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Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Kids & Teens Gift ideas for girls aged 10-12: 3 of 6
Being ten is confusing in this day and age. It is a point where giving up childish things becomes a consideration and peer pressure really starts to play a part in what a girl might want to spend her time on. I have a niece who adored dolls and frequently borrowed her younger cousin's toy pushchair but would have died with e... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Maintenance Computer hardware: Understanding power and memory: 1 of 1
Do you understand your computer? Many don't. Often when a computer slows down somebody will suggest that you get more memory. Will that help? Read on to find out. There are two parts of a computer that can correctly be referred to as "memory". The first is the RAM and the second is the hard drive. You may hear people refer a... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Scare quotes and how to use them: 1 of 1
Scare quotes are an often misunderstood technique used in writing, mainly reserved for use in factual work rather than fiction. They are used to invoke a sense of sneering, a a lack of faith in the phrase used or perhaps a feeling of irony. You may have seen people when speaking draw quotes in the air, and it's generally rec... More..
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Podcast reviews: Escape Pod: 1 of 1
If you like science fiction stories and you own an MP3 player, then there's a good chance you'll enjoy Escape Pod. Escape Pod was born over two and a half years ago in early 2005 and has grown in popularity ever since. The basic concept is similar to an audiobook. It's a podcast which is published on a weekly basis, offering... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Where writers find inspiration: 20 of 33
"Where do you get your ideas from?" "A small mail-order firm in Checkoslovakia." This is a short exchange from a real question and answer session with a writer, who was clearly being facetious in his reply. The interesting thing is that, although the answer was silly, it adequately demonstrated the writer using his imaginati... More..
Travel > Public Transportation London : A guide to using the underground trains: 6 of 9
The London Underground is ancient and in some ways it shows. It can be an interesting experience to ride a tube train for the first time, but when you do so, please have some consideration for the Londoners who have to deal with it every day! Here are a few unwritten rules to help you make best use of the system. - Look at t... More..
Food & Drink > Liquors & Spirits An introduction to Cointreau: 2 of 3
"Cointreau, a challenge to your senses" the advertising blurb used to boast. I always thought that was not only an overstatement, but stupidly pretentious. These days they're going with "Glow with cointreau" instead and it's not a huge improvement. All the same, marketing aside, it's an excellent beverage nonetheless. Cointr... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Considerations when doing home repairs at odd hours: 2 of 3
When you look at home repair and home improvement your first aim is to create a pleasant environment for yourself and your family. While it can be easy to focus in on this task it is important to remember that your neighbours want exactly the same thing! A quiet home is one of those really valuable things that you only reall... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Risky Child Behaviors How do I stop sibling rivalry?: 11 of 14
This may sound nonsensical if you're dealing with battling children in the midst of expressing their deep seated urges but, actually, you shouldn't try to curtail sibling rivalry. Read on to find out why. When you have siblings they become the people who remain constant throughout your childhood. They are not chosen as frien... More..
Health & Fitness > Heart Disease & Heart Attack Causes of stroke: 7 of 7
Most strokes are caused by blood clots. The brain is fed by nutrients and oxygen via the blood stream which travels through vessels within it. If a clot forms and travels to the brain it may block these channels and prevent the necessary fuel from reaching the brain. When this happens an area of the brain will not be able to... More..