Using 3600 Seconds At A Time Productivity is often measured on a per unit per hour basis. To determine profits and costs, a company needs to know the rate of productivity. Even though it’s not an exact science, a good estimation is very useful for business purposes. If we’re calibrating the output of a machine […]

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This Is It: The Concerts That Never Happened Michael Jackson was set to perform his very last tour at London’s O2 Arena, in a series of fifty concerts entitled “This Is It”. The tour schedule would last from July 2009 through March 2010. But on June 25, 2009, a tragedy came up that would end up canceling the entire […]

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Concerns About BPA And Reducing The Risks Bisphenol A, also known as BPA, is a chemical used to manufacture hard plastic containers, such as baby bottles, reusable plastic cups, and the lining of metal food and beverage cans, including canned liquid infant formula. Consumer tips to avoid BPA exposure can be found at the website […]

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Cayman Islands Under Scrutiny Just south of Cuba lies three islands, named the Cayman Islands. This British territory consists of the three islands: Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. Grand Cayman is the largest of the islands and the most populated. Grand Cayman also contains the capital, which is called George Town. Located at […]

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Programming Memory Channels Programming frequencies into the ICOM V8000 isn’t that bad at all. Seriously. But, after a few months or years, one tends to forget the exact procedure. Then it’s time to scramble for the owner’s manual. Okay, can’t find the manual… USING FRONT OF RADIO 1. Setting a frequency In VFO mode, set the desired […]

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Examining The Disease And The Diagnosis What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Does ADHD exist (PBS)? National Institute of Mental Health: NIH Publication No. 08-3572 Revised 2008 – (Link) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying focused […]

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The Longest Annular Solar Eclipse of the Millennium                       Annular Solar Eclipse – 15 January 2010 (YouTube) On January 15, 2009, millions gathered to watch the annular eclipse of the Sun. It was the longest annular solar eclipse of the millennium, and the longest until December 23, 3043. According to The Hindu, the eclipse could […]

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Comparing Solar and Lunar Eclipses What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse? Do both eclipses have anything in common? What is an eclipse? An eclipse happens when one celestial object moves into the shadow of another. Solar Eclipse Facts 1. Only occurs at new moon. 2. Lasts for a few […]

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We’ve Got the Fix For That Do you get the following error message to continuously pop-up on Dreamweaver? Or something similar? “The following translators were not loaded due to errors: Spry.htm: has configuration information that is invalid. XSLT.htm: has configuration information that is invalid” If so, stay calm, get a glass of water, and read […]

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Chief Executive Donald Tsang Infuriated Over Acid Attacks The acid attack happened this time in Yau Mau Tei, on Saturday night, January 9, 2010. Acid rained down on one of  Hong Kong’s most popular attractions, the Temple Street night market in Yau Ma Tei. Two bottles of corrosive liquid were hurled down from a building […]

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