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Did you know that the Mississippi River is the third largest river in the world?

noreply@blogger.com (Jett) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:04:23 PST

Did you know what are the Top Ten Rivers in the World?


Nile River

1. Did you know that the Nile river in Africa is the largest river in the world , it is 4,180 miles long?


Amazon River

2. Did you know that the Amazon River in South America is 3,912 miles long?


Mississippi River

3. Did you know that theMississippi River in the United States is the 3rd longest river in the world, it is 3,710 miles long?


Chang Jiang River

4. Did you know that the Chang Jiang River (Yangtze) in China is 3,602 miles long?


OB River

Did you know that 3 of the longest rivers in the world are in Russia?

5. Did you know that the Ob River in Russia is 3,459 miles long?


Huang Ho River

6. Did you know that the Huang Ho River (Yellow) in China is 2,900 miles long?


Yenisei River

7. Did you know that the Yenisei River in Russia is 2,800 miles long?


Parana River

8. Did you know that the Parana River in South America is 2,795 miles long?


Irtish River

9. Did you know that the Irtish River in Russia is 2,758 miles long?


Zaire River

10. Did you know that the Zaire River in the Congo is 2,716 feet long?

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Did you know the that John Elway was one the Top 10 Quarterbacks of All-Time?

noreply@blogger.com (Jett) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:36:06 PST

Did you know that Terry Bradshaw played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from (1970-83)?
This lifelong Steeler was the first player chosen in the 1970 NFL Draft coming out of Louisiana Tech. Armed with one of the NFL's best throwing arms, Bradshaw led the Steelers to eight AFC Central titles and, most importantly, along with "The Steel Curtain" defense, led his team to four Super Bowl titles. Bradshaw was selected Super Bowl MVP in Super Bowls XIII and XIV. Other notable achievements by Bradshaw include his Super Bowl Records of nine touchdown passes and 932 yards. His career stats of 27,879 passing yards, 212 TD passes, 2,257 rushing yards, and 32 rushing TDs only cement his status as one of the game's great quarterbacks.
Now working as an NFL commentator for Fox Sports, Bradshaw was enshrined in the NFL Hall of Fame in 1989.
PSA collectors of Bradshaw should look for his rookie card in the 1971 Topps set.

Did you know that John Elway played for the Denver Broncos (1983-98)?

A man who could be very simply known as the king of comeback, ended his storied career in 1998 by going on top. His MVP performance in Super Bowl XXXIV capped back-to-back Super Bowls from the quarterback from Stanford and stamped his stature as one of the game's greats. Through a storied 15-year career, Elway is second in all-time total offense leaders in NFL history with 59,006 total yards, third in touchdowns with 417, and has a NFL record 40 come from behind victories in the fourth quarter for wins.
He led the Broncos to a 161-93-1 record during his career and his 234 games played as a Bronco is a team record.
Elway's rookie card can be found in the 1984 Topps set along with the rookie card of the man who is ahead of Elway in many of the above mentioned records, Miami Dolphin quarterback Dan Marino.

Did you know that Bob Griese played for theMiami Dolphins (1967-80)?
An All-American in college for Purdue University, Griese joined the Dolphins in 1967 and, through his 13-year career, led the Fish to three AFC titles, Super Bowl VII and VII victories, and was named NFL Player of the Year in 1971. Griese was named an All-pro twice, All-AFC three times and his career stats include 25,092 yards, 192 touchdown passes, 77.1 passing rating, 994 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns.
Griese was enshrined in the Hall of Fame in 1990 and, like fellow NFL Counterparts, is a football commentator for ABC college games. His son Brian has continued the Griese tradition as the heir apparent to John Elway as the starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos.
Topps contains Griese's rookie card in its 1968 set.

Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins (1983-1999)

After the Dolphins lost Griese in 1980, it took them only three years to find another Hall of Famer in the making. Marino was selected in the first round of the 1983 NFL draft out of Pittsburgh University. It didn't take long for Marino to make an impression, the only rookie quarterback to ever start the Pro Bowl, Marino has shattered the NFL record books in his 17-year NFL career.
Just a few of his memorable accomplishments include 420 touchdown passes, 61,361 passing yards, 4,967 pass completions, all good for first in the NFL record books. All in all, Marino has established 20 NFL records and appears to have no immediate competition ahead of him. A guaranteed Hall of Famer, the only thing eluding Marino is a Super Bowl ring, something he played for in 1985, but lost to another Hall of Fame quarterback by the name of Joe Montana.
Just like fellow quarterback great John Elway, Marino's rookie card is located in the 1984 Topps set.

Did you know that Joe Montana of the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs played from (1979-1994)?

A third-round selection by the San Francisco 49ers from Notre Dame University, Montana enjoyed a spectacular career filled with great comebacks and Super Bowl championships.
Throughout his career, Montana led his teams to 11 playoff appearances, nine divisional championships and victories in Super Bowls XVI, XIX, XXIII, and XXIV. His spectacular play in the Super Bowl games led to MVP trophies in three of the 49ers Super Bowl wins with the exception of Super Bowl XXIII. All-NFL three times, All-NFC five times, Montana was also selected to eight Pro Bowls and has career statistics of 40,551 yards, 273 touchdown passes, and 3,409 competitions with a 92.3 passing rating.
Enshrined in the Hall of Fame this year along with former 49er great Ronnie Lott, Montana will always be known as a winner and one of the NFL's greatest quarterbacks. 1981 Topps houses Montana's rookie card.

Did you know that Joe Namath of the New York Jets and Los Angeles Rams played from (1965-1977)?

"Broadway" Joe, as many would call him, came from Alabama University and will always be known for his Super Bowl "guarantee" victory in Super Bowl III. It was a guarantee that Namath backed up as he led his Jets to a stunning 16-7 upset of the Colts. Namath is also known as the first quarterback to pass for 4,000 yards in a season and, as an AFL player, threw three touchdown passes in the 1968 AFL Title Game and played in three AFL All-Star games.
Enshrined in the Hall of Fame in 1985, Namath finished his career with 27,663 passing yards and 173 passing touchdowns.
Namath's oversized short printed rookie card can be found in the 1965 Topps set.

