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Commonly Misused Words with Meanings and Examples of Correct Use: From E to M
Many words in English sound very similar or have spellings that are close but with very different meanings. Here we give you the meaning of the words and use them in a memorable sentence to help you distinguish them in the future. From economic to militate, its and it's, learn them and use them.
Published by Rebecca Scudder (11,793 pts ) on Oct 1, 2009 to
Language Learning Articles

Definition of Intellectual Property: It May Not Be What You Think
Do you know what is defined by intellectual property? It doesn't mean the books you own, or even the ones you've read. It means things you create or invent yourself, trademarks and trade secrets, symbols, marks, images and the designs used in business. It also covers a few less obvious things.
Published by Rebecca Scudder (11,793 pts ) on Sep 27, 2009 to
Entrepreneurs Articles

Pirate Name Generators! Arrrgggghhh!
Pirates of the Caribbean I, II and III were a great success. So is National Pirate Day. If you always wanted a pirate name to play a game or suit your inner personality, there are different Pirate Name Generators which will give you a name. We look at the sorts of names they give and how they work
Published by Rebecca Scudder (11,793 pts ) on Sep 26, 2009 to
MMO & MMORPG Gaming Articles

Hobbit Name Generators for Tolkien Inspired Names and MMOs
Your hobbit doesn't reach the chest of the other races in the game, but has more common sense then the combined party you intend to join. Need an authentic sounding family name, or even a name mentioned in passing in Tolkien's works? Generate a name that can pass for someone's cousin.
Published by Rebecca Scudder (11,793 pts ) on Sep 26, 2009 to
MMO & MMORPG Gaming Articles

Elf Name Generators Inspired by Tolkien's Languages For Characters in LOTRO
Are you creating an aloof Elf in the online game Lord of the Rings, and you don't quite know the perfect name? Here we have names taken from language elements in Tolkien's work, which you can combine according to their meanings to express your character's personality.
Published by Rebecca Scudder (11,793 pts ) on Sep 26, 2009 to
MMO & MMORPG Gaming Articles

How to View Excel Files without Microsoft Office Installed
In this article you will find two options for a way to view MS Excel files without Excel installed on on your computer, including files from Excel 2007. Your choices are the MS Excel viewer, or the application OpenOffice 3.0. a free open source program that is a complete office suite.
Published by Rebecca Scudder (11,793 pts ) on Sep 26, 2009 to
Windows Platform Articles

How to View Word Files Without Microsoft Office Installed
In this article, you will find two simple options for a way to view MS Word files without Word installed on on your computer, including files from Word 2007. You can install OpenOffice, a free open source program, or download a viewer from Microsoft.
Published by Rebecca Scudder (11,793 pts ) on Sep 26, 2009 to
Windows Platform Articles

Exploring Copyrights and Their Purposes
So, what is a copyright? What does it do for the holder? From the name, it seems clear that copyright has something to do with the right to make copies, but what is the real purpose of a copyright?
Published by Rebecca Scudder (11,793 pts ) on Sep 17, 2009 to
Entrepreneurs Articles

Orc Name Generators for LOTRO Player vs Monster Character Combat
In LOTRO, there is an innovative version of player vs. play: Player vs. Monster. You can be a monster roaming the Ettenmoors looking for fine upstanding characters to pound into gory puddles. So, you have a great sly bullying baddie of a creep. What's their name?
Published by Rebecca Scudder (11,793 pts ) on Sep 15, 2009 to
MMO & MMORPG Gaming Articles

How To Identify Fake USB Flash Drives Before Buying Them
There has been a rash of fake flash drives advertised for sale on eBay, found in the Amazon Marketplace, and in the ads Google carries from many Chinese sites. How do you tell if you are getting what you pay for, or a drive that was hacked to look much larger than its original size? * Updated*
Published by Rebecca Scudder (11,793 pts ) on Sep 11, 2009 to
Computer Hardware Articles