John Melendez
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John Melendez worked for several years in Shanghai, China, as Central Regional Manager for A/S Det Oestasiatiske Kompagni (EAC), a Danish-Chinese cargo transport joint venture with offices worldwide.
John Melendez later began his writing career as a document formatter and worked upward to produce content among the ranks of the world s largest health care, IT and education providers. John co-authored several books and many manuals, was journalist of hundreds of articles, and was the former Managing Editor for Computer Associates Windows Tips & Secrets, a monthly technology newsletter of 35,000 subscribers.
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John Melendez worked for several years in Shanghai, China, as Central Regional Manager for A/S Det Oestasiatiske Kompagni (EAC), a Danish-Chinese cargo transport joint venture with offices worldwide.
John Melendez later began his writing career as a document formatter and worked upward to produce content among the ranks of the world s largest health care, IT and education providers. John co-authored several books and many manuals, was journalist of hundreds of articles, and was the former Managing Editor for Computer Associates Windows Tips & Secrets, a monthly technology newsletter of 35,000 subscribers.
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China Fraught with Massive Power OutagesChina's electric power infrastructure is severely challenged in matching the demands of a new generation of industry and consumers. -
China's Ban on Diesel Exports Likely to Cause Rise in Global Fuel PricesChina's recent ban on the export of diesel fuel will likely affect an overall rise in diesel fuel on a global scale. -
Post to Many Social Media Sites SimultaneouslyDon't you wish you could just post to one site and see that content show up on all your social media sites a few minutes later?
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"Do Not Track" Website Legislation Heats UpOver the last two decades, the web has transformed business as we know it. However, "Do Not Track" legislation seeks to restrict technology that may violate web user privacy. -
American Gray Wolves Lose Federal Protection1,200 gray wolves were removed from US government federal protection today. Is this a sign of progress? -
Superman Renounces US CitizenshipWhen the going gets tough, the tough get going -- Out of the country, that is!
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Realtors and Apartment Agents Use QR Codes!QR codes are the latest in high-tech advertising. Get them free on the web, and use them literally anywhere as email signatures, traditional ad signage. Even on billboards. -
Newegg Kicks Off 1-Ton Recycling ChallengeConsumer electronics retail giant Newegg has kicked off a "1 Ton Challenge" to save at least a ton of consumer electronics from public landfills. -
Amazing Aircraft, Massive EnginesIt was an R-4360. This engine was nearly 18 times the size and power of a Ford F250 truck engine! A massive beast of an engine. A true behemoth! -
Spring Greetings from Chico the Parrot!After several faltering starts, more or less continuously pleasant and sunny weather seems to have arrived. My parrot friend Chico is pleased to announce the coming of this year's Spring. -
What to Consider Before Bike CommutingIf you've taken one or more steps to move closer to work, why not take steps to move closer to yourself? -
Electronic Retinal ImplantsWhat better gift than to see? Despite all thoughts on this mien, the notion of losing one's sight is unthinkable. However, help is in the works...
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Wirelessly Charged Electric CarsWhile seemingly new and exciting, the notion of delivering power over the air is nothing new.
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How Replace Your Car or Truck Cabin Air FilterYou may have heard that your car or truck "has an air filter." Actually, it has at least two. However, we are only going to be the one that filters the air coming into the passenger cabin from the outside. -
What is the Authoritative "Green" Website?Basically, the issue at hand is self-awareness. Know that what you're doing promotes green, as well as be aware of how others do it, too. Become your own repository on what green means to you.
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Solar Flare May Foretell Global Communications DisruptionsThree successive disruptions should strike the Earth on February 17, 2011. -
China Works Its "Green Tech Label"Human rights and global pollution rank as a few of China's dark clouds, among others. But how quickly can clouds blow away?
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A Bypass Oil Filter Can Save Your Car Engine's Life!It seems the automotive industry has us convinced we have to throw away our car when the odometer hits 100,000 miles. Well, this gadget will break that cycle.
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Biodiesel "Conversion Kit" for Diesel Jeep Liberty?Thanks for reading my article about why you don't need to buy a biodiesel "conversion kit" for your diesel engine car or truck. Read on for more biodiesel tips. -
China's Growing Influence in the WorldWithin the last several decades, China's culture, history, people, and even the land itself have captivated the increasing attention of people across the globe. -
China Unveils New Stealth Fighter AircraftChina unveils a sleek, black, low-profile stealth fighter aircraft emblazoned with the distinguishable Red Army star. -
Struggling Journalists Can Be Technical WritersJournalism is a combination of skills that comprise a match made in heaven. This match can be translated into a new job.
