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Unlimited Free Web Space 2008-10-15 06:42:06 Is it possible to find web hosting that offers unlimited free web space (sometimes called unlimited free webspace)? What are some of the pros and cons of free hosting services? That is what this post will tell you!
Can I Get Unlimited Web Space
?
Credit Crisis Explained 2008-10-10 20:28:07 The current credit crisis (also called the financial crisis or the credit crunch) has left many people worried that there will be a worldwide economic recession. This post will explain why the credit crisis is happening and what the expected effects are.
Causes:
There are many causes of the credit crisis, but these are the main causes.
Boom and then a rapid decline in housing prices in the Uni Read more:Crisis
Easy Potato Soup Recipe 2008-10-08 04:58:04 It doesn't get any easier than this recipe! When I found this recipe I thought it was too simple!
Serves: 1-2 people
Difficulty: Dead simple
Preparation Time: 5 minutes (at most!) Read more:Potato
What are Platelets 2008-11-13 23:44:48 This post will tell you exactly what platelets are and what they do. At the end of the post you will also find a few other interesting facts about platelets.
What Are They?
Platelets (sometimes called thrombocytes) are small bodies made out of cytoplasm. The cytoplasm is a gel-like liquid substance that holds all the parts of a cell together (except the nucleus). Just think of it as a gooey
Basic Algebra Problems 2008-11-12 22:21:37 Last week I wrote some fifth grade math problems. Today, I am going to put up a few simple algebra problems (of different types) with the answers at the end of the post.
Questions:
First Type: Solving Equations
Solve for x:
4x = 8
2x + 7 = 15
x + 6 = 6
5 - (x + 2) = 10
4x = 7 + 3x
2x = 14 + 3x
3x = 6 Read more:Basic
How Does a Reverse Mortgage Work 2008-11-11 18:45:18 Reverse mortgages (called lifetime mortgages in the UK and sometimes called home equity loans) are basically the 'opposite' (or 'reverse', hence the name) of ordinary mortgages. Here is how a reverse mortgage works.
How It Works
Seniors (over 62 in the United States and 60 in Australia) are the only people allowed to apply for reverse mortgages. Basically, seniors can borrow money against the va Read more:Mortgage
, Reverse
, Reverse Mortgage
What Causes Acid Rain 2008-11-11 04:07:50 After talking about the advantages of nuclear power last week, I decided to do another environmental topic this week, acid rain. To look at the causes of acid rain, you need to know all the steps involved in the formation of acid rain.
Formation of Acid Rain:
Firstly, the burning of fossil fuels and coal causes sulfur impurities in the fuel to be oxidized to sulfur
Facts about Wolves 2008-11-06 20:56:10 Here are some cool facts about wolves.
Wolves
eat a lot of meat, including sheep, goats, horses, pigs, deer, antelope, seals and even beached whales.
Like other dogs, wolves lay down their scent to mark territory.
Wolves generally live in packs, although single wolves have been observed occasionally in the wild.
Packs of wolves usually contain 2 to 20 members, although a pack of 36 wolves was
Advantages of Nuclear Power 2008-11-05 17:30:02 Everyone knows that nuclear power plants are, potentially, very dangerous. But what are some of the advantages of nuclear power? That is what this post will cover.
Advantages
(Pros):
Nuclear
power plants are more efficient than ever before. New technology has made them more reliable (they break down less often) and safer. People for nuclear power argue that this is evidenced by more and more na
Fifth Grade Math Problems 2008-11-04 21:08:09 Try these fifth grade math problems (answers at the bottom of the post). Try not to use a calculator!
What is 75 x 54?
What is 12 x 19?
What is 2/4 + 3/4?
What is 1/2 + 3/4?
What are the first four prime numbers?
Is 25 a prime number? Read more:Fifth
, Grade
How to Get Rid of Bats 2008-11-01 04:08:41 A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post about how to get rid of gnats. Today, I will look at how to get rid of another pest- bats! This post will tell you what you shouldn’t do about your bat problem, and then look at the only two ways you can get rid of bats for good.
Dangers of Fast Food 2008-10-30 20:36:55 Here are some of the potential dangers of eating fast foods.
They are very addictive! Many children cannot handle the hits of sugar and caffeine (from coke for instance) that they eat and drink.
Fast foods are very high in carbohydrates, very low in fiber and very high in fat. This is why people who eat a lot of fast Read more:Fast Food
Advantages of Biofuels 2008-10-30 03:44:48 Here are some of the advantages of biofuels (with a couple of disadvantages as well)
Pros (Benefits):
Doesn't require any radical changes to switch to the use of biofuels- unlike the difficulties in switching to other renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power.
Are cheaper than fossil fuels. Many governments are now offering tax incentives to buy greener cars that run on biofuels Read more:Advantages
, Biofuels
What Foods Are High in Fiber 2008-12-03 03:03:48 Some time ago I wrote a list of low carb foods for people on low carb diets. Now I am going to give you a list of foods that are high in fiber. You need between 30 and 40 grams of fiber everyday to maintain the best health. Most Americans only get 8-15 grams of fiber a day, not nearly enough. So eat Read more:Fiber
, Foods
Increase Your Traffic- Using Wikipedia 2008-11-27 00:35:13 Apparently, nothing turns people off a site quicker than the word 'Wikipedia
'. However, it is still the eighth most popular website (according to Alexa- which is usually wrong but anyway...) and can offer a lot of traffic if you know what you are doing. Today, I am going to tell you just how to increase your traffic (and hopefully make some more money) using Wikipedia. This is perfect for niche
Quick Health Tips 2008-11-21 22:43:55 Here are some quick, simple and totally random tips to help improve your health.
Start your day with some exercise. Just take a quick 15-20 minute walk!
Eat small meals every few hours. Don't have too many snacks.
Use extra virgin olive oil instead of other, more fatty, oils.
Eat more fish! They are great sources of omega 3 fatty acids and protein. If you are a vegetarian, try eating flaxseed Read more:Health
, Quick
What are the Causes of Global Warming 2008-11-14 19:29:07 Global warming is caused by increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. For more information, see our post 'Who Discovered the Greenhouse Effect'. Therefore, anything that emits greenhouse gases into the air (carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and methane are the main problems) contribute to global warming. Here are the main sources of those gases.
Causes of Global Warming
Landf Read more:Global