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of learning how to live! The past is for learning from and letting go. You can't revisit it. It vanishes. Every human being is born an heir to an inheritance |
to which he can succeed only in a process of learning. We pay a heavy price for our fear of failure. It is a powerful obstacle to growth. It assures |
the progressive narrowing of the personality and prevents exploration and experimentation. There is no learning without some difficulty and fumbling. If you. I used to think that prayer should have |
the first place and teaching the second. I now feel it would be truer to give prayer the first, second, and third places, and teaching the fourth. I am not |
afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship. On any longer view, man is only fitfully committed to the rational to thinking, seeing, learning, knowing. Believing |
is what he\'s really proud of. Racing is a process of learning where the edge lies. The soul of man is nourished by learning, as the body is by food. |
It is because modern education is so seldom inspired by a great hope that it so seldom achieves great results. The wish to preserve the past rather than the hope |
of creating the future dominates the minds of those who control the teaching of the young. Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning. Teaching is the greatest act |
of optimism The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards. If we value independence, |
if we are disturbed by the growing conformity of knowledge, of values, of attitudes, which our present system induces, then we may wish to set up conditions of learning which |
make for uniqueness, for self-direction, and for self-initiated learning. The praises of others may be of use in teaching us, not what we are, but what we ought to be. |
Liberty without learning is always in peril and learning without liberty is always in vain Whenever you make a mistake or get knocked down by life, don't look back at |
it too long. Mistakes are life's way of teaching you. Your capacity for occasional blunders is inseparable from your capacity to reach your goals. No one wins them all, and |
your failures, when they happen, are just part of your growth. Shake off your blunders. How will you know your limits without an occasional failure? Never quit. Your turn will |
come. Don't look for more honor than your learning merits. You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating |
curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives. I am learning all the time. The tombstone will be my diploma. The most useful piece of learning |
for the uses of life is to unlearn what is untrue. Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere. Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty |
A lot of pilots are satisfied to fly away with the terminal forecasts and metars (in plain language, please) and I suppose that might meet the letter of the law on weather information. But there is so much more than that to weather and the pilot who puts some effort into understanding weather, and how it affects his fl... |
as a flight unfolds. Let's look at some of the basics that are available to us and see what we learn from them. The Synopsis:Maybe the word is misunderstood, but as it appears at the beginning of an area forecast it is basically a description of the weather map. It is followed by a clouds and weather forecast. Do pay a... |
"Non MSL hgts denoted by AGL or CIG." That means cloud bases are generally above sea level except where noted. Big difference in the mountains. Why is this basic item important? The location of high and low pressure areas and fronts tells a lot about the conditions that will be available for flying. If a trip is headed... |
conditions will likely deteriorate the closer the airplane gets to the condition. Tops will probably be higher and bottoms lower. At lower altitudes, there will likely be turbulence in the frontal zone. This may not be wing-bending but it will make the flying more difficult and any passengers less comfortable. We have ... |
morning generally show weather for the whole day. For flying, we need to know what is expected to exist at a specified time. Official prog (for prognostic) charts are available on the web at adds.aviationweather.noaa.gov. There is a lot of other good stuff there, including a useful icing forecast. Lows: Low pressure ar... |
the lows make the inclemencies that challenge us. The circulation around a low is counter-clockwise in the northern hemisphere and air flows around and into a low and then circulates upward. Low pressure areas almost always move, though they can become stationary or erratic in their movement. The normal movement of a s... |
or about 18,000 feet. The prog charts will show the projected movement of lows, or you can look at the 18,000-foot wind forecast and visualize the movement. Upper lows are just that: complete circulations aloft. They are complex, it is difficult to forecast the formation, movement or dissipation of an upper low, and th... |
or closed lows aloft, if one is overhead nearby, the best surface forecast is for continuous clag. Any surface low might not be directly below the low aloft, and the air swirling into the surface low and then up into the low aloft can be quite bothered. Bad place to fly. Fronts: They come in cold, warm, stationary or o... |
can spawn serious thunderstorms, especially when the low is strong and the temperature difference on the warm and cold side of the front is great. Warm fronts make for inclement weather over a wider area and can harbor embedded thunderstorms. Occluded fronts, generally found where a cold front overtakes a warm front be... |
nasty, bumpy flying. This is especially true just as the fronts are starting to occlude. Stay as far away from the driving low as possible. Stationary fronts come when a low peters out or moves so far away that the circulation is no longer strong enough to move the fronts. The weather might stay bad for days in a stati... |
