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With his pulse on everything pertaining to technology, politics, and religion, Bruce provides news and commentary on all of the latest trends.

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Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Blogging for fun: 1 of 19

Everything on the Internet seems to be about money. Everywhere you turn; there are text ads, pop-up ads, subscriptions, “premium access” options and other things to deal with. The ways people use the Internet are mind boggling. Have you ever thought about doing something on the Internet just for fun? A place wher...
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Shutdown Day: Can you go without your computer for a day?: 2 of 30

Can you remember what it was like before you had a computer? It’s hard to remember the days of keeping a checkbook ledger on paper, but how that worked seems very vague. What was it like to wonder about things without being able to look them up on the Internet? Typewriters used to be cool. A lot has changed in a short ...
Computers & Technology > Networking & IT Management Tips on maintaining PC health: Wireless networks: 1 of 13

Wireless networks are part of computer health in the workplace as well as at home. Unfortunately, not much thought is given to them as long as they are working. Wireless network can be neglected, leaving them vulnerable to hardware and security issues. Wireless security Periodically check to make sure that security is enable...
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Piracy is wrong but it feels so right: 1 of 9

Software piracy feels right because it's easy, convenient and free. Still, software piracy is illegal, and people should not do it for their own well being; but is software piracy wrong? Overview of Piracy Piracy is making an unlicensed copy of software. This usually includes defeating copy protection and license activation ...
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study The character of God or Jesus: 3 of 25

God reveals His character to us in the Bible, teaching us much about Him through His words and from His interaction with His people. Some things about God and His character are reserved only to Him. For example, He alone is omniscient; He alone is self sustaining; He alone never changes. These are parts of His characte...
Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) Comparing Target and Wal-Mart: 3 of 21

Target and Wal-Mart have in common the fact that they are both discount retailers. Wal-Mart is the world’s largest retailer. For anyone – including Target – to try to beat that would be unwise and destructive. Although similar in many ways, the two stores are different in certain aspects that make them appe...
Computers & Technology > Website Reviews What is Facebook?: 2 of 14

Facebook is all the rage right now, but still, many people don’t really know very much about it. Do you remember MySpace? That used to be the big fad, but somehow it got overtaken by Facebook. Why this happened may be a matter of opinion, but the fact that Facebook is the online place to be is a fact. A lot of public a...
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) How Crash the Tea Party plans to demolish the Tea Party Movement: 1 of 7

If the forces that are warring against America were honest about their intentions, they not only would never get elected, but they would never even be given the credibility they often enjoy. That’s why they rely on divisive and fraudulent means to accomplish their goals. The “Crash the Tea Party” group is o...
Computers & Technology > Hardware (Other) How to build your own computer: 4 of 25

Building your own computer is a great way to learn more about how computers work. Rather than a mysterious box, you will understand how simple a computer really is. Whether you are a gamer, a student, a casual Web user, or someone in between, you can have a lot of fun creating your own custom computer. Specifications Take so...
Jobs & Careers > Jobs & Careers (Other) Should employers be allowed to use MySpace, YouTube and Facebook accounts as a basis for hiring or firing employees?: 5 of 31

The idea of employers using the online presence of employees or potential employees doesn't seem appropriate. Still, this is the modern reality. Employers can access all kinds of information about a person without any permission. Credit reports and background checks are regularly used to determine the eligibility of a person...