Quit Smoking - The Domino Effect

I'm sure we have all seen the amazing domino set ups. Thousands of dominos falling one at a time to create an amazing pattern.

There are some important differences between dominoes and the domino effect from smoking.



Domino displays are well thought out and with predictable outcomes. Smoking cigarettes is rarely thought out at all and the outcomes are highly unpredictable, not as to whether you will suffer, but how you will suffer, and for how long.

Domino displays are fun and entertaining and harmless, inhaling toxic smoke may appear to be a kind of enjoyment but is anything but harmless.

In every smoker there is a domino effect, and there are many possible effects depending on genetics, epi-genetics (the effects of lifestyle on your genes), existing health status and the type of tobacco smoked and the number of cigarettes smoked.

The moist obvious pathway is within the lungs themselves. Lungs are very complex and nothing like balloons. Smoking creates a domino effect throughout the walls and the blood vessels of the lungs. Your throat is very similar. Lung and throat cancer are the shortest chains, both with terrible outcomes.

Mid-range domino chains include heart disease, and the longest chain would be a leg amputation as a result of diabetic complications from smoking.

But even the mild chains still have consequences, you smoke 20 per day for 20 years and you have sucked on 146,000 cigarettes. The financial cost in Australia is between $125,000 and $138,000 depending on how you buy them. What could you have done with that much money?

The smoking starts and the dominoes start to fall. As the chain continues you find it a little harder to breathe. You puff climbing the stairs and perhaps you stop playing sport or pursuing your favorite leisure activities.

As more dominoes fall you notice more chest colds and perhaps bronchitis. Your coughing gets worse of a morning and you start to cough up phlegm.

The progression may move to emphysema and then the worse diagnosis of lung cancer. This is certainly not the dominoes of the old Greek guys playing outside their cafes, this is life and death dominoes.

Dramatics and fear aside, it is just a really bad idea to smoke on every level, so when you realise this, there is a solution at hand. Advanced hypnosis gives you the best possible chance of creating a healthy domino effect.

And now for you to discover the 5 big mistakes most people make when trying to quit smoking. go to http://howtoquitsmokingcigarettesnow.com/

Wishing you the best of health
Ian Newton



 By Ian Newton


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Do Your Students Say "I Can't"? Here's How to Help Them Say "I Can"

Teaching adult students is a rewarding experience as I have found them to be goal driven and motivated to learn something they can apply to their lives or careers. When they make an investment in a degree program it is usually done with an expectation that it will be of benefit for them in some manner, whether immediately or upon graduation. When I am engaged and highly involved in the class, students believe they are receiving something of value - and that motivates me to perform my best as an educator.

I know that it is natural for some students to lose interest in the course topics, discussions, or assignments over time. If I have established a good relationship with them, and I have been responsive to their requests and questions, I am able to help keep them engaged during times when they are not feeling highly enthusiastic. There are also going to instances when students struggle with aspects of the class that should seem self-explanatory or easy to understand. For example, I have watched students get sidelined with writing assignments when they simply cannot think of a starting point or topic to begin writing about, and then their academic writing skills are so under-developed they reach a point where the only option may be to completely give up.

When students reach this point, they may express "I can't" - either through their direct words or indirect actions. These students present a challenge for me as an educator; not for me to question my career choice, rather to challenge me to be a better educator and help these students succeed. I know this form of expression represents their frustration and there is an underlying issue that must be addressed. While I may never know the exact cause of the issue, I must try to help turn the phrase "I can't" into "I can" or at the very least, turn it into "I will try" and encourage them not to give up.

How Students Express "I Can't"

Students can express "I can't" in a number of ways without actually stating those words. Using a written assignment as an example, students have told me that what they submitted is the best they can do, they worked really hard and should have earned an "A" letter grade even though the requirements were barely met, and they put in the minimum effort needed because that is all they know how to do. In other words, they are stating they cannot do better because they either do not know how to perform better, they were not encouraged to do so, or they have performed in this manner long enough that it has become a matter of routine.

There are also other indirect methods that an "I can't" statement may be expressed. You can tell students have this mindset when their performance begins to decline with class discussions or assignments, you find mistakes are repeated even when helpful feedback has been provided to them, or they are starting to miss assignment deadlines. For any educator, it may be difficult to determine if the reason for any of these issues is a matter of "I can't" or "I won't" - or if there are any other underlying causes. What makes these situations even more challenging is that the students may not be very receptive or open to actually receiving help, once they have reached this level of frustration.

Regardless of the reasons, direct and indirect statements of this nature may actually be an expression of "I can't do better than this right now" - until someone helps them to "do" otherwise or encourages them change their frame of reference. You do not have to know the actual reasons why to be able to help your students; you only need to acknowledge they are struggling and then try to help them get back on track.

Consider Your Perspective as an Educator

Any time you have students who are no longer able to realize their full potential, and you sense a lack of resilience when they are faced with challenges, it may be helpful to first conduct an internal self-assessment of your own expectations. For example, you are familiar with the class discussions and assignments, and what should constitute a strong level of performance from your students. You have read responses and papers long enough to have formulated in your mind what constitutes marginal, acceptable, and outstanding work on the part of your students.

However, if you have been working with those same learning activities for a long time your personal tolerance level for what you consider to be subpar responses and papers may now be quite low. You may have reached a point that you expect all students to make an above average effort, which may not be possible for all students to achieve. For example, the best effort that a student puts in may only be an average discussion response or written paper. That is their best, until they learn how to perform better with time and practice. This is why it is helpful to re-examine your expectations to determine if you are expecting too much from students or helping them to reach their full potential.

Helping Students Develop an "I Can" Attitude

Whenever a student expresses "I can't" to you in some form, either directly or indirectly, you should begin with a diagnosis to determine if it is a matter of "I won't", "I don't know how", "I'm not sure where to begin", "I'm uncertain I can", I am unable to find resources", "I need help but I do not know how to ask for assistance". In other words, look beyond the initial statement or what you believe the reactionary condition may be to determine if the underlying cause can be ascertained as you can better assist the student when you address problems rather than symptoms. Whether or not you can learn about the underlying issue, you can still attempt to work with your students to help lessen their anxieties and change both their perspectives and outcomes.

Strategies to Assist Students: The most important starting for working with students who seem unable to complete a task or activity is to ensure you are approaching your response to them from a position of empathy and genuine concern for their academic well-being. They will be able to tell right away from the perceived tone of your voice, along with anything you post in an online classroom or send by email, whether you are going through the motions or truly care about them. Your attitude also determines the amount of effort you will put into trying to assist them, and how willing you will be to try to find solutions for them.