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Technical Writing: A Workflow-Based User ManualThe task was how to help consumers learn how to use the product they had just bought. The catch was that the product was complex, had many features, and was going to end up being 500 pages long. -
Three "Hidden Costs" in IT Project ImplementationEvery IT implementation has its unforeseen challenges. No matter what their form, they end up translating into a loss of time and the money you pay to your team to iron them out.
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Google's New Cloud Service?The web has been sizzling in recent minutes with rumors and speculation about a new cloud server product apparently soon to be issued by the web giant Google.
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A Sewage-Powered Wastewater Treatment PlantThe methane gas gets stored in a tank and is later used to power the gasifier. Any remaining fuel is used to drive a jet turbine that creates power for a large portion of the sewage treatment plant.
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Methane: The Little-Used Fuel Product of Sewage Treatment PlantsWhile some people burn animal droppings for cooking and heat, it's a lesser-known fact that human poop may do just as well or even better.
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Nanoparticles May Soon Regenerate Damaged Joint CartilageAs an up-and-coming option to risky joint replacement, people with damaged cartilage may soon enjoy a chance at beating nature's rules '" by growing new cartilage of their own.
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Much Afoot with US-China RelationsNow that the hype of the midterms has passed, both American and Chinese leaders are left with the reality at hand. No easy task. Both countries must play their cards on many tables, with the rules changing daily along the way.
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Top Five Cities for Business in China"China's 5 Best New Cities for Business" are located on or near the mainland's eastern coast. All flaunt relative ease-of-access for resourcing and distribution both inland and outward to lands abroad.
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Journalists: Consider a Career as a Technical WriterIf you are a journalist in transition, I suggest you consider a career in Technical Writing. Here's why...
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Midterm Candidates Bash China for Gains at the PollsIn a curious turn of events arising from this round of US midterm elections, we see a rare instance of bipartisan cooperation to point a finger at China for its purported detrimental effects on the US.
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Two Imperatives for a Product Marketing StrategyWhen positioning your product in a market filled with stiff competition, design your strategy with these two concepts in mind: Transparent Value and Non-Replicable Design.
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Poll: Great Disfavor at Employment-Related Credit ChecksA recent online poll indicates that 78% greatly disfavor the practice of checking job applicant credit history as a part of the screening and hiring process.
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A Journalist's Article Pitching ToolIf you are an independent journalist, you may use this simple form to help organize your thoughts in preparation for "pitching" your content idea to a news outlet or other media client.
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Ham Radio Operation Within "Covenant Protected" Neighborhoods"Covenant protection" is a euphemism for "lifestyle monitoring committee controls this area".
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What's Happening to Journalism?Journalism has grown significantly, but through this growth journalism is now not at all what it used to be. This said, how can journalism now be defined?
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Exciting Developments in Educational Content DistributionThe significance of educational developer DigitalChalk's announcement is three-fold...
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China Overtakes US as World's Largest Energy ConsumerPreliminary data from an upcoming International Energy Agency (IEA) report shows us the inevitable: that China has overtaken the US as the world's largest overall consumer of energy.
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New Diesel VW Passat Gets Nearly 75 MPG!A test driver has recently driven 1,526 continuous miles on 20.4 gallons, apparently the greatest distance driven so far by a general production passenger car on one tank of fuel. Nearly 75 miles per gallon!
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Granularity: The Growing Trend in End-User DocumentationA prominent trend in technical documentation is the ability to match your audience's needs at not a generic level, but at an ever-increasingly customized level.
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Some Benefits of a Component Content Management SystemA CCMS incorporates most of the features of a typical CMS, but then uses even more features specific to the industry it serves. In recent years we have seen the rising use of CCMSs for technical writers such as myself.
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Technical Writers Leverage CCMS Technology to Create Advanced End User DocsFor several hours a day, my computer screen projects a seemingly complex set of structured information trees and text. This is the editing portion of a component content management system, or CCMS for short.
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Content Management System Technology Covers a Broad Range of ApplicationsLittle do you know it. All day long you've been interacting with content management systems. Content management systems are used almost everywhere and touch millions of people's lives every day.
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A Rising Trend in Online End-User Help for Medical DevicesYounger users can get on-screen help from which they could toggle back and forth from help screen to device screen. More traditional users can print off the help they needed from the help screen.
