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The Birth Of A Book
Posted by admin on Apr 5, 2012 in Education, Entertainment
Slightly Foxed have stepped aside from the e-book stampede to publish beautifully bound hardbacks that recall a bygone age.
Learn Speed Reading
Posted by admin on Feb 23, 2012 in Education
Speed reading requires a lot of practice (of course) but it’s worth it. Change your 150-200 WPM to 500 WPM (WPM- words per minute).
Principles of speed reading and a few exercises to try.
Did you know? The World Championship Speed Reading Competition stresses reading comprehension as critical, and that the top contestants typically read around 1,000 to 2,000 words per minute with approximately 50% comprehension or above, the world champion is Anne Jones with 4,700 words per minute with 67% comprehension.
Nanotechnology
Posted by admin on Jan 21, 2012 in Education, Science & Technology
Nanotechnology or “Nanotech” is the study of manipulating matter on an atomic and molecular scale. Generally nanotechnology deals with structures 100 nanometers or smaller, and involves developing materials or devices within that size.
Dr. Ralph Merkle explains the Basics of Nanotechnology
There is much debate on the future implications of nanotechnology. Nanotechnology may be able to create many new materials and devices with a vast range of applications, such as in medicine, electronics, biomaterials and energy production.
Save Money Every Time You Fill Your Tank
This video shows, how a fuel conditioner in a pill form can save you money every time you visit a gas station when your car is “thirsty”.
How To Save Money On AA Batteries
Want to get 32 AA batteries for 5$ instead of only 4 batteries for 4-5$? With this video you will learn how to save money on AA batteries. Really amazing 6V battery hack!
Best Documentary About Area 51
Posted by admin on May 24, 2011 in Education, People & Celebrity, Places & Travel, Science & Technology
Annie Jacobsen is an American journalist who writes about business, finance and terrorism for a variety of national and international magazines and webzines and in particular WomensWallStreet. She is a consulting producer of this amazing documentary. Although she repeats much of this in her AREA 51 book with more details, it’s worth to look at this documentary, maybe you’ll but a book if you want to find more details about Area 51. Enjoy!
How Ant Queen Starts A Colony
Ants live in highly structured colonies, and are the ultimate social insects. With almost 20,000 species, ants can be found in virtually any terrestrial ecosystem. Ants have played a crucial role in the evolution of numerous other organisms. Through symbiotic relationships, ants have helped in shaping many of the ecosystems we know today.
This video shows how the ant queens find another place to start a new colony when they are ready to do such a huge step.
