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Business & Finance

Guidelines for Effective Feedback

This article provides six important - yet simple - guidelines for increasing the effectiveness of performance feedback.

By: Christina Morfeld

The Bathroom Library or He's Got Magazines Coming Out the Wazoo!

In this day and age, magazines have become the only literature that many people get an opportunity to read. Reginald shows you how to save money on finding these classics.

By: Maureen Fleury

Education & Career

Ancient Egyptian food and drink

This article describes basic food and drink commonly consumed in Ancient Egypt.

By: Jodee Redmond

EduMOOs and EduMOOcation

EduMOOs are text-based virtual reality programs used to teach everything from biology to literature. With advances in web technology, EduMOOs are fast becoming the future of distance learning.

By: Michael Cruse

Born a slave, this man was determined to lead his people to free soil. . .

By: Mary M. Alward

Issues in Teaching Vocabulary

As far as trends in ELT are concerned, the nineties were the decade of the lexical approach. There were three issues that led to this concentration on the lexical element in language. One was a recognition coming out of the communicative approach, that to be understood speakers of a second language did not need to produce grammatically perfect sentences.

By: Brenda Townsend Hall

Make Valentine's Day fun and brush up on letter writing at the same time.

By: Irene Taylor

Ontarians with Disabilities Act - What's Next?

1,500,000 Ontarians with disabilities face many kinds of barriers, which prevent them from participating fully in the economic, social and cultural life of our province. This situation is, of course, not unique to Ontario. These barriers can be physical in nature, relate to the inability to access information, or to attitudinal issues in society.

By: Keenan Wellar

Romance Languages

World Languages surveys the wages of carnal syntax. (Parental guidance suggested.)

By: Robert Henderson

Who is at-risk for a hearing loss?

There are different degrees of hearing loss. Some are mild and some are very severe such as deafness. What are the causes? There are two main types which will be discussed here. Genetics vs acquired hearing loss. What does this mean? Read on.........

By: Schatze Rasmussen

Film & TV

An Introduction to American Kitsch

Welcome to the wacky world of "American Kitsch."

By: Jenna Doscher

Mel Gibson Factsheet

Facts, filmography, trivia, quotes, links, etc.

By: Susan Duckett

Food & Drink

Color Your Own Flowers

Impress your loved one this Valentine's by coloring their bouqet of flowers, right in your very own kitchen!

By: Angelica R. Van Norman

Amazing Nightcaps

By: Viraj Talpade

Hoppy Beer Makes Me Happy

Hops, flavoring hops, aromatic hops, dry hopping

By: John Gorton

Home & Style

"Growing" a Stamp Collection, Pt. 2

This article discusses the many different ways a collector can purchase stamps for their collection.

By: Michael A. Weatherford

FASHION SLASHED!! PRICES, THAT IS!!!

Basically a description of some fabulous American Eagle sale offerings

By: Debra Lombardo

GRADUATION QUILTS

A developing tradition of giving quilts upon graduating from high school. See the quilts made for my grandchildren.

By: Jeanne Walsh

Introducing the Paper & Letter Arts

Discusses paper in our everyday lives and the way we can create both function and aesthetic from the papers we normally take for granted. Introduces authors plans for topic.

Love In a Basket

Find a loving scoop of ideas and resources to make your Valentine's Day gift baskets full of memories that last all year long.

By: Jowoanna Williams

Three projects for making colorful and fragrant flower, fruit, vegetable and spice swags

By: Vickie Ferguson

Tame All Those Recipes..........

A simple solution for all those loose recipes and stacks of cook books you seldom use but it holds one or two recipes you just love.

THE FAMILY'S HEIRLOOM CHRISTENING GOWN

With such a wonderful and rich tradition for generations, it's so unfortunate that most of the "Generation X" has this "could care less" attitude when inheriting the family's christening gown. I mention this because with my experience on recent house calls, the gown and bonnet is not wanted by the family members, so up for sale it goes! Now, I do know for a fact that there are some people that do keep this tradition going.

By: Joan Lawrence

Using Party and Event Planners

An article explaining why some folks choose to let others completely plan their theme parties. The ways to find a party planner in your area are detailed along with what to ask when you make the arrangements.

By: Jo Ann Wentzel

Valentine's Day Pillow Project

Create this cute pillow for your favorite Valentine.

