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Computers & Technology > Software & Web Development The pros and cons of open source software

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Open source software (also known as OSS) has generated a huge following among its following. Why? Isn't a $300 program better than a $0 program? Actually, it is debatable. The reason OSS is really popular is that it is free. Free to download, free to use, free to hack, free to redistribute, free to sell, and free to destroy.... More..

Computers & Technology > Web Design Web design tips: Nonstreaming vs streaming audio and video

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To stream, or not to stream. That is the question. Many sites nowadays stream. NBC, CBS, Fox, and many other companies are just a few examples. But there are problems with streaming, forcing many people to go to nonstreaming media. Which is for you? First, figure out your target. Why? The main problem with streaming is that ... More..

Computers & Technology > Operating Systems Software distribution reviews: Puppy Linux

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Puppy Linux (http://www.puppyos.com/) is a niche Linux distro. Unlike most Linux distributions, it is NOT meant for installing to a hard drive. Instead, the creators intended it to be used on a CD, Zip drive, flash drive, or external hard drive. It can be used to rescue files from corrupted computers, as a portable environme... More..

Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking How to pack a backpack

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When hiking, the most important thing is to pack LIGHT. One extra flashlight might not seem like a lot when you're packing at a snug little lodge, but after a little bit it starts getting heavy. So, the very first thing you should do is make sure you only take bare necessities. There are, however, a few things you should mak... More..

Personal Finance > Taxes Democrats vs. Republican on taxes

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"I will lower YOUR taxes, unlike my opponent!" "I am your (wo)man to give America the breaks that they deserve!" These are just a few of the exclamations that Senator Obama, Senator Clinton, Senator McCain, Governor Romney, Governor Huckabee, and many more have been saying recently. As usual, taxes are a big issue of the 200... More..

Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives How Mitt Romney ruined his campaign for the presidency

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Mitt Romney. The man who could have been. He was the guy the Republicans turned to. The bastion of conservatism. The man who would deliver what Fred Thompson, Sam Brownback, and Tom Tancredo failed to. The man who would defeat the "liberal" John McCain. But what happened to him? At first glance, Romney looked like he had it ... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Comparing the 2008 presidential candidates' views on taxes

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Every candidate out there promises to lower your taxes. Who do you believe? Hillary Clinton has a typical promise: rob the rich to pay the poor. Through 2005, she helped boost federal spending by $502 billion. She also voted against a 2005 bill reducing the government spending by $40 billion. She defends these raises by clai... More..

Education > Homeschooling When to consider a correspondence school for your homeschooler

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Homeschooling is great. But sometimes, you just can't teach everything. Elementary math is easy to teach, but you might not be able to teach C++ computer programming. Also, some things might be harder to teach for you personally. That is when you might want to look for a correspondence course. The problem is that the courses... More..

Computers & Technology > Operating Systems Is Windows Vista worth the upgrade?

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Windows Vista has been promoted as a huge upgrade from XP. But is it worth it? Biggest thing Microsoft has been promoting is security. "It's so much more secure!" Unfortunately, they said that for XP as well. And 2000. And 98. And 95. We really can't trust Microsoft anymore. Fact is, no matter what, you need security softwar... More..

Education > Homeschooling Strategies for homeschooling children of different ages

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Homeschooling parents have a real hard time of it. After all, they don't just teach one grade. They teach many grades. How do you do it and not burn out? The first thing to do is to help your kids help themselves. I was homeschooled all my school life. But Mom didn't help me all the time. After 5th grade, I was basically doi... More..

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