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Jul 31, 2005

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Education & Career

Educational Disabilities: a Brief Overview

A brief look at the different types of educational disabilities

Food & Drink

A Peachy Cool Dessert

Cool off this month with a slice of Peachy Ice Cream Pie. Featuring a coconut-and-graham cracker crust, a filling of peach and vanilla ice cream and a topping of raspberry sauce and fresh peach slices, this pie is a soothing remedy to a hot summer's day.

By: Michael Vyskocil

History

Mogul on Horseback

A former Indian scout for the Army discovers there's no business like show business.

By: Rick Muenchow

Mind & Soul

About finding a home of my own, my fears and hopes and Divine Guidance.

By: Katherine E. Rabenau

Astrological Forecast for August 2005: Year Ahead for Leo

An astrological look ahead for ahead for August 2005 for all zodiac signs, plus 2005-2006 for Leo.

By: Rose B. Glavas

Building a Sphere of Light

As Lightworkers and healers, we must remember first of all to take care of ourselves. Some of us use shields or other forms of protection that block unwanted energy. This sphere of light is a powerful filter that will transmute energies rather than blocking them.

By: Roxianne Moore

My First Paranormal Investigation and Ghost Tours

The year was 1965. The place was Charles Schwab’s barn. The two intrepid investigators were Dean and me, both sophomores at Moravian College. Dean is her middle name. We were students at Liberty High School in the town of Bethlehem, PA, AKA the Christmas City. She was voted the most likely to succeed, and she has. Dean discovered that Schwab’s barn was haunted. Even then, I was very well learned in parapsychology. Now, I would do my first investigation. The group that we hung with was into ghosts, but out of the group, Dean and I were the only ones brave enough to investigate. Years later, in 1998, I created “Haunted Bethlehem,” walking ghost tours of the historic area and Schwab’s haunted barn played a role. You will read about an insider’s look at ghost tours and the humor involved.

By: Jill Stefko

Places of Power

Life regularly presents us with challenges. Here's one way to plan ahead for them, with time-honored success.

By: Fiona Broome

The Wizard of Wingnut - Part 1

A little bird. . .well actually a flying monkey. . .told me that some of today's politics and politicians relate quite well to the goings on in that American classic, The Wizard of Oz. Hmmm. . . Could be, you wascally wabbit. By the way, this piece was written before the 2004 election, which explains the references to the "General."

By: Thomas James Martin

Politics & Society

CAFTA Passes Despite the Fear

The Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) passes. However, its narrow victory demonstrates the lack of a consensus on free trade.

By: Frank Monaldo

Death Penalty Drives Governor's Race In Virginia

Virginia's two gubernatorial candidates Jerry Kilgore and Tim Kaine may not be getting a lot of press outside of Virginia right now, but they will be getting it--once people see what's at stake.

By: Glenn Arnold

Sports

Ice Skating Summer School: Physics on Ice!

Ice Skating Summer School is now in session! One of the things I‘d like to stress is the importance of proper technique. Without it, everything is that much harder, if not impossible to master.

By: Dr. Marie Miczak

Silence Is Golden

In almost every other sport it is permissable to scream and yell while the players are performing. There are exceptions such as cricket, diving and archery to name a few but golf stands alone with the magnitude of the silent gallery.

By: Russell G. Bell

Travel

Maine Won't Discriminate

The Maine legislature, like many other state legislatures, decided that they should have the same equal protection as any other Maine citizen. In March 2005, Maine's legislature voted to end discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in areas of housing, employment, credit, accommodations, and education.

By: Linda M. Orlando

The North Carolina Estuarium

The town of Washington is located on the Pamlico River deep within the heart of eastern North Carolina. The Pamlico River is part of a unique ecosystem called an estuary. Located within Washington and on the banks of the Pamlico River is the North Carolina Estuarium. The North Carolina Estuarium exists in part because of an organization called Partnership For The Sounds and it is a rare and unique gem among museums and acquariums.

By: Stephen Strother

Film & TV

Londo´s Partnership with the Shadows, Part II

Second part in a series examining Londo Mollari´s partnership with the Shadows, and how this affects him, those around him, and the events taking place in the Shadow War.

Health & Wellness

Addictive and Non-Addictive Personality Traits and Warning Signs

Let me share from a lifetime of experience which people are not likely ever to get addicted and which people need to watch for warning signs before they get hooked.

By: Traute Klein

Safety Plan For Abuse Victims

A safety plan is always designed for people who are in an abusive relationship, but what about those who left and are still being harassed and abused?

By: Teresa Brouwer

Home & Style

Colorful Accents for the Outdoors

Transform your outdoor living areas into playful getaways with clever and colorful accents. Guest author Barbara Hall offers suggestions for easy-to-do decorating ideas appropriate for casual backyard summer gatherings.

By: Michael Vyskocil

Plants & Animals

Bulbs from the Tropics

Bring the colors and scents of the tropics to your garden by planting a few tropical bulbs. Learn the different types of bulbs you can grow in your garden to enjoy their beautiful summertime blooms.

By: Michael Vyskocil

Cyrtanthus is a wonderful genus with many species available, although some are only for the specialist. However, there are many hybrids and some species that you could easily add to your collection.

By: Bill Richardson

Getting Your Horse to do What You Want

The often discussed matter of getting your horse to do what you want him to do--tips and suggestions are offered that will help you to receive obedience from your horse.

By: Caryn A. Tate

Water is a very important part of your bird's day. How can you provide water this summer for your backyard birds?

The Viselaya Foundation

From September 10th 2005 through October 7th 2005 the Viselaya foundation will be hosting a juried exhibition of figurative sculpture in a beautiful landscape garden near Boston, Massachusetts.

By: Kirk Johnson

Reading & Literature

Universal Brilliance - Sun Mythologies

Why does the sun appear so frequently in mythology? Read this survey of sun deities from a variety of traditions.

By: Wayne Kreger

Technology

Cobra bite: Lethal injection by Shelby and A.C.

Carroll Shelby’s Cobra is one of America’s favorite legends. From the first roadster, through the Daytona Coupe, to the power of the 427ci Ford engine, the legend that is Cobra history is one built on the originality of brilliant ideas, and one man’s drive to put it all together.

Writing & Publishing

Writing Query Letters

It's the most cost-effective method of getting the word out about your plays. You can cover a lot of territory, both geographically and throughout the industry. Here are some ideas and examples for writing queries for stage plays.

By: Dave Brandl

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