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1	Bring Your Photography To Life With Stunning Video Written by: Adam Harding | Distributed: 2011-12-12 | - Word Count: 684 | Viewed: 460 | Votes: 0 I want to let you in on my little secret. It is about how I bring photographs to life by creating professional video slideshows that look like they cost hundreds of dollars.
2	Gaming Laptops - The Last Thing You Should Check Before You Buy One Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2011-09-13 | - Word Count: 725 | Viewed: 559 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 0.00 If you're considering buying a gaming laptop, there are many features you must check out before you buy. But there is no last thing you must check before buying. Find out exactly what this is...
3	Will 3D Gaming Ever Become Mainstream? Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2011-06-28 | - Word Count: 719 | Viewed: 525 | Votes: 0 Will 3D gaming and 3D entertainment ever become mainstream - a prominent feature in our daily lives? Lately, there has been a renewed interest in all things 3D and while it is winning a few battles, can it truly win the war? Read this eye-popping article to discover the answer!
4	Why Have Online Fax Services Become So Popular? Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2011-06-27 | - Word Count: 695 | Viewed: 507 | Votes: 0 Why have Internet or online fax services become so popular in the modern workplace? Here are five or six reasons which not only explains its popularity, but also gives you some good reasons why you or your company should be using online fax.
5	To IPhone Or To IPad, That Is The Question Written by: Dawn Carey | Distributed: 2011-06-24 | - Word Count: 658 | Viewed: 541 | Votes: 0 If your iPhone experience has ever left you wanting more, then the iPad may just be the scratch your itch is looking for.
6	Types of Spill Containment Equipment Written by: Rathi Niyogi | Distributed: 2010-12-23 | - Word Count: 492 | Viewed: 910 | Votes: 0 When evaluating your spill containment equipment needs, you will find there are a wide variety of spill containment tools that are available for various applications. Let's start by looking at some typical spill containment applications.
7	Developing A Facility Response Plan To Comply With the EPA Written by: Rathi Niyogi | Distributed: 2010-12-21 | - Word Count: 428 | Viewed: 849 | Votes: 0 The EPA has been very proactive in requiring businesses, both large and small, to adhere to standards that prevent pollution activities through oil and chemical spills. The Oil Pollution Act is one example of resulting legislation that has come from Washington, D.C., and it requires businesses to file a Facility Response Plan (FRP) with the EPA.
8	Create A Chemical Spill Response Plan Written by: Rathi Niyogi | Distributed: 2010-12-16 | - Word Count: 515 | Viewed: 1136 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.67 While following all appropriate precautions significantly reduces the chance of a chemical spill, it is mandatory that any facility that uses chemicals or chemical agents in the course of production has a Chemical Spill Response Plan in place.
9	Developing A Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan Written by: Rathi Niyogi | Distributed: 2010-12-14 | - Word Count: 435 | Viewed: 914 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 3.00 If you operate a facility with above-ground oil storage capacity greater than 1,320 gallons using storage tanks, drums, containers, or utilize equipment that contains oil in excess of this amount, the EPA requires your facility to maintain a Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC).
10	Are Alienware Gaming Laptops Worth Buying? Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2010-12-09 | - Word Count: 540 | Viewed: 2095 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 4.57 Alienware laptops have gained a large devoted fanbase, but are these high-priced gaming laptops worth buying? Discover why there are many angles to this question which you must consider before buying that Alienware laptop.
11	Maintaining Adequate Spill Containment Systems In The Workplace Written by: Rathi Niyogi | Distributed: 2010-12-09 | - Word Count: 543 | Viewed: 794 | Votes: 0 A work area spill of toxic or hazardous agents can be a scary state for all concerned. The natural impulse for nearly all people when they recognize a discharge happening is to do their best to intervene and try to rectify the problem themselves. Unfortunately, this is nearly always the incorrect course of action...
12	Setting the Stage for More Rooftop Farms Written by: Mohamed Hage | Distributed: 2010-11-17 | - Word Count: 855 | Viewed: 963 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00 Mohamed Hage, founder of the world's first urban commercial rooftop farm discusses the benefits and difficulties of putting farms on rooftops.
13	How to Evaluate the Quality of a Dietary Supplement Written by: Norm Howe | Distributed: 2010-11-02 | - Word Count: 751 | Viewed: 996 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 0.67 So, you've found a Dietary Supplement that exactly fits your special need. The information on the supplier's website appears to be consistent with everything that you've read and heard, and now you're ready to buy. But there are questions on your mind. "What is the quality of this product that I'm buying?" you ask. "Can I really trust this supplier?"
14	How MrBean Led the Computer Industry Written by: Jennifer Robinson | Distributed: 2010-11-02 | - Word Count: 917 | Viewed: 1242 | Votes: 0 1955 seemed like any other year to most people, but unbeknown to the world '55 was to prove the arrival of the geeks. Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Tim Berners-Lee and Eric Schmidt were all born in 1955.
15	5 Reasons to Hire a Ghost Producer for Your Video Content Written by: Enzo F. Cesario | Distributed: 2010-10-28 | - Word Count: 859 | Viewed: 829 | Votes: 0 When it comes to producing an online video component, such as a webisode series or informational campaign, it might be time to hire such an expert to ghost-produce your materials. Ghost-production is the development of materials that will go out solely under the brand name, without necessarily attributing the creator in the process. As this article will discuss, there are many advantages in this approach for all involved.
16	Confined Space Rescue Teams - In-House or Outside? Written by: Rathi Niyogi | Distributed: 2010-10-28 | - Word Count: 707 | Viewed: 1220 | Votes: 0 When you have permit-required confined spaces at your facility, you are required to establish procedures for how a worker is rescued from the space in the event of an injury or accident. Basically, there are two options for rescue: use in-house personnel to rescue the worker by entering the confined space and use outside emergency personnel to rescue workers. Learn more...
17	Solar Power for Homes - What You Need to Know Written by: M.S. Rochell | Distributed: 2010-08-12 | - Word Count: 553 | Viewed: 1229 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00 Some surprising new developments in solar power for homes may make using solar energy in your daily life more possible than you may think!
18	Solar Lamp Post Lights Reduce Energy Costs! Written by: M.S. Rochell | Distributed: 2010-08-10 | - Word Count: 466 | Viewed: 1570 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 0.00 Using solar lamp post lights is a simple and affordable way to help the environment, beautify your home and save money on energy costs.
19	How Does Solar Energy Work? Written by: M.S. Rochell | Distributed: 2010-08-05 | - Word Count: 741 | Viewed: 1072 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00 Learn about solar power, how it works, and why this abundant renewable energy source is becoming more accessible to more people.
20	The Photocopier,The Firewall and Google Written by: Jennifer Robinson | Distributed: 2010-08-03 | - Word Count: 420 | Viewed: 1156 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 2.00 China, following on from its censorship of the Internet, has identified photocopiers in Tibet as a potential threat to the state... Continue reading to get the details of this odd story...
21	Why a Home Solar Panel Will Save You Money and How You Can Get One for Free Written by: M.S. Rochell | Distributed: 2010-08-03 | - Word Count: 739 | Viewed: 1559 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00 What is a home solar panel and how can it save you money? Solar energy panels are a new eco-friendly option for homeowners who want to heat and cool their home efficiently using the sun’s rays. There are a number of ways you can install solar panels affordably or even for free!
