If you have decided to become a blogger, you might find it very intimidating to come up with blog ideas. Most of the beginners face the same challenge. This is common. There is no reason to feel like you are the only one who is having trouble getting started blogging. Even if you have made a few blogs before, it's very easy to get into a rut. You're not alone in that either!
There are hundreds of niche topics out there that you are probably going back and forth trying to choose which one you should go with! This is what exactly I have faced as a beginner.
What you need is guidance and a good plan for how to choose a niche and really get your blog going and how make it as profitable as possible. There are a lot of bloggers who gave up at the beginning.
These are common problems like finding a niche, learning bogging techniques etc. Unfortunately, these problems cause some people to give up. In fact, it's something that I struggled with for some time.
I tried to get help from people whom I thought I will get. Then I started to look for a program that would eliminate this problem and help me to clear the "cobwebs" from my brain about choosing blog ideas.
Thankfully, I came across a solution that literally hundreds of people have praised. This solution is called The Niche Blogger .
This program was actually started by a mother of four children as a way to help people earn a passive income with blogging like she does.
The interesting fact is that, originally this lady has developed this money making program for her mother, who had never really done anything like this before.
The end result is a step-by-step program that literally covers every thing you need to know about blogging.
What really impressed me is the way that the owner, Amy, goes over how to come up with blog ideas. It really solidified how to do niche research in my mind.
After all, it's not just about picking a niche; it's about choosing one that will be profitable for you. That means the niche which can really bring money to you!
Another consideration is the competition and the key words that go along with the niche. While this all sounds confusing, it's really not when you follow the simple structure of The Niche Blogger.
This membership is thankfully very low cost. Investing in it is one of the best things you can do for your Internet marketing career!
This isn't just any membership, but something that really does take you by the hand and something that I've been incredibly impressed with. After having joined many other memberships, nothing even comes close to The Niche Blogger .
Anil
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
How Does Bulbous Bow Work?
Hydrodynamic level, the destructive interference of the primary and secondary wave trains causes an overall reduction in drag which is beneficial to the vessels resistance characteristics would be true. Or on a more physical level, that the water coursing over the top of the bulb is exerting a downward pressure that is keeping the stern from squatting, thereby allowing flatter trim, causing the vessel to run with less resistance. It is a fact that bulbs do work and in some cases reduce resistance as much as 25%.
Their proportions are derived from the features and dimensions of the vessel itself. The diameter (volume) is a direct result of the hull midship area. The length is determined by the stem profile, as the farther forward the bulb extends the more leverage it has but is generally kept shorter than the bow overhang. The section shape may be a modified ellipse to reduce pounding in head seas. The vertical placement is calculated so the bulb is just below the surface where it will create a wave in front of the ship interfering with the natural wave train of the vessel, creating a wave hollow where a crest should be. In this way the vessel will run flatter and the overall wave height will be reduced.
The vessel will pitch less which will cause fewer disturbances in the water and the passage of the vessel through the water will be achieved with less fuss and muss. Any time a vessel can be moved through the water with less waves and overall disturbance to the surface less power has been transmitted to the water to create those waves. To be able to move a vessel through the water with no perceptible notice of its passage is the ultimate goal of all Naval Architects and the ultimate in power savings.
Anil
Their proportions are derived from the features and dimensions of the vessel itself. The diameter (volume) is a direct result of the hull midship area. The length is determined by the stem profile, as the farther forward the bulb extends the more leverage it has but is generally kept shorter than the bow overhang. The section shape may be a modified ellipse to reduce pounding in head seas. The vertical placement is calculated so the bulb is just below the surface where it will create a wave in front of the ship interfering with the natural wave train of the vessel, creating a wave hollow where a crest should be. In this way the vessel will run flatter and the overall wave height will be reduced.
The vessel will pitch less which will cause fewer disturbances in the water and the passage of the vessel through the water will be achieved with less fuss and muss. Any time a vessel can be moved through the water with less waves and overall disturbance to the surface less power has been transmitted to the water to create those waves. To be able to move a vessel through the water with no perceptible notice of its passage is the ultimate goal of all Naval Architects and the ultimate in power savings.
Anil
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Why a ship is called "She" ?
It has always been customary to personify certain inanimate objects and attribute to them characteristics peculiar to living creatures. Thus, things without life are often spoken of as having a sex. Some objects are regarded as masculine. The sun, winter, and death are often personified in this way. Others are regarded as feminine, especially those things that are dear to us. The earth as mother earth is regarded as common maternal parent of all life. In languages that use gender for common nouns, boats, and other vehicles almost invariably use as feminine form. Likewise early seafarers spoke of their ships in the feminine gender for close dependence hey had on their ships for life and substance.
