Copyright (c) 2014 College Park Apartments
Your college life is about to begin. Your are stepping into adulthood and responsibilities. On top of that, you are having plans of staying out of campus. Before you choose the apartment, you should know what to look for. If you plan on living in student housing then you should be aware of these facts. For one, student housing costs much less compared to staying in the dorms. It is preferred that you choose a local landlord instead of an agency as agencies charge extra and landlords are easier to contact in need of any issue/repair.
Before you chose your student housing premises, make sure to inspect the house thoroughly. Make sure all bills are paid. Make sure you take an inventory report of the apartment, so you can evaluate the condition of the house. Lastly, make sure your parents are the guarantors in the contract. Negotiate in paying the yearly month upfront and getting discount in the rent. Do remember to note down the meter readings on the day you enter, so you do not end up paying any previous electric bills.
Apartments for Rent
The splurge behind students going to stay in apartments for rent is amazing. It shows how budget conscious our students are. It was in college, fall of 2013, that students saw how their families went into debts to pay for their stays in the college dorms. In fact, 69% of students agree that staying in apartments for rent is much cheaper compared to staying in the dorms.
The college student wants full concession of their money, hence; getting the right amenity is a must. For example, storage, pool, or a fitness center nearby can be the bargaining factor for renting an apartment. Here are some tips to help you out:
• Begin searching before you have to enroll into your college
• Visit at least more than three apartments to get the best deal
• Make a checklist of your priorities you want in your apartment
• Examine the building carefully; you are to stay here throughout your semesters
• Read the lease papers carefully before signing
Student Living
If you are planning on living off campus, then student living is your answer. Modern and comfy en-suites are available near colleges for students to choose from. Obviously, you have to find your student living before you enroll into college and some days before so you can settle in. In private sectors, students tend to look out for:
• Self-confined flats or a single house if with a group of students
• If individual then a studio and if a couple then a one-bedroom set
• A single room with other students
• A single room with another family/landlord
• A room in a private hall not run by the university
Some students can also have other requirements to be dealt with apart from just studying. Some of the common issues are:
• Furnished apartments: Students from outside the country have this issue, hence; furnished apartments are a better choice especially with kitchen ware
• A 9-month contract: Undergraduate students prefer a 9-month contract as taking the apartment on a year contract is a waste of money
• Allow conversion of the living room to bedroom: Some students ask co-students to live along and share the rent, hence; many landlords allow this option
• Study desks: Possible provision of study desks in the bedrooms
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College Park Apartments is a student based Community.Our complex is offered to Darton State College students.A short nature walk the campus is only minutes away when you take our path.Each building has a parking lot for convenient parking for our residents.College Park Apartments offers a 10 month lease and a 12 month lease. http://collegeparkapartments.net/
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Saturday, August 23, 2014
A Beginner's Guide To Geothermal Energy
Energy extracted from the heat of the Earth is known as 'Geothermal Energy'.
Earth's core, which is 4,000 miles deep, has a lot of heat in rocks and fluids. The maximum temperature at that point is 7,600° F, or 42,204°C, which is produced owing to the gradual decay of radioactive particles. These hot water and steam reservoirs can be harnessed to produce electricity or to heat buildings.
It as a renewable source of energy and cheap too, therefore it has an edge over fossil fuels.
Geothermal reservoirs are the places where hydrothermal sources are generally found. Being very deep under the Earth's surface, it is difficult to sight them over the ground. But they find their way to our planet's surface through hot springs, volcanoes, and geysers.
There are three major ways in which geothermal energy can be used.
Direct geothermal energy is used in locations close to the Earth's surface where geothermal reservoirs or hot springs are present.
Geothermal heat pump is used where the water or soil is steadily hovering around 50-60° F or 10-15° throughout the year. In geothermal power plants, steam and hot water are transported over the ground via underground wells so that power plants can use them to generate electricity.
The United States in 2013 was the world leader in terms of the quantity of electricity generated using geothermal energy. Geothermal power plants were responsible for 0.4% of the total electricity generated in the country in the same year at around 17 billion kilowatt hours (kWh), according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Philippines, Indonesia, Mexico, and Italy are the other large producers of geothermal electricity.
It is expected that this form of energy will gain more acceptance across the world in the times to come.
We will go through some benefits and drawbacks of using geothermal electricity.
Let us zero in on the advantages first.
1. Carbon dioxide, sulfur gases and nitrous oxide are emitted only in miniscule quantities, according to the US Department of Energy (DoE).
2. As the energy is generated very close to the plant, costs are saved on transportation and processing of geothermal power.
3.Geothermal plants can run uninterruptedly throughout the year.
4.Geothermal plants can be set up at any location in the world as the temperature under the Earth's surface is always constant.
5.Geothermal energy is renewable because the removed water can be pumped back into the ground after its heat is used.
We all have a look at the shortcomings of using electricity generated from geothermal plants.
