Laurie Meekis
I am very pleased to have earned the top 1,000 content producers badge three years in a row on Associated Content. Many of my articles and writings here are available for reprint. For those and other writing jobs, please contact Laurie at freesong1@aol.com
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Football AmenAn alternate and irreverent point of view about Super Bowl Sunday.
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A Rainy Day Review of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1My review of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.
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Sterling Silver and Silver Plated Gift Ideas for a New BabyLooking for special gifts for a new baby? Try these silver gift ideas.
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Kids and Family Crafts: Thanksgiving Give Thanks WreathsMake this family craft with your kids to help them understand the meaning behind Thanksgiving and be grateful for the good things in their lives. -
Crafts for Kids: Easy Polymer Clay BeadsInstructions for making two types of polymer clay beads. It is a good craft project to do with kids. Used the finished beads to make homemade jewelry for gifts or to wear. -
Flying LessonsAs parents, we hope to give our children the strength to fly but sometimes when life weighs us down with almost unbearable burdens, the power of flight comes from the children themselves and they give us strength. -
Imaginative Play Dress-Up Crafts Made with Streamers for Young KidsThese craft ideas use paper or fabric streamers to make dress-up clothes for young kids to encourage their imaginative play.
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Easy Tricks to Help Keep Your House Clean when You Have ChildrenUse simple tricks to help keep the messes and grime under control when you live in a house with children. -
Kid and Family Crafts: Flower PaintingLook in the garden or go on a nature walk and let the flowers inspire your arts and crafts. These flower painting crafts are suitable for kids or adults. -
Purple Waves of OptimismPurple haiku entry. The first light of the morning reveals the color of hope, royalty, strength, creativity and all things possible. -
Kids Games: Dinosaur Games for Preschool and KindergartenGive young children a feel for the world of dinosaurs and paleontology with dinosaur games designed to get them involved and curious on their level. -
Five Messy Food Games to Play with ChildrenWith all the rules we make kids follow to clean up, on occasion it is fun to let loose and create a mess that the adults approve of. These five food games are designed for messy entertainment and surprising fun. -
Toxic Gulf SpillA haiku about the gulf oil spill and the poisonous death it has released and spread. -
Are the Legendary Couple Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog Heading for a Divorce?Shocking news conference reveals that Miss Piggy may not be the perfect porker she has presented to the public for so long. Bacon may fry in the spotlight over the shocking discovery. (Humor spoof piece)
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The Realities and Repercussions of Adopting and Rejecting Artyom Savelyev: Russian Adoption Gone WrongAs an adoptive mother of a Russian child, this is my take on Torry Ann Hansen's rejection of her son, Artyom Savelyev and the repercussions of her actions.
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A St. Patrick's Day Limerick: Wearin' O' the GreenEntry for the 2010, St. Patrick's Day limerick contest -
How to Stage a Home for SaleIn a buyer's real estate market the competition is often fierce. Staging a home for sale helps to make the house more appealing to buyers. These tips for staging may help.
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A Winnipeg WinterScenes of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in the winter. -
Christmas HopeAn entry for the Christmas Haiku contest. -
58,253 SaluteA poem to honour all veterans, past and present.
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The Pen and the SwordWriting (the pen), kept imprisoned by the demands and expectations dictated by outside sources (the sword), finally finds light again and fights back against the naysayers to find its long hidden voice.
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Meet Sally Baumgartner Duffy of "Duffy's Family Child Care" in San JoseInterview with Sally Baumgartner Duffy, child care business owner extraordinaire. -
Pumpkin Pie DreamsPumpkin pie is wooing someone to sneak some before he is supposed to but the cook has something to say about that. -
Additional Turkey HaikusThese are the other four Haikus not used in the turkey haiku contest.
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Clever Thanksgiving TurkeyAn entry for the Thanksgiving Turkey Haiku contest -
Twas the Night Before ThanksgivingAn annoyed Mom is preparing the Thanksgiving feast with no help from her family when suddenly she slips on a spot of spilled oil. More concerned with the food and drink than his fallen wife, she reacts with a vengeance aimed at a still oblivious husband.
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How to Easily Clean Cooked Egg Off a Frying PanIf you are tired of scrubbing off cooked egg from a frying pan, this little trick makes the task easier.