22	The Future of the Office Photocopier Industry Written by: Jennifer Robinson | Distributed: 2010-07-29 | - Word Count: 635 | Viewed: 3578 | Votes: 17 | Rating: 2.35 Since Xerox first invented and sold the first commercial photocopy machine companies and organisations have paid for use of the machine on a cost per copy basis. This has traditionally included full maintainance and toner supplied under a service agreement. In-fact the office photocopier is unique in the fact its one of the only pieces of equipment that comes without a warranty from new. But photocopier expert Online Connect UK claim all that is about to change.
23	The Definition of Renewable Energy - Present and Future Outlooks Written by: M.S. Rochell | Distributed: 2010-07-29 | - Word Count: 563 | Viewed: 975 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00 The definition of renewable energy does not just include wind, solar, water and geothermal energy sources. There are some exciting new possibilities for harnessing a new and little known form of renewable energy that is already in abundant supply in our world.
24	The Top 5 Reasons to Insulate Your Home This Summer Written by: Erin Shaughnessy | Distributed: 2010-07-27 | - Word Count: 429 | Viewed: 975 | Votes: 0 For homeowners who have been considering adding home insulation - this summer is the time to do it.
25	Understanding the Maintenance, Repair and Replacement of Ball Joints Written by: Quinton Becker | Distributed: 2010-06-15 | - Word Count: 538 | Viewed: 23679 | Votes: 55 | Rating: 3.25 A ball joint is an important component of your car's suspension, located on the front end of the vehicle. Ball joints will wear out over time and cause handling problems as they continue to deteriorate. It is important that you have these joints inspected, particularly if you are experiencing handling problems with your vehicle.
26	The Three W's of Oxygen Sensors Written by: Quinton Becker | Distributed: 2010-06-08 | - Word Count: 658 | Viewed: 2540 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.00 Unless you are an automobile mechanic or work around car parts, you probably do not know anything about oxygen sensors. Of course, the name itself gives a pretty big clue, but still leaves a lot to the imagination. The fact is, oxygen sensors are very important to the overall function of a vehicle. The following are what could be referred to as the three W's of oxygen sensors:
27	Taking Care of Your Car's Braking System Can Prevent Accidents Written by: Quinton Becker | Distributed: 2010-06-01 | - Word Count: 616 | Viewed: 3550 | Votes: 14 | Rating: 1.86 A brake rotor is a vital part of the braking system on your vehicle. A brake rotor, in conjunction with brake pads, brings your car to come to a quick and complete stop. If you have a worn brake rotor, you should have it replaced as soon as possible for your own safety.
28	Performance Parts Can Help With Better Horsepower Or Gas Mileage Written by: Quinton Becker | Distributed: 2010-05-25 | - Word Count: 754 | Viewed: 2285 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.25 Performance parts are often better in quality than the factory replacement parts. The cost difference is generally minimal, and when you add in the fact that they outperform the factory replacement parts, it is really no contest.
29	Low-Riders, Street Racers and Everyday Drivers Should Be Aware of the Camber in a Car's Suspension System Written by: Quinton Becker | Distributed: 2010-05-18 | - Word Count: 721 | Viewed: 2147 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.13 The camber kit in your car's suspension system adjusts the angle of your tires, and increases the size of your tire footprint - how much of each tire comes into contact with the pavement. If you lower your car without installing a camber kit, there are some major handling problems that will arise. While street racers and low-rider buffs are the people who could use the camber kit most often, everyday drivers often consider it to be an economical safety improvement for their vehicles.
30	Do-It-Yourself Automotive Axle Assembly Repair Tips and Tricks Written by: Quinton Becker | Distributed: 2010-05-11 | - Word Count: 619 | Viewed: 3041 | Votes: 15 | Rating: 2.80 Replacing an axle assembly is not as difficult as you may think. For front-wheel drive cars, and for some rear-wheel drive cars, this can be a do-it-yourself job. You will want to review the repair manual of your vehicle to decide, based on your own mechanical skill, whether you feel comfortable tackling this project yourself.
31	Don't Let Your Car's Alternator Leave You Stranded Written by: Quinton Becker | Distributed: 2010-05-06 | - Word Count: 630 | Viewed: 14536 | Votes: 38 | Rating: 3.39 An alternator is one of the most commonly dysfunctional auto parts. Without a properly functioning alternator, your car will simply refuse to run. A faulty alternator can leave you stranded, but luckily, a low-performing alternator often shows warning signs that indicate its malfunction before it ceases to work. Being able to recognize these warning signs, and knowing what to do next, may prevent you from getting caught in an inconvenient or dangerous situation.
32	Car Antenna Replacements Are Quick And Easy When You Know What To Do Written by: Quinton Becker | Distributed: 2010-05-04 | - Word Count: 586 | Viewed: 11323 | Votes: 38 | Rating: 2.00 Antennas are not the most durable parts of a vehicle, and are prone to requiring replacement or repair. There are many ways in which a car's radio antenna may be damaged. Unfortunately, one of the most common causes for antenna damage is vandalism... The good news is that repairs are fairly easy and straight-forward. In this article, we will tell you how-to replace a retractable car antenna.
33	Brush Guards Can Protect Cars and Trucks in Low-Impact Collisions Written by: Quinton Becker | Distributed: 2010-04-29 | - Word Count: 649 | Viewed: 3428 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.30 It may seem like an odd addition to a passenger car that is until you stop to realize that most police departments use them on their cars as well. Brush guards protect cars and trucks from minor damages that might otherwise be sustained in a low-impact collision with a vehicle or a tree.
34	How Does A Blu-ray Disc Work? Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2010-04-27 | - Word Count: 444 | Viewed: 1276 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 0.50 Blu-ray Players are all the rage in home entertainment, but how exactly does a Blu-ray disc work and why is it so much better than a regular DVD disc or system? Read this informative article to discover how a Blu-ray disc works.
35	Do-It-Yourself With a Automotive Service Or Repair Manual Written by: Quinton Becker | Distributed: 2010-04-22 | - Word Count: 809 | Viewed: 2227 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 1.50 It can be quite expensive to have your car in a mechanic's garage these days. Even fees for oil changes and tire rotations have increased dramatically over the years. One way to save money on these types of expenses is to buy the parts and tools needed and do the maintenance or make the repairs by yourself. Having the right manuals on hand will help you to handle those tasks with ease.
36	Blu-ray Players Loading Times Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2010-04-21 | - Word Count: 322 | Viewed: 1212 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 3.00 The disc loading times of Blu-ray Players have always been a tricky issue with users. Why does it take forever for Blu-ray discs to load? Why are there no menus? Find out the answers by reading this informative article...
37	Brake Pads Are An Essential Element of Your Car's Safety Equipment Written by: Quinton Becker | Distributed: 2010-04-20 | - Word Count: 626 | Viewed: 2232 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 3.10 Brake pads are an integral element of the braking system in a car. As you use your brakes in everyday driving, you will slowly wear down, and, eventually, need to replace the brake pads. Taking good care of your braking system will ensure the safety of you and your family as you drive.
38	Big Brake Kits Offer Extra Stopping Power for Family and Performance Cars Written by: Quinton Becker | Distributed: 2010-04-15 | - Word Count: 617 | Viewed: 1846 | Votes: 16 | Rating: 2.00 From the car aficionado to the daily commuter, all drivers should consider improving the safety of their vehicles. One of the best safety improvements available on the market is the addition of a big brake kit. Brakes are obviously critical in any car. But if the horsepower in a vehicle has been amplified, and the breaks have not been adjusted to accommodate that horsepower, it is likely that problems will occur.
