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By Connie LimonDec 21, 20071 topic

A Few Facts About Vitamin Supplements

nVitamins play an integral role to a healthy life. They provide essential nutrients. It is advisable to get all vitamins from the food you eat. However, millions of people all over the world take supplemental vitamins as part of a daily healthy plan.nnDoctors may recommend supplements:nn• For certain health problemsn• If you eat a vegetarian or vegan dietn• If you are pregnant or breastfeedingnnSome facts about vitamins are:nn• The body uses vitamins for several biolo

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By Connie LimonDec 20, 20071 topic

Fruits And Vegetables And Weight Management Plans

nLosing weight can be difficult. There is evidence that consuming a diet high in fruits and vegetables is associated with lower risks for numerous chronic diseases as well as a role with weight management.nnThe conclusion of some of these studies is that replacing foods of high energy density (high calories per weight of food) with foods of lower energy density, such as vegetables, can be an integral part of a weight management plan. The role of fruits and vegetables in weigh

Primary topic: Nutrition
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By Connie LimonDec 19, 20071 topic

Enjoying The Taste Of Fruits And Vegetables As If From Faraway Places

nIf you enjoy food from all over the world, you don’t have to travel or visit your local ethnic restaurant to experience food from other countries. Consider the following tips to easily bring the taste of faraway places to your kitchen table:nn• Puree fruits and vegetables in a food processor to create dips, sauces, and dressings. Try blending chick peas, garlic, olive oil, and yogurt to make a Middle-Eastern dip.n• Combine a variety of fruits and vegetables to make sal

Primary topic: Nutrition
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By Connie LimonDec 12, 20071 topic

A Brief Summary Of Personality Disorders

nPersonality disorders usually refer to personality traits that are extreme or that cause enough difficulty in a person’s life to interfere with daily functioning to the point of “disabling.”nnA true personality disorder is more severe than simple negative personality traits we all show at various times throughout our lives.nnThe medical definition of personality disorder is:nn• Long-term, pervasive, inflexible patterns of thoughts and behaviors that are not well adap

Primary topic: Psychology
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By Connie LimonDec 9, 20071 topic

Eat Plenty Of Folic Acid To Help Decrease Risk Of Alzheimer’s disease

nEat plenty of folic acid to help cut in halve the risk of Alzheimer’s disease according to a recent study conducted by the U.S. National Institute on Aging. Folic acid is found in:nn• Orangesn• Lemonsn• Green vegetablesnnThe U.S. National Institute on Aging experts studied adults over a period of seven years and found that those who ate the daily recommended allowance of folates (B vitamin nutrients) had a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The study is published

Primary topic: Aging and Longevity
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By Connie LimonDec 9, 20071 topic

New Discoveries May Help In Fight against Alzheimer’s disease

nA possible physical origin of Alzheimer’s disease has been found recently by Scientists from UCLA. The new discovery means there may be new ways to treat the disorder’s cause and not just the symptoms. nnIt is estimated that Alzheimer’s disease affects 24 million people worldwide. Half the people over 85 may suffer from it. The disorder’s symptoms are a decline in an individual’s memory and ability to think and function independently. The disorder is fatal. Drugs a

Primary topic: Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
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By Connie LimonDec 7, 20071 topic

Diseases And Conditions That Cause Low Back Pain

nLow back pain occurs in nearly everyone at some time or another. Both men and women are affected. The age it occurs most often is between 30 and 50. This is due in part to the aging process and as a result of sedentary life styles with too little exercise. Low back pain may also occur from over-exertion or too much exercise. Back pain associated with disc disease or spinal degeneration increases with age.nnPre-teen children have a low occurrence of low back pain unrelated to

Primary topic: Back and Neck Pain
Back and Neck Pain
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By Connie LimonDec 7, 20071 topic

Possible Causes Of Lower Back Pain

nMany people suffer with lower back pain, and almost everyone at some point has back pain that interferes with work, daily activities and recreation. Back pain is the most common cause of job-related disability. Back pain leads as a health condition to miss work. It is the second most common neurological impairment in the United States. Headaches are more common. It is fortunate that most low back pain ailments go away within a few days. There are others that last much longer

Primary topic: Back and Neck Pain
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By Connie LimonDec 6, 20071 topic

