The Basics of Laser (3) by Liek Sari Handikin
... The effect is selective and does not damage normal cells. What is selective photothermolysis effect? It is the thermal lytic effect resulted by light pulse which is selectively absorbed by pigmented target such as melanin and hemoglobin. Recent research showed that this effect enables cancer therapy with combination of selective nanophotothermolysis using primary and secondary antibodies, and gold nanoparticles. Laser radiation will form bubbles on the cancer cells’ wall and cause selective ...

Weighing Scales 101 by Noah Lam
... A body mass index of less than 18.5 is considered to be underweight, 18.5 to 24.9 is considered normal, 25-29.9 is Overweight, and Over 30 is Obese. To calculate your Body Mass Index, multiply 703 with your weight in pounds then divide by your height in inches and divide again by your height. All scales have a weight capacity, some are as small as a kitchen scale measuring grams to scales big enough to measure a truck. Exceeding the capacity of the scale will damage it.

Computer...Take A Letter... A Speech Recognition Update by Grant Fairley
... From huge to small you can find speech in your PDA, cell phone and even toys. It has been predicted that it is in these large and small applications that we will really see and hear speech in the future as the desktop computer becomes a thing of the past. It will be interesting to see how the next generation of speech recognition from Microsoft will change the speech landscape. The next operating system to follow Windows XP® was called Longhorn® and now is referred to as Vista®.

BMI Calculator Results by David McCormick
... Normal WeightIf your BMI is between 18 and 25, you are considered normal weight for your height. My work here is done. Really. Actually, not really. Read the section below "BMI is not Enough" to find out why a BMI that is in the normal range may not mean that you have no risk of disease. And let's face it, for beach season you don't want your waistline to be "normal", you want it to looked "ripped". You can benefit from my articles and products to strip off the last remaining fat cells ...

Water Wise by Michelle Hancock
... children should sip water every 15 to 20 minutes. Recognize the SignsBy the time you’re thirsty, you are already dehydrated and have lost at least two cups of your total body composition. Guzzle greatly–in fact, drink beyond your thirst because the thirst mechanism shuts off before your body’s needs are filled. Other signs of dehydration include lightheadedness, fatigue, dry lips and tongue, headache, muscle cramps, nausea, and darker-than-normal urine. Is that water bottle packed then?

Seven Things to Consider When Choosing a PDA by Jason Kohrs
... Manufacturers may provide a figure on the normal life between charges, but this is most likely based on occasional use, where it is idling for a majority of the time. This figure may indicate battery life of up to several days on one charge, but under more intensive operation, the battery life could be cut significantly. Watching a movie, listening to audio files, or playing games may drop the life on one charge from a few days down to a few hours.

Increasing Brain Power by Tim Bryce
... The lion's share of travelers today make active use of iPods, PDA's, cell phones, DVD & CD players, and laptop computers. It seems fewer and fewer travelers read a book or engage in conversation anymore. In other words, most travelers today are operating at a Level 2. If Wilson is correct, and I believe he is, the manager should take notice of this adverse effect of technology and discourage the use of such devices, particularly at break time, and encourage more interpersonal contact instead.

Death Calculator-How Long will You Live? by Barbara Kimmel
... Do you eat, drink, or use a cell phone while driving your vehicle? Yes = minus 1. No = 0. FACT: These distracting behaviors elevate your risk of frightening close calls and outright accidents. 44. Do you have a consistent work schedule (i.e., work 9 to 5)? = 0. Or do you have an inconsistent work schedule (shift work that changes schedule)? = minus 2. FACT: One in four workers is in a shift-work occupation that results in chronic sleep deprivation.