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You might define me by what I have done. I am a graduate of Rutgers University, majoring in Political Science and minoring in History. I focused on political theory and the history of early modern Europe. I went on to compete a master's degree in

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Computers & Technology > Internet (Other) Why IP addresses are important for computer networking: 1 of 2
When you call someone on the phone, how does the system know who to connect you too? By the phone number! IP addresses do for computer networks what phone numbers do for people's telephones. With tens of millions of computers connected to the internet, having these IP addresses sorted out is essential to keep things straight... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Reflections on the resurgence of Rutgers college football: 1 of 2
Rutgers was a contestant in the first collegiate football game. Rutgers beat Princeton in 1869, and then promptly disappeared from the annals of college football. After building an impressive resume of losing seasons, the Knights returned to the national scene last year. Greg Schiano and the Scarlet Knights showed some promi... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) The rules of 9 ball pool: 1 of 2
Eight ball has traditionally been the game of casual pool players. Nine ball, on the other hand, has dominated pool tournaments and professional play for years. It is an exceedingly simple game, but it also requires much more skill to win consistently. It is a great change of pace from eight ball, though, and it is a great a... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy Quick guide to E85 compatible cars: 1 of 2
E85 is the next big thing in fuel. What do you need to know before you fuel up with it or before you purchase a car that is designed for it? E85 is a mix of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline. Although any normal combustion will run with this mix, even if was originally designed for gasoline, new Flex-Fuel vehicles are being produ... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy An overview of the 2007 GEM line of vehicles: 1 of 2
For almost ten years now, Global Electric Motorcars has been working on small, electric cars. They've come a long way from their first car in 1998, which barely made 20 mph and only carried two passengers. GEM's 2007 line of cars includes six street legal models which are perfect for cruising around town. All of the vehicles... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy E85 ethanol usage in car racing: 1 of 2
Politicians are talking about how E85 is good for the environment. Drivers and mechanics know that it's also good for racing. E85 is a fuel made by mixing 85% ethanol with 15% gasoline. It has several environmental benefits - including burning more cleanly than gasoline, decreasing carbon dioxide emissions throughout the who... More..
Computers & Technology > Business & Office Software Software reviews: pdfFactory Pro 3: 1 of 2
pdfFactory Pro 3 is a great, simple program. It makes creating pdf files incredibly easy. Installation takes mere minutes. You can download the file from the website, hit the "install" button, and be ready to go quickly. You don't need to answer any prompts or choose any settings - the installation is completely automated. C... More..
Personal Finance > Mortgages & Home Loans When does it make sense to take on a reverse mortgage?: 1 of 1
A reverse mortgage allows you to convert your home equity into retirement income. You get a loan from the bank in a lump sum, a monthly payment, or an ongoing credit line which draws against the value of your home. Best of all the earnings are generally tax free! So does it make sense for you to take out a reverse mortgage? ... More..
Computers & Technology > Business & Office Software How to find the word count total for your article: 1 of 1
If your goal is to publish your writing professionally, you need to know how to count the words in your article. Publishers often set standards and limits - for example an article must be between 400 and 500 words. The old way to do this was to count the words on a line, paragraph, or page, and use that to estimate the entir... More..
Education > Financing College How New Jersey's Top Students Can Attend a State School for Free: NJ Stars: 1 of 1
College costs are increasingly out of reach for many families. Public schools, which were cheap and affordable for everyone thirty years ago, are quickly gaining ground on outrageously priced private schools. How can New Jersey's top students, especially those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, afford to go to college? U... More..