Learning about the world around us never ends, as our world is full of lessons for us, mysteries to solve, facts to discover and lot more. Net offers millions of sites with free information about the facts around us. People who are always curious about the things around us, how they work? would love to browse the site 'How stuff works?'
“How Stuff Works” is one of those sites which is equally iformative and useful for parents, teachers, students and those who are curious to learn about the things around us.
'How Stuff Works', a wholly owned subsidiary of Discovery Communications, is the award-winning source of credible, unbiased, and easy-to-understand explanations of how the world actually works.This site was founded by North Carolina State University Professor Marshall Brain in 1998.
Mission:“Demystify the world and do it in a simple, clear-cut way that anyone can understand. “
What you get from this FREE resource?
From car engines to search engines, from cell phones to stem cells, and thousands of subjects in between, HowStuffWorks has answered it. You can find comprehensive articles, helpful graphics and informative videos on every topic. On HowStuffWorks, you can also find consumer opinions and exclusive access to independent expert ratings and reviews from the trusted editors at Consumer Guide — all of the information you need to make a purchasing decisions ¬in just a few clicks.
Achievements:
HowStuffWorks has won multiple Webby awards, was among Time Magazine’s “25 Web Sites We Can’t Live Without” in 2006 and 2007, and has been one of PC Magazine’s “Top 100 Web Sites” four times, including in 2007.
Recently, HowStuffWorks became part of the Discovery Communications family, in a merger that will make HowStuffWorks the cornerstone of Discovery’s digital platform and ultimately create a fully multimedia version of an encyclopedia, with content and video that will answer virtually any question an Internet user might have. A HowStuffWorks program on the Discovery Channel is currently in the works.
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Friday, January 9, 2009
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Learn about interesting facts around us
The wide world around us is full of surprises and interesting things and it points out towards wonderful creativity of the God. Many interesting facts surprise us and compell us to know the reality hehind it. Teachers, students or people who love to learn from nature would like 'The Big Site of Amazing Facts'.
The Big Site of Amazing Facts offers Interesting and Unusual Facts about the world around us.
Mission: (In their own words)
“The aim of The Big Site of Amazing Facts is to be low fat, easy to navigate, and to fill a niche in the Internet database by providing real information that is not found anywhere else on the Internet.As a dot com experiment, our mission is to use technology to facilitate knowledge and information transfer and sharing.”
What kind of interesting facts you can find at the site?
Few titles are:
Is There a Difference Between a Rabbit and a Hare?
Which Animal Defends Itself by Spitting?
What Are Antlers?What Makes a Skunk Smell?
Are Bats Really Blind?
Why Is a Sloth Called Lazy?
Are There Really Such Animals as Ligers and Tigons?
Is It True That the World’s Largest Animal Feeds on the Smallest?
Can Dolphins Talk?Why Does a Whale Spout?
Why Do Turtles Live For More Than 200 Years?
How Does a Turtle Get into Its Shell?
How Does a Chameleon Change Colors?
What Is a Mammal?
Can a Porcupine Shoot Its Quills?
Why Do Raccoons Wash Their Food?Do Cats Really Have 9 Lives?
Do Cats Eyes Really Shine in the Dark?
Which Insects Keep Their King and Queen Prisoners?
What Animal’s Favorite Game Is Bellywhopping?
There are many how to facts, but I was searching the site with interesting posts, which I found at ‘odd facts’ page.
Few of the titles are really interesting like as:
- What Is the Last Largest Number You Can Count To?- What Is the Largest Single Cooked Food in the World?
The Big Site of Amazing Facts offers Interesting and Unusual Facts about the world around us.
Mission: (In their own words)
“The aim of The Big Site of Amazing Facts is to be low fat, easy to navigate, and to fill a niche in the Internet database by providing real information that is not found anywhere else on the Internet.As a dot com experiment, our mission is to use technology to facilitate knowledge and information transfer and sharing.”
What kind of interesting facts you can find at the site?
Few titles are:
Is There a Difference Between a Rabbit and a Hare?
Which Animal Defends Itself by Spitting?
What Are Antlers?What Makes a Skunk Smell?
Are Bats Really Blind?
Why Is a Sloth Called Lazy?
Are There Really Such Animals as Ligers and Tigons?
Is It True That the World’s Largest Animal Feeds on the Smallest?
Can Dolphins Talk?Why Does a Whale Spout?
Why Do Turtles Live For More Than 200 Years?
How Does a Turtle Get into Its Shell?
How Does a Chameleon Change Colors?
What Is a Mammal?
Can a Porcupine Shoot Its Quills?
Why Do Raccoons Wash Their Food?Do Cats Really Have 9 Lives?
Do Cats Eyes Really Shine in the Dark?
Which Insects Keep Their King and Queen Prisoners?
What Animal’s Favorite Game Is Bellywhopping?
