Archive for May, 2016

Like many people, George Tkalych knows that the world cannot rely on oil and coal forever. As such, he is encouraged by the strides that scientists and energy experts are making in finding alternative sources of energy. One alternative that has loads of potential to provide clean energy is wind power. Energy stakeholders see wind power as a viable alternative that doesn’t generate any harmful gasses. Ongoing efforts to make it cheaper and more available will help sell wind power to individuals and businesses.

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If you are looking to invest in wind power, the following are some things to keep in mind.

Clean energy

Unlike coal, creating energy from the wind doesn’t require any harmful chemicals or cause environmental pollution. The wind is also abundant and can be tapped freely, so it is a good source of alternative energy.

Renewable source

If you live in an area where there’s a lot of wind, it’s basically waiting to be tapped. The wind is a renewable source that never runs out. Efforts have been made to reduce the cost of harnessing and distributing wind power, and as it becomes more popular, it will become cheaper.

Great potential

The potential for wind power to take the place of traditional fossil fuels is huge. With advancement wind turbine technology and more energy players taking part in research efforts, it’s a matter of time before wind power is a major producer of electricity in cities worldwide.

George Tkalych believes that the debate between fossil fuels and natural energy is good for the energy sector as it will allow the generation of sustainable energy solutions.

 

Although he no longer practices medicine, George Tkalych understands how challenging it can be choosing a medical specialty. The former ear, nose, and throat specialist ran a successful practice for 32 years in Columbus, Georgia. Almost right out of medical school, he knew which area of medicine he wanted to practice and went on to live out his dream.

For many medical students, one of the hardest decisions is choosing which specialty to focus on. With over 60 specialties to choose from, it can be a tough choice. Consider asking yourself the following questions to help make the selection process a bit easier.

Am I a people person?

Unless you are going exclusively into research, you are going to be in contact with patients on varying levels. Some specialties involve more contact than others, for example, family care or psychiatry. If you want minimal patient involvement, think pathology or radiology.

How much time are you willing to spend learning?

Since you’ve taken the path to becoming a doctor, you probably don’t mind the four years of college and additional four of medical school. But after this, you have to consider residency, which varies according to specialty. If you plan to become a surgeon, that can mean an additional six years of training.

What’s your interest?

Doctors have different interests. Some like to work with elderly patients while others are more drawn to children. If you have a strong interest in a particular population, it may make the selection easier.

George Tkalych is happy to have lived his dream job of being a doctor to both children and adults.