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		<title>Choose The Right Telescope Of 8 Reflectors</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:09:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Solomon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The internet is the best source available for choosing the right telescope of 8 reflectors. Whether it is an 8 reflector you want or a 6 reflector, you will find it right on the internet which helps you to choose and you also are provided with all the information regarding the telescope of 8reflector.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The internet is the best source available for choosing the right telescope of 8 reflectors. Whether it is an 8 reflector you want or a 6 reflector, you will find it right on the internet which helps you to choose and you also are provided with all the information regarding the telescope of 8reflector.</p>
<p>Of all the different online companies that you could go through for an 8 reflector telescope, here are a few of the very best and which will be most worth you checking out.</p>
<p>UK Telescopes</p>
<p>Now this is the finest place to buy a telescope of 8 reflectors. You can find the right one that you have been looking for. Their goal is to offer the consumer the right price for the right telescope; what&#8217;s more, they provide a great variety in accessories and the packages of various choices to choose from and at the most competitive rates.</p>
<p>In case you need help, you can always find them to be helpful and help you with your needs, and that is why if you are troubled with any queries, they are right there to answer them. Even if you are in the need to learn more regarding the telescope or the way of utilizing it, they are always willing to help you and also ensure that the shopping for the right telescope can take place effortlessly and promptly.</p>
<p>The telescope planet</p>
<p>Telescope Planet is another company you would be pleased to check for buying your 8 reflector telescope. They not only offer the best but have the biggest and comprehensive varieties of reflector telescopes as compared to anywhere around the world, thus making it extremely essential to check out Telescope Planet for telescopes.</p>
<p>They provide you with the best kind of telescope, and do not get surprised if you find all sorts of telescope and the different products. If you are interested in a telescope of 8 reflector or any other one, you are sure to find the desired one and with accessories as well.</p>
<p>The telescope that you find here are of the finest quality and you also get a guarantee from the company so that you are not disappointed in the future. They are sure to help you in case you are in need of it, and provide you with all the basics of the telescope as well, and at any time of the day.</p>
<p>This is certainly not the only option you are left with. But they are the best that you can ask for. Therefore one has to make sure what you really want and take all the time you need for choosing the right telescope and one that suits your budget.</p>
<p>Meade <a href="http://telescopesforbeginners.org/shopping-for-a-reflecting-telescope/">reflecting telescope</a> is one of the best telescope available in the markets. <a href="http://telescopesforbeginners.org">Telescopes for beginners</a> will give more useful information about telescope you are looking for.</p>
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		<title>Animal Research Over The Decades</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:35:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adriana Noton</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Animal research has undergone many updates and transformations of the years, and certainly within the past few decades. Even up until the 1980s many leading cosmetic giants were insisting that animal testing was necessary in order to prove that their products were safe for human use.</p>
<p>Many organizations came out of nowhere to help protect animals that were, in their eyes, being mutilated and killed needlessly in the name of beauty. These organizations quickly came to the defense of these animals and made certain that the general public was well aware of what was happening at these cosmetic companies by releasing photos of tiny helpless bunny rabbits that were blinded or even worse, for no good reason. Cosmetic companies were forced to find alternative means to test their products and now, all cosmetic companies carry disclaimers on their labeling to alert consumers to the fact that they do not engage in animal research.</p>
<p>Even up until the 1970s, companies involved in animal research were heavily involved in a practice called vivisection where animals were tested and forced to undergo painful procedures without anesthesia.</p>
<p>If an animal even happened to survive one of these &#8220;tests&#8221;, he was simply brought back to his cage to await what was in store for him next. The use of vivisection was quickly stopped by legislation once the public was aware of all this inhumane suffering.</p>
