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Kathy Stemke has a passion for writing, the arts and all things creative. She has a B.S. from Southern Connecticut State University and Covenant Life Seminary, as well as graduate coursework from New York Institute of Technology and Columbia University. Hanging

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Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues Correcting a cleft lip: 1 of 3
When a tiny fetus is developing in the womb, the right and left sides of the lip and the roof of the mouth fuse together. However, one out of 800 babies in America are born with a birth defect in which the tissues of the lip and palate don't form properly. The opening or gap of these tissues is called a cleft lip or a cleft p... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics Personal fitness 2009: Trends, equipment, new directions: 7 of 20
It's a new year and many people are joining gyms and health clubs, intent on getting into shape. People returning after a long absence may be surprised at recent trends developing for 2009. Some new trends involve different training styles, new groups of participants, or unique equipment.NEW GROUPS ARE PARTICIPATINGMany fitne... More..
Arts & Humanities > Dance Education Confidence's role in dance: 6 of 17
Confidence, that feeling of self-reliance, boldness and certainty, is essential to the success of a dance performance. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn't just happen. A dancer must work hard, have perserverance, and receive positive reinforcement to develop the resolution that is needed to be victorious. Confidence must e... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore Greek goddess: Aphrodite: 3 of 7
GREEK GODDESS: APHRODITEThe twelve Olympian gods of the pantheon governed the universe and commanded the lesser gods. One of the twelve, called Aphrodite, which literally means, "out of foam," was the goddess of sexual rapture,beauty and the arts. Most scholars recognize that Aphrodite's origin actually pre-dates the ancient ... More..
Sciences > Zoology Tiger beetles: tiny terrors: 3 of 7
Imagine yourself relaxing in the glistening, hot sun on a beach in South Africa, when suddenly you feel the painful pinch of an insect bite. Looking down you see a ferocious, 2 inch metallic bronze beetle with bulging eyes, a hairy face, long skinny legs, and a huge protruding hook-like jaw. You have just been introduced to t... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed Tips for nurturing reading in young children: 10 of 23
Reading is a necessary lifetime skill that will bring a child immeasurable enjoyment over the years. By singing, talking, reciting rhymes and reading to infants we help the brain to form the links that are essential to learning all language skills. In fact, it is in the first three years, when the brain grows to 90% of its ad... More..
Education > Financing College How to pay for college now: 6 of 13
OVER 89 MILLION $ AVAILABLE FOR FINANCIAL AIDDoes the cost of continuing education make you sweat? You're not alone. The largest obstacle for working adults returning to school is the fear of paying the tuition and other fees while sometimes supporting a family. We will show you the steps to take to put a financial aid packag... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My father: 68 of 143
Looking for a better life in a new and prosperous land, his parents entered America through Ellis Island with thousands of others. Ralph was born into this loving, Italian American family nearly a hundred years ago. Growing up in New York City in the twenties and thirties, he often had fistfights to defend his six sisters or ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: I love ballet: 2 of 4
As I climb the very steep and narrow staircase, the familiar notes echoing from the piano become amplified and crystal clear. Those familiar notes pierce my heart and release feelings of nostalgia and excitement as I anticipate the day's ballet class. Will today's class be the same as yesterday or will someone master a piroue... More..
Education > Homeschooling Homeschool unit study - beginning money and economics: 1 of 2
Recognizing, counting, spending, giving, and saving money are important life skills that should be taught to young children. Educating, motivating, and empowering children to become regular savers will enable them to keep more of the money they earn and do more with the money they spend.Here is a song and a rhyme that childre... More..