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I am a 25 year old, who live in the wonderful state of Texas, and enjoys a variety of hobbies. I am starting in the aquarium hobby, but have been into computers for many years. My area of knowledge is the internet, and web design, which is where I am trying

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Computers & Technology > Web Design Building a simple web page: 2 of 9
With the internet becoming more affordable to everyone, it is no wonder that web sites are popping up at an alarming rate. There are several things that go into your average web page, that being HTML, CSS, XHTML, JAVA, and several other languages. While the languages play a vital role, the primary role of any web designer is ... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish What is a biological aquarium filter?: 2 of 5
What is biological filtration? It is the act of using bacteria to break down the toxic chemicals the fish waste puts out.Raising fish in your home is fun, and very relaxing, but in order to raise them right you need filtration. There are three types of filtration in the hobby, those being chemical, mechanical, and lastly biol... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utilities What is a web browser?: 6 of 14
Today's world is no doubt technological, and highly advanced. From the computers, to the functions they process. The internet is no different, the languages used to write the pages viewed over the internet are very complex. The complexity of these languages required a program just as complex in its internal workings. Thankful... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utilities The history of web browsers: 3 of 7
The internet has quickly become a staple of life on Earth, whether you login to do research for a project, or to shop for items not found in your area. The internet houses a wide variety of information and content, but it was not always this way.When the internet was born, it was initially a communication device for the Unite... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish The many kinds of aquarium fish: 2 of 3
In the aquarium world, there are many different choices you have in regards to stocking your tank. These choices can vary depending on a number of factors, including personal taste, experience level, current inhabitants of the tank, the quality of water, and whether the tank is a community or agressive tank.First, lets take a... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather Preparing for a hurricane: 28 of 34
We are now in the midst of the dreaded hurricane season, the time of year when all the elements come together, and create the prime environment for hurricane formation. Given the number of catastrophic storms we had two years ago, many people were worried, and panicked into stocking up on supplies last year only to have a ver... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Should the Internet be censored: 23 of 24
In a world where a t.v. show can't contain the word God, but Damn is allowed, it is easy to see the amount of censorship that is place upon our lives.Why would the internet need to be censored, as the worlds last place to exercise free speech, the internet holds a wealth of knowledge. While content the internet holds can be u... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish Treating and preventing fresh water ick (white spot) disease: 9 of 9
Ich, which is generally brought into your aquarium through new fish, can be a very serious and deadly parasite. When left untreated, Ich can and will decimate your fish stock. There are a variety of treatments for this parasite, including medicinal remedies, aquarium salt, and heat.One of the most common treatments recommende... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utilities What are Firefox extensions?: 8 of 8
Firefox has set a pace to beat Internet Explorer (IE) as the most widely used browser, the reason being is the ability to completely customize your browser how you see fit. Firefox came to life when developers wanted a more customizable browser, when there were none available. Given that Firefox is completely open-source, mea... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utilities How to add search engines to the Firefox search engine toolbar: 5 of 5
Navigating through the vast number of websites located on the internet can be a headache, but through the use of search engines, your hunting can be cut down to a minimum. Which search engine is better, that is all up to personal preference, as each one uses its own set of guidelines to negotiate which pages to show you.Firef... More..