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Business & Finance

Wonder why things are the way they are. If you get in this habit, you become more tolerant of the people and processes around you. It is an excellent way of preventing mediocrity.

By: Herb Wexler

Food & Drink

An underappreciated vegetable packed with an earthy flavor and nutrients!

By: Jennifer A. Wickes

Book Review: FlipCook: Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea at its best! © Jennifer A. Wickes

By: Jennifer A. Wickes

Enjoy the Taste of Turning Leaf's Sonoma Reserve

In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Turning Leaf Vineyard has introduced its Sonoma Reserve portfolio, made from grapes grown exclusively in the lush Sonoma Valley. Here are two that we tried and enjoyed.

Music

Letter to Friends

This has got to be said. For me to be silent is for me to say I don't care where you go after you're dead.

By: Paul Landkamer

Partners & Parents

The Closed Door Phase

Carries boys finally have their own rooms. How much work was it getting to this phase?

By: Carrie Webbenhurst

Science & Nature

Feynman's Rainbow

Richard Feynman was one of our greatest physicists and one of our most entertaining scientists. This book offers an unusual look at a very human master of the art of unique thinking.

A herbarium (plural herbaria) is a collection of dried plants that have been carefully preserved.

By: Patrice Bentham

More of the Same: Planets

September begins where August left off: Jupiter and Venus steal a kiss at dusk, while Spica and the Moon are a couple of Peeping Toms, trying to crash the party.

By: Gregg Pasterick

The Flavour of Lows

Often in the weather reports we hear of tropical lows, subtropical lows, extratropical lows, and thermal lows. What distinguishes these various flavours of "lows" from one another?

By: Keith C. Heidorn

The Flooding of New Orleans

Once again, water has devastated the lives of thousands. Hurricane Katrina's legacy will remain as a reminder of how powerful nature can be.

Travel

Food to Bloody Battles - September in Shropshire

A food festival and a battle re-enactment in Shropshire this September.

Rus: Liturgical Musik

Liturgical music is the basis of all Rus music or so it is said. This historical and beautiful form of musical expression needs to be ehrad and appreciated by all.

By: Dr. Donald R. Houston

Visual & Performing Arts

Picture This: Your Own PhotoBlog - A personal photo blog directory

A photoblog can be a unique way for you to share your photographs. This article offers examples of photoblogs from all over the world as well as a list of websites that will host your blog for free.

Education & Career

A Ghost Invaded Our Pond

The ghost of a bird invaded our pond. Can you name him, her, or it?

By: Henry L. Lefevre

A tribute to a former teacher.

By: Sharon Krasner

All About Haida Food

The Pacific Ocean was the grocery store for the Haida Nation. Salmon was a staple food. Halibut was as well, and often had an honored place on Haida totems. Besides fish, the Haida hunted in the forest for meat.

By: Mary M. Alward

Teaching with Historical Places

Just this week I came upon a great site for teachers of U.S. history! It is called Places Teach! and is well worth a visit.

By: Irene Taylor

Film & TV

Full Metal Panic? FUMOFFU volumes 2 and 3 DVD Reviews

Anime reviews of DVD releases Full Metal Panic? FUMOFFU volumes 2 and 3.

By: Holly Ellingwood

Health & Wellness

A short test to take to challenge your knowledge about Lyme disease. Also, an awakening of your senses -- when one sense fails, another takes over.

Elder Abuse: The Story of Norma Stenson

Norma Stenson was a frail 87 year old woman who had suffered several strokes, couldn't speak and couln't lift her leg more than six inches off the floor. When her supplement caregivers found that she was being physically abused, the nurses that were assaulting her pleaded self defense, saying Norma was kicking them and threatening to kill one of the women's unborn child.

By: Mary M. Alward

Pilates, Alexander and the Health of the Human Race - Part 2

Joseph Pilates and F. Matthias Alexander were in general agreement about how our health could be improved.

By: Robert Rickover

Planning and Executing Your Getaway

Do not leave unprepared. Study and execute every detail of your getaway. This is especially important if your partner is violent. Be sure to make a Safety Plan - how to get out of the house unnoticed and the indispensable minimum items that you should carry with you, even on a short notice.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

The DSM-IV-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) criteria for diagnosing PTSD are far too restrictive. PTSD seems to also develop in the wake of verbal and emotional abuse and in the aftermath of drawn out traumatic situations (such a nasty divorce). Hopefully, the text will be adapted to reflect this sad reality.

The Truth About Sensitive Pregnancy Tests

We’ve all seen the commercials promoting home pregnancy tests that can be used up to five days before the menstrual period is due. Many women run out to purchase these tests, paying large amounts for the ultra sensitivity. Before you do, read the facts about such tests first.

By: Lori Ramsey

History

World War II came to an end on a peaceful September morning in Tokyo Bay, Japan.

By: Earl Rickard

The Boxer Rebellion of 1898-1900: who were the Boxers and what happened to them?

