Friday, March 27, 2020

What Is Nomenclature in Chemistry?

What Is Nomenclature in Chemistry?What is Nomenclature in Chemistry? In chemistry, a few names are given to chemicals in order to identify their relative chemical properties. Names are made by referring to a unique element or a class of elements, or alternatively, naming the molecule.Nomenclature in chemistry is used to define the chemical class in which a particular element belongs to. The main reason for using the name is to help people who are not familiar with a certain substance to recognize it and to avoid giving it a different or wrong name. Thus, we use different names for different categories of compounds.Nomenclature in chemistry is made available in the scientific literature and in books that deal with chemistry, but not many people have access to it. It is basically used to refer to chemicals of the same structure as the named one.As mentioned above, Nomenclature in Chemistry is used to refer to compounds of the same structure as the named one. Therefore, to be able to di fferentiate between the compounds, which have the same name, we use other terms. These names are also given by referring to a unique element or a class of elements, or alternatively, naming the molecule.The most important thing about Nomenclature in Chemistry is that it is one of the very essential pieces of information about a particular chemical. So you should always pay attention when reading a book or article on Chemistry to see if the material mentions Nomenclature in Chemistry at all.You may ask, what is the popular name of this element. You can find out the meaning of the names by studying the literature or the chemical catalogues of the various laboratories and the universities where a particular compound has been studied. Nomenclature in Chemistry can also be found on the laboratories' websites.Nomenclature in Chemistry is used in many situations in the scientific community. It is also referred to when describing compounds that belong to the same class.

Friday, March 6, 2020

Happiness, Fears, Loves Talking About Existential Questions With Help From Gillian Anderson

Happiness, Fears, Loves Talking About Existential Questions With Help From Gillian Anderson When were you happiest? What is your greatest fear?In English we call these existential questions or questions about the meaning of life. They are  issues we all  ponder (think about)  at some point.Let’s see some interesting responses to  some existential questions with Gillian Anderson, better known as Scully from the X-Files, in an interview published in the UK’s Guardian newspaper in March, 2011. Afterwards lets answer some questions together.When were you happiest? In the womb.What is your greatest fear? Insanity.What is your earliest memory? One year old in Puerto Rico, my feet in the sand, wearing only a nappy, and cradling eggs in the crook of my  arm.Which living person do you most admire, and why? Obama, because against all odds, hes getting the job done with grace and integrity.What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? Sabotage.What is the trait you most deplore in others? Bullying.What was your most embarrassing moment? Thinking I was doing Victoria Beckham a fa vor by putting her shirt collar down. It never occurred to me she might want it that way. Needless to say my charitable act did not go down too well.What is your most treasured possession? My children â€" Piper, Oscar and Felix. Obviously I do not possess them, but saying anything else would seem plain wrong.What makes you unhappy? Me.What do you most dislike about your appearance? Its length.If you could bring something extinct back to life, what would you  choose? The Amazon.Who would play you in the film of  your life? Johnny Depp.What is your guiltiest pleasure? Not exercising.To whom would you most like to say sorry, and why? My high school geography teacher, for putting gum on her chair and ruining her favourite skirt.Have you ever said I love you and not meant it? Yes.What is the worst job youve done? Pilot of The X-Files.How do you relax? Beating myself into submission.What is the closest youve come to  death? A bull elephant in Kenya moving towards our car as we tried to do a  three-point turn in a dead end.What keeps you awake at night? My two-year-old.What is the most important lesson life has taught you? That Im not in charge.QuestionsWhat impression do you have of Gillian from her answers?Can you tell what kind of a child she was from her answers?Are you surprised by any of her responses?What is her self-image like? Do you think it is mostly positive or negative?At what point in your life were you happiest?Do you ponder  life’s existential questions regularly or do you try not to think about them?What do you do when you feel a little down or sad? Do you watch movies or read a book to feel better?Did you find this blog helpful? Please share it on Facebook and Twitter.

