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Arts & Humanities > British Literature The universal appeal of Harry Potter
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As a long time reader of science fiction and fantasy, the Potter series caught my attention the first time I came in contact with it. I began my Harry Potter habit with an audio book of The Chamber of Secrets. This engaging and at times very funny story was read to me by Jim Dale. Mr. Dale is hugely competent, able to change ... More..

Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) What is coin shooting
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I've had along time hobby of metal detecting. You will have seen these people who are apparently sweeping the beach or the old school yard. Or maybe that old abandoned house over there. They are coin shooting.A fascinating hobby that holds the potential for casual relaxation, and spiced up with the thrill of digging up a coin... More..

Autos > Fuel Economy How to get more miles per gallon for less money
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I recently encountered a story concerning finger nail polish remover ( acetone ) as being a very good method of increasing one miles per gallon. I did a little research into the subject and uncovered some interesting facts. First of all...it seems to work.You first determine how much fuel you intend to pump into your vehicle.... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Why the poor will always be with us
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There is a scriptural quote that says: The poor will be with you always. That said, it would seem that poverty is a perceptual concept. There will always be someone who has less than someone else. They will perceive themselves as being in poverty. But this does not answer the question of our Title heading does it?Poverty exis... More..

Jobs & Careers > Occupations (Other) Telemarketers are people too
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Telemarketers. Don't you just love these people? They call and wake you up on Saturday mornings. They call and interrupt that quality time with the family in the evening, always during dinner of course. They call on your private business line at home. You know, the one you give to ALL your business contacts. And they usually ... More..

Autos > Auto Repair (Other) DIY automotive repair: How to diagnose suspension problems
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When was the last time you took a good look at your tires? Your tires are really a part of your suspension system. They are actually the main reason you even have a suspension. The suspension system is not there to provide a smooth cushy ride. It is there for one purpose...to keep those tires in contact with the road. A smoot... More..

Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Cycle 22: How good was shortwave radio reception during the late 1980s?
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I received my Novice license in 1987. And over the next two years I kept upgrading all the way to extra class. I have long been a short wave listener. I have had a number of short wave radios..my favorite...is probably an old tube type Hallicrafters. This energy swallowing monster was a drifting maniac. You had to ride the tu... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Do power strips help saving energy?Smallicon
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The debate involves power strips and whether or not they save energy..thus lowering your power bill. The short answer to this is a resounding YES...if the power strip is used correctly and with the intent to conserve energy. A power strip is nothing more than a collection of power receptacles clustered together in a convenien... More..

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