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How to Cook and Prepare a Whole Fresh PumpkinHow to prepare and cook a fresh whole pumpkin to use for making other foods like pies, cakes, cookies, breads, soups, stews and casseroles.
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Where the Wild Things Are: A Movie ReviewWhere the Wild Things Are, a much anticipated movie has arrived at the theaters. This is a review of the movie that is compared to the classic children's storybook by Maurice Sendak.
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Twitter: Variety is the Spice of Life for WritersTwitter is not only a short message social network where you can post your links, it is a tool to expand your resources and knowledge and a way to reach around the world to touch people.
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All Hallow's Eve Awakening: A Halloween HaikuHalloween Haiku for the Haiku Contest.
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The Diplomacy of International AdoptionThis is a personal tale about adopting a child internationally and the diplomacy and experiences involved in the process.
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The HauntingWhat horrors lurk on a dark night making sounds close to the darkened house, a storm building,lightening flashing, howling winds,fear building until he has no choice but to face the beast at his door when it knocks insistantly.
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Northern Manitoba First Nations Communities Received Body Bags Instead of Requested Medicines for the H1N1 InfluenzaNorthern Manitoba First Nations Communities received body bags when they were requesting medicines to deal with The H1N1 influenza in their remote reservations.
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Mary Travers of Peter, Paul and Mary Fame Dies at Age 72 from Leukemia ComplicationsMary Travers of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary passed away September 16th from Leukemia complications. Their music, voices and words did and still continue to reach across all barriers.
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Greyhound Threatens to Cut Service in CanadaGreyhound wants funding from the Canadian government for services to certain areas of Canada. Is it a necessity or a ploy to bargain for funding in a depressed economy? Will they follow suit in The United States next?
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Photos taken 8/28 at the Home of Phillip Garrido Who Held Jaycee Lee Dugard Hostage for 18 Years in Antioch, CaliforniaThese are photos taken today at the home and on the street where Phillip Garrido held Jaycee Lee Dugard prisoner for 18 years after kidnapping her at 11 years of age. The home is in Antioch, California.
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First-Person: At the Scene of the Jaycee Lee Dugard KidnappingWhat is it like living near the house where Jaycee Lee Dugard was allegedly held prisoner for 18 years in by Phillip and Nancy Garrido?
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Jaycee Lee Dugard Found After 18 Years in Captivity in Antioch, CaliforniaJaycee Lee Dugard was kidnapped in 1991 and presumed dead until she showed up this week, a captive held for 18 years in the backyard of Phillip Garrido of Antioch, California.
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A Review of The Shack by Wm. Paul YoungThe Shack is making waves in book circles. Find out why.
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Kid's Crafts: How to Make New Recycled Crayons from Broken OnesThis is an easy and fun craft and recycling project for kids. Use those broken crayons and make new ones in fun shapes.
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Mountain View Christian Center's Easter Eggstravaganza Has Moved to a New Location This YearThe who,what, where and why of the Mountain View Christian Center's Easter Eggstravaganza 2009
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Twitter for a Cause: Twittering with a HeartTwitter isn't just for business or socializing. Twitter is a great resource to use for a good cause.
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How to Sell Damaged Gold Jewelry for CashWhat do you do with broken or damaged pieces of gold jewelry you have sitting in you jewelry box? Makes some cash and get rid of it using one of these methods.
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Competing as a Sponsored Amateur Nationally and Internationally in the High Flying Skateboard World: Interview with a Teenage SkaterWhat is the competitive skateboard world like for a talented 14-year-old who travels the world competing? What got him started? What is the skateboard life like?
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Kid's Crafts: Free Printable Leprechaun Coloring Pages for Saint Patrick's DayLeprechauns and Saint Patrick's Day printable coloring pages that are sure to help parents and teachers keep kids busy creating. Try some them yourself too to celebrate the day.
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10 Simple Ways to Make Your Stovetop and Oven Run More Efficiently to Save Money and EnergySave money on energy bills with these tips on making the best use of your stove top and oven.
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10 Tips to Get Fussy Kids and Picky Eaters to Eat Their VegetablesIf you are frustrated with dealing with kids who won't eat their veggies, try some of these tricks to get them eating healthy foods.
