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A Message From The United Nations

The theme for this year’s observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons - Accessability - reminds us that for many people with disabilities, the lack of access to essential services remains a source of discrimination and lost opportunities.

By: Keenan Wellar

A response from "The Colorado Advisory Network "

The Colorado Advisory Network's response to the Resolution Against Psychotropic Medications.

By: Lise Hogan

Celebrate a Family New Year

Don't let all of the talk about the millenium prevent you from having a great year end celebration with your family. This year is an especially good time to start some new family New Year traditions, to think back on things that have happened in the past year, decade, and century, and to look ahead to the future. Try some of these fun ideas with your family before the clock strikes 12 on 01/01/00!

By: Irene Taylor

Common Pitfalls in Grammar and Vocabulary

This month I am giving a checklist of grammar points and words that are a frequent source of confusion. The obvious mistakes are given and explanations provided.

By: Brenda Townsend Hall

Making mummies

This article describes the process used by the Ancient Egyptians to make mummies in detail. There are also a lot of interesting facts that I doubt you knew before!

By: Jodee Redmond

The Harry Truman Scholarship Fund

The Harry Truman scholarship details what potential scholars need to know

By: Shauna Zamarripa

Gifts from the Kitchen

Recipes perfect for gift-giving - or maybe for stashing away in your own cupboard!

By: Sheri White

Gifts in a Jar

Create gifts from the kitchen without cooking or baking! Mixes in a jar are a favorite and easy to put together.

By: Angelica R. Van Norman

Is Your Yeast Late For Work?

Learn how to make yeast starters and find out why making starters can really make a difference. Also, learn how to pick up women (err, I mean, learn how to create optimal conditions for your yeast to reproduce).

By: John Gorton

A Season to Celebrate

Canada is by law and constitution a multicultural nation where the rights of all religions are protected equally. The application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms continues to evolve.

By: J. M. Bridgeman

The Assault Rifle

A history and description of the assault rifle.

By: Dennis Morehouse

Willing Executioners?

Goldhagen is readable only when he expresses his heartfelt moral outrage towards the German perpetrators of the Nazi genocide of European Jews during World War II. When he attempts to provide an analysis of those feelings, however, Goldhagen retreats into an ivory tower language that covers up his sophistry with syllables.

By: Ralph Zuljan

* CHOICES * Part Two

A continuation of Part One of the artical called "Choices" on how the choices that we make, especially concerning how we feel about the experiences we have had in life, affects our capacity to recover. Part Two in a series of two articles.

By: Kerry Dennis

A Quaker Understanding of Jesus Christ, Part 3

An exploration of the Friends (Quaker) understanding of Jesus Christ by Arthur O. Roberts, Professor-at-large, George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon, USA. This is part 3 in a series of 4.

By: Bill Samuel

Always There

Too many of us never knew one of our parents. And regardless of the assurances of sociologist to the contrary, growing up without a mom or a dad hurts . . . for a long time. But I discovered a Parent who eases the heartache.

By: Richard Maffeo

Christmas Eve Sermon Luke 2:1-20 "Christmas Colors"

Christmas Eve Sermon "Christmas Colors"

By: Tim Zingale

Get into the Chanukah Spirit!

It's that time of year again! Explore the web's best Chanukah resources.

By: Beth Lewis

Holi

Holi - is a major festival in the northern part of India. It is a festival filled with fun and frolic

By: Kalyani Subramanyan

O Come, O Come Emmanuel

Just a short article to lighten your spirits and hopefully give you a chuckle. I hope your holiday season is peaceful and fulfilling.

By: Michael P. Spencer

The Baha'i Faith, Cult, Sect or Independent Religion? (Part 2)

An exploration of the relationship between Islam and the Baha'i Faith with emphasis on if the Baha'i Faith is a sect of Islam or not.

By: Lloyd Madansky

The Spirits of Christmas Past

It's December again, and the last holiday season of the millennium approaches. What better time to reflect on the magickal legacy of our holiday traditions?

By: Donna L. Quesinberry

The Word of God as Scriptures: The Necessity of Reading

The article deals with "Word of God" under the aspect of "Scriptures." More precisely, it deals with the Necessity of Reading Scriptures as seen from three biblical references.

