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"Peekskill USA": Fiction Vs. FactPeople who read books about history generally believe what they read is true. "Peekskill USA" is not.
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The Angel"Christmas Memories-- and Ghosts of Christmas Present"
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Diversity Education Does Not Workthe melting pot was a good idea... diversity education is not
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"Flaking": Irresponsibility at Its WorstKeeping one's word is not only positive, it is essential. -
The Polk County Youth Shelter ClosesThe Polk County Youth Shelter would not have existed for 102 years if it had not been necessary -
Easy, Practical Techniques to Improve Your Health and Control Your WeightMany current theories about obesity and its effects on health are not accurate. -
Veterans for Peace Statewide Peace Rally, Des Moines, IowaIf you wonder why somebody is not doing something, remember: you are somebody... -
Why Iowa Does Not Need Bob Vander PlaatsThere is no place in politics for scare tactics.
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Porn is Not HarmlessOne recent study shows the effects of pornography are much more serious than many realize
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Spot-On Relationship Advice from the ExpertsToday's relationships fail more often than not. Perhaps it would be better to look at what worked -- and why.
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Class Lines and Gender RolesGender roles-- including beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors-- differ greatly. Class lines are one of the most significant reasons for these differences. In today's mobile society, it is more important than ever before for people to be aware of this.
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IS LIFE REALLY ALL ABOUT "LOOKING OUT for NUMBER ONE"?the focus on the "self" can go too far
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Iowa 2010 Elections: Making the Right Choice at the PollsIowa 2010 elections, Iowa governor, Terry Branstad, Chet Culver
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Learning About Your Own Role in Bariatric SurgeryInformation about bariatric surgery often leaves out the patient's role. When he knows what is expected of him, and why, he is more likely to be happy with the results.
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Addressing the Problem of Homelessness in Des Moines, Iowa"Band-aid" approaches accomplish nothing. Only by addressing the issues can the homeless population be helped. -
Book Publishing: Past and PresentThe methods for getting one's book published in the past worked well in their time. Today, one can expect good results from different methods.
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Exposing a Different Kind of Drug ProblemDrug addicts and alcoholics cannot recover when they are being given mind-altering, mood-altering drugs by their health care providers.
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Trends in the Business WorldThere are some new trends in the business world which are resulting in lower standards and lower quality for employers and employees alike.
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WHAT YOUR CHILDREN NEED from YOU... AND WHYbook review -
Foundations in Life: What Mattered Then, Matters Nowgaining a sense of priorities when one is young -
THE FUTURE and the HOPE: AMERICA'S MIDDLE CLASSAmerica's middle class population still exists...
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Another Look at Creationthe value of each and every human being
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Just a Part of Human Natureemotions and the ability to form attachments
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Dancing with Dinosaurssome people learned pretense in childhood, others never learned it at all
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Untitled....
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"Are You Happy?"notes...
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Ted Nugent is the Real "Everybody"finally-- a long-popular star comes forward to assert that he is just like the rest of us
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THE M'NAGHTEN RULE and COMMON SENSEthe American criminal justice system has gone way overboard
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Do You Have a Fat Zipcode?environmental influence influences a lot more than one's weight
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ARE YOU IMMOBILIZED by YOUR OWN 'BUT'?complaining and excuse-making is becoming an art
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ROMANCING the POTENTIALadolescents and adults are not the same... it is not a good idea to confuse them
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Don't Lose Yourself: How to Spot a Pathologicalif a pathological is in your life, get the facts and gain strength
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"You Will Know Them by Their Walk - and Their Words"people who have embraced true recovery have something very important in common with "normies"
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"but How Do You Feel?"there is one aspect of child abuse that is rarely addressed, yet has life-destroying consequences
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"mean What You Say and Say What You Mean"discounting the significance of vocabulary leads to "nothing really means anything"
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The Truth is in the Consequenceswhen you cannot say that any kind of behavior is Unacceptable, you are not giving kids a 'choice,' you are giving them the eventual consequences of your neglect.
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WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU SEE?.........
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"TO WOMEN WHO ARE CONSIDERING a 12-STEP PROGRAM"a 12-Step Program can be a blessing-- if you are prepared with the facts
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When Did Life Become Upside-down?it used to be that people were socialized to know that they were not the focal point of the universe... -
October Again.........
