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Duncan Kelly - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
1. As long as you're loved, life is good.
2. If you're not loved, love someone else, then rule 1. will soon apply!
Sometimes life can deal you a bad hand, but my Dad said there's always a bright side - and he had no legs, so he knew what he was talking about.
I am married with 2 wonderful kids and a wife who's one in 10 billion. I haven't got much money but I'm ... [More]
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- Adventure Travel in South Africa
[Travel-and-Leisure:Adventure-Travel] South Africa is a land of contrasts, with first world city areas contrasted by wild wilderness areas, and suburbia contrasted by huge tracts of land where only wild animals live: and there are many adventures to be had in this beautiful country. The Drakensberg Mountains are a range of mountains formed by the bottom end of the African rift valley, with peaks rising to 3600 metres.
- How Do You Tell If Your Child Has Swine Flu?
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] With swine flu once again resurging in Mexico, and bearing in mind the large number of cases being reported worldwide, it is reasonable to become acquainted with the symptoms and treatment actions necessary in the case of your children catching this infection, as the chances of coming into contact with this contagious disease are becoming higher by the day. Swine flu is very contagious, and can be caught by inhaling micro-droplets breathed out by an infected person, or by touching them, shaking hands for example, or coming into contact with body fluids such as saliva.
- Getting the Most Out of Your Rechargeable Batteries
[Computers-and-Technology:Hardware] Rechargeable batteries are used in cameras, remote controls, torches, etc, etc. and although they are quite an expensive outlay together with a suitable charger, they will nevertheless save you a bundle of cash because they can be used 30 to 100 times over, depending on the brand. If you compare the cost of 100 penlight batteries with the cost of 1 rechargeable battery, you will start to see the savings. They come in various sizes: penlight , torch batteries, square 9V types and others as well.
- Do You Wish You Could Do More For Your Kids?
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] We remember happy times from our childhood. We remember all the fun we had when Dad or Mom took us to the fun fair, or the beach, or camping. And as we grow older and our kids grow up, we wish we could give them the same happy times so that they too would have happy memories of their childhood - but we can't.
- How to Use a Computer Mouse
[Computers-and-Technology:Hardware] Too scared to ask how a computer mouse works? Got a parent or friend who doesn't know how to work a computer? Print this article out for them!
- How to Easily Set Up Your New Computer
[Computers-and-Technology:Hardware] Buying a new computer for the first time is exciting for most, and a bit scary for some. But there is nothing to fear. Setting up a computer for the first time is really easy, and this article will help you through the process.
- How a Radio Program Gets From the Studio DJ to Your Radio
[Communications] Listening to music on the radio is as normal as eating breakfast or combing your hair. It's an integral part of most people's day. But if you stop a moment and think about it, it is a bit of a miracle how music can come through the air wirelessly and play in your kitchen. This is how it works...
- Humor - Depression Can Be Fun!
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humor] Since you don't believe that fun exists when you're depressed, what you need to do is have negative depression. So you try your hardest to get more depressed, and then you fail, and get happier instead. Negative failure is a good thing; the two negatives cancel out!
- Humor - The Internet
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humor] Isn't it absolutely fantastic that you can sit in the comfort of your own home, and wirelessly, from a foreign country many thousands of miles away, download within seconds a vicious virus that wipes your hard drive and puts up a message "Igor did rock..." on your screen. Ah yes, technology has brought us far.
- Humor - Men Also Have Bad Hair Days
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humor] So how come only ladies seem to have bad hair days? Can't guys have bad hair days too? I mean, some of us haven't even GOT hair! How much worse does it get than that?
- The Future of the Computer
[Computers-and-Technology] Computer and artificial intelligence theorists and scientists have always "aimed for the brain" in their designs, trying to match it's computing power, simulate its reasoning capability and give their computers "intelligence." But it's always been a distant goal, hindered by practical limitations in the technology of the day. But that is now changing.
- RAM Explained
[Computers-and-Technology:Hardware] Your computer cannot work without Random Access Memory or RAM. So what is it, and how does it work?
- What is Hard Drive Fragmentation and Defragmentation?
[Computers-and-Technology:Hardware] Why do you have to defragment your hard drive? What does that achieve? What is Fragmentation anyway?
- How to Clean the Inside of Your Computer, and Why
[Computers-and-Technology:Hardware] Computer CPU's (Central Processing Unit, the "brain" of the PC) generate a lot of heat, due to all the processing going on in their integrated circuits. If this CPU is covered with dust, it traps the heat and the CPU overheats, shortening it's life span.
- Health Tips For Computer Users
[Health-and-Fitness:Ergonomics] Many people spend a great number of hours working on their computers; some because their work is done on a computer, and some because they enjoy relaxing with a computer. Both groups would benefit from observing the proper, healthy use of computers.