By: alberto esmeralda

The Zeroth Commandment

Earth's most grievous symptoms of social decay are the result of having ignored the first and most important of all the Commandments.

By: Larry Winn

Y2K and the Collective Unconscious

Brief overview of Jung's theory of the Collective Unconscious and what effect it may have in the psyche of humankind with relation to Y2K.

By: Lauri Jean Crowe

Yuletide Greetings!

The Yuletide Sabbat is fast approaching. Gather your friends together and celebrate the ancient fire of birth.

By: Karen Mitchell

A New Way to Watch Sports

Thanks to technology and the Internet you can now get an inside look at sports.

By: Sharael Feist

Christians from Both Sides, -ee and -er

He a hitch-hikee, her a hitch-hiker, the both of them Christians, yet so very very different in the stories they have to tell. Let me present to you Edwin T. Dahlberg and Laurel Lee, in this the most Christian of months.

By: Bernd Wechner

Procedure For Abandoning Ship

Going down with the ship is not a good idea.

By: Capt. Matt

Taking Care of Mom on the Road

Lain tells moms how to take care of themselves to make sure a family vacation includes relaxation for YOU!

By: Dr. Tami Brady

A Dozen Good Gifts for Gardeners

A dozen unusual and thoughtful gifts for gardeners, from CD-ROMs to dream vacations.

By: Diana Morgan

December Gardening In The Low Desert 1999

Christmas decorations, gifts and things to be done in the low desert garden in December.

By: Pat Kolb

Down Under With Australia's Wildlife

The first in a series of articles on the many endangered mammals inhabiting Australia

By: Connie Troutman

Effect of aquariums on the environment - some issues

Article about the effects of aquariums on the environment.

By: Douglas DuHamel

Fall and Winter Blooming Daffodils

Some daffodils really do bloom in fall and winter. Read about them here.

By: Mary Lou Gripshover

Flowers As Seen Through the Eyes of A Butterfly

Read a charming fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen about a single butterfly who wished for a bride and searched for her amongst the flowers. This short story precedes a vital introduction to my next two articles that will depict the critical need to retain and/or restore the rapidly disappearing habitats of both Karner Blue and Nabokov Blue butterflies.

By: Naomi Mathews

Friendly Plants for an Unfriendly Winter

Warm-coloured plants for winter

By: Michael Vyskocil

Gift Ideas for those Hummingbird Lovers

Gift ideas for the Hummingbird lover on your list! From Kitchen, to bath, to garden, to jewelry! These sites have got you covered!

By: Judy L. Evridge

How to Groom a Poodle or Poodle Cross

Depending on what type of poodle you own, your choice of clip styles will vary. Learn which may be the best for you poodle and how long before you will have to groom your dog to maintain the look you are after.

By: Jill Florio

I Love Suite101 Gardening

Gardens Down Under are blooming while winter grips us in the north

By: Howard Deutch

Mr. Hobbs makes a garden

Thomas Hobbs, Vancouver's bad boy of gardening, talks about inspiration, finding beauty in the details of the natural world, and a grass that looks like a Tina Turner fright wig.

By: Lorraine Flanigan

Mulch Ado about Mulch

Florida's number one choice in mulch--Cypress--is bad for the environment and for us.

By: Julie Finn

Pick a Pet Present?

Pets are popular presents at Christmas, but such presents may present an array of problems for the recipient. Pets and people need to be carefully matched. Many factors need to be considered before giving a pet as a present. An unwanted pet gift is cruel to an animal.

By: Ann Downing

Purebred Dogs

Explores the many directions the owner of a purebred dog can embark upon.

By: Nancy McMillan

To Clone or Tissue Culture Daylilies

This is an article about tissue culturing plants with links to appropriate sources for the instructions and materials that are needed

By: Ellen Roddy

Understanding Woodpeckers

Introduction to understanding woodpecker damage

By: Stephen Vantassel

Vanilla in the Kitchen

Did you ever wonder where Vanilla comes from? Would you believe from an ORCHID?

By: Linda Fortner

Walking to the Other Side

Looking ahead to the new year.

By: Barbara M. Martin

Waterfalls

Simple or complex, subtle or breath taking, a waterfall is the centerpiece of a garden.