Did you know that Bart Starr of the Green Bay Packers played from (1956-1971)?

A very precise passer that also was a product of Alabama University, Starr led his respective Packer team to six division, five NFL and two Super Bowl titles. The NFL Most Valuable Player in 1966 and MVP of Super Bowls I and II, Starr was also a three-time NFL passing champion and competed in four Pro Bowls. Starr, a 17th round draft pick (200th overall), was enshrined into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1977 and finished with career passing totals of 24,718 yards, 152 touchdowns, and a 57.4 completion percentage.
In may be a while back, but Starr's rookie card is located in the 1957 Topps set, a set that features another great Hall of Fame quarterback who will be talked about later.

Did you know that Roger Staubach of the Dallas Cowboys played from (1969-1979)?

A 1963 Heisman Trophy winner from Navy, Staubach served his four-year Navy service before entering the NFL. A quarterback known for his late-game heroics, Staubach led the Cowboys to four NFC titles, Super Bowl VI and XII wins, and was a four-time NFL passing leader. Staubach was also an All-NFC selection for four years and finished his career with 22,700 passing yards, 153 touchdown passes, 20 rushing touchdowns, and an astounding 83.4 pass rating, which was a record at the time of his retirement.
Along with Joe Namath, Staubach was enshrined in the Hall of Fame in 1985. His rookie card can be found in the 1972 Topps set and is a tough card to find in top condition.

Did you know that Fran Tarkenton of the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants played from (1961-1978)?

Selected by the Vikings in the third round of the 1961 NFL Draft, Tarkenton's rise to fame came in his first game as he threw four touchdown passes. Playing for the Vikings, Tarkenton was traded to the Giants and then traded back to the Vikings. It was in a Viking uniform in which the quarterback had his most success has he led the Vikings to three Super Bowls.
An exciting and elusive scrambling quarterback, Tarkenton was among the best the game has seen. When he retired, Tarkenton was near the top in almost every passing category. He finished his career with 47,003 passing yards, 342 touchdowns, and 3,686 competitions. On top of his passing numbers, Tarkenton also rushed for 3,674 yards in his career and 32 touchdowns.
In 1986 Tarkenton was enshrined into the Hall of Fame, his rookie card can be found in the tough 1962 Topps set.

Did you know that Johnny Unitas of the Baltimore Colts and San Diego Chargers played from (1956-1973)?
Picked up as a free agent by the Colts in 1956, Unitas is a legend in NFL circles. An exceptional leader, Unitas lead the Colts to 1958 and 1959 NFL crowns and was named All-NFL for five seasons including three Player of the Year awards.
Unitas also picked up three MVP trophies as well as 10 Pro Bowl selections. Other accomplishments by the quarterback from Louisville include 26 games of over 300 yards passing and a 47-game streak of at least one touchdown pass per game. Overall, Unitas finished his career with 40,239 passing yards, 290 touchdown passes, and 2,830 competitions.
Unitas was enshrined into the Hall of Fame in 1979. You could find a Unitas rookie in the 1957 Topps set right along with the rookie of Bart Starr.

Future Top Ten Contenders
Did you know that Brett Favre of the Atlanta Falcons Green Bay Packers played from (1991-2010)?

A rugged gunslinger who was originally drafted by the Falcons, Favre may go down as one of the toughest quarterbacks the NFL has seen. The 10-year veteran, who often plays through injuries, has passed for 3,000 yards or more for eight consecutive seasons including three 4,000 yards passing seasons in 95, 98, and 99.
He also became the third-fastest player to reach the 30,000-yard plateau, doing it in his 126th pro game. Only Dan Marino (114) and Warren Moon (125) have done it faster. Favre won MVP trophies in 1996 and 1997 and has played in two Super Bowls. His 1997 Packer team defeated the New England Patriots for the crown. Despite the Packers fall from dominance, Favre expects to be a fixture in the NFL for a couple of more years and he could make a claim as one of the game's all-time best quarterbacks.
Unlike the above mentioned quarterbacks, Favre rookie cards can be found in several 1991 releases including Action Packed Rookie Update, Pacific, Pro Set, Score, and his most popular rookie is located in the 1991 Stadium Club set with a 1992 Stadium Club high number issue carrying a bigger price tag, but no rookie card designation.

Did you know that Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts played from (1998-???)

Son of another great quarterback Archie Manning, the younger Manning made an instant impact in his 1998 rookie season as he set Colts and NFL rookie records in competions, attempts, yards, touchdowns, and consecutive games with a TD pass (13). He followed that season up with a 4,135 passing yard and 26 touchdown pass season in 1999 as he led the Colts to a 13-3 record and a playoff appearance.
While his Colts have struggled in 2000, the future looks bright. He's only 24 and Indianapolis has a wide arrange of offensive weapons including Edgerrin James and Marvin Harrison.
His 1998 SP Authentic rookie and Leaf Rookie and Stars cards are among his most widely collected and desired rookies with a slew of other releases ranging from his Topps Chrome and Upper Deck rookies filling out his other desired cards.

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Did you know that Larry Bird and Kevin McHale were the 4th NBA’s Greatest All-Time Duos?

noreply@blogger.com (Jett) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:18:21 PST

Did you know who were the greatest superstar duos of all time?

(5) John Stockton and Karl Malone

They didn’t win a championship. I know that hurts their cause… BUT, John Stockton holds the record for most assists and steals in the HISTORY of the game. Karl Malone had the second most points in NBA HISTORY. They were on the same team, and they wouldn’t be where they are without each other. Stats don’t lie.

