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  • Greeting Card Lanterns
    Like most people you probably have a ton of used greeting cards, especially after the holidays, so what are you going to do with them? These greeting card lanterns are a great project for children.
  • What to Do with Your Pointless Holiday Gifts
    It is inevitable, every year you receive at least one of those gifts. You know the ones: the dancing reindeer or the themed pajamas you wanted when you were five. Now there is something you can do with them and have fun with your friends at the same time.
  • Valentine's Day Cupcake Cone Recipe
    Make these fun Valentine's Day cupcakes using flat bottomed ice cream cones. Kids love to eat them and they are adorable and super easy to make.
  • The Right Whale: Most Endangered Marine Mammal, as of 2008
    The right whale is the most endangered marine mammal as of 2008 (Woodard, 2008). Although the government has been protecting right whales, there are still too many fatal accidents involving ships and lobster traps and other fishing gear (Woodard, 2008).
  • Reach for the Stars - an Usborne Books Reading Challenge
    If you're a leader of a school group or another organization geared towards kids, why not consider hosting a Reach for the Stars Usborne reading challenge? Help increase literacy and make the community aware of the importance of reading.
  • The Benefits of an Usborne Book Fair
    Have you heard of Usborne Books? If so, you know they are high quality children's books that are fun and educational. Usborne Books are a great resource for home schooling families or just for your home library.
  • Watson and Raynor's Little Albert Study
    The purpose of the study was to prove that emotional reactions and phobias can be formed through conditioning, much like the conditioning Pavlov accomplished with dogs.
  • Freud Vs The Humanists on Human Development
    Sigmund Freud is known for his views on the development of humans known as psychosexual development. The followers of the Humanistic approach to psychology believe that free will and the idea of responsibility and purpose are responsible for shaping who we are.
  • Homemade Hair Care Products
    Homemade hair care products are great for beautiful hair, shampoos and conditioners usually contain chemicals that could be toxic. Look at your bottle of shampoo, there's a good chance you won't be able to pronounce several ingredients, let alone tell someone what they do.
  • Top 5 Reasons to Become an Usborne Books Consultant
    Have you been thinking about becoming a direct seller? Do you want to work from home? Becoming an Usborne Books Consultant is the way to go! Be your own boss, create your own schedule, create your own library, market to multiple areas, and earn great vacations doing so!
  • Homemade, Hand-Painted Trivets: Perfect Gifts that Anyone Can Make
    Don't know what to get your mom for her birthday? Or maybe you're thinking ahead for the holiday season? These hand designed trivet's make great presents and the project is suitable for all ages.
  • Alternatives Treats to Halloween Candy for Your Trick or Treaters
    Although Halloween may be over a month away, it is never too early to start planning for those trick or treaters. With obesity being a growing concern in the United States, you may want to consider handing out goodies other than candy this Halloween.
  • How Elmira College in Elmira, NY Promotes Community
    Elmira College, located in Elmira, NY takes a great sense of pride in their efforts to promote community on their campus. Elmira College uses both classes and housing to encourage family like bonding among the students there.
  • Stacks - an Ice-Breaking Game: Be Prepared to Sit on Players' Laps
    This is a fun game to play with a large group of teenagers, possibly a youth group, when you need to lighten the mood and get everyone comfortable with one another. Stacks is a great ice breaker activity.
  • Do You Know Your Neighbor?: An Ice-Breaking Game
    If you've ever tried to lead a large group of people, teenagers in particular, you know that breaking the ice among a bunch of strangers can be difficult. This game, Do You Know Your Neighbor, is a great way for people to become comfortable with one another.
  • Uses of Essential Oils to Promote Relaxation
    Everyone deals with stress at one point or another and someone may have told you to use essential oils to relieve those feelings of stress but do you really know what to do with the oil? Learn about different scents and uses of essential oils.
  • Online Shopping - a Time Saver and Money Waster
    In today's society many people use the internet to do their shopping since it is so convenient. Type a few words, click a few links, type your credit card number, and there you go, you found exactly what you're looking for and it's on it's way, right? Maybe not.
  • How to Entertain Your Cat for Hours on End with these Homemade Cat Toys
    Instead of spending a lot of money on toys for your cat, here are some cat toys you can make yourself that are low cost and fun. These cat toys will entertain your feline for hours, and entertaining your cat during the day can result in better sleep behavior at night.