By: Marie A. Miczak

Where green breaks through the concrete

The passing of an elder friend reminds me to make note of the small treasures

By: Barbara Hall

Winning Pet Poetry

Pet Poetry contest winner and runners up

By: Dorothy Hoffman

Winter Words

We all need inspiration in the cold dark days and nights of winter, books such as these lift the spirit and make the coming spring full of opportunities in which the physical boundaries of our particular plot seem endless

By: Graham Leatherbarrow

You're a what? An Organic Gardener? Part 2

Some more questions and answers about being an organic gardener.

By: Jill Florio

Evening Class by Maeve Binchy

A review and discussion of the novel "Evening Class" by Maeve Binchy, followed by a list of the best places to buy the book online.

By: Irene Taylor

Island of the Sequined Love Nun by Christopher Moore

Don't let the title throw you.

By: Catten Ely

Millennium Approaches

The review of Millennium Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine, reveals an eclectic mix of brilliance and mundanity, but features some unique offerings well worth exploring.

By: Rickey R. Mallory

Shedding Clothes, Shedding a Life: Trading Mozart for Oprah?,Shedding Clothes, Shedding a Life: Trading Mozart for Oprah?

A review of British playwright Alan Bennett's comic story The Clothes They Stood up In.,A review of British playwright Alan Bennett's comic story The Clothes They Stood up In.

By: Janet Kay Blaylock

Using Electronic Graphic Organizers to Build Reading Skills

This month, I've compiled many great resources that describe the process of "concept mapping" and how to use computers to develop your own teaching tools or to involve your students in the creation of original maps that reflect their improved understanding of text over time.

By: Julie Coiro

November News Highlights

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Explore Algeria

Bsic Information abot Algeria. You can get basic information about the important location in it. Before visiting Algeria you should read this.

By: Mubashar Ahmad Baig

Japanese corporate culture

Do Japanese "salarymen" really feel samurai-like loyalty to their companies? If so, why?

By: Lance Lindley

Seoul's Architectural Soul

A survey of architecture in Seoul, 1900-present

By: Barky The Dog

"Inspiration for the New Year"

Inspiration, children's writing, goal setting, themes

By: Sue Reichard

How to Market Your Writing

How to Market Your Writing

By: Joanne Reid

The Publisher Calls!

An example of what it is like when a publisher calls.

By: Dawney Spencer

Travel Zines

Get out your walking shoes - we've got travel zines galore!

By: Kelly Love Johnson

Write for Weeklies

Review of the e-book Write and Sell Feature Articles to Weeklies: And Make More Money More Often by Lois Schaedler

By: Deb Jones

Magnificent Magnani

Anna Magnani's career.

By: Tracy Scarpino

Marie Sklodowski Curie, 1867-1934

As December is a month for gift-giving, it is a suitable time to look at Marie Curie whose research resulted in gifts of knowledge that continue to impact the whole world. Madame Curie, as she is most frequently called, was a self-effacing woman who lived for her research and her family. She was the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize (1903 in Physics for the discovery of radioactivity), and only one of four individuals to have ever received two Nobel Prizes (the second in 1911 in Chemistry for the discovery of radium and polonium and for the chemical isolation of pure radium). Marie's discovery of radium gave birth to understanding of the structure of the atom. Her methods of research pioneered a meticulous pursuit of knowledge that immensely improved the image of science. Her research, which has led to radiation treatment to help cancer patients, caused her own death by "radiation poisoning"--doctors labeled it "aplastic pernicious anemia of rapid, feverish development." Actually, it had not been a rapid development, and the anemia was likely a form of leukemia caused by years of unprotected contact with radioactivity.

By: Mary Lou Derksen

Alcoholism Is A Funny Thing

One woman's struggle to keep sober through the help of her peers.

By: Jo Murphy

Allergies During the Holiday Season

Can you minimize allergy problems during the holiday season?

By: Colleen Kaemmerer

Asperger's Disorder (Facts for families)

From the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry's Facts for Families Series.

By: Sheri Wallace

Children and Toothpaste

This is definately a case of "too much of a good thing".

