This November, there have been several new UK studies released which indicate a frightening trend in the abuse of drugs and alcohol, which affects young people and their safety.

One survey of over 8000 young drivers (17-24 years old) carried out by Auto Trader, which is a UK motoring magazine and website, showed a dangerous trend towards driving under the influence of either drink, drugs or both.

In today’s binge drinking and drug abuse culture amongst young people it is unfortunately no surprise that as many as 17% of those surveyed admitted regular use of Cannabis (Marijuana), more alarmingly 12% frequently use the dangerous class A drug Cocaine, and 10% revealed regular use of Ecstasy. However, the most considerable risk comes from upwards of 10% admitting that they regularly drove their vehicles whilst being under the influence of drink or drugs.

When questioned regarding driving under the influence, over 40% felt “fine” to drive their vehicles after abusing drugs and 31% found it acceptable to drive after drinking alcohol. A considerable proportion were unaware of the legal drink driving limits for alcohol consumption and consequently 8% had already had a road traffic accident while under the influence, with a further 11% admitting a near miss.

Based upon road traffic accident statistics, over a third of deaths on the UK’s roads involve young people aged 25 or under, so this is obviously a serious issue. This equates to the death or serious injury of a young driver or passenger every hour on average across the UK.

Other recent statistics include the number of younger teenagers using drink or drugs. In fact, 1 in 7 people admitted to Accident and Emergency departments across the UK last year were under 14 - a total of over 2239 cases. Many people have blamed a surge in advertising for alcoholic drinks between 3 and 5pm which corresponds to when children have arrived home from school. Of course, the government spends around 3.7 million on anti-drinking and alcohol awareness campaigning, but this is dwarfed by the estimated 200 million spent on advertising by the drinks industry.

The average UK starting age of Heroin use in many towns and cities is just 15 years old, so we have an obvious duty to deter young people from getting inadvertently caught up in drug addiction through misguided experimentation.

So what can be done about this?

Well, many parents are unaware that home drug test kits and alcohol test kits are easily obtainable and can be used to act as a strong deterrent. They can also be used by teenagers as a valid reason why they can’t take drugs when put under peer pressure. Being able to say “Sorry, I can’t take drugs because I get tested at home” really can make a difference.

The responsible use of home drug testing products (with open communication and co-operation) can play a pivotal role in keeping children and teenagers safe and can help to mend relationships and build trust. Some people ask whether testing removes trust from a relationship, but we firmly believe that the substance abuse has already done that in many instances and home testing can be used to rebuild trust.

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Baby Strollers of Every Kind

By Irvin Mcclain

 As you know there is a wide variety of baby strollers available to choose from. Your choice of strollers will be affected by how many children you plan to use it for, how you are going to use the stroller and where, and finally your budget. All things aside your baby’s comfort and safety will also influence your choice. Let’s take a look at some of the types of strollers available to you.

The standard stroller will fit one child and there are many different features on standard strollers such as play trays, parent trays, fabrics, and handlebars. On many strollers handlebars are now height adjustable which is great back saver.

Double strollers have two seats. There is a variety of seating arrangements for double strollers. The traditional double seat is one behind the other - tandem style. Tandem seating has the first child with a good view and he one in the rear seat sees the back of the other’s head. A variant of the tandem seating is stadium seating. Think of bleachers where each seat is raised slightly above the one in front of it allowing those in the rear to see what’s going on. There is side by side seating as well as face to face seating.

Jogging strollers are very popular because they enable you to bring your child along on a run. The jogging stroller has a triangular wheel base with two large wheels in the rear and one wheel in the front. They have many attractive features. An added safety feature is a wrist strap on the handle bar. This is worn so that when you stop, the stroller doesn’t roll away from you. As always whenever you stop your stroller the break should always be applied. The wrist strap is added protection. Jogging strollers are available for multiple seating as well.

Triple strollers are terrific for triplets or three children. Seating arrangements can be side by side but most have tandem seating or stadium seating. When the stroller is full of kids and you are pushing it will help you achieve your goals of fitness.

Convertible multiple strollers are available where they can be made into double seater’s with additional seats and a transverse bar. You might want to check if this option is available for the particular stroller you are considering.

Umbrella strollers are very inexpensive. They are generally easier to fold and unfold. They are very lightweight and store easily in a car trunk. They are terrific for short trips to the Mall or short walks. They do not work well on all terrain. They do come in multiple seating as well. The only drawback I had with umbrella strollers is that if anything was hung on the handle it caused the carriage to tip backwards.

Light weight strollers are slightly heavier than the umbrella strollers and slightly less than the standard stroller. They typically fold in a single hand motion. They also resemble the standard type stroller. They also come in multiple seating.

Carriage Strollers are convertible strollers in that you can change them from a carriage (a bed on wheels) to a stroller. This is great for infants that are unable to sit up yet. The handle is reversible so you can turn it into a stroller which is great for children who are sitting up.

Bike strollers or trailers are installed by attaching it to the rear wheel. There are two seated models available. They can be converted from a trailer to a stroller with no tools. The restraint system is a five-point harness for each child.

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Giving Your Baby an Unusual Name

By Irvin Mcclain

 What’s in a name? Er…well, everything, really! Of course your little bundle of joy is the sweetest, most beautiful thing you have ever seen and you want to choose a name that reflects his/her individuality, spirituality, uniqueness and all-round special-ness.

But wait a minute!

