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12 Rules for Re-Gifting Without Fear
Re-gifting is the latest trend in gift giving. Sometimes it's even fun (white elephant parties). But there's a trick to re-gifting that requires a bit of finnesse.
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How to Waste Time at Home while Bored
You've got the house to yourself for the first time in, like, forever. But you don't know what to do with all that time and space. Try some of these time wasters.
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Paper Grocery Bags
Ddo you ever ask to have your groceries bagged in those brown paper bags? Consider this option as a biodegradable alternative to plastic as well as considering the great uses for papger bags at home.
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How to Properly Use Generic Pronouns
English grammar is a tricky thing, even for native speakers. The use of pronouns is no exception. It's essential to know how to use pronouns correctly when writing and speaking.
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Factors That Affect Your Credit Score
Have you ever wondered what your credit score is and why it's so important? Your credit score affects your ability to get a home mortgage or a credit account for other major purchases.
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Preventing Parental Kidnapping
When you and your spouse have children, the last thing you want to believe is that this pwerson might take your children and disappear. What can you do to prevent it or get the kids back quickly?
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Diagnosing and Treating Gestational Diabetes
Diabetes is a serious complication for pregnant women. But many women don't know they have it because it produces no symptoms. How is it diagnosed? And how is it treated during pregnancy?
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How to Write an Essay that Will Impress Teachers
Once you're in high school or college, you will be assigned many, many, many essays. The best way to get good grades, then, is to learn how to write essays that will impress your teachers.
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Interviews, A Writer's Resource
Sometimes a writer needs first-hand information for their articles, books, or academic writing. One of the best places to get that information is by interviewing someone.
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Early Pregnancy Concerns
When women find out they're pregnant, their minds explode with a to do list of necessities and questions to get answered. To set their mind's at ease the first thing to do is answer the concerns.
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Red Flagging a Relationship, 5 Clues You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Do certain acts or words spoken in your relationship make your stomach knot up, make you angry, or just flat out disturbe you? These could be your red flags that something is wrong.
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The Benefits of Reusable Grocery Bags
Re-usable grocery bags seem to be everywhere. How often do YOU use them? Do you think they're worth the cost and effort of bringing them to the store every week?
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Cleaning Tips for Plexiglass
For those who have plexiglass surfaces in their homes or businesses, knowing how to clean and portect these surfaces is the key to keeping them beautiful for a lifetime.
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Keeping a Child Support Journal for Custodial Parents
For those parents with full or primary custody, who are concerned about collecting child support payments, there are some steps you should take and ways to keep track of these payments.
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Texas Child Support Regulations
Divorce and custody are emotionally charged issues. Add the third element - child support - and it's no wonder some parents reach the point of having a meltdown. Never be afraid to look for help.
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Great Things to Do on a Rainy Day
So, it's raining outside and you can't do all the sunny day fun things you planned. What CAN you do on such a day?
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Prayer and Praying
There are so many needs in our lives that it can seem overwhelming trying to figure out how to pray for these needs. Any of these prayer types in any combination can help you in your walk with God.
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Calculating Mean, Median, Mode
Mean, Median, and Mode are different ways of calculating the average number out of a list of numbers. They're used to solve different problems though.
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Understanding the Home Foreclosure Process
The foreclosure process is scary. Understanding the foreclosure process won't make it less process, but at least you will have an idea what to expect.
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Using Bullet Points in List Articles
List articles are great. Publishers love them because people love to read them. But there is a difference between a numbered list and a list that uses bullet points when writing a list article.
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5 Traits of a Successful Business Blogger
Businesses can't make it these days without an internet presence. One of the best ways to make you business shines on the internet is to write blogs on topics related to your products and services.
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So Your New Baby’s a Night Owl: 5 Secret Tips Every Parent Should Know for Getting Baby to Sleep at Night
Some babies come home from the hospital on their own schedule. Getting them on the family's schedule can be a challenge. Try one or more of these tricks to get your little night owl turned around.
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Treating a Sea Urchin Sting
If you are planning to swim, dive or snorkel in a part of the world where sea urchins are prevalent, then you will need to know about their stings and how to take care of them.
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Grocery Budget Tips – 25 Great Things to Buy in Bulk
When shopping at the grocery store, do you ever buy items in bulk? Why or why not? In some cases bulk purchases save you money, but not always. Use these tips to inform your buying power.
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Cooking Corn-on- the-Cob on the Grill
Corn on the cob is a perennial favorite at most barbecues and fairs. In fact, roasted corn on the grill is all you can get at most fairs. NOw you can do this at home with a few easy tricks.
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How to Include 5 Fruits and Vegetables in Your Daily Diet
Most dieticians and physicians reccomend that you get at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Sounds like a lot, doesn't it? Well, it may be easier than you think.
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East Texas Lawns and Lawn Maintenance
March in East Texas is the busiest month for lawn care and landscaping in East Texas. Here's a few tips for taking care of that lush East Texas grass.
