Michelle Powers
I have been a preschool teacher and kindergarten teacher for 9 years, a director of childcare for 4, an AmeriCorps member for 2, and now I am a RIF Coordinator!
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Face Recognition, Identification, & ClassificationExplain the processes associated with face recognition, identification, and classification. The role of encoding and retrieval processes involved with long-term memory and how this affects face recognition will be analyzed.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderThis article will discuss Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) while providing the common symptoms associated with ADHD and the neurophysiological underpinnings of ADHD. Three different treatment options, family therapy, Ritalin, & video games.
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Gardner and Cattel-Horn's TheoryThe major common factor between Gardner and Cattel-Horn's theory is that intelligence is a multifaceted phenomenon; intelligence is more that something you are born with but something you can develop as you age.
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Personality Assessment Instrument CritiqueThis article will discuss how the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, MMPI, test was used to assess women who suffered from sexual abuse during their childhood.
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How Language and Memory WorkThis article will explain the nature and function of semantic memory. The article will explore the basic functions of language and examine the stages of language production, conceptualizing, planning, articulating, and self-monitoring.
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Fundamentals of Research MethodologyThis article will examine the fundamental concepts of research methodology in the field of psychology and discuss the science of psychology. This article will also explore the importance of psychology in our society.
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"Free the Animals? Investigating Attitudes Toward Animal Testing in Britain and the United States."Summarize the article, "Free the animals? Investigating attitudes toward animal testing in Britain and the United States."
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Ethics in Psychological ResearchThis will will define the term ethics and examine the concept of the risk/benefit ratio. The article will explore the ethical dilemma of testing on animals and how the American Psychological Association has responded.
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Personality Assessment InstrumentsDiscuss the Myers-Briggs and Rorschach personality assessment instruments. Compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of each personality assessment tool. Explore the validity, comprehensiveness, applicability, and cultural utility of each test.
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Defining PovertyDefine poverty, describe what poverty resembles, and how poverty affects life-span development.
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Issues Affecting Today's Older PopulationThe writer will describe the biological, cognitive, developmental and emotional changes that take place in late adulthood.
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Types of AbortionDescribes the types of abortion.
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Research MethodologiesI will examine the different types of research methodologies used in social sciences. The eight methodologies are natural observation, survey method, case study, correlational design, experimental method, heuristic, and ethnographic.
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ADA and Affirmative ActionThis paper will be critiquing American Disabilities Act (ADA) and Affirmative Action.
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Online TherapyThis paper will discuss the content of three online therapy websites, the professionals involved in therapy, and how the actual online therapy interaction occurs.
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Technology Solutions for Human ServicesThis paper will explore three barriers that can limit human service organizations and the potential to overcome those barriers by using technology.
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Analyzing a WebsiteExplore the key components that are attributed to a trustworthy website; authority, accuracy, objectivity, currency, and coverage.
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GM Organizational ChangeGeneral Motors and the corporation's transition from a traditional organizational model to a transformed organizational model.
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Employee Empowerment PaperThis article will explore the methods that are used to prepare employees at all levels for shifts in individual and group decision-making responsibilities.
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Creative Christmas and Holiday Gift Wrapping IdeasCreative and Earth friendly ideas to wrap Christmas gifts! -
Creative Christmas CardsGreat money saving ideas on Chrismas cards and ways to make them special.
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Best Stocking StuffersStocking stuffers that are useful and cost effective! People will love them and be able to use them!
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Tips on Cleaning Your New ApartmentMy last move I had to really pull out all the stops as the last tenant did not believe in cleaning. Below is a list of very helpful tools that I hope you try!
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Total Quality Model and Methodologies PaperIn this paper the writer, Michelle Powers, will explain the Total Quality Management (TQM) methodology Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).
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What is the Difference Between Teams and Groups?The article defines the terms groups and teams while also explaining the difference between a team and high performance team.
