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Nonsense Verse in Literature for Children Nonsense verse is an important element of both Dennis Lee's, Alligator Pie and A. A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh. Oct 13, 2010 - Jennifer McNeil Bertrand

Extreme Couponing Is Not a Cover for Compulsive Hoarding Shoppers obsessed with money-saving coupons stock hundreds of grocery items at home; some items they'll never use. Is this smart shopping or is it hoarding? Sep 27, 2011 - Mary King

20th Century Fashion – 100 Years of Apparel Ads Publication explores 100 years of fashion ads. It looks at the changing image of women through the Century, as well as technology, and the development of the mass market. Jul 21, 2009 - Frances Spiegel

Grace Kelly Style by H. Kristina Haugland – Book Review Book explores clothes worn by Grace Kelly as a young actress, her wedding trousseau and the evolution of her styles and tastes as Princess Grace of Monaco. Apr 19, 2010 - Frances Spiegel

Garden & Cosmos, the Royal Paintings of Jodhpur This remarkable catalogue offers a new perspective on Indian painting by artists of the Marwar School, specific to the Jodhpur region of Rajasthan, in north-west India. Jun 1, 2009 - Frances Spiegel

Cruise Ships - Facts and Figures From Baked Alaska to Roast Beef Cruises offer new ports almost every day, an infinite variety of activities, entertainments and excursions, but what does it take to keep your ship afloat? Nov 11, 2010 - Frances Spiegel

Porajmos: The Forgotten Genocide of the European Gypsies An estimated 80% of the population of Roma, Gypsies and other travellers in Europe were executed between 1936-1945. The history books barely mention it. Nov 23, 2011 - Jo Harrington

Earliest Dogs: Our Helpmates, Guardians or Social Parasites? Researchers now suggest that the earliest dog domestication efforts began as early as 33,000 years ago; but failed with the onset of the Ice Age. Aug 25, 2011 - Diane Evans

5 Ways to Feel Happy: Tips from Roko Belic's Documentary "Happy" What are the secrets of happiness? Documentary filmmaker Roko Belic went around the world to find out. Here are his universal factors for feeling good. Sep 1, 2011 - Sylvia Somerville

The Story of My Life: Melinda Schneider Interview The Australian country star talks to Suite 101 about her successful career and explains why a permanent move to Nashville is definitely not on the agenda. Dec 16, 2011 - Adrian Peel

Zimbabwe Cuisine: A Tale of Three Meals The cuisine of Zimbabwe, not surprisingly, represents a fusion of traditional foods, Colonial influences and modern marketing. Nov 20, 2011 - Marc d'Entremont

Interview with Australian Country Singer, Melinda Schneider Suite101 caught up with the modest star, who recently reached the big 4-0, to discuss Doris Day, her new album and whether life really does begin at 40. Dec 13, 2011 - Adrian Peel

Piononos de Santa Fe - The Great Story of a Little Cake Inspired by a pope and endorsed by kings, this confection of custard, sponge and cinnamon is celebrated in its home province of Granada, Spain. Oct 23, 2011 - Peter Ashby

Holiday Tea Party: Relax with Your Friends at an Afternoon Tea Host a holiday tea party that is traditional, informal or fun. First, learn the traditional rules, then adapt them to fit your lifestyle. Oct 14, 2011 - C. Marie

Reality TV Cooking Shows vs The Reality of Cooking Reality cooking TV shows fail to accurately represent the reality of domestic cooking. Fiction writers owe it to readers to explore the domestic truth. Sep 15, 2011 - Sally Piper

The Vegetarian Butcher in Hague Sells Meatless Meat Made of Lupin De Vegetarische Slager (The Vegetarian Butcher) is a company based in the Hague, The Netherlands, selling soy and lupin-based mock meats. Oct 6, 2011 - Maija Haavisto

Chantix Use is Associated with a Risk for Heart Attack A widely used smoking-cessation drug is linked to increased cardiovascular risks. However, the drug's benefits probably still outweigh its risks. Jul 17, 2011 - Stephen Allen Christensen

British Library Publishes Arthur Conan Doyle's Lost Manuscript The British Library has published Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's first and previously unpublished manuscript, The Narrative of John Smith. Sep 25, 2011 - Cate Allan

Should Amy Goodman Get a Pulitzer Prize for Troy Davis Coverage? Democracy Now's Amy Goodman set a high standard for independent reporting with her coverage of Troy Davis's execution. Was it enough for a Pulitzer Prize? Sep 23, 2011 - Jo Harrington

Original Tarzan of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Hero or Racist? Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan character transitioned from pulp fiction to cinema and television. Despite a large audience, some find Tarzan offensive. Apr 19, 2011 - Marian Henderson

Interview with Nancy Wilson from Heart Suite101 interview with Nancy Wilson from Heart, where she talks about their latest CD "Red Velvet Car," and also shares her insights on the music industry. Sep 1, 2011 - Markos Papadatos

Native Thistles: What Good Are They? In general, thistles have a bad reputation. However, native thistles have value and should be more appreciated. Nov 11, 2011 - Helen McGranahan

Torchwood Miracle Day: Reflections at the End of Series 4 As the climactic final episode of Miracle Day is aired, did Torchwood manage to overcome the controversy that dogged the launch of series 4? Sep 16, 2011 - Jo Harrington

The Nun's Story Still Inspires Catholic Viewers Released in 1959, the Nun's Story recounts the religious life of Sister Luke and her struggles to overcome inner conflicts with convent life. Aug 27, 2011 - Michael Streich

York Minster Library, England: Past and Present York Minster Library, England is the country's largest cathedral library. A wealth of resources, it's now celebrating 400 years of the King James Bible. Aug 19, 2011 - Ellie Stevenson

Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Lost Adventures Comic Review The Lost Adventures contains comics originally printed in Nickelodeon Magazine related to Bryan Konietzko and Michael DiMartino's Asian-inspired cartoon. Aug 9, 2011 - Angela Eastman

Reduce Workplace Stress by Acting Out Your Frustration If you're feeling a lot of stress at work these days -- and who isn't? -- learn to work out your job stress through laughter, exercise or by making a video. Aug 15, 2011 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

World Champion Jumper Hickstead Collapses and Dies The amazing partnership between Eric Lamaze and his great jumping horse, Hickstead, has ended in tragedy with Hickstead collapsing and dying in the ring. Nov 6, 2011 - Terry McNamee

St Nicholas in Russia: He is No Santa Claus The spirit of Christmas, a gift giver and miracle worker, St Nicholas of Myra is worshiped in Russia as its patron and protector from foreign invaders. Nov 6, 2010 - Irene Woodhead

Marco Polo and Korcula Was the great Venetian explorer Marco Polo actually born on the Croatian island of Korcula? Oct 24, 2011 - Karen Warren