In the past there were no female worked in the commercial and war ships. All sailors were male. So they considered ship as their lady.
Until today ship is called as 'She', because:
· There is always a great deal of bustle around her
· There is usually a gang of men about
· She has a waist and stays
· It takes a lot of paint to keep her good looking
· She shows her topsides and hides her bottom
· She can be all decked out
· It takes an experienced man to handle her correctly
· And without a man at the helm, she is absolutely un- controllable.
· It takes a lot of Paint to keep her Good - Looking.
· And the main reason....It's not the initial expense that breaks you, It's the upkeep.
· When coming into port, always heads for the buoys.
Admiral Nimitz once said, "Because she costs a lot in paint and powder to be eye pleasing and ready to go out."
"Like a woman, she flaunts her topsides, hides her bottom, and there is always a bustle of men around her."
Friday, October 16, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
What is a bulbous bow?
Bulbous bow available in many shapes and sizes, generally the bulb looks like a section of large diameter pipe with a domed end sticking out of the bow of the boat, underwater. Side bulbs, bilge bulbs, and even stern bulbs have been tried but the most consistent results have been achieved with bow bulbs. Today, to see a large ship without a bulbous bow is a rare sight indeed. Their results have been proven over countless thousands of deep ocean miles in all kinds of weather by all kinds of vessels.
So what's in it for you?
The benefit of a modern day bulbous bow will reduce your fuel consumption 12% to 15% giving you the equivalent greater range, or a slightly higher speed for the same power applied, whichever you choose to use. The greatest amount of benefit will be at the high end of the semi-displacement speed range, reducing as your speed decreases. At higher speeds wave making resistance accounts for the greater portion of the drag, and the slower you go proportionally more of the resistance is taken up by wetted surface drag. At low speed (around 6 knots and lower) the bulb will even cause an increase in drag because of it's greater wetted surface area. Luckily at that low speed the added power consumption is negligible and generally little time is spent in this speed range.
In addition, you will find increased sea keeping ability due to dampening of the pitching motion. When charging into head seas there is the chance of slamming the bulb on the troughs, but this is limited to a very narrow range of wave train and heading. A slight change in direction and/or speed will cure this ill-effect.
How does it work?
Please read my next post
Monday, October 12, 2009
what are the differences between a cruiser, destroyer, frigate, corvette and gunboat?
The way warships are classified tends to be controversial, and there is no set definition for the meaning of a term. Everyone have their own views with their ships. For example Russian destroyers on which I served for many years are known as SNF (Soviet Naval Frigate) in USSR. Since modernisation of navies size of the ship doesn’t matter in classifying the ships. However size was the main factor in the early days in classification. Secondly weapon carried and purpose of ship.
The World’s Navies classifies the ships as follows:
Cruisers: +10,000 tons
Light Cruisers: 5000 to 10,000 tons
Destroyers: 3000 to 4000 tons
Frigates: 1100 to 3000 tons
Corvettes: 500 to 1100 tons
FAC: +25 Knots
Large PC: 100 to 500 tons
Coastal PC: -500 tons
There are, however, some nearly "standard" classifications that can be applied to most major warships. The designations listed here attempt to be "universal" to the greatest degree possible. Keep in mind that many nations chose to "do things their own way" at one time or another. A typical destroyer built during WWII and still in service and would still be classified as a destroyer, but it would be more similar to a modern frigate, corvette or offshore patrol vessel depending on its level of modernization.
In the British Navy the pendent number is written with an alphabet in front which distinguish what type ship it is.
A - Auxiliary
B - Battleship
C - Cruiser
D - Destroyer
F - Frigate
M - Minesweeper
N - Minelayer
R - Aircraft Carrier
S - Submarine
H - Hydrographic Vessel
L - Amphibious Warfare
P - Fast Patrol Boat
Cruisers: Cruisers are an extremely large and varied group.
Guided Missile Cruiser: Modern guided missile cruisers generally have only one of the traditional cruiser roles--they are either offensive or defensive, but not both. Typically offensive ships are equipped with heavy anti-ship missile batteries; defensive ships have anti-aircraft missiles to defend task forces. Neither type is truly capable of independent offensive operations as traditional cruisers were. A few guided missile cruisers have combined the offensive and defensive batteries in one large hull.
Destroyers: The destroyers have seen numerous changes in role over the years, as can be seen from the descriptions below
Definitions based on size comparison (i.e. a destroyer is larger than a frigate but smaller than a cruiser) and displacement have become meaningless in this category and the same will likely happen to the escort classes (corvettes and frigates) in the next two decades.
