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“Welcome to the most unusual artifact to be discovered on the Superhighway de la Informatique : the really big button that doesn’t do anything. Developed in early ‘94, labelled as the Mystery Spot of the Internet, thousands flock to this button every day, pushing it, attempting to get it to do something; all in vain.”
Yes, even after reading all of the comments about a button that doesn’t do anything, I still had to go and press it… twice just to see! Are you going to press it??

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PATIENCE… which I have very little of these days, but then I read this.
If you add a little to a little, and then do it again, soon that little shall be much.
Hesiod
So, for all of you who have a novel inside of you, maybe this is the way to get it finished.

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And you might be wondering why?? Well, most of us have wondered on occasion if our breath is enough to send people running. So, I went looking to see what the worse culprets were and did you know that coffee is high on the list of things that can contribute to bad breath! Now add alcohol, sugary mints and of course onions, garlic, curry and here’s my all time favorite… brussel sprouts!!
Finally, I have a reason to say no thanks to that vegetable. Have I ever mentioned how much I hate brussel sprouts? And everyone else in the family loves …read more

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“VICTORIA Beckham has split with trendy designers Rock and Republic – to go it alone with her own jeans firm.
The Californian-based firm signed a £250,000 deal with Posh in September 2004 but will no longer produce the former Spice Girl’s VB range.
Instead Victoria, 32, will launch her own range of jeans under her and 31-year-old husband David’s VDB label – the new cornerstone of Brand Beckham – early next year. ”
When I first read about this, the first thing I thought about was loyalty. Doesn’t that exist any longer for celebrities? Are they quite content to let people help them …read more

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I find that the best place to write is in the bathtub. I set the clock for an hour and then put the notebook on a low table beside the tub. Laying there soaking, you have nothing to do but relax and think while in the tub and all that thinking can go straight into your journal.
And if you have always wanted to write a novel… I swear this is the best place to do it. I have a closet full of stories that some day I just might get out and polish up. But if nothing else, they …read more

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I have to admit that I’m not very technically inclined, but after reading this list, I’m worse off than I thought. I didn’t even know that DVDs could do all of this stuff!
“Step 4: Do You Need To Read CD-Rs?
Most DVD players will not read CD-R discs. If you have an absolute requirement to have your DVD player play back these discs, then you will significantly limit your choice in DVD players. Many of the name brand DVD players will not read CD-Rs. Many of the cheaper brand players will.
If CD-R playability …read more

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Ours is about seven years old and is noticeably dated, so it’s time to start checking out what is new in the world of digital cameras! Here are a few things to consider…
“There are three basic body styles to consider. The compact or ultra compact digital camera fits inside your shirt pocket. There is a “wow” factor to these cameras, and they are convenient, but you will be paying a premium for the size or lack thereof. The standard camera is bigger, provides better quality for the money, and is usually able to provide all the features that a typical …read more

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Usually, I take care of the complaining, but today my husband took it on and stopped off at the construction trailer to complain about the window and a little water feature that is happening in our cold room. About ten minutes later, someone from maintenance appeared to take a look. I certainly wouldn’t have received that kind of treatment! It looks as if I’m going to have to send Gary to do the complaining in the future. They tend to listen to him.
First Service Guy… “Now I’ve seen everything” he mutters.
Window Guy… “Well, that has never happened …read more

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“If you are faced with the possibility of needing surgery in the future, chances are you will need some type of anesthesia to go along with it. There are many different types of anesthesia. Which one you will need depends on a variety of factors such as the type of surgery you are having and your state of health. Some surgical procedures require only an injection of local anesthesia into the incision area. Other procedures cannot be performed unless you are completely anesthetized — unconscious and unaware of pain. Your anesthesiologist will tell you which type of anesthesia you need.”
I’m …read more

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