1. It is expensive to set up geothermal power plants.
2. It can only be located at places where there are lots of rocks below.
3. It is not easy to transport geothermal energy.
4. Geothermal power plants may not be financially viable as the electricity generated there might not offset the expenses incurred in constructing them.
All said and done, it is foreseen that returns from this energy outweigh its downsides. We can safely surmise, therefore, that we will hear more about its adoption in the future.
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Cisco evangelist Ravi Namboori guides us through the basics of geothermal energy, an energy source derived from the Earth's center. How this alternative source of energy can be helpful to humanity forms the crux of this piece.
http://ravinamboori.in/
Earth's core, which is 4,000 miles deep, has a lot of heat in rocks and fluids. The maximum temperature at that point is 7,600° F, or 42,204°C, which is produced owing to the gradual decay of radioactive particles. These hot water and steam reservoirs can be harnessed to produce electricity or to heat buildings.
It as a renewable source of energy and cheap too, therefore it has an edge over fossil fuels.
Geothermal reservoirs are the places where hydrothermal sources are generally found. Being very deep under the Earth's surface, it is difficult to sight them over the ground. But they find their way to our planet's surface through hot springs, volcanoes, and geysers.
There are three major ways in which geothermal energy can be used.
Direct geothermal energy is used in locations close to the Earth's surface where geothermal reservoirs or hot springs are present.
Geothermal heat pump is used where the water or soil is steadily hovering around 50-60° F or 10-15° throughout the year. In geothermal power plants, steam and hot water are transported over the ground via underground wells so that power plants can use them to generate electricity.
The United States in 2013 was the world leader in terms of the quantity of electricity generated using geothermal energy. Geothermal power plants were responsible for 0.4% of the total electricity generated in the country in the same year at around 17 billion kilowatt hours (kWh), according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Philippines, Indonesia, Mexico, and Italy are the other large producers of geothermal electricity.
It is expected that this form of energy will gain more acceptance across the world in the times to come.
We will go through some benefits and drawbacks of using geothermal electricity.
Let us zero in on the advantages first.
1. Carbon dioxide, sulfur gases and nitrous oxide are emitted only in miniscule quantities, according to the US Department of Energy (DoE).
2. As the energy is generated very close to the plant, costs are saved on transportation and processing of geothermal power.
3.Geothermal plants can run uninterruptedly throughout the year.
4.Geothermal plants can be set up at any location in the world as the temperature under the Earth's surface is always constant.
5.Geothermal energy is renewable because the removed water can be pumped back into the ground after its heat is used.
We all have a look at the shortcomings of using electricity generated from geothermal plants.
1. It is expensive to set up geothermal power plants.
2. It can only be located at places where there are lots of rocks below.
3. It is not easy to transport geothermal energy.
4. Geothermal power plants may not be financially viable as the electricity generated there might not offset the expenses incurred in constructing them.
All said and done, it is foreseen that returns from this energy outweigh its downsides. We can safely surmise, therefore, that we will hear more about its adoption in the future.
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Cisco evangelist Ravi Namboori guides us through the basics of geothermal energy, an energy source derived from the Earth's center. How this alternative source of energy can be helpful to humanity forms the crux of this piece.
http://ravinamboori.in/
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Are We Thankful That The New School Year Is Starting?
Copyright (c) 2014 Eli Gali
Parents across the country are giving a communal sigh of relief that the new school year is beginning. This means their school age children will have plenty to keep them busy and diffuse some of their energy by the end of the day. First graders will be sitting at the dinner table just chatting away about their new teachers, all the new friends they have made and what they learned in school that day. But what did they do after school? If both parents work, where did the children go when school let out?
The same scenario is taking place for the parents of those children in second, third and fourth grades. While they are relating all the good things that went on during school, what are they saying about their after-school day care? Aren't you glad you did your research and selected the perfect learning center for them to attend when school is out?
Second graders will feel too old to be combined with the little first graders. In their tiny minds they are one year older and therefore one year wiser in the ways of daycare. This is why the kid's school you chose has different programs for children of different ages. The day care allows them to show their maturity and independence yet in a structured, supervised manner.
These children can get a head start on homework so when the parents pick them up the rest of the evening can be spent in quality family time. There are qualified teachers on hand to answer any questions they may have and to allow them to work in peace and quiet with no distractions. When they have finished their homework, or if they choose to do it at home with their parents, there are supervised outdoor activities that will give the children the minimum suggested 30 minutes of active playtime.
You can also count on your day care to pick up the children after school and keep them safe until you arrive. The kids are fed a healthy snack that keeps their energy level up until meal time. Some of the children like the organized sports like basketball, volley ball and badminton. Not only do they develop advanced motor skills and coordination, they learn the rules of good sportsmanship.
