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Pets & Animals > Birds Bird facts: Golden Eagle

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Graceful, courageous, spiritual - the symbolic characteristics which has earned the golden eagles their royal title, "King of the Birds."The golden eagle is the largest of the genus, buteo, a bird of prey. Their wingspan can reach up to 7 1/2 feet, and they are the soaring "specialist" among all buteos which includes bald eag... More..

Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette How tipping works

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Tips about TippingSeems too often there's an uncomfortable thought lingering in the minds of customers at tipping time. There has long been a standing gratuity percentage for tipping that varies between 10-20%, but often customers don't understand when 10%, 15%, or 20% should apply. In short, tipping should be based on servic... More..

Sciences > Chemistry A look at the helium industry in Russia

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In one decade, Russia has recovered from the abyss of economic depression to become one of the world's strongest economies, primarily due to the increased demand for natural resources such as oil. Because Russia's economy is so heavily dependent on exporting these resources, their vested interest to begin harvesting helium, h... More..

Pets & Animals > Animal Facts & Resources Animal facts: Koala bear

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At the edge of the earth, lies the island continent of Australia. Being the youngest of the seven continents, the animal kingdom had thousands of years to thrive and flourish here before being discovered in this once isolated part of the globe. In time, it was the koala bear, with its cute and cuddly appearance, that became t... More..

Travel > Vacations Best vacation destinations for a nature-filled getaway

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At the foothills of the Sierra Nevada lies the historical South Fork of the American River. It was here John Marshall discovered gold in 1848 which set in motion the California Gold Rush. Today, panning for gold is just one of a mother lode of activities the South Fork offers for nature and outdoor adventures. Other year roun... More..

Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) How to make (and not lose) money by gambling

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How to Win at Roulette...Every Time?I read about a strategy that guaranteed me to be a winner at roulette 100% of the time if I played a certain way. I put it to the test to see if someone actually devised a system to beat the casinos without cheating. Using casino play money, I played the concept in one online casino 100 con... More..

Personal Finance > Taxes Filing taxes as sole proprietor

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The taxation difference between sole proprietors and employees comes down to self employment tax which is 15.3%. Self employment tax has historically had a negative connotation, but when the facts of self employment tax are understood, it's not the "monster" it appears to be. In fact, sole proprietors will sometimes pay less ... More..

Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Destiny

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Cinderella, Me....(Verse 1)Some parents plan their children's dreamsThey groom them well before their teensThey fight to bring fame and fortune their way,Some forget about the road life could have paved(Chorus)Slave to tales told as a childMy time will comeMight take awhileTil then, I'm kicking back in styleCinderella, MeNo n... More..

Sciences > Medical Technology An overview of cobalt radioisotopes in medicine

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Cobalt is a silvery metallic element found naturally in places such as soil, rocks and water. It is known for it's magnetic properties and resistance to corrosion. It is most often associated with manufacturing alloys and for coloring glass and ceramics. Hence the name, "Cobalt blue."Natural cobalt, cobalt-59, is a stable iso... More..

Relationships & Family > Ancestry & Genealogy Finding your family roots in Ellis Island

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In 1890, President, Benjamin Harrison designated Ellis Island to be the first Federal immigration station, and the doors were officially opened in 1892. On the evening of June 14, 1897, the original building was destroyed in a fire along with many immigration records for both the State, dating back to 1855, and the Federal re... More..

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