<p>Regardless of these updates, medical research still needs <a href="http://www.innovationcanada.ca/en/topics/animal">animal research</a>, yet most research facilities have been forced to find labs where they work away from the public eye and avoid as much scrutiny as possible. No longer housed in the basements of large inner city teaching hospitals, labs have sprung up behind secure barriers literally in foothills and desert communities.</p>
<p>Groups and organizations such as PETA have used what some have referred to as aggressive and unsavory tactics in their self appointed role of animal protectors, but it is largely due to their relentless investigations and the willingness of the mass media to listen, that unnecessary animal research and mutilation has been almost wiped out.</p>
<p>There have been, however, successful and much needed advances in various diseases and conditions that have plagued man for eons, all due to animal research. Researchers have been able to discover research methods, however, that do not mandate the death or permanent maiming of these creatures and instead they have learned to create vaccines and serums that have shown great promise in many diseases from cancer to AIDS.</p>
<p>With all that success, however, comes a new form of research: genetic engineering. This focuses on many types of cloning for replacement body parts, internal organs and skin. One of the most common procedures involves the use of mice on which to graft and grow human ears. Although the procedure has provided some incredible results and has been well received by both the medical community and recipients of their new fully functional ears, it does involve the ultimate (humane) euthanization of the host mouse. Because of this, there are qualified recipients who choose not to undergo the procedure.</p>
<p>Canada&#8217;s top science authority offers vast knowledge on a variety of Canadian research topics, including mathematics research, <a href="http://www.innovationcanada.ca/en/topics/nature">nature and science</a>, and <a href="http://www.innovationcanada.ca/en/topics/physics">physics research</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Chinese Lunar Calendar</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:36:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Owen Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Previous to their implementation of the Western solar calendar scheme, the Chinese almost exclusively followed their own lunar calendar for determining the times of planting and harvesting and festival days. Although people in China today use the Western calendar for almost all business, governmental and practical matters of daily life, the old system still serves as the basis for working out numerous recurring holidays. This coexistence of two calendar schemes has long been acknowledged by the people of China.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Previous to their implementation of the Western solar calendar scheme, the Chinese almost exclusively followed their own lunar calendar for determining the times of planting and harvesting and festival days. Although people in China today use the Western calendar for almost all business, governmental and practical matters of daily life, the old system still serves as the basis for working out numerous recurring holidays. This coexistence of two calendar schemes has long been acknowledged by the people of China.</p>
<p>However, this does not only apply to China, it also occurs in most other Eastern countries, like Thailand, and most Arabic countries.</p>
<p>A lunar month is determined by measuring the period of time needed for the moon to complete its full cycle of 29 and a half days, a standard that makes the lunar year a full eleven days shorter than its solar counterpart. This difference is corrected every 19 years by the addition of seven lunar months.</p>
<p>The 12 lunar months are further divided into 24 solar divisions characterized by the four seasons and times of heat and cold, all of which bear a close relationship to the annual cycle of agricultural work.</p>
<p>The Chinese calendar &#8211; very much like the Hebrew calendar- is a combination of the solar and lunar calendars in that it strives to have its years coincide with the tropical year and its months coincide with the synodic months. It is not surprising that a few similarities exist between the Chinese and the Hebrew calendar.</p>
<p>For example, an ordinary year has 12 months, a leap year has 13 months. An ordinary year has 353, 354, or 355 days, a leap year has 383, 384, or 385 days. When determining what a Chinese year will be like, one needs to make a number of astronomical calculations.</p>
<p>First of all, you have to work out the dates for the new moons. In these instances, a new Moon is the completely black Moon (that is to say, when the Moon is in conjunction with the Sun), not the first visible crescent, as is used by the Islamic and Hebrew calendars. The date of a new moon is then the first day of a new month.</p>
<p>The reason why the majority of countries which had their own calendars had to dump them in favour of the Western, Julian calendar that we use today, is business. First the British and then the Americans ran international business and they used the Julian calendar.Anyone who sought to work with them had to follow suit. This is why national policy often differs from local custom in Third World countries.</p>
