Suite101 on Sep 7, 2009
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A Guide to 0% Credit Cards
0% purchase credit cards allow consumers to buy stuff without interest being charged for a period of time. Can this work as a way of getting a low cost unsecured loan?
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A Guide to Prepaid Credit Cards
Prepaid credit cards have various advantages, especially for people with bad credit. How do these cards work, how are they useful and what are the pros and cons?
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Analysing David Ogilvy's Rolls Royce Ad
David Ogilvy's Roll Royce advertisement shows copywriters that the best ideas are often found in the product itself. Find out why this ad made advertising history.
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Balloon Mortgages
Balloon mortgages are anything but common, but for those few homeowners who qualify this interest only loan requires a big lump sum loan payment, often with a short term.
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Get the Most From Software Training
There is more to learning a computer program than which buttons to press. Organizations can improve value for money if they target computer training classes effectively.
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How to Avoid Debt Collectors
Debt Collecting Agencies recover debt by phoning on behalf of or purchasing bad debt from lenders. Understanding the process and legal limits can help harassed debtors.
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Looking for Work? Go To Your Front Door
More than ever people are scrambling to compete in a limited job market. You can level the playing field in the comfort of your own home. Work at Home jobs do exist!
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Office Art and Company Image
Office artwork should do more than decorate office walls. Make office art work for businesses with strategic branding using these business decor ideas.
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Strategic Internet Marketing
Any well-designed Internet marketing strategy requires targeting the stakeholders and a focused set of sales and marketing objectives.
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The Green Office
Being environmentally friendly is good for the planet, good for people and good for a business. Here are 35 simple and effective ideas to start "going green" today
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Using a Credit Card to Help Build Credit
Bad credit can make it hard to get new credit. Getting lenders to approve future lending may mean cleaning up records by finding products that show responsible behaviour.
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Wall Street Loves High Frequency Trading
Barely eight months after receiving a massive government bailout, Wall Street firms are finding that high frequency trading is bringing profits back to Wall Street.
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What is SEO or Search Engine Optimization?
Search engine optimization or SEO is important to get Internet traffic to a website. If operating a website for profit, using pay per click ads is even more important.
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Getting a Guard Card in California
Security guard training and a passed criminal background check are all that's needed to get a California guard card and begin a career as a private security officer.
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How to Assess Staff Training Needs
Organizations who give priority to training staff correctly will see significant benefits. A simple training assessment process is fundamental to this process.
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How to Make Class Birthday Calendars
Make class birthday calendars to remind students and teachers of upcoming birthdays with teacher inspired templates used to record student birthdays.
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Kindergarten Activities on the Letter M
Supplement alphabet lesson plans with these letter m activities for young learners. Educational games, projects, and crafts for toddlers, pre-K, or kindergarten.
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Oral Diagnostic Assessments for ELLs
Oral diagnostic assessment is an effective way for teachers to assess the reading abilities of their ELLs in addition to provide instructional support for struggling ELLs
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Preschool Halloween Party Activities
Create a great Halloween party by planning fun, educational activities. This article includes ideas for Halloween crafts, games, and more in the preschool classroom.
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Surnames in China are Useful Common Words
One of the classic textbooks for Chinese children was "Hundreds of Family Names". In learning the family names, they thus recognized hundreds of basic Chinese characters.
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Teaching Students to Write Poems
To teach students to write poetry, teachers can use activities that build understanding of the qualities of effective poetry and the importance of poetic devices.
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AMC's Mad Men Season 3, Episode 4
Betty and Sally deal with loss while Don tries to be a responsible father figure - for a client. Meanwhile, Peggy prepares to move to Manhattan and Sal tries directing.
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Book to TV: The Dresden Files
The Dresden Files television series, based on the popular urban fantasy novels by Jim Butcher, met mixed reactions from fans.
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Four Flies on Grey Velvet - Review
One of Dario Argento's lesser known works, Four Flies on Grey Velvet is a flawed, but visually stunning Giallo with a haunting score from Ennio Morricone.
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Jamie's American Road Trip
Jamie Oliver's latest Channel 4 food show is a bit short on cooking, but has plenty of shots of him living it large in da hood.
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Media Watch on ABC1
A brilliant and often hilarious Australian news programme that puts lazy and disreputable media reports under the microscope.
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Merlin BBC New Series (2009) – Review
Only a wart-encrusted old warlock could be grumpy enough to resist the charms of BBC1's ambitious new series of Merlin with Colin Morgan, starting this month.
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Movie Review - (500) Days of Summer
Tom is an adorable dreamer who writes greeting cards for a living. Summer is the girl he thinks is the "One." Unfortunately, Summer doesn't feel the same way...
