Monthly Archives: February 2013

Do You Have Innovative Concepts, But You Lack the Ability to Visualize These Ideas to Others?

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It is amazing how many people are come up with new inventions, ideas, and concepts, but they never seem to do anything with them. Sometimes they will make a sketch on a piece of paper, or write up a little something on the computer, but they will never advance these ideas or get them into the public realm, where others can use them to do great things, and solve the challenges and problems of humankind.

If you have great ideas and inventions, perhaps there is a way to get these ideas out. Let me explain.

The other day, I was talking to an acquaintance of mine who indicated that he uses technology, and 3-D computer renderings to get his ideas out of his head and into reality, albeit virtual reality. That is to say he takes his ideas and sketches them, and then converts these ideas into 3-D and 4D images using computer software.

And, with extra ability he is able to add full motion graphics to his ideas, allowing him to literally have them fly away. In fact, I say that because many of his ideas happen to be in aerospace design. So, maybe this is how you should go about getting your Innovative Concepts into full visualization.

Remember, Leonardo da Vinci had at one time over 40 sketchbooks of all his ideas, inventions, and some of these drawings survived and we note that he was very far ahead of his time in design and conceptualizing his inventions. Why not become the modern-day da Vinci Why not promote your Innovative Concepts using 3-D renderings and customized software? Indeed, I hope you will please consider this.

What Is Earth Science?

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Earth Science and Astronomy is the study of the Earth, its atmosphere, and all of its neighbours in space. Because of the spherical shape of the Earth, the various categories of Earth sciences can be subdivided into the various ‘spheres’ that make up the planet. There are generally four main ‘spheres’ recognized with the study of the Earth: the lithosphere, the hydrosphere, the atmosphere, and the biosphere, corresponding to rocks, water, air, and life.

Earth Science is not so much one particular science as it is several sciences combined as one. Earth sciences are often categorized by the many different sciences that are used to learn about the earth. Some of the main areas of Earth science study are: geology, meteorology, environmental sciences, astronomy and oceanography.

Geology means ‘study of the Earth’ and is considered to be the main earth science. Geology is all about the composition of Earth materials, structures and the Earth’s processes. Meteorology and environmental sciences is the study of the Earth’s atmosphere and how it determines the Earth’s weather and climate. Almost everyone is concerned about the weather, making meteorology a very practical and fun science. Astronomy is the study of our moon, sun and the planets in our solar system and even includes solar systems outside of our own. Studying space beyond the Earth is important because many of these neighbouring heavenly bodies have a direct influence on our Earth such as the moon that drives the ocean’s tidal system and energy from the sun controls our weather and climates. Oceanography is the comprehensive study of Earth’s oceans, but is not included in this article.

Earth science is one of the major branches or sections of scientific study. Science can be real simple and is actually only about understanding the world you live in. However, no one scientist can study every aspect of this world we live in and the many different areas of science that exists can make it all a bit overwhelming if it is not grouped into related categories. Categories, such as earth science, allow scientists to focus on a set of similar topics and interact with others who are interested in the same questions and can make science much easier to understand.

Earth science can be separated into various sub-branches such as: Astronomy & Geology to Gravity and Meteorology amongst others. Each sub-branch in turn may contain even more specific fields of study. Understanding the Earth and all the planetary bodies around it has been a preoccupation of scientists and philosophers for thousands of years. An understanding and appreciation of the processes that govern the Earth is essential to a responsible life on this planet. Earth scientists can use their knowledge of the Earth to find energy and mineral resources; study the impact of human activity on the Earth or study natural events such as volcanoes, earthquakes and hurricanes. Perhaps because the study of the Earth is usually about things that are readily observable, most people find Earth science subjects relatively easy to grasp, practical and very enjoyable!

Things to Consider When Buying an Engagement Ring

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For many girls, getting engaged is all about one thing: the DIAMOND!!

However, choosing a diamond can be a very complicated process, with different advice being offered by jewellers, family, friends and neighbours. Here are a few simple tips to make sure that the process ends up with you buying a ring you love:

  • Enjoy the process! Over-thinking the science behind diamonds can mean that your head will over-rule your heart, and you may end up with a ring that you think is good value, despite your instinct telling you otherwise.
  • Learn about the 4Cs. It is useful to understand the lingo being used by jewellers. What is the difference between a G colour and a H colour, for example? To some people, there is no visible difference, to others, even a tiny variation in colour can be noticed. It is the same with cut, clarity and carat weight.
  • Don’t get focused on size; carat is a measurement of weight, not of quality. A 1.99 carat diamond will appear to be the same size as a 2.00 carat diamond, but there will be a large difference in the price. But even more significantly, a 1.5 carat high quality diamond will look much, much better than a 2.0 carat diamond of low quality. See what grabs your eye, rather than worrying about technical specifications.
  • Decide on a general style of ring that suits you; three stone diamond rings suit some hands, whereas only a solitaire will look well on others. Take your time and try them all, you will quickly see what you like.
  • Find a jeweller you trust. You need to be sure that they will be happy to look after you and the ring after the purchase. Ask them about their post-sale service; is there a charge to clean and check the setting? How often can you call in to have the ring inspected?
  • Learn about certification. There are many certification bodies in the world. Even though they all use the same terms to describe colour and clarity, there can be differences in how they grade the same diamond. I have seen cases where a diamond was certificated as being E colour by one laboratory, and G colour be another laboratory. Insist that the diamond is certificated by a reputable laboratory. In Europe, the two best known, respected laboratories are the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) and the HRD, (Hoge Raad voor DIamant)
  • Choose which metal you wish to go for. Some people strongly push gold, some strongly push platinum. This is in some ways a cultural matter, for example, in Belgium, most diamond rings are in white gold or yellow gold, while in Ireland, most are in platinum. Both are suitable for jewellery, but have different properties. Do some research on the differences, and make your own mind up.
  • Finally, decide a budget a stick to it. Your Dublin engagement ring is more than a piece of jewellery, it is the symbol of a union for life. There is no point starting a life together with a large debt. You can always get a bigger diamond at some point in the future!