The textile field is often one of the first to invent and benefit from new technology. The most recent innovation has been to make a material that is just like spider web silk. Did you know that there is a type of spider silk called Dragline, which is tougher than the material used to make bulletproof vests! The proble… read more

Knowing how to take a screen shot of your whole desktop is a very useful skill. Whether you want to show your friend what's happening on your desktop or you need this to verify questions regarding work, with these instructions it's possible. Best of all you don't need special hardware or software. To begin, go to the s… read more

What will happen to Edward Snowden? This is the cutting news of the moment, and the bizarre journey is still underway. Snowden was a former C.I.A. Technician and has admitted to leaking state secrets regarding a new U.S. Surveillance program that collects massive amounts of phone data records for the use of foreign sur… read more

New Mexico, also called 'The Land of Enchantment,' is a Southwestern state that offers a unique climate and ambient for visitors. The summers are wickedly hot and winters can be harsh in the state's Northern tier. New Mexico is rich in archeology, with ruins from ancient indigenous communities scattered everywhere. The… read more

Normally one thinks of immigrants as coming in from another country to live in the USA. However, sometimes it's right for us Americans to pack our bags and head to a new city with new opportunities. A Southwestern city growing in leaps and bounds is Austin, TX. It has a huge pull with the music festival South by Southw… read more