By: Tracey Ryan

Drugs Are Good Medicine! (Part II)

Lupus is usually treated with medicines first. Here's a look at the most commonly used drugs, their effects, and their side effects!

By: Karyn Moran Holton

Essays by youngsters

Essay submitted by youngsters

By: Lina Jo Gilliland

Fine-Needle Aspiration of Cysts

Explains the process of draining breast cysts

By: Mary D. Brown

Food Tips for the Year 2000

Stocking your kitchen for the Year 2000

By: Joanne Eglash

HER-2/neu Testing - What This Means For Him and Her

Brief MEdical Consumer Review of HER-2/new DNA based Breast Cancer Test. Part I defines test. Part II will cover what does test mean.

By: Laura Ruth

Holidays; The Gift of Listening

People are more important than things, yet do we really listen to each other?

By: Cynthia Webber

Maternity Clothes: Options for today's pregnant woman

Maternity clothes are a necessity. Learn about some creative ways to get the comfort you need and the selection you want at prices you can afford.

By: Maurenne Griese

Natural Cures?

Approaching menopause? Decided to go the "natural" way? Here's some information that will start you on your research journey.

By: Susan Irene Fox

On the Eve of a New Millenium

We've come a long way Baby! However, we've got a long way to go! The lives of the disabled seem to have changed alot in the last century, but have they?

By: Michelle Struik

SDR - Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy

What is SDR? A treatment surgery for patients with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy.

By: Sandra Nasser

Sports Slang: Is Your Vocabulary in Shape?

sports vocabulary fit for an athlete!

By: Joanne Eglash

The big fat lie

This article discusses the current theory that the only healthy diet is a low fat diet. The medical research does not hold up this theory. The type of fat that is consumed is much more important that how much fat you eat.

By: Stephanie Hembree

The Works Incentives Improvement Act

An Act which could help the disabled become emplyoed again if they have the qualifications for the job for which they are applying.

By: William Robb

'Tis the Season to Start Selling

Can the holidays be a good time to start your business? Yes! Get a jump on Year 2000 sales by courting people you know who are willing and able to buy gift baskets now.

By: Jowoanna Williams

A Few Gift Ideas . . . . . . .

A Christmas list of ideas for that quilter, and suggestions for your own quilting needs

By: Jeanne Walsh

Finding Time For Yourself

Key thoughts for making time for yourself.

By: Ronda Asta

Flea Market Treasure; Recipes!

Not too long ago I was at my favorite Flea Market. I was rooting through the books and found an old recipe book. It was the type with pockets, for your own recipes. To my delight, It was filled with recipes....

By: Eileen O'dea

Happy Holidays!

Christmas cross stitch charts from around the world

By: Peggy Pechacek

PREPARING YOUR LINEN CLOSET

Now that the holidays are here, I'd like to share with you a wonderful gift idea that you can make yourself. Potpourri Sachets can be easily made from linen handkies you might have in your collection. Fill up the sachet with rose pedals, cloves, or any combination of potpourri. I personally like lavender. Tie the ends up with a satin ribbon and attach a small silk flower. Whoever this gift goes to shall treasure this for years to come.

By: Joan Lawrence

A Brief Profile of Jakob Dylan

In honor of Jakob Dylan's 30th birthday, here's a brief profile of the Wallflowers' lead singer/songwriter and rhythm guitarist.

By: Wendy Starr

Celebrate "Celebrating the Saxophone"

A review of the book Celebrating the Saxophone, by Paul Lindemeyer.

By: Chris Mindel

LIVE at the Beacon Theater

Join the author as one of thousands who enjoyed Sting's opening night in New York City at Broadway's Beacon Theater: November 16, 1999.

By: Melanie Gold

Merry Christmas Music

New Christmas music for 1999 from your favorite Artists! Listen to clips from WOW 2000!

By: Dana Olsen

New album from And One - next millenium.

The latest news on And One's new album "Virgin Superstar".

By: Sven Johansson

The Hardcore Radio Revolution

Hardcore has become a sudden rash on the radio, getting played between sets of Third Eye Blind and The Cardigans. You would think hardcore fans would be glad to hear their music on the radio for once. But are they?

By: Jon Hodges

Top Ten Albums Ever

The Ultimate list of the 10 best albums of the 90's.

