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Travel > Greece Winter in Greece: A perfect time to visit: 3 of 5
In it's second season of the year, the people of Greece enjoy one of its best kept secrets - the excellent skiing and snowboarding that can be found there. Prices here are much cheaper than in Switzerland, France or Italy with lift passes being as little as $90 for a 7 day pass. The most popular resorts are in Macedonia and P... More..
Sports & Recreation > Watersports (Other) Website reviews: Paddling.net: 3 of 5
Paddling.net is a website that specializes in kayaking and canoing. Having done little of either of these activities, I wasn't expecting to stay long on this site, but I was pleasantly surprised. Although looking a little amateurish and home grown, there is a wealth of information to be found - sellers guides, articles and me... More..
Home & Garden > Pet & Pest Problems How to remove the smell of cat urine from a carpet: 10 of 16
For all the green consumers, try these natural cures for the age-old problem of cat urine smells. First, be sure to find where moggy has left its mark. Often you find that, as well as urine on the carpet, your dear pet has sprayed the walls or surrounding furniture to mark its territory. Wash it well, with a little white vine... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography How to develop a black and white film: 2 of 3
Developing a black and white film can be done at home, without a darkroom, and with a small amount of equipment. If you can learn to follow a recipe when cooking dinner, you can learn to develop a black and white film.It's usually a good idea to gather everything together before you start. You will need:Black bag (called a ch... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Tips for switching to cleaner energy sources: 5 of 7
Want to go "green" but not sure where to start? Well, you've already made the first step in the right direction. Making the decision to switch to cleaner energy sources can lead to fun, imaginative solutions, and a real "feel good" factor about doing your bit for the environment. The next step is easy too - explore. I have ju... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues The case against bull fights: 9 of 12
Don't be fooled by the stories about bulls not being hurt in modern day bullfighting. They simply aren't true. I stupidly took two small boys to a "family" bullfight in the South of France, believing the story that it was just a toned down, fun event. I thought it would allow me to talk to them about the real issues around bu... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Color & Coloring Hair color debate: Blonde vs. brunette: 39 of 51
Is a blonde more physically attractive, or is a brunette smarter? Who are we talking about here? This is a debate about women - I have yet to hear a joke about a dumb blonde male.When we experiment with hair color, are we trying to make ourselves more attractive to men? Are we trying to accentuate a quality in ourselves, to a... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues How to use passive solar design in construction: 7 of 9
Do you have a conservatory, an enclosed porch, or a sunny lounge? If so, you will probably think of it as your favorite room in the house. But did you know that you could easily turn it into a "Sunspace" - one of the ways of using passive solar energy to save on your energy bills? When people think about solar panels they are... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Facing the past: 74 of 89
I am back! After 38 years I have come back to the place I called home. How amazing is that! Life has spun around and brought me back, on the exact anniversary of leaving, all those years ago! I feel like I'm in love in love with the place, the heat, the tall tropical palms, the smell of the burning tarmac, the bustle of the c... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette How to gracefully dine alone: 51 of 61
Dining alone gracefully is an art! It should be learned privately, in your own home, and only when perfected should it be performed in public. No, it's not just about entering the restaurant, looking inconspicuous whilst eating, and leaving discretely. It should be performed with grace and dignity, with no embarrassed shuffli... More..