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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Circles: 1 of 18
The memory of the day stagnates in the cesspool of middle-age.Oh, for the eager learning days of childhood.or even the hormone driven days of puberty.How can one cope with middle age malaise.Does life mean nothing. Is there no meaning in the world.Is there only birth, growth, taxes and death.Is everything pointless because al... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American History Tobacco and its impact on the early American economy: 1 of 5
Tobacco, though a modern pariah was the earliest and most important export crop of the North American English colonies until well after the United States became established as a nation. North American Tobacco and promises of more Tobacco served as collateral for loans from France during the American Revolution.Among the produ... More..
Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs Growing vegetables in raised beds: 1 of 4
Would you like a gardening system where tilling and turning of the soil is unnecessary? Would you like a system where not much space is necessary? How about a system that needs very little weeding ever? Would you like to grow all the vegetable varieties that you want to grow in very little space?If you answered yes to any of ... More..
Sciences > Archaeology Chinese archaeology: An overview of Emperor Qin's terra cotta army: 1 of 4
Emperor Qin was the first ruler of a truly united China. Qin ruled from 247 BC until his death in 210 BC. Among his many accomplishments was the construction of an early version of the Great wall of China.Today Emperor Qin is remembered most for the army made of Terra cotta clay that he had built to accompany him into the aft... More..
Hobbies & Games > Board Games The different phases of a chess game: 2 of 7
The game of chess consists of three phases. The Opening, the Middle game and the Endgame. Although all games do not last through all phases due to mistakes by one of the competitors. A chess game that is well played by both sides will conclude with the endgame.My objective with this article is to explain the basics of each of... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails Drink recipes: Whiskey sour: 3 of 10
The Whiskey sour is one of my personal favorites and has maintained its popularity over the years. With only three ingredients probably the only other drink that is easier to make is the Vodka screwdriver.As the name says it is a whiskey based drink and any whiskey can be used. In my opinion only Bourbon whiskey should be use... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping Dealing with bears, coyotes and other uninvited guests while camping: 6 of 18
If you are camping or hiking, beware of snakes, just because many are well camouflaged to their environment and it is easy to step on or surprise one and invite a bite. Not that Snakes mean people any harm. Like most woodland creatures they are just as afraid of us as we are them.Coyotes are no threat at all, they are very sc... More..
Travel > United States Guide to Appalachian National Scenic Trail: 1 of 3
The Appalachian Trail (widely called the AT) is the most famous foot path in the United States and probably the world. It seems no one can agree on the exact length of the trail and with good reason. Due to minor changes each year the length changes constantly, but it is well over 2160 miles in length.The trail stretches from... More..
Arts & Humanities > History (Other) Mexican history: The Battle of Puebla: 4 of 11
In 1861 Mexican President Benito Juarez declared the Mexican state bankrupt and unable to pay any of their international debt for at least two years. In response to this the rulers of Britain, Spain and France landed troops at Vera Cruz. Juarez soon reached a settlement with Britain and Spain and they withdrew their forces.Fr... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Latin America Biography: Augusto Pinochet: 2 of 5
Augusto Pinochet led a military coup in Chile in 1973. He soon achieved absolute power and remained in control of the countries government for many years.Augusto Pinochet was born in the Chilean coastal city of Valparaiso on November 26, 1915. He was the son of a low level government official.Pinochet decided at an early age ... More..