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How to Use Foil Packets to Grill Mushrooms
Have you ever wanted to have grilled meats with mushroomr but decided to forgo it because you had to keep running in and out of the house? There's an easier way to cook the mushrooms - on the grill.
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Writing a Good Profile Bio
For every website you belong to, you may be required to upload a brief bio about yourself. Do you know what information to include? Or whether to write it in first person or third person?
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Why We Yawn
The age old questions about why we yawn and why yawns are contagious may never be fully understood. But there are some really good theories.
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Low Resolution and Pixilated Images
High-Res? Low-Res? Pixilation? That digital-age jargon can be confusing until you see what it means in real life.
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Different Ways to Thicken Liquids for Cooking
Have you ever watched those cooking shows on TV, thinking "They say it's easy, but they make it look too involved to be as easy as they say"? Well, thickening sauces IS as easy as they promise.
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The Top Reasons Women Cry
It's no secret that women cry more than men or that it is more socially acceptable for women to cry. But what are the many reasons that women cry?
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Criminal Justice Glossary of Terms
With the proliferation of law based TV dramas, many of these legal terms may sound familiar. Yoy may even have guessed the meaning of many of these terms. But how much do you really know?
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Smoke Inhalation
The number one cause of fire related deaths is NOT the flames, but the smoke. It's important to know the symptoms and treatments of this deadly injury as well as what damage the smoke produces.
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How to Choose a Subject to Write About
The first place all writers must begin is choosing a subject, even before pulling out that blank page. Otherwise, the blank page will just sit their staring the writer in the face.
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Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Tired of plain old baked potatoes? Looking for a few new ways to use up a few of those leftovers? Look no further. "Stuffed Baked Potatoes" offers 20 ways to stuff a baked potato.
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Cinnamon for Your Good Health
Cinnamon spices up many foods, imparting its rich, exotic flavor. But did you know it had great benefits for your health too?
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The Truth About Crying
Have you ever felt the need to cry but didn't? Crying is a great mental cleansing tool. It has health benefits as well.
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What is a Bibliography?
There are many times writers will find that they need to produce a bibliography. With these tips and a little plan, that bibliography should be reasonably easy to compile.
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Making Sense of Serendipity
Ever had one of those pleasang experiences that you weren't expecting? If your mind is prepared, you may be ready for a little serendipitous surprise.
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Defining Anger
We've all had times when we've felt anger raising our blood pressure and threatening to spill out all over those around us. Understanding what anger is important to understanding how to deal with it.
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Formal and Informal Voice in Essay Writing
When writing essays, articles, books, or any other type of writing, one of the decisions that needs to be made is whether to formal or informal voice. Learn what they are and how and when to use them.
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Finding Accurate Astronomy Charts Online
"Finding Accurate Astronomy Charts Online" is great for all astronomy buffs, from beginner to advanced. Learn the basic information about astronomy charts as well as where to find them online.
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Washing Tips for Satin Sheets
Washing satin sheets, like silk sheets, takes some special care. In fact, washing them at home can save you money on dry cleaning bills. Check out these tips for cleaning your satin sheets.
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How to Safely Wash Silk Sheets
Silk sheets are expensive, so you want to take the best care of them that you can. With these washing tips, you can take care of them at home instead of taking them to the dry cleaners
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Easy Fried Rice Recipe
Looking for an easy side dish? Try fried rice. It's particularly great for using up leftover white or brown rice.
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A Guide to the City of Katy, Texas
Katy is a small community just West of Houston. It's a great place to raise children and still offers easy acces to all that Houston has to offer.
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Eyes and the Sun
Who can resist going outdoors on a beautiful sunny day? The problem is that spending lots of time outdoors, that sunlight can cause problems with your eyesight over time. Find out how to protect them.
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The Role of the Executive Branch of Government
The Executive Branch of the US Government has a role to play in the checks-and-balances system of a democratic goverment. Each part in this branch has a list of responsibilities/
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The Role of Congress
Congress makes up one third of the checksand-balances system that is so important to the democratic style government. Congress acts as the Legislative Branch which has its own important role to play.
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MLA Style Basics
Your teacher may assign the MLA Style as the format for your academic writing. This article offers the basics for getting started.
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Chicago Manual of Style Basics
Many a high school or college paper or any other type of academic writiing. you may be required to use the Chicago Manual of Style for formatting your paper. Use this article to get the basics.
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How to Use Prepositions
Learning to read and write English well can be quite challenging. There are so many factors to take into account, such as when, where and how to use prepositions. This little lesson can help.
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Parkinson's Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prognosis
Parkinson's Disease is not a diagnosis of "imminent death" like a cancer diagnosis. But it is a dreaded diagnosis nonetheless. Use this resource as a springboard for further investigation.
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What are the Symptoms of Heat Stroke?