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Peter Jenkins: An American Herohow a modern-day hero influenced a generation
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Murder in Des Moines Iowahow can you explain rainbows to those who are blind?
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Daycare in America: "hanging Yourself with Your Own Rope"it's not about economic necessity, it is about "choice"
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Childhood Relationships and Their Effects on Adult Lifesome people sabotage their lives because they have not attained adult status
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"to Thine Own Self Be True"when someone insists that you must "change and grow," what is he or she really saying?
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Modern American Education: Why We Need to Go Back to the Basicsthe changes in the public school systems are not beneficial to students
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Why the Catholic Church is the Only True Christian Churchto call oneself a Christian, it is a good idea to know what the word means
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For Abuse Victims, Silence is the Worst Enemygetting yourself and your life beyond an abusive situation requires looking at it from an entirely different perspective
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Middle-class Life: the Way it Isfor those of us with middle-class backgrounds, we prefer "life" rather than "lifestyles"
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Limits & Boundaries: Story of a 12-Step Programlimits and boundaries-- why they are important
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Self-determination: The Essential Key to a Human Lifewhether referring to groups or individuals, self-determination is a birthright possessed by all people
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Marriage is Not an "Outdated Biblical Concept" - Notes from the Ministryyoung people-- and many who are not so young-- are failing to recognize the significance of marriage
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Two Different Views of Homeschooling: New York and Texashomeschooling in New York and in Texas were two very different experiences
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Legal Definitions: What is a Tort?civil torts are usually lesser-known than criminal actions, but it is a subject which people should be aware of -
Notes from a Former Geriatric Home-Healthcare Aideelderly folks are "totally cool" people... there are a few key points to keep in mind to learn how to better understand them
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Hypoglycemia & Migraines: Managing Your Own Healthcaremany people who suffer from migraines are not aware that they are often connected to hypoglycemia
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Taking Care of Elderly Parents and Raising Children: Balancing Roles"the sandwich generation" are those who are juggling responsibilities to elderly parents, children, and selves...
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12-step Programs: The Good, the Bad and the Outrageousthe 12-step programs often want people to know the facts-- but "program" members do not
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How to Speak East Coaster: An Alternative to Babelfishwhat does one do when the language one has been raised with is considerably different from that which is spoken in a new locale? -
The Joys and Perils of Bicoastal Livingit is not necessary to be "rich and famous" in order to have "semi-roots" in two different states
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A Different Way to Celebrate the 4th of July: Independence Daythe popular ways of celebrating this holiday are fun, but we should also look at its origin and why it is still important today
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Discrepancies in Iowa's Body Art Lawsuniform laws would be good, but Iowa's leave far too much room for misuse
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Warning to Single Parents: Keep Your Kids and Your Social Life Separateunderstanding the dynamics of children's natures and those who exploit them -
Differentiating Learning Styles: What Teachers Should Know!one topic of progress in education is recognizing individual learning styles
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Taxing the Sales of Illegal Drugstaxing the sales of illegal drugs benefits the state but not its citizens
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Genealogical Research: How to Find a Goldmine of Information About Your Family Historythere are many resources available for genealogical research...
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Summer Food Safety Tips from the Healthcare Fieldthere are many misconceptions about safety in food handling... these tips can help you avoid unnecessary risks
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Roads Traveled (Home Sweet El Paso)"gone to hell, be back later..."
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City StreetsDes Moines, Iowa
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"Psychological Clutter" is Not an Old Wives Talethe ability to live in a consistent state of disarray is often the sign of more serious problems
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Dr. Grantly Dick-Read: Pioneer in ObstetricsEnglish obstetrician Dr. Grantly Dick-Read brought information about natural childbirth to the public
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Americans Are Being Overmedicated: The Consequencespeople are losing the ability to cope with life
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The Political History of Teddy KennedySenator Edward M. Kennedy has been a strong leader in the political arena for more than four decades, but the emphasis on his personal life has overshadowed his many accomplishments
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Sermon in Proselive life to the glory of God!
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From Another Leveltime and memories
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Breaking the Night.......
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For Tiffany-- Roosevelt High School, Class of 2007parents and students see graduation differently...