By: Peggy Pechacek

Valentine's Day--Romantic Dinner

Great tasting Valentine's Day Dinner. Recipes for a full course meal in the comfort in your home.

By: Debbie DeSpirt

Warm and Stylish Window Treatments

The right window treatment can keep your Victorian home toasty warm on cold winter days -- without burying you in velvet and fringe.

By: Wende Feller

Mind & Soul

So many young adults feel repulsed by the evils committed in the name of Christianity. Why would we continue to be associated with such a morally bereft institution? Depends on who you ask.

By: Michael P. Spencer

Becoming a Witch

An informative article on the hot topic of exactly how one does become a witch.

By: Karen Mitchell

Chaucer and Religious Women in the Middle Ages-Conclusion

This brings to a close the previous series of articles on Chaucer and religious women in the Middle Ages.

By: Michelle Powell-Smith

Dreaming the Illusive Butterfly

Suggests sharing your dreams as a special Valentine narrative and the importance of seeing life through the eyes of both caterpillar and butterfly.

By: Lauri Jean Crowe

Experience, Strength And Hope

What it has meant to me to share my expereince, strength and hope with others and how playing constructive games has enhanced my recovery.

By: Kerry Dennis

During a crisis, we need to have faith that God has a stronger, larger purpose for the lives of those we love. This is what can keep you going during the hard times and when you wonder why things happen to good people.

Ghostly Thespians and Haunted Theaters

Haunted Theaters and their ghosts

By: Janice Oberding

Is This What We Want?

The new role of the psychiatric profession as dispensers of medications seems to be an arrangement we are quite happy with, but is it what we really want?

By: Kathy Brewis

Jewish Shopping on the Internet

Where's the best place to shop online for kosher foods and Judaica? Click on to find out...

Ouija on the Web

Exploring the cyber world of the ouija board.

By: Donna L. Quesinberry

Pilgrimage to India: Chapter One : Setting the Scene in Bodhgaya

Descriptions of Bodhgaya, setting for teachings by the Dalai Lama, December, 1999.

By: Brooke Schedneck

An article about food popularized by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), focusing on chocolate.

By: Bill Samuel

Relationship Double Binds

In this article I look at ways in partners subconsciously sabotage themselves in relationships, and how the counselor can help them not to continue in this exercise.

By: Bronwen Schoombie

Scriptures as Word of God: Christ, Tradition and Church

The article sets forth in a more systematic way the conviction already stressed, namely, that one cannot take Scriptures in isolation from the person of Jesus Christ, the memory of the apostles as it is handed down in tradition, and the life of the Church.

By: alberto esmeralda

Someone Close to You is Suicidal

Suicide and Bipolar Disorder, How you can Help!

By: Colleen Sullivan

Stories as sermon ideas

using longer stories as sermon starters

By: Tim Zingale

The Baha'i Faith, Cult, Sect or Independent Religion - Part 3

The third and final installment of this series.

By: Lloyd Madansky

The Concerns of Libertarian Youth

This article outlines a few of the concerns of young people with Libertarian leanings, whose causes include ending curfew laws, zero-tolerance policies, and boot camps for troubled youth.

By: Francois Tremblay

"I am 15 years old, and I am terrified of the future." Letter to the editors of OMNI, 1988.

Outdoor & Recreation

A Guide for Planning an Extended Camping Trip

For those of us who have limits of time and money to take a vacation or long camping trip, some in depth planning before we go is indispensable. Having a comprehensive itinerary and projected trip budget helps to ease the mind and allows for a more enjoyable trip. My wife Pam and I have computed many of these, and we share our methods with you here.

By: Thomas Stephens Sr.

Ancient Polynesian Navigation Lives On

Ka'au McKenney is taking the ancient art of Polynesian navigation and teaching it to younger generations so that it may live on.

By: Sharael Feist

Combining Business and Family Travel

Lain tells readers how to combine business and family travel without going crazy.

By: Dr. Tami Brady

Getting Involved

As individuals, we can play a part in preserving literary sites.

By: Ella Robinson

Getting Through the Rough Spots

inspiration for hikers on long trips

By: Kelly Winters

Love on and of the Road

St. Valentine's Day deserves at least one article from a roadie. Here's a short homage to love and the road, both of the road and on the road.

By: Bernd Wechner

Mildew Removal and Control

Getting rid of that winter mildew build-up.

