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How to make the most of the Diwali Festival

The Diwali festival lasts for several days and celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Most countries like India, Nepal and Malaysia celebrate the festival in mid-October and around mid-November. Just like Christmas is for Christians, Diwali is very important for Hindus. It is known as ‘the festival of lights’ and when you choose to join, you should do everything…

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Norman Rockwell Urban Connection

Although his home was rural Vermont, Norman Rockwell knew of the integrated urban neighborhoods that thrived in America in the 1940s. Long before interstates, Levittown, and the “white flight,” working-class neighborhoods in Troy, New York, and Los Angeles, California attracted the famous illustrator. He drew sketches and took photographs of their homes and their people, and these sketches served as…

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How to Prevent Strikes: Tips from a Former Major League Baseball Hitter

Nothing is more frustrating for young baseball players and their parents than strikeouts, especially if it is a recurring event. Strikes can lead to very depressed players and annoy coaches and parents. Obviously, continual strikeouts cause athletes to lose confidence, self-esteem, and generally their desire to play the game fully. To do? First, explain to baseball players that hitting a…

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Interview with Jayel Gibson, Author of “The Wrekening – An Ancient Mirrors Tale”

Synergy Books (2006) ISBN 9781933538303 Reviewed by Ian McCurley (13 yrs.) For Reader Views (4/07) Tyler R. Tichelaar of Reader Views is visiting for the second time with Jayel Gibson. Jayel was here last month to tell us about the first book in his “Ancient Mirrors” series, titled “Dragon Queen”. Now he’s back to talk about his recently released sequel,…

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NFC West 2015 offseason changes

Seattle Seahawks: The Seahawks were very quiet for much of the draft opening night, as they didn’t have a pick until the end of the second round. Where did your first-round pick go, you ask? Well, they traded him in with their center, Max Unger, for a little-known player named Jimmy Graham (more on him later). Much of their draft…

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Stress and inner conflict: heal yourself with forgiveness

All stress, regardless of the source, will undermine our well-being if left unchecked. Accumulated stress can eventually lead to conditions like anxiety, insomnia, high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, stroke, MS / chronic fatigue, and depression, to name just a few. Therefore, any steps that we can take to reduce our stress will be beneficial. What many people do not…

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Basics: Get in shape for bras

Eight out of ten women wear a bra that is the wrong size. Are you one of them? Most wear the wrong bra for their body type or the wrong one for their garment. To be a smart consumer of bras, all women need to be fitted by a professional. Bra stores and department stores offer free professional measurements performed…

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