Suite101 on Jun 8, 2008
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Best Luxury Resorts in Hawaii
A vacation on the Big Island of Hawaii is like no other. The top recommended hotels and resorts are all in the same area; the best resorts are along the Kohala Coast.
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Engaging Students in Writing
When students learn to negotiate the needs of an audience, their writing goes from practice exercise to engaging essay.
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This Immortal by Roger Zelazny
By 1965 A Rose for Ecclesiastes had made Zelazny the hottest property in SF, and his debut novel tied for the following years Hugo Award with Frank Herbert's classic Dune
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Diet Supplements Do's and Don'ts
Researchers from the USA have recently produced a report on popular dietary supplements. While some promote weight loss, they found, most are ineffective or dangerous.
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Electric Heat Pump Overview
Electric heat pump systems work best in moderate climates, where the summer temperatures don't go off the charts and the winter cold isn't too drastic.
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White LED Flashlight Brightness, Lumens, Watts
How many lumens of brightness is enough? How many watts? Can dimmer flashlights be better? What about battery issues?
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Flugtag Comes to Hyde Park
Sport doesn't have to be competitive as Red Bull's Flugtag proves. 80,000 saw the weird and wacky take to the skies over Hyde Park last weekend.
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All Good Festival 2008 - Preview
Less jam band and more rocking seems to be the musical theme at the 2008 All Good Festival in West Virginia featuring Grace Potter, Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks.
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Chickpea and Pumpkin Tajine Recipe
A classic meat-free stew that is bursting with flavor. This makes it the ideal dish for dinner parties when there is a mix of vegetarians and meat-eaters at the table.
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Notes on Higher Ground Hymn
The hymn "Higher Ground" was written by Johnson Oatman, Jr. and composed by Charles H. Gabriel. The Bible reference is Philippians 3:14, to press forward for God's call.
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Simple Classroom Organization
A well planned, maintained classroom is the start to a successful year. With these tips and a few recycled items, organization will be a breeze.
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Business Incubators
Like their namesake in the medical world, business incubators nurture new businesses in a safe environment, giving them the resources to succeed on their own.
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William and Judith Bollinger Jewellery Gallery
A new jewellery gallery at London's V&A Museum will captivate visitors. More than 3,500 items of jewellery, from ancient Greece to the modern era, are now on display.
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Smart Shopping in the Summer & Winter Sales
Learn insider secrets of buying better in the sales, and follow these useful tips on how to bag a bargain.
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Hadrian's Wall - An Historical View
The northern county of Northumberland is home to Hadrian's Wall, built by the Romans over 1500 years ago and stretching for 73 miles bordering Scotland and England.
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Medicine in the Middle Ages
Medicine in medieval times was an intriguing blend of superstition, tradition, plant-lore and knowledge passed down from the ancient Greeks and Romans.
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Environmentally Friendly DIY
Why Doing It Yourself needn't be detrimental to the planet with a few simple and easy to follow guidelines that will ensure you are living a sustainable lifestyle
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Marie-Helene Premont Wins Gold
Marie-Helene Premont takes women's cross-country title at Fort William Mountain Bike World Cup on Saturday 7 June 2008 in Scotland.
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Fruit and Vegs Deter Lung Cancer
Over 90 percent of lung cancer is caused by cigarette smoking. However, three servings of fresh fruit and vegetables a day may protect smokers' lungs from carcinogens.
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The Artist as Critic of Society
How can an artist "grow" in a culture he may despise, or at least feel at odds with? Two poets and a painter from different worlds had similar answers.
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Exploring New Scuba Dive Sites
Exploring new scuba locations is an exciting scuba diving challenge. There are a number of things to consider before exploring a site that hasn't been dived before.
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Prophetic Art
A British poet, American writer and New Zealand painter had a lot in common: deeply felt concerns about society, and a similar sense of how people might seek fulfilment.
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FM and the Central Nervous System
New evidence shows that fibromyalgia (FM) may be associated with central nervous system abnormalities such as elevated sensitivity to sounds and pressure sensations.
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Movie Review: Kung Fu Panda
Kung Fu Panda is incredibly formulaic, and you can spot its plot twists a mile away, but it's still a fun and funny ride. 8/10
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A Digital Camera for Kids
The Little Tikes My Real Digital Camera gives young children the chance to see their photographic handiwork, but it has its drawbacks.
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Fathers Day Gifts for Everyone
Make Dad a coupon book. He will get the gifts he really wants all throughout the year.
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Top Hotels Downtown Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee, Wisconsin is a historic city on the Lake Michigan shore. Downtown hotels offer convenient access to the many attractions and festivals in "Beer City."
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The Brilliant Weasley Drop-outs
Fred and George Weasley are high school drop-outs, but they are more magically talented and more successful than the Ministry-trained educator who sought to stop them.
