“I’m nothing without my first cup of coffee!” For most of the world, this statement is not only true, but deeply seated in our collective mindset. People are passionate about their coffee and complete morning routines are devoted to “The Nectar of the Gods”. But what do we really know about this magical concoction that … Continue reading Nectar of the Gods: Coffee, the World’s Most Popular Beverage
Author: Michael D. Turashoff
Make Your Own Hydrogen Fuel Cell
A fuel cell is a cell that produces an electric current directly from a chemical reaction. hydrogen fuel cell is capable of producing electricity without any pollution because the only byproduct is pure water. Hydrogen fuel cells are the most common, used in spacecraft and other areas where there is a specific need for … Continue reading Make Your Own Hydrogen Fuel Cell
What is Polarity?
Polarity is a term used in electricity, magnetism and electronic signaling, just to name a few areas. Polarity is defined as, the condition of a body or system in which it has opposing physical properties at different points, especially, magnetic poles or electric charge. In the case of electric current running between two points, … Continue reading What is Polarity?
5 Tips That Will Make eDiscovery Data Mapping Smoother
In the legal system, when the attorneys for both sides prepare for the litigation by exchanging each side’s information, the process is called discovery. The exchanging of discoverable digital information, or “electronically stored information” (ESI), introduced the term “e-discovery”. All of this digital information is stored on a large variety of different devices including … Continue reading 5 Tips That Will Make eDiscovery Data Mapping Smoother
Unpaired Electrons
An unpaired electron is an electron that occupies an orbital of an atom by itself, rather than as part of an electron pair. Unpaired electrons are relatively uncommon because an entity that carries an unpaired electron is usually rather reactive. A formation of electron pairs is usually energetically favourable, either in the form of a … Continue reading Unpaired Electrons
Walt Disney World’s First Luxury Hotel is Truly Magical
Walt Disney World is easily the largest and most popular theme or amusement park on the planet, with an estimated over 18 million visitors last year. The 43 square mile Disney World is more like a city than a tourist attraction, since it is roughly twice the size of Manhattan, New York and the home … Continue reading Walt Disney World’s First Luxury Hotel is Truly Magical
Electric Charge Demonstration
Everything contains particles which have electrical charges, they can be positive, negative or neutral. Atoms are the basic building blocks of everything in the universe, and are made up of three components, electrons, protons and neutrons. Electrons have a negative electric charge and are usually associated with electricity. Protons have a positive electric charge … Continue reading Electric Charge Demonstration
Lord Kelvin’s Thunderstorm
Lord Kelvin’s Thunderstorm is a type of electrostatic generator invented by British scientist William Thomson, better known as Lord Kelvin, in 1867. Kelvin referred to the device as his water-dropping condenser. The device uses falling drops of water to generate voltage differences by using electrostatic induction, which occurs between interconnected, oppositely charged systems. … Continue reading Lord Kelvin’s Thunderstorm
How Does Data Mapping Fit with Information Governance?
Data governance is a set of processes that makes sure an organization’s crucial data is managed formally, effectively and efficiently by all of the users, throughout the whole business. It also ensures that data is reliable and can be trusted with everyone being held accountable for any adverse event due to error or low quality … Continue reading How Does Data Mapping Fit with Information Governance?
The Tradition of Mardis Gras
Mardis Gras, meaning Fat Tuesday in French, has been synonymous with joyous celebration before Ash Wednesday and the first day of Lent. The festivities begin on January 6th which is also known as the Feast of the Epiphany. History The long tradition of Mardi Gras celebrations date back to Medieval Europe, In New Orleans, Mardi … Continue reading The Tradition of Mardis Gras
