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<urn:uuid:fdc29a7f-324e-4c7f-859b-e1c8390c54c3> | Join in the fun next Friday, June 15, for Wildflower Fun Day, a "once-a-year only" free special event, held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center (located one mile from Soldotna off Ski Hill Road). Enjoy wildflower displays,crafts, activities, door prizes, and wildf... |
<urn:uuid:e77d9eab-4023-49d8-8412-81fd5e296c67> | When it comes to raising funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation®, the only limit is your imagination. People throughout the nation have created some incredible ideas. Some are appropriate for our National Office, while others are perfectly suited for their local chapters.
Kids For Wish Kids® is an extremely popular progr... |
<urn:uuid:972ec50d-e033-45bb-9563-fcf4e463340e> | If you are looking for a fun craft to do with your kiddo, these coffee filter hearts are the perfect activity for just about any age (2ish and up). The younger kids can get in on the painting and the older kids can help with the cutting. I adapted this idea from my creative neighbor, with permission of course. Logan ha... |
<urn:uuid:10847652-7dd6-48e0-9d51-6e20bd4df97d> | Sunday, November 30, 2008
Endeavour Lands in California
Space Shuttle Endeavour has landed [video] at Edwards Air Force Base in California this afternoon at 4:25 pm ET completing a successful STS-126 mission but only after flight controllers waived the spacecraft off a Florida Space Coast landing due to inclement weath... |
<urn:uuid:55895969-beef-496c-a71c-45b8930db1e8> | Many of us enjoy chewing it, but boy can misplaced gum sure make a mess! Here are several different ways you can try removing it from every day items.
First, here are a few tips for lifting as much of it as possible before trying a remedy:
- Take a blunt object like a dull knife, an old credit card or hand scraper to s... |
<urn:uuid:9f25a56b-4c52-40b0-8266-7f45389f25d6> | Sticky Toffee Pudding is a British classic that’s been around for at least 50 years. Its provenance is not clear, but it is often associated with the Sharrow Bay Country House in the Lake District, where it
was being served in 1960. In the past decade, Sticky Toffee Pudding has also become relatively popular here in th... |
<urn:uuid:b06bbfe7-32c1-4abd-8d94-35582d946b2e> | Bigelow House Museum :
Nearby tourist sites
Bigelow House Museum
Bigelow House Museum : Michelin's recommendations
This Carpenter Gothic-style frame house was built by Harvard-educated lawyer Daniel Bigelow in 1854 and remains the home of his descendants. An early advocate for creating Washington Territory, Bigelow was... |
<urn:uuid:1b6bcff6-6472-4af5-9626-b0a20774a636> | PBS NewsHour 'We Are Made for This Moment': Obama Addressed Equality
'We Are Made for This Moment': Obama's Address Stressed Equality, Fairness Details
Program: PBS NewsHour
Episode: 'We Are Made for This Moment': Obama Addressed Equality
In his second inaugural address, delivered on the holiday honoring Martin Luther ... |
<urn:uuid:48b1b648-00e7-443d-bcdf-fcb5832cd999> | Are you wondering if you or a friend might be drinking too much? Are you concerned about how someone may be coping with stress, acting toward others or managing food? Take one of our online self-assessment screenings to learn more about what might be happening and what you can do about it.
The Alcohol e-CheckUpToGo is ... |
<urn:uuid:f6d12b6b-6101-47ce-b75e-229f787572e7> | Wednesday 22 May 2013 -
The Sas-Hegy site, Budapest, walk
Discover the flora and fauna in Hungary.
The Sas-Hegy Nature Reserve spans over 30 hectares and is located in a metropolis with a population of 2 million people. It presents a set of flora and dolomites typical of the country, as well as hundreds of plants from ... |
<urn:uuid:77d1829a-0d71-426c-b9be-98a1b32e5d12> | Almost everyone can relate to the Arctic fox
as being an Alaskan predator. Few, however,
know that another predator, the lion, lived
here too. The Alaskan lion was about the size
of its African counterpart and roamed the Interior
of Alaska in search of bison, its main food.
No bones were recovered at the Broken Mammoth... |
<urn:uuid:6a8b7ea9-ea32-44b4-bd65-1892c1b7748d> | Short description of the Canton Avenue in Pittsburg holiday best destinations
Canton Avenue, located in the Beechview neighborhood of Pittsburgh, is considered the steepest street in the United States, featuring a maximum gradient of 37 %. Canton Avenue represents a short cobbled street attains a whopping 37%, or 20.3°... |
<urn:uuid:b1c63c86-cb84-4fc8-817f-ea07f23ad3e4> | What You'll Need:
- Red and Pink Construction Paper
- Pink Yarn or Pipe Cleaners
- Wiggle Eyes (optional)
You may wish to print out a copy of the directions below for each child.
