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Frances Stanford is a retired teacher and and writer of many teacher resource books, especially novel study guides. After spending 31 years in the classroom, she now devotes her time to freelance writing.

She lives in the small scenic community of Grates

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Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Chicken salad: 2 of 67
Chicken Salad in Cranberry RingWhen my grandmother passed away at the age of 96, all her recipes came to me because I was the one member of the family that loved to cook almost as much as she did. The recipes are all in written out by hand in exercise books so I have no way of knowing where she got them. This is my favourite ... More..
Food & Drink > Sauce, Spread & Dip Recipes Recipes: Easy dips: 2 of 60
Deviled Crab DipCrab is one of the shellfish that fishermen catch in my area and so is easy to obtain. This dip is one that goes over well at gatherings at any time of the year.Ingredients:1 cup of mayonnaise (I use Miracle Whip becasue of the tangy flavor)2 tbsp. each of finely chopped onion, green pepper and celery2 - 3 tsp... More..
Travel > Canada Places to visit in Canada: 1 of 19
There is no better place to visit in Canada than the small outport community of Grates Cove. The people, the sites and the events all add up to a winning combination.Grates Cove, Newfoundland is perhaps the most scenic spot in the province. This small community of less than 200 people has seen an influx of tourists who want t... More..
Travel > Asia Travel destinations: Bali Island, Indonesia: 1 of 12
Voted the "most enchanting island vacation paradise in the world", Bali Island in Indonesia is much more than miles of sandy beaches where there is nothing to do but sunbathe and swim. This is a magical land where you can experience the Ibest of ndonesian culture and see sights that you won't see anywhere else in the world. W... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Banana nut bread: 1 of 12
Pecans and bananas - a winning combination. I have used this recipe for years and always get compliments on the taste and texture. The scrumptious taste of both pecans and banana in one bread will have everyone clambering for you to use this recipe for all your get togethers. It is a winning recipe for contests and will recei... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Tips for small business owners during the current economic climate: 4 of 45
Will Your Small Business Survive the Recession?Owners of small businesses are the most vulnerable when it comes to tough economic times, such as the world is experiencing at the present time. They often do not have an excess of capital needed to carry them through the tough times. At the same time, those that do survive this ... More..
Education > College Life Odd jobs for college students: 1 of 11
College students need to have an avenue where they make extra money for leisure pursuits and food or clothing. The amount of money they obtain through student loans and scholarships just isn't enough for all their needs, especially if they have to move away from home to attend college. There are many ways in which students ca... More..
Travel > Caribbean & Atlantic Travel destinations: San Juan, Puerto Rico: 2 of 21
Known as the walled city, San Juan, Puerto Rico is steeped in history. It was founded in 1521 and is the oldest city waving the American flag. The original settlement, called Caparra, was actually founded by Ponce de Leon in 1508. Today, this bustling city is a major tourist destination of the Caribbean. The metropolitan area... More..
Business > Small & Home Business The ins and outs of commercial lending: 1 of 10
Commercial lending offers financing solutions for business owners who need money to start or expand their business, purchase additional equipment or properties or just get the funds they need to get them through rough spots in the economy. Like all other types of loans, once you receive a commercial loan, you are required to ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts Defining determinism: 1 of 10
Determinism is the view that all events conform to unchanging laws and occur in a regular and orderly manner. Quite often it is called causal determinism, which means that every event has a cause and the events of the future can be predicted by applying these causal laws to existing situations. Determinism arose as early phi... More..