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My Experience Applying for an Irish Passport From America
Applying for an Irish passport from overseas can seem overwhelming when reading the long list of instructions and requirements. This was my experience applying for an Irish passport from America. Hopefully, it will give you an idea of what to expect.
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How to Remove the Default Wordpress Category From Your Sidebar
The Categories List widget doesn't have an option to limit the categories you may want to display on your WordPress blog sidebar. This is a workaround that allows you to customize the links that appear under categories in your blog sidebar.
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Tips to Kill Ants Without Spraying Pesticides
Ant control can be challenging, especially if you want to avoid using pesticides inside and outside the home. These are some natural methods you can try to keep ants from invading your home.
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Review of the Exerpeutic 675 XLS Exercise Bike
Finding a good exercise bike can be difficult for petite individuals because many have a minimum height requirement of 5'3''. This is a review of the Exerpeutic 675 XLS Upright Exercise Bike, which has a minimum height requirement of 5'1''. This may make it a great choice for shorter people.
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Responsive Web Design: How to Test Your Website on Mobile Devices
Web developers should design their websites with both desktop and mobile users in mind. This is how you can test your website to ensure it looks good on different types of screens and devices.
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How to Install WordPress Locally on Your Computer for Free
If you want to learn WordPress for free, the easiest option may be a local installation. These instructions will guide you through the process of installing WordPress on your computer.
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Patricia Rorrer: Murderer or Railroaded Innocent Woman?
Patricia Rorrer has been in prison for decades for the murder of Pennsylvania mother Joann Katrinak and her infant son Alex. While many people are convinced of her guilt, some argue that she was wrongfully convicted.
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Orion SkyScanner 100mm TableTop Telescope: A Review of Features and Performance
This review of the Orion SkyScanner covers its features and performance and weighs its pros and cons.
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Taking Your Driving Test at the Laguna Hills DMV Pros and Cons
Different DMVs haven't different pass and fail rates for the California driving test. If you live in Orange County, you should consider taking the driving test at the Laguna Hills DMV because it may have a lower fail rate than other locations.
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Before Buying from Pokémon Center, Here's What You Need to Know
Fans of Pokémon can order official t-shirts, video games, figures, pins, trading cards, plushies, and more from the Pokémon Center. These are some things you need to know before placing an order.
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Celestron Popular Science StarSense Explorer DX 100AZ Telescope: Review
The Celestron Popular Science StarSense Explorer DX 100AZ is a good entry-level telescope for anyone who doesn't want to spend too much but also doesn't want something so cheap that it is unusable.
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The Fermi Paradox and the Great Filter Theory Explained
Fermi’s paradox is the conflict between the lack of evidence for intelligent life on other planets and the great possibility of their existence. The Great Filter offers an explanation.
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Review of DANGTOP Bamboo Cooling Blankets
DANGTOP is a brand that sells affordable bamboo cooling blankets. These blankets can lower the temperature by a few degrees, but they also come with some downsides.
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How to Prepare for the ServSafe Manager Exam and Pass the First Time
ServSafe offers certification exams for food managers. This is how I passed the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification exam on my first try.
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How to Find Free Watch Faces for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is a great option for health and fitness enthusiasts. Unfortunately, it has a limited number of watch faces. But don't worry because you can install more watch faces using an app called Facer.
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What You Need to Know Before Visiting Japantown in San Francisco
Japantown in San Francisco is a famous destination and is close to many popular tourist attractions like Golden Gate Park and Fisherman's Wharf. Here are things to consider when venturing to the City by the Bay.
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The Cost of Dog Grooming for Anxious Pets
The cost of getting a dog groomed varies by location, services offered, and the type of business. These are some things to consider when looking for a groomer, especially for anxious dogs.
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Pros and Cons of Owning a Maltipoo (Maltese Poodle)
Maltipoos can make great pets because of their loving temperaments and hypoallergenic fur. However, there are some disadvantages to be aware of before bringing a Maltese Poodle into your home.
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Cancel Culture vs. Boycotts: What Is the Difference?
Boycotts and cancel culture are two forms of protest that overlap in many ways but also have important differences.
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Kerbal Space Program Vs SimpleRockets 2: Which is Better for Beginners?
Kerbal Space Program and SimpleRockets 2 are fully 3D space sims that let you build rockets, launch them into orbit, or send them to other planets. Both are fantastic games but which one is better for beginners?
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AWS Exam Prep: Envelope Encryption Explained with Easy Examples
If you are preparing to take the AWS Certified Developer Associate (DVA-C01) certification exam, it is important to understand how envelope encryption using KMS and Customer Master Keys works
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AWS Lambda Reserved Concurrency Versus Provisioned Concurrency
Analogies to remember the differences between reserved concurrency and provisioned concurrency in AWS Lambda
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Review of the Shark Navigator Lift-Away Vacuum Cleaner (LA-301)
This is a review and overview of the Shark Navigator Lift-Away Vacuum Cleaner, LA-301 model. This is what you need to know before making a purchase.