Remember that the unique baby name you choose will help define junior’s life - how they are viewed and accepted - for many, many years. What sounds cute and original for a 5-year-old, may not sound so funky for a 15-year-old…and what about a 55-year old?

Time was when only celebrities could get away with unique baby names (Zowie Bowie, Dweezil and Moon Unit Zappa, etc), but in the modern world, individuality is more prized than ever before, and increasingly, this starts with our names. Great idea - but don’t allow a flash of a self-indulgence to condemn your child to a lifetime of problems; it’s reported that a Chinese couple named their child “Saddam Sars” to mark the current world events at the time of the birth! I just hope it means something nice in Mandarin, or Cantonese!

This probably wouldn’t have happened in Germany, where names can only be registered if they recognizable, do not ridicule the child and are gender specific. Perhaps there is at least one Chinese child in the world, who will grow up wishing he/she were German!

So - assuming you are not German - what should you do if you want to create a unique baby name, without creating too many problems? Here are some tips and some warnings to make the process less painful:

1. Anagrams: try creating an anagram of an existing name.

2. Father and Mother: try using derivatives of one of the parents’ names, or a combination of both. Alternatively, how does the mother’s maiden name sound as a first name?

3. Telescoping: try dropping letters from another name or a word, until you get a nice-sounding unique baby name.

4. Spelling: an unusual spelling of a common name creates uniqueness. However, remember that your child will be condemned to a lifetime of “…that’s David spelt D..A..Y..V..I..D…” conversations.

5. Pronunciation: another trick is to pronounce a common name in an unusual way. But this can also lead to a lifetime of corrections and explanations - as well as teasing and accusations of pretentiousness.

6. History: do some research into names that were popular in previous eras, but have become less so.

7. Family History: are there any unusual baby names that can be used to honor family members or ancestors? But beware family politics…

8. Nature: many names come from the natural world, particularly flowers (e.g. Rose) and it’s a great source for unique baby names (e.g. Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter Apple).

9. Geography: another useful source of great names - grab an atlas and start searching. David and Victoria Beckham called their first son Brooklyn, which many people think is a cool-sounding name. However, it’s reported that the choice was made because that’s where conception took place. Hmmm, imagine a lifetime in which your name is a constant reminder of your parents having sex! Eeeuuuuww!!!

10. Celebrities: famous people with slightly unusual names are a common source of inspiration. There are lots of teenage “Kylie”s running around the UK since Kylie Minogue’s arrival on the music scene at end of the ’80’s, and her recent resurgence, will have created a second wave of them. And I’m sure many little “Be’yonce”s have been popping up over the last few years. The only problem is that names like these very soon begin to sound a little silly and “wannabe”.

11. Foreign Names: consider using a foreign version of a name, e.g., Pedro, instead of Peter. Or try using a name from a completely different culture.

12. Nicknames: try using a nickname e.g. Angie, instead of Angela or Angelina. However, make sure the name is will pass the “age test” - see number 17 below.

13. Middle Names: a great way to accommodate individuality when naming your baby, is to combine a common first name with a unique second/middle name. The benefit of this is that your child can avoid embarrassment throughout his/her life by ignoring it of keeping it hidden.

14. Initials: when you have settled on some baby names, check that the initials aren’t embarrassing. This is an easy trap to fall into and can lead to a lifetime of misery. “Zina Indigo” are may be nice sounding names for your lovely daughter, but make sure your surname doesn’t begin with “T”!

15. First Name-Surname: check how the selected first name combines with the surname. Make sure the two names do not create some something recognizable, to prevent a lifetime of teasing. Also, check the rhythm of the two names; a different number of syllables in each name usually flows much better. Avoid rhyming the 2 names at all costs or your child will hate you forever!

16. The loudness test: try saying the name softly, at normal pitch and shouting it very loudly. You may be surprised at the results.

17. The age test: try to visualize your child with the name as a baby, as a teenager, as a young adult, a mature adult and as a senior citizen. A name can create completely different perceptions of the individual at separate stages of life.

18. The meaning: the final test of the baby name that you choose should be to check its meaning (if any). Don’t leave your child open to getting a nasty surprise later in life.

Whatever unique baby name you decide, don’t fall into the trap of self-indulgence. Remember, it’s not about you, it’s all about your child. Your grand design to celebrate the uniqueness of this new human being, may eventually lead to a lifelong, desperate desire for conformity and anonymity. Even Zowie Bowie eventually changed his name to “Joey”…

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 Every parent has been there. Your usually angelic (or at least moderately well behaved) child is suddenly intractable, full of rage, or even engaged in a full-blown temper tantrum. Worse, your usual discipline measures don’t even make a dent in the attitude or anger. What to do?

First of all it is important to gain some modicum of control. If you can’t get your child under control and you are in a public place then remove yourselves from the public eye. If you are home send your child to their bedroom. If you are somewhere public then try to find some privacy in an empty room, bathroom, or even your car. Sometimes taking control and giving everyone some breathing room will defuse the situation, but if not then ask yourself three key questions:

First, is there a physical cause? Is your child tired or hungry or overstimulated? Children’s bodies do not have the same stamina as adults and if they are not given several small meals (or larger meals interspersed with small snacks) and a good night’s sleep as well as some down time during the day they simply lose the ability to cope. Some children simply shut down or fall down (asleep) but others act out instead. In addition, children have only the limited experience of their short lives and a day that is too full of emotion or activity can overwhelm them. Sometimes simply too much change or newness can be overwhelming to a child used to a specific routine or environment.

