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My name is Kelly and I was born on 2/19/83. Reading and writing are my passions, but I have many other addictions such as online games. I am finally putting these passions into career mode by working for the Community Newspaper Company (Gatehouse Media) as

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Style & Beauty > Shoes Retro: Shoe styles that are making a comeback: 4 of 4
Whereas history sometimes repeats itself, so does fashion. Women's shoe styles are no exception. We are finally moving from the fuzzy, over-sized boot phase into retro shoe styles, and this is long overdue. Animal Prints Leopard, zebra and cheetah prints are all the rage. Nothing says sexy' like a dead cat or horse on your f... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Teachers: Ideas for Cinco de Mayo lesson plans: 4 of 4
Mexicans are not the only ones who embrace the festive holiday known as Cinco de Mayo. Many Americans use it as an excuse to be merry and have a drink or two. Or six. In fact, it is a lot like the way we celebrate St. Patrick's Day. But that is neither here nor there, so let's discuss how students can participate in this hol... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training Dog training tips: Using the tunnel: 3 of 3
When I was about 10 years old, I used to love watching this show called "That's My Dog". It featured two teams of a dog and his owner in a competition to see which one was the ultimate duo. One of my favorite moments in the show was the final challenge; a dog agility obstacle course. This is an actual sport in which a handle... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) Shock therapy still used on children at the Judge Rotenburg Center, Canton, Massachusetts: 2 of 2
Before today, I connected aversive therapy (electric shock treatment) to the South Park movie. Every time Cartman swore, he would get a jolt of electricity zapped through his body. It made for good entertainment. However, the reality of the matter is that this treatment isn't just a behavioral regulator in the movies. It hap... More..
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Biography: Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.: 2 of 2
On November 11, 1922, a unique author of satirical works was born to Edith Lieber Vonnegut and Kurt Vonnegut, Sr. His name is Kurt Vonnegut. Many people are familiar with such stories as "Slaughterhouse-Five", "Welcome to the Monkey House", "Cat's Cradle" and "Jailbird". But just how did Vonnegut go from being a young boy gr... More..
Arts & Humanities > Dance Education Beginner's guide to polka dancing: 2 of 2
When I think of polka dancing, I immediately think of Steve Urkel from "Family Matters". Polka, partly because of this show, is seen as a very dorky dance. I imagine this also has to do with the traditional costumes involved with the dance. Another reason for the dance's perceived nerdiness could be because the accordion isn... More..
Relationships & Family > Communities & Support About the Family Pride Coalition: 2 of 2
What the gay, lesbian and other sexual minority communities need is a hero. Luckily that is what they have with the Family Pride Coalition. This is a non-profit organization designed to fight for equality among these groups of people. The Family Pride Coalition started with a group of gay fathers back in 1979, under the name... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Pumpkin muffins: 2 of 2
When Fall swoops in with the leaves, Dunkin Donuts swoops in with seasonal treats I can't resist. One such delicacy is the pumpkin muffin. Did you know that the Dunkin Donuts pumpkin muffin has 560 calories and a whopping 24 grams of fat? Check the nutrition facts on their site if you don't believe me. In Weight Watchers ter... More..