Even if your child is at a pre-school age there are specific programs for enrichment and learning. This day care has a special staff that has years of experience in dealing with preschoolers. This is an important time in the development of the four year olds. Learning in this environment has so many more advantages than remaining at home all day long. Children learn to communicate with others their own age. They learn that they are not the total center of attention and learn how to share. They will be more coordinated and have the opportunity to learn complex games as well as beginning some basics that they will need when they advance to kindergarten.
Aren't you glad you have this school year under control?
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http://www.planetkidslc.com/ Planet Kids Learning Center is the premier daycare, child care and learning center in Boerne, TX. We believe that building positive childhood experiences are the foundation for a successful future. We're committed to delivering a safe and healthy learning environment that supports the care, education and recreation of children by partnering with families, the community and our employees.
Parents across the country are giving a communal sigh of relief that the new school year is beginning. This means their school age children will have plenty to keep them busy and diffuse some of their energy by the end of the day. First graders will be sitting at the dinner table just chatting away about their new teachers, all the new friends they have made and what they learned in school that day. But what did they do after school? If both parents work, where did the children go when school let out?
The same scenario is taking place for the parents of those children in second, third and fourth grades. While they are relating all the good things that went on during school, what are they saying about their after-school day care? Aren't you glad you did your research and selected the perfect learning center for them to attend when school is out?
Second graders will feel too old to be combined with the little first graders. In their tiny minds they are one year older and therefore one year wiser in the ways of daycare. This is why the kid's school you chose has different programs for children of different ages. The day care allows them to show their maturity and independence yet in a structured, supervised manner.
These children can get a head start on homework so when the parents pick them up the rest of the evening can be spent in quality family time. There are qualified teachers on hand to answer any questions they may have and to allow them to work in peace and quiet with no distractions. When they have finished their homework, or if they choose to do it at home with their parents, there are supervised outdoor activities that will give the children the minimum suggested 30 minutes of active playtime.
You can also count on your day care to pick up the children after school and keep them safe until you arrive. The kids are fed a healthy snack that keeps their energy level up until meal time. Some of the children like the organized sports like basketball, volley ball and badminton. Not only do they develop advanced motor skills and coordination, they learn the rules of good sportsmanship.
Even if your child is at a pre-school age there are specific programs for enrichment and learning. This day care has a special staff that has years of experience in dealing with preschoolers. This is an important time in the development of the four year olds. Learning in this environment has so many more advantages than remaining at home all day long. Children learn to communicate with others their own age. They learn that they are not the total center of attention and learn how to share. They will be more coordinated and have the opportunity to learn complex games as well as beginning some basics that they will need when they advance to kindergarten.
Aren't you glad you have this school year under control?
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http://www.planetkidslc.com/ Planet Kids Learning Center is the premier daycare, child care and learning center in Boerne, TX. We believe that building positive childhood experiences are the foundation for a successful future. We're committed to delivering a safe and healthy learning environment that supports the care, education and recreation of children by partnering with families, the community and our employees.
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Wind Power
Wind power or wind energy is electrical energy that is acquired by exploiting wind through wind turbines. Similarly, wind power can be harnessed using windmills to extract mechanical power, and wind pumps for water pumping.
So why do we need wind power? It is a renewable source of energy, which never gets depleted, and does not cause pollution in any form.
A wind farm comprises a network of wind turbines, whose number depends on the energy that is required to be generated. The wind causes the blades of the turbine to turn, which rotate a shaft linked to a generator that produces electricity.
Offshore wind farms have the benefit of more powerful winds hitting them than the ones in the hinterland. But their construction costs are considerably costlier.
The major point to be taken into consideration while setting up a wind power plant is the location. They should be set up where wind is blowing fast and its levels are high. Besides coastal areas, they can be located at places with high altitudes, mountains and hills, and in open areas where wind blows without any obstructions.
Meanwhile, turbines are getting cheaper by the day as they are being produced on a mass scale, and also owing to advances in technology. Governments, in addition, also provide tax incentives for people willing to invest in wind power technology. Also, once the turbines are erected, there are no maintenance costs.
Did you know that in the year 2012, wind turbines produced around 3% of total electricity generated in the United States!
Also the volume of electricity generated in 2012 was approximately 140 billion kilowatthours (kWh), up from 6 billion kWh in 2000, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
The United States is the largest producer of wind power. It is followed by China, Germany, Spain, and India, These five countries together accounted for 72% of the total wind power generated in the world for the year 2012.
The major gripe people harbor about wind turbines is the noise that they make. The other problem is that the wind is variable. So if there's no wind, turbines are not activated. This seems a valid point, but this is only an occasional occurrence in most parts of the world.
Here are some major upsides of using wind power.
1. Human reliance on fossil fuels is reduced, therefore reducing the main sources of carbon dioxide emissions, which, in turn, reduce the effects of global warming.
2. There is neither air nor water pollution.
3.The cost of producing energy is reduced.
4. It creates many jobs for local people in coastal and hilly areas.
Pitfalls of using wind energy are as follows.
