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Hobbies & Games > Board Games Chess tips: How to set up a chess board: 2 of 18

Prior to beginning a game of chess, the chess board must be properly oriented on the playing surface, and the individual pieces must be placed on their respective squares. The setup is simple and straightforward, hence a new game is usually underway very quickly. Chess is played on a checkered board of 64 alternate light and...
Politics, News & Issues > Basketball News & Opinion Who is the 2nd best point guard in the NBA?: 2 of 12

This question is based on two widespread assumptions: 1. That most basketball observers feel that Steve Nash is the NBA's undisputed #1 floor general. 2. That the title of "Second Best" is up for debate, with a number of worthy contenders vying for that distinction. As an avid basketball fan and NBA watcher, I concur on both...
Parenting & Pregnancy > After School Should parents raise their children without television?: 97 of 228

The Disney Channel. Nickelodeon. The Cartoon Network. The Discovery Channel - Kids. PBS. Animal Planet. The Science Channel - Kids. And the list goes on and on. With an abundance of educational and family-friendly programming available due to the proliferation and ever growing choice of cable networks and satellite TV compan...
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas & Advice Insecurity in relationships: 27 of 36

Insecurity in a relationship is a clear signal that something is wrong and that this insecurity needs to be addressed immediately. The reasons for the insecurity, however varied, can be broken down into a few simple categories. The first type of insecurity is based on your own self-worth and self-esteem. If you feel good abo...
Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) What is the thyroid?: 8 of 8

The thyroid is a large gland (organ that releases hormones in the bloodstream) of the endocrine system, located in the neck in the general vicinity of the "Adam's Apple". The etymology of the word "thyroid" is Greek, meaning "shield," named so due to its shape. The principal hormones produced and released by the thyroid are ...
Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) The link between TSH levels and body weight: 3 of 3

Although clinical research has shown that there IS a definitive link between TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) levels and body weight, an examination of what TSH is, how and why it is produced, and how it correlates to the bodies' metabolism is necessary in order to gain a full understanding of the relationship between this ...