Writing the Unwrittens: Surf Etiquette for Beginners

Learn the unwritten laws of surfing before you venture into the water.

By: Nathan Myers

Ya' Gotta Start Somewhere . . .

. . . package tours?

By: Dr. Tami Brady

Visual & Performing Arts

Journal/Painting

Keeping a Journal,learning to paint.

Overview of Shocking Changes Brought on by Industrial Revolution

The 1900s saw a lot of changes, and the Museum of Modern Art has a beautiful group of concurrently running exhibits on right now regarding some of them. Here is one example...

By: Gretchen Wms. Jurek

Teachers...perhaps a musical theatre drama class? Part 2

Getting down to staging the solo musical number and the song & dance ensemble number.

By:

The Name Bergson Stirs up the Blood of the French, part three

Conclusion of writer R.S. Levin's three part article on French artist Adrian Bergson.

By: Nick Burton

The Regions - Paper Mill Playhouse

A brief history and an overview of the website of this historic and prestigious regional theatre.

By: Steven M. Alper

Health & Wellness

A Valentine's Day Gift: The Basics of Fibromyalgia

An excellent web site for basic information about fibromyalgia via a video broadcast to be shared with loved ones.

By: Cynthia Webber

Allergy News Update

Are you allergic to work? Links to some of the latest allergy news.

By: Colleen Kaemmerer

Breasts and Self-Image: Introduction

How cultural expectations of the "ideal" breast affect adolescent girls and women.

By: Mary D. Brown

CHARTING BASICS: Part 2 - Cervical Fluid

This article entails charting the fertility sign of cervical fluid. A very interesting sign - often overlooked - can help to determine where a woman is in her cycle more so than with temperatures.

By: Lori Ramsey

Childrens Dental Health Month

National Dental Health Month and Hidden Sugars

By: Tracey Ryan

Eating Better Part Two- Evaluating Your Diet

This is second part of the series on eating better. The first part was on getting started. This article is on evaluating your diet.

By: Stephanie Hembree

In Sickness & In Health

A Tribute to the most important people in our lives! Happy Valentine's Day

By: Michelle Struik

Intermediate Training (part 2 of 2)

So, you're beyond the Beginner-stage huh? Well, let's crank up the intensity!

By: Matt Danielson

It Happened to Me

This article is a true story. My story. It chronicles my many mistakes as I dealt with a stalker. I was lucky. I hope that as you read this, you understand the terror a victim feels. I also hope that if you are in a similar circumstance, you will learn from my mistakes and notify the authorities.

By: Kristie Davis

Ketogenic Diet Therapy Part One

Overview of the Ketogenic Diet Therapy Part One

By: Lina Jo Gilliland

Learn in a Flash

Students with physical and learning disabilities who have access to a computer have an alternative means of doing the note card shuffle--electronic note cards. This week, I downloaded and tried several of these programs and share my findings here.

By: Denise Lance

The stories keep pouring in and they are so interesting to read

By: Susan Johnson

Nations must become Progressive when addressing Disability.

A progressive attitude of Nations is necessary if those on government assistance are expected to be reduced is to decline

By: William Robb

People who listen to their inner voice, and where it leads them.

By: Jill Ann Smith

Our Frame of Mind

Read about the feelings of a couple who faced kidney failure, and know that you're not alone in this struggle.

By: Christine O'Connor

Pilates Strrrrretches and Strengthens

Pilates pays off in strength and flexibility

By: Joanne Eglash

Sex and Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is another virus that you must worry about in a growing list of viruses like AIDS, hepatitis B, gonorrhea or chlamydia. It is not known for certain if you can transmit Hepatitis C through sexual intercourse.

By: Sharon Nicholson

Sinus Headaches? Experts Say Probably Not

Many people suffer from what they believe are sinus headaches, yet experts say true sinus headaches are rare and that most of these are tension headaches or migraines. This article asks sinus headache sufferers for their opinion on the issue.

By: Barbara J. Mitchell

Soap Opera tackles the abortion issue

General Hospital deals with the issue of abortion

By: Colleen McSpirit

Something In Common

If you still think you're alone in menopause, you're not. Some very high profile women experience the exact same things you do. And while they don't talk about it, it might be fun to predict how they'll do compared to you.

By: Susan Irene Fox

The Importance of Support

A support system for the lupus patient is not a luxury...It's a necessity!

