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401) Student Digs: The House Party Years
Author:
Andrew Regan
Category:
Home and Family
Most students look back at their time at university with very fond memories. Who could deny that staying up late into the night, drinking, dancing and socialising, getting up late, rolling into a couple of lectures before doing it all again wasn't a fun lifestyle?
The majority of students spend their first year of university life in halls of residence, often provided by the university. They are a great place to get to meet other people, and provide an ideal transition between li...
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402) Living Room Fire Prevention - Section 1
Author:
Leo Nov
Category:
Home and Family
Although there are many causes for fire damage in the living room, most of them can easily be prevented if given enough attention.To keep your living room free of hazards, follow the simple safety rules of keeping adequate clearance around heaters, not overloading extension cords and outlets, and being aware of the hazard of burning cigarettes and candles.Furniture SafetyCheck the label on your upholstered furniture to see what year it was manufactured. If the manufactur...
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403) Conduct a Reverse Cell Phone Look Up To Locate Someone
Author:
Joan Cayetano
Category:
Home and Family
At any corner of the world, anybody can conduct a reverse cell phone number lookup. You can be in a cyber café, you can be on your home or office with your computer and internet connection, and you can comfortably search about a person's details. Not only can the celebrities catch attention these days.There are some instances that you are required to do this lookup when you want to gain details about a cell phone number. If you are receiving calls every now and then and the person on...
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404) It's Part Of Growing Up
Author:
Sue And Chuck DeFiore
Category:
Home and Family
When we grew up we had falls, got bruises, got knocked down. There were disappointments, rejections, controversies, and things that we just weren't allowed to do. We had respect for those older than us.I am sure many of you reading this can remember when falling down and getting bruises and skinning your knees and elbow was part of growing up. No one protected us from this, it was just part and parcel with being a kid. We had fun, enjoyed ourselves and didn't think a thing of it, if w...
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405) Online Memorials - Selection Based on Website Features
Author:
Hal Stevens
Category:
Home and Family
When we do a search for memorial or online memorial we find a multitude of choices. Some are set up with a look and feel of a social networking website while some have the appearance of a more traditional website. The critical factor here is not to let your emotions over-ride the need to analyze the various features each website has to offer. And, to see what you may need sometime in the future whether you think you need it now or not. Establishing an online memorial should not be any more f...
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406) How To Look For a Child Available for Adoption
Author:
Febbe Wallace
Category:
Home and Family
Being a foster parent is a pretty daunting task. In fact, foster parents often have to be superheroes: Many foster children may come from abusive environments, and being thrust into an entirely new household, away from their families is both stressful and unnerving. Becoming emotionally attached is one temptation for foster parents who are there simply to make a child available for adoption or return to his or her birth parent/s.Generally, foster care is a collaboration between two ag...
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407) The Amberwatch - the Latest Contribution to the Fight against Child Abduction
Author:
Adam Paterno
Category:
Home and Family
Numbers don't lie. When taking even a brief look however, at the national estimate of missing children in the United States in any given year, the truth may be too much to bear.According to statistics published in October of 2002 by The U.S Department of Justice, "797, 500, children (younger than 18) were reported missing in a one year period of time studied resulting in an average of 2,185 children being reported missing each day".One of the major preventative measures taken b...
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408) Are Your Heirlooms Ready For The Next Generation?
Author:
Marilyn Bohn
Category:
Home and Family
I inherited 9 pieces of lovely china plates my mother had hand painted when she was a young woman. What a treasure these are to me. I have quilts I have made that I will be leaving to my daughters. Each of us has in our homes something we see as being heirlooms that someday we will pass on to those we love and we hope they will cherish them because they came from us and are a part of our family. Here are some timely tips on how to properly care for them so they can become treasured family he...
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409) 5 Things to do with Grandparents on a Rainy Day
Author:
Lisa Austen
Category:
Home and Family
Hanging out with grandparents can be fun and enlightening. They are a link to the past and can teach us to appreciate our present. While grandparents might not see eye to eye with you on things like music, movies, or dance moves, their stories can open your mind to a whole new world you never experienced. Hearing about their life and experiences can be a lot of fun and make you think about your own life in a different way. Not to mention that hanging out with grandparents, your own or someo...
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410) Background Checks on Nannies are recommended, but Hidden 'Nanny Cams' Will Confirm Any Child Abuse or Misconduct Suspicions
Author:
USA Home Watch, LLC
Category:
Home and Family
Article written by: Brandi Wheeler
ATLANTA, Ga., March 3, 2008 - Working mothers or fathers may wish that they could stay at home to raise their children, however for financial reasons; this might not be an option. Then the challenge rises to find quality and trustworthy child care to act as a parent's extended hand. There are a lot of things to consider when finding a suitable alternative, but the most common concern is safety.