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Embarrassing Mistakes on MSNBC's TV Screen MarqueeOne portion of the screen captions US President Obama's comments on a Florida minister's plans for a Quran "Bunring". A rear-ended editorial play on anatomy?
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Owner of Segway Company Apparently Killed by a SegwayWealthy British tycoon Jimi Heselden was found dead in a river in north England, apparently after falling off a cliff while riding one of his vehicles.
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Adding Auto Glass Insurance to Your CoverageWhile you may think nothing of passing the bill for a damaged or broken windshield on to your insurance company, be forewarned that your insurance agent may suddenly raise your premiums for several months to cover the cost.
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Who's the Job Better Candidate: Fresh College Grad or Seasoned Worker?On the one hand, we have a fresh young face - recently graduated from college, eager to work and ready to please. On the other hand, we have a seasoned veteran - with decades of experience and lots to show.
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Special Fuel Filters for Using BiodieselA typical engine fuel filter should provide sufficient protection for your engine, whether you decide to run your engine with pure diesel fuel, a blend of diesel and biodiesel, or even 100% biodoesel.
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From Pee to Power in Mere Seconds!Two chemistry post doctorate students at Edinburgh's Heriot-Watt University have successfully transformed pee into shots of clean water and jolts of electricity using a prototype fuel cell system.
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Some Facts on a New Collaborative Technology: Cloud ComputingSeemingly with every turn around the corner, the IT sector is spinning a new catch phrase for you to learn. This time it's "cloud computing".
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Power & Communication Disruptions to Rise as 2012 ApproachesAccording to a growing number of scientists, the sun will soon be misbehaving in ways that may prove devastating to us. And when scientists say "us," they mean the earth's entire population!
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Recruiter Gaffes at Top of Job Seekers' Frustration ListDepending on individual commitments to professionalism, HR specialists and job seekers may be working a very special love-hate relationship indeed.
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Amidst These Times of Strife, Loyalty Must EmergeThe nature of the job market has changed in recent years in terms of how one defines "loyalty" and where one puts it.
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What to Consider when Buying a Commuting BicycleBy considering your needs versus the features available, you can end up with a really cool set of wheels for a zippy and fun two-wheeled commute!
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BP: Planning for Its Next Disaster?British Petroleum is literally moments away from acquiring the necessary permits to begin drilling off the coast of Alaska '" a US state still recovering from the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil catastrophe.
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Starting a Career as a Technical WriterThe need for technical writers is present in some form in every industry. In the absence of a readily available job, you can have a shot at creating a new one through stealth. Here's how...
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What to Do with One's Own Life?There are some people who are lucky enough to know exactly what they like. There are even luckier people who know exactly what they should be doing. The luckiest people of all know what they need to do, and absolutely love doing it.
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"Coast" Your Car to Better Fuel Efficiency!As the cost of living continues to rise everywhere, folks are trying to find ways to reduce expenses. This explains how to reduce your car's fuel consumption by "coasting" as a way to save fuel.
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Downshifting to Prevent Brake FailureFew drivers know that downshifting while driving downhill may reduce brake wear and avoid brake failure caused by overheating.
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How to Make Your Wall Air Conditioner Really ColdAn AC basically just moves heat from one inside of your wall to the outside. This entire process requires a lot of energy, and at the end of the month it can amount to an expensive electricity bill. Here's how to reduce all that.
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"Soft Technology" that Can Help Your Business & CareerKnowing a foreign language doesn't provide you with career opportunities in translation. Here are a few examples of how knowing the lingo can help you elsewhere.
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Is Your Child a Victim of Cyber-Bullying?Bullying is not just something that happens on grade school playgrounds. No thanks to the internet, it's becoming a worldwide phenomenon.
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Voice Recognition Software May Reduce Repetitive Stress InjuryVoice Recognition Software is one solution that involves getting rid of the use of one's hands altogether while using the computer.
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China Now World's Second Largest EconomyWhile China is indeed to be lauded for its progress in recent decades, the mainland continues to take its success at a dear cost.
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Report: One Half of China's Water UndrinkableA report issued recently by China's Ministry of Environmental Protection discloses that only half of mainland China's water is suitable for drinking.
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ARRL Issues "Spectrum Defense" NewsletterIn order to keep ARRL members up to date on issues related to the possible further encroachment of ham radio bands, the ARRL has released its first issue of "Spectrum Defense Matters".
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Chinese Dragon Boat Festival 9Chinese Dragon Boat Festival racers.
