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Do You Have an Attention Junkie in Your Midst?
We hear about Narcissistic Attention Junkie, Munchausen Syndrome Attention Junkies, and Attention Junkie with Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy on television, in the movies, and in books we read. Did you ever wonder what these types of Attention Junkies actually are? Here is your answer.
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Is Our Earth Habitability Ending Sooner Than Expected?
Earth's life depends on one major factor, drinkable water. We all have a global crisis with Water Supply and current Sanitation methods.
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Foster Care Exit Interview: Phillip, Peter and Pierre's Story
Long before calls to 911 changed three lives forever, there were years of parental abuse, parental neglect and more. A case exit interview you won't believe about leaving Foster Care.
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Origins of Knitting
Ever wonder how and when Knitting began? Well this article was written for you. The exact date knitting began is arguable. Knit clothing was used by fishermen to ward off the elements.
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What is MSRA
Recently one of my friends developed MSRA in the hospital. She was unsuccessful in locating information about MSRA. So this hub is for her and anyone else who needs or wants to know.
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Remembering my Grandparents
When this writer was young, I spent most of my days with my grandparents. They were born in the late 1800’s and enjoyed telling this eager listener about their life.
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The Adventure of Virginia Doyle: Wanda's Story
Long before the family came into the Child Protective Service office to drop off their toddler, there was a life altering battle going on. Both mother and father desperately fighting to raise their five little ones to adulthood due to difficulties finding enough money to provide food, clothing and...
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Adventures of Virginia Doyle; Amy's Story
A single mother finds out that she has little time left to live due to cancer. What will happen with her darling little girl? This is a job for Child Protective Service Investigator, Virginia Doyle.
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The Importance of Humor
Humor requires wit, mirth, and provides laughter said to be therapeutic and support healthy T-cells. Even in the worst of times, people who have a good sense of humor tend to remain healthy while their sorrowful neighbors get sick over and over again.
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Michaels Story told by Virginia Doyle, Social Worker
Report: Inside the apartment, I was shocked to a toddler crawling around in a puppy pen with the puppies. When he started licking the water in the puppy bowl and eat dog food I had to pick him up.
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Correcting Knitting Errors
Ever wonder what to do when you drop a stitch? This Hub might be the help you desire.
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Maddie and Mark's Story told by Virginia Doyle, Social Worker
Long before this call came into 911, there were years of parental drug abuse, neglect, prostitution, etc. An actually true & sad story that happens too often. Names changed to protect the innocent.
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What to do for Migraines
Traditional suggestions as well as alternative methods may help you relieve your migraine. There are many suggestions in this hub.
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The Adventures of Virginia Doyle: Theresa's Story
A story not unlike every story of a substance exposed infant abandoned. This is a social workers nightmare. True story with all the names and places revised to protect the innocent.
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Crochet
Ever wonder how Crochet Started?
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Chainmaille Origins
Gorgeous Chainmaille Jewelry has been around for centuries. The desire for fine metal works drive the popularity in both fashion and industrial usage. Chainmaille holds up throughout time.
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Save the Planet use Moderation
I've noticed over the course of my lifetime, that the trend toward excess far exceeds the trend toward moderation. This trend has led our population into a rapid decline. Excess consumption has caused our world eco structure to start breaking down....
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Are We Protecting Our Vision?
So many rays going into our eyes from the sun, TV, computers, laptops, telephones and more. Are we doing enough to protect our eyes or are we all going to suffer eye damage?
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Taxation Breach of Contract
Enacted as an emergency and temporary war-time tax.to pay off Civil War expense, the Internal Revenue Service began taxation of wages in 1862. The Supreme Court ruled Income Tax Unconstitutional and Income Tax was repealed 10 years later in 1872.
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Considering Medicare?
Getting ready for Medicare is becoming more serious and costly. Better start early!
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Adventures of Virginia Doyle, Social Worker: Stella's Story
A social workers story of a child raped by family member. True story mirrors so many. Police and social workers work together in fact finding. Names and places changed to protect innocents.
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Federal Grants Available
Because so many of us are experiencing financial hardship, I felt it was important to discuss Federal grants. Unfortunately all this knowledge came too late for me who took out an $8,000.00 loan to attend school with a promise that it would be a tax...
