Carolyn R Scheidies
Carolyn R. Scheidies is an author/reviewer/ speaker and more. Find her at http://IDealinHope.com.
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Does a Tall Person Run Faster Than a Shorter Person Science ProjectA science project judging whether or not taller people run faster than shorter people, requires research as well as setting up races with tall and short people of different body types and training.
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Birthday Gift Ideas for a Special Elderly PersonA birthday present for an older person takes into consideration health and energy levels as well as personal likes and dislikes in order to chose the gift that will have the most meaning to the birthday recipient.
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Wean Your Baby from Night Time BreastfeedingWith lots of love and attention, you can begin to wean your baby of that night time breastfeeding.
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Fun Experiments with Water for KidsElementary-age children enjoy active learning. Water experiments show them different properties of water, of the earth, of molecules and gravity. Experiments help children experience the changes while learning that science is both practical and fun. -
Fund Raising TipsWhen fundraising, you want to use every tool possible in order to meet your goal or the goal of your organization. Raising money means letting others know why you need the money, why you are asking for help and how they can help by supporting your cause.
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Outdoor Leisure Activities for SeniorsAs we age, walking, bending, stretching and reaching takes more time and effort. Whether or not the term "senior" applies, outdoor activities are a healthy way to stay active and keep our bodies and minds alert. -
Start Your Own Drama SchoolWith a drama school you can to help students to a career in the dramatic arts or to learn skills they can use in volunteer capacities in community theater, in church productions or helping out in schools. -
How to Travel with a Disability, Food Sensitivities or Other Special NeedsTraveling with a disability, with allergies, other sensitivities and/or with other special needs can be problematic. But you can take steps to make traveling safer, more comfortable and a positive experience.
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What to Bring on Vacation and How to Pack ItHaving a trip all planned out helps make the vacation go much more smoothly. But knowing how and what to pack makes all the difference in enjoying your vacation trip and bringing home good memories.
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How to Let Go and Enjoy LifeToo rigid? Afraid to enjoy life? In her latest book, Eat the Cookie Buy the Shoes, Joyce Meyer helps us let go, lighten up and learn to once more celebrate life.
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Travel Planning Tips Decrease StressMaking travel plans can be daunting, but there are ways to decrease the stress and up your confidence level so your trip will be all you wish it to be.
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Tips for Breastfeeding in Public Without Causing a RiotBreastfeeding is natural and, while I believe a nursing mother should be discreet in public, she has the right to breastfeed without being harassed. -
The Kearney Historic World Theater Being RestoredWhen The World Theatre Closed in 2008, screenwriter Jon Bokenkamp, a Kearney native, founded an organization to restore the historic theater for movie and community use.
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Historical Kearney is More Than MuseumsThe Kearney, Nebraska area has a wealth of museums, but Kearney offers much more than history in a box. Many of Kearney's buildings are historical in nature and give both residents and tourists a look back. -
Mothers Need Time and Attention on Mother's DayGiving mom expensive gifts is often not what your mother wants for Mother's Day, or any time. There is something else she wants more. -
Take a Staycation and Vacation Close to HomeWith finances tight, you might think you can't afford a vacation this year. Think again. Plan a staycation around local activities, events, historical places and local tourist attractions. -
Central Nebraska a Great Place to Visit HistoryFor authors, families on vacation and others who love or wish to learn about history, Central Nebraska offers a prime opportunity. -
How to Shop for Clothing BargainsHard economic times call for us to watch every dollar. Here are some ways to go budget shopping for bargain clothing. -
Tornado Home Safety TipsWhen a tornado or violent storm hits, you need to take safety precautions to protect yourself and those you love. Here's how. -
Apparent Danger, the True Story of Fundamentalist Preacher J. Frank Norris, Murder and Faith"Apparent Danger" is a story of manipulation, arrogance, murder and faith. You don't mess with J. Frank Norris.
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Kearney Public Library Expanding to Better Serve Area CitizensThe Nebraska Kearney Public Library is starting a renovation and expansion project long needed on the 30 plus year old building. It will help the library better serve the growing number of users.
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The Lodge Restaurant in Kearney, Nebraska Offers Quiet Atmosphere and Good FoodThe Lodge Restaurant in Kearney, Nebraska, a fixture of fine dining in the city for over 25 years, is warm and welcoming.
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Tallman Releases Scandal on Rincon Hill, the 4th of Her Sara Woolson Mystery SeriesScandal on Rincon Hill brings 19th century murder close to home for lady lawyer Sara Woolson.