Second, is there anything else going on in your child’s life that might be causing stress or is there anything else going on in your life that might be causing stress to your child? Children are creatures of habit. While they enjoy the new they also crave routine. Sometimes they need more time to adjust to routine and sometimes they actually need the ritual of discipline to give them security. The familiar dynamic of discipline is comforting because at least that hasn’t changed.

Third, has your child matured or moved into a different phase of development since your last discipline strategy was developed? For example, when my son was three we suddenly discovered our traditional time-out method wasn’t working. However with a slight modification (changing the location) we were back in business. As he grows older the time-out is now longer and often comes with built-in penalties for continued misbehavior. As your child grows and develops so does your discipline strategy. Perhaps you can simply modify the existing method or perhaps you need to come up with a whole new plan.

After reviewing your answers to these three key questions hopefully it is time to release your child from their time out and to talk things through. Ask your child what is going on? Ask your child what their punishment (if further punishment is needed) should be? Younger children won’t always be able to express themselves fully but you may learn some surprising insights into your child’s mind. Then follow through with what you have decided as a punishment and make sure your child understands that while you love them you will not tolerate the behavior you just punished.

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If I had a dollar for every time I have been asked by a parent what to tell your kids about money, I’d be a millionaire. There are many different aspects of money management you can & should tell your children about. Here I will share with you what I believe are seven of the most important principles

1. Money can be exchanged for goods or services.

This is one of the first few lessons you should teach your child once they are old enough to understand - usually around the age of 3 years. Next time you go down to the corner store to buy one or two items, let your child hand the money to the cashier. By doing so, they will gain a greater appreciation of the concept of being able to exchange money for things you want or need.

2. One should be careful with money.

Some people I know, seem to think that any coins with a value under 50 cents are just too small to be bothered using, and so when cleaning out their loose change from around the house will simply throw these smaller coins in the bin. What a waste! Encourage your child to be careful with all denominations of money, and show them how those small coins can add up, by starting a family small coins box. Maybe you could use the money to fund small family outings (a trip to the shop to get ice creams).

3. Money has to be earned.

There are many people in the world these days that don’t seem to have ever learned this lesson. They sit around home and expect handouts so they can live, or turn to a life of crime to fund their existence. Be careful not to give your child money every time he or she asks, without expecting anything in return i.e. completion of household chores.

4. Encourage one-third savings, one-third donations, one-third spending.

The exact proportions in which your child divides their money are up to each individual family to decide, based on their beliefs and the needs of the child. This can quite easily be achieved by providing them with 3 piggy banks or moneyboxes - one for spending, one for saving & one for donating.

5. Avoid borrowing money wherever possible.

It is always much harder to repay money that has been borrowed, than to save your money. Some loans, such as home loans, tend to be unavoidable though. A good rule of thumb is if you don’t have the cash to buy it, you can’t afford it!

6. Money isn’t your best friend so don’t let it control your life.

Quite simply, try not to become so over committed with your finances, that you are forced to work 60 to 70 hours a week to continue the lifestyle. If you do, then you are letting the money control your life. You don’t usually need the fancy car (and car loan) or overseas holiday (and personal loan). All these things are nice, but only if you can easily afford them!

7. Show them how to budget & live within their means

This is one of the most important skills that your child must know, that so many people don’t seem to know how to do. Recent surveys have shown, that many people are spending 10% to 20% above what they earn. They are earning enough money to fund their lifestyle, but they simply aren’t budgeting it, and so are wasting large amounts of money each week.

With these seven lessons under their belt, they will be off to a great start, but there are many more money skills that your child will benefit enormously from learning. To learn more, visit the Kids Money Tips web site.

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Professional Occupation of a Historian

By Michael Russell

 Historian in Profession

While a historian includes both amateurs and professionals, usually the professionals are better known as historians. Recent trend is to acknowledge those who have acquired at least a bachelor’s degree in the field of history and documents of the events of the past. Having such degrees is not a difficult task. Apart from multiple colleges and universities, a host of online institutes are now offering online degrees on history. Since the later part of the 19 th century historian has been recognized as one of the professional occupations.

Historian’s Job

Major task of a historian is to make historical analysis through the process of investigation and comparing the conflicting ideologies. Such method helps the historian in creating coherent narratives of the happenings of the near and far past. Today the historical analysis is usually drawn upon multiple other social sciences. Such sciences could be sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, politics, linguistics, and economics to mention a few. Even the works of ancient historians’ carries immense value though may not be coherent with the modern day ideologies. Job prospects of historians are also available in college directory provided by informative websites.

Contribution of Modern Historians to Society

It is true that works of many ancient historians carry immense educative value and they have surpassed their time. Such works are also valuable with reference to the particular culture of a country or society. Many earlier historical accounts find dismissed with the new generation historians though they may be valuable in consideration of their contemporary culture.

Modern Day Historian

While the early history was highly tilted towards great men; no such thing preoccupies the minds of modern historian. Present day historian is a complete departure from the war, high politics and diplomacy based history writing of the past.

Features of Modern Historian

Since 1960s history has been continuing as one of the academic disciplines that have experienced numerous evolutions. Topics that were underestimated in the past, suddenly revived to become the highlight in many fronts. Revisionist historians at the same time are attempting to set the records as straight as possible.

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 Even though the US economy is going through some hard times, there are some bright spots that should encourage you to look to the future. To get mothers to go back to college, the government is offering Obama scholarships for moms. Mothers of all types have the chance to get a quality education that will no doubt benefit their families and future employers.

