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What Are Cooling Towers and How Do They Work

The job of cooling towers is to transfer unwanted heat to the atmosphere. For instance, many industrial processes produce waste heat that is transferred to circulating water via heat exchangers. The circulating water is then cooled by means of evaporation or direct heat transfer to atmospheric air. Though most people are […]

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Economy Employment

Can You Spare a Job?

Nobody is going to argue the fact that jobs are hard to come by these days. As of October, the Bureau of Labor Statistics put the country's unemployment rate at 7.3%. That's a lot of people out of work. What makes that number even scarier is knowing that it is […]

Nutrition

The Truth About the Food Guide Pyramid

The United States Department of Agriculture has been telling Americans how to eat since 1894, when it issued its Farmers' Bulletin that said men should eat a diet comprised of protein, carbohydrates, fats and "mineral matter." For the latter part of the 20th century, the granddaddy of dietary guidelines was […]

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The Biggest Ships on the Planet

Ships are immense pieces of technology, giant, floating testaments to mankind's great achievements in engineering and construction. They have achieved almost mythical prowess, like the white whale, and inspire awe among all who see them. They have granted humanity the ability to do something that would otherwise be impossible - […]

Electronics

Poor Reception Needn’t Be A Drama

Digital TV reception problems can be frustrating, especially as they often seem to happen at that crucial point in your favourite soap or drama. However, the problems themselves don't need to cause a drama and can often easily be resolved. In some cases you'll need the help of a professional TV aerial […]

Exteriors

Repairing a Small Crack in the Foundation of your Home

With the construction industry benefiting from significant investment, it is emerging as a critical area of growth within the UK. Just recently, it was announced that leading Yorkshire-based firm Kier Services was the preferred bidder in the race to secure a £100 million contract to repair council homes in Sheffield, […]

Interiors

Knocking Down a Concrete Wall for More Room

Does your boxed kitchen or cramped formal dining room look small and dingy? If so, you may be craving for free-flowing air and open living ambience. However, this is not possible in your home unless you bring down your existing wall of the kitchen and combine it with your dining […]