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How Not to Be Victimized by Scam ArtistsWhether online or by mail or telephone, there are ways to protect yourself from falling prey to scam artists out to steal your identity and your money. -
Haiti a Story of American Heart from Kearney NebraskaEven a disaster far from Kearney, Nebraska, like the earthquake in Haiti, has people from the Kearney area responding. -
The Twilight Gospel Provides a Resource for Parents Questioning the Twilight Vampire SeriesMany concerned parents wonder about Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series of vampire books, not to mention the movies. The Twilight Gospel by Dave Roberts helps sort through the good and the bad about this series.
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Holding the Line on Liberal "Change?"About a whole lot more than politics. It's about life.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. On Leadership Provides Common Sense Insights on LeadershipMartin Luther King, Jr. on Leadership is more than King's story, it reveals his principles for leadership, principles that can help others also make their mark as leaders.
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Life Lessons from a Horse Whisperer is a Primer on Relationships with Both Horses and PeopleWhile working with, often untrained, horses, horse whisperer Sterrett shares principles of life, faith and relationships..
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Here's What to Do If Your Toddler Won't EatYou are excited your baby is going from bottle to real food, but suddenly he refuses to eat? Here's how to deal with this scary, frustrating situation.
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How to Encourage Children to Play Outside in the YardToo often children spend their days in doors and yet spending time outside can help them not only physically, but also in many other ways. Here are some fun ways to encourage children to play outside.
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The Elements of Investing - Great Book for InvestorsIn the The Elements of Investing, Charles D. Ellis and Burton G. Malkiel take the everyday investor from confusion to confidence.
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Looking for a New Church - Here Are Some Important TipsThere are times when, for one reason or another, each of us has to find a new church, a new place of worship. The problems becomes, how to find the church that best fits the needs of the family. Here are some tips.
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Teething Doesn't Need to End BreastfeedingNo matter how well the breastfeeding sessions may be going between mother and baby, when baby begins to teeth, everything changes. But this doesn't have to end the breastfeeding bond.
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How to Choose and Pack a Diaper BagAfter I had my first baby, when I ended up on an outing without some important items, I realized the importance of a well-packed diaper bag.
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How to Choose a Pediatrician for Your ChildChoosing a pediatrician, a doctor, for our children should take time and effort to make sure this is the doctor and the office to which you want to take your child or children.
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How to Prepare a Safe Bed for BabyWith a new baby in the offing parents want to make sure the baby has a safe place to sleep. What are the options, alternatives to where baby sleeps and how to make it safe?
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Take the Stress Out of Grocery ShoppingGrocery shopping can be stressful. But an organized approach and a personalized grocery list can cut stress, cost, and time.
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Snow Storm Safety Tips and the Kearney StormSnow may be beautiful, but it can be deadly if you are caught in a snow storm. There are practical ways to protect yourself. -
Candle Safety Should Be Primary Focus of Any Candle UseThough most of us love the glow of candlelight, lit candles can present a danger if left unattended. We can make sure our lit candles are safe by taking precautions. -
Christian Siriano Reveals His Secrets for Looking Fabulous in His Book "Fierce Style"In his book Fierce Style: How to be your most fabulous self, fashion designer Christian Siriano goes beyond how to present ourselves with self-confidence and fierceness to how to be fierce inside as well.
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Junk Email Spam-- How to Slow it DownWe all get spam junk email. It seems to proliferate when we're not looking. But there are steps you can take to tame that junk email monster.
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How to Make Thanksgiving Day SpecialThanksgiving Day is more than a day of family and food. It can also be a day of frustration, even loneliness if we don't consider our options, plan and prepare. But we can make it special.
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Autism's Hidden Blessings- How to Deal with the Diagnoses of AutismThe diagnosis of autism for your child doesn't have to be the death of your hopes and dreams for your child or your family. It can be the start of an unexpected, even rewarding, journey.
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Kearney Waldenbooks Hilltop Mall Store to Close in JanuaryKearney's Hilltop Mall Store will close in January because Borders Group is closing Waldenbooks stores all over the nation.
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Can Kearney Nebraska Sustain Another Hospital Beside Good Samaritan Hospital?Kearney has an excellent Hospital in Good Samaritan Hospital, but the hospital has not been responsive to local doctors or local needs. A group of doctors are planning to build a doctor run hospital. Is this good or bad for Kearney?
