What is an Electrical Current?
By: John Posted Under: TechnologyElectricity is to many people a very mysterious type of technology and often little is known about it other than when you plug things into the wall, they use electricity. There are several ways to measure an electrical charge, but most often the current is used. The current describes the number of moving particles in a charge and can be affected by many things, such as conductivity and insulation.
How Does Electricity Work
By: John Posted Under: TechnologyElectricity has become an incredibly important tool used in almost all aspects of our life, but if you ask the average person "How Does Electricity Work?" or "What is Electricity?", they may not be able to answer you. This article describes what makes up an electric charge.
Fat and its Role in Our Health
By: tiger Posted Under: HealthIn the world of dieting, fat has in many ways gotten a bum rap. It is often looked upon as a very bad type of food, but in reality, fat is essential for a healthy body. Learn about fat, saturated fat, omega fats and more.
Architecture and History of Precolonial America
By: John Posted Under: HistoryPrecolonial American Architecuture is almost as amazing as that of the Egyptians and consists of many similar themes, such as the use of Pyramids. Much of this culture has been lost, however, in part due to the Spanish Conquest of the area.
A Look at Egyptian Architecture
By: John Posted Under: HistoryFew cultures have been as interesting to mankind as the Egyptians. Egypt is home to many wonders, including large pyramids and intricate tombs of the pharaohs who once ruled the area. Egyptian architecture is one of the oldest types of architecture.
A Look at Building Materials Used in Architecture
By: John Posted Under: HistoryIn architecture, the building material used often greatly varied by location. For example, in Europe where wood was plentiful, most buildings were constructed using wood. However, in places like Iraq, using brick made from sand was more common.
Understanding the Evolution of Architecture
By: John Posted Under: HistoryArchitecture is one of the most interesting and often unappreciated types of art. Even today, architecture is continually evolving, closely intertwined with technology.
Basic First Aid: Safely Moving the Victim
By: tiger Posted Under: HealthMoving someone that has been injured should be avoided when preforming first aid. However, this is not always the case, especially if the person is in a place that could be dangerous. If you must move someone, it is important to take precautions to prevent injury to the victim and yourself.
Basic First Aid: Safely Removing the Victims Clothing
By: tiger Posted Under: HealthWhen preforming first aid, it will sometimes be necessary to remove the victims clothing, so the wound can be tended to. This raises a number of complications as removing a persons clothing can be emotionally uncomfortable and depending on the wound, could also be physically uncomfortable. As a result, it should be avoided whenever possible.
Basic First Aid: Examining the Victim
By: tiger Posted Under: HealthWhen preforming first aid, one of the first steps should be to examine the person for injuries. Depending on their condition, this could simply be a visible inspection or it may mean physically checking their body for broken bones or other injuries.
Basic First Aid: Asking the Right Questions
By: tiger Posted Under: HealthWhen preforming first aid, asking the right questions is essential. This serves several purposes in that it helps you easily identify the problem, while also giving you a better idea of the health of the victim.
Is Scuba Diving Safe
By: John Posted Under: SportsScuba Diving is very popular today and has become a very popular sport. Often the first question people interested in scuba diving ask is whether or not diving is safe. This is not exactly a simple question and the answer is basically Yes and No.
Scuba Diving: Certification Diving Schools and Diving Clubs
By: John Posted Under: SportsMore and more people are enjoying the wonders of scuba diving. It has become a very popular sport. Becoming scuba certified is very important and can be done even if you do not live near the ocean.
Basic First Aid: How to Respond to an Accident
By: tiger Posted Under: HealthThe term first aid means different things to different people, but generally it is the type of assistance you give someone immediately following an accident. It is important to know and be comfortable with standard first aid techniques, as in most dangerous situations, an average citizen will be the first person on the scene and it may take some time for medical professionals to arrive.
History of Scuba Diving Part 2: Diving Suits
By: John Posted Under: SportsToday, scuba diving has become a very popular sport that is enjoyed all over the world. However, it was not until very recently that carrying your own air supply underwater became safe and practical. In fact, scuba diving as we know it today is largely based off of a system developed in the 1930's.