Workplace Food Gardens Businesses offering onsite garden plots to employees are reaping intended and surprising results. Aug 21, 2011 - Arlene Marturano

Sunflower Species Cover Kansas Plains and Why Helianthus Is Grown West of the Mississippi River, fields of native wild Helianthus and cultivated sunflowers, planted as a cash crop, are growing across the Kansas Plains. Oct 13, 2011 - Chris Eirschele

The Hoof Prints and Heart Beats Organization: Healing with Horses In Needville, Texas, volunteers and families watch miracles happen at a nonprofit facility dedicated to healing with horses. Oct 11, 2011 - Darla Sue Dollman

An Autumn Living Wreath Sown With Succulents Whether you are sparse on space, need a portable planting platform, or prefer thinking in circles, sow a living wreath for a festive fall garden. Sep 28, 2011 - Arlene Marturano

What to Do If You Suspect You Have Undiagnosed Autism Accurate diagnosis and treatment for autism was not fully established until 1976. What should you do if you are an adult and you think you are autistic? Aug 14, 2011 - C. Marie

Importance of Domestic Themes in Women's Literature Claims that fiction which draws on domestic themes fails to address important issues ignores the fact that the domestic space can be politicized. Aug 25, 2011 - Sally Piper

Business Opportunities for UK Companies in Jordan and Iraq The October 2011 UKTI Construction and Infrastructure Trade Mission to Jordan will also investigate investment in Iraq. Aug 28, 2011 - Neil Gunn

Arbeia Roman Fort, South Shields, England An insight into Roman life at the northern limit of Empire can be gained at one of the earliest excavated sites in Britain. Oct 17, 2011 - Anthony Toole

Sustainable Tourism and Shark Diving in Pacific Harbour, Fiji Shark diving is a famed SCUBA diving attraction in Pacific Harbour, Fiji. Is it environmentally responsible tourism? Is culturally sustainable? Oct 12, 2011 - Karen Berger

Gustnadoes: Dust Devils in Thunderstorms Gustnadoes are short-lived dust devils that generally form in front of thunderstorms with shelf-cloud formations. They are sometimes powerful and deadly. Oct 24, 2011 - Darla Sue Dollman

Will Closing a Canal Avert an Ecological Natural Disaster? Two invasive fish may force the US Army Corps of Engineers to close the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal in a bid to protect the ecology of the Great Lakes. Aug 9, 2011 - Mike DeHaan

Halloween Geology – Gravestones and Graveyards Local geology is considered when picking gravesites, and gravestones are made from a variety of rock types. Oct 25, 2011 - Alexandra Matiella Novak

Heaven's Gate: A Film Study in Animal Abuse? A plethora of stars and the $44 million cost couldn't help Heaven's Gate. Highly criticized for alleged animal abuse, it changed the film industry forever. Aug 22, 2011 - Elizabeth Batt

Alien Plants Have Landed, It's Time to Take Action Ignorance of plants and their impacts is truly bliss and many choose to rather feast their eyes than think about the consequences of retaining these plants. Oct 4, 2011 - Cathy Dzerefos

Alchemy and Chaucer: Did the Medieval Polymath Strike Gold? I analyse a tract of the Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, and explore why medieval practitioners of natural science, or alchemy, fell into disrepute. Sep 11, 2011 - Mary Phelan

Lokomotiv Loss: Yet Another Test For Fetisov Russian hockey legend, Slava Fetisov, no stranger to danger and disaster, is the right man on the job after loss of KHL's Lokomotiv Yaroslavl team lives. Oct 10, 2011 - Rick Stelnick

What Happens When Nations Default? According to bankers, defaulting on national debts ushers in Armageddon, yet defaults have occurred regularly throughout history and life goes on. Sep 24, 2011 - Jeanine Czaja

Midnight Sun: An Evening With Dee Dee Bridgewater Dee Dee Bridgewater, whose multi-faceted career spans forty years, puts her unique spin on eleven great love songs by some of your favorite composers. Aug 9, 2011 - Paula Edelstein

Interview with Matt Keegan: MCA/Freedman Fellowship Winner, 2011 An interview with Australian saxophonist and MCA/Freedman Jazz Fellowship 2011 winner, Matt Keegan. Jul 21, 2011 - Jasmine Crittenden

U.S. Congress Forms HIV/AIDS Caucus House members come together to ensure the National AIDS Strategy is only a first step in the increased effort to halt the disease. Sep 21, 2011 - Alicia Mae Prater

Disturbing Cardboard Installations by Terry Summers By transforming recycled cardboard into works of art, Summers has used the medium (waste cardboard) as a medium of social critique. Aug 13, 2011 - Jo Murphy

Indian War in the West: Prelude to the Battle of Wolf Mountains As Indian War in the west drew to a conclusion, Crazy Horse prepared to do battle with Colonel Nelson Miles in the harsh conditions of a Montana winter. Aug 17, 2011 - Kraig Myers

Kneelers? Hassocks? Faith in Needlepoint Deepens Church Worship Beautiful and sturdy, needlepoint kneelers adorn Anglican and Protestant churches around the world, facilitating worship and enhancing parish pride. Aug 8, 2011 - Jean Terepka

The 10 Best Sandwiches in Canada Here's a list of ten of the best sandwiches available across Canada. From west-coast Oyster Po' Boys to classic Montréal smoked meat sandwiches. Aug 8, 2011 - Justine Gieni

How Today's Female Motorsports Drivers Cracked the Glass Ceiling Whether they had a college degree, the family name, good looks or raw talent, women have taken a shot at and won entry into the field of motorsports. Aug 29, 2011 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

Electronic Maps for Adventure Travelers: Navigating the Choices A review of electronic downloadable and CD maps from National Geographic, Maptech, DeLorme, Trails.com, Google, and the U.S.G.S. Feb 3, 2011 - Karen Berger

Mean, Median and Mode: Journalists' Guide to Calculating Averages Journalists should understand the mean, the median, and the mode in order to choose the right averaging method to analyze and present facts and figures. Aug 8, 2011 - Karen Berger

Stem Cells and Parkinson's Disease Parkinson's disease, caused by the degeneration of dopamine producing cells, may be among the first conditions to be successfully treated using stem cells. Jul 6, 2011 - Zoe Bianchi

The Great Crested Newt: A Species in Decline in the UK and Europe The Great Crested Newt is the largest newt in Great Britain. Numbers have been in decline since the 1960s. What can be done to reverse this trend? Aug 16, 2011 - Louise Jones

Christine de Pizan: Europe's First Feminist? Christine de Pizan was a woman ahead of her era: She was highly educated, very aware of her own intelligence, and one of the world's first feminists. Jul 23, 2011 - Robert Marcell

Peter Carl Faberge's Masterpieces on Display at Buckingham Palace Royal Fabergé features the British Royal Family's Fabergé collection and reveals the close ties between the Russian, Danish and British Royal Families. Jul 13, 2011 - Frances Spiegel

