In history there are occasionally events that mark the beginning of a new era, and this has particularly been the case in the field of telecommunications. Some historical examples include: The first telegraph message was sent in the US 1844 by Samuel Morse from Washington, D.C. to Baltimore in Maryland. The first telephone call was made… Continue reading The Onward March Of Telecoms
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Getting Into Teaching In The UK
Getting Into Teaching In The UK Teaching is now a profession which has much less difficulty attracting high-calibre university graduates than it did in the past. Many graduates now rightly see teaching as a great opportunity for them to continue to use their specialist subject knowledge to help produce the next generation of highly qualified,… Continue reading Getting Into Teaching In The UK
Low Helium Supply Hurting Balloon Industry
An impressive show of helium balloons was on full display in the US in Summer of 2012 at the Republican National Convention. The show was uplifting and not only rose above the political fray in the US but symbolized a unified effort that would be forthcoming. This Summer the traditional helium balloon send-off welcomed Mitt… Continue reading Low Helium Supply Hurting Balloon Industry
Internet Speeds
Having slow or unreliable internet speeds can be one of the most frustrating things when at home or at work. Often it will stop you from watching videos or playing games at sites like www.betfaircasino.com/ for no real reason. This may drive you to look for another internet service provider, but you don’t want to… Continue reading Internet Speeds
Nomophobia — No-mobile-phone-phobia and a World of Darkness
Are you nomophobic? If you’re like two thirds of people in a recent study done by SecurEnvoy, a mobile security provider based in the UK, you likely are. So what is this phobia exactly? Nomophobia, short for no-mobile-phone phobia, is the fear of being without one’s mobile phone or tablet device. It is also the… Continue reading Nomophobia — No-mobile-phone-phobia and a World of Darkness
Solar Power's Effect on Green Energy Skyrockets in UK
Official figures released recently by the UK government’s Department of Energy and Climate Change reveal that the amount of electricity being generated by solar-powered has soared a truly staggered 840 per cent in the past 12 months. cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo shared by Bob Jagendorf The statistics show that that the UK’s… Continue reading Solar Power's Effect on Green Energy Skyrockets in UK
Making Sliced Bread Better – The Curious History Of The Toaster
What are the items in your kitchen you can’t live without? The oven? Fridge? Even the microwave? What about the toaster? Admittedly it isn’t an essential, but you might be surprised to find yourself at a bit of loss without this handy piece of equipment. Perfect for a super-quick breakfast in the morning or toasting… Continue reading Making Sliced Bread Better – The Curious History Of The Toaster
What Is The Future Of Clean Energy Technology?
Over the past few years, we have heard countless arguments talking about the benefits of finding clean and renewable energy sources for the world to use, and while it is still something weighing heavily on the minds of many, it seems as though little has happened in this area. However, that is not entirely true.… Continue reading What Is The Future Of Clean Energy Technology?
Get 'A Hat And An App' To Save You In A Cycle Crash
Gadget fans know that if you want to get ahead, get some new technology. But for cyclists, technology can now be a lifesaver, in the form of a crash helmet and an iPhone app which dials the emergency services when a cyclist is injured in an accident. The ICEdot crash helmet was developed by tech… Continue reading Get 'A Hat And An App' To Save You In A Cycle Crash
New Opportunities In Engineering And IT
Despite the current economic gloom, engineering jobs are on the rise. Here we will look at some of the recent developments in engineering and how they are impacting on the jobs market. If you are an engineer looking for interesting job opportunities a good place to have been recently is the Farnborough Air Show. According… Continue reading New Opportunities In Engineering And IT