A final report was released this past Monday by the National Transportation Safety Board laying blame on Pacific Gas & Electric Co. for a gas pipeline explosion near San Francisco on September 9, 2010. The explosion killed eight people and devastated a suburban neighborhood, damaging over 100 homes in the area. The Board posted online its 140-page report and 20-minute video, which revealed the details of the yearlong investigation. The explosion...more
Whether you want to experience water sports like kite surfing, fishing and diving or you just love to relax on sandy beaches and in a comfortable accommodation, the Egypt holidays all inclusive packages will surely cater all your needs. Located in the southeast shore of Egypt and on the coast of Red Sea, the Marsa Alam, there will be lots of stuff to witness and do, especially if you consider getting wet and taking the plunge. Marsa Alam is...more
A Digital camera is one that has the technology of making videos as well as capturing still pictures digitally. The pictures are taken through the electronic image sensor. Digital cameras have very distinctive features that could not be found in other film cameras. Some of these may include the displaying of videos and pictures on the screen as soon as they are captured. Thousands of pictures could be stored on a very small memory card which has a wide storage capacity. You could always delete unsatisfactory or unnecessary photographs to clear memory space.Besides this, some digital cameras also have the technology of recording full audio video and capturing still images at the same time while others also have the option to crop various pictures, add frames or other editing features. These type of cameras could sometimes have a built in GPS receiver that allows you to create multiple Geotagged photographs as well.The optical system of digicams is identical to that of other film cameras. This includes the making use of a lens and a diaphragm to focus the light on an image sensitive device. The shutter and the diaphragm function in a way so as to allow a suitable amount of light to...more
Computer monitors are simply the computers electronic visual display devices and in most cases are also referred to as computer video displays. They are part of computer out put devices which is a general class that contains other different peripherals like computer printers and laser systems among others. Originally, monitors were meant for data...more
With no doubt lenses is the most sensitive equipment in a camera. Camera lenses should therefore be handled with great care. They are delicate and needs to be taken care of. I have never heard of any camera that functions without the use of lenses. That shows that a lens is an integral part of a camera. Different cameras especially digital cameras...more
Most people currently prefer to use SLR cameras instead of the regular point and shoot cameras which have been quite handy for unprofessional photographers. Even though they are expensive, people are beginning to find them worthy especially those who value outdoor photography. If technology offers these types of SLR cameras that produces quality resulting images and as they say pictures speak a thousand words, why must one continue taking photos with his or her regular point and shoot camera? Digital SLR cameras uses a mirror which is placed somewhere behind the lens to direct light directly at the viewfinder when a photo is being shot. When the shutter is released, the mirror slightly moves out of the way giving way to the light from the lens to go straight to the sensor where it immediately blacks out the view finder for a moment. SLR cameras still dominate photography as far as professionalism is concerned and this is because they accommodate a wider range of lens focal lengths. That is also one of the advantages that they have over point and shoot cameras. With a Point and shoot camera, one has to match the angle of the lens that is used for viewing with the angle of the lens...more
Thinking of Installing Solar Panels?Solar panels are a very popular option these days because not only can you save money, you can also earn money through government-backed incentives. There are now schemes that mean you can actually earn money from...more
Advertising here, advertising there, advertising everywhere. We are surrounded by brand advertisements everywhere we travel or move around or even when we stay indoors and switch on the television or radio. Advertising practices are increasingly...more
There are different events which are very important in your lives but marriage ceremony is very crucial because it turns the course of your life. You should make proper arrangements because it is a huge occasion and you must take certain steps to...more
Delegating. Delegating helps ensure that you are focusing "on" your company or department, instead of just "in" your company. Like most things, delegation can be done the S.M.A.R.T. way, or the D.U.M.B. way. What follows are some tips to ensure you...more
What better two products to make money from home with? Free groceries and free gasoline The two most consumable products on the planet are groceries and gasoline and these two products are indispensable. You and I have to eat every day and drive to...more
ABSTRACTToday's utility bill tracking software can deliver excellent results for energy managers who want to gain a comprehensive understanding of utility usage and costs in their facilities. All of the major commercially available utility bill...more