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Movie Review - The Final Destination 3D
Sadly, the funniest horror franchise around at the moment doesn't make a successful transition to 3D. The Final Destination series seems tired and a bit boring.
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Re-making Fame
As re-makes go, the newest Fame surely won't offer anything new, surprising or different for the modern musical genre. So hope that it doesn't live forever.
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Review of District 9
Peter Jackson's sci-fi film District 9 brings to an end a blockbuster season that has thrown up a few pleasant surprises and this movie is definately one of them.
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Asian Culture and the Use of Chopsticks
Considered one of the smartest eating utensils ever invented, the actual shape and size of chopsticks vary between the Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures.
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Chocolate Wine, a Unique Sweet Wine
Locating a bottle of the perfect combination of chocolate and wine can be almost as difficult as creating this special adult beverage. Wine is a holiday gift or treat.
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Easy Chicken Salad Recipe
Chicken salad is an easy meal to make at home. Following this recipe will lead even amateur cooks to preparing a delicious dish of chicken salad.
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Easy Fatayer – Syrian Meat Pie Recipe
Fatayer, a Middle Eastern Recipe for Syrian Meat Pies, uses ground beef or lamb meat. This dish from Eastern Mediterranean cuisine tastes as exotic as it is easy to make.
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European Tradition in Nuremberg, Germany
Join in with the local people of this community of Nuremberg, Germany celebrating German traditions of Christmas Markets and this special Lebkuchen gingerbread cookie.
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Making Sense of German Wine Labels
German wine is often misunderstood and underrated. This article will help demystify German wine labels and make purchasing a bottle of German wine a less daunting task.
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Moroccan Spice & Garden Vegetable Couscous
Couscous is fast and easy to prepare. Add carmelized onions and exotic spices for a warm winter side dish or stir in fresh herbs and vegetables for a summer main course.
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Persian Rice Recipes Simplified
Rice is a staple of all Persian households. They take their rice very seriously and they only use basmatti. The rice is cooked very carefully and with much expertise.
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What is Eau De Vie?
Eau de Vie means 'water of life' in French, and is used for desserts, cooking and for enjoying by itself. What sets it apart from other liqueurs is fresh fruit flavors.
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White Chocolate Frosting Recipe
Melted white chocolate coating, blended with butter & cream cheese frosting. Decorate Red Velvet Cupcakes, Coconut Cake, Chocolate Cupcakes, or frost a cheesecake.
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Avoid Excess Salt in Processed Foods
A new study shows reducing salt intake could massively reduce the number of high blood pressure cases each year. Cut down on fast foods and read food labels for sodium
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Dealing With Breast Engorgement
Early days of breastfeeding will find new mothers struggling with painful and swollen breasts or breast engorgement. Here are ways to reduce breast pain and discomfort.
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Healthy Snacks Under 100 Calories
With just a little extra time and attention it is easier than most busy commuters think to find healthy snack alternatives, even at the local corner store.
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Home Thyroid Function Tests
Thyroid disease diagnosis must come through a licensed medical practitioner. There are, however tests that can be done at home to help identify thyroid problems.
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How Fingernails Indicate Health Problems
Fingernails (and toenails) can reveal a surprising amount of information about the health of the body. Here are some symptoms to look for with changes in the nails.
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How Safe is Your Sugar Substitute?
Splenda is touted as a safe, zero-calorie alternative to sugar. But, does it match up to other sweeteners on safety, and are sweetener health risks really myths?
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How to Temporarily Ease Dental Pain
It's Saturday afternoon on a long weekend. First there's a twinge, then more. Full-fledged pain in a tooth. Throbbing. The dentist can't be reached. What to do?
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Joint and Muscle Pain Relief
When joints and muscles hurt, decreased mobility interferes with daily activities. Take a multilevel approach to pain with these alternative treatments.
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Larger Thighs Mean Longer Lives
A new study has shown that having larger thighs may protect people from heart disease and premature death, but how valid is the study?
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Lose Belly Fat
Belly fat can contribute to conditions like diabetes and heart disease. You can get rid of belly fat by following a few simple tips.
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Lose Weight with Low-Carb Meal Plans
Low-carb meal plans, within a diabetic weight loss diet, help lower blood glucose levels and increase healthy weight loss. Well balanced meals, with variety, are best.
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Natural Pain Remedies
Massage, chiropractic adjustments, exercise and herbal remedies can help with pain management.
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New Blood Test for Graves' Disease
In August, 2009, Diagnostic HYBRIDS announced FDA clearance for the Thyretain laboratory assay for TSI. This test is used to help diagnose Graves' disease.