(4) Larry Bird and Kevin McHale

This duo won championships. Three of them! Unfortunately, we cannot put three people on this one, but Robert Parrish was a huge part of their championship run. Bird and McHale were the perfect compliments at small forward and forward. Both are easily regarded as one of the best all-time at their respective positions.

(3) Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal

I put these two here against my will because I don’t like either guy. The two are obviously two of the greatest players of all-time with Kobe being probably a top 4 guy. They won three championships in 8 seasons, which is very impressive. Both are all-time guys in terms of NBA records. Oh well, I had to do it.

(2) Magic and Kareem

We all know I’m biased. See number 1. But for my money there is no player more intriguing than Magic Johnson. It’s hard for me not to put these two number 1. They won titles, MVPs, and what’s better is they were perfect compliments to each other. One could argue these two as both top 5 players of all-time.

(1) Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen

Michael Jordan is the greatest player of all-time. Scottie Pippen is one of the top 50. 6 Championships in 9 Seasons. Scoring titles, All-NBA teams, Defensive Teams and Players of the Year. Argue this one!!!

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Did you know the reason the Carney brothers chose the name "Pizza Hut" was because the sign they purchased only had enough space for nine characters and spaces?

noreply@blogger.com (Jett) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:42:18 PST

Did you know that Pizza Hut (corporately known as Pizza Hut, Inc.) is an American restaurant chain and international franchise that offers different styles of pizza along with side dishes including pasta,buffalo wings, breadsticks, and garlic bread?

Did you know that Pizza Hut is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. (the world's largest restaurant company^[1]) with approximately 34,000 restaurants, delivery/carry-out locations, and kiosks in 100 countries?

Did you know that Pizza Hut is split into several different restaurant formats; the original family-style dine-in locations; store front delivery and carry-out locations; and hybrid locations that offer carry-out, delivery, and dine-in options?

Did you know that many full-size Pizza Hut locations offer lunch buffet, with "all-you-can-eat" pizza, salad, bread sticks, and a special pasta?

Did you know that Pizza Hut was founded in 1958 by brothers Dan and Frank Carney in their hometown of Wichita, Kansas?
Did you know that the brothers
borrowed $600 from their mother to start a business with partner John Bender?

Did you know the reason the Carneybrothers chose the name "Pizza Hut" was because the sign they purchased only had enough space for nine characters and spaces?

Did you know that in 1972, with 314 stores nationwide, Pizza Hut went public?

Did you know that in 1978, Pizza Hut was acquired by Pepsico, who later also boughtKFC and Taco Bell?

Did you know in 1997, the three restaurant chains were spun off into Tricon, and in 2001 joined withLong John Silver's and A&W Restaurants to become Yum! Brands?

Did you know that the oldest continuously operating Pizza Hut in the world is in Manhattan, Kansas, in a shopping and tavern district known as Aggievillenear Kansas State University?

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Did you know that Pittsburgh is the only American city with three sports teams that wear the same colors, black & gold?

noreply@blogger.com (Jett) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:33:06 PST

Did you know that Pittsburgh is the only American city with three sports teams that wear the same colors, black & gold?

Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh Penguin

Pittsburgh Steelers

Did you know that Pittsburgh Steelers and the Penguins bother were Champions in 2009?

Did you know that the Steelers have reached the NFL playoffs in six of the last eight seasons—winning two Super Bowl titles—and the Penguins have reached the NHL playoffs the last four years with back-to-back finals appearances, an Atlantic Division Crown, and a Stanley Cup championship?

Did you know that Pittsburgh is also sometimes called the "Cradle of Quarterbacks"due to the number of prominent players of that position who hail from the area, including NFL greats Jim Kelly, George Blanda, Johnny Unitas, Joe Namath, Dan Marino, and Joe Montana?

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Did you know that Peritonitis is a condition viewed as a medical emergency, because untreated peritonitis can kill a patient or cause severe organ damage?

noreply@blogger.com (Jett) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:21:35 PST

Did you know that Peritonitis is an infection of the peritoneum, a membrane which lines the body cavity and the organs it encloses?

Did you know that Peritonitis is a condition viewed as a medical emergency, because untreated peritonitis can kill a patient or cause severe organ damage?

Did you know that typically, the condition Peritonitis requires surgery, along with a course of medications to address the infection and inflammation?

Did you know that there are two types of Peritonitis?

Did you know that Primary peritonitis which is caused by spread of an infection from the blood and lymph nodes to the peritoneum, this usually occurs with a person who has liver disease and this type is unusual, less than 1% of all cases of peritonitis are primary.?

Did you know that Secondary peritonitis is the more common type of peritonitis which caused by the entry of bacteria or enzymes into the peritoneum from the gastrointestinal or biliary tract, this is also caused by the leakage of bacteria, enzymes, or bile into the peritoneum from a hole or tears in the gastrointestinal or biliary tracts?

Did you know the signs and symptoms of peritonitis includes: Swelling and softness in the abdomen, fever and chills, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, increased breathing and heart rates, shallow breaths, low blood pressure, limited urine output and failure to pass gas or feces?

Did you know that If caught early, peritonitis can be quite survivable, especially in healthy patients, although elderly patients and patients with health problems have a lower survival rate?

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Did you know that Fred McKinley Jones is certainly one of the most important Black inventors ever based on the sheer number of inventions he formulated as well as their diversity?

noreply@blogger.com (Jett) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:02:23 PST

Did you know that Fred McKinley Jones is certainly one of the most important Black inventors ever based on the sheer number of inventions he formulated as well as their diversity?

Did you know that the tough winters gave Jones the the ideal to attache skis to the undercarriage of an old airplane body and attache an airplane propeller to a motor and soon whisked around town at high speeds in his new snow-machine?

Did you know that Jones had doctors that he worked for on occasion who complained that he wished he did not have to wait for patient to come into his office for x-ray exams, so Jones created a portable x-ray machine that could be taken to the patient?

