Suite101 on Mar 17, 2009
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1000 Ways to Die - Review
"1000 Ways to Die" showcases the oddest ways people have succumbed to death in brief, re-enacted segments that are both macabre and funny, in an odd way.
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Teen Obesity Causes and Risks
As the number of overweight teens continues to rise, more is learned about the associated health problems and risks.
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Forced Rhubarb Sweet Recipes
Cold sweet dishes Rhubarb Shape and Rhubarb Jelly, recipes from 1930, can use up generous quantities of forced rhubarb from late spring and into early summer.
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Ottoman Rule in 16th Century Jerusalem
When Ottoman Sultan, Selim I appeared, with an army, at the gates of Jerusalem in 1517 he was welcomed by the Ulama who peacefully presented him with the keys to the city
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Know Your Child's Learning Style
Students learn in different ways by responding to what they see, hear or feel. Know how your child learns so you can help him study and remember information effectively.
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Book Review -- A Flummery of Food
Spanning continents and centuries, this book is a great culinary read for both hardy travelers and those who prefer to explore the world from the comfort of their couch.
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Bergenin
Bergenin is a molecule made by plants that can effectively treat a variety of diseases and help manage weight loss.
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Shakespeare Sonnet 124
In sonnet 124, the speaker dramatizes the nature of his "dear love," the motivating soul-power that guides his craftsmanship and keeps his creative juices flowing.
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Yuri Gagarin (1934 – 1968)
The first human in space and to orbit the Earth, Gagarin is a hero of the Soviet Union and celebrated cosmonaut.
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Hot Cross Buns Recipe
Hot cross buns are traditionally served on Good Friday. They make an eye-catching addition to any Easter table and, as the name suggests, are best eaten warm.
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Lampshade Makeover with Fabric
Learn the best techniques for transforming an ordinary lampshade using fabric, ribbon and other simple craft materials.
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Flow Blue Pottery with Jeffrey Snyder
Collector Jeffrey Snyder shares the history of a blue and white collectible earthenware called Flow Blue, and what to look for when buying these beautiful pieces.
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Starter Craft Tool Kit
If you like making homemade crafts, you'll want to create this perfect craft kit, complete with all the tools and supplies needed for many types of projects.
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How to Make Delicious Indian Chutney
Chutney (similar to relish) originates in India but is now found all over the world. Freshly made or bottled and preserved it is delicious served with Indian curry dishes
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Significance of Colors on Design
Graphic Design revolves around using symbolism to express messages and understanding the perceived meanings of different colors can help a Designer deliver a message.
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Hypertension and Alzheimer's
People with high blood pressure are at higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease than people whose hypertension is controlled or have normal blood pressure readings.
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What is Medical Identity Theft?
Thieves who get their hands on medical records can put hospital patients in serious danger, and leave others with astronomical bills to pay.
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How to Help a Dog with Seizures
Seizures are quite scary events. When man's best friend suffers from seizures, owners would like to help as much as they can. Following are some helpful tips.
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Why Buy a Brompton Folding Bike?
The Brompton is a finely engineered hand-built folding bike offering both practical compact portability and a lively riding experience. Owners love them. Here's why.
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iPhone 3.0 Software Update
Apple's latest version of the iPhone OS includes some long-awaited features, as well as a few others that could change the face of the mobile phone industry.
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Mammoth Evolution
Mammoths, extinct relatives of elephants, fascinate mankind from beyond the grave. They originated in Africa like humans and spread over the Northern Hemisphere.
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Ironman Review
Despite not being one of the more well known personas in the Marvel Comics roster, Ironman's film debut aims to change all that.
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Electronic Voice Phenomena
The invention of recording devices has seen the emergence of mysterious words and messages that have come to be called electronic voice phenomena or EVP.
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Sea Changes by Gail Graham
Sea Changes revolves around the character Sarah Andrews who is lonely in Australia and still grieving her dead husband.
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What it Means to be "Born Again"
For many, the "born again" experience is a specific moment in time. For others, however, it's an ongoing way of life rather than a singular event.
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How to Rig a Fishing Pole
What do you need to rig a pole for fishing? Can you rig a pole? Get your pole and tackle ready to go catch some fish.
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Banyan Tree Hotel Restaurants
With stunning views over Bangkok the Banyan Tree Hotel has some of the city's best restaurants: Vertigo (international) and Pier 53 (international/fusion).
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Brookfield Zoo Dinosaurs Alive! Mall Tour
Parents and kids can get a sneak preview of the upcoming Brookfield Zoo exhibit Dinosaurs Alive! by visiting life-sized animated dinosaurs at Westfield Shopping Centers.
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Book Review – Eating for Eye Health
Including dark green leafy vegetables, fruit, fish and nuts in your diet can reduce the risks of developing macular degeneration and improve eye health.
