Effective Web Design

Lessons on how to Succeed in Web Design and Development. Succeed in Effective Web Design. by Ron Kurtus (updated 12 January 2023) Web design consists of effectively creating web pages and managing websites. It means knowing how to use the various available tools to get the job done, as well as familiarity of how the Internet and browsers work.

Champions | Before and After School Programs

Champions is a proud recipient of corporation accreditation from Cognia, a global leader in advancing excellence in education through accreditation. Every day at Champions our enriching before- and after-school programs give kids …

Thermal Insulation by Ron Kurtus

SfC Home > Physics > Thermal Energy >. Thermal Insulation. by Ron Kurtus. Thermal insulation is the method of inhibiting the transfer of thermal energy from one area to another. In other words, thermal insulation can keep an enclosed area such as a building warm, or it can keep the inside of a container cold.

Become a Champion Teacher

Become a Champion Teacher. by Ron Kurtus (revised 27 April 2017) You should become a champion teacher. A "champion" is a person who can achieve a difficult goal or overcome challenging obstacles. A difficult goal for a teacher could be doing thingsd like helping a student get a scholarship, organizing a school function or getting a better ...

School for Champions by Ron Kurtus

The School for Champions ™ will help you achieve your dreams by: Assisting you with basic education and strategies for success. Providing you with principles to help you …

Major Types of Competition

SfC Home > Behavior > Competition >. Major Types of Competition. by Ron Kurtus (revised 3 May 2015) A competition is a contest where two or more people or organizations vie for a prize or reward.

Noise Reduction of Sound

SfC Home > Physics > Wave Motion > Sound Waves >. Noise Reduction of Sound. by Ron Kurtus. Noise reduction consists of reducing unwanted—and often irritating—sounds from your environment. One method is to reduce the …

Rolling Friction by Ron Kurtus

SfC Home > Physics > Force > Friction >. Rolling Friction or Rolling Resistance. by Ron Kurtus. Rolling friction is the resistive force that slows down the motion of a rolling ball or wheel. It is also called rolling resistance.. When a force or torque is applied to a stationary wheel, there is a small static rolling friction force holding back the rolling motion.

Types of Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) Rules

SfC Home > Web Design > CSS >. Types of Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) Rules. by Ron Kurtus (updated 21 December 2022) There are three specific types of Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) rules.. A Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) rule is a statement that defines the style of one or more elements in your web page.

Direct Current (DC) Electricity

SfC Home > Physics > Electricity >. Direct Current (DC) Electricity. by Ron Kurtus (updated 30 May 2023) Direct current or DC electricity is the continuous movement of electrons from an area of negative (−) charges to an area of positive (+) charges through a conducting material such as a metal wire. Whereas static electricity sparks consist of the …

Champions Tour Q School 2025: How to Secure …

Meanwhile, the final stage of the PGA Tour Champions Q-School takes place at the UNM Championship Course, with the top finishers earning their playing cards. Credit: . Eligibility Criteria. To qualify for the …

Champions School of Real Estate

Champions School of Real Estate ® is proud to be one of the most respected Real Estate schools in Texas! Over 90% of our business is driven by word-of-mouth referrals from Real Estate Brokers, Sales Agents, Mortgage Loan …

Philosophies of Education

SfC Home > Education >. Philosophies of Education. by Ron Kurtus (revised 26 February 2001) There is a philosophy behind every school system, based on the views and values of the educators, as well as the society that is sponsoring the education.. The philosophy starts with the view of reality and definitions of truth and goodness.

Thermodynamics by Ron Kurtus

SfC Home > Physics > Thermal Energy >. Thermodynamics. By Ron Kurtus. Thermodynamics is the study of the connection between thermal energy and work and the conversion of one into the other.. This study is important because many machines and modern devices change heat into work (such as an automobile engine) or turn work into heat (or cooling, as in a refrigerator).

