Suite101 on Jul 13, 2009
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2009 San Diego LGBT Pride Parade
Boasting the fifth largest Pride celebration in the nation, San Diego is expecting at least 160,000 spectators and participants to partake in this year's events.
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Why are Chili Peppers Spicy?
Delicious hot chili peppers are widely used in cuisines around the world. Find out what makes the chili pepper spicy.
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Getting a Non-ChexSystems Account
Getting a non-ChexSystems account is the next move for anyone who has the misfortune of being listed. Many banks won't take customers with a ChexSystems record.
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Creative Cooking Tips
Find yourself cooking the same boring food time after time? Stop! With these simple tips you can have more fun in the kitchen and prepare exciting, delicious dishes.
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Celebrity Blogs
Celebrity blogs are a useful, inexpensive way to spread news about the celebrity's life as well as to allow them to get closer to their fans.
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Les Graham DFC
Les Graham gained fame as 1949 500cc World Champion, but that coveted Isle of Man Senior Trophy was never to be his.
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TV Review – Monday Monday on ITV1
Monday Monday is ITV's attempt to rival the BBC's latest office comedy-drama Personal Affairs. And it does, it's equally as empty and awful.
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Monoi Oil for Hair
Monoi oil is a centuries-old French Polynesian beauty secret. Find out how this special blend of coconut oil benefits all hair types.
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How to Impress the Job Interviewer
A simple phone call from a potential employer sets off a roller coaster of emotions that may cause an individual unnecessary anxiety. Prepare well for a job interview.
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Postmodernism In Movies & TV Today
Willa Cather said in "O Pioneers" there are two or three human stories and they go on repeating themselves as if they never happened. Who knew she wrote for film and tv?
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The Respiratory (Pulmonary) System
The respiratory system is one of twelve organized body systems, which provides every cell with oxygen, and a means of removing carbon dioxide, a byproduct of respiration.
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More NHL Free Agent News and Notes
The NHL free agent newswire is at a slowdown these days, but some general managers and players are still putting pen to paper. Others aren't having as much luck.
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Washington State Water Parks and Slides
The hot summer months in Washington State mean families are looking to cool off. Water parks and waterslides give guests that refreshing fun they are looking for.
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Family Budgeting Tools
Families can create their budgets by using paper and pen, personal finance budgeting software, online budget planners and registered financial planners.
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The Bridges at Maastricht
The Battle of France was brief and bitter, with great sacrifice by RAF bomber personnel. A typical example was the heroic raid on the Meuse bridges on May 12 1940.
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Carne Al Pastor
Succulent bits of pork marinated in a pineapple and pepper sauce are the trademark of this delicious taco from Mexico City.
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After a Hysterectomy
Undergoing a hysterectomy is traumatic enough without having life-long difficulties related to the surgery. With treatment, those side effects can be curbed
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The St. Croix Labor Revolt of 1878
Following emancipation, a new tiered system of economic exploitation replaced an almost equal system of slavery, setting off a celebrated labor revolt on St. Croix.
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The Fairey Battle
The Fairey Battle offered great improvement over the biplanes it superseded but in the harsh reality of combat it failed disastrously.
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Flat Tax Versus FairTax
With TEA parties growing across the nation, it is likely that the income tax system may be completely reformed with the coming generation of voters.
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The Corlisses Crowned Newlywed Winner
The final two couples vied for the grand prize by matching prices, matching lasting impressions and getting advice from couples who have been married 30 years or more
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Arguments Against the FairTax
The tax code is complicated. The FairTax will simplify it so that every taxpayer can understand it, but that doesn't mean that it is without fault.
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Arguments for the FairTax
The current tax code is complicated. The FairTax will simplify it so that every American can understand it.
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Colon Cancer Survival
Colon cancer symptoms cause changes in the body that can help a person detect the condition during the early stages.
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Free Stuff for College Students
Free stuff awaits college students who are willing to do a little looking! Websites, as well as old-fashioned dumpster diving and closet raiding, can save students money
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Cabbage Curry
This is a popular South-Indian vegetable curry, usually eaten with rice, naan or chappatis (Indian flatbread). It is a healthy and delicious way of eating vegetables.