- How a Computer Hard Drive Works
[Computers-and-Technology:Hardware] A computer Hard Drive, or Fixed Disk, is where all your data is stored when a computer is off. Because the data is stored magnetically, it doesn't need any electrical power to retain or remember all this data.
- How DVDs, CRTs and Laser Printers Are Made
[Computers-and-Technology:Hardware] We take DVDs, computer screens and laser printers pretty much for granted. They just work and do their jobs. But have you ever wondered how they are put together? It's rather interesting...
- A Layman's Guide to a Computer's CPU
[Computers-and-Technology] The CPU of a computer is the main lynchpin of the computer system. Without it, nothing happens. It is a small slab of silicone about 10mm (3/8ths of an inch) square and about 2mm thick, which has been etched and doped microscopically to form circuits, switches, transistors and other electronic components: hundreds of millions of these components are embedded in this tiny space.
- Explaining Megabytes, Kilobits and Megahertz in Computers
[Computers-and-Technology] It gets a bit confusing to the layman when confronted with Megabytes and Terabytes and other terms when trying to decide on what computer to buy. A Mega What? A byte is the amount of computer memory needed to store a piece of data the size of one character, such as an "A.
- Review of the HP Colour Laserjet 2600n Printer
[Computers-and-Technology:Hardware] This printer is really a pleasure to use. It's fast, quiet and produces professional looking prints.
- What is IQ and How is it Worked Out?
[Reference-and-Education:Psychology] What is a person's IQ, and how is it worked out? Is it for real? Read on to find out..
- How Adding RAM Speeds Up Your Computer
[Computers-and-Technology] Is it true that adding more memory speeds up your computer? How does it do this? Find out in this article.
- Speeding Up Your Computer
[Computers-and-Technology] A slow computer is a real pain, especially when you are in a tearing hurry to get something done. Well, take heart! There are ways of speeding a slow computer up, without having to buy a new one.
- To All You Failures and Losers Out There
[Self-Improvement:Success] All you failures and losers need to know something very important. Something that may have a profound impact on your situation.
- Why Should We Worry About Our Carbon Footprint?
[News-and-Society:Environmental] Is global warming really about our carbon emissions? Or is there more carbon emissions coming from all the hot air that is being spouted about the subject? That the earth is changing is certain, but the "experts" aren't giving very expert answers.
- What is Tough Love?
[Relationships:Love] What is love? The tough kind; the kind that doesn't give up, or falter?
- Climbing 220 Metre TV Masts
[Communications] As a technician in the broadcasting field, part of my job requires that I climb our TV transmitting masts to check that the structure is OK, check that the cables are in good order, and to check for air leaks. The large, hollow 150mm diameter cables are pressurised with dry air to keep them free of moisture. We sometimes have to climb these masts with a bottle of kids bubble blowing fluid, and a paintbrush, and we paint the mixture onto joints and areas of the cable that could be cracked or punctured.
- Do You Know What Real Love Is?
[Relationships:Love] Relationship Healing Love is what many people want. But are we tough enough to do it? Check out the requirements...
- How to Get Your Kids to Do Some Work
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Getting teenagers to do any work around the house can be quite a mission, unless you resort to draconian measures and spankings. But there are ways, some more effective than others, to get them to work voluntarily. And it's a fact that a volunteer is worth 10 pressed men.
- The Truth About Crime and the Moral Vacuum in South Africa
[News-and-Society:Pure-Opinion] This, is what it's really like in South Africa. This is not exaggeration, or fabrication, but how it is.
- Humor - I Don't Do Mornings
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humor] Do you battle to wake up in the morning? If you're a night person, morning people think you're weird, but are you? Read on to find the truth...
- Humor - Joys of a Used Car
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humor] Don't feel down in the dumps about your car. It may be a heap of scrap, but it's got some cool advantages! Come take a look on the bright side!
- 10 Things to Say in an Elevator If You Want to Ride Alone
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humor] Want to have the elevator all to yourself? Well, these 10 things to say in the lift should clear it by the next floor!
- Getting the Girl Kids to School
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Do you also battle to get your kids out of bed and off to school? You're not alone!
- Why Having a Laugh is So Important
[Health-and-Fitness] Laughing is belly exercise, so it can't be bad! Find out about the benefits of laughter.
- 10 Reasons to Get a Cat
[Pets:Cats] Well, the kids want a kitty, and you can see you have to do it some time, so now you need to convince yourself. Here's some, uh, help to get you to go down to the pet shop.
