K. N. Singer
I try to write about things that will help people. In particular -- health, fitness, and green living. Take a look at my blog, TheLiveBetterSite.com.
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Why Rent Movies Online?Blockbuster and Netflix make it easy to rent movies. Not only is it more convenient to rent movies online from the comfort of your own home, it's often times less expensive.
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NetFlix.Com OverviewNetflix was the first company to give movie fans the option to rent movies online. Here's an overview of Netflix and how it makes renting movies online a cinch.
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Antioxidants (And Why You Want Them)What is an antioxidant? What about a free radical? How do they affect our health, and is a supplement really worth it?
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How to Become an EMT: Emergency Medical Technician Training and CertificationEMTs are the emergency medical personnel who respond to 911 calls and care for patients between the scene of a problem and the emergency room. Here's how to enter this rewarding and important career field. -
The Second Life Money ExchangeSecond Life is a virtual world that is generating big money for some people in the real world. Here's a look at how the Second Life economy spills into the real world economy. -
How Much Sleep Do Your Kids Need?Are your children getting enough sleep? At every stage of childhood and adolescence, getting enough sleep is of crucial importance for the health, well-being, and behavior of your children. -
Language and Literacy Development for Young ChildrenFrom age 0 - 4, your child is working hard to acquire language and literacy skills that will serve him/her later in life. Here are a few tips for helping young children in their language and literacy development. -
The Dark History of Port Arthur, TasmaniaPort Arthur, Tasmania is, today, a bustling tourist destination. Its roots as a penal colony, however, have a much darker history. -
Deforestation - What Landslides, Hurricanes, and Global Warming Have in CommonAll over the world, the effects of deforestation are being felt. What will it take to halt the alarming trend of deforestation in the world's last rainforests? -
Deforestation in Borneo: Why You Should CareBorneo's rainforests are the home of the world's largest flower, the world's largest carnivorous plants, and the world's largest orchid. The most famous resident of the rainforests is the orangutan. But these rainforests are disappearing.
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Piracy - An Ancient Crime Goes ModernPiracy is a crime as old as the trade industry itself. Where does modern piracy occur, and what is being done to stop it?Also published on: -
Christmas Shopping Discounts on Tech GiftsRefurbs, Black Friday sales, and tech gadgetry: you can definitely find great Christmas discounts if you know where to look. -
Christmas Bargains on Digital CamerasHere's a little preview of the sales you will find at your local retail stores on black Friday - the day after Thanksgiving which is famous for its Christmas bargains. -
Inexpensive Christmas TraditionsHere are some Christmas traditions that won't break your budget this year.
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Bargains on Christmas Movie DVDsDoes your family have a favorite Christmas movie, or do you just like having plenty of Christmas movie DVDs on-hand during the holiday season? Here are a few places you can find bargains on Christmas movie DVDs. -
Christmas Bargains on iPodsLooking for Christmas bargains on iPods and iPod accessories? Paying full price at the Apple Store for an iPod this Christmas is the last thing you should do. -
Did Hip Hop Artists Bring African Americans to the Polls?Obama not only won the African American voting block, he also won the youth vote by a huge margin. Did hip hop artists like Nas and Jay-Z have anything to do with Obama's win? -
What is the Commercial Paper Market?In this article, we'll take a look at the commercial paper market and try to understand how it has played a major role in slowing down the economy. -
Marijuana: More Dangerous Than You ThinkThere are a lot of people who claim that marijuana is not addictive, or does not have as many dangers as other drugs. However, scientific evidence does not support these claims.
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Pregnant Teens: American Trends in Teen PregnancyIn the 1990s and early 2000s, teen pregnancy rates were at all-time lows. However, in 2006, teen pregnancy rates for the first time since 1991. Is teen pregnancy on the rebound? -
Family Vacations This Christmas: Christmas at DisneyA Disney Christmas is a great way for your family to spend your holiday season this year. -
Family Vacations This Christmas: Plan a Christmas CruiseAn excellent time to take a cruise is over the Christmas season. Most cruise lines have trips designed specifically for the Christmas holiday season. -
Cooking for Vegetarians This Holiday Season: Five TipsCooking for your vegetarian friends at Thanksgiving and Christmas isn't as hard as you think.
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Presidential Election: Does Obama Have it in the Bag?Considering the state of the economy and President Bush's lack of popularity, it seems highly unlikely that McCain will be able to escape defeat this time. -
Eco-Friendly Christmas Cards: Eight Places to Buy Eco-Friendly Cards OnlineThis year send an eco-friendly card. Many cards can be purchased online and are printed on recycled paper. -
Diet and Autism Spectrum Disorders: What's the Link?Actress Jenny McCarthy brought public attention to something parents with autistic children have known for a long time: there's a link between diet and autism.
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Food Dye in Your Food: Do You Know What You're Eating?This morning, I was happily munching away on my colored Goldfish crackers when I innocently turned the bag to read the ingredients. I shouldn't have been surprised by what I saw there, but somehow I was anyway.
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Why Oocyte Donation (Egg Donation) is a Bad IdeaOocyte donation, when examined more closely, is a bad idea all the way around - it raises ethical concerns as well as serious potential health side-effects for the donor. -
How Parents can Prepare for a Child with Down SyndromeWhile your child with Down syndrome will most certainly have challenges that other children do not have, and while you will have some adjusting to do, Down syndrome, of all the developmental disabilities a child can have, is relatively manageable. -
10 Tips for Talking to Your Parents About Being GayThis is a tongue-in-cheek look at how to come out to Mom and Dad. -
Christmas Gift Ideas for VegansFinding a vegan Christmas gift is easier than you think -- you just have to know where to start.
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Tornadoes: What to Do During a TornadoLearn how tornadoes form, why they are more powerful than your average hurricane, and what to do in the event of a tornado warning.
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The Semi-colon -- How to Use a Semi-colonMany people are afraid of the semi-colon. They don't know how or when to use it, so they rarely use it at all. Here are two practical tips for using a semi-colon.
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Improve Your Writing -- Get a Writing PartnerGetting a writing partner or a writing buddy who can read over your work before you publish it is one of the most effective ways of improving your writing.
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Halloween Care Packages for Your SoldierMany soldiers returning from deployment in Iraq and Afghanistan have said that the care packages they've received from their loved ones made their absence bearable. This Halloween, send a Halloween care package to your soldier. -
Halloween Travel: Ghost Town Tours in America's Haunted CitiesTen cities across America to visit ghosts and haunted houses this Halloween. -
Halloween Office Decorations - Ten Bright IdeasHalloween contests and decorations in your office can be a great way to lift morale and have a good time with your co-workers.
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Karate Class Vs. Self-Defense Class: Which is Better for Exercise and Real Life?A self-defense craze has swept through the martial arts world, but do self-defense classes offer the same exercise and strength-training benefits as traditional karate training? -
10 Kempo Karate Sparring TipsCommon sense ways to improve your sparring techniques. -
September 11, 2001: Stories of a Few Young AmericansOn September 11, 2001, I was on my way home from my friend's house and had just parked the car when the NPR news anchor said that a plane had just crashed into one of the Twin Towers.
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Presidential Polls in Georgia: Could Georgia Really Be 'The New Ohio?'The press and the country's voters have been wondering if Obama has the power to woo southern voters into the Democratic column this November. Presidential polls in Georgia suggest this is unlikely to happen.