Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU) announced it had received accreditation by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA), the only specialized, independent U.S. national assessment organization that sets standards for English programs in higher education institutions.

The Council recognizes the CEAA for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

NPU’s Intensive English Program (IEP) will now be included in CHEA’s Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs database.

This is significant because the IEP has become an integral part of NPU’s success, as more than 1,000 students enroll annually to study English for academic purposes.

The IEP collaborates with the university’s academic programs to provide students with additional learning opportunities through orientation sessions, presentations, and guest speakers. Students also participate in workshops and activities during their free time for further cultural integration and communication.

Helping Non-English Speaking Students Succeed

According to The Institute of International Education’s (IIE) 2015 Open Doors Report, the number of international students in the United States has tripled over a decade—increasing 5 percent from 723,277 international students studying at all levels in the U.S. during the 2014-2015 academic year to a record high of more than one million students.

This increase reflects the growing demand for English language training for international students across the nation. NPU’s IEP is a key part of the university’s mission to provide English language training and American educational opportunities to students worldwide.

IEP students come from more than 90 countries, with an increasing number coming from China, followed by India, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea. Providing students with an authentic learning environment that addresses the varying academic needs of non-native English speakers is vital to their success.

To help maintain this standard, NPU provides educational resources and support that help students reach their potential. The IEP offers four levels of instruction: pre-beginner, beginner, intermediate and advanced. Students can enroll in courses up to five times per week on campus or online. They are also provided access to textbooks, laptops, language assessment tests, and student portals.

In addition to the IEP’s academic program, students have access to other services on campus, including housing, dining facilities, and recreational activities. The university also supports faculty members who are dedicated to teaching English as a second language.

Meeting the Needs of Silicon Valley Employers

In recent years, the demand for English language training has increased from students entering colleges and universities and from corporations seeking to develop a bilingual workforce.

Silicon Valley is one of the major hubs in the U.S., where companies have been on a hiring spree over the past few years – creating a huge demand for international talent. In addition, large corporations, including Apple, IBM, and Google, have hired foreign workers because of the language barrier.

Many universities have created English learning programs to train for a higher degree simultaneously in response to this demand. The IEP has partnered with several major colleges and universities in Silicon Valley to prepare students for these opportunities. These partnerships have added to the university’s success in meeting the educational needs of international students.

 

The biological sciences are an ever-evolving field, with discoveries made daily. Biology major Steven Rinder has identified some exciting discoveries and research in biology you should be aware of:

1. Discovering new species

A new species of sea slug has been discovered. The first terrestrial animal found to absorb and metabolize nitrogen from the air. This adaptation will allow it to live in an environment with very little soil, as it can use the resources available in its surroundings to survive.

2. Spider Senses

In a recent experiment, spiders were shown to learn by watching and observing the behavior of other spiders. The results were published in Scientific Reports, and it is exciting because it shows that spiders may have social learning skills, which have never been recorded before.

3. Electricity from Sound

Scientists at MIT have created a system that can turn sound waves into electricity. This technology can create energy from any sound, such as music, conversations, and even human movement. In addition, it can power multiple devices at once.

4. The World’s First Gene-Edited Babies

A Chinese scientist named He Jiankui claims that he was recently able to create gene-editing in twin girls born in November 2018. The research was done on embryos with the CRISPR-Cas9 technique, but the embryos were not allowed to grow past the 8-cell stage to achieve this goal.

5. Spider Silk for Human Use

Humans use silkworms in the production of silk. However, spiders make their silk. Researchers at MIT have recently learned how to re-create spider silk in labs, and it is stronger than steel yet softer than human hair. It can also potentially be used in medical settings to assist wound healing due to its hardiness against blood clotting.

6. Scientist Finds Parasitic Worm DNA Remains after Insect Consumption

A scientist has discovered that parasitic worms can stay alive in the digestive system of insect eaters. The study was published in Nature Communications, showing that these worms can manipulate the behavior of their hosts so they can use them for reproduction.

