Suite101 on May 13, 2009
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Les Amants du Pont-Neuf
The infamous production problems, funding problems & delays that besieged the French director Leos Carax's film The Lovers on the Bridge caused unfair critical reception
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Fibroadenomas
Noticing a lump might send a chill down your spine. But some are harmless. Here are answers to enhance understanding of non-cancerous lumps called fibroadenomas.
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Alfred Russel Wallace
ABC Radio National's programme, Hindsight, examines the life of little-known English naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace who proposed his own theories of natural selection.
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Septimus Winner / Alice Hawthorne
The writer of one of the most successful church songs in history was Alice Hawthorne, a man. He also wrote other little ditties such as Listen to the Mocking Bird.
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New York Used Vehicle Lemon Law
The current economic times are forcing more and more New Yorkers to purchase or lease used vehicles. Finding the right used car saves on the purchase price and insurance.
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Nipple Discharge
Nipple discharge is a common reason for women to visit a breast clinic and is very rarely serious. Here are some answers that enhance understanding of this disorder.
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Business Card Magnets
Some companies give magnetic business cards to potential customers, to keep themselves at the top of a must-call list, for when their services are required.
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Medical Manufacturing in China
China aims to be a global player in medical manufacturing. If the recent CMEF event is any indication, the county should soon hit this jackpot.
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Barack Obama's Railroad Plans
This article looks at President Obama's investment plans for the American railroad system and briefly examines how this will work in concert with his other plans.
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Avoiding Mercury in Fish
Mercury is a metal found naturally in the environment, and it also makes its way into fish and seafood.
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Dealing with Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis is a lasting (persistent) skin problem that brings on serious itching, followed by a cherry-red, raised skin rash.
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Shakespeare Sonnet 147
The speaker examines and condemns his unhealthy attachment to the dark lady, bemoaning his loss of reason, the result of allowing his lower nature to rule his conscience.
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Specific Language Impairment
Specific Language Impairment (SLI) is a language disorder that is not caused by any known neurological deficit.
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F&SF June-July 2009 Reviewed
Stories by Albert Cowdrey, Robert Reed, John Kessel, Terry Bisson & Carolyn Ives Gilman, classics by John Varley & Gary Jennings, reviews by Charles de Lint & Kathy Maio
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Maine Ranks High in Bike Friendliness
The League of American Bicyclists has awarded Maine excellent marks. Now is the time to take a bike tour through the rolling countryside of this beautiful, rural state.
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The Doors' Debut Album
In a short period of time, The Doors released several influential albums, which are still among the best rock albums. Their first record is a part of this collection.
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Learn to Play Golf by Watching Golf on TV
Watching golf on tv is great fun, but apart from the entertainment of seeing an exciting tournament, you can improve your game by watching how the pros plan their rounds
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What is the Marshall Protocol?
The Marshall Protocol claims to be a curative treatment for people suffering from one or more autoimmune diseases that have resisted all other treatments.
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A Cure for Autoimmune Disease?
The Marshall Protocol enables the immune system to destroy the intracellular bacteria that are thought to be the root cause of autoimmune illness.
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Lost Season Five Overview
ABC's popular series Lost moves near to the end and despite huge plot points in season 5 there is still much to learn for the final year. WARNING - contains spoilers.
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Water Balloon Games
When the weather is hot and a trip to the beach or pool isn't an option, gather the kids, some water balloons, and simple equipment for an afternoon of fun.
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Public Transport in Northern Ireland
Translink, the company which operates Northern Ireland's public transport system, has three separate divisions - Metro, Ulsterbus and Northern Ireland Railways (NIR).
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Common Causes of Female Infertility
Female infertility is caused by endometriosis, ovulation problems, polycystic ovary syndrome, poor egg quality, damaged Fallopian tubes, fibroids and lifestyle factors.
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Parenting a Mixed-Race Teen
Teenagers of mixed-race or multi-races face special challenges in life. Parents need to add to the solution and not the problem.
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Wiccan Practice - Chakras
Chakras are the energy centres in the human body. 'Opening" the chakras gives spiritual enlightenment to the individual, along with an immense feeling of pleasure.
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Different Polyphasic Sleep Schedules
Polyphasic sleep, which utilises a set of short power naps instead of one long stretch of sleep, has been attempted in several different forms.
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Majid Art Gallery, Lesotho
The Majid Art Gallery has put together a collection of artwork by the people of Lesotho in one place. It exhibits a wide range of paintings, handcrafts and sulptures.
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Our Lady of Lourdes
Bernadette Soubirous was the most unlikely candidate for a Marian apparition.