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Organic Hydroponics Gardening
More than just a novelty, hydroponic gardening systems can be used by organic gardeners to overcome soil and space problems.
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How to use a Computer to Find Aliens in Space
Anyone can participate in the SETI project through a free program to analyze data transmitted from the Space Sciences Laboratory at the UC Berkeley.
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Caring For Scuba Equipment
Scuba diving equipment is expensive but is necessary for a safe and enjoyable dive. It is worth the effort to look after and care for scuba diving gear.
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Eat at Home to Lose Weight
Eating in restaurants can be bad for your diet. Eating at home is the only way to be sure of exactly what you are eating so you can reach your weight loss goals.
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Paraben-Free Cosmetics
Personal care companies are removing parabens from their products due to possible links between these xenoestrogens & breast cancer, weight gain & fetal abnormalities.
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The Creator Spirit
Among indigenous tribes there are two predominant mythologies with respect to a central creator spirit.
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How to Pick the Right Partner
You may not be able to judge a book by its cover - but you can judge sexual attitudes from a photo. Here's how to choose the right partner based on his or her appearance.
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Free Father's Day Cards
Celebrate Father's Day with free electronic and printable greeting cards. From silly and humorous to inspirational and classic, these cards are sure to be a big hit.
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Cultural Wedding Cakes
Represent your culture by featuring a traditional wedding cake at your reception.
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Free K to 12 Science Teaching Resources
When searching for new ideas for teaching science to children of all ages, the free articles provided by the NSTA provide a wealth of strategies and science content.
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Plant-Derived Insecticides
Insect poisons made from flowers, crushed fossils, and extracts from certain fruits are being used to kill or repel insect pests.
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Organic Pest Controls
There are many organic methods gardeners can use to control unwanted insects, fungal infections and weeds.
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Promote Independent Movies Online
In addition to traditional forms of advertising, the Internet provides inexpensive ways for filmmakers to promote their films through contests and websites.
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How to Make Fresh Fruit & Juice Popsicles
Enjoy these easy to make and healthy frozen treats made from fresh fruit.
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Review of Girl on the Platform
Girl on the Platform (ISBN 978-0007270088, Harper 2008) is a short, light read, particularly suite to readers who enjoy romance, tinged with humour and contemporary life.
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Arithmetic 24 Game
Arithmetic 24 is a numbers game using mental math to solve the problems.
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Show Your Support for US Soldiers
Many U.S. Soldiers in Iraq do not get to experience the joy and excitement of hearing their name called during mail delivery.
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How To Make Violet Jelly
Violet jelly provides a practical use for flowers and a lightly flavored preserve to serve with crackers or bread.
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Egyptian Cat Myths
There have been many myths associated with cats over the centuries, and many of these myths originated in Egypt.
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Practice Yoga Outside
The benefits of yoga are increased when practiced outside. The places for practice are endless and create a deeper connection with the Earth.
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How Goldfish Were Harvested
Farming goldfish involved more than planting seeds and watering them, but it wasn't much more difficult than that.
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Boycott the Princess Parrotfish
While this fish is readily available to aquarists, its high captive mortality combined with its ecological function, make it a poor choice for the home aquarium.
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Japanese Sake Rice Wine Basics
Learn sake basics, purchase a few varieties, and then educate your palate with a sake tasting event your friends will never forget.
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Da' Tara Wires Belmont; Brown Out
Da' Tara, trained by Nick Zito, took a wire to wire trip to victory in the Belmont Stakes, while favorite Big Brown didn't fire. Rick Dutrow was baffled by BB's downfall.
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Frederick County Goldfish Farming
Once goldfish came to America, they found fertile ground, or rather fertile water, in Frederick County, Maryland.
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How to Make The World's Best French Toast Recipe
Father's Day - Mother's Day - Any Holiday - even your Un-Birthday is reason enough to make the day special by starting with French Toast.
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Men's Health Week
Men and women should not take their health for granted but should strive to live healthy lives throughout each year. Awareness weeks serve to remind us of this.
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Benefits of Bike Commuting
As living expenses shoot higher, especially for the oil that Americans in particular rely on for transportation, commuting by bike is worth serious consideration.
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Camping with Kids
Camping with children can be a great joy of life. Here are some fun activities to make your next trip a blast.
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Draft-N Wi-Fi Router Reviews Vary
Draft-N (the latest version of the 802.11 Wi-Fi standard) was supposed to be a panacea that promised faster speeds and greater range. Does it live up to the hype?
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Chak De India wins Indian Oscar
Shah Rukh Khan wins best actor; Chak De named Best Picture but Aishwarya Rai and Bachchan family shut out
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Effective Acne Treatments
Acne can be a very inconvenient problem, but there are solutions. Fight acne by using some of the following simple recipes.
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How to Make Crustless Quiche Recipe
Whether you're a beginning cook or just continue to be intimidated by making good crust, here's a tasty recipe that makes crust unnecessary. Good for low-carb diets, too.
