Popular Mechanics

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Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.
 

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Contents

Computer-aided Kayaking
31
Scott Shipley; 1971-., Kayaks and kayaking (Design, Software), Kayak racing
Be a Power Player
49
Computers (Rating)
Reroute Your Long-distance Calls
50
Internet telephony
Putting Nuclear Waste to Work
54
Nuclear reactors (Design), Radioactive waste disposal, Reactor fuel reprocessing
Weapons of Mass Destruction
80
Nuclear terrorism, Chemical and biological weapons (Defenses), Terrorism (Prevention), Civil defense, Radiation (Physiological effects)
Fat Skis
104
Water skis (Design)
Makeover: Chrysler LeBaron
108
Automobiles, Restored, Automobiles, Used
It's a Wrap
112
Transportation Displays Inc, Popular mechanics (Periodical), Advertising mediums (Buses), New York (N.Y.) (Buses)
Better to Hear You with
116
Computer speakers
Top Gun
120
Gun cabinets

The World is Flat
86
Computer monitors (Rating), Flat panel displays, Liquid crystal displays
CART Vs. IRL.
92
Indy Racing League, Championship Auto Racing Teams (Organization), Racing automobiles (Rating), Automobile racing (Rules)
Lip Service
100
IBM ViaVoice (Computer program), NaturallySpeaking (Computer program)
Installing a Basement Egress Window
126
Windows (Installation)
Tuneup for the '90s
147
Automobile engines (Maintenance and repair)

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