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The Chevy Volt:Logic or FashionA look at the economics of the Chevy Volt
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The Mainstream Media Fails to Report the Facts on ClimategateWe are currently witnessing an extraordinary media effort to minimize the consequences of 'climategate.' Intrigued, I decided to check the facts in two recent stories.
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The Dog Ate My Homework or the Real Climategate ScandalThe latest 'Climategate' revelation: it turns out that the 'Climategate' Climate Research Unit scientists have 'lost' the original temperature measurements upon which their models are based.
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Free Light from the Radio Shack Presidian Solar Keychain LightHow to save the planet, one AA battery at a time, with a solar powered key chain flashlight. -
What Causes Recessions Anyway?Despite their willingness to advise governments and appear on television, few economists comment on the causes of recessions. For those interested, here is a short summary of the key causes of recessions.
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Fixing a PDA - Getting a Psion Revo Back into ServiceSeveral years ago I bought a Psion Revo, or Diamond Mako, as this particular version was called. The Psion Revo is a very nicely made keyboard based PDA, with an apparently significant design flaw in its battery charging technology. -
In Defense of Jim CramerWhat to make of Jon Stewart's skewering of CNBC's Jim Cramer and the ineffectiveness of financial journalists.
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Your Tax Dollars at Work - Are You Interested in Knowing Where Your Tax Dollars Go?Are you interested in knowing how and why TARP funds found their way to a small number of executives? -
Billions of Dollars Lost in Financial Meltdown: So Who Has the Missing Money?These days all too frequently we hear that billions of dollars have been lost in the latest financial downturn. While such frightening headlines lead to attentive viewers and readers, it is worthwhile thinking through their details.
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Review of Lotus NotesWhat is it like to transition to Lotus Notes from a more ad hoc approach to email, and related functions, such as calendars, and places to store documents and, most importantly, what is it like to leave Lotus Notes behind?
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Charging Your Motorola Razr K1M with a USB Cable for FreeThis article explains how to charge a Motorola Razr K1M without buying a charger, or converting a USB cable. -
JkDefrag: A Free Utility to Defragment Your Windows Hard Drive and Speed Up Your PCAccelerating Windows PC performance with JkDefrag. -
What Does the Mortgage Plan Mean to Individual Borrowers?A quick look at the math behind the mortgage rescue plan. -
Seagate FreeAgent Go 320 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive ReviewUsing a Seagate FreeAgent Go 320 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive to back up a laptop. -
Converting Home Video Movies into Digital FormatHave you ever wanted to convert your old home videos to digital or DVD format? Here is how I acquired the necessary technology to accomplish this objective.
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How to Create Shortcuts in Windows to Save Time when Working with Your DocumentsThe Windows operating system supports a feature known as 'shortcuts'. This allows you to make convenient links to the location of your documents. This article provides information on why, when, and how to use 'shortcuts'.
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Transforming Scientific Terms into Conversation - One Way Language EvolvesOccasionally a specialized or scientific term comes into general use in English. This keeps the experts intelligible to everyone and it enriches language. -
Are Automatic Bread Makers Worthwhile?Ever thought of buying an automatic bread maker? Not sure if bread makers are worth the effort? Here are my experiences with the world of automated bread making. -
The Credit Crisis and the Financial Merry-Go-Round - What Happens Next?How did the current credit crunch happen and what will its result be? Here is a simple analysis which indicates that financial meltdown has been avoided and the lessons learned will prove valuable in the future.
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Great Technology Takes Great LeadershipHere are some examples of great and not so great high technology products. The great products function as complete systems; and the teams that create them need to function as complete teams.
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Need Some Cash? - Five Unique Money Saving TacticsThe economy is not booming yet you want to improve your finances. Here are five simple tactics which can make you over $1000 per year.
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Need Motivation? - Try a Self-Help Author with a Different Take on LifeRead about a self-help guru who connects with geeks.
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Ready to Start Blogging? Here Are Three Blogging Engines to Get You StartedAre you interested in creating your own blog? Here is a comparison of three simple and free blogging engines.
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Making the Most of Your IPhoneAn iPhone is much more than a telephone. Here are five simple uses for the iPhone that will make your life easier and make you more efficient.
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Is the Next Development for the iPhone Going to Be a Faster Way to Input Data?Mobile phones are gradually taking on the capabilities of PDAs - but providing input to a telephone is challenging. This article explores the opportunities for improvements in future generations of iPhone.