39	How a Vehicle's Exhaust System Affects Its Power and Performance Written by: Quinton Becker | Distributed: 2010-04-14 | - Word Count: 959 | Viewed: 2091 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.50 The stock exhaust on many cars is far more restrictive than it needs to be. Many years ago people seeking improved power and performance learned that they could achieve both by adding a larger, less restrictive exhaust system to their vehicle. Not only do new exhaust systems provide increased power, they can also generate that sound that many automotive enthusiasts like to hear from their vehicle.
40	VoIP Phone Systems - The Future Is in Your Hands Written by: Steve Dublim | Distributed: 2010-04-14 | - Word Count: 474 | Viewed: 792 | Votes: 0 Year by year, a new gadget or gizmo is introduced in telephone technology. From mobile phones, to text messaging, to smart phones and beyond, telephones have evolved into a brilliant means of multi-faceted communication. VoIP phone systems (stands for Voice over Internet Protocol) have changed the way businesses - both large and small - communicate. Affordable, portable and easy to use, VoIP technology is the phone of the future.
41	Digital Mammography 101 - An Overview Of The Future Of Mammograms Written by: Steve Deblorn | Distributed: 2010-04-08 | - Word Count: 554 | Viewed: 3990 | Votes: 0 Breast cancer has become a real threat to all women. According to the National Cancer Institute, 12.7 percent of females born today will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point during their lifetime. This number continues to increase, making breast cancer awareness and prevention critical for women of all ages. Thankfully, with the invention of digital mammography, doctors can detect breast cancer much earlier than ever before.
42	How to Save Time, Money and Effort with Enterprise VoIP Software Written by: Alexander Anoshin | Distributed: 2010-02-23 | - Word Count: 1132 | Viewed: 803 | Votes: 0 From this article, you'll learn a number of ways various VoIP software, ranging from voice portals to attendant consoles, can help your enterprise become more productive. Also, you'll learn how to use the VoIP software to empower your employees.
43	5 Savvy Ways to Make the Most of Your Call Accounting Software Written by: Alexander Anoshin | Distributed: 2010-02-18 | - Word Count: 892 | Viewed: 665 | Votes: 0 You'll learn the 5 ways you can use call accounting software to make your enterprise more efficient from this article.
44	5 Ways to Save on IP Telephony with Call-Accounting Software Written by: Alexander Anoshin | Distributed: 2010-02-17 | - Word Count: 834 | Viewed: 854 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00 From this article, you'll learn how to use call accounting software to reduce your enterprise IP telephony costs.
45	Clinical Research Consulting, Inc Provides Clinical Research Monitoring Model That is Beneficial to Industry Sponsors Written by: Lisa Mazurka | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | - Word Count: 503 | Viewed: 723 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 0.00 Numerous pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations use contract research organizations (CROs) to outsource the service of monitoring clinical trials. Clinical Research Consulting, Inc. (CRCI) has a model that is unique than most industry CROs. Many CROs are finding this alternative approach beneficial and more cost effective. This article will discuss the CRCI monitoring service model, what makes it unique and why it continues to grow amongst industry sponsors.
46	Video Surveillance in 2010 - New Frontiers in an Economic Recovery Written by: Nahshon Calvin | Distributed: 2010-01-14 | - Word Count: 932 | Viewed: 1111 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.50 The recession will play a strong role in the development of video surveillance in 2010, but by no means is the market dormant. The 2010 video surveillance market will see IP Video enter households, smart phone applications, and law enforcement.
47	How to Make Smart, Profitable Technology Decisions for Your Dental Practice Written by: Hema Gopal, M.B.A. and D.M.D. | Distributed: 2010-01-13 | - Word Count: 556 | Viewed: 770 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00 Wrong investments in technology can cost your dental practice dearly in time, money, and debt. The damage is usually irreversible, as equipment cannot be resold easily. If you do manage to resell, it will be at a fraction of the original purchase price... Don't let your next equipment purchase push your dental practice into financial losses... Get the facts before you buy...
48	Steel Shed Storage Options Written by: Bob Fischer | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | - Word Count: 495 | Viewed: 795 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00 Did you know that you can significantly increase your home's storage space by simply adding a shed in your yard? From steel to wood, many options are available. Sheds are available for the backyard area in all manner of colors, building materials, sizes, and price ranges. It is worthwhile to conduct a fair amount of shopping around before determining the best fit for you. Read this article to learn more...
49	Outdoor Storage - Steel Sheds Written by: Bob Fischer | Distributed: 2010-01-08 | - Word Count: 499 | Viewed: 833 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 3.00 Outdoor sheds have tons of uses and functions. Learn about how you can improve your storage and more.
50	Will Training and Education Requirements Become Regulation for Clinical Research Professionals? Written by: Lisa Mazurka | Distributed: 2009-12-15 | - Word Count: 604 | Viewed: 754 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.00 In July 2008, the Department of Health and Human Services (OHRP) asked the clinical research industry to provide public comment on whether the agency should develop regulations which would mandate education and training requirements for clinical research professionals or whether additional guidance on the topic should be provided (73 Fed. Reg. 37460). This article will review some of the specific questions OHRP requested for public comment, the public response and any action by OHRP to date.
51	Conserve the Forests with FSC Certified Wood Components Written by: Melody Buller | Distributed: 2009-10-27 | - Word Count: 434 | Viewed: 771 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 3.00 A huge source of apprehension for those concerned with forestry issues: the illegal exploitation of natural forests. The Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) has gone to great lengths to address this problem.
52	Home Tattoo Removal - Fact Vs Fiction Written by: Jonathan Scott | Distributed: 2009-10-22 | - Word Count: 978 | Viewed: 2304 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 3.00 There are so many different kinds of tattoo removal options sold for the do it yourself person that the final decision can be almost impossible to make. It requires research on all the various techniques and a healthy skepticism of the claims made by some of the marketing campaigns of the product manufacturers. Most people will rule out Dermabrasion and Salabrasion as to harsh, and Cold Steel Surgery as to radical. The final decision usually boils down to this: should I choose one of the many tattoo removal creams or should I choose one of the skin peel products?
53	What Is The Difference Between Netbooks And Laptops? Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2009-10-21 | - Word Count: 698 | Viewed: 1509 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 4.67 What are the main differences between netbooks and laptops? Which one should you buy? If you're considering buying a laptop in the near future, read this informative article first!
54	Is A Bipap Machine Right For You? Written by: Chris Vasta | Distributed: 2009-10-20 | - Word Count: 804 | Viewed: 3275 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 1.25 CPAP users have probably heard the term Bi-level, VPAP or BiPAP but are unclear about what it is and how it differs from a regular CPAP machine. Without getting too technical, there are a few key differences between a normal CPAP machine and the more complex BiPAP machine.
55	Video Conferencing -- Will It Work for My Company? Written by: Nermine Shaker | Distributed: 2009-10-16 | - Word Count: 843 | Viewed: 796 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 3.00 One of the wonders of modern technology is the ability to use audio and video services to facilitate discussions between people in different locations. This ability, known as video conferencing, can be a major convenience in a world where communication across the globe is necessary.
56	Respironics Upgrades the Comfort Gel - My CPAP Gel Mask Keeps Breaking! Written by: Chris Vasta | Distributed: 2009-08-19 | - Word Count: 414 | Viewed: 1666 | Votes: 18 | Rating: 2.28 We have all been there, the endless search for that perfect CPAP mask. Contacting several companies, checking blogs, and customer feedback trying to determine which mask is best suited for my face. Sometimes, the search seems fruitless. You, of course, are not alone.
