Sports

Lamar Odom – Why They Call It "The goods"

Lamar Odom is well known among basketball fans for his versatile style of play. What most of them will now know is that Odom was once given the nickname "The Goods" because that's what he practically delivered during every game throughout his youth. When he was a star with the University of Rhode Island, Odom would help lead the team

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Finance

What Are Low Doc and Non-Conforming Loans?

Low Doc and Non-Conforming Loans When comparing no doc and non-conforming loans, it is important to remember that there are advantages and disadvantages to both types of loans. Low doc loans are better suited for self-employed customers or unconventional borrowers, as lenders dealing in these types of loan are more likely to have greater flexibility in assessing an application and

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Arts Entertainments

Top tips to ensure you conceive a girl

So you've been trying for a while and all that happens is one guy after another. Sure you love all the boys with all your heart, but something is missing; you desperately want to conceive a girl. For some families it just doesn't seem natural to not have some sort of balance there. Regardless of what your reasons are for

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Technology

CSR for small businesses – Communication

Future articles in this series will focus on more advice on particular topics within the CSR agenda and will include Environment, Employees and Workplace, Suppliers, Community Engagement, Charity / Good Causes and Communication. I'm still trying to keep the admin jargon out to make this as easy to implement and see results as soon as possible. I will also look

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Business

Book Review: The Legal Rights of Shop Stewards by Robert M. Schwartz

This small book (currently only 155 pages) contains nine chapters covering topics such as the National Labor Relations Act and the Union's right to know, to name a few. Each chapter is packed with real-world information written for the shop steward who doesn't have a college degree. Illustrations and examples are often placed alongside appropriately labeled sections. Note: At the

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Home Kitchen

Old kitchens from the 30s, 40s and 50s

1930s: The Steam-Lined Depression-era "Modern Kitchen" By the 1930s, the kitchen was being transformed from an antique kitchen to a "streamlined modern kitchen" with time-saving features, better organization, and much better ventilation. The "all-electric range" was promoted in popular magazines with numerous advertisements showing newly designed appliances large and small. Blenders were a housewife's dream, now designed with numerous attachments

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Auto

Skylight – a simple do-it-yourself flat top new or replacement model

Uninstalled square or rectangular skylights, whether dome or flat top, can cost up to $2,000 each if they have ventilation and sun protection capabilities. Some of the newer models also have special internal channels to catch condensation, not to mention they have motor-driven vents and shutters (these are very expensive). Therefore, for certain homeowners who want at least one flat

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