7. Helping Blind People See Color

A lab at MIT is developing a new device called an ‘eyeshade’ which has electrodes capable of stimulating cells inside human eyes to allow people with color blindness to see colors normally. This device will also be used for other purposes, such as assisting with cell loss in retinal degeneration disorders like age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

8. New Insights into How Cells Divide and Die in Brain Tumors

Researchers have recently discovered that when brain tumors start, they do not arise from stem cells but rather specialized non-stem cells in the brain. These findings were published in Nature Cell Biology, and it may mean that current cancer treatments could be more effective on some tumors if this new knowledge is implemented.

9. Colon Cancer Can Be Detected with Blood Testing

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University discovered a new biomarker that can predict colon cancer before symptoms appear. Testing of the blood could predict whether or not patients would develop colon cancer for eight years; eventually, it could not predict anything after three years because the test was too accurate. This discovery allows doctors to detect problems early and save lives during routine checkups.

 

Roughly 275 workers died every day in the year 2019. That means even more experienced moderate to severe injuries while on the job. Many people work high-risk jobs that require vital safety training.

However, even the simplest job can lead to injuries. So, even if you manage an office space, you must implement workplace safety. If you do not keep your employees safe, it could lead to injuries.

Not to mention they might file a lawsuit against you or the company. To prevent these things from happening, check out our top tips for improving safety standards at your job.

Train Employees

The first thing you want to do is train your employees on workplace safety. Training might be more critical depending on the company. For instance, if you work in a factory, your workers must take safety courses.

However, even if you have a low-stakes job, you want everyone to remain knowledgeable about staying safe. So, gather your team and enroll in safety training courses at least once per year.

Wear Proper Gear

Many accidents happen because the employees are not wearing the proper uniforms. If you work in a dangerous environment, you want everyone to be easily seen.

That means wearing colorful vests and goggles. That way, they stand out from the equipment.

Reward Employees

Positive rewards encourage good behavior within the workplace. So, set up a small rewards program within your company. If your employees follow all the safety training protocols, they receive a reward.

These incentives do not have to be anything drastic. You could offer gift cards or even a day off of work. Even small things like verbal praise will be enough to incentivize a worker to keep up the good work.

Clean Up

Don’t leave anything lying around. That will eventually lead to someone tripping and falling. If there is anything left on the floor, be sure to pick it up.

If you work at a construction site, make sure your employees know to pick up everything around the area. That way, no one falls or cuts themselves on sharp objects.

Use Signs

Signs are the easiest way to communicate with people. They tell us to watch out for wet floors or hazardous materials. Put up a sign for anything that may pose a threat to your staff.

Not to mention that signs can help if you end up in a lawsuit. If someone hurts themselves with no sign present, you might be liable for their injuries.

For More Workplace Safety Tips

There are several things you can do to ensure workplace safety. Remember, rewarding your workers will cultivate positive workplace culture. You should also train your employees, clean the premises, and use clear signage.

So long as you follow these protocols, you can minimize injuries and increase employee happiness. We hope this article helps you learn more about the importance of company safety.

If you enjoyed reading about these tips and tricks, we invite you to continue reading our blog. We have many more posts about how to keep your employees safe and sound.

There is an allure to mining that comes from the days of the great gold rush. Average men and women striking it rich, but there are also the safety worries associated with coal and other types of mining. A mine worker is someone proficient at removing coal, minerals, non-minerals from the ground.

It could include anything from rare Earth metals to diamonds and more. If you want to know how to become a miner, then we’ve put together an article that provides information on what you need both physically and educationally.

This guide provides general mining information, so you can decide if the career is right for you.

How to Become a Miner: Physical Requirements

Mining isn’t an easy job like sitting behind a desk. It requires hard physical labor for long periods. Mines are small, cramped areas with tight spaces, which makes it unfit for anyone with claustrophobia. You are required to lift and move heavy objects as well as operate heavy machinery.

Anyone with a heart condition or is physically unfit may want to reconsider their career choice.

Education Requirements for Miners

The Mine Safety and Health Administration has a training course you must pass before becoming a professional miner. If you want to be an underground miner, then you need 32 hours of classroom training and 8 hours of training at a mine site.

If you want to be a surface miner, then you need 24 hours of in-class instruction and 8 hours at a mine site. There may be additional tasks and training needed for the various mining specialties such as gold or diamond mining.

