Questions to Ask before Buying an iPod or MP3 Player

Finding just the right iPod can be a confusing task. Every few months, new technology is being used to improve iPods. You probably want to get one that's not going to be obsolete within a few months, so here are some questions to ask before buying an iPod.

Why am I Buying an iPod?

As with all electronics, you should think about how you're going to use an iPod before making a buying decision. In your personal life, you can download songs onto your iPod to listen to while walking, jogging, traveling, or doing yard work. If you're a photographer, you may use your iPod to store digital photo files. Knowing "why" you need an iPod will help you choose just the right size, color, and type of iPod.

How Many Songs do I Plan to Store on my iPod?

If you plan to store hundreds of songs on your iPod, then you should be sure that the storage space can accommodate your needs. Expect to pay more for more space. Also, consider how file size relates to the quality of the songs you download. Some iPods and MP3 players state that you can download hundreds of songs, but the quality of the sound isn't that great. This is because the sound files are compressed to make them fit the available storage space. If you can't afford a lot of storage space, it's better to sacrifice the number of songs you want than to sacrifice quality.

What Type of iPods are Available?

iPods come in many shapes, sizes, colors, and with different storage capacities. Keep in mind that you are not limited to the "iPod" brand because MP3 players serve the same purpose. There are also many types of MP3 players available that give you a variety of choices. The types of iPods available include iPods specifically designed for Mac or Windows computers, regular iPods with lots of storage space, iPod minis for storing just a few of your favorite songs, and iPods with other functions and capabilities.

What Accessories Will I Need for My iPod?

Accessories for iPods might include an iPod case or sock for protecting the device, a remote control, camera connectors, an iPod dock, in-ear headphones, power adaptors, and software to expand its uses. Determine which accessories you will need and factor them into the price of your iPod.

If you are buying an iPod or MP3 player as a gift, consider purchasing a gift card so your recipient can buy iTunes for his or her iPod.

Where Should I Shop for an iPod?

You can shop locally for iPods or MP3 players or go online to get an even greater selection. At an online shopping mall, you can get an iPod or MP3 player, along with other great electronics such as cell phones, computer supplies, Xbox, PS2, and more. There are a variety of brand name items available online, such as Nokia, Sony, Samsung, and Blackberry, so you can get a great quality PDA and other electronics.

The bottom line is that you should choose an iPod or MP3 player that best suits your needs and your lifestyle. When you do, your favorite tunes will always be close at hand.

Stocks Look Pricey

The first quarter of 2006 is over. Now is a good time to reflect on stock prices and the opportunities they present.

Bargains are scarce. Equities are expensive. In recent weeks, I've heard several fund managers say valuations are still attractive. I don't agree. Generally speaking, valuations are unattractive. Returns on equity are higher than historical levels. A market-wide return on equity of 15% is unsustainable. Price-to-earnings ratios may not fully reflect how expensive stocks are. Price-to-book ratios are more alarming.

There are two additional concerns. Most discussions of the relative attractiveness of equities focus on the S&P 500 and forward earnings. The S&P 500 is not the most representative index. It may not be the best index to consider when looking at market-wide valuations.

Forward earnings are (necessarily) estimates. Where current returns on equity are unsustainable, projected earnings that use similar returns on equity may overstate the earnings power of equities in general. This can occur even where the estimates appear reasonable given current earnings. If you start with unsustainable base earnings, you are likely to overestimate future earnings even if you truly believe you are assuming very modest earnings growth.

Assets in general are pricey. Value investors have few places to turn if they continue to insist upon a true margin of safety.

Bonds are unattractive. Long-term inflation risks make U.S. treasury, corporate, and municipal bonds a fool's bet. There is little to gain and much to lose. The know-nothing investor who buys a top-quality bond today and holds it for decades may very well find his purchasing power diminished.

There may be some select opportunities in foreign equities. But, these are difficult to evaluate. Foreign government obligations are also difficult to evaluate, but that isn't much of a problem for value investors, because most foreign government debt is priced to perfection. You'll have to be willing to take a lot of uncompensated risks if you want to own such bonds.

Of course, there are exceptions to every rule. There may be a few bonds out there that are attractive. There certainly are a few attractive stocks out there. But, even those stocks that look very attractive relative to their peers don't look nearly as attractive when compared to past bargains.