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Book Review The Collapse of Globalism
Canadian essayist and critic John Ralston Saul provides a denunciatory explanation of the global economic problem circa 2005, delineating the USA and world power players.
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The Buddhist Doctrine of No-Self
The Buddhist doctrine of anatman ("no-self") presents conceptual difficulties. Despite being a central Buddhist teaching, it has been problematic for interpretation.
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Dancing Toward Success
Dr. Susan Biali is a doctor, wellness expert and life coach helping people live a successful life by unveiling the blueprint that's already inside.
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Cheap Stuff for College Students
Students can find cheap dorm room and apartment essentials at garage sales, websites for used items, thrift stores, and back to school sales.
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Low-Fat Summer Grilling with Seafood
Grilling affords low-fat meals. Cook outdoors this summer and make these healthy recipes using spiced Ahi tuna with tomato salad and grilled scallops with melon relish.
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Contemporary Kitchens
If you want some real impact in your home, this style of kitchen will deliver the wow factor and then some.
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Elkhorn Slough Safari Tour at Monterey Bay
The Monterey Bay, California area brims with tourist attractions. One of the most popular, the Elkhorn Slough Safari, caters to photographers, birders and nature lovers.
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Nature Inspires Art and a Novel
During a family vacation, artist Cheryl Zemke and her son are inspired by everything around them and she writes her first novel.
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Etiquette Avenue new app for iPhone
Etiquette Avenue is a unique App, the first of its kind to be launched. It covers 14 categories including electronic etiquette and tips on in-person networking.
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Gramercy Park Hotel
The Gramercy Park Hotel in New York creates the ideal gathering space for Manhattan's chicest art scenesters - and for aspiring hipsters from around the world.
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Beating Post-Partum Depression
Just when you think that motherhood brings instant bliss, think again. Post-partum blues could bring horror and nightmares to unsuspecting new mothers.
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Las Vegas Hotels on the Famous Vegas Strip
Las Vegas has some of the most elaborate hotels in the world; discover a selection of Vegas Strip hotels and what each has to offer the visitor, before arriving in Vegas.
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Lost's Smoke Monster And Further Clues
One thing for certain is that Lost is so jam packed with mystery that it would take a full time staff working around the clock for weeks to sort out all the data.
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How to Tear-off and Shingle a Gable Roof
Shingling a gable roof can be a daunting task for any homeowner, but following these simple steps can help handy do-it-yourselfers take on their own roof installation.
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Grammar for Grownups -- Book Review
This slim volume gives quick tips for everyday people (and professional speakers or writers) to sound more knowledgeable at work or social events.
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Review of Better, by Atul Gawande
Surgeon Atul Gawande's "Better" is among the decade's most revolutionary books: take after intensely relevant take on why mistakes happen - and how they don't have to.
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Sandra Bullock - The Next Doris Day?
Sandra Bullock, with her classic good-looks and ability to play either the straight sidekick or the comedic lead is reminiscent of Doris Day in her heyday.
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Staycations
As gas prices climb and the economy remains bleak, people are not likely to take vacations to exotic places or even nearby states.
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Mark Webber wins German F1 Grand Prix
Mark Webber finally stood on the top step of an F1 podium, after years of trying and bad luck. The popular Australian won the German GP convincingly for Red Bull.
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Authentic Recipe for Bermuda Fish Chowder
Bermuda's tasty fish soup can be recreated at home as long as you have the proper ingredients, including Outerbridge's Sherry Peppers Sauce and Gosling's Black Seal Rum
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Adrenal Fatigue or Adrenal Insufficiency?
Adrenal Fatigue is a mild form of adrenal insufficiency affecting the rhythm of the adrenal glands rather than their ability to function normally when less fatigued.
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Resident Evil 5 Xbox 360 Reviewed
Resident Evil 5 delivers tenfold with its incredibly vivid visuals, but the experience is slightly marred due in part to an antiquated control scheme and lackluster plot
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The Life of James Garfield
The last of the log-cabin presidents, James Garfield attacked political corruption and returned a measure of prestige to the White House
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Bright Shiny Morning by James Frey
One of the best novels of recent years, James Frey's Bright Shiny Morning lovingly weaves together stories of desperate living, plucked from the sprawling City of Angels.
