Jonita Davis
Jo Davis is a freelance writer, author of both fiction and nonfiction. Online bylines include USA Today Travel and Connect ED, along with thousands of other web content clips. Davis's fiction credits include Domestics, Carrying On and a smattering of short stories. Her nonfiction works include 2009's Michigan Marinas.
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What You Should Know About Allergy ShotsAllergy shot treatments are designed to help the body build a tolerance to certain substances. For some reason, the body decides to enter attack mode when it comes in contact with things like pollen, dust, certain foods and other environmental elements.
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5 Things to Remember When Announcing an Amateur Boxing MatchUnlike the announcers for radio and television who give play-by-play updates of the match, the official ring announcer has a set of rules he must follow during the match.
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Understanding Step 4 in AA's 12-Step ProgramThe Alcoholic Anonymous (AA)12-Step Program has been a lifeline for recovering alcoholics. AA Step 4 contributes to the recovery by requiring addicts to look into the root of their addiction.
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Teaching the Short Story to 10th Grade StudentsStudents in the 10th grade are in that learning stage. To help them understand the elements, creators and techniques of short fiction, 10th grade teachers can use activities in class and as home assignments.
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What Happens When You Mix Mushrooms and Alcohol?To understand the effects of mixing alcohol and mushrooms containing psilocybin, you must first understand the way the two drugs interact.
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Am I Addicted to Ambien?The drug known for bringing sleep to insomniacs can become an addiction. Ambien is the brand name for the drug zolpidem tartrate, known simply as zolpidem. The drug is a sedative and also a hallucinogenic.
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Can a Skiing Helmet Be Used as a Rock Climbing Helmet?Helmets are used in many outdoor activities to protect against head injuries. Many people do not use helmets, despite the danger that may come from the activity.
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What You Should Know About Porn Addiction and TreatmentTreatment programs for behavioral addictions such as porn or masturbation addiction are designed to help the addict overcome compulsions that are very similar to substance addictions (alcohol or drugs).
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Treating Behavioral AddictionsNot all addictions are driven by drugs or alcohol. There is a class of addictions that spring from normal behaviors or actions that humans participate in every day.
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Is LSD Addictive?The drug known as LSD or Acid was created to treat issues in the respiratory system. The 1938 research went nowhere until the Swiss chemist creating the drug ingested it himself.
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Is GHB an Addictive Drug?Gamma-hydroxybutyrate, or GHB, is a drug that has several affects on its addicts. It causes a feeling of euphoria that attracts club-goers. Other users are drawn by GHB's sedative qualities. It also has a body builder following as an anabolic drug.
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Considering Cosmetic Surgery in Thailand?Cosmetic surgery in Thailand, India and Singapore is the latest affordable option available for the regular person seeking to look like a celebrity or simply to improve a few flaws.
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4 Ways to Use Lally ColumnsThose columns in your basement that seem to take up precious space actually do have a purpose and a name. Called lally columns, they are adjustable columns used to help bear the load of the building.
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A Closer Look at WebpassWebpass is Internet for the urban dweller that operates on what the company describes as a “commercial-grade point to point wireless mesh network.”
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Tips for Making Your Own Relationship ContractRomantic relationships can become complex over time. Disagreements, infidelity, life crises (unemployment, illness, etc.) and maturity are reasons most relationships may change or deteriorate.
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Understanding Residential Internet ServiceThe majority of homes in the U.S. have some type of residential Internet service. Some have plans that are offered by the local cable company, while others are serviced by one of the major telephone companies operating across the country.
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5 Things You Should Know About Adult ADHDSince the turn of the millennium, more and more adults have received an ADHD diagnosis. The condition once reserved for fidgeting children is now used to explain adults who were previously known as flaky, lazy, sloppy and moody.
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What is the Difference Between School Glue and White Glue?Glue comes in various colors and strengths. It is used in craft, school and woodworking projects to bond one material to another.
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Tips on Using Contractions in Your WritingThere's a time to use contractions in a sentence and a time to edit them out. When determining the correct use of contractions in a sentence, there are a few things to consider and even a test to ensure that the contraction fits.
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The Difference Between Disinfection and SanitationIt is common to use the words disinfect and sanitize interchangeably as they are both cleaning terms that mean reducing the number of pathogens on a surface. But the words and their use are not interchangeable.
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Things That Can (And Can't) Affect Your Divorce SettlementThe equitable rule is what courts go by and not necessarily by the rule of which spouse morally deserves the property.