1.Wind turbines create a lot of noise, disturbing people who live close to them.
2.Animals and birds are intimidated by wind turbines, causing them to migrate.
3.Many landlocked places, which do not have coastal areas and hilly terrains, are not apt locations for setting up wind farms.
Its drawbacks notwithstanding, wind power is said to be the fastest growing renewable energy source. We can surely hope to overcome all the disadvantages with advancement of technology and cooperation of all stakeholders.
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In this article, Cisco evangelist Ravi Namboori discusses about wind power, another source of renewable energy. What it offers in terms of benefits, and how it can be tapped are spelt out here.
http://ravinamboori.in
So why do we need wind power? It is a renewable source of energy, which never gets depleted, and does not cause pollution in any form.
A wind farm comprises a network of wind turbines, whose number depends on the energy that is required to be generated. The wind causes the blades of the turbine to turn, which rotate a shaft linked to a generator that produces electricity.
Offshore wind farms have the benefit of more powerful winds hitting them than the ones in the hinterland. But their construction costs are considerably costlier.
The major point to be taken into consideration while setting up a wind power plant is the location. They should be set up where wind is blowing fast and its levels are high. Besides coastal areas, they can be located at places with high altitudes, mountains and hills, and in open areas where wind blows without any obstructions.
Meanwhile, turbines are getting cheaper by the day as they are being produced on a mass scale, and also owing to advances in technology. Governments, in addition, also provide tax incentives for people willing to invest in wind power technology. Also, once the turbines are erected, there are no maintenance costs.
Did you know that in the year 2012, wind turbines produced around 3% of total electricity generated in the United States!
Also the volume of electricity generated in 2012 was approximately 140 billion kilowatthours (kWh), up from 6 billion kWh in 2000, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
The United States is the largest producer of wind power. It is followed by China, Germany, Spain, and India, These five countries together accounted for 72% of the total wind power generated in the world for the year 2012.
The major gripe people harbor about wind turbines is the noise that they make. The other problem is that the wind is variable. So if there's no wind, turbines are not activated. This seems a valid point, but this is only an occasional occurrence in most parts of the world.
Here are some major upsides of using wind power.
1. Human reliance on fossil fuels is reduced, therefore reducing the main sources of carbon dioxide emissions, which, in turn, reduce the effects of global warming.
2. There is neither air nor water pollution.
3.The cost of producing energy is reduced.
4. It creates many jobs for local people in coastal and hilly areas.
Pitfalls of using wind energy are as follows.
1.Wind turbines create a lot of noise, disturbing people who live close to them.
2.Animals and birds are intimidated by wind turbines, causing them to migrate.
3.Many landlocked places, which do not have coastal areas and hilly terrains, are not apt locations for setting up wind farms.
Its drawbacks notwithstanding, wind power is said to be the fastest growing renewable energy source. We can surely hope to overcome all the disadvantages with advancement of technology and cooperation of all stakeholders.
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In this article, Cisco evangelist Ravi Namboori discusses about wind power, another source of renewable energy. What it offers in terms of benefits, and how it can be tapped are spelt out here.
http://ravinamboori.in
Friday, August 15, 2014
An Overview of Organic Farming
An agricultural system employed for production of crop and livestock without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, among others, is organic farming.
This process instead uses crop residues, animal manure, crop rotation, other organic wastes, etc., and relies on non-chemical methods to control pests, weeds, and diseases. Genetic engineering methods are also not used in this type of farming. This is the reason why organic farming is said to be an alternative to traditional farming.
J.I. Rodale is widely hailed as the father of the American organic farming movement. Also the founder of Rodale Institute, he is credited with having provided inputs for 'non-chemical' farming measures as far back in the 1940s.
His source of inspiration was said to be Sir Albert Howard, a scientist from Britain, who gained knowledge in this area by observing traditional agricultural systems being followed in India for many years.
The movement, however, gained momentum in the United States only in 1990, when the Congress passed the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA). As per the act, a National Organic Program (NOP) was created within the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). NOP is mandated to grant permission to organic farmers to have a 'USDA Organic' seal on their products, provided they get prior certifications from USDA-accredited agents.
This, in a nutshell, is the history of organic farming in the US.
Considered a sustainable way of farming, it combines best of both the worlds, i.e., the use of traditional methods along with modern scientific practices.
One of the main reasons for adopting it is for maintaining the biodiversity of the environment. A primary factor for discouraging non-organic farming is that it pollutes farms and adversely affects the environment. Also it poses toxic risks to newborns.
The benefits of adopting organic farming are many more. They have been listed as follows.
1. Food produced through it tastes better.
2. Organic foods could have increased health benefits, as they reduce the incidence of heart attacks, cancer, etc.
3. It has been found by studies in the United States that by adopting it farmers can cut down their production cost by about 25%, as fertilizers and pesticides need not be bought.
