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- What is a Laser Mouse
- What is HCG
- What is a Guarantor
- What is Georgette Fabric
- What is a Firewire-to-USB Adapter
- What is Freestyle Dancing
- What is a Dongle
- Why Does Asparagus Make Some Peoples Urine Smell Funny
- What is a Pet Scan
- Who is Eligible for Welfare in the United States
- What is a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant)
- What Should I Know About Electric Guitar Strings
- What is a Money Tree Plant
- What is White Sugar
- What is Outsourcing
- What is Whey
- What Are Unlocked Cell Phones
- What is a Lender
- What is Polyurethane
- What is a Headrush
- What is Perforated Bowel
- What is a GSM Phone
- What is Osmosis
- What is a Fancy Dress Party
- What are Torrents
| Posted: 11 Apr 2010 07:41 PM PDT If you are into computers, a laser mouse may not be entirely new to you. Basically, it is one of the more popular types of computer mousing devices. It is conveniently available in the market. It heavily relies on a laser beam to be able to track your hand's movement when you are using your computer. Traditional mousing gadgets use a track ball and not a laser beam. Here are some useful facts about a laser mouse: Why is a laser mouse becoming more widely preferred? The answer here is obvious. A laser mouse is powered by a state-of-the-art technology. It is operated by an "invisible", or perhaps "nearly invisible to the naked human eye", laser beam. |
| Posted: 11 Apr 2010 07:41 PM PDT In every pregnancy, most people do not know what hormones and substances the body produces to ensure that a fetus and all the other areas pertaining to the pregnancy are developing the way they should be. Most of the time, the stuff taught in books and in school is very general. However, there is one hormone that the body produces to serve as the building block of a pregnancy. It is Human chorionic gonadotropin or HCG. What is HCG and why it is so important are two of the major questions that you will want to know to understand how a pregnancy develops. What is HCG? |
| Posted: 11 Apr 2010 07:40 PM PDT Applying for a loan usually helps in paying basic financial obligations. You may need to get a loan to cover your college education, to buy your car, or to own your house. A money lender can provide you the money when you need it. However, in exchange for the favor, you are expected to return or settle the same amount at a pre-determined date and shoulder the corresponding interest. Today, applying for a loan is simplified when is a third party is available for you to offer additional security. The third party is better known as your guarantor. Here are some guide questions to help you better understand the concept of a guarantor in a loan transaction: |
| Posted: 11 Apr 2010 07:39 PM PDT Georgette fabric is a silk or polyester woven textile that is lightweight with a crinkly and sheer texture. The texture of the fabric is slightly rough and a wee bit dull. However, it drapes well with a flowing appearance. It is distinctively heavier and more opaque than chiffon. The twisted weave provides a bouncy and springy that enables it to free flow and appear to move on its own. Purchasing the fabric. The fabric can be easily purchased at your local fabric stores. Some department stores will carry the textile as well. You can purchase it in any color variant with silk or polyester as its primary material. |
| What is a Firewire-to-USB Adapter Posted: 11 Apr 2010 07:37 PM PDT Two of the highly-reliable high-speed bus devices are the firewire and the USB. They are also vastly used in the computer industry, particularly in the field of consumer electronic goods. The firewire is technically known as IEEE 1394. As a hub, it can support a data transfer rate between 400 and 800 mbps. The data transfer rate entirely depends on the firewire standards. On the other hand, as a single port, it can accommodate up to 63 devices. It can permit each connected device to perform in an ideal speed. If your audio and video systems prompt you to operate on real-time, use a firewire. It can also aid in running your storage area network. Likewise, you can use it for external gadgets like your DV camera recorders, your hard disks, and your DVD writers and burners. |
| Posted: 11 Apr 2010 07:35 PM PDT Freestyle dancing is defined as a free form style of dance with no rules, limitations, or choreography to follow. To make it simple, it is dancing where every move and step is made up as you progress. Freestyle dancing can be applied to almost any type of dance for a particular situation. For example, if you are dancing with your date in a club to the hip hop beats of the Black Eyed Peas, you are probably making up the steps and moves as you go along to the song. Very few individuals practice a set of moves to show off to their partners on the dance floor. This is the reason why freestyle dancing has no rules and limitations because you only make it as you go along. |
