Forum: Sports Tips
01-06-2010, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 10,472
Re: Pool Tips
If you are purchasing a pool table, make sure you purchase a table that will fit in your room, or that the room you are planning to put the table in is large enough for good play. You don't want...
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Forum: Holiday Tips
12-30-2009, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 11,988
Re: New Years Tips
If you are superstitious, don't forget to eat your pork and sauerkraut at midnight, or at the very least, at some point during the day January 1!
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Forum: Holiday Tips
12-30-2009, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 11,988
Re: New Years Tips
Don't forget your calendars! You may find that the perfect time to mark your wall calendars with birthdays, special occasions, etc. is while watching the Rose Parade on TV or during the many...
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Forum: Education Tips
12-29-2009, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 20,407
Re: College Tips
Remember that despite the freedoms that college may allow you, there are responsibilities along with those freedoms. You may have heard stories about students skipping entire semesters of classes...
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Forum: Health & Safety Tips
11-04-2009, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 14,466
Re: First Aid Tips
If you find yourself or others bleeding profusely after a cut or injury, apply direct pressure to the wound and elevate it as much as possible. Only use a tourniquet (a clean cloth tied to the wound...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Tips
10-23-2009, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 11,962
Re: Coffee Tips
If your coffee maker has a "pause and serve" feature that allows you to remove the pot while the coffee is brewing, try to avoid using this. Since the coffee will not be fully brewed by the point...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Tips
10-23-2009, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 9,414
Re: Marriage Tips
Do you think your spouse has an irritating habit? Remember, for every habit you think your spouse has, you probably have a habit that he or she finds to be just as annoying! If it is a minor issue,...
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Forum: Home Tips
10-14-2009, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 21,001
Re: Car Tips
Make sure you have a membership to an auto club, such as AAA (American Automobile Association); or, if you buy a new car and the dealer offers roadside assistance, take it. You don't want to be...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Tips
10-13-2009, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 10,032
Re: Etiquette Tips
Remember your table manners while eating. You do not want to make a spectacle of yourself while dining out. Remember to use your napkin and your utensils!
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Forum: Health & Safety Tips
10-12-2009, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,801
Re: Yoga Tips
Remember that the whole point of yoga is to cleanse your body, mind, and spirit. If you are getting frustrated because you cannot achieve a certain pose, per the definition of yoga, don't worry...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Tips
10-07-2009, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,666
Re: Snow Shoveling Tips
Consider purchasing an ergonomic snow shovel. This is a shovel with a curved handle which leaves the blade on the ground at all times, and will help relieve pressure on your back during heavy...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Tips
09-29-2009, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 13,750
Re: Acting Tips
Be prepared for the type of role you are auditioning for. Keep in mind that a role in a play or musical may require a more "broad" style of acting than in a short film or commercial, and tailor your...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Tips
09-25-2009, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 9,384
Re: Beer Tips
Want to experiment with new beer? Not all handcrafted and microbrewed beer has to be expensive to be enjoyable. Specialty food stores, such as Trader Joe's, Whole Foods Market, and Cost Plus World...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Tips
09-23-2009, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,548
Re: Wine Tips
Experimenting with new wines? Not all wine has to be expensive to be enjoyable. Specialty food stores, such as Trader Joe's, Whole Foods Market, and Cost Plus World Market have a wide selection of...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Tips
09-17-2009, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 21,741
Re: Conservation Tips
When you purchase electronic items, make sure they have the "Energy Star" logo on the outside of the box, or that this is mentioned in the product description. Electronics marked with this logo...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Tips
09-16-2009, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 21,741
Re: Conservation Tips
Try to avoid plastic water bottles. Install a filtration unit on your home tap or purchase a filtration pitcher for your refrigerator. And, if you need your water on the go, either re-use an old...
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Forum: Education Tips
09-11-2009, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 11,702
Re: Test Taking Tips
As silly as this sounds, if you think you have a superstition that will help you do better on tests (i.e. a "lucky pencil," sleeping with your socks on the night before a big exam, etc.), use this to...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Tips
09-10-2009, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 11,962
Re: Coffee Tips
Afraid that the caffeine in the coffee will leave you nervous and jumpy? Consider trying a darker roast of coffee. Because the beans are roasted longer, while the flavor of the coffee itself will...
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Forum: Health & Safety Tips
09-09-2009, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 17,170
Re: Dieting Tips
When it comes to weight loss, the old adage is true: slow and steady wins the race. If you drop a lot of weight all at one time, odds are you have done it in a very unhealthy way and you will gain...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Tips
09-04-2009, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 12,937
Re: Gambling Tips
If you are playing the slot machines, and the person at the machine next to you wins a big payout, do not switch to their machine the moment they get up. Despite the fact that slot machines are...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Tips
09-03-2009, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 9,384
Re: Beer Tips
If you enjoy lighter beers, such as Corona, from the bottle, make sure that the bottle is kept in a cool, dark, place, as light can filter through to the bottle and affect the taste of the beer.
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Forum: Miscellaneous Tips
09-02-2009, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 8,137
Re: Server Tips
Be sure to check the general mood of your table. If your customers seem on edge or as if there is something wrong with their order, they may be too shy to tell you. Ask if there is anything you can...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Tips
08-28-2009, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 11,014
Re: Bartending Tips
If you are acting as the bartender, if you know you will be acting as a bartender on a regular basis, try to remember what people are drinking, and their likes and dislikes. This extra added touch...
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Forum: Animals Tips
08-26-2009, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 39,003
Re: Cat Tips
If you have one or more cats and you decide to add an additional cat into your household, take extra care to make sure your original cat(s) do not get jealous. If you decide to do this, your adult...
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Forum: Miscellaneous Tips
08-26-2009, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,852
Re: Astronomy Tips
If you are star-gazing, make sure you find an area that is free from bright lights and tall buildings. It may seem neat to use your telescope from the balcony of your apartment, but if you live in...
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