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The pros and cons of mandating physical education classes are debated among parents, students and educators alike. PE classes can teach students healthy habits and build character. However, they can also take time away from academics and make some students feel self-conscious, different or left out.
The advantages and disadvantages of shoes will vary depending on the environment that you wear them in. Find out about the advantages and disadvantages of shoes with help from a fitness minister and certified peak performance coach in this free video clip.
You may have the right motivations for taking online classes -- a need to balance work and school or no reliable transportation for the commute -- but it will take commitment and hard work to to succeed in this learning environment. According to the Illinois Online Network, you can expect to dedicate 4 to 15 hours a week per class. You can take some free online classes to try out this way of learning before committing any money to distance learning programs. Those who have taken online classes and know what to expect can focus on learning and do so…
Many powerlifters, bodybuilders and strength athletes use a weightlifting belt during their weight training. Weightlifting belts are usually 4 to 6 inches wide and made from thick leather. They come with two types of fastening -- either a prong system, like a normal belt, or a level clip, which needs to be adjusted depending on the user's waist size. Belts can be a controversial subject, with many lifters relying heavily on them and others forgoing them completely.
HMO insurance has a number of clear advantages and disadvantages that really cannot be ignored. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of HMO insurance with help from a longtime insurance specialist in this free video clip.
Movable pulleys have a couple of clear advantages and disadvantages that are more than worth exploring. Find out about an advantage and disadvantage of movable pulleys with help from an experienced research scientist in this free video clip.
Dumbbell pads certainly have their fair share of advantages and disadvantages. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of dumbbell pads with help from a regional group fitness director in this free video clip.
The multiplication rules of probability will come in handy for a wide variety of different probability and statistics problems. Get a lesson on multiplication rules of probability with help from a professional online tutor and academic scholar in this free video clip.
Maps and globes have a variety of different advantages and disadvantages in the classroom. Find out about the advantages and disadvantages of maps and globes with help from an education professional in this free video clip.
A single home or townhouse condo certainly has its fair share of advantages and disadvantages that you need to be aware of. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of a single home or townhouse condo with help from licensed California real estate broker in this free video clip.
Theater or row-style setups have their fair share of advantages and disadvantages. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of theater or row-style setups with help from a theater and performing arts professional in this free video clip.
Cat5, or Category 5, Ethernet cable is a major component of many networks, but it comes with length limits than can make running large networks difficult. While wireless networking is also an option, it is less secure and less reliable than a wired network, especially for special transmissions such as KVM signals. Using a correctly set up Cat5 extender can allow you to control virtual machines or send other signals over a much longer distance than unextended Cat5 cables.
Both PPTP and L2TP are tunneling protocols used in setting up a Virtual Private Network. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) is older than L2TP and is simpler to use. L2TP (Layer Two Tunneling Protocol) incorporates PPTP in its design and offers better security than PPTP. However, L2TP can be more difficult to configure, depending on the computers being used, operating systems and the layout of the network.
Bootstrapping is a practice that certainly has its fair share of advantages and disadvantages. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of bootstrapping with help from a certified financial planner in this free video clip.
The U.S. Department of Defense developed Terminal Access Controller Access Control Service to solve some of the problems with RADIUS remote access servers. Both systems provide authentication and authorization services, but RADIUS is oriented more to the user of the service, while TACACS is designed for network administrators who must connect remotely to network devices.
Elliptical curve cryptography is a method of encoding data files so that only specific individuals can decode them. ECC is based on the mathematics of elliptic curves and uses the location of points on an elliptic curve to encrypt and decrypt information. ECC affords efficient implementation of wireless security features, such as secure electronic mail and Web browsing but has some disadvantages when compared with other cryptography techniques.
Multimode and single-mode fiber optic cables differ greatly in their design and purpose. While both cables use the same basic principles, each has its own advantages and disadvantages that make them ideally suited for a particular environment. Learning when it is appropriate to use each is critical for properly configuring a fiber-optic network, as using them in the wrong circumstance can be a costly mistake.
Being a firefighter has a number of advantages and disadvantages associated with it. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of being a firefighter with help from a certified firefighter in this free video clip.
As an electronic medium, Twitter certainly has its fair share of advantages and disadvantages. Find out about Twitter's advantages and disadvantages as an electronic medium with help from a digital, mobile and social media aficionado in this free video clip.
The Roman numeral system certainly has its fair share of advantages and disadvantages. Find out abou tthe advantages and disadvantages of the Roman numeral system with help from a high school math tutor in this free video clip.