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Denny's is Serving America Free Grand Slam Breakfasts on Tuesday 3 February 2009Denny's restaurant is serving free food on the 3rd of February. Check out the details.
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Tempest in a Teakettle: A Child's Self Controlled Temper TantrumTemper tantrums take many forms and are expressed in different ways. Some kids are even self controlled during a tantrum.
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Kids Say I Don't Want to Try Anything New, Sam I AmIf you have a fussy eater like we do, sometimes you have to put your foot down and get them to try new things whether they want to or not.
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A Motherhood and Child First: Sometimes You Have No ChoiceSometimes a motherhood and child first comes when you aren't quite ready to let it happen, but circumstances make it a necessity.
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Adoption: A Forever Mommy Finding a Forever ChildAdoption is more than a child finding a forever mother. It is the mother finding her forever child. Adopting is a circle of giving and receiving.
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Beer and Alcohol Enemas: A Drinker's DeathwishWhat is a beer enema or and alcohol enema and are they dangerous?
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Record Setting $150 Million Inauguration Bill for Barack Obama in a Depressed Economy, Not a Great Way to Start Out150 Million dollar inauguration price tag, what do you think?
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How to Convince Your Spouse that You Need BeerHoist another beer and find another use for the bountiful brew. Use these 10 ideas to convince your spouse to put beer on the grocery list.
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Is the Spare the Air Day Law a Healthy Protection of the Environment or the Government Run Amuck?Is spare the air day a good idea? Is this something that should be adopted all over the country to protect the environment and our health or is it more unnecessary government interference?
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How to Make a Key Wind ChimeThis is a fun way to recycle and make use of all your old keys.
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Grow a Renewable Aloe Vera Plant to Treat Minor Skin Ailments and Help the EnvironmentLearn about the environmentally friendly Aloe Vera plant, how to care for it and use it for topical medicine.
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How to Press Leaves and Flowers Collected from a Nature Walk Without a Flower PressYou don't need a flower press to dry and press leaves and flowers you collect. Here is an easy way to do it.
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How to Help You and Your Children Stay Cool in the Sun and Heat at an Outdoor EventThere are simple tricks you can use to protect children and yourself from the effects of overheating at a hot outdoor event or outing.
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How to Make a Paper Hand Print Christmas WreathFind out how to make a simple but fun hand print Christmas wreath out of paper.
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10 Things Your Local Library Offers for FreeYour local library offers more than books. Take a look and see what is new at the library.
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Five Winnipeg Best of Food Favourites and Where to Find ThemHere are five favourite food items or places and where to find them in Winnipeg.
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Oberon Makes Leather Journals for Every Writer and Every OccasionTake a look and find out what Oberon journals are.
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Five of the Best Places to Find Sweet Treats in Winnipeg, CanadaHere are five places to find sweets that will satisfy a sweet tooth craving in Winnipeg.
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Did You Get Your Just Desserts in a Library?Libraries have been in existance for a long time. What difference has a libary made in your life?
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What Does the Future Hold for Cyber Crime and Punishment?As the Internet grows, so does cyber crime and cyber punishment. What is is and how will it be dealt with?
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Do Gas Station Owners Get Rich from the Surge in Gas Prices?What happens when gas station owners can't keep their business going? Who is reaping all the rewards of high fuel prices?
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How Casinos Lure in Gamblers and Try to Keep Them ThereDo you wonder why casinos are designed the way they are? What tricks do they use to get gamblers to come and keep them there?
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Winnipeg Harvest Provides Food with a HeartWinnipeg Harvest is charity that gives with a heart and with dignity.
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Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Store Bought Wrapping PaperMake gift giving eco-friendly, with these alternatives to store bought wrapping paper.
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Tips on How to Paint a Kid's Room Wall MuralThese are tips and suggestions for painting a kid's room wall mural
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Tips for Driving from British Columbia to Winnipeg, ManitobaTips and a review about the drive from British Columbia to Winnipeg.
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5 Easy Precycling Ideas to Save Money and Natural ResourcesPrecycling is not only a way to save the natural resources of the Earth, it is a way to save money.
