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Beware of the Guru, or Remember to Think for Yourself

by Hovalis

When we start something new we need a guiding hand. There is no doubt in my mind about that. Starting something new, as an example making money online is a good one, we can feel overwhelmed and have no idea... published 4 days ago

4 comments    advice marketing guru

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10 Things NOT to do when Article Marketing

by Hovalis

It's the holy grail of marketing on the Internet. Without content you're nothing and Google will ignore you. Needless to say, if you are marketing on the Internet this takes on a whole new meaning. Article... published 4 months ago

19 comments    advice how how to

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Should Western Countries Boycott the Beijing Olympics?

by Hovalis

In 1979 the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan. There was a diplomatic cry among western nations, which the Soviet Union ignored. The cold war was on in earnest and neither side was willing to give way. Even worse for countries such as the United States and their allies the Olympic Games were due to be held in Moscow in 1980. If there wasn't a resolution of the crisis by then action would have to be taken. published 5 months ago

21 comments    politics sport olympics

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Water Conservation Tips for the Home

by Hovalis

If you've ever lived in a drought affected region then water conservation is a daily habit. It has to be, or sooner rather than later, you'll have no water. Just recently Eastern Australia has been in the... published 5 months ago

15 comments    family advice tips

Gary Larson knew the answer!74

Trick Question: Which Is First - The Chicken or the Egg?

by Hovalis

We've all said this saying at one stage or another. Usually it's in regard to a question about putting first things first. When you ask "What comes first; the chicken or the egg?" have you really thought... published 6 months ago

33 comments    education life religion

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The Best Stainless Steel Electric Kettles

by Hovalis

Electric kettles have been around for a long time. In tea drinking countries they tend to be more popular, but with the rise in tea drinking in the United States, the electric kettle is gaining popularity. ... published 6 months ago

0 comments    home reviews review

The Intercosmos offices  Photo Credit: Advocate staff photo by PAUL RUTHERFORD 70

Retrospective: Hurricane Katrina Reported Live via Blog

by Hovalis

"Hmm. This could actually be a nasty storm," Michael Barnett of the Intercosmos Media Group wrote in his LiveJournal under the pseudonym of Interdictor. He was talking... published 6 months ago

2 comments    technology internet computer

Statue of Trim located in front of the Mitchell Library in New South Wales, just behind the statue of his owner Matthew Flinders.72

Famous Ship's Cats

by Hovalis

There are ships cats that are famous for their exploits. They were awarded medals for bravery under fire, travelled great distances under adverse conditions. More importantly, they were loved by their owners, and by the crew at large. They have achieved a small place in history. published 6 months ago

13 comments    education pets history

JF Archibald (Left), one of the founders of The Bulletin, with poet Henry Lawson71

The Bulletin and Bush Poetry

by Hovalis

The chances are you've never heard of The Bulletin or read any early Australian Bush poetry. This form of poetry is not, and never really has been, famous on the world stage. Bush Poems describe life outside... published 7 months ago

4 comments    education poetry history

The 1988 $10 note: The first polymer banknote put into circulation in Australia.78

Plastic Money...and We're Not Talking About Credit Cards

by Hovalis

When you go to pay for something in Australia you whip out the plastic, regardless of whether you are paying by credit card or cash. You see, Australian banknotes are printed on plastic instead of paper. published 7 months ago

3 comments    education finance money

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