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1). Colleges: Traditional vs. Unconventional
Did you know that the word "college", as in one definition supplied by Webster's Ninth New Collegiate dictionary, is "a group of persons considered by law to be a unit."
That's easy enough to take in. I doubt that anyone would find much disagreement with that statement. However, there are differences in colleges -- often very pronounced differences -- in curriculum, based on traditional approaches to learning vs.
2). Can Dancing Heal?
Dance give us plenty of room for self-expression and can be powerful in helping the body and mind to be stimulated. It's all about movement and music and you.
This is one thing everyone agrees about: Dance is beneficial. It's exercising without "feeling" like you're exercising, it increases cardiovascular and mental health, releasing endorphins while you turn, spin, and simply MOVE.
3). Running Through The Seasons Of Life
When we were young (remember that?) and our limbs were lithe and strong, our lungs were clear and robust, and our energy was boundless?
Well, catch your breath and come back to the present. It's really not so different.
You can't turn back time, but you certainly can reversebthe aging process by strength-conditioning and cardio-vascular exercise, as our media is so fond of informingus these days.
4). Active Learning Teaches Better
Do your recall in high school that one class that you absolutely hated? Of course there were other factors such as your level of interest and ability to focus that influenced your dislike of the class. Yes, you remember. This was the class that was so painfully boring that you thought you would die before the bell rang. You painfully tried to stay awake and you would develop a splitting headache or daydream about lunch while the teacher went on and on with the lecture.
5). Adoption: Making Sure You're Ready
Adopting a child of any age is a very difficult, long process, and it should be an equally well-thought-out personal consideration -- whether you will be a single parent, want to adopt a child outside of your native country, or are already in a marriage with your biological children.
Here are some of the things you will need to ponder to be able to make a fully informed, satisfying decision for both the child or children and yourself and your family.
6). Our Historical, Global Fascination With Jewelry
Our fascination and appreciation of jewelry date back to 3,000 B.C., in ancient Egypt. At least this is just the earliest we've been able to trace it, through work done by a team in the 1920s to uncover King Tutankhamen's tomb.
By 300 B.C., the Greeks had caught on and were making multicolored jewelry, using emeralds, garnets, amethysts and pearls.
7). The Awesome Heaven Of Skiing
You've been there. You know you need more exercise and you are going to do it this time. You will have no more failed attempts to get yourself in shape. But you still must choose the form of exercise to do. You think to yourself that it would be nice to have a program that can be done inside or outside and year-round. Besides that, you would like a program that does not wear you out but will still work all muscles the in your body.
8). Are You In Need A Vacation?
Perhaps the movie "Vacation" with Chevy Chase brings back fond memories. After all, it was so popular several other movies were spun from it. It was about an underpaid, overworked and clumsy dad who wanted to take his family on the vacation of a lifetime to a vacation paradise (Wally World).
Well, things have not changed. The media is constantly reminding us that we are working too long, too hard, and for too little pay.
9). The Everlasting Appeal Of Flowers
The flower is characterized by beautiful color, style, and daintiness. And there are some that are not so dainty as well. However the dainty ones are the ones that will wilt very quickly without the appropriate attention. Sometimes the flowers have really tough root systems and are survivors because they come back to life when we almost throw them in the trash.
10). The Essential, Indispensable Appendage - The Phone
It's like an appendage, almost. Men don't leave home without their cell phones the way women have never left without their purses.
Remember when you used to say, "If that phone rings one more time, I'm going to scream," while rising once again from the dinner table to pick up the extension
in the kitchen. Or the hallway.
Phones are great. We live in a great society in which we can "connect" with anyone, anywhere, any time.
11). You Should Make Walking An Every Day Priority
No one needs to be reminded that the fitness craze has arrived in full bloom and hints to us that it's not going away anytime soon.
For the more, shall we say, "leisurely" type of person, this can cause a lot of guilt. "I'm going to start walking -- next week." "How hard can it be to just walk for 30 minutes? I can do that. I just haven't had time.
12). Tools For The Cyclist
Having a good selection of bicycle tools is essential for the recreational or serious cylclist. Any experienced cyclist will tell you that you must have a certain selection of useful tools to fix common problems.
A cyclist should always be prepared to fix the most common breakdown, a flat tire. A simple tire repair kit should include a tube, a couple of tire levers to aid in removing the tire, a patch kit and a pump.
13). Can Nevada Corporations Protect Your Assets?
Did you know that in the USA there are considerably more lawsuits than anywhere else? Here are afew interesting facts:
1. Nine out of ten lawsuits filed in the world are filed in the United States.
2. We have over 800,000 lawyers in the U.S. That is 4 times more than all other lawyers in the world.
3. If you own a business or are in a profession, you stand a one in three chance of being sued this year.
14). Go For The Gusto On Your Next Vacation
Do you deserve more than the same 'ol, same 'ol for your next vacation, Of course you do! Do something this time that you'll remember the rest of your life.
Get out of the box!
There are so many more choices than just taking a regular cruise or guided tour. If you're willing to think outside the box, and put a little effort into planning it, your vacation can be extraordinary.
