Suite101 on Jun 19, 2009
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Teach at a Language Camp This Summer
Looking for a cool job this summer? Enjoy teaching and working with kids? Consider teaching English or another subject at a language camp abroad.
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Diners Guide to Green Restaurants
Diners who want to reduce their carbon footprint can eat at restaurants that follow the guidelines created by the Green Restaurant Association (GRA).
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Healesville Animal Sanctuary
Healesville Sanctuary is a fauna park where paths wind through different habitats showcasing koalas, wombats, dingoes, kangaroos, etc. and over 200 bird varieties.
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Book Review – The Anatomy of Story
John Truby teaches writers to tell a strong story in The Anatomy of Story. Literature, theater & film examples show premise, story structure, moral argument, scene, etc.
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Music and Kids with Special Needs
Hot weather is especially hard on kids with special needs. Whether dealing with physical needs or communication challenges, many kids love inside activities with music.
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Don't be a Victim of Identity Theft Abroad
Everybody looks forward to a good vacation. Sun, sea and slothful days - it's a well-deserved respite from the grind of daily life. But the risk of ID theft can increase.
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The Australian Sex Party
The Australian Sex Party, a newly launched Australian political party seems certain to attract attention as the country prepares for the forthcoming general election.
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Enjoying Open Air Concerts
Improve your enjoyment of open air rock, pop or classical concerts by preparing and understanding what will go on.
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More After-Dinner Games
Some more games that are great for the grown-ups to play at a family party or get together while the kids are having their own fun.
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A Beginner's Guide to Meditation
Meditation doesn't mean finding a Yogi. It can be done in five-minute increments every day. By practicing meditation in increments every day; most will find peace.
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Are Carrots for the Chop?
The latest research suggests we should spare the knife and save the carrot if we want to benefit from everything this root vegetable has to offer.
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Montreal Virgin Festival 2009
The Canadian Virgin Festival kicks off in Montreal on Friday, June 19. The festivities took place in Parc Jean-Drapeau and over the weekend will feature 21 artists.
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Outlander Film Review
Aliens, Vikings and Jesus in the same film. OK, it's just Jim Caviezel, who played Jesus. But where Outlander should have a full-tilt crazy approach, it's instead leaden.
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An Interview With Lisa Barrass
Scriptwriting competitions are a great way of making waves and showing off new talent. Lisa Barrass, finalist of the Red Planet Scriptwriter competition, tells her story.
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Why Do Jews Keep Kosher?
The dietary restriction kosher laws give to Jews may seem peculiar, random and useless if one doesn't know the reason for the restrictions. So why do Jews keep kosher?
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Keep Fido Safe This Fourth of July
The weeks before and after the Fourth of July are among the busiest at Animal Shelters across the country. Fireworks can be fun for you, but dangerous for your pets.
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Aphasia and Depression after a Stroke
People experiencing aphasia after a stroke often suffer from depression but may not be able to express their needs. Prompt treatment may improve rehabilitation outcomes.
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Downward Facing Dog
The most challenging of the resting poses in yoga, mastering downward facing dog will empower your vinyasa practice, relieve tension, and open your energy pathways.
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An Inherited House Can Be a Windfall
Even if an inherited house comes with a load of problems, an astute real estate investor can take advantage of the opportunities presented by the windfall.
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Switching the Food Your Dog Eats
There are many reasons to switch the food that a dog eats. Changing a dog's diet can often be difficult, but problems can be minimized if the switch is handled properly.
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Java Tea or Kidney Tea
Tea made from the Orthosiphon plant of Southeast Asia is a traditional herbal medicine for treating kidney and urinary illnesses. Its common name is cat's whiskers plant.
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Evarest - Fear
Evarest's debut album "Fear", is a interesting new arrival in the melodic power/speed metal arena.
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Extraordinary Time-Management Techniques
Vince Panella claims that most time control schemes fall short. He tells his readers why and then explains in detail how his "Success-Centered Time Management" works.
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The Sir Harry Oakes Mystery
Flamboyant Canadian gold-mining millionaire, Sir Harry Oakes, was found brutally murdered on 8 July 1943 at his home in the Bahamas. This mystery remains unsolved today.
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Summer Movies to Rent on DVD
Choose a summer movie blockbuster from this list of top DVDs to rent and make your next movie night more enjoyable and affordable.
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The Golden Age of Horror
Tired of mediocre remakes? Revisit the golden age of horror and find out the true meaning of suspense and fear.
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Cool Cucumber Summer Salad
Summer is a time for quick and easy meals. This refreshing salad is great in rollups, sandwiches,
as a salad topping or all by itself!
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Five-Minute Perfect Complexion
Faces aren't flawless, skin can lack or have too much pigments, or have blemishes, scars and other minute imperfections. Happily, these flaws can be masked by make-up.
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The Development of Theatre Sports
Theatresports is a form of improvisational theatre, which is powered by impromptu scripting in the form of competition, using audience participation for dramatic effect.