If you want to learn more about the program, then check out the MSHA Part 48 refresher. It helps you understand what the course covers and the requirements.

Get Mining Experience

Once you’ve passed the test, you become an apprentice with an experienced miner. You must be supervised at all times for at least six months before seeking miner certification. The goal is to provide on-the-job training that prepares you for going solo.

They expect you to follow all rules and regulations and learn the safe and proper way to mine. Once you’ve completed your apprenticeship training, you move on to certification.

Mining Certification

You’ve passed the initial course and received your experience. You’re ready to begin working on your own. The general coal miner certification is for underground miners and the surface general coal miner certification is for surface miners.

The certification requirements for each state are different, but they all require passing an exam. You must have 8 hours of refresher training every year to maintain your status.

Mining as an Occupation

Mining isn’t for everyone. It can be a difficult job with safety risks. It can also be incredibly fulfilling and enjoyable. We hope this guide helped you understand how to become a miner and you can begin your journey.

If you want to know more about mining, certification, and the different types of mining then please explore our site.

While many trade shows have been cancelled over the last 18 months or so, as the world get back to a sense of normalcy, you can expect to see trade shows start to get scheduled again. So when a relevant trade show for your business gets on the books, you’re going to want to come out with a bang.

To help you see how your business can do this, here are three innovative ways to market your business at a trade show.

Start Marketing Before The Trade Show

As soon as you know that you’ll be attending a trade show, your marketing plans should get into motion.

While it’s good to take advantage of the people who are already planning to be at the trade show, you’re wasting opportunities if you don’t begin marketing yourself and the trade show well in advance. To do this, start talking about this event on your social media channels. And as the trade show gets closer, consider holding a giveaway or a contest for those who will be in attendance. This way, you can spread the word about the trade show as well as getting people excited about coming and visiting your booth while they’re there.

Turn Your Booth Into Something Else

On the day of the trade show, you’re going to be competing against a lot of other exhibitors to get people coming your way and meeting with you.

One great way to rise above the noise of the trade show is to make your booth unique. And while this can be done with beautiful trade show displays and personable people manning your booth, if you really want to stand out, you might want to think outside of the box of your booth and turn your space into something unexpected. So if you can come up with a way to make your booth area into something fresh and exciting that’s applicable to your business or your product, it could be worth a little extra time and money to get more people interested in whatever it is your booth is about.

Give Away Something Of Value

While everyone loves free stuff, if you’re giving away something at your trade show booth that is of very little value, either monetarily or in its usefulness, this can reflect poorly on you and your company. So rather than trying to save money in this way, consider giving away something that has real value.

For some, this might mean giving away just one item to someone who wins a drawing. In other situations, you might want to give people information that they can’t find anywhere else. But whatever it is you choose, make sure people will find some real value in it.

If you’re planning to attend more trade shows in the future, consider using the tips mentioned above to help you better market your business and your booth.

 

There is no doubt that you will have heard about Botox Treatments, unless of course you have been living under a rock for the last 20 years. Botox treatments are some of the most highly used treatments that are available the whole world wide. Botox treatment is so popular and this is because of the temporary but undeniable changes it can make to a person’s life, both men and women are like are opting to have some form of Botox Treatment that is available.

The most common way for Botox Treatment to be used is by injection to the facial area. This is for the sole purpose of paralyzing facial muscles so as to stop facial movement and prevent wrinkles. It will also eliminate any wrinkles that are already apparent on the face. There are areas on the face that are usually targeted such as the laughter lines, the crow’s feet and also the 11’s lines that are found between the eyebrows. As noted earlier, Botox Treatments provide a temporary solution and when having the injections, the Botox usually lasts anywhere between three to six months. The Botox Treatment procedure is very straight forward and very rarely are there any complications in the aftermath. There is no recovery period to Botox treatments on the facial area either so it is possible to book an appointment and continue with an everyday routine.