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The Incalculable Importance of Plankton
Plankton is a passively swimming plant life in a body of water known as the ocean. The Plankton that live in our ocean have one of the most important roles in the our Carbon Ecosystem. The importance of Plankton in our Ecosystem is incalculable....
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The Art of BBQ
BBQ has always been a popular way to prepare food. Whether directly over the flames, in a grill or pit. The Pit and Open flame BBQ of the whole pig has been popular for many centuries. Pit BBQ is still a popular way to cook pigs in Hawaii. The pig...
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Allergy, a Bacteria, or a Virus?
Your nose? Your nose although a small portion of your face actually has a more complex job. The nose alters the conditions of the inhaled air you breath. It makes the air warm and humid by creating aerosol droplets containing mucus. The tiny...
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PH Balance isn't just for Shampoo
Bet you've heard about PH Balance because every shampoo is advertised as having a balanced PH. What does this really mean? The symbols "P" and "H" as well as the acronym, "PH", comes from chemistry. The P = Phosphorus ions, and the H = Hydrogen...
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Blessings, Sayings, Wisdom and Wit
Ever get stuck for something to say? Perhaps you are writing on a card, signing an autograph book, or just need some quick verbal response. Here are some sayings from mostly unknown authors you might want to use: Confidence is the ability to be...
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Nutritional Cause and Effect
Everything we do creates a equal or greater reaction. This includes eating.
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What are Minerals all about?
It is rather interesting that when one goes to research minerals you look into nutrition and get a list of vitamins then the phrase, “and minerals” without explanation. I guess it is because there are so many minerals or perhaps that science is...
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Watch Out For Additives
Food Additives can be natural or artificial in origin. In the USA, the concern about food safety led to the adoption of the Delaney Clause, an amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938, stating that no carcinogenic substances may...
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Do You Have A Food Allergy?
Statistics state that 3 people out of 100 have a significant food allergy. How would you know? Mild symptoms of an allergic reaction may include: Your mouth may tingle, and your lips may swell. You may have cramps, an upset stomach, or...
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Healthy Cooking
Cooking healthy to me means focusing on fueling your body by feeding it what it needs. So how do we cook healthy meals? Educate yourself and your family about Nutrition: Have family meetings and learn about nutrition and design each family...
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Antioxidants Built In Cure
Antioxidants Built In Cures I do not know how long the word Antioxidant has been around, but the term hasn’t been in common use until recently. Things containing Antioxidants however, have been around since the beginning of time; we just...
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Do Vitamins Cure Ailments?
I’ll never forget when I was little, my dad worked for the military, and when he got stationed in California we moved there from a small town. The old saying goes that “Everything is bigger in Texas” but I think “Everything is bigger in Los...
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Active Muscle Control the Male Quest
Men traditionally enjoy physical exercise that buffs the muscles in their arms, back and legs. Muscles consist of 80 percent water and most of the rest is protein and about ½ of our body weight is muscle. There are three types of muscles: (1) The...
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Cardio Core Training Tips
Cardio Exercise helps prevent Coronary artery disease by increasing the cardiovascular functional capacity. Exercise can include: walking, hiking, stair-climbing, aerobics, calisthenics, resistance training, jogging, running,bicycling, rowing,...
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Aerobics Quick Fitness
Fitness is a most important Life Style Habit because our organs tend to work better and wear longer when they are used. The old “use it or loose it” idea is really important when it comes to fitness because without exercise muscles become...
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What's with Children Lately?
Concern about electronic baby sitters, taking away time for fun exercising, replacing conversation one-on-one with texting.
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A Fitness Plan for Mother's Day
It’s almost Mothers’ Day and what better way to celebrate than to talk about female fitness. When mothers are young they are very active. By the time they reach mid 30’s and the children do not require mom chasing them around so much, her fast...
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Weight Training Defined
Learn about Weight Training and find out what type is good for you.
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Push-ups or Dancing?
Primitive man spent lots of time running for survival. Those who were strong, and physically fit, were able to survive. As man continued in the evolutionary path towards today, he continued to create inventions to help himself in his quest towards...
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Try Portion Control First
A simple diet is portion control. Why? No need to compute calories, no worry about Carbs, just need to measure the portions you eat at home and when out, eat only ½ of what is served then push away from the table. Of course,you need to eat Balanced...
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Children: Diet and Emotions
Does diet determine emotions?
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How Does One Cook Vegan?
