Articles written by Sandra Williams
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The Diabetes Dtour Diet Cookbook
People interested in improving their health, controlling their blood sugar or reducing their chance of developing diabetes would benefit from following the Dtour Diet.
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Review of The Christmas Secret by Donna VanLiere
The Christmas Secret is a touching holiday tale with a strong message about the power of maintaining love, faith and hope.
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Interview With Ed and Deb Shapiro
Ed and Deb Shapiro have some interesting answers in this interview about meditation and their book Be The Change.
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Review of Be The Change by Ed and Deb Shapiro
Can people find meaning and happiness through meditation? Ed and Deb Shapiro say they can do that as well as change the world for the better.
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Review of What Do I Eat Now?
At first it's overwhelming for diabetics searching for information, so the authors give diabetics easy to understand information about nutrition and diabetes.
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Stepmonster by Wednesday Martin, Ph.D.
This is a unique book with a new slant on step parenting that will make stepmothers feel better rather than worse.
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Winter Cycling Tips
By preparing for winter riding, cyclists will stay safe and enjoy their bicycles all year long.
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How to Pack Light for Backpacking Trips
When backpackers pack the proper backpacking gear, they can enjoy hiking with nature in comfort.
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The Law of Forgiveness by Connie Domino
Connie Domino has taught law of attraction workshops for years and realized the need for more information on the law of forgiveness.
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Perfect Weight by Deepak Chopra
Deepak Chopra offers a unique program for weight management in Perfect Weight: The Complete Mind/Body Program for Achieving and Maintaining Your Ideal Weight.
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Love Your Body, Love Your Life by Sarah Maria
Because a poor body image is intertwined with self-esteem, improving it also contributes to improved health, happiness and professional success.
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How to Help Increase a Child's Self-Esteem
Guiding children with discipline, respecting their opinions, encouraging independence and praising their efforts all help boost children's self-esteem.
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Just Ask Leadership by Gary B. Cohen
Coworkers can't excel if the leader is making all the decisions, which is why leadership development that's based on questions succeeds.
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You Unstuck by Libby Gill
Whether individuals need help for career advancement, losing weight or overcoming anxiety attacks, they'll find them in You Unstuck.
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5 Fun Birthday Party Ideas for Teens
Get some birthday party theme ideas for teenagers and make it the best celebration yet!
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6 Tips for Getting Out of Debt
Becoming debt free is possible, but it takes courage to work out payments with debtors and the ability to say no to unnecessary expenses.
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Healthy Egg Free Baking Options
People who are watching their cholesterol or who are interested in healthy baking don't have to go without their favorite dessert if they use these egg replacements.
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How to Find a Good Babysitter
Whether parents are going to work or out for a night on the town, they will be less stressed about it if they feel safe about their choice of childcare provider.
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Easy Apple Recipes
There's something comforting about easy old-fashioned apple desserts because recipes have been passed down for generations.
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Jack Hatfield's Natural Success Principles
Natural Success Principles gives straightforward advice and encourages people to take responsibility for their actions, so they can succeed and create positive changes.
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Lighting Their Fires by Rafe Esquith
Esquith stresses the importance of common courtesies, kindness, selflessness and character development along with math and English skills in Lighting Their Fires.
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How to Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking
Worrying about how to overcome fears of public speaking only adds to stage fright, so learn to hide gestures that give away anxiety.
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Humpty Dumpty Was Pushed by Marc Blatte
Humpty Dumpty Was Pushed is written in a unique voice that is fast, dangerous, disturbing and hilarious at the same time. It's like a hip-hop version of Sin City.
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Dealing With and Disciplining Teenagers
Accepting normal teen developments will help keep the focus on more important issues and avoid teen discipline problems.
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Be Your Best Teaches Effectiveness Training
Linda Adams wrote Be Your Best for people who want to gain control of their lives by improving communication skills, relationships and increasing confidence.
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How to Avoid a Bear Attack
Bears don't attack campers or hikers often, but it's best to know what to do when confronted with a bear ahead of time.
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How to Choose a Bed for Camping
Read about the pros and cons of various camp beds like cots, camping mats, air mattresses and more.