Immediate and Direct Contact: Often when I work with faculty, I recommend that they offer one-on-one contact with students and make the suggestion through an outreach method such as an email. However, when a student has reached a point where they are stuck - waiting for a reply and attempting to schedule a meeting can take time and further escalate their frustration.

My approach is to contact the student immediately by phone as most of my classes have been taught online. If I am unable to reach the student, I will leave a detailed message and provide times when I am available and make a genuine offer of assistance. I also add the student's name to my calendar to check on them again in two days, to ensure I have received a response and if not, I will continue my direct attempt.

Consider the Student's State of Mind: Whenever a student appears to be frustrated or they are unable to meet any of the course requirements, they are not going to have a positive frame of reference and it may extend towards you as their instructor. What I never want to do is to push back at the student or argue with them about the issue they are concerned about and instead, I will acknowledge their concerns as being valid and express interest in resolving them. Even if the reason why they cannot complete a task is invalid, there is something involved that has created a barrier and that is what I need to help remove. The more I can work with students, the more they will be willing to work with me.

Provide Assistance Immediately: Another helpful strategy that can make a difference for students is to provide assistance when you respond to students, rather than wait until you can speak with them. As an example, if I am providing feedback for a paper and I notice that the same errors are being made from week to week, and I have provided detailed feedback each week, I will write a personalized message with my notes to the student that includes a list of recommended resources and an offer to speak one-on-one. I can also utilize the same approach for an online class discussion, if I see a minimal response and it continues each week.

I can post a general announcement and offer tips and resources. I can also contact the student, request a time to speak with them, and ask for their feedback first about class discussions to gauge their perspective before I try to assess what I believe the issue might be. If they believe they are meeting the necessary requirements, I can discuss strategies for creating substantive and engaging posts. The purpose of these strategies is to be proactive and develop a connection with my students, which goes beyond just sending an email asking to speak with them.

It is not uncommon for students to experience sticking points as they progress through a course. If they are able to be resilient and persist on their own, they will figure out how to resolve any challenges encountered - sometimes with and without the help of their instructors. But when students remain stuck, and they cannot progress any further with a task or learning activity, that is when they are likely to express their inability to complete the requirements either directly or indirectly to their instructors.

As an educator, you always have a choice as to how you will approach these students. You may allow these students to continue and expect or hope they will figure it out on their own, you may demand compliance, or you may choose to empathize with them and provide assistance. Students will be more likely to discover their ability to resolve challenges experienced when they change their perspective about the learning process. This is something you have an ability to influence through any action or inaction taken when you discover they are struggling. Changing "I can't" to "I can" will take some effort, and I know that the work of an instructor already takes significant time; however, the end result for your students is a renewed sense of accomplishment, self-belief, and self-worth. This is one of the most important academic lessons any student can learn.

Dr. J has been working in the field of higher education and distance learning since 2005, with roles that have included Chief Academic Officer, online instructor, college instructor, and online faculty development specialist. Dr. J has also acquired significant experience with instructional design and curriculum development, having developed hundreds of online courses for bachelors, masters, and doctorate programs.

Dr. Bruce A. Johnson is a professional writer, resume writer, learning and development consultant, social media strategist, and career coach. Dr. J founded Afforded Quality Writing in 2003 and has written hundreds of resumes every year in most industries, utilizing a skill set based approach to highlight the best of each person's career.

Dr. J writes blog posts and articles to help inform, inspire, and empower readers. To learn more about the resources that are available for career and professional development from Dr. J please visit: http://www.drbruceajohnson.com/


 By Dr. Bruce A. Johnson


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How To Convert Your Action Movie-Hating Girlfriend or Boyfriend in 5 Easy Steps

Watching a great film can be one of the most relaxing or exciting ways to spend an evening. Seeing a good film in your favorite theater complete with snacks and comfortable chairs is even better. It is not uncommon for many low key dates to be a delicious dinner finished by a fun theatrical experience. However, what should be a fun an easy night out can turn into a long drawn out discussion regarding what type of film to see. Do you tend to enjoy seeing action flicks but your significant other does not? No worries! This is a common problem. Here is how to convert your girlfriend of boyfriend into loving action movies in 5 easy steps.

1. Know your girlfriend or boyfriend's tastes in film

Action lovers know that this genre of movies can come with many different varieties to choose from. There are films based on revenge, sci-fi, romance, kingpins, super heroes, and the list goes on and on. Find something that peaks the interest of your significant other and make to have a fun discussion about it afterwards.

2. Take turns choosing

In order to accomplish the feat of getting your significant other into the action genre you may have to make some compromises. It is often a good idea to take turns selecting movies. If you want to convert your boyfriend of girlfriend you may need to allow yourself to be converted to a genre of their choice as well. Compromising will open both your minds and reduce resistance to your choice of movies.

3. Offer to pay

Who can resist a free theater experience? If you are having a hard time convincing your partner to accompany you to an action film, offer to pay. Many times people will lower their resistance to seeing a movie if they feel as though they have nothing to lose.

4. Explain the back story

If you are going to see a movie that requires much back story, make sure you explain it to your partner before dragging them to see it. Many times context can help make the viewing experience much more enjoyable. No one enjoys feeling confused while sitting in a theater.

5. See the prequels first

If the action film you are going to see is one in a series of prior films before it, rent the prequels and watch them together. Starting your significant other from the very beginning will introduce them to the characters and storylines in a similar fashion to the way you were. This will often time make the viewing experience more fun for everyone.

If your boyfriend or girlfriend does not enjoy action on screen, these tips should help bridge the gap.

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 By Christopher Rivera


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Here's How An Evening At A Cinema Brewery Works

Today customers expect quality services and enjoyable times from their recreational choices and the movie-going experience is no different. Theaters all across the nation are stepping up their game to provide their customers with new and unique ways to view their favorite movies. Enjoying delicious locally brewed beer and savory food items provides a satisfying movie experience. Here's how an evening at a cinema brewery works.

1. Select the movie you'd like to see

First, select the movie you are interested in seeing. Popular movies will often sell out very quickly, especially during weekend evening shows. Check your favorite movie review site or the website of the theater to see what movies are playing and at which times. After purchasing the tickets either online or in person, make sure to be in your seat before the movie starts. Often times exciting previews and sneak peeks will play before the main event that you won't want to miss.