Best Honolulu Hawaii Cruise Excursions Visiting Honolulu on a Hawaiian cruise? Choose from cruise ship shore excursions or book Oahu Hawaii tours independently. Oct 23, 2010 - Renee Ruggero

Best Shore Excursions on Alaska Cruises Most Alaska cruises offer adventure and active tours, culinary experiences, and even exclusive requests in the ports of Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan, Alaska. Mar 29, 2009 - Renee Ruggero

The Nagorno-Karabakh: Unresolved Conflict with No End in Sight The Nagorno-Karabakh issue has dictated Armenian-Azerbaijani relations for the past two decades and could spark a second war between the countries. Jun 28, 2011 - Enver Guseynov

Swine Flu and Cruising Here's what passengers on cruises need to know about the H1N1 virus, from flu symptoms to cruise ships affected by the requirement to report viruses. Jun 11, 2009 - Renee Ruggero

Cruise Line Provides Relief to Haiti Royal Caribbean uses cruise ships to deliver goods and provide humanitarian relief to Labadee, Haiti. Which cruise ships cruise to Labadee and what else is being done? Jan 21, 2010 - Renee Ruggero

Best Single Cruise Deals for Solo Travel Finding singles cruise deals means knowing which cruise lines offer a low single supplement for single travel. Mar 30, 2010 - Renee Ruggero

Facts About Cruise Wedding Ceremonies Get the facts about legal cruise ship weddings such as weddings at sea and destination weddings while on a cruise vacation. May 5, 2010 - Renee Ruggero

The Difference between Wine and Other Alcohols Scientific research points to the health benefits of antioxidants in red wine. The potential health dangers of alcoholic beverages are of medical import. Nov 5, 2010 - Marie-Claude Arnott

New Research: Police Work and Autism Researchers at UTEP consider autistic traits as they test ways to improve eyewitness identification of criminals in police lineups. Jul 8, 2011 - Melanie Hundley

Louise Brooks in G. W. Pabst's German Movie Pandora's Box It's not the story or Pabst's German Expressionism skills that makes Die Büchse der Pandora a silent masterpiece. It's Brooks convincing portrayal of Lulu. Feb 25, 2011 - John K. Davis

Audiobook Review: A Brother Cadfael Mystery - Dead Man's Ransom Philip Madoc stars in an adaptation of Ellis Peters "Brother Cadfael Mystery" from 1995 "Dead Man's Ransom" available in AudioGo's Radio Crimes collection. Jun 17, 2011 - Andy Howells

Review: 'Farther Along' Bluegrass Gospel by The Church Sisters The Church Sisters have turned a talent show win into a career and a new bluegrass gospel CD, Farther Along. Jun 22, 2011 - Diane Amov

The Desert Spear by Peter V. Brett Peter V. Brett's second volume in the visceral, shockingly human Demon Cycle raises the stakes in this tale of humanity driven to the brink of extinction. Jun 21, 2011 - Jesse Flohrs

Off the Hook: An interview with Dennis Locorriere The former Dr. Hook front man sets the record straight on the reality television music shows he believes have laid waste to a once fertile musical landscape Jun 20, 2011 - Tim Butters

Making Koji, the Base of Miso, Sake, and Shoyu Fermented foods are prominent in many cuisines, and in Japanese cuisine, many common fermented foods require koji--a mold often carried by rice--as a base. Jun 19, 2011 - Katharine Luebcke

Burning Louvain in 1914 an Example of German War Time Atrocities The medieval Belgian town of Louvain was destroyed by occupying German troops that ignored Belgian neutrality and brutalized the inhabitants. Jun 17, 2011 - Michael Streich

An Assessment of Five Web Tools to Maximize Your Money An unofficial critique of five online vehicles for maximizing your money. Includes Mint, Portfolio Monkey, Smarty Pig, Credit Sesame, and Bill Shrink. Jun 15, 2011 - James Gibson

Charter Schools Applying for School Improvement Funding Policy makers often look at charter schools as a model for school improvement. So it's ironic that many charter schools are applying for SIG grants. Jun 14, 2011 - Greg Cruey

Autism Research: Genetic and Environmental Factors Both Crucial Gene mutations in autism are more complex than thought, and while the hereditary link is a piece of the puzzle, environmental factors are increasingly so. Jun 10, 2011 - Laura Owens

New Megadeth Song Previewed in NeverDead Trailer Megadeth's song "Never Dead" makes an appearance in the trailer for the upcoming Konami release of NeverDead. Jun 3, 2011 - Ursula Parson

Chasselas Wine in a Can Neowines has just launched Chasselas wine, grown in Switzerland's iconic, UNESCO-world-heritage listed Lavaux vineyards, in 200 ml (6.7 oz.) cans. A first. Jun 5, 2011 - Gail Mangold-Vine

Grey Hair: Treatments & Care for Beautiful Grey Hair Many older women are embracing their grey hair and rejecting chemical colourants. This article gives advice on the best way to care for natural grey hair. May 31, 2011 - Kathleen Duffy

Here Comes the 2011 Stanley Cup Final - Finally It seems we've waited for the 2011 Stanley Cup final for an eternity. Is there a rivalry? Hard to get intense playing each other but once per season. May 31, 2011 - Marcus Hondro

Review of Anvil's Juggernaut of Justice Anvil's fourteenth studio album shows the band benefiting from a revitalized career path and a nicely polished production job. May 27, 2011 - Christopher Latta

Weapons of Kung Fu There are hundreds of weapons associated with martial arts in general. Most of these weapons are variations on the four basic kung fu weapons. May 27, 2011 - Donivan Gillis

What is the State Fossil of Idaho? The Hagerman Horse, Equus simplicidens, lived 3.5 million years ago and is magnificently preserved in fossil beds near Hagerman, Idaho. Jun 1, 2011 - Kevin Schindler

Sepp Blatter Profile While bringing important changes to football, the President of Fifa remains gaffe-prone and unable to clear the game of corruption allegations. May 29, 2011 - Aleksandar Kocic

British Museum Presents Modern Australian Prints and Drawings Out of Australia features prints, drawings and etchings from the BM's comprehensive collection including works by Sidney Nolan and Rover Thomas. May 23, 2011 - Frances Spiegel

Bobby Fischer Against the World in Theatres May 27 Bobby Fischer was an intriguing and reclusive figure during the Cold War, a chess prodigy whose life was stranger than fiction. May 24, 2011 - Anne Brodie

Review: "Potiche" (Trophy Wife) starring Catherine Deneuve Light and frothy, the 1970s-set comedy is a perfect vehicle for Catherine Deneuve to shine. May 20, 2011 - Keith Lawrence

Man's History an Aid in Helping Disabled People Paul Arsenault is an advocate for people with physical and mental disabilities. He has more than a decade in that role. May 20, 2011 - Eric Schmiedl