4. It protects wildlife and saves ground water.
5. When organic foods are consumed by cows, their health improves and, therefore, the milk yielded by them is of better quality.
6. The quality of water and soil improve gradually.
7. The greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) are drastically reduced.
8. Food can be stored for a longer period without the fear of rotting.
9. Plants grown through this method are more resistant to droughts.
10. It prevents loss of nutrients and minerals in food products.
Critics of organic farming disagree, and support traditional farm by citing the following disadvantages.
1. Productivity through this method is lesser.
2. It requires farmers to spend more time on their farmlands.
3. It demands far greater skill from a farmer.
4. Although it reduces carbon dioxide emissions, the contribution to sustainability is not said to be very significant.
5. Food produced through this method is much costlier.
6. Crops cannot be grown in off-season.
7. It is also more labor intensive.
Despite its drawbacks, proponents of green technology usage concur that organic farming will be beneficial to the world in the long run, as advanced technologies would be developed to improve yields through this method.
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Written by Cisco evangelist Ravi Namboori, the write-up is an introduction to the world of organic farming. What this alternative to traditional farming has to offer is the point of discussion here.http://www.ravinamboori.in/
This process instead uses crop residues, animal manure, crop rotation, other organic wastes, etc., and relies on non-chemical methods to control pests, weeds, and diseases. Genetic engineering methods are also not used in this type of farming. This is the reason why organic farming is said to be an alternative to traditional farming.
J.I. Rodale is widely hailed as the father of the American organic farming movement. Also the founder of Rodale Institute, he is credited with having provided inputs for 'non-chemical' farming measures as far back in the 1940s.
His source of inspiration was said to be Sir Albert Howard, a scientist from Britain, who gained knowledge in this area by observing traditional agricultural systems being followed in India for many years.
The movement, however, gained momentum in the United States only in 1990, when the Congress passed the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA). As per the act, a National Organic Program (NOP) was created within the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). NOP is mandated to grant permission to organic farmers to have a 'USDA Organic' seal on their products, provided they get prior certifications from USDA-accredited agents.
This, in a nutshell, is the history of organic farming in the US.
Considered a sustainable way of farming, it combines best of both the worlds, i.e., the use of traditional methods along with modern scientific practices.
One of the main reasons for adopting it is for maintaining the biodiversity of the environment. A primary factor for discouraging non-organic farming is that it pollutes farms and adversely affects the environment. Also it poses toxic risks to newborns.
The benefits of adopting organic farming are many more. They have been listed as follows.
1. Food produced through it tastes better.
2. Organic foods could have increased health benefits, as they reduce the incidence of heart attacks, cancer, etc.
3. It has been found by studies in the United States that by adopting it farmers can cut down their production cost by about 25%, as fertilizers and pesticides need not be bought.
4. It protects wildlife and saves ground water.
5. When organic foods are consumed by cows, their health improves and, therefore, the milk yielded by them is of better quality.
6. The quality of water and soil improve gradually.
7. The greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) are drastically reduced.
8. Food can be stored for a longer period without the fear of rotting.
9. Plants grown through this method are more resistant to droughts.
10. It prevents loss of nutrients and minerals in food products.
Critics of organic farming disagree, and support traditional farm by citing the following disadvantages.
1. Productivity through this method is lesser.
2. It requires farmers to spend more time on their farmlands.
3. It demands far greater skill from a farmer.
4. Although it reduces carbon dioxide emissions, the contribution to sustainability is not said to be very significant.
5. Food produced through this method is much costlier.
6. Crops cannot be grown in off-season.
7. It is also more labor intensive.
Despite its drawbacks, proponents of green technology usage concur that organic farming will be beneficial to the world in the long run, as advanced technologies would be developed to improve yields through this method.
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Written by Cisco evangelist Ravi Namboori, the write-up is an introduction to the world of organic farming. What this alternative to traditional farming has to offer is the point of discussion here.http://www.ravinamboori.in/
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
A Primer To Hydropower
Electricity produced by exploiting the energy of flowing water is known as hydropower.
A renewable source of energy, it accounts for almost 20% of the electricity generated in the world. In fact, six percent of the total electricity used by the United States in 2013 came from hydropower! This is undoubtedly a major source of power, whose importance we cannot afford to underestimate.
A report by the US Geological Survey's Water Science School states that about 66% of its economically viable potential worldwide are yet to be tapped. Many hydro resources are available in Latin America, China, Central Africa, and India that have not yet been harnessed!
Also, only a few dams in the US are being used to generate electricity, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Although hydropower has been used by earliest civilizations, we have been only able to appreciate its value now because of its sustainability.
Here is a look at the brief history hydropower and some basic facts.
In 1879, the first hydroelectric power facility was constructed at Niagara Falls, but the first plant in the world to generate power was located in Appleton, Wisconsin in 1882.
Currently, China is the largest producer of hydropower the world. It is followed by Russia, Canada, the US, and Brazil.
