2012-02-11T00:00:00Z wiseGEEK www.wisegeek.com,article=133621 2012-02-11T00:00:00Z 2012-02-11T00:00:00Z <p>The effectiveness of probiotics for constipation in the general population has never been proven, despite the claims of some who produce information, especially online, who consider it a valid treatment option. At best, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, taking probiotics for constipation has produced mixed results. Still, for those who are considering treatments and may have tried other things, probiotic treatments may be one of several...<br><br><a href='http://www.wisegeek.com/how-effective-are-probiotics-for-constipation.htm?r'>How Effective Are Probiotics for Constipation?</a> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/learn-something-new-every-day/~4/gVE20LIbY3c" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.wisegeek.com/how-effective-are-probiotics-for-constipation.htm?r wiseGEEK www.wisegeek.com,article=227814 2012-02-10T00:00:00Z 2012-02-10T00:00:00Z <p>While the uncertainty of markets can have a dizzying affect on the future value of an investment, there are some ways to get a good basic estimate on value. If an interest rate is fixed or limited to a foreseeable range, simple equations or free online calculators can help determine the future value of an investment. When considering an investment that is variable, it may help to study market...<br><br><a href='http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-best-tips-for-determining-the-future-value-of-an-investment.htm?r'>What Are the Best Tips for Determining the Future Value of an Investment?</a> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/learn-something-new-every-day/~4/KGvuNY1M53c" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-best-tips-for-determining-the-future-value-of-an-investment.htm?r wiseGEEK www.wisegeek.com,article=84315 2012-02-09T00:00:00Z 2012-02-09T00:00:00Z <p>A hopper car, sometimes historically referred to as a jimmie, is a style of car used when transporting freight by railroad. These cars are designed to carry bulk commodities left in a loose state, such as grain, coal, and sugar, among many other things. Several firms manufacture hopper cars and handle repairs and refurbishments on older cars, and numerous freight railroads continue to use them for transport.</p> <p...<br><br><a href='http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-hopper-car.htm?r'>What Is a Hopper Car?</a> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/learn-something-new-every-day/~4/3utTy0t2uks" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-hopper-car.htm?r wiseGEEK www.wisegeek.com,article=84033 2012-02-08T00:00:00Z 2012-02-08T00:00:00Z <p>Doppler radar is a listening device that uses microwaves to "hear" physical changes. Microwaves reflect off objects at different times based on their relative position to the Doppler radar. Based on how quickly waves bounce back, a precise picture can be created. It is typically used in air traffic control, police speed control guns, and radiology. Commonly associated with meteorology, the pulse-Doppler can measure both distance and velocity...<br><br><a href='http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-doppler-radar.htm?r'>What Is Doppler Radar?</a> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/learn-something-new-every-day/~4/cHOlbGRZmZU" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-doppler-radar.htm?r wiseGEEK www.wisegeek.com,article=83902 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z <p>If you want to become a comedian, the most important quality beyond sheer talent is perseverance. Many comics who appear to be overnight successes actually spent many years honing their stand up routines in any comedy club that would give them a stage. The best comedians are those who didn't give up even when they were booed by their early audiences. </p> <p>Career comedians learn as much...<br><br><a href='http://www.wisegeek.com/how-do-i-become-a-comedian.htm?r'>How Do I Become A Comedian?</a> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/learn-something-new-every-day/~4/7mAli75TCfM" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.wisegeek.com/how-do-i-become-a-comedian.htm?r wiseGEEK www.wisegeek.com,article=82899 2012-02-06T00:00:00Z 2012-02-06T00:00:00Z <p>Whether you've just received a promotion at your current place of work or have accepted a leadership position at a new workplace, preparing in advance will ensure you're best able to meet the challenges of the new job. Corporate leadership entails the dual challenge of managing both your own workload and motivating others to handle theirs at the same time. While most people in a leadership position...<br><br><a href='http://www.wisegeek.com/how-do-i-prepare-for-a-leadership-position.htm?r'>How Do I Prepare for a Leadership Position?</a> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/learn-something-new-every-day/~4/e4-JhqX2XgY" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.wisegeek.com/how-do-i-prepare-for-a-leadership-position.htm?r wiseGEEK www.wisegeek.com,article=196097 2012-02-05T00:00:00Z 2012-02-05T00:00:00Z <p>Many spiritual traditions have relied on meditation for pain relief throughout the centuries, and recent scientific studies have shown that this practice seems to actually work. Both brain scans and people’s reported experiences suggest that the body's perception of pain is significantly changed by certain meditative practices, generally reducing the overall feeling of pain to a degree that rivals some of the strongest pain medications. Scientists are...<br><br><a href='http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-benefits-of-meditation-for-pain.htm?r'>What Are the Benefits of Meditation for Pain?</a> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/learn-something-new-every-day/~4/dsdsdbpvZ0Y" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-benefits-of-meditation-for-pain.htm?r