Reading a thriller written in 1998 and set in Florida, I was amazed to realize that the hero, a tough private eye, searched the paper Yellow Pages for information. 1998? It’s not the stone age! Yet who looks up the paper edition (if it still exists) of anything when you have it all available on… Continue reading Local Is Beautiful
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Invention Might Lead To New Regulation In Professional Tennis
Both competitive and recreational tennis players need to have the ability to adapt to their surroundings. Different court surfaces such as hard, clay, grass and even carpet courts require players to change their game and may even require different shoes. It`s not just court surfaces, however, that require a player to step outside their comfort… Continue reading Invention Might Lead To New Regulation In Professional Tennis
Making Sliced Bread Better – The Curious History Of The Toaster
What are the items in your kitchen you can’t live without? The oven? Fridge? Even the microwave? What about the toaster? Admittedly it isn’t an essential, but you might be surprised to find yourself at a bit of loss without this handy piece of equipment. Perfect for a super-quick breakfast in the morning or toasting… Continue reading Making Sliced Bread Better – The Curious History Of The Toaster
How Retailers Track Your Purchases Through Barcodes
Retailers have more knowledge about who we are and what we do than most think. Based on our credit card transactions, coupons used and returns that are made, retailers have the ability to keep track of what products we purchase, when they’re purchased and why. This is done by retailers developing consumer profiles based on… Continue reading How Retailers Track Your Purchases Through Barcodes
Three Solar Energy Truths You Need To Know Before Making The Switch
One look at your electric bill may be enough to convince you to try out one of the many alternative energy systems available to the public. No doubt, the most popular choice would be solar energy. According to the information released by U.S. Energy Information Administration as of 2011, thirteen percent of the energy used… Continue reading Three Solar Energy Truths You Need To Know Before Making The Switch
The Set It And Forget It Website
When the day comes that a business owner decides it’s time to get online, the website either becomes a great new business resource or just represents the business owner’s decision to follow the masses. For some businesses, creating a website is no different than having a billboard along the highway or a listing in the… Continue reading The Set It And Forget It Website
SoundCloud And Getty Images Partner To Create Revolutionary Audio Visual Service
The leading creator and distributer of digital imagery, videos and multimedia products, Getty Images, has partnered with the social sound platform SoundCloud to deliver a new audio visual service for both music creators and businesses. The partnership is set to revolutionize the audio marketplace by providing simple and efficient commercial licensing opportunities to the SoundCloud… Continue reading SoundCloud And Getty Images Partner To Create Revolutionary Audio Visual Service
Rackspace Launches The Open Cloud
By Sue Poremba Sue Poremba is a freelance writer focusing primarily on security and technology issues and occasionally blogs for Rackspace Hosting. “The promise of the cloud is speed and choice. It’s changing every aspect of our lives.” Lew Moorman, president of Rackspace Hosting, made that statement at GigaOm Structure in June 2012. Yet, he… Continue reading Rackspace Launches The Open Cloud
5 Hero Electronic Components You Need To Know About
There are hero’s and villains in all walks of life, be it in comics or in the movies. For any electronics or technology enthusiast here are 5 awesome electronics components that have won designs and functionality awards, for their “heroic” feats! Image courtesy of oskay from Flickr 1 ) MKP1848S Film Capacitors The most remarkable feature of… Continue reading 5 Hero Electronic Components You Need To Know About
How Do Microwaves Work?
So, how do microwaves work? In a word, resonance – Resonance is a phenomenon that occurs when frequency of force acting on an object matches its vibration. This sounds complicated right? It’s not It’s the same principle as pushing someone on a swing set, if you push them too fast or too slow, then it… Continue reading How Do Microwaves Work?