What s the difference between a graduate certificate and a graduate degree?
Unlike finishing a full master s degree program, grad certificate program students take a few master s courses around a subject like Sustainability and Development or Data Science and receive a certificate of completion upon passing the program.
Because certificates involve taking fewer classes (and don t usually have an admissions process),
they re not considered the same as having a master s degree or Ph.D. However, they can help you stand out to prospective employers, especially if you re looking to transition into a different field and want to demonstrate that you learned the required skills.
The Elevate is designed to offer a full 5.1.4 surround sound solution in a convenient package, complete with a soundbar, satellite speakers, and a subwoofer. The system comes with everything you need and it even features built-in amplification so you don t have to buy a receiver.
With its up-firing speakers, the Elevate can make it seem like sound effects are coming from above your head. The front speakers also feature a clever rotating design, which allows them to automatically switch from up-firing to front-firing positions depending on what you re watching.
I ve been reviewing home theater products for nearly a decade, and after spending a month with the Elevate, I ve come away impressed by the soundbar s performance and value. The system s software is a little glitchy, but you d be hard pressed to find a better 5.1.4 home theater package for this price.
The best blanket I ve tested so far is the HomeSmart Products King Size Weighted Blanket. It s large enough to cover me and my giant feet as I stretch out my six-foot, 200-pound frame, it breathes well to keep me from overheating at night, and I can just toss it in the washing machine when it s dirty. Here are my experiences using the blanket over the past two years.
Design
The HomeSmart Products Weighted Blanket gets its weight from tiny glass beads that are sewn into the 400-thread count organic cotton fabric. The blanket is made up of several compartments that keep the beads and thus, weight evenly distributed. The pockets are approximately 5 inches by 5 inches.
As a sleep researcher who knows the importance of good quality sleep, I always look into the science and benefits behind the products I test out and review. I like to obtain reliable information from experts in addition to conducting extensive research. While writing our guide for the best sunrise alarm clocks, I discovered the Casper Glow Lights: a unique set of lights that are portable, attractive, and can also help you improve your sleep quality.
Research studies have shown that exposure to blue light (found in some household light bulbs and most electronic devices) later in the evening can restrict the natural production of melatonin and negatively affect circadian rhythms, the flow of hormones that tell us when to go to sleep and wake up. If you wake up in the middle of the night to get a glass of water or run to the bathroom, you ll often have to turn the lights on, which can significantly disturb your slumber and the ability to fall back to sleep. The Casper Glow Lights a
Keeping in mind that Samsung s Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra have a peak charging speed of 25W, we tested a variety of chargers including Samsung s own 25W charger and some third-party chargers from reputable accessory makers that claim at least 25W charging speed or more.
How we tested chargers for the Galaxy S21 phones
To test the charging speeds for the Galaxy S21 series, we used the standard Galaxy S21 as our test unit.
Before plugging in a charger, we drained the Galaxy S21 to the point that it no longer turns on. Once drained, we plugged in a charger and kept the phone off to prevent as many variables as possible. At the moment we plugged the Galaxy S21 into the charger, we started a timer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes had passed, we unplugged the phone, which showed us the battery charge percentage for a 15-minute charge, and recorded it. We then plugged the charger back into the Galaxy S21, and set another timer for 15 minutes, and repeat