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Sunday, August 14, 2011

Did you know that John Elway went to 4 Superbowl before he finally won?

Did you know John Elway led the Broncos to Super Bowl XXI in 1987


Did you know that the Broncos lost the game 39–20, even though Elway had an impressive performance, throwing for 304 yards and a touchdown, with one interception, while also leading Denver in rushing with 27 yards and a touchdown on the ground?


Did you know that John Elway lead the Broncos to their second consecutive Super Bowl appearance 1988?


Did you know that the Washington Redskins won Super Bowl XXII 42–10?


Did you know that John Elway set a record for the fastest touchdown in Super Bowl history with a 1:57 seconds?


 Did you know that John Elway also became the first quarterback ever to catch a pass in the Super Bowl, recording a 23-yard reception from halfback Steve Sewell on a halfback option play


Did you know that John Elway lead the Bronco to there third consecutive Super Bowl in 1989 season?


 Did you know that Elway land the Broncos to Super Bowl XXIV where they losf to the San Francisco 49ers?


Did you know that the 49 ers blew out the Broncos 56-10?


Did you know it took John Elway another eight years, but he eventually led his team back to the Super Bowl in 1998?


Did you know that John Elway went to 3 straight Super bowls and lost,  before he won the Super Bowl, 8 years later?


Did you know that the John Elway won his first Super Bowl in his fourth Appearance?                                                

Did you know that the Denver Broncos defeated the Super Bowl champions Green Bay PackersSuper Bowl XXXII  31–24?


Did you know that in 1999, the Broncos repeated this feat and Elway was awarded the MVP of Super Bowl XXXIII defeating the Atlanta Falcons 31–24


 throwing for 336 yards and one touchdown with one interception, while also scoring a rushing touchdown in Denver's. It was his last game, other than the 1999 Pro Bowl.the Atlanta Falcons 31–24, 34–19 win over 

Did you know that John Elway has one of the best winning percentages in league history (148–82–1), and is tied for second most Pro Bowl selections for a quarterback (nine)?


Did you know that John Elway four total rushing touchdowns in his Super Bowl games are the most ever by a quarterback?


Did you know that John Elway is the only quarterback to have started in five Super Bowls?


Did you know that Jim Kelly is the only quarterback to have started in four Super Bowls and never win?









Did you know that John Elway is also the second player ever to score a rushing touchdown in four different Super Bowls (running back Thurman Thomas was the first)?






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Friday, August 12, 2011

Did you know that when using Cloud Computing the amount of computing horsepower we need will be greatly reduced?

Created by Sam Johnston using OminGroup's OmniGraffle and InkscapeDid you know that cloud computing in the most layman of terms,  simply refers to resources and applications that are available on the Internet

from just about any Internet connected device?

Did you know that webmail is an aspect of cloud computing?

Did you know that if you use Web mail services like Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail and so forth, your e-mail is considered “in the cloud” because you can access it from any device with Internet access?

Did you know that in the broader sense, cloud computing is used to describe any and all applications and services hosted and run on servers connected to the Internet – servers and applications that end users (you and I) do not have to maintain or support?

Did you know that the fee-based service that is offered by Carbonite, which lets you you to back up your data to a remote server is a great example of the Cloud?

Did you know that when you use the the Cloud Computing concept that it is often more economical for users or companies in many cases?

 Did you know that when using Cloud Computing the amount of computing horsepower we need will be greatly reduced?

 Did you know that the Cloud Computing concept is especially significant as more and more of our computing needs are being served by smaller and smaller devices such smartphones and tablets?

Did you know that with Cloud Computing it offers you the opportunity to not run intensive applications like Photoshop or CAD programs on your personal computer, you upload your data to a computer in the cloud and it does all the heavy lifting and returns to you a finished product?

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Did you know the American Idol contestants Carrie Underwood & Kelly Clarkson never appeared in the bottom two or three?

Kelly Clarkson
Carrie Underwood



Did you know the American Idol contestants Carrie Underwood & Kelly Clarkson never appeared in the bottom two or three?









