The ninja could use a diverse array of specialized weapons and equipment under appropriate circumstances. The majority of these ninja tools appear in Bansen Shukai, a famed seventeenth-century ninja manual. Although, specialized ninja gear could include a variety of different tools serving different purposes, our nightly shadows rarely brought everything with them on a mission. […]
CHINESE IN 18 MONTHSIntroduction Months 1-6: PAVC 1 & 2 Months 7-12: PAVC 3 Months 13-18: 8000 Sentences Speaking and Listening Practice Reading and Writing Practice 25 Essential Chinese Tools Imagine learning how to use the four tones, how to read and write Pinyin, how to read Mandarin Phonetic Symbols, how to write and recognize […]
Introduced Species in the UK – Animals Introduced species of animals are causing problems in almost all of the countries in the world. Just because Great Britain is an island, does not mean that we do not also have our fair share of invasive species, and environmental groups are warning that these alien species could […]
Northern Ireland and Symbols Symbols in Northern Ireland are more than just pictures. The Troubles in Northern Ireland have ensured that symbols here represent division as often as they represent unity, and that the history and meaning of the symbols can mean that certain groups find them alienating, or even threatening. This guide explains the […]
10. Adolf Hitler: 1889-1945 Adolf Hitler, undoubtedly the most controversial name to appear on this list, but I can assure you that his place on this list is well deserved, so bear with me. In order to explain his inclusion, we must go back to the beginning, or near beginning. Hitler was a veteran of […]
Long before hurricane Katrina brought forth the tales of sharks and alligators swimming through the flooded streets of new Orleans in 2005, there already existed a vast amount of urban legends and ghost stories involving the State of Louisiana. From werewolves to vampires, zombies and ghosts, Louisiana seems to have it all. The tales of […]
Whether you are majoring in chemistry or not, the American Chemical Society General Chemistry Exam may have you cowering in fear. Learn how to utilize a variety of resources to master everything you need to know about your first semester in General Chemistry. The first thing you need to do is purchase the ACS official […]
With the right preparation and strategy, you can get a 6.0 on the GRE analytical writing test. You just need to know how to write for the test. I got 6.0 the first time I sat the GRE test – and if I can do it, so can you! In this article I am going […]
Heroes Who is a hero? When people mention the word ‘hero’, positive attributes come to mind. A hero is one who puts his best foot forward for the sake of others. They are the ones whom others can look up. They can be defined using a wide array of adjectives. It all depends on the […]
It’s Time To Clear Up Some Misconceptions Hailing from the United States and knowing that my country is under a microscope, I cringe whenever Sarah Palin talks or when a new, annoying “reality” television show comes out. It’s more embarrassing than I care to admit, and I’ve found myself trying to explain these national embarrassments […]
Try these great math apps the next time you are looking for a new way to challenge your children with their number work. These apps are tried and tested classroom tools and would be a great addition to your home or classroom iPad They are aimed at kids between 5 and 12 years old, but […]
Origins of Green Eyes Green eyes are especially rare. They posses low to moderate amounts of melanin(which is what makes brown eyes brown) and probably represent the interaction of multiple mutations in the OCA2 gene and others. Recently the Mendelian recessive trait has been disproven. What we were taught in school about eye color before […]