Michelle Smith
A native New Yorker who writes about anything whenever the mood strikes.
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The Best Tour in Playa Del Carmen - Israel Olvera Carrillo's Private Tour Taxi ServiceFinding the perfect tour for your trip to the Playa del Carmen region of Mexico turns up many expensive and lengthy options. Israel Olvera Carrillo's private tour provides a memorable day for an unbelievable price. -
How to Organize Art MaterialsUsing art materials requires proper organization and maintenance of the items, both during use and storage.
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Monster-Mania Con XIV - the 14th Semi Annual Philadelphia Horror Film & Memorabilia ConventionThe 14th Semi Annual Philadelphia Horror Film & Memorabilia Convention took place March 12-14th 2010, and has plans to come back again this August. Every year for the past 14 years Monster Mania has brought the hottest names in horror to the region. -
3 Inexpensive Hotel Safety TipsTaking a few extra measures to keep your hotel room safe ensures that the vacation doesn't get ruined by an unwanted break-in or hotel room theft. -
10 Best Cities for Beer DrinkingThe best cities for beer drinking attempt to capture the spirit of the beverage by offering distinct varieties in complimentary environments to suit every beer drinker's taste. -
Food Party to Return to the Automat on the Independent Film Channel This AprilTune in to IFC's the Automat this April for a truly wild experience like no other show in the history of television. -
How to Save Money Eating Out on VacationThe costs of eating out on vacation really add up, especially if there are multiple people in the party. Save money by sticking to a few simple rules and avoiding the temptations of overpriced and extravagant meals. -
5 Ways to Make a Honeymoon MemorableMake the honeymoon vacation special by taking extra steps to make it memorable.
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Top 5 International Travel TipsStanding out like an obvious tourist may do you more harm than good when traveling internationally. These top 5 international travel tips guarantee a safe trip centered on blending in and avoiding standing out in a crowd. -
5 Ways to Save Money on Passover Seder DinnerAs a vegetarian married into a Jewish family, I've experimented with quite a few vegetarian dishes throughout the years. These 5 ways to save money for the Passover Seder dinner provide low cost, healthy, meat-free alternatives for the holiday meal.Also published on: -
10 Best Cities for SunbathingThe 10 best cities for sunbathing offer wide open skies, access to the sea and plenty of food and amenities. -
5 Ways to Go Green for SpringGo green for Spring by making some simple changes that are good for the environment and yourself. -
Confessions of a TelemarketerTelemarketers aren't the evil people you think they are. -
The Best Neighborhood Bars in ManhattanThe best neighborhood bars in Manhattan offer plenty of exciting times for visitors to New York City. -
Random PurposenessA poem open for interpretation. I'd love to hear your thoughts.
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SnowflakeSnowflakes are not much different than human beings. -
Save Money on Vacation: Book a Hotel Room with a Special OccasionSave money on vacation by getting a special rate on the hotel room or receiving beneficial extras from the hotel. -
St. Patrick's Day Vegetarian Dinner Planning: Using Seitan as a Meat SubstituteThe widely popular vegetarian meat substitute known as seitan becomes the main ingredient for the famous Corned "Beef" and Cabbage recipe eaten on St. Patrick's Day. -
How to Make a Healthy St. Patrick's Day Dinner by Going VegetarianVegetarian meat substitutes provide the perfect ingredient for creating healthy and delicious St. Patrick's Day recipes.
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Twisted DreamsA haiku trio.
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Killer Whale AttackA poem reflecting on the sadness of a killer whale attack that could have been prevented, and the media storm that followed.
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Save Money when Flying and Learn How to Ship LuggageShip luggage to your destination instead of taking it on the airplane to save money and time when flying with an airline.
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Tips for Dining Out on VacationMany hotel concierges have information regarding special deals at specific restaurants, and some provide coupons to hotel guests. At the very least the concierge is able to offer advice on the best and the worst of the area.
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Souvenir Packing TipsSouvenirs thrown into a bag can break easily during a flight home from vacation. Protect them by taking the time to pack them properly.
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10 Best Cities for RomanceFinding the best city for a romantic excursion doesn't mean you have to fly to a remote island or world-class location.
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Engagement Party Decorations and AdvicePlanning an at-home engagement party often leaves the planner feeling frustrated and confused about decorations and favors. With a little creativity and some patience, anyone can plan a fun and festive at-home engagement party.
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International Cell Phone Usage May Cause Travel ProblemsUsing a cell phone internationally without checking its capabilities before leaving the country can leave you stranded without the communication preference you wanted.
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Update the GPS Before Taking a Road TripTaking the time to refresh your GPS navigation device before a road trip saves the hassle of dealing with the repercussions of old information while on the road.