Google Books Adds Translate, Define and Search to Google eBooks When you read Google eBooks in a web-browser, there are new tools that will improve your reading experience. Google posted the new options on May 19, 2011. May 20, 2011 - Alex Sharp

A Touch of Holland in the Pacific Northwest A country road off the Interstate I-5 leads to Old Country windmills in Whatcom County. May 20, 2011 - John Thomson

Why Medicaid is Needed in the United States The 2012 general election threatens to politicize Medicaid, a key benefit for the elderly and disabled faced with financial ruin and pauperism. May 19, 2011 - Michael Streich

Who Wants to be a Millionaire Facebook Game Guide An understanding of the intricacies of this Facebook game is very important in order to advance all the way to the million dollar question. May 19, 2011 - Charles Tilley

Character Flaws Make a Good and Sometimes Tragic Protagonist Writers should ensure that their protagonists have a dominant flaw, which is always a useful plot device and can sometimes create a great tragic character. May 18, 2011 - James Parsons

Book Review of Zor: Philosophy, Spirituality and Science by J.B. Zor is a book that unites elements of philosophy, science and spirituality through a narrative that involves a dwarf, a money manager and a lost dream. May 6, 2011 - Thais Campos

Good Old Spad, The A-1 Skyraider The A-1 Skyraider, known as the Spad to its pilots, dropped everything including broken toilets during the Cold War - and even scratched a few MIGS to boot. May 17, 2011 - Christopher Eger

Common's A Letter to the Law Although flawed by an inaccurate allusion and political propaganda, this rap piece offers a useful "conscious" art experience in its call for peace. May 17, 2011 - Linda Sue Grimes

The Donald is Done: Trump Won't Join 2012 Presidential Race Recent polls indicate America was not seeing Donald Trump as a viable Presidential candidate. He has now dropped out of a race he never entered. May 17, 2011 - Marcus Hondro

Popular Songs With Unpopular Time Signatures Most pop songs are in common four time, but some artists have found commercial success with songs that use less conventional meters. May 6, 2011 - Matt Hall

A New Barnes and Noble Nook eReader May Debut on May 24, 2011 A Barnes and Noble comment in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing is fueling speculation that a new Nook is planned. What features could we expect? May 8, 2011 - Alex Sharp

Diphtheria Prevention Though rare in the United States, diphtheria is a deadly infectious disease worldwide. May 4, 2011 - Michael Koger

Was the Killing of Osama bin Laden Legal? Questions of international law arise in the operation that led to the death of Osama bin Laden. Did the U.S. behave legally? Does anyone care? May 2, 2011 - Mark Guzylak-Shergold

Sweeten Your Style With Candy Wrapper Fashion Recycle in style. Candy wrappers woven into apparel, handbags, shoes and jewelry add a touch of sweetness and cheerful color to your wardrobe. Apr 28, 2011 - Debby Mayne

Violence at Youth Sporting Events: When Parents Attack Violence at youth sporting events is becoming the norm. Read here to learn about what makes parents angry, who they attack, and what's being done about it. Apr 26, 2011 - Annique Daniel

Clinical Management of Babesiosis Most patients who acquire the tickborne disease babesiosis will have a good outcome with medical therapy, but it can be a life-threatening illness. Apr 21, 2011 - Michael Koger

A Royal Puzzle: What Is Prince William's Last Name? People call him William of Windsor. But in fact Prince William's last name is also Mountbatten, and he descends from the Kings of Greece and Denmark. Apr 19, 2011 - Mark Shernick

Songs about Cars and Other Modes of Transport: Ten of the Best Car songs are all over rock n' roll, and train songs are a blues and country staple. Here are ten of the best transport-related songs from the modern era. Feb 25, 2011 - Mark Wallace

Geraldine Ferraro: A Model for Living with Cancer Could the secret to physical and mental health be as easy as a positive outlook and being surrounded by those who support us no matter what comes our way? Apr 17, 2011 - Natalie Frank

Buckingham Palace - Private Tours of Queen Elizabeth II's Home Take a private tour of Britain's ultimate stately home where the special exhibition for 2011 showcases Her Majesty's collection of items by Carl Faberge. Apr 17, 2011 - Frances Spiegel

Mother's Day Ideas: Do Something Nice for an Autistic Child's Mom Many autistic children don't understand presents or holidays. This Mother's Day - why not make a difference in the life of a mom with a special needs child. Apr 16, 2011 - Vickie Ewell

The Murder of Juan Borgia, June 14, 1497 Juan Borgia was the spoiled, arrogant favorite son of Rodrigo Borgia, aka Pope Alexander VI. But his father's ambitions for him led to his death in 1497. Apr 14, 2011 - Brenda Ralph Lewis

How Much Violent Crime Occurs in Canada? Canada incarcerates more people per 100,000 than most western countries. Does this mean Canadians live in a dangerous society? Apr 13, 2011 - Hazel Trego

Staying Fit on Vacation Every exerciser knows his routine at the gym and his running or biking routine. Vacation gives exercisers a chance to make a break from the routine. Feb 27, 2011 - Carl Hoffman

Downing Street Is More Than Merely the Prime Minister's Residence Number 10 and neighbouring buildings make up an iconic part of the both the "Westminster Village" and the world's view of the seat of British government. Apr 6, 2011 - David Porter

Elk-Proof Fence for Yard and Garden This double-fence design keeps elk out of yards and gardens. It's simple, well designed, environmentally friendly, long lasting and attractive. Apr 3, 2011 - Christine Haese

Eugene Victor Debs Biography Eugene V. Debs was one of the most popular socialist activists in the history of America. Apr 2, 2011 - Tristan Devereux

Rock Climb With Finesse: Drills to Improve Technique Train yourself to climb smarter rather than harder with a handful of fun and challenging exercises you can do at the gym or the crag. Mar 1, 2011 - Danielle Gelinas

China Accelerates Goal to Reach Energy Consumption Levels The carbon intensity level of China's economy will be reduced by 17 percent over the next five years, according to Premier Wen Jiabao. Mar 29, 2011 - Duane Sharp

Maine Windjammer Sailing Season and the Schooner Victory Chimes Victory Chimes sails the waters of Penobscot Bay with the Maine Windjammer Fleet and its cruises keep the great days of sail alive. Mar 25, 2011 - Stillman Rogers

Choosing Tank Mates for Betta Fish While Betta fish are typically a solitary fish, it is possible to incorporate them in a community tank; just remember to stick to these guidelines. Mar 25, 2011 - Shayna Archer

Animal Kingdom: A Fiercely Successful Drama Animal Kingdom, a 2010 Australian film, is not your run-of-the-mill thriller. With superb characterization and a gripping plot, it's an absolute winner. Mar 2, 2011 - Jordi Nicolle Wieler

