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And...Breathe: Become More Patient in 9 Easy Steps
In a world of cell phones and instant downloads, being patient isn't just a virtue — it's downright difficult. Take a deep breath and follow these steps.
Build your own computer...submerged in oil.
It's one thing to build a PC. Pah, everyone's doing that. But imagine the look on your friends' faces when you show them a computer in an aquarium filled with mineral oil. [more]
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Home Education Curriculum on the Cheap: 10 Ways to Learn for Less
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