By: Jason Root Ever since I overcame my detestment of the complexity of the rules of Monopoly at the tender age of 6 I have been most affectionate of the beloved classic. I was first introduced to the game…
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Fallout 4 is an upcoming title from Bethesda Softworks. Fallout 4 will be, as the name suggests, the fourth numbered title in the legendary Fallout series of video games, and the fifth main title overall with Fallout: New Vegas being…
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In recent years, the name of Moorcroft has become a recognisable one amongst collectors, and hardly an episode of Flog It! or Bargain Hunt goes by without some piece being picked up and examined. Known worldwide for its quality and…
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Atari was not the first company to release a home video game system, but it became the most famous one. Its first system, the Atari 2600, was in production for over 15 years. The sudden video game crash of the…
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With many types of antiques, if a reproduction can be made cheaply and sold as the real thing you’d better believe that someone will try it. Roseville pottery is no exception. In fact, the market is flooded with forgeries, most…
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Buying antique pottery, whether for one’s own personal collection or for resale purposes, is always a good investment. Throughout the centuries, pottery has been much sought after, mainly because the items are both useful and decorative. They have been produced…
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The years after retirement are often referred to as the golden years. According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), retirement should be full of healthy recreation, travel, good food, time with family and friends, and the pursuit of…
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Sometimes it’s hard to maintain a positive mental attitude, especially in times of financial, career or family stress. However, staying positive requires that individuals be prepared to adapt to changing circumstances and situations, whether the goal is to lose weight,…
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Overview The key to eating healthy with no money is to have a plan. Knowing in advance what you need will prevent you from overspending or going for impulse purchases such as snacks or other items located near the register….
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A study published in “Pediatrics” found that children younger than 2 were 75 percent less likely to die or be seriously injured in a car crash when riding in a rear-facing car seat. Since young children’s vertebrae and ligaments are…
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Wellness programs are based on all aspects of personal health. They encompass improving social, mental, physical, occupational, spiritual and emotional health. Recently, wellness programs have become frequent in places of employment. They focus primarily on decreasing health care costs of…
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Even if you can’t afford to put solar panels on your home or drive a hybrid car, you can still make small, everyday environmental choices. Learning to live green can reduce your use of energy and resources, and in some…
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Patchouli essential oil has an exotic, heavy, musky scent that is frequently used in perfumes, potpourri, incense and massage oils. The plant which produces patchouli oil is a tropical member of the lamiaceae family, distantly related to mint and lavender….
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Most people find their first gray hair sometime in their 30s, while some are lucky enough to keep their natural color into their 50s or 60s. Some, however, start to go gray in their 20s. According to the University of…
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A 2007 study by Cornell University linked 40 percent of deaths worldwide to pollution in soil, water and the air. Soil can become polluted through chemical runoff, toxic waste or garbage dumping. Mining, manufacturing, overuse of herbicides and chemical fertilizers,…
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Posture describes the alignment of your joints, in particular your spine. Good posture means that, when seated or standing, your joints should be positioned so little muscular effort is required to hold you in place. Modern living, however, discourages good…
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All-natural household cleaning solutions are simple to make and require only a few ingredients found in the grocery store. Using all-natural cleaning solutions means you know exactly what you’re bringing into your home. As a bonus, most cleaning solutions you…
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Although the term “linen” is often used generically to indicate bedding, tablecloths or towels, linen is a specific type of durable, long-lasting textile made from the flax plant, Linum usitatissimum. Although linen fabric has been used for centuries, consumers have…
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Overview Fevers are common in children under 12 months of age. A fever is an increase in body temperature above the normal level of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Celsius. Fevers are the body’s response to viruses, bacteria or…
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Electric cars are coming to America in full force. These environmentally friendly cars are attractive buys, as they produce zero emissions because they run on electric motors operated by batteries. Also, because commuting in these cars can cost as little…
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Overview Deciding to end a marriage is often an emotional roller coaster that typically requires months of contemplation and stress. Once divorce becomes the only option, however, the dry language of Illinois law controls the process of dissolving a marriage…
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Overview The old saying is “you are what you eat.” However, you may also be what you drink. Water quality monitoring aims to minimize the concentration of harmful chemicals in drinking water and many government agencies strive to ensure that…
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Ginger root is the brownish, thick, and knotted underground stem of the Zingiber officinale plant. Its culinary use goes back more than 4,000 years, and its medicinal use goes back more than 2,000, reports the University of Maryland Medical Center…
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Overview Retirement accounts, such as 401(k) plans and IRAs, are long-term, tax-advantaged savings accounts designed to help you amass enough money to stop working someday. Unfortunately, if you have incurred a lot of debt in your personal or professional life,…
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Laundry is an unavoidable fact of life. You put on clothes, they get dirty and need to be washed. Whether you’re hand washing underwear in a hotel room, lugging your laundry down to the common-area washer or doing laundry at…
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Many have tried and built hybrids over the years, but most suffered from the same two main disadvantages: limited range and limited speed. It wasn’t until 1999 that the first hybrid was available on the mass market produced by Honda….
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Overview Personality is a set of psychological characteristics and dispositions that make each individual unique. It is a central focus of the discipline of psychology. Psychologists study personality from a variety of perspectives—the trait perspective, the biological perspective, the psychoanalytic…
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Indigenous people and folk traditions have historically relied on plants to treat a variety of medical conditions. Modern scientific studies indicate that there is truth to some of these long-held beliefs. When it comes to combating bacteria, several herbs show…
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Prescription bottles, shoe boxes and many food containers usually have small packets or cylinders containing silicon dioxide. Known popularly as silica gel, the compound inside of these packets is a man-made desiccant, or moisture-abosorbing substance, according to the College of…
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Are you trying to figure out the best way to handle your child’s difficult behaviors? Learning how to work with your child and find the best tools possible will make life easier for you, your child and your family. Difficult…
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