By: Robert Whillans

(Part 3/3) How Much is Too Much? CHILDHOOD STRESS

Remedies for stress are well-known and many people have learned to cope with this debilitating condition. However, we must not forget our children--they experience stress too!

By: Shellie Hurrle

A Joy-filled Gift

The more children become tangled in problems, the greater the likelihood that their creative thinking skills are affected. This article suggests ways to reduce your grandchild's anxiety and improve his or her creativity.

By: Wesley Sharpe

A Sleepy Smash!

Sleepy Hollow was a box office hit opening day so learn more about the film and behind the scenes tid bits.

By: Angelique Thomas

Frugal Wedding Tips

Planning your wedding on a budget with tips that don't cut corners

By: Jessica Cuba

Garden Kids

Introducing the new kid at Kids Garden! Linda Mazar shares how she came to be interested in kids gardening. © Linda Mazar

By: Vickie Ferguson

Guest Article: Insurance for the Home-based Entrepreneur

As essential as it is for all of our businesses, many HBB's do not have insurance. Don't start the new millenium without it; reading this article is the first step to getting you what you need to keep all of your bases covered.

By: Bonny Albo

Happy Holidays with Elderly

Information on how you can have a less stressful and joyful holiday season with your loved one.

By: Marci Stocks

Should You Hire a Financial Planner?

Some tips and guidelines for deciding if you should use a financial advisor and how to go about finding one.

By: Lori Bader

The Girl Scout Adventure

brief overview of Girl Scouting

By: Paula Sandlak

The Ombudsman: Helping Us Have Our Say

Ombudsmanship explained, with the particular example of the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, a division of the Administration on Aging.

By: Joan Fumia

YEAR END TAX TIPS

A year-end reminder of ways to save on your 1999 income taxes.

By: Sharon Tabor Warren

Northern Ireland's new government

If there is ever a Nobel Prize awarded for political miracle-working, George Mitchell has a strong case for being its first recipient. Last week the former US Senator, in his role as chairman of the "review" phase of the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland, concluded another agreement between Sinn Fein and the Ulster Unionists that has apparently saved the peace process, yet again, from imminent collapse. Northern Ireland now has its first government since direct rule from London was imposed more than 25 years ago. For the moment, anyway.

By: Lee Razer

The Hidden Hazards of Extrication

A few hazards encountered with extrication of vitcims from late model vehicles.

By: Robert Moyer

SPECIAL REFLECTIONS

Special Reflections explains briefly how gemstones get their colors, then describes cat's eyes and asterism, which are two special light effects.

By: Sandra I. Smith

AOL Sued For Not Being Accessible: What Does It Really Mean?

On November 4th, 1999, the leader in interactive services America Online, Inc., was slapped with a lawsuit by the National Federation of the Blind, a non-profit organization promoting the general welfare of people who are blind. Why?

By: Glenda Watson Hyatt

Fantasy Basketball Opinions: Playing the Game

First column in new topic on fantasy basketball.

By: Kirk Raymond

Know Your Multimedia Law!

Multimedia has a branch of law all to its own. Use these links to avoid the pitfalls of development and copyright issues.

By: Carol Megrail

Review of Blue's 123 Time Activities by Humongous Entertainment

Review of the Blue's 123 Time Activities by Humongous Entertainment, Inc.

By: Carolyn Davis

Review: Sim Theme Park

Dan drools over the newest from BullFrog.

By: Dan Finkelstein

The War for the Living room

That’s what NextGen calls it, and they may be dead on. In the coming year, Sega, Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft will be vying for a spot in your living room, providing you with not only games, but also movies and internet content. Who will triumph in this war? And who will suffer burning defeat? Here’s a brief overview of the situation....

By: Armaan Khan

Free Association/Sand Art

Free Association,building block for writing. Sand Art for fun, therapy,hobby,or profit making.

By: Karen Wynn

Getting an Angle on Perspective

A take on what it takes to make perspective

By: Gretchen Wms. Jurek

The Name Bergson Stirs up the Blood of the French, Part One

Part one of article by R.S.Levin about Parisian artist Adrian Bergson.

By: Nick Burton

What is Square Dancing?

A brief definition of square dancing.

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