Showing posts with label What Does it Mean?. Show all posts
Showing posts with label What Does it Mean?. Show all posts

Monday, February 7, 2011

These days i was wondering what are meaning the short words like URL or HTML and i had do some research and i have found the popular ones definition and i want to share it cause i think it`s interesting:

URL - Uniform Resource Locator
SERP - Search Engine Results Page
PR - Pagerank
SEO - Search engine optimization
SEM - Search Engine Marketing
RSS - Really Simple Syndication or Rich Site Summary
Page impressions - the numberof times your adsense ads where loaded
CTR - Click thru rate - the ratio of impressions and click in % e.g: if you have 2 impressions and 1 clicks your CTR is 50%
eCPM - Effective Cost Per Thousand Impressions (Total earnings/impressions x 1000 = eCPM)
HTML - Hypertext Mark-up Language
CSS - Cascading Style Sheet
xml - Extensible Markup Language
pdf - Portable Document Format
XHTML - Extensible Hypertext Mark-up Language
CPC - Cost per click Through
CPM - Cost Per Thousand

Posted on 11:11 PM by farooq

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Sunday, February 6, 2011

Everybody have dreams. We are not referring about dreams that talk about what we want to be when we grow up, but rather those dreams that we have every time we sleep. Some of us have already encountered good and pleasant dreams; however, there are also times when we experience terrifying ones, which are otherwise known as nightmares. But why do these dreams happen? A lot of us find it hard to answer this question. Sometimes when we wake up from a dream, we tend to forget what it was, while there are also times when every detail of the dream remains perfectly in our minds even when we are awake. In addition to these, it is also very possible for us to dream about someone. Nevertheless, the reasons behind these are still unexplained. So let us now try to discuss, what does it mean when you dream about someone?
 First of all, it is important for us to know why our dreams occur. Dreams are considered as responses to our thoughts. It is recognized as mental or psychological signals that are coming from the unconscious level of our brain. However, if they are looked at a spiritual aspect, dreams are considered as messages, warnings or signs coming from divine beings or even from significant people who already passed away. No matter how we look at dreams, we can still say that interpreting them is mostly based on guesswork. Nevertheless, some scientific theories are present in order to help us analyze and interpret the meaning of these things. But what does dreaming of or about someone mean?
Whenever we dream of someone, it could mean several things. One, if we know someone and we have been dreaming of him or her, then the most probable reason for this is that we have been thinking of that person way too much. It is also possible that we have been thinking of the person right before we went to sleep. Sometimes, when our minds are working very hard even before going to bed, we can sometimes carry our thoughts into our sleep. This now becomes part of our unconsciousness, which then turns to one of our dreams. However, dreaming of someone is more of an effect of the person’s personality, attitude or our relationship to him or her rather than the person itself. In addition to this, if we are under a lot of stress, we might also experience having dreams of the person who have caused us the stress like our boss, our teachers or even our enemies.
On the other hand, when we dream of a person that we like, this basically implies that we have been thinking of this person a lot. When we go to work, eat in a restaurant or watch a movie, we sometimes cannot resist thinking of the person we like. This goes the same whenever we sleep at night; however, it is already in the form of our dreams.
These are basically the answers to the question; what does it mean when you dream of someone? Now we can clearly see why dreams happen as well as the different factors that could trigger these dreams to occur.

Posted on 6:48 PM by farooq

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Nowadays, we are fond of using different terms in order to easily describe things that are common these days. Some of these terminologies may not be recognized as a formal word by the dictionary, but using these can sometimes help us convey what we are trying to say or mean. Nevertheless, some words are also very hard to understand especially if it is still new to other people. A good example of this is the term “hobnocker”. We may have heard this word before in TV shows or in some of the conversations we’ve had with other people; however, a lot of us are still clueless as to what this term exactly means. So for us to understand this word better, let us try to identify what does hobnocker mean?
 First of all, the word hobnocker was first used by Wade Collins, which was then mentioned by David Archuleta on one of the episodes of the “iCarly” show. Just like what is mentioned earlier, the term hobnocker does not appear on any type of formal dictionary. The word hobnocker may have appeared on the Urban Dictionary with several suggested references and definition; but this only appeared after the term was mentioned in the said show. Nevertheless, the word hobnocker is portrayed or referred to as something that is negative and unpleasant. So if we were to summarize the definition/s of this term, we can definitely conclude that a hobnocker is someone that has done something that is gross and/or illegal. This word should also not be confused with “hobnobber”, which portrays the exact opposite of the hobnocker definition which is cool and awesome. Another common definition of the word hobnocker is described as someone who is into drugs, addiction or alcoholism. It is also referred to as a derogatory word that shows or describes lowlife and pervert. It is also concluded that a hobnocker is someone who is an exhibitionist. This person likes to touch his genitalia on other people as well as masturbate in public or do bestiality acts such as engaging sex with animals. In conclusion, a hobnocker is someone whose acts are not accepted by the public. This is because a hobnocker is someone who is very offensive and foul.
These are just some of the definitions that are related to the word hobnocker. Now we already know that calling or tagging someone as a hobnocker is definitely something that is not considered as a compliment. We may use this term as one of our vocabulary, but it is a must that we should be careful as when to use it and to whom.