| Posted: 11 Apr 2010 07:28 PM PDT A dongle is a piece of computer hardware. Since it is a small piece, it is portable. It can also be easily attached to a desktop or a laptop to function. In terms of appearance, it looks like any common universal serial bus (USB) flash drive. Here are some fast facts about a dongle: Word meanings. The word "dongle" was originally associated with authenticating a particular piece of computer software. But in recent times, it is widely used to refer to as a broadband wireless adapter. Although "dongle" is quite a common term among software protection vendors, other terms were used to refer to the device. It was also called as "a security device", "a hardware key", and "a hardware token". |
| Why Does Asparagus Make Some Peoples Urine Smell Funny Posted: 11 Apr 2010 07:25 PM PDT If you've resolved to watch your weight, and you're bent on becoming a healthier person this year, say hello to the asparagus! The asparagus is a vegetable that has long been recognized for its medicinal and health benefits. Some of the nutrients it richly contains include protein, potassium, vitamins A and C, and folic acid. It is also a great source of fiber, niacin, and phosphorus. And what makes it even more appealing is that it contains very little sodium, carbohydrates and calories – except of course, if the asparagus is served with rich mayo and dressing. |
| Posted: 11 Apr 2010 07:22 PM PDT A PET or positron emission tomography scan is commonly utilized by medical practitioners in order to determine the functionality of your organs and tissues. What happens to you? There will be a minute dose of a radioactive chemical called radiotracer that will be injected into the vein of your arm. The radiotracer will be distributed across your body and will be absorbed by the specific organs and tissues. You will be asked to lie down on a flat examination table which will be moved towards the center of the PET scanner. This doughnut-shaped machine which is connected to a computer has the capacity to communicate with the substance in your body. Cross-section images of the targeted anatomy will help specialists identify anomalies present. |
| Who is Eligible for Welfare in the United States Posted: 11 Apr 2010 07:21 PM PDT In the United States, there are at least one hundred and twenty welfare programs. These welfare programs are designed to give aid to low-income or no-income families, as well as the elderly, the disabled, and impoverished single parents. Different programs offer different types of aid, but the more popular ones include limited cash aid (given via debit-style cards), food stamps, Medicaid, housing assistance, credits or grants. How much aid is given will depend on the recipient's needs and income, along with the size of the family, and whether there is a presence of crisis situations such as homelessness or medical emergencies. Different states have different specific requirements for giving aid to its residents, since most welfare programs are state-run. However, here are a few of the general guidelines that determine who are eligible for welfare in the United States: |
| What is a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) Posted: 11 Apr 2010 07:20 PM PDT A personal digital assistant, also known as a PDA, is a mobile device with personal information management capabilities. It utilizes a touch screen technology with an electronic visual display. Majority of PDAs can access the Internet, intranet, and extranet through Wi-Fi or WWANs (Wireless Wide Area Networks). Flipping through history books. The term PDA was voiced out by Apple Computer CEO John Sculley in January 7, 1992 at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nokia made good use of PDA technology via the 9000 Communicator which paved the way for a modern brand of mobile phones tagged as smartphone. What it can bring to the table. Basic application requirements for a gadget to be categorized as PDA include address book for contacts, to-do list, appointment calendar, and note program. Here is a rundown of the features that make PDAs stand out. |
| What Should I Know About Electric Guitar Strings Posted: 11 Apr 2010 07:13 PM PDT Electric guitars are one of the most important instruments used in popular music, and it is a staple in many rock bands. So if you wanna up your cool factor, why not learn how to play the electric guitar! To know more about the basics of the electric guitar, it would pay to know more about the electric guitar strings as well. Here are some questions about these strings that you might want to have answered: What are the different types of material that they are made of? There are three common types of electric guitar strings, according to their make: stainless steel, pure nickel, and nickel-plated. |
