - for instance, between the sun and the earth there is a point where the gravity is equal to zero or between the moon and the earth. There are also several other points which turn out to have equilibriums. Many of these points are quite stable, but they are not all stable. Depending on the size of the planets, or the amount of gravity they exert, the points may be more stable or less stable.

Now then, did you also know that in these Lagrange equilibrium areas is cosmic dust which has ended up there and it floats around without being pulled in any one direction - and did you know that we can tell from our space telescopes, spectrometers, and radio telescopes the type of materials, elements and gases which are parked at these Lagrange points, trapped there within the equilibrium area, what they are made of? Well, we almost have the capacity to know that and once we do, this might indeed help us very much.

Consider if you will that there may be hydrogen gas clouds, or various radioactive materials in these locations. Maybe these materials and elements can be used for fuel for space flight. It's like a free gas station. Glide in, collect the gas you need for fuel, find a way to jettison yourself out without igniting whatever else is there, and then fire up your rockets again and be off.

Since each planet in our solar system has these Lagrange points and there will be various types of gases at each one, all we have to do is separate the gases out which we need, and they can become our fuel. Recently, our think tank posed to this question to an astronomer, and a lover of science fiction, and he said that concept sounds intriguing. So, maybe we need to do some research on this and figure it out. Indeed I hope you please consider this.