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Microblogging

2009-12-07T12:29:00.000-08:00

What is Microblogging in Internet?

Microblogging: Microblogging is a form of multimedia blogging that allows users to send brief text updates or micromedia such as photos or audio clips and publish them, either to be viewed by anyone or by a restricted group which can be chosen by the user. These messages can be submitted by a variety of means, including text messaging, instant messaging, E-mail, digital audio or the web. This is a sample of Microblogging site.

Social Networking

2009-12-07T12:25:00.000-08:00

What is Social Networking in Internet?

Social Networking: A social network service focuses on building online communities of people who share interests and/or activities, or who are interested in exploring the interests and activities of others. Most social network services are web based and provide a variety of ways for users to interact, such as e-mail and instant messaging services.

What is After Hours Volume in business?

2009-05-10T22:05:00.000-07:00

After Hours Volume: An electronic entry by an NASD Member firm representing the number of shares involved in a transaction of a NASDAQ security during the current day’s After Hours session. The trade report must be submitted to NASDAQ within 90 seconds after the execution of the trade. Investors may trade in After Hours Market (4:00-6:30 p.m. ET for NASDAQ stocks and 4:00-8:00 p.m. ET for NYSE and Amex stocks). Participation by Market Makers and ECNs is strictly voluntary and as a result may offer less liquidity and inferior prices. Stock prices may also move more quickly in this environment. Investors who anticipate trading during these times are strongly advised to use limit orders.

What is After Hours Low in business?

2009-05-10T22:04:00.000-07:00

After Hours Low: The after hours low represents the lowest price a person purchased this security during the After Hours trading session. Investors may trade in the After Hours Market (4:00-6:30 p.m. ET for NASDAQ stocks and 4:00-8:00 p.m. ET for NYSE and Amex stocks). Participation by Market Makers and ECNs is strictly voluntary and as a result may offer less liquidity and inferior prices. Stock prices may also move more quickly in this environment. Investors who anticipate trading during these times are strongly advised to use limit orders.

What is After Hours Last Sale in business?

2009-05-10T22:01:00.000-07:00

After Hours Last Sale: An electronic entry by an NASD Member firm representing the price involved in a transaction of a NASDAQ security during the current day’s After Hours session. The trade report must be submitted to NASDAQ within 90 seconds after the execution of the trade. Investors may trade in the After Hours Market (4:00-6:30 p.m. ET for NASDAQ stocks and 4:00-8:00 p.m. ET for NYSE and Amex stocks). Participation by Market Makers and ECNs is strictly voluntary and as a result may offer less liquidity and inferior prices. Stock prices may also move more quickly in this environment. Investors who anticipate trading during these times are strongly advised to use limit orders.

What is A1C in medical?

2009-05-10T03:26:00.001-07:00

A1C: A test that measures how much glucose has been sticking during the past 3-4 months to hemoglobin, the substance in the red blood cells that carries oxygen to the cells of the body. The A1C test is important in diabetes as a long-term measure of control over blood glucose. Even outside of diabetes, an elevated A1C level may be a cardiovascular risk factor.

What is a.c. in medical?

2009-05-10T03:24:00.000-07:00

a.c.: Abbreviation on a prescription meaning before meals; from the Latin "ante cibum", before meals. This is one of a number of hallowed abbreviations of Latin terms that have traditionally been used in writing prescriptions.

What is A- in medical?

2009-05-10T03:21:00.000-07:00

A-: Prefix very much employed in medicine and all of the health sciences, indicating "not, without, -less" as, for example, in alexia (not read), aphagia (not eat), aphonia (not voice, voiceless).

The "a-" usually becomes "an-" before a vowel as, for example, in anemia (without blood), anophthalmia (no eye), anotia (no ear), anoxia (no oxygen).

The prefix "a-" comes from the Greek meaning "not."

What is 3D sound in computer?

2009-05-10T03:16:00.001-07:00

3D sound: When we hear things in the physical world, our ears pick up a variety of audible clues that tell us such things as "a truck is approaching me rapidly, from behind and to the left, and it's remarkably near." Until recently, however, most computer-generated sound was merely stereophonic--sounds could appear from the left or right, but they had no real depth.

The latest 3D sound techniques, including A3D from Aureal and Creative Labs' Environmental Audio, use techniques to trick our ears into positing sounds in three dimensions. Many 3D audio techniques require a specially designed sound card to work.

What is 3D sound in computer?

2009-05-10T03:16:00.000-07:00

3D sound: When we hear things in the physical world, our ears pick up a variety of audible clues that tell us such things as "a truck is approaching me rapidly, from behind and to the left, and it's remarkably near." Until recently, however, most computer-generated sound was merely stereophonic--sounds could appear from the left or right, but they had no real depth.

The latest 3D sound techniques, including A3D from Aureal and Creative Labs' Environmental Audio, use techniques to trick our ears into positing sounds in three dimensions. Many 3D audio techniques require a specially designed sound card to work.

What is 3D API in computer?

