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89Osaka City Attractions - Things to do in the Kansai Capital
Osaka city gets a bad press that you would do well to ignore. Osaka is in fact a fantastic place to visit and live in. Here is a list of 10 things to do in Osaka, and short explanations about how to get to them.
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72Funny Songs - My top Comedy Song Performers
Commentary and links for the greatest comedy song artists and bands. Come and share your thoughts on the funniest comedy-rocksmiths around.
2 comments74Stone tiles - Advantages and disadvantages of using natural stones for tile flooring
Natural stone-tiled floors can look so beautiful and so timeless that they can be worth the extra time and expense involved in laying them. Stone tiles are relatively difficult to work with mainly because...
0 comments81Namba Osaka Travel tips; getting around, choosing a hotel, places to shop and what to do about money
For visitors to Japan’s second city, Namba is one of the options as a base from which to explore Osaka, Kansai and the whole of Japan. It’s convenient, less intimidating than Umeda with its huge crowds,...
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89Pride and Prejudice; Elizabeth Bennet
This article presents some (slightly!) critical views on Elizabeth Bennet, Pride and Prejudice's beloved heroine, and considers her portrayal in movies and on TV.
8 comments86Porcelain vs Ceramic Tile
Lots of confusion persists as to the difference between ceramic and porcelain tiles. The difference is really one of quality rather than type. The clay used for porcelain tiles is simply purer and more refined, making them tougher, denser and more impervious to water.
2 comments75EFL Teaching Guide 2 - A two-page crash course for new English Teachers
This is the second part of my EFL teaching crash course, and it concerns the specific EFL teaching skills and techniques you’ll need for a successful class. Of course, you will improve with experience –...
0 comments86Tile Cutting Guide - how to cut ceramic tile by hand
The first technique the prospective tiler has to learn is how to cut the things, but of course the term is a total misnomer. What he or she really needs to learn is how to break a tile – cleanly,...
0 comments79Tile adhesive; Choosing the right adhesive to avoid a sticky situation
Here is some information about how adhesives for ceramic, stone and vinyl tiles are categorized and labeled, to help you make the right choice when visiting your supplier.
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78The Japan Rail Pass - an explanation of the easiest way to explore Japan
A Japanese bullet train looking gorgeous. An incompetent photo of Mount Fuji from a bullet train nearing Tokyo. If you are visiting Japan as a tourist, then a Japan Rail Pass is almost definitely worth...
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