2. Arrive and order

Once you find your seat you will be approached by an attendant who will verify your tickets and make sure you are seated correctly. If you have any questions or concerns, now is a perfect time to bring them up. After your tickets are verified, you will be briefed on any specials and likely given time to look over a menu filled with beverages and food items. Craft beers will be explained as well as any specials for the day/night. The bulk of food ordering takes place before the previews are over so the movie is not disrupted so take that time to plan out your order. Place your order and let the server take care of any needs you have.

3. Enjoy yourself

Shortly after placing your order, you should receive your food items and beverages. Attendants come by periodically to check up on customers in case there is anything else needed. Once the movie begins, all cell phones are to remain turned off and dark in the theater. Make sure you take the opportunity to order as much as you can before the movie begins so you can focus on enjoying the film. Before the movie is finished, an attendant may swing by to drop off the final bill and make sure nothing else is needed or desired.

4. Stay for drinks

Along with craft beer and lunch/dinner items, most theaters will also offer desserts. Feel free to stay and sample more beer or partake in a delicious dessert before you end your movie going evening.

The cinematic experience now includes dinner, a movie, and drinks to end the evening all combined into one. Consider an evening enjoying a movie for your next date night.

To learn more about a cinema brewery, go to FlixBrewery.Com.


 By Christopher Rivera


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5 Iconic Fredericksburg Restaurants You Won't Want To Miss

Texas is a great place to visit for your next vacation or weekend getaway. The state has not only different and varied landscapes but it has many small charming towns to visit and explore as well. Hill Country located in central Texas is known for its rolling hills, rustic natural beauty, and charming towns chock full of visitors exploring mom and pop shops, touring local vineyards, and dining at the best local restaurants. Many travelers and vacationers visit Fredericksburg weekly for a peaceful stay at a bed and breakfast or local inn. During their stay, many love to dine at the excellent restaurants. Here are 5 iconic restaurants near hotel Fredericksburg you won't want to miss.

1. Cabernet Grill

The cabernet grill is one of the town's most critically acclaimed restaurants. It is tucked away inside the Cotton Gin Village- a relatively small and quaint compound of rustic and romantic cabins, gardens, and waterfalls. Guests are treated to delicious and creative dishes that merge fine dining with down home Texas style cooking. Certified Angus beef is served with refreshing salads and soups that utilize local ingredients. Each dish can be paired with a wonderful selection of red or white wines recommended specifically for each guest's palette and dish. The flavors and service will have your taste buds in heaven.

2. The Auslander

The Auslander is named after the German word for "outsider" or "foreigner" and even tourist. The name is fitting. For 20 years the Auslander has lured tourists and other outsiders through its doors to enjoy authentic German cuisine, steaks, seafood, finger food, and delicious desserts washed down with amazing beer. The restaurant has seating for more quiet romantic dinners as well as a beer garden for live music and festivities.

3. Crossroads Saloon and Steakhouse

The Crossroads Saloon and Steakhouse harkens back to the days when nightlife consisted of slamming down some whiskeys and letting loose on the dance floor while ragtime and old country music flowed from the musicians on stage. Fast forward to today and things have only changed slightly. The Crossroads is the place to be for live music by national recording artists and dancing. Work up an appetite and sit down for dinner to enjoy some of the best steaks around.

4. Der Lindenbaum

Der Lindenbaum represents the German history of the city of Fredericksburg. In this historic limestone building, built back when the Germans first settled, the restaurant and biergarten continue to wow visitors with their delicious recipes for bread and culturally accurate representations of German food.

5. Fredericksburg Brewing Company

Brewing in the German traditions, this brewery and restaurant creates 7,500 gallons of beer each batch. Ranging from stouts to lagers and ales, the beers are meant to be enjoyed inside the large beirgarten. Come for the beer but stay for the delicious dinner options.

Visit this beautiful and charming town for your next vacation or weekend escape.

Visit hotel Fredericksburg for more information.


 By Christopher Rivera


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Getting Ready To Plan a Family Reunion? Do These 5 Things First

Recent technology has allowed family to stay in communication with each other. We have social media, email, and video chatting applications that allow us to actually see each other while conversing about everything from weather to life's meaning. But, nothing beats seeing family in person. Although many have made comedic and satirical movies out of the concept of family get-togethers, people continue to do so. Getting everyone to agree to all the necessary logistics can be a tough and confusing problem for even the most type A planner. Are you getting ready to plan a family reunion? Do these 5 things first.

1. Plan ahead of time

If you have ever tried, during the holidays or an event, to get all of your family together and simply decide on a place to eat dinner, you know that organizing and agreeing on anything as a family can be a long and drawn out process. Give yourself plenty of time when organizing a family reunion as members will need to take time off of work, purchase flights or rental vehicles, and make sure their schedules are free.

2. Send out a survey

It is rare that you will be able to get everyone together at once due to all the different obligations each family member will have. However, sending out a pre-planning survey will usually help you create plans that will allow the most amount of family members to join. You can easily set up a survey online and email it to all the family members. The questions should ask about times, places, and other logistical information and can even include questions about food and dietary restrictions.

3. Send out formal invites

Once you have decided on a plan, it never hurts to send out formal invites. Much like a wedding, it helps to get a head count of everyone who will be able to attend the event. Schedules and plans change for individuals quite quickly. Having RSVP invites sent out will allow you to get more accurate numbers to work with as well as encourage participants to stick to their word and show up.

4. Have a plan of action

A few days before the family members begin to arrive, have a plan of action in place. Participants will likely be out of their element in a new city or town and will need rides or directions to get to their hotels or your residence if they are staying with you. Having a plan in place prior to the arrival date will help everything flow smoothly.

5. Reserve your convention space as early as possible

In the survey you sent out, you will have likely asked for a vote on where to rent space to hold the event. Small and charming towns will often have plenty of lodging such as inns, bed and breakfasts, and cabins to stay at. Historic buildings and halls can be rented out and local mom and pop shops can provide the food needed to feed the whole extended family.

Follow these tips and make sure your event goes off without a hitch.

For an idea of lodging during a reunion, visit Fredericksburg-Inn.com.


 By Christopher Rivera


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Tips For Avoiding Sea Sickness on a Cruise Ship

To fill your journey with lots of pleasure and entertainment, one must avoid seasickness much as possible. Usually, seasickness includes unsettled stomach, queasiness, contractions and nausea. It's not deadly at all, except in very rare cases.

Below written are few helpful tips, to control seasickness:

The first and most important tip is to have a window in your cabin to achieve the view of horizon point. Or try to get an outdoor cabin; it will also make background position viewable for you (this tip is very helpful except if you get to face any thunderstorm).

Make sure to visit the deck often; this practice will keep your body balanced and steady.