A less common use for Botox treatment is that for treating migraines. When Botox is injected, it helps to prevent activation of the pathways in your head and neck which contribute to having migraine headache pain. Botox is actually a neurotoxin but when it is given in small doses it does not get absorbed into the bloodstream. Botox is a preventive medicine and can help to stop a migraine headache before it starts. Only consider getting this type of Botox Treatment under the referral of a specialist and when receiving the Botox Treatment, you should get it from a doctor who is fully trained to give these injections for chronic migraine headaches rather than for wrinkles or other cosmetic uses. There could be possible side effects to having Botox Treatment for migraines, most are mild and expected such as neck pain and headaches but this will subside as the Botox Treatment begins to take effect.

Another use for Botox treatment is for those who sweat excessively and want to reduce underarm sweating. This type of Botox treatment works blocking a chemical in the body that activates the sweat glands. Normally, your nervous system activates your sweat glands when your body temperature rises. This is how your body automatically cools itself. In people with excessive sweating, however, the nerves that signal the sweat glands are overactive. When receiving Botox injections directly into the area of your body that commonly sweats, your overactive nerves are essentially paralyzed. When your nerves can’t signal your sweat glands, you don’t sweat. Botox treatment will only prevent sweating in the specific area where it’s injected.

 

Any kind of waste originating from the medical and biomedical industries can be included in clinical waste. And clinical waste disposal is a vital activity, both for livestock animals and humankind. Clinical waste includes used medicines, used syringes, injections (both from animals and humans), human and animal tissues, etc.

Clinical waste is a very harmful thing to the world. It includes all hazardous, radioactive stuff in it, which, if comes in contact with humans or animals, or even the environment, can pose serious threats. That is why it is necessary to get rid of the waste as immediately as possible.

If inserted into the human body, used and dirty injections can create severe complications within the body. Hence it is crucial to get rid of syringes and injections by putting the injection needle in a container and disposing of the container.

The tissues and blood of humans and animals are common wastes, and hospitals often show negligence towards it. If left like trash, it can contaminate the whole place. That is why it is safer to put them in unique bags and putting them in an incinerator.

Categorizing your waste into hazardous and non-hazardous, radioactive and non-radioactive will help you decide how to dispose of these waste materials safely. Some people and organizations audit these procedures.

Hospitals have a great clinical waste disposal management system. They have trained staff for this purpose. These people carefully organize the waste and dispose of them accordingly and timely. They study to differentiate between hazardous and non-hazardous stuff.

You can treat some non-hazardous stuff like normal trash. Catheter bags, syringe plastics, dressings can be thrown away with normal trash, and it wouldn’t create any complications. You just have to make sure the stuff that you are throwing out should not contain blood or something else, then it becomes hazardous and should not be treated as regular trash in any way.

Livestock waste should also be sealed on plastic bags or taken care of because they also pose serious harm to the environment. Animals contain many viruses and bacteria in them, and getting exposed to unknown viruses like this can be harmful.

Managing the waste is a hefty task, but it is necessary because lives are at risk. It is the responsibility of hospitals and health departments to ensure no such contamination occurs to the environment or the human body. Disposing of the wastes safely should be their priority.

It is comforting to know that Rhinoplasty is one of the most commonly used surgeries in the world and there are a number of reasons why someone may choose to have such surgery. There is physical appearance, reconstruction after an injury or accident and even some for a number of health reasons but whatever the reason may be the most important part of the surgery is choosing one of the Top Rhinoplasty Surgeons that are available. With so many people having undergone such surgery there is evidence to show that it is successful and it can have lasting results. What though can a top rhinoplasty do that a regular surgeon cannot?

One thing that a top rhinoplasty surgeon will be capable of is knowing the surgery like the back of their hands, they will be doing such surgeries daily and so they will have the needed experience and training to support a wide range of nose jobs of different shapes, styles and difficulties. A rhinoplasty surgeon will have spent years of their lives dedicated to the world of surgery and learning all the intrinsic details of carrying out a nose job or reconstruction to the very best of their ability. They will have extensive knowledge on the best way to change or re-shape and they will also be very well aware of how to enhance natural beauty whilst still trying to keep it as natural as possible.