the development of a strong new low will change things. If all the parameters for a front are not met, the condition might be called a trough and, to a pilot, it might seem for all the world like a real front. Source Regions:That's simply where the air is coming from. Visualize the flow around the low and if the source... |
air along your route is moist, as in that coming from over the oceans or the Gulf of Mexico or California, then there will be plenty of ingredients for clouds and rain. The stronger the flow, the more important this becomes. Wind: A complete pilot studies wind, especially surface and wind aloft forecasts. If the foreca... |
atmosphere is accurate and the other forecasts should be pretty good. If the wind forecast is incorrect, then the other forecasts might be too. Generally, a wind that is more southerly or easterly than forecast means the surface weather will be worse than forecast. A stronger wind than forecast means that the low press... |
is important, too. Defined as a change in direction and/or velocity over distance or height, wind shear can result in enthusiastic turbulence and can create low-altitude hazards around airports. There is always wind shear in frontal zones and where areas of strong wind (jet streams, streaks or cores) aloft interact wit... |
items give clues to a lot of things. We learn early and often that if they are close, the flying weather suffers. They are especially important as the day is ending and beginning, when a small spread can result in rapidly deteriorating weather after sunset, or fog at and just after sunrise. If there is a big difference... |
of and behind a cold front, there is probably a lot of action in the frontal zone. Also, if the temperature aloft is warmer than forecast, that means more moisture. The ability of the atmosphere to hold moisture doubles with every 11 degrees Celsius rise in temperature. That is why, when the talking heads say a heavy r... |
In this edition, illustrated with beautiful Sung Dynasty paintings that reflect Confucian subjects and ideas, every reader can profit from the timeless philosophy that remains at the heart of Chinese civilisation and tradition. Ponder the issues of life, existence and |
knowledge with classic books by some of the greatest thinkers in all history. Political theory, philosophical treaties from the ancient Greeks to the modern era and more are included in the Folio Society’s collection of beautiful books on Philosophy and |
Politics. Each title features carefully researched or original commissioned illustrations, and presented in specially designed hardback covers. See below for the full list of Folio Philosophy and Politics books. The Bhagavad Gita is the cornerstone of the Hindu faith and |
one of the world’s greatest religious texts. Gandhi called it his ‘spiritual dictionary’, while as a secular work it inspired Einstein, Yeats and Jung. Our edition uses Juan Mascaró’s acclaimed translation, with illustrations by Anna Bhushan. So impossible to vanquish |
with words that Mark Antony put him to death, Cicero was a master of rhetoric and declamation. His Orations live on, echoed by the most famous speakers of modern times, from Winston Churchill to Barack Obama. In a rare commission |
for Folio, Tom Phillips, RA, has illustrated this edition. A ‘political turncoat, a dangerous adventurer’; a ‘delightful rogue who lacked political judgement’ – today few people would guess that these were descriptions of one of the most admired statesmen of |
the 20th century – Winston Churchill. Yet as historian John Lukacs points out, when Churchill took over as Prime Minister in May 1940, he was not well-liked. In his inspiring account of the first half of his life, Gandhi recounts |
his childhood in India, education in England and early legal career in South Africa, before his return home to take up the cause of Indian self-determination. Albert Einstein was a complex, fascinating man, as brilliant when writing about pacifism, religion |
and anti-Semitism as about theoretical physics. Ideas and Opinions is a wonderfully engrossing collection of Einstein’s major articles, speeches and letters on all these subjects, and more. How do we know that what we think is true is actually true? |
Can we prove the existence of God? Descartes’ questions endure. The Folio edition of Meditations is wittily illustrated by Shout, with an introduction by psychologist Nicholas Humphrey. Blaise Pascal (1623–62) was a mathematician and physicist who invented the mechanical calculator |
Foreign Minister Bob Carr has welcomed a new framework to support the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). Senator Carr said the framework involves scientific and technical cooperation between Australia and New Zealand to promote a permanent and effective ban on nuclear weapon tests. "International cooperation... |
Carr said. "Cooperation between Australia and New Zealand can serve as a model for others around the world and will strengthen the CTBT. "Australia strongly advocates the earliest possible entry into force of the CTBT, so we are taking technical steps to prepare for that time." In the 16 years since the CTBT opened for... |
a global network of over 300 facilities to monitor the environment for acoustic waves and radionuclide particulates and gases from a possible nuclear explosion. Data collected by these facilities is made available to CTBT parties, who have the final responsibility in determining which events – about 30,000 per year - c... |
its monitoring system has already shown its potential by readily detecting nuclear tests conducted by North Korea in 2006 and 2009. Technical agencies in Australia monitoring for nuclear explosions are Geoscience Australia and the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency. The framework for bilateral co... |
