Paul of TarsusSaul of Tarsus, a.k.a. Paul the Apostle, Paul of Tarsus [?-65 c.e.] was a Hellenistic Jew and student of Gamaliel the Elder who served as enforcer for the Pharisaic Sanhedrin against the apostate Christian sect following the crucifixion of Jesus. Around 33 c.e. he experienced a dramatic...
An electrode conducts electricity in an electric circuit. It can come in the form of a plate, rod or wire and is made of metals like copper, lead, zinc or silver. Some electrodes, though are made of non-metallic substances like carbon. Electrodes used in electrochemical cells are either anodes or...
Easements address the problem of individuals who need access to property that they do not own. Purposes for an easement may vary and provide the categories of easement. One such type of easement is a drainage easement. Easements are generally classified into easement appurtenant and easement in...
The 15 Coolest Cases of Biomimicry listed such great ideas as Velcro, Gecko Tape and Whalepower Wind Turbines to illustrate some applications of the developing engineering practice of designing sustainable human technologies inspired by nature. Here are some more examples coming out of the biomimetics...
Solar Cell Phones have finally made their way to the African Continent which has much less access to dependable electricity. The phones which will fully charge after just an hour of sunlight on a fresh battery, which needs to be charged for 24 hours on a standard AC plug. "Uganda Telecom has...
An extended warranty is a type of warranty offered to customers for a longer period to cover any electrical or mechanical malfunction of a product. Also referred to as a health insurance for engines as well as mechanical and electrical items, this can be offered by the retailer or the manufacturer...
There are instances when a landlord and tenant relationship may no longer work, and the landlord may wish to have the tenant removed from the premises that he or she leases. In this event, the landlord wishes to evict the tenant. The process of eviction is a legal process that involves the landlord...
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...
We live in precarious times; a time when disaster preparations are an important responsibility which cannot be overlooked. Emergency situations have become almost commonplace. It used to be that workplace violence, school shootings, terrorist attacks and natural disasters were rare occurrences....
No matter what the economic situation, someone somewhere, eyes bright with potential, is looking to start a new business. Funds are often the biggest hurdle to what could otherwise be a lucrative opportunity. Here are some ways - traditional and/ or creative - to raise money for your startup...