Materials that Cause Static Electricity

SfC Home > Physics > Electricity > Static Electricity >. Materials that Cause Static Electricity. by Ron Kurtus (updated 30 May 2023) When you rub two materials together, some combinations can cause or create more static electricity than others. Since static electricity is the collection of electrically charged particles on the surface of a material, …

Champions | Before and After School Programs

Every day at Champions our enriching before- and after-school programs give kids a safe place to exercise their brains & their bodies while having fun. ... Champions is a proud recipient of corporation accreditation from Cognia, a …

About the

SfC Home > About the SfC >. About the School for Champions. by Ron Kurtus (updated 31 May 2023) The School for Champions is an online resource that will help you become a winner, a leader, a success in your various endeavors. In other words, it will help you become a champion in what you do.. This website is intended to supplement studies in select …

Chemical Formulas by Ron Kurtus

Resources and references. Ron Kurtus' Credentials. Websites. Chemical Formulas - From the University of Waterloo, Canada. Chemistry Resources. Books (Notice: The School for Champions may earn commissions from book …

Demosthenes by Ron Kurtus

SfC Home > History > Biographies >. Demosthenes. by Ron Kurtus (updated 19 January 2022) Demosthenes (384-320 BC) was one of the greatest orators in ancient Greece and a contemporary of Plato and Aristotle. He was motivated to overcome a speaking handicap and learn to write logical and moving speeches.

Potential Energy by Ron Kurtus

Potential Energy. by Ron Kurtus. Potential energy is the state of an object or particle, where it has the potential of becoming kinetic energy or related forms of energy. The object remains in a state of equilibrium, where there is a force that is attempting to move matter and an equal other force preventing that movement.

Life of Ron Kurtus

Ron previously owned Kurtus Technologies, was the Total Quality Manager for the Air Force'sStrategic Defense Initiative Programs, taught at three colleges, was an electro-optical …

Generating Static Electricity

SfC Home > Physics > Electricity > Static Electricity >. Generating Static Electricity. by Ron Kurtus (updated 30 May 2023). You can generate static electricity on a simple level by rubbing certain materials together. Rubbing a cloth on a plastic rod is a good example of this. However, there are devices that can generate static electricity that can then be used in …

Fluid Friction by Ron Kurtus

SfC Home > Physics > Force > Friction >. Fluid Friction. by Ron Kurtus. When a fluid is in contact with a solid object or another fluid, the force resisting motion between them is called fluid friction.. A fluid is defined as a substance that has no fixed shape and yields easily to …

Blended Learning

SfC Home > Education or Training > eLearning >. Blended Learning. by Ron Kurtus (revised 11 July 2020) Blended learning is a mixture of the various learning strategies and delivery methods that will optimize the user learning experience. Classroom sessions, Computer-Based Training (CBT),or Web-Based Training (WBT) can be combined as a way to …

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Detection of Static Electricity

SfC Home > Physics > Electricity > Static Electricity >. Detection of Static Electricity. by Ron Kurtus (updated 30 May 2023). You can detect static electricity through the principle of electrostatic induction, which indicates …

Direct Current (DC) Electric Circuits

by Ron Kurtus (updated 30 May 2023) A direct current (DC) electric circuit consists of a source of DC electricity—such as a battery—with a conducting wire going from one of the source terminals to a set of electric devices and then …

Alternating Current (AC) Electricity

SfC Home > Physics > Electricity >. Alternating Current (AC) Electricity. by Ron Kurtus (updated 30 May 2023) Alternating current (AC) electricity is the type of electricity commonly used in homes and businesses throughout the world.. While direct current (DC) electricity flows in one direction through a wire, AC electricity alternates its direction in a …

School for Champions Success Stories

SfC Home > About the SfC >. Success Stories. by Ron Kurtus. People using the School for Champions material are encouraged to help others for the good it does, as well as to feel like a champion. It is a great reward to know that your help is influencing others' lives in a positive way.