Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes The best cities to live in for young professionals in North Dakota

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North Dakota has the second-lowest unemployment rate in the country, thanks to the continuing professional growth in a few of its cities. Living in or near one of them makes it easy to find a job quickly because employers face a shortage of qualified applicants. The state's low cost of living and high safety rankings make t... More..

Arts & Humanities > American Literature Book reviews: The Dante Club, by Matthew Pearl

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This is a review of The Dante Club by Matthew Pearl. Set in 1865, this is the exploration of a hypothetical serial killer drawing inspiration from Dante's Divine Comedy, as translated by the famous poets of the times, to punish his victims. The Dante Club is the (historically accurate) poets' name for their group working on... More..

Jobs & Careers > Trade & Manufacturing Jobs Becoming a building inspector

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The first thing to consider when becomeing a building inspector is whether you want to leave the private sector to do inspections for a public entity. While the pay is almost invariably lower, there are things on the "plus" side of the equation: the hours are steady; there is more job security; you will probably be offered b... More..

Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes A guide to buying '80s music

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Music in the 1980s was all about style. Your first consideration when buying 80s music should what type of music you enjoy. Are you considering hair-band power ballads, down-and-dirty punk, New Wave synth-pop, or the roots of rap? What you like now can guide help you decide where to start. If you were around in the 80s,... More..

Home & Garden > Landscaping A look at brick patio weed control

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Nothing destroys the look of a beautiful brick patio like weeds pushing their way between the carefully laid pavers. You can treat existing weeds and take steps to prevent them from sprouting, both before you lay your brick patio or after years of enjoying it. Before the Fact The first line of defense against weeds mar... More..

Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Game idea for the entire family: Kite flying

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Kite flying is family activity that is easy to begin and can develop with your children. It is a good way to get everyone out of the house and to encourage a little exercise, and children adore controlling that colorful bit of stuff from a distance. It is important to resist the temptation to purchase a $2 kite at the gro... More..

Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting Record collecting: How to repair a warped record

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One of the worst things for a record collector to find is that they have managed to leave an LP in the car and have warped it or that they have bought a warped album. Keep in mind that really valuable records and ones that play fine should probably be left alone as there is no guarantee that you won't make your problem worse... More..

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