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Before Buying From Steady Hands, Here's What You Need to Know
Steady Hands is an independent clothing brand that sells anime-inspired clothing. Here's what you need to know before placing an order.
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Everything You Need to Know Before Shopping on YesStyle
YesStyle.com is a Hong Kong-based clothing retailer that ships to many parts of the world. These are some things you need to know before you place an order.
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How to Upload Local Files to AWS S3 and DynamoDB
This guide offers a few different ways to upload local files to AWS S3 and DynamoDB using the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI).
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Will There Be a Season 7 of The Expanse?
According to the authors of The Expanse series of novels, the show has been paused rather than canceled after season 6. They have hinted that the final three books may be adapted for television.
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Why LocalBTV Might Become an Alternative to Locast
Like Locast, LocalBTV is a local TV station streaming service. Unlike Locast, it doesn't yet offer the major networks. However, that might change because LocalBTV is planning to offer a planned Premium service.
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What Is a Kafka Trap and How Does It Work?
A Kafka Trap is a rhetorical device in which a denial of guilt becomes evidence of guilt
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TLOG Mini Rice Cooker Review: What You Need to Know Before Buying One
The TLOG Mini Rice Cooker is a handy kitchen appliance that doesn't take up much counter space. However, it is expensive for its size. This is what you need to know before buying one.
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What You Need to Know About Locast's "Free" Local TV Channel Service
Did you know that about half of US television markets have access to the nonprofit, donation-supported streaming service Locast? Learn how it allows users to view local over-the-air channel live streams and where to sign up.
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How to Set Up a MIDI Keyboard in Reaper
You can record your own music samples with Reaper's MIDI keyboard. Read these step-by-step instructions for setting up a physical keyboard interface and a virtual MIDI keyboard.
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5 Great Redemption Arcs in Science Fiction Shows and Movies
Redemption arcs are a very popular trope in fiction. Many people love to watch or read a story with a bad guy who turns good. These are five examples of redemption arcs in the science fiction genre.
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Review of PhotoVibrance Photo Animations Software
PhotoVibrance is a desktop software for creating motion images. This is an overview of the product and what can be done with it.
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Everything You Need to Know Before Buying a Wildflower iPhone Case
Unboxing videos featuring Wildflower iPhone cases are popular on social media. The cases are attractive and come in numerous designs. If you are interested in buying one, here's what you need to consider.
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Is the $67 Version of CreateStudio Worth the Money?
CreateStudio is a desktop video animation software product that offers a Founding Members lifetime membership deal at just $67. This makes it far cheaper than many competing products. Is it worth paying for?
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How to Highlight Text in Sumatra PDF Reader
Sumatra PDF is a free PDF reader that comes with a major limitation. In the current version, there is no way to highlight text. However, there is a way to get around this limitation.
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How to Get Rid of Mouth Noises in Recordings for Free
There's nothing more annoying than clicks and other mouth noises in audio recordings. You may be able to eliminate many of them using De-Click plugins.
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Samson Q2U and M-Track Solo: The Best for Entry-Level Podcasting and Voiceovers
The Samson Q2U dynamic microphone and the M-Track Solo digital audio interface are budget devices perfect for podcasting, YouTube videos, and voiceovers. Here's what you need to know.
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Before Shopping on Music Plaza, Here's What You Need to Know
Music Plaza is a kpop store located in Los Angeles that also ships items worldwide through their website musicplaza.com. Here's what you need to know before placing an order.
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How to View Your Microsoft Azure Certification Score Report
After taking a Microsoft Azure Certification exam, you will want to download your score report. However, the report isn't easy to find. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to access the report.
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What You Need to Know Before Buying a Dishwasher From Costco's Website
Costco often has great prices for appliances, but the process of getting a dishwasher is complicated because delivery and installation are separate appointments.
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Review of the ZIOCOM 30-Pin Bluetooth Adapter for the Bose SoundDock and Other Docking Stations
If you have an old 30-pin audio device, you can start using it again thanks to Bluetooth adapters designed for use with obsolete 30-pin devices. The ZIOCOM 30-Pin Bluetooth Adapter is one of a few available options.
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Where to Watch Anime Including Fully Free Streaming Services
There are several streaming services that offer anime. Some of these streaming providers are completely free, partially free, or require a paid subscription. These are the best places to watch anime legally.
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Will Amazon Ban Your Customer Account if You Have Too Many Returns?
Amazon does ban customer accounts. They don't provide criteria for what can lead to a ban, but fraud and high return rates are possible triggers.
