If one considers all of the problems facing the environment and society in general, he or she knows that qualified, educated individuals are likely to be the ones who will find effective solutions. It is…
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Nowadays, one percent of the world’s use of electricity depends on wind energy. Historical sources show that the exploitation of wind power began approximately in the 4th century BC when the ancient Egyptians used the…
Introduction As America’s economy is faced with tough challenges today, the possibilities of alternative energy are speedily becoming the subject of conversation within the media. Although the notion of using alternative energy is not new,…
Alcatraz, the small island in San Francisco Bay, received its name in 1775 from the Spanish explorer Juan Manuel de Ayala. He christened the land La Isla de los Alcatraces, which translates to Island of…
Today I’ll just talk a little bit about the basics of gangs and their signs and symbols. Gangs are everywhere in our nation and are a growing problem. Almost every police department has a unit…
In certain countries, the April Fools’ jokes must be made before noon on 1 April otherwise it is the prankster who becomes the April Fool. Origin The origin of the customs of the day are…
Time and again sloppy, careless translations, either written or visual, hardcopy or virtual, practically scream out at readers or listeners from websites, movie subtitles, marketing copy, news headlines, articles, books, or wherever they may be…
Valentine’s Day is many things to different people- a chance to start new relationships, rekindle old ones, or remind that special someone how wonderful they really are. Others feel it is just another «Hallmark» holiday…
The urban style of Latino music known as Reggaeton, a lively mix of traditional Latin styles and R&B, Hip Hop and Electronica, is really taking off in the United States. It makes sense, then, that…
Over the last few years, increasing oil prices have had the public curious about whether this is the only way to fuel their cars. Considering all the technology available today, one would think at least…