The shadoof is a mechanical irrigation tool developed over 4,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent. It resembles a seesaw and is used to draw surface water. It can pump up to half a gallon per second and has revolutionized small-scale irrigation. Its cheap construction and ability to be operated by hand has led to […]
A drop shadow is a computer graphic effect that simulates a shadow under or near an object. It adds dimension and style to text or objects and can be used in websites, user interfaces, and photo editing software. It is encoded through style sheet languages like CSS. A drop shadow is a term used in […]
OpenGL shadows are a visual approximation of real-life shadows in a 3D scene. There are various techniques to create shadows, including shadow volumes, shadow mapping, and ray tracing. Creating an OpenGL shadow requires mathematical knowledge and an understanding of how OpenGL works. Ray tracing is time-consuming, while shadow mapping can be memory-intensive. Shadow volumes are […]
Shadow RAM is a type of memory that duplicates the computer’s BIOS information for faster boot times. It can be disabled if not needed, but may reduce available memory. It speeds up processes that require BIOS and is useful if the user accidentally clears the BIOS. Shadow random access memory (RAM) is a type of […]
Shadow memory is a duplicate of the BIOS hosted in a protected area of RAM, used to protect against damage to read-only memory. It can use significant resources, but can be adjusted for specific operating systems. Its use is optional and debated among users. Also known as shadow RAM, shadow memory is essentially a duplication […]
Jupiter’s massive shadow causes Io’s sulfur dioxide atmosphere to freeze and collapse onto its surface, which then reverts to gas and restructures when back in sunlight, constantly undergoing collapse and repair. Io is a volcanic moon with at least 67 moons. Jupiter is by far the largest planet in the solar system. The planet’s massive […]
The shadow archetype is the unconscious side of a personality that a person represses, first coined by Carl Jung. It represents the dark forces of human nature and is part of the collective unconscious. People must unite their conscious self with their unconscious drives and instincts in order to be psychologically healthy. The shadow archetype […]
The shadow workforce is made up of mostly undocumented workers who do difficult manual labor jobs that most Americans won’t do. They are often subject to abuse by employers and lack legal protection. Some suggest creating migrant worker cards or hiring US citizens for these jobs. The majority of the shadow workforce is Latino and […]
“Shadow stock” can refer to a publicly traded stock that gains value when a similar new stock trends higher, or to a phantom stock plan where employees receive compensation based on rising stock values without receiving shares in the company. This is used as an incentive for employees to increase the company’s value. Payments are […]
The “five o’clock shadow” is a phrase used to describe the appearance of a man’s facial hair growth at the end of the day. It is not to be taken literally and varies from person to person. The term originated in a 1930s advertising campaign for razor blades. The phrase “five o’clock shadow” is an […]
A shadow rating is a credit rating used by companies to evaluate the attractiveness of a proposed debt issue to investors. It is prepared by a credit bureau and can help companies decide when to issue bonds based on market conditions. The rating is not available to investors but may be made public by the […]
A shadow economy operates outside of established trade and accounting principles, with goods and services that can be legal or illegal, but the financial aspect is almost always illegal. It violates trade laws by avoiding taxes and can include illegal activities. It thrives during rationing, and modern examples revolve around heavily regulated or illegal activities […]
