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What is the HP Elitebook 2740p?

The HP EliteBook 2730p was a tough little convertible tablet, and its successor— HP’s EliteBook 2740p—is no exception. The 2740p meets the same rugged MIL-STD 810G military standards, and adds a capacitive touch screen and Core i5/i7 goodness. The 12.1-inch WXGA (1280 x 800) LED display includes anti-glare and optional outdoor view, and can be operated [...]

What is Facebook?

The original “facebook” was a book that included photos of incoming Freshmen. College students would use it to look up potential friends, boyfriends, girlfriends, etc… (or who to pick on). In 2004, Mark Zuckerberg (Harvard University) released “thefacebook,” which immensely grew in popularity amongst the ivy league schools; then subsequently, the rest of the world. Today, [...]

What are Antitussives & Expectorants?

This was an article request from April 26th, 2010 about what Antitussives are. Antitussives can be found on most cough medication boxes. This is because they are also known as cough suppressants. They are in a class of ingredients known to block the cough reflex. The most common antitussive is dextromethorphan and can be found in [...]

What is a Pinched Nerve?

I woke up yesterday with major pain in my lower back, and I knew exactly what it was: a pinched nerve. Pinched nerves come in all shapes, locations, and sizes, and this article will help you figure out if you have a pinched nerve, in the first place, and what to do if that is [...]

What is the ICD Gemini Tablet?

ICD’s Gemini Tablet is probably what the iPad will look like in two years (or two more revisions). Its amazing specs, compatibility, and open-source platform (Android) make it the iPad’s biggest competitor. Check out this article from Engadget about its specs and expected release date! The name of the game right now is tablet. It [...]

What is Figure Skating? What Are All the Ice Skating Moves?

Background Ice skating is a graceful and beautiful winter sport that originally took place on frozen lakes and ponds, though nowadays is done year-round. Variations of ice skating include: short and long-track speed skating, pairs and individuals figure skating, and ice dancing. Figure skating competition is comprised of singles, pair and ice dance disciplines. The six most common [...]

Who is Brian Boitano?

Brian Anthony Boitano (born October 22, 1963) is one of the best figure skaters of all time (if not the best). From Sunnyvale, California, Boitano won the 1988 Olympics, 1986 and 1988 World Championships, and three U.S. National Championships from 1985-1988. He turned professional following in 1988-1989, at the age of 25. When he returned to [...]

What is the Giant Rabbit?

In Germany a rabbit breeder raises Grey German Giants and has grown so fond of one of them that he is going to keep it and not eat it. I wouldn’t mind having one of these for a pet as well. I wonder how fast these giant furballs are!

What is Zoom’s G2.1u Multi-Effects Pedal?

Zoom, famous for its recording technology and multi-effects pedals, came up with a genius way for garage-band guitarists or performers that travel at little distance to have a good feel of effects in their hands. This is called the G2.1u Multi-Effects Pedal. This device offers 80 patches, 40 presets and 40 programmable. Don’t like the presets? [...]

What Are iPhone OS 4.0 Features?

With the official Apple iPhone OS 4.0 Sneak Peak coming out tomorrow, I want to share with you what to look forward to in the most anticipated iPhone OS announcement to date. The doubters have talked about Apple’s lack of multitasking– This will all end tomorrow, because iPhone OS 4.0 will offer that, and much [...]