Archive October 2009

nasa solar storms dimensional images space nasa 234 views

Oct23

Scientists are saying that the Sun’s surface is eerily devoid of activity at the moment. It’s “Like the quiet before a storm,” says NASA. When the sun’s surface quiets down, we can expect an incredible burst of activity in the form of communications disrupting solar flares and storms. This is referred to as a maxima in an 11-year cycle of sunspots. But there is one glimmer of hope. Scientists are unsure how to predict these maxima and admit that the upcoming maxima in 2012 could be as viscious as in 1958, or as meek as in 1805. We can “expect to see the first sunspots of the next cycle appear in late 2006 or 2007—and Solar Max to be underway by 2010 or 2011,” says David Hathaway of the National Space Science & Technology Center (NSSTC).
continue reading »

Symptoms of Stomach cramps 367 views

Oct23

Stomach cramps _ stomachache

Stomach cramps _ stomachache


Cramps are unpleasant, often painful sensations caused by contraction or over-shortening of muscles. Cramps can be caused by cold, overexertion or low calcium level in blood (especially for adolescents, who need calcium for both blood and bone maturing) though the most common reason is low sodium and potassium levels in blood accompanied by excessive dehydration. Illness or poisoning can also cause cramps, particularly in the stomach, which is referred to as colic if it fits particular characteristics.
continue reading »

symptoms of a shattered bone 268 views

Oct23

Does this mean that my heel bone is shattered?
I fell around 6 feet and landed on my heels instead of my toes. A few hours later, it became more and more painful. I cannot even walk with my heels making contact with the ground. I must walk in tip toes wherever I go.
continue reading »

Bronchitis Symptoms, Treatments and Medications 441 views

Oct23

Bronchitis Symptoms, Treatments and Medications
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from your lungs. Bronchitis may be either acute or chronic.
continue reading »

Protect Yourself Against Respiratory Infections 235 views

Oct23

respiratory tract infection

respiratory tract infection


Do you dread the winter months because of frequent colds, bronchitis and other respiratory infections? Are you searching for ways to stay healthy during the winter season? Follow these helpful suggestions to guard against respiratory infections:
continue reading »

The effect of Financial crisis in India 580 views

Oct12

Impact of Global Financial Crisis on South Asia
The global financial crisis hit South Asia at a time when it had barely recovered from severe terms of trade shock resulting from the global food and fuel price crisis. The food and fuel price shocks had badly affected South Asia, with cumulative income loss ranging from 34
percent of 2002 GDP for Maldives to 8 percent for Bangladesh. Current account and fiscal balances worsened sharply and inflation surged to unprecedented levels.
continue reading »

The effect of the economic Crisis on the global Shipping industry 345 views

Oct12

Introduction:
World Economy crisis – effects on shippingworld: a serie of linked financial and economydownturns that are badly affecting theshipping market:-Lack of financing for new projects andnewbuilding. Results: contracts cancellations,g,delayed deliveries, higher costs – Low chartering rates – low market values:longer return on investment for new and oldships.- Lowered assets values: vessel being deliveredhtk t l th t’h lhave a current market value that’s much lessthan building contract value.Ettt d f- Excess tonnage: recent years trend of a veryspeculative ships resale and newbuildingmarket Peak of conventional ships deliveriesmarket. Peak of conventional ships deliverieswas expected in 2012. Excess of tonnage offer.
continue reading »

(US) Financial Crisis in America 293 views

Oct12

We have a big financial crisis in America.
It’s not the weak housing market, rising unemployment, inflation, the collapse of Bear Stearns or Lehman Brothers, fallout from the subprime mortgage fiasco, declining home prices, stock market volatility or geopolitical unrest in the Middle East. Sure they have made front page news; however they’re not the real issue. They are symptoms of the “spending crisis” in America. They are symptoms of the real issue – that we are a country of financially illiterate people.
continue reading »

Types of Knee Injuries and symptoms 313 views

Oct11

Types of Knee Injuries
Now that you know all about its working parts, you probably realize that there are a bunch of ways to injure a knee. Common causes for injuries are overuse (from repetitive motions, like in many sports), sudden stops or twists, or direct blows to the knee.

Here are some of the more common injuries:
continue reading »

Causes of knee pain and Symptoms 399 views

Oct11

The knees are the most easily injured part of the body. The largest and most complicated joint, the knee is used for everything from standing up, sitting, to walking, running, etc. It’s a weight-bearing joint that straightens, bends, twists and rotates. All this motion increases your risk of acute or overuse knee injuries.
continue reading »

Living in the net is powered by WP and FREE