Heat Strokes are a serious condition. Learn the Symptoms so you can treat a heat stroke while waiting for emergency help. Better yet, learn what you can do to prevent a heat stroke.
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What is Heat Stroke?
Having a heat stroke can seriously endanger a person's life. It's not enough to just know the symptoms. Learn the causes and how to prevent it, before it becomes a problem.
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What Is Temperature?
Temperature is used for so many things from everyday puposes to science. But what is temperature exactly? And how is it measured?
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Helping a Spouse with Diabetes
When a spouse gets diagnosed with diabetes, it can be quite a challenge to help them through all the changes. There are ways, though, to help without policing their every move.
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How to Remember Hard to Spell Words
Let's face it, there are some words in the English language that can be difficult to spell. There are a few tricks to help remember the spelling of the brain benders.
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Grammar Tool Kit: Who or Whom, Which or That, and Only
In English grammer, there are a few words that mess up lots of writers. Take for instance choosing between who or whom and between which and that. And where does one place the word only in a sentence?
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Clichéd Terms from the Old Sailing Days
Prior to the 20th century, a number of sailing terms were used that are now obsolete. The 2oth centur has seen a number of new nautical terms and slang. These terms are fun to read about and use.
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Identifying the 7 Noun Forms
Nouns are separated into one of 7 separte catergories. Once you understand what types of nouns are in each category it makes reading and writing a bit easier.
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What are 500 Year Floods?
500-Year floods are rare but serious events that are nearly impossible to predict. However, the USGS as a system in place to monitor river systems and provide early warnings of imminent major flods.
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The 7 Star Classifications
Stars are classified by scientists based on all available evidence. Of, course, until we get there, these classifcations are hypothetical, but it gives us some star systems to aim for as likely candidates for life.
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Absinthe - Green Fairy or Green Devil?
Absinthe, also called the Green Fairy, is a licorice flavored alcoholic beverage favored by some writers and other creative types. But it's supposed psychadelic properties got it banned in most countries for nearly a century, giving it another nickname - Green Devil. But is it really a green devil,...
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How to Treat Ringing in Ears
Ringing in the ears can be very annoying and can be difficult to impossible to get rid of. However, there are some solutions to this annoyance. Some of the solutions will cure the problem while others will help sufferers deal with the ear ringing that does not go away.
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Muckraking
Muckraking has a negative connotation. However, this wasn't always the case. The muckraking form of journalism shaped American journalism and helped change American Policy, for the better.
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How to Buy a Firearm in the State of Virginia
Virginia, like all other states, must abide by Federal laws concerning the purchase of firearms. Federal law allows each State to refine the laws to the needs of the State and its citizens. Virginia's State laws for purchasing firearms are listed here.
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Contact Lens Facts
Contacts are convenient to wear and easy to take care of. This fact sheet provides those considering contacts for vision correction with a few of the basics for contact types, general care tips, how to prevent eye problems.
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The U.S. Cabinet - The President’s Advisors
As eacg newly elected President prepares to take office he must submit a list of Cabinet Secretary candidates to the Senate for approval. Over time, some of those Cabinet members may leave their offices for other jobs, and the President must replace them in the same manner. Anyone wanting such a...
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Prefixes and Suffixes, The Basics
English vocabulary is taught in schools across America, Canada, Great Britain, and all other English speaking countries. Part of those vocabulary and reading lessons includes the study of prefixes and suffixes, and how they change the meanng of words.
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Fun Earth Day Activities for the Whole Family
Each April, since 1970, Earth Day is celebrated around the world. It is a day to renew an interest in how to protect our environment and to find ways we all can "go green." Here are a number of activities that families can make use of as they celebrate Earth Day.
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Getting Kids Interested in Science
There are far more ways to get kids interested in science these days, what with the proliferation of science based TV shows, movie special effects, and all of the opportunities to get hands on science experience in just about every community across the nation. Thes suggestions listed here should...
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The Science of Thermoses
Thermoses have been around since around the beginning of the 20th century. They proved themselves in the harshest environments on Earth, which was the starting point for their populatiry in the general public. It's the science behind how the thermos works that helps explain what keeps the foods...
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Data Tables
Data tables are key tools that scientists use to help explain their experiments. They are often used for Science Fair Projects at all grade levels of school. They are easy to create and great for displaying the numerical information collected during any experiment.
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Cardboard Recycling
Recycling materials is an important way to save the enivronment, to keep from filling landfuills with items that have other purposes, and to reduce the cost of many products that we use everyday. Cardboard is one the of the most recyclable items.
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The Focus Sentence
Writing good nonfiction requires the ability to keep one's writing focused so that the reader's attention will remained focused on the topic at hand. For this kind of writing to be effective, nothing is more important than the focus sentence.
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How to Recognize Appendicitis Symptoms
The appendix is a small little organ, only about 2 to 20 cm in length. It really adds very little to the digestive process. So how can something so small and inconsequential cause such pain with potentially life-threatening consequences?
