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How to Prepare for a Career as an Electronics Technician

Have you considered a career as in electronics?   One of the most in-demand entry-level jobs in the field of electronics is the electronics technician.  If you're looking to get started in this career, we've put together a five point guide to help you as you prepare.  This guide...

The 50 Most Influential Christians of All Time

The 50 Most Influential Christians of All Time

Paul of TarsusSaul of Tarsus, a.k.a. Paul the Apostle, Paul of Tarsus [?-65 c.e.] was a Hellenistic Jew and student of Gamaliel the Elder who served as enforcer for the Pharisaic Sanhedrin against the apostate Christian sect following the crucifixion of Jesus. Around 33 c.e. he experienced a dramatic...

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How to Prepare for a Career as a Diesel Mechanic

Are you a car enthusiast?  Do you have a passion for fixing things?   If so, you would probably enjoy a career as a diesel mechanic.  To help you prepare for this career, we've put together the following guide, adapted from the article How to Become a Diesel Mechanic1. High...

15 Incredible Applications of Biomimicry

15 Incredible Applications of Biomimicry

The 15 Coolest Cases of Biomimicry listed such great ideas as Velcro, Gecko Tape and Whalepower Wind Turbines to illustrate some applications of the developing engineering practice of designing sustainable human technologies inspired by nature. Here are some more examples coming out of the biomimetics...

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What Is Regenerative Braking?

Since hybrid gas and electric cars run on storage batteries, they must find a way to maximize energy. One of these energy efficiency devices is regenerative braking. Regenerative breaking allows the car to recover some of the energy that it expended during breaking. This is different from the...

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How to Prepare for a Career as a HVAC Technician

In the current economy, the most abundant jobs are those related to trade careers such as HVAC technician. If you are interested in working as an HVAC Technician, getting the proper training and preparation is critical. In the article below, adapted from How to Become A HVAC Technician, we've...

Solar Katrina Predicted by Experts, $2,000bn Economic Fallout Expected

Solar Katrina Predicted by Experts, $2,000bn Economic Fallout Expected

Experts have predicted a upcoming Solar Katrina with a devastating economic fallout expected to cost $2,000 billion dollars. Scientists have warned that a long overdue intense electromagnetic storm could strike Earth cause massive destruction on worldwide economies, global positioning satellites,...

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What Does an Electrician Do?

When you have problems with your electrical systems, don’t try to fix it yourself—you could get a nasty shot, or worse. Instead, call an electrician. Electricians are trained to install, operate, repair, and maintain electrical systems, which include the wiring and circuit boards, as well as the...

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Milwaulkee's Mitchell International Airport Closed

Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport closed due to flooding.  Officials at Mitchell International Airport shut down flights due to flooded runways and tornado warnings.  Seven inches of rain fell in Milwaukee on Thursday, July 22, 2010 that caused massive power outages, traffic...

The 13 Most Brutal and Inhumane Judicial Punishments Still Used Today

The 13 Most Brutal and Inhumane Judicial Punishments Still Used Today

Public StoningIranian courts still order public stonings, and those sentenced are often severely whipped before they are stoned. Women are buried up to their necks before a stoning. If convicted of adultery, Iranian law requires the stones not be too big or too small so that the probable death is...