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1, What is the battery? Battery generally refers to chemical energy into electrical energy. Power refers to the other forms of energy into electrical energy; in electronic devices sometimes to transform electrical energy (such as rectifiers, transformers, etc.), also known as power supply.2、What is the rechargeable battery? The number of open-circuit voltage? Able to chemical energy and direct current into each other by the charge...more
While the beginning of the car hire industry is a little hazy, it is believed that an American by the name of Joe Saunders was the first entrepreneur to start renting his cars for all of ten cents a mile with none other than the Model T Ford. As was the case with many savvy businessmen at that time, Joe Saunders eventually went bankrupt as a result of the Great Depression. John Hertz (owner of The Yellow Cab Company) bought out another American by the name of Walter Jacobs who like Joe Saunders; saw a unique opportunity in the marketplace. Eventually John Hertz sold his company to General Motors, all but guaranteeing the survival and success of Hertz's company. Hertz was the first rental car company to place a rental desk and depot at an airport (Chicago's Midway Airport) in 1932. Hertz Rental Car became, and remains the largest rental car company in the world. After World War Two, air travel began to flourish, and the car rental industry went along for the ride. Enter Warren Avis (a former army pilot), another well known entrepreneur who had the foresight to base virtually his entire operation within (or close to) airports around the country. He wisely persuaded the airlines...more
The NBA was formed in 1949, when the Basketball Association of America merged with the National Basketball League. At first there were seventeen teams, but in 1950 they consolidated into 11 teams, and by 1954 there were only eight teams.Their goal was to have every team playing in an arena in a major American city. They had success with teams in...more
Buying a refurbished notebook is a great way to get an excellent computer at a reasonable price. If you are on a tight budget or simply appreciate a good bargain, this can be an excellent way for you to purchase your next laptop. However, if you don't perform due diligence and research your purchase carefully, you could wind up...more
The city of Florence was originally an Etruscan settlement. Then during the first century BC, Florence was founded as a military colony of the Roman Empire. Afterwards, the Goths, Byzantines, and Lombards (in that order) all controlled Florence. By the late 1100s, Florence had become one of the top cities of Tuscany. It was during this time that it became an independent commune.During the 1200s, the Guelphs and Ghibellines battled to control the city of Florence. By the 13th century's conclusion, the Guelphs had earned control of the city. However, they had been splintered into two factions: the Blacks and Whites. A famous event during this period of Florence's history was Dante's banishment from the city in 1302, due to his being a White Guelph. However, the conflict between the Whites and Blacks actually made the city larger, causing it to absorb areas such as Pisa. However, this growth was slowed by the Black Death in 1348. The disease killed over half of Florence's population! Florence became a city-state. Then following 1434, the mighty Medici family ruled Florence. Medici was an affluent merchant and lover of the arts. Medici ruled from 1469-1492. Later, the Medici family...more
Then and now, the many countries of Europe are on the forefront of trade and commerce, media and entertainment, politics and government, education, sports and culture. Indeed, tourists to Europe will take months of travel to enjoy the essence of the...more
A tummy tuck, known as an abdominoplasty, falls under the category of invasive cosmetic surgery. It is a cosmetic plastic surgery procedure to reshape and firm the stomach area. It involves the removal of excess skin and fat from the middle and lower...more
The island of Rhodes has been inhabited and built upon for over 3,500 years and which is evident in the diversity of its architecture. There is a certain kind of charm in a place like this that cannot be copied. The many lives that have been lived...more
The Olive is the fruit of the olive tree - a common species in Italy, Greece and other countries along the Mediterranean Sea. This is a small oval fruit, green when unripe and black when ripe, used for food and for oil. It's a main component of the...more
The Internet helps us in many ways. Other people use it as means of communicating with people; others use it to obtain information, while others use it for entertainment purposes. An increasing number of websites about products and services stresses...more
Auto ZAZ brand has never been a luxury. They were intended for low-income buyers. Ukraine has produced cars, but it was decided to launch the production of the car for the peoples. Among the several projects there was chosen the most...more