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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 > Disease (Other) Vitiligo: Symptoms and treatment: 9 of 13
Imagine that you are a talented super star with more money than you could ever spend. Suddenly, you notice chalky white skin patches slowly spreading on your young creamy dark skin. You wonder, "How could this happen to me?" That's exactly what happened to Michael Jackson, when he learned that he had developed vitiligo skin ... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market The best green stocks to buy in 2008: 3 of 4
Green technologies cover many areas, including energy generation, storage, and efficiency. Cleantech in 2008 is now seen as a fast growing sector due to the rising price of oil and the new awareness of environmental concerns. Investing in green technologies is smart, because high oil and gas prices force exploration into alt... More..
Style & Beauty > Jewelry Dame Elizabeth Taylor's collection of precious gemstones: 4 of 5
For decades, movie stars have had an obsession with rare and expensive jewelry. Marlene Dietrich wore her huge suite of cabochon emerald jewelry in the movie, "Desire," and Jean Harlow wore her 150 carat cabochon sapphire in her last movie, "Saratoga." Joan Crawford, Gloria Swanson and even the demure Mary Pickford were addi... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to save money on electricity: 28 of 34
With global warming, gas prices rising, and the dollar slipping, we have many more reasons today to cut down on our use of electricity. You may even be wondering how you're going to pay your next electric bill. With some effort you can slash your electric bill down to size. INSULATION 1. The single most important way to cut ... More..
Sciences > Zoology A look at animal social groups: 10 of 12
Out of the inky black night, the singing wolves emerged. Like brothers, their howls pierced the arctic air with different tones and pitches. Scientists tell us that sessions like this one are an opportunity for the wolves to strengthen their social bonds and communicate with either their own pack or neighboring packs. Other ... More..
Sciences > Zoology The reason why only female mosquitoes suck blood: 11 of 12
Have you ever wondered why the 3,000 species of dangerous female mosquitoes bite some people more often than others? And why are those welts so doggone painful? FOOD SOURCE The females are the egg producers and need blood to fertilize their eggs. They lay multiple sets of eggs and need a blood meal for each group. Mosquitoes... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Alternative exercise to sit ups: 25 of 26
With the growing awareness of exercise science, some of the old fads like plastic pants and vibrating belts have vanished, but a few bad activities have managed to remain. One of those infamous exercises, the sit-up, is defined as lifting your torso from a supine position with straight legs to a sitting position. If done imp... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed How to help preschoolers develop gross motor skills: 9 of 9
Have you ever watched a group of children playing and noticed that some of them were uncoordinated and clumsy? These children need to develop their gross motor skills. Gross motor skills include: balance (the ability to maintain equilibrium), body awareness (for improved posture and control), laterality (awareness and coordi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christmas worship: 6 of 6
Christmas Worship His love split open skies of old. Glory and light reigned down untold. For Christ Himself, His light would bring, To all the earth, my God and King! Kings followed their hearts and bright stars. Poor shepherds traveled from afar. His gown of glory all would see, A living light to set men free. Announcing th... More..