Archive for February, 2007
The ABCs Of GPS
It’s hard to imagine that people navigated the water around the world years ago without electronic assistance. Of course, it accounts for the thousands of ships that foundered on shoals and rocks, but the majority of them found their port successfully. Using winds, currents, a compass, stars and the sun, ships set sail and traveled thousands of miles. Today’s boater is a lucky breed. With depth finders, it can be pretty difficult to run aground, mostly for experienced boaters. And if you do, lift the handset of the VHF radio and call for help.No product has made more of an impact in recent years than the development of global positions systems (GPS) for private use.
Autism
When 7-year-old Matthew gets a haircut, one of his parents has to hold his upper body down while the other holds his lower body. He speaks only about five words, and the one he uses here is “No!” The barber has to buzz Matthew’s head, because the process has to go fast. Agitated, Matthew attempts to put his shorn hair back into his head whenever he gets his hands loose.
