My Content: Hubs, Answers, and Forums
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Kitchen Cooking Tips
We have tried here to offer some cooking tips that work. It is not comprehensive, it is meant to assist someone new to the kitchen. We hope it helps you in some way. Simple cooking tips for all.
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How To Stop A Divorce
How to stop a divorce. A question so many couples ask themselves. Do we really want to separate, do we still love each other. Can we, shall we try again. Is it to late, what about the children.
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Pierrepoint The Hangman.
A review of Albert Pierrepoint, the official executioner in England. Pierrepoint was the hangman, he executed 433 men and 17 women in the line of duty. Over half of them were war criminals.
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Our High Street Shops Are Gone
A poetic observation on the loss of the shops in your high street, when the 'Big shop' comes to town. It applies to all of us everywhere. Are we losing the high street for ever?
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William Shakespeare. 1564-1616.
A brief history of William Shakespeare. His work, influence, and legacy. The original Globe Theatre is long gone. A new theatre has been built by the River Thames in London, near to the original site.
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Poem: Last Thoughts of an Old Man.
An old man looks back at his life in this short poem. His love his life, a life without regrets, then the road he must travel alone.
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A Poem: A Hubbers Lament.
A Poem about the thoughts of a hubpages writer. It is meant to be a tongue in cheek lament for all of us who labour on these great pages. I do hope ot brings a smile to your day.
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(Updated) WWII Pigeon Found in Chimney.
A news story from November 2012. ( Now With an Added Update ) A dead Pigeon carrying a Top Secret message from the front in World War II, has been found in the chimney of a house in Surrey England. ( See Updated Information) CAN YOU CRACK THE CODE.
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Significant Men: Lech Walesa.
A review of the rise of Lech Walesa. He rose through the union ranks, to become the president of Poland. Always at the front in the battle for democracy.
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A Poem: The Man I Am Today.
A Poem of thanks for the love and lifelong help given to me by my parents.
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Korea: Australian Prisoner of the Chinese.
This hub outlines the imprisonment by the Chinese of Private Horace 'Slim' Madden. GC. (George Cross). His imprisonment took place during the Korean War. 'Slim' died of malnutrition in November / December 1951. Such men as these are rare.
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Australian SAS: Trooper Mark Donaldson VC.
Trooper Mark Donaldson's actions saved the lives of many in Afghanistan. He is a member of the Australian Special Air Service and was awarded the VC. Victoria Cross for his bravery under fire.
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Princess Caraboo: The Imposter.
The story of Princess Caraboo the great imposter. She deceived polite society. She was a woman from nowhere and society believed her story. She babbled her own 'language' wore outlandish clothes and always wore a beautiful black turban.
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Significant Men: Arthur Ransome. Swallows Amazons and a Secret Life.
A review of the secret MI6 nd MI5 life of Arthur Ransome. The author of the series 'Swallows and Amazons'.
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Military Award Winners: Private Michelle Norris. MC. with Major William Chesarek. DFC. (US Marine Corps).
A review of award winning bravery by british and american forces in iraq. awards given: MC and DFC. The awards were given for bravery under fire. Private Michelle Norris. MC. Military Cross. Major William Chesarek. US Marine Corps DFC. Distinguished Flying Cross.
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Peacetime Award Winners: Barbara Jane Harrison. GC.
A review of the bravery of air stewardess Barbara Jane Harrison. who was posthumously awarded the GC. The George Cross. for bravery.
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Kate Nesbitt. (Military Cross)Fighting The Taliban.
Kate Nesbitt a young medical assistant attached to C Company 1st Batallion The Rifles. Saved the the life of another soldier due to her actions under fire having been ambushed by the Taliban. Kate Nesbitt. MC. Military Cross.
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The First VC. Charles Davis Lucas.
The story of Charles Davis Lucas. The first man to be awarded the Victoria Cross. The highest british award for actions under enemy fire. Although the first to be awarded the VC. He stood fourth in line on the day of presentation, giving way to senior officers.
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Military Award Winners: The Victoria Cross.
A review of the Victoria Cross awarded for valour throughout the british and dominion forces. This award is the highest british award for military bravery under fire.
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Significant Men: Gorbachev.
A review of Gorbachevs Russia, his actions and the outcome of them. The world is now a safer place due to him.
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A Poem: I Remember my Love.
A Poem of lost love A reflection on love and family values. Looking back over a lifetime.
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Military Award Winners: Noor Inayat Khan. GC. MBE. Croix de Guerre. 1914-1944.
A story of wartime resistance. A most courageous woman a true heroine. Fighting with the French resistance Noor was betrayed, captured, tortured and murdered in Dachau concentration camp.
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My Family: Aunt Rosie, The End (2).
This is the second and last hub on the search for my aunt Rose. It brings closure to the first hub published on my pages. Thanks to all who have offered me encouragement throughout my efforts. It is a sad end but now the search is over. - Graham.
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World Wars: Pigeons in Battle Animal VC Winners.
Describing the heroism of Pigeons in war time. Used for messages and espionage, by all sides. Many thousands of lives have been saved, by unreported actions of animals at the battlefront.
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The First World War: Submarines Lost off Scotland.
The Battle of May Island. the catastrophic naval disaster off the coast of Scotland. 2 submarines were lost. January 31st 1918. A 60 year secret - was radio silence to blame?
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Significant Women: Emmeline Pankhurst. Votes for Women.
Emily Pankhurst suffragette leader in uk. Womens rights activist. She along with others fought and won the rights of women to vote.
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The First World War: Death In Sarajevo. The Assassin Gavrilo Princip.
The First World War. The assassination of Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo started the first world war. Millions were to die in the war to end all wars.
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My Family: Aunt Rosie, A Secret A Tragedy (1).
The sad story of a family secret, a family tragedy. I searched for the whereabouts of my aunt Rose. She had not been seen for many years. This is the first of two hubs on my pages, regarding the search and eventual closure of a tragic and painful life.
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The Jarrow March : Hunger and The Need for Employment.
The Jarrow Crusade, The Jarrow March and the outcome. 200 men marched 300 miles in England in 1936. The reason? Hunger and the lack of employment.
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When Love Has Gone.
Relationship advice when your lover has gone. What to, what not to do when you want your wife, husband or lover back. No matter your heartbreak, try to retain your dignity. Your self respect is so important.
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My Family: Sell the Shops and Follow Me.
Grandfather goes to watch Manchester United play Newcastle. He doesn't go home, instead he sends a telegram 'sell the shops and follow me' A serious and truthful look at the hard times of my family's past.
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My Family: The Second World War.
The story of a wartime evacuee (my sister) An unhappy time of tears and heartbreak. Cheated out of food parcels and letters for a year. Then a new life in Wales. ' They also serve who only stand and wait '
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The First World War: The Pals Battalions.
A review of how local battalions were raised in World War One, for the British Army. The loss of a generation of fine young men.
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The First World War: The War Horse.
Horses were used in many roles in World War I. From cavalry charges to the hauling of Guns and so much more. Early on in the war, it was realised that the days of cavalry charges were over. Mechanisation had taken its place.
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A Hairdressing Life: Teasy Weasy and Sassoon.
The story of a ladies hairdressing apprentice. In these days an apprenticeship was a signed 3 year indentured apprenticeship. Followed by what was called a 2 year improvership. Overall it took 5 years to be considered a fully qualified hairdresser.
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Is Your Hair Dry or Greasy.
Is your hair Dry or Greasy? We offer a little help here to ease the problems you might encounter.
