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Pet Care: How to Vacuum the Dog

When I tell people they can decrease dog hair in the house if they learn how to vacuum the dog, their eyebrows raise in disbelief and they say, “Vacuum the dog? No way!” However, jaws drop when I bring out the machine and demonstrate by vacuuming my Welsh Corgi. Starting Age A grown dog can ...

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The Easy Way to Simplify Square Roots

In a first year algebra class, students will encounter problems involving simplifying square roots. But many times the teacher simply doesn’t explain the process by which this is accomplished in a manner that students can understand. I will explain a way that will make simplifying square roots easier for students of any ability level. The ...

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How to Raise a Dog Show Champion

Dog shows have significantly risen in popularity as a way to showcase specific breeds and to raise appreciation of dogs in general. In addition, many breeders may wish to show their dogs in order to make their name better known in the canine world and so increase the chances of getting good homes and good ...

Walking Pneumonia, Encephalitis, Meningitis, Mycoplasma

With the report of a possible case of meningitis this past Wednesday following closely on the heels of three cases of encephalitis, one resulting in the death of a second grader, Rhode Island has attempted to stave off the spread of what ever may be causing the outbreak by closing schools in the affected areas. ...

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Adult Sibling Rivalry

Plenty of adults have trouble dealing with adult siblings. The abrasive conversations left over from childhood are still in play. The jealousy, arguments, and harsh feelings are just as fresh now as when these grown-ups were kids, although the remarks may be subtlety cloaked in humor. By looking at the situation from objective eyes, you ...

Yaz Oral Contraceptives: A Second Look

Two years ago, I spoke with my doctor about switching to Yaz. At the time, Yaz was hailed as the latest advancement in women’s health. Not only did it provide a very effective method of birth control, Yaz also promised to relieve symptoms of PMMD, a more severe form of PMS. I was diagnosed with ...

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Giada De Laurentiis, Great Italian Chef

On August 22, 1970 Giada DeLaurentiis was born in Rome, Italy, to actress Veronica DeLaurentiis and producer Alex DePenedetti. She was the eldest of 5 children. After their parents divorce, all 5 children moved to Southern California with their mother to start a new life in America. Always doing well in school and fitting in ...

Overcoming Learned Helplessness

Do you feel stuck in a bad situation? Do you tend to give up easily? Do you feel that no matter what you do, your life will follow a pattern that is out of your control? When you succeed at something, do you feel it is just a fluke? If you answered yes to any ...