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The Positive Principle by Norman Vincent Peale
Norman Vincent Peale wanted to help people maintain their enthusiasm under difficult circumstances with The Positive Principle Today.
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How to Enforce a Child's Bedtime Routine
Children lacking in sleep have a hard time concentrating and tend to get cranky easier, just like adults. This affects their health and ability to succeed at school.
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Review of the Thriller Damnable
Damnable is Hank Schwaeble's outstanding debut thriller. With a seamless combination of suspense, romance, mystery and horror, there's something for everyone.
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You On Cyber Date eBook Review
You On Cyber Date is a fun informative eBook about online dating. It would be helpful to computer leery folks, because it explains internet romance for beginners.
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Further Along the Road Less Traveled
Further Along the Road Less Traveled focuses on spiritual growth, forgiveness, dealing with death, addictions and self-esteem.
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Enthusiasm Makes The Difference
Enthusiasm Makes The Difference is a good book for anyone feeling bored with life and lacking in enthusiasm or confidence.
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How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
Dale Carnegie wrote How to Stop Worrying and Start Living: Time Tested Methods For Conquering Worry after realizing people needed help with overcoming their worry.
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Review of Stop Self-Sabotage by Pat Pearson
Stop Self Sabotage provides a very clear plan for eliminating negative behavior and replacing it. It would benefit anyone willing to take the time for self exploration.
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Be A People Person by John C. Maxwell
Be A People Person by John C. Maxwell will help develop leadership qualities, enhance relationships and inspire others.
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Now What? 90 Days to a New Life Direction
Now What? is a perfect book for anyone wanting to make positive changes in his or her life. It's suitable for any age, with good advice for challenging circumstances.
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Review of Crucial Conversations
If the problem solving methods are followed in the bestselling Crucial Conversations, communication, production and safety at work or home will improve.
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Norman Vincent Peale's Positive Thinking
Norman Vincent Peale wrote The Power of Positive Thinking to help people persevere with proven techniques and examples of how to gain energy and peace of mind.
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Review of The Sugar Solution
The Sugar Solution clearly outlines how to get blood sugar under control.
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Organize a Successful Garage Sale
Having a garage sale is a great way to make money, get rid of unwanted items and socialize with neighbours.
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Cooking Without Sugar
Reducing sugar is good for teeth, skin and helps weight loss. Too much sugar causes weight gain and affects blood sugar levels, increasing the risk for diabetes.
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So Many Shoes, So Little Money by Lisa Serwin
So Many Shoes, So Little Money is written creatively to combine a woman's shopping skills with managing money.
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Wounded by School by Kirsten Olson
Wounded by School is a thought provoking exploration into the present educational system, offering alternatives along with exercises to help foster healing.
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Living a Charmed Life by Victoria Moran
Anyone looking to recharge or make positive changes in their lives will find fun pointers in Living a Charmed Life.
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Luck by Design by Richard E. Goldman
Luck by Design encourages self-discovery by asking soul-searching questions like whether or not someone has the courage to create their own destiny.
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Women, Wisdom & Dreams by Anne Scott
Women, Wisdom & Dreams delves into the secret language of dreams and feminine wisdom. Anne Scott shares tools to help interpret and use dreams as an empowering guide.
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How To Win Friends And Influence People
Dale Carnegie wrote How To Win Friends And Influence People in 1936 because no other self-help book existed and he wanted to help people learn how to get along.
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Review of The Power of Premonitions
Larry Dossey M.D. clarifies what premonitions are, why they're real and how to access precognitive abilities in The Power Of Premonitions.
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Review of The Compass
The Compass would be beneficial for anyone grieving, struggling for meaning or questioning their belief systems.
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Don't Call Me a Crook! by Bob Moore
Don't Call Me a Crook is at times amusing but at others disturbing. It does offer the rare opportunity of delving into a rogue's travels and view of the world.
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Finding Grace by Donna VanLiere
Donna VanLiere shares her inspiring journey of pain in her memoir that eventually turns into gifts of grace.
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The Seven Keys To Calm by A.M. Matthews
In The Seven Keys to Calm, A.M. Matthews presents an effective program for removing destructive habits and obstacles that are interfering with people's calm inner nature.