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NHS supports Muslims in UK
National Health Service in Britain is committed to providing Muslims with the best possible health care during Ramadan. The Guide gives advice on foods and health.
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Organic Food Defined
A number of criteria must be met before food can be labeled organic. This article presents an overview of what it takes to win that coveted designation.
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Pole Vaulter Dies from Head Injury
Leon Roach, 19, died Saturday after being taken off life-support. Roach missed protective padding and landed head first on to concrete during a rope swing exercise.
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Pregnancy Preparation
Women who are trying to conceive should get into shape and eat healthy in order to maximise the chances of a healthy pregnancy.
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Quick Weight Loss Diets
Dieters do not have to choose between quick weight loss diets, and healthy diet plans. Low glycemic diets allow dieters to stay healthy and also lose weight easily.
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Receptors in Breast Cancer
Since 2001 the incidence of breast cancer (and its associated mortality) in the U.S. has declined, due in part to therapies guided by receptor status.
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Understanding T4 and T3 Levels
Much ado is made about TSH levels when treating thyroid dysfunction. In some cases, other thyroid labs like T4 and T3 are just as important.
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Battle of Cut Knife
On May 2, 1885 Lieutenant-Colonel Otter's decision to attack the Poundmaker reserve ends in retreat and victory for Chief Poundmaker's reserve.
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Halloween Through the Centuries
The association of Halloween with the dead as well as with evil spirits originates in pre-Christian Europe and may reflect universal supernatural customs and rituals.
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Holocaust Rescuer Honoured
Nicholas Winton was invited to visit Prague by a friend in the British Embassy; what he saw prompted him to conjure up a scheme to rescue Jewish children.
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Inca Weapons and Warriors
The Inca civilization dominated South America during the 15th and 16th centuries. Here is an overview of the weapons Inca warriors wielded in battle.
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Minoan Religion
Ancient artefacts such as reliefs, frescos and pottery are full of the ancient symbols of the Minoans. These cult objects provide evidence for how the Minoan's worshipped
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New Orleans Cuisine
New Orleans is called the American Melting Pot. History explains it all. Each culture involved contributed to the unique cuisine that's now world famous.
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Qadesh, Jewel Of The Orontes
During the Bronze Age, the Syrian City of Qadesh, also known as Kadesh or Qidsu, became a focal point of Imperial conquest.
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Sybil Ludington
Ludington endured pouring rain and exposure to dangerous encounters to warn colonial militia the British troops were near.
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The Military Revolution
For more than fifty years now, the term "Military Revolution" has been utilized by military historians and early modernists alike.
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The Red-Paint People
Nearly 5000 years ago, the Red-Paint People developed a unique burial tradition that enabled archaeologists to get a greater understanding of North American prehistory.
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Weeden Island Culture
The Weeden Island Culture, which existed more than a thousand years ago, is considered to mark the cultural climax of Florida's prehistoric Gulf Coast region.
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2009 Fashion Trends
The new season means a whole load of new trends hitting the catwalks and the high street. As always, there's a look to suit everyone's taste and every budget.
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Basics of Home Organizing
Keeping clutter out of the house is no easy task. However, if a few basic steps are followed it would be possible to have a neat and tidy house at all times.
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Choosing the Best Tattoo Design
Deciding to get a tattoo is a fun but important decision, and making sure the right one is designed and inked is the most vital part of the tattooing process.
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Excuses to Party in November
Guy Fawkes Day, on November 5th, is a well known time for partying with bonfires and fireworks. But what other excuses are there for a bit of revelry in the 11th month?
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Excuses to Party in October
The last day of October is well known as Halloween or All Hallows Eve and provides a good excuse to party. But what other ideas are there for themed events in this month?
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Fall 2009 Makeup Trends
When it comes to spotting up and coming makeup looks, one need look no further than New York Fashion Week. For 2009, expect the typical Fall colors taken down a notch.
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How to Make a Race Car Halloween Costume
Making a no-sew race car costume is a project parents and children can do together. All it takes is a cardboard box, some paint, Styrofoam packing, and creativity.
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Stylish Maternity Fashion
Celebrities make being pregnant look effortlessly stylish, and now some are getting in on the act and designing their own ranges to help expectant mums look good.
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More on What 11:11 Means
So many readers have reported their own experiences of seeing 11:11 that it is worthwhile to consider further discussion of what these numbers might mean.
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Reading Body Language – Watching Eyes
This article looks at the subconscious eye movements that occur in everyone and may help suggest inner emotions and even whether someone is telling the truth.