When having confidence struggles and issues the nose is not really the easiest thing to hide. It can be quite difficult to put away insecurities and low self-esteem regarding issues with the nose due to the fact that it is the very first thing that people will see and notice when they look at a face. This is not because they too will be looking and thinking negatively it is just nature that when looking a person in the face it is the nose that is the focal point. Many people live for years with these struggles and issues but the main thing is it can be changed and you can learn to grow in confidence with the help of a top rhinoplasty surgery. They are well aware of the struggles that people face and with a world that is sadly so focused on physical appearances they can see the damage it can have on a person and are more than willing to help. They will ensure that they help to relieve any worries and anxieties that may be had around the surgery. When having surgery is personal choice a top rhinoplasty surgeon will provide options for how a person would want to appear and they too will be able to come up with the perfect design and with the help of drawings and images that will be able to show how a person would look with the changes that are wanting to be made by the top surgeon before they even step foot in the surgery room.

 

Today, you can find over 1.5 billion websites on the internet. Out of this, less than 200 million are active.

Knowing this, you might wonder how you can stand out in this sea of competition. You have a couple of choices. You can choose SEO or PPC.

How can you decide which is right for you without breaking the bank or wasting your time? Read on to explore the difference between PPC and SEO in order to help you choose the right one for your business today.

What Is SEO?

SEO is short for search engine optimization. There are companies out there that can handle your SEO or PPC management such as https://orbitweb.ca/ppc-management.

SEO is what helps you improve where your website will show up in search engines. Another term for SEO is what’s called organic traffic since it’s free. While it might take longer to build, it’s longer-lasting than PPC.

Why SEO Matters

First, you can enjoy a high number of users who find you through organic search results. Users are more likely to click on content that appears toward the top of results. This means that it’s important to rank relevant pages to your business as high in the results as you can.

Another benefit of search engine optimization is that you can determine the quality of the traffic. Depending on what keywords(what people type into search engines) you use, this will determine the type of traffic that you receive.

Different factors for SEO can include:

• Off-page SEO
• Content audits
• Technical SEO
• Competitor analysis
• Keyword Research
• Writing blog posts
• And much more

While SEO might be more work, you can have higher control over who visits your page. You can also enjoy a higher return on investment, and for longer. Whereas with pay per click, once you stop paying for ads, then the traffic stops.

The Cons of SEO

At the end of the day, SEO takes time and won’t happen overnight. It can take months or years depending on your SEO strategy.

The other difficult part is that Google’s algorithms are constantly changing. If you don’t hire someone else, then you’ll need to stay on top of the different changes that Google uses.

What Is PPC?

PPC is short for pay-per-click. This is where you pay a fee every time someone clicks on your ads. They’ll show up on busy websites, in search engines, or even on YouTube. It’s a way for you to buy your visitors and bring them to your site.

This is a great way to do keyword research and then rank on different search engines for that particular keyword. Every time someone searches for that keyword, your ad might pop up and entice them.

While it might sound quicker, there’s still plenty of research that goes into them. Search engines will benefit you if you offer relevant content and campaigns based on what someone is searching for.

If you’re considering Google Ads, you’ll want to first be creative with your ads, don’t copy others. Your landing pages need to be relevant and high-quality. Ensure that you do plenty of keyword research in order to bring the right traffic to your site.

In order to run them, you’ll want to edit your landing page with time and review the keywords that you’re using. It’s a good idea to do split ad groups since this will allow you to compare different groups with each other.

The Benefits of PPC

PPC uses Bing, Google, or another search engine for you to rank in your ads. You’re paying to be toward the top of search results.

Keep in mind that bidding on ads is similar to an auction, there’s no guarantee that you’ll be at the top. Others will be competing as well.

The great benefit of PPC is that the results are almost immediate. You won’t have to wait around for people to find your website as they would with organic searches.

When it comes to PPC vs SEO, you’ll be able to have straightforward data with PPC. Since the results are quick, this will allow you to have a clear and clean picture of your campaign’s ROI.

Google could also be more transparent when it comes to PPC data compared to SEO. They’ll benefit you for being a paying customer.

PPC Cons

The hardest part about PPC ads is that you have to keep giving them money. Once you stop paying for them, then the traffic stops.

