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1). A Grandfather Clock is a Delightful Addition to Any Home “Just imagine the chiming of a Grandfather Clock – that is the sound that turns a house into a home…” Around 1875, the American songwriter Henry Work was staying at the George Hotel during a trip to England. He was told the unique story of their old clock and it’s previous owner, and after seeing the clock for himself, he decided to w... 2). A Little Care Will Keep Your Boat in Top Notch Condition The story of boats is as old as the human civilization. There’s reference of a boat “Noah's ark” in the Bible. Noah's ark was the boat built by the Biblical character Noah to save his family and animals from the Flood. Gondolas were the traditionally used boats in Venice. Today, a boat is considered as one of the major tools of waterc... 3). Addiction in Any Form is Abnormal “Psychological and physiological dependence on a substance or practice” – is the medical definition of the term addiction. An addiction is an uncontrollably strong longing for something - an abnormal kinky obsession for things. A person with an addiction is called an addict. Addiction is in fact a hydra-headed concept having different ... 4). Addiction; Desperate Maladies Require Desperate Remedies An addiction is an uncontrollable strong craving for something, or to be abnormally dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming. There are many types of addiction, the most common are alcohol addiction, narcotic addiction, and drug addiction; also known as substance dependence. Drug addiction is the compu... 5). An Air Purifier May Keep the Allergies Away Air purifiers convert dirty air into fresh and clean air, and also free the air from pollutants and contaminants. They are very beneficial for people suffering from allergies and can help alleviate asthma. Allergy inducing particles within the air may come as dust, pollen, pet dander or mold spores. There are numerous air purifier bran... 6). Are Air Purifiers Beneficial for Asthmatics? Environmental studies have revealed that the air inside homes is dirtier than the air outside. People living in congested homes or localities usually live in dirty air. The best way to deal with this problem is to purchase a good air purifier. An air purifier is a device that cleans the air. It assists in air purification by freeing t... 7). Are Hemorrhoids Treatable? Hemorrhoids are described as a condition in which an itching or painful mass of dilated veins in swollen anal tissue occurs. Hemorrhoids or piles are the medical terms used for the condition of varicosity or swelling and inflammation of veins in the rectum and anus. External hemorrhoids and internal hemorrhoids are the two most common ... 8). Car Care Tips – How to Keep Your Car in Immaculate Condition There are several things you must do to keep your car in immaculate condition and retain its value. Apart from regular mechanical servicing and maintenance, your car must also be groomed regularly to keep it looking like new. This means more than simply putting it through the carwash each week. Although it takes a bit longer, you’ll find that hand ... 9). Cats Are Very Lovable Creatures “Who would believe such pleasure from a wee ball o' fur?”- An Irish saying about cats, perhaps best describes what pleasure-giving creatures cats can be. Jean Burden, beautifully defines the feline beauty. “A dog, I have always said, is prose; a cat is a poem.” Cats for many people, are really very lovable - remember ‘Snowbell’ - the ... 10). Ceiling Fans – Some Essential Facts to Consider The first artificial wind-chill methods as used by animals in nature was duplicated by royalty and wealthy persons of early Assyria and Egypt, who employed slaves or servants waving large leaves to cool them down on hot days. Many centuries later, in 1882, Diehl introduced his invention of the electric ceiling fan. His device was a bubble-blade ada... 11). Cholesterol – What Is It and Are You At Risk? Cholesterol is a fatty lipid, steroid and an alcohol found in the body tissues and blood plasma of vertebrates. It is the essential part of the outer membranes of human body cells, and it circulates in the blood. Cholesterol in the human body comes from two major sources. About three-quarters of the body’s total cholesterol is produce... 12). Choosing a Radar Detector For almost as long as police have been clocking and ticketing motor vehicle speeders, speeders have been using radar detectors in order to avoid being caught. Although today they have been thoroughly tested for accuracy by various police agencies, laser and radar guns (and sometimes their operators) still sadly make mistakes. It has been estimated ... 13). Crohn's Disease - Symptoms and Treatment Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the digestive tract. The disease is also called granulomatous enteritis, colitis, regional enteritis, regional ileitis, ileitis, or terminal ileitis and it causes ulcerations of the small and large intestine. The disease can affect the digestive system anywhere from the mouth to the anus, but dis... 14). Dogs Are Gods of Frolic Dogs are amongst the most amazing creatures because they give unconditional love. Dogs love their masters and the masters reciprocate by providing them with all the things of comfort they can afford. Dog supplies are important and useful things for keeping your dog healthy and happy, and include items for dog grooming and maintaining good dog healt... 15). Eczema – What Is It, What Causes It, and How to Treat It Eczema, also known as Dermatitis, is a condition of the skin, which can affect people of any age. The severity of the disease can vary - in mild forms the skin is hot, dry and itchy, while in more severe cases the skin can become broken, raw and bleeding. Although Eczema can sometimes look unpleasant, it is fortunately not contagious. With treatmen... 