Value investors face a difficult choice. They can assume stock prices will return to historical levels, and hold cash until the correction comes. Or, they can accept the reality they currently face.

There is no logical reason stock prices must necessarily return to historical levels. During the twentieth century, real after-tax returns in diversified groups of common stocks were very high relative to other investment opportunities. There have been various reasons given for why this occurred. Many have said these returns were possible, because of the higher risks involved in holding equities. Over the long-term, risks were somewhat higher than today's investors seem to remember, but they were hardly severe enough to justify the kind of performance spreads that existed during much of the twentieth century

True, if you bought at inopportune times, it was possible to remain in a fairly deep hole for a fairly long time. But, if you gave no real consideration to the timing of your purchases or the prospects of the underlying enterprises, you did better than many bondholders who chose their investments with the utmost care.

This is a disconcerting problem. It may be that most investors are overly sensitive to the risk of an immediate "paper" loss in nominal terms, and therefore overlook the much greater risk of a gradual loss of purchasing power. Issuing fixed dollar obligations may be the best bet for any business or government that seeks to swindle investors.

For the sake of the common stockholders, I hope many of the best businesses continue to issue such obligations when money is cheap. Corporate debt gets a bad name, because it tends to be overused by those who don't need it and shouldn't want it (and, of course, by those businesses that do need it but won't survive even if they get it). The businesses that would benefit the most from the use of debt usually appear to have more cash than they could ever need. But, it's best to think ahead. For truly high quality businesses, the cost of capital will fluctuate far more wildly than the likely returns on capital.

If, during the last hundred years, stocks really were far cheaper than they should have been, is there any reason to believe stock prices will return to past levels? The past is often a pretty good predictor of the future – but, not always. It's difficult to say whether, over the next few decades, valuations will, on average, be higher or lower than they are today. However, it isn't all that difficult to say whether, at some point over the next few decades, valuations will be higher or lower than they are today. The answer to that question is almost certainly yes. They will be higher and they will be lower. Maybe for a few years or a few months. Maybe for a full decade. I don't know.

What I do know is that value investors will have opportunities to make investments with a true margin of safety. But, should they wait?

That's the most difficult question. Today, I am not finding opportunities that look particularly attractive when compared to the best opportunities of past years. But, I am still able to find a few (in fact, a very few) situations where the expected annual rate of return is greater than 15%.

That will be more than enough to beat the market. It will also likely be enough to provide a material increase in after-tax purchasing power. That's not guaranteed, but it hardly seems holding cash would offer the better odds in this regard.

So, is an expected annual rate of return of 15% good enough? Is it reasonable to bet on the good opportunity that is currently available instead of waiting for the great opportunity that may yet become available?

Voicemail and Caller ID Advantages for Cell Phone Users

Cell phones are convenient for talking while on the go, whether for business or personal use. They enable you to chat with friends or family long distance without paying extra charges. They provide a means for you to talk with family or friends when emergencies occur or when you need to ask a question at the last minute.

To go a step further and enjoy even more conveniences, consider setting up voicemail and caller ID on your cell phone. These two features often go unused on cell phones, but yet, they can provide an easy way to capture missed calls and/or avoid unwanted calls on your cell phone. Here are some benefits you'll enjoy using these features.

Voicemail Benefits

Voicemail on a cell phone is similar to an answering machine, except without the machine and recording cassettes. It can be set up within your cell phone with your own personal message or with an automated message. Voicemail enables your callers to leave messages if you're not available to answer the call or if you are on the line with someone else. Voicemail will even take messages for you if your battery loses power.

Check Voicemail from Anywhere

Some cell phone plans enable you to check your voicemail from anywhere, even from another phone (land line or cordless) at your home or away at a hotel while on vacation. This is very convenient when traveling if your cell phone battery is out of power and you want to check if anyone has called. You can check the voicemail and call them back on a regular phone if needed.

Also, voicemail is still available when you are out of your network. Even if your cell phone is turned off, your friends and family can still leave messages. This ensures that no one calls over and over to only get a ringing tone or busy signal.