Destroyer: (DD/DDG(Destroyer /Guided Missile Destroyer) Small, fast, heavily armed escorts intended to protect the battle fleet, Carriers from enemy surface, air or undersea threats, depending on the era. Destroyers originated as "torpedo-boat destroyers", intended to sink enemy torpedo boats. Anti-submarine warfare was added when submarine became a threat. As aircraft became more important the destroyers added an anti-aircraft role. Destroyers are primarily defensive in nature and generally operate in groups rather than independently. In a modern context, DDs are the major anti-submarine ships and DDGs are anti-aircraft ships, but they retain multi-mission capabilities.
In addition to these defensive capabilities, it can support strike operations with long-range gunfire and land-attack missiles. It is this strike ability, mostly with Tomahawk missiles, that distinguish destroyers from frigates.
Frigates: Frigates are larger than corvettes. They are about the same size or just smaller than. Frigates today are multi-purpose platforms capable of long-range, long-endurance independent low and medium intensity missions. They are with advanced weapons, sensors and computer processing ability to defeat multiple air, surface and subsurface threats simultaneously and surviving in a high intensity environment. Stealth frigates are getting popular in the many navies.
Corvette is a small, maneuverable, lightly armed warship, originally smaller than a frigate and larger than a coastal patrol craft, although many recent designs resemble frigates in size and role.Corvette Small, generally slow escort-type vessel, generally intended for ASW. They are also sufficiently habitable and have the endurance for long-range operations. Best suited for coastal work but sometimes employed as a seagoing vessel. Often seem to be heavily armed for their size, but generally are lacking in things like sensors, electronics, reloads, range and accommodations.
Corvettes have a displacement between 540 and 2,750 long tons (and measure 180–330 feet (55–100 meters) in length. They are usually armed with medium- and small-caliber guns, surface-to-surface missiles, surface-to-air missiles, and underwater warfare weapons
FAC: Fast attack craft are smaller than corvettes and distinguishable from similar sized patrol craft by their higher speed (at least 25 knots). They are distinguishable also from inshore vessels by size, being around 50m in length, whereas the smaller craft are 30m or less. Due to their small size, FAC specialise in one discipline and cannot be considered multi-purpose platforms. Most are optimised for surface warfare using missiles and guns, and increasingly rarely, torpedoes.
Battleships: Battleships were the primary warships in the era of ship-to-ship combat with guns. They were equipped with the largest and greatest number of guns possible, and were heavily armored to protect them from similar enemy ships. Battleships were intended to engage in ship-on-ship or fleet-on-fleet combat with forces of enemy battleships. Battleship armor was generally heavy enough to protect the ship against it's own main armament
Offshore Patrol Vessel: (OPV) Modern classification for vessels similar in purpose to the 3rd class cruisers. Intended for duty in areas requiring presence but not major fighting power. Vessels tend to be optimized for good seakeeping, long range, good accommodations, easy maintenance and reliability. Generally slow and seemingly underarmed for their size
The World’s Navies classifies the ships as follows:
Cruisers: +10,000 tons
Light Cruisers: 5000 to 10,000 tons
Destroyers: 3000 to 4000 tons
Frigates: 1100 to 3000 tons
Corvettes: 500 to 1100 tons
FAC: +25 Knots
Large PC: 100 to 500 tons
Coastal PC: -500 tons
Anil
The World’s Navies classifies the ships as follows:
Cruisers: +10,000 tons
Light Cruisers: 5000 to 10,000 tons
Destroyers: 3000 to 4000 tons
Frigates: 1100 to 3000 tons
Corvettes: 500 to 1100 tons
FAC: +25 Knots
Large PC: 100 to 500 tons
Coastal PC: -500 tons
There are, however, some nearly "standard" classifications that can be applied to most major warships. The designations listed here attempt to be "universal" to the greatest degree possible. Keep in mind that many nations chose to "do things their own way" at one time or another. A typical destroyer built during WWII and still in service and would still be classified as a destroyer, but it would be more similar to a modern frigate, corvette or offshore patrol vessel depending on its level of modernization.
In the British Navy the pendent number is written with an alphabet in front which distinguish what type ship it is.
A - Auxiliary
B - Battleship
C - Cruiser
D - Destroyer
F - Frigate
M - Minesweeper
N - Minelayer
R - Aircraft Carrier
S - Submarine
H - Hydrographic Vessel
L - Amphibious Warfare
P - Fast Patrol Boat
Cruisers: Cruisers are an extremely large and varied group.
Guided Missile Cruiser: Modern guided missile cruisers generally have only one of the traditional cruiser roles--they are either offensive or defensive, but not both. Typically offensive ships are equipped with heavy anti-ship missile batteries; defensive ships have anti-aircraft missiles to defend task forces. Neither type is truly capable of independent offensive operations as traditional cruisers were. A few guided missile cruisers have combined the offensive and defensive batteries in one large hull.