Chewing Gum Has Several Benefits

nChewing gum was the once forbidden snack for every school age child. In the year of 2005, chewing gum was named the number one snack choice by Americans. New research indicates chewing gum may be good for a number of things that include:nn• Helping to manage weightn• To increase focusn• To increase alertnessn• To increase concentrationn• Helps relieve life’s everyday stressesn• Sugar free gum can help prevent tooth decay and freshen breathnnChewing gum is very

Primary topic: Nutrition
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By Connie LimonDec 6, 20071 topic

Drink One Hundred Percent Fruit Juice to Help Boost Intake of Fruits

nTry drinking 100 percent fruit juice as a way to boost your fruit intake to the recommended daily amounts. It is an easy way to increase intake of fruit. Fruit juices contain valuable sources of certain vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. These unique compounds are only found in plants.n nResearchers continue to actively study the compounds found in fruits and vegetables. They want to find out and tell us all how these compounds help maintain good health. In addition, fru

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By Connie LimonDec 6, 20071 topic

Mushrooms are Overlooked Sources of Great Nutrition

nMushrooms are less colorful than other fruits and vegetables and are often overlooked for their nutritional value as well. Mushrooms are actually very nutrient dense providing a range of many essential minerals, nutrients and antioxidants that include:nn• Coppern• B vitaminsn• Riboflavinn• Niacinn• Pantothenic acidn• Antioxidants like selenium and ergothioneinennWhite button mushrooms are an unrecognized source of vitamin D. One serving of

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By Connie LimonDec 5, 20071 topic

About Eating Beans and lowering Cholesterol Levels

nTry eating one-half cup of cooked dry beans every day to help lower total cholesterol levels. An Agricultural Research Service study in North Dakota added to the already growing body of evidence that beans are healthy for the heart. The Agriculture Research Service is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s main scientific research agency. Lead authors for the study in North Dakota were chemist Philip Reeves and nutritionist John Finley. The study was conducted at the Gra

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By Connie LimonDec 5, 20071 topic

Microwave Oven Safety Tips

nThe Microwave oven is one of most popular gadgets ever created for the American kitchen.n nMicrowave ovens are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. They set and enforce rules of performance to assure radiation emissions do not pose a hazard to public health. Proper use and maintenance, as recommended by the user manual, is an important part of microwave oven safety.nnMicrowave ovens are without a doubt a very time- and energy-saving technological device; however, s

Primary topic: Nutrition
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By Connie LimonDec 5, 20071 topic

Buy Shih Tzu Toys to Promote Good Dental Hygiene and Appropriate Chewing Habits

nTry all-natural material that adds interest while at the same time helps to clean the teeth and gums of your Shih Tzu. Experiment with different fun shapes in different sizes to help keep your Shih Tzu healthy. It is easy to fight plaque when you do it in a fun way! nnHard Rubber ToysnnHard rubber toys are great for an aggressive chewer. I have not found this to be a great problem with the Shih Tzu, however, it has occurred. If you find that your Shih Tzu is destroying his o

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By Connie LimonDec 4, 20071 topic

The Use of Codeine- and Dextromethorphan-Containing Cough Remedies in Children

nThere is numerous prescription and nonprescription medications currently available for suppression of cough symptoms in children. There is also reported adverse effects and over dosage associated with giving cough and cold preparations to children. Patients and parents need to learn about the “lack” of proven antitussive effects and the potential risks of these products.nnWhat is a cough?nn• It is a reflex response to mechanical, chemical, or inflammatory i

Primary topic: Parenting
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By Connie LimonDec 4, 20071 topic

Tips on Choosing Quality Child Care Facilities

Choosing the type of care that is best for your child can seem like a fulltime job by itself. There are many options available. Among them are:nn• Child Care Centersn• Family Child Caren• In-home Caregiversn• Care Provided by Relatives, Friends and NeighborsnnIt is important to choose quality child care no matter which kind of provider you decide upon.nnA child care center cares for children in groups. Centers must be state licensed. Each state or terr

Primary topic: Family
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By Connie LimonDec 3, 20071 topic

How Will You Pay The Health Care Bills For Pregnancy?