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ReviewMeta Versus Fakespot: Which Review Analyzer Is Better?
Fake positive and negative reviews are a big product on eCommerce websites. ReviewMeta and Fakespot are tools used to analyze the quality of these reviews. But how trustworthy are the analyzers?
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Why Is Rock Music a Dying Genre and Will It Have a Resurgence?
Rock is no longer the biggest selling and most influential music genre. These are some reasons why rock music is in decline.
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What Size Air Fryer Do I Need?
Air fryers make cooking easy even for people who aren't good cooks and there's a wide range of foods that can be prepared in them. But they also take up kitchen counter space, so before buying one, carefully consider the size you need.
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Prepare for the Oracle Cloud 1Z0-1085-20 Exam With These Simple Steps
A step-by-step guide on how to study and prepare for the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations 2020 Associate (1Z0-1085-20) using free courses and practice tests.
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Is Guardians of the Galaxy a Ripoff of Farscape?
There are many parallels between the sci-fi show Farscape, which ran from 1999 to 2003, and Guardians of the Galaxy, which was released in 2014. This is a list of the similarities and differences.
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What You Need to Know Before Shopping on Redbubble
Redbubble is a popular print-on-demand marketplace. Independent artists upload images that can be printed onto all kinds of items like t-shirts, phone cases, wall art, backpacks, and pillows. Here's what you need to know before placing an order.
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Review of Redbubble Tough Phone Cases: Pros and Cons
Redbubble offers thousands of designs for phone cases and many other products. This is a user review of the Redbubble Tough phone case with pros and cons.
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What You Need to Know Before Shopping on DrMartens.com
Before you place an order for shoes or boots on the Dr. Martens website, these are some things to consider.
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How I Solved the Amazon Prime Video Error Code 4090
Error Code 4090 is an error I sometimes get when trying to play free Prime videos. This simple solution has resolved this problem for me.
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The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Exam vs. Practice Tests: Which Is Easier?
The AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate is a certification that can open the door to a high-paying career in cloud computing. But first, you have to pass the exam. How can you know when you're ready?
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Pearson Vue Testing From Home: What You Need to Know
Many certification exams can be taken from home using online proctoring. To take an exam from home, there are several requirements and rules you need to be aware of in advance.
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What You Need to Know Before Shopping on Wish.com
Wish.com is a popular shopping platform based in San Francisco. Shopping on Wish is a little different than using similar websites like eBay and AliExpress. Here's what you need to know before placing an order.
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Sunny Health & Fitness SF-T7610 Electric Treadmill: What You Need to Know
The Sunny Health & Fitness SF-T7610 is a small electric treadmill designed to fit into small spaces. It's great for apartments or smaller homes, but it has some limitations, so it isn't for everyone. These are some things to consider before buying an SF-T7610.
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Is Grammarly Premium Worth Paying For?
Grammarly is a convenient way for writers to edit their work. The free version offers grammar, spelling, and punctuation checks. The premium version can do much more. But is Grammarly Premium worth it?
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Are Suitcase Record Players Any Good?
Suitcase record players are cheap and popular, but are they any good?
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The Eero Mesh Wi-Fi 3-Pack System: What You Need to Know
The eero mesh 3 beacon system is designed to increase Wi-Fi coverage in your home, especially in areas with spotty connections. This system covers up to 5000 square feet.
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Best Sci-fi Shows Set in Space and Where to Watch Them
A list of sci-fi TV series that are set in space or on other planets.
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bObsweep Versus ILIFE: Which Is the Best Robot Vacuum?
The bObsweep and ILIFE are two popular brands of auto-cleaning robot vacuum that can be used on carpets, rugs, and hardwood floors. Each one has pros and cons. Which should you purchase?
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Review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8" With a Comparison to Fire Tablets
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A is a great low-cost tablet. It comes with an 8-inch screen, Dolby Atmos sound, and the Google Play Store. It has many advantages over Amazon Fire Tablets.
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Review of the Tivo Stream 4K Streaming Device
Tivo has joined Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV with its own budget TV streaming device. This review includes my opinion on this device's major features and some problems I've found with it.
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Is the Harry Potter Series a Rip off of A Wizard of Earthsea?
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has sometimes been accused of ripping off A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin because there are many similarities between the stories. How accurate is this accusation?
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Beyond Netflix and Hulu: 100 Plus Video Streaming Services
Ideal for cordcutters, a list of more than one hundred video streaming services covering entertainment, kids, documentaries, independent film and more.
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Pros and Cons of the Amazon Fresh Grocery Delivery Service
Amazon Fresh is a very convenient way to order groceries online, including perishables. The service has several pros and cons. This is my review.
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What Is Pluto-populism?
Plutopopulism is similar to populism except it is a movement by the wealthy designed to benefit the wealthy.