57	Gaming Laptops: Four Factors To Check Before Buying Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2009-07-28 | - Word Count: 755 | Viewed: 1007 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.55 If you're on the hunt for a powerful gaming laptop, here are four factors or things you should check out before buying that gaming monster!
58	12 Nifty Ways To Stream Internet Movies At Home Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2009-07-07 | - Word Count: 1404 | Viewed: 1451 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.00 Ever wonder what it would be like to combine your TV with your computer and the Internet? Well, millions are already doing exactly that... find out how you can too.
59	Nike Air Force One 25th Anniversary Written by: Jose Nevarez | Distributed: 2009-03-03 | - Word Count: 438 | Viewed: 1708 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.00 Sneakers were originally designed for sports men and women, for them to get the maximum out of running, athletics and sports games. Today they are a popular shoe worn by millions all over the world as casual wear. Read this article to learn more about the history of the Nike Air Force One sneakers.
60	Municipal Localities Using 311 Systems to Provide Better Service to Citizens Written by: Anne Sych | Distributed: 2008-09-03 | - Word Count: 623 | Viewed: 1493 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.67 All across the country, cities and counties are implementing "311 Systems" for non emergency citizen requests. Like 911 systems, 311 call centers assist citizens inside their jurisdictions and resolve issues through approved 'answers' contained in the center's 'knowledge base' repository.
61	Cutting IT Costs: A Software Change May Be “Just The Ticket” To Trim Your Bottom Line Written by: Clark Tanner | Distributed: 2008-07-22 | - Word Count: 649 | Viewed: 1167 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.33 Current economic trends are forcing more and more companies to look for creative ways to reduce spending. When Senior Management decides to cut the budget across the board, even IT departments feel the crunch. That is why CTO's and IT Directors now have a new mandate. They must scrutinize every dollar they are spending, and make a decision as to what expenses are tied to 'must haves' versus 'nice to haves'.
62	Corporate IT Spending is Weak - But Research In Motion Blows Away the Smart Phone Market Competition Written by: Paul Carton | Distributed: 2008-06-12 | - Word Count: 658 | Viewed: 956 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.00 Corporate IT spending is far less robust elsewhere, however. After a long and unsettling decline there are signs the spending slowdown may be stabilizing.
63	The Sims Don't Face Energy Cost Issues Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-16 | - Word Count: 452 | Viewed: 1545 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.67 Wouldn't it be nice if we lived in an entirely electronic world like the characters in the popular game The Sims do? That way we would never be faced with difficult financial challenges like the enormous rise in energy costs that we're all battling these days. Although most businesses face some additional challenges due to the rising cost of fuel, the floral industry is particularly hard hit because of the enormous impact prices have on greenhouses.
64	Garmin Dominates US Market for GPS Devices - But Stock Still Takes a Big Hit Written by: Jim Woods and Paul Carton | Distributed: 2008-05-06 | - Word Count: 663 | Viewed: 1265 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 4.25 When it comes to mapping out winners and losers in the GPS devices marketplace, we turn to the guidance of our 15,000-member ChangeWave research network. And what they've told us is that Garmin (GRMN) - the top GPS manufacturer in the world - has achieved near total domination of the U.S. marketplace.
65	123di V5: A Review of the Digital Photographer's Library In A Box Written by: Royce Tivel | Distributed: 2008-04-24 | - Word Count: 1519 | Viewed: 1657 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 0.50 123di contains much more than just the practical tutorials for image processing. It has comprehensive theoretical coverage on the technical aspects of digital photography. These sections are great for understanding technical areas that can help you both select your photographic equipment and use it effectively. 123di explains both the *why* and the *how* of digital photography.
66	Business School for Non-Business Minds: Got a NAICS Number? Written by: Melissa Mashtonio | Distributed: 2008-04-15 | - Word Count: 423 | Viewed: 1639 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 4.40 I’m a journalist. I spent a lot of my career in the news business. As my career has progressed, I’ve spent time at small and large companies, and I have sat through dozens of business meetings wondering what the heck the “money” people are talking about. They used acronyms as if they were a foreign language.
67	The Many Pay Offs And Benefits To You From Having A Good Auto Fuel Economy Written by: Benji O. Anosike | Distributed: 2008-04-08 | - Word Count: 1758 | Viewed: 1231 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.67 Just about everybody and every institution in the society, including the government of the day, frequently tell us that having lower prices and costs for fuel would be just about the most desirable and beneficial thing for the society and for almost everybody - economically, politically, and militarily.
68	925 Jewelry Means What? Written by: Robert Vayner | Distributed: 2008-04-08 | - Word Count: 490 | Viewed: 1290 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.60 Knowing and understanding the necessary markings that identify sterling silver jewelry is important when purchasing anything that boasts "silver" in the name. It is a required step in the production process that is controlled by the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) that all types of silver jewelry be labeled accurately as to their true silver content.
69	The Coming Age Of HDTV - What Does It Mean To Me? Written by: Lloyd Howard | Distributed: 2008-04-04 | - Word Count: 1568 | Viewed: 1160 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.50 HDTV - high-definition television: it is something that has been discussed for some time now, however not everyone has a strong sense of what it is and why he or she would want to have it.
70	Gold Prices Soar! Written by: Robert Vayner | Distributed: 2008-04-01 | - Word Count: 303 | Viewed: 1077 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.60 Gold prices soar! Gold prices are at an all time high, but that doesn't seem to be stopping people from buying gold, especially gold jewelry.
71	An Automobile Driver? Several Benefits Why It Pays You Dearly, Any Way, For You To Have A Good Fuel Economy Written by: Benji O. Anosike | Distributed: 2008-03-31 | - Word Count: 1757 | Viewed: 1278 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.50 Following below, are some of the most significant reasons and benefits, aside from simply the personal economic or financial benefit accruing to the individual motorist, why it will still pay you, any way, to have a life of good fuel economy any way, regardless.
72	7 Good Reasons For Buying A Laptop Online Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2008-03-31 | - Word Count: 885 | Viewed: 1806 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.67 Ever wonder why more and more people are purchasing their laptops online? Well, now you can discover what they already know... here are 7 good reasons to buy your laptop online.
73	Specific Gravity of Gold Written by: Robert Vayner | Distributed: 2008-03-25 | - Word Count: 682 | Viewed: 2820 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 1.50 The first drawback to gold is that the stuff is heavy. The second drawback is that it is soft. Gold is so soft that a strong man can mash it out of shape or mold it into some other shape with his fingers.
74	Analysis of 12 Volt and 24 Volt Spotlights - Golight Remote Controlled Spotlights Written by: Magnalight | Distributed: 2008-03-24 | - Word Count: 547 | Viewed: 2183 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.20 The Golight remote control spotlights come in a wide array of capabilities and formats. As such, this article looks to define some of the important characteristics of the Golight Radioray and Golight Stryker range of Golight remote controlled spotlights.
75	Description of HID Spotlight and HID Flashlight Technology Written by: Magnalight | Distributed: 2008-03-20 | - Word Count: 306 | Viewed: 1168 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.14 XENON HID lamps do not have a filament. Instead the light is created by an electrical discharge between two electrodes in an air tight tiny quartz capsule filled with xenon gas, mercury and metal halide salts.
76	How To Select a Spotlight Written by: Magnalight | Distributed: 2008-03-17 | - Word Count: 722 | Viewed: 1094 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 1.86 All the lights run on 12 volt power, which means they can operate off any vehicle or aircraft system, including heavy equipment. Typically, they are plugged into cigarette lighter sockets, but they can also be direct connected to the battery or any portion of the vehicle's wiring system.
