By: erenber | 2010-10-08 | Networking History Main article: Air conditioning#History In 1758, Benjamin Franklin and John Hadley, professor of chemistry at Cambridge University read more
By: Sky Light | 2011-05-31 | Cars The 2012 SLS AMG Roadster has officially revealed by Mercedes-Benz before its debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show taking place from September 13 to 25, 2011. The Roadster features a three-ply soft top that can be raised or lowered in eleven seconds at speeds up to 31 mph (50 km/h) and a cargo capacity of 6.1 cubic feet (173 litter). Particularly, it can accelerate from 0 to 60mph in 3.7 seconds and reach a limited top speed of 197 mph (317 km/h), same as the SLS Gullwing, thanks to a connection with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. According to the chairman of Mercedes-AMG GmbH, Ola Källenius, the Roads has systematic lightweight construction, outstanding performance and a breathtaking design combined with sensuous open-air driving pleasure. read more
By: Mary Rose | 2011-07-05 | News and society Britain's Prince William and Princess Catherine Middleton attend a tree planting ceremony in Canada; The Snowbirds Canadian Air Force aerobatics squad performs their annual flyover formation over the Peace Tower in 144-year anniversary of National Day; the annual parade of homosexuals in Guatemala City, Guatemala... are prominent events reflected through impressive images last week. read more
By: sean sandvik | 2010-09-08 | Reference & Education From a small island nation in the gulf of Mexico there came many well known, influential people who have overcome harsh upbringings. Learn a little about the history of Cuba now! Enjoy. read more
By: gaga | 2010-11-10 | Business Background The operation was the sixth test series and consisted of 29 explosions, of which two did not produce any nuclear yield. 21 laboratories and government agencies were involved. While most Operation Plumbbob tests contributed to the development of warheads for intercontinental and intermediate range missiles, they also tested air defense and anti-submarine warheads with small yields. They included 43 military effects tests on civil and military structures read more
By: xiao | 2010-09-17 | Other Business History Founding Bungie was founded in May 1991 by Alex Seropian to self-publish his video game, Operation: Desert Storm. The origin of the name "Bungie" is the subject of conflicting answers read more
By: Don Sutherland | 2010-04-04 | Politics The spread of carbon trading worldwide, rise of state-based initiatives within the United States, growing support within the private sector for carbon dioxide emissions limits, and the April 2007 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) currently possesses the authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act, suggest that the present U.S. "laggardship" relative to much of the rest of the Developed World on the issue of anthropogenic climate change may be in its closing days. Afterward, absent credible new scientific evidence that discounts the role of carbon dioxide in the decades-long trend of observed worldwide warming, the U.S. is likely to adopt carbon dioxide emissions limits. The centerpiece of any such emissions limits will be a carbon trading system. As a result, it makes sense to examine how such a system might work. read more
By: gaga | 2010-12-22 | Business Physical structure See also: Eye (cyclone) Structure of a tropical cyclone All tropical cyclones are areas of low atmospheric pressure near the Earth's surface. The pressures recorded at the centers of tropical cyclones are among the lowest that occur on Earth's surface at sea level. Tropical cyclones are characterized and driven by the release of large amounts of latent heat of condensation, which occurs when moist air is carried upwards and its water vapor condenses read more
By: andrusimond | 2011-04-09 | Mobile Blackberry Bold 9780 is an outstanding handset manufactured by the company loading it with all the latest erudite features and applications. It is now available with many alluring and cheap phone deals in the UK market. read more
By: Neil Karen | 2011-07-05 | News and society Supermodel Kate Moss and her rock star fiancé Jamie Hince tied the knot in a gorgeous wedding that cost an estimate £500,000 and was scheduled for three days. The bride looked fabulous in a John Galliano’s vintage-style dress embellished with gold beading, while the groom wore a light blue suit, white striped shirt, patterned tie and black sunglasses. read more
By: andrusimond | 2011-03-23 | Mobile Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play is first of its kind of device which is solely responsible for giving you some of the very best gaming experience. There are all the qualities in the handset which any smartphone requires into it. read more
By: gaga | 2011-01-28 | Business Gameplay Main version See also: Common gameplay elements in the Guitar Hero series and Gameplay in Guitar Hero 5 The game is functionally similar to the features of Guitar Hero 5, including bands composed of any combination of four instruments, drop-in/drop-out play, in-song menus to change difficulty and instrument, and additional multiplayer modes compared to Guitar Hero 5's "Rockfest". Band Hero also retains the Band Moment and the Band Revival feature from Guitar Hero 5. Taylor Swift read more