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Sciences > Archaeology Introduction to aerial archaeology: 1 of 9
Technologies such as Google Earth and its rivals have proved a boon to archaeologists of all types. Many people will argue that sitting at home viewing satellite images is no substitute for going out into the field with notebook and camera, and they'd be right. However, aerial archaeology can save you a lot of time and effort... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Driver safety: How to encourage teens to drive safely: 3 of 24
First of all, you must bear in mind that you cannot suddenly expect a previously unruly individual to turn into a sensible person upon taking their driving test. The real effort begins much earlier, with developing good attitudes to driving.Do not assume that just because they play various racing games they will behave like t... More..
Computers & Technology > Email Threats How to stop unwanted email: 1 of 7
Unwanted email, popularly known as spam, is beginning to strangle the internet. Analysts have suggested that well over 50% of email traffic is unsolicited mail, ranging from advertisments by companies that you have had legitimate dealings with to the never-ending stream of advance fee frauds and quack "remedies" for feelings ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Model Building & Radio Control Best model trains sets for beginners: 2 of 11
A model train set, if chosen wisely, can start the recipient on a lifetime's hobby. However, the choosing wisely part can be tricky.Firstly, think about the person you are buying for. How old are they, and how much space do they have for a layout? This will help with your next decision, which scale to pick.Starting at the bot... More..
Computers & Technology > Operating Systems Will most businesses finally move to Vista?: 2 of 10
For some time there has been an attitude that businesses must move to the latest Microsoft OS, no matter what. However, evidence exists that this does not permeate throughout the business world. Consider that despite Windows 98 having been officially killed off some years ago it is still found in many offices. Windows 2000 an... More..
Computers & Technology > Email Threats Beware the Phishermen: Protecting yourself from online 'phishing' tactics: 1 of 5
Phishing is a term used to describe an email-based scam. In order to better protect yourself it is first important to understand it.Most of us have had those emails claiming to be from our bank or another important organisation. They invariably claim that there is a problem with your account and that you must "verify" it by s... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Should cell phone use be banned while driving?: 78 of 270
Numerous studies have shown that using a cellphone behind the wheel has a very significant effect on driving ability. People using a phone tend to show longer reaction times and often fail to spot hazards in simulated driving conditions.I have seen trucks weaving through a busy town centre while the driver clamps a phone to t... More..
Autos > Trucks Ways to increase your truck's gas mileage: 4 of 10
With fuel prices rising on a weekly basis, most of us now seek to get the best from every drop of fuel we buy. There are a few simple methods you can use for this.To begin, look at what you carry. A load of assorted stuff in the back of your truck increases weight and therefore worsens your fuel economy. While you should obvi... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Tips for the aspiring karaoke host: 9 of 19
As host, you are likely to have to cope with all manner of unexpected incidents throughout the evening. A little prior planning will help things run smoothly.To begin with, check the audio and video equipment you plan to use. Test it thoroughly, making sure that all speakers are functioning and that any mixing desks behave as... More..
Autos > Classic Cars Classic cars: Why restoration will always be popular: 6 of 12
To begin, we have to consider what is meant by a classic car. To our Grandparents a 1912 Renault would have been a classic, to us it is a veteran. For those who bought their first cars in the 1960s the MK1 Ford Escort would be a classic. Moving forward, cars from the 1980s such as the original Audi Quattro or the Peugeot 205 ... More..