If your journey is just for pleasure, then make sure to select a cruise which stays near a harbour. Avoid and limit the expedition when the sea is rough and wild.

If the water level is rising roughly, then it's ordered to stay inside and not come on deck. Don't let your brain send a bad signal inside you. Keep your inner self intact and get busy in some other indoor activities. The strain from negative thoughts can make one sick quickly. The mind is very influential on the whole body, so stay active.

You can get one of the sea-bands that are very famous these days. These sea-bands help to reduce the feeling of vomit and nausea. It's worn out on your wrist.

Most commonly used the drug to avoid seasickness is Transderm Scop, it's a tiny cover patched at the back of the ear. This medicine is applied eight hours before the start of the journey and is helpful for three days. For three days it works efficiently and well. It is a defence system to fight agonist seasickness. Transderm Scop is not available is general stores, a physician's prescription is required to get it. Its only side effects are a dim vision, sleepiness and thirstiness.

Don't take any drug to avoid seasickness without doctor's consultation. Keep in mind that seasickness varies among people. Discover your inner self before starting the journey or voyage.

Avoid large and heavy meals. Divide your food into little portions. Get yourself together to eat salted food items and ginger. You may take ginger in powder form.

Avoid liquor or whisky etc.

Don't fix your eyes too much on a book or laptop; this may cause seasickness. Avoid using gadgets and enjoy the beautiful ocean.

Make your journey planned in such a way that you get to spend more time on port and less time sailing. Especially, if you are new at sailing, then this is the best way to plan a trip. If budget allows, try to start your journey from gigantic and up to date cruises. Those big ships take help of stabilisers, to make their ride horizontal and even. This factor lessens the effect of seasickness. Always remember that seasickness affects everybody in a different manner, so all the informative advice is not applicable to every single person.

Don't let seasickness ruin your trip!

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 By Hammad H Sheikh


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Do You Know How Risky Your Life Is?

Right from the time getting up from the bed till going to sleep in the night, we take many risks in our daily life. All these are self-created in the name of comfort and happiness. In other words, development comes at a heavy cost of life itself.

Building. From the nomadic life to the booking a place on the Moon, man has designed his own residence. However, the degree of inherent risks has gone up manifold. The simple hut was easy to construct and maintain, and less risky to dwell. The high-rise building has several n drawbacks like the shocks from earthquake and fire accident, slower mobility, elevators' failure, etc. Tunnels, bridges, dams, and transmission towers facilitate in transportation and storage, but prove fatal if their construction suffers from quality and maintenance.

Chemicals have become an integral part of life. Anything from the food to the atomic energy, toothpaste to the hair-dye, lipstick to the memory chip, are produced with the help of chemicals only. They affect our life in various ways as pollution, contamination, gene mutation, and decline in natural immunity.

Machines. Since the invention of the wheel, the role of machines is tremendous in modern life. The home appliances like the fans, heater, toaster, micro-oven, fridge, etc. generate radiation and deplete the good air in the environment. Imagine the losses from the fall of the ceiling fan, the burst of Air conditioners and cell phones. Similarly, the emission from any transport vehicle spoils the environment besides the risk of mishaps from their failures. The Nuclear plants silently kill the society while the bombs bring an instant end to all.

Selfishness. Social aberrations and moral failures have become routine. The selfishness of an individual or a group has manifested into aggression and hatred leading to violence, corruption, bribery, wars, etc. Greed and creed have become self-centered instead of generating and propagating the peace and prosperity. Money and power remain to be the main reasons for most of the crimes. Favoritism and Nepotism dominate everywhere as the material welfare is considered the focus of the modern world.

The man-made risks multiply over time and make the human life more miserable and unpleasant. So, Remember these risks of life and take precautions with prudence to lead a cheerful life.

Strive to live a holistic life by integrating with Nature and through helping others in all possible ways. Because sharing makes your life the meaningful and ideal as well.

Author, an Ex-Banker with Masters in Agricultural Economics, publishes very useful and practical tips and ideas for happy life at his site http://www.mohanspage.com


 By Mohan Thulasingam


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The Most Fascinating Highlights of London

Hosting a large number of remarkable sites, several tourists who travel to England would begin their trip by spending some time in London. today we would be highlighting some of the most remarkable sites of London.

Big Ben

One of the popular landmarks of London, the famous Big Ben Clock started indicating the time for the people for the first time in 1856. Big Ben was in fact named after Benjamin Holt, a famous Welsh civil engineer and politician who acted as the First Commissioner of Works in Great Britain at the time. He also supervised the process of the construction of the famous Big Ben, commonly included in various tours to England.

Big Ben weighs more than 12 tons and it was positioned on top of the Tower of London. This wonderful structure is considered to be the most famous time measurement tool in the whole world. Travelers who come from all over the globe to enjoy their vacations in England would surely pay Big Ben a visit. Big Ben is actually startling being 320 feet in height. The larger hand of the clock is 14 feet in length, while the shorter hand is around 9 feet. Big Ben is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List of sites.

The British Museum

The British Museum is one of the largest and most important museums of human history and heritage in the whole world. The museum hosts more than 13 million displays from all the regions and the continents around the globe. The museum welcomes hundreds of tourists who visit England every day.

Among the most interesting sections of the British Museum of London is the department specified for displaying the exhibits of the Middle East. Since Great Britain occupied a large section of Africa and Asia, the museum has quite a remarkable collection of displays from Egypt and Sudan including some notable ancient pieces.

The Piccadilly Square

The Piccadilly Square is among the most popular in London. No traveler who tour England would ever pass the chance to explore this old square. Established in 1819, the square today hosts many stores, shops, markets, cinemas, and theatres. This is in addition to huge screens, two large fountains, and many cafes and restaurants. Reaching the square is easy via public transportation and like the metro and the buses of London.

Buckingham Palace

One of the most remarkable historical sites of London, the Buckingham Palace was established in 1703 to later become the residence of the royal family of Great Britain. Today, the palace is considered among the most popular touristic sites that grab the attention of thousands of travelers who spend their holidays in England.

With its charming architectural elements and layouts, the palace has more than 775 rooms, 52 royal chambers, 188 rooms specified for the employees of the palace, and more than 90 offices. There are certain sections in palace that tourists who spend their vacations in England are allowed to enter.

London Eye

London Eye was established in 1951 with the celebration of the Britain Festival. This huge wheel is 135 meters in height and has a diameter of 120 meters. London Eye allows tourists who enjoy their trips in England to view all the most wonderful highlights of the city while sitting in one of the 32 cabins of the wheel that revolves slowly around its axis.