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Are You Confused by Different File Formats?Confused by a profusion of graphics file types? Want to know the differences between jpg, gif, png and tif and when to use each format? This article will answer your questions and explain why these different formats exist.
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Make Sound Recordings on Your Computer for Free Using AudacityDo you want to make and edit audio recordings on your computer and output the resulting files to MP3 format? If so, Audacity is the program for you.
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Mind-Reading Trick: Baffle Friends with a Simple Number TrickHow to baffle your friends with a simple number trick.
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Eight Months of Green TeaSwitching from coffee to green tea can significantly reduce the amount of caffeine that you consume every day. I made the change a while back, and here are my experiences.
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Children's Models of Reality in the Internet AgeToday's complex computer games and artificial realities are needed to equip youngsters for the rapidly changing world of the future.
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What is the Verdict on Internet Phones?Different forms of telephone service are gaining acceptance and popularity. Here is an account of my experience with landline, Vonage, and cable telephone systems.
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What is Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?Search engine optimization or SEO is a topic shrouded in jargon and folklore. However, its net effect is to mimic the creation of quality online information. A more reliable route to achieving the objectives of SEO is to actually create quality content.
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Coast to Coast AM - Innocent, Insomniac FunThe origin of Coast to Coast AM's popularity is its ability to gently transition its audience from the worries of the real world to the concerns of alternative realities.
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Google Desktop - Taming Vast Amounts of Data and Vast Data FilesThe files and documents on your hard disk drive are getting larger, making finding information when you need it harder. Use the Google Desktop Enterprise edition to index all the files on your machine and make finding data when you need it easier.
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How to Make Your Windows XP or Vista Machine Boot Up FasterWhat is slowing down your Windows PC, particularly on startup? The likely causes of problems and how to cure them using a free utility from Microsoft.
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Advice to Students Preparing for the First Day of the New School YearHow to make a good first impression and get the school year off to a great start.
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Free Software to Clean Up Files or Clean a Hard DriveInformation on your hard drive can be read long after you have deleted a file or scrapped your computer. Find out how to protect your information and avoid many problems, such as identity theft, that can result from the inappropriate use of your information.
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How to Handle the Back to School Educational Supplies Marketing BlitzPlanning and organizing your educational supplies purchases
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How to Replace the Battery in a Third Generation IPodHow to rejuvenate a great piece of technology.
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Four More Fantastic Things to Do in San DiegoWhere would you like to spend time in San Diego? Mission Bay, paragliding in Torey Pines, Old Town shopping, or a visit to Fry's Electronics?
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Four Fantastic Things to Do in San DiegoSan Diego offers many possible things to do. Here are four venues to consider for a day out and about with the family.
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What Makes Donald Trump so Successful?From real estate to bottled water, what is that Donald Trump focuses on which makes him so successful?
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Microsoft Office 2007 - Should You Upgrade?Thinking about a move to Microsoft Office 2007? Here is one writer's perspective.
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IPhone 3G First Impressions and a Few Minor ConcernsMy wife has become an iPhone devotee and here's why
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Iran - What Happens Next?Both the US and Iran currently need an enemy but what happens next?
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Five Ways to Strengthen Your RelationshipsRelationships take work. It takes time and effort to ensure that you do not allow your romantic relationships to go stale.
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How to Name Electronic Documents and Save TimeHow to save time with a simple document naming system.
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Influence - How to Change Minds and Get Your Work DoneConfrontation avoidance, careful listening, and the use of references, provide a direct route to extensive influence.
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The Power of NoHow to say 'no' and thereby say 'yes' to what is really important.
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How Your Computer Works and Why You Should CareUnderstanding how your computer works will enable you to work and play smarter.
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The Secret to Developing a Successful Web SiteHow to appeal to our innate sense of fairness -
A Free Program to Help with Your WritingUse technology to get a different perspective on your writing.
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Anti Aging Compound or Controversial UV Blocker? Molecular DiscriminationTwo topical molecules, similar at the molecular level, have very different effects. The reason is the difference in their three dimensional structures.
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Save One Dollar Per Gallon on GasWith a little knowledge you will be able to save more than a dollar per gallon in gas
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Free Electricity for a Greener PlanetHow you can obtain free electricity to save money and the planet
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How to Turn Around Your Finances in Five Easy StepsHow to create a plan for financial freedom