Carbohydrates (sometimes called saccharides by scientists, and “carbs” by everyone else) are a rich source of energy for both people and animals. There are two kinds of carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates are monosaccharides, and are found in abundance in many fruits and dairy products, as well...
So you've finally decided to get off your ass and try your hand at cooking — but what the hell do you stock your kitchen with? What ingredients are awesome to have around? Which bits and pieces can be used in everything, bought cheaply, and last well? These 18 ingredients are key to a well-stocked...
Polymerization is the process where monomers—or single molecules like amino acids and hydrocarbons—bond to create polymers. There are two kinds of polymers. The first are natural polymers, like deoxyribonucleic acid (or DNA), cellulose and rubber. The second are artificial or man made polymers,...
The history of writing is a long and interesting one. Without living users and comparison examples, an archaeologist that unearths a new script is probably going to spend the rest of their life scratching their head and trying to translate it. Without the equivalent of a Rosetta stone, it's almost...
Sigmund Freud was perhaps one of the most famous psychologists in history. He was the first to create psychological theory that have created critics and have been the basis for other theories. He was a Jew who fled to Europe particularly in England to avoid the growing oppressions and hostilities...
Computers use two kinds of art: bitmap art, and vector art. Files using bitmap art usually have file name extensions such as .GIF, .BMP, .JPEG, .JPG, and .PCX. Vector art files have a file name extension of .EPS. Bitmap art and vector art have different methods of storing or saving an image....
Careers within the health care industry are expected to expand into a record number of job opportunities. Health care careers dominate eight of the top ten highest paying occupations and offer a variety of employment possibilities with ample salaries. During May 2009, the U.S. Bureau of Labor...
Fraud pertains to the conscious decision to misrepresent something where the result is that another person will suffer damages, usually in the form of losing money. There is a general opinion that lying is an act of fraud, but from a legal perspective lying is just a small part of actual fraud. In...
Our energy supply is directly affected by the availability of nutrients and oxygen levels within the body. By supplying your body with natural energy boosters, you can easily replenish lost energy reserves. So the next time you're in a post lunch, mid afternoon slump, try these 10 Tips For Instant...
The great thing about the iPhone is that while it is an extraordinary phone with some extraordinary features, there are also an umpteen number of super cool third party apps available which can help you do just about anything you can imagine with your iPhone. This list discusses some of the coolest...