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The Best Antique Shows and Flea Markets in the CountryWhether you are new to the antique and flea market scene or an die hard patron, finding the very best places to score a bargain often proves to be a difficult endeavor.
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Healthy Vegetarian AppetizersAppetizers are usually greasy, high fat, high calorie tidbits that leave the eater bloated and unfulfilled. Vegetarian takes on traditional finger foods offer a healthy variation on the traditional without compromising taste.
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How to Teach Art and Science to ChildrenTeaching art and science to children is difficult if the right techniques are not used. By creating hands-on educational experiences, teachers can ensure that children will actually enjoy themselves while learning art and science.
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Social Benefits of Drug RehabilitationMany areas of a former drug addict's life require change in order for a complete recovery to occur. Drug rehabilitation programs address many of these requirements including social change.
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Top Five Scams to Watch Out ForNew scams are always being dreamed up by greedy and heartless criminals. Here are the latest five to look out for.
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Five Ways to Spruce Up a Backyard PoolWith the hot weather quickly approaching, many of you are getting ready to have fun in the pool. If you have a backyard pool these tips can help to enhance the experience for you and your guests.
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Top Five Kid Friendly Outdoor Adventures in PennsylvaniaThere are so many outdoor adventures waiting in Pennsylvania, most of which are kid friendly. Here are the top five choices from a Pennsylvania resident.
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Five Ways to Teach Kids to Be GreenTeaching children how to be green involves more than just telling them what to do. Showing children how to be green by living a conscious lifestyle is just one of the ways to truly raise green children.
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Five Ways to Soothe a Sore Throat Due to AllergiesAs allergy season approaches many of us will start to feel as though we are getting sick. A persistent sore throat due to allergies can easily be soothed if you follow these simple tips.
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Is There a Difference Between Generic and Brand Name Prescription Drugs?Prescription drugs can be costly, so many of us turn to generic drugs for savings over the brand name pills. Are we causing more harm to our health than the savings is worth?
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Inappropriate Dress Causes Women in the Workplace to Be Treated UnequallyWhile men and women are not viewed as equal in the workplace, many times the inappropriate way a woman dresses causes her to be viewed at as an object rather than an equal.
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Queen Bee Syndrome and How it Holds Women Back in the WorkplaceFemale supervisors with Queen Bee Syndrome choose to hold women employees back from succeeding in an attempt to stay in control. This all too common phenomenon is one reason why women will never be equal to men in the workplace.
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How to Make Gourmet PizzaUsing a unique combination of ingredients that is frequently used in other popular dishes is a great way to create a gourmet pizza.
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Small Steps for Those Who Want to Commit Suicide: Little Changes that Can Make a Big DifferenceTaking small steps to help influence someone who wants to commit suicide is a good idea for those who are close to the person.
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How to Incorporate This Year's Trendy Fall Color into Your WardrobeThis year's trendy fall color is purple. While it may not be your favorite color, it can be a great way to spruce up your current wardrobe and add a little bit of color to your Fall closet.
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How to Create a Gourmet Thanksgiving MealCreating a gourmet Thanksgiving meal is as easy as adding a few additional items to the current list of recipes offered at your table this holiday.
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Does Going Green Really Mean You Care?If you find the need to label yourself as someone who has recently made the switch to going green, your intentions may be slightly off from those who truly have made the effort towards going green.
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Amy's Organic Food Products Are Healthy and DeliciousAmy's Organic makes a full product line of organic food ranging from canned goods to frozen pizza. Their organic food tastes homemade and are the best quick organic food products on the market today.
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How to Write an Effective Cover LetterUsing a cover letter to entice the potential employer is a great way to help guarantee an interview. Here are some valuable tips that will help you write a great cover letter to help set you apart from the competition.
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Purchase Gourmet Coffee Through Kaldi Gourmet Coffee Roasters and Save MoneyBuying wholesale gourmet coffee beans online can offer you a significant discount off of store made beverages.
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How to Help Someone that Wants to Commit SuicideLearn some ways to help loved ones that express a desire to commit suicide.
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Reduce Your Carbon Footprint by Eliminating Junk MailOne easy way to reduce your carbon footprint is to stop or reduce the amount of junk mail that comes to your house.
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How to Make Money Writing for Various WebsitesThere are many websites out there for potential writers to try out to make money writing online. This guide points out the top websites that will make you guaranteed money writing online.
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How to Save Money by Maximizing Coupon UseUsing coupons may not seem like a great way to save your family money, but if you take the time to really learn how to use them to your advantage, you can save a lot of money that would otherwise go directly to the manufacturers.
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More of the SameA political limerick with a pro-Obama/Biden anti-McCain/Palin theme.
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Neglectful DisempowermentHaiku trio.
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The Evolution of RegressionA set of haiku about society.