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Young Musician Plays Classical Chinese MusicA young Chinese girl playing a classical Chinese stringed instrument.
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Chinese Dragon Boat Festival 6Chinese Dragon Boat Festival racers.
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Chinese Dragon Boat Festival 7Chinese Dragon Boat Festival racers.
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Chinese Dragon Boat Festival 8Chinese Dragon Boat Festival racers.
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Chinese Dragon Boat Festival 3Chinese Dragon Boat Festival racers.
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Chinese Dragon Boat Festival 2Chinese Dragon Boat Festival racers.
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Chinese Dragon Boat Festival 5Chinese Dragon Boat Festival racers.
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Chinese Dragon Boat Festival 1Chinese Dragon Boat Festival racers.
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Chinese Dragon Boat Festival 10A Chinese Dragon Boat Festival race.
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Use Kerosene to Stop Biodiesel's Winter Freeze-UpThere's no need to shell out a ton of cash to "convert" a diesel engine for use with biofuel. Use kerosene or a similar solvent instead.
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Learn a Foreign Language to Further Your Career!Knowing a foreign language can make you stand out from the rest of the job applicants.
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Cobra Issues Its 50th Anniversary CB RadioBack in the days before personal computers and cell phones, hard-wired telephones were the "easy way" for people to communicate. But what of the people who lived on the road? The citizen's band (CB) radio came to the rescue.
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Which Diesel Cars & Trucks Can Use Biodiesel?Which vehicles can readily burn biodiesel? Theoretically, all diesel-engine vehicles can. But keep a few things in mind.
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Top 5 Biodiesel-Ready VehiclesA little known fact about diesel engines is that they were originally designed to use vegetable oil - namely peanut butter - as the primary fuel.
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Using a Hydrogen Generator with Your Car or Truck EngineOne of my readers, JT, recently asked me a question about a previous article I had written about the hydrogen gas generator I installed in my car. You can see more about this generator by clicking here.
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Does Oxygenated Water Provide Health Benefits?While the battle over the benefits of commercially oxygenated water wages on, the notion of drinking oxygen-rich water bubbling forth from clean mountain stream does sound attractive.
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When Buying Appliances, Go with Low-TechYou would think that with all the technology that surrounds us, we'd be in a much better place. But, uh, well -- No.
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How to Buy New Car & Truck TiresAs an unfortunate consequence of the manufacturing industry, much of the thinking behind tire design is not passed on to you at the point of sale. Assuming you would rather be educated before buying new tires, read on.
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How to Buy Car & Truck Snow Tires - Part 1By spending a little more for the improved safety benefits good snow tires offer you, you can drive with greater comfort, confidence and safety '" especially with loved ones sharing the ride with you.
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Power Line Radio Wave ReflectorsI noticed that while driving in my car a certain distance from these power lines, my incoming 10-meter ham radio signals seemed to strengthen.
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When Switching Banks, Be Wary of Lagging Transactions!With all this technology at their avail, certain banks seem to be holding back on this resource, and further seem to be using nefarious methods as a way to impose expensive overdraft fees.
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Beautiful Summer SunsetSometimes it's times like these that make a tough day worth it!
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How to Buy Car & Truck Snow Tires - Part 2By spending a little more for the improved safety benefits good snow tires offer you, you can drive with greater comfort, confidence and safety - especially with loved ones sharing the ride with you.
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Collaboration Platforms for Online EducationPerhaps one of the most openly used terms is collaboration. While there are so many proponents of online collaboration, there are just as many definitions of what effective online collaboration really means.
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Gulf Oil Spill to Exact a Heavy Human TollWith local businesses facing bankruptcy, families will be shattered, and tales of residents committing suicide may shamefully become everyday fodder for the local news.Also published on:
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A Solution to Boost Engine Power!Cold air intakes are the choice as a quick-and-dirty (and cheap) solution to your hot intake air problem.
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Use a Cold Air Intake to Boost Engine Power!Hot engine intake air is less dense than cold air. Less dense air means less engine power. Cold air intakes are "the choice" as a quick-and-dirty (and cheap) solution to your hot intake air problem.
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Use a Supercharger to Boost Engine Power!The driver of a supercharged car may expect faster acceleration, more speed, and overall significant boost in horsepower. One can tow heavy loads - such as boats and trailers - up and over hills with relative ease.
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A Truck Engine SuperchargerThis is a video showing the startup of an engine equipped with a engine-driven supercharger.