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The Birth of Rock Generation in 60s
Rock is more than music, as it has its own culture. In 1960s, the tendency for the creation of a new music style (rock) turned to an independent genre with a new culture.
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Tuning into the Rhythm of the Earth
There is a time for every season under heaven, according to the Bible. A New Zealand Maori festival pays tribute to nature's bounty and cycles of darkness and light.
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Mocha Cake Recipe & Chocolate Frosting
Quick & easy cupcakes with chocolate frosting, and mocha layer cake with dairy-free & egg-free cake recipes. Kid-friendly cupcake recipes they can decorate themselves!
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Homeschooling Your Autistic Child
The real world abounds with invaluable learning opportunities for a homeschooled autistic child. How does the real world help to develop his/her skills?
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Ventura VC
Sqdrn.Ldr. Trent was one of the few survivors of a daylight raid over Occupied Europe that involved incredible sacrifice from its aircrew.
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Robust Leadership
The business media is full of cases describing where business leaders' careers have ended prematurely.
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Treatment Options in Canine Hip Dysplasia
Canine hip dysplasia is a painful, sometimes crippling disease in dogs. Treatment options include various surgical procedures or conservative medical management of pain.
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Toilet Training in Less than a Day
The Azrin-Foxx method of toilet teaching claims to potty train the average child in a single afternoon. What are the strategies used and how can parents implement them?
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Video Games Made Me Smarter
To adapt a quote immortalised by Gordon Gekko from the film Wall Street: "The point is, ladies and gentlemen, that gaming - for lack of a better word - is good."
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Review of Wormhole Pirates on Orbis 3
Online gaming fans will love PJ Haarsma's new Softwire book, which finds teenager JT battling alien pirates after a mysterious treasure in a dangerous computer game.
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Rhythm Heaven Review
Kick bombs, mix love potions, fuel robots, choreograph with frogs, and kick soccer balls in space, all by tapping to the rhythm!
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Donkey Kong Jungle Beat Review
Donkey Kong Jungle Beat is a forgotten gem that any Nintendo fans should play, but the effect of the Wii version's improvements is questionable.
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Trek the Bruce Peninsula
The Bruce Peninsula is home to the Fathom Five National Marine Park, over 500km of pristine shoreline, and the Bruce Trail, meandering through the Niagara Escarpment.
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West Indian Manatee Conservation
All four living members of the Order Sirenia, which includes West Indian manatees (Trichechus manatus), are classified as "endangered" or "vulnerable".
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Album of the Damned
Paul Garson's collection of everyday photographs begs the question: How could such ordinary people commit such extraordinary crimes?
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West Indian Manatees
Manatees are large aquatic herbivorous mammals, averaging ten feet in length and weighing between 800 - 1200 pounds.
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Valkyrie DVD Review
Tom Cruise stars in this story inspired by true events about an inside plot to kill Adolph Hitler in the final months of World War II.
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Teen Job Search Tips
All it takes is a little bit of effort for high school students to secure an after-school job.
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Teyona Anderson Wins ANTM
The final two girls completed their Seventeen magazine cover shots, walked in a runway fashion show and learned the final results
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How to Improve Your FICO Score
Missed and late payments cause FICO scores to plummet. Discover how to improve personal credit scores and reduce borrowing costs on loans, mortgages and credit cards.
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How to Plan a First Birthday Party
First birthday parties can be simple, elaborate, or anything in between. Learn about popular first birthday party themes and other special considerations for the big day.
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The Spartacus Slave Revolt
Lacking definite goals, the Spartacus slave uprising ravaged the Italian county-side, defeating several consular armies until Marcus Crassus ended the revolt.
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Butterfly Themed Birthday Party for Girls
Butterflies are a great theme for a girl's birthday party. It's easy and inexpensive to plan a butterfly party, and guests get completely unique favors to take home too.
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Adolf Hitler
Hitler spent his youth as an impoverished artist. However, the outbreak of the First World War set him on the path to becoming the sole leader of Germany.
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Playing Dance Dance Revolution
Want a productive cardio workout but bored at the thought of running aimlessly for an hour? Here're some games that combine fun and cardio!
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Blue Mountain's Enchanting Scenic Caves
Canada's Blue Mountain is for more than just ski enthusiasts. Deep within the mountain, part of the Niagara Escarpment, exist the spectacular Scenic Caves.
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How Can You Live Greener?
What's the single most important action you can take to live a greener, more environmentally friendly and sustainable lifestyle? Two words: Use Less.
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Summer Crochet - Jewelry
Crochet often brings up images such as afghans and sweaters, which are not appealing in hot weather. However, jewelry is an option that does not involve sweltering.