Hurtwood House China

Hurtwood House China Hurtwood House China With its first school opened in Ningbo in 2014, Hurtwood House China has established a network of sister schools under the banner HD schools. All of our schools offer students a fully bilingual education that blends the best of the West and the Chinese curricula. As the school motto Education Creates Character indicates, Hurtwood House China provides students with a broad and balanced learning experience - one in which tradition meets creativity and East meets West. HD Schools (HD Shanghai, Ningbo, and soon Beijing and Qingdao) benefit from a strong relationship with Hurtwood House, our partner school in the UK. It draws on Hurtwoods experience and expertise at providing an all-round education where children, not only achieve excellent academic results, but also develop interests and skills to prepare them for the challenges of life beyond school. With this in mind, HD Schools curriculum offers a broad range of opportunities designed to develop intellectual growth, physical and emotional health, artistic endeavors, creativity and service to others. The Schools are committed to fostering truly bilingual and bicultural students, enabling them to gain competency in both Mandarin and English, as well as preparing them culturally for life in an increasingly interconnected world. Our curriculum is taught using a dual-language immersion approach; students benefit from lessons delivered by native speakers of English and Chinese, with some subjects taught with both teachers in the same classroom. As well as supporting students to become bilingual, the low student-teacher ratio enables HD Schools to deliver a highly personalized approach to learning. In keeping with our partner school, Hurtwood House, HD Schools ethos, values and curriculum will help to foster a strong and supportive school community. We are looking to build a team who are strongly motivated and enjoy participating in all aspects of school life. Teachers who have not experienced a bilingual program before will enjoy the challenge and learn new and transferable skills in the process. Check out our established HD schools in China: HD Ningbo School:http://nb.hdschools.org/ Shanghai HD Bilingual School:http://sh.hdschools.org/ HD Beijing School:Coming Soon! View our Brochure

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Our top must-have Dubai experiences

Our top must-have Dubai experiences We’ve been making lots of offers recently for UAE teaching jobs, which has been making us excited for all our lucky teachers who will be making the move to the region very soon! We’ve decided to put together a list of our favorite popular Dubai sights and experiences, as well as a few lesser known hotspots.1. The view from the Burj KhalifaThis is one attraction you quite literally can’t miss! Dubai continued to strive for ‘bigger and better’ with the world’s tallest tower, complete with the world’s fastest elevator to whisk you to the astounding views that await at the top.2. Sunset at Dubai CreekTake a cheap ride on a traditional abra across the creek to the atmospheric calls of evening prayer. Stop off and explore the Deira area, where you can wander the markets for spices and incense.3. Go on safari in the desertYou can opt for an exhilarating 4x4 ride across the sand dunes, or take things more slowly and venture into the desert by camel back. There may be options to camp during the night with Bedouins, share stories and enjoy a nomadic style barbeque under the stars.4. The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural UnderstandingA fascinating place to visit in the early days of your UAE adventure, this centre does an informative and entertaining job of explaining the Muslim way of life. The outdoor surroundings make this a beautiful spot for a traditional Emirati breakfast or lunch, which is served daily.5. The Gold SoukPrepare to be blinded by a dazzling array of gold and jewels at this busy marketplace. Dubai is known around the world for its supply of cheap gold - don’t be afraid to haggle for a bargain.6. Old DubaiThe Bastakia Quarter is one of the few remnants of the old city, which originally begun its story as a successful fishing village. Stroll along winding pathways through a maze of traditional style buildings and galleries. If you get the chance, pay a visit the vibrant textiles market.

Meet Elina, a Dual Program Completer Who Has Developed Independence in Kumon

Meet Elina, a Dual Program Completer Who Has Developed Independence in Kumon Meet Elina, a Dual Program Completer Who Has Developed Independence in Kumon Elina is an accomplished student who studied advanced algebra at her towns high school as a middle school student. The dancer and black belt in Taekwondo is very independent for her age, but that wasnt always the case. She learned to step out of her comfort zone and speak up for herself as a student at Kumon, where she completed both the Math and Reading Programs before entering high school.   It was due to the self-confidence she developed in the program that Elina was able to convince her local newspaper to create a Poetry Corner feature, where she and her fellow students could share their poems. Her independence and determination also helped her win a national architecture competition, which resulted in an invitation to speak at the organizations yearly conference. You might also be interested in: Dual Program Completer’s Love of Music Leads to Giving Back This Young Reading Program Completer Developed a Love for Literature in Kumon From Struggling Student to Kumon Dual Program Completer Kumon Dual Program Completer Aims to Become an Assistant at her Local Center Meet Elina, a Dual Program Completer Who Has Developed Independence in Kumon Meet Elina, a Dual Program Completer Who Has Developed Independence in Kumon Elina is an accomplished student who studied advanced algebra at her towns high school as a middle school student. The dancer and black belt in Taekwondo is very independent for her age, but that wasnt always the case. She learned to step out of her comfort zone and speak up for herself as a student at Kumon, where she completed both the Math and Reading Programs before entering high school.   It was due to the self-confidence she developed in the program that Elina was able to convince her local newspaper to create a Poetry Corner feature, where she and her fellow students could share their poems. Her independence and determination also helped her win a national architecture competition, which resulted in an invitation to speak at the organizations yearly conference. You might also be interested in: Dual Program Completer’s Love of Music Leads to Giving Back This Young Reading Program Completer Developed a Love for Literature in Kumon From Struggling Student to Kumon Dual Program Completer Kumon Dual Program Completer Aims to Become an Assistant at her Local Center

