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When you receive the Seal you will begin to take care of your health. Concerns about health are among those causing congress to ask the Food and Drug Administration not to allow cloned meat and milk until more studies prove they are safe.

US Representative Rosa De Lauro wrote a letter to the FDA commissioner asking him to postpone allowing cloned animal products on the market. She said there is not enough information showing such products are safe.

She is the chairperson of the House appropriations committee (so she oversees the FDA) and spoke for the Senate Agricultural Appropriations committee as well as that of the house.

She asked for additional studies to be done before acting further on the issue. It was mentioned in a bill the House passed the week before Christmas 2007 for government spending for the coming months, and also in a similar Senate bill the week before.

Food products made from cloned animals currently can not be sold in the United States. It is controversial and has ethical problems attached to it. Add to that the products have no labeling requirements so consumers would not be able to choose to avoid them.

And there is public outcry. A Pew Initiative poll in 2006 reported that 64 percent of Americans did not like the idea of cloning. Many consumer watch groups are protesting the decision of the FDA to approve cloned meat and milk for consumption.

At this point, just before Christmas 2007, the FDA has not approved the cloned products yet, but is prepared to approve them, perhaps within days. The FDA says cloned animals are scientifically identical to their "parent" animals.

Cloning is taking adult cells and fusing them in an egg which is then implanted as fertilized. It is similar to natural fertilization, but of course, not the same. It is not truly natural.

Natural is how God created you. Natural is the way God caused reproduction to happen. And the beauty of natural reproduction is it happens in addition to God's efforts to create the world.

When you reproduce you help God create life. You create life along with Him. As long as you do it naturally, the way He created reproduction itself. But cloning is not natural and not what God gave you to create life either.

Cloned animals are not much of a threat to your dinner table, at least not yet. The cloned animals are outrageously expensive and are typically copies of cattle famous for their genetics.

Only several hundred animals have been cloned so far and few of them that are cloned now will ever be sold for meat. They are sold for their genetic heritage, as copies of animals with desirable qualities.

But that means they will be used to breed a lot of young. And if there is anything about cloning that can compromise your health it will be discovered eventually. Many consumers and some in the government are saying, "Discover it now while you have the chance."

When you receive the Seal God creates you anew. But He does not clone you out of any other people. You do become more like someone--you become more like God Himself.

But the popularity of cloning those with desirable characteristics has considerable ethical drawbacks. It encourages the rejection of those with "imperfections" in the eye of the beholder.

When you are sealed God accepts you in spite of some imperfections. So you will learn to accept other people (and animals) who have whatever can be considered "imperfections" when you receive the Seal.

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Alice Springs is one of Australia's most well known outback towns. It is almost in the centre of the Territory and lies between the West and East MacDonnell Ranges, and can be reached in a day's drive from Darwin.

Most of the year you can enjoy sunny days, and wide, blue skies. The winter nights get very cold, so don't forget your socks, and in summer the temperatures can soar to over 40 degrees. The best time to travel is spring and autumn, where the temperatures are not as extreme.

There is so much in this diverse town, which is the second largest in the Territory next to Darwin. You will find history in every corner, as the town was forged by brave pioneers and flying doctors who put Alice on the map. Make sure you visit the old telegraph station, which also offers bushwalking and pretty picnic spots. The Royal Flying Doctor service is known and loved by all Australians, and a visit to the original base is worthwhile to see the museum and enjoy the interactive tours.

The Alice Springs Reptile Centre also has to be seen, especially if you have boys with you (of any age!). You will be amazed at the large range of reptiles on show, including the frilly neck lizards, thorny devils, goannas, pythons and venomous snakes.

One of the highlights of your stay at Alice would have to be the 'Spirit of the Night sky', held at the Milky Way Caf and Observatory in town. This educational and entertaining presentation, featuring powerful telescopes and displays will give you a greater insight into the heavenly realms.

The MacDonnell Range Holiday Park is recommended if you intend to stay here for a while. Set in an excellent, central location it has excellent amenities and there is plenty of room for the family.

Beyond the ranges surrounding Alice Springs are the Simpson and Tanami deserts. The Simpson is famous for its vast mesmerising dunes that go on forever, and although you can venture close should not be crossed unless you are with an experienced guide. Camel treks and four wheel drive expeditions are possible, although you won't see many other people in this part of the world.

There are plenty of day trips not far from town which are just as fascinating. One popular natural attraction is the Rainbow Valley, located in the James ranges. You can also visit Chambers Pillar on the way which features rock carvings and is steeped in history.