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The Five Basic Steps Involved in Systematic Decision MakingDefines the five basic steps involved in systematic decision making while providing a real life example.
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Five Stages of Group Development and ConflictDefines the 5 stages of group development while also defining conflict in the workplace.
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The Importance of Organizational and Corporate CulturesDefines organizational and corporate cultures and explains the importance of both.
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'Routan Baby Boom'An article discussing the Routan commercials, Brook Shields and the fact she would lower herself to portraying women as materialistic.
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Creative Thinking in the WorkplaceCreative thinking is the style of decision making Michelle's office makes use of on a daily basis. An idea will present itself to Michelle in an unorthodox way.
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Power and Politics - An Everyday ExampleThe power-elite structure can be challenged by the fact that those of power sometimes donate money to politicians or political groups in sometimes clandestine ways.
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Furminator - the Ultimate Pet Hair Grooming ToolFurminator is the terminator of fur! I have three cats and I am a neat freak who does not like fur everywhere. This is a little hand held device that is similar to a brush but the end of it is metal.
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Little Green Machine With Pro-heat Turbo Brush Made by BissellAttention pet owners I have a product that you have to get! I purchased a Little Green Machine with pro-heat turbo brush made by Bissell. After lots of research I decided on this handheld carpet cleaner to help me battle those pet spots.
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Applying Critical ThinkingIn this paper the writer will define critical thinking while sharing examples that clearly depict the essentials of critical thinking.
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Person-Centered Therapy ModelDiscuss the relationship between the client and clinician, the kinds of problems that can be addressed with this particular model, multicultural issues, limitations, and populations that can be served using her therapy model.
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Power and PoliticsComparing power and politics within an organization. Power and politics within an organization involves organizational resources, money, people time and authority. Power must be established and evenly divided between ownership, customers and employee workforces.
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Workplace DiversityIn this paper the writer will explore how gender, age, race, ethnicity, and religion affect individuals in the workplace and the work environment. The writer will also discuss the importance of a having a culturally diverse workforce.
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How to Set a TableThe famous French gourmet, Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, maintained that "Inviting a guest into our home means being responsible for their happiness for the entire duration of their stay".
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The United States Has the Highest Rates of Child AbuseThere are about three million reports of child abuse and neglect a year! The officials fear that numbers are much higher in child abuse and neglect cases because many cases are not even reported to the authorities.
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Children Are in Danger: Lack of Healthcare, Child Abuse Among ProblemsAs society grows and grows, so does the amount of danger children are in. Each year, the federal government cuts budgets of nonprofit organizations that are the voice for our nation's future.
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Project Thrive Helps Educate ChildrenOften we hear a lot about programs here in the United States that is suppose to be beneficial for our citizens. One project that does not seem to be well known is Project Thrive.
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Have We Become Too "Color Blind"? A Look at Color Blind RacismIn the mid 1980's the color blind approach to racial groups was very popular. This was based on research that said people, by human nature, usually want to belong to the best group possible.
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Mandatory Arrest Laws in Domestic Abuse - Do They Actually Help Anyone?About twenty years ago states starting passing mandatory arrest laws. These laws force officers to arrest someone every time they are called out to a domestic abuse call. Some experts are saying these laws are not helpful at all.
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How to Practice Ethical CommunicationPracticing ethical communication is not an easy way to live. Being ethical in the workplace or at home, or with anyone can be a struggle. Often it can be easier to not say anything at all then the truth
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Should the US Continue to Use Capital Punishment?There are a few issues with capital punishment that many people are thinking about. Is capital punishment effective? Are the methods used in capital punishment effective? Is capital punishment constitutional?
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Politics Are Over Taking New HampshireI have lived in NH all my life! I have been able to vote in many presidential elections and this upcoming election is already in full swing. I am called daily at home from one political group or another, almost always at dinner time.
