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This new free online magazine showcases introductory and how-to articles in a multitude of topics. They are written to present information in a concise and visual manner.

A short list of topics are listed on the menu, but this list will grow in time as different topics are planned. Each topic clicked will reveal a subtopic with its article listing. Not all back articles are yet loaded, but this process will be completed in time whilst new,current articles are also added.

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Choosing Trading Style in Financial Markets: Day Trading or Position Trading Philosophy?

Jan 20, 2009 © Harry P. Schlanger
Trading timeframe depends on the trader's own psychological profile and involves having an understanding of the speculative, sentiment-driven issues of securities. more...

Preparing for Trading Financial Markets: Beginning Traders Should Follow Checklists and Install Safety Guards

Jan 16, 2010 © Harry P. Schlanger
New traders should prepare well before trading. Important tips are offered, including use of a "helper" friend to oversee and safeguard against possible financial ruin. more...

The Solvay Process: Manufacture of Sodium Carbonate and Bicarbonate

Sep 22, 2009 © Harry P. Schlanger
The Solvay process is an intricate method for manufacturing sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate. Ingredients are readily available and inexpensive. more...

Redox Reactions Defined: Named According to Gain or Loss of Electrons

Sep 12, 2009 © Emily J. Foster
The original definition of redox reaction was based on the addition or removal of oxygen. A better definition considers the transfer of electrons. more...

Oxidation Reduction Reactions: Chemical Substances Reacting With Air

Sep 19, 2009 © Emily J. Foster
Many chemical reactions identified with the element Oxygen are described as oxidation-reduction reactions, or simply redox reactions. This definition is fine but limited. more...

Avogadro's Number and the Mole: Chemical Bridge Between Microscopic and Macroscopic Worlds

Sep 12, 2009 © Emily J. Foster
Chemists dealing with substance masses and tiny, microscopic entities use the mole - a convenient unit that takes into account numbers of atoms and molecules. more...

Investor Crowd Behavior in Financial Markets: How 'Herd Instinct' Overtakes the Mind of Speculators

Sept 8, 2009 © Harry P. Schlanger
Traders will sometimes be caught up in common hysteria - just at a time when contrary thinking is truly appropriate. What causes the rational mind to follow the herd? more...

A Fibonacci Investigation: Lesson Plan for the Rabbit Problem

Sep 1, 2009 © Harry P. Schlanger
The original rabbit problem posed to Fibonacci in the 13th century is presented and its solution outlined. A lesson plan includes an investigation of the Fibonacci sequence. more...

Analysis Philosophy in Financial Markets: Fundamental Analysis vs. Technical Analysis

Aug 29, 2009 © Harry P. Schlanger
Technical analysis focuses on stock price. However, fundamental analysis studies underlying value as affected by forces of supply and demand. more...

The Chaos Game: How to Simply and Randomly Generate a Sierpinski Triangle

Aug 22, 2009 © Harry P. Schlanger
Using a simple algorithm and a die, this game is a mathematical experiment that creates a fractal pattern of the well-known Sierpinski triangle. more...

Dow Theory Explained: Principle of Trend Confirmation Between Two Stock Indices

Aug 21, 2009 © Harry P. Schlanger
Dow theory was created as a leading indicator of the business cycle. It should be used to confirm or deny a market turn, and establish the direction of the primary trend. more...

Forecasting Major Economic Business Cycles: Watching Dow/Gold Ratio to Signal Next Market Cycle

Aug 15, 2009 © Harry P. Schlanger
Technical analysis of the Dow/Gold chart reveals long-wave business cycles, allowing smart investors to position themselves when to start buying either gold or equities. more...

Health Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil: Humans Need Proper Balance of Good Fats as Offered by Coconuts

Aug 11, 2009 © Harry P. Schlanger
Substituting vegetable oils that contain harmful transfatty acids with traditional, healthy, saturated fats in coconut oil may lead to eradication of many diseases. more...

Access 2007 - Visual Basic for Applications

Programming a User Interface in MSAccess 2007: Using Event-Driven VBA Procedures

Aug 9, 2009 © Harry P. Schlanger
The user interface may contain many object types (text boxes, labels, etc.). Interaction is achieved when objects respond to user events, which then activate procedures. more...

Herb of Happiness - St John's Wort: Relaxing Herb has Long-Lasting Tonic Effect on Nervous System

Aug 6, 2009 © Harry P. Schlanger
St John's Wort is used to relax and soothe the psyche with minimal side effects and is widely used as herbal remedy for treating nerves. more...

Introduction to Visual Basic for Applications: Writing a First VBA Program

Aug 1, 2009 © Harry P. Schlanger
Visual Basic for Applications is a high level visual programming language available in all Microsoft Office products. To use it, one just needs to look "under the hood". more...

Programming MSAccess Applications: Improve Functionality with Macros and Visual Basic for Applications

Jul 29, 2009 © Harry P. Schlanger
An industry application written in Access 2007 is presented for inspection to learn how applications can be made more professional, using macros and VBA programming. more...

Importance of Discipline in Trading Markets: Self-control Key to Running a Stock Trading System Successfully

Jul 25, 2009 © Harry P. Schlanger
The type of discipline required to trade profitably in stock markets is the same as that required to lose weight, stop smoking, or run a successful business. more...

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Household Chemicals

Chemicals in the Home: Identifying Chemistry Behind Common Household Products

May 9, 2009 © Harry P. Schlanger
Everyone probably comes into contact with more chemicals and chemistry in their own home than at any other place. more...

Olympics Facts and Figures: Getting Ready for London 2012

May 5, 2009 © Emily J. Foster
Information for sports fans looking for previous Olympics competitions and results, competitors current world rankings, and World and Olympic records. more...

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