Managing yourself means more than keeping up good personal hygiene, although we certainly hope that ranks right up there on your list of priorities! No, what we mean by managing yourself is staying on the ball. Having a pretty good idea of where you’re headed and what you need to do to get...
Using the Sun for Power – How It Works
With massive rebate programs and tax credits being issued by state and federal governments, using the sun to generate electricity is very popular. So, how does it work?
Generating electricity from the sun is all about converting sunlight into power. Importantly, the process has nothing to...
Using Biomass Power for Our Electric Needs
Electricity is a fundamental pillar to any modern society. Unfortunately, we need fuel to create electricity. This brings us to the subject of biomass as a new source of power.
Using Biomass Power for Our Electric Needs
Biomass is a term used to describe natural, biological...
Special Education Needs Causing Financial ...
Now, I am all for special education for children with disabilities. I attended school at a time when such children were either put into special schools or thrown in with the general student population to sink or swim on their own. It was a terrible inequity. It finally was addressed in the 1970s...
How To Successfully Home School Your Child
Homeschooling your child has many benefits nowadays as private schools get more and more expensive, and lets face it, thats not going to change any time soon. Home education also allows much more flexibility as the family can choose convenient schedules for them and their child. Because of the...
A week in the life of an online student
Ever wondered what it would be like to be taking college courses online? This entry will give you a flavor of how online classes are conducted and what you as the student have to do to be successful. The course I am taking is a human-computer interaction course for my Master’s in Computer...
USB ditibal microscope
A portable USB Digital Microscope that fits in the palm of your hand, providing remarkable picture and video quality.
Effort-less USB plug and play setup and the easy to install software allows magnification 10X-200X with the ability to display & capture snapshots and movies on your...
How To Study For A Test
I am frequently asked, How do I study for tests? This question actually puts the cart before the horse because the efficient way to study for tests is to do your homework on time, ask questions in class, and learn information as it is taught, not just memorize the night before. There are easy...
Understanding the Scientific Method
Understanding the scientific method and how to follow it is critical to building a good reputation in the technical community. In regards to science fairs, as a student progresses in grade levels the judges are going to demand more and more focus on using the scientific method.
Here is my...
A Slice of American Pie
This is my first time, since my first time.
– Jim, from the movie American Pie 2′
In order to acquire an education in the United States, there are several necessary documents one must have.
One needs to acquire a student visa and a certificate of eligibility and...
Spanish Made Easy – Unlocking Your ...
Spanish Made Easy – Unlocking Your Hidden Knowledge. Part 2
You might not realize it but you already know hundreds, if not thousands, of Spanish words? In these articles we will highlight all the ways in which the English and Spanish languages share hundreds of words, words that you...
Understanding The Check Engine Light
On all modern vehicles there is a computer that controls the way the engine operates, this computer is called Electronic Control Module, or ECM. The purpose of the ECM is to maintain the engine running within emissions limits and at top efficiency. With the very strict emission regulations of...