77	Britney Spears' Fragrance Line May Benefit From Flower Research Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-03-10 | - Word Count: 424 | Viewed: 2037 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.43 Pop icon Britney Spears recently introduced her own line of fragrances. She currently offers three different perfumes called In Control, Fantasy, and Curious. Two of the three, In Control and Curious, use the scent of flowers (midnight orchid and Louisiana Magnolia, respectively) to create their fragrance.
78	HID Light Versus Halogen Light Written by: Magnalight | Distributed: 2008-03-10 | - Word Count: 1077 | Viewed: 2064 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 3.00 H.I.D. lighting system delivers instantaneously 3 times the light output of conventional halogen headlamp, consumes only 35-watt per capsule (VS. halogen's 55-watt per bulb), and has a life expectancy of 5 times longer (2000 hr. or more VS. 500 hr. or less). The luminous intensity and color of HID is truly like harnessing the brightness of the sun. You will be able to see further and wider ahead of you.
79	Larson Electronics Mangalight Supports US Troops with Spotlights and Flashlights Written by: Magnalight | Distributed: 2008-03-06 | - Word Count: 1116 | Viewed: 1266 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.22 Larson Electronics Magnalight worked with family members to equip US soldiers in Iraq with high power lighting products to detect and destroy roadside bombs and snipers. SFC Henk's group in Iraq based Camp HIT clear roadside bombs and IEDs for other units admist sniper fire and uncooperative local forces.
80	Extreme Gaming Laptops: When Is A Laptop Not A Laptop? Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2008-03-06 | - Word Count: 784 | Viewed: 1395 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.43 Extreme Gaming laptops are becoming so powerful the line between what is a laptop and what is a desktop PC has become blurred. When is a laptop not a laptop? Read more...
81	Understanding HID Light Technology Written by: Magnalight | Distributed: 2008-03-03 | - Word Count: 460 | Viewed: 1500 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.17 High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting technology replaces the filament of the light bulb with a capsule of gas. The light is emitted from an arc discharge between two closely spaced electrodes hermetically sealed inside a small quartz glass tubular envelope capsule.
82	Comparing Cost of HID Spotlight Versus Halogen Spotlight Written by: Magnalight | Distributed: 2008-02-29 | - Word Count: 520 | Viewed: 1949 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 2.50 HID lights, including spotlights and flashlights contain technology that differs from halogen technology. These differences create advantages for HID technology in durability, efficiency and cost.
83	High Power Spolights and Flashlights Written by: Magnalight | Distributed: 2008-02-21 | - Word Count: 530 | Viewed: 1790 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.40 There are a wide variety of situations in which you might need high power spotlights or flashlights - rescue efforts, military situations, camping in an RV, out on the farm or during a weekend in the country. Just as there are a wide variety of jobs that require high power spotlights and flashlights, there are a wide variety of choices when it comes to picking lights.
84	Analysis of Candlepower, Lumens, LUX and Foot Candles Written by: Magnalight | Distributed: 2008-02-20 | - Word Count: 774 | Viewed: 4270 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 3.08 LUX represents the amount of useful light that enables you to see something at that distance. For example, if I took a book and walked out 100 feet, how much light would I have to read by?
85	Security Tools for Food and Cosmetics Help Protect Consumers Written by: Norm Howe | Distributed: 2008-02-20 | - Word Count: 414 | Viewed: 1073 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.60 In 2007, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched self-assessment tools to minimize the risk of intentional contamination of food and cosmetics. Examples of measures addressed by the self-assessment tools include the possibility of product tampering; identification of security procedures and responsibilities; and evaluation of response strategies in the event of product tampering or other intentional contamination.
86	2008 Application Development Trends: 'Building for Change' To Accommodate Today's Shifting Business Conditions Written by: Anne Sych | Distributed: 2008-02-06 | - Word Count: 441 | Viewed: 2637 | Votes: 16 | Rating: 2.50 Software developers and businesses alike can expect to see significant changes in the year ahead in how applications are developed. Research analysts are projecting that 2008 will reveal a shift in the conventional development process, resulting in more flexible solutions that can evolve with a company's changing needs.
87	The Volkswagen Rabbit Springs Back Into Action After 22 Years Written by: Adam Rooney | Distributed: 2008-02-06 | - Word Count: 338 | Viewed: 1862 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 3.25 "Volkswagen customers want a relationship with their cars. Names like The Thing, Beetle, Fox, and Rabbit support this," states Kerri Martin, Volkswagen's Director of Brand Innovation, in a press release distributed in April, 2006. The company took enthusiasts at a New York auto show by surprise when it announced the re-branding and re-labeling of its fifth generation Golf model, just in time for Spring.
88	Caring For Jennifer Lopez's Orchids Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2007-12-17 | - Word Count: 526 | Viewed: 1788 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.11 Actress, singer, and businesswoman Jennifer Lopez recently added another scent to her line of perfumes. The scent, called Miami Glow, has a target market of teenaged girls and carries a lighter scent than its predecessor, Glow, which is aimed at adult women. Miami Glow's lighter scent was achieved by combining the essences of pink grapefruit, coconut water, cyclamen, and vanilla orchid.
89	What Is Internet Fax? Written by: Titus Hoskins | Distributed: 2007-11-27 | - Word Count: 842 | Viewed: 1477 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.67 Internet Fax is simply using the Internet or your email system to send and receive faxes. Since it is web based, you can send your faxes anytime anywhere; as long as you have an Internet connection and these days that's available just about everywhere.
90	How to Download Voicemail Messages and Save to CD or MP3 Written by: Howard Richman | Distributed: 2007-11-07 | - Word Count: 999 | Viewed: 123279 | Votes: 121 | Rating: 3.26 Have you ever wanted to permanently backup your answering machine messages or store your voicemail messages to your computer before they are auto-erased? Learn how to permanently save those cute messages from your children or important business messages.
91	Equal Opportunity Pizza Ordering Written by: Rudy Vener | Distributed: 2007-10-19 | - Word Count: 629 | Viewed: 1548 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 4.38 With online ordering, your menu and restaurant suddenly become accessible to both the deaf and blind customers in your community.
92	Web 2.0 - or is it more like Web 16.0? Written by: Julian Stone and Peter Hodge | Distributed: 2007-10-04 | - Word Count: 2568 | Viewed: 1255 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 4.67 With people generating many new phrases and terms in modern technology, it has become hard to keep up with what they all mean. One of the most commonly used terms on the world wide web (www) today is the phrase 'Web2.0'.
93	Choosing the Right Standby Generator for Your Application Written by: Grant Eckert | Distributed: 2007-10-04 | - Word Count: 822 | Viewed: 2030 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.33 You don't realize how much you rely upon steady electrical power each and every day until it goes out – that is, unless you have a standby generator for just those emergencies. It can, however, be difficult to decide just what sort of backup generator to use when there are so many options to choose from. Whether sourcing for an apartment block sized residential generator or a portable generator for camping excursions, the dizzying array of available standby generators.
94	Auto Transport Companies Provide Consumers Better Options Written by: Forrest Bundy | Distributed: 2007-08-20 | - Word Count: 1497 | Viewed: 1533 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 2.25 Just as there are companies that specialize in moving the contents of one's home from point A to point B, across town or across the country, there are also companies who specialize in moving motor vehicles in the same manner. Auto shipping will prove to be safer for your family and the cost of transport will be much less than any other option available. Here is why...
95	My Second Windows Vista Review. Written by: Onuora Amobi | Distributed: 2007-08-09 | - Word Count: 505 | Viewed: 1619 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.14 Onuora Amobi discusses his second review of Windows Vista Ultimate.
