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		<title>Fat burning diet pills</title>
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			<name>Rich</name>
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		<category term="Reviews" />
		<updated>2008-07-20T08:39:55Z</updated>
		<published>2008-07-20T05:01:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[With so many fast food centers having come up in our towns and villages one cannot simplyresist the temptation of eating delicious and fatty food stuff. This might lead to Obesity, a disease that has now spread among the citizens of USA and other parts of the world. Obesity comes out of the accumulation of excess fats in several parts of our body.Obese individuals often complain of lack of drive and a feeling of uneasiness while going about their daily routines.They do not enjoy life as healthy individuals do. Obese individuals exposethemselves to several health risks as they may be ...]]></content>
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		<title>How big is your IQ?</title>
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			<name>Rich</name>
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		<category term="Other" />
		<updated>2008-07-19T19:29:54Z</updated>
		<published>2008-07-19T19:20:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[Have you ever exclaimed ... "Please Consolidate My Debt"? Well, perhaps not, but given the way the economy is going right now, it would not surprise me to hear many people shouting those exact words! Just for fun, I recently tried this online test to see what me Bills IQ score is. I'm going to go out on a limb and say you probably do not know how big your is, huh?Here's a quick snap of how big my score is:Could be worse, I suppose, but could also be better!!!The test score isn’t going to go on your permanent record, ...]]></content>
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		<title>Tips on speeding up your PC.</title>
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		<author>
			<name>Rich</name>
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		<category term="Computer Maintenance" />
		<updated>2008-07-17T22:01:52Z</updated>
		<published>2008-07-17T20:53:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[You don't have to worry if you are not able to get the maximum speed performance from your PC.    Here are some few simple tricks which  you can try, and I bet you will find that your Computer now   runs much faster  than  before!  Here are the few simple tricks that I have been using:  1) Upgrade the memory of your PC.     If you have less memory in your computer it is always better to increase the memory. This will    ...]]></content>
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	<entry>
		<title>Internet provides help in writing your college papers!</title>
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		<author>
			<name>Rich</name>
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		<category term="Technology" />
		<updated>2008-07-19T12:17:12Z</updated>
		<published>2008-07-16T00:42:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[As a college student, writing good quality essays, Business thesis, dissertations, research papers, reports, thesis, critiques etc, and yet submitting them on time, might seem to be a difficult task. Colleges do insist on professionally formated and errorfree projects to be submitted by you within the specified time. Again, the projects submitted  have to be original and unique in content and not copied ones. Your grades  naturally depend on the quality of the  projects submitted by you and you can easily loose marks if proper projects have not been submitted on time. This, may turn out to ...]]></content>
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		<title>The CPU</title>
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		<author>
			<name>Rich</name>
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		<category term="Information" />
		<updated>2008-07-15T11:17:46Z</updated>
		<published>2008-07-15T11:16:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[Are you currently starting your first DIY computer project?  Are you tired of spending money on pre-built computers that become obsolete days after you purchase them?  Building your own computer can be a fun project that will allow you to keep up on computer component trends.  But building your own computer can often be very confusing the first time.  The components inside your computer all need to work together in order for your computer to actually work correctly.  Building your own computer will allow you to save money and get the speed and power you ...]]></content>
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		<title>Top 5: Keep Your Computer Cool</title>
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			<name>Rich</name>
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		<category term="Top 5" />
		<updated>2008-07-12T15:30:58Z</updated>