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Parental Alienation, The Behaviors and the Effects
Parents divorce all the time in the United States. Some end amicably enough so that the parents are able to help their children maintain healthy relationships with the other parents. But what happens when the divorce turns one or both parents so bitter that they turn on their ex? Parental...
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Medications for Bipolar Disorder
Once the diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder has been made, its time to find the correct medication regimen for the patient. Patients should consult with their physicians about their medications, the dosages, the side effects and maintenance therapy.
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Choosing a Topic to Write About
Topics may seem hard to come by for writers. In such cases, It's time to go on a topic safari to generate a list of ideas and resources for information to help write those articles. Then it's simply matter of choosing the ones that interest you the most, that are the easiest to write, or that fit's...
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Cooked Chicken Recipe Ideas
Have you ever pulled out the leftover roast chicken, only to have your family groan about having the same thing two or three times in a row? Why not take that leftover chicken and turn it into a completey new meal? The ideas a(and recipe tweaks) are endless.
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Treatments for Scuba Diving Decompression Sickness
Divers are susceptible to decompression sickness. There are a number of symptoms that they should be aware of as well as knowing how to prevent the condition and what it's treatments are.
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All About Sewer Cleaning
A clogged sewer pipe can cause ruptures in the sewer in the line behinde the clog, which can be coslty to repair. A good sewer cleaning, from time to, time, is a cost effective way of maintaining the sewer pipes in both sanitary and storm sewer systems.
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How to Create a Reference Library
Libraries around the world have reference sections that anyone can use for research. Nowadays anyone can create a home reference library to fit their personal needs or to use for work-related research. Setting one up can seem daunting, though, until you learn what it takes.
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How to Convert Miles Per Hour to Feet Per Second
Converting between speed measurements is easy once you know the formula. And the formula for conveting between miles per hour and ft. per second is one of the simplest there is.
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How to Write a Hypothesis
The hypothesis is one the key ingredients that goes into any experiment. It is based on the question posed and the research done for the research paper, and then it informs how the experiment will be set up.
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How to Write an Effective Summary
To write an effective summary for an article or essay, it's best to make it concise and use your own words. An effective summary will intrigue potential readers and invite them in to read the article or essay.
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How to Measure Dewpoint
The dewpoint is a more accurate determination of the amount of moisture in the air. It is also a more accurate way of determining how uncomfortable the air is going to be without stepping outside, just by listening to the weather segment on the news.
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Dyslexia Learning Strategies for Students and Their Parents
Dyslexia makes learning a frustrating experience for students. There are some strategies that parents and teachers can use to help their students learn. There are also some learning strategies that the dyslexic students can use to help themselves learn.
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What is a Telephone Exchange?
Telephone numbers consist of three sets of numbers: the 3-digit area code, the 3-digit telephone exchange, and the 4-digit number identifying a specific phone. The telephone exchange identifies a small, specific area of phone service within a city and state or province of Cansda.
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Parts of the Eye
The eye is frequently compared to a camera, not only in its parts but in how the different parts function. The human eyes, much like a camera, is a delicate and complex instrument that takes in light, converts it to electrical impulses, and sends those impulses to the brain where they are turned...
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Spicing Up the Simple Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Grilled cheese sandwiches are considered a classic comfort food. But with these tips, you can take that comfort food from mundane to gourmet with little extra time or money.
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Names of Different Types of Angles
Angles are used for everything from engineering, tparchitecture, artwork, and furniture making. These jobs all require a basic understanding of the different types of angles.
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The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, a Book Review
The Hobbit film trilogy began Christmas 2012, with sequels due out in 2013 and 2014. The books are an action packed adventure, well worth the read.
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The Science of Natural Luminescence
Photoluminescence and chemical luminescences are two ways that nature produces light without being generated by heat, like incandsencet light bulbs. Photoluminescence is produced as fluorescence or phosphorescence and chemical luminescences is produced as chemi-luminescence or bioluminescence.
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Types of Simple Machines
Simple Machines come in 6 different classifications: pulleys, levers, inclined planes, wedges, wheels and axles, and screws. Each category contains several types of everyday tools.
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Easy 5 Cup Fruit Salad Recipe
Here is a simple side dish or salad recipe that's greate for any occasion - even Tuesday night supper. Take it along on picnics or family gatherings - kids of all ages will love it.
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Food Chain and Habitat Projects for Elementary School Students
Teaching students about habitats and food chains or food webs can be more interesting when the students get to be part of the teaching process. These interactive projects are great ways of teaching about habitats and food chains or food webs as well as giving students presentation skills and...
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Weather Forecasting Accuracy
The accuracy of weather forecasting is never 100 percent. However, as technology advances and the collection of weather data becomes more detailed, weather forecasting has become gradually more and more accurate over time.
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Cloud-to-Cloud and Cloud-to-Ground Lightning
Whether its cloud-tocloud or cloud-to-ground, lightning begins as spark caused by the friction between ice and water drops colliding with hail up in the clouds. What happens next is a light show to behold.