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Kid's Crafts: Make a Mother's Day, Father's Day or Birthday Card from Recycled Egg ShellsThis is a simple craft to make with kids and creativity.
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Barbie Dolls Vs. Bratz DollsProduct review and preferences, between Barbie Dolls and Bratz Dolls
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Do Public Schools Favour the Students Who Have Money Over the Lower Income Students?Even public schools seem to favour the kids with more money. Is that true?
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From Cheerleader to President: Which President Began His Public Career as a Cheerleader?Find out which president started as a cheerleader.
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The Panorama Mesdag: A Trip Back in Time to the Hague, Netherlands in 1880The Panorama Mesadg is a museum, incredible painting, and very unique art experience in The Hague.
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A Tour of the Places in Winnipeg Where they Filmed the Movie Shall We Dance?A tour of some of the sites Shall We Dance was filmed at in the City of Winnipeg.
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Doll Collectors: Vintage Barbies - The Original Skipper, Barbie's Little SisterA history and description of the vintage Skipper doll, Barbie's little sister.
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Kid's Crafts: Free Printable Paper Dolls and Interactive Online Paper DollsWhere to find printable and Interactive paper dolls online.
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10 Interesting Trivia Facts About Winnipeg in Manitoba, Canadathese are ten pieces of trivia about the city of Winnipeg in Manitoba, Canada
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Kids Crafts and Lego Blocks: Make a Bud Vase or Flower Pot Cover for Mother's DayThis article is a kid's craft Lego Block project and very easy to make.
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Review: Prismacolor Professional Quality Soft Thick Lead Pencils, Made by Sanford CompanyThis is a product review of Prismacolor Coloured pencils. A must have for any artist, young or old.
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Live on the Set of the Upcoming Television Movie Less Than Kind in WinnipegWhat is it like on a live movie set? "Less Than Kind", filmed in Winnipeg. Photos included.
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Plan a Low Stress Family Vacation: Prepare Ahead of TimeFamily Vacationing with less stress. Tips to prepare for the vacation ahead of time.
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Visit The Royal Picture Gallery Mauritshuis or The Mauritshuis, as it's Commonly Known in The Hague, the NetherlandsThis is a description of and guide toThe Maurithuis in The Hague, The Netherlands
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The Fifth Beatle Died... AgainWas there really a fifth Beatle? Read and find out.
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Should I Get My Child a Cell Phone?Are you being pressured into getting a cell phone for your child? Some pros, cons and ideas about cell phones for children.
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Travel Guide to the Royal Delft Porcelain Factory in Delft, The NetherlandsA first hand description of The Royal Delft Factory tour and events in Delft, Holland. Historical facts included.
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Webkinz Vs. Beanie Babies 2.0 - Can They Catch the Online Wave that Webkinz Started?Will Beanie Babies 2.0 be able to compete with Webkinz?
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The Capri Motel in Winnipeg - Great for Budget TravelersA review and description of The Capri Motel
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Easter Eggstravaganza 2008 in Brentwood, CaliforniaDetails and information for Easter Eggstravaganza in Brentwood, California.
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10 Poetry Books for ChildrenTeach children to love poetry. Ten suggested books to use towards that goal.
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Surprising Uses for the Humble Parsley PlantParsley is more than a garnish for your plate.
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Interesting Facts About Teddy BearsWhat do you know about teddy bears?
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No Mr. Bush, I Agree, We Aren't in a Recessionrecession? how about a dinner talk with the president
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What is an Inuksuk?an explanation of what an inuksuk is and the meaning behind it
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Queen Hillary and King Obamaa tongue-in-cheek poem about the Democratic Party presidential primaries
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The Murals of WinnipegWhat and where The Murals of Winnipeg are
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Make a Green Breakfast to Start Your St.Patrick's Day Celebrationideas for a green breakfast on St.Patrick's Day
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Beachcomber's Winnipeg: A Restaurant ReviewBeachcomber's in Winnipeg, formerly known as Branigan's, is located right on the river front next to the Red River and the Assiniboine River.
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Oakley Teens Learn About the Art and Culture of the Henna TattooAt the Oakley Public Library a teen group learns about the art of the henna tattoo.
