Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Robotic Legs


     It’s amazing how much technology has advanced! The Nagoya Institute of Technology in Japan has developed special robotic legs. These legs can walk up to 15 miles by themselves! All you need to do is know how to get them started. First you just need move into a downward slope and then just give yourself a little push and there they go. They walk for you. These pairs of legs are made to be almost identical to human legs. There structure is tremendously precise, all their parts are proportional. The thighs, calves and feet are proportional in weight and length. These legs walked 100,000 unassisted steps (15km). Even though they took 13 hours to do that this is still pretty amazing. The scientists are hoping that they could apply these legs to sports and other things.
     I think that this is incredibly amazing. I feel really happy that there is major hope for people with disabilities, people that were born without legs, and people who lost their legs somehow. Now, they can live normal lives and can walk and run. Technological advances like these are what we need more of. We need technology that can actually HELP people. Overall I think this is one of the best advances yet, now people don’t have to use wheelchairs anymore.    

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

What is a cover letter?


     A cover letter is like a hook to a great essay, it reels in the reader. A cover letter is used to convince the company to invite you to an interview and eventually hire you. It’s an introduction for your resume. The purpose of a cover letter is to show how unique you are in your ability and the value you will add to orgtheanization. On the other hand a resume gives further information. It describes your education, abilities and any experience you have had that would be in benefit of the job you want now. The resume is usually attached to a job application.
     The information that is put in a cover letter is different from what you would put in a resume. In a cover letter, you need to state what position you are applying and how much you want it.  You also need to mention your qualities that will help you do better in your position and list any experience you’ve had. Lastly, you need to write about your aspiration for an interview and leave them your contact information.
     In conclusion, a cover letter is used to hook the reader into viewing your great job application in order to for them to interview you!