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Education > Homeschooling Is homeschooling better than formal education?

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I have experienced both home-schooling and public education, and I found I learned far more and tried much harder in home education. Although I found the drawback to home education to be a reduction in social contact, it doesn't have to be that way.Home education offers less distraction with the ability to work one-on-one wit... More..

Autos > Auto Repair (Other) How to maintain your car's fluids

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Maintaining your car's fluids is the easiest way to keep your car out of the mechanic's shop and on the road. The most important of your car's vital liquids are those necessary for lubrication and cooling. These are your engine's oil, coolant, and automatic transmission fluid. Without these, you're not leaving the driveway (a... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Self-image

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We lift weights. It takes the pressure off.But think about it. Atlas was tricked into holding up the world. Self-image tricked uswe tricked ourselves.We strain against the abs on magazines with white smiles. Muscles burn and ache, but we move nothing.Keep pushing up self-absorption, because if we didn't, who would hold it up?... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Living in a dream

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When I see the sun rise, I feel nothing.I can see the warm orange glaze tint the snow.I can hear the singular silence of the frozen pines.But silence is all I feel.I want to hear a warm voice beside me;the cheer of a healthy laugh, or the sweetness of a lover'swhisper.Here I can't feel beauty without falling into the emptines... More..

Autos > Fuel Economy Is regular-grade gasoline just as good as premium gas for your car?

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Regular gas is just as good as premium when it comes to your average car. High-performance engines are the ones that need high-octane fuels. The octane rating determines how easy the gasoline is to ignite, and a higher octane means that the fuel is less volatile. It needs to be less volatile because performance engines often ... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My neighbor

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Facts About my Neighbour:1. He stands six foot six. He has a thick silver handlebar mustache and owl-like eyebrows. He is loved by those who know him and feared by those who don't.2. He is stronger than any man I know. He can carry a sheep under the crook of each arm with ease and can loosen any bolt. He is known for breaking... More..

Autos > SUVs Why SUVs burn more gas than cars

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Trucks and SUVs burn more gas than most cars, and here are some of the reasons why:1. First and foremost, SUVs are heavy. They can be even heavier than their pickup truck counterparts, as they sit on a similar chassis while being packed with extra seating, soundproofing, and accessories. These heavy-duty chassis are made with... More..

Pets & Animals > Birds Feeding wild birds

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Wild birds can be some of the most entertaining and sweet characters to watch. I have had the pleasure of viewing many such characters, as we live part-time on a small acreage near a shallow lake that is deemed a bird sanctuary. Our bird feeder is a realistic caricature of a miniature log cabin that we were fortunate enough t... More..

Food & Drink > Cookware & Cutlery Product reviews: NuWave oven

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The NuWave oven system is a new product radiating through the infomercial hotlines. It claims to cook food 50% faster than a conventional oven, with 85% less energy, all while removing more fat. Although it sounds too good to be true, it's backed with awards from the American Culinary Institute, including the Gold Medal for E... More..

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2. Poetry: Self-image
3. Is homeschooling better than formal education?
4. Feeding wild birds
5. Is regular-grade gasoline just as good as premium gas for your car?
6. Why SUVs burn more gas than cars
7. Poetry: My neighbor
8. How to maintain your car's fluids
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