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Equilibrioception is the sense of balance and a process that takes place within the body. Balance is maintained by the human body during both normal posture and movements. Thus, equilibrioception is a continuous process that takes place unconsciously in the body for the most part. This procedure requires the input of information from the vestibular, visual and proprioceptive systems. Motor output is relayed through two separate pathways in response to the integration of the information. Thus,…

) The greenhouse gas effect is when sunlight warms the earth some of it is consumed which warms the ground and is reflected once again into space. The land and seas consume whatever remains of the sun’s energy. When the heat goes back towards space some of the heat is caught by greenhouse gasses in the air, making the earth temperature rise. Greenhouses gasses in the air absorb the heat and afterward divert some of this warmth back towards the Earth which means that the more greenhouse gasses in…

Carbon Dioxide Capture and Sequestration: Hope or Hype? Global warming is one of the biggest threats to our plant. One of the biggest contributor to global warming is Carbon Dioxide, which produces more than 60% of our Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Carbon Dioxide is a natural and a vital part of life; however, the world is experiencing a rapid population and economic growth, which leads to a rapid increase in the energy demand. The increase in energy demand, increases the Greenhouse gas emissions…

The factors that have formed New Zealand’s Coastline The land mass of New Zealand is the raised portion of the submerged continent of Zealandia. Zealandia is 4 million square kilometres, but only 7% makes up the country known as New Zealand. New Zealand has jurisdiction over the largest ocean zone in the world. The extensive coastline stretches over 15,000 kilometres in length. It is home to vast varieties of environments that range from sandy beaches to rugged cliffs and beyond. Many iconic…

Naturopathy is a general umbrella term for a variety of different medical practices. These practices include herbal medicine, clinical nutrition, homeopathic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, and exercise therapy. (“Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors”, 2015, Natural Therapies). Herbal medicine is the treatment of illness using plants and is one of the many treatments used by naturopathic doctors. Herbal medicine focuses on the prevention of illness…

water. The droplets that hit this spray can rebound in a column shape or like a pancake. This coating is made of different materials which include zinc oxide polystyrene, manganese oxide polystyrene, carbon nano-tube structures, precipitated calcium carbonate and silica nano-coating. It is always a cost-effective idea to make use of silica nano-coatings. These coatings tend to be gel-based and they can easily be applied either through aerosol spray or by dipping an object into this gel. On the…

China I crossed the border into Shenzhen China February 3rd, 2018. After a rather delightfully easy border crossing it was time to figure out how to get to Guilin. I walked ten minutes to the bus terminal. My map on my phone said I arrived but I wasn’t too sure. Nothing was written in English outside and I didn’t see any buses. I found a counter and walked up, the lady didn’t speak any English. I pulled out my phone to use the translator, asking for one ticket to Guilin tomorrow morning. After…

STAIN GLASS PROJECT CRITERION A: KNOWING AND UNDERSTANDING: INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS. CONCEPTS What is a concept? A concept is simply an abstract or general idea or notion that is derived or inferred from specific instances or occurrences. KEY CONCEPT: CREATIVITY -FACTUAL Factual— Stain glass is a technique that has been present in many cultures for centuries. What is creativity? Creativity is defined as the tendency to generate or recognize ideas, alternatives, or possibilities that may be…

Mandatory Vaccination, Or Parents Choice After learning I was pregnant with my oldest child I was asked the question that started it all. I was confused and caught off guard when I heard, “Do you plan on vaccinating the baby when it’s born?” Of course I did. Do parents not vaccinate? Isn’t it something you have to do? Why is this even a question? Toni Bark, the Medical Director at the Center for Disease Prevention and Reversal, states that today over 50% of children have some type of chronic…

Trevor Allen Professor Kuznetsoff English 145 9 December 2015 Shark attacks and Global Warming “Shark attacks occupy people’s minds like no other animal related phenomenon” (site). Recently, shark attacks on humans have seemingly exploded onto the scene, with headline after headline capturing the world’s attention with the unsettling news. The recent increase in shark attacks has quickly become a worldwide topic of concern, with scientists consistently asking the looming question of: why has…