<p>The government desires to trade on the International markets, but the normal family in the country can not. So, the government adopted the Julian calendar but the people only pay lip service to it. I live in Thailand and people here do not even use the 24 hour day divided into two halves. Their day has four sections of six hours each and the first part starts at 6AM, not midnight. Therefore, they have four 4 o&#8217;clocks a day, for example and no 7 o&#8217;clocks. They are also 543 years ahead of us, although this is more common, for instance in Muslim countries.</p>
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		<title>50mw Green Laser Pointer &#8211; A Laser Pointer With Clout</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:42:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul Hamilton</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are going to obtain a pointer with 50mW output I genuinely hope you are going to handle it carefully.</p>
<p>I would definitely advise that you have on safety glasses whilst making use of it because it has been discovered that protracted exposure to 50mW of green laser beam could harm your sight.</p>
<p>Because these laser pointers are so commonly available at present and the minor outputs could be as cheap as $5, more and more folks are buying them though I do think that anything over 5mW is illegal in the US.</p>
<p>This may also mean that all different sorts of individuals are buying them. A quantity of are more serious and will make use of their 50mW green laser pointer with carefulness and even so have fun with it, nevertheless others appear dead set to be as stupid as they could and produce as much destruction believing that is fun &#8211; it is never amusing for different people about them.</p>
<p>I constantly think it is a great shame when people misuse any object because it always reflects unfavorably on all different users. I truly observed on one advertisement that someone showed a video demonstrating how straightforward it was to turn off streetlights! Is that rational? I do not think so.</p>
<p>I consider that lasers are remarkable whenever used for anything like surgery, sight modification, astronomy and of course armed forces aspects. They can be used for so much which is beneficial however it always would appear to be the case that with each and every first-rate use there is a wicked one.</p>
<p>I wonder if it might be a helpful thing to always keep with you whenever you go hiking into the rough country wherever that may be. If you were off course and it signified others needed to search for you how visible you could be if you had a green laser pointer to guide their attention to your position. It should save hours or exploration time.</p>
<p>It has to be stressed that these must never be left in the hands of children because they would in no way believe that it might be unsafe. They might consider Luke Skywalker is the bees knees and they desire to be just like him, nevertheless, I will never be keen to be in the path of kids handling a 50mW green laser pointer!</p>
<p>I recognize that it is possible to procure a 50mW 2 in 1 green laser star pointer projector, this has a pattern cap that I understand will pitch stars on to your walls and/or ceiling. I definitely would enjoy to see that.</p>
<p>You are going to probably find that when you push the &#8216;on&#8217; push button that it doesn&#8217;t remain on. To be continually ON is not believed &#8217;safe&#8217;.</p>
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		<dc:creator>Paul Hamilton</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As soon as you make a decision to purchase a laser pointer you are likely to need to carry out your homework. As with any product there are going to be fine quality things and bad quality.</p>
<p>Take for illustration the IR [infra red] filter, a number of manufacturers do not combine these into their pointers for the reason of the additional fabrication expenses and the time it uses to introduce the filter. Plus whenever a filter is included it reduces the concentration of the shaft of light somewhat.</p>
<p>You need to ask what type of guarantee you might get. If the warranty is only 30 days &#8211; 3 months you can consider the product is second-rate in some way and the manufacturers imagine it to stop working relatively speedily.</p>
<p>If however, you get warranties higher than 6 months then you should take this as a sign that the producers have faith in their product and so might you.</p>
<p>In what way are the internal and external parts fabricated, are they second-rate plastic or are they made from something more substantial similar to metal? Are you able to tell if the lenses are glass or synthetic because plastic certainly would not stand the test of time.</p>
<p>You could be misled by the 5mW green laser pointer description and by the fact that it is permissible in the US that it is some kind of game &#8211; it most positively is not and should never be left into the hands of children.</p>
<p>Were you conscious that even a 5 mW laser pointer could retain a beam of 2 miles? What about a 15mW beam &#8211; did you know that this might blind a person as much as 20 miles away? Are you also conscious, taking these facts into consideration that pointers containing 45mW power are available over the net and countless with much more strength however they are coming into the region of lasers employed for shows, they are never hand-held products plus they are extremely expensive.</p>