Securitization for issuers and investors has its fair share of both advantages and disadvantages. Find out about the advantages and disadvantages of securitization for issuers and investors with help from a certified financial planner in this free video clip.
A biofertilizer is not just any organic fertilizer or manure. It consists of a carrier medium rich in live microorganisms. When applied to seed, soil or living plants, it increases soil nutrients or makes them biologically available. Biofertilizers contain different types of fungi, root bacteria or other microorganisms. They form a mutually beneficial or symbiotic relationship with host plants as they grow in the soil. Biofertilizers have many advantages and a few disadvantages.
A seating arrangement is a crucial classroom element because it influences student learning and attitude, particularly during activities, including classroom meetings, check-in and on-task projects. Circular seating facilitates disseminating information efficiently to a large number of students and develops camaraderie as they see one another and feel connected. For other activities, such as projects that require introspection and individualized learning, the circle may be a hindrance to concentration and self-control.
Many people leave modems and computers on 24 hours per day making it possible to receive updates and continuously maintain a wireless network. At the same time, this convenience can create vulnerabilities for your computer and network. Webroot Firewall helps to protect your computer and network from these vulnerabilities.
While not adopted by schools nationwide, schools with open-door policies allow their students to meet with their principals, teachers and administrators if they have an idea, complaint or opinion they would like to share. Some open-door policies extend to visitors, such as parents and relatives who also have concerns. An open-door policy may also refer to students being accepted into a school that is outside of their district.
Playing a musical instrument can help build confidence and stimulate the brain. According to a study by Stanford University in 2005, musical training increases the brain's ability to process speech, tying music into language learning. Therefore, some people feel that playing a secondary instrument can only enhance these effects. However, playing more than one instrument can have both advantages and disadvantages.
Basal readers and anthologies are designed to provide reading instruction by presenting reading skills in a sequential manner. These reading programs are often accompanied by a sample script for the teacher, workbooks for students and assessments. All students read and complete the same tasks within the same time frame, moving on to more complex tasks as a group.
Workplace problem based learning has its fair share of advantages and disadvantages. Find out about the advantages and disadvantages of workplace problem based learning with help from the manager at a Fortune 500 company in this free video clip.
Working for a multinational company has its fair share of both advantages and disadvantages. Find out about the advantages and disadvantages of working for a multinational company with help from an accomplished consultant, financier, and marketing expert in this free video clip.
Most of us are familiar with a basic dipole antenna -- it sits on top of the TV on a black base and has two "rabbit ears" that extend above the television. Dipole antennas pick up radio frequencies that can help improve the reception of your radio or television. Like most technologies, there are advantages and disadvantages to using a dipole antenna.
Learning to write an essay is like learning to cook: it's easy if you follow a recipe, but the best meals come when a chef adds his own creative twists. Standard analytical or research essays ask students to summarize, synthesis and interpret information. While this is helpful for teaching basic facts and skills, it has its limitations. An interpretive essay question, on the other hand, gives students a broad topic and asks them to narrow it down themselves. Instead of summary, it requires students to read a text closely and come up with their own interpretation of it.
Your decisions on purchasing a rug for your home aren't limited simply to color or pattern. The rug's material can make a significant difference in the way that it looks, feels and performs in your home. Natural fiber rugs as the name suggests are made from natural materials such as plant fibers, so they are an ideal option if you are looking for a green option. Before you purchase a natural fiber rug, consider both the advantages and disadvantages so you can be certain that it is the right choice for your home.
Picking college is a daunting task for some students, especially when they are not sure what career path they want to follow after they graduate. A liberal arts college provides students with a background in several fields, making them creative thinkers and problem solvers. This type of education promotes a well-rounded, diverse background and opens a student up to a world of careers without limiting the student to one particular field. A university education, however, offers more high-tech equipment, high-profile professors and the ability for students to focus their time more on their chosen field of study.
Input and output devices (I/O) are the parts of a computer system, such as the keyboard or the modem, that send or receive information to and from the computer's processors. In memory-mapped I/O systems, I/O devices use part of the computer's memory as the address for transmitting messages. In computers with isolated-memory systems, I/O and memory have different addresses.
There are some compelling advantages and disadvantages to using a T1 line with your outside network. For example, if you are planning to connect your business with an outside network, having a dedicated technology like T1 can be a big plus. However, if you are not aware of some of the potential downfalls of T1 technology, you could end up paying more than you bargained for.
