March 14, 2015 Culture & Society
By Natasha Lawrence Through discovery and excavation, it appears that three of the world’s oldest lighthouses are in Spain, Egypt and Turkey. Both are more than 2,000 years old. One is about 1.5 miles outside the city of La Coruña…
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By Chris Weiss No matter how timidly or carefully you ride, you will eventually have some snowboard damage and will need to make some repairs on your snowboard. Snowboard damage is partly an effect of your riding style, but it…
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Sewing machines have had a short but significant place in history. They led to career changes for some people as well as to creating clothing made for the masses. Learn about the features of antique sewing machines as well as…
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At its core, the role of the stock broker and brokerage firm is to execute the demands of their client. At most, a full-service brokerage will offer analysis and participate in shaping a financial plan. After the profession took on…
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Cinderella’s Castle is a widely recognized icon of the Magic Kingdom, and seeing the castle is a highlight of most trips to Disney World. It is visible from throughout the Magic Kingdom and from the Seven Seas Lagoon. You can…
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Some women experience itching, irritation and discharge following sexual intercourse. It can be difficult to figure out what is causing the problem. However, it is important to seek out the causes of irritation and eliminate them as soon as possible,…
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There are several states in the country that do not tax federal pensions. This is good news for retirees looking to relocate. For the most part, individual states are free from federal control regarding how to tax pensions, however, some…
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An IRA CD is one of several ways to invest your contribution to an IRA for your retirement. Typically, it has a maturity of from two to five years and it pays higher interest than a a savings or money…
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Media mail is a special postage rate for printed materials and other media, such as books, DVDs, video tapes and magazines. Media mail is a popular way for eBay users and other sellers to mail used textbooks and other items…
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Building a homemade iguana cage is not difficult, but it should be large and secure. If you bring home a juvenile iguana, keep in mind while making your cage that it is going to grow much larger; some reach eight…
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Student loans can be a burden on any household. Anyone with several outstanding student loans, with individual payments to each loan provider, should consider consolidating their student loans if they have trouble meeting each payment. Here are a few important…
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MP3 swim goggles, also known as swim music goggles, are a recreational swimming tool that enable you to enjoy music while you swim laps or just kick around in the pool. While certainly not designed for speed, these goggles are…
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Dogs have been used to power vehicles for centuries, and have been especially important in the discovery, exploration and settling of cold Northern territories like Canada, Alaska and Greenland. These dogs, however, would have meant nothing without the invention of…
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The barometer is one of the more poorly understood, but generally known, scientific instruments. It has been around for centuries, and virtually everyone has seen more than one movie or TV show where “the falling barometer” was mentioned in connection…
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Baseball cards have been a popular collectible for years. There is a wide variety of baseball cards, many of which are not worth much. On the other hand, there a few cards whose popularity has made them very valuable. History…
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Regardless of one’s political stance on the presence of American troops overseas, there’s one thing on which most people can agree: The men and women in the armed forces have families and loved ones like everyone else and deserve to…
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Etched engraving can enhance the appearance of mirrors, glassware, windows, ceramics, porcelain, and marble. The art of etching can be accomplished by almost anyone by using stencils and other basic materials. It is important to know there are both caustic…
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The ideal blood sugar level, also referred to as glucose level, depends on a number of factors. Although the normal fasting level is considered to be anything between 80 and 100, normal blood glucose levels do fluctuate throughout the day…
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The Major League Baseball Scouting Bureau was founded in 1974 by the major league clubs to provide a centralized scouting department to allow teams to get the best available information on baseball prospects. It was initally an independent entity but…
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By Elizabeth Scully Unless you are purchasing cheap, boxed wines, you’ll be getting your wine in a standard-sized bottle that will be clear (for white wines) or some shade of green or occasionally brown (for most reds). Wines are sometimes…
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By Serena Makofsky Cartoonists work in a variety of fields, from comic book to graphic novel publishing, comic strip syndicating to illustration. They may work for animation projects on TV or film. They may also work in a design-related field,…
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Enamel paint markers make quick work of painting on a variety of surfaces. There’s no need for varnish, brushes or any other supplies when using these markers. The paint applies easily and dries to a hard finish. These markers are…
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Annuities are insurance policy contracts that pay out a certain rate of money annually after it matures and has been fully paid for. Fixed annuities are guaranteed by the insurance company to pay out a minimum interest rate while the…
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March 11, 2015 Culture & Society
Raw and living foods is an Internet community that is committed to supporting and encouraging people to eat only raw and living foods. The International Raw and Living Foods Festival was held in 2004. There are similar festivals that have…
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People have been using sewn leather to clothe and cover themselves for thousands of years, and in modern times have found many unconventional uses for the material. Leather is animal hides that have been chemically treated for preservation. In order…
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Day trading stock options is a concept that combines two strategies that are risky even when done alone. Day trading involves never holding a position for more than one trading day. Day traders generally close all positions before the market…
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Heroin is an intensely powerful opiate drug that is highly addictive when taken in any manner and in virtually any dose. Addicts who wish to quit taking heroin often face a seriously uphill battle. One major method by which many…
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Stretch marks, or scarring on the dermis (or middle) level of the skin, can cause one to be self-conscious. Not only do stretch marks appear after pregnancy, but gaining or losing weight, along with your genetic structure, may allow the…
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California State Income Tax is organized through the State Franchise Tax Board, with headquarters in Sacramento. In California, individuals may file as single, married/registered domestic partner filing joint return, married/registered domestic partner filing separate return, head of household, or qualifying…
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MySpace offers over 500 quizzes for its users to use for their own enjoyment and to share with their friends on the social network. Quizzes are free to sign up for and take, and they can be posted on the…
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