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Early Morning Stabbing in WinnipegStabbing in the North end of Winnipeg
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How to Prepare for Running Your Own Home Based Daycare or Childcare BusinessIf you are thinking about running a home based childcare or daycare business, this article gives a lot of insigfht into what will be required to open this kind of home based business.
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The Google Game for ChildrenThis is a simple online game that will help children with computer, reading, typing and internet skills.
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The Smart Car: A PictorialThese are photos of the environmentally friendly Smart Car.
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The Winter Road:Across The Frozen FrontierThis is a personal travel story of the author's first trip across frozen terrain in the winter wonderland of northern Ontario.
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Teaching Children Art Appreciation: The Hands of the Sistine Chapel by MichelangeloTeach your children to appreciate the world of art with hands on art projects. This on deals with Michelangelo and The Sistine Chapel
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Toad Hall Toys in Winnipega review of Toad Hall Toys
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Restaurant Review: Porno PizzaThis is a review of the controversial Porno Pizza, in Winnipeg
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The Assiniboine Park Conservatory in Winnipega description of what there is to see and do at The Assiniboine Park Conservatory in Winnipeg
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Control Cankerworms with Tree BandingThis is a description of what cankerworms are, the damage they cause and how to prevent them with tree banding.
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Why Using a Name Tag in International Business Meetings May Give You an Advantagea general description of why using name tags is important in international business meetings and how it may help you
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How to Throw an Indoor Snow Party for ChildrenIdeas for a snow party when children are stuck inside in the winter or in the summer heat.
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The Memory Game - Perfect for Children's Birthday Parties and Bridal or Baby ShowersThis is a game suitable for all ages and many occasions.
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The Origins of Winnie the PoohThis is a brief explanation of who Winnie the Pooh was. An historical overview.
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The Shame of the Canadian Health Care SystemThe Canadian health care system is not without its problems. These are some of the cons of the medical coverage offered to Canadian citizens in some areas.
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Ed Sullivan: An Evening at the CircusMeeting Ed Sullivan
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How to Make a Country Garden, Picket Fence HeadboardIf you want to bring a bit of garden and country charm into a bedroom, consider creating your own country garden picket fence headboard. It is a very simple and inexpensive project. You don't need to be a master handyman to make this headboard.
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Allowing Yourself to Mourn: Dealing with the Death of a Loved OneThe way any person mourns the loss of a loved one in their life is not set in cement. Every one's individual healing and dealing with the death comes in many forms. You do need to face it and deal with it.
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Tips to Keep Your Home Safe While You Are Away on VacationWhile you are planning your vacation away from home, don't forget to get your home ready for your vacation too. Use these tips to help safeguard your house while you are gone.
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End of June Marks 20 Years for Canadian 'Loonie'One day before our neighbors to the north celebrate Canada Day, another special anniversary is on the calendar the 30th of June. This date marks the 20th birthday of the dollar coin, fondly known as the loonie.
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The Power in a Hug:15 Hug QuotesA Hug is one of the most basic ways two human beings touch. There is power in a hug. These 15 hug quotes express the meaning and importance of this simple human gesture.
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Interview with Stephanna B: Adoption from a Child's ViewpointStephanna is 10 years old. Since her experience has been a good one, she wanted to share her thoughts and feelings with people who are thinking about adopting a child.
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How to Host a Wild and Crazy Summer Children's Birthday PartyMake the most out of the outdoors during summer and host a wild and crazy summer birthday party.
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A Summer Day Getaway to Lafayette ReservoirLafayette Reservoir is one of the loveliest hidden jewels in the East Bay area of San Francisco. This is a great place to get away on a summer day or any day.
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HugNation: A Living Legacy of Love and Optimism Created on the WebAdorned in shocking pink hair and an amazingly positive attitude to life and all the world's woes, John Styn and his gray haired 94 year old grandfather Caleb Shikles, began a crusade to pass love across the internet with their HugNation website.
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Five Quick and Fun Ways to Cool Off the Summer Heat on a BudgetWhen summer heat strikes, everybody wants a quick way to cool off. If you are on a budget, or simply want some different ways to fight the summer heat, try one of these five ways to cool off and have fun doing it.