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"Secure" US Passports: Made in Thailand!The US federal office that issues passports has failed to address long-term concerns about the security risks brought on by outsourcing the manufacture of chip-embedded US passports in Thailand.
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Why Online Education Frequently FailsThere is an overall lack of rhyme or reason to what the course is trying to impart, let alone how it claims it will do it.
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Online Education: A Student's Worst Nightmare!What online education technology should offer versus what a student actually gets may be two very different things. Read about Pam's personal nightmare.
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A Document Database - 1960s Style!Some older technology does the same thing modern software does - except back then it was a little slower. In this case, it was an example of how content databases operated decades ago, versus how they're handled today.
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Displaced Workers Growing by the Millions: America's New At-Risk PopulationThey comprise a sizable demographic of our society, and as time goes on their numbers rise at staggering rates. Welcome one of the fastest growing at-risk populations... The displaced American worker.
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Mother's Tough Love: Abigail Adams' Letter to John Quincy AdamsAbagail Adams speaks with a mellifluous vernacular befitting her times, yet concludes her letter with words so admirably terse - she aptly raps her son's knuckles to rein him in.
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Working Overseas? Be Sure to "Preserve" Your Auto Insurance Status!After I returned back home from overseas, I found a car and inquired into insurance rates for it. I was in for an unexpected and unpleasant "surprise".
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Going Overseas? Leave Your Home in the Care of Those You TrustBy physically relocating to another place, the inevitable fact is that everything will change. Make arrangements accordingly.
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What Does Gap Insurance Cover?Of the many features you may purchase as a part of your car and truck auto insurance policy, an optional form of insurance you can purchase is gap insurance.
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What is Property Damage on Car Insurance?Of the many options you may purchase as a part of your car or truck auto insurance policy, one of the most crucial coverage features is property damage liability.
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How Much Car Insurance Coverage Do Seniors Need?No matter what your age, the protection provided by your auto insurance policy should match your personal needs.
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Banks Charge Interest of 100% or More on Loans to PoorAs if duping tens of thousands of people in developing nations was not enough, a recent New York Times report tells us that financiers have now taken their scurrilous practices to the poor.
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"Trash Can" DXing with a 10-Meter RadioI was able to break my previous long distance record (1200 miles) by speaking with someone 3300 miles away! And all with an antenna on top of a trash can!
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Priest Demands Pope's Resignation on Sex Abuse Cover-UpWith mounting allegations and ever-growing evidence of repeated church-wide cover-ups, the Church now faces the disgust and condemnation within its own fold.
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What to Consider Before Switching Auto Insurance ProvidersGiven that there are so many of car and truck insurance companies out there, consider a few factors that may warrant holding off before making a switch...
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Does Your Credit Score Affect Your Auto Insurance Rates?As with any other lender or service provider, car and truck insurance agencies rely your credit score to determine what level of risk you entail if they offer you auto insurance coverage.
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10 Must-Know Car Insurance DefinitionsIt's not enough to merely buy car or truck insurance. It also helps to have a clear idea of common insurance terms and how they factor in with your overall auto insurance policy.
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Does My Business Need Commercial Umbrella Insurance?No matter what precautions you have taken, do you know with full certainty that your insurance will cover any "gaps" left open by your current insurance policies?
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Second Thoughts on Apple's iPadWith all the hype surrounding the new iPad, it makes sense to consider a "reality check" for Apple's new wonder.
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Job Seekers Angered by Employers' Credit Background ChecksAssuming a job seeker applies for work with many employers running credit checks, in the end their credit score could be significantly lowered. Further efforts at seeking work afterwards would effectively be ruined.
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Senior & Executive Job Candidates Hit Worst by Job Credit ChecksIn light of recent reports showing a rising trend in employers' use of credit background checks for job candidates, there may be an increasing concern among senior and executive job candidates that they will be hardest hit.
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Employer Credit Checks on Job Candidates UnfairPersonal credit history - not years of valuable experience - may be the single deciding factor in your ability to get new work.
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Senior & Executive Job Candidates Hit Worst by Job Credit ChecksIn light of recent reports showing a rising trend in employers' use of credit background checks for job candidates, there may be an increasing concern among senior and executive job candidates that they will be hardest hit.
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Job Applicant Credit Checks by Employers on the RisePersonal credit history - not years of valuable experience - may be the single deciding factor in your ability to get new work.
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Industry & Factory: The Advantages of Static Mixers for FluidsIf you operate a small- to medium-sized operation working with liquid solutions such as water-soluble chemicals, one way to reduce costs and increase efficiency is to use Static mixers.