Federal aid called Pell Grants make Obama scholarships possible. Obama and the government made some changes to these grants to make it easier for moms to go back to school. Now Pell Grants can be awarded in amounts over $5,000. That’s more than $1,000 more than the previous maximum for these grants. Because these grants are meant to help low-income students, that means many single mothers are eligible. To deal with this, the government is encouraging moms to go back to school. Having money to go to college could benefit both stay-at-home mothers and working mothers.

For even more incentive, there are other benefits to encourage moms to go to college. Large colleges and universities obviously attract many students. For many single mothers this isn’t an option, and it has prevented them from going to college. However, the Pell Grants will take this into account. If a stay-at-home mom wants to take courses online or a working mom wants to attend college part-time, the special Pell Grants make it possible. You can study anything: nursing, business, education and more. More important than the major is that now single moms have better opportunities to study.

The Obama scholarship could be the break that a single mother needs to start on a different path. The steps to look into applying for a scholarship are quite simple. The first step is to go online and fill out the application for federal student aid, or FAFSA. It’s a free application, and there is plenty of information to help you learn what’s available. The first $4,000 to pay for your education is free according to the American Opportunity Tax Credit program so remember that. Consider this tax credit as well as the chance of getting a grant when weighing your options.

Single moms who are working or stay-at-home now have a tremendous opportunity to advance their education by attending college. Government grants and free opportunities are great chances for mothers to not only care for their families but also to increase the money they can earn as vital members of the workforce. Obama scholarships are meant to give women the opportunity to improve their own future and that of their family.

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 Additional Tasks for Mortician

At times as the funeral director, the morticians may be asked to carry out additional responsibilities like dressing and applying cosmetics on the dead body and casketing it into the container.

Role of the Mortician

With the changing time the role of a funeral director has expanded considerably and has encompassed the job that was earlier performed by the clergy. Tasks like hiring the ministers for families those do not have the membership of the church and transferring the location of the funeral from the church to home are now performed by the FD.

Finding the Funeral Director

Usually these people work in funeral homes those are run by families. Owners higher a couple of morticians to run the homes and such people may include family members as well. Funeral homes usually consist of viewing rooms, room for preparation for embalming, chapel, as well as the casket selection room. Other facilities like flower cars and limousines are arranged by them as well.

Qualification and License

For performing the job of funeral director, one requires some academic backgrounds as prescribed under the law of the land. Very often the state laws vary from each other and one should have a look at them before opting for the career of mortician. For instance one requires people having NAFD Diploma in Funeral Directing can join the British Institute of Funeral Directors or BIFD for licensing. In United States American Board of Funeral Service Education provides necessary accreditation to interested and eligible post secondary schools and colleges offering training in mortuary or funeral services.

Finding the Institute

Finding the right institute for getting diploma and degrees in funeral services becomes convenient by searching online through an informative and educative website that provides college directory listing those institutions that are providing online education . Usually a post secondary degree combined with a couple of years of apprenticeship will be necessary.

Scope of Employment

Funeral directors have quite good employment opportunities. Especially those mortician those also embalm will always have the better opportunity in the market of getting a job with good salaries.

One should keep in mind that most of the times of the mortician are spent in consoling the bereaved family.

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 Even though the US economy is going through some hard times, there are some bright spots that should encourage you to look to the future. To get mothers to go back to college, the government is offering Obama scholarships for moms. Mothers of all types have the chance to get a quality education that will no doubt benefit their families and future employers.

Federal aid called Pell Grants make Obama scholarships possible. Obama and the government made some changes to these grants to make it easier for moms to go back to school. Now Pell Grants can be awarded in amounts over $5,000. That’s more than $1,000 more than the previous maximum for these grants. Because these grants are meant to help low-income students, that means many single mothers are eligible. To deal with this, the government is encouraging moms to go back to school. Having money to go to college could benefit both stay-at-home mothers and working mothers.

For even more incentive, there are other benefits to encourage moms to go to college. Large colleges and universities obviously attract many students. For many single mothers this isn’t an option, and it has prevented them from going to college. However, the Pell Grants will take this into account. If a stay-at-home mom wants to take courses online or a working mom wants to attend college part-time, the special Pell Grants make it possible. You can study anything: nursing, business, education and more. More important than the major is that now single moms have better opportunities to study.

The Obama scholarship could be the break that a single mother needs to start on a different path. The steps to look into applying for a scholarship are quite simple. The first step is to go online and fill out the application for federal student aid, or FAFSA. It’s a free application, and there is plenty of information to help you learn what’s available. The first $4,000 to pay for your education is free according to the American Opportunity Tax Credit program so remember that. Consider this tax credit as well as the chance of getting a grant when weighing your options.

Single moms who are working or stay-at-home now have a tremendous opportunity to advance their education by attending college. Government grants and free opportunities are great chances for mothers to not only care for their families but also to increase the money they can earn as vital members of the workforce. Obama scholarships are meant to give women the opportunity to improve their own future and that of their family.

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Interior design salary

By Michael Russell

 Types of Solutions Provided by Interior Designer

Usually the interior designer will provide solutions with three aspects. Solutions they provide would be functional and applicable to the environment. Secondly, such solutions should invariably enhance the quality in the interior environment of the structure with which they are working. Finally, the solution should also be aesthetically attractive and acceptable. At the same time with the customer consciousness about greenhouse gas emissions and energy efficiency across the globe, encouraging the principles of environmental sustainability would be the other requirement.