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Review of the Simbans PicassoTab Budget Drawing Tablet
The Simbans PicassoTab is an entry-level drawing tablet that is perfect for children and casual artists.
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Best Enemies-to-Lovers YA Books You've Been Missing
These young adult (YA) enemies-to-lovers books don't usually appear on lists devoted to the popular trope, but they're worth a read. Includes sci-fi, fantasy, and more.
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What to Know About Sling TV Packages: Orange and Blue
Sling TV is one of the cheapest streaming options available, but it isn't for everyone. Find out if these Sling plans are right for you.
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Confused by AWS Storage Gateway? Here's an Easy Explanation
The various options available in AWS Storage Gateway can be confusing. I'm going to make this very simple to understand by explaining each of the different AWS Storage Gateway types, including file gateway vs. volume gateway.
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Fake Reviews on Yelp and Amazon
Fake reviews on websites like Amazon and Yelp are a huge problem. This includes fake positive and fake negative reviews. How bad is this problem and what can you do to spot fake reviews?
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Live TV Streaming Alternatives to YouTube TV in 2022
Now that the price of YouTube TV has gone up to $65, many subscribers are looking into alternative live TV streaming options.
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What Is a Music Industry Plant and Should You Care?
An industry plant is a music artist who appeared to to succeed on their own when in fact a record label was really behind their success.
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The AWS Certified Solutions Architect Exam vs Practice Tests: Which Is Easier?
The AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate is a certification that can open the door to a high paying career in cloud computing. But first you have to pass either the SAA-C01 or SAA-C02 exam. How can you know when you're ready?
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True Crime: The Conviction of Lindy Chamberlain. An Innocent Woman?
The horrific death of Azaria Chamberlain became the subject of jokes on shows as popular as Seinfeld and The Simpsons. Behind the jokes was a terrible tragedy; a dead baby and her mother sentenced to life in prison for murder.
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Wrongful Convictions and Exonerations: Must Read True Crime Books
Wrongful convictions are a common problem in the American justice system. This list of true crime books consists of personal stories involving the wrongfully convicted and books on how miscarriages of justice can come about.
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Tips and Tricks for Getting Tickets on Ticketmaster
Getting tickets on Ticketmaster for artists like Taylor Swift, Blackpink, and Beyoncé can be a challenge. Here are four tips that will increase your odds of success.
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Young Adult (YA) Books With Strong Female Lead Characters
A list of young adult books with strong female lead heroines who must carry out heroic deeds.
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Examples of Confirmation Bias and How to Think Critically
Confirmation bias is the tendency to seek out sources of information that confirm existing beliefs or to only notice information that doesn't contradict existing views.
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Tips for Travel on the Coast Starlight Train from Los Angeles to Seattle
The Coast Starlight is a train adventure that runs from Los Angeles to Seattle. Here are some tips and things you should know when planning your trip.
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What You Need to Know Before Buying Furniture on Wayfair
Overall, Wayfair.com is a great place to purchase furniture at affordable prices. Here are some things first-time shoppers should consider before buying.
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20 Places to Take Kids and Teens in Orange County, California
These are some fun places for Southern California residents or tourists visiting the Orange County area to take their kids.
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How to Easily Post Images to Instagram From a Computer
Instagram is designed to be mobile only, but there is a way to upload images directly from your computer to Instagram without using a phone.
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The Best Streaming Services to Watch Movies for Free
This is a list of great free websites and apps for frugal movie lovers.
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Must-Have Websites for Homeschooling in 2022
List of 10 great websites for homeschooling or supplementing a public or private school curriculum
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The Career Decline and Flopping of Katy Perry
In just a few years Katy Perry went from being a massive superstar to someone who failed to reach the top 10 on iTunes with her newest single. Why is she flopping and in decline?
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Does Washing Clothes Kill Germs?
Washing machines often transfer germs more than they kill them. Learn how to properly clean your clothes.
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Why Do So Many Musicians Hate Spotify?
Spotify has been controversial since its launch in 2008. Find out why so many musicians are so hostile to the popular streaming service.
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Was Led Zeppelin a Band of Musical Thieves?
Classic rock greats Led Zeppelin have been accused of plagiarizing many of their songs. Were the band really musical thieves? Or is plagiarism standard practice?
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Review and overview of the AmScope 40X-1000X Beginners Microscope Kit for Kids & Students
An overview and review of the AmScope M162C student microscope kit
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Horseshoe Theory: Why the Radical Left and Right Are the Same
Does it ever feel like all sides of politics are the same? Horseshoe theory argues that the extreme left and the extreme right on the political spectrum resemble each other in many ways. Here's everything you need to know about the horseshoe effect.
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6 Best Approaches for Learning a Musical Instrument
There are different ways to go about learning a musical instrument. These are the pros and cons of each method.
