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Boost (C Libraries)
Boost, boosted or boosting may refer to: Science, technology and mathematics * Boost, positive manifold pressure in Turbocharger, turbocharged engines * Boost (C++ libraries), a set of free peer-reviewed portable C++ libraries * Boost (material), a material branded and used by Adidas in the midsoles of shoes. * Boost, a loose term for turbo or supercharger * Boost converter, an electrical circuit variation of a DC to DC converter, which increases (boosts) the voltage * Boosted fission weapon, a type of nuclear bomb that uses a small amount of fusion fuel to increase the rate, and thus yield, of a fission reaction * Boosting (behavioral science), a technique to improve human decisions * Boosting (machine learning), a supervised learning algorithm * Intel Turbo Boost, a technology that enables a processor to run above its base operating frequency * Jump start (vehicle), to start a vehicle * Lorentz boost, a type of Lorentz transformation Arts, entertainment, and media Fictional ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turbocharger
In an internal combustion engine, a turbocharger (also known as a turbo or a turbosupercharger) is a forced induction device that is powered by the flow of exhaust gases. It uses this energy to compress the intake air, forcing more air into the engine in order to produce more power for a given displacement. Turbochargers are distinguished from superchargers in that a turbocharger is powered by the kinetic energy of the exhaust gases, whereas a is mechanically powered (usually by a belt from the engine's crankshaft). However, up until the mid-20th century, a turbocharger was called a "turbosupercharger" and was considered a type of supercharger. History Prior to the inv ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boosting (video Games)
Boosting is a method by which low-ranked players in online multiplayer games, such as first-person shooters and massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), hire more skilled players to artificially increase their gaming account rank or winning positions. Boosting is rarely allowed as part of a game's terms of service, and while legal in most countries, boosted accounts are sometimes banned or reset if detected. In South Korea, it was declared a criminal offense in 2018, leading various companies to tighten their policies on it. The act of boosting negatively impacts game balance by allowing unskilled players to lower the quality of high-ranking play, making the game less viable and enjoyable. However, the extent of the crackdown on boosting has been debated, with some calling it not severe enough to merit criminal penalties. Player reasoning MMORPGs fuse conventional sports competition concepts and fantasy themes, where two or more highly skilled gamers are pitt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boosting (doping)
Boosting is a method of inducing autonomic dysreflexia with the intention of enhancing performance in sport. It can be used by an athlete with a spinal cord injury to increase their blood pressure and is performed by causing a painful stimulus in the lower part of the body. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) banned the practice in 1994, but many competitors with spinal injuries are still thought to be using it as a performance enhancer. Method Athletes with spinal injuries can have difficulties with autonomic functions and their bodies may be unable to control blood pressure and heart rate. Because of this their bodies do not adapt to the increased demand of physical activity. Without these changes the athlete can become fatigued and suffer from a lower level of endurance. Boosting works by tricking the body into a state of high blood pressure and heart rate, with an increased utilization of oxygen improving the athlete's performance. Athletes who perform boosting befo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shoplift
Shoplifting (also known as shop theft, shop fraud, retail theft, or retail fraud) is the theft of goods from a retail establishment during business hours. The terms ''shoplifting'' and ''shoplifter'' are not usually defined in law, and generally fall under larceny. In the retail industry, the word '' shrinkage'' (or ''shrink'') is used to refer to merchandise often lost by shoplifting. The term ''five-finger discount'' is an euphemism for shoplifting, humorously referencing stolen items taken "at no cost" with the five fingers. The first documented shoplifting started to take place in 16th century London. By the early 19th century, shoplifting was believed to be primarily a female activity. In the 1960s, shoplifting began to be redefined again, this time as a political act. Researchers divide shoplifters into two categories: boosters (professionals who resell what they steal), and snitches (amateurs who steal for their personal use). Shoplifters range from amateurs acting on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lego Boost
A Lego theme is a product line of Lego construction toys produced by The Lego Group based on a central concept. Before 1978, Lego produced several construction sets with common themes, but they were not necessarily branded as part of a single series or theme. Following the introduction of minifigures in 1978, owner Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen pushed a new strategy of creating and marketing a series of sets he termed a "system within the system" and the three original environments (based on the present, past and future, respectively) were launched: ''City''/''Town'', ''Castle'', and ''Space''. In 1987, Lego created sub-themes within these environments, as well as introducing branding that identified a set as part of a theme. The company also produced product lines that used pieces outside of the standard Lego system such as ''Technic'', '' Duplo'' and ''Fabuland''. Since then, many new themes have been introduced and discontinued, including the inclusion of licensed themes in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boosted (company)