16). Gastric Bypass Surgery - A Successful Alternative “Obesity can damage the body by its mechanically and metabolically adverse effects on normal bodily function; not to mention the psychological anguish it can also bring.” Gastric bypass surgery is a very successful alternative to normal dieting for the obese and overweight, and is an operation that makes the stomach smaller and causes... 17). Hemorrhoids or Piles Are Ugly Expressions of an Ailment Hemorrhoids or piles are ugly faces of an ailment. The condition of varicosity or swelling and inflammation of veins in the rectum and anus is known as hemorrhoids. It is also known as ‘haemorrhoids’ or piles. The two most common types of hemorrhoids are external hemorrhoids and internal hemorrhoids. External hemorrhoids: ... 18). Hydroponics - A Novel Blessing of Science The term hydroponics stands for the technique of cultivating plants in a nutrient solution rather than in soil. It’s a novel technique of growing plants in water which contains dissolved nutrients. This technique is also known as indoor gardening, aquiculture and tank farming. Studies have proved the fact that plant roots are able to a... 19). Hydroponics Gardening - How to Grow Flowers and Vegetables with Minimal Time and Effort Did you know that you can still grow your own beautiful flowers and vegetables, without having to spend many hours every week looking after your garden? One of the biggest problems many gardeners face is never having enough time to maintain their garden. There's always weeds to remove, insects and other pests to take care of, and steps... 20). Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Symptoms, Causes and Treatments Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic functional disorder of the intestines which causes abdominal pain, often accompanied by cramping, bloating, diarrhea and constipation. It is also referred to as spastic colon or mucous colitis. Irritable bowel syndrome is more commonly known by its abbreviated term - IBS. There are three forms of I... 21). Pet Care - There’s No Other Job Quite Like It “Pets are such agreeable friends, they ask no questions and they pass no criticisms” said George Eliot about pet animals. Pets often reciprocate the love that their masters lavish on them by demonstrating various forms of affection including licking, hickeys, even love-bites. There’s no other job quite like keeping a pet. Pet care is ... 22). Quit Smoking Methods – An Alternative Perspective ‘A cigarette is a pipe with a fire at one end and a fool at the other’ said Dr. Johnson in his sarcastic comment on cigarettes and smoking. Smoking is in fact a pernicious craving for tobacco products, especially cigarettes and cigars. An organic compound, nicotine, which is richly found in tobacco smoke, is very detriment... 23). Take Low Cholesterol Diets to Reduce Cholesterol Cholesterol is a fatty lipid, steroid and an alcohol found in the body tissues and blood plasma of vertebrates. It is the cardinal part of the outer membranes of human body cells and it circulates in the blood of humans. Cholesterol in the human body comes from two major sources – diet, and the liver, where it is produced internally. ... 24). The Importance of Auto Accessories Auto accessories play a key role in smartening up a vehicle and keeping it looking top notch. These accessories are supplementary components that improve the capability of a vehicle, and in fact play a cardinal role in the entire process of auto care. Car Care: Car care involves comprehensive care and attention to interio... 25). The Vacuum Cleaner – An Essential Home Appliance A vacuum cleaner is an essential piece of equipment. It would be very difficult to cope without one. People prefer domestic vacuum cleaners for carpeted floors in their homes. The vacuum cleaner is an ingenious device. It has an air pump that creates a partial vacuum to suck up dust and dirt. It collects the dirt by a filtering system ... 26). Vacuum Cleaners - How would we manage without them? Vacuum cleaners are an absolute essential home appliance these days. We rely on our vacuum cleaner to help keep our homes free of dust and dirt; but how often do we go about our cleaning, without giving much thought to how efficient these machines really are? Before electric vacuum cleaners were invented, home cleaning was a major tas... 27). Water Filters and Purifiers – What are the health benefits? Water filters, purifiers and water filtration systems convert ordinary tap water into perfectly safe drinking water. They remove impurities and contaminants by means of a fine physical barrier or a chemical process. Health benefits of a water filter: A water filter or water purifier is very beneficial for healthy living. O... 28). Water Purifiers - How Safe is the Water You Drink? The Latin expression ‘Aqua pura is Aqua vitae’ perhaps best expresses the value of pure water. Translated into English, it literally means ‘pure water is the water of life’. Water is life's mater and matrix, mother and medium. There is no life without water, but water in its raw state is not suitable for drinking. It contains numerous ... 29). What Triggers Heartburn or Acid Reflux? Acid Reflux – also known as Heartburn - is caused when acid from the stomach backs up into the esophagus, causing an uncomfortable burning sensation. Almost everyone experiences heartburn at some point in their life. However if these symptoms occur more than two days a week for several months, a person may have Acid Reflux Disease, ot...