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Ryan Dube is an Electrical Engineer, and an IT Technical expert with over 15 years of experience in the IT field. Additionally, Ryan has been working as a freelance researcher and writer for many years and for a number of publishers both online and in print.

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Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving How to create a budget that has me in it: 11 of 35
There are many words in the English language that cause people to react with irrational fear and panic. However there is no more powerful one than the word - "Budget". You know you should have one...you know that you should sit down with a pen and paper or an excel spreadsheet, carefully collect and collate your bills and ex... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Shopping in North Conway, New Hampshire: 4 of 9
North Conway, New Hampshire is one of the Premier shopping destinations in the country. The village of North Conway is nestled in a valley that is surrounded by the towering peaks of the White Mountain range on every side. Its popularity is also due to the fact that because it is in New Hampshire, shoppers can enjoy tax-free... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Should cell phone use be banned while driving?: 132 of 270
While I am personally convinced that I absolutely have the overwhelming skill and amazing ability to drive, use the cell phone, eat breakfast, and change the radio station all at the same time, unfortunately everyone else believes the same thing. And we're all wrong. Around the world, driver distraction is one of the leading... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends A look at Google's new personal medical record service: 2 of 4
Immediately after College, I became fat. I admit it. I'd just accepted a cushy engineering job in Connecticut, my wife was working at a local school we were comfortable and without children. So I became sedentary. Along came time for my routine physical. After being scanned, weighed, poked and prodded I was told that I was o... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) How I relax: My favorite hobbies: 87 of 173
As the character Andy Dufresne said in Stephen King's Shawshank Redemption: "It all comes down to a simple choice: you either get busy living, or you get busy dying." In fact what is a hobby if it isn't simply what we do when we're not busy dying? Most of our lives are centered on working for people we don't like, doing thin... More..
Travel > Vacations Planning a family summer vacation on a budget: 40 of 77
The time of year is quickly approaching when families start to think about their summer vacations. However, given the fragile state of the economy and the escalating costs of household expenses, families find themselves emerging from a long and difficult winter season without much money left over. Some folks are even canceli... More..
Personal Finance > Auto Insurance Top tips for saving money on car insurance: 6 of 11
Sometimes shopping for car insurance can be a nightmare. The terms and conditions of the policy are confusing and complicated. This is why most consumers do not bother reading the terms in their policy, but simply call around for best quotes and accept the lowest bidder. This isn't always the best approach, and won't always ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) How to set up a dart board: 11 of 20
Setting up an ideal area to play darts is a science, as well as an art. Your dart playing area should be aesthetically pleasing, as well as functional. Additionally, it must follow the official guidelines defined for the game. The location of the dartboard is critical. There needs to be enough space to play a game of darts, ... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Benefits of home window tint: 18 of 28
Whenever anyone imagines a perfect dream home, the first image that comes to mind are huge and luxurious windows that allow natural sunlight to flow into the home. However, anyone who has lived in such a home has quickly realized that while natural sunlight offers a great deal of benefits there are just as many harmful and u... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A new life: 29 of 42
Ted was your average hero. At least, that's what people always told him. In his mind he was nothing more than an glorified space pilot. He glanced to his left, checking to make sure the oxygen circulators were working properly. Two hours ago, they had started acting up - the indicators flickering as though some ghost in the ... More..