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Where is the Earth’s Equator? -
Larry Hyder (69)  DEBATE over the exact shape of the earth raged at the prestigious Academy of Sciences of Paris in 1735. Supporters of Isaac Newton’s theories concluded that the earth was a sphere with slightly flattened poles. Supporters of the Cassini school of thought said that the flattening occurred at the... ( added 1 year 87 days ago.) |
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A Guide to Choosing from Different Types of Headsets -
Thomas Annerino (17)    There are a number of options available to you if you are in the market for a headset for personal or business reasons, though this can lead to problems if you aren’t exactly sure what sort of headset you should be looking for. In order to help you with this, this guide will assist you in... ( added 1 year 98 days ago.) |
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Powered Paragliders - 101 Uses -
Tim Parish (485) Well, 5 uses are described here, but there must be more. For those unaware of their existence, powered paragliders (PPG) look much like a parachute flying along with an engine strapped to the parachutist's back. Paragliding under power is a natural extension to the sport of paragliding. There are... ( added 1 year 108 days ago.) |
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The Toronto Sun's Contribution to the study of Global Warming -
Martin Winer (253) Lorrie Goldstein is an associate editor at the Toronto Sun. Normally, the Toronto Sun affects my view of the world only when I use loose copies of the paper and a solution of 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water to wash my windows. Just the same, a recent article caught my eye. In an editorial titled... ( added 1 year 115 days ago.) |
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Bluetooth Technology: Hype Or A Glimpse Into The Future -
Christopher Smith (4,181)   Although the average consumer has only recently begun to discover the joys of Bluetooth technology, it has been around for quite a while now. The fact that it has been around means that there are quite a few products that are now able to support and utilize this technology and those numbers are... ( added 1 year 163 days ago.) |
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Global Warming and Daily Living -
Brad Ogilvie (0)   Brad Ogilvie  " Britain warned Monday that failure to act swiftly on global warming would have a cataclysmic effect on the global economy and said it was stepping up efforts to get other nations involved." So begins an article in The New York Times on Tuesday, October 31. The real news is that this is even... ( added 1 year 197 days ago.) |
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Is Memory An Act of Faith? -
Rob Butler (0) On the sixty-fifth anniversary of the sinking of a warship, one of the surviving crew claimed that the images of that event ‘are as vivid in my mind now as the day they happened’. The question is: how does he know? The most common misconception about memory is that we are remembering the... ( added 1 year 197 days ago.) |
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Mental Telepathy - Is It Real? -
Steve Gillman (8,978)  What is mental telepathy? Telepathy is defined as "communication through means other than the senses." Add the "mental," and you have the concept of minds sending and receiving information without the senses, using something akin to radio waves, "thought waves," or whatever the various theories... ( added 1 year 203 days ago.) |
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We can all hear you now! Cell Phone Etiquette -
Jawahn Thompson (3) Have you ever been seated in a restaurant, already to eat your dinner, when your cell phone rang? Do you answer it and talk to whoever is on the other line or do you reach out and mute it, not wanting to disturb anyone? The correct thing to do would be to turn your cell phone off when you go... ( added 1 year 222 days ago.) |
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"Can You Hear Me Now?" -
Ronyae (53)  Ronyae I must say...Is this a law made by someone without a cellphone? Regardless of all the comments and cautions put forth regarding cellphone usage, I would have never imagined California banning them [cellulars]...this must be a plot to persuade Americans against the usage of the wireless... ( added 1 year 240 days ago.) |
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What is a Photon? -
Mark Fiorentino (45)  Mark Fiorentino The photon is one of the elementary particles and its interactions with electrons and atomic nuclei account for a great many features of matter. Because electromagnetic fields are made up of large numbers of photons, electromagnetic interaction is mediated by the exchange of photons. In... ( added 1 year 250 days ago.) |
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Antique Military Telescopes Old Sailor Sights -
Jeremy Hier (4,197) Antique military telescopes are available to you as replicas, through several Web sites. At these replica sites for antique military telescopes you can purchase great replicas of antique military telescopes that were used on ships and other military vehicles. You might find, for instance... ( added 1 year 294 days ago.) |
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Newly Revealed 3600-Year Old Wisdom Text Describes Extinction of the Dinosaurs -
