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1). Low Flow Toilets... A Love, Hate Relationship This will come as no surprise, but were you aware that most owners of new homes are unhappy with their low-flow toilets? Since 1992, when the U.S. government mandated the low-flows, we Americans have been subjected to considerably less flushing power...about half the water per flush than the old fashioned type. The newer units use abou... 2). Practicing The Guitar - Are You Kidding Yourself? Practicing the guitar is no different than doing anything else to improve other aspects of you life. For example, if you're an athlete do you improve your endurance by driving you car? No, you do it by running or some other form of exercise that builds muscle and cardio vascular endurance. So it is with the guitar. Be sure that when yo... 3). Putting A Price On That Collectible How do you really know that that great item you just found at the neighborhood garage sale is the real deal? In other words, is it really a collectible item or someone else's discarded piece of junk? What's its condition? Does it look new or used? Clean or dirty? Scratched, torn soiled, or nice, new and pristine? Did your new doll, tra... 4). The Great, Wide Wonderland Of Snow And Skiing You've made up your mind. You've resolved (maybe again) to get more exercise. All that's left is deciding what to choose. What if you wanted something you can do either indoors or outdoors, in any season, at nearly any time, and provides an all-over "workout" without feeling like you've done any work? Think a minute: This easily descri... 5). The New Era In Movie Rentals I recall many years ago when people were saying that movies were a thing of the past, that people would be entertained with the internet and video games. Well, not so! In fact, the movie business (including movie rental) is big business and it's not likely to go away anytime soon. Let's take a look at the two "500 pound guerillas" in t... 6). Why Whey Protein? With all of the recent negative press given to body supplements, it makes good sense to be cautions about using different nutritional supplements as a part of your body building efforts. Whey protein has been lauded as a safe, natural and simple supplement. It's use has become popular for those genuinely interested in good health throu...