Have you ever wondered why some people have better memory than others? You may know someone who can name all the people he or she has met. You may also know a teacher or a student who could remember the names and faces of the class in just a short […]
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Is there a Culture of Cheating Developing in Rugby?
Athletes in all sports seek every opportunity to get an advantage over their opponents. In most cases, they do it fairly but some are happy to win by fair means or foul. You only have to look at the number of drug cheats who are regularly discovered to see what […]
AED: The Gadget That Saves Lives
Technology has filled our world with gadgets we can use for fun and health. But others are there to save lives. One such innovation is the automated external defibrillator, or AED. Every so often we see another story in the news about a young athlete who collapsed and died during […]
The Brilliant Physics Behind Building Implosions
Before we start, let's just get one thing straight - a building can't actually implode, taking the word at its literal Physics meaning. An implosion can only happen when the pressure outside is greater than the pressure inside and obviously with a building that will never be the case, unless […]
Tips for Keeping Focused on School during the Holiday Season
The holiday season is full of distractions. From family gatherings and work parties to shopping and baking. With all of these distractions it is still important to stay focused on your accredited degree programs. Here are 7 tips to help you stay on track so you won’t lose all the […]
Ford’s Massive Growth In Asia
A century after unveiling its first vehicle in the U.S, Ford recently announced its Asian operations are currently worth $15 billion. That amount accounts for around 20 percent of Ford's current value on the market. This is the first time that Ford's assets in Asia outweighed those in Europe. None […]
How to Organize Your Kitchen for Easy Cooking
With the hectic and fast paced lives that most people lead today, it is important to have a well-organized kitchen to avoid clutter. If you have difficulty finding various ingredients in your pantry and fridge as you prepare your meals every day or your kitchen looks messy, here are some […]
Power Inverters-Be Disaster Ready!
Chances are, those who lived on the east coast in the midst of the devastation of Hurricane Sandy of 2012 wished they had power inverters on hand to maintain at least some heat and electricity. Many victims were with zero electricity for months on end. Calamities happen, both expected and unexpected; and […]
History’s Most Famous Couriers
Sometime between six and seven million years ago a species known as Sahelanthropus tchadensis stood and walked on two legs in Western Africa. This monkey-looking animal's first small steps set off an evolutionary chain reaction that led to the birth of Homo sapiens, otherwise recognised as today's Mr & Mrs […]
The Worst College Hazing Incidents
People across Florida and the nation are watching the marching band at Florida A&M University. The group was recently taken off of suspension following the November 2011 death of one of its members during a hazing ritual. Robert Champion was a 26-year-old drum major who was beaten to death by […]
Tips & Tricks on Car Air Conditioning
Long summer days are upon us and wherever we drive it is impossible to avoid use of air conditioning. Unless you drive significantly older car models, your car is likely to have a properly functioning A/C unit. Just as your vehicle - air conditioning has set of rules to apply. […]
E-Commerce The Right Way
E-commerce can sometimes seem deceptively simple. You get a product, you get a website, you get some advertising up, and then you start counting up how rich you are. Except of course that real life isn’t quite like that. E-commerce is more like a chain link fence. Each stage is […]