Presently, the world's largest hydropower plant as per installed capacity (22,500 MW) is the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River in Hubei province of China.
The largest hydropower facility in the US is on the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River in Washington.
Coming back to the subject, a conventional hydropower plant comprises three components. First is a plant for producing electricity; another is a dam, which controls the flow of water by being kept closed or opened; and a reservoir to store water.
When water flows through a dam, it turns a turbine, which, in turn, activates a generator to produce electricity.
There are many advantages of using hydropower over electricity generating through burning fossil fuels. Let us have a look at some of them.
1. As it is a renewable source of energy, it is less costly and more flexible. 2. Reservoirs at hydropower plants store rainwater that can be used for irrigation purposes or consumption as well. 3. The stability and reliability of electricity systems is improved. 4. Greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) are reduced drastically. 5. Hydropower is cleaner and cheaper.
Its disadvantages are listed below. 1. Investment costs are on the higher side. 2. It sometimes displaces people and wildlife from their habitats. 3. Some lands are lost as they would be submerged during construction of dams. 4. Some fish species lives could be affected as they may not be able to swim upstream.
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Cisco evangelist Ravi Namboori in this brief write-up on hydropower gives us an introduction to this renewable technology source. Some facts have also been expressed to give it a historic perspective.
http://ravinamboori.com
A renewable source of energy, it accounts for almost 20% of the electricity generated in the world. In fact, six percent of the total electricity used by the United States in 2013 came from hydropower! This is undoubtedly a major source of power, whose importance we cannot afford to underestimate.
A report by the US Geological Survey's Water Science School states that about 66% of its economically viable potential worldwide are yet to be tapped. Many hydro resources are available in Latin America, China, Central Africa, and India that have not yet been harnessed!
Also, only a few dams in the US are being used to generate electricity, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Although hydropower has been used by earliest civilizations, we have been only able to appreciate its value now because of its sustainability.
Here is a look at the brief history hydropower and some basic facts.
In 1879, the first hydroelectric power facility was constructed at Niagara Falls, but the first plant in the world to generate power was located in Appleton, Wisconsin in 1882.
Currently, China is the largest producer of hydropower the world. It is followed by Russia, Canada, the US, and Brazil.
Presently, the world's largest hydropower plant as per installed capacity (22,500 MW) is the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River in Hubei province of China.
The largest hydropower facility in the US is on the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River in Washington.
Coming back to the subject, a conventional hydropower plant comprises three components. First is a plant for producing electricity; another is a dam, which controls the flow of water by being kept closed or opened; and a reservoir to store water.
When water flows through a dam, it turns a turbine, which, in turn, activates a generator to produce electricity.
There are many advantages of using hydropower over electricity generating through burning fossil fuels. Let us have a look at some of them.
1. As it is a renewable source of energy, it is less costly and more flexible. 2. Reservoirs at hydropower plants store rainwater that can be used for irrigation purposes or consumption as well. 3. The stability and reliability of electricity systems is improved. 4. Greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) are reduced drastically. 5. Hydropower is cleaner and cheaper.
Its disadvantages are listed below. 1. Investment costs are on the higher side. 2. It sometimes displaces people and wildlife from their habitats. 3. Some lands are lost as they would be submerged during construction of dams. 4. Some fish species lives could be affected as they may not be able to swim upstream.
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Cisco evangelist Ravi Namboori in this brief write-up on hydropower gives us an introduction to this renewable technology source. Some facts have also been expressed to give it a historic perspective.
http://ravinamboori.com
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Uniforms In Australian Schools
Before you join any of the Australian schools, you need to first familiarize yourself with the applicable polices within the institution. Doing this, will help you fit in with the rest of the school community. One key aspect to consider is the school uniform.
Here's a sample of some uniform policies applicable to a several schools in Australia.
Cherrybrook Technology High School (CTHS)
CTHS possesses a variety of school clothes. These are categorized based on senior and junior girls/ boys, as well as summer and winter clothes.
Firstly, the senior girls' summer clothes consist of mid grey wool blended skirts with white pin tucked, short sleeved blouses. This is topped off with black wool blended blazers with crests and black woolen jumpers/ non-woolen pullovers with crests. When winter comes around, the attire changes to red and grey plaided/ mid-grey wool blended skirts with white pin tucked, short sleeved blouses. The skirts may be substituted with black business style trousers. However, the jumper and blazer remain the same.
For summer, junior girls put on grey and red striped dresses. Unlike the seniors, they also have black non-woolen zipped front jackets with crests. During the winter, they wear similar skirts, trousers and blouses to the seniors with only the minor inclusion of embroidered crests on their blouses.
Senior boys' summer attire consists of white short sleeved shirts with embroidered crests and black business style trousers or grey business style shorts. Apart from the trousers, the other similarity in attire that they have with girls is in the style of jumper and blazer. Junior boys have much the same summer attire, except for trousers which are grey instead of black. During the winter, all boys shift to white long sleeved shirts.
