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STEM to STEAM Ahead!
If you are a parent, you most likely are familiar with the term STEM — which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. This concept has been widely accepted and advocated among teachers and parents and has now evolved by adding Arts to the mix, changing the acronym to STEAM.
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By
Donald Plehn |
Mar-29-2014
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1547
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Beware Ticks are Here For Good
It is common knowledge that ticks are a particularly nasty pest. They make their homes almost everywhere, regardless of climate.
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By
Steve Lum |
Mar-27-2014
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1843
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What To Look For In Online Reading Programs for Children
Every parent wants to do as much as they can in their power to help their child learn to read. Many parents turn to online reading programs to help their children with reading.
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By
Donald Plehn |
Mar-25-2014
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1478
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Why to Opt for Concrete Floors
Concrete floors are yet to gain mainstream acceptance, but they’re slowly and steadily gaining foothold. They’re versatile and blend well with almost every décor. Here are a few reasons why concrete floors make sense
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By
Ben Lagger |
Mar-24-2014
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How to Deal with Cluster Flies
Picture this: it’s a beautiful nice warm sunny day, so you decide to bring your lunch outside to eat it on your patio. Only to be bombarded by flies.
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Eric Richmond |
Mar-18-2014
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1709
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Should You Encourage Kindergarten Games Online?
You, like many parents these days are probably a little concerned about the length of time your preschooler or kindergartener spends online.
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By
Donald Plehn |
Mar-18-2014
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1625
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Call A Handyman for Weather Stripping and Other Jobs
This winter was one for the record books. Feet upon feet of snow and bone chilling cold were almost ever-present. With all that cold you may have noticed that your house was just a bit draftier than you’d remembered.
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By
Harry Ross |
Mar-18-2014
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1209
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Weed Control Now Leads to Beautiful Spring Lawns
The lovely mild Phoenix climate over the winter an early spring months means one thing for your lawn – a much longer growing season. However, the longer your lawn grows and the more it rains, the worse the situation becomes for weeds.
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Fred Willey |
Mar-14-2014
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1506
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Professional Practice for Waste Water Treatment in Individual Homes
Waste water treatment is a scientific process of treating sewage water to make it suitable for reuse. Guidelines for setting up a wastewater treatment plant for individual houses are available in under Section 76 of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Act, 1992 and its subsequent amendments.
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Jane Fenway |
Mar-05-2014
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1887
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Online Learning Offers Unexpected Benefits
Starting in January 2014, the General Education Development (GED) testing centers in certain states around the country started to undergo an overhaul. The testing procedures are being updated from the current standardized test paper-and-pencil-based format to an online format.
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Donald Plehn |
Mar-03-2014
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1631
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Lawn Care Tips for Florida Lawns in Winter
Lawn care is an important part of home maintenance. For most regions across the United States lawn care is only important during spring, summer and early fall. As winter settles in, the climate grows colder, and lawn maintenance gets a little break. Snow covers the ground, and grass gets some time off.
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By
Steve Lum |
Feb-28-2014
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1722
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Getting Rid of Bed Bugs is Not a DIY Project
At one time in the not so distant past, bed bugs were once so scarce in this country that the vast majority of the population did not even know they existed, except in that bedtime saying.
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By
Eric Richmond |
Feb-28-2014
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1595
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Mould Prevention: Save Yourself of Tedious Bathroom Mould Cleaning
In most households, moulds can commonly be found in bathrooms, on shower or on doors and windows. moulds thrive on dark and humid conditions and thus to prevent moulds from making your life difficult, it is necessary to keep the place well ventilated and dry.
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Christopher Brown |
Feb-25-2014
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1598
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Your Dog's Day Out: Keep It Fun With Dog Backpacks
A walk around the building might be the only exercise your dog gets in a day. But your four legged friend might want to move a bit further, a bit farther.
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Christopher Brown |
Feb-25-2014
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How Epoxy Flooring Changes Floor Perceptions?
Epoxy is a thick compound with plastic like consistency. It is made with a combination of hardeners and resins to create a strong surface.
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By
Ben Lagger |
Feb-23-2014
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1152
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Keeping the Rodents Out During the Cold Weather
Rodents may be small, but they are a force to be reckoned with. Each and every year, rodents do some fairly major damage to both the food supply and property around across the United States. What is worse yet is that rodents have the ability to spread diseases and do pose a risk to you and your family.
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By
Tony Young |
Feb-19-2014
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1397
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Protect Your Home From Deer Mice
It is more than likely that you have seen some wily little deer mice scampering around your property or one near yours. While deer mice are cute little things that certainly look harmless enough, due to their size, they can actually bring diseases into your home.
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By
Eric Richmond |
Feb-17-2014
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1292
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How to Keep Bed Bugs Out of Your Home
If you are like many people around the country, chances are pretty good you have some things planned for the next few months.
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By
Jill Hopper |
Feb-17-2014
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What are the Advantages to Using a Local Company Over A Large Corporate Bradn
One thing that I do not think is talked about enough, in both our field as well as many others, is the advantages that a customer has using a smaller local company over one of those large Corporate brands.
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Fred Willey |
Feb-17-2014
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Benefits of Solskjerming
The building envelop is undergoing a new revolution. It can now be designed to make a positive contribution in reducing the energy consumption of the building along with keeping weather out and providing an impressive look.
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Daniel Rondung |
Feb-17-2014
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1295
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Are Mites a Danger To You
Undoubtedly you have heard of mites, but you might not know just what these tiny creatures are. Mites are tiny arthropods that are related to ticks. And most people know that any friend of ticks is no friend of ours.
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By
Steve Lum |
Feb-15-2014
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1083
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About Modern-Day Electrical Contractors and Tips to Hire Them!
Whether it is constructing a new building or renovating of the existing one, there is a need for qualified electrical contractors to ensure that the job is done right. Thus, always hire an electrical contractor who is technically sound and who is licensed. This article can help commercial and residential property owners, buyers and sellers to make smart decision while hiring electrical contractors for any electrical work.
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By
Andriy Podskalniy |
Feb-14-2014
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1239
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Mold and Its Effects on Health
There is one household issue that is garnering a lot of publicity lately: mold. The problem with mold is that the toxicity of some mold spores can have serious effects on your health. There are mold assessment kits on the aisle of every hardware store
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By
Harry Ross |
Feb-13-2014
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How to Get Boxelder Bugs Out of Your Home
Boxelder bugs are one of those truly annoying pests. While these creatures are not truly harmful, they are not exactly what you want to have in your home day after day either. Getting rid of the annoying boxelder bugs is a must, and these tips can help.
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By
Eric Richmond |
Feb-05-2014
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Do Gaming and Reading Go Hand in Hand?
Both teachers and parents often worry that kids have much too much “screen time” in their lives. Many parents especially are concerned about video games and do not think there really is much good in them. But is that really true?
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By
Donald Plehn |
Feb-04-2014
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