Multimedia systems, the integration of image and audio files into a single presentation or project, have fundamentally changed the nature of information and communication in the modern world, affecting everything from classroom presentations to business meetings. As technology has advanced, multimedia formats have not only become more robust, but also more portable, allowing multimedia to easily enter new spaces. As with any dramatic transformation, however, the ubiquitous use of multimedia formats has both advantages and disadvantages for the way we transmit information and communicate.
The Windows Encrypting File System is an option inside Windows operating systems to encrypt user files using a private key system. This allows you to encrypt important data quickly and transparently so that only the designated user may access the files. The system has some advantages when it comes to system security, but it is not without its corresponding vulnerabilities.
A student Web portfolio allows you to display pieces of work, such as artwork or written pieces, you have created to others, often for school, internship or job-related purposes. An online portfolio will allow you to reach a greater audience and potentially make more academic or professional connections. A portfolio can give others a sense of your growth and skills set within your field. To create a student portfolio, you need to organize digitally-formatted pieces in such a way that is visually attractive and interesting to your potential audience.
File descriptors are the numbers Unix systems assign to files -- one number for each file. This includes not only stored data, but also your devices: Unix treats your screen, your printer and your keyboard as files with their own descriptors. The descriptors give your operating system a tool for recovering data and deciding where to send it.
Human resource professionals and management survey the pay rates of competing businesses to determine the competitive rate for employees in the industry. Businesses must strike a balance between paying a salary high enough to attract talented professionals to the company while controlling labor costs. Pay policies include salary, bonuses and scheduled increases.
The environmental industry is interested in finding ways to reuse or repurpose waste. Recycling is a common process for turning old items into newly restored products of adequate quality. Downcycling is the process of recycling something into a lower-quality, or downgraded, version. Downcycled items may no longer be viable as full functioning products, but they can still be used in other ways.
Throttle body spacers aren't quite the "fuel tank magnets" of the 21st century, but they're at least halfway there. While there is some solid science behind using them in some applications, most TB spacer manufacturers choose to gloss over the hard facts in favor of more eye-catching and easily digestible marketing gimmicks. The TB spacer isn't necessarily a bad investment, but do your homework before laying down the cash for one.
The vast majority of passenger car tires are non-directional, meaning the tread pattern is the same regardless of which direction the tire is mounted on the rim. Some performance tires, however, have a specific tread pattern that is intended to face in a certain direction for optimal performance. Mounting these directional tires in reverse can have adverse effects on handling, negating the benefit of their directional tread design; putting directional tires on your car carries a number of advantages and disadvantages that must be taken into account before making a decision.
Capitation is a method of compensation in the health-care industry in which physicians are paid a fixed and prearranged amount for each patient seen in a health plan regardless of any treatments or services being offered. The base rate amount paid to the physician is determined by patient demographics such as age and gender. The capitation system was established to improve and increase patient access to health services and to provide equity in health care.
The number of registered non-profit organizations in the United States more than tripled from 1987 to 2004, to more than 1,400,000. This growing number increases the competitive nature of raising money to support a cause. With more fundraisers than ever before, organizers need to make an impression by putting together creative and professional events. Charity fundraisers provide great benefits for non-profit organizations, but also presents great risks.
With a public and private partnership, businesses provide services normally provided by the government, with the government still maintaining some involvement and control over the process. The public sector relies on the private sector to carry out various processes, including designs, building operations, maintenance, expansions and asset purchases.
The disclosure appraisal system describes the federal laws and rules that mandate the disclosure of home appraisal information and fees and lender standards for the appraisal process. In March 2008, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac created the Home Valuation Code of Conduct to standardize appraisal disclosure in the face of the overvaluation of mortgages that contributed in part to the housing market bubble that started to collapse in 2007.
The Moving Pictures Experts Group has compiled several standards for digital movies and other recordings, but the files resulting from these standards are not searchable. The MPEG-7 standard is an interface that lets you search for sounds, pictures, names or other text inside the multimedia files.You can locate music or film clips by searching the MPEG-7 descriptions. This ability to search for content directly is an advantage, but using the MPEG-7 standard also has disadvantages.
A roof truss consists of one or more triangular units constructed of straight pieces that are connected at the ends by joints. The triangular shape of the truss adds stability and support by distributing weight away from the exterior walls. Timber roof trusses may be used in commercial applications, but they are generally used for residential construction.
Adjustable comp life plans, also known as adjustable rate comprehensive life insurance plans, allow policy holders to increase or decrease the amount of their life insurance coverage as their life circumstances change. As with any type of insurance investment, there are pros and cons to this form of coverage.