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How People Are Being Taught to Devalue Themselvesthere is something very wrong when it is no longer o.k. to say "I'm O.K."
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Emotional Abuse: What it Is and the Toll it Takes in a Relationshipsometimes hearing what it's all about in plain words is the deciding factor in dealing with it
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Secret-keepers: Clergy and Privileged Communicationsmany are familiar with the concept of privileged communications, but fewer understand its purposes -
Warning: Health-endangering and Unhealthy Patterns of Eating Habitsperhaps this problem should be classified as yet another eating disorder
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Political Platform of Dennis Kucinichpolitics has become too much about popularity-contests rather than focusing on the candidates' platforms
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The History of the Welfare Systemthe programs implemented more than half a century ago have changed-- but not for the good
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Review of Everybody Hates ChrisEverybody Hates Chris is a sitcom based on the growing-up experiences of popular comedian Chris Rock
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How to Begin a Midlife Career Changefor many whose careers are not what they'd originally planned, it is not too late to take the steps to begin a fresh start
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Time...
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Finding Your Niche: Creative Expression in Writing, Music and Artthere are limitless varieties of creative expression... find the one that is right for you
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The American Legal System and Children's Custody Issuesthe way the American legal system is dealing with children's issues should have fallen into the category "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"
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"his Choice"...
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A Future and a Hope: When Change is Necessaryit is good to see a common ground shared by most Biblically-based religions -
Midlife Crisis Assessment: Looking in Three Directionspopular culture has given "midlife crisis" a bad rap... it does not have to be that way
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In Praise of "Nice Guys" and Honestythe other side is getting too much publicity, it's time to stand up for those who have quality and character
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Container Deposits: New Homeless Initiative to Raise Bottle Depositsthere are a number of reasons to care about the status of container deposits
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Love Her or Hate Her, but You've Gotta Respect Dr. Laura!it's not about her views on any particular issues, it's about taking a stand
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Survival Instinct: Freeze or You're Deadan overview on what this odd defense-mechanism is all about
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Dry-drunk: What Does it Really Mean?the misunderstanding of this term frequently leads alcoholics to sabotage their recovery
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Feminism: It's Not About Equalitymisunderstanding of this subject leads too many young girls into something which they probably would not want any part of if they had the facts
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Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse: The Best Makeup Foundation in Many Yearsit took a long time of searching to find a new foundation that I really like
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Explanation of Dehydration and How to Avoid Itwhile most people know it's unhealthy, many don't realize it can be deadly...
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Let's Get Rid of the 'Y' in the Word Recoverywhen 'recovery' becomes more debilitating than the condition, something's gotta change...
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Boundaries: How Many Really Don't Understand the Concept?the failure to recognize boundaries is as if one's growth had been stunted
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Covenant Marriage Movement: What it Really Meansmisconception is one reason why most states refuse to acknowledge covenant marriage
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The Facts of Parental Alienation SyndromeParental Alienation Syndrome, widespread but often misunderstood, is up for inclusion in the next edition of the DSM
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C-Sections on the Rise - Risky and Usually Unnecessarythe rate of C-sections in the United States is now higher than ever before
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Issues in the Iowa Supreme Court: Jetseta Gage May Have Her Day in Courtthe Iowa Supreme Court has gone against the norm, considering that a murdered child should have her voice
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The Plain Facts About Alcoholism: What it Is and What it is Notno longer having as much stigma as it did in the past, the word is frequently misunderstood
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How to Quit Smoking Using Pixy Stixother popular aids lack one of the most important factors
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Armchair Experts - A Little Knowledge is a Dangerous Thinginformation which was once limited to professionals is now accessible to all
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Characteristics of a Stalker: Trust Your Instinctswhat it is, how to recognize it, what to do about it
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Adoption and Teen Pregnancy: It's an Option to Consider for Unplanned PregnanciesWhen faced with unplanned pregnancies, few teens are advised to consider adoption.
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The "Secret Key" to a Good Relationshipif it's there, the next step is to recognize it
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Murals - Not Just "Writing on the Wall" Anymorein some areas they are more popular than others, but if you have the chance to view a wide variety of murals you will appreciate the cultural contribution of their artists -
Youth and Risk-taking Behavior: Why Safety Isn't Always a Priority for Teensit's been proven that young people do not have a clear grasp on the concept of death
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Early Childhood Tooth Decay: Another Theory Bites the Dustsometimes "new theories" simply lack common sense
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Why Everyone Needs "the Blessing" or at Least Acknowledgement of Their Human Existencesome have never heard of it, others misunderstand it, here is why it is important...