<p>I am not meaning to seem entirely against these 5mW green laser pointers if they are used for amusement and correctly, however I do consider that there have been various cases of individuals being really dim-witted and aiming them at incoming planes. There have been absolutely loads of reported disruptions ever since the early 1990&#8217;s and unfortunately this amount is rising for the reason of the cheapness of these pointers.</p>
<p>Did you know that the shaft of light might blind a pilot momentarily so that he cannot perceive his controls, he is unable to distinguish his landing strip, his whole cabin would be lit up and he would not be able to function accurately, he could be blind. How stupid is that whilst an aircraft is approaching to come down to land with possibly hundreds of individuals on board.</p>
<p>This is the sort of behavior unfortunately that gets everyone who like laser pointers a bad name. I am in no doubt that just a minority of persons might be that stupid and reckless but noticeably there are persons out there who don&#8217;t use the brains that God gave them to reason things through.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t belong to this circle &#8211; use your pointer appropriately, conduct your experiments and have amusement. Don&#8217;t be to blame for any accidents, perhaps deadly.</p>
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		<title>How Would You Use A Laser Pointer Green?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[This kind of laser beam was originally used as a pointer in lecture auditoriums, or possibly an engineer might have utilized one when observing structural works. In reality any sort of situation where a very noticeable indicator was required.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sort of laser beam was originally employed as a pointer in lecture auditoriums, or perhaps a surveyor could have utilized one whilst observing building works. In fact any sort of circumstances wherever a very perceptible pointer was necessary.</p>
<p>Astronomers [amateur] might employ them to first-rate advantage pointing out stars and the heavens for their own explorations.</p>
<p>These do have practical applications however it appears that they have been adopted as an object of a geek amusement object. It is the &#8216;in&#8217; object to have if you are to be appreciated as cool.</p>
<p>These cursors come in different shades all with different intensity levels of beam. The green appears to be the particular one that the eye detects the quickest. The human eye is more responsive to green than red or blue apparently.</p>
<p>A laser pointer in green at just 532nm is going to outclass a red one at 650nm hands down. The red only appears as a spot, the beam goes away in gloomy conditions. The green works even superior in the darkness and is a nonstop beam going on for a huge length. I have observed one stockist who gives the length as approximately 80 miles. Phew, this is some distance.</p>
<p>If you were to buy several in diverse shades you may set up your own kind of laser display, that would look utterly impressive.</p>
<p>When a laser pointer is used in a community place where members of the community are attending there are rules and set of laws regarding the power of the beam which could be employed, i.e. only 1 mW of laser light. Every nation has it&#8217;s own set of guidelines for the use of these laser pointers.</p>
<p>Haphazard use of them can pose a danger especially if they are directed into somebody[s eyes, and more particularly if that person was driving a automobile or piloting an aircraft. Not only might it do damage to the individuals eyes but is going to prove hazardous to security because of the diversion factor.</p>
<p>I imagine if I was going rock climbing in the mountains, or in fact anywhere where individuals were scarce I would bring one of these laser pointers in green and trust that if I got lost that it would assist people to locate me in the the instance of a rescue situation.</p>
<p>Individuals make use of them for enjoyment nowadays, popping balloons, igniting matches, even safety matches with them.</p>
<p>There are re-chargeable models to be got that makes it more than likely cheaper to employ them than to have to keep buying new batteries.</p>
<p>It ought to be noticed that the green laser pointers do give out rather a lot of infra-red radioactivity however the better products include a built-in filter. Various makers of inexpensive styles do not want the extra expenditure on manufacture of the filters therefore they do not put them in. I definitely would advise that you pay out a little extra and get one using a filter, for the sake of your own eyesight as well as someone elses.</p>