A stinky little problem: True to its name, malodorous bug invades many area homes DOVER — A small insect notorious for generating big headaches around the Seacoast is once again giving homeowners reason to gripe. Stink bugs — small, smelly pests that can damage crops and overwhelm buildings — have been a recent source ... |
masses outside and inside homes in preparation for the winter months. “I'm not sure why, but this has been a great year for them,” said Alan Eaton, an entomologist at the University of New Hampshire's Cooperative Extension program. “They search for cracks or crevasses to hide in and form huge masses on buildings.” And ... |
of late, with large numbers invading homes in search of overwintering sites. As Eaton explained, most of these stink bugs are known as the western conifer seed bug — an insect which has expanded eastward since first being detected in Pennsylvania in 1992. The western conifer seed bug is a relative of the brown marmorat... |
that has contributed to this sudden influx. The brown marmorated stink bug, however, is currently only present in eight municipalities statewide. Therefore, Eaton credited the western conifer seed bug as the primary source of these recent headaches. “Sealing holes, cracks, and other openings is the best approach,” Eato... |
that are actually great for these insects.” Although neither bites, is poisonous, or spreads disease, these dime-sized bugs emit terrible odors when triggered and are classified as agricultural pests. Stink bugs can cause widespread damage to fruit and vegetable crops, including peaches, apples, green beans, soybeans, ... |
space to feel comfortable and secure — they've been known to settle around window sills, picture frames, and behind television screens. Once nestled in their new locations, these insects pass the winter months in a deep hibernation, returning once again around May or June. For now, effective strategies to reduce these ... |
researchers have said numbers are too big to eradicate entire populations. And although Eaton said Sept. 15 is normally the deadline to seal up any holes, crevasses, or cracks the bugs may take advantage of, he noted it's still worth the effort to take precautionary measures today. |
Looking for a spooky way to light your home and yard this Halloween? Consider the eerie illuminations of candles, lamps, and solar lights. Many people carve Jack-o-Lanterns every autumn when the leaves begin to fall, but not everyone thinks of |
pumpkins in terms of their sustainable energy potential. A stroll around the Farmer’s Market provides a ton of options for finding that perfect pumpkin. This year, I will be carving my very first Jack-o-Lantern! I’ve watched others carve pumpkins and |
hollow out gourds for birdhouses, but now it’s time for me to give it a go. Jack-o-Lantern Carving Tips: 1. Choose a flat-bottomed pumpkin so it won’t roll around. 2. Cut out the lid at an angle to prevent it |
from dropping inside. 3. Sprinkle cinnamon or pumpkin spice inside the lid so it smells like a pumpkin pie! By placing candles inside jars with loose beans, rice or gravel, they can light a path to your porch for trick-or-treaters |
(or gently illuminate the garden while you drink hot cocoa around a bonfire). Need more jars? Clean out your used jam or spaghetti sauce jars and instead of recycling them, reuse them for candles. Alternatively, create “iluminarias” from tea lights |
and paper bags. Just place a couple inches of sand inside the paper bag, and nestle the tea light into the center. Candles are almost as controversial as Harry Potter. Candles themselves aren’t always sustainable, and can pollute our indoor |
air, depending on the ingredients and where they’re sourced. Avoiding palm oil and paraffin (a petroleum by-product) is a good place to start. Paraffin candles release carcinogenic toxins into the air, and palm oil is sometimes farmed using unsustainable methods |
that harm overseas ecosystems and displace local populations. You can keep your holiday celebrations cleaner with options like beeswax or soy candles, which often burn longer than paraffin even though they are more expensive. Now you can dress up like |
a super hero and capture the power of the sun — literally! If you’re like me, and think the tiny pumpkin strings of lights are super cute, you don’t have to miss out on them this year to save electricity. |
Buy solar-powered or LED string lights instead. There are all sorts of pumpkin and holiday-themed solar lights online these days. Sustainable lighting isn’t just great for giving a ghostly glow to your porch, they’re great all year ‘round. Alternative lights |
like luminarias, lanterns, candles and solar-powered strings of lights can create a perfect romantic atmosphere or bring a Christmas tree to life without using any electricity. Working with nature allows nature to work for you. And lighting a candle is |
#104604. Asked by madkeen4. (Apr 11 09 6:01 AM) It is based on the tradition of giving gifts (a "Christmas box") to the less fortunate members of society. The name derives from the fact that the day is traditionally marked by the giving of Christmas boxes, or gifts, to service workers (such as service staff, postal wor... |
in the United Kingdom. "Ask FunTrivia" is for entertainment purposes only, and answers offered are unverified and unchecked by FunTrivia. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or veracity of ANY statement posted. Feel free to post an updated if you feel that an answer is inadequate or incorrect. Please thoroughly research i... |
Garden Talk: August 25, 2011 From NGA Editors Native Bee Basics Native bees are important and often under-appreciated pollinators. If you'd like to find out more about these helpful insects |