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Does Not Being Able to Speak English Inhibit Proper Health Care?More and more people are coming to the United States and do not know English. Unfortunately this can cause many problems for non-English speaking citizens who try to access medical care. A lot of hospitals offer interpreting services but that is not nearly enough.
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What is Adult and Elder Abuse?Many elderly people and adults with disabilities are usually dependent on a caregiver to help them with their daily activities.
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Mental Health Concerns for Young Children in Emergency RoomsEmergency rooms across the United States are over crowded and are seeing more patients then ever. For a lot of people who do not have health insurance the emergency room is the only place they can receive treatment.
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Legal Definitions: What is Homicide?There are a lot of crime shows on TV and they use a language that not all people know. One of the terms that continues to pop up is homicide.
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What You Need to Know About Buying DiamondsLearning about a product before investing money is always a good idea. Every diamond is unique, much like snowflakes! Diamonds are forever is a slogan you hear often but there is a truth to that.
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Empowerment in the Work PlaceFor many organizations empowerment is something that is talked about a lot, especially in social services! What is empowerment? Empowerment challenges power, so that leads to the question, what is power?
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Give Back a Smile Provides Free Dental Work to Domestic Abuse VictimsGive Back a Smile is a nonprofit group I just found out about. What they do is wonderful and pretty important! They mission for the Give Back a Smile program is to "restore a life by restoring a smile".
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Health Care Struggles - Adjusting to the New MedsI take several medications that are called maintenance drugs. These are medications that keep me functioning. I have clinical depression and asthma, both which I treat with meds. One too many times I have my meds changed because the insurance company requested it.
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Presidential Candidate John Edwards Campaigns in New HampshireBeing a resident in New Hampshire around election time can be very exciting. I have lived in New Hampshire all my life and not to many big events happen.
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Importance of Bonding With Your ChildrenFeral children are children who have grown up with very little contact or none at all. They are also called wild children or wolf children. Some people speculate that these children were raised by animals, usually wolfs, or they some how survived on their own.
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What System Works Best When College Students/Staff Need To be Alerted?I work at the University of New Hampshire in the town of Durham. It is a relatively small campus with about thirteen thousand students. April 27th of 2007, there was a bomb scare. This event occurred shortly after the Virginia Tech incident and was really scary!
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How the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) WorksSCHIP stands for State Children's Health Insurance Program and this has been mentioned in the news a lot lately. What exactly is SCHIP? SCHIP is a Title XXI act of the Social Security Act. This means in the Social Security Bill monies have been put aside to fund SCHIP.
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The Unpopular Position of the Whistle BlowerThe term whistle blower is used when a employee, ex-employee, or a member of an organization or business reports misconduct to someone in power that would be willing to correct the situation.
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July is National Ice Cream MonthFormer president Ronald Reagan made July National Ice Cream Month in 1984. Ice cream is big industry in the United States. The Ice Cream Industry makes about twenty-one billion dollars a year.
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July is National Blueberry MonthNot only is the 4th celebrated in July, the fruit blueberries are too! In 1999, in the month of May, the United States Department of Agriculture announced that July would be National Blueberry Month.
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Effective WritingBeing an effective writer is important in today's work environment and in everyday social interactions. In work environments company emails, memos and letters are important ways of communicating with others.
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PlagiarismPlagiarism is from the Latin word plagiare, which means, "to kidnap."
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Spruce Up Any Room with Personalized Picture FramesSmall items in a room can really give it a new and refreshing feel. Sometimes it can be really hard to decide or find exactly what fits in a room. Pictures are a really wonderful and fun way of decorating.
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Things to Consider Before you Co-Sign that LoanMost people sometime in their lifetime will need someone to co-sign a loan or asked to be a co-signer on a loan. A co-signer signs a loan with the original person, borrower, who applied for the loan.