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 By Medhat Elsergany


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How To Be A Good Tourist On Your Next Trip

Travelling and exploring new places is one of the best things in life. It gives your experiences that nothing else can give. In fact, travelling can make your life so much more meaningful. This is why some people dedicate a part of their life's savings toward travelling around the world and getting to know new places.

However, while you are roaming the streets of a foreign land as a tourist, you should be aware of your etiquettes. Sometimes, not behaving in the best way can give the people of a place a bad idea about your country and homeland. So, if you want to leave the best impression behind, here are some of the things you should be following on your next trip.

Learn about the Rules of the Place

It's not necessary that what is legal in your country will be legal in another one too. For instance, chewing gum in Singapore is a punishable offence. And not just foreign countries, rules can be different from one place to another in your own country too. So, the best way to make sure that you are not fined, or worst arrested, is to learn about the basic laws of the land you will be travelling to. This information can be accessed from the web easily.

Be At Your Best Behaviour

Remember that when you are travelling to a new place, you are representing the place you are coming from. You don't want to give a bad impression about your homeland. So, try and be polite and smile at people you meet at cafes or public places. Talk to your hotel staff and try to learn about their culture a little more. Once you strike a friendly conversation, you will notice that people will open up to you. They will be willing to help you get around the place. Who knows someone might treat you to a nice homemade meal too!

Don't Make Racist Comments

Often, while travelling, tourists can get microaggressive in certain situations. This will leave a bad taste in not just your mouth but to the other person too. Stay away from judging their culture or making comments on the way they look. People shouldn't get the impression that you don't appreciate their country or culture. So, be cautious about how you behave in public places.

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Certified Courses For Your Electrician Curriculum

When it comes to obtaining your electrician license, you need the best practices and information to work from. You aren't going to be able to qualify for your license if you can't pass the testing requirements. Not all the courses out there is set up correctly and that will hold you back. It will be a waste of your time and money to pursue them. Get the real deal from the start!

City and Guilds electrical courses are the ideal path to take because they have a great reputation. They offer current information so you will always be learning the correct information. The format makes it easier to learn as it offers in-depth information on specific topics. As a result, you can use this information to build your knowledge and to prepare for your testing.

There are several levels to the City and Guilds electrical courses so make sure you follow the sequence. There is level 1, 2, and 3 and they build upon the foundation you get in the earlier volumes of information. If you don't start at the beginning, you will struggle to understand the advanced materials. Don't be in a rush, take your time to learn it all correctly as you go.

Both practical learning and theory are covered in the City and Guilds electrical courses. It is a huge commitment but it will all be worth it when you are able to have a wonderful career. Electricians are always in need and they make great money. Doing a job you love and also doing well financially with it are great incentives to continue working hard with the studying.

Cost

While City and Guilds electrical courses aren't cheap, they are a part of the path you need to take to be successful as an electrician. You will learn about codes, compliance, safety, best practices, various methods, ongoing training, and much more. You will have a solid basis in place so you can confidently go out there and complete the tasks you were hired for.

The prices will vary based on where you get the materials. Spend some time looking around to help you get the very best deal you can on the materials you need. It is possible to qualify for financial aid to aid with paying for the cost of the materials and the courses. The pace often depends on what you sign up for.

Some students pursue City and Guilds electrical courses full-time so they can focus on learning and complete the exam in less time. For others, they have financial obligations so they have to work. As a result, they need to take the courses part-time to make it fit their schedule. Time is going to pass, and being enrolled part-time will still get you results in the end!

Practice Tests

Make sure you are well prepared before you take your licensing exam. The best way to do that is with City and Guilds electrical courses. They will refresh your memory on various subjects that are likely to be part of the test. They also offer you practice tests so you can see how you do on them.

This can cut your anxiety going into the real test because you will know what to expect. It can also give you a realistic idea of where you stand in terms of being able to pass that licensing exam. If you do well on the practice tests, then it is a good time to schedule. If your scores are lacking, you need to invest more time to study before you schedule that exam.

Enjoying a career as an electrician is going to bring personal satisfaction, job security, and a good paying job. Obtaining the proper qualifications you need to do the job safely and efficiently is very important. We are proud to offer services that can get you on the path to becoming a safe and qualified electrician. We continue to improve our program to ensure it has the latest information for you to benefit from. Our website http://www.proactivetechnicaltraining.co.uk shares the details of our training available. We encourage you to get in touch with us if you have questions or specific training needs. We will be happy to assist you!



 By Abby Fermont


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Is Becoming An Electrician A Good Fit For You?

There is much more to being an electrician than just making money and working with your hands. You have to be physically and mentally prepared for the work. You need to be willing to get into unusual spaces and you have to be able to troubleshoot. The job can be both stressful and challenging at times. It can also be dangerous so you must follow safety precautions at all times.

Completing electrical training courses isn't going to be easy, but it can be your path to a wonderful career you enjoy. Only you can decide if this is a good fit for you. If possible, spend some time talking to those already in the field. What do they love about the job? What is the biggest obstacle? Learn all you can and try to shadow them for a day if you are able to.

Physical

There is plenty of hands on with electrical training courses and you have to be physically ready for them. You may have to get into tight spaces or climb ladders. You may have to get into areas some people would feel uneasy in. Are you willing to give that a try? Do you have fears that could hold you back?

Mental

Being mentally ready for the work is very important. Your mind has to work with your body to make this a good fit. When it comes to electrical training courses, there is plenty to learn to create a foundation of the regulations and codes. Next, you have to continue to develop your knowledge so you can find the best practices for a given scenario.

Being able to assess a given need and to troubleshoot what the underlying issue is will be a huge part of this type of career path. This is why electrical training courses are so in-depth when it comes to the fundamentals. It isn't all going to be memorization though, you have to know how to apply what you learn to real settings.

Stress

Do you work well under stress? Your electrical training courses will share with you how to focus on the job at hand and not let it get to you. However, everyone deals with stress differently. You need to be able to stay calm, even when the issue is a pressing one. Getting the work done correctly and as quickly as possible is important.

Challenges

There will be challenges that arise in this line of work and you have to be ready for them. Do you communicate well? Are you a good listener? Can you be flexible? Sometimes, the job will need you working alone and other times you will need to be part of a team effort. This is why electrical training courses give you plenty of variables and scenarios to work through.

Ongoing Training

This isn't a job where you do the same thing every day either. There will be new skills you have to acquire. As technology and techniques improve, you will have to continue to go through training. As codes and laws are modified or added, you will have to go through training to be in compliance with them.