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Hallowed Be Thy Name
October brings Hallow's End to the World of Warcraft. Stuffed with trick or treat candy, player characters don Flimsy Masks and battle the Headless Horseman.
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How to Play Guitar Chords
This article introduces chords and chord harmonies. A guitarist should study how chords are formed and how to play them.
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The Mushrooms in Ghana Project
The Mushrooms in Ghana Project is designed to expand the mushroom industry in Africa. The goal is to help train growers, and export agricultural knowledge to farmers.
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Orlando for Grown-ups
Orlando, Florida isn't just for kids. Grown-ups rule, too. Adults do love the theme parks, but they also look for cultural things to do. And The City Beautiful delivers.
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Naming Linear Alkenes
Unlike alkanes, alkene molecules have at least one instance of a carbon-carbon double bond. This article explains how to name linear (straight chain) alkenes.
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Daycare Background Checks
When hiring daycare staff, background checks are imperative. Daycare background checks help keep children safe and protect daycare businesses.
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Becoming an ACE Trainer
Becoming a certified fitness trainer though the American Council on Exercise (ACE) takes work, but obtaining the certification is well worth the effort
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Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
Hantavirus is a rare and deadly disease carried by mice into your home. Controlling their presence and cleaning is the key to prevention.
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The True Story of the Cocaine Blues
The use of cocaine by workers along the Mississippi River leads to its inclusion in Delta culture and in its music. Read on for the history of Cocaine in American Music.
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Self Check for Mouth Cancer
You've heard of self-examinations for breast cancer and skin cancers - its also important to check for mouth cancer and ask your doctor and dentist to examine you as well
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Risks for Developing Mouth Cancer
The fifth most common type of cancer, mouth cancer has symptoms similar to those in poor dental health - another reason to visit the dentist regularly.
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Teaching Alphabet Sounds to Young Children
Knowing letter sounds is an essential pre-reading skill, but many parents teach them wrong! Avoiding this and other errors helps kids read as early and well as possible.
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First-Year College Students' Checklist
In addition to the common supplies like bed sheets, there are several other necessary items that freshmen students need. This article lists some of these important items.
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Severity of Concussions in Athletes
Medical professionals working with athletes are being directed to care for concussions based on the athlete's day-to-day symptoms rather than a preset diagnostic scale.
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The Siege of Sherpur
This battle took place on 23 December, 1879, the culmination of Afghan attempts to destroy the British forces of Major General Frederick Roberts.
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Charlotte Small Thompson (1785-1807)
Charlotte Small was the Metis wife of explorer David Thompson. While her husband explored western Canada, she travelled with him or remained behind raising their family.
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Educational Summer Activities
Many kids look forward to a break from school during the summer, but that does not mean they cannot learn while having fun.
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Facts about the Star Betelgeuse
Betelgeuse, also known as Alpha Orionis, is a red supergiant star that could undergo a supernova in the not-too-distant future.
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Keys to Good Communication
Conversation and communication are 2 different things. You can converse for hours and really say nothing. Learn how to really communicate successfully with anyone.
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Bess of Hardwick
Bess of Hardwick married four times, was a member of Elizabeth I's inner circle, and jailor of Mary, Queen of Scots. She left a legacy that includes dukes, and textiles.
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The No-Diet Diet
Find out how making small changes to your diet and lifestyle can help you reap huge health and weight loss benefits.
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King Ludwig II of Bavaria
Ludwig II, the so-called "Mad King" of Bavaria, created a legacy of fairy tale castles, notably the world's most photographed, Neuschwanstein.
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Summer Recipes with Fresh Watermelon
Certain fruits announce the debut of summer.Watermelon, peaches, kiwi, mango all come to their peak of flavor in the summer months.Try these fresh watermelon recipes now.
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Jugurtha and his Bribery of Rome
The Jugurthine War occurred at a turning point in Roman social history. This article will briefly describe a King's experience of the city where anything can be bought.
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Hindu Goddess Kali
Kali in Hindu mythology is a goddess often misunderstood. Her erratic life represents the breakdown of ego identities in order to free souls for enlightened beginnings.
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Weight Gain From Diabetes Medications
One modifiable risk factor for type 2 diabetes is obesity. Unfortunately, treatment of this disease often involves the use of drugs that increase weight.
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Workplace Motivation
Managing a team of workers is not easy, especially when a person is talented but unmotivated. Follow these helpful tips to produce happy and hard-working employees.
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Cinnamon Health Benefits
Cinnamon, a spice traded between Medieval Europe and the Near East, was valued as highly as gold - now it's living up to its reputation, this time as a top antioxidant.
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Green Architecture
Green architecture means designing buildings that have the least environmental impact possible.
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Apollo 11 – A Night to Remember DVD Review
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing. The historic events of July 1969 are relived from the perspective of the BBC and its television coverage.
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How to Handle Severe Anxiety
Anxiety can be unbearable and debilitating. Understand how to face severe anxiety, and learn valuable coping skills.