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Books that Debunk Popular Conspiracy Theories
A list of books that seek to debunk popular conspiracy theories, and examine the history and the psychological aspects of belief in them
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List of Free and Paid Music Streaming Services Available in 2024
A list of music streaming services, including full streaming, streaming radio, and different music streaming platforms. Some require a paid subscription, while others are completely free.
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Why Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders Can't Bring Manufacturing Jobs Back to the United States
Can anyone bring manufacturing jobs back to America? While blue-collar workers complain about a lack of high-paying factory jobs, manufacturers complain that they are unable to fill high-paying factory jobs. Here's why there's such a disconnect.
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A Very Easy Times Tables Learning Method
Learn the multiplication times tables using this simple and easy learning method with helpful tips and tricks
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Did White People Really Steal Rock Music From Black People?
It's a common accusation nowadays that rock music was a black art form stolen by whites. How much truth is there to this claim?
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Why Does Pop Radio Replay the Same Songs Over and Over?
If you listen to pop radio stations often it's hard to escape the fact they play many songs over and over to the point of overplaying them. Why have radio playlists narrowed so much?
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Why YouTube Music Might Be Better Than Spotify Premium
YouTube Music and Spotify Premium offer on-demand access to millions of songs for a monthly fee. This is an overview of their features and which I think is better.
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How to Create a Clean Version of a Song for Free
It's free and easy to edit inappropriate words out of songs with explicit lyrics.
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Best Rewards Site: Swagbucks, Instagc or Bing Rewards
Rewards websites are a great way to earn a little extra cash for online shopping. This is an overview of 3 major rewards sites Swagbucks, Instagc and Bing Rewards
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How to Learn to Play the Ukulele for Kids and Adults
The ukulele is an easy instrument for both adults and kids of all ages. It's a great starter instrument and a great option for smaller children who are interested in learning guitar.
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Why Singers Should Write their Own Songs! Or Not?
Are singers "real artists" if they don't write their own songs? Many people will say no but many highly respected singers didn't write their own material.
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The Blurred Lines Lawsuit and How It Might Impact Songwriters and the Music Industry
A legal ruling that Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke violated the copyright of Gotta to Give It Up by Marvin Gaye could potentially have a chilling effect on singers, songwriters and record labels.
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Are the Grammy Awards Really About Quality Music?
The Grammy's claim to reward musical excellence over charts and popularity. But winners aren't always the most acclaimed in their genres. And plenty of mediocre artists gets nominations and wins.
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The Best Educational Websites for Homeschooling and Homework Help
A list of great educational websites for homeschoolers or for use as a supplement to public and private school curriculums. These sites cover multiple grade levels and subjects.
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A Defense of Formulaic Pop Music: Why It Isn't So Bad
The whole genre of pop music is often written off as manufactured and lacking creativity. However many respected artists like The Beatles, Elton John and Michael Jackson made pop music
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Facts About Cities for Kids
Find out where the rich live, the tallest building in the world, the worst traffic in the world, the most corrupt city, a list of famous lost cities and more.
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Do Portable TENS Units Work for Pain Relief?
Portable TENS units use electronic pulses to relax muscles and reduce pain. This is my experience using an electronic pulse massager to manage my back pain.
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The Very Easy and Fun Way to Learn Multiplication Facts
Learning multiplication facts can be a frustrating process but Times Tales can make it easier and fun for kids. The program uses stories as a simple mnemonic device to help kids recall facts fast
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The American Girl Doll Brand: Origin and Controversy
American Girl dolls started off celebrating brave historical characters who were interested in the issues of their time. They're being replaced with bland contemporary characters.
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How "Talentless" Rapper Pitbull Achieved So Much Success
Pitbull has managed to have a very successful career despite critics who claim that he isn't talented. So, how did he do it?
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Why We Don't Take Mental Disorders Seriously
Many Americans think mental illness is caused by emotional weakness or is all in the sufferer's head. Physical illness is taken seriously, so why don't we take mental illness seriously as well
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Do Media Images of Thin Women Really Cause Anorexia?
Anorexia is thought to be a Western disease caused by media exposures to unnaturally thin women. But the discovery of anorexia in rural Africa is raising doubts that the media causes eating disorders
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Why Many Think Bro-Country Music Is So Bad
Bro-country is a formulaic sub-genre that has left little room for talented female artists like Kacey Musgraves to get play on mainstream country radio
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10 Great Songs About Suicide
10 Great songs about suicide with some background information on each track
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Why Asians Are So Successful in America
Many Asians come from the upper classes of their home nations, so they bring higher levels of education and business skills to America
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10 Great Songs About Reincarnation and the Afterlife
List of 10 great rock, country, and pop songs about reincarnation, the afterlife, life after death and Heaven from a secular or nonreligious perspective
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The Disadvantages of Longer School Days and Years
Longer school days and school years may seem like one solution to America's education woes but they may not help solve the nations educational problems
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9 Great Songs About Death
Most people don't like thinking about death, but many great songs have dealt with the topic, including "Do You Realize??" by The Flaming Lips, "Out Alive" by Ke$ha, and "Folsom Prison Blues" by Johnny Cash.