Birmingham's Wembley Hangover in West Midlands Derby Second half strikes from midfield trio Youssouf Mulumbu, James Morrison and Paul Scharner earn Roy Hodgson a first win in charge of West Brom at Birmingham Mar 5, 2011 - Jamie Clark

Jack Horner, Scientific Consultant for the Jurassic Park Movies Best known in scientific circles for his research on the dinosaur Maiasaura and its nesting habits, he ensured scientific accuracy of the popular films. Mar 24, 2011 - Kevin Schindler

Writing an ILP for Art Lesson Plans in Art Education An individual learning plan may be needed when teaching art to a group of students that include some with special needs. Mar 23, 2011 - Rachel Shirley

How Valuable Are Course Evaluations? A substantial body of research questions the institutional merit of course evaluations and how accurately they reflect teaching. Mar 23, 2011 - Christopher Lee

Nutrition and Bone Strength for Women The impact of nutrition on bone density goes far beyond simply getting enough calcium. Many different vitamins and minerals impact bone health. Mar 22, 2011 - Bridget Coila

Interview - Byron Howard and Nathan Greno on Tangled In this interview, Tangled directors Byron Howard and Nathan Greno discuss the film's technical challenges, and why it works better as a CGI film. Mar 22, 2011 - Dominic von Riedemann

A Record Year for Canada's Cinema Industry Despite the global financial crisis, Canada's motion picture theatre industry entertained a record number of moviegoers in 2009. Mar 22, 2011 - Cate Allan

"Upstairs Downstairs" New Series on PBS Thirty-five years ago, the iconic Masterpiece Classic series ended, but it is back anew with Jean Marsh reprising her role as Rose Buck. Mar 22, 2011 - Francine Brokaw

Can Nuclear Power Plants Generate Cheap Electricity? Many energy experts view nuclear power as potential alternative to conventional fuels. Can it contest fossil fuels in terms of cost? Mar 21, 2011 - Zeeshan Amin

Find a Riesling from Dry to Sweet to Pair with Almost Any Food Riesling grapes yield wines of different styles to pair not only with traditional food from Germany and Alsace but also with sushi, dessert or spicy food. Mar 20, 2011 - Karren Tolliver

Blackburn Needs to Protect Its Path Toward Jano Ananidze Re-signing Zurab Khizanishvili, Georgian defender for the Rovers, keeps a strong connection with Spartak Moscow's productive 18-year-old midfield dynamo. Mar 18, 2011 - Patrick Kinmartin

Oil Spill on Remote Atlantic Islands Affects Endangered Penguins Endangered northern rockhopper penguins, along with other rare bird species, are at risk of long-term impacts after an oil spill near Tristan de Cunha. Mar 21, 2011 - Dawn M. Smith

Fixing the NFL Playoffs Seattle's victory over New Orleans in the NFL playoffs created a call for changing the league's post-season structure. There is an easy, equitable solution. Mar 18, 2011 - Stuart Singer

Heavy Metal Shred Guitar: An Idiosyncratic History Van Halen's 1978 debut revealed the dazzling virtuosity of the young Edward Van Halen, especially on "Eruption" and marked a renewed look at "shred." Mar 18, 2011 - R.Michael Johnson

Trail Riding in the Black Hills The beauty of South Dakota's Black Hills is best seen from the back of a horse or mule. Tips on where to ride and things to watch out for. Mar 18, 2011 - Helen McGranahan

Edgar Lee Masters' Julia Miller Master's Innovative, or American, sonnet reveals a troubled soul who leaves the world with the words of Christ Jesus flickering before her eyes. Mar 18, 2011 - Linda Sue Grimes

Supreme Court of Canada Won't Hear "Dumb Jurors" Case Canada's top court refused to hear an appeal of a case where a jury returned to deliberate the day after the trial ended and they had been discharged. Mar 12, 2011 - Arthur Weinreb

The Cubs Fan's Philosophy: Unconditional Miserablism Opening Day 2011 approaches and Cubs fans are ready, as always, for what is or is not to come. Mar 16, 2011 - Don O'Cull

The Contribution of Japan's Nuclear Crisis Toward Atomic Tourism Will Japan's current nuclear power crisis potentially increase its attraction to atomic tourists after order has been restored? Mar 14, 2011 - Esma Holden

How to Create the Perfect Landscape Design Careful planning is a key ingredient for uniting all the elements that make up a beautiful garden. Mar 13, 2011 - Ron Renzulli

Industrial Engineering 501 - Running the Business from Within Industrial Engineering increases productivity while reducing costs through Root Cause Analysis, and implementing Lean. Mar 13, 2011 - Tom Frew

April 2011 Fiction Writing Contests and Anthologies Start now to write for these anthologies and writers contests with submission dates ending in April 2011. Mar 12, 2011 - Suzanne Pitner

The Big Bang Theory Explained The big bang theory describes the early universe as an area of extremely high temperature and density that gradually expanded and cooled over time. Mar 10, 2011 - Ellie Walker

Door Creek Orchard, Cottage Grove, WI, Dane County Apple Orchard For the past 26 years, from August through late October, Door Creek Orchard has welcomed folks to share and pick the autumn harvest of apples. Mar 10, 2011 - Brian D'Ambrosio

Skippy Peanut Butter Recall Unilever announced a partial recall of Skippy Peanut Butter due to concerns about salmonella contamination. Mar 8, 2011 - Giovanna De Gennaro

The Maxim Gorky: Aviation's Titanic Maurie White, the teenage son of an American engineer working in the Soviet Union, was looking forward to an airplane flight on the morning of May 18, 1935. Feb 21, 2011 - Paul-John Ramos

Newspaper America: Should Newspapers Make Political Endorsements? Newspapers often provide endorsements before local and national elections. Do the endorsements damage newspaper credibility? Feb 21, 2011 - Kristen Nichols

Cobalt Prices to Average $16.60/lb in 2011 - CRU Group High-grade cobalt prices are set to fall to $16.60 per pound in 2011 on a widening market surplus. Feb 21, 2011 - Anna Reitman

Macroevolution and Microevolution Compared and Related Both macroevolution and microevolution are change over time, but they differ in time and scale, and the processes that act on them may differ also. Mar 2, 2011 - Ken Chan

Apollo 11 Lands On Target – Moon Elusive for Laser Crew on Earth How my ex-husband lost the Moon - an interview with Lick Observatory astronomer Remington P.S. Stone, retired. Mar 1, 2011 - Marcia Stone

America's Shifting Spectrum Has the right-wing destroyed liberalism and created a political spectrum where the far-right is normal and center-left seems radical? Feb 19, 2011 - Matthew McGovern

Who Pays $75 for a Cup of Kopi Luwak? Civet Coffee in Perspective Connoisseurs looking to enjoy the most expensive coffee, Kopi Luwak, may have to overcome inhibitions before trying civet coffee. It's harvested from feces. Feb 17, 2011 - Melanie Zoltan