Did you know that Jones never make a dime on many of his early inventions, because he did not apply for a patent for his machine inventions?

Did you know that he also developed a radio transmitter, personal radio sets and eventually motion picture devices?

Did you know that Fred Jones came up with the ideal for an automatic ticket-dispensing machine to be used at movie theaters?

Did you know that Jones received a patent for his automatic ticket-dispensing machine in June of 1939 and the patent rights were eventually sold to RCA.?

Did you know that Fred Jones and Joe Numero developed a ideal that would allow large trucks to transport perishable products without them spoiling and refrigerate the interior of the tractor-trailer?

Did you know that 1939 Fred and Joe Numero received a patent for the vehicle air-conditioning device which would later be called a Thermo King?

Did you know that with the air-condition device it revolutionized several industries including shipping and grocery businesses?

Did you know that Grocery chains were now able to import and export products which previously could only have been shipped as canned goods, thus, the frozen food industry was created and the world saw the emergence of the "supermarket."?

Did you know that Jones modified the original design of the Thermo King refrigeration units in trucks and tractor-trailers, so they could be outfitted for trains, boats and ships?

Did you know that during World War II, Fred modified his device and soon had developed a prototype which would eventually allow airplanes to parachute these units for distributing food and blood plasma to troops in the field behind enemy lines to the waiting troops?

Did you know that Jones died on February 21, 1961 and was posthumously awarded the National Medal of Technology, one of the greatest honors an inventor could receive. Jones was the first Black inventor to ever receive such an honor?

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Did you know that Oxidative stress has been linked to cancer, aging, atherosclerosis, ischemic injury, inflammation and neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson's and Alzheimer's)?

noreply@blogger.com (Jett) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:23:13 PST

Did you know that Antioxidants are compounds that protect cells against the damaging effects of reactive oxygen species, such as singlet oxygen, superoxide, peroxyl radicals, hydroxyl radicals and peroxynitrite?

Did you know that an imbalance between antioxidants and reactive oxygen species results in oxidative stress, leading to cellular damage?

Did you know that Oxidative stress has been linked to cancer, aging, atherosclerosis, ischemic injury, inflammation and neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson's and Alzheimer's)?

Did you know that Flavonoids may help provide protection against these diseases by contributing, along with antioxidant vitamins and enzymes, to the total antioxidant defense system of the human body?

Did you know that Epidemiological studies have shown that flavonoid intake is inversely related to mortality from coronary heart disease and to the incidence of heart attacks?

Did you know that the recognized dietary antioxidants are vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, and carotenoids?

Did you know that flavonoids found in fruits and vegetables may also act as antioxidants?

Did you know that the high consumption of tea and wine may be the most influential on total flavonoid intake in certain groups of people?

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Did you know that Bell's Palsy conditions can cause facial paralysis, e.g., brain tumor, stroke, and Lyme disease?

noreply@blogger.com (Jett) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:00:09 PDT

Did you know that Bell's palsy is a form of facial paralysis resulting from a dysfunction of the cranial nerve VII (the facial nerve) that results in the inability to control facial muscles on the affected side?

Did you know that Bell's Palsy conditions can cause facial paralysis, e.g., brain tumor, stroke, and Lyme disease?

Did you know that Bell's palsy was named after Scottish anatomist Charles Bell, who first described it, Bell's palsy is the most common acute mononeuropathy (disease involving only one nerve) and is the most common cause of acute facial nerve paralysis.?

Bell's palsy is defined as an idiopathic unilateral facial nerve paralysis, usually self-limiting. The hallmark of this condition is a rapid onset of partial or complete palsy that often occurs overnight. In rare cases (1%), it can occur bilaterally resulting in total facial paralysis.^[1]
It is thought that an inflammatory condition leads to swelling of the facial nerve. The nerve travels through the skull in a narrow bone canal beneath the ear. Nerve swelling and compression in the narrow bone canal are thought to lead to nerve inhibition, damage or death. No readily identifiable cause for Bell's palsy has been found.
Corticosteroids have been found to improve outcomes while anti-viral drugs have not.^[2] Early treatment is necessary for steroids to be effective. Most people recover spontaneously and achieve near-normal to normal functions. Many show signs of improvement as early as 10 days after the onset, even without treatment.
Often the eye in the affected side cannot be closed. The eye must be protected from drying up, or the cornea may be permanently damaged resulting in impaired vision. In some cases denture wearers experience some discomfort.

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Did you know that the process of body scarification, scars are formed by cutting or branding the skin?

noreply@blogger.com (Jett) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:55:40 PDT

Did you know that Scarifying involves scratching, etching, burning, or superficially cutting designs, pictures, or words into the skin as a permanent body modification?^[1]

Did you know that the process of body scarification, scars are formed by cutting or branding the skin?

Did you know that Scarification is sometimes called cicatrization (from the French equivalent)?

Did you know that Scarification is usually more visible on darker skinned people than tattoos?

Did you know that Endorphins can be released in the scarification process that can induce a euphoric state?

Did you know that there are also aesthetic, religious, and social reasons for scarification?

Did you know that Scarification is not a precise practice; variables, such as skin type, cut depth, and how the wound is treated while healing, make the outcome unpredictable?

Did you know that generally, the longer for a wound to heal, the more pronounced the scar will be?

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Did you know that Jackee was the first African American to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series?

noreply@blogger.com (Jett) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:10:44 PDT

Did you know that in 1983,"Jackée" Harry made her television debut on Another World as Lily Mason, a role she continued until 1986?

Did you know that Jackee was the first African American to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series?

Did you know that Jackee performance of, "Sandra Clark", on the NBC sitcom 227, inspired NBC producers to create a television pilot for her entitled Jackée?

Did you know that Jackee pilot episode failed with audiences and is now shown as an episode of 227?