Interior Design Process

Normally the interior design process would be very systematic and coordinated. Designer has to undertake a lot of research, analysis, and integration works to run the creative process. Basic objective of the design process would be satisfying the requirements of the client and the interior space taking a shape fulfilling the goals of the project.

Interior Design Job Specification

Multiple aspects of interior design jobs include environmental psychology, designing the products, decorative patterns, and architecture. Designers have to take special care of aesthetics and cosmetics. Floor plans, home renovation as well construction codes will all have impact on the work of the designer. Job of the designer is not confined to residences alone but encompasses all types of commercial, cultural, strategic, and heritage structures as well.

Training and Specialization

In many countries including USA and UK , the interior designers require special accreditation. Prior to that, they must complete the academic courses on interior designing. Many universities , colleges, and schools offer such training and specialization courses and a host of online academies are now offering perfectly valid online degrees as well. In United States trained interior designers can appear in the LEED or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design examination to receive their accreditation in the most potent area of interior designing.

Continuous Evolution

With the frequently changing tastes of people all over the world it is natural that the interior designing also undergoes continuous evolution. Today, however all designs are made with a special emphasis on the environmental aspects for maintaining the ecological balance. Skill in these fields help the designer get enhanced interior design salary .

One should not forget that interior decoration and design are two different things and designing involves a lot of technical, analytical as well as creative skills including the proper appreciation of architectural issues.

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How to Achieve Better Information Retention

By Otto Wynn

 Improving information retention provides us many benefits. One is the ability to remember daily lessons better. Another is being able to effectively apply these lessons into tasks and success. For students, there is no better time to have good memory than during exams since most exams are based on what students have remembered during the review than what you have learned in classes. For other professionals, memory becomes very useful in performing their job right.

Memory, therefore, is important in daily life.

But no matter how we put it, there are people who still lack the ability to retain necessary information. The fact is, these people do not necessary lack the “ability”. They only lack the necessary technique on how to retain information better.

The question now would be, “what are those techniques that would improve memory?”

First of all, memory techniques are not theories on how to improve memory; rather they are practical and proven methods.

There are two major ways to learn and remember: through vision and hearing.

Auditory learners - People who are inclined to remember better through their ears have the tendency to intently listen to instructions and intently retain what they hear. These people are most likely to relay auditory information to other people better or to transfer what they hear on their notes. They are also able to listen to information that is relatively unnoticeable to normal people. Auditory learners are not special though; they are just capable of learning better through their ears.

Visual learners - Visual learners posses the ability to remember vividly what they have seen. They can easily identify signs, symbols, images, directions, and written information. Visual learners make up roughly 65% of the population.

Having said these, here are the useful techniques to improve either your auditory and visual senses:

Image-Name Technique - Is helpful in remembering names. This technique is used basically to remember names with physical characteristic of a person. For example, KATIE HOLMES for “Her kitty (for Katie) is left alone in their home (for Holmes)”.

Acrostic - Is taking the first letter of each word and inventing sentence out of it. For example, to remember the G-clef notes on the sheet music (E, G, B, D, F), we can use EVERY GOOD BOY DOES FINE.

Acronym - Is the opposite of acrostic. The first letter of each word of a series is taken out to form another word. For example, the colors of the rainbow are Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet, thus, ROY G. BIV. Another example would be Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telephase or IPMAT to remember the phases of cell division

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 Although higher education is important, there are often a number of obstacles that can hinder potential students from enrolling in college. Family obligations and financial concerns are often at the top of this list, especially when it affects single mothers. Obama grants, which are meant to encourage mothers to return to college to earn a degree, attempt to ease some of the concerns associated with going to college.

The purpose of federal grants, in many cases, is to help disadvantaged groups to attend college. The federal Pell grant is a commonly given endowment for low-income students. The benefits of Pell grants have been improved in order to be a greater help to potential students, since the Obama administration has stated that it places a high priority on education. Working moms especially are encouraged to apply for the Scholarships for Moms program, which is just a title given to a portion of the standard Pell grant program. The administration believes that by equipping low-income mothers to earn a degree, this will provide a stimulus to the lagging economy, and be a great benefit to families of those mothers as it will in turn increase their earning power in the work force.

Although $5,000 from a Pell grant may not seem like a lot of money, when you consider the high cost of education these days, it should help defray the other expenses associated with going to college. A student has to pay for housing and travel expenses, as well books and supplies. Childcare costs for a single mom, may also be included in these miscellaneous expenses. One of the great advantages of the Pell grant award is that the money awarded does not necessarily have to be applied to college tuition. As long as the expense is vital to obtaining an education, it can be covered by the grant money.

In conclusion, this program doesnt cater specifically to traditional students. It provides opportunity for traditional and non-traditional students alike. If a mother wants to return to college to earn a degree, she will be just as welcome as a student who is fresh out of high school. Equal consideration is given to mothers who would like to stay home and take care of their children while doing online courses, to potential students who would prefer to go to a small community college. All willing students are able to earn a degree that will provide them with significant opportunity in the job market, and this is the most crucial factor.

An effort by the current administration to show that education truly is the key to a bright future are by offering Obama grants. By allocating a significant amount of money to pay for education, everyone from working mothers to young adults has a chance to go to college.

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 Even though the US economy is going through some hard times, there are some bright spots that should encourage you to look to the future. To get mothers to go back to college, the government is offering Obama scholarships for moms. Mothers of all types have the chance to get a quality education that will no doubt benefit their families and future employers.