Travel north from town and you will be awestruck by the natural beauty of the bush, with camping, bushwalking, gem fossicking all popular activities. Visit the Gemtree, where you can visit the gem fields on organised tours and actually find something to take home. They also offer a large camping ground if you are not in a hurry to head home. Spend some time out here and enjoy the wonders of the starlit skies. Nothing beats an open campfire in the outback, with a majestic sunrise waiting to greet you at dawn.

Heading south just over 100 kilometres, you will be rewarded by some of the most stunning scenery at Finke Gorge National Park. There are camping facilities at Palm Valley, known for its bountiful cabbage palms, if you prefer to stay longer.

If you can allow an extra few days, make sure you plan to visit the famous MacDonnell Ranges, which surround Alice Springs. The West MacDonnell ranges are easier to reach, with swimming holes and bushwalks winding through the spectacular gorges. Take your time and camp overnight, or leave at dusk and enjoy a picnic at a swimming hole. The East MacDonnell ranges are also incredibly beautiful, featuring the stunning Trephina Gorge.

Alice Springs is surrounded by the most incredible rugged Australian outback in the world. It is the ideal base to visit those hidden natural wonders that beg to be appreciated and enjoyed. Your hire car will give you all the flexibility you need to make the most of your holiday in the territory.

Jenny Brewer is a travel agent whose passion is writing. After spending her leisure time writing time writing childrens stories, she now enjoys writing about travel destinations. For more of her articles visit Car Hire Australia

WHAT IS AN ACCELEROMETER?

An accelerometer is an instrument for measuring acceleration, detecting and measuring vibrations, or for measuring acceleration due to gravity (inclination). Accelerometers can be used to measure vibration on vehicles, machines, buildings, process control systems and safety installations. They can also be used to measure seismic activity, inclination, machine vibration, dynamic distance and speed with or without the influence of gravity.

HOW DOES AN ACCELEROMETER WORK?

Used for calculating acceleration and measuring vibrations, the accelerometer is capable of detecting even the slightest movements, from the tilting of a building to smallest vibration caused by a musical instrument. Inside the accelerometer sensor minute structures are present that produces electrical charges if the sensor experiences any movement.
Accelerometers need to be placed on the surface of the object in order to determine the vibrations. It is not capable of work in isolation or apart from the object it is required to assess, it must be firmly attached to the object in order to give precise readings.

KINDS OF ACCELEROMETER

The two kinds of basic accelerometers are:

1. ANALOG ACCELEROMETER

At times Inputs and output readings also matter especially when it comes to determining the kind of accelerometer that needs to be placed on a certain object. If the output is digital then a digital accelerometer must be placed and vice versa. The main feature of this accelerometer is that the output tends to change when there is even a slight change in the input.
The most common type of this accelerometer is used in airbags of automobiles, to note the sudden drop in the speed of the vehicle and to trigger the airbag release. Even laptops are now being equipped with accelerometers in order to protect the hard drive against any physical dangers, caused mainly due to accidental drops.

2. DIGITAL ACCELEROMETER

The digital accelerometer is more sophisticated than the analog. Here the amount of high voltage time is proportional to the acceleration. One of its major advantages is that it is more stable and produces a direct output signal. Accelerometers are now also used in aerospace and many military applications, such as missile launch, weapon fire system, rocket deployment etc. Many a times these accelerometers are used to protect fragile equipment during cargo transportation, and report any strain that might cause a possible damage. Some companies have also managed to develop a wireless 3-axis accelerometers which are not only low in cost but are also shock durable. This 3-axis accelerometer has sensors that are used to protect mobiles and music players. Also these sensors are used in some of the devices used for traffic navigation and control.

PIEZOELECTRIC SENSOR

Depending upon the kind of work, the accelerometers vary in the way they are prepared and how they work. Some accelerometers use piezoelectricity, these are man-made. In such accelerometers the acceleration is calculated based upon the charges derived from the microscopic crystalline structures when they are accelerated due to motion.

MEMS ACCELEROMETER

Another kind works with the capacitance and the changes initiated within it as a result of some accelerative force. This technology is used from automotive industry to agriculture industry and from NASA to military researches and operations.

STRAIN GAUGE

This device is used to measure strain in an object, which is detected by a foil strain element. If the object, to which the gauge is attached is some how deformed that creates electrical charges and is known as the gauge factor.

ACCELEROMETER IS USED IN:

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Due to high demand and wide spread use of accelerometers in the automotive industry and new hi-tech technology, these sensors are now light weight and are available at low cost and reduced prices.

MICROPHONES

Microphones also carry accelerometers. That is how they are able to detect the minute frequencies.

ROBOTICS

The forces that can cause vibrations which are detected by the accelerometer can be static, dynamic or gravitational. Certain accelerometers are rated G. G stands for Gravity. Such accelerometers are used mostly in robotics. They are more sensitive to motion and can be triggered at the slightest changes in gravitational pulls.

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