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Aerobic Capacity
Concluded
The extent to which exercise can influence or even improve aerobic capacity is reflected in extreme variability across the human population. Studies have shown that the average response, as a result of training, is of the order of a 17% increase in VO2max. ... Views: 1486
Multi Tier Programmes
There are those advertisers who offer multi-tier programmes in which the commission is distributed in the form of a top-down referral network involving new sign-ups. This format may be described as follows:
Publisher 1 signs up to an advertisers’ programme and receives ... Views: 1044
In a previous article I discussed the consequence of another earthquake in Alaska, such as occurred in 1964. This article will deal with a more frightening scenario—Pole Shift.
In this hypotheses, it is summarized by several factors leading to a shifting in the poles. However; there is ... Views: 2965
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
Conventional Comparison
There is a long standing view held by many medical researchers that rejects the notion of a classification of medicines which proposes that any therapy should be characterised as Alternative Medicine. The view taken by such proponents is that ... Views: 1022
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
Conventional Comparison
Continued
What is alternative medicine? The answer to this conundrum is dependent not only upon the discipline of the protagonists but also on geographical considerations. Consider the following two examples:
(1) The Physical Medicine & ... Views: 1087
As we rapidly close in on the end of the first decade of the 21st century, I can't help but wonder what the future holds. Save for maybe the 60's, we have endured the most prolific decade of change in mankind's history.
For nearly all of us, it was the first, and will be the last, time we ... Views: 787
The world of design stretches farther than the eye or mind can see. There are so many aspects to the world that contain quality design. One of the most awe capturing and inspiring forms of design in many of our lives is architecture. Architecture varies world wide and can bring tears to the eyes ... Views: 830
Biting can be a normal toddler behavior and of course mothers and fathers dislike it. Toddlers may resort to biting when they do not know how to express themselves. Once you acknowledge that their behavior is normal and they are not misbehaving on pupose, you can be more open to teaching them ... Views: 712
Search Engine Optimisation
History
During the period of the mid-1990s, the first search engines had begun cataloging the early form of the World Wide Web, or more simply, the Web.
Consider the following terms:
Webmaster - Also known as the creator of the website or its author, it is ... Views: 1544
Search Engine Optimisation
History
Continued
In the mid 1990’s, the owners of websites began to realise the value associated with having their sites not only ranked highly but also visible in search engine results. This created the following opportunities:
“White Hat” SEO - This refers ... Views: 2006
The English Auction
Candle Auction
Auction by candle was popular from around 1490 through to about 1893. In fact, it is still used on occasions even today, but kept limited to only ceremonial purposes. From 1674, the Candle auction began to lose its popularity and was eventually replaced ... Views: 1012
HTTP Live Streaming
This is a system based on HTTP and incorporates media streaming and a communications protocol. It was first implemented by the Apple Corporation when they established their QuickTime X and iPhone software systems.
The way the live streaming system operates is to ... Views: 1774
Overview
An auto-responder is a computer programme, which itself provides instructions for the computer, that when it receives e-mails, which is an electronic form of mail, from an external source it automatically sends a reply.
A piece of software, driven by a computer program that sends ... Views: 1278
History
Aviation refers to the activities involving aircraft, including the people, various support, operational and manufacturing organisations, and regulatory bodies associated with them.
Many individuals and societies have built devices with the aim of being able to travel through the ... Views: 1311
Air Transport
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The term flag carrier applies to a company involved in transportation, which is usually either an airline or a shipping company that is registered in a specific country. Such carriers are usually either state-run, state-owned or state-designated companies. In ... Views: 1471
General Aviation
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Raytheon – Founded in 1922, it is a very significant defense contractor in the US, and is also the foremost producer of guided missiles throughout the world. In 1980, it purchased Beech Aircraft Corporation, an important manufacturer of piston and turboprop ... Views: 1756
Insight
A baby may be referred to as an infant at the earliest stage in its development, in particular before the walking phase is reached. In essence, it applies to an infant who is less than one year old.