At the Party:
Follow these steps to create a Valentine's mouse:
- Cut a heart out of red construction paper for the mouse's body.
- Crease th... |
<urn:uuid:0a9d6663-cf78-45cd-a56c-d430850fb589> | Bon MarchéArticle Free Pass
Bon Marché, (French: “Good Buy”), department store in Paris, founded as a small shop in the early 19th century. By about 1865 it had become the world’s first true department store. In 1876 the shop was given a new building, with skylighted interior courts, designed by the engineer Alexandre-... |
<urn:uuid:b6990608-2493-4b1b-a99a-32778f0f11be> | some classroom routines that I use to help run the class
students enter the classroom in the morning, they are expected to
do the following:
their chairs down and begin taking out the contents of their
2. Put bookbags and coats in the closet.
3. Place homework folders/notebooks in homework box or homework
managers coll... |
<urn:uuid:99777788-0a5d-4afe-b2e6-3d317c19e089> | Enter the world of Elsie Dinsmore! Christian values, innocent romance, family fun, and lasting lessons have captivated generations of girls eager to follow Elsie's life from childhood to motherhood and beyond. Elsie and Her Namesakes, Book 28: Harold Travilla marries Gracie Raymond on New Year's Day. Tbe happy couple h... |
<urn:uuid:8cd6bdd1-241a-4811-a627-589fdc5d1782> | So I started buying more produce at my grocery store. But I found myself buying the same things every week, and not enough to last the week. I also started reading about how long produce from grocery stores takes to get from the field to my store. It's a long time.
A friend of mine told me about a local farm that offer... |
<urn:uuid:0986acbb-bc7a-4770-adc0-452cb4b97dee> | New uses for baby socks
If your baby has grown out of his or her socks, why not repurpose them?
Make cat toys:
Insert catnip and sew the opening closed. You can add yarn or ribbon to drag or dangle the toy, or put a jingle bell inside, too. Catnip is a perennial herb; you can grow it indoors or outdoors for added savin... |
<urn:uuid:9e111916-588e-46b1-b91a-a891b61ff17d> | Special Sub-Topic: Wiggles
|When the Wiggles first formed, which one wore yellow?|
Greg. Greg sings most of the Wiggles' songs. He also has CDs out for adult music.
|Which Wiggle wears red?|
Murray. Murray plays the guitar for the Wiggles.
|Which Wiggle wears blue?|
Anthony. Anthony LOVES to eat!
|Which Wiggle wears pu... |
<urn:uuid:56153ea1-63ae-4650-8e8a-d8945edc3002> | Brennan Family Genealogy Forum
James Brennan, born about 1872 in Cork County, Ireland, emigrated to the USA on the ship Germanic from Queenstown. He arrived in the USA on 30 June 1893. James settled at Wilkes-Barre, PA and a short time later moved, married and died in Erie, PA. His brother, John Brennan, stayed in Wilk... |
<urn:uuid:0365f0fc-95f7-4f5f-a70a-f1a65c27b27a> | Never underestimate the power of cuff links.
With cuff links, you can…
1. Intimidate fellow scrabble players.
2. Reconnect with your childhood.
3. Show off your kid’s artwork.
4. Feel awesome.
5. Pretend your initials are important.
6. Remember what to say.
7. Never lose your guitar picks.
8. Demonstrate your wealth (o... |
<urn:uuid:f0b83a6b-0263-46d2-beea-459ab44df551> | You may think of fresh summer salads and berries with your breakfast when we mention fruits and vegetables, but the winter harvest yields some of the tastiest and most nutritious fruits and vegetables of the year! Take some time to look around at your local Harris Teeter Farmers Market and make some delightful new addi... |
<urn:uuid:a6e3572c-c841-4b07-a283-0eeab6f8cda1> | Recycled Metal Masks
Tips for making a funky metal mask.
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Project by Alan Brundrett from Azle, Texas.
