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Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Should the US continue to participate in the War in Iraq?: 4 of 39
Since the Iraq war started it has become clear that the primary reason given for the invasion, the presence of weapons of mass destruction, was false (whether deliberately or not). Therefore, when we look at how and why the war started we have to put the responsibility on the US-UK alliance. This responsibility does not go aw... More..
Education > College Life Packing for college: Avoid procrastination and be prepared: 5 of 21
What not to take:When you leave home for the first time, packing can easily turn into a trip down memory lane and if you're not careful, you might decide to pack it all - even the dog-eared soft toy you haven't seen since you were five. Soon you'll have five suitcases, with saucepans, folders and all the trainers you've ever ... More..
Business > Starting a Business Tips on generating a successful business plan: 1 of 4
Ultimately a business plan is about how you plan to earn a profit. A winning business plan therefore needs to have elements of revenue creation and cost control. To create revenue you need a product or service that people are willing to pay for. From the point of view of a business plan, the important thing to estimate is how... More..
Computers & Technology > GPS Devices Beginner's guide to GPS devices: 4 of 15
A GPS device may appear to be nothing more than a gimmicky gadget, but the reality is that these little devices are a great addition to any journey. Whether it's simply to get from A to B, dodge traffic jams or just knowing how long it will take you to get to your destination, GPS devices are fast becoming indispensable.First... More..
Health & Fitness > Sleep Disorders How to cure insomnia: 7 of 26
There are few things that are harder than trying to sleep when feeling anxious. Anxiety and worry is the most common reason for inability to sleep. There are some simple and well known techniques to beat it.1) Don't go to be until very tired. If you are in bed and unable to sleep then get up and do something, such as watch TV... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values The impact of unemployment on our society: 3 of 8
Unemployment always hits individuals the hardest. The jobless lose their self respect, purpose, sense of achievement and, of course, income. It is not just the individuals themselves that are hit, their families also suffer with them. Homes and cars repossessed, arguments at home, perhaps even excess borrowing prolonging the ... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Good diets for losing over 40 pounds: 6 of 15
The most important thing to remember is that losing any substantial amount of weight will take a while. A healthy rate of weight loss is around 1/2 a pound a week (except for the first couple of weeks when it is typically quicker).The second thing to remember is that fast, drastic weightloss tends not to be permanent. If you ... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to save money on electricity: 16 of 34
Saving money on electricity can be easier and more effective than you might think. These are some quick and easy fixes. The five low hanging fruit if you like:1) Have an electric boiler and still have hot running water late at night? Perhaps your boiler is on for too long, or set too hot. If you never lack hot water, or only ... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails How to make a perfect martini: 6 of 12
Traditionally a Martini cocktail is made with Gin. However, the Vodka Martini is also quite famous through its most famous drinker - James Bond. The main attribute of the Martini is that it's a mix of either Gin or Vodka with a very relatively quantity of Vermouth. It's a very simple cocktail that still manages to be very not... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt How to pay off your debts without coming up short: 9 of 17
I have some personal experience with this. It's hard and there is no easy way out. But there are some main points to consider.1) Make a budget. This should include your monthly income and expenses. To start with, include all your monthly bills (split any quarterly bills over the months as well). Separate any loan payments / c... More..