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Small School Success Causes Problems
With the improvement of some smaller schools in New York City, larger schools are complaining. How could one school's success be another school's failure?
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South Africa 2010 World Cup Stadiums Info
With under a year left until the South Africa 2010 World Cup begins here is a progress report of the ten soccer 2010 World Cup stadiums, capacity and location included.
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The Village of Gretna Green
If couples want to elope today they go to Vegas, but back in eighteenth-century England they headed for the tiny village of Gretna Green on the Scottish border.
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Stretching Techniques
There are many different stretch techniques, some of which can be done early in a workout and others that should be saved for the end.
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Zucchini: The Most Versatile Veggie
There's an old joke in the Midwest about locking your car doors during harvest season, just to keep your neighbors from stuffing your car full of unwanted zucchini.
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Film Review - Terminator Salvation
The 4th Terminator movie Terminator Salvation or T4 is set in the future of 2018 - after Judgement Day has happened the survivors form a resistance to fight the machines
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Bilingual Children Learn Better
Think that introducing another language will confuse your growing child? Not so, according to researchers. It may even help your child academically.
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Myths and Realities of Cruising
There's never been a better time to cruise with bountiful special promotions, hundreds of destination choices and not-all-size-fits-all ship options.
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Ecuadorian Ceviche Recipe
This fresh seafood dish is a Latin American classic and is quickly gaining popularity internationally.
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AudibleKids - Listen and Learn
AudibleKids is the family friendly division of audiobook retailer, Audible. It is much more than a simple store and offers facilities such as reviews and recommendations.
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Ceviche Mixto
This fresh seafood dish is a Latin American classic and is quickly gaining popularity internationally.
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Stretching for Sports and Flexibility
When done properly, stretching can provide a number of benefits. Active and dynamic stretching in particular can be used to enhance athletic performance.
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Peruvian Ceviche
This fresh seafood dish is a Latin American classic and is quickly gaining popularity internationally.
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Basic Marketing Strategies that Work
Planning to take off that freelance marketing business on small and medium enterprises? Consider these basic marketing strategies subsequent to jump-start the business.
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Ceviche Basics
This fresh seafood dish is a Latin American classic and is quickly gaining popularity internationally.
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Three Travel Ezines to Write For
Discover easy and explicit guidelines, short response times and editors who care when submitting to these three online travel magazines.
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PNF Stretching
PNF techniques, originally developed as a form of physical therapy, make use of isometric muscle contractions during stretching.
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Bif Naked - The Promise (review)
Bif Naked gives new meaning to the terms "willpower" and "inner strength", having recorded the strongest album of her career while battling breast cancer.
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I See Myself as Fat But Others Don't
There are people who insist that they are overweight when others continually tell them that they're not. They see fat where others don't. Who's right?
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Honey Kills Bacteria
Australian scientists have discovered a particular type of honey found in New Zealand has extraordinary healing powers.
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Setting Up Your First Tropical Fish Tank
Fish keeping is a delightful, relaxing hobby, but before you start to enjoy the benefits of a pretty tank full of healthy fish, there are a few key things to remember.
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How to Write Competencies
Creating competencies for lessons and courses can be accomplished by applying Bloom's taxonomy to the desired outcomes.
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Hopkins' The Habit of Perfection
Father Hopkins' poem, "The Habit of Perfection," dramatizes the importance of silencing and stilling each of the five senses in order to advance in the spiritual realm.
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Forest Defenders Prepare To Fight BLM
Forest advocates in Oregon are planning activities against a proposed sale of timber right. The Western Oregon Plans Revision is facing legal and direct action protests.
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Plan a Children's Art Party
With a few simple and inexpensive art supplies around the house, children can produce artwork worthy of a "clothesline" art show.
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How to Prepare a Film Budget
"Where's the budget?" is a request that catches many filmmakers unprepared. Here's how to be ready when the time comes.
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How to Get More Fiber in Your Diet
Adding fiber to your diet may seem like a bad tasting chore, but it doesn't have to be, and the benefits to your body make it well worth the effort.
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How to Travel With Kids
Parents should check the availability of baby products, apply for passports early, get vaccinations and medications and buy travel insurance before travelling with kids.
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Charleston's Maverick Grits
Award-winning executive chef Frank Lee of Slightly North of Broad tends to be a maverick when it comes to embracing the many flavors of Charleston.
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Create a Greener Home Office
Green doesn't stop at the kitchen sink or the garage door. These earth friendly suggestions for your home office will save you money while saving the planet.
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LIfe Under Glass
Abigail "Gaie" Ailing, Mark Nelson, Sally Silverstone were sealed for two years inside a full-size terrarium, Biosphere 2. Details of their daily life and challenges.
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How to Paint Farmer's Fields Like Monet
Painting cornfields allows the artist freedom of expression and is a satisfying subject matter to render, as Monet's series of paintings of corn have testified.
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Patriot Jewelry
The 4th of July is right around the corner. It's not too late to purchase some patriotic jewelry to wear this special holiday in the USA.
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