After seeing the real names, it is easy to
understand why some changed their name.
Lady Gaga - Stefani
Joanne Angelina Germanotta
Jean-Claude Van Damme - Jean-Claude Camille François Van
Varenberg
Tom Cruise - Thomas Cruise Mapother IV
Freddie Mercury - Farrokh Bulsara
Winona Ryder - Winona Laura Horowitz
Alice Cooper - Vincent Damon Furnier
Vin Diesel - Mark Sinclair
Whoopi Goldberg - Caryn Elaine Johnson
Ben Kingsley - Krishna Pandit Bhanji
Feb 15, 2019
Wall Street
The name of the street originates from an actual wall that was
built in the 17th century by the Dutch, who were living in what
was then called New Amsterdam. The 12-foot (4 meter) wall was
built to protect the Dutch against attacks from pirates and
various Native American tribes, and to keep out other potential
dangers.
The area near the wall became known as Wall Street. Because of its prime location running the width of Manhattan between the East River and the Hudson River the road developed into one of the busiest trading areas in the entire city. During 1699, the wall was dismantled by the British colonial government, but the name of the street remained.
The financial industry got its official start on Wall Street on May 17, 1792. On that day, New York's first official stock exchange was established by the signing of the Buttonwood Agreement, named because it was signed under a buttonwood tree that early traders and speculators had previously gathered around to trade informally, gave birth to what is now the modern-day New York Stock Exchange NYSE.
The area near the wall became known as Wall Street. Because of its prime location running the width of Manhattan between the East River and the Hudson River the road developed into one of the busiest trading areas in the entire city. During 1699, the wall was dismantled by the British colonial government, but the name of the street remained.
The financial industry got its official start on Wall Street on May 17, 1792. On that day, New York's first official stock exchange was established by the signing of the Buttonwood Agreement, named because it was signed under a buttonwood tree that early traders and speculators had previously gathered around to trade informally, gave birth to what is now the modern-day New York Stock Exchange NYSE.
Disinfection vs. Sterilization
Disinfection is the process of reducing
harmful microorganisms from inanimate objects and surfaces. It
includes airing, shaking, wiping surfaces, boiling, and using
substances such as chlorine, alcohol, etc.
Sterilization is the process of killing all microorganisms, no matter if they are harmful or not. This includes thermal treatment, radiation, filtration, and using gaseous or liquid substances.
Sterilization is the process of killing all microorganisms, no matter if they are harmful or not. This includes thermal treatment, radiation, filtration, and using gaseous or liquid substances.
Human Ear Facts
Earwax production is necessary for good
ear health. Ear wax is made up of oil and sweat.
It only takes 7 pounds of pressure to rip your ear off.
The human ear can distinguish between hundreds of thousands of different sounds.
The human ears can hear in the frequency of 1,000 to 50,000 hertz.
Your ears never stop hearing, even when you sleep. Your brain just ignores incoming sounds.
Your ears secrete more ear wax when you are afraid than when you are not.
Sound that is above 130 decibels can cause pain to our ears.
After eating too much, your hearing is less sharp.
A human ear contains about 24,000 fibers in it.
Tiny hair cells in your inner ear are what translate sound waves to electricity to send to the brain.
Your ears are responsible for the equilibrium and balance of the body - the inner ear has direct connection with the brain.
The inner ear is no larger than a pencil eraser in circumference.
The middle ear is composed of three small bones, and one among them, the stapes, is the smallest bone in the human body.
Children have more sensitive ears than adults.
The ears never stop growing through lifetime.
It only takes 7 pounds of pressure to rip your ear off.
The human ear can distinguish between hundreds of thousands of different sounds.
The human ears can hear in the frequency of 1,000 to 50,000 hertz.
Your ears never stop hearing, even when you sleep. Your brain just ignores incoming sounds.
Your ears secrete more ear wax when you are afraid than when you are not.
Sound that is above 130 decibels can cause pain to our ears.
After eating too much, your hearing is less sharp.
A human ear contains about 24,000 fibers in it.
Tiny hair cells in your inner ear are what translate sound waves to electricity to send to the brain.
Your ears are responsible for the equilibrium and balance of the body - the inner ear has direct connection with the brain.
The inner ear is no larger than a pencil eraser in circumference.
The middle ear is composed of three small bones, and one among them, the stapes, is the smallest bone in the human body.
Children have more sensitive ears than adults.
The ears never stop growing through lifetime.
Sheetrock and Drywall
Sheetrock and drywall are mostly used
interchangeably, but it is important to note that Sheetrock is a
trademarked name owned by the United States Gypsum Corporation.
Eating Marijuana
Most edible marijuana is metabolized by the liver, which then
produces a kind of THC that has a bigger psychedelic punch than
the THC that reaches your blood plasma when you smoke it. So
when you finally feel the edible’s effects, it will likely be
more powerful than what you get from a joint, plus the high will
last much longer, up to 12 hours.
Edibles are split into two categories: foods like cookies, candies and pills that are metabolized in the liver, as described above, and products like lollipops, gums, and sublingual drops that take effect through saliva in your mouth. The latter type works faster, but the effects might not be as powerful and will wear off more quickly.
Edibles are split into two categories: foods like cookies, candies and pills that are metabolized in the liver, as described above, and products like lollipops, gums, and sublingual drops that take effect through saliva in your mouth. The latter type works faster, but the effects might not be as powerful and will wear off more quickly.
Feb 8, 2019
Happy Friday
Happiness requires
your own approval, not other's. They get the benefit.
Give yourself permission to be happy today, especially because it is a Happy Friday!