By: Karyn Moran Holton

Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation - TES

TES, treatment for patients diagnosised with cerebral palsy and other nerve injuries. TES is used for strengthening muscles.

By: Sandra Nasser

History

An Ancient Wonder of Gold and Ivory - Part 1

Discover one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - the statue of Zeus at Olympia.

German Command and Control

One of the most important weaknesses inherent in the armed forces of the Third Reich lay in the peculiar military command structure that evolved during the course of the war. The Byzantine organization that developed under Hitler's leadership created the complete lack of strategic direction that became a hallmark of Nazi militarism.

By: Ralph Zuljan

Gods, Graves, and Scholars by C.W. Ceram

A review of the book that helped to inspire Dr. Roosevelt's work in archaeology.

By: Jennifer Overhulse-King

Great General or Fortunate Figurehead? - Part 2

Part II -- Preparation of a Leader

By: Brian Tubbs

Kate Greenaway (1846 - 1901)

This article is for the Valentine's Day Event and is about Kate Greenaway, the famous children's book illustrator.

By: Viola Ashford

Olveston- time capsule of a lost era

A look at the historic home of Dunedin, which shows us one family's life at the begining of the twentieth century

By: Philippa Jane Ballantine

A recap of one year of articles about Canadian History and Culture. Where to from here?

By: J. M. Bridgeman

Royalty in the 20th Century (Part 2)

21st century monarchies and how they survived the turbulence of the 20th century. Part Two: Cambodia, Denmark, Japan, and Jordan.

The Regimental System

A description of military unit designations, primarily ground forces.

By: Dennis Morehouse

Music

19th Nervous Breakdown

A look at the lyrics

By: FactoryGirl

Apollo Saxophone Quartet

A review of their CD, First & Foremost. Plus, a punchline from a PDQ Bach piece.

By: Chris Mindel

Collectible Sting

From pre-Police to up-to-the-minute items, a beginner's guide to starting your own Sting collection.

By: Melanie Gold

Exploding sessions

Some folk music sessions are becoming so popular they are fit to burst.

By: Ray Chandler

Exploding sessions

Some folk music sessions are becoming so popular they are fit to burst.

By: Paula Kirman

New Look At CountryCool.Com

Web sites are continually evolving. While simple facelifts are the norm, some take bold steps to meet the expectations of their readers by branching out in new directions. And while many sites are trying to become generic portal sites, some are taking this approach within the focus of their specific niche. This month we'll take a new look at one of the first sites that we reviewed. This site, CountryCool.Com, started out providing webcast interviews of today's country music artists. We'll take a look at what they've become.

By: Steven Lind

Profile of Dan Bern and Kelly Joe Phelps

If you don't know Kevin Coyne, the English social worker turned folk/rock singer expressing strong opinions about England in the 1970s and 1980s ... well if you don't know this guy, then it's certainly time to shell out some bucks and buy Dan Bern "Smartie Mine" (1999) and Kelly Joe Phelps.

By: Eberhard Wenzel

Review of Guns 'N' Roses' "Use Your Illusion I"

After releasing this record in 1991, Guns 'N' Roses were one of the biggest bands in the world.

By: Nick Bendel

Robert Sweet Interview

In depth interview with Robert Sweet, the band leader, drummer, visual timekeeper and spokesman for the former Christian Rock band, Stryper. He has joined up with World Gone Mad Entertainment to release his first solo project called Love Trash.

Stretch Armstrong :: "Rituals of Life"

Stretch Armstrong is another hardcore band trying to stick out on the Christian hardcore scene. Unfortunately, even these guys can't quite live up to the standard Zao has set.

The Wallflowers' "Sixth Member"

Legendary pedal steel guitarist, Leo LeBlanc, was an unofficial band member of the Wallflowers for two years. His talent and dedication to his craft has left a lasting impact on the band.

By: Wendy Starr

Partners & Parents

A 13th CENTURY VALENTINE

A look at one of the 13th's century's most well-known, inspiring and reflective admission of love.

By: Lynne Remick

Alzheimer's Acceptance

Denial among caregivers is more common than we think. This article offers information for caregivers who are facing difficulties of their loved one's Alzheimer's diagnosis.

By: Marci Stocks

Business Etiquette

Good manners and discretion can lead to wonderful business relationships! Looking further than intitial disappointment will pay off in the long run!