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How to Say No And Live to Tell About It
Mary M. Byers not only gets the message across to women that it's okay to say no without excuses, but she shows them how to go about it.
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Ten Ways To Beat Stress
Stress gets the best of almost everyone at some point or another. Get some ideas on how to beat stress when feeling down.
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Low-Fat Snack Ideas
A diet high in fat may lead to obesity and contribute to health problems such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Try some of these low-fat snack ideas.
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Introvert Power by Laurie Helgoe
Introverts sick of people trying to change them or suggesting that there's something wrong with being introverted will be pleasantly surprised with Introvert Power.
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Dark Side of the Light Chasers by Debbie Ford
This book may help avoid years of therapy. Repressed memories, feelings and hidden aspects of individuals come to light with shadow work.
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Interview With Joy Pape
Joy Pape joins suite101 in an informative interview about diabetes and The Real Life Guide To Diabetes, which she co-authored.
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Real-Life Guide to Diabetes
Real-Life Guide to Diabetes answers questions such as how to eat healthier, what causes diabetes, how it's diagnosed and what the difference is between the two types.
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Sea Changes by Gail Graham
Sea Changes revolves around the character Sarah Andrews who is lonely in Australia and still grieving her dead husband.
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Natural Born Winners by Robin Sieger
Natural Born Winners is brimming with information and common sense advice on how to become a successful winner.
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Breaking The Pattern by Charles Stuart Platkin
The detailed step-by-step principles in Breaking The Pattern are intended to help people make positive life changes.
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Road Rules by Andrew J. Sherman
Andrew J. Sherman explains his 12 essential rules of the road to help others navigate through personal problems in their life.
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How To Quit Smoking Without Gaining Weight
In How To Quit Smoking Without Gaining Weight, Martin Katahn has formulated two programs. One is for those ready to quit and the other is for those still struggling.
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Don't Sweat The Small Stuff by Richard Carlson
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff is an excellent book that helps people deal with stress by lightening up and putting problems into perspective.
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Count Your Blessings by Dr. John F. Demartini
Count Your Blessings: The Healing Power of Gratitude and Love by Dr. John F. Demartini will help improve relationships, heal health problems and face fears.
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Interview With Al Weatherhead
Al Weatherhead wrote The Power Of Adversity. He's faced major adversities like heart disease, arthritis and alcoholism turning them into opportunities.
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The Power Of Adversity - Al Weatherhead
Al Weatherhead sees challenges as opportunities but he didn't always have that attitude. He learned how to face adversity and still come out ahead through determination.
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Conan Doyle's Wallet - Patrick McNamara
Patrick McNamara wrote this book about Sir Authur Conan Doyle and his clairvoyant communications after winning his wallet at an auction.
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How To Talk So Kids Will Listen
Adele Faber and Elaine share their tested methods to help improve communication skills for parents.
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Pursuit Of Light by Sandy Brewer
Sandy Brewer combines this memoir with self-help openly, so it's emotional and effective.
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Your Sacred Self - Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
Wayne W. Dyer shares his step-by-step guide on how to be spiritually free. With his down to earth wisdom, he shows us how to be more fulfilled and at peace.
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Kicking Your Stress Habits - Donald A. Tubesing
Everyone experiences stress but how it's handled depends on the individual, the skills they have developed and their attitude.
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10 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
It's common for people to get the blues in the winter. There aren't as many people around to socialize with, it's cold and the sun doesn't come out as often.
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Do What You Love, The Money Will Follow
Do What You Love, The Money Will Follow is not about getting rich quick. It's a book that encourages others to get in touch with their true desires, needs and strengths.
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Freeing Your Child From Negative Thinking
Freeing Your Child From Negative Thinking by Tamar E. Chansky, Ph.D. offers parents practical strategies on how to empower their children with positive ways of thinking.
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The Sky's The Limit - Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
Dr. Wayne Dyer teaches us simply how to be a no-limit person. The Sky's The Limit helps others get in touch with their potential without worrying about everyone else.
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Pulling Your Own Strings
Pulling Your Own Strings is devoted to people who want to stop being victimized and take charge of their own lives.
