Understanding Cutting
My daughter cut herself for the first time when she was 12 years old. Today, 11 years later, she is still struggling to overcome this problem. At the time I knew absolutely nothing about "self-harm" and it scared me to death. I was shocked and bewildered that she would do such a thing. It’s important to understand cutting -... >Read More
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Is It Possible?
Sometimes things hide in plain sight. When I was a kid, I never paid much attention to bus stop signs. I was totally oblivious to their existence. But when I decided to start taking the bus I saw bus stop signs everywhere! When I actually started looking for them, I saw them on the same streets that I... >Read More
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Seeking 9/11 Reconciliation
When both US president Barack Obama and Catholic Pope Benedict XVI advise you that your plans are a bad idea, that's usually a good sign that you should think twice about what you're doing.
Terry Jones would be well advised to listen to their advice. His tiny 30 member group, ironically named the "Dove World Outreach Church" in Gainesville, Florida,...... >Read More
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Origins of Popular Expressions and Sayings
Ever wondered where some of our popular expressions come from? Often an eloquent and original phrase which becomes part of common vernacular language finds its origins in literature.
One of the most common sources for such phrases or idioms is the Bible. Having about 775,000 words, there is plenty of material there to mine for literary gems, and...... >Read More
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Top 10 Back-to-School Resources
It's back-to-school time ... what, already?!
Yup, and whether you're heading to university for the first time or coming back for your final year, you should be able to find an article here that will help you have a more enjoyable and productive school year.
From high school to grad school, there's something here for everyone:
1) Decorating:...... >Read More
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2010 Fall-Winter Fashion Flare
Autumn hues have arrived! Look for warmth in pumpkin and gold and magnificent berry colors like indigo, violet and ruby red. Camel is the new neutral. This warm color provides the perfect backdrop for leopard prints or the bright and bold gem accessories out this fall. With so much to choose from you are sure to find something that... >Read More
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The End of Final Exams?
When the Harvard University does something, you can be sure people will take notice. Ranked #1 overall in the world by the Academic Ranking of World Universities, Times Higher Education Ranking, US News & World Report Ranking, and others, what Harvard does carries a lot of sway.
And what they've decided to do recently is get rid of final exams:
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Top 10 "Unanswerable" Questions
Which question would you most like to find an answer to? According... >more
Growing up ... eventually
Why are so many people in their 20s taking so long to... >more
What Do You Fear?