Safety

At the core of any such training courses or on the job task, you have to put safety first. This can be a wonderful career path, but there is always the risk of injuries or death due to the nature of the job. You have to remain focuses and on task to protect yourself and those around you at all times. Never cut corners to save time or money that would compromise safety.

Enjoying a career as an electrician is going to bring personal satisfaction, job security, and a good paying job. Obtaining the proper qualifications you need to do the job safely and efficiently is very important. We are proud to offer services that can get you on the path to becoming a safe and qualified electrician. We continue to improve our program to ensure it has the latest information for you to benefit from. Our website http://www.proactivetechnicaltraining.co.uk shares the details of our training available. We encourage you to get in touch with us if you have questions or specific training needs. We will be happy to assist you!


 By Abby Fermont


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Visit These 6 Colorful Places in India in Colorful the Month of March

Colorful India, Mesmerizing India, Incredible India and so on and on and on... It is indeed not easy to describe the beauty and the dignity of the country. So much diverse in its culture and traditions, the country is defines as the most colorful country in the world. Filled with different religions, the country celebrates various festivals during the year.

Fascinated by its beauty, the country is travelled by lakhs of tourist during a year. To get rejuvenated and get soaked in the vibrant culture of the country, visitors travel to India and spend the most amazing holidays in India. If you also wish to spend some memorable moments in this country, that you should check out this list of most colorful places in India which you can visit in the month of March.

Jaipur

Charming and Welcoming the city of Jaipur, the only place in Rajasthan which is painted in Pink. The old area of the city, the monuments and temples are painted in the pink color and that is the reason why city is called the Pink City. Famous for majestic palaces and charming forts, Jaipur has made its special position in Indian Tourism.

If you visit this city during the time of winters, you will witness a unique charm of the city. While your Jaipur tours you can visit these places for an unforgettable holidays -



Amber Fort - The oldest and huge fort of the city.

Hawa Mahal - The Place of wind with more 950 small windows

Albert Hall - Charming Palace like museum

City Palace - The Residence of Royal family and also featuring as museum

Varanasi

Get colored in the colors of Divinity and Spirituality. The holy city of India, Varanasi is among the most fascinated tourist spot among travellers especially among the foreign travellers. Popularly known as the Kashi or Banaras, the city holds a significant Mythological importance. One of the holiest cities of India Varanasi is believed to be founded by Lord Shiva. Charmingly posted on the west bank of River Ganga, has many historical stories to tell you when you will travel to India.

Here are some places you can visit when you visit Varanasi -



New Vishwanath Temple - Dedicated to Lord Shiva also known as Birla temple

Kashi Vishwanath Temple - Believed to be the oldest temple of India dated back 3500 years back

Assi Ghats - Sacred bank situated on the confluence of River Ganga and Asso

Manikarnika Ghat - Oldest ghat of Varanasi famous for a cremation ceremony.

Jodhpur

Blue is not a sorrow color, not when this color is related to the charming city of Jodhpur. The old are of the city is majorly colored in the blue color and hence the city is named as the Blue city of Rajasthan. With great historical importance Jodhpur is full of rich culture and traditions which are the mirror of the by rich bygone Rajputi era of the city. The magnificent Mehrangarh fort is the witness of its glorious past. With sweet dialect and rich cuisine, Jodhpur has made a special place in the heart of its travellers. The markets of the city are filled with rich traditional handicrafts and ethnic clothing. For all traditional jewelry lovers, this is the right place for you all. You can also purchase mojris (ethic foot wears) and blankets/quills here.

Here are the major Jodhpur attractions -



Mehrangarh Fort - A majestic historical fort which is now turned into museum.

Umaid Bhawan Palace - One of the last constructed palaces in India

Jaswant Thada - famous for unique architecture and located near the Mehrangarh fort.

The Flying Fox - famous for plush green trees and fragrant flowers.

Ghanta Ghar - Most prominent landmark, built-in between 1880 and 1911 AD

Valley of Flowers

Discussion about this place is so worthy when we are talking about the most colorful places in India. Evident to its name, the place is full of flowers and is India's most picturesque spots. The Valley of Flowers is situated in the northern state of India, in Uttarakhand. No matter where ever you go in all India, you will not find any place as colorful as this one. During your north India tours, when you will visit this valley, you will experience the beautiful alpine shrubs and meadows waving with the flow of winds. You will also get enchanted by watching the milky white streams along with the surrounding snow-clad peaks which are combined with the fresh air. Flowers like Brahmakamal, Blue Poppy and Cobra Lily are major species of flowers in here.

Here are some of the best places that you can visit during your visit to the Valley of Flowers -



Govindghat - A place where River Alaknanda and Lakshman Ganga meet

Joshimath - Sacred Hindu temple dedicated Lord Badrinath.

Mana - Beautiful place lies next to the Tibet border, inhabited by Indo-Mangolian - Bhotias.

McLeod Ganj

Suburb of Dharamshala in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, McLeod Ganj is one of the most colorful places in India. Also known as the Upper Dharamshala, the place is famous for Buddhist monasteries. The colorful prayer flags of the place make the surrounding colored in the different hues. While visiting this place you would be able to witness the serene and sophisticate life of monks and the monasteries. The people of McLeod are very jovial and pleasing. They welcome its guests with all open arms and from them you learn can many things like about their culture, traditions, lifestyle, food and much more. The conversation they initiate is quite pleasing. The lush green surrounding of the place filled with landscapes and lush green valleys is something that will make your tour memorable and fantastic.

When you travel to McLeod Ganj, you can visit to some of these beautiful locations such as -



Namgyal Monastery - A beautiful complex located within the Tsuglagkhang complex which is the residence of Dalai Lama.

Tibetan Museum - Located in Tsulagkhang complex, house of famous Tibetan art.

Bhagsunath Temple -Beautiful temple surrounded by beautiful pool and lush greenery.

Bhagsu Falls - A waterfall that showcases the real grandeur of the Mother nature.

Goa

Fun, love, party, beaches and wines... This is what we think when we heard the name Goa. Christened as honeymooners' paradise Goa is among the best and most visited tourist destinations in India. Famous for beaches and exotic ranges of wines the place is filled with jovial people. So consider it literally or metaphorically, Goa indeed is one of most colorful places in India. Crystal clear beaches are lying with shimmering white sand down and majestic blue sky upwards. The beautiful beaches which are dotted with the waving palm trees just enhance the beauty of the city.

Whenever you will be on your Goa Tours, do try to visit the place during the carnival time. During this time (Goa Carnival) you will get to watch the different sheds of Goa in a single float.This is the time when you can enjoy an array of wines, lip-smacking delicacies and the party life of the place.