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Controlling People: An Important Self-help Book by Patricia Evansdo you know yourself-- your thoughts, feelings, motives? "Controlling People" will insist that you do not...
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Cults and 12-Step Programs Share Similar Principles in Their Operationsthe methods of recruiting, indoctrinating, and holding people as "12-Step Program" members are the same techniques used by cults
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Sociopaths Among Us: A Look at Lifestyle Differences in Societygeographical differences pose many more difference than people are aware of
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Dead Eyes Called by Different Namessometimes it may feel as if you are no longer "in there"...
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Platonic Friendships: A Good Contribution From the 'Me Generation'there is much to say for the kids who came-of-age in the 'seventies-- and not all of it is bad
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Mind Control: Not Just Used in Pseudo-Religious Cultsmost people believe mind control only occurs within cults and military operations. they are wrong.
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False Memory Syndrome: The "Trendy" Bandwagon of Destructionwhen something new and odd hits the media, suddenly everybody wants to "cash in" on it
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Understanding the Effects of Hypervigilance on Personal Relationshipshypervigilence, a predominant symptom in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, can be very damaging to personal relationships
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How to Have a Lousy Sex Lifea "how-to" for those who desire negativity
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Professional Incompetence: "Trendy" Diagnoses in the Health Industrywhat accounts for the differences in how healthcare professionals view, diagnose and treat their clients?
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Parenting Decisions About Empty Nestingmaking decisions with the word 'I'...
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Recognizing and Breaking the Patterns of Maternal Abusethe male who has been abused or neglected has two choices...
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Pop Psychology Trends: "Let's Talk About It"the focus is shifting off "living life" and onto "talking about it"
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Steps to Simplify Your Lifelife does not need to be complicated
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Fundamentalist Christians: Why Fundamentalism is Wrongprooftexting, rigidity, and intolerance, are not the basis of true Christianity
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When the Green-Eyed Monster Goes Berserk: Envy Vs. Resentmentsome degree of envy is normal human nature, but there is a deciding line...
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Old Enough to Be Drafted: The Case for a Uniform Legal AgeIt would make sense to come to one uniform standard, thereby eliminating the confusion and bias.
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Age Gaps for Siblings is Good for Allfor both the children and the parents, spacing children a number of years apart is positive
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Writing for Newspapers Vs. Writing for Online PublicationAfter writing for in-print publication, it is quite a transition to writing for online publication.
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Know Yourself, and Proceed from ThereDr. Wayne W. Dyer's books show how to take charge of your own life
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Why the POSSLQ Experiment Failedsome need thirty years of mistakes to realize it wasn't a good idea
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Addict and Non-Addict Relationships are Unhealthyaddiction is a lifestyle... if you are not part of it, don't become a part of it
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In Compassion, There is Hopebased on the principle "The value of a single human life is as the value of the entire world"
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Operation Dear Abby: Ways to Show Support for Our Overseas Militarythere are many programs to assist citizens in showing gratitude and support
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Cooperstown, New York: a Good Place to Visit, a Good Place to LiveIf the theme "pleasant and enjoyable" appeals to you, you will find it in Cooperstown, New York.
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An Overview of Socioeconomic Class Differencesit's less about what you have than where you're from. I
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Understanding Seasonal Affective DisorderS.A.D. occurs when a person's entire physiological system is negatively affected by the lack of natural sunlight
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How to Survive the Roommate Experiencepotential problems can be prevented by advance planning and cooperation, and will make the sharing of "mutual space" a rewarding, enjoyable experience.
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How to Make a Time-CapsuleIts purpose-- to prepare and share good memories!
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Iowa's Great Cigarette-tax Debate"We know that significantly increasing the tax on cigarettes is the single most effective way to stop young people from being addicted to smoking."
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Warning Signs in New RelationshipsA normal, healthy relationship is based on respect-
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Louisiana in Need of ChangeLouisiana Congressman Bobby Jindal has placed the state's rate of violent crime as approximately twenty-four-percent higher than the national average.
