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Daniel J. Gansle is a Dallas, Texas-based author and freelance writer with more than twelve years experience in technical communications and freelance writing. Mr. Gansle specializes in providing technical writing, web content, and optimized website copy for

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Home & Garden > Home Interior How to give your home a new look by changing the floors: 1 of 35
If you're getting tired of your well-worn carpeting and you'd like a change of pace, a world of flooring options lies just at your doorstep. From hardwood to tile to stone, you can select the flooring that best suits your taste for fine decor. And if you're about to sell your home, it just may prove an added value that could ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Anticipating a life without oil: 1 of 33
Anticipating life without oil is admittedly somewhat difficult. Some are predicting apocalyptic scenarios where entire societies will crumble and wars for oil resources will grow more frequent. Yet others are more hopeful, including former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan who predicts plug-in hybrids running off of electricity der... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center Should a global climate agreement hold the US to a higher environmental standard than the rest of the world?: 3 of 86
"I would ask the United States, we ask for your leadership. But if for some reason you're not willing to lead, leave it to the rest of us. Please get out of the way." (1)Frisco, Texas is consistently ranked as one of America's fastest growing cities. But underlying the sprawling suburbs, ritzy shopping centers, and those icon... More..
Autos > Selling Cars Determining your vehicle's value: How to decide whether to sell privately or to a dealership: 1 of 28
Okay, so you want to sell your car. Where do you start? And is it better to sell your car on your own through newspapers and the Internet, or trade it in at the dealership?We've all heard that selling your car privately will put more cash in your pocket because you can set the selling price higher than what the dealership wou... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Keeping your car safe: 1 of 23
Back in the good ol days of clunkers and muscle cars, safety wasn't as much of an issue as it is today. We didn't have airbags, or antilock brakes, or GPS. While we did have seatbelts, there was a time in America when it wasn't necessarily law to strap them on.With today's advancements in technology and safety testing techniq... More..
Sciences > Ecology & Environment Energy-saving tips: 1 of 22
With all the talk of going green these days, saving energy actually goes beyond the home. From a broader perspective, saving energy means using less gasoline; flying less often; and using compact fluorescent lighting (CFL) in your office.We want to save energy for many reasons. First, our energy sources in many parts of the w... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center Should a US company be legally liable in US courts for environmental consequences of its operations abroad?: 3 of 65
Some criticize United States foreign policy as imperialistic. Others believe our great country is unquestionably altruistic. But I believe that while both views have some merit, the U.S. most often acts opportunistically in accordance with its free-market capitalistic business practices around the world. Unfortunately, the en... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Breach: 1 of 18
If you like political thrillers based on a true story, Breach (2007) will absolutely keep you on the edge of your chair. The 2007 political thriller starring Chris Cooper, Ryan Phillipe, and Laura Linney dramatizes the true story of the worst intelligence breach in American history.Chris Cooper plays Robert Hanssen, veteran F... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Custom exterior shutters: Benefits of wood shutters: 1 of 18
In recent years, exterior custom wood shutters sporting decorative hardware have become very popular due to their ability to make the home appear more upscale, thus adding resale value. By "custom" we mean shutters that deviate from the ordinary horizontal slat look you see on many homes. New home communities often intermix c... More..
Society & Lifestyle > North American Culture Greed, lust, pride and the fading American dream: 2 of 32
It was an astounding sight to witness. As I braced myself for the possibility of a third round of layoffs at my ailing Northern Virginia telecommunications firm, my wife and I continued our home search, hoping for the best. The tech crash had already decimated the dot-com side of the tech world, and unfortunately, telecom was... More..