El Chichon Volcano, Oral Tradition, Anthropology and Serendipity A description of an eruption of El Chichon Volcano, Mexico, in 1982, and how that eruption solved the meaning of a puzzling oral tradition of Mayan origins. Feb 21, 2011 - Wendell Duffield

Borders Bankruptcy and Kobo eBooks: Info for Kobo eReader Owners Borders bookstore filed for bankruptcy on February 16, 2011. Learn about changes and options for people who bought a Kobo, Border's electronic book reader. Feb 17, 2011 - Alex Sharp

The Discovery of Neanderthal Man in the Middle 1800s Working in Germany's Neanderthal, coincidentally meaning "New Man Valley", mine workers made the first significant discovery of Neanderthal remains in 1856. Feb 17, 2011 - Kevin Schindler

IBM's Watson Crushes Human Opponents on Jeopardy Artificial Intelligence wins the day. How did Watson win the three-day Jeopardy match against Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter by such a huge margin? Feb 17, 2011 - Victoria Nicks

Senior Friendly Easy to Use Cell Phones for Elderly Parents Know what features to look for when choosing a senior friendly easy to use cell phone for your elderly parent. Feb 15, 2011 - Kelly Dupree

Picture Books for Kids About Friendship and Bad Habits Picture books show kids examples of the importance of friendship and the dangers of not following healthy habits. Feb 15, 2011 - Michael Jung

Is Global Warming a Hoax, Politics, or a Real Threat? Global warming and climate change are weather terms that have caused concern, anger, and confusion. What are the facts about global warming? Feb 15, 2011 - Harvey Craft

An Andalucian Goatherd Adapts to Survive in a 21st C Environment The age-old image of the Spanish mountain shepherd and his goats appears little changed, but behind them is a space age goat farm, and a Moroccan goatherd. Feb 15, 2011 - Tony Allen

ARRL Amateur Radio Relay Helps During Times of Natural Disasters The ARRL works closely with the National Weather Service during natural disasters and are known for the Ham Aid Fund that aids in emergency communication. Feb 14, 2011 - Annette Phillips

Pros and Cons of Social Media in the Workplace Social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn can support workplace communication. But the use of social media may generate employer concerns. Feb 13, 2011 - Lillian LeBlanc

Art Class Idea on the Definition of Painting Key skills initiative means the art teacher must incorporate literacy into arts education. Exploring the meaning of painting is one such way. Feb 12, 2011 - Rachel Shirley

Professional Networking Tips for Car Sales Professionals Professional networking can help you succeed in direct sales. Learn how to increase leads through small business networking and professional connections. Feb 11, 2011 - Jennifer Silva

Ten Creative Writing Prompts for Mystery Story Ideas Murder mysteries are popular to read and write. These ten creative writing prompts are for thrillers, suspense, and crime stories readers will love. Feb 10, 2011 - Suzanne Pitner

How to Get a UK Credit Rating from Experian, Equifax & Callcredit You can get a credit score report from each of the three UK credit reference agencies. Why is it a good idea to check your rating & how accurate will it be? Feb 9, 2011 - Carol Finch

Finding Housing Assistance for People with Disabilities Find low income, section 811, public and private rentals for disabled persons, handicapped and military veterans. Look up rentals with a housing locator. Feb 8, 2011 - Sylvia Cruz

Beer Sommeliers Professionally Certified by the Cicerone Program A beer sommelier trained by Cicerone Certification Program is a beer professional knowledgeable about brands, pairings, styles, culture, flavors & more. Feb 7, 2011 - Kathleen Armentano

David Suzuki Gets Lifetime Award: Says Earth in "Far Worse Shape" David Suzuki has worked hard to improve the condition of the planet and at 74 years-old he continues to. He's been given a 'Lifetime Achievement Award.' Feb 5, 2011 - Marcus Hondro

A Few Steps to a Longer Service Life for Waders and Wading Boots Selecting the right waders and wading boots is important. Just as important is the care and storage of waders and wading boots for a longer service life. Feb 5, 2011 - John Wood

The Hidden Sales Skills of Introverts Those with an introverted personality often face the misperception in the workforce that they aren't capable of executing and displaying solid sales skills. Feb 5, 2011 - Helen Akers

Christian Debt - Understanding the Bible and Managing Loans Christians who find themselves in over their heads with managing loans face different challenges than non-Christians. Learn how to handle Christian debt. Feb 4, 2011 - Melanie Zoltan

New Blood Test for Mad Cow Disease May Improve Diagnosis A new blood test may help detect variant CJD in asymptomatic carriers, reducing risk of accidental transmission of the disease through blood transfusion. Feb 3, 2011 - Veronica Mitchell

Outdoor Living Local Garden Events Sponsored by Proven Winners Proven Winners sponsors Outdoor Living Extravaganzas, local garden events, in Atlanta, Seattle, Milwaukee and Toronto. Meet garden experts and win plants. Feb 3, 2011 - Chris Eirschele

Difficult Math Need not be Difficult Do you avoid math because you think it is too difficult? Here's an easy derivation of a powerful Pre-calculus formula that just might change your mind. Feb 2, 2011 - Stuart Singer

Homophones: Write What You Mean Improve your writing by learning to use these confusing homophones correctly, and catch errors in usage that your computer's spell checking tool would miss. Feb 3, 2011 - Margo Steele

On a Wire 1,368 Feet Above New York City On Wednesday, August 7, 1974, Philippe Petit stepped off the South Tower and onto his independent wire rope core steel cable and walked to the other Tower. Feb 7, 2011 - Maggie Harries

Visit Italy – The Historic City of Palermo, Capital of Sicily Sicily is an island and Palermo is surrounded by mountains and the sea. It is an elegant and historic city with two thousand years of history behind it. Jan 30, 2011 - Cathy Smith

Facebook Envy Experience is Common Say Researchers Facebook envy can lead to unhappiness and depression. Many Facebook members feel that their friends are having a much better time than they are. Jan 30, 2011 - Gerald Greene

Should College Women Go Through Sorority Recruitment Again? Potential new members who don't receive a bid during sorority rush often consider trying again the next year. But will they be successful the second time? Jan 29, 2011 - Sallie Schaaf Borrink

Organ Donations from Elderly Persons Save Lives of Younger People Does an elderly family member in your care want to give the gift of life to others? Seniors of all ages are encouraged to become organ and tissue donors. Jan 29, 2011 - Mary King

Expat Medical Treatment in China: Accidents and Illnesses For expats living in China, life is great until medical care is necessary, but choosing treatment options without advice is dangerous. Jan 29, 2011 - Mistie Shaw

Food Giant Sodexo Promotes Meatless Monday Across the Nation Food services provider is adding vegetable-based entrees to its meals to thousands of corporate clients across the nation. Jan 28, 2011 - Giovanna De Gennaro