nEven though pregnancy is an exciting time, it can also be very stressful, especially if you worry about how you will pay all the bills. Having a baby can be very costly. Extra expenses of prenatal care and preparing for arrival of baby can sometimes feel “overwhelming.” You and your baby deserve to be healthy and have the best of consistent care possible. Stop worrying and fretting! There are financial aid and other programs available for women and babies in need. nnThe

Primary topic: Pregnancy
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By Connie LimonDec 2, 20071 topic

What To Expect Once You Are Home With Baby

nNew mothers need to take special care of their bodies after giving birth and while breastfeeding when getting home from the hospital.nnRest and recuperation is all that should be on your agenda the first few days at home after having a baby. During this time focus on yourself and on getting to know your new baby. Try to put off requests for lots of visits from family and friends until you get the rest you need. Don’t worry about keeping the house perfect. It is okay to jus

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By Connie LimonDec 1, 20071 topic

How To Stay Healthy During Pregnancy Part 3

nSleep during pregnancy:nnDuring pregnancy your body will work hard to accommodate the new life. You might feel more tired than usual. Now, more than ever, it will be so important for you to get enough sleep.nnSleeping comfortable may become more difficult as your baby gets bigger. Try lying on your side with your knees bent as pregnancy progresses. This position will also make your heart’s job easier by keeping the baby’s weight from applying pressure to the large blood

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By Connie LimonNov 30, 20071 topic

How To Stay Healthy During Pregnancy Part 2

nNutrients and SupplementsnnIron is also a very important nutrient for pregnant women. During pregnancy you need 27 to 30 mg of iron every day. Iron is found in various kinds of foods. Iron from meat sources is more easily absorbed by the body than iron found in plant foods. Iron-rich food choices include:nn• Red meatn• Dark poultryn• Salmonn• Eggsn• Tofun• Enriched grainsn• Dried beans and peasn• Dried fruitsn• Leafy green vegetablesn• Blackstrap molasses

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By Connie LimonNov 30, 20071 topic

How To Stay Healthy During Pregnancy Part 1

nTaking care of yourself has never been more important now that you are pregnant. Staying healthy during pregnancy is all up to you. It is of great importance to learn about the many ways to keep you and your baby as healthy as possible.nnYour very first step in protecting the health of your unborn child and yourself is to get regular prenatal care. Call your health care provider to schedule an appointment. Your first examination should be during the first 6 to 8 weeks of pre

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By Connie LimonNov 30, 20071 topic

Senior Health: Folate And Vitamin B12 Concerns

nAgricultural Research Service funded researchers to look into links between dietary intakes of two B vitamins and mental agility among seniors. Agricultural Research Service is the United States Department of Agriculture’s chief scientific research agency. The vitamins studied were:nn• Folaten• Vitamin B12nnThe development of healthy nerves and blood cells are related to the important nutrients of Folate and B12.nnMartha Morris, epidemiologist, and colleagues led the s

Primary topic: Aging and Longevity
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By Connie LimonNov 26, 20071 topic

Recommendations For Eating Fish And Shellfish For Pregnant Women

nWomen and children need to eat a well balanced diet that includes a variety of fish and shellfish to contribute to a healthy heart and for children’s proper growth and development. Fish and shellfish contain high quality protein and other essential nutrients. They are low in saturated fat and contain omega-3 fatty acids. Women and young children in particular should include fish or shellfish in their diets because of these many nutritional benefits.nnAlmost all fish and sh

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By Connie LimonNov 26, 20071 topic

Tips For Maintaining Exercise Routines With Knee Pain

nIf you experience knee pain during physical activity it does not mean the end of all physical activity. You can remain active by switching to exercises that have less of an impact on your knees. You need to work to strengthen your lower body to withstand the wear and tear of whatever exercise you ultimately choose as routine.nnActivities that tend to be hardest on the knees include:nn• Ones that involve excessive flexing especially with weights such as a full squat or leg

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise
Fitness and Exercise
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By Connie LimonNov 22, 20071 topic

Disorders During Pregnancy That Can Cause Problems For Women And/Or The Fetus

nWomen can develop disorders during pregnancy that increase the risk of problems for the pregnant woman and/or the fetus. In this article you will read about a few of those disorders which include:nn• High fevern• Infectionsn• Disorders that require abdominal surgerynnExamples of disorders more likely to occur during pregnancy because of the changes pregnancy cause in a woman’s body include:nn• Thromboembolic diseasen• Anemian• Urinary tract infectionsnnFevers i