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Did you know that Samuel L. Jackson was named the highest-grossing actor of all time according to THE GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS?

noreply@blogger.com (Jett) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 21:54:56 PDT


Jungle Fever

Did you know that Samuel Jackson debuted in Spike Lee's "Jungle Fever" in 1991?

Did you know that Samuel Jackson has under his belt 100 movies that has made more than $7.4 billion?

Did you know that Samuel L. Jackson was named the highest-grossing actor of all time according to THE GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS?

Did you know that The Hollywood Reporter says "Jurassic Park" ($914 million), "Pulp Fiction" ($212 million) and the "Star Wars" prequels ($2.4 billion) were Jackson's big contributors to the record?

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Did you know that Super Bowl 25 was the only Super Bowl decided by one point?

noreply@blogger.com (Jett) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:51:49 PDT

Super Bowl XXV

Buffalo Bills	New York Giants
(AFC)	(NFC)
19	20

Did you know that Super Bowl XXV was played on January 27, 1991?

Did you know that the The National Football Conference (NFC) Champion New York Giants (16-3) defeated the American Football Conference (AFC) champion Buffalo Bills (15-4), 20–19?

Did you know that Super Bowl 25 was the only Super Bowl decided by one point?

Did you know that the Super Bowl 25 is best remembered for Bills placekicker Scott Norwood's last-second field goal attempt which went right of the uprights?

Did you know that Norwood's miss would lead to a Giants victory and starting a four-game losing streak in the Super Bowl for the Bills?

Did you know that the game would become known as the "Wide Right Game"?

Did you know that the Bills led the league in total points scored (428), while the Giants led the league in fewest points allowed (211)?

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Did you know that Henry Hays was the first white person executed for following orders from the KKK to murder a black citizen in Alabama since 1913?

noreply@blogger.com (Jett) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:24:04 PDT

Did you know that Henry Francis Hays (November 10, 1954 – June 6, 1997^[1]) was a member of the Ku Klux Klan in Alabama, who was convicted and sentenced to death for a 1981 lynching-style murder of 19-year old African-American Michael Donald?

Did you know that Henry Hays was the first white person executed for following orders from the KKK to murder a black citizen in Alabama since 1913?

Did you know that Hays was executed in Alabama electric chair Yellow Mama after Governor Fob James refused to commute his sentence, Hays was 42 years old at the time of his execution?

Did you know that Donald's mother, Beulah Mae Donald, in assistance of the Southern Poverty Law Center, sued United Klans of America in a civil suit?

Did you know that an all-white jury found the Klan responsible for the lynching of Michael Donald and ordered a seven million dollar judgment?

Did you know that Beulah Mae Donald law suit resulted in the Klan handing over all its assets including its national headquarters in Tuscaloosa?

Did you know that she sold the Klan building for $52,000 and bought a home?

Did you know that Beulah Died a year and a half later, she was 67?

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Did you know that Teresa Edwards is the first female basketball player to have played in five Olympics?

noreply@blogger.com (Jett) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:08:09 PDT

Did you know that Teresa Edwards is the youngest and oldest player to compete in the Olympics?

Did you know that Teresa Edwards also holds the unique distinction of being in the youngest gold medalist in women's basketball (age 20 in 1984) and the oldest gold medalist in women's basketball (age 36 in 2000).

Did you know that Edwards is the first female basketball player to have played in five Olympics?

Did you know that ( Australian Andrew Gaze) with Puerto Rican Teófilo Cruz and Brazilian Oscar Schmidt also competed in five Olympics?

Did you know that Edwards made a record fifth Olympic basketball team, earning a fourth gold medal to go with her bronze medal?

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Did you know that Grover Cleveland is the only President to not serve consecutive terms?

noreply@blogger.com (Jett) — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:12:37 PDT

Did you know that Grover Cleveland is the only President to not serve consecutive terms?

Did you know that Cleveland was President in 03/04/1885 -03/03/ 1889 and 03/04/1893 - 03/03/1897?

Did you know that Richard Nixon was Vice-President in 04/12/1945 to 01/20/1953?

Did you know that Richard Nixon was President for two terms?

Did you know that Richard Nixon was the only President to resign?

Did you know that Richard Nixon was the only President to have visited all 50 states?

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Did you know that president Andrew Johnson ia one of 4 Presidents to not have a Vice-President?

noreply@blogger.com (Jett) — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:36:11 PDT

John Tyler

Millard Fillmore

Chester A. Arthur

Andrew Johnson

Did you know that John Tyler, Millard Fillmore, Chester A. Arthur & Andrew Johnson are the only Presidents to not have a Vice-President?

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Did you know that Franklin Delano Roosevelt serve as President for 4 terms (16 years)?

William Harris


Zachary Taylor

Warren Harding

Did you know that William Harrison, Zachary Taylor, Warren Harding, Franklin Delano Roosevelt all died in office?

Did you know that Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield,

John F. Kennedy

William McKinley and John F. Kennedy were all

Abraham Lincoln


James Garfield

assassinated in Office?

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Did you know that in 2009 Schnatter paid Jeffrey Robinson of Flatwoods, Ky. $250,000 reward for returning his beloved '71 Camaro?

noreply@blogger.com (Jett) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:47:41 PDT

Did you know that Papa John's Pizza is the third largest take-out and delivery pizzarestaurant chain in the United States, behind Pizza Hut and Domino's Pizza?

Did you know that Papa Johns is based in Louisville, Kentucky?

Did you know that Papa John's slogan is "Better Ingredients. Better Pizza?"

Did you know that Internationally, there are over 3,300 Papa John's establishments, including over 2,600 in the U.S. and more than 500 in over 30 other countries?

Did You know that John Schnatter is the founder of Papa John's?

Did you know that he began his pizza career at Rocky's Sub Pub in Jeffersonville, Indiana, while attending Jeffersonville High School?

Did you know that In 1984, he sold his car (a 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Z28) to buy out the other owner of the bar, and started serving pizza to customers?

