Category: Technology
Expect the Unexpected – Betty’s Story
“Betty” (her adopted Western name) is a fascination and an inspiration. I was introduced to Betty while she was visiting a plastics factory in Shenzhen, about forty miles west of Hong Kong, in Guangdong province. As mentioned above, Shenzhen is part of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) established by Deng Xioping. Now, twenty-five years later,…
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What you need to know about bad credit mortgages
While a credit score isn’t really a reflection of your worth as an individual, it can sometimes feel that way, particularly when you’re ready to move your family into a home of your own and you’re facing roadblocks because of your credit. Today’s Mortgage and Credit Crises Today’s economy is not a good time to…
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Reach the precise audience you want with Facebook
Facebook was launched in February 2004 by Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg with his classmates Dustin Moskovitz, Eduardo Saverin, and Chris Hughes, as an alternative to the traditional student directory. Initially, the founders limited Facebook membership to Harvard students. Since 2006, it has been available to any email address globally, and has since become the largest…
Read MoreCan I Connect a Home Energy Monitor to My Smart Home System?
Can I Connect a Home Energy Monitor If you’re a smart home user, you may wonder whether it is possible to connect a home energy monitor to your smart home system. These devices can help you track your energy use and identify areas that may need to be improved, which can save you money on…
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Open source software versus proprietary software? Tips for technology integration
Is open source the right choice for your online learning, teaching or training efforts? This article compares the difference between open source and proprietary software. Open source software has gone mainstream. Applications such as the Firefox web browser and the Linux operating system are available to assist in all areas of operation, including teaching and…
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Easy songs to play on acoustic guitar: where to find them
Assuming you’ve already learned all the basics of an acoustic guitar, from parts, chords, scales, and tuning. Now the next thing you have to do is learn easy songs to play on acoustic guitar. Things to Consider When Looking for Easy Songs to Play on Acoustic Guitar Like everything else, starting from the baseline can…
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7 tips to prevent identity theft online
There are numerous ways hackers and scammers can capture details that will allow them to assume your online identity. In some cases, the perpetrator steals another person’s identity simply to cause harassment. However, there are also identity thieves whose motivation is to steal as much money as possible from unsuspecting victims. To help keep your…
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This is how to exploit the leverage principle to your advantage
It was Archimedes who said: “Give me a lever long enough and a place to stand, and with one hand, I can move the world.” And Sir Isaac Newton famously said: “If I have seen further, it has been by standing on the shoulders of giants.” Primarily used in finance to express the relationship between…
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The truth about home remedies for ingrown toenails
When she walked into the living room, Billy was sitting on the sofa. Her sock and his shoe lay on the floor. He was looking closely at his big toe. Then he looked at his mother and said, “I think I have an ingrown toenail. It’s been hurting since last week, but I didn’t want…
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Swords – Well actually a ‘light saber’ – The possible physics behind those different colored lights
There are no more recognizable fictional or real swords than the lightsaber from the Star Wars movies. The lightsaber was an imaginative invention by George Lucas that was so unique that it immediately became the preeminent symbol of the Star Wars trilogy, and beyond. The lightsaber is a laser-based sword that, instead of extending to…
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