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By Connie LimonNov 22, 20071 topic

Convenient And Nutritious Snack Ideas

nCrunchy Snacks nnGreat-tasting, crunchy snacks can be made from Garbanzos, lentils, dry peas and beans, according to Agricultural Research Service scientists and their university colleagues. They have created unique, healthful treats that can come in a variety of shapes, crisp bits and tubular puffs. The researchers are now seeking a patent for the technology that led to the low-sodium, low-fat, cholesterol-free foods that are also rich in protein and dietary fiber.nnThe res

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By Connie LimonNov 21, 20071 topic

Shih Tzu Holiday Gift Ideas `

nThe holidays are definitely here again. The holiday shopping season has officially begun. We don’t want to leave out our beloved Shih Tzu when we shop for the holidays.nnConsider giving gifts to your Shih Tzu that help to warm his or heart and be completely satisfying. In this article I hope to give you a few ideas for that purpose. Plan on giving your companion Shih Tzu something incredibly tasty this holiday season as well as to your friends and family who own Shih Tzu.n

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By Connie LimonNov 15, 20071 topic

Career Descriptions: Billing, Posting Clerks And Machine Operators

nA more common name for billing, posting clerks and machine operators is “billing clerks.” Responsibilities include:nn• Compiling records of charges for services rendered or goods soldn• Calculating and recording the amounts of these services and goodsn• Preparing invoices to be mailed to customersn• Reviewing purchase orders, sales tickets, hospital records or charge slips to calculate total amount due from customern• Compute charges using calculators or comput

Primary topic: Career Transition
Career Transition
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By Connie LimonNov 8, 20071 topic

Substitute Teacher Tips: Student Organization

nManaging your classroom refers to:nn• Organizing studentsn• Spacen• Timen• And materialsnnYou want to organize all the above in order to maximize effective teaching and student learning.nnSince you are a substitute teacher, the permanent teacher probably has already done quite a bit of organizing of his or her classroom before you ever step inside the door. However, there are times, when this is just not the case. You can’t make any great lasting changes here, but

Primary topic: Career Development
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By Connie LimonNov 7, 20071 topic

A Substitute Teacher’s Bag Of Tricks

nYou really need to keep a bag of tricks at all times, and keep adding to the bag as time goes on. A substitute teacher’s bag of tricks is a collection of materials you can use in class when students need something extra to do, or gets restless, or you use all the permanent teacher left behind for you that day.nnHere are some suggestions for students who talk too much or get bored (these suggestions will depend upon which grade you are teaching; prepare your materials to me

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By Connie LimonOct 26, 20071 topic

Vacation Ideas: Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, California, USA

nUniversal Studios Hollywood is located at 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California 91608. Attractions include:nn• Movie-based theme parkn• Studio tourn• City Walk entertainmentn• Shopping and dining complexn• Universal City Walk Cinemasn• The Gibson Amphitheatre concertn• Special event venuennUniversal Studios is open every day, however, the exact hours are always subject to change.nnThe theme park features:nn• Revenge of the MummySM – The Riden

Primary topic: Retreats, Spas and Vacations
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By Connie LimonOct 25, 20071 topic

A Look At Dog Food Ingredients That Promotes Good Health For Your Shih Tzu

nA high quality dog food for the Shih Tzu does not contain by-products or inferior grains, chemical additives or preservatives of any kind. By-products, inferior grains, chemical additives and preservatives are all known to be harmful to your Shih Tzu. nnMany times dog food manufacturers will use very high temperatures when cooking their products. This actually destroys nutrients and vitamins. They will then add flavor enhancers or coloring to replace what the high temperatur

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By Connie LimonOct 24, 20071 topic

Vacation Ideas: The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, Arizona

nThe Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is located at 2021 North Kinney Road, in Tucson, Arizona 85743nnIt is a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden. The Sonoran Desert is an arid region in parts of Arizona, California and the Mexican states of Sonora and Baja California. The museum features interpretive displays of living animals and plants native to the Sonoran Desert. The Museum has been in operation since September 1, 1952.nnThreatened and endangered

