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The Ultimate Homeschool Physical Education Game Book
This is a great resource to have on hand for any bored elementary-aged child. Great for park days, co-ops, homeschool play dates or just between siblings (and parents!), this book will give you a never-ending supply of games and resources to keep you and your children moving and in shape!
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Robert B. Laughlin - Fractional Quantum Hall Effect
Robert B. Laughlin shared the 1998 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the theoretical framework explaining fractional quantum Hall effect.
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Roller Coasters and other stuff
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Adverse Effects of Marijuana
Even as more states consider legalizing medical marijuana, scientists debate over the adverse effects of cannabis and its active ingredient, tetrahydrocannabinol.
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Arctic Winter Games
Leaving Montreal for the harsher Canadian North thirty years ago, MLA Wendy Bisaro has thrived with a career in the Legislative Assembly and international competition.
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The Diving Reflex and Long-Distance Swimming
Triathletes and open-water swimmers are occasionally confounded by an unexpected drop in performance during cold-water competition. It could be due to a "diving reflex".
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A Searcher of the Skies - E Margaret Burbidge
Margaret Burbidge is an internationally respected astronomer and astrophysist. The book she co-authored in 1967, <i>Quasi-Stellar Objects</i>, remains a scientific classic in the study of quasars.
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Nutrition for Fitness Training, Pt 1
Fitness is an important part of every family's healthy lifestyle. In order to enjoy your chosen activities with zest and less chance for injury, it is important to consider your nutritional needs for training.
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Riccardo Giacconi - The Executive Astronomer
The 2003 co-recipient of the Nobel Prize for Physics was Riccardo Giacconi, current president of the Associated Universities Incorporated, and an internationally reknown astronomer credited with locating the first cosmic source of X-rays.
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A few links to hold you over until December
Pumpkins throwing and popcorn, what more could you ask for?
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Are Vegetarians Destined for Anemia?
"See that white face and how she mopes around? She must be a vegetarian." When I first started to 'go veg,' I was constantly told that I would have a problem with iron. So I researched. Turns out that vegetarians just might have the edge even on the iron issue.
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The Top Ten Health Benefits of Garlic
Garlic is a safe, edible natural treatment for many health conditions. Garlic improves cholesterol, reduces blood pressure, relieves infections, colds, asthma, and more.
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Carrots, Winter's Delight.
Chase away the winter blues eat a carrot
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Edinburgh Castle
One of Scotland's most famous castle is Edinburgh's Castle
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Facing Dwindling Determination
It has been observed that gifted and talented teens face depression and burn out more often than their peers. This article focuses on the causes and corrections of such a problem.
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Mission To Saturn
Outlining the current Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn and Titan.
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Thunderbirds Are Go!

Diagnosing Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that can severely disable affected individuals and shorten their lives. Early diagnosis is crucial for proper treatment.
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Stick It: Missy Peregrym
Missy Peregrym stars opposite Jeff Bridges in Stick It, her first feature film.
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What Causes Limping in a Child
A child with a persistent or recurrent limp should be medically evaluated to rule out potentially serious problems.
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Algol: The Eye of Medusa
One of the more famous eclipsing binaries.
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Back to School Daze!!
A great time to prepare your family for the next school year and save your pocketbook some abuse!
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Beggars in Spain
Review of the Science Fiction novel Beggars in Spain, by Nancy Kress.
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Edwin Hubble - Astronomer with a Bang
Edwin Hubble began the field of cosmology when he proved that the universe is made up of many galaxies. He went on to become famous.
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Research Paper HELP!
Offers a way to make the time-consuming task of research writing just a little easier!
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Rubber Bands
Did you know you could have a lot of fun with a rubber band?
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Sea Creatures 101: Talented Fish: Archerfish
The Archerfish is an amazing fish. Imagine fishing with a squirt gun! That's pretty much what this fish does. Find out about that, and where these fish are found, in this article.
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Yeast
We have all heard of yeast. Find out more about in this month's article.
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Anemia in the Elderly
Although anemia is fairly common in older people, it is not a normal consequence of aging. A cause can be found in 80% of elderly individuals.
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Athlete's Foot
Athlete's foot, or tinea pedis, can range from mild flaking of the skin to severe inflammation with blistering, itching, and pain. Recurrence is common.
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Babesiosis
Babesiosis is lesser-known than most other tick-borne diseases. It may be a co-infecting agent with other organisms transmitted by ticks, and it can remain quiescent.
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Benign Skin Rashes in Infants
During the first few weeks of life, a baby's skin can exhibit a variety of rashes that cause concern for parents. Most of these phenomena are benign and transient.
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Bleeding During Early Pregnancy
Roughly 25% of all pregnant women experience bleeding or spotting during the first weeks of pregnancy, but most progress to normal deliveries.
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Cancer of the Pancreas
Treatment for pancreatic cancer hasn't changed much in the last two decades. Chances of survival haven't improved much, either.
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Cancer Screening in the Elderly
Cancer screening in an elderly individual must take into account the person's age and life expectancy, any co-existing illnesses, and the risks and benefits of screening.
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Celiac Disease
Ten years ago, physicians believed that only 1 in 2500 people were afflicted with celiac sprue. We now know that nearly 1 in 100 people suffer from this condition.
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Colon Polyps
Screening colonoscopy has been shown to reduce the risks of developing colon cancer. Polyps that may progress to cancer can be safely removed during this procedure.
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Common Poisonings in Children
Most ingestions of foreign substances by children involve nontoxic material and can be managed at home. However, some familiar items can cause severe poisoning.
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Endometriosis
Endometriosis may affect nearly one half of women of reproductive age. Diagnosis remains problematic in spite of advances in technology. Treatment must be individualized.
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Fetal alcohol syndrome is the most recognizable and well-known disorder on a spectrum of conditions caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
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Detect plagiarism with the following Internet tools that are free and simple to use.
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Getting a Child to Sleep Through the Night
Normal infant development involves gaining independence from constant parental care; sleeping through the night is part of this process.
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Green Tea and Good Health
After water, tea is the most frequently consumed beverage in the world. Green tea, in particular, has been recognized as a health tonic for centuries.
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Increase Muscle Gains with Creatine
Creatine is a natural compound which assists in muscle growth. It is the most popular exercise supplement. It is safe, inexpensive, and increases muscle mass.
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Ingrown Toenails
Most people have probably experienced the discomfort of an ingrown toenail. While the topic is mundane, recurrent ingrown nails can significantly impact a person's life.
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Lumbar Disk Injury
Two years after acute, uncomplicated lumbar disk herniation, there is no difference in outcomes between surgical treatment and conservative management.
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Malignant Melanoma
Malignant melanoma arises from melanocytes - the cells that give skin its color - and can spread to nearby lymph nodes and, eventually, distant sites in the body.
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Melasma
Disorders of skin pigmentation can be cosmetically disfiguring and embarrassing. Melasma often affects pregnant women, but it is found in other people, too.
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Microscopic Hematuria in Adults
Urine normally contains a few red blood cells; when three or more cells are seen in a high-power microscopic field, further evaluation is warranted.
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Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Concussion severity depends upon the amount of trauma the brain suffers. If you don't allow adequate time to heal your brain, a second one can have dramatic consequences.
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