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Occasional Therapy for Your Midlife Years
Dr. Ellyn Gamberg is a qualified psychotherapist with over twenty years experience. She focuses on the present with her short-term therapy that offers long-term results.
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12 Qualities That Make You a Leader
Making a Difference: 12 Qualities That Make You a Leader is one of the best motivational books by Sheila Murray Bethel that teaches how to become an effective leader.
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The Zen Commandments
The Zen Commandments by Dean Sluyter, publisher Tarcher/Putnam, 2001, ISBN 1-58542-084-0 are suggestions that promote realistic guidelines and ethics without dogma.
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Ignite Your Intuition by Craig Karges
Craig Karges, author of Ignite Your Intuition, publisher Health Communications, 1999, ISBN: 1558746765, shares techniques on how to tap into intuition.
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Writing Romance: Book Review
Vanessa Grant gives detailed and practical advice on how to write a successful romance novel in Writing Romance, Vanessa Grant, publisher, Self-Counsel Press,1997-2007.
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The Good Person Guidebook
The Good Person Guidebook, begins by exploring ethics and how they pertain to character in the workplace and home.
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Addicted to Stress by Debbie Mandel
Addicted to Stress: A Woman's 7 Step Program, Debbie Mandel, publisher Jossey-Bass, 2008, begins the first step with admitting the problem like most addictions.
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How to Kill Lice Using Essential Oils
If you're a parent you have probably received one of those dreaded lice letters from school or day care at some point. Learn about treating with non-toxic essential oils.
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Stay Healthy, Live Longer, Spend Wisely: Review
Davis Liu, M.D. wrote Stay Healthy, Live Longer, Spend Wisely, Stetho Publishing, 2008 to help give Americans information so they can choose the best health care.
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The Offsite by Robert H. Thompson: Review
Robert H. Thompson is a popular speaker and coach who specializes in helping people become more effective leaders.
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Canada's Wonderland's Roller Coasters
If you're crazy about roller coasters, Canada's Wonderland offers a selection of 15 different coaster rides. Behemoth is their newest hypercoaster addition.
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Candle Making 101
Creating your own candles is fun, therapeutic and makes wonderful gifts. Candle making is easy to learn but there are some things that you should know first.
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Campfire Cooking Ideas
It's important to plan what food you will bring camping. Outdoor cooking isn't limited to canned foods so get some more fun ideas for campfire food.
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Dave Pelzer's Moving Forward
Dave Pelzer's courage and optimism inspires others to gain the strength in order to let go, put the past behind them and move forward.
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Ways to Become an Eco-Warrior
Everyday people can become environmentalists. If everyone contributes by conserving energy, reducing pollution, recycling and reusing, we can all help save the earth.
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10 Community Conservation Ideas
By reaching out to neighbors and organizing community events, we can help protect our environment and each other.
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Media's Unrealistic Body Image
Eating disorders have become so common with famous dancers and models that they have become glamorized for many. People are starving to death to be thin.
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Toxic Plastic Baby Bottles
Bisphenol A was found in many popular baby bottles. Since it's a hormone disruptor no level is considered safe and many are calling for a ban on it.
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Healthy Foods for Mental Health
Choosing healthy food is important for your physical and mental health. Improve your mood naturally with more nutritious food choices.
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Book Review: Theft of the Master
Edwin Alexander skillfully combines his talent for research and writing with accurate historical accounts. The dramatic murder mystery includes much suspense.
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Save Money and the Earth
Read about some simple ways we can all contribute to conserving the earth while saving money.
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Dental Amalgam and Mercury Bans
Since dental amalgam contains mercury its use has been banned in Norway and Sweden. Other countries discourage dentists from using it since alternatives are available.
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Stop Global Warming
Activist Laurie David explains how the globe is warming and how we are the cause of it. She shares solutions on what we can do about reducing climate change.
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Wolves Sign of Healthy Eco-System
Wolves have become a symbol of wildlife, nature and the health of an eco-system. Although seen as a threat, wolves are often in fact threatened.