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By Connie LimonOct 23, 20071 topic

Vacation Ideas: The Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

nThe Milwaukee Art Museum is located at 700 N. Art Museum Drive in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53201. It has its origin in two institutions, which are the Layton Art Gallery established in 1888 and the Milwaukee Art Institute established in the early 1900s. In 1957, these two institutions joined to form the private nonprofit Milwaukee Art Center, now known as the Milwaukee Art Museum, and also moved to its current lakefront location.nnIn the 1880s period, the city of Milwaukee was

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By Connie LimonOct 22, 20071 topic

Vacation Ideas: Avampato Discovery Museum, Charleston, West Virginia, USA

nThe Avampato Discovery Museum is located at one Clay Square, 300 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston, West Virginia 25301. nn2007 HoursnnWednesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.nnAdmission PricesnnThe Smart Pass includes galleries, film and planetarium, $12 for adults, $10 for children, teachers and seniors. Galleries only are $6.50 for adults and $5 for children, teachers and seniors. Children age 2 and under are FREE to all events. They

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By Connie LimonOct 21, 20071 topic

Vacation Ideas: The National Gallery Of Art, Washington, DC, USA

nThe National Gallery of Art is located on the National Mall between 3rd and 7th Streets at Constitution Avenue NW. It is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Gallery is closed on December 25 and January 1.nnCalendars of EventsnnTo find out what is happening at the National Gallery of Art at any time during the year, call 202-842-6662 for a free bimonthly calendar of events.nnThe National Gallery Sculpture Garde

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By Connie LimonOct 21, 20071 topic

Living in Massachusetts Cities And Towns: Avon, Massachusetts

nAvon is considered to be a prestigious community located along Route 24, which is approximately 20 miles south of Boston. There is good highway access and a positive attitude toward economic growth and development in the town of Avon. The town has developed as a major employment center in the South Shore area.nnOver the past 10 years, the Avon Industrial Park has developed and contains 127 firms. The Industrial Park employs over 3,600 persons in a variety of occupations, and

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By Connie LimonOct 20, 20071 topic

Shih Tzu – Difficult Deliveries

Most Shih Tzu puppies present themselves normally at birth. There are times, very few times, of which I have experienced with the Shih Tzu that required assistance. Usually the most difficult Shih Tzu puppy birth is the first one. Delivery of a dry Shih Tzu puppy or overly large Shih Tzu puppy can take longer than normal and may affect the next Shih Tzu puppy birth. This next Shih Tzu puppy may be stillborn or have more fluid in the trachea and lungs. Oftentimes, subsequent S

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By Connie LimonOct 20, 20071 topic

Vacation Ideas: The Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington, Vermont, USA

nThe Ethan Allen Homestead is a short drive from downtown Burlington, Vermont. The scenery is spectacular. Stop for a riverside picnic or walk. The Homestead depicts the lifestyles lived in the 18th century, and a close look at one of Vermont’s most colorful and controversial founders – Ethan Allen.nnThe museum and house are open on a limited basis. The homestead and grounds are open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year. Enjoy a 20 minute historic tale in the foye

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By Connie LimonOct 18, 20071 topic

Vacation Ideas: Temple Square, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

nTemple Square is located in downtown Salt Lake City situated on a beautifully landscaped 10-acre plot of ground. It is one of Utah’s most visited attractions.nnMormon Tabernacle Choir and Tabernacle OrgannnVisit the home of the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir. The auditorium is dome-shaped and so acoustically sensitive you can hear a pin drop on the pulpit 170 feet away at the back of the hall. Enjoy the symphony of sound from a magnificent pipe organ with 11,623 pipe

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By Connie LimonOct 17, 20071 topic

Vacation Ideas: Middleton Place Plantation, Charleston, South Carolina, USA

nThe Middleton Place is a carefully preserved 18th century plantation National Historic Landmark. The Middleton Place was home to four important generations of Middletons:nn• Henry Middleton, President of the First Continental Congressn• Arthur Middleton, a signer of the Declaration of Independencen• Henry Middleton, Governor of South Carolina and an American Minister to Russian• Williams Middleton, a signer of the Ordinance of SecessionnnThe Middleton Place, Gardens,

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By Connie LimonOct 16, 20071 topic

