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Dec 15, 2004

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Education & Career

A Reading Genius : How My Five-Year-Old Read Harry Potter All the Way Through

Many homeschoolers are frightened by the prospect of teaching their children how to read. Learn how I taught my daughter to not just read, but become a genius reader by age five.

By: Jennifer James

Lacking formal education?

If you lack formal education, follow these strategies when writing your resume, to position your candidacy against your competitors.

By: Annemarie Cross

History

Grant Gets Noticed

Early on, Union leadership realized that the West would be an important battleground in winning the war. William Tecumseh Sherman commented on this importance: “Whatever nation gets control of the Ohio, Mississippi, and Missouri Rivers, will control the continent.” This became an opportunity for Ulysses S. Grant.

By: Craig E. Hutchison

Music

December, '04 Update

Here are more opinions of artists recently heard. That's not to say they're new --I'm just getting around to hearing 'em.

By: Paul Landkamer

Plants & Animals

Planting Container-Grown Plants

When you buy perennials online, usually they are shipped as “bare-root”. Because the gardener spreads out the roots in the process of planting, these plants tend to establish themselves quickly in their new environment. These types of planting tend to create anxiety with new gardeners, but really, there is no reason to. At garden centers most perennials are purchased as container-grown. One of the most common problems with a containerized plant is getting a root-bound plant. Compared to a “bare root” grown plant, which roots have been fanned out and are growing into the surrounding soil, a root-bound containerized plant will continue to grow in a circle and soon strangle itself. Sometimes, however, we all end up buying a root-bound plant. When this happens, they can be planted successfully provided the roots are teased apart. In this article we will explore techniques for such rescue.

By: Kenneth Joergensen

Reading & Literature

8 Hanukah To Be a Light

a memory of Joseph Levine, pianist and conductor, and the influence he had on my life.

By: Mary C. Legg

Hank the Cowdog

An introduction to the Hank the Cowdog adventures spolighting adventure #13 - The Wounded Buzzard on Christmas Eve.

By: Jillian Louise Gregory

The Wicklow Way

This is a review of The Wicklow Way.

Winning Beginnings Contest Winners

Contest winners showcase their talent. Read these catchy openings.

By: Deborah Cannon

Health & Wellness

Learning Online

This article is a brief review of online education, Suite University, and in particular, Kim Vickery's course, Build Your Own Small Business Web Site.

By: Tanja Meece

Mind & Soul

2005 Astrological Forecast

Free 2005 astrological forecast for all zodiac signs. Remember to read your Rising Sign (Ascendant) as well as your Sun Sign.

By: Rose B. Glavas

A Paradise Tree for Christmas

Last week I told you about a lovely and not too well known type of Christmas tree - the Jesse tree. This week I would like to share with you another even less well known Christmas tree. It is known as the Paradise tree.

By: Virginia Marin

Song of the Angels (Gloria in Excelsis Deo)

The Angels' Song has been quoted more often in carols and hymns than any other song from Scripture. Simple, yet profound, it tells the shepherds the best news one could hear--a Savior is born!

By: John L. Hoh, Jr.

The Impatient Advent Christian: Why Do I Have to Wait So Long?

What is it about waiting and expecting what was promised? This article looks at God's past promises and the length believers waited for their fulfillment.

By: John L. Hoh, Jr.

Outdoor & Recreation

Irish Emigration to America Review

This is a review of the online course Irish Emigration to America from Suite University.

Nighttime on the Reef

See what new creatures you can find on night dives, and see what happens to the corals and your familiar daytime dive buddies.

By: Linda Gettmann

Politics & Society

Homeland Security Funding Commission

It is time to fix homeland security funding with the establishment of a Homeland Security Funding Commission. Modeled on the Base Realignment and Closure Commission, this new Commission would establish and dole out the funding according to strict need, not the political vagaries of Congress

Katherine, Beloved Queen

We begin the story of Katherine of Aragon...

By: Wendy J. Dunn

Sports

2005 Season News

Some things will change for 2005, and some things will stay the same.

By: Thomas M. Sampson

Coming to a Ballpark Near You

The Yankee Stadium security guard scanned Peter’s wrist to confirm the results of the first scan, set up an appointment for him to be tested at work the next day, and withdrew $500 from his bank account, which was the fine for missing a drug test. His vacation was over.

By: Harold Friend

Giant Heart Serves One-Eyed Wonder Tiny Hope

Tiny Hope, a small pacing horse, races with the use of only his right eye. His left eye had been damaged and removed.

By: Kimberly Rinker

Kicking in the Arena Football League

Ther word "foot"-ball denotes an activity using the feet. That means kicking. So this article will get to the "root" of the game and discuss the kicking game in Arena football.

By: John L. Hoh, Jr.

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