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Lesser-Known Tragic Rock Star Deaths
Major stars like Michael Jackson receive major news coverage, but the tragic deaths of other musicians have also left a painful scar on the music industry.
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Cheap Repositioning Cruises
Repositioning cruises offer some of the best cruise bargains for fall and spring. Select cruise deals from cruises under $75 per day.
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FDR Presidential Library and Museum
The Hyde Park, NY estate of the U.S. president includes his Springwood home, research documents, the gravesite of Franklin and Eleanor, plus Depression and WW2 exhibits.
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First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt's Val-Kill
The accomplishments of the wife of President Franklin Roosevelt are celebrated in a film biography and displays at the Hyde Park cottage where she lived after his death.
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How To Choose a Kayak Paddle
Which type of kayak paddle to purchase is highly a matter of personal preference. Take the time to know paddle materials, parts and paddling style.
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Paragliding in Peru
If a day's paragliding or a week's course is something on the to-do list, consider learning in Cusco, Peru. Paragliding here is cheap, beautiful and easy to organise.
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Participating in a Duathlon
Duathlons are becoming more popular with multisport athletes and new competitors. Learn more about this fast-growing endurance race that includes running and biking.
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Putting Together a Swim Bag
Creating a well-stocked swim bag can be the solution when preparing for a session at the pool; turning the annoying preparation phase into a quick and easy task.
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Best Ever Halloween Princess Costumes
Princess costumes have ageless appeal. Here are 20 favorites and fresh takes on princess costumes for Halloween, along with thrifty ideas on how to make them at home
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Buying a Tween's First Training Bra
That first training bra can be one of the most exciting times in a tween girl's life, or one of the most embarrassing times. Make the right choice the first time.
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Dora Links™ Doll – Mattel's Dora Grows Up
Get Dora Links™ dolls; Dora's Explorer Girls include Alana, Emma, Kate, Naiya. Dora grows up; play online games, solve mysteries & go to middle school at doralinks.com.
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Halloween Party Ideas for Children
Planning a Halloween party for kids? Try reading some spooky stories, watching scary movies, playing witchy games and munching edible crawlies and other witch food.
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Hannah Montana Halloween Costume
Hannah Montana, a popular character portrayed my Miley Cyrus, has inspired many Halloween costumes. Sort through these ideas to select the perfect Halloween costume.
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High Risk Factors for Teens
Research has shown that certain personality traits can lead into high risk behaviors and even into patterns of high risk behaviors with lifelong consequences.
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How To Manage Type 1 Diabetes at School
Students with Type 1 diabetes learn better and are healthier when blood glucose levels are normal. Checking blood sugar at school requires planning and partnership.
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Safety in School and Youth Sports Programs
Prior to participating in school or local sports programs, parents need to be sure the program has safety policies in place as well as implement their own safety measures
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Stay-At-Home Parents Return to Work
Returning to work for a stay-at-home parent can be stressful. This article provides simple crafts and other ideas to help make the back to work transition easier.
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Where to Buy Dora Links™ Fashion Dolls
Where can you purchase Dora Links™ dolls? Amazon.com, Target, Toys "R" Us, Wal-Mart carry Dora's Explorer Girls; grown up Dora is a cool tween Christmas or birthday gift.
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Container Garden Soil
Use lightweight soil for container gardens. A great container soil can be made from scratch.
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Containers for Growing Fall Gardens
Container vegetable gardening is growing in popularity for those who have relatively small outside spaces or large areas of shade, or little time.
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Fall Vegetable Garden
When August rolls around, waterwise gardeners begin to take some action for a bountiful fall harvest.
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Growing Wine Grapes in Texas
Texas is the fifth leading wine producing state. Growing wine grapes requires knowledge and upfront costs, but the end result is worth it.
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How to Trim a Big Tree
While trees will grow with no help from humans, doing just a few small tasks will keep your trees growing in the shape nature intended, and at the least risk of disease.
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Interview with Charlotte Mielziner
Charlotte Mielziner talks about her work with Westinn Kennels, Animal Behavior College, and the Safety Sam Dog Bite Prevention Program.
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Keeping Our Canine Companions Safe
With all the products on the market for canines these days, the most important may be items that create a safe environment for your dog no matter where you may roam.
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Plants as Pharmaceuticals
At least a quarter of the prescriptions written in the United States contain at least one product that has been derived from a plant.
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Canadian Political Advertising
Political parties have long used television and media to spread their message. Michael Ignatieff is just one politician to make use of the internet for communication.
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Identity Theft Insurance
As individuals become increasingly worried about identity theft, the number of those taking out identity theft insurance has multiplied. But is it really worth it?
