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How Does Oil Drilling Work?

When you find yourself at the gas station, you’ll find yourself filling up your vehicle with either gas or diesel. Most of us just then pay and go on our way without giving a second thought to how that gas even came to be. But for the rest of us, we find ourselves a little curious about the whole process. This may be because we’re just naturally a bit curious or because we’re interested in getting into the industry by either working deep in the trenches, becoming an investor or working for a group such as the Southlake Resources Group…

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Why the concrete versus stone wall debate is now completely real

If you had even mooted the idea of building a concrete retaining wall as opposed to a natural stone one you would have been laughed out of the door several years ago. Suffice to say, times are changing. Retaining walls have always been hugely important elements of a property. They’re not just structures to “hold something back” (despite what the dictionary might tell you). Instead, they need character and if done incorrectly, they can look absolutely dreadful. This is one of the reasons why concrete has always come second best, or worse. In comparison to natural stone, this was something…

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Marc Leder on the Value of Persistence

Many would assume that Marc J Leder, co-founder of global equity firm Sun Capital Partners Inc. has it easy. After all, the guy makes massive profits every year and is also a co-owner of the professional basketball team Philadelphia 76ers. Additionally, he is also an avid arts collector and is the Director of the Berggruen Museum in Berlin. However, if one takes the time to talk face to face with Marc Leder, one would realize that he owes much of his success to persistence and perseverance. When interviewed at the Fostering a Legacy fund raising event, he said that he…

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How to Protect Your WordPress Powered Website with SiteLock

WordPress is one of the most popular online platforms due to its free and open-source content management system. Users create their WordPress powered websites for various purposes, with blogging and e-commerce as the two biggest. Unfortunately, this popularity makes it a very easy and soft target for unscrupulous hackers, since there are just so many of them. Fortunately, SiteLock Scam have found a trusted, efficient and effective web digital expert company that has various kinds of comprehensive programs that offer protection for WordPress websites against different kinds of cyber attacks. WP (WordPress) Starter ($ 11.99 per month) This highly affordable…

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Top Ways to Make Money Online

The most searched for keywords on Google are ‘how do I make money online,’ or variations of it as more and more people are turning to the internet in an effort to change their career or make some extra cash on the side. The internet has plenty of opportunities for people to make money and we’re going to take a look at just some of the ways that you can follow in the footsteps of those making money online. YouTube Since its creation in 2005 by 3 former Paypal employees, YouTube has become one of the internet’s most important sites,…

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Different Ways That You Can Get Involved In Charity Work

There are millions of people in the World that need your help, those born into poverty and disease and those who are facing the perils that natural disasters have left them with. There are countless reasons why you should spend you time, effort and money to help your fellow humans and there are also lots was in which you can go about it. Your first response may be that you simply don’t have time but if you honestly take a look at your life then you will see that there is always time to help those in need and here…

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How to Improve Your Skills as a Guitarist

Playing the guitar is something that many of us would love to do, before I learned, I can’t tell you how many times I was in awe whenever someone picked up an acoustic at a gathering and started playing a section of songs. It was always made to look ridiculously easy and every time I tried, I simply couldn’t get it. I always put obstacles up, saying things like ‘you have to be born with the ability,’ or ‘my fingers are a different shape’ and other such ridiculous nonsense. I then changed my approach somewhat and I am now what…

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Is Cosmetic Surgery the Right Thing For You?

Cosmetic surgery has changed dramatically in the last 20 years, it used be something that could only be afforded by the World’s richest people but advancements in technology, a higher number of surgeons and lower prices has now made surgery very accessible to everyone. Society has created a very body conscious culture and more and more people, rightly or wrongly, are looking for ways to augment their bodies in order to improve them. I myself recently opted for a procedure, after years of trying to lose weight unsuccessfully, I decided to have some laser liposuction. The procedure was great, it…

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Keeping Up Your Online Studies Over the Festive Season

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Studying online is becoming an ever more popular way to gain new qualifications, and whatever you are studying, from an online business administration degree to a new programming language, the kind of education technology now available makes it possible to learn, revise, and test yourself from home or on the go. Of course, one of the big challenges to being successful in online business programs and other courses from online universities is balancing the time you spend studying with your other commitments, and this is more difficult at some times of the year than others. Over the holiday season, motivating…

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How to Look After Your Teeth Better

Nobody likes a visit to the dentist, in fact the polar opposite, and providing that your teeth are healthy then a simple annual checkup with the scary men in white coats will be sufficient. If however, you fail to look after your teeth then you can expect to hear a lot of drilling noises and needles the next time you head to the dentist. In order to avoid a trip to the dentist, or at least more trips than required, it is important that you care for your teeth and keep them in good condition. Doing so will not only…

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