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The resources available for learning more about welding have increased substantially in the last five years, primarily as a result of the internet and the recent expansion of its technological and social networking capabilities. There are videos, message boards, blogs, manufacturer’s web sites, welding magazines, books, pamphlets, and many more ways to learn about welding.

At the same time, the proliferation of welding information also makes it more difficult to find reliable, accurate information. The advent of the internet has essentially allowed anyone with a computer to disseminate subject matter without having it first vetted by an industry expert.    

Nevertheless, the quantity of valueable information out there should outweigh the misinformation for anyone willing to spend a few hours researching their topic of interest.    

What are your favorite resources for welding information and why? What kind of welding information do you use these resources for, and what welding information do you find lacking in these resources? Share your thoughts on this subject by posting a comment below.

Another landmark is about to be reached in the ongoing fuel crisis. At $3.95/gallon as of May 12, the city of San Francisco looks like it will become the first in the country to record an average gasoline price over $4/gallon for regular unleaded. Of course, this is nothing new to truckers, farmers and other users of diesel fuel who have been paying well over $4/gallon for months now.    

And worse, prices can only be expected to continue their upward climb as the season of high demand gets into full swing in the coming months.    

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