The life of the Vegan can be simple, but we are not all blessed with the time it takes to maintain a garden. Thanks to specialty markets, we can take advantage of that "garden like" experience.
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Loosing Weight the Low Fat Way
The healthiest type of diet plan is a balanced diet that includes foods from all food groups Our bodies need certain fats called essential fatty acids, so a low-fat diet does not mean a you should eat no fat! So, what is fat anyway? Fat is described...
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Ditch the Diet Choose a Lifestyle
The top reason why diets fail those who try them is because the diet program is not something that the dieter can live with over the long haul. Remember, a diet is what you do eat, not what you don’t! If you choose a diet that does not include the...
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Water, Bananas, Honey What Makes a Diet Healthy?
Water, Bananas, Honey what makes a Diet Healthy? Ideas on healthy choices here
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Vegetarian the Healthy Form of Dieting
Want to live a healthy life? Lots of research indicate Vegetarian eating is the way. Check out this hub to find out how to eat Vegetarian!
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Do I Need Weight Loss?
Isn't it odd that everyone is on a diet these days. Why? Because it's big business. But do you really need to loose or just maintain your weight? Here is an answer that may help.
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Acupuncture, a Healing Treatment
Treatment of Acupuncture healing is based upon the universal principles.
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Aromatherapy an Alternative Health Treatment
Aromatherapy is used as a “Mind-Body” medicine designed to enhance the mind's capacity to affect bodily function and symptoms. It's safe and fun.
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Holistic Treatment of Homeopathy or Naturopathy
Those who practice alternative, natural, and holistic medicine have been placed into two broad categories. These practitioners use a variety of techniques while treating the “whole body” including the mind, body and spirit and as such have been...
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Reiki, a Divine Touch
Reiki is a not only a type of massage therapy, it is a living form of behavioral existence that respects the harmony of man and nature. It started in Japan and contains the art of “laying hands” to cure, plus a philosophy that includes the...
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Uncovering Chinese Medicine and Healing Therapies
The Tao Sage views the world in unity and the traditional Chinese medicines were developed in respect to this view. To the Sage, man is an integral part of the Forces of Nature (Elements of Air, Water, Wind, Fire and Earth). As such, they viewed man...
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Home Remedies & Health Care Guide
Want to eat wisely and well? Perhaps you need healthy advice on eating to help your health? Here is the hub for you.
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Herbs, Use and Precautions
These early medical practitioners developed natural methods to treat men and women that promoted a sense of harmony with man and nature. When a man or woman sought out help from this “Medicine Man” or Medicine Woman” they needed to find a...
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Herbs and Herbal Remedies
Herbs are the green, parts of plants. The use of herbs is mentioned in the Bible and other historic books. Archaeologists believe man used herbs long before recorded history. Here is a list of the most popular herbs to help you understand the...
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Household Helpful Hints
Looking for some help in your home when cooking, saving, or preparing food? Check this hub out.
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The Roots of Religion?
Because I wondered about everything and asked questions constantly trying to understand, this most important topic. The phrase, "Knock and it shall be opened unto you, Seek and you shall find" provided proof that study was required especially in...
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Death, Our Final Destination. What to do?
Sometimes talking about Death and Dying is ignored and people are at a loss about the process. This site addresses the emotional portion plus decision making.
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Making the Holiday Meal
Spring is coming now that March is here! It’s that time of year again for stew. Thought you would all enjoy an old fashion recipe for Irish stew that my grandma always made this time of year. Enjoy Grams Old Fashion Irish stew! Ingredients: 1...
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Romance and Holidays
A splashy sunset bathes the mountains in a soft radiance; the light of a full moon dances on the surface of a rippling river: Romance and beauty adorning the natural world. Romance is not an all-powerful force, nor is it the essential or fundamental...
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Let's Eat
Bet your family has some really great recipies. Mine does also. It's nice to make a cookbook for yourself to remember all those great recipies. I did & sent them to those who added recipies.
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Scams: Are you Gullible?
So many people fall victim to scams each year, its time someone fights back. Protect yourself with knowledge If something sounds too good to be true it probably is a scam! Buyer beware!
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Characteristics of a Social Worker
Interested in becoming a social worker? The job is emotionally rewarding, hard to do and pays little but is worth it to those who hang in there. Here's some stories about what you need to study.