96	The Future Of Inkjet Cartridges - Part II Written by: Rich Martin | Distributed: 2007-07-31 | - Word Count: 511 | Viewed: 1809 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.00 Awhile back I wrote an article about the 'Future of Ink Cartridges', which stirred up some interest to say the least. The reason for this was that you would no longer need a toner cartridge to print a document or a photo. Enabled printers will change the way the world thinks about printing and image making.
97	Diesel or Gas - Loud Smoking Dinosaur or Fuel Gulping Monster Written by: Simon Byholm | Distributed: 2007-06-27 | - Word Count: 852 | Viewed: 1298 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 3.09 In this article I'm going to discuss the properties of the diesel and gas engines, and compare them to each other. I'm specifically referring to their use in automobiles.
98	Join The Video Revolution - New and Distinctive Video Sales Tools Are Now Available! Written by: Chuck Bauer | Distributed: 2007-06-04 | - Word Count: 1619 | Viewed: 1902 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.20 Waiting. And waiting. Yes, I have been waiting for a new electronic sales tool to arrive and it has finally made its way to the marketplace - video e-mailing, live video broadcasting and video training blogs! Best yet, it all works off my laptop and I can operate all functions, virtually!
99	Rv Nation - Portable Power Generators Make The American Camping Experience A Lot More Comfortable For Long Term Trips Written by: Will Gruver | Distributed: 2007-05-31 | - Word Count: 972 | Viewed: 1580 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.33 Millions of Americans families each year embark on long road trips in their RVs, and spend countless days in the wilderness. In many instances, portable power is one necessity that these families need when they want electricity, but are way off the grid.
100	Portable Power And Lighting Are Essential For Most Construction Projects Written by: Will Gruver | Distributed: 2007-05-29 | - Word Count: 775 | Viewed: 1301 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 1.67 Portable power generators are an essential part of the construction industry. In many situations, contractors may find themselves at job sites where the lack of electrical service or power failures requires them to utilize portable lighting units.
101	How To Utilize Portable Power Generators To Bring A Quick And Successful End To The Iraq War Written by: Will Gruver | Distributed: 2007-05-23 | - Word Count: 1016 | Viewed: 1403 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.83 Long before the United States invaded Iraq, Iraq's power infrastructure was in shambles, and it seemed like things could not get any worse, as brownouts and blackouts were commonplace. Since the war, things have actually gotten worse, and Iraqis have had to turn to alternative means to supply their energy needs.
102	Global Outlook: Portable Electric Power Generators For Fast Growth Regions And Developing Markets Of The World Written by: Will Gruver | Distributed: 2007-05-22 | - Word Count: 1095 | Viewed: 1652 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.40 Many third-world countries are interested in portable power generators, because electricity can significantly impact quality of life and commercial opportunity.
103	Savings Lives: Electric Power Generators In Hospitals And Prisons Are Essential Written by: Will Gruver | Distributed: 2007-05-21 | - Word Count: 754 | Viewed: 2216 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.33 Anyone who has ever seen reruns of MASH can appreciate the importance of power generators in both medical facilities and military bases. In almost every episode it seemed, one of the characters would be hunched over a body on the operating table yelling for someone to fix the generator.
104	Electric Power Generation In The Aftermath Of A Major Disaster Written by: Will Gruver | Distributed: 2007-05-18 | - Word Count: 891 | Viewed: 1293 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.50 Mother nature is fierce. She haunts mankind's assertions that we are the dominant force on Earth. Countless times she has beaten this belief out of us with lethal force. We are often left completely defenseless to the natural disasters rained down on us by one of the last untamable aspects of our existence.
105	Small Businesses, Home Owners, and Governments Utilize Power Generators in Times Of Disaster Written by: Will Gruver | Distributed: 2007-05-18 | - Word Count: 814 | Viewed: 1428 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.00 In today's power obsessed world, power generators are increasingly becoming used as portable energy sources as well as for emergency purposes. Electric generators are used for a varying range of purposes including RV and mobile home power sources. Commercial properties and even government properties like dams and nuclear power plants are getting accustomed to relying on power generators. Power generators can also be great in maintaining electricity in homes during prolonged blackouts.
106	Don't Play Games With Electricity Or Electric Power Generators Written by: Will Gruver | Distributed: 2007-05-04 | - Word Count: 790 | Viewed: 1495 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.00 Almost without fail, after the public gets word that a severe storm is heading their way, stores get a surge of people looking for the last remaining groceries and portable emergency power generators.
107	Shopping Tips For Buying A Consumer or Commercial Electric Power Generator Written by: Will Gruver | Distributed: 2007-05-03 | - Word Count: 853 | Viewed: 1553 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.17 We live in a very comfortable world. Air-conditioning keeps us cool in summer and heaters make sure we never get too cold. We have cars so we don't have to walk anywhere, and there are countless kitchen appliances dedicated to making cooking so simple that a monkey could be gourmet chef. None of these staples of daily life would be possible with the use of significant amounts of power, specifically electricity.
108	The Future Of Inkjet Cartridges - Could it be Without Cartridges? Written by: Rich Martin | Distributed: 2007-04-24 | - Word Count: 434 | Viewed: 1598 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.88 I do not know about you, but I do remember the days of the first Polaroid camera that would develop a black and white or color picture in just one minute. Wow, at that time, it was great. You did not have to wait days to receive your pictures. I know I am dating myself, but there is a reason why I am telling you this story. There could be a similar story brewing for the future of inkjet cartridges.
109	Using Security Cameras Written by: Jerry Tarrer | Distributed: 2007-04-23 | - Word Count: 736 | Viewed: 2441 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 4.20 Crime continues to rise not just in a physical sense but also in the world of white-collar business. Security cameras have become a worthy ally to many in the detection and prevention of crime. A simple observation of the city will tell you security cameras are everywhere these days. Once used in their infancy as a traffic-monitoring device, remote security cameras are becoming the weapons of choice in the war against terrorism and crime around the world.
110	Making Extra Money With A Digital Camera Written by: Aiyana Rayne | Distributed: 2007-04-02 | - Word Count: 850 | Viewed: 1446 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.00 There are quite a few of us who are relentlessly in search of ways to make extra cash. By using items that we already have and adding to it some brain power and motivation, we may surprise ourselves with some of the things we can come up with. It could be something as simple as taking a photograph.
111	Surprises in the American Performance Car Market Written by: Isaak Carter | Distributed: 2007-03-28 | - Word Count: 1185 | Viewed: 1533 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.55 When those of us who have a few decades on our bones think about the great American performance car, we generally think back to the heyday of the American muscle car --- the 1960's and 70's. We are thrilled to think of the Oldsmobile 442, the GTO Judge, the Mustang Fastback, and the Pontiac Trans Am. But that was then and this is now.
112	High Performance Vehicles Depend On Good Air Flow Written by: Isaak Carter | Distributed: 2007-03-14 | - Word Count: 1243 | Viewed: 1703 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.92 High performance on a car or truck is often thought of in terms of higher horsepower (HP), more torque, faster speeds and quicker acceleration. High performance upgrades generally include improvements in efficiency and/or power.
113	How to Counter - Spy Phone Invasions of Privacy Written by: Jerry Tarrer | Distributed: 2007-02-23 | - Word Count: 973 | Viewed: 2678 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.11 The rise of electronic bugging, terms used in phone spying, how to protect yourself from electronic bugging.