Pinkwashing When the Breast Cancer Awareness Movement Loses Focus

Pinkwashing When the Breast Cancer Awareness Movement Loses Focus Photo by pfala via Flickr.com According to Breastcancer.org, “About 1 in 8 U.S. women (just under 12%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.” Chances are high that if you’re reading this, you know someone who’s fought breast cancer. It’s not a disease that’s just going to go away and the only way to fight it is by spending money on research to hopefully find a cure. The awareness of the disease is here, the money just doesn’t seem to be getting to the labs. The Susan G. Komen foundation, long the spearhead for the Breast Cancer Awareness movement, has donated over $685 million to breast cancer research grants and programs since 1982. That number is staggering. Their “go pink” movement has done a lot to educate both women and men about the disease. However, in recent years, things have changed. According to their 2011 financial report, only about 16% of their revenue went to actual research to fight the disease. Recently, the pinkwashing of America has begun to be exposed. The NFL has been receiving heavy criticism all week in regard to the handling of their breast cancer funding. In a report by the Business Insider, it was revealed that only 5% of all NFL merchandise sales intended to support breast cancer research actually goes toward research. The NFL sure has done a lot to advertise to the public that they support Breast Cancer Awareness month. On every single televised game during the month of October, there will be multiple mentions from the commentating crew of the great work the NFL has done to help in the fight against breast cancer. And yet, last year, they donated $3 million of $9.5 billion in total revenue to the cause. $3 million is nothing to scoff at, but when you advertise selling pink jerseys to supposedly aid research, the amount of money that actually helps should probably amount to more than a handful of change. Maybe we’re being too hard on these corporations. Maybe these aren’t malicious attempts to take advantage of the emotional heartstrings of American consumers. Maybe these companies feel like they’re actually doing some real good. Maybe the disingenuous interests of the NFL are a lone example in a sea of otherwise good intentions. But when you walk into the mall and see 30 different stores advertising breast cancer awareness sales, it’s hard to believe that. Either way, consumers need to wake up. Making your profile picture a pink ribbon on Facebook isn’t accomplishing anything. Slapping a pink ribbon onto the bumper of your car isn’t accomplishing anything either. Awareness is and has been raised. People are more aware now than they’ve ever been. It’s time to take action and put the money into actual research. Breast cancer isn’t going anywhere. So next time you’re in a store and you come across a table adorned with pink shirts and a placard that states, “For every shirt sold, we donate $1 to breast cancer research!” perhaps you should forego the $20 shirt, and just give $5 directly to research. After all, it’s research that’s going to put an end to this disease, not disingenuous marketing techniques. To find out more information about pinkwashing and to donate to a cause that will get your money to the right place, head over to www.thinkbeforeyoupink.org.

Learning How to Teach Your Child Chinese - Learn Chinese Language by Chinese Tutoring

Learning How to Teach Your Child Chinese - Learn Chinese Language by Chinese TutoringDid you know that the Chinese language has a very rich and varied vocabulary? This makes it a very important language to master for both kids and adults.Many parents use this language to teach their children. But did you know that parents can also use this language to teach their children. It is not difficult because there are many books available in English, Chinese, Hindi, Spanish, and other languages that can be used to teach your child.When your child is studying Chinese language, he or she will gain confidence. This will make them more open and ready to learn other languages. You can help them develop their self esteem and confidence in their abilities. They will be happier and be more positive as they learn more.Parents can also learn how to read Chinese using Chinese language courses. You can find these courses at your local bookstore or library. They may be available on CD or DVD so you can h ave them delivered right to your door step. You will be able to practice and study as you would in the classroom.Using these courses will help you avoid the emotional outflow that can sometimes occur during the learning process. You will have all the resources that you need so you can help your child get to a higher level faster.They are usually taught in a very simple way and when you learn the material in the classroom, you may still use the books or your own hands for this. But when you are taking the courses with Chinese tutors, you will use a course that has been developed especially for your child.This is a great way to help your child to get to a higher level faster. The only thing you need to do is spend a little time finding the right course and going over the materials as you go. Once you have mastered a few of the materials, then you will be able to teach your child the rest.