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To Neil, with LoveTo an old and fondly remembered friend, Neil Christie. He fought the good fight, for 17 years, against the beast called HIV/Aids. He was an unassuming, deep human being.
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Kikkoman Gourmet Teriyaki Vs. Soy Vay Veri Veri TeriyakiKikkoman Gourmet Teriyaki sauce and Soy Vay Veri Veri Teriyaki sauce are similar, but one definitely outshines the other as my favourite.
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An Interview with Mari L: A Japanese to English TutorMari works with Japanese children and adults who come directly from Japan with their families while they are stationed here for work. They are thrown into a new environment and have to quickly learn how to function in a new culture with a new language.
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Teaching Art Appreciation to Children: Van Gogh's The Starry NightOne of the most lovely and serene of Vincent Van Gogh's paintings entitled "The Starry Night", is perfect to use as a basis for a children's Van Gogh, art appreciation project.
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'Shrek the Third' Brings in $122 Million in Opening Weekend"Shrek the Third" opened this weekend earning $122 million at its debut.
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HP's Historic Garage Becomes a National LandmarkIn a rare move, an American corporate building was given the designation National Historic Landmark.
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Kid's Crafts: How to Make a Paper, Vintage Style Hat with FlowersThe finished product looks like a small vintage hat, adorned with flowers. It makes a sweet wall decoration.
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Nesquik Chocolate Milk Powder Vs. Hershey's Syrup for Chocolate MilkNesquik chocolate milk mix and Hershey's syrup for chocolate milk are two very different products that feed a chocolate craving in liquid form.
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From My WindowLooking out a window during the winter
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10 End of the School Year Gift Ideas for TeachersAt the end of the school year, it is a nice idea to show your children's teachers, or your own teacher, that you appreciate and acknowledge what they do.
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Burt's Bee Balm Vs. Chapstick Lip BalmChapstick brand lip balm and Burt's Bee Balm each have their own strong points. They are a similar product but each has a very different feel and image.
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5 Strong and Simple Reasons to Write for Associated ContentIf you like to write, here are 5 reasons to write for Associated Content.
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Button Crafts and Collectibles: How to Make a Button LampshadeA button lampshade is a fun and unique way to display a button collection or just to have as a conversation piece.
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Kleenex Regular Tissues Vs. Kleenex Lotion TissuesKleenex is the name synonymous with tissues, but the regular and Lotion varieties of Kleenex tissues are very different from each other.
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The Appeal of Eyes and Voices in Celebrities and OthersIt is funny what appeals to people when it comes to celebrities, or anyone, for that matter. The whole package may be what strikes an individual, but more often, the smaller things, like eyes or voices, will make a person stand out.
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Millefiori Beads: How Do They Get Those Little Flowers Inside the Glass Beads?In the 15th century, the millefiori technique of glass bead making was developed in Milano, Italy, but it was not used in the United States until the 1850's. The alternate polymer clay technique is more recent.
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Inner StreamsNatures Waterways; lakes, oceans, streams and rivers, are a life source and a place to look deeper inside ourselves for answers.
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Skippy Peanut Butter Vs. Adams Peanut ButterWith the exception of households that have people with severe allergies to peanuts, peanut butter is a standard staple in many homes. It is rated right up there with bread, milk and eggs.
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How to Lose a Customer in 15 Easy StepsThese are 15 signs that tell a customer they may not want to frequent your establishment and to take their business somewhere else.
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Decorated Wooden Hangers for Father's DayThis is a craft project for Father's Day that can truly be put to good use. This Father's Day gift lasts for years.
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A Touch of Class: Brooke Shields Stands Up for Britney SpearsMaybe it is time to make the Tabloid press more accountable for its blatant molding and creation of celebrity news and misinformation. That isn't news. It is a glorified version of the childhood game of telephone.
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Teaching Art Appreciation to Children: Creating a Picasso PumpkinTo begin this project, gather a few facts about Pablo Picasso, copies of a few of his works from books or online, and a little history about the artist. Make the information simple and concise.
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Praying for a Rainbowbut in the quest for peace inside, and to honour those we love, we lost sight of our own visions,
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How to Make a Lego Brick iPod Dock or Cell Phone Charging BaseThe only thing limiting the creativity of a Lego Block project, is the imagination of the individual builder.