Federal aid called Pell Grants make Obama scholarships possible. Obama and the government made some changes to these grants to make it easier for moms to go back to school. Now Pell Grants can be awarded in amounts over $5,000. That’s more than $1,000 more than the previous maximum for these grants. Because these grants are meant to help low-income students, that means many single mothers are eligible. To deal with this, the government is encouraging moms to go back to school. Having money to go to college could benefit both stay-at-home mothers and working mothers.

For even more incentive, there are other benefits to encourage moms to go to college. Large colleges and universities obviously attract many students. For many single mothers this isn’t an option, and it has prevented them from going to college. However, the Pell Grants will take this into account. If a stay-at-home mom wants to take courses online or a working mom wants to attend college part-time, the special Pell Grants make it possible. You can study anything: nursing, business, education and more. More important than the major is that now single moms have better opportunities to study.

The Obama scholarship could be the break that a single mother needs to start on a different path. The steps to look into applying for a scholarship are quite simple. The first step is to go online and fill out the application for federal student aid, or FAFSA. It’s a free application, and there is plenty of information to help you learn what’s available. The first $4,000 to pay for your education is free according to the American Opportunity Tax Credit program so remember that. Consider this tax credit as well as the chance of getting a grant when weighing your options.

Single moms who are working or stay-at-home now have a tremendous opportunity to advance their education by attending college. Government grants and free opportunities are great chances for mothers to not only care for their families but also to increase the money they can earn as vital members of the workforce. Obama scholarships are meant to give women the opportunity to improve their own future and that of their family.

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 For many the idea of returning to college as working mothers seems almost a dream. However it need not be with the assistance of the government beneath the Obama administration. However do you know what the Obama grant is all about? While federal programs such as ones assisting working mothers in attending college have been brought to the fore they are merely existing government benefits that have been reworked. Potential students such as working Moms are certainly taking note of the Pell grant which makes for a great benefit.

The Federal Pell grants has existed over many years making it one of the many familiar types of government financial aid for the furtherance of college. One huge advantage of the Pell grant is that there is no repayment required unlike a typical loan making it extremely attractive to any students in need of aid. You may wonder who can be awarded the Pell grant? In general such aid is normally given to students who do not already have a professional degree or bachelors but seek an undergraduate degree. With such advantages it’s no wonder that the Scholarship for moms program is being paid so much attention by single, working mothers. Although there is no specific program by that name, President Obama and his administration encourage moms to attend college using the money available to them through Pell grants.

If you’re concerned that you won’t be able to support yourself on the Pell grant a monetary gift you will be pleased to know that it does not restrict you in seeking other sources of financial aid. Aid from other federal programs as well as private, non-federal institutions can be applied to cover education costs. The 1st of July 2009 begins the start of the award year which will come to an end on the 30th June 2010 with the maximum being paid out through the Pell grant of $5,350.00. Although the federal Pell grant is unlikely to cover your full college tuition costs you can supplement it by applying through other sources. With so many benefits it’s of no surprise that the federal Pell grant does not limit you once you are awarded funds to the payment of tuition. Books, laptops, housing and travel expenses are acceptable costs when it comes to paying for education.

With the Obama administration focusing its attention on education the Pell grant program and its benefits have been highlighted making the scholarships for moms’ all the more popular. To become a student and earn a degree as a single, working mother such a federal program fills all the specifics. College can now be obtained regardless of your financial status or family needs.

Obama grants through the federal Pell grant program are highly beneficial to help get more students to go to college. For all working mothers this is a definite plus. If you’re a single mom working a full-time job, the current administration is encouraging you to return to college and earn a degree. The current administration is heartily cheering for single, full-time working mothers to apply for college and earn a degree. Why not make your dreams a reality?

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Indigo and Crystal Children

By Millard Franco

 Who are these Indigo and Crystal Children? Am I one? How can I help my own child who seems to be one?

There are many things that we can do to help these new breed of children, but the most important thing to know is that the Indigo/Crystal phenomenon is the next big step in our human evolution. We all are, in some way or another, becoming more like the Indigo and Crystal people. The more one chooses to consciously work towards change, the faster the results will be for that individual. This new breed of children (which truly isn’t all that new, just massive amounts now) have come to show us the way as we have forgotten. They are our mirrors. Which simply means they mirror what is inside of us, all that needs to change in order to evolve or raise our consciousness. They have come here to help change the vibrations of our lives and to create peace, balance and harmony.

Therefore, the Indigos have emerged to knock down the old outdated systems! They are warriors and they are on a mission! They create chaos everywhere they go. They can sense dishonesty a mile away and are unable to conform to dysfunctional situations within their homes, schools and work places. Gone are the days of threatening “wait till your father gets home,” or “you’ll be suspended,” the Indigos don’t care! They have inner-lie detectors and will not be manipulated nor fall for hidden agendas. They are very head strong and do not like to be told what to do, nor do they want to do it your way. If we do not break out of our old control habits, threat habits or any other destructive behaviour, they will show us that we must learn new methods in order for peace to prevail! This is done through heart connections, with love. They simply do not have the ability to disassociate from their feelings and pretend that everything is okay. They respond the best to all situations when they are treated like a respected adult. If we are acting childish in a manipulating, hurtful way, they will mirror back to us our own behaviour. This causes more frustration within ourself than it does within them! Their goal is for US to change, not them. Their horns toot “Treat others as you would want to be treated!” They are not shy in letting you know exactly what they need. Watch them. They have no hidden agenda. They are our teachers!