Sydney Girls High School (SGHS)
SGHS features a unique brown and yellow uniform. Girls in year 7 up to year 9 would have on tunics and shirts; whereas those in year 9 up to year 12 would wear skirts and shirts. The learning institution's dress code also features blazers, jumpers and sleeveless pullovers. Additionally, year 12 students have a unique year 12 jersey.
Although the school allows such accessories as ribbons, winter scarves and hair bands/ clips, these must be in school colors. Moreover, any jewelry worn by the students should be discreet.
Davidson High School (DHS)
The DHS dress code is quite different from the SGHS and CTHS attire. Apparently, DHS has more color and patterns.
Firstly, senior girls' attire features 'Davidson' tartan skirts with either white polo shirts for summer or white, short sleeved blouses with pointed collars for winter. Their jumpers are navy blue in color, while bearing a logo.
On the other hand, senior boys put on white cotton or polyester polo shirts during the summer and white pointed collar shirts during the winter. This is combined with either navy blue shorts or long grey trousers. To top it all, a navy blue jumper completes the picture.
Junior girls' uniform isn't too different from the seniors, except for the summer checked dress and tunic. Their male counterparts also have navy blue shorts as an alternative to trousers.
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Emma is a keen observer of fashion trends. He regularly gives useful advice to parents concerning choice of school uniforms. One of the best suppliers is School Uniforms Australia that provides high quality school uniforms within Australia. Visit http://www.schooluniformsaustralia.com.au/australian-schools.html to know more.
Here's a sample of some uniform policies applicable to a several schools in Australia.
Cherrybrook Technology High School (CTHS)
CTHS possesses a variety of school clothes. These are categorized based on senior and junior girls/ boys, as well as summer and winter clothes.
Firstly, the senior girls' summer clothes consist of mid grey wool blended skirts with white pin tucked, short sleeved blouses. This is topped off with black wool blended blazers with crests and black woolen jumpers/ non-woolen pullovers with crests. When winter comes around, the attire changes to red and grey plaided/ mid-grey wool blended skirts with white pin tucked, short sleeved blouses. The skirts may be substituted with black business style trousers. However, the jumper and blazer remain the same.
For summer, junior girls put on grey and red striped dresses. Unlike the seniors, they also have black non-woolen zipped front jackets with crests. During the winter, they wear similar skirts, trousers and blouses to the seniors with only the minor inclusion of embroidered crests on their blouses.
Senior boys' summer attire consists of white short sleeved shirts with embroidered crests and black business style trousers or grey business style shorts. Apart from the trousers, the other similarity in attire that they have with girls is in the style of jumper and blazer. Junior boys have much the same summer attire, except for trousers which are grey instead of black. During the winter, all boys shift to white long sleeved shirts.
Sydney Girls High School (SGHS)
SGHS features a unique brown and yellow uniform. Girls in year 7 up to year 9 would have on tunics and shirts; whereas those in year 9 up to year 12 would wear skirts and shirts. The learning institution's dress code also features blazers, jumpers and sleeveless pullovers. Additionally, year 12 students have a unique year 12 jersey.
Although the school allows such accessories as ribbons, winter scarves and hair bands/ clips, these must be in school colors. Moreover, any jewelry worn by the students should be discreet.
Davidson High School (DHS)
The DHS dress code is quite different from the SGHS and CTHS attire. Apparently, DHS has more color and patterns.
Firstly, senior girls' attire features 'Davidson' tartan skirts with either white polo shirts for summer or white, short sleeved blouses with pointed collars for winter. Their jumpers are navy blue in color, while bearing a logo.
On the other hand, senior boys put on white cotton or polyester polo shirts during the summer and white pointed collar shirts during the winter. This is combined with either navy blue shorts or long grey trousers. To top it all, a navy blue jumper completes the picture.
Junior girls' uniform isn't too different from the seniors, except for the summer checked dress and tunic. Their male counterparts also have navy blue shorts as an alternative to trousers.
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Emma is a keen observer of fashion trends. He regularly gives useful advice to parents concerning choice of school uniforms. One of the best suppliers is School Uniforms Australia that provides high quality school uniforms within Australia. Visit http://www.schooluniformsaustralia.com.au/australian-schools.html to know more.
Saturday, August 2, 2014
School Wear Accessories Aprons: Why You Need It - Plus A Bit Of History
In some instances, you might be required to purchase an apron for the food technology classes in your school. These school wear accessories (aprons) have several benefits, which you might not be fully aware of.
A Brief History Of Aprons
To fully appreciate the usefulness of aprons, you first need to know a bit of its history. Originally, these clothing items were worn during a time when people had very few clothes to spare. It meant protecting the little decent fabric they could afford. Actually, it served all so many functions that you can hardly imagine (borrowed from New Bremen Historic Association): taking out hot pans from ovens, drying children's tears, cleaning out the child's dirty ears, carrying eggs from the chicken coop, carrying chips and kindling wood, carrying all manner of vegetables and even dusting furniture.