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Book Review: Sixty-Five Roses
Heather Summerhayes Cariou bravely shares her family's touching story of how they struggled to remain normal with her sister Pam's disease, Cystic Fibrosis.
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Preserving Tropical Forests
USAID fights for people's land rights and help reduce environmental damage in developing countries. Their environmental programs protect the earth's biodiversity.
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Cyclone Sidr Pollutes Water
Victims of Cyclone Sidr continue to suffer in Bangladesh with many being forced to drink polluted water as well as increased food shortages.
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Five Secrets Before You Die
Dr. John Izzo interviewed over 200 people, researching the secrets of living a meaningful happy life. Wise elders advice and his experiences teach us how to practice them
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Business Benefits from Recycling
Companies and customers benefit by supporting waste management and recycling programs by saving energy and money. Conserving resources is also good for the environment.
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Green Collar Job Wave
Organizations and companies are creating green jobs, which improves the environment, people's health and the economy.
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Green Christmas Ideas
Celebrate the holidays with family and friends by spending time together, creating homemade gifts and recycling old items to create new memories.
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12 Tips for Non-Toxic Toys
Since so many toys have been recalled over the last year, Consumer Reports share tips for buying safe toys for the holiday season.
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Ron Clark Teaches With a Twist
Ron Clark, award winning educator, manages to command respect and have fun with kids at the same time. He inspires children to learn manners and respect in unique ways.
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Sweatshop-Free Pants to Poverty
Pants to Poverty support fair trade and make underwear using organic cotton, helping farmers and families in India get out of poverty.
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Brad Pitt's Make It Right Project
Brad Pitt announced his green rebuilding plans at the Clinton Global Initiative in Manhattan. The Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans has suffered since Katrina and need homes.
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Water Quality at Beaches
The water quality at vacation beaches is worse than it's been in 17 years. In 2006 there was a record number of beach closings and warnings.
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Skyscraper Farming Solution
Vertical farms can be created in the middle of a city, creating access to fresh produce, improving the air quality and reducing fossil fuel use.
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20 Ways to Go Green
Read about how to help conserve energy, reduce waste and use non toxic alternatives to cleaners and pesticides.
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Standing Up Against Poverty
People all over the world broke a Guinness record for the largest number of people opposing world poverty.
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Lead in Lipstick
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics have released a product report on lipsticks manufactured in the United States with high levels of lead.
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A Review of Run With The Bulls
Dr. Tim Irwin inspires us to become more successful as leaders with his new book "Run With The Bulls: Without Getting Trampled"
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Environment and Mercury Exposure
There are several ways we can be exposed to mercury such as through improperly disposed of products containing mercury, workplace exposure and consuming fish.
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Angels of a Lower Flight
Susie Scott Krabacher shares her moving memoirs in the book "Angels of a Lower Flight: One Woman's Mission to Save a Country...One Child at a Time."
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Farmed Salmon and PCBs
Since salmon has become more popular farmed salmon has increased. They contain more PCBs and have less omega3 fatty acids.
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Sustainable Agriculture in CIS
Since the Soviet Union's collapse the Common Wealth of Independent States face many challenges including how to develop sustainable agriculture.
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Creating Fuel From Carbon Dioxide
A device that captures energy from the sun offers a sustainable alternative by splitting carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide and oxygen and converting it into fuel.
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Global Warming Predictions
Temperatures and precipitation are predicted to increase because of global warming. This will lead to food shortages, decreased water supplies and severe storms.
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Edun Promotes Organic Cotton
Edun uses organic cotton whenever possible in their clothing collection. The growing demand for organic cotton offers a sustainable alternative.
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Obstacles to Providing Aid in Iraq
Humanitarian organizations face many obstacles when attempting to deliver supplies to people in Iraq. Ongoing violence makes it difficult to deliver food.
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Poverty in Russia
Government changes have been difficult for many people in Russia. Reduced social assistance has been one of the results of democracy on Russians.
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Much Bottled Water is Tap Water
While some tap water's safety may be questioned, studies show bottled water is no safer. The toxins released from plastic in landfills are polluting our land and water.
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Rachel Carson Defended Nature
Rachel Carson was a scientist and writer ahead of her time. She had the courage to speak out on the dangers and long term effects of pesticides on the environment.