<p>As with everything that you purchase, carry out your research and check out the different prices. There is quite a lot of variation in prices and quality of articles thus it is best to look at all the items obtainable, or as many as you can, and make your mind up whichever might offer you value for money.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many science experts agree that astronomy is all about a love for learning. Did you also know that astronomy is also one of the oldest subject's of study for man kind? In fact, astronomy is one of the earliest sciences that humanity has ever pursued. No matter how long people have studied the universe you need to remember that astronomy and the study of the stars is a science. A science for the masses. The funny thing is that astronomy is something that everyone has heard of but what they know very little about.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many science experts agree that astronomy is all about a love for learning. Did you also know that astronomy is also one of the oldest subject&#8217;s of study for man kind? In fact, astronomy is one of the earliest sciences that humanity has ever pursued. No matter how long people have studied the universe you need to remember that astronomy and the study of the stars is a science. A science for the masses. The funny thing is that astronomy is something that everyone has heard of but what they know very little about.</p>
<p>While astronomy is a science, it has become more of a hobby than anything else. International boundaries blur when it comes to the study of astronomy.. Astronomy is more of an exact science than any other science that people study. When people study the stars it takes precise calculations in there observations, particularly when recording the positions of the constellations. The study of astronomy is defiantly bigger than all of us together.</p>
<p>Most of modern astronomical research involves a substantial amount of physics and can be considered astrophysics. So what are the differences between astrophysics and astronomy? How stars form is one of the central unknowns of astrophysics. Astronomy is more about the positioning of the planets in space.</p>
<p>The telescope is undoubtedly a very important investigative tool in astronomy. Did you know that Galileo was the first human to use a telescope for astronomy? If you decide to start the study of astronomy, buying a telescope will be the first thing you will need to do.</p>
<p>If you want to buy you a telescope, but it all looks confusing to you, be sure to do some analysis. Buying a telescope is almost the same as buying a car or clothing, no two people are looking for the same thing due to the fact that all people have different tastes. While you will want to get the best telescope you can find you must understand that they can cost anywhere from a hundred to a few thousand dollars so make an affordable choice for your needs.</p>
<p>After you purchase your telescope you will find that you can also purchase many accessories that will improve your star gazing experience. Now remember if you are just starting out, or if you just want to give astronomy a try you should purchase a telescope that is not to expensive, you can always upgrade later.</p>
<p>You might even ask friends if any of them have a telescope for sale. But the aim is to take advantage of the latest developments in telescope technology to make the next giant leap forward in observing. Once you get your new telescope you will find that you will use it often, as most people use there telescopes quite often for star parties or just for gazing at the stars.</p>
<p>Your friends and family will also be very curious. Astronomy is our tool for unlocking the knowledge of the heavens. As mentioned above, it may be a science, but it also is an outdoor nature hobby. And while it is a science, you don&#8217;t need to think about what other people think of you, because everyone thinks that it is really cool. And if you are looking for a way to spend more time with your family, astronomy could be exactly what you are looking for, due to everyone&#8217;s curious nature.</p>
<p>Do you read your horoscope? Did you know that your horoscope is created by the stars.</p>
<p>If you would like to get your free <a href="http://dailyhoroscope.obett.com">daily horoscope</a>, even for <a href="http://dailyhoroscope.obett.com/scorpio">scorpio</a>, use one of these hyperlinks.</p>
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		<title>What Does The Future Hold For Space Research And Exploration?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:24:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adriana Noton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Space is the final frontier and something that both fascinates and terrifies everyone. We all know that we fear what we don't understand, and for most people, understanding space is something that is more or less impossible. We will know the basics about the Big Bang and our own solar system and galaxy and the plethora of other galaxies around us but that is only scratching the surface of what is the most complicated subject on the planet. <a href="http://www.innovationcanada.ca/en/topics/space">Space</a> research is constantly being undertaken by different space agencies around the world and we are all eager to answer so many different questions about our existence as well as potential alien life in the universe.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Space is the final frontier and something that both fascinates and terrifies everyone. We all know that we fear what we don&#8217;t understand, and for most people, understanding space is something that is more or less impossible. We will know the basics about the Big Bang and our own solar system and galaxy and the plethora of other galaxies around us but that is only scratching the surface of what is the most complicated subject on the planet. <a href="http://www.innovationcanada.ca/en/topics/space">Space</a> research is constantly being undertaken by different space agencies around the world and we are all eager to answer so many different questions about our existence as well as potential alien life in the universe.</p>
