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Financial Outlook Likely Spells Flat Funds for Higher Education

29.10.09

PC World - T-Mobile is launching a new phone-- the Sony Ericsson Equinox. Unlike most headline-making mobile phones, the Equinox is not trying to be the next iPhone-killer. The Equinox isn't even trying to be a smart phone.

Governor Says Education and Training are Investments in Missourians

29.01.10

Defenseman Dan Boyle will miss his third straight game for the San Jose Sharks because of an undisclosed upper body injury. Boyle will sit out Thursday night's game against Chicago. The Sharks had been hoping to have their top scoring defenseman back for the matchup between the top two teams in the Western Conference, but he was ruled out at the morning skate.

David R. Russell Named Interim Commissioner of Higher Education

15.06.10

You can use your computer to play games, type homework and even read this blog, but have you ever wondered what people used before the computer? Why are your keyboard's keys arranged the way that they are? We can thank the typewriter for leading up to the existence of the personal computer.

It is commonly believed that an Italian built the first typewriter for a blind Countess in 1808. With a cluster of keys and the paper hidden from the typist, the typewriter wasn't perfect, but it certainly sparked a revolution.

With the need for speed and automation, the typewriter further developed into subsequent versions. The keyboard was improved, typists could see what they were typing, and soon the typewriter was electronic.

Have you ever noticed how the keys spell QWERTY across the top left of your keyboard? It turns out that the keys on the keyboard were arranged in such a manner so as to prevent frequently struck keys from colliding. This became a necessary consideration as the typewriter caught on and people became faster typists.

To learn more, check out the new Learn article, The Evolution of the Typewriter!

Coordinating Board Supports Status Quo of Access Missouri Award Levels

01.03.10

In honor of the Winter Olympics, why not make yourself and all of the sports fans in your life one of more of these fun, beaded sports pins. I provide a variety of free sports-related beaded safety pin patterns and complete directions so you can easily create them all. If you prefer to support different countries during the Olympic games, you can make a beaded safety flag to wear instead of or along with your sports design.
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- Beaded Safety Pin Tutorial
- Winter Olympic Crafts
- Sports Beaded Pin Patterns from Denise

(Photo © 2010 Sherri Osborn licensed to About.com, Inc.)

Free Craft Patterns for Sports Fans originally appeared on About.com Family Crafts on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 at 09:00:58.

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