		<published>2008-07-12T15:29:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[The summer is here and that means it is time to try to stay cool.  Are you spending the day at the beach or inside your air conditioned home?  Whatever your method of staying cool this summer have you thought about your computer?  Do you give any thought to how your computer will stay cool this summer?  Not only do you need to be aware on how to keep your computer cool but what do you do with the excess heat your computer can put into your home?1. Clean the computer vents.  Make sure all ...]]></content>
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		<title>Raid the hard disks</title>
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		<author>
			<name>Rich</name>
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		<category term="Raid" />
		<updated>2008-07-11T07:34:55Z</updated>
		<published>2008-07-11T07:02:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[In large organizations, where Computers are connected through the network, data is stored on the hard disk of the Central server. This sensitive data is shared between the users on the network. This Data stored on the Central Server gets updated either in real time or in batches. For example, the travel companies or airline companies store ticket reservation information on their central Servers.This data gets updated in real time, as soon as the transaction is completed. This data is accessed by the users to find out the status of their ticket reservation. Further, if this data is made accessible ...]]></content>
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		<title>Troubleshooting LCD screen (Backlight Power Supplies )</title>
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		<author>
			<name>Rich</name>
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		<category term="Computer Components" />
		<updated>2008-07-10T03:05:40Z</updated>
		<published>2008-07-10T02:46:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[The Light that you see on the LCD screen of your monitor or the LCD screen of your Laptop or Note bookComputers is generated by Back light assembly. The LCD Back light consists of CCFT (Cold Cathode Flrorescent Tube) or EL (Electroluminescent light) source. The light which emanates from the display is interpreted as either being transparent or colored. Light that is absorbed by the energised liquid crystal material appears opaque.  How does the backlight function?  The LCD backlight consists of the CCFL or EL light source. In order to operate this light source an AC voltage of ...]]></content>
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		<title>Excel Tutorial</title>
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		<author>
			<name>Rich</name>
		</author>
		<category term="Software" />
		<updated>2008-07-09T21:53:32Z</updated>
		<published>2008-07-09T21:36:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[Excel is one of those programs that I really can't live without. Personally, I use Excel for everything from my grocery lists to storing all of my home finances. And, the truth is, I'm sure there are endless uses for the tool at home and at work that I haven't even thought of.As wonderfull as Excel is, it can be a bit daunting to jump right into a spreadsheet, if you are unfamiliar with how to get started. Really, Excel is nothing more than a fancy calculator, so it is true that just about anyone can use it... with a ...]]></content>
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	<entry>
		<title>ViewSonic Optiquest Series Q20WB</title>
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		<author>
			<name>Rich</name>
		</author>
		<category term="Information" />
		<updated>2008-07-08T17:55:12Z</updated>
		<published>2008-07-08T15:15:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[Any DIY computer fan knows that your computer experience is only as good as your monitor.  There is nothing more frustrating then purchasing a high end monitor only to find a dull monitor with dead pixels or ghosting problems.  I get frustrated when I think about how much money I have spent on monitors that never lived up to the hype or the money I spent.  LCD monitors have freed our desks from the bulky CRT monsters of the past and ViewSonic has freed our lives from poor quality products that cost way too much money.ViewSonic Optiquest ...]]></content>
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	<entry>
		<title>How to build your own Chicken Coop???</title>
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		<id>tag:diypcblog.com,2008-07-07:4555e898-8de0-46a6-967d-24d015a9ae6b</id>
		<author>
			<name>Rich</name>
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		<category term="Other" />
		<category term="DIY Kits" />
		<updated>2008-07-07T22:34:35Z</updated>