Here are some of the best places in Goa that you can visit during Goa tourism -



Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception - Historical Portuguese monument.

Bom Jesus Basilica - UNESCO declared world heritage site.

Chapora Fort - An intriguing place to visit.

Beaches - Baga Beach, Anjuna Beach, Calangute Beach and many others.


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How to Boost to Your Business Using Aerial Photography

Running a business successfully becomes really easy if a person is aware of the unique ways that can help him to stand out the crowd. Different businesses require a variety of ways that make it possible for the buyer to get hooked to that particular advertisement. Thus, it is necessary for a businessman to be up-to-date with the methods of marketing and advertising. Read along to know more about it.

Most of the companies prefer to hire aerial photography services‎ and the reason behind this is the wide scope of this style of promoting a business. He who is into the business of real estate can easily gain a great number of eyeballs by providing his potential clients a clear picture of all his projects.

There are various companies that provide Aerial photography hire services‎ and with the help of these services, he can ensure to gain good business relations in a very less time. The excellent past about this way of capturing pictures is that it offers a large platform to advertise his business.

Here are some of the reasons why a businessman should take this style of photography for his business:

Awareness: The first idea of advertising a business is to make people aware about a business and as there are various competitors of a single product/service available in the market, thus it is necessary for a businessman to look for an option of advertising that will help him to make him business recognised among his potential clients. There cannot be any better option than opting for a unique way of marketing a business.

Attracts attention: This method of photography is all about providing a wider view of a product or service of a businessman and it also helps in making it easy for the onlooker to have a clear idea about the actual services provided that he can expect in real. In today's time when there are various methods of advertising, not all of them can help in gaining the attention of clients, but this one is certainly the best one.

Goodwill: The main focus of a businessman is to make his goodwill in the market so that he can get the good clientele that will help him to take his business to new heights. With the use of this way of advertising, he can ensure to make his business a known name among his clients. This will certainly make him put a strong foot in the market.

The results are great: At the end of the day, the most important thing that matters to a businessman are the results that he gains from an ad campaign or a marketing stint and there isn't any doubt that this method provides great benefits and the future are also promising.

So, these are some of the advantages of using this style of photography for a business promotion. Hope this piece of writing will help you to make the right choices.

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Solving The Andromeda Galaxy's Bright Mystery

Our Milky Way's closest large galactic neighbor, the spiral Andromeda galaxy, has a strange, and very well-kept secret that it has long successfully hidden from the prying eyes of curious astronomers. Andromeda features a powerful source of high-energy X-ray emission, but its identity has remained an intriguing mystery--until now. In March 2017, a team of astronomers reported in a new study that NASA's Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) mission has managed to detect the elusive object that is the culprit behind this high-energy radiation. The object, called Swift J0042.5+4112 is a possible pulsar--a newborn neutron star that is the extremely dense, city-sized corpse of a doomed massive star that has perished in a fiery, brilliant, and beautiful supernova blast. Born spinning wildly, as they emerge--much like the Phoenix Bird of Greek mythology--from the raging funeral pyre of their massive progenitor stars, pulsars are highly magnetized objects, and Swift J0042.6+4112 shows a spectrum that is very similar to known pulsars inhabiting our own Milky Way Galaxy.

This new interpretation of the identity of the mysterious object, haunting Andromeda, is based on its emission in high-energy X-rays, which NuSTAR is uniquely capable of measuring. Furthermore, Swift J0042.6+4112 is likely a binary system, in which material from a companion star gets sipped up by the vampire-like pulsar--which spews out high-energy radiation as the stolen material grows hotter, and hotter, and hotter.

"We didn't know what it was until we looked at it with NuSTAR," commented Dr. Mihoko Yukita in a March 23, 2017 NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Press Release. Dr. Yukita, who is of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, is lead author of a research paper, describing the mysterious object, that is published in the March 15, 2017 issue of The Astrophysical Journal. The JPL is in Pasadena, California.

This newly discovered possible pulsar reveals its presence as a blue dot in a NuSTAR image of the Andromeda Galaxy (M31). The color blue was chosen to represent the highest-energy X-rays. The pulsar candidate shows itself to be brighter than anything else in its host galaxy.

Neutron stars are Tokyo-sized stellar ghosts, and pulsars are rapidly and regularly whirling newborn neutron stars. Stars, like people, do not live forever. When a massive star, that is still on the hydrogen-burning main-sequence of the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram of Stellar Evolution, grows old, and has finally depleted its necessary supply of thermonuclear fuel, it reaches the inevitable end of the stellar road. The imploded mess, composed of what is left of the erstwhile hydrogen-burning massive star, creates from this wreckage a very dense core--which will become the lingering neutron star. During the explosive event, the progenitor star's outer gaseous layers collapse toward the core--the neutron star--then violently rebound outward in the terrible, fierce fireworks of a supernova tantrum. The rapidly twirling baby neutron star--the pulsar--shoots out a brilliant beam of radiation into space. This beam is frequently likened to the brilliant, sweeping beacon of a lighthouse on Earth, and it can be observed by astronomers as pulses of radio waves and other forms of radiation.

Neutron stars can travel throughout our Universe as isolated bodies, or as members of a binary system in close contact with another still-"living" main-sequence star--or even with another stellar ghost, similar to itself. Neutron stars have also been observed embedded within bright and beautifully glowing supernova remnants. Some neutron stars even serve as the stellar parents of very unfortunate planets. Pulsar planets are hostile worlds that are mercilessly showered by a constant rain of radiation flowing out from the young (and deadly) neutron star. Indeed, the first batch of exoplanets, discovered back in 1992, orbit a pulsar. Pulsars famously flicker brilliantly off and on with remarkable regularity The pulsations of these spinning objects occur because of their extremely rapid and regular rotation. Dr. Jocelyn Bell Burnell discovered the first pulsar in 1967, when she was still a graduate student at the University of Cambridge in the UK.

Stars are immense spheres of searing-hot, roiling, glaring gas. These brilliant balls of fire are pulled together very tightly by the relentless tug of their own powerful gravity. This is why the cores of stars are both extremely dense as well as extremely bright. In fact, stars are so hot that they can engage in the process of nuclear fusion--and it is this very process that lights their fires. Nuclear fusion causes the atoms of lighter elements--such as hydrogen and helium--to fuse together to form increasingly heavier and heavier atomic elements. The production of heavier atomic elements, within the cores of stars, is called stellar nucleosynthesis. Stellar nucleosynthesis starts with the fusion of hydrogen atoms. Hydrogen is both the most abundant and lightest atomic element in the Universe. The extremely hot cores of stars fuse hydrogen atoms into the second-lightest atomic element in the Universe--which is helium. Atomic elements heavier than helium are termed metals by astronomers. All of the metals were formed in the cores of seething hot stars--or, alternatively, in the supernova explosion that ends the life of a massive star. The heaviest atomic elements of all--such as gold and uranium--are fused in the supernova explosion (supernova nucleosynthesis).