- How to Set Up a Self Supporting Pool
[Home-Improvement:Swimming-Pools-Spas] Setting up an above ground self supporting pool can be a bit of a mission if you've never done it before, so here's some practical help. There are pools for sale now that are made entirely of vinyl and plastic, with no wires or supports, that you simply fill with water and they support themselves. They are mostly round and come in various sizes, from 3 to 5.5 metres in diameter, and the depth ranges from 700 to 1200 millimetres, or 3 to 4 feet.
- 10 Ways to Save Electricity
[Home-Improvement:Energy-Efficiency] The big thing these days is to reduce the size of your "carbon footprint" on the environment, meaning of course, that you try your best to use less non-renewable energy. One of these energy resources is electricity, which is usually generated from Coal fired or nuclear power stations. Coal, as a fossil fuel, generates a lot of carbon emissions, and even nuclear power leaves hazardous waste to be disposed of.
- How to Get Your Wife to Like You
[Relationships:Marriage] How do you get your wife to like you again when your relationship has cooled off? How do you give your wife the hots for you, like in the early days? There is a way. Read on, guys.
- 10 Things You Should Never Say to Your Teenage Daughter
[Kids-and-Teens] Dads, do you have problems talking to your teenage daughters? Can't do anything right? Well, here's a list of stuff you should never say!
- 12 Things You Say to Your Teenagers That Are a Total Waste of Breath
[Kids-and-Teens] Some things are just a total waste of time to say to teenagers. See if you identify with these...
- Why Do You Never Succeed
[Self-Improvement:Success] You read all the stories of people who have succeeded, who are happy in their work and making megabucks at the same time, and you wonder, why am I not able to succeed like that? Well let me tell you right up front, that this article is not an answer to this question, but to show you that the question itself is pretty invalid.
- 10 Good Things to Say to Your Wife
[Relationships:Marriage] We all know that there are certain things you should never say to your wife, but what about the things that you should be saying to your wife? It's easy to say the wrong thing, but with a bit of thought, we can say the right thing and reap the rewards thereof.
- 10 Ways to Feel Better
[Self-Improvement:Techniques] Most of us suffer from the blues, discouragement and hopelessness at one time or another. Sometimes someone comes along and makes us feel better, but other times we seem to stay down until we pull ourselves up by our own bootstraps. But there are ways to make ourselves feel better.
- What is Dementia, Alzheimer's and Pick's Disease
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] What is dementia? The short answer is that it is any deterioration of the brain that causes regression into perhaps a childlike or unpredictable state of mind. This article will present a laymans observations of the condition.
- You're Not As Poor As You Think
[Finance:Personal-Finance] Do you think you're a bit poor? Maybe this will change your mind...
- Download Free Software Off the Internet For All Your Needs
[Computers-and-Technology:Software] Software such as word processors, spreadsheets, anti virus programs and so add up to a lot of cash. But you can get your computer virtually fully kitted out for free, if you know where to look.
- How to Speak in South African Slang
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humor] The South African slang in this article has got to be one of the weirdest concoctions of language going. What with kief flatdogs I checked my Bru! Come learn the lingo!
- How to Do a Simple Home Budget
[Finance:Budgeting] By creating a simple home budget to keep track of your income and expenses, a lot of debt and money problems can be avoided or minimised. It may not make ends meet, but at least the ends will be closer together!
- Do Elephants and Lions Roam the Streets of South Africa?
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] People from developed countries often think that if they come to South Africa, a lion will eat them as they get out of their car. But the truth, as you will see in this article, is not quite that bad!
- How to Study Math and Physics Effectively
[Reference-and-Education] Many kids and a lot of adults too, battle to get good marks when doing courses involving math and physics. But there is a simple way to do well. Let me share my successful methods with you...
- 10 More Tips And Tricks To Make Using Windows Easier
[Computers-and-Technology] As promised, the second article of things you can do to speed up your work in Windows. Little tricks and shortcuts can save a lot of hassle, and get what you want done fast.
- Why I Hate A Cellphone, And What I'm Gonna Do To It
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humor] If you hate a cellphone as much as I do, you'll enjoy hearing what's gonna happen to mine! After all the suffering this device has put me through, it's payback time!
- 10 Additional Tips And Shortcuts To Make Using Windows Easier
[Computers-and-Technology:Software] Often with a cluttered desktop, navigating through all the windows, and getting to where you want can be quite a mission. Here are some fast corner cutting shortcuts to get to where you want to be fast!
- 10 Tips And Shortcuts To Make Using Windows Easier
[Computers-and-Technology] There are a number of tricks and shortcuts that are fairly well known among people that have been using Windows a lot over the last 14 years of it's existence. However, we tend to take it for granted that everyone knows these things, when in fact they don't. Some of these functions are documented in the Windows help files, but I've noticed (with our secretary and my colleagues, for example) that most people never read the help files.