		<published>2008-07-07T22:19:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[This is an interesting one... so, I tend to focus on DIY computers, right? Well, have you ever wondered... how to build your own chicken coop? Or, maybe you're curious about how to build a bat house? I can't say that I'm all that into bats, but I think the idea here is making money, which is great - who care where it comes from, right? Well, maybe. I found this website that is a bit on the low-budget side, but it certainly has interesting "stuff". It covers alternative energy, chicken coops, scrapbooking, and much more. It's all how-to guides. ...]]></content>
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		<title>Understanding Power Supplies</title>
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		<id>tag:diypcblog.com,2008-07-06:71b808b3-8a03-46f9-9c1b-ef4c21fb458c</id>
		<author>
			<name>Rich</name>
		</author>
		<category term="Computer Components" />
		<updated>2008-07-06T06:54:12Z</updated>
		<published>2008-07-06T06:52:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[Power supplies provide power to the PC motherboard as well as the Hard drives, floppy drives, CDroms or DVD drives connected to your system. Obviously, if you are planning to build your own computer... power will be critical to your success. It is important to have well regulated and efficient power supply so that the various components in the PC function properly.  Linear Power Supply :   Linear power supply is not efficient and hence not used in the PCs. The disadvantage of this power supply is that it uses large size components, such as large power diodes ...]]></content>
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	<entry>
		<title>If you have a website, check out IZEA</title>
		<link rel="alternate" href="http://diypcblog.com/2008/07/05/if-you-have-a-website-check-out-izea.aspx" />
		<id>tag:diypcblog.com,2008-07-05:73527727-0f74-450f-965d-17486076c0eb</id>
		<author>
			<name>Rich</name>
		</author>
		<category term="Websites" />
		<category term="Other" />
		<updated>2008-07-09T06:05:30Z</updated>
		<published>2008-07-05T16:38:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[The internet can be thought of as a global market place. Every Company or an individual thinks of going online nowadays and reaping the benefits of selling to a worldwide base of customers. However, many don't know the exact way to go about. Here is an attempt to enlighten you on very important concept of 'internet marketing', which no serious internet marketeer can hope to neglect.          The first thing for a company to go online is, off course, to own a website. Every company must have a website which must be ...]]></content>
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		<title>Mod Your Computer - continued</title>
		<link rel="alternate" href="http://diypcblog.com/2008/07/04/mod-your-computer--continued.aspx" />
		<id>tag:diypcblog.com,2008-07-04:f34215ff-c57d-4f7c-b213-d487710a0eb0</id>
		<author>
			<name>Rich</name>
		</author>
		<category term="Computer Mod" />
		<updated>2008-07-04T16:21:14Z</updated>
		<published>2008-07-04T16:14:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[Last time we looked at modifications you can do to your computer, we learned how to spray paint and ended up with a great pair of painted a pair of speakers.  Painting is one of the most technical and time consuming mods you can accomplish and one of the most creative.  Have you been spray painting everything you can get your hands on?  Have you started to look at everything in your office in an attempt to determine how to get the plastic pieces apart so you can paint them?  If so, you have the modification ...]]></content>
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	<entry>
		<title>Great way to Print</title>
		<link rel="alternate" href="http://diypcblog.com/2008/07/04/great-way-to-print.aspx" />
		<id>tag:diypcblog.com,2008-07-04:e87ccc29-5702-4dc6-80db-e26ca7c72809</id>
		<author>
			<name>Rich</name>
		</author>
		<category term="Other" />
		<updated>2008-07-10T04:06:43Z</updated>
		<published>2008-07-04T06:15:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[If you are in the job of creating promotional materials like the  business cards, brochures or letterheads for your company, than you might find yourself in the center of taking several important decisions. You will not only have to give attention to design, message and logo but also to the selection of paper and printing. These decisions are surely not as simple as they appear to be. If you are the design head of your company, decisions such as these can consume much of your time and money. You will have to employ several design and ...]]></content>
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	<entry>
		<title>Key Sound Card Information</title>
		<link rel="alternate" href="http://diypcblog.com/2008/07/01/key-sound-card-information.aspx" />
		<id>tag:diypcblog.com,2008-07-01:25e35ac5-67ea-4cf9-b076-00d26ec91d5f</id>
		<author>
			<name>Rich</name>
		</author>
		<category term="Computer Upgrades" />