By: Donna Lauritzen

Children in a Wedding

Having children in your wedding can be rewarding - If you know what to expect and how to plan

By: Jessica Cuba

Cookies, It's More Than Just the Dough!

Cookies is more than just the selling...

By: Paula Sandlak

February Romance Guide

Ideas to fill your February with Romance galore!

By: Michele KayD

Fifteen Fabulous Freebies for February

Feel like getting something for nothing? Check out these fifteen freebies of interest to the preschool crowd...and their moms!

By: Holly Gumpher

Let There be Less of Us

A quick look at today's fad diets and the possible associated health hazards, a recommendation for safe weight loss and a list of tips for enhancing the taste and flavors of low fat and low calorie foods.

By: Sharon Tabor Warren

Save Some Money at the Grocery Store

Here are some ideas that worked for us when we tried to get our grocery bill under control.

School Phobia: Nothing to Take Lightly

What's happening when your grandchild refuses to go to school? Most kids love learning and are happy to be in school. But for some kids the magic is gone and school is a place of fear. What are the warning signs and how will you get your school phobic grandchild back in school? Read this article to find out.

By: Wesley Sharpe

Sweetheart Garden, Themes for Children's Gardens Series

February is the perfect time to consider planning a Valentine sweetheart garden for you and your child. © Linda Mazar

By: Vickie Ferguson

The Waiting Game

Waiting isn't fun for anybody, particularly children. How can you, as an adult, keep your outings with children from turning into something worthy of an Excedrin commercial? I'll share some tips I've learned along the way--and they really work!

By: Shellie Hurrle

Two Sites for Those Who Study Conflict Resolution

Two sites with useful content for those who study conflict resolution.

Web Ways to Deal With Stress

Trying to relieve the increasing stress in your life? Stop by fo some quick ideas on how to take a load off, through the web, of course!

Plants & Animals

"Xeric to the Max"

Max Dalrymple adapts the City of Albuquerque's Xeriscape program to the dust bowl area of northeastern New Mexico, in which he lives, and creates a program of landscaping that is "Xeric to the Max." With two reviews.

By: Max Dalrymple

A few tips for all

An article with several tips in various topics

By: Douglas DuHamel

There's more to buying and caring for a bird than getting the right cage. This article guides new bird owners to web sites with information on factors that need to be considered before purchasing a bird and on bird care.

By: Ann Downing

With spring just around the corner, we start another gardening year. Spreading garden compost or leafmould around the borders and discussing that Queen of spring shrubs, the Camellia.

By: Graham Leatherbarrow

Companion Planting & You

Put the secrets of companion planting to work in your garden!

By: Barbara M. Martin

Do you have a Fat Cat? I’m not talking about a cool kitty; I’m talking about corpulent cats. If you do you’ll want to read on!

By: Caroline Anderson

Gardening In The Low Desert, February 2000

Gardening in the low desert for January, including companion planting, citrus care, starting seeds for vegetables and other things to be done this month.

Growing Boundaries

Ways to define your yard with living and growing plants.

By: Michael Vyskocil

Happy Marmota Monax Day

Celebration of the world's greatest weather predicting rodent - the groundhog

By: Dorothy Hoffman

HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM

There are some exciting new hardy plants available for year 2000 that will light up northern New England gardens.

By: Diana Morgan

How to Wash and Groom Your Cocker Spaniel

Learn to make you cocker look like a show dog! Here you will find simple steps to grooming your cocker so he is the picure of perfection.

By: Jill Florio

Hybridizing Tables

The long promised hybridizer tables are here.

By: Ellen Roddy

Hydroponic Gardening on a Gradient!

Hydroponic gardening on a gradient discussion!

By: MBR

In Love and War: The Saga of the Rose

The rose's place in love, war, and history

By: Audrey Stallsmith

Indoors In The Winter

Winter is the time for indoor plants.

By: Howard Deutch

Karner Blue Butterflies: An Endangered Species!

Today, the Blues butterflies include endangered species in both North and South America. Among the first placed on the U.S. Endangered Species List in 1975 (receiving final approval in 1992) was the much-loved Karner Blue. Read about what can be done to help prevent the impending extinction of one of the world's most beautiful and rare species of butterflies.

