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Rebecca Scudder (11,793 pts

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Review Three of the Best Value 17 inch Flat Panel LCD Monitors
While it is now possible to get much larger LCD monitors, sometimes a good 17 inch flat panel monitor is what you need for the space you have available. We review the top three monitors available in this size for features and cost, in 4:3 and widescreen models.
Published by Rebecca Scudder (11,793 pts ) on Nov 2, 2009 to
Computer Hardware Articles

Specialty Printer Paper and Your Printer
Specialty papers allow creativity and individuality into the relatively prosaic process of printing. Whether you're interested in producing Fine Art photos, a T-shirt you designed or special occasion cards, there are papers suited to your needs. However, you must ensure your printer can use them.
Published by Rebecca Scudder (11,793 pts ) on Nov 1, 2009 to
Computer Hardware Articles

Possessive Determiners, Possessive Pronouns, and When to Use an Apostrophe
Often we have problems remembering the difference between the possessive determiners its, your, and their and the contractions it's, you're, and they're especially when writing in a hurry. The possessive determiners also are confused with possessive pronouns. Here's how to use them with examples.
Published by Rebecca Scudder (11,793 pts ) on Oct 29, 2009 to
Language Learning Articles

Learn Esperanto Online Free
Esperanto is not currently spoken by enough people to qualify as a Lingua Franca, but it is known by more people than any other constructed language. Here we give a little more information about Esperanto and list resources for you to learn Esperanto online for free.
Published by Rebecca Scudder (11,793 pts ) on Oct 15, 2009 to
Language Learning Articles

Lingua Franca: Many Languages for Many Different Roles
A lingua franca, according to most definitions, is a language used to communicate between people who speak different languages natively. Because there are different ideas people want to communicate, different languages fill this role. Currently, English is the language which fills the most roles.
Published by Rebecca Scudder (11,793 pts ) on Oct 15, 2009 to
Language Learning Articles

Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate: Getting Ready for School? Thinking of a Windows Vista Home Premium to Vista Ultimate Upgrade?
Microsoft's Windows Vista Ultimate (SP1) version is their current pinnacle of operating systems. Vista Home Premium to Windows Vista Ultimate cost depends on where you compare prices, and your educational status. Students can upgrade to Vista Ultimate (Red) for ~ 20% list price with a .edu email
Published by Rebecca Scudder (11,793 pts ) on Oct 15, 2009 to
Windows Platform Articles

Wheeled Laptop Backpacks for 17 Inch and Larger Screens
The first wave of laptop bags were made for 15.4 inch screens, or smaller. Now that there are many more of the ultralarges- laptops with 17 inch and bigger screens, people are looking at wheeled backpacks for transport.
Published by Rebecca Scudder (11,793 pts ) on Oct 5, 2009 to
Computer Hardware Articles

Commonly Misused Words with Meanings and Examples of Correct Use: From A to D
Many words in English sound very similar or have spellings that are very close but have different meanings. Here are the meanings of the words. They are used in a memorable sentence to help you learn them. Start with accept and go to discreet, covering affect and council on the way.
Published by Rebecca Scudder (11,793 pts ) on Oct 3, 2009 to
Language Learning Articles

The Differences Between a Copyright and a Patent
Do you know what the difference between a copyright and a patent? This article looks at what a copyright is, what a patent is, and how they differ. We also explain why you would want a copyright or patent.
Published by Rebecca Scudder (11,793 pts ) on Oct 2, 2009 to
Entrepreneurs Articles

Commonly Misused Words with Meanings and an Example of Correct Use: From N to Y
Words in English can sound very similar and have spellings that are very similar but mean something different. Here are the meanings for the words. They are used together in a sentence to help you distinguish them in the future. From naval to their-there-they're, learn the difference.
Published by Rebecca Scudder (11,793 pts ) on Oct 1, 2009 to
Language Learning Articles