- How Do You Fix Stuff Without Losing Your Mind?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humor] Fixing stuff yourself can be a satisfying thing, if you are ridiculously lucky and nothing goes wrong. Yeah right! What are you smokin' dude!
- 10 Things You Should Never Say To Your Wife
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humor] Do you like the outdoors? Love to lie in the snow in your boxer shorts at night? Like the ice water running through your hair? Ok, say these things to your wife and she'll throw you out there!
- Why You Really Need Quantum Theory
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humor] Quantum theory can be really useful round the house. No home should be without it. But you need to get to the speed of light. I will help you with this! Read on for speedy enlightenment.
- How Did I Get A Demon Boss?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humor] I've heard rumours that some people actually have a boss that's kind and considerate, and gives them pay rises every so often. My question is; what planet is this on? I wanna go there!
- How Do I Lose Weight
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] There are a lot of people who want to lose weight, who know the dangers of being overweight, and who long to look and feel better. And it's perfectly possible to do this. Here are some ideas and suggestions, which you probably don't want to hear; but what have you got to lose, except weight?
- How To Get Google To Do Weird And Wonderful Stuff
[Computers-and-Technology] There are some weird and wonderful things you can get the Google search engine to do, if you know what buttons to press. Read on for help on getting what you want, fast!
- Living With Amputated Legs
[Health-and-Fitness:Disability] It's a terrible, traumatic thing to lose your legs through amputation, but it is possible to live on afterwards, and to have a full life. In this article I would like to share my experiences as I watched my Dad, a double amputee, cope with life. And he more than coped; his life was magnificent and full of achievement. Life can actually, at times, be quite cool without legs!
- How To Get Your Credit Card Under Control
[Finance:Credit-Tips] It's great to have a credit card! Cash whenever you need it, convenience, status. But the interest rates on credit is extremely high, so without proper control things can get a little sticky down the road. Read more for tips and ideas on controlling your card.
- Review Of The Sony Dream Machine
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Electronics] Waking up in the morning is a mission for some (like me!) and although a clock radio does the job, they are usually highly irritating devices. But here's one that's not. It's the first clock radio I've ever seen that comes with common sense built in.
- How To Jog For Health
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] We all know exercise is good for us, but if we are seriously unfit, and unmotivated? Where do we start? This article will give you a kick off point, and hopefully, some motivation.
- Are Cellphones A Health Risk?
[Communications:Mobile-Cell-Phone] Many people scoff at the idea of a little cellphone posing a danger to their health. But if you think of it logically, taking the common sense facts into account, some serious questions are raised. Reading this little article could save your life in a couple of years time!
- What Not To Do To Your Computer
[Computers-and-Technology:Personal-Tech] Computers can be our happy helpers, but sometimes we tend to unwittingly abuse them. There are some things we should never do to our Computer. Here are some hints and tips to avoid stressing your PC!
- How And What Must I Back Up On My Computer
[Computers-and-Technology:Data-Recovery] You may have been told how vitally important it is to Backup all your data. But How? And What? And you may even ask Why? That it's a good idea is beyond debate, so let me give you the answers to these questions in this article.
- How Do I Become a Computer Programmer
[Business:Careers-Employment] Do you want to learn to program the computer? But you haven't the foggiest idea of where to start? Well let me help you. I've been programming for the last 30 years, and this article will point you in the right direction.
- What Normally Goes Wrong With a Computer
[Computers-and-Technology:Hardware] What type of things can go wrong with a computer? There are a number of hardware and software problems that could occur, but these are by and large preventable. Find out what you can do to minimise your risks.
- Making Money From Home Advice - What a Minefield
[Home-Based-Business] We'd all like to finally walk out of our unpleasant, low paid job and start up our own, wildly successful home based business. But finding the right business and honest advice on how to do this turns out to be extremely difficult. Man eating sharks prowl the internet, trying to bite a hole in your wallet! No miracle cure here, but some honest comments that should be helpful.
- How To Enjoy Public Speaking
[Writing-and-Speaking:Public-Speaking] Public speaking can be a daunting prospect, especially for an introvert. But there are ways and means to make it a lot better, to the point that you can actually enjoy it -- really! Let me share my hints and tips gleaned from 20 years of a shy guy standing up and talking to people.
- Managing Panic Attack Syndrome and Depression
[Health-and-Fitness:Mood-Disorders] Depression and Panic Attack Syndrome can be managed and controlled without medication, and you can be happy while managing it! Having been through this with a loved one, I speak from first hand experience - what works, and what exacerbates it. There is hope! The sun does still shine!
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