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A broad definition of a tool is an entity used to interface between two or more domains that facilitates more effective action of one domain upon the other. The most basic tools are simple machines. For example, a crowbar simply functions as a lever. The further out from the pivot point, the more force is transmitted along the lever. A hammer typically interfaces between the operator's hand and the nail the operator wishes to strike. 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 counterintuitive 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. Tools that have evolved for use in particular domains can be given different assignations. For example, tools designed for domestic use are often called utensils. Observation has confirmed that that multiple species can use tools, including monkeys, apes, several birds, sea otters, and others. Philosophers originally thought that only humans had the ability to make tools, until zoologists observed birds and monkeys making tools. Now humans' unique relationship to tools is considered to be that we are the only species that uses tools to make other tools. Most anthropologists 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. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What tools do I need to build a float for a parade? Q. Assuming the larger mechanical pieces are already in place and I have something of a moving blank slate platform, what do I do next? What materials, tools and supplies will I need to make something basic? Asked by Vern Masterson - Thu Jul 10 23:13:46 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. this is going to depend on what you are going to do for your float. Chicken wire is great for making forms, then you can paper mache over them. Insulation foam boards are good for things that are more structured and then you can carve that with various cutting tools. Answered by kncasebolt - Fri Jul 11 03:54:09 2008 What special tools are needed to to cut a steel patio door? Q. I have a steel patio door going to my deck. It is a 64" X 20" full light opening. A friend of mine gave me a 64" X 22" insert containing blinds built into the window. What power tools do I need to cut the steel other than a hacksaw? Asked by gatedude1@sbcglobal.net - Thu Oct 4 14:24:48 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments A. A sawzall, or reciprocating saw with a metal cutting blade, or else a 4 1/2" grinder with a metal cutting blade. Mark both sides before cutting. Cut one side at a time, not the whole door at once. Answered by handyrandy - Thu Oct 4 14:36:16 2007 What are the tools(softwares) used in project planning and monitoring?
Q. I want to track my project planning .Also I want to monitor the plans and watch deviations are there any tools in the market to do so? Asked by ash - Mon Sep 17 12:14:51 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. microsoft project!!! Answered by wcogent - Tue Sep 18 02:57:07 2007 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Tools"
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