The History Of Batteries

Alessandro Volta developed the Voltaic pile in 1800, which became and remains to be part of today’s modern batteries. The battery industry generates more than $48 billions in annual sales. Though it remains unproven, there is great speculation that galvanic cell batteries were used between 250 B.C.E. and 640 C.E. In Egyptian archeological digs too … Read more

Glucose Meter For Diabetics – How To Use Them Correctly

Diabetes has become a major problem for the industrialised world. In 1985 around 30 million people world-wide had diabetes. 10 years later almost 135 million people had diabetes. The latest WHO estimate for the year 2000 is that 177 million people world-wide have diabetes with a change that this number will increase to at least … Read more

Six Things You Can Do To Prepare For The Coming Pandemic

A recent survey showed that 60% of American businesses were not ready for the coming Avian Influenza pandemic. However, 73% said they wanted to get ready, but weren’t sure what to do. Here then, is a starter list of six things you should include in your business preparedness plan. 1. Absenteeism will be high due … Read more

Disability Life Insurance – Some Tips On How To Buy

Although disability life insurance covers ourselves and our loved ones during good and bad times, it can be a very dry subject. We have therefore compiled a quick list to make understanding disability life insurance easier. Disability Life Insurance Tip #1 Buy Only What You Need: Make sure you have enough coverage if you ever … Read more