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Health & Fitness > Pilates & Yoga Getting started in pilates: 1 of 8

I've had body issues my whole life. I'm a little above average height, with a large build and virtually no waistline. My thighs and upper arms have always been problematic, regardless of my weight. So, it's safe to assume that I was never the dainty cheerleader at the top of the pyramid. And there was no amount of dieting or...
Health & Fitness > Pilates & Yoga Guide to fitness balls: 1 of 3

A fitness ball can add fun and versatility to your usual at-home workout. By incorporating a fitness ball into your regular routine, you can create challenging new modifications for standard exercises like crunches and push-ups. Fitness balls also make an excellent complement to your Pilates or Yoga routine. Whether you're u...
Education > Special Education Guide to special education programs for learning disabled students in the United States: 1 of 3

It wasn't until 1975 that the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA) made special education services mandatory in the United States. Before that time, discrimination against special needs students was rampant in the U.S. education system. Although it's been a short 32 years since the first act was initiated, we've ...
Education > Special Education How to deal with learning disabilities in applied math: 1 of 1

Every day, for about a week, James and I practiced math facts. And every day he seemed to struggle with 9+7=16. It didn't matter what I did or how much we practiced it, for some reason, he just couldn't get it. Only after I showed him my own logic for solving 9+7, was he able to repeat and recite the math fact for me. Thinki...
Food & Drink > Beer (Other) The best, most inexpensive malt liquors: 1 of 1

Ah, beer. You and I have had our ups and downs, haven't we? We've tried being exclusive. (Aka the 'Budweiser Rules' phase.) We've tried calling it quits. (I know. I know. My heart was never really into it.) We've even tried experimenting just to liven things up a bit. (Thou shalt not pass judgment upon the Vaulted-Beer unles...
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings How weight changes can affect a tattoo: 4 of 6

Yeah you were hot. As a matter of fact, you were at the peak of your sexiness when you got that tribal tattoo inked across your lower back. Remember parading around in low-rise jeans just to show it off? Years later, it seems like sexy took a detour and left you with nothing but a few extra pounds and much higher pants. Now ...
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings What to do if your tattoo artist botches your tattoo: 2 of 3

Maybe you flinched? Maybe he sneezed? Maybe the power went out just as the artist was dotting the 'i' on your "r.i.p." tattoo? Whatever the reason-congratulations. You now have a crappy tattoo. Unfortunately, there's very little you can do to remedy a botched tattoo. There are many things you could have done beforehand to av...
Relationships & Family > Love & Relationships Soul mates: Do they really exist?: 97 of 136

It takes a certain amount of faith to believe that soul mates exist. Many cynics and realists would agree that it seems impossible for every person in the world to have an ideally matched soul somewhere in the universe. I agree that this kind of logic tends to skew the odds slightly in the opponents' favor. However, if we ar...
Health & Fitness > Pilates & Yoga How to vary your pilates workout: 3 of 3

One of the most common workout problems I've experienced is burnout. I often tend to find a workout I like and stick with it. Ok, I'll admit, I've practically memorized some of my favorite workouts. There are even a few workouts that I'm sure I could do without needing to play the video. Aside from the fact that repetition c...
Education > Special Education How to deal with learning disabilities in receptive language: 2 of 2

It is with great love and passion that I address the topic of receptive language disorders. Under the tutelage of a most remarkable organization, I've been honored with the opportunity to work with learning disabled individuals. Among the countless learning and developmental disorders we encounter daily, those individuals wi...