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Industry & Factory: Disadvantages to Using Tank MixersIf you operate a small- to medium-volume chemical mixing facility, your floor space is always at a premium. Using - or keeping existing - mixing tanks may not be the wisest choice in your facility for several reasons.
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Industry & Factory: Low-tech Static Mixers for FluidsIf you are not able to fabricate your own static mixer, purchasing a low-tech device not originally intended as a static mixer is an inexpensive alternative.
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Centrifuges for Industrial Fluids ProcessingThis document provides a brief primer of the two kinds of centrifuges commonly used in industrial fluids processing - including biodiesel and wastewater treatment.
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Q&A: How to Get Started with Biodiesel?For those of you who don't know: biodiesel is basically an alternative fuel meant as a replacement for conventional petroleum diesel fuel. Here are some tips on getting started with it.
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Mandatory "Black Box" Installation on All CarsSome see this device as another excuse to further drive auto prices up. Others believe this is another form of Big Brother monitoring.
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Flex-Work: An Alternative to the Conventional Full Time GrindWhile new job opportunities may occasionally arise amidst a bad economy, employers may be afraid to hire you on as regular full-time staff. Try proposing "flex work" as an alternative to get you started.
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Joe the Coffee ManagerA charming narration about a long-awaited promotion in the work place.
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The "Risk Mitigated" Method to Landing a New JobA thorough discussion on the many ways you can counter-offer an employer when they say "no" to hiring you.
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China Plans to Harvest "Combustible Ice" as Clean Energy SourceDeposits of "combustible ice" in China will see increased exploration and research as a possible form of clean energy investment.
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Boss-Oriented WIIFM in Your Job Search StrategyAsking for a job this is only half of the question equation. Use WIIFM to fill in the unanswered other half.
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Divided House: Obama Policy on Coal Waste at Odds with ItselfObama's recent environmental office appointments reflect a horrifyingly divided approach to addressing the nation's largest industrial pollution problem: coal combustion waste.
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The "Two-Angle" Perspective on Job SearchYou can jump out of the trenches to view your job search from an "eagle's eye perspective". And from this perspective is a hunting ground filled with opportunity.
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International Dialing at Domestic Rates!Leave it up to Wal-Mart and TracFone to offer something at a better value than the rest of the guys. Now they've done it again!
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Job Loss: A Gateway to Soul TranscendenceBob's story shows that the harsh prospect of being unemployed can bear fruits of an entirely different and unexpected kind.
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Low SWR Does Not Mean Good RF PropagationWhen setting up a complete antenna system for one's transceiver set, keep in mind that the antenna assembly truly is a "system". It also includes the lesser-known environment in which the antenna is expected to operate.
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Power Lines as Psuedo-Yagi RF Director ElementsMore often than not, I started to see that RF gain in certain places seemed to hold steady in spite of whatever factors were afoot. Curious about this, I decided to investigate...
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Word of Warning for Hummingbird, Bird Feeder Software UsersAs word of Twitter account suspensions spreads apparently due to botware detection, semi-automated software like Hummingbird and Bird Feeder software are rendered ineffective.
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Associated Press Muscles in to Protect Its ContentMedia giant Associated Press recently announced a ground-shaking decision to protect its content in all forms, including videos, pictures, and text.
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Social Media Poll Shows Opposition to US Healthcare ProposalSocial media portals such as Facebook, Twitter and MySpace sound in on growing taxpayer concerns over proposed US health care reform.
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Job Seekers Mull Careers as Artisans & Blue-Collar WorkersWith Americans steeped for generations in the belief that desk jockeying is a far better cry from work as a handyman, landscaper, or as an artist, the sullied US economy has turned the tables on conventional thinking.
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Must See: "Power Over Poverty" Art Exhibit & Silent AuctionIndianapolis artisans Derek Powell and Kevin Smola rally to help feed the hungry in their upcoming Power Over Poverty Art Exhibit and Silent Auction beginning Friday, August 7, 2009, and running through Friday, August 28, 2009.
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What is a "Sprung" Ballroom Floor?Among the lesser known destinations where one could think to find a classical ballroom: the bustling metropolis of Shanghai, in mainland China.
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Business 101: Use a "Favor Bank" when Nothing Else Works"When the going gets rough, the rough get going - by picking up the phone to call in a few favors."
