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Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Pool and billiards tips: How to have the correct stance: 1 of 8

The first and most important thing to learn in order to play a really good game of pool or bridge is to have the correct stance. This means that your feet and body will be in the right position, so that the cue can glide through and shoot the ball. To do this you will need the following: Good balance. Correct positioning of ...
Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals Best questions to ask the bride before marriage: 4 of 30

Marriage is a bond between two people cementing their love, friendship and partnership. In order to know which questions you should ask before marrying your future wife you should first ask yourself what type of life you want to lead, do you want children, will you be faithful, what are your financial expectations from the m...
Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism The Buddhist concept of friendship: 1 of 4

'Spiritual friendship is the whole of the Spiritual life'. (Buddha). Buddhist concept of friendship, can perhaps be seen most clearly in 'Metta' and 'Karuna'. 'Metta' or 'loving kindness' are of the highest value to all Buddists. They try to extend their 'loving-kindness' to all living beings, with no exceptions. 'Karuna' or...
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Pool and billiards tips: How to maintain the table: 2 of 6

Caring for your billiard or pool table, will ensure it has the finest performance and appearance for your lifetime. This basically involves, taking care of the cloth, the leather and the wood. TO CARE FOR YOUR CLOTH. Use a table brush to brush the cloth in the direction of the 'nap'. This is a slightly raised area on the tab...
Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism The major schools of Buddhism: 1 of 3

There are three major schools of Buddhism. First of all, the school of 'Theravada' (also known as'Hinayana') which is dominant in Southeast Asia and began in the first century BC. The second school of 'Mahayana' began over 2000 years ago. The third school of 'Vajrayana' was founded in the seventh century. Both 'Mahayana' and...
Relationships & Family > Married Life Book recommendations on marriage: 4 of 11

We spend a large amount of time planning the perfect Wedding. Do we ever think about planning the perfect marriage? There are many issues we should think of including: 'Why are we getting married?' 'Will we always love each other?' 'What happens if one person dies or is ill?' 'What if our love turns to conflict or abuse?' 'W...
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) How to choose a billiards table: 2 of 5

A billiard table is a large financial investment. There are thousands of different types of tables and you want to find the one that is perfect for you and the space you live in. This is a very difficult decision to make. So, when choosing the table that is going to improve your game or hours of fun, try to follow these guid...
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Beginner's guide to pool rules and strategy: 3 of 6

Pool is a game of mental and physical agility, requiring both patience and concentration. It is played indoors using a table, balls, rack and cue stick. Generally, it can be played with two or more people. However, the preferred game involves two teams, each having two or four players. There are many variations of pool games...
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Beginner's guide to rules and strategy for 8-ball: 2 of 4

8-Ball pool is a game of mental and physical agility, requiring both patience and concentration. It is played indoors using a table, balls, rack and cue stick. Generally, it can be played with two or more people. However, the preferred game involves two teams, each having two or four players. The most important thing to reme...
Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism The life of the Buddha: The four sights: 1 of 2

The accounts of the Buddha's life were written many years after his Siddhartha Guatama's death by idealised followers rather than objective historians. Therefore, it is difficult to separate fact from the fiction, myths and legends which surround his life. The FOUR SIGHTS is celebrated by Buddhists as the start of Buddhism a...