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Fashion Fights Poverty in D.C.
Fashion Fights Poverty raises money for charities like Bead for Life and encourages others to dress responsibly by supporting organizations that alleviate poverty.
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Green Economy Jobs
Apollo Alliance and Urban Habitat help create green jobs in communities. They promote their strategies and plans for others to use to create a cleaner energy future.
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Mining Creates Dirty Gold
Many toxins are exposed into our environment through mining. Learn about ways we can all help decrease the social and environmental damage.
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Sustainable Agriculture
Conserving resources becomes more important as the population continues to grow. It's imperative to achieve sustainable agriculture before more damage is done.
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Newborns in Need
Newborns in Need help babies get the essential clothing and bedding they need. Carol Green created this charity after seeing the plight of babies going without.
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Freegans Are Radical Recyclers
Freegans recover a multitude of items besides food when foraging. They find furniture and appliances that they can use or repair which prevents less landfill pollution.
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Indigenous Education Latin America
Most Indigenous children have a lower quality of education and health care. Poverty and the fact that many of them have to work out of necessity are other disadvantages.
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Domestic Workers in El Salvador
Unclear age limits, poverty and cost of education all contribute to girls seeking out employment as domestic workers in El Salvador.
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Children's Defense Fund in America
Cradle to Prison Pipeline Initiative helps break the poverty cycle by supporting preventative measures for minorities, poor and disabled children.
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One World Has Voluntary Pay System
One World operates on the honor system and people choose their own portions and prices. Restaurant customers can also volunteer and receive a voucher for a free meal.
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William Kamkwamba Creates Windmill
An amazing story about a young man named William from Malawi Africa who was forced to drop out of school yet created a windmill so his home would have electricity.
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Poverty in Brazil
Many of the poor in Brazil are not given equal access to health care, education, employment, land, water or sanitation facilities.
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Child Poverty and Self Esteem
Poverty has its own set of issues in the developed world and lack of funds, family stresses, stigma and peer influences can affect children's self-esteem negatively.
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Child Slaves in China Freed
After a crackdown in the provinces of Shanxi and Henan, child slaves that were overworked and beaten have been rescued in China.
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Waterloo Region Combats Poverty
Almost 1 child in 5 lives in poverty and 47,450 people in the Waterloo Region live in poverty. Opportunities is a community organization for poverty initiatives.
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Friends Make Afghans for Sick Kids
Carol and Barb are an inspiration because they are both on disability and put aside their own health problems to help children and parents who are suffering.
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Women and Children in Poverty
CARE is a humanitarian organization that fights global poverty by focusing on women in communities to improve education, prevent the spread of AIDS and provide food.
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Bush Gearing Up to Combat Poverty
30 million has been proposed to combat AIDS globally. Bush is also addressing poverty,human rights and health issues such as malaria and educational programs.
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Camps in Darfur Overcrowded
As the conflict in Sudan continues, refugees are becoming increasingly overcrowded and face shortages on food, health care and shelter.
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India, Caste and Poverty
Dalits or untouchables are still considered outcasts in India and remain impoverished, discriminated against and segregated.
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Rich and Poor Gap in Ontario
Ontario families struggle in Canada even though their economy is stronger, they're better educated and they're working longer hours.
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Campaign for Clean Water in Africa
Over 4,000 children die every day from water related diseases. Providing clean water is essential for fighting poverty, diseases, deaths and empowering women.
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Rapes of Indigenous Women in US
Indigenous women in the US are more than 2.5 times likely to be raped compared to women in the US general population. That is just based on the reported assaults.
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Invention for More Water in Africa
The Hippo Water Roller makes things easier for Africans. Larger amounts of water can be transported for drinking and cooking as well as more for their gardens.
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CyberBullying Can Kill
Cyberbullying is not a minor silly teenage problem. Some kids become so upset from the bullying that they kill themselves over it.
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Poverty in Canada
Poor wages, working conditions and lack of affordable housing all contribute to child poverty in Canada. Women, Aboriginals, immigrants and minorities are affected most.