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Turn Around Don't Drown (TADD) Flood Water Driving Safety Warnings
Floods can occur following a number of weather events - thunderstorms, hurricanes, major snow melts. Each year, far too many people lose their lives due to flooding because they underestimate the power of all that water. When flooding occurs, it's best to be prepared and to Turn Around, Don't Drown!
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Flood Types and Flood Safety
Floods can be categorized acording to flood level, location, speed of onset. Understanding how floods occur and being prepared will ensure everyone's safetyh
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How to Improve Reading Comprehension with the SQ3R Method
The SQ3R reading method, like the PQRST method, helps students organize their thoughts and note-taking while reading textbooks and longer reading materials like articles. Regular reviews of the SQ3R reading session notes will make studying for exams easier as well.
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Is Ignorance Bliss? Or is Bliss Ignorance?
There are times when ignorance may well be bliss. But how many times have we found the opposite to be true?
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What Are the Roman Numerals?
Roman Numerals consist of a small group of letters used to represent a set of numbers. Roman numeral conversion to Arabic numbers requires converting each numeral to a number and then adding or subtracitn those numbers, depending on the order in which the numerals were placed.
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Safe Driving Tips for Black Ice
Black Ice develops as a thing, nearly invisible layer of ice, which makes it a highly dangerous road condition durint the winter. There are several precautions that drivers can take during those times when Black Ice is a threat.
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Meteor Showers: Astronomy's Fireworks
Meteor showers are beautiful displays of cosmic fireworks caused by meteors falling to earth. "Nicknamed shooting stars," these hunks of rock are anything but stars.
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Become a Weather Spotter
Weather Spotters are an important link in the collection of data concerning severe weather conditions. Training is free from the National Weather Service (NWS) and takes only a few hours of your time. So for those interested in the weather, check out the NWS SKYWARN program.
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Simple Math Tricks Using Multiplication Tables
Learning multiplication - and division - for the first time can be challenging. Here are a few tricks to reinforce the nearning process.
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Writing Articles Expounding Both Sides of an Argument
Argumentation articles may present the pros and cons, but they are so much more. They may be a balanced approach, presenting both sides and letting the readers decide which way they are leaning. Or they argue one side or the other, while acknowledging the opposing argument as a means of...
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Spin-offs: Creating Sequels to the Original Article
When writing an article for one website or print publication, consider how many ways that research can be spun off to create different - yet related - articles. These spin-off could just create a niche for you as a writer, or gain you the accolade of an "expert" in that topic. The spin-offs could...
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Earth Vs. Mars: Comparative Planetology Basics
Comparative planetology - the science of .comparing how planets formed. what aspects they have in common, what makes them different - helps us understand how our solar system and universe were formed. The best place to start, is the place closest to home: Mars.
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Summaries for Online Article Writing
When writing articles and blogs to be published online, writers need to be in the mindset that helps them concentrate on the article or blog. However, when it comes time to create the summary that accompanies that article or blog, the writer needs to switch gears and become a copywriter. A good...
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The Clear, Blue Sky: The Science Behind Why the Sky Is Blue
Probably every parent on the face of the planet has had a child ask "why is the sky blue?" It's a challenge to answer that question without a degree in physics. But there is an explanation that will satisfy any kid, or parent, without out getting TOO technical.
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3 Fabulously Awful Grade-B Science Fiction Movies
If you've never watched grade-b science fiction movies before, you've missed out on a group of movies that deserve a genre all their own. Check out these three Grade-B sci-fi flicks just for the fun of it. You'll appreciate the real McCoy even more.
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What Is Fog and Why Does it Form?
Fog is an eerie weather condition that can reak havoc on driving, shipping, and air transportation. The science of meteorology helps to explain what fog is and how it forms. But it is up to drivers to understand the rules of the road when attempting to drive in fog.
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15 Ways to Use Shells
Beachcombing for shells can be fun. Deciding what to do with them can be even more fun. Try one of these 15 ideas for seashells, or use them as a springboard to create some of your own ideas.
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Is There a Scientific Basis Behind Water Witching and Dowsing Rods?
Dowsing has been around for thousands of years and has had a fairly good success rate for finding water. So how does it work? And is there any scientific evidence that it does actually find eater?
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18 Ways to Reuse or Recycle Old Newspaper
It's fun to spend a lazy morning sipping coffee and reading the newspaper cover to cover. It;s also fun to find ways to reuse or recycle the newspaper once you've finished reading it.
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Deferred Adjudication
Deferred Adjudication is one sentencing option for some misdemeanor and felony offenses. But is it the right one for you? This form of porbatin has its pros and cons, which each defendant should be awar of before accepting this plea agreement.
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Union Pacific Railroad Celebrates 150 Years: A Celebrated Visit to Houston
Union Pacfic Railroad is celebrating its 150th anniversy in 2012. Part of the celebration includes a tour of the country with its steam locomotive number 844 and a special traveling museum train.