and what you can do to conserve and protect them on your property and in your community, start by reading about them in Bee Basics: An Introduction to Our Native |
Bees by Dr. Beatriz Moisset and Dr. Stephen Buchmann. This forty-four page booklet, published by the USDA Forest Service and Pollinator Partnership, is available as a free download from the |
Pollinator Info website or can be ordered in a print version. With information on bee anatomy, nesting, and foraging needs, along with profiles of native bees and an extensive section |
on conservation and what you can do to help keep native bee populations healthy, the booklet provides a wealth of information written in an accessible manner. For those who want |
to delve deeper, there is a helpful resource section. The Pollinator Info website that is offering the free download contains an interview with one of the co-authors of Bee Basics, |
along with extensive information on all kinds of pollinators. To download Bee Basics and find out more about pollinators, go to: Pollinators Info. Lingering Effects of Invasive Species The ecological |
disruption caused by invasive plants species is a worldwide problem. The cost of the environmental and economic impact of these invaders is estimated to be in the neighborhood of $1.4 |
trillion annually! Much research is being done to come up with strategies to control the spread of undesirable plants and minimize their impact on natural ecosystems. Now new research suggests |
that simply removing invasive species may not return plant communities to their pre-invasion condition. Part of developing control strategies for invasive plants involves understanding the characteristics that allow certain species |
to become invasive in the first place, factors such as freedom from natural enemies, disturbance in the environment, and the ability of plants to release substances that prevent competing plants |
from growing. To study how the interactions between all of these factors affect the success of an invasive species, investigators from the University of California and the University of Wisconsin |
studied invasive velvetgrass, Holcus lanatus,(illustrated) and its effect on a native daisy, Erigeron glaucus, in California. As described in an article in Science Daily on August 10, 2011, they found |
that direct competition between velvetgrass and the daisy accounted for much of its initial success due to the dense growth of the grass and its abundant propagules. But they also |
found that velvetgrass altered the structure of the native community of soil organisms, specifically the mycorrhizal fungi in the soil. This change reduced the benefits of the mycorrhizae to the |
native daisy without having any negative impact on the velvetgrass. And the changes in the soil community persisted even after the velvetgrass was removed, potentially affecting the reestablishment of the |
native plants. These findings suggest that studying the negative effects invasive species have on the ecology of the soil has important implications for researchers who are looking at ways to |
mitigate their effects. To read more about the effects of invasive plants even after removal, go to: Science Daily. Move Gypsy Moth Free The gypsy moth is an introduced insect |
that is one of the most destructive pests of trees and shrubs ever to reach our shores. Its immature stage, a dark, hairy caterpillar with rows of red and blue |
spots on its back, is a general feeder that devours more than 450 species of plants! The caterpillars feast on leaves, leaving defoliated plants weakened and perhaps even killed. This |
pest overwinters as inch-and-a-half long egg masses that look like a clumps of tan or buff-colored hairs on tree trunks, outdoor furniture, or the sides of buildings. Native to Europe |
and Asia, the gypsy moth was accidentally introduced in the Boston area in the 1860's and has since spread to much of the eastern United States. There have also been |
some infestations on the West Coast that came from Asia. In an effort to keep this pest from spreading further, the USDA requires homeowners to inspect and remove gypsy moth |
egg masses from household goods prior to moving from an infested to a non-infested area. If you have a move planned, first find out if you are in a gypsy |
moth-quarantined area by checking out the Your Move Gypsy Moth Free website. There you can also learn how to inspect your outdoor household articles such as lawn furniture, yard equipment, |
outdoor toys, and the like, for gypsy moth egg masses and remove them. Without checking, you can unwittingly bring the moth with you and risk harm to the landscape trees |
and shrubs and natural forests in your new community. Print out a handy self-inspection checklist or download a brochure with all the information you need to move safely and comply |
with federal law. To hone your detection skills, you can even play the fun, on-line Bust-a-Moth game. For more information, go to: Your Move Gypsy Moth Free. Landscape Problem Solver |
We all probably wish we had an experienced gardener we could call on for advice whenever problems arise in the garden. For those of us without such a fount of |
knowledge, the Landscape Problem Solver from the University of Maryland's Home Garden Information Center may be the next best thing. This site offers photographic keys to help diagnose and solve |
plant problems, using integrated pest management principles. Choose from a list of broad categories, such as shade trees, vegetables, or houseplants. Then select the affected plant part from the drop-down |
menu. This brings up a photographic selection of symptoms. Choose the one that seems to fit and you get a page of information on the problem, its cause, and environmentally |
responsible ways to treat it. There is also information on how to look at a plant to best assess its symptoms, beneficial insects, and emerging pest threats. The information has |
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