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Get the Most From Home Health Tests
Today there is an amazing array of home testing options. This feature is designed to provide a better understanding of them, and how to choose what meets one's needs.
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Get Results from Your Business Blog
Getting results from a business blog can be difficult. Each week thousands of businesses launch blogging strategies only to abandon those blogs within a few months.
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Dark Blue Episode Two
This new series on TNT delves into the lives of undercover cops. This episode focuses on the difficulties of being deep undercover for a long period of time.
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Origins of Fabian Society
The inequalities of Victorian society prompted a group of progressive thinkers to start a group to press for change.
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How to Decorate a Kitchen
Although kitchens all have the same basic elements, the interior design options are limitless. When decorating a kitchen keep some of the following tips in mind.
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Top Autism Education Books
Navigating the special education system is difficult. Learning more about special education law allows parents to better advocate for their children.
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Roman Roads
The Romans built roads to be able to move large numbers of defensive forces and increase trade
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The Open Championship at Turnberry
Certainly, many eyes are on Tiger Woods, but there is a field full of the world's best, including the reigning Champion Golfer of the Year, who seek the Claret Jug.
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The Truth About Health Supplements:
With health-care reform clamoring for our political attention, privately many of us are turning to nutritional supplements to help keep us well. But do they work?
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Halloween Costumes for Women
What are some popular Halloween costumes for women in 2009? Read more for some frighteningly cool ideas and find out what's new and hot.
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Customer Loyalty Matters
Loyalty is an out-of-style feeling and considered a character flaw these days. Nonetheless, building customer loyalty can make a big difference to finding success.
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Julia Ward Howe, An American Treasure
A social activist, abolitionist, supporter of suffrage, author, playwright, poetess and lyricist, Julia Ward Howe is an imposing monument to womanhood.
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How to Announce You are Pregnant at Work
Deliver the news that you are pregnant to co-workers with one of these creative ideas. Make your announcement memorable while spending very little time and money.
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A Brief Biography of Lewis Thomas
Lewis Thomas made breakthroughs in immunology in the 20th century that pioneered medications and treatments for everybody today. He also wrote prolific essays and books.
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Celebrity Kids Try to Find Balance
As Michael Jackson's children struggle with their father's death, everyone wonders if they will be able to escape their father's celebrity and live normal lives.
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Book Review of The Successful Single Mom
Honoree Corpron is an author, speaker, and professional coach who gives tips for making peace with the past, changing your attitude, and setting goals for the future.
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Establishing Infant Reading Habits
Making the commitment to introduce baby boy to books as an infant and developing his love for reading is essential for his literacy development.
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Depression Cake Recipe
This spicy cake was popularized during the Great Depression, when household staples like eggs and milk were harder to find. A decadent frosting brings it up to date.
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Adjustable-Rate Mortgage - Pros and Cons
Fixed-rate mortgages have been more popular than adjustable-rate mortgages for a number of years. However, low interest rates may mean lower mortgage repayments.
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Can Yoga Help Arthritis-sufferers?
Often overlooked in the treatment of arthritis is the practice of yoga. This form of therapy can eliminate pain or help reduce it in conjunction with prescribed medicine.
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Pasta Salad Recipes
Inspired by the flavors of Italian, Chinese, Mexican, American and Greek cuisine, these delicious pasta salads will please even the most discriminating of palates.
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Riding with Back Pain
Back injuries don't have to mean the end of your riding career. A few adjustments can make riding much more comfortable.
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Fantastic Mr. Fox First Image
Check out the first image from Fox Searchlight's The Fantastic Mr. Fox, starring George Clooney, Meryl Streep and Bill Murray. Film comes out November 13th.
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How to Bounce on a Trampoline
The first essential thing for a new trampolinist to learn is how to control their bouncing. But perhaps even more important is knowing how to stop!
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Who were the Flagellant Sects?
Heresies indicated divisions which had grown into distinct and organized belief systems which were not in concert with Catholic Teachings.
