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Computers & Technology > Spam Spam explained: 1 of 10
Spam is a scourge nearly as old as the Internet. In fact, the first spam was sent many years before the term was even used. On May 1, 1978 a tech savvy marketing agent sent every contact he had an advertisement for something they didn't ask for. What was it? Ironically, computer equipment.It would not be until 1985 that the t... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Life: 38 of 343
I've seen something strange the last few years. Every year about the middle of December I start seeing articles and ads about new year's resolutions to lose weight. They are everywhere on the radio, the television, plastered all over the Internet. By the middle of February these ads have all but vanished.I'm no chump. I know ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) Tips for networking your way to a new job: 1 of 8
Networking is a powerful tool that can help you advance in your current position, or break into a new career. In order to gain these advantages you must craft the right message and get out to the right the people.Networking is about advertising yourself. This means crafting a strong message and delivering it to places where i... More..
Personal Finance > Auto Insurance How the Internet has made shopping for auto insurance simple: 2 of 14
Prior to the Internet, shopping for car insurance could be a terribly frustrating and difficult experience. Getting more than one quote meant either calling or actually visiting the agents of different companies. All of them promising you exceptional rates and excellent claim handling. Since most agents keep normal business h... More..
Business > Business News & Issues Tips on how to be productive in a stressful work environment: 7 of 38
Is a stressful working environment turning your dream job into a nightmare? Reclaim your workday. Applying simple changes to your environment and your thinking can make a profound difference. Our strategy has two parts. In the first part, we will eliminate as much stress as possible. In the second part, we will work to manage... More..
Computers & Technology > Graphic Software Good graphic/image compression formats: 1 of 5
The compression format you choose, may not be determined exclusively by the reduction in file size. Each of the different common compression formats offers distinct features and advantages.JPEG - Developed by the Joint Photographic Experts GroupA widely used standard supported by everything from digital cameras to web browser... More..
Computers & Technology > Web Design Where to get free websites exceeding one page: 1 of 4
Getting a free website is easy. Finding the free web hosting company that is right for you is a little trickier. No single hosts is right for everyone. Fortunately, there are enough options that you can be choosy. By looking at high quality examples from each category, you can easily find the host that is right for you. Regar... More..
Computers & Technology > Home & Leisure Software The best software for playing a MP3: 1 of 3
There is certainly no shortage of mp3 player software on the market. Which one is the best? The answer depends on the music experience you are looking for. Those simply looking for a no fuss, 'just listen' experience will need different software from the person seeking tweak every note. Whatever your music personality, there ... More..
Education > Education (Other) What place do libraries have in our education system today, considering the rise in Internet-based research?: 25 of 73
If you think of a library as simply a warehouse for books, it's easy to see the Internet sweeping them into obscurity. Indeed, if books and periodicals were the only things on offer, we would likely be scrolling through stories about widespread closure already.At its heart, the library actually has very little to do with book... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics The nutritional benefits of eating bananas: 2 of 5
While they have their origins in Malaysia, bananas have come to play a role in healthy diets around the world. Bananas have been mentioned in Buddhist texts dating as far back as the 6th century BC. In more recent history, bananas were served at a celebration marking the 100th anniversary of the American Deceleration of Indep... More..