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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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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Did you know the only basketball award that Jordan did not win was high school state championship?

Did you know that Michael Jeffrey Jordan was born February 17, 1963?

Did you know that Jordan  is a former American professional basketball player, active businessman, and majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats?

Did you know that Jordans biography on the National Basketball Association (NBA) website states, "By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time?"[1]


Did you know that Jordan was one of the most effectively marketed athletes of his generation and was instrumental in popularizing the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s?

Did you know the only basketball award that Jordan did not win was high school state championship?

Did you know that Jordan had a standout career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was a member of the Tar Heels' National Championship?

Did you know that Jordan leaping ability, illustrated by performing slam dunks from the free throw line in slam dunk contests, earned him the nicknames "Air Jordan" and "His Airness"?

Did you know that In 1991, Jordan won his first NBA championship with the Bulls, and followed that achievement with titles in 1992 and 1993, securing a "three-peat"?

Did you know that Jordan abruptly retired from basketball at the beginning of the 1993–94 NBA season to pursue a career in baseball?

Did you know that Jordan rejoined the Bulls in 1995 and led them to three additional championships (1996, 1997, and 1998) as well as an NBA-record 72 regular-season wins in the 1995–96 NBA season?

Did you know that Jordan retired for a second time in 1999, but returned for two more NBA seasons in 2001 as a member of the Washington Wizards?

Did you know that Jordan's individual accolades and accomplishments include five MVP awards, ten All-NBA First Team designations, nine All-Defensive First Team honors, fourteen NBA All-Star Game appearances, three All-Star Game MVP awards, ten scoring titles, three steals titles, six NBA Finals MVP awards, and the 1988 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award?

Did you know that  He holds the NBA records for highest career regular season scoring average (30.12 points per game) and highest career playoff scoring average (33.45 points per game). In 1999, he was named the greatest North American athlete of the 20th century by ESPN, and was second to Babe Ruth on the Associated Press's list of athletes of the century?

Did you know that Jordan was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame on April 6, 2009 and was inducted on September 11, 2009?[3]

Did you know that Michael Jordan was not the number one draft pick?

Did you know what teams were dynasties?


Did you know the youngest person to score 40 points in a game?

Did you know who had the most NBA AllStar Appearances?

Did you know that Michael Jordan won?

Did you know what NBA player has won the most MVP?

Did you know that Robert Horry has more NBA championships than michael Jordan?



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Did you know that a smartphone is a device that lets you make telephone calls, but also adds in features that you might find on a personal digital assistant or a computer--such as the ability to send and receive e-mail and edit Office documents, for example?

Did you know why they call it a smart phone?


Did you know that 
a smartphone is a device that lets you make telephone calls, but also adds in features that you might find on a personal digital assistant or a computer--such as the ability to send and receive e-mail and edit Office documents, for example?








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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!