15). Making Vitamins Plain And Simple
It's no wonder we are pretty confused when shopping for vitamins. We've been told, for example, that a good vitamin supplement would boost our energy level. In fact, we're told this constantly: in magazine arti- cles, television media, the plethora of vitamin- promoting infomercials, web sites, and pop-up ads on the Internet.
So when you arrive at the vitamin shop, you're already at a complete loss (and may have forgotten altogether) why you're even there, and end up like many of us, just not taking any vitamins at all because it's all so.
16). How To Get In On The Adventure Ground Floor
You wake up one day, and the job market has changed - again. Now, not only is adventure a hobby that mankind has pursued with great vigor since antiquity, but now
it's become a career.
Yes, many people are now "adventure consultants." A naturally curious person would by all means want to know just what this kind of new "job description" entails.
The truth is, thousands of young people have given up hope.
17). Choose To Be A Volunteer
One of the oldest adages known to mankind is from both the Golden Rule and the Christian Bible: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." "It is better to give than receive."
In today's society, those sentiments all too often get shoved aside to pave the way for personal ambition, financial success, instant gratification, and other very self rewarding behaviors we've learned.
18). To The Swimming-Challenged: Inability Or Fear?
We've all met people through the years who have insisted, "I can't swim." Or, "I never learned how to swim." These people are steadfast in their claim, and they stand by it firmly. "Nope, can't swim." That's just IT.
To most of us, this is perplexing because 1) we either were "taught" how to swim at an early age by being thrown into the water by caring.
19). Does Acupuncture Have Healing Powers?
You've been there. You've seen it either on TV, while accompanying a friend to the acupuncturist, or read a magazine article about it (complete with lots of photos). And you've always said, "No WAY will I EVER do this!"
Acupuncture is, as you probably know, one of the olddest forms of medical healing. It originated in China, but has spread to Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Europe, and, of course, America.
20). Your Need For Nutrition: It's Not Just Hype
We are not all alike. The needs for your particular lifestyle must be adequately covered, preferably through eating more of the appropriate kinds of foods. In cases where nutritional deficiencies are causing health problems, the use of nutritional supplements may also be helpful.
Maybe you can't stand beans -- any kind of bean is just not for you. As you probably know, legumes are great for us in just about every way.
21). Basics Of Saltwater Tropical Fish
Some folks believe that the saltwater tropical fish aquariums look better than the freshwater aquariums. But are they? Which do you like? Below are some ways to choose which type to choose for your home. Also, you may want to go to http://www.fhhome.com for more home decorating ideas.
The answer lies in the fish! Saltwater or marine aquariums are made to house tropical fish that you find around reefs in the ocean.
22). Growing Beautiful Flowers From Bulbs
When most people think of bulbs they often think of daffodils or other similar flowers. However, the bulbous variey of flowers goes well beyond that.
While tulips, hyacinths and snowdrops also belong with the 'true' bulb family, there are many flowers that have corms, rhizomes or tubers. These include agapanthus and hippeastrums, dahlias, cannas and other lilies, irises, begonias, anemones and amaryllis, to name just a few.
23). The Complicated Road To Complicated Coffee
We don't see as much plain coffee these days as we used to. What could be the reason for it? It's probably because it is very easy these days to brew up a cup of gourmet coffee for your family, friends, and acquaintances. There are now coffee clubs and coffee social areas where coffee is taking on the look of a social group. These meeting places can take place within the shops and community or on the Internet.
24). How Is The Audio Craze Sounding?
Sound effects sell. It's just one type of audio that has joined the race on the information superhighway to fulfill its promise, which some of us have been asking for and using for well over a decade now: The ability to send sound effects from a web site to a client at a moment's notice.
Knowing that kind of thing sometimes makes it hard to believe.
25). Buying A Timeshare At Your Favorite Resort
One of the more popular ways to access a resort these days is through owning a timeshare at one. But there are many factors to consider. If you decide to get brave and go to a presentation, be sure to go with an open mind. But also be careful.
Often, the first exposure we receive to timeshare ownership comes from filling out a coupon to win a vehicle or receive a cheap or free vacation in the sun or at a ski resort.
26). The Science Of Astronomy Really Is Fascinating
Galaxies, the cosmos, astrophysics, observatories, telescopes: How do we possibly comprehend the reality that the universe is beyond measure, infinite, and endlessly mesmerizing?
We can't; that's why astronomy remains so completely fascinating. It's the things in life we do not understand that most often draw our interest; that's simply a natural human impulse -- to be curious, to wonder and to want to be in awe of something far beyond and outside ourselves.
27). Why You Can't Wait To Go Home Again
It's finally here. The vacation you planned three months ago. It's time to go. You're thrilled. Everyone is so happy and excited for you; they know how much this means to you. Your boss calls, as you barrel out the door, "Have a good time!"
Don't you worry about that, Boss Person. You're out of here and won't be back for two weeks. You've been waiting for this vacation time for three years, and now you're taking it by the horns and grabbing it.
28). Medicine's New Frontier: The Use Of Herbs
There are many people who have never, ever taken medicine: not even an aspirin. And they're proud of it. They don't want to pollute their bodies with anything synthetic or chemical, because they truly believe to be as natural as possible is the best solution.
When illness strikes these people, they will, however, often turn to herbs -- which is not -- and never has been -- considered "conventional medicine," a phrase many of us have come to be quite wary of.
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