Caller ID Benefits

Caller ID enables you to save money by avoiding unwanted calls and to see who's calling to determine if it's an urgent call or not. With caller ID, you can see who is on the line before answering the call. The screen will usually show a name or phone number, or both. It might also show that the caller cannot be identified in which cases it could be a private number or a telemarketer. If you see that it's a number you don't recognize you can refuse to answer and let them leave a message on your voicemail if it's something important.

Enables Cell Phone Etiquette

With voicemail and caller ID, you're not always fretting over who might be calling. You can turn your ringer off or down while dining or out for the evening and know that you can check voicemail messages later. You don't have to worry about calls interrupting your meal or your entertainment. Your other party can relax too!

With these great features, cell phones provide a convenient way to take calls. You can buy cell phones with the capability for these features at online shopping malls to save money. Brand names are available for cell phones, a PDA, and other electronics such as Sony, Samsung, Nokia, Motorola, and Blackberry. The online mall will also likely carry other great products to save you time and allow you to combine shipping on items. You can enjoy discounts on computer supplies, iPods, Xbox and PS2 games and consoles, and other electronics.

Shop online today for the cell phone that fits your personality and calling needs!

Mercedes-Benz Luxury Sedan Make Most fuel-efficient

S 350 and S 500 CGI CGI officially present in the market Indonesia.Aplikasi CGI technology has been applied in a number of Mercedes-Benz model that the majority is produced domestically, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and E-Class was introduced in 2010.

The use of CGI engine technology is to clarify the commitment of Mercedes-Benz Indonesia to protect the environment. Evidently, the company has received the Eco-Industry Certification from TUV Rheinland of the world's first.

The presence of both variants in order to meet the high demands of consumers in high-performance vehicles as well as environmentally friendly and energy efficient. Compared to the previous generation engine, fuel consumption in CGI technology that meets the standards Euro 5 exhaust emissions could be saved by more than 24%.

Power generated for 6 and 8 cylinder engines increased by 12%. One of the factors supporting CGI S 350 and S 500 suppress the amount of fuel consumption and improve engine performance is a spraying system and direct fuel injection (spray-guided direct petrol injection) generation third with a multi-injector (multiple injection) and multi-ignition (multi-spark ignition).

In addition, the turbocharger on the engine's 500 CGI is capable of producing an increase in engine power by 12% (320kW from 285kW) and maximum torque by 32% (700nm than 530 Nm) than the engine's 500-generation predecessors.

Swelter? Wear Jacket with Air Conditioner

A fashion designer kicked off with a practical and stylish solution. Namely jacket with air conditioning system (AC). This jacket is able to issue fresh air around the user, both on the road or office. This jacket works utilizing the body's natural cooling system users.

Usually such written Dailymail, sweat is produced and evaporates, when evaporated, cooling effect occurs. But when that process occurs, clothes hinder this process by trapping the perspiration vapor point.

The jacket is made ​​of former Sony technician Hiroshi Ichigaya produces a layer of air circulation that can increase the evaporation of sweat.

There are two fans in the back of the jacket that breathes fresh air to the wearer and out through the neck and cuffs. Moisture can also pass through this shirt.

Four-inch diameter fan powered by AA batteries are able to survive for several hours, or users can easily connect the jacket to the computer via a USB cable.

Electrical parts of this jacket can be removed if it will be washed. The only unpleasant effect is that the balloon effect caused by air flow. Ichigaya is now the president of this Kuchofuku shirt maker said, "This jacket is making you look like a 'Michelin Man'. However, most people pay more attention to be able to work comfortably

Horrified, Roller Coaster 121 Degrees

Near Mount Fuji in Japan there is a scary roller coaster. Or even challenging? I do not know. But if you are a roller coaster enthusiast, then to Japan, stop to try the roller coaster ride this one.

Takabisha roller coaster was built and is located in the amusement park Fuji-Q Highland. Position slope is 121 degrees. If you dare not, you should not try. Because you may be thrown from his seat.

Position roller coaster plunge Takabisha very steep. Experience somersaults as perceived fighter pilot. Just imagine, shot from 43 meters height with a speed of 99 kilometers / hour.

Experts Find Location Sinking Atlantis

Researchers find missing land 56 million years old thanks to the analysis of data collected oil companies. The data was obtained using the techniques of advanced voice echoes.

Depth of two kilometers the landscape has a peak that allegedly once the mountain. In addition, there are eight major rivers in the ancient landscape.