An infant that is less than one month old is referred to as a newborn baby or a ... Views: 1321
Development
An infant between 12 months and 36 months old exhibits a number of changes that form part of its process of development. The following series of observations focuses on that particular time span, and highlights those changes that may be classified as a “milestone.” It will ... Views: 805
Overview
Bankruptcy may be defined as the legally declared inability of an individual or organisation to pay their creditors, who represent a third party which supplied, to the individual or organisation, a product or service for which they are legally entitled to receive full settlement. ... Views: 1288
Geographical Interpretations
Brazil
In the case of Brazil, the Bankruptcy Law applies solely to private companies. However, there are a few specified categories that are deemed to constitute an exception, and these include:
Financial institutions, credit cooperatives, those designated as ... Views: 1129
Geographical Interpretations
Canada
Bankruptcy Process
In Canada, the bankruptcy process is divided into three stages:
Initiation
Interim
Discharge
Initiation Stage
An insolvent person may avoid bankruptcy by either establishing mutually acceptable arrangements with the ... Views: 1763
Recent History
Continued
In terms of evolution, it is not unreasonable to believe that sexual creatures should be attracted to a mate who possesses predominantly features that are coincident with their own. Natural selection is the natural process in which characteristics passed down from ... Views: 943
Inner Beauty
This is a particular concept which is commonly used to describe the distinctive characteristics of a specific subject or object that cannot be studied or observed physically.
In the natural world, most species of animals rely on physical traits or, in some cases, a chemical ... Views: 1126
History
Early Years
Bodybuilding has its roots in India in the 11th century when men would lift a specifically sized piece of stone in order to determine which of the participants had the greatest strength.
However, bodybuilding became established in the West sometime during the 1880 ... Views: 1122
1970’s Onwards
In 1977, the film Pumping Iron, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, the famous bodybuilder, was released. This gave the sport a huge publicity boost.
At about this time the IFBB, the International Federation of Bodybuilders, were the pre-eminant force in the sport. Conversely, ... Views: 999
1970’s Onwards
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There was an attempt by the IFBB, in the early 2000s to make bodybuilding an Olympic sport. In 2000, it successfully obtained full membership of the influential IOC. It then attempted to have the sport classified as a demonstration event at the Olympics. The ... Views: 925
Natural Bodybuilding
This is sometimes referred to as a form of body modification, which refers to the deliberate alteration of the human body for non-medical purposes, such as aesthetic reasons, and self-expression. However, it is more commonly referred to as a version of bodybuilding in ... Views: 912
Natural Bodybuilding
Drug testing – continued
There are numerous organisations associated with the sport of Natural Bodybuilding. The more significant are as follows:
INBA - International Natural Bodybuilding Association
INBF - International Natural Bodybuilding Federation
NGA - ... Views: 1089
Brand Management
Retail Brands
Private Label
Private label products and services refer to those that are manufactured or made available by one particular company for use by another company using its own brand name. Private label products and services are, in fact, available across an ... Views: 1246
Classification
The accepted form of Breast Cancer classification divides all the different forms of breast cancer into four distinct groups, viz. pathology, the particular grade of the tumour, the expression (by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a gene product, such as ... Views: 991
Epidemiology
This is the study of the various factors that affect not only the health, but also the incidence of illness in a population. In the study of diseases that not only spread within a population, but also those that do not, the role of an epidemiologist ranges from investigation into ... Views: 920
There are few gestures more touching than the sending of cards. In this age of digital communication, there is something undeniably thrilling about receiving a card, such as a thank you card, through the post. It makes you think that the person who sent the card has truly gone to an effort to ... Views: 760
The baking and cooking you do in your kitchen calls for the right oven to do the job. You can choose these by your decor and even limit your choices based on the type of cooking you do. Most of these ovens can be found in basic colors like black, white or stainless and this affords you the most ... Views: 985
Customizing a website is now a trend for many internet site owners and even online marketers. Pure text web pages are quite archaic and boring to most internet users. Many users these days are easily enticed by web pages that have flash audio and video streaming as well. To cope with ... Views: 899
If you are interested in purchasing duvet covers, you may wonder how to find the best one for you. There is such a wide range of choices that it can be hard to choose. But if you keep your needs in mind it should be simple for you to find one that will give your bed the look and comfort factor ... Views: 911
Today (May 31st) is officially ‘Quit Facebook Day’ - and with Facebook continually in the media gathering the popularity (or notoriety) that it has, I’ve started to wonder what it’s really all about.
