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Computers & Technology > Software & Web Development Understanding the relational database: 2 of 8

The magic of the Relational Database is that it is used to describe the real world, by describing entities, their attributes, and the relationships between entities, in a way that can be electronically accessed and analyzed. The Relational Database is organized into tables that describe entities, with columns that describe a...
Computers & Technology > Operating Systems Will Linux succeed on the personal desktop?: 7 of 14

Will Linux succeed on the personal desktop? In my mind, it already has! Modern Linux distributions have the stability, security, speed, and applications to satisfy most personal desktop needs. To be sure, Linux is still not for the hardcore PC gamer, most others will find applications that do what they need. I have been usin...
Autos > Autos (Other) Why are there no computer-driven cars yet?: 1 of 2

Monday morning, it's cold, damp from the recent fall rains. The fog hangs in the air like frozen cotton balls. You just feel like climbing into your cup of coffee for warmth, and a chance to wake up, before your busy day at the office. Juggling your coffee and briefcase, you climb into your car, settle into a seat. "Take me ...
Creative Writing > Humor Cowboy humor: True stories about neighbors: 10 of 15

Ah, spring time! Tilling the ground, planting a garden, maybe some trees. Only, in the Desert Southwest we sometimes put a spin on it. Especially in the mountainous regions of Central Arizona, where I lived. The soil, only 4 to 6 inches deep in most places, made raised beds and imported soils a necessity. Under that soil, ca...
Autos > Driving & Safety Driving safety from motorcyclist's perspective: 2 of 3

I drove a motorcycle like a paranoid schizophrenic, for more than a year, and lived to tell about it! As a motorcyclist, how to make yourself seen, how to recognize potentially hazardous situations, and how to navigate through those same bad situations are the keys to driving a motorcycle safely. City driving presents many d...