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Reuse and Repurpose Tin Cans
We've all eaten something out of a time can at some time in out life. They are great for storing foods on the shelf for a long time. The problem, though, is figuring out what to do with those tin cans once the contents have been consumed.
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Bipolar Disorder Symptoms and Treatments
Bipolar disorder causes people to swing between mood extremes, sometimes rapidly, usually with severe or extreme mood episodes. It can be difficult for the patient to deal with, as well as their friends and family. While this disease process cannot be cured, it can be successfully treated.
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ADHD in Elementary School
ADHD can seriously affect a child's school work as well as their ability to get along at home or in social situations outside the home. If your child is not experiencing the symptoms, don't worry about him or her. If symptoms are observed by you, relatives, teachers or others, get him or her tested...
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The Elements of Earth's Crust
The Earth's Crust consists of only 8 elements in any abundance, with a few trace elements. Each of these 8 elements is essential to life on Earth.
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Poltergeists - A Study in Words
Poltergeists, also known as noisy spirits, can haunt people or locations. Whether you believe in them or not, they still make for great scary stories.
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The Stages of Stress and the Body's Reactions
Everyone suffers attacks of stress from time to time. It's important to know the stages of stress, and the symptoms exhibited by the body, so that we can ask for help before we suffer serious and permanent physical or mental harm.
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What Are Jet Streams?
Jet streams are an integral part of winter weather patterns. A number of conditions are necessary in order for a Jet Stream to occur.
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Simple Machines: Wheel and Axle
The Wheel and Axle can help us move loads in a verticle or horizontal direction. This simple machine can also multiply force or speed, depending on how it is applied.
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Electrical Frequencies, Conversions with Other Measurements
Hertz measures the speed that sound travels. However, Hertz measurements can be converted to other speed measurements such as: angular velocity, revolutions per minute, and wavelength or the speed of light.
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Electromagnetic Fields
Electrical wires allow current to flow into our homes and businesses. But the current in these wires also stirs up magnetic energy in the air surrounding the wire as well as in the wires nearby.
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The Mystery of the Rosary Beads
Saying the Rosary is not just a rote repetition of prayers. It's a way of centering the mind and the spirit so that we may hear God speaking to us, whispering to us in the quiet places.
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What Is Hazardous Waste?
Everyone understands that Hazardous Waste is dangerous to our health and to the environment. Understanding what it is and how to store it or reuse it helps us find ways of dealing with this issue.
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Understanding Numerology
To some,numerology may be equated with foturne telling. To others, numerology represents another tool to use for understanding where they are in their lives and finding ways to plan around the events occuring around them.
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Railroad Whistles
For many people, train whistles or horns bring fond memories or a sense of wanderlust. But have you ever wondered what the different whistle codes are and what they mean?
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All About Solar and Lunar Eclipses
Here on Earth we occasionally get to witness Solar and Lunar eclipses. These eclipses will either be total, parial or annular depending on when they occur and where we are on Earth when the eclipse takes place.
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Methods of Leavening and the Science Behind Them
Leavening agents produce a gas that allow batters and doughs to rise. Each of the leavening agents acts in a different way to produce the gas.
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What Is Scurvy?
Scuvy is a disease caused by a vitamin C deficiency. It's symptoms can be mild in the early stages but, in its severe stages can lead to death. It is a disease that is easily treated and cured.
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What Are the Conditions Necessary for a Hurricane to Form?
Meteorologists have a number of pieces of technology to help them watch for hurricanes and follow their development. They also have a number of signs to watch for to determine when a hurricane will form.
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The Top Causes of Air, Land, and Water Pollution
The main forms of pollution are air, land, and water pollution. The first step in correcting the problem is to understand the causes.
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Houston Museum of Natural Science
Every year, Houston opens the doors to the public for one day with free admission. But you don't have to wait for free admission day to visit one of the world's coolest science museums - The Houston Museum of Natural Science.
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Branches of the US Government & Checks and Balances
The US government was split into the 3 branches known as the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch. The first three articles of the US constitution describe each branch, the positions held by each branch, and the duties and responsibilities each branch holds. It also...
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Riding in the Back of a Pickup in Texas
Pickup trucks are considered "the national transportation of Texas." They're everywhere, and used for just about every transportaion need imaginable. But there are laws the regulate when passengers may ride in the back of pickup trucks.
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Overcome Insomnia, Naturally
everyone sufferes from occasional bouts of insomnia. THere are several natural methods for helping us through these episodes.
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Voting Rights and Voters Registration in the US
Voting in the US begins with voter registration. Find out if you are eligible then register in your state.
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TV-G: The US TV Rating System
TV programming has had a Rating system since the late 1990s. The ratings are similar to those used by the film industry.
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The Water Cycle Phases
The water cycle contains four phases: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. It uses the Earth's water in all of its forms: liquid, vapor and solid. So what is the water cycle and how does it work?