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Third Person Point of View
This choice of narration in fiction and creative nonfiction allows the greatest degree of freedom for writers. Spend time getting to know the different types.
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Growing Lilies
These gorgeous perennials return each year bearing an abundance of large richly colored flowers, a delight to the eye from early summer into late fall.
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How to Make a Towel Cake Shower Gift
To give a creative wedding shower gift, follow these step by step directions to create and decorate a cake made out of towels from the bride's wedding registry.
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How To Write Point of View
A brief guide for those unfamiliar with the conventions of point of view: understanding what it is and when to use it.
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How To Write A Lab Report
Many students find themselves asked to write up reports on lab experiments and have no idea what is expected in a good paper. The answer is in English, not science.
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Technical Writing
Some basic tips for improving lab reports, research papers, and book reports by understanding them as the technical writing they are.
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The Succesful Screenwriter
The four most important elements in screenwriting are conflict, sex and violence, act breaks, and relying solely on audio and visual components.
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Tucson Celebrates Ted deGrazia's Art
Ted deGrazia, celebrated Arizona artist, would have been 100 years old in 2009. His Gallery in the Sun in Tucson is a vacation destination in Arizona.
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A US Federal Carbon Cap and Trade System
When USA implements a cap and trade system, the impact on global carbon markets will be incredible. Can that system generate wealth at home for the people of America?
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Visit the Gold Rush Town of Columbia CA
While staying at Columbia Historic State Park gold rush town, listen to these miner's fun stories from volunteer docents, ride a stagecoach and even discover gold.
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How to Make Arepas
Colombian corn cakes or arepas are not a familiar food to many North Americans.
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Time in Indian Cosmology
In Indian cosmology sacred and secular time are linked by a series of mathematical calculations.
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Applying for Your Mortgage
A mortgage application is much more involved than applying for car loans or credit cards. Take some time to consider your situation and ask questions accordingly.
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Cheesecake Cockaigne
If you're craving some cheesecake, but are intimidated by the complexities of baking a New York-style version, this is the recipe for you.
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Fantasy NASCAR Picks – Bristol
After an off week, the NASCAR Sprint Cup series continues Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway. These drivers will give you an edge in your NASCAR Fantasy league:
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Rotkohl
Rotkohl is the German name for red cabbage, a savoury cooked vegetable dish which is very common in Germany.
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How to Find the Best Spa
Spas are competing for your business. Find the type of spa that serves your needs and learn what spas are tops in that field before scheduling your appointment.
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Forecasting Major Economic Business Cycles
Technical analysis of the Dow/Gold chart reveals long-wave business cycles, allowing smart investors to position themselves when to start buying either gold or equities.
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Sir William Orpen
Through his portraits, self-portraits, scenes of war or quiet rooms, the works of artist William Orpen reveal a many-faceted talent.
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Grading and Reading Student Papers
The temptation to skim student papers may lead to higher incidents of cheating and plagiarism and may damage the academic reputation of the teacher.
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Secret Life Season Finale
Birth of a baby, death of a childhood...The Secret Life of the American Teenager ends its season with mixed signals.
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The Roosevelts' Marriage
Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt wed in New York City on St. Patrick's Day, 1905. Their marriage was a difficult union but a dynamic partnership.
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A History of Knights
Knighthood became a highly professional and social institution until it gradually came to an end in the 15th century with the invention of new military technology.
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Great Bass Lures
Bring in the bass with those tried and true producers from years gone by.
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Jack Johnson
Born as John Arthur Johnson in Galveston, Texas, on March 31, 1878, Jack was the first son and third child of Henry and Tina Johnson. His parents were ex-slaves.
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March Madness 2009 Preview
March Madness 2009 starts in earnest on March 19th; this article breaks down the tournament with a region-by-region analysis.
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Beer and Brewing Lingo
Ever want to feel like you're on the inside when brewers and marketers start throwing unique and obscure beer and brewing terms around? Now you can...
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What Does STEM Stand For?
Many times, the STEM fields get a lot of publicity and financial support, especially in higher education, but what are the STEM fields and why are they so essential?
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Renal Diet
An overview of the diet that is recommended for those with kidney disease and on dialysis.
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The Vision Board by Joyce Schwarz
The Vision Board by Joyce Schwarz is a visually beautiful and an emotionally compelling guide to understanding, creating and using vision boards to help achieve goals.
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Karine Vanesse in Polytechnique
It is nearly twenty years since a troubled student went on a killing spree inside Montreal's L'Ecole Polytechnique. A new film pays tribute to the victims.
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Merrill's Renewal
Merrill tackles the illusive nature of emotional attachment in his poem entitled "A Renewal".
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Beer Tasting Jargon
Did you ever want to sound as pretentious as some wine drinkers as you sip your favorite beers? Here's a list of words and terms to help you achieve your goal.