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Immigrants Face Discrimination
Immigrants face challenges with access to education, health care, mental health services, citizenship and housing.
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Save the Children
One in six children lives in poverty in America. Save the Children provides many programs to help with literacy, nutrition, emergency relief and more.
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Depression and Poverty
Depression is a treatable illness but if left untreated the risk is greater that the person will not only end up in poverty but try to harm themselves.
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Child Soldier Turned Rapper
Emmanual Jal escaped from war in Sudan as a child and now spreads his message of peace. From the age of 7 they trained him for combat, but his peaceful spirit won out.
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Support Fair Trade
When we support fair trade we lower national barriers, provide jobs for disadvantaged and disabled people and contribute to help improve the environment.
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Budgeting Food for Families
Here are some ideas on saving money with food costs while still maintaining quality and nutrition. Budgeting your groceries helps you afford other family activities too.
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Community Gardens Alleviate Hunger
There are many benefits of community gardening such as supplying nutritious food, encouraging community involvement, sharing skills and improving the environment.
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Conscious Simple Living Benefits
How voluntarily living more simply can help reduce poverty by consuming less and contributing more.
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Feed Homeless, Face Arrest
There are some crazy laws that make it illegal to feed homeless people in public places. Food not bombs have been continuing to face arrest by feeding hungry people.
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Mining, Environment and Poverty
Mining can cause such damage to the environment that it's irreversible. Saving our ecosystem is important to prevent pollution and poverty.
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Cross Stitching for Crafty Rebels
Julie Jackson started her own brilliant cross stitch design business creating snarky messages with bunnies,hearts and flowers. Check out some designs or make your own.
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Recycled Family Crafts
Have fun with your family creating one of a kind projects and help the environment by recycling common household items.
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Media, Eating Disorders and Girls
Girls are susceptible to the media's influence in regards to their appearance and thin models are not the ideal role models for our children.
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Salt Free Cooking
There are various ways to flavor foods without salt and it's a lot healthier too. Some simple low salt recipes and ideas are included here.
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Parenting Twin Tweens
Parenting twin tweens can bring it's own set of difficult challenges and rewards. Individual friends, belongings and talents are important to reduce competition in twins.
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How to Make Your Own Dog Food
Recent dog food recalls make homemade dog food recipes popular. Here's some ideas for making your own.
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How to Detect a Lie
Here are some signs of lying and behaviors that will help you tell if someone is telling the truth.
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Discipline and Tantrums
Dealing with children's temper tantrums can be a challenge, but if you refuse to give in to kid's outbursts on a consistent basis they will eventually subside.
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How to Create Your Own Icon
You don't need an expensive converting program to make your own icon. Here's how you can create an icon for free to use on your website or forum.
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Fun Food for Kids
Make food more fun for children by being inventive with the shapes and appearance of their diet. Try a new twist on some old favorites and get kids to eat healthy.
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Forgiveness, Good for Your Health
By making the decision to forgive it helps improve relationships and encourages you to be gentle with yourself. If you hold grudges it can start to make you sick.
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Alternative Calcium Sources
Can you obtain calcium from foods other than dairy products? There are many other sources and you can get your daily intake from fruits, nuts, beans and vegetables.
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Racial Bias for Black Prisoners
Statistics are shocking showing the large discrepancies of race in the United States prison population. This is an obvious case of racial discrimination.
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The Forgotten Inuit Culture
Canada's Inuit suicide rates are shockingly high. The many factors that contribute to this include the lack of understanding and support in regards to their culture.
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Struggles of the Homeless
Simple things like finding a job, taking a shower and answering the phone are things we take for granted, but are problems for many homeless people.
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Inexpensive Cooking for Kids
Here are some money saving ideas with tasty recipes for feeding children. Try these frugal variations of Samosas or Pad Thai.
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Menopause and Treatment Options
Have you heard about the horrors of menopause? Some people try to profit from symptoms of this natural transition.
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FTP and Uploading Your Website
FTP is a simple and dependable way to transfer files from your computer to your server. When using a simple FTP client, it's actually fairly easy.
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Low Fat Cooking Alternatives
Save money and stay healthy using some of these healthy heart ingredients for your recipes.
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