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   "Want to learn to speak Japanese? Try a podcast." The Internet has truly revolutionized the distribution of learning materials. In the last couple of years, podcasts as learning aids have become increasingly popular, either as a stand-alone mini-course or as an enhancement to courses and programs delivered through more traditional sources. Spend a few moments Googling "podcasts for learning," and soon you will be downloading podcasts to help you learn to speak Chinese, Japanese, Italian and other languages; or podcasts offering instruction on Plato's philosophy, current scientific issues, environmental concerns, and almost anything else you might want. A podcast, according to Wikipedia, is a digital media file or files that the broadcaster (or podcaster) distributes over the Internet using syndication feeds, for playback on digital media devices and personal computers. The term is coined from a blend of "iPod" and "broadcast." Unlike strea...

  Water filtration is the process of purifying water in order to remove unwanted solids, microorganisms, gases and chemical substances. The water is passed through a medium which retains the solids and allows only water to pass through. It is important that one gets clean, purified water to avoid waterborne diseases. There are various types of water filtration. They include; ion exchange, distillation, filtration, ultra-filtration and reverse osmosis. Distillation In this method of water filtration, the water is heated to boiling point where it vaporizes. The vapor is then condensed and stored after it has been collected. It is beneficial since it takes away a wide range of pollutants. The main disadvantage of this type of filtration is that there could be other harmful chemicals that vaporize together with the water and these could be ingested assuming that the water is purified. These are substances that could be having the same boiling point as water. Distillation also uses too ...

  Solar power is a competitive industry and the race is on to see which company or research team can devise the most efficient and cost-effective technology. Israel's Solaris Energy and France's EDF Group have joined forces to come up with a system that solves many of the issues that continue to plague most traditional applications of solar technology, including space and cost. Science Daily reports that the collaboration has resulted in floating solar power plants. The joint project has been running for some time and is now nearing the end of its second phase, namely construction of the prototype. It's hoped that by September 2011 they will be able to launch phase three, which is implementation of the technology accompanied by analysis and testing. Testing will take place over a period of nine months at Cadarache, in the South East of France, during which researchers will gain insight into how seasons and water levels affect productivity and performance. Come June 2012 and...

  Having a qualified immigration attorney to protect you is becoming more critical. Each day, politicians and news media are spotlighting immigration issues. The debate surrounding the Deferred Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and the fate of DREAMers continues. Threats against immigration quotas and so-called Sanctuary Cities are heating up. The president's proposed construction of a border wall between the United States and Mexico and his criticism of the number of family members of green card holders admitted into the country is fueling an already blazing fire. For many who currently live in the United States, these issues are concerning. In some situations, professional legal representation is essential to protect your rights. Individuals whose family members may be in jeopardy should be asking: "How do I choose between the right immigration attorneys near me?" Choosing An Immigration Attorney Near Me Legal Practice Certification People looking for a qualified immigration at...

  In practicing immigration law, I've found that in our society there are several misconceptions related to immigration and the immigrant population. In a series of upcoming columns, I'll address some myths. Myth 1: Immigrants take jobs away from Americans. Fact: Economic studies show that immigrants actually increase economic productivity and the wages of American workers. The most common immigration myth I hear is that immigrants are taking all of "our" jobs. In reality, studies support the proposition that immigrants, whether here legally or illegally, not only don't take jobs from native-born citizens, they actually create jobs and increase the economic output and salaries of American workers. One of the major findings in a 2007 report by the White House Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) to the Executive Office of the President was that, on average, U.S. natives benefit from immigration because immigrants tend to complement U.S. natives and do not substitute ...