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I'm a student with a passion for literature and film, living abroad and learning more about the world. And, it seems, the more you know, the more you find you don't know! I'm enjoying writing articles on all sorts of different subjects, sharing knowledge

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Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Why versatility is key for homesteaders: 2 of 12

So you want to become a homesteader? Getting back to nature and making the land work for you is a great way to get out of the rat race, improve your quality of life and provide wholesome, home-grown food for you and your family. However, before you embark on this idyllic adventure it is worth considering just how versatile y...
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) How to prevent dogs from attacking livestock animals: 1 of 6

How to prevent dogs from attacking livestock animals As a homesteader, one of the most persistent and upsetting problems you will face is attacks on your livestock by a variety of wild animals, from birds of prey taking young chicks, to foxes getting into hen houses. However one of the worst culprits of livestock attacks is ...
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity What's the secret to a long and healthy life: 6 of 32

Ever wondered what the secret is to a long and healthy life? Well, as one of the longest living populations on the planet, the Italians seem to have the answer and it turns out it isn't so much of a secret after all. Check out the Italian guide to longevity. According to the World Health Organisation statistics for 2006 (www...
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Tips for raising dairy goat kids: 1 of 4

Tips for raising dairy goat kids Any dairy goat owner knows that working with does and especially kids can be great fun and extremely rewarding. Goats are full of personality and great for homestead farmers as they are small, friendly and provide milk and meat in abundance. However a lot of time and energy goes into raising ...
Food & Drink > Meat How to cure meats: 2 of 7

As a homesteader, one of your most common commodities will be meat. Having sent your pig or cow to the abattoir it will be returned to you in pieces and you will have to find a way to store it. One option is to throw it into the freezer. However, if you want to produce a really good-tasting piece of meat and thereby increase...
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Using windbreaks for energy and wildlife conservation: 2 of 4

I come from the North Norfolk coast, in the UK. As one of the most remote areas of England, life on this desolate strip of coastline has always been tough. Both summer and winter the beaches and surrounding farmland are buffeted by strong winds, more often than not bitter northerlies that blast straight down from the Arctic ...
Business > International Business & Trade Trade restrictions with some countries: 2 of 4

We live in an era dominated by Free Trade. This system is supposed to allow countries to trade freely without the hindrance of government-imposed restrictions. However the current Free Trade system is an imperfect one and many countries, including the US, impose trade restrictions in order to protect their own interests. The...
Pets & Animals > Horse Breeds Guide to pony breeds: 1 of 1

Dream of owning a horse or pony but don't know which way to turn? Horses and ponies come in a bewildering array of shapes and sizes and it's important to work out which breed is right for you before you buy. This article provides a straightforward, no nonsense guide to the main breeds. Appaloosa: This spotty horse is a mediu...
Sports & Recreation > College Football Understanding BCS standings: 5 of 8

The Bowl Championship Series, or BCS, is one of the most controversial rule changes to be brought into college football in recent years. The BCS standings are designed to make sure that the top two teams always play each other for the national championship, so that if there are two teams which are clearly above the rest they...
Business > International Business & Trade Current state of the global call center industry: 2 of 3

Call centers are now a well-established part of modern business structure. By outsourcing call centers to India or the Philippines businesses save themselves millions of dollars in wage costs and overheads. They make use of a well-educated English speaking population without western costs. In turn, developing countries encou...