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Who Were the Ebionites?
In the New Testament, the word heresy has been known to refer to an exacerbated form of division.
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The Glorious Knickerbocker Glory
First described in a New York soda dispenser's recipe book in 1915, this fabulous layering of cream, ice cream, and fruit is a much loved British seaside treat.
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The Use of Plants in Medicine by Avicenna
Avicenna, also know as Ib'n Sina, was an Arab physician who contributed greatly to the medicinal world; his published works included the use of plants in medicine.
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What is Donatism?
The Sadduccees and Pharisees of Judaism were the first sects to become considered heretical.
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What is Docetism?
The word heresy was used in later Greek to denote different philosophical sects and parties.
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Nashville's Hermitage Hotel Goes Green
The historic Hermitage Hotel in Nashville celebrates its centenary in 2010 with a major renovation, new owners, five stars from AAA, and a land preservation initiative.
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Argentina – Churches in Buenos Aires
Two churches deserve a place on Buenos Aires' sightseeing list: St. John's Anglican Cathedral and Basílica de NS de la Merced with the convent of San Ramón.
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Chemical Cowboys by Lisa Sweetingham
Lisa Sweetingham chronicles a lengthy battle between the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and international MDMA (ecstacy) trafficers. The battle still rages.
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How to Turn a Layoff Into an Opportunity
Losing a job is emotionally and financially stressful, especially during a recession. But leaving may be better than staying, and in the end, lead to a better outcome.
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Gemini Male Personality
The Gemini Man is born between May 21 and June 21. Their symbol is the twins and their ruling planet
is Mercury.
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Making Bird Feeders
Building simple bird feeders is easy, fun for kids, and it brings birds to the window. Many of them may be made with basic household supplies.
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Modern Hunting Arrows
Modern archery technology continues to develop ever stronger, faster and lighter projectiles.
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Mortgage Loans with Family as Co-Borrowers
Home Loans need not be taken out by singles, married couples or partners only. Banks are willing to consider family members or even friends as co-borrowers for mortgages.
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The Myth of Atlantis
The name Atlantis if one nearly everyone has heard, but few know the history of the myth
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Ballhawks
Every year, a multitude of Major League Baseball players hit milestone home runs. A trend has emerged where fans who catch them demand a hefty price for the ball.
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Color for Quilters
Like contractions leave out letters, color wheels leave out colors, using only enough colors to complete the circle. Every color has a place in the circle.
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How to Solarize Your Organic Garden
Most soil is full of organisms just waiting to derail all best efforts to grow healthy, organic plants. Summer is the time to bake these critters using soil solarization.
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Eat Less to Live Longer
A study conducted on monkeys has found that on a calorie-restricted diet they were less likely to die from heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
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How to Get a Job in Radio
Finding the right job is never easy, and finding the right openings in the radio industry can be notoriously difficult. A little knowledge of where to look can often help
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Greek Couscous Salad
Couscous is a grain native to North African cuisine. It's nutritious and quick to prepare. These qualities make couscous the perfect healthy "fast food" alternative.
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Khopesh – Sword of Ancient Egypt
The khopesh was the distinctive sickle-shaped sword used by Ancient Egyptians from the third to first millennia BC. Its forms of use were equally distinctive.
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Top Five Sure-Fire Skills Employers Want
While computer, interpersonal and organization skills are all worthy work qualities, here are the top five skills that will take employees even farther in their career.
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Jane Austen's Novel Emma
Jane Austen's novel Emma, begun in 1814 and published in 1816, features a unique heroine free of the worries of Jane Austen's other famous females.
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Building Stronger Bridges
The 21st Century Necessitates the Creation of Building Stronger and Deeper Bonds with others Professionally and Personally.
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Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2009
This year's Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Festival looks set to be better than ever, with readings from Mark Billingham, Lee Childe, Val McDermid and George Pelecanos.
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The Life and Execution of Ruth Ellis
Ruth Ellis lies in an unmarked grave in Old Amersham, Buckinghamshire. Her death in 1955 has brought her unenviable notoriety as the last woman to be hung in Britain.
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Medium-Sized Black Holes
Scientists have spied a new object that fills the gap between super-massive and stellar class black holes.