Mind & Soul

Debunking the Skeptic: Refuting the Arguments in Opposition of Electronic Voice Phenomena

The skeptical arguments posed in opposition to the validity of electronic voice phenomena are numerous. What is important to remember, however, is that just because many arguments against the validities of evps exist; it does not imply that such arguments are compelling or irrefutable. By examining some of the popular arguments in opposition of electronic voice phenomena, it becomes clear that many arguments do not stand up to open-minded analysis.

By: Dayna Winters

Deep Hate: Can It Be Changed. . .Before It's Too Late?

Hate is a strong emotion--stronger than most when it goes deep. It can move individuals, groups, nations to carry out unimaginable destruction and grief. It already has, down through the centuries. It continues today--in the forms of terrorism, racism, sexism, homophobia and more. Those of us who consider ourselves civilized have good reason to be scared. It seems as though there is nothing we can do to halt the growing menace. Our police seem weak, our governments impotent, our borders unprotected. What hope is there? There's more than hope. And in this series of articles, you will discover how you can help bring hatred to its knees. You can and must play a major role in bringing sanity back to an insane world. And you can. You have it within you and around you to save this planet and her people. But will you? Or will you succumb to the fear? No need. You now have the tools to turn on the light. . .

By: Richard Kent Matthews

Identifying and Resisting Propaganda (I)

In this first part, I describe what propaganda is and some of propaganda elements that exist.

By: Francois Tremblay

Our Place in the Universe (I)

In the first part, I discuss the victory of science and naturalism over religion and alchemy.

By: Francois Tremblay

V-4 Re-eh OUT FROM EGYPT

Moses warns the Israelites that choices come with blessings or curses depending on their observance of God's commandments. Customs of a foreign religion are forbidden. They must destroy all forms of idolatry and pagan worship within their midst. Previously the Israelites would build altars and have sacrifices throughout their journey, but after entering Canaan, sacrificial worship would be restricted to Jerusalem. Because of this, rules relating to slaughter and human consumption had to be modified, repeating laws of kashrut. Birds of prey are forbidden as with sea life without fins and scales. the camel and hare are also forbbiden as they chew the cud but have no true hooves, while the pig has hooves but does not chew the cud. With the prohibition of following pagan customs, comes the prohibition of alien mourning customs and self-infliction. Tithing and the Shemittah are reviewed along with charity for the poor. At the end of the parashah is a review of passover and the feast of tabernacles.

By: Mary C. Legg

Outdoor & Recreation

Montana Backcountry

A backpacking vacation is the best kind - You become so absorbed in beautiful scenery, staying safe and warm, and well fed, and wondering what may come wandering by at night, that your normal life seems like from another world. (which it is).

By: James E. Ratzloff

Plants & Animals

Are You Ready?????

Some good daffodils for planting this fall.

By: Mary Lou Gripshover

Book Review-Basil to Thyme

Though cooking and gardening go hand in hand, it is rare for authors to present a well-rounded view of both subjects without giving short shrift to one or the other.

By: Connie Krochmal

The Dangers of Spoiling a Horse

A discussion of the dangers of spoiling and indulging your horse.

By: Caryn A. Tate

Through the Grapevine

The history, folklore, and uses of the grape.

By: Audrey Stallsmith

Utah Wildflowers

Some wildflowers of southern Utah

By: Howard Deutch

Year of the Melon

Each year, the national Garden Bureau honors two plants. This time around they chose the melon, making 2005 the Year of the Melon.

By: Connie Krochmal

Reading & Literature

Book Review: The Ashwater Experiment

By: Teresa Knight

Helios: A Journey To The Land Of The Whispering Winds.

With use of the metaphor Helios, Joyce describes the journey of Stephen Dedalus as he encounters the waters of the wayward winds, and the formless world of modernity portrayed by the wandering rocks circling around the outer boundaries of space-time.

By: Robert Edward Bell

The Univer-Soul Language Vol. 1

This is a book review of The Univer-Soul Language Vol. I. It is an anthology of poems by different writers.

By: Janet Kay Blaylock

Sports

Art (if advertising can be called that) Imitates Life

Andy Roddick's mojo is nowhere to be found as he suffers a devastating defeat in the first round of 2005 US OPEN

By: Roy Pickering

The New York Yankees' 1978 season was one of THE most memorable in the team's history. This is the first in a series of articles about that season.

By: Harold Friend

Technology

The Iron Butt Rally -- the “big show” of long distance motorcycle riding

Every two years, the Iron Butt Association stages the Iron Butt Rally -- the premier event of long distance motorcycle riding. Some 100 riders cover more than 11,000 miles in 11 days while traveling up, down and across the United States and parts of Canada.

By: Brian Salisbury

Writing & Publishing

Award-Winning Author Elizabeth Partridge

Elizabeth Partridge's award-winning books and her comments on writing non-fiction and on writing for children. Information on her books on Woody Guthrie and John Lennon.

By: Sue Reichard

Business Disaster Preparedness--Part 7

The seventh installment of protecting our indexing businesses.

By: Dawney Spencer

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