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Politics, News & Issues > Conservation Financing an energy efficient home: 4 of 11
With a little effort we can reduce our energy use at home. Energy efficient light bulbs, a degree lower on the heating, switching off the odd stand-by appliance will all help. But will this save energy? Why not I hear you cry! Well what will you do with the money you save? A drive to the shops, a meal out for two, or a vacati... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Is equality something men and women really want?: 10 of 27
Equality in a political sense in terms of human rights, political rights, pay and opportunity, to name but a few, has to be the goal that we all seek. It seems strange to most of us in Western cultures that women had to fight for the vote and equal pay in our recent history. What were we thinking of? Why should men me the sol... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Will insurgency in Iraq ever end?: 5 of 9
Yes I believe that the insurgency will end. Why? Well let's look at history. There is no doubt that some areas of the world, including Iraq and Afghanistan, have a history of endless war and violence. But if we look at the more stable parts of the world for example Europe and India (the largest democracy on the planet) we can... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Are wind farms good sources for environmentally safe energy?: 13 of 23

Of course energy generated from the wind is a good source of environmentally safe energy it has been for thousands of years. Unreliable well it depends how you define unreliable. Maybe the technology is, like all technology - but the wind? Well if you place the turbines in a windy area the wind, I would suggest, is more relia... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Tips for saving energy during the holidays: 3 of 5
Whilst we all want to have a wonderful Christmas we also don't want to have high fuel bills in January. So I have jotted down a few tips that I have used to reduce the energy we use for cooking.Using the oven. Electric and gas ovens use a lot of energy so using them for the shortest amount of time is of course the key.Try to ... More..
Business > Online Advertising & Sales Alternatives to Ebay: 8 of 13
I have developed an alternative to ebay. Well maybe that is an exaggeration as ebay is a great site that I use it everyday to buy and sell and fund the promotion of my own auction site. Maybe now is the time for new sites to rise on the shirttails of ebay. Niche sites that are robust, trustworthy and most of all focused on th... More..
Computers & Technology > Website Reviews Website reviews: LinkedIn.com: 6 of 7
Linkedin.com is a great site. When made redundant a year ago I used the site to keep in touch with my old work colleagues and also make new links and contacts. I was referred to a headhunter and picked up a new job with a blue-chip company in only a couple of months. Do I use it every week no, but it is there when I need it. ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed: Poodle: 8 of 8
Poodles are great dogs. We own a lovely standard year old black bitch called Bobbie. She is everything that we want in a dog. Indeed Poodles offer so much as they are affectionate, clever, great family dogs, athletic, trainable, etc., etc. And as they don't shed their fur they go anywhere in the house.So what's with the need ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed: Standard Poodle: 4 of 4
Standard Poodles are great dogs. We own a lovely standard year old black bitch called Bobbie. She is everything that we want in a dog. Indeed Standard Poodles offer so much as they are affectionate, clever, great family dogs, athletic, trainable, etc., etc. And as they don't shed their hair so they can go anywhere in the hous... More..