Archive for April 2011
A meerkat is small mammal that is part of the mongoose family. It can be found in the Kalahari Desert in Botswana and in South Africa and in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries all around the world. The meerkat was made popular by the movie The Lion King which portrayed a small meerkat named Timon as a character. Most meerkats live in clans of up to 20, but some have been reported to live in super-families of 50 or more. Each member of the clan works together to ensure the welfare of the family. Most meerkats live 12 to 14 years. Meerkats are sandy brown in color so that they can blend in with their environments. They have narrow faces with ears that can be sealed closed when digging. They live mostly underground and dig new runs when needed.
Monaco is a small country located in south Western Europe on the Northern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It is boarder on three sides by the country of France. Its total area is 1.98 km2 (0.76 sq mi) and it has a population of approximately 35,000 people. The capital city of Monaco is Monaco. The most populated city is the city of Monte Carlo.
The zipper is a marvel of the textile industry. It is often used as a fastener in pants, shorts and on the top of pockets and bags. Zippers or zips as they are commonly known are also used on sporting goods and camping accessories. Zippers come in all different shapes, colors and lengths and are a wonderful way to securely fasten two pieces of material together. The zipper was made popular by the fashion industry, but that was some eighty years after its original invention. So who invented the zipper? Read on to find out.
Chris Rock is a celebrity comedian and actor who was discovered by Eddie Murphy while performing in a nightclub. Murphy gave him his first credited film role in the movie “Beverly Hills Cop II.” He developed into one of the leading stand up comedians and was rated the 5th greatest of all time by the Comedy Central. With the success of his stand up comedy his film career also blossomed. He hosted the 77th Annual Academy Awards in 2005, but has never been nominated for one himself. The following is a list of movies that Chris Rock has acted in during his career.
A lifejacket, or personal flotation device, is a piece of safety equipment that is essential to have when on the open water. Lifejackets are used by people undertaking water sports and boating trips and you can even find them on airplanes. They come in all different shapes, sizes and colors and have been made to fit both adults and children. The main purpose of a lifejacket it to keep a person’s head above the water. They are designed to help you stay afloat even when unconscious.
Stem Cell research and use is a highly controversial issue in the scientific and medical arena. Stem cells are a group of cells found in the human body that have no specified function. They have the ability to become any type of cell that the body requires and to regenerate quickly. There are two main types of stem cells, embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells. Embryonic stem cells are most often found in 4-5 day old embryos and umbilical cord blood. Adult stem cells come from bone marrow, blood, brain and liver.
Uranium, with the chemical symbol U and an atomic number of 92, is a silvery-white metallic element with the second highest atomic weight of all naturally occurring elements. It is the only naturally occurring fissile isotope and is found in small concentrations in soil, rock and water and is mined from uranium-bearing minerals such as uraninite. Here are some of the most common uses of uranium in the world today!
Hydroelectric power is electricity that is generated by using the movement of water. To create electricity a power source such as steam, wind or running water turns a turbine. The turbine spins a large magnet or many large magnets inside a coil of copper wire. This creates mechanical energy which is converted into electrical energy via the magnets and copper wire. This electricity is then stored and sent through electrical wires to houses and businesses.
As Windows is the biggest operating system the world over it is conceivable to say that all computer users have had access to a number of Microsoft creations. Microsoft is an American company that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. It is most well known for its operating systems and office suite programs such as word, excel, PowerPoint etc. Most home computers run using the windows operating system which is a creation of the Microsoft Company. Microsoft has been in existence for 36 years and in that time has grown to a multi-billion dollar company.
France is a country that can be located in Western Europe and is often referred to as the hexagon due to its shape. It shares borders with Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Monaco to the northeast and Spain and Andorra to the south. It is linked to the United Kingdom by the Channel Tunnel which passes under the English Channel. France also has a number of territories outside of Europe including French Guiana in South America and the Collectively of Saint Martin located in the Caribbean. The capital city of France is Paris and it is located in northern France. Paris is also France’s largest city with a population of over 2,000,000 people.