Boosted (formerly Boosted Boards) was an American manufacturer of electric skateboards and electric scooters based in Mountain View, California. History 2012–2016 Boosted was founded in mid-2012 with financial backing by StartX. The company was founded by Sanjay Dastoor, John Ulmen, and Matthew Tran, who delivered a TED talk on the subject in 2013. The company started a Kickstarter campaign promising a premium electric skateboard called the "Boosted Board" for a $100,000 goal. It was a massive success, and generated over $467,000 from backers. In 2014, the original Boosted Board was renamed the Dual+, and two new models were announced: the Dual and the Single. The Dual and Single received new, upgraded software. The Dual+ also received the software following the announcement. On May 19, 2016, the second generation Boosted Board was announced. It featured a swappable battery that could be upgraded to a future Extended Range Battery, water resistance, 80 mm Orangatang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boost Mobile (other)
Boost Mobile is an American telecommunications company. Boost Mobile may also refer to: * Boost Mobile (Australia), an Australian mobile virtual network operator * Spark New Zealand, a telecommunications company in New Zealand which used the Boost Mobile brand prior to 2007 * "Boost Mobile", an episode of ''Aqua Teen Hunger Force'' {{Disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boost Juice
Boost Juice Bars is an Australian multinational retail outlet owned by parent company Retail Zoo that specialise in fruit juice and smoothies. Boost Juice Bars was formed in 2000 with the first store located in Adelaide, South Australia. The company has expanded internationally with stores in Asia, Europe, South America, and the United Kingdom through franchising. History The founder of Boost Juice Bars, Janine Allis, noticed the fad of the juice bar when on holiday in the United States in 1999. With her husband, Jeff Allis, Janine decided to bring the idea to Australia. In 2000, Allis opened her first Boost Juice Bar in King William Street, Adelaide while she was on maternity leave. At the end of 2004, Boost Juice had 175 stores operating across Australia and New Zealand. In May 2007, Boost Juice Bars ceased operations in New Zealand after the franchiser (which operated all the New Zealand stores) was put into liquidation. The stores were sold to Tank Juice, which now op ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boost ETP
Boost ETP is an independent boutique Exchange Traded Products (ETP) provider, based in London, United Kingdom. Boost ETP is the first asset management firm in Europe to offer 3x leveraged ETPs and 3x short ETPs. The first Boost ETP products became available on 6 December 2012 on the London Stock Exchange. History Boost ETP LLP was set up by Ian 'Hector' McNeil and Nik Bienkowski, former Managing Partners of ETF Securities. On 11 December 2012 McNeil and Bienkowski were invited to the London Stock Exchange to formally open the London markets in order to mark the launch of 20 new ETPs offered by Boost ETP. In its first year of existence Boost ETP won the ETF Express "Most Innovative European ETP Provider" for 2013. Leveraged ETFs / ETPs have been part of the investment scene in North America since ProShares introduced "Ultra ProShares" in 2006 and have since grown rapidly. Even though this was preceded by the introduction of the world's first leveraged ETFs in Sweden in 2005 by X ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boost Drinks
Boost Drinks Limited is a British drinks company that sells primarily energy and sports drinks through convenience stores, independent retail chains and petrol forecourts. It was established in 2001 and is headquartered in Leeds. History The company was founded on 27 June 2001 by Leeds Metropolitan University graduate Simon Gray at the age of 28 with a bank loan of £30,000. Gray said in an interview that he wanted to take Boost to independent retailers because it would have been "crazy to challenge the big brands with a me-too product". The company was originally known as Blast UK Limited before changing its name to Boost Drinks Limited in July 2001. Gray paid back the bank loan within the company’s first 12 months and distributed Boost into international markets such as Spain, Croatia, South Africa and Nigeria. The brand was launched in Northern Ireland in 2003, with the Northern Irish market accounting for approximately 15 per cent of the company's overall business by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boost!
__NOTOC__ Boost! is an American non-carbonated cola brand manufactured by the Boost! Company. The drink has been known as Tak-Aboost and Drink-Atoast throughout its history and is primarily sold in Burlington County, New Jersey, Burlington County, New Jersey. History Boost! was created around 1910 by Benjamin Faunce, Benjamin Rice Faunce and was originally known as Tak-Aboost. The drink was registered as a trademark in 1913 and the Boost! Company was formed on May 15, 1915. Tak-Aboost could be dispensed as a type of non-carbonated soda, mixed with seltzer water or served as a milkshake when combined with milk. The drink was initially branded in advertisements as a "health drink" that was capable of giving athletes "endurance and last minute strength", and was believed to overcome anesthetic and calm nausea. During World War II, it was shipped to military personnel. After the death of Faunce in 1949, family members could not agree on the way the company was handled. One factio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