Free Steampunk Images And Ephemera For Altered Art and Crafts Get good quality, free images and artwork for your vintage Steampunk arts and craft projects. Jan 28, 2011 - Louise Dop

How to pay less VAT or Value Added Tax How to beat not just the rise to 20%, but VAT in general. And it's all legal. Jan 28, 2011 - John Griffin

Dog Park Etiquette 5 simple rules to abide by when visiting a dog park. Jan 25, 2011 - Scott Godwin

10 Must Have Free Wordpress Plugins These ten plugins for Wordpress are a must-have for any writer who is a serious blogger and loves blogging. Find everything from SEO help to auto-greetings. Jan 26, 2011 - Morgan Barnhart

Indoor Chemical Exposures Many chemicals are present in indoor air, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Jan 26, 2011 - Jeffrey May

OECD Urges More Diversified, Competitive Central Asia Economies The OECD has urged the five republics of Central Asia to diversify their economies to attract more foreign investors. Jan 26, 2011 - Peter Feuilherade

Novel Writing Tips, Applying Short Story Arc to Scene Structure Applying a short story arc to each scene in a novel will strengthen the plot and character motivation, and build tension to the climax of the book. Jan 25, 2011 - Suzanne Pitner

Easy Tips for Your First Dragon Con in Altanta, GA Dragon Con in Atlanta, GA can be an overwhelming experience for first timers. Here are some easy tips to help you enjoy your first Dragon Con. Jan 24, 2011 - Paige Christie

Eat a Lionfish - Save a Caribbean Reef Lionfish are not native to Caribbean waters. With no known predator, they're wreaking havoc on the ecosystem there. A yearly cull is changing that. Jan 23, 2011 - Mary Luz Mejia

Book Review – Claudia's Big Break by Lisa Heidke Three long-time friends go on a holiday and discover that their time away together leads to more than just a welcome break from everyday life. Jan 23, 2011 - Susan Whelan

Cindy Sherman and Jeff Koons Elected Honorary Royal Academicians The Royal Academy of Arts has recently announced the election of two new Honorary Royal Academicians - artist Jeff Koons and photographer Cindy Sherman. Jan 23, 2011 - Frances Spiegel

How to Keep Your Peace of Mind While Caring for an Elderly Parent Learn ways to ease the strain, worry and stress, when the responsibility of caring for an elderly parent falls to you. Jan 22, 2011 - Kelly Dupree

The Six Critical Skills to Developing a Sharp Memory A sharp memory is not limited to youth. While many fear to lose their memory as they age, memory can be kept sharp at any age. Jan 22, 2011 - Mario Carini

Super Bowl Fun: Football as a Theme Across the K-3 Curriculum Teachers can capitalize on Super Bowl fever by using football as the basis for cross-curricular thematic instruction in the days leading up to the big game. Jan 21, 2011 - Barbara Abromitis

Studying Abroad in the Developing World: Staying Healthy What to bring and what to do to stay healthy and happy during your term or semester abroad. Jan 19, 2011 - Amy Hansen

Cruise to Hawaii on Princess Cruise Line's Sapphire Princess A vacation trip to paradise is one of those things that makes life worth living. And, why take a fast plane when you can take a slow boat to Hawaii? Jan 19, 2011 - Dave Lovejoy

Give a Gift of Music – Play and Record Vinyl Records Again Rediscover vinyl records with USB turntables that record to CD or MP3. A great gift for spouses, parents or even the young. Play musical treasures once more Jan 20, 2011 - Corinne Shibley

Ritual Food & Recipes for Religious Festivals Ceremonial foods have long been central to weddings, religious observance and rites of passage. Ritual food pervades records of festivals and ceremonies. Jan 20, 2011 - Alan Dale

Protest Theatre Is Everywhere: Past, Present and Future Protest by performance is as old as mankind. It seems that In an age of future conformity, there'll always be protesters somewhere breaking boundaries. Jan 19, 2011 - David Porter

Healthcare Professionals Promote Wellness, but are They Healthy? Healthcare professionals have one common goal, keeping people alive and well. But in these high stress job fields, how healthy are those administering care? Jan 18, 2011 - Elizabeth Batt

Debating Ethics in Auschwitz Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics held an alumni symposium at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York January 16-17, 2011. Jan 17, 2011 - Joanna Infeld

Assigning a Literacy Narrative A definition of the genre of Literacy Narrative and practical advice on how to develop a writing assignment for a high school Language Arts class. Jan 17, 2011 - Lisa Hughes

Use of Social Media Tools Posing New Legal Issues for Newspapers Social media is affecting aspects of confidentiality in communication with news sources but also allowing more interactivity between readers and newspapers. Jan 17, 2011 - John Seidenberg

Check Out Library eBooks and Audiobooks With a Non-Resident Card If your library does not offer free digital downloads of ebooks and audiobooks, you may be able to get a state library ecard or non-resident e-library card. Jan 17, 2011 - Alex Sharp

Ask Not: John F Kennedy Speeches in JFK Presidential Library John F Kennedy's historic speeches, including his famous "ask not" inaugural address of January 1961, can be accessed online in video and audio form. Jan 17, 2011 - Lito Apostolakou

Choose Green Gifts for Special Occasions All Year Long Resolve to make 2011 a greener year with a commitment to shop for eco-friendly gifts for many of the special dates that will fill your calendar this year. Jan 16, 2011 - Kathlin F. Sickel

Dr. Andrew Wakefield Speaks on Brian Deer, Autism, and Vaccines Is Dr. Wakefield a fraud? Parents of autistic children don't think so. Watch videos of Lancet 12 parents sharing the truth about Brian Deer before deciding. Jan 16, 2011 - Vickie Ewell

What Are You Leaving to Your Descendants? As genealogists, we spend countless hours searching for ancestors and documenting their lives, but what are we doing for future family historians? Jan 16, 2011 - Katharine Garstka

Great iPhone London Applications – Tourist Maps, UK Travel Apps Planning to visit London? Choose from great iPhone London applications to make travelling simple and convenient, includes tourist maps and UK travel apps Jan 16, 2011 - Kate Le Page

In Defense of Comic Sans: Hard-to-Read Fonts May Help You Learn New research finds people who read text in hard-to-read fonts retain more information than those who read the same material in easy-to-read fonts. Jan 15, 2011 - Vanessa Jane

Getting Started With Blogging – How to Choose a Theme Every new blogger needs to decide what to write about. There are a few simple things you can do to choose a theme you'll enjoy blogging about. Jan 14, 2011 - Vanessa Jane

Most Romantic Restaurants in Toronto for Valentine's Day Romantic Toronto restaurants such as Sotto Sotto, La Maquette, Sorrel, Kalendar, Rosebud, and the Keg Mansion will please your partner on Valentine's Day. Jan 14, 2011 - Lori Bosworth

