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Business > Entrepreneurship (Other) Children's franchise opportunities: What to expect: 1 of 4
5 Great Children's Franchise OpportunitiesAsk anyone who's worked with children and they'll tell you they're not sure that they've not learned more than they've taught. There is no more rewarding avocation than working with children. And children's franchising is a booming new area that allows the owner of such a business to ... More..
Travel > United States Guide to golfing in Naples, Florida: 1 of 4
Guide to Golfing in Naples FloridaThere have been rumors of missing golf balls at the courses in Naples, Florida. One near- sited golfer swore a huge bear caught his golf ball in mid-air and ran with it into the trees off the fairway. A group of golfers rode their carts to the seventh hole for putting, only to find their ball... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Home improvement: Using stucco for your home's exterior: 1 of 4
Stucco GuideThe fact that the use of stucco goes back to the ancient Greeks and Romans and is used until this day tells you it must be a superior product. Of course, stucco has greatly improved since those times. It is more versatile and adaptable that when it was made of lime, sand and water. Today it can be made from the ba... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Dog day care: 2 of 7
Choosing a day care for your dog is a personal decision that should take as much care as choosing a sitter for your child. Dogs enjoy socialization with other dogs as well as people. Leaving your dog to himself day after day, while you are off at work, is boring and lonely for him. Taking him to dog day care is being responsi... More..
Sciences > Zoology Tiger beetles: tiny terrors: 2 of 7
Both adult tiger beetles and their larva are fierce predators. The adults use their sickle shaped jaws to catch unsuspecting insects. And the larva, living in tunnels with in dry dirt or sand, use their strong jaws to snatch passing insects while holding themselves in place with hooks attached to their 5th abdominal segment. ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) How to prevent dogs from attacking livestock animals: 2 of 7
We Americans love our dogs, but if you live in a rural area you must keep you pets contained in order to protect your neighbor's livestock. A domesticated dog retains his wild nature of his ancestral canines. This includes joining with other roving dogs to form packs and hunting with that pack or alone. The end result may be ... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Guide to choosing garden hoses: 4 of 13
There are three main types of hoses and this guide to choosing garden hoses will show you the benefits of each. There are also hose variations for specific duties in the garden that can make a job easier and more efficient. In the end, a good garden hose must be durable, easy winding and without kinks. Three Main Hose TypesHo... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss What you need to know when shopping for exercise balls: 4 of 13
Before purchasing your first exercise ball (also called medicine, stability or kettle ball) it's important to understand how to use to your best advantage. Depending on the particular exercise, you will be strengthening muscles by holding or balancing the ball. The muscle structures benefiting from the use of the exercise bal... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to write a story: 5 of 16
We probably all had to write a short story, as an assignment, at some time during our educational years. The first one we all remember was entitled, "What I Did On My Summer Vacation." It was supposed to be nonfiction, but I always wondered if they weren't elaborated upon, more or less.As an adult, if you are considering a tr... More..
Arts & Humanities > Art Appreciation The art of restoring oil paintings: 2 of 6
Good art has been thought to be the rich man's investment. Actually it's an excellent investment for anyone. In the last twenty years it has surpassed the stock market in appreciation. However, like the stock market, one can make a hefty investment on an up and coming artist, but not realize the potential gain until years lat... More..