Those of us who eat more processed meat such as salami and bacon show an increased risk of stomach cancer, a group of Swedish researchers claims.
The researchers from Stockholm’s Karolinska Institute reviewed 15
international studies on stomach cancer and processed meats including bacon, sausage, hot dogs, salami, and ham. They concluded that the risk of [...]

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All businesses need to be identified by a unique name. Whatever name you use to call your business, its can make a lot of difference when it comes to your reputation – no matter what some skeptics might say. Here are some things you should consider when selecting a business name:
Make sure that no [...]

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Moving can be a very hectic and tiring process. Here are a number of tips to make it more of a manageable process.
Plan on what to take
Junk has a habit of accumulating over time, and moving house may be the perfect opportunity to get a fresh start. Donate what you don’t need or have a [...]

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If you’re keen on simplistic minimalist weblog design, you might want to check out Plaintxt.org, a website dedicated to, well yes, minimalist WordPress themes.
Although Scott’s designs might not be as fancy or colourful as some of the myriad themes out on le internet, they’re extremely light and fast-loading.
What’s more, they’re also pretty [...]

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Want to take your photography to the next level? Kodak reveals 10 basic tips to help you take better photos. They are simple to remember, and useful for photographers at any level. Here are a few tips concerning lighting which I found really useful.
Watch the light
Next to the subject, the most [...]

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With high schools and colleges kicking off with the start of another academic year, it’s important to remember that teachers can’t be solely responsible for what we learn. We ourselves need to decide to learn something and work actively towards achieving our goal. To put it another way: we need to aim to become [...]

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Thinking of striking it out on your own? Wendy Boswell from Lifehacker looks at her own experience and provides some useful tips to would-be freelancers who want to be their own boss.
Put money away
Always have a safety net of spare cash to sustain your for at least 6 months before you venture [...]

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There are a stack of wasps in Sweden at the moment because of the long, dry summer. Wasp and bee stings are painful, but fortunately not dangerous for most people.
If you’re stung by a wasp or bee remove the sting, if you can see one, very carefully with your fingers. Apply a cold compress to [...]

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Holidays are great, but once you start adding up the expenses, it can be a bit financially stressful. With a few smart decisions, you can make your travels less of a burden on the wallet.
Try not to pay with credit cards
Paying via cash or a debit card helps you avoid the currency conversion rates used [...]

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Although shaving seems so simple in commercials and movies, it’s actually a task that requires a lot of skill and precision. Here are some tips that can help you get a better shave:
Moisture is key. Keep your beard thoroughly wet with warm water before and during the shave. It’s best to shave after a [...]

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If you want to get the most out of your favorite pictures, you have to display them well.  So the next time you are hanging up a new set of pictures, consider these things:

If you are choosing photos, look for bold images. Small figures of people or objects do not come out as well [...]

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Although I attend many meetings a week and write stacks of notes I’d be exaggerating if I said I got a lot out of them. The notes, that is, not the meetings!
I am, however, not the only one it seems. Talking to a bunch of teachers at a planning meeting the other I noticed [...]

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Brian Kim heartily recommends lifting weights if you’re a man. Not because he thinks you’d feel better about yourself with biceps like the governor of Los Angeles. No, apparently regular weightlifting helps combat:

Depression
Irritability
Fatigue
Inability to concentrate
Feeling easily weak and tired
Difficulties coping with stress
Sleeping disorders

For Kim it seems weight-lifting is an excellent way of helping [...]

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Reliable information is crucial to making a good decision. Learn how to separate the truth from the lies, and you will go a long way in protecting yourself from fraud, or being taken for a ride. Wikihow has a great post about how to tell if someone is lying, and here some of [...]

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Many of the things we eat from time to time could help us live longer, better lives if we would eat them more often, some even every day.
I know that my diet could use some tweaking, and so I wanted to find some foods that I should be eating more often.
Askmen.com had recently [...]

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