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Ways to Help Your Child Memorize the Times Tables
List of ways to help kids learn and memorize their times tables and multiplication math facts
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Does It Matter If Singers Can't Sing?
How important is singing ability for professional singers? Vocal skills, musical ability and musical talent in general are subjective. Talent is individual preference and can't be objectively measured
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Recordings Artists and the Problem of Leaked and Bootlegged Music
Artists and record labels struggle with the problem of bootlegged recordings and leaks of unreleased songs. Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam and Prince have all tried to fight the leakers
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Why Madonna Succeeded Where Cyndi Lauper Failed
Madonna and Cyndi Lauper both had their first hits in 1983, but their careers took very different paths. Why did Madonna become a commercial force while Cyndi became a niche artist?
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Forbidden Fruit Theory and Why Prohibition Often Fails
Forbidden fruit theory says that anything that's forbidden becomes more desirable. This has psychological, legal and economic consequences and explains why prohibition is often unsuccessful
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Make Learning Math and Geography Fun With Board and Card Games
Card games and board games are a great way to teach basic math skills to kids and basic geography facts. This is a list of some great math and geography teaching games.
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Are Sea Monkeys a Scam? Or Just Clever Marketing?
Sea monkeys are actually a type of brine shrimp often used as fish food that are marketed to children as pets.
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Why Is There Illegal Content on YouTube?
There are about 200 million illegal videos on YouTube. A recent YouTube purge of illegal content proved to be ineffective. Why isn't YouTube doing more to remove illegal videos?
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Review of the Cremona SV-130 Beginner Violin
Why the Cremona SV-130 is an excellent beginners instrument for children who want to learn to play the violin
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Best Educational Magazine Subscriptions for Kids and Teens
A list of magazines for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids and teenagers organized by topic and age ranges.
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Great Chapter Books About Horses for Kids
A list of classic novels and chapter books about horses for elementary and middle school aged kids.
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Why You Shouldn't Download Music Illegally
Illegal downloads are costing the music industry billions of dollars. People who steal music make many excuses to justify their behavior
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List of Historical Chapter Books for Kids
A list of engaging and fun books that teach elementary age kids about people, times and events in history. These books are great for homeschool use and many are available at libraries
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List of Geography Teaching Materials for Elementary Age Kids
Books, coloring books, workbooks, software, websites and apps that teach geography for elementary age kids and homeschool
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List of All Unreleased Songs by Kesha Including Warrior Leaks
Ke$ha has been recording songs since she was 15, approximately 7 years before the release of Tik Tok. She has several dozen unreleased pop, dance, hip hop, country, rock and folk songs.
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Ke$ha Is Upset Because People Think She Can't Sing
Ke$ha is upset because people think she isn't able to sing and doesn't deserve her success. She wanted to prove her vocal ability on her albums "Warrior" and "Deconstructed" EP.
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Best Chapter Books Series for 7 to 10 Year Old Girls
Chapter book suggestions for elementary age girls. These chapter books series often include dozens of books that are appropriate for young girls.
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Best Books for Homeschooling World History for 1st to 5th Grade
Give your homeschool students an overview of key events and people in world history with these books. These history books are ideal for a history curriculum in a homeschool setting.
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Best Biography Book Series for Kids
Biography book series are a great way to teach kids about famous people and events. This is a list of some excellent chapter book biographies for elementary and middle school age kids.
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Tips for Teaching Math to Preschoolers
The preschool years are a great time to introduce kids to basic math concepts, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. These are some suggestions on how to teach math to your preschooler in a fun way.
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List of All Katy Perry Songs Including Unreleased Tracks and Demos
Katy Perry has only had two successful albums but she has actually recorded dozens of songs. Many are demos and unreleased songs from the years she struggled to break into the music industry. This is a complete list of all Katy Perry songs I have found.
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Before Buying a Child's Violin, Here's What You Need to Know
Do you want your child to start learning to play the violin? These are some things you need to know before buying a first violin for your child.
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Best Chapter and Classic Books for Beginning Readers (7 to 10)
Finding good chapter books for beginning readers can be a challenge. This is a list of chapter books and classic books that should appeal to children between the ages of seven and ten. These books are great for both boys and girls.
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Review of the California Virtual Academy (CAVA) Free Public Homeschooling Program
The California Virtual Academy is a free public homeschool program. CAVA has both K through 8 programs and a high school program. This is a list of some pros and cons of using CAVA.
