Fei Lim - Articles

Are Second Level Domains Second Class?

One thing you will have to learn about as you look for a web hosting provider is domain names. A domain name generally refers to what we all think of as an "internet address." For example, www.google.com is a domain name. If you plan to have an online business or other high traffic site, you'll find a domain name for it, go through the domain registration process, and that domain name will be connected to your site until you either let the domain registration lapse or change it. Read

By: Fei Lim | 19/11/2009 | Domain Names

What is DNS Propagation all About?

When you set up your website with a web hosting company and go through the domain registration process, they will tell you that your new domain name will be done "propagating" after a period of time between 24 hours and 96 hours. Don't worry if you don't know what this means - a lot of people don't. Domain name propagation is actually fairly simple to understand. The propagation time for your domain name is the time between you registering your domain name and the time people can actually type Read

By: Fei Lim | 17/11/2009 | Web Hosting

Grand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City Game Preview

Grand Theft Auto: Episodes of Liberty City is a unique concept in the video game world because it is two standalone episodes that do not require the original GTA IV to work. Therefore, people who do not have GTA IV can purchase these new mini video games and play them at full capacity. This new game is available on Xbox live on October 29 and is definitely worth checking out because it provides two new missions in the typical GTA style of games. Read

By: Fei Lim | 23/10/2009 | Video Games

Four Wheel Drive Systems

We've heard a lot about four wheel drive cars and trucks over the years. However, there are lots of different variants out there. That means that many people have questions about how their four wheel drive vehicles work. Let's take a look at some of the current systems on the market. Read

By: Fei Lim | 11/10/2009 | Automotive

Diagnosing Faulty Fuel Pumps

For older models, it wasn't hard to detect when your fuel pump was going out, and it was almost as easy to replace. There were two spots where you can find the fuel pump, either somewhere near the underside of the block, or attached to the head, near the camshaft. Read

By: Fei Lim | 01/10/2009 | Automotive

Business Analyst jobs and careers

In a tough economic environment like the one we are currently mired in, there is nothing more important to businesses than cutting out the waste and becoming more efficient. That is why many companies have taken it upon themselves to hire a business analyst. As you might have already guessed, the jobs of an analyst to examine the business needs of his clients in order to locate any present or potential problems and then pose practical solutions. Read

By: Fei Lim | 28/09/2009 | Careers

A Career as a Biostatistician

Biostatistics is a job field in which college students are instructed in the proper ways of applying statistical research and techniques to solve problems. They are shown how to analyze experimental results and surveys to obtain necessary information Read

By: Fei Lim | 19/09/2009 | Careers

Fight an Epidemic of Ignorance: Teach a Friend How to Check Their Oil

Recently, my little sister completely ruined her car and had to buy a new one. Why? Because she didn't check her oil. Every car-savvy member of my family felt guilty for not teaching her how to check her oil, and why it was important. Frankly, it never occurred to any of us that she didn't know how. Read

By: Fei Lim | 12/09/2009 | Automotive

Engine Leaks Take a Brutal Toll on Cars and Car Parts

If you own a car then you have probably already had some experience with car leaks, at least to some degree. Even new cars can develop leaks that are both annoying and frustrating. In the 1980s and 1990s engine leaks and other automotive leaking problems were the cause of a large majority of auto service appointments. Read

By: Fei Lim | 22/08/2009 | Automotive

Tips for avoiding engine failure

Engine failure in cars can happen for a variety of different reasons. The most common reason why an engine would fail is due to lack of routine care. There are components that not only wear down and have to be replaced on a regular basis, fluid levels that have to be checked routinely. Vehicles that aren't maintained properly can cause an engine to fail for a number of reasons. Read

By: Fei Lim | 27/07/2009 | Automotive