Spica

I check my clock: 6.49am. Mercury should be visible by now. I check the diagram once again, and compare it to the stars in front of me. I locate Spica, just a few degrees above the horizon line, and then look at it through the telescope, in its smallest magnification. I start dislocating it upwards and to the left, and then, I finally see it. I add a couple more notes to the rough sketch prediction

In ancient rome, games or ludi were a part of Roman culture and society where the roman people would attend events such as Chariot races and Gladiator fights in their freetime. Ludi were public games held for the benefit and entertainment of the Roman People. The arena/colosseum hosted the Gladiator fights where slaves fought against each other to the death using weapons until a winner was declared by the Emperor or the people. Many different types of Gladiators fought against each other. There were

As a mother to a toddler and pregnant with child number two I 've discovered a great passion for all things green. I have a significant appreciation for this beautiful planet that supplies the air my babys breath and the earth that helps fill my dinner table. This list will highlight where my family and I began. It cost significantly less then my cost of living prior to the "switch." I simply cannot stress how effortless it was. Cloth I choose to cloth diaper my children. A very thorough rundown

Hip Dysplasia By: Alaysha Heiner Biology Research report Genetic disorders Period 5 Based on the research I have completed, I have expanded my knowledge on hip dysplasia! This research report contains what I have learned. Contained in this is an introduction to hip dysplasia, the problem with it, causes, treatments to hip dysplasia and the effects of having hip dysplasia. First, hip dysplasia, hip dysplasia is where the pelvic bone is not properly in the hip socket. This can

adorable and shy clinging onto her mom. Most of all just really normal. Her mom shared with the staff how her daughter was nearly ready to begin kindergarten in a public school. I broke my femur in the seventh grade and my leg was set in a unilateral hip spica cast. That was just the beginning of a journey through numerous operating rooms, doctor’s offices, and X-ray machines. As a result of how I healed, my

Annie Jump Cannon was born in Dover Delaware on December 11, 1863. Annie got her interest in astronomy from her mother, Mary Jump, who taught her the constellations at a young age. She attended Wellesley College, in Massachusetts, where she studied physics and astronomy. After arriving at Wellesley College, Annie contracted scarlet fever. She had fully recovered, but she remained partially deaf. This had a huge impact on her life and made her road to becoming an astronomer even harder. At Wellesley

Origin and History of Dance The archaeological evidence for early dance includes 9,000 year old paintings found in India at the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka, and Egyptian tomb paintings depicting dancing figures, dated 3300 BC. Before the invention of written languages, dance was the one of the most important method of passing stories down from generation to generation. The use of dance in ecstatic (ubjective experience of total involvement of the subject) or altered state of mind and healing rituals

This morning began with a lecture by Nathan Pelsor of the Tally Eye Institute. Nathan spoke about careers in eye care. According to Nathan, there are three main professions in the eye care field. The first of the three is an Optician. This is the individual who fits glasses and contacts on to patients. The next career is an Optometrist. Optometrists are the eye care professionals who conduct eye exams and write prescriptions. The final profession that Nathan talked about was an Opthamologist. Opthamologists

to accelerate the solutions. The setting time is three times slower at 5°C than at 50°C. Although setting takes only a few minutes, drying may take many hours – roughly 36 hours for an arm cast, 48-60 hours for a leg cast and up to 7 days for a hip Spica, especially if the atmosphere is moist and cool. If the plaster moves while it is setting it will cause gross weakening. The ideal strength is achieved when it is completely dry. Temperature If a bandage is immersed in cold water the initial set will

Does Cell Phone Addiction Exist? Miriam Smith Towson University Abstract As of 2012, almost everybody owns some form of technological device. These devices are accessible to all types of people, there is no discrimination. It has become more popular over the years through the expansion of smartphones. Cameras, music, social networking apps and practically anything you can imagine have become accessible at anytime, anywhere. With one tap, you can update your status, send a tweet, and send a picture