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Kearney Nebraska Hilltop Mall Turns 25 Years OldI was surprised to heard that November 1st, 2009 the Kearney, Nebraska Hilltop Mall turned 25.
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How to Help Children Move to a New HomeNo matter what precipitates a relocation, moving can be unsettling and downright frightening for children. But there are steps you as parents can take to help children accept and even anticipate the move.
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President Obama's Actions and Words Have ConsequencesWhat our leaders such as President Obama say and do have consequences for good...or bad. It is the same for you and me.
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How to Organize a Writer's ConferenceA Writer's Conference take time and energy to organize, but some basic tips can take some of the frustration out of the process.
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How to Deal with ConflictConflict sets the stage for war, divorce, and for any number of problems with family, friends, work situations and countries. But there are ways to diffuse conflict and find resolution.
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Joyce Meyer's The Love Revolution Challenges Christians to Make a DifferenceJoyce Meyer's The Love Revolution is a mandate for Christians to reach out and serve those with needs.
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Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Here's How to Stay Safe from FireSmoke alarms are important for keeping you and your family safe. It is important not only to have smoke alarms for home safety, but to make sure they are active.
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Lost GenerationThrough abortion, are we destroying the very ones whose discoveries could save the next generation?
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Traveling with a Disability-Tips for a Safe and Enjoyable TripTraveling with a disability can be a challenge when the traveler must consider accessibility at every turn. But a disability doesn't have to keep a person from traveling safely and with enjoyment.
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Birthday-How to Throw a Fun Child's Birthday Party on an Economical BudgetToo often, we parents are more concerned with birthday parties that make us look good, but break our budget, than in parties that center around the birthday child. Here's how to have a budget-saving party you and your child will love. -
How to Manage Arthritis PainLiving with arthritis isn't easy, but these suggestions can help you deal with the resulting pain, frustration and disability.
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How to Help a Friend Deal with the Devastation of DivorceDespite which spouse initiates the divorce, divorce is shattering emotionally, physically and spiritually. A friend can help smooth the road to recovery.
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In Think No Evil Tragic Violence Meets Gentle Forgiveness and Lessons for Us AllThink No Evil is more than a tragic story against Amish children, it is a story of finding wholeness, not through revenge, but through forgiveness.
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The Novel Diary of a Teenage Girl: What Matters Most Shows Teens How to Be GreenNon-fiction books provide practical information. Novels show practical applications. Diary of a Teenage Girl: What Matters Most does both with real green suggestions. A fun novel for teens on the importance of being green.
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How to Choose a Family-Friendly MovieA book that tells everything you need to know about choosing family-friendly movies. Don't have the book? Here are tips to help your family choose movies you'll enjoy.
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The Liar in Your Life: A Review of a Book that Explores Life, Lying and RealityIs lying intrinsic or something shaped by environment? The Liar in Your Life explains.
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Christian Homes Care Community in Holdrege, NebraskaChristian Homes Care Community offers condos, independent living and assisted living alternatives. But they offer more; they offer a place to call home.
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Avoid Publicity Scams by Marketing Your Book YourselfTake care before you sign up with a company that claims they will get your book into the marketplace-for big bucks, of course. Why not publicize your book yourself?
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Breast Cancer: How to Protect YourselfBreast cancer may seem like a hole drawing us into anxiety, depression, and grief. But there are things we can do to protect ourselves.
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Lock Up for Home SecurityBurglars don't take vacations. For home security and personal safety, always check and double check windows and doors and keep them locked. But there is more we can do.
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Julie & Julia: The Book, The Movie, The WomenBoth movie and book versions of Julie & Julia invite us into the lives of two extra-ordinary women and into the heart of Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking.
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Lit-n-Lattes Book Adds Spice and Structure to Reading ClubsLit-N-Lattes offers more than a list of books and questions. Lit-N-Lattes also adds fun and faith.
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Good Samaritan Hospital Offers Telehealth Connection for New ParentsAt Good Samaritan Hospital friends and family can now share the joy through long-distance Telehealth connections.
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How to Help a Friend with DepressionThe television ad is right. Depression does hurt. Here is how can we help a friend going through depression.
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Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales: An Audiobook that Benefits ChildrenNelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales is an audiobook that shares African culture with the rest of the world.