<p>Our interest in space has always been around, ever since we started to look up into the night sky and wonder what all of those magnificent sparks were. Over the last century the space race between the Russian&#8217;s and the American&#8217;s has sparked off much greater interest in what is out there are the first manned visits into space and then the moon gripped the entire world.</p>
<p>Yet these two steps were those that, whilst tricky, were possible simply due to the proximity of the moon to our own planet. They were astronomical leaps at the time but now we are all waiting on tenterhooks and calling for further leaps and advances into space. Our knowledge of what is around us is constantly being extended as our technological prowess grows but what many are looking for is the next big leap.</p>
<p>We have managed to get a craft onto the surface of Mars, but an actually visit to the planet is what we are all waiting for. The Ares program is currently being created by NASA in order to allow us to extend our reach into space but this is still going to have its serious limitations.</p>
<p>In order to truly extend our arm we need to be creating forms of travel that let us traverse space at incredible and unheard of speeds. We all know about <a href="http://www.innovationcanada.ca/en/topics/nature">science</a> fiction films where space travel is constantly done at light speeds and many people consider this to be the next step. But is this realistic? can we really build crafts that are capable of travelling at the same speed as light through the confines of space?</p>
<p>Well the truth is that the law of physics simply will not allow this to occur. Whilst it is impossible to know what tech advances will come up with in the future, right now we are very much limited to exploration that can be done within very close proximity to our own planet. Therefore, whilst Mars is a realistic possibility, beyond that we may never be able to extend our reach.</p>
<p>Yet right now, there is no chance of going beyond what is more or less directly in front of us. And even if light speed capabilities were developed, most planets and constellations are many light years away.</p>
<p>What we need to hold on for is what wonders a trip to Mars will bring. But seeing as this is unlikely to occur before 2030, we will be waiting for quite some time yet!</p>
<p>People have been dreaming about the stars and engaging in <a href="http://www.innovationcanada.ca/en/topics/space">space research</a> for centuries now, along with <a href="http://www.innovationcanada.ca/en/topics/animal">animal research</a> for learning more about the biology of creatures on this planet.</p>
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		<title>Is There Any Truth To The Prophecies Of Armageddon In 2012?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:27:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Don Danielson</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The prophecies of Armageddon in 2012 are common across the web, and many people believe in them. Most of these are based on the Mayan calendar which is scheduled to terminate on December 21st of that year.</p>
<p>The Mayan calendar marks the end of the cycle on December 21. It is called a baktun, and it marks the ending of a major cycle. A few people claim that this will be the end of the world, while numerous others declare it starts a new celestial cycle. In truth, the Mayans left this calendar unfinished in that much of the data that should have been included was in no way finished. Scholars examining this culture say it is merely an crucial event that was noted by the Mayans themselves while making no proclamation of the world coming to an end.</p>
<p>Other people declare Nostradamus declared in one of his quatrains that the world would end in this year. The legitimacy is that Nostradamus claimed his prophecies would be valid until 3797. What&#8217;s more, there is no mention of 2012 in any of his writings.</p>
<p>You will also see that it is predicted that the earth is ending as a consequence of a plant collision. Nibiru, as it is often referred to, is a mysterious planet that we do not have in our galaxy. None of the planets are out of their orbit, and no scientific proof shows there is a planet aimed at us from anywhere in the galaxy. Aliens coming and destroying the world is also very commonly seen, and while the likelihood that other life exists in the universe is small, the idea of this happening on that date is minuscule.</p>