2009-05-10T03:12:00.000-07:00

3D API (3D Application Programming Interface): This generic term refers to any API that supports the creation of standard 3D objects, lights, cameras, perspectives, and so on. Such APIs include Argonaut's BRender and Microsoft's Reality Lab.

What is Adversary system in law?

2009-05-09T21:25:00.001-07:00

Adversary system: Basic U.S. trial system in which each of the opposing parties has opportunity to state his viewpoints before the court. Plaintiff argues for defendant's guilt (criminal) or liability (civil). Defense argues for defendant's innocence (criminal) or against liability civil).

What is Adjudication in law?

2009-05-09T21:23:00.000-07:00

Adjudication: A judgment or decree.

What is Action in law?

2009-05-09T21:22:00.000-07:00

Action: Proceeding taken in a court of law. Synonymous with case, suit lawsuit.

What is After Hours High in business?

2009-05-09T20:50:00.000-07:00

After Hours High: The after hours high represents the highest price a person purchased this security during the current day’s After Hours trading session. Investors may trade in After Hours Market (4:00-6:30 p.m. ET for NASDAQ stocks and 4:00-8:00 p.m. ET for NYSE and Amex stocks). Participation by Market Makers and ECNs is strictly voluntary and as a result may offer less liquidity and inferior prices. Stock prices may also move more quickly in this environment. Investors who anticipate trading during these times are strongly advised to use limit orders.

What is After Hours Best Bid in business?

2009-05-09T20:38:00.000-07:00

After Hours Best Bid: The price a prospective buyer is prepared to pay at a particular time for trading a NASDAQ security during the current day’s After Hours market. Investors may trade in the After Hours Market (4:00-6:30 p.m. ET for NASDAQ stocks and 4:00-8:00 p.m. ET for NYSE and Amex stocks) on The NASDAQ Stock Market. Participation by Market Makers and ECNs is strictly voluntary and as a result, this session may offer less liquidity and inferior prices. Stock prices may also move more quickly in this environment. Investors who anticipate trading during these times are strongly advised to use limit orders.

What is After Hours Best Ask in business?

2009-05-09T20:36:00.000-07:00

After Hours Best Ask: The price at which someone who owns a security offers to sell a NASDAQ security during the current day’s After Hours market; also known as the asked price. Investors may trade in the After Hours Market (4:00-6:30 p.m. ET for NASDAQ stocks and 4:00-8:00 p.m. ET for NYSE and Amex stocks). Participation by Market Makers and ECNs is strictly voluntary and as a result, this session may offer less liquidity and inferior prices. Stock prices may also move more quickly in this environment. Investors who anticipate trading during these times are strongly advised to use limit orders. NASD Rule 3350 (the Short Sale Rule) will initially not apply during 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.

What is jaggy in computer?

2009-05-09T03:40:00.000-07:00

jaggy: This slang terms refers to the stepping effect you see along curves in onscreen text or in bit-mapped graphics.

What is Z chromosome in medical?

2009-05-09T03:38:00.000-07:00

Z chromosome: A sex chromosome in certain animals, such as chickens, turkeys, and moths. In humans, males are XY and females XX, but in animals with a Z chromosome, males are ZZ and females are WZ.

What is X (drug caution code) in medical?

2009-05-09T03:37:00.000-07:00

X (drug caution code): Abbreviation on a medication that indicates SOS -- that the medication contains a substance such as acetaminophen that could cause problems -- consult your pharmacist.

While not a part of the historical heritage of ancient prescription abbreviations, drug caution codes provide very valuable warnings.

If you see a caution code on a prescription, talk to your pharmacist about it before using the medicine.

What is K (potassium) in medical?

2009-05-09T03:35:00.000-07:00

K (potassium): K is the symbol for potassium, the major positive ion (cation) found inside of cells. The chemical notation for potassium is K+.

The proper level of potassium is essential for normal cell function. An abnormal increase of potassium (hyperkalemia) or decrease of potassium (hypokalemia) can profoundly affect the nervous system and heart, and when extreme, can be fatal.

The normal blood potassium level is 3.5 - 5.0 milliEquivalents/liter (mEq/L), or in international units, 3.5 - 5.0 millimoles/liter (mmol/L).

What is Yield in business?

2009-05-09T03:30:00.000-07:00

Yield: In general, a return on an investor's capital investment. For bonds, the coupon rate of interest divided by the purchase price, called current yield. Also, the rate of return on a bond, taking into account the total of annual interest payments, the purchase price, the redemption value, and the amount of time remaining until maturity.

What is Warrant in business?

2009-05-09T03:29:00.002-07:00

Warrant: A certificate issued by a company giving the holder the right to purchase securities at a stipulated price within specific time limits or perpetually. A warrant is sometimes offered by a company as an inducement to buy an offering of common stock or other securities.

What is Volatility in business?

2009-05-09T03:29:00.001-07:00

Volatility: The degree of price fluctuation for a given asset, rate, or index; usually expressed as a variance or standard deviation.

What is Unallocated Gain in business?

2009-05-09T03:28:00.001-07:00

Unallocated Gain: Fund distributions that are not categorized as short, medium or long term.