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		<title>DISCUSS: How can Engineering Help Developing Nations Solve Critical Problems?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I was recently listening to Dr. Tony Marjoram, the former head of engineering sciences at UNESCO on  his discussion on how engineering can help developing nations solve critical problems.   It was a quite stimulating discussion in which Dr. Marjoram provides the following blueprint answering the subject question: He acknowledges that engineering is vital in ensuring [...]


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		<title>The History and Construction of The Burma Railway (Video)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[An interesting video providing the history and prevailing conditions during the construction of the Burma Railway. Related Content:The Burma Railway &#8211; (The Death Railway) The Burma Railway, also known as the Death Railway or...


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		<title>The Burma Railway &#8211; (The Death Railway)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Burma Railway, also known as the Death Railway or the the Thailand–Burma Railway is a 415 kilometres (258 mi) railway between Bangkok, Thailand, and Rangoon, Burma (now Yangon, Myanmar), built by the Empire of Japan during World War II, to support its forces in the Burma campaign.  One of the prime reasons for the [...]


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		<link>http://www.engineeringdaily.net/the-burma-railway-the-death-railway/</link>
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		<title>10 of the Greatest Engineering Projects of the Past Decade (2000 &#8211; 2010)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It was the decade of highs and lows, a time of great optimism and deep uncertainty. Outside engineering, the past decade was as chaotic as it was promising. A global recession saw many engineering projects held as more engineering companies folded. Meanwhile, engineering projects in some countries were in full throttle, with some impressive projects ending [...]


Related Content:<ol><li><a href='http://www.engineeringdaily.net/top-10-most-impressive-engineering-projects/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Top 10 most impressive engineering projects'>Top 10 most impressive engineering projects</a> <small>The following engineering projects qualify as some of the most...</small></li><li><a href='http://www.engineeringdaily.net/top-10-most-impressive-engineering-projects-2/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Top 10 most impressive engineering projects'>Top 10 most impressive engineering projects</a> <small>List of our Top 5 most impressive engineering projects. Recap:...</small></li><li><a href='http://www.engineeringdaily.net/spotlight-project-the-oresund-bridge/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Spotlight project: The Oresund Bridge'>Spotlight project: The Oresund Bridge</a> <small>The Oresund Bridge provides a convenient connection for travelers between...</small></li></ol>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.engineeringdaily.net/10-of-the-greatest-engineering-projects-of-the-past-decade-2000-2010/</link>
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		<title>Approved Calculators for the FE and PE Exams</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For those of you planning to take the EIT or PE exam this year 2012,  make sure you look at our Guide for Engineers for useful tips on studying and passing the FE exam as well as helpful information pertaining PE exam.  Also note that as of the December 2011 edition of Licensure Exchange (volume 15, [...]


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		<link>http://www.engineeringdaily.net/approved-calculators-for-the-fe-and-pe-exams/</link>
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		<title>6 Wonderful Engineering-Oriented Movies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Our hardworking staff at the The Engineering Daily recently compiled the following list of movies that would interest engineers. The research simply involved analyzing plotlines,  themes and the connection of the director to engineering to simply come us with a list of movies lacking the cliché love  stories and half-baked attempts at intellectual engagement. The [...]


Related Content:<ol><li><a href='http://www.engineeringdaily.net/what-type-of-gifts-do-engineers-like/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: What type of gifts do engineers like?'>What type of gifts do engineers like?</a> <small>A spouse of one of our loyal users contacted me...</small></li><li><a href='http://www.engineeringdaily.net/5-amazing-gifts-for-engineers-that-will-cost-you-less-than-20/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: 5 Amazing Gifts for Engineers that will cost you less than $20'>5 Amazing Gifts for Engineers that will cost you less than $20</a> <small>Engineers are peculiar people.  We see numbers where others see...</small></li><li><a href='http://www.engineeringdaily.net/top-10-most-impressive-engineering-projects/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Top 10 most impressive engineering projects'>Top 10 most impressive engineering projects</a> <small>The following engineering projects qualify as some of the most...</small></li></ol>]]></description>
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		<title>A Great Engineer and Author &#8211; Nevil Shute</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Every now and then we feature engineers that have contributed significantly to our profession. These exercises are simply to remind you of the important role that we play as engineers and also to provide useful insights into the lives of celebrated engineers, scientists and even authors. Nevil Shute is one such engineer. While he was [...]


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		<title>Project Spotlight: Gotthard Base Tunnel, Switzerland</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Gotthard Base Tunnel is an active project beneath the Swiss Alps, expected to open in 2016.  The completed Gotthard project will consist of two single-track with a route length of 35.4 miles plus 94.3 miles of tunnels shafts and passages, easily making it the world&#8217;s longest rail tunnel.  The Gotthard will double freight capacity [...]


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		<title>Profile Engineer – Archimedes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Archimedes is know as one of the great scientists of antiquity mostly hailed for his mathematical work, his theories of mechanics and his clever use of machines in the defense of Syracuse against the Romans. It is believed he studied under followers of Euclid in Alexandria, Egypt before returning to his native Syracuse, then an [...]


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		<title>Gift Suggestions to inspire the Young Engineer within</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Intellectually Engaging Games and Books for the young engineer which provide provide fun and interactive modes of entertainment.  


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		<link>http://www.engineeringdaily.net/gift-suggestions-to-inspire-the-young-engineer-within/</link>
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		<title>The Best Electronic Gift Ideas for Engineers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This one focuses on electronics, which any engineer would appreciate as gifts. For electronics, the key is functionality and durability. 


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		<link>http://www.engineeringdaily.net/the-best-electronic-gift-ideas-for-engineers/</link>
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		<title>5 Mentally Engaging Books that Engineers would like as Gifts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On our third installation of gifts for engineers, we present yet another guide for the confused souls who are unable to buy gifts for theirs engineer wives, husbands, friends etc.  The Gifts for Engineers series is a passionate attempt at providing guidance to those who might be clueless when it comes to getting gifts for [...]


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		<link>http://www.engineeringdaily.net/5-mentally-engaging-books-that-engineers-would-like-as-gifts/</link>
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		<title>5 Amazing Gifts for Engineers that will cost you less than $20</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Engineers are peculiar people.  We see numbers where others see lines. We like complexity and dislike anything petty. Much more so, it the latter does not involve math. We admire the marriage between steel and concrete.  So it is not a surprising occurrence for a non-engineer to be unable to understand the things we like.   [...]


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		<link>http://www.engineeringdaily.net/5-amazing-gifts-for-engineers-that-will-cost-you-less-than-20/</link>
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		<title>Brain Teaser: Fill in the Blanks</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Four words with the letters SNT, in that order, have all their other letters removed. You must use the letters below to fill in the blanks.
_ _ S _ N T _ _ _
S _ _ N T
S _ N _ _ T
S _ _ _ N T
Letters to use: A, A, E, E, E, I, I, L, L, Q, S, S, U, U


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		<title>Brain Teaser: A Sliding Ladder</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A 25 ft ladder (assume it is not an extension ladder) is placed with its foot 7 ft away from a building. If the top of the ladder slips down 4 ft, how many feet will the bottom slide out?


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