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Scott James tried an unconventional approach to creating a cover letter. He used Twitter-style status updates in his application email.... more »

There are many articles on the web on this subject. They usually focus on instructions to setup particular type of network. I did not find any comprehensive article that would summarize the most common types of networks for virtual PCs and point out differences among them.... more »

While still dry, spit into your goggles or mask. Rub the spit with your fingers over the whole inner surface of the goggles/mask. Submerge the goggles/mask into the water for about 10 seconds.... more »

Microsoft Internet Explorer has the biggest market share among web browsers. It is not popular among web developers, which complain about various bugs and incompatibilities.... more »

Hangover symptoms vary from person to person, and occasion to occasion, usually beginning several hours after drinking.... more »

Combustion of wood is a chemical reaction among molecules of wood and oxygen molecules in the air. The result of the reaction is mainly water and carbon dioxide.... more »

There are thousands of recipes for liquid marinades. Many ingredients are used in them. Most frequently it is a mixture of salty ingredients, acid ingredients, oil, herbs and spices.... more »

Use cloth diapers made from 100% unbleached cotton. They are soft and cushy against your baby's skin.... more »

Many web sites contain advice on how to save energy while using ovens in the kitchen. This article contains data about energy consumption and the actual savings in case these tips are applied.... more »

Dutch graphic artist M.C.Escher is famous for his pictures displaying impossible 3D constructions. In other words, he managed to create pictures, which display “reality” that contradicts with some physical and geometry laws.

Andrew Lipson and Daniel Shiu managed to recreate Escher’s impossible constructions in LEGO®. Well…sort of, sometimes they "cheated", but they are honest about it.... more »