Use of Sonobuoys in Underwater Acoustics

When you think of underwater acoustics, you may think of SONAR technology, which is used in nature and in submarines to determine location and terrain. Before SONAR, the only real way to find out the location of a submarine was to wait until it surfaced for visual confirmation; not exactly ideal in times of war. Therefore, SONAR was developed in […]

Calcutta – The paradise of Roshogolla

Kolkata, also known as Calcutta, is known as the Gamma city and is the capital of West Bengal. It is the third most populous metropolitan city and during the British reign it was the capital of the state of India until 1911. Kolkata is well known for its political events and active participation in the Indian communist movements. Kolkata has […]

Tourism in London England – Where to go and what to see

Many tourists from all over the world are drawn to London’s historical sites and modern attractions. You never tire of sightseeing in London, England as it has something to offer people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. For starters, you can get a great view of London atop one of London’s open-top buses. The sightseeing tour will take you to […]

The truth about that Stradivarius violin you just found at a garage sale

Antonio Stradivari (1644(?) – December 18, 1737) was an Italian maker of stringed instruments such as violins, cellos, guitars, violas, and harps. He is generally considered the foremost craftsman in this field. Stradivari is believed to have been responsible for the production of some 1,100 different instruments. Around 650 of these are believed to have survived and of these over […]

The psychology of the infomercial

Infomercials are a multi-billion dollar business ($150 billion in 2009) and a worldwide phenomenon. The first infomercials aired strictly between 2 and 6 a.m. overnight. However, with the rise of 24/7 cable t and dedicated shopping channels and infomercials, they have begun to take root in popular culture. They have made instant stars out of their most visible and charismatic […]

The history of social networks and their classification

The word combination “social network” was born in 1954 and had nothing in common with the Internet. The person who invented the term was James Barnes: “social network” is a social structure, which includes individuals or groups linked with the same type of activity, common interests, friendship or relationships. So it’s a kind of structure of familiar people, divided into […]

Corporation Inc Walkthrough

Simulation games have been around for quite some time, you may be familiar with console games like the Sims. The Sims started out very popular, the idea was that you play as people, find jobs, learn new skills, meet people and try to live life. Something big has just hit the online gaming industry and it’s Corporation Inc. Corporation Incorporated […]