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Angel Food Ministries: A Blessing for Those Who Need to Feed Their FamiliesAngel Food Ministries food helps feed families during this time of economic hardship. Angel Food Ministries helps churches and organizations reach needy families in their congregation in a practical way.
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Advice for How to Help A Rape VictimRape brings fear, guilt, self-loathing and more, yet there are things we can do to help a rape victim.
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Kearney Nebraska Offers Fun Activities for ChildrenChildren are high priority in Kearney Nebraska, offering any number of fun, entertaining, relaxing and learning activities. -
Parents and a Seriously Ill Child: How to CopeMy parents survived my ten years as a seriously ill child and other parents and families can as well. This is how.
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The G-Free Diet by Elisabeth Hasselbeck: Review Recommends Gluten Free BookThe G-Free Diet: A Gluten-Free Survival Guide is Elisabeth Hasselbeck's journey from health to pain to recovery on a gluten-free diet after she discovered she has celiac disease, a gluten intolerance.
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The Gluten Connection: Journey of DiscoveryWhen my daughter discovered she had markers for celiac disease, I had no idea what that meant. What I learned helped me discover I also had a gluten problem. Together we're learning how to live gluten free. You can, too.
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How a Horse Provided the Key to Healing for an Autistic BoyAs Rowan responded to Betsy, the horse, so Rupert and Kristin grew hopeful that there were answers for Rowan's autism, that just maybe their autistic son could be helped. -
Great Christmas ReadsMany books released this Christmas entertain and lift up as well as bring us to the Christ of Christmas -
The Social Security ScandalSocial Security is no longer a retirement cushion for wage earners, but a kitty for our government leaders to raid for new spending programs.
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How to Become the Good Person You Want to BeGod looks for those who realize they aren't so good. Why? Because He's in the business of redemption. -
Female Teachers as Sexual Predators: A Very Real DangerDespite the media hype about priests who abuse boys, our children are in far more danger from sexual predators in public school than in church. -
How to Get a Book ReviewedBook reviewing for me is far more than "free" books. It is sharing my love and joy of words and hoping others will find that same joy.
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Even with Allergies, You Can Eat in Many RestaurantsThose hooked up online can often plan their order before stepping into the restaurant. -
Save Money with Online for Coupons and DealsShopping online can actually save you money as you let those fingers do the walking for coupons and good deals. -
Warning - Gardasil May Be Hazardous to Your HealthFoaming at the mouth, shock, seizures, paralysis, coma-even death have been reported as a result of taking the vaccine Gardasil from Merck & Co.
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How Polygamy Impacts the Welfare System and You and MeIn polygamy, women often become mere slaves to the whim of autocratic, domineering dictates of husbands and other male religious authority figures. Many of these women also burden the welfare system.
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Electoral College System Good for Less Populated StatesIf the Electoral College was eliminated, the vote for president in less populous states would count for less, not more. -
Kearney Powermate Portable Generator Plant ClosesFew had any idea the Kearney Powermate plant that supplied portable generators around the world would close and with almost no warning to the community or the employees themselves.
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Socialism or Democracy - It's Our ChoiceIn a republic or a democracy, the people have ultimate freedom to live and control their lives. Socialism, as actually played out, means a few hold resources and dole them out as they deem necessary to maintain their control-not for the good of all.
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Christmas Releases Bring Families TogetherChristmas is a perfect time to snuggle up in a deep chair and read a book on a cold Winter's night or cuddle with a little one on your lap to read together. Here are reviews of some Christmas books released this season.
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Start a New Trend - Give Thanks This Thanksgiving DayThanksgiving Day gives us the chance to view the world through a different set of glasses as we offer gratitude for our blessings rather than complaints about our problems, a chance to focuse on the positives in our lives rather than the negatives.
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Five Steps to Take to Prevent Staph InfectionsStaph infections are now invading schools around the country. Students from both ends of the state of Nebraska from Omaha and Lincoln to the Panhandle have been diagnosed with staph infections. Your school could be next.
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Making a Family Emergency Supply Tote for Traveling with KidsA family emergency supply tote filled with necessities can be kept in the car and used when those unexpected traveling accidents happen-as they will.
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Do Your Medications Hinder the Absorption of Your Calcium?I thought I knew quite a bit about the interactions between calcium and my medications, but what I didn't know was undermining my health.
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The Nebraska Prairie Museum of Holdrege is a GemThe Nebraska Prairie Museum is a gem that provides historical context for events from earliest history to the present, with an special view of World War II POW camps both here and overseas.
