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World's Oldest Computer

galidon — Thu, 10 May 2012 05:25:00 +0000

The secrets of one of the most remarkable technological finds from Ancient Greece have been probed for the first time using powerful X-ray imaging equipment, specially shipped to Athens.

The Antikythera Mechanism as it is known, is regarded as the world's oldest "computer" and is thought to have been used to predict solar and lunar eclipses and record dates of the ancient Olympiad. Its remains were recovered from a Roman shipwreck off the southern coast of Greece in 1901. The Antikythera mechanism, is an ancient mechanical calculator (also described as the first known mechanical computer) designed to calculate astronomical positions. It was recovered in 190001 from the Antikythera wreck, but its complexity and significance were not understood until decades later. It is now thought to have been built about 150100 BC. Technological artifacts of similar complexity did not reappear until the 14th century, when mechanical astronomical clocks appeared in Europe.

Source: Probing the secrets of the Antikythera Mechanism

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Cerritos Chiropractor

galidon — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 05:19:00 +0000

After sitting at my desk all day, I really need a good chiropractor to help me with my back pain. My Chiropractor in Cerritos, Dr. Masler, has helped me greatly in relieving my pain symptoms. Back In Action chiropractic is a Cerritos Chiropractor and provides high quality, cost effective chiropractic, care. Chiropractors promote the stabilization of spinal function and improved quality of life for individuals suffering from acute and chronic pain. Through a multi-faceted approach to chiropractic care, Back In Action clinic strives to help patients get their pain under control to live a happy and productive life, then instruct each patient in the skills to self direct his/her management of wellness care and prevention. In addition to chiropractic care, Back In Action also offers spinal decompression and massage therapy. I would like to thank Back In Action of Cerritos for serving the Cerritos area including Cerritos, Norwalk, Artesia, Cypress, La Palma, Long Beach, Buena Park, Lakewood, and surrounding cities!

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Philippine Charity

galidon — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:05:38 +0000

http://www.loretonian.org/

LUSCAN was created in 1989, long overdue in time, as Loretenos in the U.S.A. and Canada needed to keep in touch with each other. They are passionate and concerned about the communities in Loreto and Tubajon, Dinagat Islands, Philippines where loved ones still dwell in this remote but lovely place on earth; committed in bringing goodwill by contributing to the educational and cultural needs in the communities of Loreto and Tubajon.

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