The Indigos are creating chaos with the end result being a peaceful, loving world. Many, but not all Indigos are labeled by the medical world as Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or more commonly known as ADD/ADHD because they can’t be still, they can’t focus, they bore easily, they are impulsive and they do things super fast. Giving them medication is not the answer! That is once again a control factor not to mention all the detrimental health problems including death that occurs from these types of medications. Indigo and Crystal children are extremely intelligent and need their minds stimulated with things they enjoy to do. They have amazing memories and are gifted souls with an evolved consciousness. They need to be taught in a different way, through subjects they love that stimulate their whole beings! We are moving beyond the mind and into the heart. These Indigo children will not conform to the old ritual text book teachings. This system is old and needs to be replaced. They are trying to show the teachers of the school systems that they need a new way of learning. This is beginning to happen.

How can you tell if you are an Indigo? A good way to “test” yourself is to answer the following:

- Are you always searching for your greater purpose in life but feel like the world isn’t set up for your kind?

- Do you feel wise beyond your years?

- Do you have trouble conforming to the ways of society?

- Do you feel out of place in today’s world?

- Do you perceive the world very differently than most people around you?

- Do you have strong intuition about certain things that most others do not?

- Do you often feel misunderstood when you try to talk to people about what’s real?

- Do you feel like you were born to accomplish a special mission in life?

- Do you feel isolated and alone in your beliefs?

- Misunderstood by family? Perhaps the black sheep of the family?

- Do you feel anti-social unless you are with people of like mind?

- Are you emotionally sensitive?

- Did you have a difficult childhood?

- Do you often feel disempowered by too much authority?

If you can answer yes to these questions, then you are most likely an Indigo. If you want outside validation than you may want to find a person who has honed the gift of clairvoyance, the gift of seeing what most people do not. The clairvoyant person while looking at you or tuning into your energy field, will be able to tell if you are Indigo or not by the colour of your aura which is the invisible energy field surrounding your physical body. You can also have an aura photo taken to see for yourself your own colours.

So what can I do to help my child?

Through my own experience, I have learnt that it is extremely important to have harmonious energy within our environments, to stay grounded and keep shielded. I believe if this small piece of advice hit mainstream schools it would make a huge difference in all the kids temperaments! I am an Indigo/Crystal and a single mom or four Indigo/Crystal children and know first hand that if the energy within our home is ‘off’ the children are wild! They will be much more aggressive towards one another, more fighting, crying and very restless. They have more temper tantrums and mood swings and refuse any kind of authority! When the home is energetically balanced, they are much more relaxed, calm, gentle and peaceful. Ahh, normal kids!

Leaving our energetically balanced, sacred space to go out into public places, un-protected is a living nightmare! The change within my children’s temperament is like watching Jekyll and Hyde! Onlookers or unaware people would perceive this to be children that are wild or have had way too much sugar or more commonly “the mother has no control.” My oldest child especially is affected. He’s ten and has been diagnosed as ‘ADHD.’ When we finally get back inside our vehicle and start the drive home, they all will have begun to calm down. (I have adjusted the energy of our vehicle to be harmonious as well.) Not long after we have entered our house, usually they have begun to ‘crash’. It’s similar to a sugar high, they are at their peak of explosion in public because of the denser energies and when they get back into their own frequency they start to burn out because of the chaos their bodies have experienced! Talk about detrimental to their health. I have provided a list of things below that work wonderfully well for us in creating our sacred environment and other things to empower my Indigo/Crystal Kids.

- BREATHE! Breathing moves energy. When they are frustrated, scared, hyper, etc. ask them to Stop and Breathe deeply. Inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth. Tell them to really exert the out blow, like blowing out your anger! Make it fun and do it with them.

- Smudge your home to help clear the distracting vibrations. This needs to be done immediately after a blow up of any sort and on a regular basis. Make it part of your house cleaning routine! I smudge a lot, sometimes daily depending upon what the kids have picked up from school. This truly makes an amazing difference!

- Staying ‘Grounded’ is very important. There are many methods of how this is done. I personally like something that is fast and easy to do. Intention and visualizing are quick easy methods and can be done in a second at anytime, without anyone even noticing! The first thing I do is ask Gaia (Mother Earth) her permission for my grounding cord to enter the core of her being. Then I visualize a clear cord or clear rope coming from my root chakra (tail bone area) and entering Gaia. It grows in length, and continues to grow until it has been fully anchored into the core of Gaia. This grounding cord releases negative energy and also brings in positive energy. Set your intention to send all the negative energy down this cord, physically exhale, releasing it into Gaia. After the negative energy has all been released, with intention bring up the positive life-giving earth energy with a physical inhale. Thank Gaia and do not worry that this will hurt her, it doesn’t! Have your kids make a monkey chain cord. It’s the intention that works!

- Staying ‘Shielded’ is also very important. Indigos and Crystals are extremely sensitive. Their highly tuned energy fields pick up negative emotions and environmental energy from their surroundings like a sponge which cause severe mood swings. Imagine being in a room where there are four depressed people, three angry people and the room itself has not been energetically cleared from all the emotional yuck for years! The Indigo unknowingly will pick up all this energy and take it on as their own! And people wonder why they are labeled as ADHD! Teach them to create and surround themselves with the “bubble of white light” protection every morning! This repels the negative energy around them but allows the positive energy to enter. The bubble would look like a soap bubble with them inside of it.

- EXERCISE. It is important for exercise to remain a part of all of our lives, but this also helps the Indigo/Crystal Children to rid themselves of excess energy as their nervous systems are wired differently than others. Excellent exercise outlets to release what they are holding in their emotional, mental, physical and spiritual bodies are: Martial Arts, Yoga, Karate, Tai-Chi, Dance Classes, Running, Skipping, Gymnastics: Anything they love that gets them moving!