It can also be quite expensive. As time goes on the price increases. This means that you might have a click that you’ll need to pay for even if it doesn’t lead to a purchase.

Also, you’ll need to constantly update your strategy. Your team needs to perform keyword research, choose different bids, try out different landing pages, etc. Split testing is vital since you’ll be able to see which page is performing better.

Keep in mind that as time goes on, people are beginning to ignore ads on websites. This can impact your business and cause you to spend money on ads with little return.

Exploring the Difference Between PPC and SEO

After exploring this guide, you should have a better idea of the difference between PPC and SEO. Take your time deciding which is best for you, you can even combine them as well! If you’re not sure where to begin, consider hiring a professional who can help you along the way.

Would you like to read more educational content? Be sure to check out our other articles today with informative content!

 

Did you know that Netflix has some hidden codes you can use to find highly specific genres you might be interested in? We don’t blame you if you don’t, as the company doesn’t really advertise them anywhere. Fortunately, finding the hidden Netflix codes is as easy as clicking the link and scrolling down.

Already peeked at the list? Then you’ve noticed there are quite a lot of categories you might not have seen before. Makes you wonder why Netflix would be hiding some of these. In any case, all you have to do is add the code you want at the end of this link https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/

Want to pop open a few cold ones and enjoy some late 90s/ early 2000s camp? Add the code 1252 and stream classics like Scary Movie, Starship Troopers, or Austin Powers. Of course, depending on where you live, these titles might not be present in your library. No worries; there’s an easy solution to that as well. Read on for the details.

How to Get More Content on Netflix

The sad reality is that many movies and TV shows on Netflix are only licensed in specific regions. That’s how countries like Denmark or Switzerland end up paying more for less content. To put it in perspective, Danish Netflix users pay anywhere between 117% and 129% more per title than Argentinians. That’s just one example, but you get the point.

Fortunately, you can get around such unfair licensing practices by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN). They allow you to change your IP address to one from a different country, essentially unlocking all the content available in the region.

Want to see what’s on in Canada? Just connect to a Canadian VPN server, refresh the Netflix homepage, and there you have it: loads of movies and TV shows that were otherwise inaccessible. Mind you, that’s not the only function of a VPN. They also encrypt (or garble) your traffic to make it unreadable by your Internet provider, hackers, or government surveillance.

Not only is this great for privacy and security, but there’s a neat little side bonus for streaming as well. Since your ISP can’t monitor your online activity, this prevents them from throttling your bandwidth. No more pesky buffering and slowdowns during a weekend binge session.

On the other hand, VPNs themselves can affect your streaming speeds. Your traffic is basically rerouted through the provider’s servers, making it travel for longer than it would otherwise. Here’s how you can minimize slowdowns and smoothen your streaming experience.

Speed Up Your VPN for Streaming

Most VPNs let you tweak how they operate, and those settings could speed things up considerably. Here’s what you can do:

• Connect to a VPN server close by. Pretty straightforward explanation – the closer the server is, the less your data needs to travel before it ends up on your screen. Luckily, the top 10 Netflix libraries are pretty evenly spread across the world. As such, you shouldn’t have any problems balancing speed with content.
• Get a VPN with split tunneling. This feature lets you choose which apps use the VPN tunnel. Just “whitelist” the Netflix app (or your browser) and let your ISP’s servers take care of the rest. Useful if you find yourself doing other network-intensive activities while streaming content. Say, downloading large games or work files.

Finally, you can use a faster VPN protocol. Multiple VPNs are rolling out WireGuard right now, a more lightweight alternative to the OpenVPN protocol. If your VPN doesn’t support it yet, go to your app settings and select OpenVPN UDP as the default protocol. You’ll see some infrequent dips in video quality, but your overall speeds should increase. Conversely, if your network is usually unreliable (i.e. frequent disconnects), then we suggest using OpenVPN TCP to stabilize things.

Alternatively, some VPNs have come up with their own in-house VPN protocols that promise better speeds. Some examples include ExpressVPN’s Lightway and NordVPN’s NordLynx protocols. Try asking customer support if you’re not sure which protocol is a better fit for your particular needs.