By: Naomi Mathews

Large Cupped Daffodils

When we say "daffodil" these trumpet shaped beauties are what immediately spring to most peoples' minds.

By: Mary Lou Gripshover

Quick Tips for the Midwest

I can't believe that the first month, of the new millennium is over. Time does fly by...... During the month of January I have been reading and reading and reading on quick time saving tips to help you in your gardening skills. I for one need all the help I can get to save time in my garden due to the busy lifestyle that the year 2000 has put upon us.

By: Sueann Ahrens

Raising Chickens: Selecting Poultry Housing and Equipment for Laying and Broiler Birds

An introduction to housing and equipment for raising chickens.

By: Don De Beyer

Ready, set, sow!

Now is the time to browse the online seed catalogues to plan a spring garden filled with annuals and vegetables. This article gives you the sources and the know-how to start sowing!

By: Lorraine Flanigan

Shop Til' You Drop!

The question isn't so much when to buy as where to buy. Some ideas to kick around.

By: Marie A. Miczak

Soil Testing, Part 1

How can soil testing help an organic gardener? It's not a straight forward proposition, but if you are having problems, testing can help you help your soil.

By: Jill Florio

The Charm of Columbines

The star-shaped,long-spurred flowers of Columbines nodding above their lacy foliage adds a delicate charm to the spring garden. Find out about heirloom varieties of this ever-popular perennial and where to get them.

The Flower and Garden Shows- Dreamers Paradise,The Flower and Garden Shows- Dreamers Paradise

February has arrived and so have the Flower & Garden Shows. Here is a review of the more prominent shows in and near the Mid-Atlantic region. Damn the Ground Hog, Let a little taste of spring warm your blood

By: Wesley Ford

The Great Backyard Bird Count

Although winter is a time when it may appear that there is nothing to do in the backyard, there are many ways to be useful. One of them is to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count, February 18th. to the 21st.

By: Murdo Morrison

Tigridia Pavonia - Facts and Myths:

Tigridias are bulbous plants, which have been in cultivation since the 17th century. Even so, there still remains many myths regarding their growing requirements.

By: Gary Buckley

Valentines Orchids

Valentines and Orchids, not just any orchid but BRIGHT VELVET RED ORCHIDS!

By: Linda Fortner

Vegetable Seed Varieties for Containers

A lot more seed companies are selling vegetable seeds specially bred to meet the small space needs of container gardening. Here's a list of the ones I've found so far.

Why Look A Horse In The Mouth?

Telling a horse's age by looking at his teeth.

By: Patricia Celley

Wolves Can Stay

An appeals court has ruled that the Wolves can stay!

By: Connie Troutman

Politics & Society

Somewhere In the Mediterranean

Abie Nathan chose to impart his peace message in very dramatic ways. This article profiles this activist, known as the romantic Israeli.

By: Kelly Scheufler

The Stars and Bars have taken on such a negative symbolism, it should probably not be flown over the South Carolina State House.

By: Frank Monaldo

Reading & Literature

My Sergei: A Love Story

The love story of two-time Olympic gold medalists Ekaterina Gordeeva and Sergei Grinkov, the tragedy that befell them and her tribute to him, followed by the best places online to buy this book.

By: Irene Taylor

Reflections on Albedo

Albedo, the Electronic Issue of Albedo One, self-titled as Ireland's leading magazine of science fiction, fantasy and horror, is a monthly webzine that features reflective fiction and an overview of the print magazine.

By: Rickey R. Mallory

Solution to Detective Fiction Quiz of Jan. 25

This is a solution to the Detective Fiction Quiz that appeared on January 25, 2000.

By: Janet Kay Blaylock

Spumco: Internet Cartoon Animation

Great internet animation

By: Laura Kraus

Science & Nature

Color, Part II: Color in Astronomy

Description of some of the vital measurements color provides for astronomers

By: Wesley Colley

GLORIOUSLY GREEN

GLORIOUSLY GREEN presents some facts and folklore about emeralds, the loveliest of all the green gemstones.

By: Sandra I. Smith

Sports

Book Reviews on Snooker

Great books on billiards and snooker

By: Neena V. Talpade

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Technology

Blue's CluesTreasure Hunt

Review of the two-disk software entitled Blue's Treasure Hunt by Humongous Entertainment.

By: Carolyn Davis

More Fun Windows Games

A look at a few more fun Windows games.