After watching a television show, Alan was inspired to learn to weld. He started exploring the junkyard and was intrigued by the numerous metal barrel... |
<urn:uuid:6b18ece5-d872-4cab-97ae-26b1991adb95> | Perseverance (and a little help from a friend) pay off for an aspiring young gymnast in this winning entry in the I Like to Read™ series. Ella is in awe of Jan, the star of her gymnastics class. Jan can spin and leap on the balance beam. Can Ella? Her first attempt is a failure, and Ella is ready to give up. But Jan is... |
<urn:uuid:85f4da53-0c67-41df-8bf4-18378e1bfc1d> | Chop suey beef was invented by Chinese farmers but it is a popular American side dish. It is made by the process of boiling. It has high protein content. The ingredients used for making chop suey beef include beef round steak, sesame oil, vegetable oil, celery stalks, chicken broth, onions, low-sodium soy sauce and bea... |
<urn:uuid:97064f0c-658c-4abb-88fb-a5bcbdad38b2> | Frolic Shipwreck Park Project
The Frolic, built in 1845 by the Gardener brothers of Baltimore, Maryland, was a sailing Clipper Brig used for trans Pacific voyages between Asia and San Francisco. The vessel wrecked en route in 1850 near Mendicino, California.
Recently the Frolic was designated as California's newest und... |
<urn:uuid:01728dcf-c7d1-4093-9231-65107120d0c2> | You can candy it, preserve it, dry it, grind it with spices, add it to baked goods - almost anything!
In this instructable I'm going to show you how to zest a lemon or any other citrus fruit in three easy ways. Soon you will be the zest master!
Step 1: Weapons of choice
- a paring knife
- a zester
- a microplane or gra... |
<urn:uuid:5ef3473e-2baa-40e6-b1c8-ae409f4a1f85> | Designer: Liz Gipson
Published: May 15, 2007
Technique: Bind-offs, Cast-ons, Seams
Skill Level: Beginner
Here is a simple shrug pattern, originally designed to be knit with hand-dyed yarn—but you can use any similar commercially dyed yarn if you don’t feel like dyeing your own. This simple shrug is a perfect way to cre... |
<urn:uuid:339889a8-6e73-44bc-893d-a218272cf0e2> | Are you following us on Pinterest?
Here's a fun activity that we did to help Maddie (3.5y) practice her cutting skills as well as talking and learning about shapes at the same time.
(see handy tips at the bottom for ideas to simplify or extend to meet your child's needs)
Materials: Plain paper, strips of coloured paper... |
<urn:uuid:92dc59b3-d7b8-439a-a7d0-245dc8597157> | The Community Health Education Center is hosting a program on spider bites on Tuesday, May 1 at noon. Evelyn Waring RN, Education Coordinator at the Virginia Poison Center will be presenting.
Spiders are everywhere in our natural environment and sometimes are found in our homes. Come to learn about the two poisonous sp... |
<urn:uuid:340477b1-a125-4035-9497-a6f135b141a7> | As promised, here is our second activity for the book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. This book is a great childhood classic. If you are unfamiliar with it, please go to your library and check it out. They also have cds and videos portraying the book as well.
In Part 1 of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Activities, we made a... |
<urn:uuid:3101f326-d1ce-4b34-b7c0-c68ee42554a4> | The first SeaWorld Family Park was set up in San Diego in 1964 by a group of four UCLA graduates in an attempt to convert an unsuccessful underwater restaurant into a marine life park. The smashing success of the first SeaWorld Park prompted the founders to open another park at a different location; the SeaWorld Park a... |
<urn:uuid:aec9dd82-5357-4ef4-bf69-03364de8c322> | Top 7 reasons why Biser cheese is good for you
1. Cheese is great for your teeth. Cheese is rich in calcium. Calcium is something you need for good, strong, healthy teeth.
2. Cheese is your bones’ best friend. The same reason that makes it good for your teeth, makes it great for your bones. Getting enough calcium means... |
<urn:uuid:d6b68acb-453a-48da-a566-d934efbb8305> | North-Estonia is a perfect place for a nature holiday. Lahemaa National Park, the oldest national park in Estonia, is located here. At the Palmse Visitor Centre of the State Forest Management Centre, every visitor can watch an 18-minute overview slideshow about that stunning tourist destination, and ask for the informa... |
<urn:uuid:097934e0-8a61-4487-b52f-c51ed62aadd9> | Troop Position Maps
These maps are from the Harper's Ferry Center for National Park Service Maps.
Did You Know?
Cedar Mountain is the only battle in which "Stonewall" Jackson tried to raise his sword. However the sword had rusted in the scabbard and Jackson had to raise the scabbard with the sword inside it to rally hi... |
<urn:uuid:a22d26de-9d07-404b-b370-29bcd0f0876a> | 1. Do you believe writing is important? 2. Do you like to write? 3. If you do like to write, what do you like write about? 4. Why do you like to write? 5. When you write, what is your choice of a writing utensil? 6. What paper do you like writing on? 7. Do you think the practice of writing will survive in the coming ye... |
<urn:uuid:5c48353b-fed0-4139-bf8f-0bbc804790a6> | Speedy Orange Rolls
This recipe makes 14 rolls
|Active Dry Yeast||2+1/4 tsp|
|Bread Flour||1+3/4 cups|
|Soft butter or margarine||2 TBSP|
|Filling / Frosting|
|Confectioners' sugar||1+1/2 cups|
|Grated rind of 1 orange|
|Soft butter||3 TBSP|
|Orange juice||2 TBSP|
Have water at 110°-115°F and all other ingredients at r... |
<urn:uuid:57dc5ff7-0bc9-4b66-88a5-fba995caed34> | Planting a Garden?
