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Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) 10 things you can do in the library that will really annoy the other patrons: 52 of 90
To annoy other library vistors without being to brash about it (maybe?!), using a little thought whilst entertaining oneself try the following: 1/ Blatently notice and aknowledge another persons book which they're studying and then either wisper made up facts, points and events to do with ending and content. 2/ Pick the same... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Celebrity dirt: When tabloids go too far: 22 of 38
Tabloids need to appear to consistently go to far in order to appeal to their readers. The gossip aspect rather than fact based content makes them the easy 'tongue in cheek' read they are. Tabloids consistently go to far when they report personally about a celebrity or there family rather than focussing on what and why the p... More..
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade The pitfalls of online shopping: 12 of 20
From a tangibility point of view: Don't you like to try before you buy, touch the item(s), try them on, feel the texture, check yourself out in the mirror and most of all submit occasionally to your gut instinct that says 'I've gotta have it!' Without all this and by shopping purely on-line we take the tangible pleasures out... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Authors Biography: William S. Burroughs: 3 of 5
William S Burroughs II lived between February 5, 1914 and August 2, 1997 and was a massive force in American writing. Most of Burroughs' work is semi-autobiographical, drawn from his life wrestling the demons of opiate addiction. He was a figurehead of the Beat Generation, and generally seen as a blues sky or off the wall au... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer (Other) The history of soccer: 10 of 15
Soccer was really created during the second part of the 19th century in England, most recreational sports saw a surge at this time. This was due mostly to the Industrial Revolution, which had a draw for people to be in cities and work factories, which was in harsh contrast to the previously usual outdoor activities of rural ... More..
Computers & Technology > Website Reviews Website reviews: Rcuniverse.com: 2 of 3
RC universe is a complete online guide and network for the avid Radio Controlled (RC) vehicle enthusiast. it's format is easily accessible and well laid out and you can find everything from a forum to discuss latest hot topics and questions in the RC world, a buy and sell page to sell your masterpiece of hobby craft or pick-... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer Players Soccer legends: Thierry Henry: 7 of 10
A brief professional biography of the soccer star Thiery Henry (between 1994 - 2006): In 1994 at the age of 13 he joins the French first division Monaco. In August that year he makes his first division debut for Monaco against Nice, Monaco subsequently lose 2-0. This is where he also starts his realtionship with Arsene Wenge... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Reasons why some people steal: 56 of 79
I must be honest I've stolen, a lot actually. Mianly as a child a when asked why I really don't know. Maybe because I never knew my dad and my mother never showed me any affection. Maybe because I wanted acceptance from my peer group who were doing similar and maybe because I secretly wanted to be caught and be noticed, not ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Theories of Spirituality Karma gets you in the end: 11 of 15
Just deserts maybe or Karma this story told to me recently sums it all up for me, all true I might add and not the urban myth that it sounds like, although I would love to hear where it goes and to hear a follow up rumour or myth passed on; 'A Greek friend of mine, Gina, was Dog sitting for another set of friends to earn som... More..
Sports & Recreation > Soccer Fundamentals Tips for developing soccer heading techniques: 3 of 4
proficient wise you should work on being than at being able to head re-directing balls into the lower corner of the net and flicking the ball on to a player for your teams advantage (attacking and defensively). heading is an important soccer skill which is often overlooked. being able to jump higher or be taller clenched eve... More..