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Sports & Recreation > English Soccer How to improve England's football team?: 8 of 32
OK. Let's try a bit of word association. Brazil? You'll think of a country of flair and festival, the football team are the same. Germany? Ruthless efficiency and a stubbornness to follow through the most meticulous details of preparation, ditto for their footballers. The French? Expressive, innovative masters of the arts, a... More..
Sports & Recreation > English Soccer The Football League has more to offer English soccer fans than the Premier League: 6 of 12
The Football League, unquestionably provides as much entertainment as the Premiership and in doing so provides better value for money than its elitist counterpart. Don't get me wrong, I'm a Man U supporter and have been since the dawn of the 'Fergie Era' (make sure the Brasso is always well stocked!) but, the Football League... More..
Health & Fitness > Cosmetic Dentistry Is teeth bleaching right for you: 1 of 2
Tooth bleaching is a necessary means of achieving the smile you want. Teeth can become discoloured for a number of reasons: diet can have an effect as tea, coffee and red wine can all stain the teeth as well as any foods with strong colourings to them. Smokers are also more likely to exhibit discoloured teeth. Teeth will als... More..
Health & Fitness > Dental Hygiene How to remove dental floss stuck between teeth: 1 of 1
Some dental flosses can shred and small strands can become stuck between the teeth. It is quite a common problem. But, it's Saturday night, my dentist's surgery won't be open until eight on Monday morning how do I get it out? Well, firstly you shouldn't try to floss it out with another piece of floss. On some occasions it is... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Letting go: 110 of 204
His aching eyes His aching eyes, they beg for soft release. Weak'ning by the day ordered to survive, Were he able he'd ask the pain to cease. His eyes implore his sons, daughter and niece, How he wished his notes read do not revive'. His aching eyes, they beg for soft release. Feeding through tubes, a pump maintains his brea... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior How to remove carpet: 6 of 11
Removing carpet may seem like something of a no-brainer' "Well, I just give a firm tug, don't I?" This attitude is not misguided; of course the removal of a carpet, should be easier than the fitting of one. When having work done by professionals, removing the carpet yourself can be a great help; it saves the professionals' t... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies What is cranial osteopathy for labyrinthitis?: 4 of 7
Cranial osteopathy for labyrinthisis is one of those occasions where a much maligned formed of holistic medicine is utilised by even the most sober and sceptical of medical practitioners. Cranial osteopathy in its broadest sense is the subtle manipulation of muscular and skeletal systems of the head and neck. A trained crani... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Band reviews: Bon Jovi: 10 of 17
In the wake of the pop-metal explosion that thundered on both sides of the Atlantic in the 1980's, it is fair to say that only one band was able to pull itself from the dust and rubble and carry on striding into the brave new grunge' infused decade of the nineties, still coughing from the fall-out. Bon Jovi were that band of... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy How to save on gas without buying a hybrid vehicle: 67 of 89
In these financially difficult times, many of us have to make tough decisions and the use of our automobiles is no exception. The most obvious means of saving money on our fuel bills are often the most drastic and least popular; trading down to a more efficient (and on occasion a less desirable) car. Beyond this there is the... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Spring cleaning: Cooling system checklist: 14 of 17
Though perhaps it may not be fully appreciated all year round, your home cooling system is a godsend in those stifling, summer months. So, you should really ensure the effectiveness of your home cooling system by performing regular cleaning and checks. Some of you may already be familiar with the concept of home cooling syst... More..