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Hot Chocolate
The politics and nutritional profile of chocolate and a light-hearted overview of our favourite snack.
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How to Find Free Online Classes
For those who seek less expensive alternatives to updating job skills, options abound for online education. Here are some websites offering free online classes.
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Writing Great Endings - The Climax
In some respects, the ending is what the audience takes away when the film is over, and it can stay with them forever, if the writer works hard to craft the best climax.
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Family Projection Process
How many times have you heard, "Something is wrong with Johnny. He won't respond to us at all." This person has just participated in the projection process.
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The Cold War 1946 - 1957
The first decade of the Cold War validated Winston Churchill's Iron Curtain speech, from the division of Europe to internal fifth columns promoting Communism.
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Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies
Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibodies occur in people with autoimmune thyroid disease and other autoimmune conditions, and they're seen in the healthy population.
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Top 20 VC Firms Should be Okay
Large venture capital firms should be able to ride out the recession, but smaller ones may not, venture capital executives said at a forum in Silicon Valley.
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Where Will Evolution Take Humanity?
The evolutionary trail from single-celled amoebas to Homo sapiens hasn't ended; the journey continues and may take humans in surprising directions.
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Job Hunting Tips for the Older Worker
Finding a job is tough these days. But it's even tougher if you're over fifty. Here are some proactive steps you can take to boost your chances for a successful job hunt.
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Angelica Essential Oil
Angelica, an ancient herb, is also used in aromatherapy; one of the lesser known essential oils, angelica has a number of uses and properties in aromatherapy.
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Leak Review: Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest
Intricate layered melodies, beautiful vocal harmonies and an airtight rhythm section make "Veckatimest" a force to be reckoned with. "Two Weeks" is an instant classic.
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"Nickel and Dimed"
Barbara Ehrenreich's 2001 book "Nickel and Dimed" presents a shocking first-hand account of everyday working Americans who live-and struggle--below the poverty line.
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Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
Cleaning products make a lot of claims. But read the labels right and you can easily clean house while cleaning the planet.
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How to Begin a Writing Project
Gone are the days of the cliché-ridden image of a writer sitting huddled over a desk, surrounded by crumpled pieces of paper that had been thrown on the floor in despair.
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How to Reduce Home Electricity Usage
Measuring the power drain of equipment used in the home is the start to prioritising what needs using less, or what appliances should be switched off when not in use.
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Daisy Korean Film on YouTube Review
Ji Hyun Jun is Hye Young, a female artist in an unusual love triangle set in Amsterdam. Stars heartthrobs Sung Jae Lee & Woo Sung Jung of Good, the Bad, the Weird fame.
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Thunderbird, the Cryptid
There have been many reports of Thunderbirds in the United States and at least one terrifying encounter. What might this strange winged creature be?
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Save Money at the Supermarket
Many shoppers shave hundreds of dollars off their grocery bills by diligently clipping coupons, but is there hope for coupon-less shoppers to save money, too?
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Painting or Staining a Porch or Deck
A deck adds comfortable outdoor living space which the whole family can enjoy. Extend the life of your deck by applying a weather-resistant paint or exterior stain.
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Word Identification Lesson Plan
Many of the common root words, prefixes, and suffixes found their way into the English language from other languages, including Latin. Students must learn what they mean.
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Hypatia of Alexandria
Hypatia, the much loved pagan philosopher of Alexandria, Egypt, has long been acknowledged as the symbol of the passing of the old ways and the triumph of the new.
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DVD Review - Saturday Night's Main Event
With more than 30 matches, The Best of Saturday's Night Main Event is an extensive home video package. It's made special by the rarity of many of the matchups.
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Fable 2 Money Earning Jobs
A look at the three job classes (Bartender, Blacksmith, Woodcutter) you can get on occasion in Fable 2.
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How to Create Catholic Rituals at Home
Rituals provide substance and meaning amidst the chaos of modern life, and Catholic faith rituals provide comfort, order, and much-needed nourishment for the soul.
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Paley's Watch
Contrary to religious skepticism, Paley argues that the world and human existence is too perfectly constructed to have happened by mere chance; it is all God's design.
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Atheism and the Purpose of Life
Atheism is a world-view that excludes belief in gods and the afterlife, so how can an atheist find any sense of purpose in life?
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Rowe's Fawn
If there is a personal, loving God, who is able to prevent suffering, why does he not do so? William Rowe suggests that perhaps it is because he does not exist.
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Video Game Design Colleges
Video game design schools are increasing in popularity as more gamers are going to college. Learn how to get into video game design colleges and start your gaming career
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Life and Alien Races
If alien civilisations exist, how numerous might they be? and how would they compare to humanity?
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Is Scientific Inquiry Universal?
The laws of physics appear to be universal, which would suggest that alien civilisations will understand what is meant by scientific inquiry.