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How Do Get Children Interested in Reading?Literacy is the key to the world. This may sound silly but not being able to read means, you won't be able to get a well paying job, it will limit your educational experiences, trying new things could be nearly impossible, people could easily take advantage of you,
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Make Your Job Hunt a Successful One with These TipsJob-hunting can be super stressful and time consuming. There are some things you can do to help release some of the stress and make sure that your job-hunt is successful.
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The Reintroduction of the Tridentine Mass and Racism in the Catholic ChurchWhile listening to the news on the radio, they announced that the Pope Benedict XVI has agreed to go back the Tridentine Mass. The Tridentine Mass was written during the 16th century and denounces all other religions.
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Former Pres. Bill Clinton Made AmeriCorps PossibleFormer President Bill Clinton sponsored the bill that made funding for AmeriCorps possible. He was in NH recently with City Year to remind us all of the work AmeriCorps here has done.
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SQR3 Study MethodThe SQR3 study method is a great method to use for studying in an academic setting. The SQR3 method is broken down into 5 sections and is easy to remember.
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Day in the Life of an AmeriCorps Member at a College Crisis CenterAs any advocate in a crisis center, you never know how your day will go. The SHARPP office staffs a 24hr hotline, each morning we check in with the call center to see if any calls were received and if we need to follow up with anyone.
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Why You Need to Master Writing ResumesWell-written resumes are the key to having a successful career. Today well paying jobs can be hard to find and the job market is competitive. Applying for a job has changed greatly over the last few years.
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Victoria's Secrets - Bet You Can't GuessI am a big fan of Victoria's products because they have always meant quality. I am a larger size woman and all Oprah fans will remember the kind advice she gave, "Big women should not wear cheap bras."
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How Do You Deal When You Find Out Your Neighbor is a Sex Offender?I live in a small town called Raymond in the State of New Hampshire. I live on a small street with a few neighbors and for the most part it was calm.
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Birthday Parties Without the Superheroes... And the ExpenseBirthday parties for children have become more of an event rather then a celebration. Places like Build A Bear are popular but really expensive.
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Free Summer Time ActivitiesWhat do you do when you have children at home during the summer and they are bored? Going to amusement parks and other such places can be very expensive. So what can parents do?
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Easing School AnxietyFor many young children this up coming September will be a new phase in their development. Starting school can be very exciting and scary.
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Married to a Firefighter... Tips To Keep Your Relationship with a Real Life Hero HealthyBeing married to someone who serves the community can be very challenging. There will be times that in the middle of dinner he/she will have to up and leave,
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Color Me Butterfly, By: L.Y. MarlowColor Me Butterfly is a powerful story that many people will be able to relate to in one way or another. The story is set in Philadelphia and is about five generations of women who face very harsh challenges.
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Dowry DeathsTraditional dowry gave a woman full membership to the family and the dowry allowed her to have her own money. Dowry was usually given instead of an inheritance. As the years past and families had money problems Dowry changed into something else.
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Movie Review of 'The Prestige'Do you love magic? History? Drama? Love stories? The Prestige is the perfect movie for you if you answered yes to any of those questions!
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Types of Communication Conveyed in Your Writing StyleWriting for interpersonal reasons is a much different when writing for business reasons. The purpose, audience, tone and content are different for each style of writing.
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Female Genital MutilationWhat is female genital mutilation (FGM)? FGM is partial or full removal of parts of woman's genitals; sometimes also know as woman's circumcision.
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Human RightsHuman rights are a term people use all the time but the term itself isn't often defined. Human rights are universal so no matter where you are in the world you should have the same rights
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Violence Against WomenViolence against women is a term that you probably have heard of but might not know what it actually means.
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Phoenix Online ReviewAxia College also known as Phoenix online is a distance learning program. That means that I am not in a traditional face to face classroom I participle by asynchronous communication.
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Mary Higgins Clark Vs. Elizabeth BergI have felt a strong rapport with the writer Elizabeth Berg. Her books accompany the reader while exploring and building relationships with the characters of the book. Ms. Berg does not jump around or leave you questioning a characters intent/place in the story.