Posted on 6:47 PM by farooq

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When we think of a name for a product or an item, we always make sure that it is catchy, easy to remember and also very unique. This is because it is considered as one of the best ways for us to sell an item or a product to the public. This kind of strategy also works very well with band names of music artists or dance groups. Using cool and striking tags for the group can easily make the band more popular to their audience. Doing this strategy can definitely help the group improve their album sales and promote the group for tours and other concerts. An example of a perfect group name is by using acronyms just like the RNB trio called TLC, which has already sold countless albums before. Because of this, aspiring dance groups and singers are now beginning to use acronyms, such as X Factor’s the JLS. But what does JLS stand for? 
 There are actually a lot of meanings that could be related to the acronym JLS. This could be defined as one of the following, which includes the Java Language Specification, Journal of Legislative Studies, Junior League of Springfield, Junior League of Seattle, Japanese Language System, Journal of the Lepidopterists’ Society and so much more. However, if we were to talk about the popular X Factor group called the JLS, then this would now mean “Jack the Lad Swing”. Jack the Lad Swing is a popular boy band group from Britain that joined the popular reality star search contest, X Factor. They were the season’s runner up contestant after losing the title from Alexandra Burke. The group consists of four members namely Aston Merrygold, Jonathan “JB” Gill, Marvin Humes and Ortise Williams. After joining the X Factor show, the group has already sold over 1.3 million copies of their album worldwide. But why were they called the JLS group or the Jack the Lad Swing?
Actually, the band’s first group was called as the “UFO” or the Unique Famous Outrageous” band. However, when they joined the reality show, they decided to change the group’s name to JLS due to some legal rights. Jack the Lad Swings was derived from the famous tag “Jack the Lad”, which refers to a guy who is a known womanizer or a lady’s man. They however, added the word “Swing” at the end in order to make it sound more like a music group and also sound groovy.
This is basically the meaning of JLS. Using this famous band name is probably one of the many reasons why the boy band has become very successful in selling their group to their audience as well as selling a lot of albums.

Posted on 6:44 PM by farooq

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s time passed by, we have already experienced a lot of changes in our lives. We have observed the improvement of technology and other gadgets as well as witnessed or experienced significant changes in our lifestyle. One of these changes is the way we bend our language in order to specifically express our sentiments or feelings. In short, we have used different terms or words just to articulate exactly what we want to convey. A good example of this is with the use of acronyms or shortened phrases in our spoken dialogues or written words. This could be best exemplified by the very popular term or acronym “FTW”. However, many of us are still unaware of what “FTW” stand for. So in order for us to know this, let us now find out what does FTW mean. 
 Basically, there are two definitions of the acronym FTW. Nevertheless, both of these definitions are used by people as an informal way of expressing what they want. The first definition is “Fuck the World”. This may sound very obscene, but this is actually used by a lot of heavy and punk rock music fans all over the world. This is one way of showing their feelings, which is also influenced by many of their favorite rock groups. Another meaning or definition for this famous acronym is “For the Win”. This definition, on the other hand, is used as a way to adore or glorify something or someone. Most young individuals these days, particularly the kids are using this term in order to tag something that is special. One good example of this is the phrase that says “American Idol – FTW!”. This means that we are showing our support and love for this popular reality hit show. It means American Idol for the win or it also similar to saying, American Idol all the way!
These are basically the definitions of the three letter term, FTW. Most of the time, FTW is used in online chatting as well as in social networks like Facebook, Twitter and Plurk. Aside from helping us in expressing our sentiments, using shortened words, such as FTW, is also very easy to use and it also saves more character space. So whenever we want to talk or chat to someone, we can now try using this acronym and without a doubt, people nowadays will definitely get or understand what we are trying to convey.

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Our eyes are one of the most delicate parts of our body. However, they are also considered one of the most important. Without our eyes, we are not able to visualize and witness all the beautiful things that surround us. This is because our eyes are the ones that enable us to see. Unfortunately, various problems such as diseases and disorders can hinder us from using or utilizing the benefits of our eyes. Some of these include cataract formation, glaucoma, blurring of vision and so much more. Another problem that could also affect our eyes is none other than eye twitching. Most of us would usually just ignore it if we experience this kind of problem. However, taking this for granted can actually result to more problems in the future. This is the reason why we should always be aware of the different details of this eye condition. So what does it mean when our eye twitches?
 First of all, what is eye twitching? Eye twitching is a type of condition that refers primarily to the involuntary twitching or movement of the muscles near the eye or of the eyelid. This is otherwise another type of eye spasm. There are times when the eyelid twitches repetitively or constantly that it becomes very rhythmic thus causing the eyelid to completely close. This condition or eye spasm can be caused by various factors that are medically related. However, some may also relate the meaning of eye twitches to many myths and superstitions. One of these superstitions says that when the right eye is blinking, it means that it’s good luck; however, if the left eye is the one having twitches, then it is supposed to be bad luck. Nevertheless, despite all these beliefs, medical intervention is the only thing that could be used in order to treat this problem.
Eye twitching is also called blepharospasm in medical terms. The degree of this problem usually varies on a case to case basis. Some experience severe spasms while others can also experience minor twitching only. These twitches are mostly related to facial nerve problems; however, specific causes as to why these nerves are not functioning properly are still unknown. Nonetheless, some factors such as stress, fatigue and lack of sleep are seen as triggering factors for this condition. In addition to these, drinking of (too much) alcohol, allergies, nutritional deficiencies and excessive intake of caffeine are also considered related to this problem. So what are the treatments for eye twitches?
Commonly, eye twitches only disappears or resolves on its own despite not having any medical management. Nevertheless, we could still do some intervention in order to hasten its symptoms. One of these is by applying warm compress on the affected eye while massaging the area gently. This can help soothe the eye muscles thus hindering it from any spasms. In case if it is caused by allergies, we can always try to wash our eyes or even take antihistamines or anti-allergy medications in order to remove the allergic reaction. These are just some of the ways we could treat this kind of eye problem. Now that we are already aware of the different information about eye twitching, we can definitely combat this problem a lot easier.

Posted on 6:43 PM by farooq

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