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Faraday, the Father of Electricity100

How to generate Electricity

An introduction to the theory of generating electricity followed by a brief summary of some of the viable ways of generating electricity on a commercial scale.

178 comments    technology education energy
I to the frills will lift mine eyes91

First Impressions of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Earlier this week I spent two days in Kuala Lumpur. I flew in on Sunday afternoon and out again on Tuesday night. So I don't claim to know the place at all well, but here are my first impressions.

51 comments    travel malaysia twin towers
Enoch Powell - rights must be defended90

Freedom of Speech - Absolute or Relative?

"I'll say what I like. It's a free country". This has rather fallen out of fashion, to be replaced, in UK, with "I'm entitled to state my opinion", and in US, with "I'm only exercising my (Constitutional) right to free speech"

122 comments    politics america freedom
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Jesus, God & Santa Claus - one man's journey

When I was very young, God had a long white beard and lived in Heaven. Jesus had a shorter reddish-brown beard, long hair and a halo. Jesus and God seemed very nice, but not really in the same league as Santa...

56 comments    religion god jesus
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How to make Wine

Home winemaking is fun, creative and very cost-effective. Here's how to get started, making wholesome red & white table wine from supermarket juices.

132 comments    recreation wine yeast
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Late Payment, Short Payment, Non-Payment - How to Fight Back and Win

So Ellie walked into the Finance Office, sat down cross-legged on the floor and began to sing, loudly. I don't know if she's a good singer, or what repertoire she chose for her recital, but after thirty-five...

18 comments    business invoice late payment
SPACE at the start of the game79

Black Holes - Space Game

I invented the Black Holes game some years ago out of fascination with that strangest of cosmic phenomena. Black Holes is a strategy game, not hard to learn, but extremely hard to play well. It should appeal...

14 comments    education recreation science
Barney Bug plans his next meal time87

How to deal with Bed Bugs

Two weeks ago, I knew nothing about bed bugs; now I know more than I ever wanted to. This is my bed bug story. I sincerely hope it never becomes yours, but read on, and be prepared for the worst.

28 comments    mattress pest control bugs
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Equal Temperament Guitar Tuning

Guitarists need to understand Equal Temperament, or at least the basis of it. Why? Because their instrument is fretted for Equal Temperament and the strings have to be tuned accordingly.

28 comments    education music guitar
michelangelo's creation87

How to make your own God - a Beginner's Guide to Creation

That God your parents gave you, the God you learned about at school and in Church, the One that's been kicking around all your life - He's looking a bit dog-eared these days, much like the bible you left Him in...

83 comments    religion god psychology
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