Give yourself permission to be happy today, especially because it is a Happy Friday!
National Pizza Day
My brother reminded me, even before I started writing
this that Saturday February 9 is National Pizza Day. Although
it comes so close to Super Bowl, folks are still in the mood
for more pizza. A survey by California Pizza Kitchen found
that if Americans could only eat one thing for the rest of
their lives, twenty percent would choose pizza. The original
dish was started by the Romans and was hardly known outside
Italy or Italian communities before WWII, but is now
ubiquitous.
Most of the national and regional chains have deals from discounts to free pizza. Look them up in on the net or your local paper for a deal near you.
Most of the national and regional chains have deals from discounts to free pizza. Look them up in on the net or your local paper for a deal near you.
New Battery
John Goodenough, an engineer and professor at the University
of Texas who Quartz writes, "has dominated the world of
advanced batteries" for nearly 40 years. He is known around
the world for his pioneering work that led to the invention of
the rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
He and his team announced that they have created a low-cost, all-solid-state battery that can store twice the energy of modern lithium-ion batteries, can be fully charged in minutes, and is noncombustible. The new battery uses glass, which the researchers claim enables the anode to be made from pure lithium or sodium metal. This has a huge amount of potential energy. In the case of sodium, it is incredibly cheap. Either can charge more quickly. The team believes it will be commercially available within a few years.
He and his team announced that they have created a low-cost, all-solid-state battery that can store twice the energy of modern lithium-ion batteries, can be fully charged in minutes, and is noncombustible. The new battery uses glass, which the researchers claim enables the anode to be made from pure lithium or sodium metal. This has a huge amount of potential energy. In the case of sodium, it is incredibly cheap. Either can charge more quickly. The team believes it will be commercially available within a few years.
Grilling Juicy Burgers
It is always the right time of the year to
grill up burgers. Always preheat the grill for burgers, and
other meats. A quick tip to make burgers juicy is to add a pat
of butter or an ice cube on top when you first put the meat on
the grill. The moisture will seep into the patty and make it
juicy. Also, never, never, never push down on a burger when it
is cooking. It squeezes all the juices out. Bonus tip, line a
small pot or pan with foil, add barbecue sauce, and put it on
the grill. It will be hot and ready to go when your meat is
done.
What's in a Name, Toque
Toque is Arabic for hat. The 100 folds in a
chef’s toque are said to represent 100 ways to cook an egg.
McDonald's Fries
Takeout did a small study and found the ideal time to finish
your McDonald's french fries is within five minutes. It also
determined the fries are unpleasant to eat after eighteen
minutes.
Year of the Pig
You all know I could not resist this one. Asia welcomed the
lunar Year of the Pig on February 5, 2019. Celebrations took
place throughout the region, from Beijing and Seoul to Hanoi
and Singapore.
The Pig is the twelfth of all zodiac animals. According to one myth, the Jade Emperor said the order would be decided by the order in which they arrived to his party. Pig was late because he overslept. In Chinese culture, pigs are the symbol of wealth. Their chubby faces and big ears are signs of fortune as well.
The streets of Beijing and other major Chinese cities were quiet and empty after millions of people left to visit relatives or travel abroad during the year’s biggest family holiday.
Families gathered at home for multi-generational banquets. Companies, shops, and government offices closed for official holidays that ranged from two days in South Korea to a week in China. Vendors sold toys branded with the British cartoon character Peppa Pig, which is enjoying a surge of popularity for the Year of the Pig.
The Pig is the twelfth of all zodiac animals. According to one myth, the Jade Emperor said the order would be decided by the order in which they arrived to his party. Pig was late because he overslept. In Chinese culture, pigs are the symbol of wealth. Their chubby faces and big ears are signs of fortune as well.
The streets of Beijing and other major Chinese cities were quiet and empty after millions of people left to visit relatives or travel abroad during the year’s biggest family holiday.
Families gathered at home for multi-generational banquets. Companies, shops, and government offices closed for official holidays that ranged from two days in South Korea to a week in China. Vendors sold toys branded with the British cartoon character Peppa Pig, which is enjoying a surge of popularity for the Year of the Pig.
5ghz vs. 2.4ghz
WiFi comes in two flavors 5ghz and 2.4ghz, but many do not
know the difference.
2.4ghz travels father and penetrates walls and other objects better but is not as fast as 5ghz. Many more devices use the 2.4 ghz band, like baby monitors, RC toys, and Xbox controllers.
5 ghz has higher speed, shorter range, and lower penetration through walls and obstacles. It also allows for more throughput.
Bottom line, if your device is close to the router or the router is in the open rather than hiding in a niche of your house, 5 ghz is better.
Incidentally, 5ghz should not be confused with the new phone 5G and 5G LTE networks, which use much higher frequencies in the 30 ghz to 300 ghz range. It has the potential to be 20 times faster than 4G, meaning you can download things 20 times faster or download more data in less time.
2.4ghz travels father and penetrates walls and other objects better but is not as fast as 5ghz. Many more devices use the 2.4 ghz band, like baby monitors, RC toys, and Xbox controllers.
5 ghz has higher speed, shorter range, and lower penetration through walls and obstacles. It also allows for more throughput.
Bottom line, if your device is close to the router or the router is in the open rather than hiding in a niche of your house, 5 ghz is better.
Incidentally, 5ghz should not be confused with the new phone 5G and 5G LTE networks, which use much higher frequencies in the 30 ghz to 300 ghz range. It has the potential to be 20 times faster than 4G, meaning you can download things 20 times faster or download more data in less time.
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