114	Why VHS is Disappearing Written by: Jerry Tarrer | Distributed: 2007-02-22 | - Word Count: 692 | Viewed: 1506 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.43 VHS is being replaced by newer technology. The film Studios are no longer releasing movies on VHS film, DVD's are much easier and cheaper to make, more durable, last years longer, and are much cheaper to mail. Basic DVD players can be purchased for $50.00 and under, making them less expensive than the VHS players. VHS collectors should fast-forward towards reformatting their piles of favorite movies soon before they become white elephants with a short shelf-life.
115	Trends in SaaS - What the experts are saying! Written by: Anne Sych | Distributed: 2007-02-15 | - Word Count: 483 | Viewed: 1663 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.50 With budgets restraints and growing demands on IT personnel, many companies are choosing the course of Software as a Service (SaaS) as an alternative to expensive software purchases.
116	Supply Chain Management Software-as-a-Service: IBM - A Faster, Leaner, More Efficient Supply Chain Written by: R. Jones | Distributed: 2007-02-15 | - Word Count: 755 | Viewed: 1477 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 1.80 IBM aims to practice what it preaches. The company's early support of fully automated processes, such as order management, service requests and OEM manufacturing work orders, has served to improve customer satisfaction and operational efficiencies.
117	Important Features to Consider When Choosing a Web Host Written by: Harold Leahmon | Distributed: 2007-02-13 | - Word Count: 1161 | Viewed: 1486 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 1.63 It is important to choose the right web host for your needs. This article explores the various features to consider when selecting a web host and associated hosting plan. The features discussed include operating systems, bandwidth, disk space, databases, programming languages, domain names, e-mail accounts and e-commerce features.
118	The Web of Tomorrow Written by: Jason OConnor | Distributed: 2007-02-01 | - Word Count: 1885 | Viewed: 1568 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.63 By looking at the trends of today we can begin to develop a image of what the Web of the future will look like. I believe the Web will improve and grow in a way that will dwarf its present existence and will improve and enrich everyone's lives way beyond what we can imagine today.
119	On Demand is in Demand | The Growing Trend Towards SaaS Written by: Anne Sych | Distributed: 2007-01-18 | - Word Count: 413 | Viewed: 1508 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.17 Traditionally, most companies have a process they go through to purchase their application software. Vendors are researched, long lists are made, demos and trials are held, and eventually, selections are finalized. Once the new software is delivered, IT personnel must install the application and then the software is deployed to employees for use.
120	What's in the Name – Tahitian Pearls Written by: Yvonne Mal | Distributed: 2007-01-16 | - Word Count: 1035 | Viewed: 1878 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.57 With the exception of Poe Konini, Poe Rava and Titian, the Cook Islands Black Pearls, Black-lipped Pearls, Black Pearls, Black South Sea Pearls, Black Tahitian Pearls, Grey Pearls, Tahitian Black Pearls, Tahitian Cultured Pearls and Tahitian Pearls are all common names used interchangeably when referring to pearls cultured in the black-lipped pearl oyster (pinctada margaritifera) or Te Ufi.
121	Keshi Pearls -- The Center of Jewelry Art Written by: Yvonne Mal | Distributed: 2007-01-16 | - Word Count: 610 | Viewed: 1799 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.22 Beyond the "round pearl," nature nurtures a variety of abstract and artistic shapes. Of those, the "Keshi Cultured Pearls" (Keshi); used by many jewelry designers to create jewelry art, embodies elegance and is undoubtedly the alternative for those who want all nacre (non-nucleated) pearls.
122	ITIL 101: Understanding the Basics Written by: Anne Sych | Distributed: 2007-01-11 | - Word Count: 488 | Viewed: 4034 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 2.00 In the world of IT management, ITIL is the buzzword being heard around the globe. So what is ITIL and how does it affect your organization? Let's take a closer look!
123	Family Road Trips Go Hi-Tech: Discover the Rocky Mountains Written by: Travel Alberta | Distributed: 2007-01-11 | - Word Count: 1043 | Viewed: 1130 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.14 It's a new take on traditional family road trips that just might save your sanity. As you tour the Rocky Mountains, you'll no longer find yourself fighting about who lost the driving maps, or who doesn't know how to read them. Or who refuses to stop for directions. Or who missed that once-in-a-lifetime scenery a few miles back. You can leave all the road trip planning and maps in the capable hands of your new best friend: the GyPSy.
124	Blue Pearls of the New Zealand Paua Written by: Yvonne Mal | Distributed: 2007-01-10 | - Word Count: 424 | Viewed: 3882 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.50 The Blackfoot Paua (Abalone: haliotis iris), one of eight mollusk variety found around the Pacific Rim, is indigenous to New Zealand coastal waters. Read on to learn more about pearls.
125	Avoid Flooded And Wrecked Autos Without Leaving Home Written by: Raymond Nelson | Distributed: 2007-01-08 | - Word Count: 906 | Viewed: 1158 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 1.75 Other than purchasing real estate or a college education an automobile may be one if not the largest outlay of money for any single item the average person makes. The process can be fraught with problems especially when the car is used. This article presents essential comments and questions a buyer should ask a seller of any used vehicle. Even some reputable car dealers have been duped into buying or accepting as trade-ins previously wrecked or flooded cars to be resold to the public. The article explains how it can happen.
126	Understanding How An Inkjet Printer Works Written by: Rich Martin | Distributed: 2006-12-19 | - Word Count: 1005 | Viewed: 2018 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.67 Computer printers are great when they work correctly, but when they do not work as they should, they can become a real source of frustration. If you know how an inkjet printer works, then you are likely to have fewer problems with it and you are more likely to be able to make simple repairs to the printer yourself.
127	Cell Phone Memory is BIG Business Written by: Tim Thurlow | Distributed: 2006-11-15 | - Word Count: 599 | Viewed: 1442 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.00 As cell phone technology has advanced recently and at a blistering pace the need for larger memory storage has become apparent to all cell phone manufacturers.
128	Authentication And Microsoft Active Directory - Integrate Your Applications To Join Together Written by: Anne Sych | Distributed: 2006-11-15 | - Word Count: 531 | Viewed: 1109 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 3.00 In a perfect world organizations would have a single application that fulfills all of their business needs, sadly this is not possible. While it is a desirable goal to have as much integrated functionality within a single application as possible, even large, very expensive enterprise systems rarely address every need in the desired way. As a result, organizations must consider supplementary applications to address these specific needs.
129	Vintage Payphones Written by: John Barclay | Distributed: 2006-10-26 | - Word Count: 678 | Viewed: 3028 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 2.15 Are you one of those people who are gifts to the rest of the world? Do you like to do things differently or not in the realm of what most people consider normal? This is not to imply that you are weird or challenged in any way, it is simply that you have your own style. Why have standard cordless phones when you could have a unique telephone? Does your decorative style lend itself to a vintage payphone, one that was used back in the thirties or forties?
130	Online Personalization 2.0: This Time It's Personal Written by: John Black | Distributed: 2006-10-04 | - Word Count: 1040 | Viewed: 1636 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.44 After the flame-out of early business models focused on online personalization – for instance Firefly – it was easy to dismiss this as another over-hyped casualty of the dot-com boom. But there was nothing fundamentally wrong with the technology or the concept. It was primarily ahead of its time.
131	Tissue Culture Applications To Improve Crops of Strawberries, Raspberries, and Blackberries Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-09-22 | - Word Count: 763 | Viewed: 3986 | Votes: 18 | Rating: 2.06 Why berry plants "run out" and what is being done about it.