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"Visions" for Mother's DayI really believed, you had eyes in the back of your head, and magic in the palm of your hand.
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"Touch" - A Mother's Day PoemI still feel your hand upon my hair, feel my eyelids close heavily in slumber.
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Santa Has a Personal Friend in the Local Fire StationI originally heard the whisperings of this secret from someone who had heard it from someone else, who had in turn heard it from a longtime resident here.
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How to Make a Musical Rain Stick Craft Project for Children or AdultsThe assembly of the pieces is quick, but you can spend as much time as you like decorating the outer surface of the musical rain stick.
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To Fence or Not to Fence, that is the QuestionIf you have been to both the Midwest and California, one of the most striking differences in yards are the presence or lack of fences in each place.
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An Aging Cheese is the Unexpected Star of an Internet Video ShowOne of the strangest internet stars to grace the pages of an internet webcam site is a block of aging cheddar cheese.
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Conservation Poem: "Ode to Toilet Paper" For Sheryl CrowA humourous response to a funny request.
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Taking a Rabbit for a WalkI had never thought about having a pet rabbit before this. I love animals, but the only pet rabbits I had seen were confined to pens or cages and that didn't appeal to me at all. I am more of the let it run around the house or yard persuasion.
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Just How Does All the Information on the Web Get to a Search Engine?Did you ever wonder how search engines like Google and Ask go about gathering all the information we look for on web searches?
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Are You Sleep Deprived?If you are not getting enough sleep, chances are you are not functioning at full capacity, which can be detrimental to your health and dangerous to yourself and others around you.
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Warning: Have You Caught the AC Bug?I seem to have caught a bug of some sort, and I'm told it is highly contagious. I have been encouraged to pass this particular bug on, in any way I can.
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A Product Review. My Silver Grand Jeep Cherokee LaredoIt's a bird, it's a plane, it's... a Grand Jeep Cherokee Laredo, with me in the drivers seat enjoying the freedom. I can pack up the back, bedding and all and I'm set to go.
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A Product Review: HP Pavilion PC Notebook Dv5020usIt is an HP Pavilion Notebook PC, Model dv 5020us, and for me it is such an improvement over the old desktop version.
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A Product Review. My Nokia 6010 Cell Phone, an Oldie but a GoodyI sometimes wonder what any of us would do if we had to go back to only using landlines and not have our cell phones permanently glued to our ears anymore.
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A Product Review : Zyrtec, My Miracle Allergy Relief MedicationLike so many people, I suffer from severe reactions to cat dander, hay, grasses, household chemicals and detergents, softeners, certain flowers, plants, and cigarette smoke.
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A Product Review. Born Shoes Are Shoes with Comfort and Simple StyleMy Born shoes are my old friends, and a product I would have a hard time living without.
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A Product Review: The GE EasyCam PC Camera H098063I recently purchased a GE webcam, the GE EasyCam PC Camera HO98063to be specific, and since I had not looked at the available webcams in quite some time, I was not aware of the variety on the market right now.
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U.K Teenager Hosts Party Posted on Her MySpace Webpage and Parents Return to Find Their Home Trashed17 year old Rachael Ball's said that her MySpace web page was hacked by friends, that posted a party invite announcement, to her home in England.
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Unannounced Indian Test Missile Launch Forces Indonesian Passenger Plane to Return to JakartaWhile traveling through Indian airspace Friday, a passenger jet flying from Indonesia to Saudi Arabia, had to return to Jakarta, when an unannounced missile flew across the sky, forcing the flight to turn back.
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Spring Decorating Ideas: Lighten Up Your Home and Bring Some Garden InSpring decorating begins with spring cleaning. Then start to change the feel of your home, or a specific room or two, by bringing in some very simple key elements to modify your surroundings.
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New Check Cashing Policy Now in PlaceMany people count on the "float" period between the time a check is written and when your bank receives and cashes it, to ensure there are sufficient funds available to cover a written check.
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Sea Lions Invade Bonneville Dam AgainThe California sea lions have come back to Bonneville Dam,in Oregon, to enjoy the salmon that are migrating up stream to spawn.
