http://smart-koala.com New eZine articles published this month in all categories, such as business & finance, science & nature, technology, music, health, and more... en smart-koala.com Copyright 2009 All Rights Reserved mirabyte Feed Writer Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:47:01 +1000 http://smart-koala.com/writing/_images/framework/hd_bg3_koala.jpg http://smart-koala.com RSS Feed All Topics http://smart-koala.com/writing/travel/reserves/10100301_lyrebird_forest_walk.php Lyrebird Forest Walk has three walks along Little Morwell River. Visitors may choose a leisurely walk and rest and enjoy the scenery next to the water, or power up the steep slopes. h.schlanger@smart-koala.com (Harry P. Schlanger) Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:26:35 +1100 2A040176-D814-4863-B622-1F9EAAB62A15 Travel: Parks & Reserves http://smart-koala.com/writing/science/space/10101501_the_solar_wind.php The Sun's high surface temperature causes solar material to accelerate into space and contribute to a solar wind. This causes a steady loss of solar material over time. h.schlanger@smart-koala.com (Harry P. Schlanger) Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:21:05 +1100 D02222D1-E631-41AB-AD65-5F45FD837F46 Science & Nature: Space http://smart-koala.com/writing/technology/programming/10092801_computer_program_for_the_chaos_game.php Copying and pasting a few program steps into an Access report and previewing, generates the self-similar Sierpinski fractal. Then it's a simple matter to experiment. h.schlanger@smart-koala.com (Harry P. Schlanger) Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:32:22 +1100 0B78367C-2938-46AF-AB29-5701AFD1F630 Science & Nature: Technology Glacial retreat from the last ice age is in progress with today's average global temperatures 2°C cooler compared to the Medieval Warm period of 1000 years ago. http://smart-koala.com/writing/science/earth/10092601_emerging_from_the_last_ice_age.php h.schlanger@smart-koala.com (Harry P. Schlanger) {82972579-3486-4110-B8EB-7F0A998BC876} Sun, 26 Sep 2010 21:54:56 +1000 Science & Nature: The Earth The history of the Earth has been divided by a time scale called 'geologic time'. There is evidence for five previous Ice ages, the last one coming to completion. http://smart-koala.com/writing/science/earth/10092001_ice_ages_throughout_geolologic_time.php h.schlanger@smart-koala.com (Harry P. Schlanger) {4785CA1D-4A60-4F35-A453-55C51EFBD760} Mon, 20 Sep 2010 22:12:04 +1000 Science & Nature: The Earth The Sun's variable rotation at its surface is the source of small- and large-scale, dynamic magnetic fields that create the familiar solar phenomena. http://smart-koala.com/writing/science/space/10091201_the_origin_of_magnetism_of_the_sun.php h.schlanger@smart-koala.com (Harry P. Schlanger) {57F95553-6802-4477-8C39-4041F6DE25DA} Sat, 11 Sep 2010 21:50:44 +1000 Science & Nature: Space Giant's Circuit is delightful for bushwalking through dense ferns, seeing the 300-year old giant Ash tree and taking snaps of the local flora and fauna along Larkin Creek http://smart-koala.com/writing/travel/reserves/10090501_giants_circuit_mount_worth.php h.schlanger@smart-koala.com (Harry P. Schlanger) {0934F0E8-A04F-478D-8CF3-2DD886E14238} Mon, 6 Sep 2010 22:15:59 +1000 Travel: Parks & Reserves The Sun is an amazing fiery gas ball with its layers at various temperatures and densities. It has enough energy to last 5 billion years. http://smart-koala.com/writing/science/space/10082901_structure_of_the_sun.php h.schlanger@smart-koala.com (Harry P. Schlanger) {F6D0B9A0-772A-42DD-8762-5F15A6241B25} Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:57:54 +1000 Science & Nature: Space Governmental agencies provide for the dissemination of solar activity data and information. The breadth of coverage is impressive and the information and data, relevant and timely. http://smart-koala.com/writing/science/space/10082301_tracking_the_solar_cycle.php h.schlanger@smart-koala.com (Harry P. Schlanger) {4EEC7890-ED56-4CD5-B19A-CCF1C8748B77} Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:59:12 +1000 Science & Nature: Space Solar indices are indicators that quantify the Sun's activity. They highly correlate to each other and to the dominant 11-year solar cycle. http://smart-koala.com/writing/science/space/10081401_indices_that_quantify_solar_activity.php h.schlanger@smart-koala.com (Harry P. Schlanger) {686E4BE0-A880-476B-9AF7-B4A40205EF64} Sat, 