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Body Language Vs Written WordIn today's world communication is no longer limited to talking on the phone or face to face conversations. A lot of communication is done over the Internet using everything from email to instant messaging.
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What is Rapport and How Does it Relate to Writing?Rapport is a relationship that you build with someone and it is based on mutual trust. Building a rapport is when people engage in activities or writing that fosters that trust. Authors are successful when they are able to build a rapport with a reader.
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Facts You Should Know About "Take Back the Night"?Take Back the Night was an international movement that started in 1976 and it reached the states in 1978. Take Back the Night was a women's event that exposed sexual assault and they were literally taking back the night.
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Sunscreen: Do You Know How To Where If For Maximum Effectiveness?Summer is upon us and for most of us that means more outdoor activities. There are some things you should know before heading out to that next baseball game or barbeque.
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What Is A Yellow Jacket And How Do I Get Rid Of It?What is a yellow jacket? A yellow jacket is an insect that has yellow and black alternating stripes on the abdomen. They are about a half an inch long and the queen yellow jacket is about three quarters of an inch long.
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Bullying in the WorkplaceI think most of us who have been in the job force have been bullied or have heard of others being bullied. Bullying in the workplace almost seems acceptable considering the huge lack of attention this subject gets. Most often it is the boss who is the bully.
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The Hamptons - Summertime Fun!The Hampton Beaches in New Hampshire are the place to go and be in the summer time! The coast is very small in NH but there is a lot going on and there is a little something for everyone. I think that is what I like best about the area.
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Product Review: Clinical Strength Secret DeodorantAttention women of all ages I have found an amazing new product I hope all of you will try! Clinical strength by Secret has been released and has changed my life.
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4th of July Party IdeasIt is that time of year again where cookouts and fireworks seem to go hand in hand. We all like to throw a good party but it is hard to keep it new and fresh when you do it year after year.
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Nurturing Art - The Works Of Rita LoydI have discovered a new artist who is just amazing, her name is Rita Loyd. Rita is an artist who was born in 1963 in Anaheim California.
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Safety Planning with Children - They Are Never Too Young To Learn SafetyMore and more children each year are exposed and live in domestic abuse situations and substance abuse. More often then not substance abuse co-occurs in domestic abuse situations. The domestic abuse can be between parents or parent and child or both.
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Weddings Are Becoming More and More ExpensiveThe wedding season is upon us and so aren't all those brides and grooms trying to make plans for the perfect wedding.
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Do You Know How To Keep Your Youngsters From Getting Bored This Summer?The summer is approaching and soon school will be out. For a lot of children this means a lot more free time. For parents this means hearing the phrase, "I am bored..." more then once. These are some easy things you can do to head off this problem!
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Gross Motor Skills and Fine Motor Skills Are Important Terms For You and Your ChildGross motor and fine motor skills are important terms in a child's development. Understanding what those terms mean are very important and a key to your child's successful progression.
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Organizing Your BillsMail today can be very over whelming; the amount of junk mail is massive. Mixed in with all that mess are your bills. It can feel overwhelming bringing in that stack of mail, so you say to yourself, "I will get to that later."
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Potty Training - Not As Scary As Some People ThinkYou will soon discover when you start talking to your family and friends about potty training your child everyone will have advice. Potty training a child is not as scary as some people make it sound and each child is different.
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Restaurant Review-T-Bones In Bedford, Salem, Hudson, Derry and Laconia, New HampshireA great night out usually includes a wonderful meal! T-Bones is a wonderful restaurant and I would recommend it to anyone and everyone in the NH area. There are several components that make it a great place to eat at.
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Teaching Your Child SpeechLanguage is very important in our everyday life; good communication equals success. If you don't have the skills to communicate your wants or needs, life will be very challenging.
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Father's Day on a BudgetFather's Day is a wonderful time to honor your father or people who are father figures to you. It is a chance once a year where you can take some extra time and say thank you.
