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I Love My Lumix DMC-TZ5

by lavenderstreak

About a month ago I decided to buy a small digital camera for taking pictures while on travel. Carrying my large Nikon D70s has become too much of a burden. I got a recommendation for a Lumix from a friend and... published 2 months ago

4 comments    video photography camera

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Good Beginner Acoustic Guitars

by lavenderstreak

For some strange reason, you want to start playing guitar. You're really looking forward to getting those fingertips callused and jamming out massive riffs of pure guitar delight. Or you've always wanted to be... published 2 months ago

2 comments    education advice how

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How to Stop Comment Spam On Your Wordpress Blogs

by lavenderstreak

Why Akismet? Akismet is a plugin that gets installed by default when you install Wordpress. I did not immediately activate it when I first installed my Wordpress blogs about 6 months ago because I didn't... published 5 months ago

8 comments    technology internet how

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Sri Lanka - Food, Lodging, Lodgistics & Shopping, Part 3 of 3

by lavenderstreak

Sri Lanka has a fabulous variety of lovely boutique hotels. We stayed in high end places and the value for the price paid was very high. Here are some details about each of the places we stayed, food, and... published 6 months ago

3 comments    travel sri lanka guesthouses

Dambulla Cave Temples56

Sri Lanka - Our Travelogue, Part 2 of 3

by lavenderstreak

Our driver wisely recommended that we go either early in the morning or in the late afternoon. There are lots of steps to climb and it is very hot. Admission to the caves is US$10 per person, payable in... published 6 months ago

2 comments    travel sri lanka tea trails

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Why Visit Sri Lanka? Part 1 of 3

by lavenderstreak

Sri Lanka is famous for its beautiful beaches and many visitors go simply to enjoy the sun, the sand and the water. Sri Lanka was the second area of the world to receive Buddhism after India, making Sri Lanka... published 6 months ago

0 comments    travel buddhism sri lanka

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How To Create & Play DVDs At High Speed

by lavenderstreak

Most training programs are taught using videos now. This is wonderful, except for one thing - the amount of time required to watch all of the videos. I have found a way to play DVDs back at an accelerated... published 6 months ago

3 comments    education dvd convert .flv

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What Is My True Purpose In Life?

by lavenderstreak

I am blank. Is my purpose to help others? When I was young I used to run away a lot. Everything scared me. When I got a little older and had thicker skin, I bugged people to be my friend or to love me because... published 6 months ago

6 comments    relationships careers jobs

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How To Spend A Day In Luang Prabang, Laos

by lavenderstreak

My partner and I visited Luang Prabang in December, 2002. This is my journal entry on 12/6/02. Re-reading it fills me with warm memories and makes me yearn to go back. I know I will someday. Journal entry We... published 6 months ago

2 comments    travel buddhism laos

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How To Visit the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Bangkok, Thailand

by lavenderstreak

This is the premier site to visit in Bangkok. Not only is it visually stunning, it also encapsulates so much of the Thai culture. Getting There The best way to get to the Grand Palace and Temple of the... published 6 months ago

3 comments    travel thailand buddhism

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