Celluloid is generally regarded as the first modern plastic. It was introduced in 1871 by the Celluloid Manufacturing Company of Albany, NY. The use of celluloid began with the manufacturing of billiard balls and was intended as a replacement for ivory. However, by the late 1800s it was used for all sorts of products from…
Unless a speaker can interest his audience, his effort will be a failure. If your topic is not one of extraordinary interest, your listeners are likely to say to themselves, so what? Who cares? A speaker can quickly lose an audience if she or he doesn’t use the introduction to get their attention and clicking…
Many of us know what a strep throat is and many do not. Some of them even know how to treat such a condition, some don 't. What causes it is a question still unanswered form plenty, but for others just another thing they know. But it is impossible for all to know everything about…
Stocks are selling off. Is this the beginning of a bear market, or just a long overdue pullback? Traders try to forecast market action with indicators. Some indicators are elaborate. Others are simple. Over time, the simple ones tend to be more useful. This might be surprising. Many of us think Wall Street is using…
If you’re finding yourself depressed, blue or sad during fall and winter– know that you’re not alone! The effect the seasons of fall and winter have on human beings is well-documented. There is even a “disorder” coined for it, referred to as SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder. Lack of sunlight has been one of the…
In Orlando Florida the problem of Childhood Obesity has gotten out of control and a new DVD game has been developed to counter act the problem. The name of the computer video game being developed is “Body Mechanics” it works by teachings children how to avoid the damaging effects of being overweight. Within the computer…
The first extremely obvious question is – What is this darned metaphor? Another fancy name? Well… yes and no. It is fancy, but also effective. Charged with energy. Stuffed with genius. By definition, a metaphor is a figure of speech where two entirely dissimilar words or phrases are brought together to suggest a similarity. Confused?…
This probably won’t come as a surprise to you, but almost no guys take the time to think about the thrusting techniques they use during sex. I remember when I was having sex, before I learned all the “cool tricks” and ways to give women multiple orgasms, I never used to think about my thrusting…
Age doesn’t make you less of a person. It only does if you are not taking care of your well-being and you start to abandon the realms of healthy living. For those people who are becoming stressed out by visible signs of aging, it’s never too late to start regaining that youthful look and glow.…
The ability to text message from ANYWHERE on the planet is something new, and gives relationships something they’ve never had before…the ability to keep our relationships exciting, even if we are separated from our lovers. Now the hard part is trying to be creativity and erotic on your own. While sometimes it just rolls off…
Cell phones have become a necessity for many people throughout the world. The ability to keep in touch with family, business associates, and access to email are only a few of the reasons for the increasing importance of cell phones. Today’s technically advanced cell phones are capable of not only receiving and placing phone calls,…
Much like people, cats can suffer from allergies too. There are four types of feline allergies. They include flea, inhalant, food, and contact. Let’s take a look at these four different types. Flea Most cats don’t have much of a reaction to a flea bite. However, some cats can have a severe allergic reaction to…
With the wide variety of talk shows on the air, it would be nice to have questions outside the box. Here are some possible questions that fit this category: 1. When was the last time you were at a party, and decided to really pig out on the dip? 2. If you could choose a…
If you’re finding yourself depressed, blue or sad during fall and winter– know that you’re not alone! The effect the seasons of fall and winter have on human beings is well-documented. There is even a “disorder” coined for it, referred to as SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder. Lack of sunlight has been one of the…
When it comes to health and fitness, whether it is physical or mental health, the world of health phobias is alive and well. Indeed, you do not have to go too far to read an article on the topic. One big national discussion we are having right now has to do with PTSD or Post…
