Future Consept

Bring Australians Together to End the Disparity Between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Peoples

2011-07-15T13:17:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-29T12:04:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-29T00:11:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-28T12:19:00.000-07:00

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.

Do You Need A University Education?

2011-04-20T07:14:00.000-07:00

Our Exploration And Colonization Of Space: By Human Or By Machine?

2011-04-19T20:10:00.000-07:00

2012 Non-Survival Guide

2011-04-19T09:04:00.000-07:00

Educational Reform and the 7 Ways It Can Benefit Our Country

2011-04-18T21:59:00.000-07:00

Fractal Evolution and the Human Condition

2011-04-18T10:22:00.000-07:00

Quantum Theory - Why Modern Physics Needs More Feeling

2011-04-17T22:35:00.000-07:00

5 Resources That Are Diminishing Rapidly

2011-04-17T11:29:00.000-07:00

High School Students Prepare For Future Business Careers By Taking Advanced Placement Courses

2011-04-17T00:23:00.001-07:00

Tesla: Free Energy

2011-04-15T19:48:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-15T08:33:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-14T21:20:00.000-07:00

By E. Alana James E. Alana James
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E. Alana James, EdD, is ?all about helping people and organizations reinvent their lives. An independent academic and Director of ReinventingLife.org, her work focuses on ...

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

2011-04-14T09:46:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-13T22:14:00.000-07:00

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.

XentiQ Pte Ltd has been in the product design business since 1987. We have literally done hundreds of product design and development projects with MNCs, SMEs and high-tech start-ups. What has remained constant over the years is our track record for quality and creativity. The XentiQ design team has won the President's Design Award in 2007 and the prestigious international Red Dot design award in 2006 and twice in 2004.

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

2011-04-13T10:31:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-12T23:29:00.000-07:00

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?

2011-04-12T12:19:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-12T01:12:00.000-07:00

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?

2011-04-11T14:05:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-11T02:37:00.000-07:00

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.

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Educate Women - Educate A Whole Generation

2011-04-10T15:14:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-10T03:26:00.000-07:00

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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