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Crocodile Smuggler Stopped at Egypt/ Gaza BorderA lady crossing the Gaza border, looked suspiciously lumpy, and was stopped by security guards. The woman was attempting to cross the border at the southern Gaza station of Rafah.
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World Water Day was Observed Across the GlobeWorld Water Day was observed yesterday, the 22nd of March, but not everybody is even aware of this international day of observance.
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U.S. Homeland Security Chief to Sign Off on a Possible Alternative to Passports to Be Used at the Washington./ B.C. BorderIn the near future, there may be an alternative to passports, if you are crossing the U.S. Border into Canada, between Washington state and British Columbia.
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Odd International LawsAll countries have laws that must be abided by but some of these truly test the meaning of "respect the law". All laws don't make sense. Some are still on the books even though they have been outdated long ago.
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The Tooth FairyThe tooth fairy is an icon representing a coming of age ritual that can reach across all barriers. It is an acknowledgement of a step in growing up, a part of every child's life.
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Odd California Laws or What Were They Thinking?It might amaze you to find out some of the odd laws still on the books in California.
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Chiquita Bananas Fined 25 Million for Involvement with Columbian ExtremistsChiquita Brands International, the company that grows bananas and distributes what is probably the most well known banana label in the United States, was accused and fined $25 million for paying protection to a known terrorist group in Columbia.
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Near Endangered Bird Will Be Taken Back to MongoliaOn the 21st of March, Thai Airways is providing a free flight for a very special passenger and it's caretakers.
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The Rights of a Child from the United NationsChildren are often unable or not permitted to speak up for themselves. Like any adult, they have their own particular needs and rights as human beings, which have too often been ignored or overlooked.
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Friendship and 11 Memorable and Inspired QuotesFriendship is both one of the most valued and the most undervalued human attributes.
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The Clocks Change Sunday to Daylight Saving TimeSunday the 11th of March the clocks will be changed one hour forward to daylight saving time.
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10 Ways to Help Yourself Deal with DepressionDepression can be so overwhelming that even the smallest task can seem daunting.
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Signs to Watch for When You Suspect Neglect or Abuse of DogsDogs can be loyal and loving members of a family and home, but they can also be the victims of abuse and neglect.Dogs may not be able to speak and tell you what is wrong with them, but they can give you many clues.
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Moose and Helicopter Collide in a Small Alaskan TownAn angry or confused moose is nothing to mess with. In Gustavus, Alaska a helicopter pilot and his biologist passenger found out just what can happen when a moose charges a moving helicopter.
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Stromboli Volcano Erupts Again in ItalyThe Stromboli volcano erupted again, causing concern to the residents of and visitors to this sparsely populated Italian island of about three miles in diameter.
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Book it Pizza Hut Program Denounced by CriticsPizza Huts Book It program, which encourages children to read, is under fire frpm critics.
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Unique Recycling IdeasWhen most people think of recycling, newspapers, cans and bottles are what come to mind first, but recycling encompasses much more than that.
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New Homes in California Using Solar TechnologyI read what I consider positive news regarding construction companies taking some responsibility in contributing to more environmentally friendly building practices.
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How to Guide: Encouraging a Child to Enjoy Reading and the Written WordNot all children take to reading and writing easily. In an ideal situation there would be constant reinforcement of school learning and encouragement in home situations, but many children get lost in the cracks of living and never learn the love of reading and writing.
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How to Guide to Help You Get Your Child Up and Ready for School Each MorningFor many parents, the task of getting a child to get ready for a school day each morning is the perfect formula for starting the day filled with stress. There is nothing like dealing with a fussing, grouchy and disorganized child to begin your day on the wrong foot.
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How to Guide to Help You Distinguish Between Online Survey CompaniesIf you are online, I am sure almost everyone has seen or been inundated with ads or emails dealing with online surveys.
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How to Guide to Help You Teach a Young Child About Sex, the Body and ReproductionMany parents dread dealing with this subject when it comes to their own children, no matter what the age the child is, but it does not have to be an intimidating or overwhelming subject to approach, particularly with younger children.
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The Colourful History of the TulipTulips, the simple and elegant spring flower often synonymous with the Dutch, are not native to the Netherlands.