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By Susan du PlessisNov 14, 20101 topic

How to Create a Focal Point in a Garden

A focal point is any object, ornament or plant which draws the eye to a specific place in the garden. Itâs the finishing touch that adds interest and a personal flare to your outdoor space. With careful planning and strategic placing almost anything can be used as a focal point. Focal points donât have to be purely ornamental. They can also provide a useful function in the garden, like a garden bench, bird bath or sundial. You donât need to spend a fortune to create a b

Primary topic: Gardening

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By Susan du PlessisNov 14, 20101 topic

How to Care for Container Plants

Plants in containers provide gardeners with flexibility. They are a cost-effective way of brightening up a dull patio or adding interest to the garden. A few carefully selected containers can enhance both large and small gardens. Plants in pots can thrive but they need special attention as the soil in containers tends to dry out more quickly than it does in open ground. The type of pot you choose will depend on the decor and colors used in your garden. Donât select a very l

Primary topic: Gardening

Gardening

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By Susan du PlessisAug 19, 20091 topic

The Truth About Six-Pack Abs

Abs are big business, and just about every Tom, Dick and Harriet wants a rock solid 'six-pack'. It's a phenomenon, and while some have turned it into an obsession, others see it as nothing more than an overrated frustration. After all, 1000 sit-ups a day just doesn't seem to 'cut' it and many can't understand why. Have you been training for ages to get a set of rock-hard abs? If you're not succeeding, let me help by telling you the cold, hard truth about abs. Let me explain i

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By Susan du PlessisAug 19, 20091 topic

Shiny, Glossy Hair Could Be Yours

Hair that is glossy and shiny always looks great. Shiny hair is generally associated with healthy hair, so if you hair is a in a good condition and your health is in check, you could add a few finishing touches for a glossier mane. If you follow an unhealthy lifestyle of smoking, drinking and eating junk food, chances are the signs are showing up in your hair. Make an effort to follow a healthy lifestyle and your hair (and skin and nails for that matter) will look in better c

Primary topic: Beauty

Beauty

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By Susan du PlessisAug 19, 20091 topic

Hairstyles for Your Face Shape

Choosing a hairstyle can be a fun and often scary process. With so many styles to choose, how do you know which one is right for you? The shape of your face is a great indicator as to what style will suit you the most. Look to your Hollywood inspirations for styles that suit you, but remember to follow the stars who have the same face shape as you and you will be set to having gorgeous, Hollywood hair that looks like it was made for you. There are five basic face shapes. Thes

Primary topic: Beauty

Beauty

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By Susan du PlessisAug 19, 20091 topic

How to Choose a Fragrance that Suits You

Fragrances can make you feel fresh and even help you turn a few heads. Learn how to correctly apply fragrances for maximum scent effect. FRAGRANCE DOS: * Do choose a fragrance that suits you. Different fragrances will have a different affect on people, so before you go out and buy one that you like on your best friend, make sure you try it out on your own skin and see how your body chemistry reacts to it. * Do change your perfume with the change of the season. In winter you m

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Susan du PlessisJul 18, 20081 topic

Einstein's Learning Disability

Many organizations that promote the interests of individuals with learning disabilities claim that Albert Einstein had a learning disability, and this claim has become widely accepted. nnIt is interesting to note that a review of biographical sources, however, provides little or no evidence to support this assertion.nnAccording to LD lore Einstein failed to talk until the age of four, the result of a language disability. It is also claimed that Einstein could not read until t

Primary topic: Learning

Learning

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By Susan du PlessisJul 11, 20081 topic

Cognitive Skills Determine Learning Ability

Research has shown that cognitive skills are a determining factor of an individual's learning ability. Cognitive skills are mental skills that are used in the process of acquiring knowledge; according to Oxfordlearning.com the skills that "separate the good learners from the so-so learners." In essence, when cognitive skills are strong, learning is fast and easy. When cognitive skills are weak, learning becomes a struggle.nnMany children become frustrated and find schoolwork

Primary topic: Learning

Learning

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By Susan du PlessisMay 23, 20081 topic

Cognitive Development: Not An Automatic Process

Cognitive development focuses on how children learn and process information. It is the development of the thinking and organizing systems of the mind. It involves language, mental imagery, thinking, reasoning, problem solving, and memory development.nnBy general consensus, Jean Piaget stands as THE central theorist in contemporary child study. He developed a whole field of cognitive development, observed regularities in children's performances that no one has noted before him

Primary topic: Psychology

Psychology

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By Susan du PlessisNov 15, 20071 topic

How To Apply Makeup

The beauty industry has loads of beauty secrets and visiting a makeup artist for a makeover can be a great way to learn some of their tricks. But, if you can't afford a makeup artist, here are some quick tips you can start using today for flawless makeup application.nnTHE BASICSnnStep 1nAlways ensure your face is clean before applying makeup. Cleanse, tone and moisturize before you apply your makeup. Use a warm cloth when cleansing as this opens the pores and allows you to ap

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By Susan du PlessisNov 18, 20061 topic

Dyslexia: How to Recognize Dyslexia in Children

The term "dyslexia" was introduced in 1884 by the German ophthalmologist, R. Berlin. He coined it from the Greek words "dys" meaning ill or difficult and "lexis" meaning word, and used it to describe a specific disturbance of reading in the absence of pathological conditions in the visual organs. In a later publication, in 1887, Berlin stated that dyslexia, "presuming right handedness," is caused by a left-sided cerebral lesion. He spoke of "word-blindness" and detailed his o

Primary topic: Child Development

Child Development

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By Susan du PlessisApr 27, 20051 topic

Four Cognitive Skills for Successful Learning

The word "cognition" is defined as "the act of knowing" or "knowledge." Cognitive skills therefore refer to those skills that make it possible for us to know.nnIt should be noted that there is nothing that any human being knows, or can do, that he has not learned. This of course excludes natural body functions, such as breathing, as well as the reflexes, for example the involuntary closing of the eye when an object approaches it. But apart from that a human being knows nothin

Primary topic: Child Development

Child Development

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By Susan du PlessisMar 7, 20031 topic

Talk Your Child Clever

Most parents can hardly wait for their baby to say its first word. This usually happens between nine months and a year. From about two years, the child should be able to use simple phrases, and by three he should be able to use full sentences. By four, he should be fully able to talk, although he may still make grammatical errors. By five, he should have acquired basic language.nnThere is little doubt that language acquisition is one of the key milestones in early childhood d

Primary topic: Parenting

Parenting

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