"The landscape is like the land of a country," said researcher Nicky White of Cambridge.

This landscape as ancient fossils are stored two kilometers below the seabed, he added. Through the data collected, scientists managed to reconstruct a 3D image of the land. The scientists realized, this picture is proof that the sinking of the ancient landscape.

Elsewhere, Cambridge scientists found tiny fossils that prove the ancient land that was once a marine environment.

According to White as written dailymail, landscape beneath the Atlantic was most likely used to big waves washed away during magma 2.5 million years ago.

What Does Google's Logo Today?

Google celebrates the 450th anniversary of Saint Basil's Cathedral. Russian Orthodox Geraja appeared in Red Square, Moscow, in 1555-1561. Ivan IV of Russia ordered the building of this church to commemorate the capture of Kazan and Astrakhan. In addition, it also marks geraja geometric center of the city and its growth since the abas-14.

This church is the tallest building in Moscow to 'Ivan the Great Bell Tower' is completed in 1600. The original church building was known as 'Trinity Church' which later became 'Trinity Cathedral'. This church has consisted of several churches, and the tenth church was founded on the sacred tomb of Saint Vasily (Basil) in 1588.

Abas on the 16th and 17th, the church is considered a symbol of the Heavenly City which is known as 'Jerusalem'. In addition to serving as an allegory of the Temple of Jerusalem in the annual celebration of Easter Sunday which was attended by the Patriarch of Moscow and the King.

The design of this building is shaped like a flame of fire rising into the sky and has no analogues in Russian architecture. The Cathedral is forecasting a national architectural climax of Russia in the 17th century. This church operated as a division of State Historical Museum since 1928 and truly secular in 1929.

In 2011, this cathedral remains the property of the federal Russian Federation. This church became part of Moscow's Kremlin and Red Square to the UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990.

Scientists Find Evidence of writing hieroglyphs First

According to the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities, Zahi Hawass, this engraving, "Bring us back to when the first Egyptian language written in hieroglyphs. In addition, this engraving tells royal ceremonies known only in the era of Ancient Egypt. "

At the ceremony, known to wear a crown of Egyptian pharaoh Apostles accompanied Horus in the royal court, said Hawass. Horus is one of the oldest and most important deities in Egyptian religion at that time.

Also, is worshiped Horus is known from the late Predynastic period to the Greco-Roman era. "This discovery is considered as an additional finding in the newly discovered sites in the el-Hamdulab in the north of Aswan," said the archaeologist.

Destroy the Australian Stock Exchange Asia

Asian stocks slumped on Monday (11 / 7), after weak U.S. jobs report, covering the expectations of improving economic growth and make investors cautious ahead of company earnings season.

Mengutip Reuters , CNBC Asia FTSE 100 Index, yang mengukur pasar Asia, turun 0,8 persen. Citing Reuters, CNBC Asia FTSE 100 Index, which measures the Asian market, fell 0.8 percent. Saham Australia jatuh 1,1 persen pada awal perdagangan, dengan saham tambang batu bara, baja dan perusahaan-perusahaan transportasi seperti Macarthur Coal, Australia BlueScope Steel dan Virgin jatuh tajam karena investor mencerna dampak rencana pajak karbon Canberra yang diumumkan pada hari Minggu. Australian shares fell 1.1 percent in early trading, with shares of coal mining, steel and transportation companies such as Macarthur Coal, Australia BlueScope Steel and the Virgin fell sharply as investors digested the impact of carbon tax plan that was announced in Canberra on Sunday. Australia meluncurkan reformasi ekonomi yang paling besar dalam beberapa dekade pada Minggu dengan sebuah rencana untuk pajak emisi karbon, menghidupkan kembali harapan terhadap aksi yang lebih keras untuk menangani iklim global dengan skema perdagangan emisi terbesar di luar Eropa. Australia launches biggest economic reform in decades on Sunday with a plan to tax carbon emissions, reviving hopes of tougher action to tackle global climate with the largest emissions trading schemes outside Europe.