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The Choice by Nicholas Sparks: Delivers, is Well Worth the ReadOnce I read The Choice, I understood why Nicholas Sparks' books are in demand. -
Stuhr Museum of Grand Island, NE Takes Us Back to Pioneer DaysBut Stuhr Museum of Grand Island, NE is much more than a single building or a simple museum. Stuhr Museum is a nationally recognized educational and cultural organization with over sixty restored 100-year-old buildings on nearly 200 acres.
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Trails and Rails Museum in Kearney, NebraskaTrain memorabilia, artifacts, books, information, and souvenirs draw the visitors attention in the depot, but there is much more to the Trails and Rails Museum than the train engine and the train depot. -
Brott Fencing and Tree Services Kearney, NE: The Best Ways to Remove TreesAfter the Winter ice storms, two of our old trees needed to be removed. Only after contacting a tree service professional did I realize how dangerous our trees really were. -
Book Ends Book Store in Kearney, NE: A Must SeeEd Stevens has only a few rules for his bookstore. "We keep the prices down... We try to sell books inexpensively and offer a good selection. -
Summer Heat as Dangerous as Winter FreezeA combination of high heat and humidity leads to any number of problems including death, especially for the infant, the elderly and the chronically ill.
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The Dismantling of America's Historical HeritageIt doesn't take more than one person--one person--to bring suit saying, "I'm uncomfortable" and community standards, along with our historical and/or spiritual heritage, go out the window.
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Press On Youth Center in Kearney, Nebraska Presses OnPress On Youth Center provides a safe place for the youth of the Kearney, Nebraska community to do homework, "hang," and have both structure and fun. -
The 80th Anniversary of Kool-Aid to Be Celebrated at Hastings, NE MuseumWhat sparks a celebration in the prestigious Museum of Natural and Cultural History in Hastings Nebraska? The great American drink Kool-Aid! -
Has Organ Transplanting Gone Too Far?What if some catastrophe caused the heart beat of my child to stop? Would the hospital resuscitate or "pull the plug," murdering my children while they still lived for a heart transplant because someone needed the heart?
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Zero Tolerance Policies in Schools Leave Common Sense BehindZero tolerance school policies have thrown one important thing right out the window-common sense. Every child is treated not as an individual, but as a potential terrorist. -
Poison in a Can? Caffeine Dangerous for ChildrenBoth adult and kids are not only getting high, they're getting hooked on high doses of caffeine.
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Kearney, Nebraska Has Grand Fireworks DisplayThe Fireworks Extravaganza in Kearney NE is a special family experience that kicks off Independence Day celebrations.
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When NOT to Listen to Your Car Insurance AgentWhen what we were told about changing our insurance policy made us uneasy, we should not have assumed the agent knew what was best for us and so allowed the change.
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Take Precautions If Mosquitoes Bug YouI am a magnet for insects. Very irritating during the summer months. Still, irritation was all it was until the West Nile virus made the scene a few years ago.
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How to Find Financial FreedomWe continue to work toward financial freedom, and while I do not have all the answers, I do understand the process. Part of it is simple. Don't spend what you don't have. -
Looking for a Dog? What to Look for in a Dog Breeding OperationLooking for a dog, but do not want to encourage a puppy mill operation? How do you find just the right dog for you?
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How to Minimize Damage from a House Water LeakWe left on a trip only to get a call from our boarder that water was spilling out of the floor vent. We were hundreds of miles away, but had to make decisions to find and fix a large water leak. We learned some interesting lessons about protecting our home.
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How to Make Father's Day SpecialMy husband is a great dad, a great father, now a grandfather, and I want to celebrate that. Like everyone else, I've been considering my options for those special fathers in my life.
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How to Travel with a DisabilityI didn't even think about calling ahead to ask about accessibility. It was a fairly new facility. Of course, there will be handicap accessibility. No problem. I couldn't have been more wrong.
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The Cliff House Strangler by Sarah Woolson - a Good Historical MysteryThe mystery in "The Cliff House Strangler" is compelling with layer upon layer of twists and turns that keep the reader invested and reading. The ending is surprising, satisfying and well wrapped up. -
How to Write and Publish a BiographyThough writing a biography, someone's life's story, can be exciting, there are also pitfalls to be avoided.