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Useless Job Search AgentsDespite your best efforts at using conventional job search techniques, you realize that using job search agents is an integral part of any job search strategy. Problem is: these agents usually end up sending you spam.
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Greenwashing - Not "Green" Just Because it Says SoSince time began, companies have fought each other for the right to identify certain colors with their brand. Now we see a change in all the products on the store shelves, the billboards, everywhere - they are turning "green". But are they really?
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Pros & Cons on Using Voice Recognition SoftwareAs it is with everything else in this world, there are pros and cons - a double-edged sword to everything one uses. Here are some ups and downs in using Voice Recognition Software.
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Obama's Chinese Ancestry?US President Barack Obama's ties with China are closer than you would expect. DNA analysis has proven that he may be a descendant of Chinese explorers.
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Obama's Brother in ChinaUS President Barack Obama's ties with China are closer than you would expect.
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China Right Here in America!"With loads of seafood, beer and dim-sum style chicken feet, you'll be a sure winner in the power dinner crowd!"
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China's "Dolphin Army" Repels Somali Pirate ShipsIn a seemingly spontaneous surge of irrepressible nationalistic pride, thousands of dolphins came to the rescue of haplessly defenseless Chinese freight ships under attack by suspected Somali pirate ships.
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Advice for the International Sales Team: Learn the LingoYou will find your clients will appreciate the effort you had made to speak in their tongue. It will be as if that effort had magically opened a lot of doors.
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A Warning on Certifications as a Technical WriterWith the bad rap that "diploma mills" have gotten in recent years, a well-seasoned hiring manager's outlook on mere certification may be sullied, circumspect at best.
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Trends in Technical Writer Contracting: It's a CycleAs with any job, to become a contract or outsourced technical communication consultant can be good or bad - depending on the business climate and your employer's ability to cope.
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Standards that Make a Good Technical WriterWhile companies need tech writers, the qualifications a good tech writer should have are still not very well defined.
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Advice for Aspiring Technical Writers & CommunicatorsWith an accepted proliferation of consumer products, the need for good documentation has finally been recognized. But how to get started as a technical writer is up for discussion.
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A Growing List of Authoritative China ReportingFor those interested in studying Chinese, traveling to China, doing business in China - or who do a bit of all of these - here is a growing series of articles written on China and Chinese culture over the years.
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My First Encounter with Stinky Tofu!This is the tale of my first encounter with "stinky tofu" - a delightful treat made of fermented tofu, fried to a golden brown and served up with some tasty sauces. It really stinks, but who cares? Try some!
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Cometh Now Social MediaGiven the miracles that modern technology has provided for us, on the web and on television we now see mention everywhere of the latest in technology fashion: Social Media.
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Before "Social Media" There Was..Kids cross the street while text messaging and Twittering, completely oblivious to cars zooming past them. But somehow such nonchalance seems to be a common skill among the youth of today.
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Encouragement for Students of Foreign LanguagesI suddenly began speaking to them in German. Their jaws dropped wide open, and the stern furrows on their brows vanished immediately. Moments later they were patting me on my back as we left for a friendly lunch.
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Pipe Dreams: Sewer Pipe Hotel Rooms in GermanyLeave it up to our European cousins to come up with another funny idea. This time it comes from Germany.
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10 Tips for Great PowerPoint PresentationsAs she flipped from page to page in her PowerPoint show, I began to shake my head at the telltale signs of the horror in store for the audience who would soon see the monstrosity she was creating.
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China Blocks YouTubeGoogle reports YouTube access in China began slowing several days ago and by now has been nearly completely blocked off.
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"Clean Coal" Power Advertisements: Meant to MisleadSorry, folks. It's madness that coal and coal-power companies assume you are as stupid as they want you to be. It's also madness that they assume you would knowingly give contaminated drinking water to your children.
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15 Tips to Reduce Your Automotive ExpensesIf you're looking for ways to save money in any way you can, then here is loads of free advice on how to reduce your automotive expenses.
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Claims Against Obama Are Immature & UnfoundedCall off the wolves and let Barack Obama do his job - a job that forces him to be nothing less than a political crap-shoveler, all thanks to the eight years of madness that preceded him.
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Proposed Legislation to Ban Organic FarmingRead and see how your right to grow or buy organic food may soon be robbed of you!
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50 Tips to Help Beat the RecessionIf you are looking for ways to make or save money in any way you can, then here are loads of free advice.
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Eliminate Your Ingestion of Water-Borne PollutantsBuying bottled water doesn't give you pure water. Read here to see how I found while using a faucet-mounted filter, my water quality got worse. I offer a home-based alternative.
