As reported in the British press recently, bridge players are fighting for the popular card game to be recognised as a sport. Should poker also be reclassified? Image Credit Skill and chance The debate has been raging for years: is poker a game or a sport? If you look in a dictionary, the definition of sport is an activity that involves physical exertion and skill in which a team or individual competes against another team or individual for entertainment. As there is only minimal physical exertion in poker, it does…
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Ways of cleaning masonry
If you have a brick property or brick features in your home, such as a fireplace or feature wall, you will sometimes find stains which need cleaning. There are several different products to spruce up your masonry. Image Credit Getting rid of fungus, mildew or moss Mix two pints of household bleach with one gallon of warm water. Use a stiff brush to wash down the walls and this will generally get rid of the problem. Rinse with clean water afterwards but make sure the bleach has had time to…
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