Cylinder Hydroelectric Concept to Propel a Ship Floated?

Is it possible to build a cylinder hydroelectric generator to propel a ship or even use it to power up the ship while anchored? One online think tank had an interesting discussion about this very concept recently and the entire dialogue went from ocean wave generation to onboard ship power and then up in the shy to power blimps as well? Indeed you should have been there for this conversation. As one think tank member stated;

The Principle Of Necessities

Man must have forgotten that he doesn’t need much. If man would only realize his needs and look after the needs of others, he would have taken opportunities in a different perspective.

Think Tank Dreaming on Such Winters Day

Recently a member of a think tank said we need better transportation and we need to leapfrog the Ethanol Cars, Hybrids and Electric Cars all together. When asked to define what he meant well he said we are investing in the wrong vehicles is all. We need to look into all these others, but also think beyond these up and coming technologies.

What Does a Think Tank Really Think About Ocean Wave Energy

Imagine running a Think Tank with members and interested parties submitting hundreds of new ideas to be considered. Some are brilliant, some are genius and some are down right wacky. Indeed, going over the endless stream of the latest innovative concepts is not easy at all, but it must be done. Recently an innovative entrepreneur submitted an idea for review; An Ocean Wave Energy Conversion Infrastructure Concept.

Pursuing Novel Teaching Methods With Differentiated Education Grant Money

In order to put in place differentiated education programs and have the resources necessary to address all learning styles, schools can request differentiated education grant money. This article tells you how to write the proposal and where to apply.

How Do Think Tanks Decide What to Think About?

Often we read in a news article that certain Think Tank recommends that things be done a certain way. Yet one has to wonder why a think tank decides to research, study or set up a committee to explore a certain topic in the first place. So, how does a Think Tank decide what to think on anyway?

Can We Build an Aircraft with an Organic Wing?

Not long ago an interesting email came in to the Online Think Tank by a gentleman serious about building an organic winged aircraft. But could it actually be done with current technologies? Indeed, I have been thinking on this organic aircraft skin idea and well here it goes;

Rocket Exhaust Cavity Morphing for Flame Geometry Modification to Increase Efficiency

The future of hypersonic aircraft will be an incredible leap for current human technology and yet there are issues to deal with such as Hypersonic Speed Control. How can you speed it up and slow it down without losing control and having the entire ship lost?

Financial Aid for College Students - Grants

The bad news about attending college is that it costs more than ever to attend. The College Board estimates the average four-year public college costs almost $5,000 per year to attend and a two-year ...

Financial Aid Options For Adults Who Want To Continue Their Education

Learn about a variety of financial aid options for adults who want to continue education.

Paying for College - Tips for the Adult College Bound

One of the first questions a potential college student, whether just out of high school or the seasoned adult, wonders is how to pay for college. This isn't always an easy question despite the answers that exist. For those just out of high school, the answer is typically to ask the parents what their plans are. For the adult, one of the first questions is how can you budget enough money and time to go to college, work and manage to pay for it all. As someone who started college as an adult, I know it isn't easy, but there are some solutions. Believe it or not, many of the solutions are similar to those students who are just out of high school. The key for the adult is more planning.

How to Get a College Financial Aid: A Guide for Parents

As a parent, you may be thinking of the financial needs your child need once he enters college. Think of the payments you need to settle like the SATs, Application forms, Campus Visits, and Transcript of records your child may need before he enters college.

Financial Aid for Student Nurses

Many hospitals in the United States have come forward to offer financial aid of different types so that more and more students feel encouraged to enroll for nursing programs. Linda Raye explores some of the issues concerning the shortage of nurses and nursing educators in the healthcare industry.