<p>The probable case of the ending of the world would be from a natural calamity. A volcano erupting and solar flares are the most probable. Even then, the indicators would scientifically be there to back these predictions up, and there is no magma pooling according to the scientists, and no evidence has occurred that a life terminating solar flare has ever happened. Ecological ruin may happen, but we are lots of years from that becoming a reality on the scale of a great loss of life.</p>
<p>Predictions of Armageddon in 2012 are very much the crying wolf it was during the Y2K scare. With no substantiation, the odds of this happening are very slight.</p>
<p>Ancient predictions of disaster, all pointing to 2012, a date foretold as the end of the world. Find out the predictions and how to prepare for <a href="http://armageddon2012.webs.com"> armageddon 2012</a>. Learn the prophecies and how to survive with this eye-opening new report, <a href="http://www.2012-doomsday-survival.info">Surviving 2012</a>.</p>
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		<title>Understanding The Chinese Lunar Calendar</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:45:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Owen Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before their implementation of the Western solar calendar system, the Chinese almost exclusively followed their own lunar calendar for determining the times of planting and harvesting and festival days. Although people in China today use the Western calendar for almost all business, governmental and practical matters of daily life, the old method still serves as the basis for working out numerous recurring holidays. This coexistence of two calendar schemes has long been accepted by the people of China.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Before their implementation of the Western solar calendar system, the Chinese almost exclusively followed their own lunar calendar for determining the times of planting and harvesting and festival days. Although people in China today use the Western calendar for almost all business, governmental and practical matters of daily life, the old method still serves as the basis for working out numerous recurring holidays. This coexistence of two calendar schemes has long been accepted by the people of China.</p>
<p>However, this does not only happen in China, it also occurs in most other Eastern countries, like Thailand, and most Arabic countries.</p>
<p>A lunar month is determined by measuring the period of time needed for the moon to finish its full cycle of 29 and a half days, a standard that makes the lunar year a full eleven days shorter than its solar counterpart. This difference is made up every 19 years by the addition of seven lunar months.</p>
<p>The 12 lunar months are further divided into 24 solar divisions distinguished by the four seasons and periods of heat and cold, all of which bear a close relationship to the annual cycle of agricultural work.</p>
<p>The Chinese calendar &#8211; very much like the Hebrew calendar- is a combination of the solar and lunar calendars in that it strives to have its years concur with the tropical year and its months coincide with the synodic months. It is not surprising that a few similarities exist between the Chinese and the Hebrew calendar.</p>
<p>For example, an ordinary year has 12 months, a leap year has 13 months. An ordinary year has 353, 354, or 355 days, a leap year has 383, 384, or 385 days. When working out what a Chinese year will be like, one needs to make a number of astronomical calculations.</p>
<p>First of all, you have to determine the dates for the new moons. In these cases, a new Moon is the completely black Moon (that is to say, when the Moon is in conjunction with the Sun), not the first visible crescent, as is used by the Islamic and Hebrew calendars. The date of a new moon is then the first day of a new month.</p>
<p>The reason why the majority of countries which had their own calendars had to drop them in favour of the Western, Julian calendar that we use today, is business. First the British and then the Americans ran international business and they used the Gregorian calendar. Anyone who sought to work with them had to follow suit. This is why national policy often differs from local custom in Third World countries.</p>
<p>The government desires to deal on the International markets, but the ordinary family in the country can not. So, the government took up the Gregorian calendar but the people only pay lip service to it. I live in Thailand and people here do not even use the 24 hour day divided into two halves. Their day has four sections of six hours each and the first part starts at 6AM, not midnight. Therefore, they have four 4 o&#8217;clocks a day, for instance but no 7 o&#8217;clocks. They are also 543 years ahead of us, although this is more common, for instance in Muslim countries.</p>
<p>Owen Jones, the writer of this article, writes on many topics, but is currently involved with researching <a href="http://promotionaldeskcalendars.org/franklin-planner-pages.html">Franklin planner pages</a>. If you have an interest in calendars, organizers or promotional calendars, please go over to our web site now at <a href="http://promotionaldeskcalendars.org">Promotional Desk Calendars</a></p>
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