  • Roadside Emergency - What to Have in Your Car at All Times
    You have a cell phone so you think you're prepared for a roadside emergency? Sometimes that just isn't enough. Here are some things you should keep in your car at all times.
  • Fayetteville State University Requiring Cell Phones
    College campuses are now requiring cell phones? Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, NC is among the first campuses to implement a required cell phone policy.
  • Makeup Additives - Do You Know What You're Putting on Your Face?
    In today's society many women apply makeup every morning before they leave the house but how many people really know what they're putting on their face? Do you know what each additive does in your cosmetics?
  • Sore Throat Remedies Debunked
    It's time to face it, not all old home remedies are as useful as we would like to believe. The methods your mother made you use to "heal" your sore throat may have been pointless and really just a waste of your time.
  • Handmade Fleece Blankets - The Perfect Gift for the One Who Has it All
    It is never too soon to start thinking about Christmas gifts so I am here to share a great project with you that makes a great gift, whether it be for Christmas, birthday, or any other holiday, a homemade fleece blanket is the perfect gift.
  • Talking with Your College Roommate: Issues to Address to Avoid Conflicts
    Whether this is your first semester at college or your last, there are some things you should discuss with your roommate from the start of living in the dorm to avoid unnecessary conflicts at a later time.
  • New Kitten Owners - Easy Solutions to Little Nuisances
    If you are a new kitten owner, or thinking about getting one, here are five tips that address common complaints to help make your life, as well at your new companions, easier and more peaceful.
  • DIY Chalkboard Place Mats: How to Make These Great Party Favors
    This is a great project to use as a party favor at a child's party. Learn how to turn a piece of canvas into a chalkboard place mat that will keep children entertained, whether you're waiting for food or cake, or just looking for a party activity.
  • Living in Australia - Day 6
    A summary of my sixth day living in Australia which was primarily spent traveling from Sydney to Canberra and visiting Lake George and Lake Burley Griffin.
  • Living in Australia - Day 5
    Another day in Sydney Australia spent visiting an Australian dentist, the Botanical Gardens, Sydney Opera House, and Observatory Hill all culminating with a genuine Indian dinner.
  • Living in Australia Days 3 & 4
    A continuation of my Australia travel journal, my experiences at Bondi Beach, Sydney Harbor, the Rocks, and the Blue Mountains.
  • Living in Australia - Day 2
    Day 2 of my experiences living in Australia, visiting the Toranga Zoo, Sydney Aquarium, and Olympic Park.
  • Living in Australia - Day 1
    I lived in Australia for a month with a school trip through Elmira College. We had to keep a journal and although it was required, I cherish it to this day and want to share it with anyone thinking about visiting Australia or just curious about their culture.
  • School of the Air in Australia Educates Students 496 Miles Away
    When you visit the Outback in great Australia you realize that you must travel a long ways to get from point A to point B so what happens when you live hundreds of miles from a school? You enroll in the School of the Air.
  • Recycled CD's Make Great Ornaments
    Do you have old CD's laying around the house? Here are a couple great craft ideas to recycle those old CD's into something fun.
  • Elmira College in Elmira, NY - a Place to Learn and Grow
    Elmira College, a small private college in Elmira, NY is a college that offers amazing opportunities and experiences that you will take with you for the rest of your life.
  • Frankie's Fun Park in Raleigh, NC - a Great Place for Everyone
    Frankie's Fun Park in Raleigh, NC is a great place for children, teens, and adults all in one. Frankie's is located half a mile down TW Alexander Drive from the intersection of Glenwood Avenue (Highway 70).
  • How to Make Your Own Coffee Can Camping Lantern
    Recycled tin coffee cans make really neat lanterns to leave on the tables around your camp site. This project will be best for older campers or adults since you will be using sharp nails and the tin may leave sharp edges.
  • Make Your Own Marbleized Paper
    This hand made marbleized paper is great to use with other craft projects such as scrapbooking pages or can be used to make paper beads or any other paper craft
  • Homemade Gifts for the Photography Lover: Floppy Disk Photo Cube
    I found a box of old floppy disks and I don't know about you but I haven't had a floppy drive in years so what is a great way to use up those old disks sitting around? Let's make a photo cube out of them!
  • Homemade Paper Beads: A How to Guide to Make Jewelry at Home
    Making paper beads is a fun craft that can be enjoyed by both adults and children. These directions are for the basic paper bead but can be altered to make different shapes and sizes, once you make a few of these simpler beads feel free to experiment with your creativity.
