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Dec 15, 2003

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Education & Career

England's Saviour - Jane Seymour

Why is Jane Seymour, Henry VIII's third wife often seen as Henry's favourite wife?

By: Elizabeth Batt

First Language Lessons For The Well-Trained Mind

This book is a great bargain and a great book for beginners or experienced homeschoolers alike. In 200 lessons expanding over 2 years, taking very little time out of your day, you will be scripted on how to present language lessons in an extremely thorough but fun way.

By: Nicki Bradley

Home & Style

Christmas Decorating Ideas: Historic Homes

Using virtual tours and photos from the websites of historic homes, we glean some ideas for budget Christmas decorating!

By: Barbara Bell

Collecting Christmas: Book Reviews

For collectors of vintage Christmas ornaments, lights, decorations, a review of books to tuck under the tree.

By: Barbara Bell

The world of Christmas Gifts

Christmas is coming, and so are some great collectibles from Vandor. Some images follow from their incredible website of their commemorative issues! Merry Christmas one and all!

By: Tim Lasiuta

WACKY CHRISTMAS HAT

Wacky Christmas hat for the young or young at heart! Quick gift pattern!

By: Lili Pintea-Reed

Music

December, '03 Update

Here are two more-extensive reviews, and then the usual monthly mini reviews.

By: Paul Landkamer

Plants & Animals

DOL's 2003-2004 slaughter season has begun

Montana Department of Livestock Shoots Bull Buffalo on Yellowstone National Park Boundary.

By: Connie Troutman

Sports

ALMS 2004 Schedule

A look at the 2004 season schedule for the American Le Mans Series. Includes a brief description of each race and broadcast details.

By: Amanda Stachowski

Food & Drink

Meatless Monday is a cool Web site and a great concept -- to get people to go without meat one day a week.

By: Sarah White

Mind & Soul

Some Major Differences Between Kemetic Religion and Wicca

A look at the diffrences between Wicca and the Egyptian based religion of Kemetic

By: J. Rebecca Cougill

Your Stars for 2004

Well, this year certainly looks important in that Uranus has finally left Aquarius very late in 2003, allowing the fixed signs to breathe a sigh of relief because your lives will settle down considerably now. The fixed signs are Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and, as mentioned above, Aquarius.

If you are one of the mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius or Pisces) then fasten your seatbelt! During the next seven years it looks as though you will enjoy quite a bit of excitement and change in your life.

By: Rose B. Glavas

Outdoor & Recreation

Mary's Peak, outside of Corvallis, is the highest point in the Oregon stretch of the Coast Range. There you will find awesome views of the Willamette valley and the Cascades as well as a number of hiking opportunities.

By: Wayne R. Brown

Vacation and Dive the British Virgin Islands

Vacation and dive in this tropical island hot spot. A refuge for sailors and pirates, the BVI's now boast some of the best diving in the Caribbean.

By: Linda Gettmann

Reading & Literature

Becoming a Bestselling Author, Part I: An Interview with Barbara Kyle

Award-winning Canadian author Barbara Kyle tells how she became a successful author.

By: Deborah Cannon

Chinese-Canadian Dreams and Disillusions: 'Tales from Gold Mountain'

Tales from Gold Mountain is a picture book for readers of all ages who are interested in, or would like to learn, about the history of the first Chinese immigrants to Canada's west coast.

By: Irene Tanner-Yuen

Christmas: The Season of Sci Fi.

The boundaries of Science Fiction have no limits except the imagination of the writer. The inventive fantasy of myth and legend bring new material into this colourful wonderland topic.

By: David A Simpson.

Poetry publishers tell all

Ever wonder what an editor is thinking when he/she says "yes" or "no" to your poetry submission? paul skec attends a seminar in Melbourne, Australia, and finds out what's going on in the minds of a few of Australia's most influential poetry editors.

By: Billy Marshall Stoneking

The Da Vinci Code

I just finished one of the best books I’ve ever read – The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. This best-seller, 36 weeks on the New York Times best-seller list and counting, has captured the imagination of readers everywhere – me included.

By: Irene Taylor

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