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Job Search Idea: Hit the Lecture CircuitGone are the days when one can pick up a newspaper, circle a few job advertisements, and begin making telephone calls to secure work.
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Voice Recognition Software Has Come a Long WayConveniently produce large volumes of unique written content without having to move a finger over the keyboard.
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Communication 101: Get an Agreement Before Anything ElseWhile some people may look upon meeting in the same room as an explicit agreement to cooperate, one would be surprised at how often people disagree on even this simple act.
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UNESCO's "Urban Biosphere" to Open Headquarters in ShanghaiThe United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization "Urban Biosphere" to open its headquarters in mainland China.
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Use Your Cell Phone for Home Internet AccessLive in a farm, mountainous or other remote region? If you have cell phone service, then you very well may have easy internet access without knowing it.
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Use Your Cell Phone for Laptop Internet AccessHaving to pay for - or even locate - a decent Internet signal can be a maddening experience. I have recently solved this problem, seemingly for once and for all.
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Local Family History Resources in Historic Irvington, IndianapolisTo help Indianapolis' historic Irvington township with its historical memory, there are at least three resources. I cite yet another resource, as a "tasty" surprise ending to this article.
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Offline Resources for Genealogy Research"Despite triumphant claims to the achievement of easy access to information through the internet, there are troves of family history treasure defiantly residing off-line."
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Homemade Chai in Three Easy StepsHow to make it chai without leaving your home!
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Words of Caution when Ordering by Mail"Already Eliza had a bad feeling as she opened the envelope. Alas, she had gotten exactly what she had ordered (and deserved)... A dull, gray four-inch nail."
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An Example of an Overseas Employment AgreementFor the benefit of those of you considering employment overseas, you might find it helpful to have a look at the language in my own employment agreement.
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What in the World is Medical Tourism?Hop on a plane in the USA and later land in India to receive superior dental surgery. Afterwards: a pleasant cruise on the Ganges River.
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Starbucks Launches New Chinese Coffee LineStarbucks celebrates its first 10 years in the Chinese market with the welcome of its new "South of the Clouds" coffee line.
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Some Thoughts on Christmas in AmericaNo wonder the barrage of media-gonorrhea leads to Christmas-time sadness.
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A "New" Holiday (Holy Day) Gift: The Secret Meaning of WordsLittle do people stop to think about the original meanings of words - the very same words they hear and speak.
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Muslim Chinese: Abdul the Bread SellerA chance meeting in a back street of a Chinese city leads to new friendship.
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McCain-Palin Campaign Ridicules People with Disabilities?The National Coalition for Disability Rights (NCDR) pushed back today against the McCain-Palin campaign for ridiculing the legal rights of people with disabilities.
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What is Asclepius' Scepter?"Yes, but what does it really mean? Why that symbol?" He looked up at me again, this time clearly alarmed."
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ICES of Indianapolis Holds "Green & Environmental" Technology EventPresentations were given by the Hoosier Environmental Council, Cummins, Inc., and the Indy Racing League.
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Indianapolis' IRCIL Holds 2008 Annual MeetingAmong meeting's activities were inspiring words from disabled citizen advocate, Dan Wilkins, and an award to the contagiously affable George Rush.
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Dan Wilkins Speaks at IRCIL's 2008 Annual MeetingA transccript of Dan Wilkins' words at IRCIL's 2008 Annual Meeting.
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Get Ahead as a Writer by Learning Another Language!An investment made years ago in learning a foreign language has finally paid off for me. It can for you, too!
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Cook Your Meals in a Thermos!It's one thing to buy food, but to make it yourself? To answer this, here's a tip on cooking up a great meal with little to no effort!
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Chinese Word Meanings: "I Seek"Two disticntively separate words are united by sharing a pictograph of two spears.
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Google to Release "Chrome" Web Browser TodayGoogle "Chrome" browser to offer "speed and responsiveness across the board."
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Some Advice Before Buying a Gas-Electric Hybrid CarThe big motor companies would have you believe "their way" is the only way. Read on for more on this and home-brewed biodiesel.
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My Trip to Shenzhen in Southern ChinaThis week I'm on a business trip to Shenzhen, in southern China. Wanted to share with you on video some of the experience I've had so far.
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"Slant-Eyed" Shenanigans Catch Flack at 2008 OlympicsWelcome to Beijing's 2008 Olympics, hosted by our epicanthically challenged freinds.