| Posted: 11 Apr 2010 07:12 PM PDT Hobbyists all over the world have fondly embraced lovely little wonders in bonsai trees. They are good household companions that require little amount of care, although you need to hone your skills in pruning. One that has stood among the rest is the braided money tree plant. If you intend to go with this gardening trend take a look at the facts. Looking back in time. The money tree plant is a special type of bonsai that traces its roots in Taiwan during the 80s. A Taiwanese truck driver showed interest in braiding the stems of multiple trees together to come up with a unique form of bonsai. His success led to the circulation of the plant in almost every Asian country. It started to sell like hot potatoes particularly in China during New Year festivities due to the associated luck and fortune. |
| Posted: 11 Apr 2010 07:11 PM PDT C12H22O11. That may look like a military code for some, but it's actually the chemical formula of one of the most familiar items in every kitchen: white sugar. Here are some more interesting facts about this sweet treat (or is it? See numbers four and five): What is white sugar? In simplest terms, white sugar is processed sugar which has regular texture and flavor. It is refined and washed thoroughly in order to produce its white appearance. The most popular form of white sugar is granulated sugar (or finely-ground sugar). Other types include confectioner's sugar, which is mixed with cornstarch; and sugar cubes. |
| Posted: 11 Apr 2010 07:10 PM PDT Outsourcing has become extremely popular. However, you are still left with the million dollar question. What is outsourcing and what does it do? Look no more, here's the answer to your question. Definition. From its root word outsource, outsourcing literally means getting or acquiring services from a third party provider when otherwise, it can be easily provided within the company. Today, many establishments have outsourced in different levels and in various degrees. The companies that render the outsource jobs are called service providers. Factors. In order for an outsourced business becomes successful, there are three fundamental factors that one needs to follow. These are: |
| Posted: 11 Apr 2010 07:09 PM PDT Maybe you've heard of the whey protein that bodybuilders drink regularly. Or maybe you've heard this term from that famous poem, "Little Miss Muffet" (remember, the one who was eating curds and whey?). This term might be familiar enough, but what is it, exactly? Here are some basic information about whey: What is whey? Whey is the liquid formed during the making of cheese. Here's a simple outline of what happens: milk, which is the raw material for making cheese, separates into curds. This curding happens once an acidic substance, such as vinegar or lemon juice, is added to the milk. Curding can also happen if the milk is left alone to sour. Curds are the fatty solid parts of the milk which sticks together (coagulates). These are then turned into cheese. On the other hand, whey is the liquid part, which separates from the curd. The whey is usually drained off since it is not used for cheese processing. |
| Posted: 11 Apr 2010 07:07 PM PDT There are so many cell phone networks and mobile carriers competing for customers nowadays. That's why sales promotions abound where you can get cell phones for large discounts, or even for free. This is a great savings opportunity for many of us consumers, but there may be a slight downside to this. Here's why: Most cell phones need to be activated by a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) card, which is a microchip that contains data such as the number where you can be reached, and your address book information (unless you program your phone so that this information be stored in the phone itself). |
| Posted: 11 Apr 2010 07:05 PM PDT Applying for a loan is a meticulous process. You need to account for a lot things. Aside from finding a guarantor, you also need to consider getting a reliable lender. Why is that necessary? You may argue that all you need is just the loan check. As long as the lender is able to do that, why worry about his reliability. Well, for one, a reliable lender may give you a fair deal. You don't want to end up paying more interest. Here are some guidelines in knowing more about a lender: Are there different types of lenders? Yes, there are a number of lenders in the financial market. You may consider striking a deal with a commercial lender, a hard-money lender, a lender-of-last-resort, and a mutual organization. |
