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| Tip #1: The final punctuation within the quoted text goes inside the quotation marks. Example: "Are you sure?" she asked. (Question mark is inside end-quote) See more dialogue punctuation tips at http://twurl.nl/uwa1tx Tip Credibility: 11 |
| For example, instead of saying, "She nodded her head," just "she nodded" is sufficient. Nodding IS with the head. Same with "pacing back and forth." Just say "pacing" because it means one way and then the other. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Here's one example of why: The Shortest Route Was a Tragic Route for a Canadian Couple @ http://sarstoriesnews.blogspot.com/2011/05/shortest-route-was-tragic-route-for.html Tip Credibility: 4 |
| If you'd like to listen to scanner traffic but don't want to go out and buy one, no problem; you can listen in to your local law enforcement, EMS, even the park service online for free. See: http://www.squidoo.com/live-radio-communications-online Tip Credibility: 6 |
| Create pages/articles on any topic (unless against TOS) on Squidoo.com and earn a portion of the monthly ad pool and affiliate commissions. The site is really cracking down on duplicate content, though, so make it original. Tip Credibility: 6 |
| Be sure to actually USE the Friends & Family feature if you have Verizon and enter those five "free" numbers. Change any number you no longer use or only use rarely. Don't use up minutes or pay overage if not necessary. It's easy to forget to update. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Vary the type of exercise you do, so your body doesn't get used to one kind of activity. Keep a food journal to record what you eat, and measure portions to be sure you're not consuming more calories than you think. Tip Credibility: 5 |
| Don't have a car to leave out front? Ask a friend of neighbor to park a vehicle in your driveway to discourage would-be intruders. Never post vacation plans on social sites. More ideas @ http://www.squidoo.com/taking-care-of-home-while-away-on-vacation Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Always carry the 10 essentials, which are 10 categories not 10 items. Categories are navigation, illumination, insulation, hydration, nutrition, first aid, tools/repair, sun protection, shelter, fire-starting. See: http://www.squidoo.com/ten-essentials Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Vary the types of exercise you do, because your body will get used to the same thing over a long period. Combine both aerobic and strength-training exercises, and try something new to kickstart your metabolism and build muscle, which burns more calories. Tip Credibility: 5 |
| Declination is easterly or westerly depending on which side the magnetic North Pole is from an area, with respect to the "line" drawn towards the geographic north pole. More about declination here: http://www.squidoo.com/mapcompass Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Another great site for earning extra income for writing articles and creating pages on just about any topic is Squidoo.com. I'm up to about $300/mo. now. Many earn less, many earn much more. http://www.squidoo.com (not a referral link) Tip Credibility: 15 |
| Used on cutting boards, lemon juice will disinfect, deodorize and bleach stains. You can also use lemon juice to clean your counters. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Dip the shower head in vinegar and leave it overnight. For bad clogs, also scrub with an old toothbrush, and you can add baking soda to make the scrubbing more effective. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| You can save money on groceries by splitting bulk items with a friend. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Tagfoot.com is another really good Adsense sharing site. It's basically a bookmarking site, so you can have a collection of your favorite links, share them with others, and share the ad revenue. Tip Credibility: 5 |
| Terrain catch features a mile or two away from your destination are reasonable. Twenty miles away, they're not. If you reach the catch feature you've seen on the map, you know you've gone too far and which way to turn towards your destination. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Have interim goals--milestones--along the way towards your overall goal. Reaching these milestones will give you feelings of achievement and success, which will propel you onward. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| It's a good idea to hire a guide when backpacking in areas/countries you're not familiar with and/or backpack/trek in groups. Leave an itinerary with family and your country's embassy. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Squidoo.com is a free site where you can write articles and create pages on almost any topic you'd like and earn a share of the huge ad pool and also affiliate income. I'm making three figures per month and many are making that and more. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Freecycle.org is a great site to go to for free items. You can narrow it down to offers within your geographical area. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Weegy.com is another site where you can earn extra money by answering questions. It's not a lot per answer, but it can add up, and there's a monthly points contest where you can earn extra. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Many Search & Rescue teams in the US are overseen by Sheriff's departments, so that's where you should inquire if interested in helping people in need in the backcountry, with natural disasters, etc. More info at http://www.squidoo.com/searchandrescue Tip Credibility: 4 |
| If the intake hose on a filter has been in contact with untreated water, consider the hose contaminated and keep it in a separate baggie. Once the hose is dry, it's no longer a concern. More about water purification at http://www.squidoo.com/purifywater Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Use a stream, powerline, the edge of a wash or canyon or other feature that leads to or close to your destination as a "handrail" to follow. It may not be the most direct route, but if it can prevent you from getting lost, it's the best route. Tip Credibility: 4 |
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