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29th September 2009
Modern brakes were invented in the late 19th century, around the same time as the tyre. Up until then, vehicles had wooden wheels that were stopped by large wooden blocks, lowered into position by the driver using a simple lever system. When tyres were in... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
23rd September 2009
Nothing has been quite so exciting in the generator manufacturing business as the new Honda inverter generators. Honda inverter generators give you all of the power that you need in a generator, with maximum fuel efficiency, light weight, and surprisingl... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
22nd September 2009
The emergence of inventive new materials, engineering breakthroughs, and advances in microtechnology has served as the catalyst for innovation in modern prosthetics development. As a result of these advances, modern prostheses are more lightweight, more ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
22nd September 2009
Exercise is one of the most effective ways for you to remain fit. But even exercise can be bad, if you do it harder and not smarter. Exercising intelligently and maximizing the safety and usefulness of the exercising programme is the only way to reach y... Read >
Author: Santos Mendez
21st September 2009
Exercise is one of the most effective techniques for you to stay fit and healthy. But even exercise can be bad, if you do it harder and not smarter. Exercising cleverly and maximizing the safety and effectiveness of the exercising schedule is the only w... Read >
Author: Vincent Wolf
17th September 2009
Exercise is one of the most efficient tactics for you to stay fit. But even exercise can be bad, if you do it harder and not smarter. Exercising cleverly and maximizing the safety and usefulness of the exercising schedule is the only way to reach your e... Read >
Author: Terrance Kirk
16th September 2009
Exercise is one of the best tactics for you to stay fit and healthy. But even exercise can be bad, if you do it harder and not smarter. Exercising cleverly and maximizing the safety and effectiveness of the exercising programme is the simplest way to re... Read >
Author: Vincent Wolf
16th September 2009
Exercise is one of the most effective tactics for you to remain healthy. But even exercise can be bad, if you do it harder and not smarter. Exercising cleverly and maximizing the safety and effectiveness of the exercising schedule is the only way to rea... Read >
Author: Art Walter
11th September 2009
Exercise is one of the most effective tactics for you to remain fit and healthy. But even exercise can be bad, if you do it harder and not smarter. Exercising intelligently and maximizing the safety and effectiveness of the exercise program is the only ... Read >
Author: Wilfredo Myers
10th September 2009
Exercise is one of the most effective tactics for you to remain fit. But even exercise can be bad, if you do it harder and not smarter. Exercising intelligently and maximizing the safety and usefulness of the exercise program is the simplest way to reac... Read >
Author: Jason Cochran
10th September 2009
Exercise is one of the most efficient tactics for you to remain healthy. But even exercise can be bad, if you do it harder and not smarter. Exercising cleverly and maximizing the safety and usefulness of the exercise program is the simplest way to reach... Read >
Author: Federico Pruitt
06th September 2009
As a matter of fact everyone out there would have seen stun guns appearing in many movies. Some people even have a misconception that stun guns are just fictional self defense items created for the movies. Most of them out there are not aware of the fac... Read >
Author: Fabiola Castillo
06th September 2009
With the rise of technology and its dedication to electronics, individuals with impaired hearing have now found a way to cope for the long term. Cochlear implants are becoming more common as thousands of people worldwide have acknowledged its efficacy and... Read >
Author: Alicia McWilliams
13th August 2009
The only difference between wireless speakers and regular speakers is the manner in which they receive the sound. Wireless speakers instead of using a cable to transmit the electronic signals carrying the sound information, the signals are transmitted by... Read >
Author: John Sawy
26th July 2009
Hey kids, have you ever watched lightning in the sky at night, or gotten zapped when you touched a metal door? Those are two shocking examples of electricity!
