Roger Tunsley
Roger has been a professional writer for over 25 years and is now enjoying the life of a freelance writer. Until August of 2009, Roger was the manager of technical publications and an engineering development project manager for Instron where he has worked in the materials testing field for 22 years. He has a Master's degree in Technical and Professional Writing from Northeastern University and a Bachelor's degree in Biology. He has also taught Online Documentation as an Associate Professor at Northeastern.
Roger has managed several engineering development projects related to materials testing, including impact and hardness testers, working with engineering and manufacturing staff in the USA, Germany, and China.
Prior to joining Instron, Roger was an aircraft engineer in the Royal Air Force. He is a qualified private pilot.
Roger is married with two sons and two grandchildren. He lives near Boston, Massachusetts.
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Online Skills Training from Lynda.com
Lynda.com is a subscription-based web site that specializes in producing and publishing online course training for a wide range of software. Is it worth it?
Jan 23, 2010
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Who Needs Valentine's Day?
Why limit romance to one day in the year? Why let the greeting card industry rule your life? Treat your loved one to romantic and spontaneous surprises at any time.
Jan 18, 2010
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Bike Cape Cod – Bike Paths in America's Resort
Cape Cod is a top holiday destination for cyclists. Paved, well-tended trails are found from the Cape Cod canal to the outer cape. Grab a bike map and join in the fun.
Jan 15, 2010
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Measuring the Strength of Materials
Is this material strong enough? Many properties of a material are revealed using the tensile test, the most fundamental test in materials science.
Jan 12, 2010
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Learn to Fly as a Sport Pilot
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened the sky to a new class of airman--the Sport Pilot. Here's a summary of the rules for light sport aircraft and pilots.
Dec 1, 2009
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Frozen Smoke - The World's Lightest Solid
Frozen smoke and solid smoke; nicknames for aerogel, an ephemeral solid substance that comprises over 99 per cent air. Can it show there may be life on other planets?
Dec 1, 2009
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Monkey World - England's Monkey Rescue Center
Chimps, capuchins, orang-utans, and lemurs. Not what you would expect to find down the leafy lanes of rural Dorset. Monkey World is a major center for primate rescue.
Nov 27, 2009
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Hardness Testing of Materials
There are several different tests to evaluate hardness of materials. This article describes each of the test types and how each one is used.
Nov 16, 2009
- Roger Tunsley
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The Benefits of Microsoft Office InfoPath 2007
Many businesses have information scattered in many places and in widely disparate formats. MS InfoPath forms collect consistent data and automate business workflows.
Nov 14, 2009
- Roger Tunsley
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Gift Ideas for Organic Gardeners
Organic gardeners are a special breed. When birthdays and holidays come around, nothing makes them happier than a gift bag of dried manure. Here are some more ideas.
Nov 5, 2009
- Roger Tunsley
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