July 25th, 2010
Next to the brain, the heart is the most vital organ in the human body. The brain makes the heart function, but without a heart nothing else functions. In fact, in the absence of brain function, a human body can be kept alive for a surprising length of time as long as the heart can be made to beat.
The heart pumps blood through 60,000 miles of blood vessels for a daily volume of 2,000 gallons of blood. That’s enough to fill a 10 x 20-foot pool 10 feet deep, and the heart does this by beating 100,000 times a day, circulating blood throughout the body in a mere 20 seconds from an organ not much larger than a grapefruit.
This is why a healthy heart is so important, and why anatomical models are so essential to doctors, cardiac surgeons, medical teaching staff and even grade school and high school teachers. Models, more than lectures or simple diagrams, demonstrate and emphasize the importance in maintaining read more »
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July 24th, 2010
Educating Yourself about International Financial Reporting Standards
The Security and Exchange Commission has declared that all U.S. companies must convert from Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) starting in 2014. While some companies are opting to put IFRS in place by 2009, all companies should be prepared for the transition as early as 2011. While all of these dates may seem well in the future, it is never too early to plan, or in the case of an individual, it is never too early to start learning. All of the Big 4 accounting firms, and even some other large firms, are taking great steps to educate their employees and clients about IFRS, and individuals can greatly benefit from this information.
Often regarded as #1 among the Big 4, PriceWaterhouseCoopers is definitely a leader when it comes to IFRS education. read more »
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May 21st, 2010
The first step while choosing the right after school activity for your child is to understand how ADHD affects him. Is your child interested in sports? Is he put off by the fierce competitiveness, or does he find it hard to get along with teammates? Does your child vocalize his feelings, or is communication a problem?
ADHD refers to attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder. Most children who
suffer from this disorder suffer from attention problems as well as hyperactivity.
If your child shows aversion to sport and shows inclination towards the fine arts, you may need to look at some other options. Acting classes are a wonderful form of creative exercise. It also provides the child with ample opportunity to develop his social skills. Music, art or dance can help the child to keep himself busy and entertained.
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