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Identifying a Quarter HorseToday, the American Quarter Horse is a celebrated breed that is known for its sprinting speed and competition performance. During those competitions, the qualities of the horse are judged as well.
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How to Detect a Cold WeldA cold weld is often the cause of defects within metalwork. There are only a few ways to spot these welds before the weakness causes an issue. -
About Reading Theories in Elementary SchoolsReading theories change continuously as more and more is learned about the way kids learn. There are three basic theories that teachers use. -
Steps to a Perfectly Punched HoleCloth, metal, leather and wood are all materials that holes are punched through. One of the biggest concerns is how to maintain the hole diameter during punching. Fortunately, there are a few ways to do it.
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Four Against the 4th and 5th Amendment RightsAlthough the intentions of the law are good-and they have over the years helped many citizens-some people with something to hide have used these rights to keep their secrets close.
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Making the Case for a Shorter School DayStudents in Taiwan (who outrank American kids in math and science) spend the most days in school, according to the Carolina Journal. Some American schools have tried to make up for the deficit, not with a longer school year, but a longer school day. -
What Are Building Height Limits Around Small Airports?The FAA has mandatory requirements for builders and project planners.
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Silicone Vs. Polyurethane Caulk: What's the Difference?Despite their common use and other similarities, there are some major differences between polyurethane caulk and silicone caulk that dictate their uses for household projects and others. -
Ways to Recoup California Pothole LossesIn a case where the owner of a property failed to maintain it (leading to potholes), you would sue the property owner. But when the property owner is the state of California, you must seek a remedy outside of court.
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HAZMAT Training JobsHazardous materials are those that can explode, burn, or do chemical harm to living things and property. They are corrosive, toxic, flammable, oxidizing.
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Hardship Licenses for MinorsState laws allowing hardship licenses relieve other teens suffering from the wait. The licenses are not given without restrictions.
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How Bullies Really Harm Your KidsAlthough bullying has received more attention in recent years, it still can affect the achievement of the child being bullied.
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Exploring Figurative Language TechniquesFigurative language is used is everyday speak for much of the same reasons. Although there are several types of figurative speech, the techniques used to deploy them can be used in applying more than one type of this speech
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Fall Weather Things to Do in MichiganThe state of Michigan is best known for its leaf color changes during the fall. The ambiance provided by the autumn color provides the setting needed for your fall vacation in Michigan.
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What is in SlimQuick Drink Mix?Slim Quick drink mix is another diet alternative that promises weight loss if accompanied by diet and exercise. The drink mix ingredient list is a long line of seemingly natural ingredients.
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6 Tips for Buying Seashell BeadsShells have been used to adorn the human body for centuries. Shells are the most accessible. Punch a hole in them and they become beads that you can thread into earrings, bracelets, necklaces, as a part of broaches and more.
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The Law on Prositution In King County WashingtonProstitution is the illegal sale of sexual services. It is crime that is treated differently by each state and municipality. King County in Washington state is one municipality that has strict rules against prostitution.
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Vacation in Destin, Florida on a BudgetDestin Florida is a small island on the East Pass peninsula in the Gulf of Mexico, located off the coast of the Florida panhandle. Its position on Florida's "Emerald Coast" where the gulf waters have a green hue accented by Destin's white sand beaches.
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Citing Policy Law in APA StyleCiting law in any type of formal writing may cause a little head scratching to occur. It is a bit more involved then the book and author citations that are easy to remember.
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DIY 5X7 Card PrintingAlthough there are several companies, services and specialty printers that are designed to handle your custom printing, your home printer can do the job just fine.
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Visitors Guide to Belterra, IndianaBelterra, Indiana, is not a town but the Belterra Casino Resort and Spa. However, the lack of other facilities does not mean that there is nothing for the family at Belterra.
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Free Activities in Rochester, New York?The 79th-largest city in America and sixth-largest in New York state is within 400 miles of the Canadian border, the U.S. capital, NYC and the state capital, Albany.
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Guide to Cycling VacationsAlthough the primary activity on such trips is cycling, the vacation also includes activities that the family will enjoy. -
The Role of Nursing Theory in EducationIn education, theories define how the information about a particular subject is relayed to the students. Nursing theory is no different. -
Problems with Early Childhood Education in SingaporeHere in the U.S., there is a lot of focus placed on early childhood education. This isn't the case in countries like Singapore, where early childhood education majors face many issues in their first few years on the job. -
Jobs for People Who Love to TravelThere are many jobs out there for people who love to travel. The most well known are pilot, flight attendant, and journalist. Fortunately, other jobs with less notoriety allow the traveler at heart to make an income at the same time. -
U.S. Car Insurance for Mexico TravelMotoring down to Mexico may seem like a great vacation, until an accident occurs. That's when you'll find that your trustworthy insurance company has no jurisdiction south of the border.