In recent years, news of abusive or dishonest nannies and...
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411) The origins of Easter traditions
Author:
Andrew Regan
Category:
Home and Family
Easter is arguably the most important date in many Christians' calendars - the celebration of the rising of Jesus Christ is marked in over 80 countries worldwide. Yet while chocolate eggs, rabbits and highly decorated hats seem incongruous symbols of such an important religious ceremony, in modern days they are intrinsically linked to Easter.
One theory is that this is mainly to do with the timing of the celebration; Easter generally coincides with the beginning of Spring; in...
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412) Smooth Move: Tips for Moving Home in London
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Home and Family
Moving house is one of the most stressful things that we have to do in our lives. Though that may seem a little over the top at first, anyone who has actually undertaken a move will know that it's certainly not a task to look forward to.
However, at some point in our lives, (and quite possibly at several points) most people have to move properties. According to the Office for National Statistics, the average adult moves property once every five to ten years, and about one in ten...
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413) Bosch Dishwashers
Author:
Stevy Haworth
Category:
Home and Family
Does anyone really like doing the dishes? Not many hands go up when we ask that question I'm sure. When you've just eaten isn't that the time to relax. A dishwasher will give you the opportunity to relax on a full stomach instead.
The outstanding feature on Bosch dishwashers is the "intelligent wash system." This does exactly what the name suggests - it acts as a brain in the dishwasher to change the water levels to ensure optimum cleaning results.
The next things which strikes you abou...
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414) Make money from your spring clean!
Author:
Victoria Cochrane
Category:
Home and Family
Winter is thankfully on its way out, so now it is time to turn your thoughts to the traditional British spring clean. It's the ideal excuse to get rid of all the junk you've hoarded over winter, but no longer need.
Indeed, 'sweep the broom' and get rid of the clutter. But, instead of hiring a giant skip and throwing the whole lot away, choose a more profitable and eco-friendly way of disposing of it by selling through the classifieds, or even online! Some items will undoubtedly...
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415) Pensioners play in the park
Author:
Adam Singleton
Category:
Home and Family
A local park in Manchester has added a playground. That wouldn't normally make the news but what is different about this revolutionary new playground is that is specifically designed for pensioners.
Taking its inspiration from a similar development in Germany, the Older People's Play Area is designed to help strengthen hips, tone leg and stomach muscles and work the upper body. The local residents association on the Dam Head Estate in Blackley set up the playground after listen...
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416) Mrs Jekyll and Mommy Hyde
Author:
Jennifer Tankersley
Category:
Home and Family
I emerged today from a brief shopping trip to our local discount store with my two youngest children. I don't know if it was the crisp January breeze or the promise of that elusive sun beginning to peek out from some clouds, but it occurred to me how great the day had been. I realized that I had calmly managed to get all 3 children out to the car for the quarter-mile drive to the bus stop earlier this morning, serenely prepared a dish to deliver to our monthly recipe club, and patiently gott...
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417) How Fires Start
Author:
Leo Nov
Category:
Home and Family
You may not have realized, but fires are in second place for accidental deaths in the home environment. This guide will provide you with information on how fires start, and how to prevent them in your home.Most Common CausesElectricity can be very dangerous, and should not be an underestimated fire risk. Even though there is no flame involved, the risk is still there. The most common electrical fires are from hot plugs, sockets, and blown fuses that can overheat and start a fir...
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418) How to Complete a Blank Family Tree
Author:
Mike T. Martinez
Category:
Home and Family
Completing a blank family tree is a great way to start researching your family history. It provides a way for you to organize your information in a structure that clearly shows your relationship to your ancestors. For this article, I will focus on a 3-generation family tree. I will explain the structure of the family tree, how to fill it in, and how it can be used to organize your family lines going back as many generations as you desire.Family Tree StructureA 3-gener...
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419) Cost of raising a child approximated to be £180,000
Author:
Andrew Regan
Category:
Home and Family
When you take the decision to start a family, there are many questions that you are likely to ask yourself first. Can you handle the responsibility? Can you survive on sleepless nights? Are you ready for a drastic reduction in your social life? And perhaps the bigger, more philosophical questions such as do you want to bring a new life into today's world? However, recent news would suggest that another burning question that should keep you awake at night is whether you can actually aff...
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420) Bedbugs - Stealthy Invaders Eat You While You Sleep
Author:
Robin Boddy
Category:
Home and Family
A long and tiresome day finally comes to a close. You shower, brush your teeth, and get all tidy for bed. Then you go into your bedroom, and after setting the alarm clock for the next grueling day, you slip into your warm and cozy bed. You gently lay your head on your pillow and quickly drift off to sleep. When you are in dreamland, dreaming pleasant and satisfying dreams, something sinister sneaks into your bed. It is so quiet, so stealth that you cannot even hear it creeping towards you. S...
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