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The Electoral College and Voting
The Electoral College has been part of our nations Presidential elections since the US Constitution was written. Find out how it works, why it was created and the pros and cons for keeping the Electoral College system.
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18 Fun and Funky Uses for Aluminum Foil
Everyone knows all about how well aluminum foil helps with cooking. But did you know that aluminum foil can be used for other things as well?
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If Money Were No Object, What Classes Would You Take?
As adults, the drive to continue learning never stops. In fact it seems to grow stronger the older we get. If money were no object, what kind of classes would you take? Think fun. Think hobby.
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Dyslexia Intervention for Elementary School Students
Parents may have no indications that their child has a learning disability until they start school. Even then, it may take a year or two to be able to recognize the signs of disorders like dyslexia. There are tests that can be done and academic treatments to help students early on so they can...
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During Hard Times, First Pray, Then Act
Praying to god for help and guidance during difficult times will help us find solutions. But prayer is only half of what we need to do. We also need to act on our own behalf.
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How to Hold a Garage or Yard Sale
The phrase "One man's trash is another man's treasure" is the mantra for any good garage sale or yard sale. Set up a good garage sale or yard sale experience with these helpful tips.
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Santa Claus by Any Other Name Is Still Santa
Santa is known by many names. By any name, he's still a beloved man who spreads his Christmas spirit every year.
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How to Write Sales Flyers
Sales Flyers are another form of marketing device designed to make customers aware of your products and services. They are easy and inexpensive to make, and they can either be handed out in person or mailed.
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How Are You Feeling Today?
The next time you ask "How are you feeling today? are "How are you doing?" really listen to the answers. It's worth the time and effort.
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The Wonderful World of the Wee Folk
The world is full magical wee folk., and stories about them abound. While their may be no documented proof of thier existence, their existence will remain a popular belief for as long as the stories stay alive.
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Fun Uses for A Large Cardboard Box
Thye say that sometimes the box is more fun than the present that came in it. Any kid can vouch for that. So any time you find yourself with some big boxes that you don't want to store, here are a few fun uses for them - until they fall apart from all the fun.
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Calculating Force and Its Effect On Objects at Rest
Newton's Laws of Mothion helps explain what happens when force is applied to an object at rest.
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El Niño and La Niña
El Nino and La Nina have opposite effects on the weather along the Pacific coast lines of North and South America. And they all begin with abnoramally warm or cold temperatures.
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How to Build Credibility as an Author
The great things about computer technology and the internet is that they expand the reach for authors looking to get published and be recognized as a credible author. Using that technology and some basic common sense and practical approaches, authors can build their writing credentials and...
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All About Alliteration
Alliteration can be used as a literary device in anything from sentences and titles to names, and poetry. The repeated letters are attractive to the eye and the repeated sounds stir auditory interest when read aloud.
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Rated G for General Audiences
Movies are rated so that audiences ,and in particular parents, can know what to expect from a movie before deciding whether it is something they want to see, or allow their childnren to see.
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Performing Random Acts of Kindness - For Little or No Money
Random acts of kindness can be done for people you know, for complete strangers, or for the community. These simple acts don't need to cost much, they can be inexpensive or free. They only require that you give from your heart, with no expectation of a return on your gift.
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Hot Air Rising
Why hot air rises can be explained by the Laws of Thermodynamics. The effects can be seen in the weather and in hot air balloons.
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What Kind of Music Do You Listen to?
Everybody likes to listen to music. And I'm willing to bet that we all listen to different kinds of music depending on what we are doing. "What Kind of Music Do You Listen to?" discuses the reasons for we listen to music, chossing between vocal and instrumental music, and the different types of...
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Formula for Using the Scientific Method
The scientific method helps students learn about science and make use of critical thinking skills in the process. The scientific method and its steps are explained here.
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Metamorphosis, A Caterpillar's Life
The life of a caterpillar begins as an egg laid on a specific type of leaf. The life cycle continues through the caterpillar, chrysalis and butterfly stages.
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Quick and Easy Hamburger Soup
Have you ever had leftover hamburger patties at the end of a cookout? Here's a great way to use leftover cooked burger patties to make a healthy and delicious soup for a rainy summer day.
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Miller Outdoor Theater in Houston
It's not always easy to find inexpensive or free entertainment for the whole family. But one spot in Houston has it all. The Miller Outdoor Theater's annual schedule is sure to have something for everyone, so be sure and check it out - in person or online.
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Understanding Soil Erosion
Soil erosion is caused by water, wind, and even human (mechanical) means. Some of the erosion is natural. Some, however, is created or exacerbated by humans. This type can be slowed or stopped.
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How Do Geiger Counters Work?
Geiger counters can be used to test for radiation at home, at the office, for medical and scientific studies, and for amateur prospecting.
