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Related termsCategory: English nounsHiddenFrom Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. A tool is a device that can be used to produce or achieve something, but that is not consumed in the process. Colloquially a tool can also be a procedure or process used for a specific purpose. Tools that are used in particular fields or activities may have different designations such as Instrument, Utensil, Implement, Machine, Apparatus. Evolution of tool useAnthropologists believe that the use of tools was an important step in the evolution of mankind. Humans evolved an opposable thumb — useful in holding tools — and increased dramatically in intelligence, which aided in the use of tools. Tools are the most important items that the ancient humans used to climb to the top of the food chain; by inventing tools, they were able to accomplish tasks that their bodies could not, such as using a spear or bow and arrow to kill prey, since their teeth were not sharp enough to pierce many animals' skins. A telephone is a communication tool that interfaces between two people engaged in conversation at one level. And between each user and the communication network at another. It is in the domain of media and communications technology that a counter-intuitive aspect of our relationships with our tools first began to gain popular recognition. Marshall McLuhan famously said "We shape our tools. And then our tools shape us." McLuhan was referring to the fact that our social practices co-evolve with our use of new tools and the refinements we make to existing tools. Carpentry tools recovered from the wreck of a 16th century sailing ship, the Mary Rose.From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What equipment would you recommend for a voice and music studio? Q. What equipment would you recommend for a voice and music studio? I will be scanning sheets of music, saving them on a computer, view and print them with that computer. I will also be recording music and voice talent and need appropriate microphones, and recording video. I also need a DVD burner and will be making about 20 copies of each DVD. I need a list of equipment that I'll need, including the make and models and preferably links to the equipment. I also need to know everything; monitors, printers, computer, dvd burner, everything. Partial answers are still ok, but help as much as you can please. I need to research this as part of my Comp tech class, so any help is appreciated. I need specifics, not generalities mostly. Like I need… [cont.] Asked by Startoshadows - Mon Sep 18 16:50:31 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. Ideal Home Recording Studio Set-up .: Basic Recording Studio Building a home studio is preferred. This way, you can work from home and record at your convenience. You can set your own hours and also have the flexibility to record custom auditions for clients. Although purchasing a home studio is a considerable financial investment, it is better in the long-term and will save you time, resources, and money, particularly when you have to record revisions for a client. .: PC Computers Minimum recording requirements for PC Personal Computer *Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent Processor *Windows 2000 / Windows XP *iTunes 4.9 for PC *1 GB of available disk space *512 MB of RAM *Audio Line In and Audio Line Out .: Microphones Whether you are… [cont.] Answered by laurynda@voices.com - Fri Sep 22 14:43:00 2006 What equipment is needed for a dog and cat grooming parlour? Q. I am looking for the Equipment need for a dog and cat grooming parlour, can someone tell me all equipment needed to run a dog and cat grooming parlour... How big will the shop have to be? Asked by Jack 1995 - Thu Jul 29 09:06:01 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. Here is a list of some things: 1 dog grooming table (with grooming arm and grooming noose) 1 - slicker brush 1 - pin brush 1 - medium and coarse tined metal comb (Greyhound style) 1 - Hair of dog nail clippers (size dependant on your dog) 1 - small container of styptic powder (just incase) 1 - pair of 5 inch straight hemostats (for ear cleaning) Cotton balls and or Q-tips 1 - bottle ear cleaner 1 - 2 speed dog grooming clippers with #10 blade 1 - dog grooming clippers #30 blade 1 - bottle dog shampoo (preferably hypoallergenic and tearless) 1 - dog dryer (or a way to dry your dog) 1 - pair of straight 6 inch dog grooming scissors Clipper blades of your choosing (for the length of trim you want to accomplish) 1 - pair of 6… [cont.] Answered by Lauren - Thu Jul 29 09:40:58 2010 What equipment would i need to start a janitorial bussiness?
Q. What equipment would i need to start a janitorial bussiness? and around how much would that cost? Asked by la_gueraukiah - Mon Apr 7 21:25:11 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Hello there, If you are doing offices, retail etc...then you will need the basics: vacuum, broom, dustpan, mop, mop pail, disinfectants for toilets and bathrooms, bleach (for breaking up grease), towels/rags, glass cleaner, desk cleaner. If you are talking about residences: You will need all of the above, but I saved lots of money by shopping at WalMart once I learned how different chemicals interacted with one another. Hope this helps. If all else fails, check out the Cleaning Association, they have forums, and wonderful networking opportunities that will give you a good start. Answered by Teasa - Mon Apr 7 21:33:36 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "equipment"  azstarnet.com Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:08:59 GMT+00:00 theft Arizona Daily Star A 52-year-old man who worked at the Pima County Sheriff's Department headquarters was fired earlier this week after authorities learned he'd been stealing ...  online.wsj.com Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:45:09 GMT+00:00 Financing Up 16.7% On The Year Wall Street Journal chicago (Dow Jones)--Financing volume for business equipment purchases grew by 16.7% in July, the largest increase in two ...  nytimes.com Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:40:54 GMT+00:00 New York Times James R. Clapper Jr., the senators expressed concern over claims that the company had sold equipment to the regime of Saddam Hussein and had a close ... Huawei, No Way? Gerson Lehrman Group Huawei Bid Raises Senate Ire VON (blog) Senators question Sprint's deal with Huawei, cite security concerns Mobile Burn The Money Times - The Hill (blog) - FierceWireless From Google News Search: "equipment"  reservicesllc.com 1219px x 534px | 208.70kB [source page] Canteen is part of the Compass Group the world s largest food service and catering company Now our customers have the best of both worlds local family ownership with access to the equipment people and programs of the largest food service company in the world  upload.wikimedia.org 782px x 1016px | 1000.00kB [source page] On Thu 22 Oct 2009 4 15 26 am Arturo Silva wrote > My goal is to try and eventually create something along these lines > > http upload wikimedia org wikipedia en 0 08 Go Equipment Narrow Black png > > Lightly textured Go grid a glossy cherry wood lacquered table for the > background most boards ARE the table From Yahoo Image Search: "equipment"  en-beauty.com admin Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:22:35 GM If you want the best looking lawn, or even just one that is good enough to look out on as you enjoy a beautiful day, you will need to put some. From Google Blog Search: "equipment"  youtube.com Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:31:42 PDT Personal trainer Stephen Cabral takes Sarah through a total body work out that uses just body weight. diet.com *Sponsor: Peel away the pounds with ... youtube.com.  dailymotion.com Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:01:37 PDT , meanest machines on the planet. The scale of these monsters is beyond belief, but we'll put it in perspective. ... Modern Marvels trucks big ... dailymotion.com.  hulu.com Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:54:56 PST Dilbert and the gang find an empty cubicle to store their old equipment, and they invent a phony employee named Todd to work there. When he is ... hulu.com. From Google Video Search: "equipment" |