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June is National Drive Safe MonthJune is national drive safe month and millions and millions of people a year are killed or injured in motor vehicle accidents. Most motor vehicle accidents can be prevented by taking small but important safety measures.
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Teaching Children About SexualityTeaching children about sexuality starts at a young age. As parents it is important you are comfortable talking about sexuality and sexual experiences with out making a child feel ashamed.
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Online SurveysAs you surf the Internet you will see advertisements all the time for making money. Our mailboxes are filled with get rich quick 'opportunities' as long as you send that check for $9.95!
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Review of Comcast ServicesI have been a customer of Comcast for 5 years and have learned a lot about what the company has to offer. I am the person in our household that takes care of the bills and keeps our services up to date.
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Pornography Is Hurting Our WorldThe porn industry is slowly taking over. The United States porn industry's revenue went from 7 million dollars in 1972 to 8 billion dollars in 1996 and then to 12 billion dollars in the year 2000.
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Firework Safety Month (June - July 4th)June to July 4th is National Firework safety month. Some of you are probably laughing and saying are you kidding me? No I am not kidding; firework safety (or lack of) is a big problem.
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June is National Scleroderma Awareness MonthScleroderma affects about 300,000 Americans here in the United States. This disease is classified as one of the autoimmune rheumatic diseases. The word scleroderma translates in to the two words, hard and skin.
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June Is Gay and Lesbian Pride MonthJune is gay and lesbian and pride month here in the United States. June was officially named gay pride month in the year 2000 by former President Bill Clinton.
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June is National Dairy MonthJune is National Dairy Money and the National Dairy Council uses this time to educate the public on the importance of dairy in our diets. The council also talks to the public about the benefits dairy has in preventing certain conditions/diseases.
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Ebay Do's and Don'tsEbay can be a wonderful experience or a nightmare. I have been using Ebay for over 7 years know and love it. Of course over time I learned a few lessons the hard way and I would love to share that knowledge with you!
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Marital Rape And Domestic AbuseIn order to understand marital rape you need to understand what domestic abuse is. Domestic abuse/violence is assault, battery, intimidation, sexual assault or any other abusive behavior that is perpetrated by an intimate partner against another.
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Review of Shark Cordless SweepersI have owned several cordless sweepers in my life time. I have three cats and my husband is a fireman; they are not the neatest bunch by any means. Then one day while at the store I came across a cordless sweeper and decided to take it home and give it a try.
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Blockbuster Versus NetflixI have had both Netflix and Blockbuster movie rental services; both for a minimum of 2 years. I live in area where there are no movie rental places nearby so when I saw these advertised on TV, I jumped right on board.
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June is Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat-MonthThe American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is celebrating June as Adopt A Shelter Cat Month. This month is used to educate the public about the pros of adopting cats and kittens from your local shelter.
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June is Aphasia Awareness Month (National)June is Aphasia Awareness Month and the professionals who work with people who have Aphasia want to bring awareness to the public and let the public know how aphasia affects are fellow human beings.
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Some of the Challenges That Survivors Face When Reporting Domestic Or Sexual AbuseI am sure everyone has heard about men or women who have been in abusive relationships, been abused, assaulted, stalked and/or sexually assaulted. Many people ask, "Why didn't he/she report the incident to the police?"
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Self-Harm Is More Common Than You ThinkSelf inflicted violence is when someone intentionally harms their own body without the intention of committing suicide.
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June is National Candy MonthJune is National Candy Month and I think everyone at least once in their life time has had some sort of candy! It is amazing to stop and think how big the candy industry is world wide.
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June is Audio Book MonthJune is Audio Book Month and it is sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association. Now I know when I heard this I laughed, come on audio books, what is the big deal? Then I really started thinking of the impact audio books have had and do on our society and it is huge!
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What is Sexual Consent?To clearly understand consent you need to know the five principles behind consent. They are the following, privilege, permission, justification, intent and responsibility.
