Composites are a pre-designed combination of fibrous reinforcements held together by a polymer matrix. Reinforcements can be aramid, carbon, or glass fibers, and the matrix either a thermoset or a thermoplastic resin. Product forms include unidirectional tape, woven fabrics, or continuous filaments which can be layered or wrapped in various orientations. When heat treated and […] Read more

Basic Computer Terminology access time – The performance of a hard drive or other storage device – how long it takes to locate a file. active program or window – The application or window at the front (foreground) on the monitor. alias – an icon that points to a file, folder or application. alert (alert […] Read more

Today, desktop computer designs are flirting with clock speeds of 300 MHZ, unheard of just a year ago. However, to keep a computer’s design both simple and affordable, its system bus–where the memory and certain peripherals hang out–typically dawdles along at a fraction of the processor’s speed. Because of the design and cost constraints, it’s […] Read more

Today, desktop computer designs are flirting with clock speeds of 300 MHZ, unheard of just a year ago. However, to keep a computer’s design both simple and affordable, its system bus–where the memory and certain peripherals hang out–typically dawdles along at a fraction of the processor’s speed. Because of the design and cost constraints, it’s […] Read more

In the next few minutes, you’re going to see some hairstyles your entire family will love. Hairstyles that are easy to create. Just follow the simple techniques on this video and you’ll soon be cutting hair like a pro. Before we begin, let’s review what’s included in your haircutting kit: In addition to the powerful, […] Read more

Remember our conversation about money from the last chapter? Let me refresh your memory: it’s a commonly held belief that women are attracted to men with money. The reason women seem to fall for wealthy men is that humans work on what is called a “slippery slope mentality,” which means that our thought processes typically […] Read more

Let’s get started with an overview of conflicts of interest. The simplest way to understand conflicts of interests, is to remember that we all have a duty always act in the interests of the company, and NOT for our own personal benefit. Do not enter into situations where your actions might create a conflict, either […] Read more

IT IS A PLACE OF CONSTANT CHANGE. OF WOOD AND WATER, SUNLIGHT AND SHADE. THIS IS CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK. NOT FAR FROM SOUTH CAROLINA’S STATE CAPITOL, THIS MAJESTIC WILDERNESS OF TOWERING TREES IS A SANCTUARY. FOR WILDLIFE… FOR CHAMPION TREES… FOR VISITORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. DAY BY DAY, SEASON BY SEASON, THIS FLOODPLAIN FOREST […] Read more

Congo Gorilla Forest provides its animals with a rich, physical environment, but it doesn’t stop there. The vision behind “Congo Gorilla Forest” is important to more than the gorillas. It’s a powerful experience for every visitor who comes to see them. This exhibit is about presenting all of us with choices. A revolutionary component gives […] Read more