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Great Platte River Road Archway Monument a Must See Near Kearney, NEGreat Platte River Road Archway Monument in Kearney, Nebraska is an audiovisual extravaganza of history that should not be missed. -
Writing Letters to the Editor and Letters to Your Government RepresentativesMany of us shy away from writing a Letter to the Editor and/or letters to our representatives, not because we don't have something to say, but because we don't know how to say what we want to say.
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Three Steps to Restoring RelationshipsThe steps to stronger relationships are simple to remember, but not always easy to carry out.
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Virginia Tech, Gun Control and FreedomOppressive gun control does little to take guns out of the hands of those who truly desire to do damage. It does deprive the average citizen of the right to protect him/herself and family.
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Common Sense Tips to Stop PedophilesMany conscientious moms who otherwise guard their children may also put them at risk from pedophiles.
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Kearney, NE - A Good Place to Visit & LiveWhen I first came to the city, I wondered if the citizens of Kearney Nebraska realized the jewel they had in this city. I wonder now, do I? Do I truly appreciate what we have here and take advantage of the many opportunities this city offers all ages?
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CFL Light Bulbs: Hype and Hazard?The ads we saw hooked us with statements of energy and money savings along with the promise that they lasted years, not months and would therefore not need changing all that often. But there is much more to the story of CFLs.
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Border Patrol Agents in Prison for Doing Their JobIn a gross miscarriage of justice and common sense, two highly commended border patrol agents, Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean have ended up in prison for doing their job.
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Dress for Occasion and Self-respectWhat we wear says something not as much about fashion and style, but about our self-confidence and how we feel about who we are and who we want to be.
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Garbage In, Garbage Out: Six Steps for Focusing on the PositiveWhat we "feed" our minds in what we see and do, in both attitudes and actions, effects our lives in either a positive or negative way.
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Leash that Dog! How Leash Laws Protect All PetsThough our city's leash law requires all dogs to be under restraint of a competent person when off their property, many owners allow their dogs to wonder the streets. -
Statistics Mean Nothing Without ContextIt is very difficult to make solid decisions if we base our decisions on news, numbers and statistics given without the proper context, history and from government officials who convey only what they think we want to hear.
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Apologizing to Mom on Mother's Day Can Show More Appreciation than a GiftEven as I approached those dreaded teen years and mom and I butted heads, on Mother's Day I'd set aside my sometimes less than appreciative feelings and let her know "despite everything" I still loved her.
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Is Your Garage a Pet Hazard?How many times do tragedies occur to pets in the garage area, and how can these be prevented? -
How to Put Together a Special Thank You Gift BasketSince most speakers now fly in, consider items for the gift basket that will be easy to take back on the plane.
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Not Just on Mother's Day: Appreciating Mother is Not About a CardWhatever else each of our mothers did or did not do; she did do one remarkable thing. She gave us life.
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Eight Ways Mothers Can Reduce StressYoung mothers are often chronically tired and extremely stressed, which sometimes leads to depression.
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How to Speak with Poise and ConfidenceFor those who prefer the anonymity of staying behind the scenes, speaking may loom as a frightening cliff, but it doesn't have to be.
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John Brown & the Fringe Element: Abortion, Violence & HistoryHistorically, anti-slavery, civil rights, and other movements such as the women's suffrage movement had their violent side. That did not invalidate the importance or the moral basis of their cause.
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Every Human Life Has ValueEach person is unique and special and should be treated with dignity and worth--regardless of age, location, or health.
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Selling the Health of Our KidsIn essence schools sell the health and well-being of our children for monies they plan to use for educational purposes. Worthy idea. But at what cost?
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Skin Cancer Precautions: It Can Happen to YouToo much sun not only damages the skin temporarily, but also can cause permanent damage. But we can do something about skin cancer.
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Let School Children Celebrate Holidays and BirthdaysSome educational facilities not only won't allow children to celebrate holidays, the children aren't even allowed to celebrate their own birthdays!
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Schools an Education in CrisisAs Melinda and Bill Gates discovered, small schools keep students, teachers and parents in connection with one another, because all are held accountable, and there is a much greater potential for a real bonding of care and concern to take place.
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No More Christian Nice GuyWe've raised men afraid to stand up, afraid to assert the right to protect those for whom they care, and afraid to step out into the dangerous waters of challenge.
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Random Acts of Kindness Do Make a DifferenceWe can't help everyone, but we can reach out to help those around us.
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How to Avoid a Renting NightmareThere are steps a potential renter can take to help find not only a suitable rental, but fair owners as well.