132	Canna Lily Sales Face a Chaotic Future Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-09-14 | - Word Count: 970 | Viewed: 3685 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 1.67 Many agricultural plants that are reproduced by vegetative division face a mysterious problem that results in a decline in the clone vigor, and most farmers and nurserymen claim that the plant crop has "run out." A number of factors adversely affect the plant clone to the point that it becomes unproductive and uneconomical to continue growing.
133	Advantages and Disadvantages of Various Types Of Truck Bed Liners Written by: Thomas Maverick Tucker | Distributed: 2006-08-29 | - Word Count: 840 | Viewed: 4432 | Votes: 19 | Rating: 1.89 A vehicle is typically the second largest purchase that a person will make in his or her life, second only to a home. Because of the high cost of automobiles, it makes sense that you would want to do the best job that you can to protect your investment. There are many ways that you can protect your vehicle and if you have a pick up truck, you will most likely want to protect the bed of your truck with a bed liner.
134	Priming and Bottling Your Home Brewed Beer Written by: Mark Thurnau | Distributed: 2006-08-29 | - Word Count: 712 | Viewed: 2290 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 1.44 Bottling their first batch of homebrew is a big step in the lives of novice homebrewing enthusiasts. While the beer still will not be ready to drink for several weeks after bottling, there is definitely a strong sense of satisfaction that can be gained from finally moving the brew from the fermentation container into the bottles. While this step is often a great deal of fun, it is important to keep some basics in mind when priming and bottling to create the most successful final product possible.
135	The Importance of Proper Sanitization in the Homebrewing Process Written by: Mark Thurnau | Distributed: 2006-08-24 | - Word Count: 628 | Viewed: 1403 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.78 Sanitization is perhaps the most vital step that must be consistently undertaken during the entire process of homebrewing process, yet it is perhaps the one aspect of homebrewing that is most often rushed or overlooked. Problems with sanitization are the number one reason why homebrew beers fail.
136	VoIP: Does It Really Save Money? Written by: Peter Welch | Distributed: 2006-08-10 | - Word Count: 385 | Viewed: 1406 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.25 As consumers, we're used to seeing prices go up. But rarely do we get to enjoy sizable price cuts, especially when it comes to basic utilities and necessities - like phone service. But using new technology, you really can save hundreds on long distance. In fact, you can talk as long as you want for one, low monthly fee. Here's how:
137	8 Tips On BUYING The Mobile Phone That's Right For You! Written by: John Bertone | Distributed: 2006-08-01 | - Word Count: 927 | Viewed: 1134 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 1.80 Mobile phone technology and mobile services are developing and improving very quickly. If you are confused about what to look for when buying a new phone here are eight important tips to consider.
138	Concrete Cutting: Don't Let a Little Bit of Concrete Stop You Written by: Robert Short | Distributed: 2006-07-25 | - Word Count: 794 | Viewed: 1750 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.91 Concrete cutting is a process of controlled sawing, drilling and removal of concrete performed by skilled operators using special saws that use diamond impregnated blades. Unlike the old-fashioned dusty "jack hammer" method, modern concrete cutting leaves a smooth attractive finish and utilizes water so as not to create any dust or mess.
139	iPod 101 Written by: Jance Hayes | Distributed: 2006-07-18 | - Word Count: 394 | Viewed: 1580 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.00 You've joined the latest craze, bought an iPod and opened the box. Now you're a bit perplexed as to how to actually use this nifty little gadget. Here's a few basic tips to get your click-wheel rolling, applicable to most models:
140	Gas Spikes Lead To Alternate Fuel Popularity Written by: Clinton Douglas IV | Distributed: 2006-07-13 | - Word Count: 313 | Viewed: 1348 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.73 Tired of paying from your bottomless wallet for gas prices that can double in no time? Commuting has grown beyond expensive for the average American household, leaving many Americans researching alternative fuel sources. Not only do these alternatives offer new tax breaks, but they can also save a great deal of money at the pump while having a less harsh impact on the environment.
141	Real and Imitation Pearls Written by: Norma Jones | Distributed: 2006-06-22 | - Word Count: 773 | Viewed: 8186 | Votes: 28 | Rating: 2.89 We are often asked how to tell if pearls are real or imitation. To start, we'll need to look at pearl growth and different types of imitation pearls. Then, we'll look at different pearl tests.
142	Choosing your Freshwater Pearls Written by: Norma Jones | Distributed: 2006-06-21 | - Word Count: 859 | Viewed: 2274 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.83 Today, Freshwater cultured pearls are the closest to natural pearls in growth. Their lower cost and increasingly higher and higher quality makes them a very popular choice as the first or twenty-first set of pearls. Following are information tidbits about Freshwater cultured pearls as well as what to look for when making a purchase decision.
143	How I Built a Kayak Written by: Lyle Wilkinson | Distributed: 2006-06-06 | - Word Count: 1178 | Viewed: 2248 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 1.75 Nowadays, most kayaks come from big machines, crews, and an assembly line. However, the roots of kayak building are DIY (do it yourself). With modern materials the options available to do it yourself builders have expanded. You can build "skin on frame," wood strip, plywood, fiberglass, or plastic. You can build a cedar strip work of art, you're afraid to get wet, or a kayak so ugly you don't have to worry about theft.
144	The End Of The Consumer Electronics Industry As We Know It? Written by: V Rory Jones | Distributed: 2006-06-06 | - Word Count: 3784 | Viewed: 1400 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.00 We don't think so, but it is in for the greatest restructuring in its history. This year, the fog thinned just enough to see how the Consumer Electronics industry is likely to turn out. By our estimation, that change is likely to be unprecedented in magnitude - and will primarily impact that two thirds if the industry that is not appliances, that is, hitting home entertainment electronics. The change will alter the nature of the product set, re-orient the behavior of the consumer, and perhaps most strikingly, completely reshape the competitive landscape.
145	How To Get the Best Lighting For your Photos Written by: Cheryl Miller | Distributed: 2006-05-31 | - Word Count: 576 | Viewed: 2609 | Votes: 22 | Rating: 2.14 Lighting will make or break your photo. You can do all sorts of experiments with lighting to really make some stunning and amazing pictures. Before we go into that lets go over a few points about lighting that will make your photo picture perfect.
146	The Birth of Internet Access Written by: Joseph Muhvic | Distributed: 2006-05-12 | - Word Count: 739 | Viewed: 1617 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.13 Internet access and its beginnings can be accredited in large part to the collective efforts of many individuals around the globe. However, it all began back in the late 60s when the U.S. military wanted to create a network of computers that could communicate together. This network was to become known as ARPANET. By the mid 1980s, the National Science Foundation improved the networks ability to transfer information at faster speeds. As a result, and by the 90s, Internet service providers (ISP's) and Web sites began popping-up offering Internet access to the public, thereby, ushering in the age of Internet access.
147	Concrete Cutting: The Unknown Niche Written by: Affordable Concrete Cutting Boston | Distributed: 2005-06-09 | Concrete cutting is a process of controlled sawing, drilling and removal of concrete performed by skilled operators using special saws that use diamond impregnated blades. Unlike the old- fashioned dusty 'jack hammer' method, modern concrete cutting leaves a smooth attractive finish and utilizes water so as not to create any dust or mess.
148	Replacing the Battery On Your iPod Written by: Abigail Espirito | Distributed: 2005-04-29 | Apple ipod is a great mp3 player, but it's the battery that leaves the consumers a little concerned. The battery is in a closed compartment and not end-user serviceable. Other mp3 devices in the market have a more accessible battery compartment, so...