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Top Nail Polish Colors for Summer
This summer's hot shades for nail lacquers are blinding hot pinks, navy blues, and French manicures.
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Nutrition and Mental Health
This article looks at the links between nutrition and mental health, offering a snapshot of the essentials required for a healthy, varied diet.
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Restaurants in Montpellier, France
The sun-kissed city of Montpellier, France, boasts amazing dining for a variety of budgets.
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4th of July Crafts
Three cheers for the red, white and blue! Here are some creative, inexpensive patriotic crafts to show your American pride on the Fourth of July this year!
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Summer Activities for Teens
As the summer heat settles in and school lets out, parents of teens wonder what their teenagers are going to do with all the free time over the next few months.
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Enid Blyton's Mystery Series
The Mystery Series is a set of 15 books, which Enid Blyton began writing in 1942. The books give an insight into life in the 50s and have gripped children for decades.
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Desormeaux Gives Up at the Belmont
For Kent Desormeaux, the 2008 Belmont Stakes were to be the crowning achievement of his career, but he gave up on it to protect the horse he called "a friend."
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Wine Country Cuisine
Sample Wine Country cuisine in your own kitchen with recipes for Chicken Scalloppini and Pan-Sauteed Pears with Cabernet-Honey Sauce.
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Pavlik Beats Lockett
Kelly Pavlik make quick work of Gary Lockett to retain his WBC middleweight championship last night in Atlantic City and avoided the common theme of the day - an upset.
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Boycotting the Trade in Parrotfish
Algae-grazing parrotfishes are not protected and are often available in the tropical aquarium trade. Conservation-minded aquarists should, however, boycott their sale.
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Marketing up Close and Personal
Drill down to the individual consumer with marketing and promotional messages by getting up and close and personal with each person within a target audience.
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US Republicans Against John McCain
Somehow, John McCain manages to make almost every wing of the Republican Party upset.
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Paying for a Vacation
Taking a vacation should be stress-free. But not if you have to worry about how to pay for it. Ways to get the money for a vacation without taking out a loan.
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New Nintendo DS Games for Tweens
Nintendo DS is still one of the best game consoles for the tween set. Find out what games tweens are playing these days, and some are quite educational.
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Tortorella Firing a Sham
The team's mismanagement of funds and the roster led to the Tampa Bay Lightning's abysmal season this year, not bad coaching.
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Guilty Pleasures Movies, 2008
Some movies are so inept they somehow come out enjoyable. In keeping with the best and worst of lists halfway through the year, here are the guilty pleasures of 2008.
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Pollsters Survive Truman's Victory
Truman's re-election stunned a young polling industry. The pollsters blew it, experts questioned their procedures, and the public pondered the value of political polls.
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Ronald Brooks Kitaj Memorial
The memorial display at London's Royal Academy of Arts is devoted to RB Kitaj who passed away in October 2007.
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Everquest Cleric Leveling Guide
The pure priest class, whose abilities are granted by their god, have the most powerful buffs and heals that they can use to their advantage.
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Radioactive Element Polonium.
A major news item of 2006 was the mysterious death of former Russian agent, Alexander Litvinenko, who was poisoned using an isotope of the metal, polonium.
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Disney Submarine Voyage
Comparing old postcards shows how the Disneyland Submarine Voyage attraction has spanned the ages from Captain Nemo to Finding Nemo.
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10 Reasons to Love The Mask
Amazing animation, clever dialogue, and star-making performances make 'The Mask' a classic.
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The White Fashion Trend of 2008
Stock up on bleach: bright white shirts, white-hot mini dresses and cool white denim, and mod, nautical and safari white are hot for spring/summer 2008.
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Ten Worst Movies, 2008
Halfway through the year some real stinkers have been unleashed upon audiences. Below are ten films to avoid as they make the trek to DVD.
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Pop Festivals in the UK, 2008
Nearly 40 years ago, Woodstock USA set the pop world alight. Now the UK leads Europe in Pop Music Festivals and 2008 promises to be the best year yet for music fans.
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TV Commercial Production Primer
To contribute fully to producing a TV ad that works, advertisers need to understand the video production process. Technical awareness helps, too.
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ID Bare Escentuals
With today's desire for environmentally friendly, natural products, mineral make-up has become very popular and ID Bare Escentuals is at the forefront of that revolution.
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LDS Singles Wards
The church wants people to be married as quickly as possible. Singles Wards allow members to meet people who, in theory, share the same values and religion
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The Whisperers by Orlando Figes
Through interviews and family archives, Orlando Figes weaves the story of the triumphs and tragedies of the ordinary people who lived in Stalin's Russia.
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Love/Hate Relationship, Shyamalan
M. Night Shyamalan was the next coming of Spielberg after The Sixth Sense. For many he's fallen off. Some still love him. His next film The Happening comes out Friday.
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