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I am a dog, part Bassett hound, part Labrador. I like to eat, sleep, and sniff stuff. Woof!

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Autos > Driving & Safety Should you smoke in your car?
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In 1997, a Winston cigarette billboard proclaimed, "At least I can still smoke in my car!" That was true then, but public health advocates continue to gain ground in the tobacco debate. (Indeed, that billboard and others like it came down forever in September 1998 as part of Big Tobacco's Master Settlement Agreement with the... More..

Education > Educational Philosophy Understanding the charter school movement in America
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Charter schools offer an alternative to typical cookie-cutter public schools. Charter schools are community-based schools that operate under a "charter" from the state, hence, the name "charter school." All but ten states have some form of charter school legislation, the exceptions being Washington, Montana, North Dakota, Sou... More..

Entertainment > Movie Characters & Performances Batman's secret identity revealed
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Batman's identity remains the most interesting question in comic books. What? Why? Any game show contestant can answer that Batman is Bruce Wayne. However, Batman does not have a secret identity in any real sense. Batman is always Batman, the Dark Night. Bruce Wayne is at best a means to finance crime fighting, but mostly for... More..

Food & Drink > Cooking Eggs & Dairy Products Tips for cooking eggs
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This is an article for bachelors and married men alike. A critical skill for making your lady happy is knowing how to make an omelet for breakfast in the morning. The keys to your performance are cracking eggs with one hand, flipping the omelet in the pan, and great taste. Here is how you do it.1. Get Crackin' - One-Handed. E... More..

Style & Beauty > Personal Grooming Shaving tips for men with sensitive skin
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Don't go all mountain man, Grizzly Adams. You can defeat razor burn and ingrown hairs with these simple tips and pull off a clean, freshly shaved look.First, wash your face in the shower with an exfoliating scrub, like Neutragena Face Scrub for Men. The microbeads will soften up your beard and prepare it for shaving. Washes t... More..

Sciences > Medical Technology The safest contact lenses to wear
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As a lawyer representing Bausch & Lomb several years ago, I had the opportunity to take the depositions of about 30 eye doctors who were officers in the American Optometric Association. I had worn contact lenses since high school, so I asked each of optometrist after the deposition which brand of contact lens was the safest. ... More..

Food & Drink > Coffee Tips for buying coffee
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The trick to buying the best coffee is finding one that you can enjoy every day, and then being able to find a few unique varieties for special occasions. That way, you always have a reliable "Cup of Joe" and something special for after dinner or to share with guests.The best way to find a reliable, every-day coffee is to loo... More..

Autos > Brakes & Tire Repair Tips for buying low-profile tires
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There is a great temptation to buy cheap tires. After all, they are all black, rubber, and approved by the DOT, right? Low profile tires present this temptation in the extreme, as they play on an inherently male envy of "bigger is better." The right answer is "better is better." Here is how you get there, Speed Racer.First, p... More..

Arts & Humanities > Comic Books & Graphic Novels Superman versus Spiderman: The superior superhero Smallicon
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Superman is, of course, the archetypal superhero because of his powers, but that is not why he is greater than Spider-Man or other heroes. Introduced in Action Comic #1 in 1932, by Jerry Siegal and Joe Shuster, Superman landed on his adopted planet Earth 30 years before Spider-Man swung onto the scene in Amazing Fantasy #15. ... More..

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