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How to Homeschool World Geography Using Maps and Drawing
Adding details to blank maps is a fun and easy way to teach world geography to kids. They can learn about the countries of the world, biomes and climates while having fun drawing, painting, coloring and labeling maps.
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How to Make an Easy Hair Bun for Ballet Class
Make a quick and easy ballet hair bun using the following items and steps. Includes a list of items needed, steps to follow and a video to guide you through making a simple hair bun.
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Read Repeats on Piano Sheet Music Explained
Explanation of how repeat marks work in music. Uses colored blocks to demonstrate the order in which notes should be played to make it easier for new piano learners and kids to understand.
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Too Many People Misunderstand the 1st Amendment on Freedom of Speech
Many people misunderstand the meaning of the 1st Amendment to the Constitution relating to free speech. Free speech rights were wrongly brought into the Chick-fil-A controversy.
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What You Need to Know About Buying a Guitar for a Child
Before buying a kids guitar, there are a few things you need to consider, such as nylon versus steel strings and guitar size.
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How to Teach Kids About Classical Music and Composers
Music is fun for kids. These are suggestions to teach classical music appreciation to young children.
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How Kids and Adults Can Use Copywork to Improve Writing, Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Skills
Copywork can be a quick way to improve a child's grammar, spelling and punctuation.
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Introductory Classic Literature for Young Children
A list of classic books for 5 and 6 year old kids. Recommended classic literature for young kids.
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How to Teach World History to Young Kids
Resources for teaching world history to preschool and elementary age kids. World history is an important part of a classical education or homeschooling.
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Tips to Teach a Preschooler to Write Letters and Numbers
Teaching a preschooler how to write may reduce frustration with writing in the school years.
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How to Teach Physics, Chemistry and Biology to Kindergarten, 1st Grade and 2nd Grade Students
Teach physics, chemistry, biology and Earth science to kindergarten and elementary school kids. Recommended homeschool and afterschool science curriculum.
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6 Free Public Homeschool Options in California
Here's a list of public homeschool options in California, including charter schools and online schools, all of which offer structured help and curricula for parents.
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Kid Friendly Foods High in DHA
Most kids don't get enough DHA and EPA in the diets. This is a list of foods that most kids will probably enjoy that have high levels of DHA and EPA. DHA and EPA are important for brain, eye and heart health.
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Teach Science to Kids With These Fun Chapter Book Series
This article provides a list of chapter books that teach kids about science at the elementary and middle school levels.
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How to Teach History to Preschoolers
Tips on how to introduce preschool age children to history with recommended books, videos and apps for the ipad and android.
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How to Teach Preschool and Elementary Age Kids about Prehistoric Times
Teach your kids about early humans, prehistoric times, fossils and evolution with books, games and videos.
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About Marshmallow Math, an Early Math Program for Toddlers and Preschoolers
How to introduce basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to toddlers and preschoolers. Early math for toddlers, preschool and kindergarten.
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Best Science Apps for Preschool and Elementary Age Kids
A list of great science apps for the iPad. Science iPad apps for preschool and elementary age kids.
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5 Great iPad Apps for Practicing Math Facts
Learning math facts is very important but not much fun. An iPad can make learning addition, subtraction, multiplication and division math facts more fun. Here are five fun iPad math fact games.
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Good General Knowledge Building Websites for Kids
Improving a child's general knowledge is necessary for academic success. This is a list of some good websites that help build general knowledge in kids.
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Review of Bubbling Math iPad App for Teaching Math Facts
Bubbling Math is an addition, subtraction, multiplication and division math facts game for use on the iPad. Practice math facts for kids.
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Need Help Teaching a Child to Read? Try These Great Websites
Fun websites that teach children how to read. All of these websites can be used to teach babies, toddlers, preschoolers or early elementary school kids how to read.
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Why You Should Teach Your Preschooler to Read
Studies of early readers have found that they maintain a reading advantage over later readers. Just learning to read a year earlier can put a child ahead. Teaching a baby, toddler or preschooler to read will likely create a lasting academic advantage.
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Resume Mistakes to Avoid When You Are Looking for a Job
Job hunting advice for job seekers from an employer. Knowing how to apply for a job is an important part of job hunting and the hiring process.
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Where to Find Copyright Free Images
How do you find legal images for use on websites, hubs and blogs? Public domain images are one good free image option. This is a list of websites that offer free and public domain images for commercial use.
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What Is Critical Thinking and Why Is It So Misunderstood?
People often mistakenly believe that critical thinking refers to questioning or doubting the ideas of experts. But critical thinking actually refers to questioning our own beliefs, evaluating evidence, looking for logical fallacies and finding the best solution to a problem.