By: Dan Finkelstein

Moving Towards Accessible Web Design: 1999 in Review

Highlights from 1999 in the move towards accessible web design becoming universally accepted.

By: Glenda Watson Hyatt

Resources for New Palm Users

Are you a new Palm User? Not sure where to find answers to your questions? This article points you to the some of the best Palm resources available.

By: Janice Karin

Review: Donkey Kong 64 (Nintendo 64)

We’ve been gone for a while -- hidden away as we played Donkey Kong 64. Now, after several weeks of seclusion, here’s what we thought....

By: Armaan Khan

Sounds Even Better

Some more emphasis on the value of feedback in both directions and some examples. An update on mySpeech and another Mac site to check out.

By: Brian Hughes

State of The Linux Union

New comapnies make a GUI for Linux, Easy install for Linux OS

By: Glenn Berlow

Symtoms Of Virus Infection

Today we will discuss symptoms that can indicate viral infection. This knowledge can lead to early detection of viruses and thus avoiding their spread. Also mentioned in this article are tips for safe computing. Following these, one can avoid unnecessary trouble.

By: Mayur Kamat

The greenboy Interview (Part I)

Greenboy of the Phoenix Platform Consortium takes some time out of his schedule to answer a few questions about Phoenix. (Part 1 of 4)

By: John Chandler

The invisible link

Continue the journey to explore the WAP world. This article goes down to the session protocol level.

A quick update of some breaking news that affect fantasy basketball players.

By: Kirk Raymond

What Can I Use? - A Writer's Guide to Media

How and when to use technology and media to accomplish specific goals.

By: Carol Megrail

Travel

First Nations' Words used in English

Okay, I was just looking around when suddenly I saw that, in my discussion list there was a message by JM. Bridgeman, who is Contributing Editor for Canadian History & Culture, saying that my article on French Canadian Words had been read. JM Bridgeman decided to drop a line. And in those lines was a brilliant idea, I'd already written about English and French words used in Canada, why not words from the First Nations of Canada

By: David Newman

From Walking Tours to Gospel Tours, New York Offers it All

Though many people shun taking a tour of any kind, in a city as big as New York it is hard not to take advantage of some of the more interesting operations. While riding around on a double decker bus for $40 might sound dull, a Multi-Ethnic Eating Tour for $13 is something not to miss.

By: Jeanne-Michele Vigna

Local Television Media on the Internet

A look at local television stations on the Internet.

By: Westley Annis

Sol-nal, Korean New Year's

About Korean New Year's celebration, Sol-nal, and its traditions.

By: Barky The Dog

Step Back to a Pre-Celtic Time of Spiritual Mystery at Newgrange

In a time when Ireland was covered in forest and Stone Age people hunted and fished, one of the oldest and most impressive megalithic structures was built in the Boyne Valley.

By: Irene Togher

TALES...TEXAS ARTISTS SERIES

Part I of an interview with Petersburg pianist Doug Smith

The Rules of Kendo -- Part 2 of 5

Before waxing philosophical about kendo's history and spirituality, let me explain the basics here in Part 2 so you can have a firmer understanding of the sport.

By: Lance Lindley

Valentine's Day in Washington

Searching for Valentines in Washington State.

By: Jerri Brooker

Women and the Vedic Chant:

Women are taking over the world - ancient as well as modern. And today, they have set foot in the hallowed turf of religion also.

By: Meenakshi Subramaniam

Writing & Publishing

Fooling with Words

Review of Bill Moyers book, Fooling with Words and information about the Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival

By: Sandra Linville

Page Proofs--Part 2

Part Two on handling page proofs.

By: Dawney Spencer

Plotting and Editing a Snap with the Guide

Review of PLOTTING AND EDITING by Sherry-Anne Jacobs. Available in print or electronic form, this guide leads writers through the process of plotting and polishing a salable novel.

Politics and Religion

concerns about the mixing of politics and religion

By: Glenn Hameroff

Television in the Sixties

If television came of age in the fifties then in the 1960s it became a powerful medium to change the world. Suite 101 swings back to the sixties

The 1999 Newbery and Caldecott Winners

Newbery and Caldecott Award winners for 1999.

By: Sue Reichard

Thomas Cole: Artist and Poet

As one who dabbles with landscape painting myself, I find Thomas Cole to be truly an inspiration.

By: Jennifer Hollowell

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