Elementary science teaches us that everything in the world is made up of tiny particles cal... Read >
Author: Sarah Jane Elliott
16th July 2009
The most common phones that are based on DECT technology are cordless phones. DECT phones consist of a base station and usually a single handset. But today, multiple handsets phones are also available in the market. The working of a DECT phone is very sim... Read >
Author: Dennis Jaylon
09th July 2009
If you are among the millions of people worldwide affected by tinnitus, then you are also among the millions constantly seeking for a cure. Tinnitus can totally be cured and can be done so with natural methods. There are also therapies that help diminish ... Read >
Author: Candy
17th June 2009
Imagine having a toy which could speed up in excess to three hundred mph!! It in truth exhilarates, eh? But hold on we'll fancy the beginner rc airplane first to acquire the actual gustation of flying an rc jet with this sort of a speed.
RC jets and RC h... Read >
Author: tonja
18th May 2009
A defibrillator (AED) can save lives when sudden cardiac arrest due to arrhythmia (an abnormal electrical signal in the heart). Symptoms of cardiac arrest are chest pain or loss of consciousness. The AED restores the heart's normal electrical signal...if ... Read >
Author: David Bruce
18th May 2009
A defibrillator (AED) can save lives when sudden cardiac arrest due to arrhythmia (an abnormal electrical signal in the heart). Symptoms of cardiac arrest are chest pain or loss of consciousness. The AED restores the heart's normal electrical signal...if ... Read >
Author: David Bruce Jr.
14th May 2009
The image sensor is the component which captures light and begins the process of turning it into a digital image. There are two types of security camera sensors: CCD (charge coupled device) and CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor). Which of the ... Read >
Author: Andy Thompson
08th April 2009
A camcorder is a handy consumer electronics device used for recording video and audio. The camcorder contains together a video camera and a video recorder in one unit, because of which it is known by their amalgam name camcorder.
In simpler terminology... Read >
Author: Brendon Long
03rd April 2009
Video cameras are a staple item in anyone's world. Using a built-in recorder unit, you can capture momentous events like weddings and birthdays, or everyday events on your video camera and watch them for years to come.
They have three basic components... Read >
Author: Scott Jamieson
02nd April 2009
Weighing heavy items in an industrial environment call for an industrial scale that is both rugged, and easy to use. It is interesting to consider how many different types of items must be weighed within almost any manufacturing or distributing organizati... Read >
Author: Mel Joelle
27th March 2009
When the DVI standard was introduced by the DDWG at the end of the last century (yes, believe it or not, it is true the DVI has been around that long) the previous standard for getting information from your player or your computer to your screen was VGA (... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer
18th February 2009
Infrared is a form of electromagnetic radiation which has longer wavelength than visible light. Sir William Herschel (1738-1822) discovered the infrared radiation and laid the foundation for future development of the technology. Infrared systems use the i... Read >
Author: gardnerwilkinson
18th February 2009
Infrared is a form of electromagnetic radiation which has longer wavelength than visible light. Sir William Herschel (1738-1822) discovered the infrared radiation and laid the foundation for future development of the technology. Infrared systems use the i... Read >
Author: gardnerwilkinson
05th February 2009
Fish finders are a great way to locate fish and the key to a great day. Going out fishing for the day can be a lot of fun.you are out with your friends talking and enjoying the day but no one is catching anything. you cruise around looking for another spo... Read >
Author: Marc Dorin
17th January 2009
Barcode technology has advanced through the years to now aid manufacturers, retail stores, or others that are in the buying or selling industry. You may not think those small parallel lines on your products are of much importance however, they provide you... Read >
Author: Brian
08th December 2008
Portable music devices have been considered safe for pacemaker patients to use, but new reports suggest that the earbuds from such devices can cause problems for pacemaker people. Earbuds held near the pacemaker implant site can sometimes interfere with t... Read >
Author: Jo Ann LeQuang
30th November 2008
A crystal oscillator is an electronic circuit that actuate the mechanical resonance of a vibrating crystal of piezoelectric material to originate an electrical signal with a very specific frequency.