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How to Make Custom Addition Math Fact Worksheets
It is quick and easy to make a worksheet for addition math facts. Creating custom math fact worksheets allows you to focus on problems your child struggles with. You can also make math fact worksheets that are fun for kids.
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My Experience Using Chiropractic Treatment for Chronic Back Pain
Does chiropractic treatment cure back pain? Chiropractic therapy is a controversial treatment method but it may be helpful for some back pain sufferers.
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Review of Brillkids Little Reader Baby Reading Software
Review of Brillkids Little Reader software for teaching a baby or toddler to read. Your baby can learn to read.
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How to Easily Improve Your Child's Vocabulary
Easy and fun tips to quickly improve your child's vocabulary. Expanding kids vocabulary is crucial for academic and reading success.
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Best Introductory Science Books Series for Preschool and Elementary School Kids
Are you looking for books about science for kids? This is a list of great science books for preschool and elementary age children.
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Don't Use Finland as a Case Against Baby Reading
Critics of teaching babys or preschoolers to read often point to Finland because formal reading instruction starts at 7. However many Finnish students may start to read earlier and reading in the Finnish language is much easier than English.
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What is Thomas Jefferson Education and Homeschooling?
Explanation of the Thomas Jefferson method of education, a classical homeschooling method. This is a great books approach to learning and education.
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Is it a Mistake for West Virginia to Use Finland as an Education Model?
West Virginia is modeling it's education system on Finland's schools. But Finland may be successful academic because the Finnish language is so easy to learn.
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List of Omega-3 Foods With Natural or Added DHA and EPA
Children and adults need 160mg of DHA and EPA daily in their diets. This is a list of foods, such as eggs, yogurt, butter and milk, with added DHA or EPA as well as natural DHA / EPA food sources.
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Prepare for Job Interviews Using the STAR Technique
Using the STAR or PAR job interviewing technique may help you stand out from the crowd during job interviews. Ace your interviews with the STAR method.
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How to Conduct Structured Behavior Based Job Interviews
Tips and explanations of behavior based job interviews, structured job interviews and competency rating systems for job interviewers and employers.
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Review of the Springs Charter Schools Homeschooling Program
Review of Springs Charter school, which offers a free public homeschool program serving San Diego, San Bernardino, Orange, Riverside, and Imperial counties.
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Are Teachers to Blame for Our Failing Education System?
Education reform in America is focusing on bad teachers, teacher's unions and merit pay. But are teachers the main cause of educational failure in America?
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How to Create a Curriculum for Toddlers
You can quickly and easily create a fun and custom homeschool curriculum for your toddler by creating themes. Find a list of curriculum themes for your toddler.
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Mystery Chapter Books and Series for Young Children
This is a list of mystery and crime solving books for 4 to 10 year olds (preschoolers and elementary age kids).
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Should You Teach Your Baby or Toddler How to Read?
It is easy to teach your baby or toddler to read and baby reading has many advantages. Learn ten (10) great reasons to teach your baby or toddler to read.
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The Finland Case Against Early Learning
Finland's educational success is often used as a case against early learning. Is Finland successful because it delays school entry or are there demographic reasons for it's success.
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10 Great Math Learning Apps
Ten games for teaching introductory math and math facts using your iPad. Many of these games are also available for the iPhone.
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How to Introduce Young Kids to Classic Literature and Books
Learn how to introduce young children to classic literature to help them enjoy it and continue to read classics throughout their lives. This article includes a list of recommended classic books for kids.
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Improve Your Child's Reading Comprehension Skills by Building Knowledge
To improve your child's reading skills, you need to work on both decoding and building general knowledge. Find a list of knowledge building books for preschool and early elementary school students.
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Ways to Help Your Child Memorize Addition Math Facts
Tips to help your child quickly and easily memorize addition math facts.
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Educational Chapter Books for Kids
This is a list of educational chapter books for 4 to 10 years olds that cover science, vocabulary, history, geography and biography.
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How to Teach a Baby to Read
Your baby or toddler can learn to read easily and without pressure. Learn how to teach your baby or toddler to read.
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Fun Learning Websites Kids Can Play with Little or No Help (Reading, Math and more)
List of fun learning websites for math, reading, phonics, foreign languages and others subjects.
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How to Teach Multiplication and Division to a Preschooler
These are some simple and fun ways to teach basic multiplication and division to preschoolers and kindergarten-age kids.
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Fun Ways to Quickly Improve Kids’ Writing Skills
Improving kids writing skills doesn't have to be an exercise in frustration. There are many ways to make writing fun and incorporate it into day-to-day activities.
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How to Interpret Time On Site, Time On Page, & Bounce Rate in Google Analytics
You can use a free tool like Google Analytics to determine if your website is successfully attracting and keeping visitors.