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Questions To Ask Yourself Before Coming Out to Your ParentsSome questions you need to ask yourself before you tell your parents you are gay.
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Power and Control In RelationshipsAny type of abusive relationship is about power and control. These are the two ingredients that an abusive situation is made of.
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To Marry or Not to Marry?To marry or not to marry? This is a live changing choice that needs to be thought out carefully before entering into a marriage.
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Tips for Parents Who Yell: Step-by-step Recovery PlanYelling is not a productive form of communication for anyone; children or adults. Yelling often scares people which does not allow them to really listen to what you are trying to say.
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Baby BeddingBaby bedding can be so cute and so much fun to pick out. Sheets that match a quilt, bumper pads, pillows and stuffed animals can be such eye pleasing things to look at.
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Do We Set Up Children for Disappointment?Society dictates a lot of what we do; including whom we express love to openly and who we don't. Children are looked at with loving eyes and it is okay to hug and kiss them or express such other feelings so openly.
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Should You Use the Rod on Your Child?Spanking or timeout? Spanking makes no real sense to me. Spanking a child for misbehavior teaches them that if something is out of control or someone has made a bad choice violence it the answer.
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What You Should Know About Declawing Your CatDeclawing cats is a very hard issue to discuss because there are such strong feelings behind it. I will be honest and say I think it has to be a case by case decision.
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Letting Children Sip Your DrinkAlcoholic drinks are not healthy for adults or children. Alcohol is a recreational drug that is often used as a way to relax or served as a beverage during celebrations.
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Spring FashionEven though spring is on the way and people are eager to see what the fashion trends are; I am certainty not. Every spring there is one thing you can pretty much guarantee; less clothing.
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An Author's Experience with E-booksReading and writing are really big parts of my life. I read and write for work and pleasure.
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IcebreakersIdeas for icebreakers for workshops, conferences, groups of people working together on a project, they are great get to know each other activities!
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Tips on Choosing a TherapistIt is important to choose a therapist who is a good match with you. This is a very personal decision. Even the most professionally respected therapist in the world will not be a good match for everyone.
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Tips on What to Do If You Are Being StalkedIf someone is interested in you, and you do not feel the same way, be clear and concise with them. Don't make excuses or try to spare their feelings. Just tell them you are not interested.
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Children and Internet StalkingInternet stalking has become more and more of a problem and can be very dangerous. Children are the biggest targets.
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How to Keep Your Childcare Employees Without Spending Tons of MoneyI have worked in the childcare field for 9 years and was a director for 5 of those years. One of the biggest challenges as a director is making sure your staff is happy and will make a commitment to the childcare center.
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The Basics of Journal WritingWriting in a journal can be a great way to check in with yourself, it is a great tool for getting your feelings out without being concerned on how it sounds or being judged.
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Private School or Public School - The Pros and Cons of EachThere are positives and negatives to sending your child to a public school. The first positive point is there is no tuition you need to pay in order for your child to attend.
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A Review of the Hyundai Elantra (Hatch Back)I own a Hyundai Elantra and love it to pieces! This is actually the second one I have owned. I proudly have been driving a Hyundai Elantra for 8 years!
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Things to Look for When Shopping For a PreschoolShopping for a preschool can be an exciting time and a little scary. In the first 5 years of a child's life is when they will learn the most; they actually have more brain cells then adults!
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You Think Your Husband is CheatingYou think your husband is cheating...somethings I have learned from experience
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Ever Wonder Why Your Cat Won't Look at You?Ever wonder why your cat won't look at you?
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Should Cheating Husbands Be Forgiven?Should cheating husbands be forgiven?
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Testimonies: Living with DepressionI have lived with clinical depression all my life. I remember as a young child crying and not knowing why. This type of behavior really upset my parents because they could not figure out what was wrong
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How to Transition from the For-profit to the Nonprofit WorldWorking for a nonprofit is usually a lot less money then working at a for profit company. Making the transition can be a hard one if you really do not sit down and look at your fiances, lifestyle and goals.