Nuclear fusion churns out a large amount of energy, which is why stars are both hot and bright. This energy production results in radiation pressure that pushes everything out and away from the star. This pressure is powerful enough to maintain a very necessary balance, because the relentless pull of gravity squeezes everything in. Radiation pressure and gravity are in a constant tug-of-war within the star. The battle continues until the star finally has managed to burn its necessary supply of nuclear fuel. At this very critical stage, gravity goes on to win the war. As a result of gravity's victory, the star's core implodes--and it goes supernova. This very delicate balance between gravity and radiation pressure is dependent on the mass of the star, with the most massive stars being squeezed much more tightly than their less massive kin. Because, in massive stars, the squeeze of their own gravity is so intense, their nuclear fusion reactions proceed much more quickly than in smaller stars. Massive stars live fast and die young. Less massive stars can live quietly and peacefully, for a very long time, before they finally perish.

The weird stellar corpses that are neutron stars are commonly only about 20 kilometers in diameter. However, they weigh-in at about 1.4 times that of our Sun. Indeed, one teaspoon full of neutron star material can weigh as much as a herd of buffalo. These hot, dense, and relatively small spheres have magnetic fields that are about 1,000,000 times more intense than the most powerful magnetic fields on Earth.

The collapsing iron core belonging to a doomed massive star--that is just about ready to go supernova--triggers a chaotic, violent, brilliant event. An iron core marks a massive star's grand finale in the universal drama. This is because iron cannot serve as fuel in the process of nuclear fusion--and nuclear fusion is what has kept the erstwhile main-sequence star fluffy against the terrible squeeze of its own gravity.

Andromeda

Spiral galaxies like our large Milky Way, and the nearby Andromeda, are majestic, starlit pinwheels twirling elegantly in Space. Both our Milky Way and Andromeda are the two largest inhabitants of the Local Group of galaxies, which also hosts about 40 smaller galactic constituents. The Local Group is a few million light-years across. However, this is actually a small region when compared to immense galaxy clusters. Enormous galactic clusters can host literally hundreds of resident galaxies. Our own Local Group is situated near the outer limits of the Virgo Galaxy Cluster whose core is about 50 million light-years from us. The numerous groups of galaxies and galaxy clusters are themselves smaller denizens of the unimaginably immense web-like, heavy filaments, and slender broad expanses, that compose the Cosmic Web. For example, the so-called Great Wall is a sheet-like collection of galaxies situated approximately 200 million light-years away from us, and a similar enormous structure is named the Great Attractor. The Great Attractor is exerting a powerful gravitational pull on the entire Virgo Cluster of galaxies. We are, of course, carried away with the rest of the galactic inhabitants of the Local Group at the breathtaking speed of several hundred kilometers per second.

Right now, Andromeda is a safe 2 million light-years away from our Galaxy--but this will change. Unfortunately, gravity's powerful grip is pulling Andromeda towards our Milky Way at about 100 kilometers per second--and the two large spirals are headed for a violent smash-up. The good news is that this fatal collision will not happen for about 4 billion years--but when it does, both our Milky Way and Andromeda will experience a sea-change, merging together to create an elliptical (football-shaped) single galaxy--replacing the duo of former elegant and lovely spirals. The new elliptical galaxy will be twice the size of the two spirals that went into its construction. The new galaxy, that will form from the wreckage, has been given the playful name of the Milkomeda Galaxy by astronomers--in honor of the duo of former spirals that will merge together to create it.

Solving The Andromeda Galaxy's Bright Mystery

The new study uses numerous different observations of the mysterious, bright, and bewildering object dancing in Andromeda. The observations of this intriguing object were derived from various spacecraft. In 2013, NASA's Swift satellite reported it as a high-energy source, but its classification was unknown. This is because there are numerous objects emitting low energy X-rays in that particular region.

It turned out that the lower-energy X-ray emission from the object was a source first detected back in the 1970s by NASA's Einstein Observatory. Other spacecraft, such as the European Space Agency's (ESA's) XMM-Newton and NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory had also spotted it. However, it wasn't until the more recent observations from NuSTAR--along with help derived from Swift satellite data--that astronomers realized that it was the same object as the probable pulsar that emits the high-energy X-ray light of Andromeda.

Astronomers have long thought that voracious black holes, which are more massive than pulsars, usually dominate the high-energy X-ray light in galaxies. As a delectable banquet of shredded stars and clouds of gas spiral down, down, down into the greedy gravitational grip of the hungry black hole--forming a bright structure surrounding it called an accretion disk--this unfortunate material gets hotter and hotter and hotter, and these extremely high temperatures emit high-energy radiation. The pulsar, which sports a lower mass than any of Andromeda's resident black holes, is brighter at high energies than the galaxy's entire black hole population.

Even the supermassive black hole lurking within Andromeda's center does not possess significant high-energy X-ray emission associated with it. Therefore, it is puzzling how a solitary pulsar could be responsible for dominating Andromeda in high-energy X-ray light. Supermassive black holes are thought to lurk hungrily in the hearts of probably every large galaxy in the Universe--including our own--and they possess millions to billions of solar-masses.

"NuSTAR has made us realize the general importance of pulsar systems as X-ray-emitting components of galaxies, and the possibility that the high energy X-ray light of Andromeda is dominated by a single pulsar system only adds to this emerging picture," Dr. Ann Hornschemeier explained in the March 23, 2017 JPL Press Release. Dr. Hornschemeier is a co-author of the study, and is based at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, in Greenbelt, Maryland.

Andromeda is slightly larger than our Milky Way. It is close enough to us for observers to see it without the aid of a telescope on clear, dark, starlit nights.

Dr. Hornschemeier added: "Since we can't get outside our Galaxy and study it in an unbiased way, Andromeda is the closest thing we have to looking in a mirror."

Judith E. Braffman-Miller is a writer and astronomer whose articles have been published since 1981 in various magazines, journals, and newspapers. Although she has written on a variety of topics, she particularly loves writing about astronomy because it gives her the opportunity to communicate to others the many wonders of her field. Her first book, "Wisps, Ashes, and Smoke," will be published soon.


 By Judith E Braffman-Miller


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