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Writing for me is the one thing that can calm all storms given time. It is a way to learn, listen, speak, share and heal. The subject is not as important as the time and the thought put into the work. Hopefully, it gets better with age.

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Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather How clouds form: 1 of 12
It may be something that every child does at one time or another. They lie on the ground, look up and watch the clouds float by. Then comes the question that most parents dread, "How did that cloud get there?" There is no easy way to explain how a cloud forms to a three year old. However if we understand the mechanics we may... More..
Sciences > Physiology A look at how varicose veins develop: 1 of 10
Varicose veins are common among many, but how do they happen and why are they painful? It is estimated that 15% of men have varicose veins and 25% of women. The key to understanding may be to learn a little bit about how circulation works in our extremities. Arteries bring blood filled with oxygen to deliver the needed oxyge... More..
Sciences > Sociology The US prison system: How it fails: 2 of 19
There is a difference between the term how and the term why. The term how implies reporting the facts and numbers. How is reporting the details and events as they unfold. Why describes the underlying causes and reasons behind the actions. Both are important if we are to make progress in remedying a situation. Now let's focus... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather Facts on monsoonic winds: 1 of 7
They have been referred to a "the winds of change" and "the life blood of the dry lands". The monsoons have long played a role for maritime trade. For over a thousand years sailors based travel on the trade winds. What are these winds? Understanding monotonic winds are produced by land breezes and sea breezes. The breezes an... More..
Sciences > Astronomy The history of NASA's Mercury Program: 1 of 7
The Mercury Project is the very beginning of man traveling into space. It was this project that made the term" Astronaut" a household word. They came up with the word as a variation to the balloonist who were called Argonauts as they were sailing in the new uncharted oceans of air. On April 9, 1959, NASA introduced the seven... More..
Sciences > Water & Oceanography Longest rivers on earth: 2 of 12
We have always had a fascination with running water. We find it relaxing to watch the water flow by. Oh the stories a river could tell. Were some of them here to see the ice ages and perhaps even had dinosaurs tromp through their running waters? . So which are the longest rivers in the world? There are some differing opinion... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather Thundersnow explained: 1 of 6
It is cold, it is winter and it is loud. When thundersnow hits there is no question that Mother Nature wants to get your attention. Thunderstorms in warmer times are common, but thundersnow requires a unique set of circumstances that makes them something special. It is a thunderstorm where snow hits the ground instead of rai... More..
Sciences > Physiology An overview of pulmonary circulation: 2 of 11
In its most basic terms the pulmonary circulation system is the movement of the blood from the heart, to the lungs and back to the heart. It is a simple transfer to help eliminate the waste (carbon dioxide) in the blood out through the lungs. It then fills the blood with oxygen (the nutrient) and takes it back to the heart. ... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather How hurricanes are named: 4 of 19
Unless the way we name hurricanes changes again you will never be hit by Hurricane Quinn, Hurricane Ursula, or Hurricane Zelda. You can take those names right off the list. Since there are so few names that start with these letters they don't even make the list! So where did the tradition of naming hurricanes begin? It belie... More..
Sciences > Physiology A look at how CPR restarts the circulatory system: 2 of 9
Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a first aid procedure used to help a person who has lost respiration and heartbeat. It is a measure that is used as a temporary situation until professionals can arrive and make critical medical decisions. There are many things that may cause both the heartbeat and respiration to fail.... More..