Mary Pagay
Freelance writer & editor with a proven track record in communications. Solid background in the sciences with knowledge of insurance and the healthcare industries. Knowledge of medical transcription, desktop publishing, HTML and Web Design.
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Teaching Children to Love ReadingTeaching a child to love reading is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give. Here are some tips on how to help your child to enjoy the world of literacy.
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Nature as Nature IntendedA whimsical anecdote that illustrates the side-by-side life of man and nature in the most urbane of conditions.
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Physiology of the HeartThis article reviews the physiological workings of the heart.
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The Best Way to Handle a Child's Embarrassing QuestionsMany adults get embarrassed over some of the point blank questions that children ask. When your child approaches you with an embarrassing question, how should you handle the situation|?
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Travel: Learning from ExperienceThere are many ways to learn. Life experiences is one of the best forms of education for both children and adults. And,travel offers a powerful tool for teaching almost any subject from geography to fine arts with lessons that will never be forgotten.
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Will We Succumb To Our Own Lifestyle?To save the environment for our children,we must first control our own gluttony. For, it's the individual. moreso than industry, that causes the greatest harm.
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Getting Your Child Through Elementary School with the Best Grades -- is it Magic?This article explains a few simple steps in getting your child on the road to good grades in grade school. -
My Pet Bird: The Little Tweeter's a TwerpWhat happens when a little yellow and green budgie gets red hot under the collar? Read this story and find out!
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Change Can Lead to Depression in Your PetStressful events in the life of a family can be the root of symptomatic depression in our pets.
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Summertime: A Time for Fun -- and Dangers for Our Pets!WAll too often, summertime poses great dangers for our furry and feathered friends. By following a few simple precautions, however, we can help to minimize the risks that this time of the year poses for the pets in our family,
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All in a Day's Walk - Is it Murder?A simple walk with my pup in the neighborhood led to an adventure neither of us anticipated!
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The First Step in Preventing Colon CancerColon cancer is an insidious disease that is difficult to detect because it rarely presents symptoms until it is in an advanced stage of development. Prevention is the best means of protection against this silent killer. Here's what you need to know.
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Angry Children a Reflection of Society's NeglectOur kids are given all sorts of material goods. Yet, they are angrier than ever. This article examines why this may be happening when kids are given everything they could ever want -- or are they?
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Animal Rescue - A Commitment for LifeThousands of animals are put to death each year because they are unloved and unwanted. Some are lucky enough to find an angel who rescues them. This article examines different ways to get involved in helping in the rescue effort. -
Choosing Your College MajorAs high school students enter the next phase of their educational career, they face one of the most perplexing questions to date: What Major Should I Choose? This article helps the young grad take that next big step.
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1-800-GRANT FRAUDDozens of agencies throughout the United States are operating as "Federal grant representatives" and are really scam artists, skilled at stealing your money. This article tells you what to look out for.
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Thousands More Will Die: The Effects of 9-11 Continue to Take Its TollFive years after 9-11, we are seeing thousands of individuals contracting rare diseases caused by exposure to asbestos. And now those who worked to help others during America's bleakest moment are being abandoned by the government.
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What You Need to Know about Feline DiabetesFeline diabetes is an incurable, but treatable disease. It will take perserverance and dedication, but you CAN help your little friend lead a long and healthy life.
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Budgies: Birds that Make Great CompanionsBudgies make an excellent first companion bird, offering its owner little bundles of beauty, wit, and entertainment. This article discusses the upkeep and care of these little packets of sunshine. -
Home School or Public School for the High School Student?This article examines the pros and cons of the arguments in favor of homeschooling the high school student.
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Amercan Obesity: When is Enough Enough?This article looks at an evolution of society's definitions of needs versus comforts and luxuries, and asks the question "when is enough enough" to the seemingly endless expansion of wants in a nation already obese with opulence.
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Are You Left Brained or Right Brained?Depending on which hand an individual writes with, you can guess some of their most basic personality traits.
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Talking to Your Teen About SexTalking to your child about sex is an embarrassing situation for many parents, but it shoudln't be. Here's some ideas on the best way to tackle the topic of the birds and the bees with kids that are old enough to know better.
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Think You're Having a Heart Attack? and You're Alone?If you are at risk for a heart attack and you live alone, safety dictates that you follow a few simple rules outlined in this article.
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What to Consider when Giving a Pet as a GiftThere's a long list of pets who are euthanized each year because we are too irresponsible as a people to care for them the way they deserve to be cared for. We buy them as gifts when they are babies and discard them when they grow up and we tire of them.
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Fighting Household MoldHousehold mold can be more than an aggravating nuisance. It can be a health hazard, especially to individuals with allergies and asthma, and is very expensive to get rid of if left untreated. This article reviews how to keep this monster at bay.
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The Pros and Cons of an Online EudcationThis article offers tips on what to look for when determining whether to take coursework on campus or online.
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The Invisible Drug - Feeling the Effects of PlacebosPlacebos are dummy pills made of sugar that a patient can repond to physically as though they are real drugs. Does the placebo effect really exist? And if so, how and why is this possible?
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The Adirondack TrailThe Adirondack Trail of upstate New York offers a spectacular view into nature's beauty and a stunning display of autumn's flamboyance, not to mention countless recreational activities. It's time now to come and see for yourself.
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Is Your Office Making You Sick?If everytime you go to work you feel like you're coming down with the flu, but the symptoms disappear when you leave the building, then you might be suffering from an often overlooked condition that plays havoc in the workplace.
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Generic Vs. Brand Name DrugsThis article reviews the differences between generic and brand name medications. These medications include both prescription and non-prescription (over-the-counter) products. Despite what the consumer has been told, there are subtle differences.
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In Favor of Stem Cell ResearchConservatives argue that stem cell research is immoral. They argue that embryos are "killed" in the process. But, does stem cell research really "tale" a life? Or would restricting such research do more harm?
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What Musical Instrument is Right for Your Child?This article addresses the question of how to select the right instrument for your school age child.
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She Touched My HeartA friend is someone you never forget, no matter how long ago they part your company. For they have touched your heart, and nothing will ever be the same again.
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The Wild Geese of ScotiaIn a small town of upstate, New York a sinister plot was underway in the local government to execute a group of unwanted tourists. In this true story of high emotion and conflict, will the government succeed in their plot of mass murder?
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Improving Lung CapacityThis article addresses the types of exercises that help to improve lung capacity and the transport of oxygen throughout the body.
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Hot Path to DestructionIs progress leading us on a path of self destruction. This editorial looks at a few of the reasons why progress may be our downfall.