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The Origin of Taxes and Are They Needed?Some Settings for Model Railways
Model Railway Gauges in Britain
What Is a General Election in the United Kingdom?
How to Stay Cheerful During the Winter Months
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The Origin of Taxes and Are They Needed?
Taxes are, according to Benjamin Franklin, one of the two certain things in life. But this famous phrase was only coined at the end of the eighteenth century. Were there taxes before then? What were they for? And do we really need to pay them anyway? This article attempts to answer some of these questions.
Words: 780 Downloads: 0 Category: Politics By: Jack BlairSome Settings for Model Railways
A model railway can be sited in many places in or around the modeller´s home. Each possible site comes with positive and negative aspects. This article gives some things a model railway enthusiast will need to consider before laying down the first tracks.
Words: 620 Downloads: 0 Category: Collecting By: Jack BlairModel Railway Gauges in Britain
Model railways come in different sizes. These sizes are known as "gauges" and there are many different types available for the railway modeller. This 550-word article describes some of the common gauges used in the UK.
Words: 550 Downloads: 0 Category: Collecting By: Jack BlairWhat Is a General Election in the United Kingdom?
2010 will see the people of the UK electing a new government. It is a fairly simple but in places an arcane process. This 1000 word article describes how a new government is elected, from the moment Parliament is dissolved to the moment the new Prime Minister, if there is one, meets the Queen and is asked to create a new government.
Words: 1090 Downloads: 0 Category: Politics By: Jack BlairHow to Stay Cheerful During the Winter Months
Winter can be depressing for many. Christmas and the holiday season is over and all there is now is work, darkness and cold. A large number of people find it hard to carry on with the same effort and enthusiasm during this time. This 589 word article suggests a few ways people can try to survive the winter with smiles on their faces.
Words: 589 Downloads: 1 Category: Lifestyles By: Jack BlairKeeping Your New Year's Resolutions Beyond the New Year
Everyone makes New Year´s resolutions. Everyone has things they want to change about themselves. But they set themselves targets which are too difficult and never quite achieve them. This 500 word article suggests a few ways to help people keep those promises they made to themselves.
Words: 538 Downloads: 2 Category: Lifestyles By: Jack Blair
