Warning cautions that thieves take GPS devices from cars parked at public events to locate homes to burgle.
GPS Burglary
Thursday, January 15, 2009
GPS Burglary
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Why does my voice sound so different when it is recorded and played back?
Sound can reach the inner ear by way of two separate paths.
Why does my voice sound so different when it is recorded and played back?
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Tuesday, January 13, 2009
17 Uncommon Uses for Cotton Swabs
In the field of cleaning ears, no household item is relied upon more than cotton swabs. The swabs, tipped with cotton sheets, are built to remove earwax and dirt, which results in better hearing. You probably have a constantly renewed stock in your bathroom, given their usefulness. Reliable as the accessory is, cleaning ears is only one of its many functions. You might be surprised with the amount of things you can do with such a simple item.
17 Uncommon Uses for Cotton Swabs
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Four Tech Products that Save You Time and Money
Feeling frazzled with newly incorporated frugality strategies? Last couple of DIY projects and bulk shopping runs send you over the edge into loony land? Here are four products we use to streamline logistics and re-channel stress into productivity.
Four Tech Products that Save You Time and Money
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Do Aussie Workers Need To Take More Holidays?
When you encounter a headline like 'Aussies working world's longest hours', you're likely to pay attention -- especially if, like me, you've just come off a week with several 14-hour workdays. However, it turns out that what's actually being discussed is the unwillingness of Australians to take holidays.
Do Aussie Workers Need To Take More Holidays?
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How To Burn Disk Images
It is surprising that many users who have downloaded the Windows 7 Beta release are having difficulties burning it on DVD. This article is supposed to act as a guideline for all of your disk burning activities.
How To Burn Disk Images
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Composting Bins: Benefits, Rules, & How to Make Your Own
For a few years, I had been eyeing composting bins for the backyard. I was excited at the thought of turning things that we might normally put into the trash or the garbage disposal into beautiful, rich soil for our garden. I was, however, not excited about the price tags that I was seeing for even the most simple of composting bins.
Composting Bins: Benefits, Rules, & How to Make Your Own
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Man takes 26 years to solve Rubik’s Cube
It has taken most of his life – but, after 26 years, builder Graham Parker has finally solved the puzzle of the Rubik's Cube.
Man takes 26 years to solve Rubik’s Cube
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Saturday, January 10, 2009
Blackstump Australia Issue 2 - January 11, 2009
This weeks latest new family friendly sites from The Black Stump.
Blackstump Australia Issue 2 - January 11, 2009
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Keep Passwords Safe on a Public Computer with KYPS
You have to be cautious when using a public computer. Some of them have keylogger software installed that captures your usernames and passwords when you enter them. If you log into your bank’s website that could be a big problem!
Keep Passwords Safe on a Public Computer with KYPS
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10 Overlooked Functions of Email
The age, when people used pen and paper to write letters, is over. At the turn of the century, almost everyone rely on the email for high-speed communication. You can use your account to converse or even strike business deals with anyone who has an active email address, regardless of distance. This is a clear advantage, given the amount of information conveyed in a few minutes. Remarkably, the list of things you can do with your email do not end there. More functions are waiting to be discovered if you look close enough.
10 Overlooked Functions of Email
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Japan's scariest suspension bridge
This rickety old suspension bridge in Japan is the stuff of nightmares. The sound of the wind adds to the dreadfulness.
Japan's scariest suspension bridge
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Windows 7: How to Dual Boot Windows 7 with XP or Vista
If you're dying to try out Windows 7 but aren't ready to give up your installation of XP or Vista, let's take a look at how to dual boot Windows 7 with XP or Vista.
How to Dual Boot Windows 7 with XP or Vista
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What You Should Expect from the Windows 7 Beta
If you haven't already heard, the Windows 7 Public Beta is going to be released today through the Microsoft website, and the first 2.5 million people to register with Microsoft will receive access to the Beta 1 version. Today we'll run through the features and what you should expect.
What You Should Expect from the Windows 7 Beta
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Where Your Laptop's Power Really Goes
A pie chart drawn up by Windows 7 engineers shows how much each part of your laptop draws from your slowly-discharging battery. Check out where a typical Windows system spends its juice below.
Where Your Laptop's Power Really Goes
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Friday, January 09, 2009
How to Make Skies Beautiful with GIMP
Do the skies in your photographs look somewhat "blah"? So long as you take your photographs thoughtfully, you can make them pop with a few easy tweaks in GIMP, the renowned open-source image editor. These tweaks are also a great introduction to some of GIMP's more advanced features, such as layers, layer modes and layer masks. Here's how to do it.
How to Make Skies Beautiful with GIMP (with pictures)
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Quarterly updates - Oxford English Dictionary
Every quarter, a range of entries in OED Online will be replaced by updated versions produced by the OED's revision programme. New entries will also be added across the alphabet.
Quarterly updates - Oxford English Dictionary
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Google Maps: 100+ Best Tools and Mashups
Most people think of Google Maps in terms of finding a place or business, or getting directions from one point to another. Others use the satellite images and terrain mapping features. But there are tons of other uses out there for Google maps.
Google Maps: 100+ Best Tools and Mashups
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Rip DVD Movies
Oh noes, not another software program to rip DVD movies. Yes, there are mini different applications that can rip DVD movies. Some do not work with copy protected DVD movies while others make use of a complex interface. Your Free DVD Ripper is a one-click solution to rip DVD movies. Well, it’s actually a few more clicks but all accessible from the main interface.
Rip DVD Movies
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Many Ways to Plug In to Tech Savings
It’s a new year, all right, but economically, it still feels a lot like the old one. Seems that everywhere you look, things are being downsized: companies, paychecks, parties, trade shows and on and on. People aren’t just tightening their belts; they’re punching new holes in them.
Many Ways to Plug In to Tech Savings
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