Caregivers & Health Care Patients Benefit From Musicians on Call Hospital staff and caregivers are grateful to Musicians on Call volunteers. Find out how you can share music talent with patients in health care facilities. Jan 13, 2011 - Mary King

An Introduction to Walking on the Gower Peninsula in South Wales Walking the Gower Peninsula in South Wales reveals a stunning variety of landscapes and a natural beauty that is truly astonishing. Jan 16, 2011 - Harri Roberts

How to Learn About World Religions: Tips for Interfaith Dialogue Explore resources to learn about different or unfamiliar religions online, through experience or in conversation. Jan 13, 2011 - Melissa Roberts

What Is Antimatter? When matter and antimatter come into contact, they mutually annihilate each other in a high energy burst of gamma-rays. Jan 12, 2011 - Paul A. Heckert

Go Pole Dancing For Your Hen Party As well as being a sexy, sensuous dance, pole dancing is a great workout and socialising activity. For a fun-filled girls' night out, give it a try! Jan 12, 2011 - Nikki Woolf

Financial Crisis Explained: A Review of 'All the Devils Are Here' The book, subtitled The Hidden History of the Financial Crisis, presents the rogues, rascals, and reality deniers who nearly destroyed the financial system. Jan 12, 2011 - Richard Dalglish

Private Wojtek: Hero Bear That "Fought" for Poland Adopted as an undernourished cub in Iran, Wojtek grew to be a beloved mascot that enjoyed beer and cigarettes. He was a hero in the Battle of Monte Cassino. Jan 11, 2011 - Eric Brothers

How to Improve English Vocabulary A strong knowledge of the English vocabulary is vital to communication and conveying your thoughts to others. Learn some ways to improve your vocabulary. Jan 11, 2011 - Nick Mann

Pakistan Facing a "Convergence of Risks" Capital raising efforts to aid Pakistan's economic development could be curtailed in the wake of the latest political crisis. Jan 10, 2011 - Anna Reitman

Cheap Flights from London to Edinburgh With Low Cost Airlines An overview of budget airlines offering direct flights to Edinburgh from five London airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and City Airport. Jan 10, 2011 - Paul Bradbury

Understanding the Role of Phonemic Awareness in Emergent Literacy Developing phonemic awareness in young children helps build a more meaningful connection between oral and written language as they begin to learn to read. Jan 9, 2011 - Barbara Abromitis

Fashion Trends and Tips for the Stylish Mature Woman Once you hit 40, should you hang up your style sensibilities and wear dowdy duds? Absolutely not! Embrace current trends and make them work for you. Jan 9, 2011 - Debby Mayne

Humidity for Houseplants Humidity is important to houseplants. Measuring humidity, watching for plant distress and increasing humidity as appropriate help maintain healthy plants. Jan 9, 2011 - Ian Dutton

Slow Progress in Erbil Citadel Town's Restoration Despite international support,slow progress is being made in the restoration of Erbil Citadel Town, part the autonomous Kurdistan region of Iraq. Jan 8, 2011 - Neil Gunn

When Commas are Misused: Three Common Comma Errors Sometimes students misuse commas in their essays in hopes of avoiding red marks on their papers. But misusing a comma is just as bad as forgetting one. Jan 8, 2011 - Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Tsunamis: What They Are and Why They Occur Tsunamis, often wrongly called tidal weaves, are potentially destructive waves generated by displacement of water, often by earthquakes. Jan 7, 2011 - Jennifer Young

January is National Radon Action Month Over 21,000 people die each year of non-smoking lung cancer caused by exposure to radon gas at home. Act now to test for and reduce radon gas exposure. Jan 6, 2011 - Eilene Toppin Ording

Feminist Calls for Wikileak's Assange's Accusers to be Named American feminist Naomi Wolf has surprised people with her calls for two Swedish women who accused Wikileak's Julian Assange of rape to be publicly named. Jan 6, 2011 - Jennifer Wilson

What's Behind the Recent Bird and Fish Kills? There's one very good reason why so many mass bird and fish deaths seem to have occurred lately; you're looking at it. Jan 6, 2011 - Todd Hill

Great Valentine's Day Events in London 2011 Looking for things to do on Valentine's Day in London? This article has details on six great events across the capital on 14th February 2011. Jan 6, 2011 - Daniel Trelfer

Muppet Movie Remakes That Need to Happen, or Sock Puppet Noir Movie remakes are big business in Hollywood. Learn how remaking classic films using Muppets in Sock Puppet Noir could be the next big thing in cinema. Jan 5, 2011 - Nicolas McGregor

NFL Commisioner's Email to Fans Blames Economy for Owners' Woes In an email sent to fans, Roger Goodell outlines agreements that NFL owners will seek from the players union in their upcoming contract negotiations. Jan 4, 2011 - Nicole Fravel

Living with Autism and Self-Stimulation Behaviors Called Stimming Living with autism requires parents to learn how to deal with self-stimulation behaviors called stimming. What is stimming? Why do autistic children stim? Dec 17, 2010 - Vickie Ewell

'Great Swapathon' – Free Food Vouchers and Healthy Eating Tips The UK government has launched a voucher scheme to help people improve their health & fitness. Here's how it works, and how to claim your free £50 voucher. Jan 3, 2011 - Nicci Talbot

Timeline of the Ancient History of Wine The archeological evidence regarding wine coincides closely with the history of civilization as cultivation and trade expanded with growing empires. Jan 2, 2011 - Ron Wiebe

Online Technical Writing Degrees – Get an Online Bachelor Degree Looking to earn an online technical writing degree through an online bachelor degree program? Read about three colleges that offer this option. Jan 1, 2011 - Erik Zoltan

The Beginner's Guide to Pinhole Photography, by Jim Shull This quaintly written, short and informative book gives the reader all that's needed to begin experimenting with pinhole photography. Dec 30, 2010 - Philip McIntosh

Manipogo, Sasquatch and Wendigo — Manitoba Monsters Manitoba's vast and remote wilderness areas, seldom visited by humans, are the habitat of cryptid creatures such as the sasquatch, manipogo and the windigo. Dec 30, 2010 - Ron Wiebe

APA Electronic Citation: Recommended Online Helpers Having trouble formatting your APA bibliography for electronic sources? Put these online resources on your Favorites list. Dec 30, 2010 - Theresa Ann White

The Lucid Dreamer: A Poor Soul Burdened With a Corpse Modern science is only beginning to understand and explore the phenomenon of "lucid dreaming." Dec 16, 2010 - Wolfgang Carstens

Lila Bell Acheson Wallace, Co-founder of Reader's Digest Lila and her husband Dewitt Wallace produced one of the world's most popular magazines. The first Reader's Digest was published in February, 1922. Dec 28, 2010 - Susanna McLeod