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I received my first journal as a gift from my mom when I was seven years old. The urge to write struck me immediately, and I filled the blue flowered pages with penciled scrawlings such as, "we went to the zoo today." Over the years I scribbled dozens of

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Education > Primary School Issues How to build a good relationship with your child's teacher: 1 of 14

Establishing rapport with your child's teacher at the beginning of each school year is an essential step to becoming actively involved in your son or daughter's education. Every teacher understands that your child is your first priority. But teachers, although they sometimes seem to have superhuman abilities, do not have the...
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Burying the "N-Word": 1 of 11

The use of spoken and written language is one of the most outstanding traits that distinguishes human beings from other species of life. While it is apparent to us that dogs, birds, whales, and most other living creatures utilize their own methods of communication, it is only homo sapiens that have mastered both written and ...
Food & Drink > Drinks (Other) How to limit the effects of a hangover: 2 of 20

The only 100% foolproof way to dodge a hangover is to avoid consuming alcohol. Now if you're reading this article, you've probably already missed your chance at sobriety, right? If you have found yourself with the head throbbing, stomach churning symptoms of a hangover, you are not alone. The website How Stuff Works reports ...
Health & Fitness > Pilates & Yoga The top 10 benefits of yoga exercise: 1 of 9

Yoga has proven its true value over more than 5,000 years. Currently, close to 11 million Americans are enjoying the numerous benefits of regularly practicing yoga. Depending on the type of yoga, the focus may be relaxation, detoxification, restoration, or strength building. But regardless of the specific method of yoga that...
Health & Fitness > Pilates & Yoga How to pick a yoga style that's right for you: 1 of 8

There are countless ways that all individuals, young and old, can benefit from regular yoga practice. Yoga provides strength, clarity of mind, relaxation, detoxification, and even has the power to help prevent a wide variety of diseases and ailments. When selecting a yoga DVD for your own home practice, or choosing a class t...
Food & Drink > Fruits & Vegetables Tips for vegetarians on getting enough protein: 1 of 8

It is commonly believed that the best source of protein is from meat, and therefore vegetarians must lack this essential dietary element. In actuality, this is untrue, as there are plenty of sources of protein other than animal flesh that vegetarians can include in their diets. Protein is needed in order to allow the body to...
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Tips for preventing wrist repetitive-stress injury: 2 of 13

Last winter, I awoke one morning to feel a persistent pain directly behind my right shoulder blade. The pain radiated slightly down my arm, and pinched sharply every time I reached for anything. I was bewildered by the sudden onset of my symptoms. Having recently participated in no rigorous activity, nor engaged in any stren...
Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning Five fat-burning foods: 2 of 12

While it may sound too good to be true, it is factual that certain foods are proven fat burners. What classifies a food as a natural fat burner is that, once ingested, it burns more calories than the calorie count of the food itself. Some fat burners even have powerful qualities that raise the body's metabolism, help promote...
Health & Fitness > Cold & Flu Five ways to avoid getting sick this winter: 3 of 17

According to Medicinenet.com, the average adult battles seven colds per year. So what are the secrets of those who instead get only one cold every seven years? Here are the top five practical and easy-to-follow tips to help any individual stay healthy during the winter cold and flu season. (1) Become a frequent hand washer. ...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Common apostrophe uses explained: 2 of 9

The apostrophe is one of the English language's most frequently used and abused marks of punctuation. A simple trip to the grocery store may reveal signs that advertise "Tomato's" and "Floridas Oranges." Apostrophes where there should be none; none where there should be some. It's apostrophe mayhem! Seemingly, there is quite...