Facebook, being everywhere, is now part and parcel of our society today. Most organisations ... Views: 837
Each week whilst working with Onda Cero, one of Spain's national broadcasters, I had a forum called Serious Issues when my guest was psychologist, Steve Ashley. I found myself very often at a very different point of view when discussing issues with Steve and found our discussions most ... Views: 1745
Hundreds, if not thousands, of people are diagnosed with genital herpes every day. For this percentage of the population this means incurable herpes and life is forever changed. I wanted to write this article just to assuage any fears you might have about your new diagnosis and sexual ... Views: 5933
Electronic cigarettes have been in existence for more than a decade and are an excellent device geared to provide a healthier option for the smokers. Obviously, they are highly helpful in quitting smoking. If you choose to buy electronic cigarettes from an Australian manufacturer, you can get ... Views: 537
In India Maruti Suzuki is the very oldest and reliable car brand. Maruti knows the desires of the country well. The people in India are even ready to go with the used Maruti range due to its mind blowing performance. The still the most demanded car in Indian used car market is used Maruti 800. ... Views: 820
My good friend died this morning.
We knew it was coming, of course. We arrived at his home only last night.
I didn’t feel bad for him. I believe that he was finally released from a now-useless body and probably feels great. I’m glad that today he can be with us without a struggle.
I’m not ... Views: 1126
Home Business And Affiliate Marketing !
Most of us imagine becoming our own bosses. The appeal of lots of money and flexible work hours is very appealing. Nonetheless, most are afraid to venture out on their own. They fear that they don't possess the money necessary to obtain a business ... Views: 771
Only 27 new vehicles made the list for the safest cars of 2010. In 2009, 94 vehicles made the list for top safety cars, which are 67 less than this year. Apparently the safety rating got a lot tougher, like the addition of a new roof strength requirement. The roof strength requirement aims to ... Views: 639
Have you ever thought of reducing your procrastination habit rather than justifying it. You know it a uphill task. You're always busy with something. People are always getting your attention. There is never have enough hours in the day.So how do you deal with procrastination. Firstly, you need ... Views: 918
A car's windshield is one of the most breakable parts of a car, windshields that crack and break will require to be taken in for replacement. There could be numerous causes for a broken windshield and even a chip of gravel can crack the windshield when traveling at a high rate of speed. Awfully ... Views: 933
How to Prevent Water Damage in Auburn
Many people in and around Auburn believe they are safe from water damage in months of no or very little rain, but they couldn’t be more wrong. It’s not just those rainy months that produce heavy downpours that can cause a water loss. Even on a sunny day ... Views: 2133
A good deal is rare! You have to Hunt for it! And there's no better place to "HUNT" for bargains than the internet.
The key word is "HUNT." Or go on an internet hunting expedition for your favorite items. According to the experts, it's best to continually check prices and availability. ... Views: 1289
Through years, the advancement of new technology became evident. As you imagine that people in the past had to go to far away place with the use of their carts and horses. Hence, they were traveling for a purpose. It means that they are having a business with the people in the other places. As ... Views: 1747
The Maritime Security Identification Card (or MSIC) was created by the security personnel in Australia as an easier way of identifying people who, in their line of work, had complications when they had to enter a secure/limited maritime area. They were authorized to enter, but they did not have ... Views: 1255