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| You might find this article I wrote a while ago useful: http://www.technology4u.info/phishing-lures/how-to-avoid-phishing-lures.php Tip Credibility: 5 |
| Look for an ebook called Powerful Sleep by Kacper Potawski. It's very good and very effective, and it's all about improving the quality of sleep (so you don't need as much). Tip Credibility: 6 |
| For a bit of history, go to the British Museum and make sure you see the famous Rosetta Stone - the actual stone that was the key to deciphering hieroglyphics, which in turn opened up so much knowledge about the Ancient Egyptians and their culture. Tip Credibility: 5 |
| Free feeding, as opposed to set meal times, is one way to stop your dog becoming overweight. Dogs will only eat what they need, whereas set feeding times encourages overeating and food hoarding, leading to putting on weight. Tip Credibility: 6 |
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| A lot of Jasper Carrott had me in tears - check out YouTube, as you'll find a few clips there. Be warned, though - it's a very British type of humour. Tip Credibility: 8 |
| I would second the tip not to force your hobbies and interests on your son. My father did this, and even worse, once he realised I wasn't interested in playing cricket or building model aeroplanes, he gave up on me as he'd no clue what to do. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| I would generally go with ancient places, such as the Great Pyramids, the temple of Abu Simbel (especially when approached by water), and I'd also add Petra, in Jordan, which has a beautiful colour when the light is just right. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Madagascar - the first part in New York is good, but it gets even better once they reach Madagascar, and it's very funny, not to mention really well done, of course. Tip Credibility: 5 |
| Eliminate as many chemicals from your life as possible - they're present in all sorts of things (e.g. prescription drugs, food), and they will weaken your immune system, leading to chronic illnesses such as inflammation, a leading cause of cancer. Tip Credibility: 6 |
| Be honest (with yourself and your potential mate) - no great relationship was ever really founded on lies. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Know yourself and be patient - I rushed into my first marriage when I was too young and didn't really even know myself properly, and it took me another 24 years to find the right person (and realise that the first one had never been the right choice). Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Remember the basics of hygiene - deodorant, clean teeth, mouth wash, clean fingernails, clean / brushed hair, etc. Tip Credibility: 7 |
| If your problem is remembering people's names, look for a book called Remembering People by the memory expert (and magician) Harry Lorayne. It may be out of print now, but I'm sure you can pick up copies from Amazon or eBay. Tip Credibility: 9 |
| Check out a book called Keep Your Brain Alive, about the new science of Neurobics. It contains a new approach to improving your mental abilities, including memory, with a whole load of fun activities. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| The book I found most useful when learning memonic systems was The Memory Book by Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas. It may be out of print now, but there are similar books around that cover most common memory training techniques. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| One of the reasons people "forget" things is that they never actually remember them in the first place. Pay attention, repeat the info a few times, and that will help transfer it to your long-term memory. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Try to make training exercises fun for your dog (and you, ideally). Tip Credibility: 5 |
| If you have a Palm PDA, check out a program called Cribbage Partner by Casdra Software. It plays a pretty good game. Tip Credibility: 5 |
| When going to a .com website in IE or Firefox, just enter the domain name (e.g. tipdrop) and then press the CTRL + Enter keys together. It will add the necessary parts of the URL before and after the domain, saving you a few keystrokes and a bit of time. Tip Credibility: 5 |
| Paris, France is my favourite city. Get yourself a copy of Walking Paris by Gilles Desmons and explore the city on foot, via 30 carefully-planned walks that are both educational and interesting. You'll go off the beaten track and see the REAL Paris. Tip Credibility: 7 |
| Make sure what you write is well-written - correct spelling and reasonable grammar, for example. Many people will get turned off by bad presentation before they even have a chance to see if your site offers valuable information, products or services. Tip Credibility: 5 |
| If you go to Paris, France, for several days, get a Carte Orange travel permit - it works out much cheaper than buying single tickets on the Metro or buses. You will need a passport photo when you first apply, however. Tip Credibility: 6 |
| Women often just want somebody to listen, which is tough for men as they usually want to provide a solution. It's hard, but just shut up for a change and really listen to what she's saying, try to empathise (sincerely, of course), and don't judge. Tip Credibility: 6 |
| Or even write some poetry yourself - it's not as hard as you think, it's fun and it forces you to think in a different way, which is good for the brain. I've written at least one poem a day for over four years now. Tip Credibility: 4 |
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