Operation of a Crystal Oscillator
A crystal i... Read >
Author: Rohit Singh
25th November 2008
Some designs of microphone remained as they were earlier while some of them became a part of the microphones to be kept in the museums. This word was popularly called as mike, and is among some of the main primary elements in any music or audio system.
... Read >
Author: Alien
30th October 2008
Many types of gases are stored under pressure in liquefied form. This allows large quantities of the gas to be stored and used in industrial processes. Generally, these gasses are contained in cylinders, dewars or tanks. As the gas is required, and releas... Read >
Author: Chris Carter
14th October 2008
A card reader is a device used to reads the information punched into a card, converting the availability or non availability of a hole into an electrical signal representing by a binary number 0 or 1. Thus the holes in a card are converted into coded elec... Read >
Author: Rohit Singh
15th September 2008
A speaker is a device that converts an electrical signal into sound. It is an integral part of music systems, televisions, computers, and radios. Every day we listen to music or watch television but never really give much thought to how a speaker actually... Read >
Author: Cooper
11th July 2008
This article explains the origins and workings of atomic clocks and how they are used to synchronise computer networks all over the world using NTP servers.
In conventional electronic clocks time is kept by running an electrical current through an os... Read >
Author: Richard N Williams
20th June 2008
What is all-optical switching?
All-optical switching is a process by which light, usually in the form of digital communication signals, is routed from one transmission channel to another, or modulated, without intermediate conversion to another format.... Read >
Author: Colin Yao
11th June 2008
There is no question that fiber optic communication is our future. Fiber optic communication industry has been enjoying amazing growth for over 15 years. These are driven by both technology advance and market demand. There are some obvious trends in the d... Read >
Author: Colin Yao
01st May 2008
Arrhythmias are disorders of the regular rhythmic beating of the heart. They're common — about 2.2 million Americans are living with atrial fibrillation (one type of rhythm problem). Arrhythmias can occur in a healthy heart and be of minimal consequence... Read >
Author: peterhutch
17th March 2008
Tasers have become one of the most effective and popular tools in fighting crime in the country. The 'don't taze me bro' video really helped. Police and law enforcement agencies are using them with greater frequency. They are a great alternative to deadly... Read >
Author: Jack Krohn
19th February 2008
Some guitars have pickups to convert the vibration of the steel chord strings into electrical current and these types of guitars are called as electric guitars. In many popular styles of music like jazz, blues, rock and roll, country music electric guitar... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu
19th February 2008
Bass guitars are stringed instruments that give a deep tone and serves as a crucial link between the other instruments. It is commonly used at modern jazz, funk, country and disco music scenes. The vibrations of the string cause an electrical signal calle... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu
07th February 2008
We are all aware that the best dogs are those that are disciplined, happy and healthy. Pet owners most especially invest in training their dogs for them to realize their fullest potential as pets. At the least, your pet should learn the basic works such a... Read >
Author: Dan
06th February 2008
A pressure transducer is an electro mechanical sensor which is used to measure the pressure in a process or environment, and provide an electrical signal as an analogue of the measured value.
There are many types of pressure transducer used in indust... Read >
Author: Jim Furness
17th September 2007
BMW owners know that their cars come with many special features. Leather interiors and superior handling are commonly enjoyed. Perhaps you are in possession of the new M3 Coupe, with its V-8, 414 horsepower engine and flared fenders. Drivers in love wi... Read >
Author: Wayne Hemrick
29th August 2007
In a normal heart, electrical signals use only one path whilst moving through the heart. This is the atrio-ventricular or A-V node. As the electrical signal moves from the hearts upper chambers (the atria) to the lower chambers (the ventricles), it causes... Read >
Author: Amenda
29th August 2007
Any irregularity in your heart's natural rhythm is called an arrhythmia. Almost everyone's heart skips a beat now and again, and these mild palpitations are usually harmless.