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Losing Loved Ones: Don't Take Anyone You Care About for GrantedAre words always necessary? Sometimes I think to myself that people know, so it is not essential to say the words
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Age Differences are Not Relevant in RelationshipsFor those whose personal and mutual characteristics encompass these qualities, differences in age is largely irrelevant.
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What is Your Definition of Success?if you know where you're going, you'll be more likely to get there
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Steps & Stages in Abuse RecoveryThe entire point and purpose of recovery is to identify the problems and work through them; it is not to make "recovery" the focus of the rest of one's life.
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How to Responsibly Manage Your (Legal & Medical) Affairsit need not be difficult, time-consuming or expensive, if armed with the basic information
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Changes (my Heart Will Go On)of kings & angels...
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Discrimination Against Immigrants Harms Youthall youngsters deserve a chance
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Acceptance and the State of the Soulthe serenity to Accept...
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Teens Need Parents, Not "Party Buddies"teach youngsters to experience Life
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Psychic Numbing: The Lesser-known Addictionwhat is sometimes referred to as addictive behavior has a devastating effect
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What Do Women Really Want?above all, men and women are indeed from the same planet.
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Tragedy and Free Will: A Jewish PerspectiveEach day a person is presented with choices and challenges
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The Darker Side of 12-Step ProgramsAll in all, 12-Step Programs are a wonderful resource for those who have a need for them and use them correctly; but they can be extremely destructive in the hands of the minority who intentionally misuse them for their own agendas.
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Let's Try Honest Communication!honest communication vs. "mind-games"
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Texans Against Sex Offender ParoleI urge you to take a stand to our elected officials-- to make it clear that if one has victimized a child, he must not be given a second chance.
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Ethical Speech and Lashon HaraEthical speech-- cleanliness in speech and respect for one's neighbor-- is not a denominational concept; it is a basic factor in human dignity.
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Why We Should Keep Marijuana Illegalthere should be a limit on what people can do in the name of "having a good time."
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Paralegals and "Unauthorized Practice of Law"What is and what is not classified as Unauthorized Practice of Law should be determined by the status of competency, not title
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Gilmore Girls: A Good Example of a Bad ExampleAlthough the show itself is an aggravation, what's worse is the fact that the media is a very strong influence over the public and what it comes to view as "real life."
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Employment Discrimination Against Mothers in Des Moines, IowaWhen employers' sole point in refusing to hire someone is that the person did not relinquish her children to daycare, that is discrimination
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Differences in Geriatric Healthcare: North vs SouthThe elderly are not little children, nor do they lack intelligence or feelings. All people deserve dignity and to be treated with respect-
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"The Best Generation" - The Youth of the DepressionThe Best Generation knew what worked and what did not
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Homeless in Des MoinesThe streets of Des Moines are like a recycling-bin of human beings who are not strongly enough recognized as deserving the same chances for a quality life as everyone else.
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Iowa's Homeless Youth: It's Time to Rethink the State's ValuesIowa bills itself as "A Great Place To Raise A Family." No, it's not.
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Civil Unions are Not Enough: Legalize Same-Sex Marriage"God made Adam and Eve, not Adam and George!" This is one of the most frequently heard arguments
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Wake Up, El Paso: What Does Segundo Barrio Really Need?Segundo Barrio is a community unto itself
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PTSD and Maternal Influence: Men Are What Their Mothers Made ThemThis quote has the most chilling accuracy in cases of males who are survivors of childhood abuse.
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Bipolar Disorder in Iowa: The Effects of Our Environment30,000 adults in Iowa have the diagnosis Bipolar-
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On Trial for Child Pornography Charges, Suspect Confesses to ArsonBREAKING NEWS: POLK COUNTY, IOWA
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Parents: Yes Daycare: NoWhen did the State of Iowa decide that young children are better off in daycare centers than being raised at home by their own mothers?
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It's a Parent's Responsibility to Socialize Their ChildrenIn the real world, socialization begins in early childhood when a toddler learns to differentiate between Self and Others
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Profile of a Predator: Danger Signs and Red FlagsThere is something deeper, something much more significant than the obvious; and to gain a clear picture of one who Victimizes...