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Camp Fire Safety for Summer
Fires are a part of summer socializing. However, fires can quickly get out of hand and become hazardous if not watched.
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Recipe for Low-Carb, Low Calorie Pasta
An all-natural, nutrient-rich way to cut carbs and calories from this classic pasta dish, Spaghetti Squash is also high in fiber and has only 1/4 the calories of noodles!
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A Drive on the Merrit Parkway
The Merritt is one of the country's oldest parkways. The trees, architectural design, and sure simplicity through the scenic countryside, offers an escape from urban life
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Sun Damage and Skin Pigmentation
Hyperpigmentation, dark skin spots, is usually a benign (harmless) cosmetic concern. There are an array of choices to try to recreate the clear even tones of childhood.
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Tea Processing
Tea leaves go through a series of steps before they become the dried, malty substance we know as traditional black tea.
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No Poo
You worry about the chemicals that you put into your body, but have you thought about the chemicals that you put onto your hair?
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The First Europeans to Arrive in Canada
Christopher Columbus is generally credited with discovering the Americas in 1492. There is reliable evidence to indicate the presence of Europeans in Canada much earlier.
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The Human Dynamic of Global Leadership
Ray Leki, director of the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service Institute's Transition Center, says leadership really matters when things are at a critical stage.
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Favorite Brunch and Lunch Salad Recipes
When hosting a luncheon, it's great having a variety of fresh salads with loads of flavor like Tuna Tahini, Tropical Chicken, and Pear and Goat Cheese Salad.
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Summer Mosquito Tips
Summertime means warm weather, skimpier clothes, fun outdoor activities and backyard parties. But what about those party crashing mosquitoes? Here are some mosquito tips!
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Leak Review: Wilco - Wilco (The Album)
Wilco is a band of progressive-minded liberals from Chicago who supported Barack Obama last year. But in 2009, the Chicago band delivers the first album of the Obama Era.
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The Return of the Vampire:
The 1943 horror film The Return of the Vampire is an overlooked genre gem. It's time that this film be recognized for its gender subtexts and bold envelope pushing.
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Lyuba, the Baby Mammoth
Scientists hope that the remains of an intact baby mammoth will help them to determine what caused the mammoths' extinction 10,000 years ago.
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Easy Quiche Recipe
Quiche is a delicious open pie that has many possible variations, and it works for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It is also very easy to make at home.
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Movies Promoting Social Change
Film has the ability touch the hearts and minds of viewers, and if used responsibly it can carry the message of awareness and change to a global audience.
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Honey Bee, Come Home
In the fall of 2006 beekeepers nationwide began noticing honeybee colonies disappearing in large numbers without known reason.
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Helping Toddlers Deal with Death
The death of a loved one often takes one by surprise and can be difficult for toddlers to understand. Grief can create new fears and behaviors in toddlers.
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Food and Drink of Australia
With land just about spanning the size of the continental United States, there is no shortage of food and drinks to satiate travellers Down Under.
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Homemade Father's Day Gift Ideas for Kids
Store bought Father's Day gifts lack child involvement, but homemade gifts are often tacky or cheesy. These children's crafts combine sentiment and utility in a gift.
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Rainy Day Snacks
Rain doesn't mean the end to summer fun. These five easy snack ideas are sure to brighten any cloudy day.
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Coping with Solitude in a Relationship
When one's spouse works out of town, it can be challenging to be alone for lengthy periods of time. Develop coping mechanisms and learn to celebrate solitude.
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Helping Autistic Children Express Feelings
Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are comforted by certainty and routine. A scale of "one to ten" is an effective way of communicating how they are feeling.
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Edible Flowers
Adding fresh, organic, edible flowers to your dinner salad or homemade dessert is fun and simple, and will easily impress your house guests!
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Affordable American Vacations
Local travel is on the rise. Visit these American towns near to home for a superb vacation that don't require airfare.
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Grandparents Coming for Summertime Visit
When grandparents come to visit, it is an opportunity to bond with grandchildren while having fun. Here are some simple tips to help plan time for sharing experiences.
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Home-Made Italian Tomato Sauce
Making authentic home-made Italian dishes doesn't have to be hard. With simple ingredients, you can make dishes your family and friends with devour.
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Learning the Bow-Cast with a Fly Rod
On many riverbanks, a conventional cast with a fly rod is impractical. Learning the bow-cast is fun and can snag trout in places where it might at first seem impossible.
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Essential Oil Uses at Home
The aroma from essential oils can make a room smell great and can influence the mood and spirit of those within it.
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Cache (2005)
A seemingly happy couple become wrapped up in a mystery; involving videotapes, spooky messages, and a troubled relationship from the past.