14 Aug 2010 09:38:08 +1000 Science & Nature: Space Cruise missiles strive for incredible hypersonic speeds and low altitude stealth delivery to pierce the defences of target ships. http://smart-koala.com/writing/technology/aeronautical/10062502_advances_in_high_speed_cruise_missiles.php h.schlanger@smart-koala.com (Harry P. Schlanger) {D729BAD3-4C28-4DF4-A4C3-57D7873CC926} Sun, 8 Aug 2010 22:38:51 +1000 Technology: Engineering Did crude oil originate from inorganic constituents deep in the mantle of the earth? Or, was genesis from organic material lying at shallower depths. http://smart-koala.com/writing/science/earth/10062601_the_origins_of_petroleum.php h.schlanger@smart-koala.com (Harry P. Schlanger) {81C8AA84-D60E-45A0-B3EC-BA22C2D01918} Sun, 8 Aug 2010 22:36:46 +1000 Science & Nature: Earth Science Just as a current in a stream involves the flow of water, electric current is the flow of electric charge - the amount of charge moving in unit time. http://smart-koala.com/writing/science/physics/10071701_electric_current_defined.php h.schlanger@smart-koala.com (Harry P. Schlanger) {0558D68C-4B9C-42A4-90DA-54D5A4BDB974} Sun, 8 Aug 2010 22:35:35 +1000 Science & Nature: Physics Change is one of the most inevitable and critical aspects of effective business management, requiring proper planning and implementation. http://smart-koala.com/writing/business/management/10072301_organizational_change_management.php h.schlanger@smart-koala.com (Harry P. Schlanger) {FE5CA5E1-90A5-4E8E-9DD3-CF4F9DE430C4} Sun, 8 Aug 2010 22:34:18 +1000 Business: Management The Giant Gippsland Earthworm was first discovered in 1878. It is the largest worm of its kind in the world - so large that some may confuse it for a snake. http://smart-koala.com/writing/science/animals/10073101_the_giant_gippsland_earthworm.php h.schlanger@smart-koala.com (Harry P. Schlanger) {434A47A6-A6F2-4576-949E-62994B54BAA0} Sun, 8 Aug 2010 22:31:51 +1000 Science & Nature: Natural Reserves The Botanic Gardens feature lakes, numerous large trees and 50,000 individual plants, some of which are 150 years old. They are home to majestic black swans, birds, eels and bats. http://smart-koala.com/writing/travel/attractions/10080501_royal_botanic_gardens_melbourne_australia.php h.schlanger@smart-koala.com (Harry P. Schlanger) {250A5129-27D5-490F-BFD0-03B42DFA50A9} Sun, 8 Aug 2010 22:29:34 +1000 Travel: Attractions The 11-year cycle of solar activity is characterised by the rise and fall in the number and surface area of sunspots. These are one of many solar activity indicators. http://smart-koala.com/writing/science/space/10080701_introduction_to_the_solar_cycle.php h.schlanger@smart-koala.com (Harry P. Schlanger) {AC744701-DD48-414D-856B-5660E759FA1E} Sun, 8 Aug 2010 22:26:53 +1000 Science: Space A little-known 56 acre natural state of the country on a hilltop is a perfect peaceful and beautiful paradise for nature lovers. http://smart-koala.com/writing/travel/reserves/10051401_henry_littledyke_reserve.php h.schlanger@smart-koala.com (Harry P. Schlanger) {2A6F5FDF-2EB9-485C-A196-03267CC3503A} Fri, 14 May 2010 17:37:34 +1000 Travel: Natural Reserves Anyone registered with MySpace can enhance their standard profile page by transferring HTML script copied from suppliers. Only a basic knowledge of coding is required. http://smart-koala.com/writing/technology/internet/s011_how_to_create_unique_myspace_profiles.php h.schlanger@smart-koala.com (Harry P. Schlanger) {CE5F3DA5-AA8E-4CCE-AD59-8F0A6AFF5F6C} Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:15:36 +1000 Technology: Internet Macros are available across the full range of MS Office 2007 products. Described are ease of learning, writing and running macros, and security risks. http://smart-koala.com/writing/technology/msoffice/s014_using_macros_in_msoffice_2007.php h.schlanger@smart-koala.com (Harry P. Schlanger) {4C7D56E7-429C-49B2-B15C-C0BE1EC094D4} Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:12:41 +1000 Technology: MSOffice The Solvay process is an intricate method for manufacturing sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate. Ingredients are readily available and inexpensive. http://smart-koala.com/writing/science/chemistry/k033_the_solvay_process.php h.schlanger@smart-koala.com (Harry P. Schlanger) {45192C1D-19B6-4434-A89F-2E55FE92EA39} Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:59:13 +1000 Science: Chemistry The