Robin Laurain
Mother of one deceased child and two grown children, I am currently raising a teenager and caring for my mother who has memory loss. We are four generations living under one roof which is often stressful as well as rewarding. I write becuase I enjoy teaching. I have been an active nurse for over thirty years and am a political activist. I consider myself a citizen of the world. I live in Lansing , Michigan and love it here! Michigan is a beautiful state. Come and visit Lansing, Michigan.
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Northwestern Michigan College-Nursing Class of 1981, Central Michigan University-1985Interests
Mental Health, Politics, Family, Relationships, Prison Reform, Health, Social Welfare, Michigan Association for Children s Mental Health Care, Women s History, BusinessMotto
To leave everything a bit better because I was there-Me.Affiliations
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Five Ways to Teach Children How to Be AssertiveThis is a how-to for parents on teaching children early in life to be assertive and take these skills into adulthood.
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Five Ways to Choose a Good Nursing HomeAlmost everyone at some time in their lifetime require the services of a good nursing home. This article will explore five ways you can assure that the nursing home facility is the right one for you. -
Enjoying Snowshoeing in Lansing, MichiganThis article gives the reader information on one of Michigan's most popular snowshoeing trails located near Lansing, Michigan.
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Yahoo! Contributor Network:Learn how to make extra cash from your laptop to your pocket book. -
So You Want to Become a Nurse:The Nursing field is a rewarding and lucrative career opportunity that can be a springboard into other careers. The field is competitive and schools are not taking everyone!
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5 Halloween Party Tips:Five great ideas to have a fun and safe Halloween at home.
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Pitfalls of a Land Contract Balloon Pay-offThis article discusses reasons why a balloon payment may be risky for you when buying a home. -
What is the Meaning of the Facebook Poke?Many people have asked me what I thought the Facebook poke was used for. The following article tells how I use the Facebook Poker. -
Breaking News: Michigan Students Plan Walk-OutIn reaction to the $2 billion in tax cuts to special interests groups while cutting funding in education, Michigan students have had enough!
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Three Ways to Reward Yourself for Keeping on Your Best New Year's Resolution TrackThis is article number four in a series of articles written to help you reach and maintain your New Year resolution.
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Five Ways to Survive Being Unemployed:This article will present ways for the reader to survive unemployment; with sanity and dignity intact. -
Beware of On-line CENA Training Schools:A must read for people considering paying for on-line medical training classes. Read before you invest! -
Easy Chip Dip-Super Bowl RecipeA quick and easy snack for game day!
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5 American Teenage Heroes:The reader will meet 5 American, teenage heroes who changed the lives of many people because of their heroic actions. -
Hospice Care Advocates Outraged:A look at what "advance care planning is" and how the Obama administration is caving in to the GOP, regarding end of life care. -
Is an Open Relationship Right for You?There are rules in every endeavor we take in life and that includes rules in an open relationship. This article explores what those rules are and if an open relationship is right for you.
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5 Things All Parents Should Teach Their Kids:This article will explain ways that parents can raise resilient adults. -
3 Top Martini Bars in Lansing, MIThis article gives details on the three, top, martini bars in the Greater Lansing Area based on personal research conducted by me and my 23 year old daughter. -
Can the Elderly Benefit from Facebook and Twitter?The elderly can have both health and emotional benefits from social networking. This article explores this idea and how you can get Grandma techno savvy!
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Will Being a Republican Cause You to Lead a Longer Life?I wonder if having a narrow view of the world, helps you to live longer? The reader will be presented with ideas and you decide if being a Republican causes you to live longer. -
How Did Tying Yellow Ribbons Become Popular in the United States?Have you ever been behind a van and seen yellow ribbon decals stuck all over the back of it? The use of the yellow ribbon was not invented by Tony Orlando, but it may be his greatest legacy.
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5 Ways to Have a Better Relationship:Are you having trouble relating to people in your inner circle? This article will tell you 5 ways to have a better relationship with everyone around you.
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Minimum Wage Increases in Seven States:Are people really getting a minimum wage raise? Is the minimum wage increase just keeping the working poor at the same level as the prices of goods rise? This article will explore these questions and you decide the correct answer.
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New Year's Resolutions 2011 Jump Start:"New Year's Resolutions 2011 Guide," on keeping those New Year's resolutions on track for the entire New Year.
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"Toy Story 3" New Year's Eve Parties in Lansing, Michigan for 2011Learn details on how your family can enjoy a Movie New Year's Eve Party at a local Inn and start a new family tradition.
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Rep. Mike Rogers and His Fight with Obama:Despite Efforts by John Boehner and Mike Rogers to be obstructionists to Obama policies, the "Mighty Duck Congress" paddles through legislation that improves the lives of people in Roger's 8th Congressional District of Michigan.
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Good Reasons to Promote Yahoo! Contributor NetworkWhy is it important to promote Yahoo! Contributor Network and the sponsors who advertise at the network? Ways promoting Yahoo! will make you more income and get your voice heard to a larger audience.
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Artists and Athletes Who Have a Disability:This article is about artists and athletes who have disabilities, but still manage to be productive through arts and sports.
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Five Tips for Saving Money for the New Year:This article will show the reader 5 tips for saving money for the New Year.
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Raise the Minimum Wage to Ten Dollars an Hour:Facebook activism is an effective way to get people interested in a cause or to start a grassroots movement. This story talks about the movement of,"Raise the Minimum Wage to Ten Dollars an Hour", and other Facebook social change movements.