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Passion for Preserving Historic BuildingsOne citizen found a way to blend today's needs with the preservation of historical buildings in a way others can emulate. -
Meeting Neighbors Important for SecurityAre you concerned about security? Do you wonder who your neighbor is, who lives on either side of you or down the street? When was the last time you took the time to meet a new neighbor?
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Metrosexual Not New ConceptThe metrosexual man may be a craze among certain segments of our population and the term metrosexual may be new, but the concept of the metrosexual man isn't new.
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What to Do when Your Pet Goes MissingMy friend instinctively took all the correct steps to find her pets. She and her son and a friend fanned out around the neighborhood while she called the police. But try as they might, they could not discover the whereabouts of the second pet.
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How to Plan a Family ReunionFor all the hassle of getting things organized and then trying to get a head count and deposits, organizer of the Fredrickson family reunions believes a family reunion is worth the effort. -
A Big Step Toward Censorship: Deleting God from the Pledge of AllegianceA few years ago, one court ruled that the Pledge of Allegiance should not be recited because of the words "under God." While some may agree, cutting out these words is one big step in removing religion from public life, and one big step towards censorship.
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Media Needs to Move Beyond Anna Nicole SmithMedia coverage of Anna Nicole Smith will continue until the very last drop of story has been extracted. But Anna Nicole Smith was more than a media opportunity.
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Do We Still Need the Public Library?In this day and age of home computers and information access via the Internet is the public library still a viable option?
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Stem Cells and the Slippery SlopeWhat many do not realize is that there are two entirely different areas of stem cell research. While those who value life may be against embryonic stem cell experimentation, most are not against stem cell research per se.
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Cheating: Crisis of HonestyStatistics show that a high percentage of college students cheat. No wonder, when professors feel helpless to stop it and administrators refuse to consider cheating a major problem for fear of hurting the poor students' egos.
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Show American Flag Proper RespectVery few, including government officials, seem to understand, know or care about American flag etiquette. How and where we fly the American flag, and how we treat it, indicates not just if we know the rules of care, but also our pride in our country.
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CEDAW - Disaster in the MakingElimination of discrimination against women sounds good until you examine the rhetoric behind this particular push for an international committee to oversee individual nations and how they meet the requirements of CEDAW.
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Car Cell Phone Use Requires Responsibility Not Government RestrictionHow much regulation is too much? How much is your privacy worth? When governments begin to pass laws regarding the normally legal activities that may take place in your car, where will it end?
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Freedom Means Getting InvolvedOver the years, citizen involvement has dwindled through apathy, frustration and outright maneuvering from some in government who should be safeguarding, not sabotaging, a citizen led government.
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Ice Storms & AttitudeWhen the ice storms hit Central Nebraska over the Winter holidays, one friend had 14 people in her home. Together they camped out until the power returned. The attitude of our friends and neighbors has been one of reaching out.
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Veggie Tales Creator Phil Vischer's New BookTold with his whacky sense of humor, Vischer takes us on a candid journey of the rise...and crash of his dream when his faith and his dream as well as his company took hits that dragged both under.
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Another Look at Playing Video GamesMany of the same children who sat for hours in front of a television screen zoning out, now actively participate in interactive video games. Instead of their brains growing fuzzy they must both think and react to what happens on the screen in front of them.
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Chat Room CautionThere is no safe chat room. No monitor, however careful, can truly know if the person checking in is who he/she claims.
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Five Steps to Dealing with Problems, Pain and FearPain and problems, life and death, are all part of the cycle. Only as we face things, do we truly live life to the fullest.
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Ten Steps to Dealing with Bad ServiceWe wanted Cassie's 21st birthday to be something she'd remember. We decided to eat at a "nice" restaurant. Keith and I had eaten there several times before with good service and good food. Not that night!
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Charity Junk MailAmericans give to good causes. Charities count on our soft hearts. Unfortunately more and more charities have begun to act like telemarketers.
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Like Suspense, Murder and Mayhem?Book Reviews for three books that will keep you up at night, locking the doors and turning the pages.
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Feeling Frustrated?Three cars in less than a year and a half. Frustrated? You bet! We certainly didn't need the drain on our resources. And the cars' problem was just one of the frustrations in our lives.
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How to Boat SafelyBut, there were no patrols on the lake and if we hadn't come along, who knows how long they would have been in the lake. Later in the day, a nasty storm brewed up. What then? Would the lake been, eventually, dragged for bodies?