 
Did you know that Lee DeWyze and Crystal Bowersox join Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, and David Archuleta are members of the final two club who had never been in the bottom two or three?
Lee DeWyze 
Crystal Bowersox















Taylor Hicks

Jordan Sparks

David Cook



David Archuleta















Clay Aiken
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Thursday, August 11, 2011

Did you know that Angry Birds popularity led to 140 million downloads across all platforms?

Did you know that Angry Birds is a puzzle video game developed by Finland-based Rovio Mobile?

Did you know that Angry Birds was first released for Apple's iOS in December 2009?

Did you know since the release of Angry Birds that over 12 million copies of the game have been purchased from Apple's App Store?[2]

Did you know that because the popularity of Angry Bird that it prompted the company to design versions for other touchscreen-based smartphones, such as those using the Android operating system, among others?


Did you know that Angry Birds has been praised for its successful combination of addictive game play, comical style, and low price?

Did you know that Angry Birds popularity led to 140 million downloads across all platforms?


Did you know that there are versions of Angry Birds being created for personal computers and gaming consoles, a market for merchandise featuring its characters and even long-term plans for a feature film or television series?




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Did you know that Mild to moderate mental retardation are symptoms of Williams Syndrome?

Did you know that Williams syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by missing genes?
Did you know that parents may not have any family history of Williams syndrome but has a 50% chance of passing the disorder on to each of his or her children?
Did you know that Williams syndrome occurs in about 1 in 8,000 births?
Did you know that one of the 25 missing genes in Williams Syndrome is the gene that produces elastin, a protein that allows blood vessels and other tissues in the body to stretch?

Did you know that Mild to moderate mental retardation are symptoms of Williams Syndrome?

Did you know that a Sunken chest (pectus excavatum) is also a symptoms of Williams Syndrome?

  • Delayed speech that may later turn into strong speaking ability and strong learning by hearing
  • Developmental delay
  • Easily distracted, attention deficit disorder (ADD)
  • Feeding problems including colic, reflux, and vomiting
  • Inward bend of the small finger (clinodactyly)
  • Learning disorders
  • Mild to moderate mental retardation
  • Personality traits including being very friendly, trusting strangers, fearing loud sounds or physical contact, and being interested in music
  • Short compared to the rest of the person's family
  • Sunken chest (pectus excavatum)
  • Unusual appearance of the face
    • Flattened nasal bridge with small upturned nose
    • Long ridges in the skin that run from the nose to the upper lip (philtrum)
    • Prominent lips with an open mouth
    • Skin that covers the inner corner of the eye (epicanthal folds)
    • Partially missing teeth, defective tooth enamel, or small, widely spaced teeth

Signs include:

Tests for Williams syndrome:
  • Blood pressure check
  • Blood test for missing chromosome (FISH test)
  • Echocardiography combined with Doppler ultrasound
  • Kidney ultrasound

Did you know that there is no cure for Williams syndrome?

Did you know that if you have Williams Syndrome you should avoid taking extra calcium and vitamin D?


muDid you know that if you have joint stiffness that physical therapy is helpfull?

Did you know that they have Support Groups for Williams Syndrome Foundation -- www.wsf.org,Williams Syndrome Association -- www.williams-syndrome.org?

Did you know that about 75% of those with Williams syndrome have some mental retardation?

Did you know that most patients will not live as long as normal, due to complications?
Did you know that most patients with Williams Syndrome require full-time caregivers and often live in supervised group home?

Did you know that Complications from Williams Syndrome are Heart failure due to narrowed blood vessels?

Did you know that calcium deposits in the kidney and other kidney problems are often complications of Williams Syndrome?




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Did you Know

Did you know that the average human brain contains approximately 86 billion neurons? These remarkable cells form intricate networks, allowing us to think, feel, and experience the world around us. Each neuron communicates with others through electrical impulses, creating a symphony of thoughts, memories, and emotions. So next time you ponder life’s mysteries, remember that your brain is orchestrating a cosmic dance of neurons!