Perdana Menteri Julia Gillard mengatakan 500 perusahaan, termasuk produsen baja dan aluminium akan membayar A $ 23 ($ 24,70) per metrik ton pajak karbon mulai tahun depan, meningkat 2,5 persen per tahun. Prime Minister Julia Gillard said the 500 companies, including steel and aluminum producers will pay A $ 23 ($ 24.70) per metric ton carbon tax starting next year, an increase of 2.5 percent per year. Macarthur Coal dan BlueScope Steel, keduanya turun 3,3 persen. Macarthur Coal and BlueScope Steel, both down 3.3 percent. Maskapai penerbangan Australia Virgin dan penambang Batubara Whitehaven keduanya turun 4,3 persen. Australian airline Virgin and Whitehaven Coal miners both fell 4.3 percent. Acuan S & P / ASX 200 indeks turun 51,64 poin ke 4.603,10. Benchmark S & P / ASX 200 index fell 51.64 points to 4603.10.

Indeks Nikkei jatuh setelah melemashnya data tenaga kerja AS dan memburuknya sentimen investor yang melakukan profit taking atas keuntungan yang dibuat pekan lalu. Melemashnya Nikkei index fell after U.S. employment data and a worsening of investor sentiment which do profit-taking on gains made last week. Nikkei N225 turun 0,5 persen, sementara Topix turun 0,3 persen. N225 Nikkei down 0.5 percent, while the Topix fell 0.3 percent. Saham bank jatuh, akibat kerugian perbankan Italia. Bank shares fell, due to the Italian banking losses. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, bank dengan aset terbesar di Jepang turun 1,2 persen, sementara Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group jatuh 0,8 persen. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, the largest bank by assets in Japan fell 1.2 percent, while Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group fell 0.8 percent.

Saham Seoul dibuka lebih rendah, akibat data tenaga kerja AS yang lemah, dan jatuhnya saham operator terbesar Korea Selatan SK Telecom dipicu rencana pemegang saham pengendali yang akan membeli Hynix Semiconductor senilai $ 2,3 miliar. Seoul shares opened lower, due to U.S. employment data are weak, and the fall of the stock of South Korea's largest operator SK Telecom plans triggered the controlling shareholder of Hynix Semiconductor will purchase a $ 2.3 billion. Saham SK Telecom turun hampir 4 persen, jatuh untuk sesi kelima berturut-turut ke level terendah baru dalam 8 tahun. SK Telecom shares fell nearly 4 percent, falling for the fifth consecutive session to a new lowest level in eight years. Indeks Harga Saham Gabungan Korea (KOSPI) turun 0,5 persen ke 2.168,75. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 0.5 percent to 2168.75.

Saham Hong Kong jatuh akibat data inflasi yang lebih tinggi dari yang diperkirakan dari China mengangkat kekhawatiran bahwa pemerintah akan mengambil langkah-langkah tambahan untuk mengekang harga, termasuk kemungkinan kenaikan suku bunga. Hong Kong stocks fell due to higher inflation data than expected from China raised concerns that the government will take additional steps to curb prices, including the possibility of higher interest rates. Indeks acuan Hang Seng turun 0,9 persen ke 22.519,3. The benchmark Hang Seng Index fell 0.9 percent to 22,519.3. Indeks saham utama Cina tergelincir 0,4 persen. China's main stock index slipped 0.4 percent. Shanghai Composite Indeks jatuh 10,1 poin menjadi 2.787,6. Shanghai Composite Index fell 10.1 points to 2787.6.

Di Asia Tenggara, Bursa Singapura tergelincir 0,5 persen, sementara Malaysia naik tipis 0,1 persen. In Southeast Asia, Singapore Exchange slipped 0.5 percent, while Malaysia edged up 0.1 percent.

Age-Old Remedy for the Newest Flu

Every year the seasonal flu kills about 36,000 people and sends 200,000 to the hospital, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Every year during "flu season" (typically starting around Thanksgiving and peaking around Christmas) there's a rush to get flu shots; especially among the elderly, the ill, and the very young, the concern is well-grounded.

For most sufferers -- between 5 and 20 percent of the population every year -- the flu brings fever, headaches, fatigue, aches and pains, stomach distress and other symptoms that make life miserable for days.

Rumor of a pandemic flu outbreak has brought increased concern. It's important to understand exactly what this means, rather than just being fearful of something arriving at the nearest airport to which you have no defense.