| Posted: 11 Apr 2010 07:05 PM PDT What is polyurethane and what is so important about it? It may sound complex but it's actually quite simple to understand. Here are some helpful facts that you can use about this interesting product. Definition. Polyurethane is a chemically induced product that is widely used as a hard, clear, durable and flexible finish to stained wooden furniture, surface areas and the like. This is also used as a glue, protective coating, upholstery foam and fiberglass. It is an another alternative for paint (varnish), cotton, rubber, wood, metal and many more. |
| Posted: 11 Apr 2010 07:04 PM PDT Are you experiencing a sudden bout of dizziness when you rise from a seated position? Does the quick wave throw you off your balance? Do you feel disoriented, even just for a few seconds? That abrupt dash of sensation is medically referred to as a headrush. A lot of people have experienced that familiar sensation at one time or another. That means, having a headrush is normal. Unfortunately, consistent or persistent fits can clearly indicate a medical problem. Here are the important things you need to know about a headrush: |
| Posted: 11 Apr 2010 06:40 PM PDT Perforated bowel may sound familiar to you. Maybe you heard it from a friend, read it in a magazine or watched about it on a television program. It does ring a bell. However, you have no idea what it is or if it is hazardous to your health. Here are some useful facts that can help you understand about this medical concern. Definition. A perforated bowel is a medical situation wherein there are holes in the wall of your stomach, small intestines and large intestines. As the name suggests, these perforated walls cause your abdominal cavity to become infiltrated by bacteria from your bowel movement. This is also known as gastrointestinal perforation. This is a medical emergency that is very dangerous to anyone's health. Immediate surgery is needed to close all the unnecessary openings on your stomach or intestine walls. |
| Posted: 11 Apr 2010 06:38 PM PDT Owning a GSM phone is definitely cool. But what exactly is a GSM phone? Here are some explanations that will let you appreciate the technology behind the world's fastest-growing, most reliable, and highly-advanced communication gadget in the market nowadays: What is a GSM phone? It is a type of cellular phone that relies on global system for mobile communications, or the GSM. The GSM allows your unit to receive and send calls. First offered and used commercially in 1991, GSM has become a digital standard to beat. Today, it has remained to be the highly recognized mobile phone transmission technology worldwide. |
| Posted: 11 Apr 2010 06:37 PM PDT What is osmosis and why is it so popular in the scientific world? This may sound really difficult to understand but on the contrary, it is quite simple and easy. Read on to learn more about this phenomenon. Definition. Osmosis is a physical process that enables fluid to disperse or pass through a semi-permeable membrane. Osmosis plays an integral role in all biological processes. Its main purpose is to prevent all unwanted dirt or any foreign objects such as salt infiltrate through the membranes, hence resulting to fluid purification and desalination (salt removal). |
| Posted: 11 Apr 2010 06:36 PM PDT A friend invites you to a party. You are told that it is quite an event. Bigwigs are expected to show up. It is definitely an opportunity to socialize and establish business networks. Unfortunately, when you heard that it is a fancy dress party, you are left dumbfounded. What exactly is a fancy dress party? Here are some basic pointers to note: The dress code. Forget about your formal wear. Wearing cocktail dresses and tuxedos is definitely out. Donning your most exquisite jewelry pieces is not necessary, too. When you are asked to attend a fancy dress party, you are simply instructed to come in costume. Where does the phrase "fancy dress" come from? Essentially, the phrase is closely associated with the British. However, in general, members of the so-called high society loosely used the phrase, too. |
| Posted: 11 Apr 2010 06:34 PM PDT Torrents are the key to sharing large files at high speed. Some of the common files shared through torrents are music files, software, and videos. To understand torrents, here is some basic information that's important to know: Some terms to remember. To download a file means to retrieve it from another computer and save it to your own computer, while to upload a file means that a file will be transferred from your computer to another. P2P or Peer-to-peer network refers to a group of different personal computers communicating with one another via particular software. The concept of torrent. Torrent refers to a transfer process that enables a user to download very large files for free at fast speeds. It works within a network system, and it requires that different personal computers participate in the sharing process. |
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