Ninety minutes after the Japanese launched an attack on the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, the battleship was effectively finished as the backbone of fleet operations. Five of the eight battleships at port were sunk, and the remaining three suffered damage. The Japanese had effectively demonstrated what many theorists had been saying for … Read more
NiCd vs NiMH Batteries & Battery Chargers
Karla News
Rechargeable batteries are a great way to save energy and reduce the environmental impact of batteries. However, they come in a variety of types and sizes, as do their chargers. It is important to distinguish between these types before purchasing a charger and batteries to use with it. Most chargers either charge NiMH, NiCd, or … Read more
PayPal Mobile Credit Card Processing – Risky or Smart Business Move?
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Selling shoes on Craigslist? No need to state “Cash Only.” Sellers can easily accept credit card payments in-person with PayPal’s newest technology: a smartphone mobile credit card processor. This newest method of payment from PayPal comes in the form of a mini, blue, triangular, plug-in device that the seller inserts in the top of her … Read more
16th Birthday Party on a Budget
Sweet 16, Wow what a landmark for any teenager. A teenager’s 16th birthday party is one of most significant birthdays they will ever celebrate. When you begin to plan your 16th birthday party on a budget, remember finding a good deal and sticking to a budget does not mean your party will be substandard by … Read more
Haunted Places: Theorosa’s Bridge in Valley Center, KS
May 6, 2006, otherwise known as 06/06/06, was the night my friends and I decided to travel to the outskirts of Valley Center, KS. Valley Center is just north of Wichita, the air capital of the world. The drive took us about forty-five minutes. My palms began to sweat as I killed the engine of … Read more
Top 5 NASCAR Race Tracks
NASCAR is as American as cheeseburgers and apple pie. Every summer, millions of NASCAR enthusiasts flock to various tracks around the US in order to bear witness to breathtaking races. It is a very suspenseful sport. You never know what is going to happen, and things can change in milliseconds. There is speed, adrenaline, and … Read more