Viruses are the invading organisms responsible for most epidemic illnesses. Virus-caused illnesses range from the common cold to cold sores, warts, measles and chicken pox, hepatitis, West Nile virus, the "ordinary" flu, and AIDS. Most recently, it's the Avian flu that has people on edge.

We can help prevent the passage of viruses from person to person by avoiding large indoor gatherings of people (right...during the holiday season...) and exercising good sanitary practices - washing hands often, using tissues, ventilation of rooms, etc.

Viruses are known to be resistant to pharmaceutical antibiotics. Many public health experts have pinned their hopes on the antiviral drug Tamiflu to fight the avian flu, for example, only to find that resistent cases are emerging. A flu virus mutates frequently and sometimes a new strain emerges that humans have not been exposed to. If the strain spreads easily between humans, it can cause widespread death and overwhelm global health resources. (It's important to realize that the avian flu is NOT passed easily between humans; it seems to mostly be passed from poultry to humans.) A flu virus from half a world away is one to which you will most likely have no immunity, unlike the local ones you contact, and the mutations can leave us even more defenseless.

Enter the powerful healing properties of the oil of the tea tree, Melaleuca alternifolia. Tea tree oil has various uses in medical treatments because of its triple antibiotic features: it's an antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal agent. Just because a substance is naturally-occuring with no known side effects, does not mean it can't be effective. Tea tree was an important medicinal for native Australians. They drank tea made of the leaves and applied tea tree poultices to treat wounds, cuts, and various skin disorders. In 1920, Dr. A. Penfold tested the oil's properties for the first time. He discovered that tea tree oil was 12 times more potent than the accepted antiseptic at the time, carbolic acid. Dr. Penfold's research prompted further testing in the following decades, contributing to its increasing use by the public.

Tea tree oil is a valuable alternative to pharmaceuticals. Its complex chemical composition makes it extremely difficult for germs to develop resistance. Traditional antibiotics possess more simple chemical structures to which germs can easily develop immunity. Tea tree oil is readily absorbed and it continues to block germ growth at the site for several days after the initial application. The oil is a proven immuno-stimulant and anti-viral agent; it is even currently being tested in the treatment of AIDS.

You should apply a small test amount to the skin before using it for the first time, as with any product, there is always the chance of sensitivity in any particular individual. Adding a couple drops to a vaporizer and inhaling the steam helps to freshen and disinfect the air, killing germs that infect the sinuses and lungs, and opening clogged respiratory passages. The oil can be rubbed into the skin at full strength, or mixed with a carrier oil or lotion. The oil can also be added to a hot bath and is then assimilated both through the skin and the nasal passages.

Personal use of tea tree oil is not to be substituted for advice from your family doctor. It is, however, useful in prevention and as a first aid treatment. And there is anecdotal and scientific evidence of truly amazing results using this phenomenal substance.

Steorn, free orbo energy - fact or fiction

Steorn have made claims that have upset some people in the scientific world, in this short article I will discuss there claims and progress so far, hoping to come to some sort of conclusion, are they for real?

The first time most people heard of Steorn was when they published an advertisement in the Economist late last year (2006). The main idea of this was to attract the attention of qualified experimental scientists to prove off there technology by means of testing.

It worked! More than 5000 people applied to become involved in this jury validation process, from which Steorn duly picked 22 qualified academic scientists / engineers.

From the Q1 2007 Steorn update it was suggested that these 22 people are high ranking academia and will be recognized and accepted by the public and peer groups alike.

Orbo is the brand name of Steorn's free energy technology


Current scientific laws

The principle of conservation of energy in Physics (COE)


The main crux of this law is that energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be changed from one form of energy to another

A simple example of this is when electrical energy is changed into heat energy


Steorn's main claim

Orbo produces free, clean and constant energy


I remember getting taught the COE at school, it is also a fundamental part of scientific / engineering further education.

COE has also played a major historic role in the development of thermodynamics.

Thermodynamics is a fundamental strand in the history of physics, the history of chemistry and the history of science in general

So this one law (COE) is a biggie

So on the face of it Steorn's claim directly contradicts one of the most fundamental scientific laws that has ever existed. Not a good start!

