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Phillip Kimpo Jr. - ArticlesPhillip Kimpo Jr. is a member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). He keeps a tech blog at Crimson Crux and a literary blog at Slip of the Pen. He is also withItuloy AngSulong.
Why Invest? Here are Seven Good ReasonsNo doubt, investing your hard-earned money is a risky business. Sure, there are investments that look like they don't carry huge risk of failure, but these won't get you huge amounts of dough. Remember -- huge risk comes with huge returns. And if you're properly informed as to the basic terms and principles of investing, chances are you'll lead yourself into financial security.
That said, why should you invest? Here are a couple of good reasons: Suitcases: What Suitcase Fits You?When shopping for suitcases, many people go for the normal-looking ones, such as those that sport dark or subtle colors. While price usually helps in choosing which suitcase to buy, some people don't bother to check the luggage's material and construction, whether it's cheap or expensive. This might prove to be a bad decision in the long run.
There are no well-defined criteria, but the right suitcase is... Suitcases Accessories GuideWe live in a world filled with accessories -- cars have accessories, cellular phones have accessories, and even we have personal fashion accessories. What's to stop suitcases from having their own? You can find suitcase accessories that have practical purposes, serve as mere decoration, or even accomplish both. Cds and Dvds: Taking Care of ThemAs a rule, optical discs -- CDs, CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and the many variants of DVDs -- are much more durable than some other types of data storage, such as floppy disks. In fact, the first batch of audio CDs produced in 1980 are claimed to last for 100 years (for more on the history of CDs, visit this page).
However, this doesn't mean that you're free to abuse your optical discs. Improper handling and usage leads to scratched, broken, or dirty discs. Learn to take care of your discs here. HD-DVD vs. Blu-Ray: The Great Optical Disc BattleTwo new players in the optical storage scene have arrived -- HD-DVD and Blu-Ray, and they're both out to claim the mantle of the true successor to DVD. What are their basic features, and how well do they match up against each other? Who are the big players in the industry that support these formats? XML (eXtensible Markup Language): An OverviewAs web developers know all too well, basic HTML (HyperText Markup Language) doesn't provide any structure to Web pages, and the formatting is mixed with the content. the answer: XML. XHTML (eXtended Hypertext Markup Language): An OverviewMany Web pages today are poorly written. The answer: XHTML.
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