  • Growing Up with a Ghost
    Although I haven't always believed in ghosts, I've accepted the fact that I have grown up living with ghosts. It all started when I was just under two years old...
  • Troy A. McManus Will Take 400 Mile Ride to Support the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
    Troy A. McManus, a supply Sergeant with the 82nd Airborne's 3-4 Air Defense Artillery Regiment, is now training for a charity bike ride across North Carolina to raise money for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.
  • How to Make Cash Soap Bars
    Whether you've been making soap for years or you're a beginner that just wants to give it a try, this is a great project, especially to give away as a gift! I'm going to teach you how to make a bar of soap with a green surprise inside - cold hard cash.
  • Tamarack on the Lake in Fayetteville, NC Apartment Review
    Tamarack on the Lake Apartments located in Fayetteville, NC are a great place to live. I've only lived here for about a month but haven't had any problems at all, not even noisy neighbors.
  • Round of Golf in Fayetteville, NC - Reasonably Priced Family Fun
    Round-of-Golf located in Fayetteville, NC off of Raeford Road, there are two different 18 hole miniature golf courses, one rated easy and one that is harder, there are also some arcade games inside where you can win tickets to redeem for prizes, and a snack bar as well.
  • The Climbing Place in Fayetteville, NC
    The Climbing Place located in Fayetteville, NC is a great place for both the beginning and experienced rock climbers, those who climb for fun and those that climb for fitness.
  • Making a Colorful Mosaic Out of Rice
    When you first hear rice mosaic, the first thought that may cross your mind is that it will take forever, and it does, but the end result is amazing and worth the work.
  • Homemade Nick Knack Crackle Candles
    Create a unique candle using nick knacks from around the house and ice cubes! Here is the how-to guide to help you along.
  • Paper Mache Crafts - Make a Pinata or a Candy Dish
    Here you will find two variations of the same crafting technique, paper mache. I will help you learn how to turn simple paper mache into a fun summertime piñata or into a practical candy dish.
  • Make Your Own Lip Gloss
    Ever lose your favorite lip gloss? Don't panic, here are three great recipes you can make at home with everyday products to make some great tasting lip gloss.
  • Decorating Your First Fondant Cake - Tips to Get the Best Results
    Have you ever thought about trying to decorate a fancy cake and wanted to experiment with fondant to do so? Here is a recipe that is easy to make and tastes great as well as a few tips to get you started.
  • How to Clean Your House with Baby Products
    All of the following tips will primarily use baby products that you may already have around the house including baby wipes, baby powder, and baby oil. Even if you don't have babies in the house these are products that might be handy to keep around.
  • Child's Emotional and Social Development: Dependent on Parental Influences
    As children grow up, there are many aspects of their lives which influence and affect their development and behaviors. One of the most important facets during this time period of development is the parental figures in their life.
  • Pet Deposits and Apartment Living: My Cat Refuses to Pay His Rent!
    At what point are apartment deposits out of line? I say when I can't afford a cat, not because of the adoption fee or the vet bills but because my apartment complex charges a $250 deposit and a monthly pet rent.
  • The Origins of the Olympic Games in 776 BC
    People watch the Olympics today without much thought as to where they came from, different countries compete in different locations, every four years, isn't that the way it has always been? Not quite.
  • A Lesson on Fate vs. Free Will from Voltaire
    In Voltaire's novel, Candide, there are two major themes that we, as the readers, see: fate and free will.
  • Eggshell Flower Pot - a How-to Guide
    Turn the eggshells you have leftover from breakfast into unique flower pots to keep or give away. This quick craft is perfect for children and adults.
  • North Carolina State Flea Market - a Great Weekend Activity
    The North Carolina State Flea Market at the state fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC is a great place to spend the day. There are hundreds of vendors selling everything from A to Z, well maybe W...Antiques to wall hangings you'll find anything and everything there.
  • Garage Sale Treasures
    You can find different types of treasures just by going to garage sales and with a trained eye you can even make a substantial profit while having fun.
  • Lollipop Recipe
    Instead of focusing on the historical aspect of National Lollipop Day let's focus on how to make this great treat!
  • A Review of the United Nations Education Science Culture Organization
    People were concerned about educating the children of Nazi-occupied countries during WWII and wanted to rebuild the system entirely, a challenge that in turn created UNESCO (Gale Virtual Reference Library, 2005).
  • Why Women Take so Long in the Fitting Room
    Vanity sizing - the trick that used to be used by clothing manufacturers to make female customers happy is now backfiring and costing clothing companies major money.
