Turbochargers – Pump It Up

By: Jim Marotta; Originally posted on blog.gale.com At 100 horsepower per liter, GM’s newer turbocharged 1.4L has the power of a larger engine but retains the efficiency of a small-displacement four-cylinder in most driving conditions. Courtesy GM A naturally aspirated automobile engine uses the downward stroke of a piston to…

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Children Can Learn a Language at the Library with KidSpeak™

You’ve heard it before and it’s worth hearing again: the best time to start learning a new language is as early as possible. The cognitive benefits of bilingualism pay off into adulthood. For children whose parents do not speak another language and whose school district doesn’t offer languages at the earliest…

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What You Need to Know About Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

 A tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) uses electronics to monitor the air pressure inside automotive tires. The system transmits real-time tire pressure information to the driver of the vehicle using a simple low pressure warning light in the instrument cluster. Luxury becomes necessity The first passenger vehicle to adopt TPMS…

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Talking With Active Seniors

LTC:  Talking with Active Seniors The library set up a meeting with a Senior Swim Group at the local YMCA.  This group was exercised and ready for conversation.  Our discussion was centered on what things concerns you.  To prod them along, I said, what things do your children warn you…

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Libraries Continue to Be More than Just Books!

Did you know you can use your library card to borrow a canning kit, monitor your power consumption, play disc golf at the park, and even borrow an umbrella or bicycle chain during your trip to the South Sioux City Public Library?  September is Library Card Sign Up Month, and…

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ABC Mouse for grades K-5

Introducing ABCmouse, the Fun Way to Play and Learn ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy® is described by many educators as the most comprehensive early learning curriculum available online. The website has received special recognition from Parents magazine, and has been honored with the Parents’ Choice Gold Award, the Mom’s Choice Gold…

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Free Driving Test Practice

Do you know about driving-tests.org? Driving Tests.org has: 16 car practice tests 50 CDL practice tests 9 motorcycle practice tests All official driver’s manuals Answers to 100+ DMV-related questions Breeze through your driving test when you practice using real questions directly from the official manual. Every question is based on…

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