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Analyzing the Comfort of Hotel BedsThere is obviously more than one type of bed used in a hotel room. The difference is in size, features, and materials that have a direct effect on the bed's comfort. -
Ways to Combine Family Fitness and VacationFamily fitness vacations are geared more toward family health rather than indulgence in tropical settings or amusements. -
Finding Family Fun in YellowstoneThe first national park created in the US is a fun-filled vacation spot for families looking for a noncommercial trip. Yellowstone Park is a natural setting that has become a hub for the park travel industry.
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Scenic Train Trips Across the U.S.Millions of people use trains to commute and to travel each year. However, fewer train riders experience the train ride as the vacation.
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Travel Cancellation Insurance PoliciesTravel insurance may not sound like a necessary expense. However, 120 million people surveyed between 2006 and 2008 disagree. -
Notable Texas MonumentsThere are several monuments in Texas, which is appropriate, because the state has an extensive and very colorful history.
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Take a Walk Through NYC Black HistoryA walking tour allows you an up-close look at buildings and sites that were important to the history of a town. Nowhere is this truer than in New York City (NYC).
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Advertise Your Tutoring ServicesAfter you figure out the subject that you plan to tutor and your target age group, it's time to think about advertising. There is more to the process than telling your buddies about your plans.
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Traveler's Etiquette for Travel to ChinaAmerican tourists will find China to be a much larger nation that has more traditional and conservative customs than the ones practiced at home. Chinese laws are like those in the U.S., governing criminal, moral and political parts of the culture.
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Car Accidents and Assumption of RiskIn California, both plaintiff and defendant in an accident case have been found to be at fault or comparatively negligent. A plaintiff who is injured or has property damage also can lose; that is assumption of risk. -
Keeping the Creditors Away from Your HomeWhen the economy takes a turn for the worst, homeowners tighten their hold on home equity. Most do not know that there are ways to protect the home from creditors; ways that may be built right into the laws of their home state.
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Holiday Tipping Without Breaking the BankHoliday tipping is gracious act, however, it can be a great source of stress for those on a limited budget. It doesn't have to be. You can give your holiday gratuities without breaking the bank. Just follow these simple rules.
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Finding Legitimate Mystery Shopping SitesAlthough finding a legitimate mystery shopping site is almost impossible to find, they do exist. When you do find that coveted link, however, don't quit your day job.
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Sunshine: A Short StoryThroughout the entire service, Marilyn's wails could be heard above the priest and later the eulogies. Back at the house, the widow was watched over and cared for by the matrons of towns. The blue-haired group made sure that she grieved peacefully.
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Black Heritage in Toni Morrison's Song of SolomonToni Morrison's The Song of Solomon has spawned decades of discourse on African American myths, community and family. The focus of the discourse is usually Macon "Milkman" Dead, the main character.
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Parents Are Finally Learning to Say "No" to ChildrenAfter many years of child nurturing, the doctrines of actual child rearing are coming back into style.
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Parenting Lost: How a Generation Abandoned Parenting SkillsGeneration Excess, the legions of children born on the cusp of the information age, is threatening to end civilized society as we know it.
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Crime Rises Among Unknowing Cell Phone and mp3 UsersCriminals have begun to notice the many pedestrians who are on their cell phones or listening to mp3 players, and as a result, accident numbers have climbed. There is a new name for this victim: The absent present pedestrian.
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Ethanol as an Alternative to Gas: What a JokeDid you hear the joke about the alternative fuel? Well, if you did, you probably wouldn't be laughing.
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Vietnam: Post-Traumatic Stress and Other LessonsThe casualties of war don't always have a limp, scar or missing limb. Oftentimes, the most injured soldiers show no outward sign; the devastation is internal.
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SwitchboardWhat happens when your call for help goes unanswered?
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Lighthouse LivingEver dream of living in a lighthouse? To have a unique home on the shore with a spectacular view? Well, with a little research and patience one can realize that dream.
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SmokeThey had begun to notice him, the man in the aisle seat. His jacket lay crumpled over the armrest. Sweat stained his unbuttoned shirt. The tightly rolled sleeves revealed two nicotine patches. The man's large mouth pushed around a hefty wad of nicotine gum.
