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Mr. MacLean is the founder and President of the Michigan based, directional Quality firm, Q21: 21st Century Quality, LLC. Gary is certified as a Mechanical Inspector, Quality Technician, Quality Auditor, and Quality Engineer by the American Society for Quality

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Hobbies & Games > Video Game Trends & Genres Are video games good or bad for teens?: 1 of 24
When some notable personality makes a comment regarding video games and related teen violence, everyone listens. A network news anchor makes a statement that associates video game violence with the latest teen crime and it sticks. A video game gets branded for it's "excessive" violence and the entire industry takes the rap.Ne... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) How I relax: My favorite hobbies: 16 of 174
We all need to take the time to just let loose and relax. I mean, doing something other than what we have to do, or doing something other than that which will give us material gain. I know it is easy to make a hobby out of work; I've done it myself. If you continuously work, even if you are having a great time doing it, you a... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Trends & Genres Are video games getting better or worse as graphics, sound and gameplay complexity improve?: 2 of 19
How could I possibly even think anything electronic, particularly video, is getting worse rather than better. With the technical breakthroughs and electronic advancements we have made isn't everything getting better?In June 1972 Atari started the video game craze with Pong. They continued with many follow-up games that were i... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Tips on hosting your own poker game: 1 of 7
I love having people over for a night of cards. We may play Poker but we also like to play games like Canasta, Bridge or Gin. Whatever game we play it promises to be a night of fun. If you are the host you do have a few responsibilities. I speak from experience when I suggest the following;10) SMOKING AREA: Unless you already... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Father's Day craft ideas for grown-ups: 3 of 9
GROWN-UP FATHER'S DAY CRAFTSYou don't have to be a kid to make something for your Dad. In fact, the older you get the more abilities you will have acquired and the wider your choice of homemade gifts. I consider anybody going to school and in the tenth grade or higher close enough to an adult to qualify for this one. What can... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Preschool craft ideas for Father's Day: 3 of 8
CRAFTS FOR DAD FROM PRE-SCHOOLERS.I'd like to assign the pre-schooler group of children to the age group of 0 to five. I know they start school at five, but many turn five before they ever get to that first class. So for the five and under group, who want to recognize Dad, let's see what we can do.At this age, for almost anyt... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Easy Father's Day crafts for toddlers: 4 of 10
EASY FATHER'S DAY CRAFTS FOR TODDLERSI can remember each and every little special moment I had with any one of my kids. From the instant I stood there and watched my daughter turn from a gray, blue pallor to a fresh pink and white glow with her first breath of fresh air to the instant I said good-bye to my son just the other ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Board Games How playing chess can make you wiser: 18 of 22
HOW PLAYING CHESS CAN MAKE YOU WISER There are many activities in life that can help us think, help us reason and help us make decisions. One of the most often overlooked is playing games. There are so many games that can teach us the ways of life; they can open our minds and can actually make us wiser. Not only video game... More..