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Sitting in a class with hundreds of students is not the ideal way to learn. Here are some tips to make the most of your lecture hall class.

Winter has arrived and with it plenty of frosty nights and bitter cold days. What can kids do to keep occupied inside on terribly cold days? How about a show?

For 1429 years Muslims have been following the Qur'an and Prophet Muhammad's example. In earlier days, new Muslims scrambled with eagerness to learn Qur'anic Arabic.

During the 1920s Santa was an eligible bachelor who went from Christmas concert to Christmas concert kissing each young lady of the district as he presented her gift.

Future beauty queens and politicians performed to great acclaim, Santa Clause arrived at mid-night, and then the dancing began. Oh yeah, and the food was great too!

Discover an arsenal of memory-enhancing strategies that improve the study and recall of information, thus boosting your child's academic performance.

Japa is a spiritual practice in which a Mantra or Divine Name is constantly being repeated. This recitation can be either aloud or silently in one's own mind.

Instead of taking over, put these measures into action, bolstering your child's test readiness and performance.

The Apostles Creed; Our Father; Hail Mary; Glory Be; Hail, Holy Queen; Prayer after the Rosary.

1970 saw a change of direction for jazz harpist Dorothy Ashby, with the release of the supremely spiritual and utterly brillaint The Rubaiyat of Dorothy Ashby.

In Ephesians 5:19 (NIV), Paul wrote, "Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord."

John Ringo, after arriving in Tombstone, joins the Clanton Gang of outlaws and cattle rustlers.

Bhakti Yoga is the yoga of devotion. Indian scriptures mention nine forms of devotion which are meant to lead the devotee to total indentification with the Divine.

Jane Yolen, the well-loved children's author, has written a book about the history of John Chapman, also known as Johnny Appleseed.

How did the Ancient Indians keep their women safe during the perilous months of pregnancy and after childbirth?

Turn annoying rush hour traffic into an opportunity to relax and unwind with a meditation to bless other drivers.

Many mistakes can be made when one has not taken time to learn the science of approaching Quranic studies, leading to assumptions and misconceptions about Islam itself.

Veda Vyasa was the biological father of the brothers whose children fought against each other in the Great War. Later Vyasa dictated the epic to Ganesh.

2009 is the 200th anniversary of Alfred Lord Tennyson's birth. There are many upcoming events this year celebrating his life. They are listed and described briefly below.

Steve Martin artfully relates the triumphs and disasters of his time in stand-up from his beginnings at Disney Land's Magic Shop to his "wild and crazy" success in the la

Attending a conference is one of the best ways to gain new insights. The International Reading Association attracts teachers, parents, and writers interested in literacy.

To read poetry in public effectively, you need to practice the basics of speech and drama.

In ancient Greece, drama developed out of the dithyramb which was an impassioned choral hymn and story originally performed to honor the wine and fertility god Dionysus.

During Purim, Jews celebrate the bravery of Queen Esther with good cheer and lots of food.

During the 1950s, Beat poets in America withdrew from mainstream society. Many jazz greats provided music to enhance their performances and avant-garde thoughts.

Astral projection is a controversial subject among the psychic community at the moment. New proponents' theories threaten the upheaval of traditional psychic beliefs.

Before you eat another Girl Scout Cookie, find out what being a Brownie is all about. Get the low-down on uniforms, events, camping, try-its and girl scout meetings

Every Australian considers Anzac Day to be the most important national holiday. The occasion is full of respect, ceremonies, and true-blue Aussie fun.

Perhaps restaurants should mimic theaters and put up "No Cell Phones" signs in prominent places.

Jesus' model of prayer from The Sermon On The Mount has come to be known as The Lord's Prayer, or the Our Father, teaching His followers how to pray.

General psych is often tougher than students realize. Students need to come to class, keep up with the readings, and seek out opportunities for help and extra credit.

Learn more about Girl Scout patches, badges and traditions for troop leaders, volunteers, Brownies, Juniors, Daisies and the Girl Scouts of America.

A guide to planning a Burns Supper, in celebration of the great Scottish bard Rabbie Burns. Burns Night is celebrated on January 25th each year.

Here are some tips on how to hold, position and move the mala so that you can develop good habits from the start.

Reading poems to the public can be nerve-wracking. Prepare and focus in order to increase the power of the performance and overcome anxiety.

This book explores how the sacred texts evolved and were passed down over time. It looks at the differences and similarities between Jewish, Christian and Muslim texts.

A "Slovak Mass and Easter Customs Breakfast." occurs each year at Prince of Peace parish in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the Saturday prior to Palm Sunday.

Fasting during the month of Ramadan is a spiritual awakening for Muslims. Through fasting, consciousness of God and love for humanity are developed.

College or university physics courses are difficult for many students, but they can do well by working hard and having the right preparation.

The Charlotte Mason Method of educating children is popular with homeschoolers, although it was not originally conceived as a homeschooling method.

The Pledge of Allegiance may need to be changed to allow citizens to swear fidelity to America without sacrificing equal liberty guaranteed by the First Amendment.

Inauguration ceremonies in Europe in the Middle Ages were heavy with symbolism, promoting the legitimacy of the king and the concept of kingship.

A North Carolina Forsyth County elementary school comes under attack for including the recitation of the Pledge in Spanish as part of Hispanic Awareness Month.

The Second General Council of the Vatican made radical changes to the manner in which the church worshipped worldwide.

Character is one of the structural components of a novel, and is best revised before the finer points of line editing. Here are common problems, solutions and examples.

The Orkney Islands archipelago has a rich human history dating back to 7000 BCE including Stone Circles, Temples and Burial Cairns from the Neolithic.

Just a short ferry ride away awaits Turkey's holiest place, Eyup Mosque. Behind lies a hilly Ottoman cemetery, at the peak of which sits the leafy Pierre Loti Cafe.

Savor a new version of an Italian classic: Lobster Lasagna, a recipe featuring Maine's culinary classic in an elegant presentation.

Classical Conversations, which bills itself a "Classical Christian Community," is the latest buzz among homeschooling families across the nation.

Adelaide Neilson rose from a life of poverty to become one of the most successful stage actresses in the Victorian era.