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We founded Tomboy Tools 9 years ago, out of the need to educate women on simple home improvement projects. At the same time, we wanted to offer top quality, ergonomic and better fitting tools that made the job easier.
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using tools like friend blaster, tube blaster,google labsUsing Audio Books As A Learning Tool
A traditional print book usually contains text comprised of written characters, scenes and plots or it encompasses instructional data, biographic material or factual documentation.
An audio book transfers the written script to digital format, which is often enhanced by award winning sound tracks and professional dialogue providers.
Traditional printed text has always provided an outlet for entertainment, knowledge acquisition and personal growth. Audio books provide all that and more.
Although audio books (also formerly known as books on tape) are not a new concept, the recent technological advances with digital imagery have made audio books accessible. People with busy lifestyles are tuning in to the many advantages of audio reading modules and are discovering that they can still keep up with literary content while going about the mundane, tedious tasks of everyday life.
Available on cassette tape, CD or in digital format, audio books offer more versatility than traditionally written texts because of their portability, and more recently, their affordability. With audio books, storage is not as cumbersome as with printed versions because the data is preserved digitally and whole volumes can be carried around in a shirt pocket or small purse.
As a teaching tool, audio books are joining mainstream curricular modules because of their ability to shorten the learning gap for students who have traditionally had trouble with interpreting the written word. By providing audio enhanced, sensory tools for learning, many teachers find that, although a great deal of their students can adopt and retain written information, there is a certain segment of the student body who benefit more readily when they can hear, rather than read, instructions, literary works and factual presentations.
Although not suited for all students, especially those who rely heavily on visual or tactile methods of learning, audio books do, nevertheless, provide a more relative learning environment for students who face language, sight or interpretation barriers.
One of the major drawbacks to audio learning, for now anyway, is that not all literary, tomes, instructional information or biographical material required for all curriculums are available in digital format. With the onset and popularity of the Internet, this oversight is being addressed at many levels and more and more information is becoming available every day.
Traditional print media have been slow to embrace digital technology as a learning medium; however some of the more forward thinking publishing companies are beginning to see and adapt to the many advantages of combining or enhancing their publications via both print and audio mediums.
Special needs groups comprised of people with vision impairments and dyslexics, as well as educators and marketing specialists alike, are jumping on the audio book band wagon with alacrity.
By removing prior restrictions for their product and embracing technological advances, publishing companies are realizing that while audio books may never replace the printed word, they do have a valuable and acceptable place in our modern day society.
Knowledge is power. Regardless of whether it is attained by sitting before a crackling fire perusing the latest best seller in print or whether the same information is obtained while straddling a stationary bike, consumers will always have a thirst to learn. Savvy publishing companies who show a willingness to diversify by offering both mediums on equal footing can not only increase their client base, they will also strengthen their bottom line
Kelvin Ho
http://www.articlesbase.com/education-articles/using-audio-books-as-a-learning-tool-83894.html
A Look At Some Must Have Biker Gear If You Want To Ride A Motorcycle
Here are some common sense tips for what to wear while you are out tearing it up on your brand new motorbike.
First off, and I know this is old but it always bears repeating, get a helmet. Which would you rather have to do; hammer a few well earned dents out of your bike, or have the doctor hammer a few dents out of your skull? Besides, with all the technological advances in helmet engineering, you might actually look pretty cool with one on your noggin. Oh yeah, and make sure it fits snugly on your head.
Next, you will want to invest in clothing that will protect the rest of your body. With motorcycling, falling is inevitable. Get a jacket, pants, boots and gloves that will be sturdy enough to take a beating, but will still allow your body to stay cool and breathe well. It can get a little toasty under all that leather. Keep in mind also that you do not want your clothing to inhibit the operation of your machine, so make sure that the stuff you get fits well. Oh yeah, and fit is more important than style, ok?
Protective gear has come a long way, offering benefits like waterproofing, special kevlar composites and padding to protect those, um…sensitive areas. Be willing to invest in a quality set of protective gear and you won’t regret the extra money spent. Next we need to talk about boots.
Boots come in an amazingly broad variety, and they are an absolute must for riding a motorcycle. Forget about wearing anything else unless you really aren’t concerned about protecting your feet, ankles, and lower calf. Remember that comfort and fit are important, just as much as the new, fancy kevlar lining and neat zippers and buckles are. The boots should be fairly stiff, but only pro racers need boots that are completely rigid.
There are plenty of other handy tools and add ons that you can get for your bike. Be sensible and choose the ones that would be best for the kind of riding that you will be doing. Do your homework and go for quality.
After you have fitted yourself with the latest in motorcycle apparel, including a more than just decent pair of boots, the next thing to equip yourself with is a riding buddy. Never go riding alone, because even if you have the fancy global positioning instrumentation installed, with the emergency radio built into your well fitting helmet, it will be kind of hard to operate any of that stuff if your neck is broken and you can’t move or speak. Riding buddy…if you don’t have one, get one!
Gregg Hall
http://www.articlesbase.com/motorcycles-articles/a-look-at-some-must-have-biker-gear-if-you-want-to-ride-a-motorcycle-57766.html