  • Kate Chopin in "The Awakening"
    Kate Chopin wanted to break away from societies conformations and be her own person, independent of men. When Chopin wrote this story, that wasn't a topic that was openly discussed so she received much criticism for approaching it.
  • My Month Living in Australia
    Various photos from my travels in Australia, places to go and things to see all from the eyes of a college student.
  • Pregnancy in Society Based on the Movie Chutney Popcorn
    Pregnancy is a complex time in a woman's life, full of changes and emotions. These feelings are exemplified in the movie Chutney Popcorn.
  • Hebrew Family Roles as Seen in the Bible
    The Hebrew's lived in Israel; and their history has been carried on for thousands and thousands of years. Each person has their own role in the family and when added together, they create an entire unit.
  • Southern Slavery in the 1830's
    Nat Turner's followers believed he was receiving signs from God and that he was the prophet they should follow. Because the Protestant believed that in order to be good you were responsible to remove sin from the world, he felt it was his responsibility to destroy slavery.
  • The Sovereignty and Goodness of God: Puritan Values
    When a person is placed in a troubling position, they may have no choice but to sacrifice some of their moral values and beliefs if they want to survive. Mary Rowlandson is a partial example of this, as it is read about in her narrative, The Sovereignty and Goodness of God.
  • The Stepford Society vs the United States Society
    As a man or a women, what do you want from yourself, for yourself from society, and from the opposite sex? These questions were all addressed in the movie Stepford Wives written by Paul Rudnick and directed by Frank Oz, and in today's society.
  • National Ice Cream Day is July 15th - Don't Forget to Celebrate!
    Past and present information on the nations favorite dessert - ice cream!
  • Summertime Craft for Kids - Candles on the Grill
    This is a great summertime craft. Turn old crayons into new candles on the grill between meals!
  • Cynthia Voigt's Izzy Willy Nilly: A Book Review
    Izzy Willy Nilly by Cynthia Voigt is about a fifteen year old girl, Isobel, who's life is drastically changed in one night. One night in high school Isobel went to a party with a senior guy she had a crush on and he had had too much to drink but drove her home anyways.
  • Article Review: Academic Incentives for Students Can Increase Participation in and Effectiveness of a Physical Activity Program
    This review is based on the article Academic incentives for students can increase participation [...] Per Julie DeVahl,PT,MS; Richard King,PhD; Jon W. Williamson,PhD. Journal of American College Health Volume 53, Issue 6, pages 295-299.
  • Article Review: Self Help and Long Term Behavior Therapy for Obesity
    This review and all facts are based on the article Self-help and long-term behavior therapy for obesity Per J.D. Latner, G.T. Wilson, A.J. Stunkard, and M.L. Jackson Volume 40, Issue 7 July 2002, pages 805-812 in Behaviour Research and Therapy
  • Article Review: Treatment of Panic Disorder: Live Therapy VS. Self-Help Via the Internet
    This review is based off of the article Treatment of panic disorder: live therapy vs. self-help via the Internet Per Carlbring, Elisabeth Nilsson-Ihrfelt, Johan Waara, et al. Volume 43, Issue 10 October 2005, pages 1321-1333 in Behaviour Research and Therapy
  • Psychoneuroimmunology and the Relationship to Health and Humor
    Psychoneuroimmunology, the study of the mind-body connection, has a strong tie to the idea of health and humor. Adding humor to ones life can be a great benefit to them both psychologically and physically as long as it is being used appropriately.
  • Intelligence - What is it and How Do You Measure It?
    Nowadays our American society has become very competitive, with everyone trying to outdo and outsmart each other which has led to intelligence testing having a bad reputation but labeling people using their results wasn't the original idea of intelligence testing.
  • Themes of Cultural Adjustment in the Movie, Chocolat
    The movie Chocolat, screenplay by Robert Nelson Jacobs and directed by Lasse Hallstrom, shows several great examples of how one must adjust in a cultural context.
  • Social Anxiety Disorder: An Overview
    Social Anxiety Disorder, SAD, an intense fear of embarrassment and judgment in social situations is more popular in the United States today than most would assume, and although it is more common in women, more men seek out treatment for their problem.
  • Dissociative Identity Disorder: An Explanation of Treatment
    Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) previously known as Multiple Personality Disorder, usually caused by some sort of traumatic experience has been brought into research lately as people see it has been falsely diagnosed in the past.

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