That ubiquitous piece of cloth was a truly all-purpose accessory. However, you shouldn't get any ideas of the many things you can use it for. Just remember that we are in a different age and humanity discovered something called bacterial/ germ/ viral infection. So just keep its use to the basic protective function and use something else to clean your ears or getting the dirt from your eye.
Oh! And the aprons had quite some lovely prints with all sorts of vibrant flowers. Well, until they got covered up in grit and slime in the multitude of uses they went through. Before, you start becoming nostalgic about those good old days, just remember that there's a purpose why modern aprons have plain uninspiring colors. Apart from the fact that "flower-hating" boys also have to wear them, you don't want to conceal any stains on your apron.
What's The Use Of Aprons
Obviously, the first role of aprons is protecting your clothes. You wouldn't want to get your school uniform dirty, especially on a Monday when you have a whole week of school to maintain tidiness. Without the apron, you might get some stubborn stains that just won't come off however thoroughly you try to wash up. This might mean buying new school clothes - definitely something you don't want to happen considering the fact that parents spend close to $200 on school uniforms every year (based on a 2013 Back to School Spending Survey by Heritage Bank).
Not just your clothes get protected by the apron. You too need that extra layer of protection, in case hot boiling water spills all over you. A thick strong apron will at least reduce the amount of water that actually gets to your skin and save you from a terrible burn. You'll also avoid medical bills, unless that makes you frown because you don't get a sick day away from school - if that is your idea of a good excuse.
Protecting your clothes and yourself from harm is just one part of it. The other side to this story is that the food you're cooking is also protected from you. That apron serves much the same function as a chef's hat - it keeps obnoxious lint/ fluff from falling onto the food during preparation. That's also one reason, why you shouldn't use the apron for random purposes, since it will pick up dirt, which will inevitably fall onto the food.
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Emma is passionate about fashion and clothes. If he has to buy quality and well-tailored uniforms, School Uniforms Australia is his first choice. They offer a complete collection of school attire including school wear accessories (aprons). View all their design at http://www.schooluniformsaustralia.com.au/shool-wear-accessories-aprons.html .
A Brief History Of Aprons
To fully appreciate the usefulness of aprons, you first need to know a bit of its history. Originally, these clothing items were worn during a time when people had very few clothes to spare. It meant protecting the little decent fabric they could afford. Actually, it served all so many functions that you can hardly imagine (borrowed from New Bremen Historic Association): taking out hot pans from ovens, drying children's tears, cleaning out the child's dirty ears, carrying eggs from the chicken coop, carrying chips and kindling wood, carrying all manner of vegetables and even dusting furniture.
That ubiquitous piece of cloth was a truly all-purpose accessory. However, you shouldn't get any ideas of the many things you can use it for. Just remember that we are in a different age and humanity discovered something called bacterial/ germ/ viral infection. So just keep its use to the basic protective function and use something else to clean your ears or getting the dirt from your eye.
Oh! And the aprons had quite some lovely prints with all sorts of vibrant flowers. Well, until they got covered up in grit and slime in the multitude of uses they went through. Before, you start becoming nostalgic about those good old days, just remember that there's a purpose why modern aprons have plain uninspiring colors. Apart from the fact that "flower-hating" boys also have to wear them, you don't want to conceal any stains on your apron.
What's The Use Of Aprons
Obviously, the first role of aprons is protecting your clothes. You wouldn't want to get your school uniform dirty, especially on a Monday when you have a whole week of school to maintain tidiness. Without the apron, you might get some stubborn stains that just won't come off however thoroughly you try to wash up. This might mean buying new school clothes - definitely something you don't want to happen considering the fact that parents spend close to $200 on school uniforms every year (based on a 2013 Back to School Spending Survey by Heritage Bank).
Not just your clothes get protected by the apron. You too need that extra layer of protection, in case hot boiling water spills all over you. A thick strong apron will at least reduce the amount of water that actually gets to your skin and save you from a terrible burn. You'll also avoid medical bills, unless that makes you frown because you don't get a sick day away from school - if that is your idea of a good excuse.
Protecting your clothes and yourself from harm is just one part of it. The other side to this story is that the food you're cooking is also protected from you. That apron serves much the same function as a chef's hat - it keeps obnoxious lint/ fluff from falling onto the food during preparation. That's also one reason, why you shouldn't use the apron for random purposes, since it will pick up dirt, which will inevitably fall onto the food.
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Emma is passionate about fashion and clothes. If he has to buy quality and well-tailored uniforms, School Uniforms Australia is his first choice. They offer a complete collection of school attire including school wear accessories (aprons). View all their design at http://www.schooluniformsaustralia.com.au/shool-wear-accessories-aprons.html .
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