original definition of redox reaction was based on the addition or removal of oxygen. A better definition considers the transfer of electrons. http://smart-koala.com/writing/science/chemistry/k032_redox_reactions_defined.php m.foster@smart-koala.com (Emily J. Foster) {52A4C0D2-B60B-4F15-AF30-53662D89BE54} Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:26:07 +1000 Science: Chemistry Many chemical reactions identified with the element Oxygen are described as oxidation-reduction reactions, or simply redox reactions. This definition is fine but limited. http://smart-koala.com/writing/science/chemistry/k031_oxidation_reduction_reactions.php m.foster@smart-koala.com (Emily J. Foster) {2B529FCD-AF91-48EE-9DBC-7A5469CB9A00} Sat, 19 Sep 2009 10:30:36 +1000 Science: Chemistry Chemists dealing with substance masses and tiny, microscopic entities use the mole - a convenient unit that takes into account numbers of atoms and molecules. http://smart-koala.com/writing/science/chemistry/k030_avogadros_number_and_the_mole.php m.foster@smart-koala.com (Emily J Foster) {ACA25DEF-EB46-40C3-97EA-F1CA92BB548C} Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:07:34 +1000 Science: Chemistry New traders should prepare well before trading. Important tips are offered, including use of a "helper" friend to oversee and safeguard against possible financial ruin. http://smart-koala.com/writing/business/investment/s065_investor_crowd_behavior_in_financial_markets.php h.schlanger@smart-koala.com (Harry P. Schlanger) {1D9BF3F2-6730-4F6C-9768-3D60B6E1906A} Tue, 8 Sep 2009 09:53:45 +1000 Business: Investment Technical analysis focuses on stock price. However, fundamental analysis studies underlying value as affected by forces of supply and demand. http://smart-koala.com/writing/business/investment/s047_preparing_for_trading_financial_markets.php h.schlanger@smart-koala.com (Harry P. Schlanger) {39777493-CE20-4217-9136-7175B156970C} Sat, 16 Jan 2010 17:05:13 +1100 Business: Investment The original rabbit problem posed to Fibonacci in the 13th century is presented and its solution outlined. A lesson plan includes an investigation of the Fibonacci sequence. http://smart-koala.com/writing/science/mathematics/k029_fibonacci_investigation.php h.schlanger@smart-koala.com (Harry P. Schlanger) {8F9D1DAD-1630-4B7A-8F1B-0FF1F3B6BA6D} Tue, 1 Sep 2009 20:10:01 +1000 Science: Mathematics: Lesson Plans Technical analysis focuses on stock price. However, fundamental analysis studies underlying value as affected by forces of supply and demand. http://smart-koala.com/writing/business/investment/s060_analysis_philosophy_in_financial_markets.php h.schlanger@smart-koala.com (Harry P. Schlanger) {EC97EB9D-8B8B-4EFF-9541-5AD3A04F715A} Sat, 29 Aug 2009 23:39:29 +1000 Business: Investment Using a simple algorithm and a die, this game is a mathematical experiment that creates a fractal pattern of the well-known Sierpinski triangle. http://smart-koala.com/writing/science/mathematics/k028_the_chaos_game.php h.schlanger@smart-koala.com (Harry P. Schlanger) {BEC8A02B-B9DD-4BEB-90B4-161E5523EA51} Sat, 22 Aug 2009 12:17:29 +1000 Science: Mathematics Dow theory was created as a leading indicator of the business cycle. It should be used to confirm or deny a market turn, and establish the direction of the primary trend. http://smart-koala.com/writing/business/investment/s061_dow_theory_explained.php h.schlanger@smart-koala.com (Harry P. Schlanger) {8239E52B-C1C1-483D-B184-2B5979140509} Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:25:36 +1000 Business: Investment Technical analysis of the Dow/Gold chart reveals long-wave business cycles, allowing smart investors to position themselves when to start buying either gold or equities. http://smart-koala.com/writing/business/investment/s076_forecasting_major_economic_business_cycles.php h.schlanger@smart-koala.com (Harry P. Schlanger) {2AAE72B4-9171-4152-895A-F012607AA787} Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:41:05 +1000 Business: Investment Substituting vegetable oils that contain harmful transfatty acids with traditional, healthy, saturated fats in coconut oil may lead to eradication of many diseases. http://smart-koala.com/writing/health/nutrition/s057_health_benefits_of_virgin_coconut_oil.php h.schlanger@smart-koala.com (Harry P. Schlanger) {D6EF3740-F7BE-4F89-9E3A-384590F1B1EC} Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:54:49 +1000 Health: Nutrition