There are many how to facts, but I was searching the site with interesting posts, which I found at ‘odd facts’ page.
Few of the titles are really interesting like as:
- What Is the Last Largest Number You Can Count To?- What Is the Largest Single Cooked Food in the World?
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Social Networking around the net
'Social networking' is a term used for online communities where online users gather and share their interestes. MySpace and Facebook are 2 examples of most popular social networking sites. Facebook has 115,000,000 registered users; Classmates has 50,000,000; and MySpace has 110,000,000 (Source:Wikipedia.com 8-8-08)
Let’s learn the definition of ’social networking’ .
According to wikipedia:‘A social network is a social structure made of nodes (which are generally individuals or organizations) that are tied by one or more specific types of interdependency, such as values, visions, ideas, financial exchange, friendship, kinship, dislike, conflict or trade.’
Another definition is : Social networking is the grouping of individuals into specific groups, like small rural communities or a neighborhood subdivision.
When it comes to online social networking, websites are commonly used. These websites are known as social sites. Social networking websites function like an online community of internet users. Depending on the website in question, many of these online community members share a common interest such as hobbies, religion, or politics. Once you are granted access to a social networking website you can begin to socialize. This socialization may include reading the profile pages of other members and possibly even contacting them.
The friends that you can make are just one of the many benefits to social networking online. Another one of those benefits includes diversity because the internet gives individuals from all around the world access to social networking sites. This means that although you are in the United States, you could develop an online friendship with someone in Denmark. Not only will you make new friends, but you just might learn a thing or two about new cultures or new languages and learning is always a good thing.
As mentioned, social networking often involves grouping specific individuals or organizations together. While there are a number of social networking websites that focus on particular interests, there are others that do not. The websites without a main focus are often referred to as “traditional” social networking websites and usually have open memberships. This means that anyone can become a member, no matter what their hobbies, beliefs, or views are. However, once you are inside this online community, you can begin to create your own network of friends and eliminate members that do not share common interests or goals.
Benefits of joining social networking sites?
- Not only have social networking websites made it safer to meet people online, it also allows us to meet people that share the same or similar interests. Most social networking websites allow you to create your own profile; in fact, many even give you your own webpage. These profiles or pages will allow you to share information about yourself, including your likes and dislikes, hobbies, education, etc. Since all other network members complete their own pages and profiles, it should be fairly easy for you to meet with other internet users, especially those who enjoy or believe in the same things that you do.
- You literally have a wide variety of different choices. As social networking websites have increased in popularity, so did the number of websites that could be found online.
More at: Benefits of joining social networking sites
Useful links:
* List of social networking websites from wikipedia
* A post from “Mahable”: 350+ Social Networking Sites
* The top 15 social networking sites
* 'Social Networking'
Let’s learn the definition of ’social networking’ .
According to wikipedia:‘A social network is a social structure made of nodes (which are generally individuals or organizations) that are tied by one or more specific types of interdependency, such as values, visions, ideas, financial exchange, friendship, kinship, dislike, conflict or trade.’
Another definition is : Social networking is the grouping of individuals into specific groups, like small rural communities or a neighborhood subdivision.
When it comes to online social networking, websites are commonly used. These websites are known as social sites. Social networking websites function like an online community of internet users. Depending on the website in question, many of these online community members share a common interest such as hobbies, religion, or politics. Once you are granted access to a social networking website you can begin to socialize. This socialization may include reading the profile pages of other members and possibly even contacting them.
The friends that you can make are just one of the many benefits to social networking online. Another one of those benefits includes diversity because the internet gives individuals from all around the world access to social networking sites. This means that although you are in the United States, you could develop an online friendship with someone in Denmark. Not only will you make new friends, but you just might learn a thing or two about new cultures or new languages and learning is always a good thing.
As mentioned, social networking often involves grouping specific individuals or organizations together. While there are a number of social networking websites that focus on particular interests, there are others that do not. The websites without a main focus are often referred to as “traditional” social networking websites and usually have open memberships. This means that anyone can become a member, no matter what their hobbies, beliefs, or views are. However, once you are inside this online community, you can begin to create your own network of friends and eliminate members that do not share common interests or goals.
Benefits of joining social networking sites?
- Not only have social networking websites made it safer to meet people online, it also allows us to meet people that share the same or similar interests. Most social networking websites allow you to create your own profile; in fact, many even give you your own webpage. These profiles or pages will allow you to share information about yourself, including your likes and dislikes, hobbies, education, etc. Since all other network members complete their own pages and profiles, it should be fairly easy for you to meet with other internet users, especially those who enjoy or believe in the same things that you do.
- You literally have a wide variety of different choices. As social networking websites have increased in popularity, so did the number of websites that could be found online.
More at: Benefits of joining social networking sites
Useful links:
* List of social networking websites from wikipedia
* A post from “Mahable”: 350+ Social Networking Sites
* The top 15 social networking sites
* 'Social Networking'
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