This is why most scientists got upset or will get upset, imagine if you have spent 40 years of your life experimenting, testing, creating new ideas and technologies all based around fundamental laws, these laws are shown to be correct through your own testing and the scientific worlds testing. Then some bright spark comes along and says hold on a minute that's all boll*cks. Most scientists will then undoubtedly call Steorn a hoax or a scam and at best tell them to politely stop wasting our time.

Having worked in the engineering industry for over 10 years, I know a little about next generation testing and development. One thing I can say is that I respect the 40 year+ experienced scientists and engineers, they are usually right unfortunately, but sometimes they are wrong. Also when testing and developing new ideas or products I have found that the best creations or new ideas have come by means of accident or alternative results / surprises when developing something else. Someone usually comes along later to steal the glory of there, new idea.

I think what I am trying to say is that law's are just law's they CAN be broken and are anyhow always developing and changing. Also respected peers can be wrong and there unbending views can restrict development and progress.

So orbo energy, fact or fiction well I do not know, but one thing I do is that it may be one of those magical moments that changes the world and rewrites science and history.

Steorn and orbo energy are an addictive unfolding saga and I wish them well and success in the future.

The Advantages of Homeschooling

The pros and cons of homeschooling are many, but do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? With total control over your child's homeschooling needs you have the flexibility to teach your child values that cannot be taught in a public classroom. On the other hand your time will not be as free as it used to be.

The education a child can gain from a loving and concerned parent will be much greater than is possible to receive in a public school system. You don't need a teaching credential or even a college degree, just the desire to give your child a quality education. If there are subjects that you don't feel comfortable teaching it is possible to hire a tutor for those classes. And on the positive side your home school curriculum can incorporate other things such as your own religious and moral beliefs, something that will not be taught in a public school system. By taking control of a child's education a parent can shape that child's value system better than anyone else.

There are two main requirements necessary to achieve a rewarding home schooling experience for both you and your child. Obviously you must have a desire to teach your children, that is number one. If you are doing it out of duty or obligation you may soon find yourself in way over your head and wanting to get out. The second requirement is determination. You must truly want your child to succeed and be willing to put forth the time and effort it takes for your child to reach his or her potential. With these two ingredients your child may be able to realize an education that could not be achieved in a public classroom.

You, more than anyone else, want your child to reach their full potential. This is usually not possible in a crowded classroom environment. A child, to learn at their best, must have one-on-one instruction from someone who truly cares for them. And who better than you can give that to them? Public school teachers are overwhelmed by the sheer number of students they must control every day. With the many different learning styles, discipline problems, regulations that need to be followed and other factors a public school teacher cannot spend the individual time with each child that is necessary to bring out that child's best. Home schooling can help children to blossom and bring out a child's full potential like nothing else can.

Do you have doubts about your ability to teach? All you have to do to overcome your fear is to visit a public classroom for a day. Visit a kindergarten class or a first grade class and you will see that much of the time spent is merely controlling the children's behavioral problems. And the lessons that are taught are usually very simple. In a one-on-one home atmosphere you will be able to progress at your own pace.

With a few home school books and lesson plans you will be able to get started very easily. Remember, you are starting your teaching experience with a very young child. And you will actually be able to learn as you go. With a little preparation it is possible to grow with your child. And the first time you see some of your instruction sink into your child's brain you will feel satisfied that you are performing a very important task. You will surely be surprised at how effective you can be as your child's homeschool instructor.

Public school teachers have their curriculum all laid out for them. They must follow programs and use materials that others have already approved for them. They must also move at a predetermined pace so that they can get through their study programs even if it means going forward at the expense of a child understanding what has been taught. You, on the other hand, can come up with your own homeschooling curriculum which can include religious or moral beliefs. You can take a field trip anytime you desire. You can make sure your child fully grasps a specific subject before moving forward. This will allow your child the opportunity to learn as they should be learning and at a pace they can keep up with. In a public system the slower children are often left behind.

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Nine Delicious Salmon Recipes.

Boiled salmon.
Ingredients:- 6 oz. of salt to each gallon of water, sufficient water to cover the fish.