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The Psychology of Survival
When fighting to survive, emotions can be friends or they can be life-threatening foes. Fear, anxiety, anger, frustration, depression, guilt and loneliness are enemies.
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VH1's I Love Money 2 - Episode 7
Buckwild throws the challenge, allowing the Green Team to win, making Angelique the paymaster. Buckwild, 20-Pack and Bonez are up for elimination; Bonez is sent home.
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Exercise for a Tight Budget
"If you don't take good care of yourself, you are going to pay," says Dr. David Katz, an associate professor of public health at Yale University School of Medicine.
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How to Make Good Decisions
This article discusses the steps by which managers make effective decisions - a process which can benefit anybody.
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Identifying and Managing Stress
The key to surviving the effects of stress is to know the warning signs and counter the stress with effective coping mechanisms.
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Science Fundamentals – What is a "Fact?"
Understanding what a scientific fact is helps determine what questions science is able to answer and gives scientists the ability to obtain knowledge people can rely on.
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Archangel Michael
Archangel Michael is a large angel who is often depicted slaying a demon with his mighty sword. Call upon this archangel as a strong protector and support system.
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Decorating a Home with Children In It
Trying to create a welcoming interior in a home with children can be a daunting task, but starting with some basics can transform a space in little time.
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World of Darkness: Alternate Settings
The World of Darkness Storytelling System is easily adapted to create a game based on any number of alternate settings, including Highlander, X-Men, and lots more.
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Alton's Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas' debate on October 15, 1858, drew an estimated crowd of 6,000 in front of Alton's new City Hall.
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Managing ADHD Behavior at School
Consistently applied positive and negative consequences, reward systems, and timeouts can be useful strategies for a teacher with ADHD students in the classroom.
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DVD Review: The Haunting of Molly Hartley
Following such demonic themed films as Rosemary's Baby, and The Omen, The Haunting of Molly Hartley follows a teen's terror as she's about to turn 18 years old. 4/10
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Pat White Still Hoping to Play Quarterback
After leaving school as one of the as one of the most decorated signal-callers in NCAA history, West Virginia's Pat White believes he has the skills to play QB in the NFL
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The World's First Frozen Egg Bank
An exciting $1.5 million grant to the World Egg Bank has enabled it to fund its frozen egg registry, which is now the largest store of human eggs in the world.
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Step Book Instructions for Children
Turn a grammar lesson into an art lesson by having children make parts of speech layer books. Students can create a step book with just a few simple instructions.
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Brainpower Starts to Decline at Age 27
According to a U.S. study the ability to reason, visualize spatially, and make quick decisions tails off in the late 20s, but experience fills the gap.
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Too Much Protein?
Do you really know what the proper amount of protein intake is? Read about the possible effects of consuming too much protein.
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Top 3 Websites for Resume Help
Resumes and cover letters are complex job search tools used to market a job seeker's skills. Here's where to find resume help and cover letter help on the web for free.
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Kegging Your Homebrew
One thing that homebrewers seem to universally agree upon is that bottling is the worst part of homebrewing. That's why many homebrewers choose to keg their beer.
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Food Chemicals
Effects of food chemicals can be very severe. Learn a few things about how food chemicals came to be a part of the foods you eat today.
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Applying CRM Strategies
The goal of CRM is to evolve from a marketing-oriented model based on a product-centric marketing structure, to one that deals with each customer individually.
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Enzyme Therapy
Normal, everyday diet doesn't usually include enough enzymes and minerals essential for healthy living. Possible effects of this are numerous, but enzyme therapy helps.
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Halloween (2007): Horror Film Review
With A Nightmare on Elm Street lurking and Friday the 13th done, it's time to deal with Rob Zombie's take on Halloween, covering the 'holy trinity' of horror franchises.
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Star Wars Book Summary
Set 1,000 years before Star Wars: A New Hope, Darth Bane: Path of Destruction by Drew Karpyshyn tells the story of Darth Bane and the rise of the Sith Order.
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Microbatch Chocolate
A new generation of US chocolate-makers is earning praise for their brand of handcrafted chocolates that require slow production and small quantities.
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Phytochemicals
Phytochemicals are molecules believed to be beneficial to human health. Phytochemicals also act as helpful antioxidants.
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The Haunting Soundtrack Review
Despite accompanying an inferior film, Goldsmith's typically classy and accomplished score boasts his typically excellent horror writing
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Quitting Smoking
Quitting smoking can be a long-term process for some people. For others, it can be a very smooth transition and lifestyle change.
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Parkinsonism
Parkinsonism refers to any group of symptoms that closely resemble Parkinson's Disease. Parkinson's is a brain disease described by the British doctor, James Parkinson.
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The Belisi Skin Tightener
One of the fastest-selling new skin care products on the market is the Belisi Skin Tightener. What makes Belisi so popular and does it really work?
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