July 30, 2010
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What season begins with the vernal equinox?
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On This Day
July 30, 1739 - German immigrant Caspar Wistar begins glass manufacturing. Earlier glass making in America, since1608, failed as the British Crown discouraged glass making in America by high taxes, so they could sell their own glass wares to the colonies.
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Cartoon of the Day
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"You have been accused of cruel and abusive behavior. Is it true you made your staff sit through a PowerPoint presentation?"
Copyright © Randy Glasbergen
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Microsoft Says Tablets Are 'Job One'
Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Steve Ballmer stressed to Wall Street analysts that the development of tablet computers outfitted with the ...
Market Watch
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Hand Soldering vs. Selective Wave
Do you recommend a selective wave soldering process for an LCD glass display? Would the high heat cause thermal damage to the LCD?
Ask the Experts |
The Graying White Plastic
A plastic injection molding plant was suddenly seeing white plastic parts come out grey. What was causing the discoloration?
Mysteries of Science |
Embedded Passives Become Mainstream
Paper looks at barriers to the implementation of high performance embedded passives, focusing on embedded capacitor laminate materials.
Tech Papers |
Can Your Body Heal Itself?
Someday, when you have a serious illness or a broken bone, your body just may be able to heal itself.
Trends for Tomorrow |
Soldermask Insulation Issue
We have an unusual component situation. A long lead on an SMT component is overhanging the pad. Can solder mask ...
Responses by:
• Dr. Craig D. Hillman, CEO & Managing Partner, DfR Solutions
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Quote of the Day
"From now on, ending a sentence with a preposition is something up with which I will not put." Sir Winston Churchill
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Test Your Knowledge
What season begins with the vernal equinox? Answer: Spring
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