Did you know that in 2009 Schnatter paid Jeffrey Robinson of Flatwoods, Ky. $250,000 reward for returning his beloved '71 Camaro?

Did you know that in 1997, Pizza Hut filed suit against Papa John's based on a series of advertisements that compared the ingredients of Papa John's and its competitors?

Did you know that Papa John's International is a publicly traded company, with 30% of shares owned by John Schnatter?
Did you know that Papa John's became one of the first major pizza chains to include a dipping sauce with every original crust or square pan pizza, as well as a Peperoncini pepper, a traditional Italian garnish? Did you know that in August 2010 Papa John's Corporate signed a mutable year deal with the National Football League (NFL) and NBC - to be their official sponsor; therefore, making Sunday Night Football as pizza and football night in America?

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Did you know that World Boxing Champion Mannie Paq is am·bi·dex·trous?

noreply@blogger.com (Jett) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 07:03:22 PDT

Did you know that a ambidextrous person is a man or woman who can use both hands equally well?

Did you know that people that are naturally ambidextrous are rare, with only one out of one hundred people being naturally ambidextrous?

Did you know that in modern times, it is more common to find people considered ambidextrous who were originally left handed and who learned to be ambidextrous either deliberately or during childhood institutions such as schools where right-handed habits are often emphasized or required?

Did you know that since many everyday devices (such as can openers and scissors) are asymmetrical and designed for right-handed people, many left-handers learn to use them right-handedly due to the rarity or lack of left-handed models?

Did you know that left-handed people are much more likely to develop motor skills in their non-dominant hand than right-handers?

Did you know that right-handers may become ambidextrous due to an injury of their right hand or arm?

Did you know that Ambidexterity is often encouraged in activities requiring a great deal of skill in both hands, such as juggling, swimming, percussion, keyboard music, baseball, lacrosse, surgery, boxing, martial arts and basketball?

Did you know that in boxing, Manny Pacquiao has a southpaw stance on the ring even though he is really right-handed outside the ring?

Did you know in tennis players Luke Jensen and Maria Sharapova are ambidextrous?

Did you know that some players find cross-dominance advantageous in golf, especially if a left-handed player utilizes right-handed clubs.?

golfer, Mac O'Grady

Did you know that in golfer, Mac O'Grady was a touring pro who played right-handed, yet could play "scratch" (no handicap) golf left-handed. He lobbied the USGA for years to be certified as an amateur "lefty" and a pro "righty" to no avail?

Did you know that being a natural left-hander but play golf right-handed is known as cross-dominance or mixed-handedness?

Did you know that in basketball the player may choose to make a pass or shot with the weaker hand. NBA stars David Lee, Derrick Rose, Andrew Bogut and Michael Beasley, are ambidextrous players?

Did you know that brothers Marc Gasol and Pau Gasol can make hook shots with both right and left hand while both their dominant hand is right?

Did you know that Candace Parker, forward for the WNBA Sparks team, also has equal dominance with both hands?

Bill Durnan

Did you know that ice hockey player, goaltender Bill Durnan, was nicknamed "Dr. Strangeglove" for his ability to catch the puck with either hand?

Vezina Trophy,

This feat won him the Vezina Trophy, then for the National Hockey League's goalie with the lowest goals-against average, six times out of only seven seasons.

Did you know that many modern small arms employ ambidextrous design to accommodate both the right- and left-handed operator?

Did you know that this is advantageous for marketing the weapon to military or law enforcement units because the weapons are distributed in a large scale, eliminates the need for training left-handed operators to adapt to a right-handed weapon?

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Did you now that the doctors reduced Manihuari chest from a N cup to a 34B cup, in a six-hour operation?

noreply@blogger.com (Jett) — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 06:49:01 PDT

Did you know that a mother-of-four was left bedbound for six months because of her N cup breasts had made it impossible to move?

Did you know that Julia Manihuari's had to have an operation to remove two-and-a-half stone of flesh from her chest?

Did you know that Manihuari said that her breast were so big that they were were touching her legs?

Did you know that Manihuari, 29, said that her N cup breast were so heavy that when she would try to get up she would get light headed and faint?

Did you know that local media help and paid for her to take a three-day boat journey to the nearest town to seek medical help?

Did you know that Doctors at the Loayza Archbishop Hospital were worried the weight of her chest could crush her lungs and kill her?
Did you now that the doctors reduced Manihuari chest from a N cup to a 34B cup, in a six-hour operation?

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Did you know to treat Gigantism surgery is the treatment of choice and can cure many cases?

noreply@blogger.com (Jett) — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 06:17:13 PDT

Did you know that Gigantism is abnormally large growth due to an excess of growth hormone during childhood, before the bone growth plates have closed?
Did you know that the most common cause of too much growth hormone release is a noncancerous (benign) tumor of the pituitary gland?

Did you know that Gigantism is also caused by?

Carney complex
McCune-Albright syndrome (MAS)
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN-1)
Neurofibromatosis

Did you know that if excess growth hormone occurs after normal bone growth has stopped, the condition is known as Acromegaly?

Did you know that Gigantism is very rare?

Did you know that with Gigantism the child will grow in height, as well as in the muscles and organs?

Other symptoms include:

Delayed puberty
Double vision or difficulty with side (peripheral) vision
Frontal bossing and a prominent jaw
Headache
Increased sweating
Irregular periods (menstruation)
Large hands and feet with thick fingers and toes
Release of breast milk
Thickening of the facial features
Weakness

Did you know to treat Gigantism surgery is the treatment of choice and can cure many cases?

Did you know that in situations in which surgery cannot completely remove the tumor, medication is the treatment of choice?

Did you know that the most effective medications are somatostatin analogs (such as octreotide or long-acting lanreotide), which reduce growth hormone release?

Dopamine agonists (bromocriptine mesylate, cabergoline) have also been used to reduce growth hormone release, but these are generally less effective. Pegvisomant, a medication that blocks the effect of growth hormone, may be used.