yowbooks (210) In recent years, scientists have begun to challenge the popular K-T extinction event theory advanced by Nobel laureate physicist, Luis Alvarez. In 1990, he found evidence of a large impact resulting in an Extinction Level Event (E.L.E) in what is now Chicxulub, Mexico. His theory that this... ( added 1 year 305 days ago.) |
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Pros and Cons of Wireless Video Security -
Chelsea Aubin (304) Increasing security concerns have led to increasing numbers of security cameras. Public buildings, stores, banks and private homes have all stepped up the security of their property and installed video cameras. Now, technology has made it easier than ever to look after your property. ... ( added 1 year 318 days ago.) |
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Using Mind Control On A Mob Mentality -
JK Ellis (110) I was watching a TV show on how groups of strangers come together to become a riotous mob. What I saw was clearly an altered state of group consciousness. " None of us is dumber than all of us. " - Anonymous Being the deviant thinker that I am I immediately asked "How could this... ( added 1 year 318 days ago.) |
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Electric Fish - One of a Kind -
Steven Dickinson (208)  Steven Dickinson  Darwinian fundamentalists have found a cool electric fish in Africa. They are using oscilloscopes as they search for electrical patterns and shapes made by the fish. While researching the behavior and electrical readings of these fish found in the banks of the Ivindo River in Gabon... ( added 1 year 329 days ago.) |
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Understanding Laser Marking and Laser Etching Systems -
Jim Morin (63) Laser marking and laser etching are becoming more and more important in a growing number of industries. What systems is the right one for your industry? Laser marking and laser etching are becoming more and more important in a growing number of industries. The basic reasons to... ( added 1 year 356 days ago.) |
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Superstitions in Sports (1999) -
John Izzo (122)  John Izzo Superstitions have been around since the dawn of man. In our contemporary age, we do as much as anyone has in history perpetuating superstitions. "Superstitions tend to be passed down from one generation to the next through the strong oral tradition of the locker room"(Sports Illustrated p.88) ... ( added 1 year 358 days ago.) |
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Information Systems and Technology -
Umra Moin (3) Today, most organizations in all sectors of industry, commerce and government are fundamentally dependent on their information systems. In industries such as telecommunications, media, entertainment and financial services, where the product is already or is being increasingly digitized, the... ( added 1 year 359 days ago.) |
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Animals and The Melting Arctic Ice Cap -
SolarMan (453) The arguments for global warming can sound a bit vacuous when discussing temperature changes of only one degree. The impact of the melting Arctic ice cap on animals is much more tangible. Animals and The Melting Arctic Ice Cap There is little dispute that the Arctic ice cap is melting.... ( added 1 year 364 days ago.) |
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T.E.A. Co2 Lasers - Their Development and Application -
Jim Morin (63) The T.E.A. Co2 laser is used for laser marking and laser etching in many different industrial situations. Transversely Excited Atmospheric (T.E.A.) lasers have been in general industrial use for laser marking operations starting approximately in the early 1970s and late 1960’s.... ( added 1 year 364 days ago.) |
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The Invisible Ether and Michelson Morley -
mike strauss (73) Modern scientists adopted the ancient concept of the ether to explain the fundamental nature of the universe. Einstein allegedly dethroned the ether concept with his space time continuum. In spite of this, we might have to revisit the ether concept. The concept of the invisible ether or... ( added 2 years 62 days ago.) |
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Why Use Biomass for Our Energy Needs -
SolarMan (453) The last five years has seen a revolution in how governments, people and industry view energy. The positive aspects of biomass energy have come to the forefront in this discussion. Why Use Biomass for Our Energy Needs: The Pros The primary positive aspect of biomass is it is part of the... ( added 2 years 67 days ago.) |
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The Theory of God -
Josh Greenberger (502)  Can a theory of God be a legitimate scientific theory? If yes, why haven't scientists proposed it yet? Can something as mundane as bias, and not lack of empirical evidence, be at fault? Probably one of the most dishonest and unrealistic arguments I've heard in support of our universe being... ( added 2 years 72 days ago.) |
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Polar Bears in Trouble - Endangered? -
Richard Monk (66) Polar bears have long fascinated us. With their thick, white coats, they look incredibly cuddly, particularly the cubs. In truth, they are the biggest and most powerful bears on the planet. Alas, they may be added to the endangered species list. Polar bears are an amazingly beautiful animal.... ( added 2 years 75 days ago.) |
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