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The Truth About Weight Loss
With fad diet drinks, pills and programs, people can easily lose track of the simple weight-loss facts. Bottom line, weight loss is not easy.
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A Brief History of Writing
Written communication is the ability to share information and its form and methods have come a long way since the first marks were made that symbolised events and ideas.
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Healthy Ingredients in Greek Potato Salad
This healthy potato salad is made with olive oil, a monounsaturated fat that reduces bad cholesterol, and can sit out for hours without causing a risk of salmonella.
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The Life of Elizabeth Siddal
Lizzie Siddal was a lower-class London girl who never expected to be famous. But when she began modeling for the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, her life changed forever.
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How to Select and Use Walkers and Canes
Walking aids, as they are called, can be helpful, but they are associated with many falls, the very action they should prevent. Care is needed in selection and use.
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Feeding HIV/AIDS Vulnerable Communities
As the sick fail to farm for their own food and scarce money is spent on medicine in this HIV/AIDS affected village in Uganda, locals unite to use food as a key weapon.
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Agatha Christie Brief Bio and Works
Brief biography Agatha Christie, famous for her collection of mystery novels starring Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot and St. Mary Mead's elderly Miss Jane Marple.
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Yolanda Kondonassis' New Album "Air"
Yolanda Kondonassis loves both music and the environment. Her latest album will be used to help protect the nature that has inspired so many classical compositions.
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Blind Faith by Ben Elton – Novel Review
Ben Elton's dystopian novel Blind Faith satirizes the modern celebration of belief over reason. Despite timeliness and humor, it remains in the shadow of George Orwell.
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Philo of Alexandria and His Philosophy
Philosophy of Philo of Alexandria who believed that God should be worshiped from his Jewish upbringing, but with a Greek philosopher's view of God's nature.
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Moon – A Film by Duncan Jones
A British made sci-fi film starring Sam Rockwell as an astronaut beset with cabin fever as his 3 year stint working on the moon draws to a close
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Whale Watching in Baja, Mexico
Interacting with gray whale babies in the nursery lagoons of Baja, Mexico is an experience that should make every outdoor enthusiast's bucket list.
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What is Transmission Meditation?
Transmission meditation is a group meditation taught by Benjamin Creme, an artist who travels the world giving talks about the emergence of Maitreya, a World Teacher.
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Astronaut Nonfiction Books for Kids
From a boy's dream of the moon landing to the true story of 13 women who led the way for the first American female astronaut, these books will amaze fans of space travel.
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Tips for Success as an English Major
Studying English at university is a whole other ball game from high school English class. Here are study strategies for students beginning an English degree.
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How to Write Lyrics
This article presents five rules that, when followed, will help a lyricist improve their technique and ability.
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Growing Legendary Sweet Basil
For some, sweet basil symbolizes hate, while others claim it is an emblem of love. Ancient healers argued whether it was helpful or poison.
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Planning Ahead for Christmas
Thinking Christmas in the summer might seem over the top, but a little forethought can help to spread the cost and make it easier to enjoy a family Christmas on a budget.
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Living in an Estate in Africa
Many looking for a home in Uganda are torn between living in an estate or private house units. But what are the advantages and disadvantages?
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How to be a Great Host
Being a great host requires attention to details and the ability to make guests feel comfortable and at home. Here are easy ways on how to be a superb host at all times.
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How to Find Historical Photos
It is sometimes a challenge to find historical photos. Learn where to search for historical photos and how to obtain copies.
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Who is Anthony Bourdain?
Anthony Bourdain's best-selling 2000 novel, Kitchen Confidential, catapulted his career as a celebrity chef and Travel Channel television host
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Herbs
Herbs have played an important role in man's life for a number of years. Today, herbs continue to bring great pleasure to those who choose to work with them.
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Dockers Break AFL Record
How does Fremantle's dismal Round 15 effort compare to days gone by? What can the club look forward to in the future?
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Self-Help With Positive Talk Techniques
Positive thinking depends greatly upon positive self-talk. Even when bad things happen, it is possible to talk yourself into a more positive and happy attitude.
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