Electrical impulses from the heart muscle (the myocardium) cause the heart t... Read >
Author: Li Ming Wong
28th August 2007
Now day’s alternative medicines for back pain are becoming more and more popular to help people with their back pain problem. The good thing about alternative medicines for back pain is that there is a very large choice of treatment compared to the more... Read >
Author: Frederic Madore
23rd July 2007
When it comes to recording, the microphone is the most important tool. The quality of the sound depends on the microphones you are using. That is why you should be very careful when you buy microphones in order to choose the right one. If you are a nostal... Read >
Author: David Yrui
21st May 2007
When engine knocking is detected the knock sensor sends electrical signal to the ECU. Directionally as the compression ratio of the engine increases so does the required octane number of the gasoline if engine knocking is to be avoided. Engine knocking is... Read >
Author: John
29th March 2007
Neuroscience has changed considerably in the past 20 years. An example of change over period is the concept of brain plasticity. Brain plasticity refers to the brain's ability to rewire itself, relocating information processing functions to different brai... Read >
Author: Pedro Gondim
01st March 2007
Guitar amplifiers amplify the sound fed into it from the guitar and drive the guitar loudspeaker. The sound waves generated by the guitar strings are converted into minute electrical signal with the help of the guitar pick up and then fed into the guitar ... Read >
Author: Max Cane
28th February 2007
A reflex is a response to a stimulus. Nerve cells called "receptors" are organs designed to receive various kinds of stimulus.
For example there are receptors that respond to light, chemical substances, heat, and mechanical influences.
The receptor ... Read >
Author: Mark Shaw
29th January 2007
If it weren’t for the cordless phone allowing me to carry my communications link where ever I go, I don’t know if I would be able to get anything done. As much as I use the cordless technology, I haven’t thought once about just how it works.
For... Read >
Author: Kathryn Lang
29th August 2006
Digital cameras are basically the same as film cameras in their handling. They both have a lens to focus the specific image, a shutter to let light inside the camera, and an aperture to control the amount of light which enters the camera.
The differenc... Read >
Author: Drew Laughlin
31st July 2006
Nothing has been quite so exciting in the generator manufacturing business as the new Honda inverter generators. Honda inverter generators give you all of the power that you need in a generator, with maximum fuel efficiency, light weight, and surprisingl... Read >
Author: Adam Coyle
25th July 2006
During the early years, wind up watches are make up of various components including a spring to give the power, gears connecting to hands on dial and coordinating the movement of the speed, oscillating weight.
It is important to note that once the ma... Read >
Author: Brian po
16th July 2006
Modern brakes were invented in the late 19th century, around the same time as the tyre. Up until then, vehicles had wooden wheels that were stopped by large wooden blocks, lowered into position by the driver using a simple lever system. When tyres were in... Read >
Author: John Gibb
12th March 2006
Historical references to a universal energy field date back as far as 5000 B.C. to India where prana was considered to be the basic source of life. In China it was called chi and was believed to be in all matter. Two polar forces were recognized, yin and ... Read >
Author: Conny Young
23rd February 2006
To pass your CCNA exam and earn this coveted certification, you've got to master the seven layers of the OSI model and what each layer does. For those of you taking the two-exam path, you can expect quite a few OSI model questions on the Intro exam. In ... Read >
Author: Chris Bryant
14th February 2006
When you're getting started on your CCNA studies on your way to earning this certification, you're swamped with network device types that you're familiar with, but not quite sure how to use. Let's look at these networking devices and their main purposes.
... Read >
Author: Chris Bryant
19th January 2006
A hearing aid is an electronic device which is inserted into the outer ear canal. It works by amplifying and clarifying sound waves in order for the patient to experience louder and clearer hearing.
When sound enters the hearing aid, this amazing littl... Read >
Author: Briana Liebmann
03rd October 2005
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Weight Loss/Control Glossary of Terms
A Little Help With Some Difficult terms
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Aerobic Exercise. Any activity involving large muscles, done
for an extended period of time. Aerobic exercise ... Read >
Author: Michael Lewis
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