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TranscendTrio of Haiku, my second attempt!
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Do Americans Disregard Mental Illness?With all of the recent publicity surrounding Britney Spears many Americans are too busy gossiping and reading tabloids to notice the real issue at hand here: Britney Spears is mentally ill...
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Is There Strength in Naivete?Naivete; is a French term referring to the state of lacking experience, understanding or sophistication. Many negative words are often used to describe those who seem to be naive such as ignorant, foolish, immature or stupid.
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The Homedics Brethe Air Revitalizer - Another Great Reason to Love AirAt first glance the Homedics Brethe Air Revitalizer appears to be nothing more than a new age water fountain that disperses overpowering aroma oils. The base of the Brethe machine is filled with water and a calming
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Fire and IceMy first attempt at haiku!
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Hatred Personified: Fred Phelps and the Religious Cult He LeadsMany of you may have heard about Fred Phelps and his church, the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kansas. Odds are if you did you were saddened, angered and disgusted. Fred Phelps and
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Five Ways to Avoid Disappointment This New Year's EveEvery year it's always the same thing. You try to make fantastically exciting plans for New Year's Eve but end up being overwhelmingly disappointed. Planning for New Year's Eve can be less stressful if you just follow a few basic rules.
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Weird and Unusual Gifts for that Weird and Unusual Person in Your LifeIt seems that every holiday season more and more companies get my mailing address. I receive all the usual catalogs that I actually purchase from as well as some others that offer standard gift giving products. This year, however,
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Creative Ideas for Parents and Educators #4This is the fourth article in a series of creative things to do with young children.
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Why You Should Throw Away Your Non-Stick CookwarePractically every home across America has a non-stick pan in their kitchen. They are easy to cook with and even easier to clean. However, there are some hidden dangers lurking in non-stick cookware you should be aware of before you continue to use them.
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The Real Meaning of ChrismukkahWhen my husband and I first started going out holidays were easy. We'd go to his family for Chanukkah, my family for Christmas, and the two holidays never crossed paths. We were able to spend equal time with both families without having anyone feel slighted. After we
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Top 10 Vegetarian Meat SubstitutesAs a vegetarian I have tried almost every product on the market to replicate meat in my dishes. I enjoy creating dishes that are similar to their original meat-containing counterparts especially since my husband is not a vegetarian.
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Ways to Go Green During the Holiday SeasonThis holiday season many people trade in their normal routines for more convenient ones. With all of the entertaining and need for quick meals during frenzied shopping trips many consumers will find themselves doing more harm to the environment than they normally would.
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Cupuaçu, the New Brazilian Super FruitOver recent years there has been an increase in the interest of finding natural fruits that provide a large amount of health benefits in one serving. One popular fruit you may have already been exposed to.
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How to Make Your Own Homemade CheeseThis year for the holidays, why not impress your guests with some homemade cheese. Whip up a batch of this easy to make cheese and sit back as your family and friends ooh and ahh over your handiwork.
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Prescription Sleep Aid Ambien Found to Help Those Diagnosed as Being in a Vegetative StatePeople who have suffered severe brain damage are often diagnosed as having PVS, or persistent vegetative state.
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This Frantic Holiday Season Become a Better PersonStudies have shown how negative emotions can adversely effect your health, so why not choose to be a better person this holiday season? You'll be helping others as well as yourself.
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Creative Ideas for Parents and Educators #3This is the third in a series of creative things to do with young children.
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Feelgood News: Who is Nola Ochs?With so much negative news on the television the Sunday Morning Show on CBS recently featured highlights of stories across America that portray positive news. One of these stories tells the unbelievable tale of Nola Ochs,
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Why Americans Engage in "Mindless Eating"The psychology of why we overeat was recently featured on NBC's popular morning news program the Today Show, and the explanations may surprise you.
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Christmas Gifts: Unique and Educational Toys for KidsWhenever I have to purchase a gift for a child, I always try to find something unique and fun at the same time. Here are a few suggestions for unique toys and gifts for children that will surely open them up to new and exciting worlds.
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A Man Obsessed: Who is Daniel Johnston?Before watching the documentary The Devil and Daniel Johnston, I had no idea who he was. Now I can't get him out of my mind.
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Creative Ideas for Parents and Educators #2This is number two in a series of creative things to do with young children.
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Creative Ideas for Parents and Educators #1This is the first in series of creative things to do with young children.
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Take a Stand Against the Toy Industry Recalls: Teach Your Children How to Be CreativeWith all of the recent toy recalls due to lead and other contaminants, parents are left wondering what is safe for their children.
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Someone Cure My Pack Rat Syndrome Before It's Too LateOK. So maybe "Pack Rat Syndrome" isn't a real disorder, but I think it should be. I would happily welcome researchers into my home all in the name of science.