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Medical Identity Theft
Thieves stealing medical records to sell to those who can't afford medical insurance is a growing crime, but it can risk the health of both criminal and victim.
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Race and the Office of the President
Active Democracy does not disrespect the Office of the President, it engages it. The current political debates take a hostile tone towards the President.
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Texting While Driving
As a hard-hitting Welsh film about texting while driving captures the attention of the world, wider questions on the legalities of text-driving come to the forefront.
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Breathing Water by Timothy Hallinan
Poke Rafferty, an American ex-patriot travel writer living in Bangkok, is back and getting into more trouble amid the less savory elements of Thailand.
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The Reed College Beat Writers
In the late 1940s, three boys at Reed College in Portland, Oregon would meet, become inspired by the Beat movement and become Beat writers.
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Yogananda's Luther Burbank
A esteemed Eastern yogi and an accomplished Western scientist find they have much in common in their pursuit of truth.
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The Lost Creek Farms Shiitake Log
Most shiitake mushroom growing kits include a block of inoculated substrate. Not this one. This article reviews a shiitake mushroom log kit from Lost Creek Mushroom Farm.
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US Oceanic Fish Farming is Underway
On September 3, 2009, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) chose not to oppose US fish-farming plans, much to the chagrin of fishing lobbyists.
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What Is Myelin?
Neurons communicate with their target cells by sending signals down their axon. In order to speed conduction of the signal many axons are myelinated.
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Ashes 2009 Australian Players Ratings
The Ashes 2009 was a disappointing one for Australia but there were some strong individual performances. This article rates each player's performance in the five matches.
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Ashes 2009 England Player Ratings
England have regained the Ashes in 2009, this England side has many more question marks than the victorious 2005 outfit but nonetheless has some outstanding individuals.
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England Defeats Australia Ahes 2009
After the embarrassment of a 5-0 defeat in 2002/03, England secured the Ashes for the second consecutive home series with 2009 almost matching the drama of 2005.
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Fantasy Football Leagues Defined
Groups of people pick key players from different teams to form their own fantasy team. Weekly stats of the players form the standings of these fantasy leagues.
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Fresno State vs. Wisconsin Football 2009
Fresno State passed its first test of the 2009 football season with flying colors. But that was the easy part. Things will get substantially tougher Saturday, Sept. 12.
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Funny Wrestlers and Comedy in Wrestling
Wrestling is not all about brutal feuds and fighting. It has its lighter side too, shown in wrestlers like Santino Marella, Cryme Tyme and R-Truth, to name just a few.
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Lions Select Stafford As Starter
Matthew Stafford beat out Daunte Culpepper for the starting QB job in Detroit. However, is Stafford "Joey Harrington 2.0," or is there finally hope for Detroit this year?
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Michigan vs. Notre Dame Football 2009
For a couple years, the Michigan-Notre Dame football rivalry lost some of its glitz. But after both teams opened the 2009 season with big wins, the magic could be back.
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UFC Ultimate Fight Night 19 Preview
Nate Diaz and Melvin Guillard will square off in the main event of UFC Ultimate Fight Night 19; a card which also features Gray Maynard and Carlos Condit.
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Garden of the Gods in Manitou Springs
Anyone sightseeing in Colorado should make time to visit the Garden of the Gods Park in Manitou Springs. Its breathtaking rock formations are worth the trip.
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London, England in a Day
Get an overview of historic London on a bus tour that allows you to select your personal sites of interest.
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Meroe Pyramids and Sudan Tourism
Sudan is an interesting country with a long and colourful history. Armed with the correct knowledge, visitors can explore this North African country in safety.
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Shop Harrods in London, England
Unlike any other shopping experience, Harrods is a unique establishment where you will enjoy finding and purchasing the unexpected.
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Ballroom Latin Dance Made Safe
Many novice dancers always complain that they cannot dance well because the dance floors are too slippery. Is there a way to make floors safer for dancing?
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF1 Preview
The Panasonic Lumix GF1's slim smooth body makes it easy to carry and the excellent image quality rewards novice and experienced photographers for the effort.
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Blogging for the Local Market
One of the most lucrative markets for bloggers is also one that many completely ignore. This blogging job is an untapped market located right in their own backyard.
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Crime Writing Cliches
Overused characters and plots can detract from from even the most exciting and interesting writing about criminals and their activities.
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How to Succeed in a Writer's Workshop
You have probably heard of a writer's workshop, but what exactly does it mean? This guide will help aspiring writers get the most out of the writing workshop experience.
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National Novel Writing Month Challenge
For the multitudes of people dreaming about writing a novel, but struggling with procrastination and perfectionism, the NaNoWriMo challenge might be the answer.
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