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Apollo 11: The Cold War and the Trip to the Moon
July 20, 1969 - Apollo 11 became the first space craft to land on the moon. It was one of the highlights in the achievements in both the US and Soviet Space programs.
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School Supplies Assistance:
WIth the economy still not doing well, people still out of work, and the cost of - well, everything - going through the roof, some people may find it increasingly difficult to afford the simplest things, like school supplies. There are programs that can help families get the school supplies they...
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Naming the Months and Days of the Week
The Gregorian calendar was created to unify the multitudes of calendars that the world used to track the passage of the days and months. Each day of the week and each month were given one Latin name, which was translated into the various languages.
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Hurdling Past the Leap Years
The current calendar was created with 365 days to reflect the number of days it takes the Earth to orbit the Sun. Because our year is actually slightly longer than 365 days, leap years and leap centuries were added to make up the difference.
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Taking Stock with Stock Photos
Stock Photography is a hot industry. Besides being a way to break into photography as a career, anyone can use or create their own stock phots to go along with a story, article or book that they may be writing.
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Mermaids, Mermen, and Merfolk - Myth or Real Magic?
The 2012 announcement by NOAA that mermaids don't exist, stirred up a lot of discussion on the subject of mermaids. The stories and myths about mermaids abound, despite NOAAs claims.
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A Little Barn Raising About Barns
Barns have a unique roof shape that was designed with a purpose in mind, The spacious interior opens the barn up to a multitude of uses. But the most distinctive feature of most farm barns is the red paint job.
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Putting Out Fires:
Accidents happen all the time, even with fires. And a small fire can become a big fire in a big hurry. Before the possiblity of a fire becomes an issue, make sure you have fire extinguishers handy and that you know how to use them.
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The Science of Earthquakes, Tsunamis, and Seismic Waves
Earthquakes and Tsunamis wreak a lot of havoc. But understanding what causes them, what's happening during such events, and how to prepare and protect yourself and your loved ones can help alleviate some of the emotional toll from these disasters.
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Stick Around for an Amazing Staycation
Summer vacations don't need to be expensive trips. A staycation can be just as much fun, for a fraction of the cost.
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About Almanacs - The Basics
Almanacs are great reference books. Because they are published annually, the information they contain is always accurate and up to date.
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How to Create a Simple Tri-Fold Brochure
A simple 3-fold brochure is easy to create and inexpensive to print out in small batches. They make great marketing tools.
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Falling Down a Black Hole
Black holes are an astronomical phenomenon that have captured the world's imagination. Their cousin, the worm hole, also intrigues the minds of amateur and professional scientists alike.
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Technology Challenged
The rate at which technology changes is enough to challenge the most timid of souls. And sometimes you have to wonder if Rube Goldberg's comical politcal statements about over-engineering technology wasn't so far off.
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School Registration Necessities: How to Get Your Child Ready for School Without Breaking the Bank
Even if the last school year just ended, it's never too early to begin getting ready for the next school year.
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11 Reasons Writers Love to Learn
Writing and a love of learning go hand in hand. Find out some of the ways to keep learning fun.
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The Absence of Light, Its Many Meanings
The phrase "the absence of light" can mean any number of things. One could always say that it's not the absence of light, but what you do with it that counts.
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How to Repurpose Old Content for Writers
Repurposing old content is as simple as editing for length and audience, finding a new angle, tweaking the writing, and updating the information in order to publish a fresh article or book.
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Great Menu Ideas For July 4th - or Any Time of Year
Everyone has their favorite foods to eat at Fourth of July Picnics. I'm sharing a few of my family's favorites here.
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Easy and Fun Color Science Activities
Keep your younger kids entertained this summer with a few easy but fun color experiments.
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10 Ways to Enjoy Downtime, and the Art of Doing Nothing
The American way of life today seems to demand that we fill up every second with productive activity. Sometimes we just need to stop and smell the roses. I have another idea. How about a day or a week spent doing nothing? If it sounds gloriously decadent, then it may be something you'll want to try...
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Frogs in a Mason Jar
When my daughter and granddaughter first moved back home with us, my granddaughter needed a lovey to help her make the adjustment. A mason jar full of little plastic frogs did the trick.
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In HIS Shadow
When things seem at their darkest, He is standing between us and that which would harm us. We need simply to rest in his shadow.
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10 Tips for Planning Your First Model Train Layout
If you think you may be interested in setting up a model train layout of your own, start here. Get an understanding of the basics, get help if you need it, the get started.
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Natural and Home Remedies to Help Ease Depression
When depression hits, you may have to visit a doctor and get medication. In addition to medical treatment and talking to a professional, there are many natural and home remedies that can help ease depression.
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The Cullen Sculpture Garden at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston
If a trip to another city is not complete until you've visited at least one art museum, why not try The Museum of Fine Arts Houston and its outside sculpture exhibit, the Cullen Sculpture Garden? The Sculpture Garden is free of charge as is the parking for both the museum and the sculpture garden....