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Why Jessica Seinfeld's Controversial New Cookbook is Great for Autistic KidsJessica Seinfeld, wife of comedian Jerry Seinfeld, has recently made headlines with the controversy surrounding her new cookbook, Deceptively Delicious.
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What Chores Have Taught Me and Why Today's Children Need ThemMany children in today's society will not learn how to wash a dish or use the laundry machines until they go to college or move out on their own. Mom usually does it all, sometimes with help from Dad or a housekeeper.
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Nostradamus: Prophetic Psychic or Literary Genius?Earlier this year a "lost book" created by the famous prophet Nostradamus was discovered in Rome, Italy. It had been lost in the Rome Public Library for years, and was only discovered while employees readied the library for a book fair.
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Can a Person Be Born to Reject Religion?Recently when my grandfather passed away I seemed to have a more difficult time dealing with it. To me, death is a final end. There is no sweet reunion awaiting us is some lofty heaven and there is no such thing as a visitation from his presence.
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I'm Addicted to Energy DrinksI admit it, I love caffeine. Like many Americans I love the quick jolt it gives me in the morning and the pick me up it gives me in the afternoon.
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The Unfair and Disgusting Fate of the Public RestroomOnce upon a time, in a Mall near you, a young girl walked around for hours cursing herself that she drank too much soda with her lunch.
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Ways to Make Guaranteed Money on EbayThere are many articles describing what to sell on ebay, and there are even a few articles telling you what you shouldn't sell. I have compiled a short list of items that have brought me guaranteed money each and every time I get back into selling on ebay.
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How My Doctor Created and Supported My Addiction to Pain Killer MedicationThe story of how my primary care physician ignored my pleas of possible drug abuse and continued to increase my dosages as well as give me more pills.
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Why You Should Not Put Your Child in DaycareMany women and men are forced to put their children in daycare due to the necessary fact that both parents must work to support the family. If you don't have to, here's ten reasons why you shouldn't.
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The Extensive Suffering "Discontinuation Syndrome" Can CauseWhen the first signs of withdrawal appeared I simply thought I was getting the flu. What finally convinced me that I had more than the flu were the extremely odd and unbearable sensations I felt in my brain, now commonly known as "brain zaps".
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Are You a Selfless Vegetarian or a Selfish One?Today there is a new breed of vegetarian, what I like to call the "selfish" kind although of course by no means do I use the word selfish in the way most of you think. By selfish I mean they choose to not eat meat not for the animal's sake but for their own.
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What Factors Contribute to the Various Areas of Development of a Child?The physical development of a child depends on many factors, however, the most influential component clearly seems to be the environmental influences during both the pre and post natal stages of growth.
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The Day My Husband Almost Died, September 11th, 2001Everyone remembers what they were doing on September 11, 2001. I was working at a preschool for autistic children and was awaiting the arrival of the school bus when, unbeknown to me, the first plane hit tower 1.
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Important Facts You Should Know About a Home InspectionAfter looking at endless homes with your real estate agent you find the home of your dreams. You've been approved for the mortgage and are ready to make the purchase but are concerned about some potential problems you noticed during your walk through. Now what?
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How I Bought My First Home With No Money DownBeing a first time home buyer can be a scary experience, but knowing some key facts can help empower you as well as help you afford a home even though you may think it impossible.
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Why I Decided to Become a HousewifeWhen I first decided to leave my full-time teaching job, everyone thought I was nuts. They assumed I was having a difficult time to a recent death in my family and shook their heads sympathetically when I told them the news that I was quitting.
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How to Create and Sell Primitive Country Wooden SignsThis guide gives clear instructions on how to create country primitive style wooden signs. These signs are quite popular and can be sold on the Internet, at flea markets and yard sales. Crafting ability level: easy to medium.
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Common Strategies for Managing Misbehavior in the ClassroomThere are many ways to cope with common misbehavior problems of children. Some specific nonverbal interventions include planned ignoring, signal interference, proximity interference, and touch interference.
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Labeled with Autism: Is it Really a Death Sentence?Although most people have heard of autism, few truly know of the significant differences that lay within its spectrum. Many argue as to the reasons that the label of autism is being used more commonly -are we becoming more educated or are we simply overusing the diagnosis?
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Behavior Modification of Classroom Rule by Use of a Token Economy Reward SystemControlling the behaviors of young children who spend long hours in the preschool setting may be a disheartening task for the typically uncertified and minimally educated teacher.
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Amy LynnMallory laughed with delight as her mom pushed her higher and higher on the swing. The sun shone down on her mother like a blanket from the heavens, enveloping her frame and creating a luminous glow around her slender face. She was beautiful, Mallory thought,