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No One to ListenNo one to listen
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AmeriCorpsAmeriCorps changed my life and changed my career path. AmeriCorps is like the Peace Corp but you stay within the United States.
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Rules Are Written in Black and WhiteRules are written in black and white
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Believe, Hope, Conquer, GrowBelieve, Hope, Conquer, Grow
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RawandaRWANDA
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Differences Between Daughters and SonsPlease take a minute and think about this; when you were little what did you parents teach you about safety? We all have heard the stranger danger speech; the rest depends on your gender.
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A Disease of the MindEveryday is a challenge and sometimes getting up out of bed is my biggest struggle. Taking a shower or exercising is not tasks for me but accomplishments! Most people do those everyday activities without putting much thought into it; I have an entire dialogue with myself.
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How to Deal with Behavior ProblemsChildren do not have the coping mechanisms adults do for coping with stress. You may be saying to yourself what a child has to be stressed about; the answer is quite a lot.
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Tips for Improving Parent-child CommunicationCommunication with children can be difficult but also very rewarding. As soon as a baby is born they communicate with you by crying, making sounds, and movement.
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How to Handle StalkersAs a victim's advocate I work with a lot of women who have been or are being stalked. Stalkers are smart, they usually are not considered 'monsters' by their peers and don't just disappear either.
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Do You Take Time Away from the Kids for Yourself? If You Do, What Do You Do?Every parent does need some time alone, not just parents; everybody needs some time to themselves. It is important to remember to take care of yourself because if you put yourself aside everything else will start to suffer.
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Strategies for Bonding with Oppositional TeenagersBonding with teenagers has and will always be a challenge. As a parent it is important that some of your teenager's behavior is natural development.
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Bad Bosses: How to Work for a Control FreakWorking with a control freak is not only taxing while at work but sometimes can spill over into your home life. A controlling boss is a person who is insecure with their abilities or lack of abilities.
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Packing Tips for a Child Going to Sleep-away CampWhen packing for a child to go away for summer camp or any camp there are a couple of safety rules you should be aware of. This applies to children who go to school as well.
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Our Next Generation: Are Things Getting Better or Worse?Each generation is unique and has its major events that dictate a lot of what goes on. I will say that as a teacher I have noticed a huge change from generation to generation.
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Hold on TightHold on tight
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September 11thSeptember 11th
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Hold on TightHold on tight Don't let go
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Methods of TeachingMany teachers really don't think to teach these basic things because it is often assumed that students already know. A lot of times it doesn't occur to teach your children these things either.
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Love is like an OceanLove is Like an Ocean Reflects your surroundings
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My Real EnemyMy Real Enemy
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My Rapist is a MonsterMy rapist is a monster Who is ugly inside and out
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SurvivalHiding in my closet which is my home Surrounded by my clothes that are hanging up
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I Chose You as My PartnerI chose you as my partner, lover, and best friend. Listen with your heart and soul to what you are about to be told
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TruthI am not paper thin Nor do I have perfect skin
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Wanting to Do the Right ThingWant to do the right thing I want to do the right thing But no one is listening
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Magdalene SistersMagdalene Sisters
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AngerAnger started as a seed
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Falling in LoveYou are frustrated and hurt But so am I
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Prison of DepressionPrison of Depression
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True Gardening Stories: My Most Inspiring Garden ExperienceRed velvet feeling and the soft touch of roses just make me smile. I love how their scent wraps around you and just holds you peacefully. There are so many types and varieties that it can often be overwhelming to chose just one.
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Lavender Flower PowerA strength within Deep in the soul
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SocietyBe Aware Violence is here Violence doesn't discriminate Violence doesn't have borders
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HopeI thought parents were suppose to love you unconditionally Mine have so many guidelines' and requirements