Destroyers: The destroyers have seen numerous changes in role over the years, as can be seen from the descriptions below
Definitions based on size comparison (i.e. a destroyer is larger than a frigate but smaller than a cruiser) and displacement have become meaningless in this category and the same will likely happen to the escort classes (corvettes and frigates) in the next two decades.
Destroyer: (DD/DDG(Destroyer /Guided Missile Destroyer) Small, fast, heavily armed escorts intended to protect the battle fleet, Carriers from enemy surface, air or undersea threats, depending on the era. Destroyers originated as "torpedo-boat destroyers", intended to sink enemy torpedo boats. Anti-submarine warfare was added when submarine became a threat. As aircraft became more important the destroyers added an anti-aircraft role. Destroyers are primarily defensive in nature and generally operate in groups rather than independently. In a modern context, DDs are the major anti-submarine ships and DDGs are anti-aircraft ships, but they retain multi-mission capabilities.
In addition to these defensive capabilities, it can support strike operations with long-range gunfire and land-attack missiles. It is this strike ability, mostly with Tomahawk missiles, that distinguish destroyers from frigates.
Frigates: Frigates are larger than corvettes. They are about the same size or just smaller than. Frigates today are multi-purpose platforms capable of long-range, long-endurance independent low and medium intensity missions. They are with advanced weapons, sensors and computer processing ability to defeat multiple air, surface and subsurface threats simultaneously and surviving in a high intensity environment. Stealth frigates are getting popular in the many navies.
Corvette is a small, maneuverable, lightly armed warship, originally smaller than a frigate and larger than a coastal patrol craft, although many recent designs resemble frigates in size and role.Corvette Small, generally slow escort-type vessel, generally intended for ASW. They are also sufficiently habitable and have the endurance for long-range operations. Best suited for coastal work but sometimes employed as a seagoing vessel. Often seem to be heavily armed for their size, but generally are lacking in things like sensors, electronics, reloads, range and accommodations.
Corvettes have a displacement between 540 and 2,750 long tons (and measure 180–330 feet (55–100 meters) in length. They are usually armed with medium- and small-caliber guns, surface-to-surface missiles, surface-to-air missiles, and underwater warfare weapons
FAC: Fast attack craft are smaller than corvettes and distinguishable from similar sized patrol craft by their higher speed (at least 25 knots). They are distinguishable also from inshore vessels by size, being around 50m in length, whereas the smaller craft are 30m or less. Due to their small size, FAC specialise in one discipline and cannot be considered multi-purpose platforms. Most are optimised for surface warfare using missiles and guns, and increasingly rarely, torpedoes.
Battleships: Battleships were the primary warships in the era of ship-to-ship combat with guns. They were equipped with the largest and greatest number of guns possible, and were heavily armored to protect them from similar enemy ships. Battleships were intended to engage in ship-on-ship or fleet-on-fleet combat with forces of enemy battleships. Battleship armor was generally heavy enough to protect the ship against it's own main armament
Offshore Patrol Vessel: (OPV) Modern classification for vessels similar in purpose to the 3rd class cruisers. Intended for duty in areas requiring presence but not major fighting power. Vessels tend to be optimized for good seakeeping, long range, good accommodations, easy maintenance and reliability. Generally slow and seemingly underarmed for their size
The World’s Navies classifies the ships as follows:
Cruisers: +10,000 tons
Light Cruisers: 5000 to 10,000 tons
Destroyers: 3000 to 4000 tons
Frigates: 1100 to 3000 tons
Corvettes: 500 to 1100 tons
FAC: +25 Knots
Large PC: 100 to 500 tons
Coastal PC: -500 tons
Anil
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Do what makes you happy
I would like to post tips and links for those who are leaving Indian Navy and set their mind to explore the great opportunities in the industries such as Off-shore, Shipping, Education & Training, Safety and Security etc.
Doing what you enjoy doing and make a living from it is the most important in life. One of the top keys to being successful in life is doing what makes you happy. Keep in mind that success has a lot more to do with it than making a lot of money. Success is also based on how happy you are in your line of work, having a lower stress level, being able to spend more time with family and friends, and spending more time doing what you enjoy. Don’t back yourself into a corner thinking that the only way to be successful is by collecting a huge pay check.
If you do what makes you happy in life, it will seem more like play rather than work. You’ll be more enthusiastic, feel more creative, and your energy levels will stay consistent rather than the constant roller coaster you may be riding now. If you can’t stay interested in your work, success will be hard to come by and it will quickly slip through your fingers.
There is a better world waiting for you. You must be ready to face the challenges and get succeed. You should choose your area of interest and sharpen your skills in that field. See all the challenges as opportunity given to you. Face it with positive attitude. Success is yours.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
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