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More than a series of static events, employee training has always been a part of ongoing professional development. In that regard, a learning management system (LMS) is software designed and...

The Panama Canal ranks as one of the modern wonders of the world. The reason for this is that prior to it being constructed, the only way to get around South America would have been to travel...

The Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) professional designation is an important credential for anyone in the employee benefits field. The CEBS designation is offered by the International...

Initially, even the basics of statistics can be confusing. Once you get past the technical wording and equations, however, statistics becomes much easier. The mean score is the same thing as the...

Cadbury chocolate has a long history. Despite its world-renowned presence in the chocolate confection business, Cadbury remains a prominent part of the economy in Birmingham where the company...

As the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) states, the quality of service provided by a nurse has a direct connection to the provider's education level. National, state and city agencies...

A foot-candle is a measurement of illumination equal to the light produced by one candle at a distance of one foot. A watt measures the rate of energy conversion, which can also be described as...

Do you have a hobby you'd like to share with others? Perhaps you want to promote yourself as an expert for business and professional reasons. One way to get name recongnition is to teach an...

There is a much easier way to convert from Celsius to Fahrenheit, specially if you don't have a calculator at hand and your not fast (as I am) in multiplication, division, sum and rest. So, this...

According to Merriam-Webster, the noun "artifact" has two definitions, with the first definition separated into two meanings. It is pronounced "ar-ti-fakt," with stress on the first syllable. The...

Water at its purest level is comprised of molecules that have two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. Because there are generally minerals in drinking water, a hydrogen atom can split off from the...

Nano, according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, means: "one-billionth part of." It is often used in fixed measurements, such as nanometer (one-billionth of a meter) or nanosecond (one-billionth of...

Online English teachers work with foreign students who are learning basic English, as well as native English speakers, who are interested in improving their grammar, punctuation, vocabulary,...

The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, were born in Ohio and Indiana, respectively. They both attended high school, but neither brother graduated. They developed a fascination with flying after...

Online education gives students an opportunity to have greater control over their own schedule compared to traditional education opportunities and settings. This does not mean that an online...

Emulsification occurs when you take ingredients that are immiscible (unblendable opposite elements like oil and water) and blend them into one. Many emulsions will combine 1 element of liquid and...

Solar energy captures sunlight through photovoltaic panels and converts it into electricity that is used immediately or stored in batteries for distribution at night. Though still relatively...

Spanish is one of the most spoken languages in the United States, especially in states such as California and Texas, which are close to the Southern border. The ability to speak Spanish is...

Whether you want to honor a nurse for an outstanding accomplishment, to give recognition where it's not usually bestowed or just want thank a nurse for her devotion to service, you won't find a...

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification or ACLS, is a training course that test the knowledge and skills of health care providers to prepare them for readiness in an emergency episode of...

With the current nursing shortage in California one would assume that the Nursing Board would be accommodating in quickly guiding applicants through the process of acquiring a state license. Not...

You can, virtually, get a complete education while sitting in front of your computer. Cyber school (or virtual school) is an educational process that allows individuals to take all, or most of,...

If you are a pipe tobacco smoker you know that after prolonged use a pipe will become dirty, and or clogged. When this happens the pipe requires a thorough cleaning. There are many different ways...

The moon is a natural satellite that orbits the Earth and has its own gravitational field. This field is strong enough that it affects the Earth, specifically water in the oceans. The side of the...

In 1802, tantalum (TAN-tuh-luhm) was discovered by Anders. G. Ekeberg, a Swedish chemist. Tantalum is a metal that is silver in color. It is hard and shiny, and in its purest form, it is easily...

Romare Bearden's contributions as an artist exist within many cultural, educational and social arenas. His interests and passions included painting, collage, songwriting, social work, writing,...

The history of Hershey milk chocolate candy cannot be told without the history of its founder, Milton Hershey. He did not come from a history of wealth or chocolate but rather from a difficult and...

A neodymium magnet is among the strongest magnets on earth, with some being able to hold up to 1300 times its weight. It is used in many industries and applications, and is relatively cheap.

So you want to be a pilot! Flight training is the first step in making your dream of flying a reality. Flight school is expensive. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association estimates that it...

Nevada College must determine a student's residency in order to establish the rate of tuition. In-state students pay a lower rate of tuition than out-of-state students. That's why it is so...

There are many different ways to clean a pipe, but some people just want it done a little more naturally without the use of chemicals. For those people, here is a very simple way to clean a pipe...

Hershey Kisses are small, distinctively shaped chocolate candies that are individually wrapped in foil. Hershey Kisses have been manufactured almost continuously since 1907 and have changed little...

Learning the German language can be beneficial for personal and professional reasons. Even if a person learns German on a casual basis, he/she can develop a better understanding of German history...

Medical school is educationally rigorous as students study the hard sciences and math courses required of all doctors. A medical school program will last 4 years, followed by a residency and...

The best way to learn English is to combine many learning methods. Computer programs are a great way to practice English at home, but doing so should be complemented by classroom instruction. The...

Deaf culture is an important facet of society, complete with distinctive events and history. Learning sign language is important for better connecting with deaf culture and deaf people, as well as...

Engraving serves many purposes. Companies rely on it to complete logos, signs and announcements. Individuals turn to engravers to personalize an item. Those wanting to be sure their item will be...

Man has been obsessed with time-keeping since the earliest societies. Sundials that broke the day down into equal increments were discovered in Egypt dating back to 1300 BC. This ancient...

Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) presents teachers with a number of challenges. One of the main ones involves strategies to keep students interested and engaged while tackling a...

The formal education requirements to become a law-enforcement officer vary by geographical area. But overall, those requirements are increasing in number and becoming more involved.

Are you happy? Are you in search for something more in your life? We all have challenges and stress in our lives but how you live through them can define your happiness. Many scholars believe that...

Welding is the joining together of two separate metal pieces with the use of extremely high heat, produced by an electric current, or arc. MIG (metal inert gas) welders work by feeding wire and...

Contrary to popular belief, the lead in everyday pencils is not lead at all, but rather a mixture of graphite and clay. Graphite, carbon and lead leave gray-black marks on paper, but in 1795, a...

Thermal conductivity is a theory in physics that has to do with the ability of substances to conduct and resist heat. How thermal conductivity works really depends on the material being assessed....

Often used by businesses, process maps are images of the activities that are occurring during any kind of process. They are also often referred to as flowcharts. Process mapping is the procedure...

Cisco Systems, Inc. is a major company that works on developing and selling network and communications technology cervices. It certifies network administrators, beginning with the CCNA...

Ceramic kilns are well-insulated ovens, or chambers, in which high temperatures are produced and controlled to harden ceramics or pottery. Kilns have been an essential part of the finishing stages...

Good visual aids make presentations clearer and more memorable. Whether for a school project, a club meeting or a business presentation, following a few guidelines will help you create detailed...

The art of therapeutic massage dates back to ancient times, when rubbing and kneading muscles was seen as therapy and medical treatment. This article gives a brief overview of the long history of...

Microsoft Office's Excel and Word programs are common in schools, workplaces and homes across the globe. While most people are familiar with the basic functions of these two Microsoft products,...