Vacation Ideas: WaterFire Providence, Rhode Island, USA

nThis is an award-winning sculpture installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence, Rhode Island. Stroll the paths of Waterplace Park and enjoy enchanting music from around the world. There are one hundred sparkling bonfires and silhouettes of the fire tenders who pass by the flames, as well as torch-lit vessels traveling down the river. Waterfire captures the attention of over ten million visitors to downtown Providence, Rhode Island.nnThe sculpture was created by Barn

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By Connie LimonOct 13, 20071 topic

Vacation Ideas: The Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon, USA

nThe Japanese Garden located at 611 S.W. Kingston Ave. in Portland, Oregon offers public tours three times a day during April 1 to October 31 at 10:45 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The tours are free with admission and there is no reservation required. On Monday, the Garden opens at noon with the first tour starting at 1:00 p.m.nnIt is a private, not-for-profit organization. Funds are received entirely from donations, memberships, memorials, grants and gate admissions. The Ja

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Vacation Ideas: The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

nThe Memorial and Museum was created to honor those killed, those survived and those changed forever by the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. The Memorial and Museum is located at 620 North Harvey Avenue in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.nnThe Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building was the target of the most significant act of domestic terrorism on American soil. The building contained regional government offices for the Secret Service, the Drug Enfo

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By Connie LimonOct 12, 20071 topic

Vacation Ideas: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

nThe Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is located at:nnOne Key Plaza, 751 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44114, USAnnThe building was designed by internationally renowned architect I.M. Pei. The Museum’s collection is known as one of the most important rock and roll collections in the world. It is one of the most popular halls of fame in the USA. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum serves as host of the permanent Hall of Fame exhibit and houses:nn• Interactive e

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By Connie LimonOct 11, 20071 topic

Vacation Ideas: The Children’s Museum At Yunker Farm in Fargo, North Dakota, USA

nThe Children’s Museum at Yunker Farm is located at 1201 28th Avenue N in Fargo, North Dakota with a phone number of 701-232-6102.nnThe museum is located in a house built by Newton Whitman in 1876. The house was the first brick house built in Dakota Territory. The Whitman family lived in the house until it was sold to the Yunker family in 1905. The Children’s Museum at Yunker Farm began in 1985. After a complete renovation of the century old, red brick farm house it opene

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By Connie LimonOct 9, 20071 topic

Vacation Ideas: The Lied Discovery Children’s Museum, Las Vegas, Nevada

nThis children’s museum is located on 833 Las Vegas Boulevard North in Las Vegas, Nevada. It has been open to the public since September of 1990. The museum serves as a major educational institution for children and families in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. As of the year of 2007, more than 1.5 million people have visited the museum and over 350,000 children have participated in school field trip programs through tours.nnThe Lied Discovery Children’s Museum features:nn

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Vacation Ideas: Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth and Fort Williams Park in Maine

nThe Portland Head Light is situated along the shores of Fort Williams Park at 1000 Shore Road. It is a popular landmark owned and managed by the Town of Cape Elizabeth, Maine.nnVisit the Museum at Portland Head Light contained within the former Keepers’ Quarters that features many lighthouse lenses and interpretative displays. There is also a gift shop on the site featuring fine lighthouse and Maine related gifts that is open at all times when the Museum is open. The gift

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By Connie LimonOct 3, 20071 topic

Vacation Ideas: The Salisbury House In Des Moines, Iowa

nThe Salisbury House & Gardens is located at 4025 Tonawanda Drive, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.A. It is a 42-room mansion in the likeness of the King’s House in Salisbury, England. The American Castle sits on a ten-acre estate of virgin woodlands.nnOriginal owners of the house, Carl and Edith Weeks, had the Salisbury House built between the years of 1923 and 1928. Inside the Salisbury House there is the authentic 16th century English oak, English flint work, and rafters true to t

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Vacation Ideas: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway And The Hall of Fame Museum

nFive miles northwest of Indiana’s capital city, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was built on 328 acres of farmland in the spring of 1909. It was first planned as a year-round testing facility for the fast-growing automobile industry in Indiana. There were occasional race meets presented at the track that featured the same manufacturers racing their products against each other. These events attracted spectators to the showrooms for a closer look at the new automobiles demon

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