Racing has taken a number of different forms, including foot, dog, horse, airplane, boat, car, motorcycle and bicycle. The object in any form of racing is to win. Being the fastest is what makes a champion. Coming in second rarely counts. We know from painted pottery that the foot race was a popular event with the ancient Greeks. Today there…
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Distance Learning Distance Education How Far Away Part 1
Authors note: I recently dug this up. I wrote it in Sept 2000. After reading it again I realize it is still relevant. I must admit the slightest pang of professional jealousy watching my counterparts involved in the new playground when I have not had the time. Of course looking at distance education from afar I have had some questions,…
Voip Considerations
Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) is changing the way that we look at phone service. The relatively new technology is quickly becoming the norm in many homes across the world. But a variety of VOIP considerations should be explored before you take advantage of the technology. It allows a caller to make long distance calls without having to pay much,…
Online Dating For Your City
When researching online dating services, you can locate singles in your area, as well as across the world. While international online dating may have its pros and cons ( The pro being that you possibly will have to have an extensive relationship long distance before meeting each other in person, the con being, well, distance.) Some of the best people…
What You Need To Know Regarding T1 Long Distance Service
T1 technology provides a better option for communication than the technology available over what is these days called POTS (Plain Old Telephone System). The crucial difference between the two is while T1 depends on digitization of voice and data, POTS depends on analog conversion and re-conversion of the same. Digitization of traffic and use of optic fiber cables makes this…
An Alphabet Of Horse Racing Terms D
DEAD HEAT This occurs when, even with the aid of the photo finish, a judge is unable to declare an outright winner of a race. Before the advent of the photo finish there was frequent uproar when the judge declared a dead heat, when it seemed plain to everyone else that there had been a definite winner. In many cases,…
Changing The Dreaded Commute
How do you change something that you have become so accustom to dreading and turn it into a positive experience and force in your life? Many of you would look at this ad think that it isn’t possible. But, in a few simple steps there is a way to turn your commute into a healthy and fulfilling experience. So you…
How To Choose A Credible Distance Learning Degree
More and more universities and colleges are offering distance learning degree education such as Bachelor degrees, Masters and even Doctorate PhD degrees to students who prefer to study from the comfort of their own homes rather than attending campus classes. Even as the credibility of some distance learning degrees are being questioned on their credibility, famous universities like Harvard University…
Things To Consider In Choosing A Distance Education
In this day and age of multiple careers many people are considering furthering their education online. While this distance education alternative to the regular college campus offers the convenience of working with your current daily obligations this mode of education is not a good choice for all. If you are thinking about obtaining additional education and are looking at distance…
Low Cost Vacations And Family Values
The family vacation is a tradition intended to bring families closer together and one that many of us would just not think of giving up. Quality time for the family reinforces the importance of family values. It’s sort of a “time out” from the day to day routine of living and growing. A chance to focus on getting to know…