Did you know that radiation therapy has also been used to bring growth hormone levels to normal, however, it can take 5 - 10 years for the full effects to be seen and almost always leads to low levels of other pituitary hormones?

Did you know that radiation has also been linked to learning disabilities, obesity, and emotional changes in children?

Did you know that most experts will use radiation only if surgery and medication fail?

Did you know that Pituitary surgery is usually successful in limiting growth hormone production.?

Delayed puberty

Did you know that surgery and radiation can both lead to low levels of other pituitary hormones, which can cause:

Adrenal insufficiency
Diabetes insipidus (rarely)
Hypogonadism
Hypothyroidism

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Did you know that Korsakoff's syndrome is a neurological disorder caused by the lack of thiamine (vitamin B1) in the brain?

noreply@blogger.com (Jett) — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:30:52 PDT

Did you know that Korsakoff's syndrome is a neurological disorder caused by the lack of thiamine (vitamin B₁) in the brain?

Did you know that the syndrome is named after Sergei Korsakoff, the neuropsychiatrist who popularized the theory?

Did you know that there are six major symptoms of Korsakoff's syndrome?

anterograde amnesia^[1] and
retrograde amnesia, severe memory loss
confabulation, that is, invented memories which are then taken as true due to gaps in memory sometimes associated with blackouts
meager content in conversation
lack of insight
apathy - the patients lose interest in things quickly and generally appear indifferent to change.

Did you know that Korsakoff's involves neuronal loss, that is, damage to neurons; gliosis which is a result of damage to supporting cells of the central nervous system; and hemorrhage or bleeding in mammillary bodies?

Damage to the dorsomedial nucleus or anterior group of the thalamus (limbic-specific nuclei) is also associated with this disorder?

Signs

Apathy
Ataxia
Coma
Confabulation
Paralysis of muscles controlling the eye
Retrograde and anterograde amnesia
Tremor
Anosognosia - Lack of insight to or awareness of the condition

Did you know that vitamin deficiency help increase the effects Korsakoff's syndrome?

Did you know that chronic alcoholism and severe malnutrition also increase the chance that one might develope Korsakoff's syndrome?

Did you know that mercury poisoning can also lead to Korsakoff's syndrome?

Did you know that centipede (mukade) bites in Japan also cause Korsakoff's syndrome?

There is no specific treatment because the previous thiamine deficiency produces irreversible damage to the medial thalamic nuclei and mammillary bodies. Mammillary body atrophy may be visible on high-resolution MRI.^[8]

Did you know that the most effective method of preventing Korsakoff's syndrome is to avoid B vitamin/thiamine deficiency?

Did you know that in Western nations the most common causes of such deficiency are alcoholism and weight disorders?

Did you know that in the U.S., government mandates to adding thiamine to alcoholic beverages have been blocked for this reason and also by political groups asserting that such supplementation would encourage alcohol use.?

Did you know that Bobby Meide, a drummer for longstanding local rock band the Flamin' Ohs, passed away from Korsakoff's syndrome?

( 1950 - 2010.)

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Did you know that packages without a standard mailing or rectangular shape are eligible for Parcel Post shipping?

noreply@blogger.com (Jett) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:13:15 PDT

Did you know that Parcel Post is a service offered by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as an "affordable and reliable option for packages?

Did you Parcel Post offers a lower-cost option for shipping items that are not eligible for First Class Mail delivery?

Did you know that Parcel Post is for heavier items that do not need to be delivered within the two-to-three-business-day window Priority Mail offers, Parcel Post provides a substantial savings in the cost of postage?Did you know that any item that weighs over 13 oz is not eligible for First Class Mail shipping through the USPS and must be shipped via Priority Mail?Did you know that Parcel Post eligible items include anything mailable by the USPS?

Did you know that collectibles, toys, household goods, clothing, shoes and small pieces of exercise equipment are all examples of items eligible for shipping via Parcel Post?

Did you know that books, videos and music are also eligible for Parcel Post shipping but are more economically shipped via Media Mail?

Did you know that packages sent through the USPS via Parcel Post can measure up to 130 inches in combined length and girth and this is the largest package size allowed by the USPS.?

Did you know that a Parcel Post package that has a combined length and girth of greater than 108 inches but less than 130 inches has postage assessed at an oversized price instead of at the standard Parcel Post rate?

- Did you know that Parcel Post is a cost-effective shipping option when the item shipped via Parcel Post weighed up to a USPS maximum allowed weight of 70 lbs?
  Did you know that a surcharge is assessed when the package weight exceeds the 35-lb level?
Did you know that packages without a standard mailing or rectangular shape are eligible for Parcel Post shipping?

Did you know that mailers such as tubes and rolls as well as other irregular sized parcels that are not 26 inches or more on their longest size are assessed an additional surcharge because they are considered non-machineable?

Did you know that Parcel Post is typically delivered within two to nine days within the lower 48 states though the size of a package or the final destination can alter this delivery time frame?

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Did you know that John Elway went to 4 Superbowl before he finally won?

noreply@blogger.com (Jett) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:51:21 PST

Did you know John Elway led the Broncos to Super Bowl XXI in 1987?

Did you know that the Broncos lost the game 39–20, even though Elway had an impressive performance, throwing for 304 yards and a touchdown, with one interception, while also leading Denver in rushing with 27 yards and a touchdown on the ground?

Did you know that John Elway lead the Broncos to their second consecutive Super Bowl appearance 1988?

Did you know that the Washington Redskins won Super Bowl XXII 42–10?

Did you know that John Elway set a record for the fastest touchdown in Super Bowl history with a 1:57 seconds?

Did you know that John Elway also became the first quarterback ever to catch a pass in the Super Bowl, recording a 23-yard reception from halfback Steve Sewell on a halfback option play?

