Month: November 2013

Electronics

Water-jet CNC vs. Plasma CNC Machines

CNC machines are used for cutting a range of metal and non-metal materials. The cutting tools are managed by computer numerical controls and they employ various technologies to cut steel, wood, plastic and other materials. Two of the popular technologies employed by CNC machines for slicing different items are water-jet […]

Family

Surprising Myths about Adoption

There are many myths about both the fostering and adoption process that preclude families from getting involved. With more than 400,000 children in the foster care system, it's important to debunk these myths so that more people are ready to open their hearts and homes to children desperately seeking a […]

Other stories

The Biggest Ships on the Planet

Ships are immense pieces of technology, giant, floating testaments to mankind's great achievements in engineering and construction. They have achieved almost mythical prowess, like the white whale, and inspire awe among all who see them. They have granted humanity the ability to do something that would otherwise be impossible - […]

Electronics Technology

Nymi Wristbands, A Social Justice Solution

Nymi Wristbands are the newest in identification technology, with Bionym, a Toronto-based company, announcing the creation of a wristband that uses the wearer’s heartbeat as an identification device, zeroing in on the user. This verifies the identity of the wearer, matching what the company has called the heartwave, which is […]

Management

Why Printing is Still Relevant

The relevance of printing is still significant despite technological advances in digital document technology. The concept of a paperless office is a myth and looks to remain so for a very long time. The reason behind this statement stems from the numerous advantages of paper over digital technology. The following […]