		<updated>2008-07-01T20:52:26Z</updated>
		<published>2008-07-01T20:51:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[The sound board contains circuitry to accept sound through the Microphones, convert to digital format and record on the hard disk. It has the circuitry to accept input from the CD player (which has CD disk) or DVD player (which has DVD disk) and play the sound through the speakers. If the sound is Stereo sound it is split into two channels – left and right. There is circuitry for connections of MIDI instruments such as synthesizer to the MIDI IN Port of the sound card.   The main IC chip of the sound card is the Digital signal ...]]></content>
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	<entry>
		<title>Vegas Baby!</title>
		<link rel="alternate" href="http://diypcblog.com/2008/07/01/vegas-baby.aspx" />
		<id>tag:diypcblog.com,2008-07-01:7681fbfd-ea39-4dcc-886e-a5065e8f77da</id>
		<author>
			<name>Rich</name>
		</author>
		<category term="Other" />
		<updated>2008-07-01T20:45:53Z</updated>
		<published>2008-07-01T20:36:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[Ok, so I just took a quick trip that was 100% not related to my DIY blog… but, I figured it would be worth mentioning because we had quite a time. It was my friend’s bachelor party, and I’m sure it comes as a huge surprise that we decided to go to Las Vegas. We stayed at the Hard Rock café, drank at the Palms and for the most part, slept during daylight hours. What else can you do for a guy that is about to get married? There were a few places I would recommend checking out. First, the ...]]></content>
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	<entry>
		<title>Cisc and Risc microprocessors.</title>
		<link rel="alternate" href="http://diypcblog.com/2008/06/28/autosaved-15141-am.aspx" />
		<id>tag:diypcblog.com,2008-06-28:a0e16cfb-38f8-4718-9824-4ff159b7e9f5</id>
		<author>
			<name>Rich</name>
		</author>
		<category term="CPU Upgrade" />
		<updated>2008-06-28T05:34:30Z</updated>
		<published>2008-06-28T08:51:41Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[A microprocessor chip consists of several subunits. The microprocessor executes the instructions serially. The instructions are executed at very high speed. The microprocessor is more powerful if it can execute more instructions per second. The traditional approach is to construct the microprocessors consisting of many instructions and build seperate internal circuits to execute or carry out these instructions. A microprocessor can execute these instructions because of the physical circuits performing these jobs. These physical circuits are the combinations of logical gates present in the microprocessor chip. For example, the complex addition circuit inside the microprocessor executes the addition instructions, whereas, ...]]></content>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<title>EASY DIY websites</title>
		<link rel="alternate" href="http://diypcblog.com/2008/06/27/easy-diy-websites.aspx" />
		<id>tag:diypcblog.com,2008-06-28:079fb7a5-2bca-4acc-b641-acaec1111375</id>
		<author>
			<name>Rich</name>
		</author>
		<category term="Websites" />
		<updated>2008-06-29T04:01:56Z</updated>
		<published>2008-06-28T03:21:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[You must be aware of the fact that Website building requires thorough knowledge of HTML, DHTML, PHP, ASP and several other programming languages, in addition to a good background in design concepts. In case you really want to have a good knowledge of high level programming or Website design concepts, you can enroll for a full time course on 'Website building'. However, the course may take you anywhere between one or two years to complete and incur a great deal of expenses. The other option is, off-course, to trust the job of 'website building' to professional website designers. But ...]]></content>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<title>Infra red Ports and connections</title>
		<link rel="alternate" href="http://diypcblog.com/2008/06/28/infra-red-ports-and-connections.aspx" />
		<id>tag:diypcblog.com,2008-06-28:63c6bfce-7afe-466f-a19d-f2a79d3676b8</id>
		<author>
			<name>Rich</name>
		</author>
		<category term="Technology" />
		<updated>2008-06-28T01:14:41Z</updated>
		<published>2008-06-28T00:23:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[You can connect cables from the PC to PC for connecting one computer to another. Similarly you can connect a mobile computer to the printer by means of a cable. But connecting by means of cables has always been a problem. Hence, the Infra Red Data association has developed the IRDA Port for serial communication over an optical (infra red) link.   The Infra red port applications include the following :   1) Connecting from mobile PCs such as the Laptops or notebooks to the printers without the use of cables. 2) Connecting the mobile PCs such ...]]></content>
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