Did you know that John Elway lead the Bronco to there third consecutive Super Bowl in 1989 season?

Did you know that Elway land the Broncos to Super Bowl XXIV where they losf to the San Francisco 49ers?

Did you know that the 49 ers blew out the Broncos 56-10?

Did you know it took John Elway another eight years, but he eventually led his team back to the Super Bowl in 1998?

Did you know that John Elway went to 3 straight Super bowls and lost, before he won the Super Bowl, 8 years later?

Did you know that the John Elway won his first Super Bowl in his fourth Appearance?

Did you know that the Denver Broncos defeated the Super Bowl champions Green Bay PackersSuper Bowl XXXII 31–24?

Did you know that in 1999, the Broncos repeated this feat and Elway was awarded the MVP of Super Bowl XXXIII defeating the Atlanta Falcons 31–24?

throwing for 336 yards and one touchdown with one interception, while also scoring a rushing touchdown in Denver's. It was his last game, other than the 1999 Pro Bowl.the Atlanta Falcons 31–24, 34–19 win over

Did you know that John Elway has one of the best winning percentages in league history (148–82–1), and is tied for second most Pro Bowl selections for a quarterback (nine)?

Did you know that John Elway four total rushing touchdowns in his Super Bowl games are the most ever by a quarterback?

Did you know that John Elway is the only quarterback to have started in five Super Bowls?

Did you know that Jim Kelly is the only quarterback to have started in four Super Bowls and never win?

Did you know that John Elway is also the second player ever to score a rushing touchdown in four different Super Bowls (running back Thurman Thomas was the first)?

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Did you know that when using Cloud Computing the amount of computing horsepower we need will be greatly reduced?

noreply@blogger.com (Jett) — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 07:45:57 PDT

Did you know that cloud computing in the most layman of terms, simply refers to resources and applications that are available on the Internet

from just about any Internet connected device?

Did you know that webmail is an aspect of cloud computing?

Did you know that if you use Web mail services like Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail and so forth, your e-mail is considered “in the cloud” because you can access it from any device with Internet access?

Did you know that in the broader sense, cloud computing is used to describe any and all applications and services hosted and run on servers connected to the Internet – servers and applications that end users (you and I) do not have to maintain or support?

Did you know that the fee-based service that is offered by Carbonite, which lets you you to back up your data to a remote server is a great example of the Cloud?

Did you know that when you use the the Cloud Computing concept that it is often more economical for users or companies in many cases?

Did you know that when using Cloud Computing the amount of computing horsepower we need will be greatly reduced?

Did you know that the Cloud Computing concept is especially significant as more and more of our computing needs are being served by smaller and smaller devices such smartphones and tablets?

Did you know that with Cloud Computing it offers you the opportunity to not run intensive applications like Photoshop or CAD programs on your personal computer, you upload your data to a computer in the cloud and it does all the heavy lifting and returns to you a finished product?

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Did You Know That?

Did you know that the Mississippi River is the third largest river in the world?

Did you know the that John Elway was one the Top 10 Quarterbacks of All-Time?

Did you know that Larry Bird and Kevin McHale were the 4th NBA’s Greatest All-Time Duos?

Did you know the reason the Carney brothers chose the name "Pizza Hut" was because the sign they purchased only had enough space for nine characters and spaces?

Did you know that Pittsburgh is the only American city with three sports teams that wear the same colors, black & gold?

Did you know that Peritonitis is a condition viewed as a medical emergency, because untreated peritonitis can kill a patient or cause severe organ damage?

Did you know that Fred McKinley Jones is certainly one of the most important Black inventors ever based on the sheer number of inventions he formulated as well as their diversity?

Did you know that Oxidative stress has been linked to cancer, aging, atherosclerosis, ischemic injury, inflammation and neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson's and Alzheimer's)?

Did you know that Bell's Palsy conditions can cause facial paralysis, e.g., brain tumor, stroke, and Lyme disease?

Did you know that the process of body scarification, scars are formed by cutting or branding the skin?

Did you know that Jackee was the first African American to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series?

Did you know that Samuel L. Jackson was named the highest-grossing actor of all time according to THE GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS?

Did you know that Super Bowl 25 was the only Super Bowl decided by one point?

Did you know that Henry Hays was the first white person executed for following orders from the KKK to murder a black citizen in Alabama since 1913?

Did you know that Teresa Edwards is the first female basketball player to have played in five Olympics?

Did you know that Grover Cleveland is the only President to not serve consecutive terms?

Did you know that president Andrew Johnson ia one of 4 Presidents to not have a Vice-President?

Did you know that in 2009 Schnatter paid Jeffrey Robinson of Flatwoods, Ky. $250,000 reward for returning his beloved '71 Camaro?

Did you know that World Boxing Champion Mannie Paq is am·bi·dex·trous?

Did you now that the doctors reduced Manihuari chest from a N cup to a 34B cup, in a six-hour operation?

Did you know to treat Gigantism surgery is the treatment of choice and can cure many cases?

Did you know that with Gigantism the child will grow in height, as well as in the muscles and organs?

Did you know to treat Gigantism surgery is the treatment of choice and can cure many cases?

Did you know that Pituitary surgery is usually successful in limiting growth hormone production.?

Did you know that Korsakoff's syndrome is a neurological disorder caused by the lack of thiamine (vitamin B1) in the brain?

Signs

Did you know that packages without a standard mailing or rectangular shape are eligible for Parcel Post shipping?

Did you know that mailers such as tubes and rolls as well as other irregular sized parcels that are not 26 inches or more on their longest size are assessed an additional surcharge because they are considered non-machineable?

Did you know that Parcel Post is typically delivered within two to nine days within the lower 48 states though the size of a package or the final destination can alter this delivery time frame?

Did you know that John Elway went to 4 Superbowl before he finally won?

Did you know that when using Cloud Computing the amount of computing horsepower we need will be greatly reduced?