Mode:- Scale and clean the fish, and be particular that no blood is left inside; lay it in the fish-kettle with sufficient cold water to cover it, adding salt in the above proportion. Bring it quickly to a boil, take off all the scum, and let it simmer gently till the fish is done, which will be when the meat separates easily from the bone. Experience alone can teach the cook to fix the time for boiling fish; but it is especially to be remembered, that it should never be underdressed, as then nothing is more unwholesome. Neither let it remain in the kettle after it is sufficiently cooked, as that would render it insipid, watery, and colourless. Drain it, and if not wanted for a few minutes, keep it warm by means of warm cloths laid over it. Serve on a hot napkin, garnish with cut lemon and parsley, and send lobster or shrimp sauce, and plain melted butter to table with it. A dish of dressed cucumber usually accompanies this fish.

Time. 8 minutes to each lb. for large thick salmon; 6 minutes for thin fish.

Note. Cut lemon should be put on the table with this fish; and a little of the juice squeezed over it is considered by many persons a most agreeable addition. Boiled peas are also, by some connoisseurs, considered especially adapted to be served with salmon.

Salmon and caper sauce.
Ingredients:- 2 slices of salmon, 1/4 lb. batter, 1/2 teaspoonful of chopped parsley, 1 shalot; salt, pepper, and grated nutmeg to taste.

Mode:- Lay the salmon in a baking-dish, place pieces of butter over it, and add the other ingredients, rubbing a little of the seasoning into the fish; baste it frequently; when done, take it out and drain for a minute or two; lay it in a dish, pour caper sauce over it, and serve. Salmon dressed in this way, with tomato sauce, is very delicious.

Time. About 3/4 hour.

Collared salmon.
Ingredients:- A piece of salmon, say 3 lbs., a high seasoning of salt, pounded mace, and pepper; water and vinegar, 3 bay-leaves.

Mode:- Split the fish; scale, bone, and wash it thoroughly clean; wipe it, and rub in the seasoning inside and out; roll it up, and bind firmly; lay it in a kettle, cover it with vinegar and water (1/3 vinegar, in proportion to the water); add the bay-leaves and a good seasoning of salt and whole pepper, and simmer till done. Do not remove the lid. Serve with melted butter or anchovy sauce. For preserving the collared fish, boil up the liquor in which it was cooked, and add a little more vinegar. Pour over when cold.

Time. 3/4 hour, or rather more.

Curried salmon.
Ingredients:- Any remains of boiled salmon, 3/4 pint of strong or medium stock, 1 onion, 1 tablespoonful of curry-powder, 1 teaspoonful of Harvey's sauce, 1 teaspoonful of anchovy sauce, 1 oz. of butter, the juice of 1/2 lemon, cayenne and salt to taste.

Mode:- Cut up the onions into small pieces, and fry them of a pale brown in the butter; add all the ingredients but the salmon, and simmer gently till the onion is tender, occasionally stirring the contents; cut the salmon into small square pieces, carefully take away all skin and bone, lay it in the stewpan, and let it gradually heat through; but do not allow it to boil long.

Time. 3/4 hour.

Salmon cutlets.
Cut the slices 1 inch thick, and season them with pepper and salt; butter a sheet of white paper, lay each slice on a separate piece, with their ends twisted; broil gently over a clear fire, and serve with anchovy or caper sauce. When higher seasoning is required, add a few chopped herbs and a little spice.

Time. 5 to 10 minutes.

Salmon a la genevese.
Ingredients:- 2 slices of salmon, 2 chopped shalots, a little parsley, a small bunch of herbs, 2 bay-leaves, 2 carrots, pounded mace, pepper and salt to taste, 4 tablespoonfuls of Madeira, 1/2 pint of white stock, thickening of butter and flour, 1 teaspoonful of essence of anchovies, the juice of 1 lemon, cayenne and salt to taste.

Mode:- Rub the bottom of a stewpan over with butter, and put in the shalots, herbs, bay-leaves, carrots, mace, and seasoning; stir them for 10 minutes over a clear fire, and add the Madeira or sherry; simmer gently for 1/2 hour, and strain through a sieve over the fish, which stew in this gravy. As soon as the fish is sufficiently cooked, take away all the liquor, except a little to keep the salmon moist, and put it into another stewpan; add the stock, thicken with butter and flour, and put in the anchovies, lemon-juice, cayenne, and salt; lay the salmon on a hot dish, pour over it part of the sauce, and serve the remainder in a tureen.

Time. 1-1/4 hour.