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Underage Drinking LawsParents catering to their kids have been dealt another blow with the growing push to enact Social Drinking laws across the U.S. The law has been passed in 32 states already. More are working on the legislation for their own version of the law
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Video Game AddictionEvery day there is a news story about a family devastated by addiction. So many stories are paraded in the media that America has become almost jaded to the problematic social issue.
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What is a Fascist, Really?In the year before the 2008 election, the word "fascist" is being thrown around by both sides. There is no consistency to the word slinging. Agreeing with or disagreeing with the one candidate or another can result in receiving the unwanted moniker.
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The Sociology of SnitchingA man is gunned down in the middle of the street. There twenty people passing through, in, and around the area. No one sees a thing. Someone is beaten to death by four teens.
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Google's Newsprint EnvyThe internet giant that is Google has finally conceded defeat, almost. Google has announced that it is breaking into the newspaper advertising business. The company which boasts the ability to find anything a body could want online is now going offline.
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The Bottled Water ControversyAmericans today drink more bottled water than ever before.
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Online Poker PsychologyThe winner of the 2007 World Series of Poker is a 39 year old psychologist from California. Jerry Yang tells reporters, while posing with his $8.25 million in winnings, that his secret was aggressiveness.
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Report: Girls' Closeness Linked to Depression & AnxietyThey found that the closeness that girls shared-that was once thought to be positive-is linked to depression and anxiety in most young women.
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Exhaustion, Can I Catch It?Unfortunately, it seems that you have to be a celebrity to be admitted for this one. Since the dawn of the new millennium, this disease has plagued Hollywood's talent
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Shopping at the GSA (General Service Administration)The General Service Administration does not sound all that interesting. However, a look into their website unlocks a world that few people knew existed.
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The Positive Effects of CSI Across the NationMuch ado has been made on the hazards of shows such as the CSI franchise. Scientist and prosecutor are in an uproar over the many liberties taken by the show fit the episode into the hour time slot.
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Celebrity Worship Syndrome: Do You Have It?We all have done it; read the tabloid articles in the checkout line, discussed the latest gossip on the "hot" celebrity bad girl, boy, or couple in love.
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Warhol's Fifteen Minutes a RealityIn the future, everyone will be world-famous for fifteen minutes
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The Rise in Chronic Illnesses of American ChildrenThe Journal of American Medicine has dedicated the June 2007 issue to childhood illness. The focus is, specifically, the sharp rise in chronic illnesses of American children
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Leading Cause of Death During Pregnancy Is....PregnancyWith the news of yet another murdered pregnant woman, the media has taken it upon themselves to warn the public against an epidemic in our country
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Lessons from Young Hollywood in the Golden AgeThe plight of Young Hollywood is dominating the media today, with news of Paris' jail time, Brittany's breakdown, and Lindsey's revolving rehab stays. Some are wondering when and how did the young and talented become so troubled. How can they be saved?
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Hollywood: Longevity in the BusinessThe headlines on a regular basis herald the antics of yet another Hollywood talent, who seems bent on self-destruction.
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Commemorative CoinsLast month's announcement of the latest coin in the commemorative line-the 2007 Little Rock Central High School Desegregation Silver dollar-brought the rare coins into the spotlight once again
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The Dangers of Steroid WithdrawalThe spotlight is on professional sports and steroids once again, with the discovery of the apparent murder-suicide of the family of pro-wrestler Chris Benoit.
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Crimes Against Pregnant WomenThe photos of Lacy Peterson, Lori Hacking, and now Jessie Davis have become posters for crimes against pregnant women, particularly, murder. These three faces are being used to raise awareness about a message that needs to be heard.
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AP Bans News on Paris Hilton for a Week and No One CaresIn April 2007, the Associated Press performed a daring experiment. Some thought they were abusing their power over the news; most every reputable news agency around the world got their stories from the AP wire
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MRSA: Another Medical Scare?This week, reports of a dangerous, antibiotic resistant staph infection warned of an epidemic in the making. Infections of Methicillin-Resistant Staphyloccocus Aureus, or MRSA, are on the rise in hospitals across the United States
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The History of the Chicago CubsIn a country where sports teams change towns like army brats, the Chicago Cubs are an oddity. As of 2007, they have remained in Chicago since the National League began in 1876
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The Tetsubin: A Japanese Tea KettleThe tea kettle reigns over all other pieces in the tea set arrangement. It is the vessel that holds and warms the water for the tea, and, that when poured, brings the delightful drink to life.
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The Change in Peer Relationship During AdolescenceWhen one is confronted with a situation that is different from what he is accustomed to, it is common for him to experience shock.