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Learning a Second Language
It's important for teachers and parents to recognize that the ESL student's native language can be a useful tool; one that can make learning the second language faster.
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Fly Fishing with Streamers
Casting streamers may not be a graceful kind of fly fishing, but it is often the most effective method to entice big trout and bass during certain water conditions.
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Comic Book Review – Blackest Night #0
Any current Green Lantern fan knows of Blackest Night, but many comic book fans have just started to look into 2009's major DC event. Enter Blackest Night #0.
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Review of The Compass
The Compass would be beneficial for anyone grieving, struggling for meaning or questioning their belief systems.
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Hazards to Aphids Living in Galls
Dangers and restrictions of gall living affect the dwellers. The ways in which aphids attempt to overcome these are highly evolved, yet are sometimes insurmountable.
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The Equal Protection Clause
In the wake of Southern resistance to Federal Reconstruction laws, Congress crafted the 14th Amendment to guarantee all citizens equal protection of the laws.
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Book Review – Apathy by Paul Neilan
Paul Neilan attempts to satirize desperate relationships, office life, and the pointlessness of the world, but he fares better at crafting simple, crude bits of humor.
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A Trip To Bolivia's Jungle
For the adventurous traveler, one of the best and cheapest ways to access the Amazon Basin jungle is via Rurrenabaque, Bolivia.
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Mesothelioma Definition
Exposure to high levels of asbestos is often found in those suffering from Mesothelioma cancer, a rare disease that accounts for just 1% of all cancers diagnosed.
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Summer Party Table Settings
Choose from vibrant colors, seaside charm or patriotic influences when setting tables for summer dinner parties.
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Google Search Options Announced
At their second Searchology event, Google announced a new set of features called Search Options, enabling users to further dissect and graphically display results.
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The Terence Marciano Band
The Terence Marciano discusses their influences, their struggles to be recognized, and the difficulties of paying to play venues.
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Pampas Tour in Bolivia
A trip to Rurrenabaque is difficult because of its remoteness but well worth the time for an unforgettable trip to the pampas wetlands area.
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Sugar
Sugar is everywhere. It has a purpose in moderation but in excess it is very detrimental to our health. We need to understand its dietary role and the healthier sources.
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Dutch Oven Basics
From humble beginnings, the Dutch oven is a versatile piece of cookware that can go from stovetop to oven to refrigerator and back again.
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Book Review – The Elements of Style
One of the best known rulebooks regarding linguistic problems and grammar. With over fifty years in publication, The Elements of Style continues to teach and challenge.
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What's In Your Candle?
Eco-friendly candles are sprouting up everywhere but learn about what to look for when shopping for soy and other eco-wax candles.
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Outdoor Non Profit Advertising
Poor economy has frightened away many advertisers, but outdoor companies have filled some boards with public service announcements and civic organization ads
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Essential Oil Uses
Essential oils can be incorporated into literally any part of life, from bathing to medicinal uses.
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Quick and Tasty Salmon Loaf
Kick-up a basic salmon loaf recipe with Italian bread crumbs, minced bell pepper, onion, dill, and lemon juice. Top it with a sauce of black olive tapenade in yogurt. S
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The Law of Attraction
The power to create and attract has always been within reach of each and every soul.
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Walking During Labor
Today many mothers have their movement restricted in labor due to fetal monitoring and medication use. Research shows that walking can shorten the first stage of labor.
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Lake Michigan Travel Ideas
Lake Michigan borders the states of Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois and Indiana. This beautiful body of water is a great backdrop for a wonderful vacation.
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Content Marketing 101
Content marketing is the practice of using packaged information to establish business expertise, create awareness, educate consumers and drive sales.
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Spirit Bears
The ghostly spirit bear that roams the rainforest of Western Canada has fascinated humans for centuries.
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Coriander for Healing
The herb coriander has an ancient history of healing; the medicinal properties of coriander have been used by ancient Egyptians, ancient Greeks and in Chinese medicine.
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Creekside Cellars in Evergreen, Colorado
Visitors to Colorado who appreciate good wine will want to head for Evergreen, just thirty minutes Southwest of Denver, and enjoy a delightful afternoon at Creekside.
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Natural Magic And Modern Science
The practice of natural magic experienced a rebirth during the 15th and 16th centuries.The discovery of ancient sources on the subject allowed for its popularity to grow.
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Fighting Gardening Pests
Bugs and pests are perhaps a gardener's worst enemy, but the bugs don't have to win. Find tips on fighting those pesky garden pests.
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The Newfoundland Murre Hunt
The aboriginal people and settlers of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Greenland, have hunted murres for food for generations. Now the birds need conservation.