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Why I Converted to Quakerism:This is the personal story of how I went from being a Catholic to converting to being a Quaker.
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Michigan the Beautiful:Learn about the advantages of living in "Michigan the Beautiful". Or as, Gov. Granholm calls us-"Pure Michigan".
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Five Things Every Woman Should Do Before the End of 2010:This article is a good reminder of what every woman should do before the end of the year.
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Five Ways to Motivate Your Self to Get Moving:The reader will learn five ways to stop procrastination in time for 2011. Enter the new year full of energy and inspiration.
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Breaking News- Ron Artest to Auction NBA Championship RingBreaking news at the Lakers v.s. the Miami Heat game; hot on the wire. Ron Artes is auctioning off his championship ring!
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Five Ways to Deal with an Erroneous Medical Bill:I was charged $6,000.00 for a hospital bill due to a mistake made by the billing department of my son's hospital. Everyone knew it was a mistake, but no one seemed in a hurry to rectify the situation until...
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Popular Holiday Movie-Themed GiftsWhere can you find great last minute gifts that will arrive at your door by Dec.24the? The following ideas will save the last minute shopper hassles; with the ease of ordering from home.
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The African American Holiday of KwanzaaLearn, "The Seven Principles of Kwanazaa", and how these seven principles can be celebrated by people of all races. This cultural holiday was created to foster pride in the African American community.
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Why I Gave My Baby Up for Adoption:This article is a story about why I chose to give my baby up for adoption and why fifteen years later I am adopting her back.
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Enjoy a Warm Winter Time Drink:Learn the benefits of Ginger and how you can enjoy a warm, winter time drink.
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Favorite sledding parks in the Greater Lansing, MI, areaChristmas break from school is a great time to visit the beautiful parks in Lansing, MI. Learn where the great parks are and smaller, less known hills too!
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National Alzheimer's Project Bill Passes Both Houses:Bill passes both houses this week to help those inflicted with Alzheimer's disease. This article looks at the cost of this national epidemic and what can be done to thwart it.
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Palestine to Get Own Embassy in Norway:Norway recognizes Palestine as being on its way of being a full state by announcing on Friday that Palestine is to get its own embassy in Oslo.
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Michigan's Mike Rogers Appointed to Lead Intelligence Panel:Incoming House Speaker, John Boehner announced Wednesday that Mike Rogers from Howell, Michigan will be the new Chairman of the Nation's Intelligence Committee.
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Outrage-House Republicans Block Human Rights of Children:On December 16, 2010, the House GOP blocked the Preventing Child Marriage Act of 2010. This article speaks to the reasons why this was not a good thing for children around the world.
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Hot Off the Wire:The GOP and the Dems. pass a tax deal, 277-148, that will be sent to President Obama to sign. Who benefits from this and why?
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Put the U.S On a Budget:Some unique and ordinary ideas on how to scale down the U.S. debt.
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Movie Inspired Party IdeasShe has worked hard all semester and is now an honor roll student. Show her your pride in her accomplishments, by rewarding her with a Harry Potter movie themed afterschool party. This article gives you fun ideas on how to have a great time!
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How to Raise Money for a Favorite Charity:Tired of selling merchandise to see most of the profits go back to the manufacturer? Here are fun and inexpensive ways to raise money for your favorite charity; including your own child.
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Mother and Daughter Fun for Spring Break 2011The following article will give mother's ideas on how to have fun with their daughters during Spring Break 2011 and make money at the same time!
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How to Survive the Passing of a ChildThis article will help the reader learn coping skills to survive the death of their child.
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Patriot or Pragmatic: Warren BuffettIs Warren Buffett a patriot telling President Obama that tax cuts for the rich should end or is he being pragmatic? This article describes how a class war-fare would actually hurt billionaires.
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Facebook Activism Real or a Hoax Created by PedophilesNews agencies reported, pedophiles started the latest Facebook activism to lure children into talking to them. This is article will expose the real story.
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A Terrible Day at the Exercise GymThis is one of those days that every thing went wrong and it ended up with a terrible mishap at my gym. A day that will live on in infamy...
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The Defense of Elizabeth Edwards:Westboro Church members protested at the funeral of Elizabeth Edwards on December 11, 2010. Supporters of Elizabeth Edwards banned together to prevent the controversial church from disrupting the funeral and came to the defense of Elizabeth Edwards.
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Westboro Baptist Church and the Assault on Elizabeth Edwards:This article describes the attack on Elizabeth Edwards by, Westboro Baptist Church members and how her fans plan to help her.
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Unique Christmas Experiences for the FamilyWould you like some new and different ideas on how to create happy times at Christmas without spending money you don't have? The following article is full of fun ideas.
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2011 New Year's Resolution PlanThis article will help the reader reach her goals in 2011 with an easy to follow and fun approach.
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Five Ways to Keep Your Best New Year's Resolution 2009Five ways that I used to achieve my 2007, Best New Year's Resolution. I used these 5 ways and they worked for me. The reader will learn how to apply these five ways to their own situation.
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Five Ways to Keep Your Best New Year's ResolutionThis article is a follow-up to month one of ,"Five Ways to Keep Your Best New Year's Resolution, the start-up plan". There will be articles written monthly to motivate the readers to stay on track.
