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Raleigh Stout was born in Chicago, IL. He entered the US Air Force immediately after graduating high school to become a linguist-interpreter. After aircrew and survival training, Raleigh earned two A.A.S. degrees from Air University, Community College of the

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Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Sudoku Puzzles: 1 of 16
Sudoku puzzles are fun. The common form in the United States consists of an 81-block square, subdivided into nine major blocks containing nine blocks apiece. The layout is such that three major blocks are counted up and down, and right to left, all forming a large square shape. This square grid consists of three rows and thre... More..
Computers & Technology > Spam How to fight spam in your mail: 1 of 12
There are ways to combat spam and junk emails in your inbox. Many people are happy to be doing something useful and constructive when reacting to undesired email correspondence. Over time, spam emails can be reduced by following these tips. Get Ready (Prepare for spam)Use all antispam technology provided by the email host and... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends My reasons for quitting Facebook: 1 of 10
In the beginning, Facebook was a useful means for identifying my college classmates and for them to know more about me. Facebook was a wonderful niche-market idea that helped people to network among like minds and to interact with many more people. However, after I used Facebook, I observed a number of issues that began to co... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Maintenance How to make your computer run faster: 2 of 19
How to make your computer run faster is important to any serious computer user who experiences unexplained slowdowns in performance from a system. Here some basic things to keep in mind:1. Keep viruses, spyware, adware, and other malicious software at bay with at least a monthly thorough scanning and cleaning. This will keep ... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Maintenance Why it's recommended to shut down the computer: 2 of 16
Powering down a computer has many immediate benefits:Viruses, spyware, malware, and rootkits are prevented from doing further destructive damage.Remote control by criminal hackers is broken.No opportunity exists for anyone to read private and proprietary data stored on the computer.Physical security of the computer is enhance... More..
Sciences > Physics How electrical current flows: 1 of 8
Although it is not advisable to mix water with electricity, we can understand electrical current flow if we compare its behavior to that of water. There are many similar behaviors to observe.Flashover and sideflash is equivalent to a flood.Balance, equilibrium, or "reference" voltage is equivalent to a stabilized water level,... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit Why you should shred your mail and documents: 1 of 7
The security precaution of shredding mail and personal documents is very important in these trying times. Besides keeping private personals away from the prying eyes of family, close friends, or relatives, obliterating documentation is the only way to prevent data mining by people you do not even know.Criminal hackers (cracke... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should public school children wear uniforms?: 15 of 100
All public schools have their own communities to manage as well as a mandate to provide the best educational environment possible to students. Communities are both social and academic, and the mandate is also founded in the compliance with federal, state, and local laws, some of which are tied to educational funding.Public sc... More..
Education > Learning Styles & Skills Great educational websites for children: 6 of 31
Kids Portal to the US Governmentwww.kids.govKids Fun Portalwww.kids.usBen's Guide to the US Government for Kidsbensguide.gpo.gov/NOAA Kids at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationnoaa.kids.us-Owlie Skywarn returns from retirement to teach kids online about natural weather hazards and how to prepare and protect t... More..
Computers & Technology > Hacking How hackers use social engineering: 1 of 5
Criminal hackers (crackers) are turning more and more to social engineering practices because it is an effective and inexpensive tool for getting computer users to install malware on their personal computers and ultimately, to reveal their personal information.Probably the most prevalent characteristic of social engineering i... More..