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How to Ladder CDs
The average investor can beat the returns of most savings and checking accounts by buying CDs so they will mature at different times, a strategy called laddering.
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Strict Liability Law
In personal injury law, strict liability means the plaintiff need not prove the defendant acted either negligently or intentionally in causing his or her injury.
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Reporting Identity Theft
Taking action against people who commit identity theft helps the victim regain his/her financial stability.
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Why is Tele-Health Good for Patients?
Tele-health is a relatively new concept that has come on the health care scene. Tele-health is the process of treating patients through some sort of telecommunications.
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How to Dive Down Safely While Snorkelling
Diving down deeper while snorkelling gives a better view of fish, coral and other sea creatures.
Equalising ear pressure will be necessary to avoid pain in the ears.
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Ginger - Medical Uses
Ginger, besides being a favorite spice in asian cooking, also has therapeutic and medicinal uses.
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5 Linkedin Secrets to Landing a Dream Job
Linkedin is a popular website that allows members to post a resume, network, and search for jobs. Here's how to use the features of Linkedin for job search success.
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Father's Day Art Activity
Father's Day is a time to show dad just how important he is. This preschool lesson plan details a fun portrait making project that can be given as a gift.
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How Mountain Bike Suspension Works
Understanding how mountain bike suspension works allows a rider to match the type of suspension system required to his style of riding.
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Why James Frey Lied
James Frey published A Million Little Pieces in 2003. Published as a memoir, it later became obvious that Frey's "autobiography" was as much fiction as truth.
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An Introduction to Adventure Travel
The idea of adventure travel appeals to many people. But how should you go about organising it, and what do you need to know? Here are some hints and tips.
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Moving Around During Labor
Laboring in alternative positions can help with the descent of the baby as well as provide comfort and ease pain during childbirth. Get up and move around!
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Tween Guide for Staying Home Alone
Parents may need to prepare tweens for the inevitability of staying home alone. Review the family rules and provide a checklist in order to keep kids safe in the house.
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No Jobs Mean Rise in Self-employment
Legions of job-hunters are giving up and starting their own businesses. Pundits worry over the development. It's time banks relaxed lending rules.
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What is a Pondless Waterfall?
Choose a pondless waterfall as a low maintenance water feature in a small space or a public garden. Find aquatic plants to border this water feature.
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Organic Dog Food
According to the Organic Trade Association, organic dog food sales are growing at three times the rate of human organic food sales but is it healthier for Fido?
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Fuel for XBox 360
Fuel, a game due to be released for the Xbox 360, is one of the most promising racing games to hit the video game market in recent years.
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Wheatgrass
Superfood is an understatement when it comes to wheatgrass. Learn why and how you can grow your own.
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Smart Household Money Management
Families can practice smart money management by learning to maximize savings, start and maintain budgets as well as consolidate debts effectively.
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First Art Historians: Ghiberti and Vasari
Lorenzo Ghiberti and Giorgio Vasari were Renaissance artists and historiographers of art whose historical writings laid basis for Art History as an academic discipline.
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Golf Holidays Abroad, Golf Breaks in Spain
Golf holidays abroad are great fun. If you decide to venture abroad for a golfing holiday following is some advice and some suggestions to make the most of your holiday.
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Should Reflexology be Painful?
Modern Reflexology evolved from the works of Eunice Ingham and is not intended to be painful. But many styles of Asian Reflexology can be excruciating; which is right?
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Natural Insecticides
Safe, all-natural pesticides can be concocted from inexpensive ingredients that often are already around the house.
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Fanny Crosby, American Hymn Writer
Fanny Crosby was famous in her lifetime for her prodigious output of hymns. Those hymns are still sung in churches in the twentieth century.
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The Archbishop in Andalusia
"Blackie" ventures away from his home base of Chicago to solve a mystery in Seville, where ghosts of past passions and strive are still very real.
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Opening Doors Within - A Book Review
Eileen Caddy's 365 short texts in "Opening Doors Within" accompany the reader through the year and help to achieve spiritual development and growth - year after year.
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Aging and Your DNA
There is a saying by an anonymous author, "People don't grow old. When they stop growing, they become old."
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Okri's They Say
Ben Okri's "They Say" offers a technically brilliant drama that underscores the power of the soul in the face of devastating danger and impending death.
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Windows Vista vs. Naturally Speaking
Voice recognition software can catapult the freelance writers productivity similarly to the way that computer increased productivity over writing with pen and paper.
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Religious Debate On Christian Baptism
Is baptism for remission of sins, a sign of inclusion in God's covenant or an act of obedience? Christians have several different views on the purpose of baptism.
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