- Bring nature indoors. Lots of beautiful plants, rocks, crystals, waterfalls, aquariums etc.

- A quiet space with no electrical equipment in the room. This is a room for them to just BE. Do whatever they love to do in their quiet time. Be it art work, read, puzzles, lego blocks, etc.

- Nightly baths in sea salt. Be sure to drink extra water as this pulls toxins from the physical body and also clears negative energies from the energetic body.

- Put sea salt on their names with their permission. The salt pulls out all the negative energies that no longer serve them. Let this sit for 24 hours, then dump the salt into the toilet.

- The removal of all artificial scents is a must! Use only the highest quality oils and unscented beeswax candles.

- Play dolphin, orca, and angelic relaxing music. Screaming chaotic music is only going to disturb their energy.

- Keep all electrical stuff out of their bedrooms. They simply can’t tolerate the very dangerous electromagnetic waves these devices send out. This will help them sleep deeply and peacefully.

- Be honest with them at all times with no manipulation about all things, toning it down to their age level. If you don’t you will have a war on your hands!

- Reiki Energy Healing, Sound Healing, and other alternative healing methods are recommended for healing, balancing, rejuvenating and empowering not just Indigos but all of us!

We are moving into a wonderful new world where peace will reside! That’s a beautiful thing.

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 Most children do not like rainy days because they cannot go out and play with their friends. It is essential for parents to know different rainy day activities that can keep their children busy and productive.

Here are some rainy day activities that can be enjoyed by both parents and children:

- Clean the toy cabinet. Gather your children and let them clean one drawer or shelf each. Sorting through these toys may able to let you find old toys, which can still be played. Select old pieces that can be thrown away as well as those things that can be sold.

- Recording sounds. Get a tape recorder and ask your kids to record everyday sounds and make a special project from it. Let them work on their imagination or suggest sounds to be recorded such as running water, someone opening the door or ringing the bell, or a dog’s bark. This is one of the rainy day activities that can make the children think about ordinary things in a different way. You can let them invite their classmates and friends to do the whole project together.

- Creating a story tape. Provide a tape recorder and some blank cassette tapes for your children and ask them to find stories that they enjoy and have them make their own story tape. Every child has the chance to read for a while or they can even take part of certain characters. Also, tell them to provide appropriate noises. This activity requires practice, which can make your kids giggle and have a lot of fun.

- Another great idea for rainy day activities is doing jigsaw puzzle. Let your children play jigsaw puzzle with their friends. You can borrow these puzzles from your local library or just purchase them from thrift stores or garage sales.

- Create a card house. If your children do not know any card games, it is best to build a card house instead. You can help them at first by balancing 2 cards next to each other, making them stand up in a reversed V shape and have your children do the rest of the activity.

- Balancing. This is a great activity that can help develop balance while having fun. Have your kids walk the length of a room with book placed on their head. This activity can bring laughter to the whole house.

- Making an indoor den is one of the rainy day activities that you can enjoy with your children. Find some few tablecloths and blankets in order to create an indoor den. Cover blankets and tablecloths between chairs and sofas or knot the ends to the door handles and cupboard knobs. After creating the den, provide your kids with special snacks, activity books and coloring books, play some music in the background and enjoy an indoor camping.

- Let your children play online games. The internet is filled with activities to do and during the rainy season, allow your kids to enjoy online games. However, make sure to set up a time limit for your children when playing online games because it could be quite addicting.

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Obama: To Make Scholarships Available to Single Mothers

By Fred Jackson

 Having to take care of their families on their own, single, working mothers have perhaps the toughest job of all. For many moms higher education is only a wish or a goal that has to be put on hold in order to take care of other responsibilities. President Obama, together with his new administration, is, however, encouraging moms to make their education a priority. Obama scholarships are giving working mothers a great chance to improve their futures.

Obama is urging working moms in particular to participate in his Scholarships for Moms program, whilst still encouraging people of all ages to seek higher education. Building on The Scholarships for Moms program, is the federal government’s long-standing offer of Pell grants. Applied for through FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), Pell grants are the most commonly applied for forms of aid for students going to college. To encourage more mothers to return to school, the Obama administration is making some changes now.

For the Scholarships for Moms program, the biggest incentive is in the amount of money that is being offered. $4000 per student is the maximum amount awarded through Pell grants, but that amount is increased to $5,000 for mothers who apply to the program. The purpose of these grants is to allow working moms to return to school and earn a degree. In turn, that will allow them to better provide for their families now as well as in the future. In addition, the administration hopes that equipping mothers to earn more money as working professionals will also be a stimulus to the economy. Moms can receive an education without worrying about the costs of school or having to pay back money for a loan.

Another great incentive for moms in considering this program is that it applies to enrollment in almost any type of higher education institution. Both four-year universities as well as smaller community colleges, are covered. You can choose to go to a private school or a public one. For busy moms where staying on campus isn’t an option, online course study is offered. Basically the government’s Scholarships for Moms program is a comprehensive attempt to get mothers who are keen back into the classroom.

With the Obama scholarship, the worry of returning to school is removed. Working moms can earn a degree in almost any area of interest. This means that they can be fully equipped to provide for their families. Higher education no longer has to be an unfulfilled wish or an unobtainable goal. The Scholarships for Moms program is designed to help create a brighter future for mothers and their children.

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