This post brought to you by Whitney Farms. All opinions are 100% mine.
A girlfriend and I were talking the other day, about how both of us were thinking of starting a garden. Neither of us have a green thumb, but wanted to give our best shot at it anyway. We love to cook and use fresh herbs, but we w... |
<urn:uuid:e866afe6-9aab-49ec-94be-9781c44393a6> | You don’t need to buy expensive nail art tools – almost all of the supplies we use can be found around the house, like Scotch tape, bobby pins and Q-tips.
Nail art tutorial: Neon polka dot French manicure
Step 1: Paint each nail with a neutral polish such as a white or nude. We love bright white polish, so we used Sall... |
<urn:uuid:27ff096c-a96f-4af9-9f25-9e74ed5514c6> | | Quote #4
And watch where the chalk-white arrows go (11)
Chalk is something that reminds us very much of children, and one of their favorite ways to have fun on the sidewalk: making maps and pictures and drawing hopscotch courses. Following a path drawn out in chalk would be just the way to enchant a child into imagin... |
<urn:uuid:7a0cb98e-3ef0-4e55-ba2c-f4552ee36a5a> | SILVER RIVER STATE PARK
SILVER RIVER STATE PARK
1425 NE 58th Avenue
Ocala, Florida 34470
This park has more than 10 distinct natural communities, dozens of springs, and miles of beautiful trails.
The park is home to a pioneer cracker village and the Silver River Museum and Environmental Education Center. The center is ... |
<urn:uuid:5ceda9ab-0168-4600-b388-97e81091535d> | Dances of Dido: Fear No Danger and Come Away for String Orchestra (Grade 2)
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Ed Zunic has arranged this elegant piece by Henry Purcell for intermediate orchestra. The harmony parts play some chromatic figures (allowing for the introduction of extensions), and dotted rhythms allow the use of hooked bowings... |
<urn:uuid:9b52f548-09ea-45de-89aa-7f312325a2ed> | South Cumberland State Park
This state park is located in southeastern Tennessee and is composed of several areas all sure to delight you and your family. The Carter State Natural Area is a 140 acre section where you can see the Lost Cove Caves. The Sewanee Natural Bridge is a 2 acre area with a sandstone arch which ov... |
<urn:uuid:83956beb-3462-4a52-8271-0d3d0a9b47f0> | Overall rating 5 out of 55 (6 ratings)
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a range of assemblies mainly aimed at Key Stage 4 students.
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<urn:uuid:569aeb36-c13c-4019-8a7a-21d91b6070fa> | Sesame Workshop is exploring augmented reality experiences for children by creating a play set that brings physical toys to life.
This project explores the use of a tablet with a traditional play set, aiming to make children’s’ playtime more fun and educational. The prototype play set includes traditional elements such... |
<urn:uuid:7c5f46e5-aaef-46f4-9712-303a37658fc0> | Make the Mouse Pointer Easy to Find in Windows 7
If your computer has a large screen and it is cluttered with desktop shortcuts, multiple windows and other programs, then you might find it difficult to locate the mouse pointer in this over-crowded Windows screen. Even if you move your mouse, the pointer seems to be hid... |
<urn:uuid:73297eb0-feb5-40bb-9e55-bbdf5b938f2b> | Spring is a frustration of waiting followed by a frenzy of planting. And in this exceptionally chilly spring we're all wondering what to plant when. ...I haven't read Cliff Mass's weather blog so compulsively since the December snowstorms... I'm looking for warmer weather on the way, and there's little reassurance to b... |
<urn:uuid:62214c13-17a4-49f0-a6ea-bfc40dd14c4e> | Happy weekend! Here's what's happening:
The UNC Science Expo, part of the 2012 North Carolina Science Festival, will feature events across UNC's campus from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday. There's a "small science" area for kids, an Ask-A-Scientist booth and talks from professors on a range of science topics. You'll also ... |
<urn:uuid:9f729bf5-115c-4fe5-8255-18cc5efd032e> | Welcome to this Webpage about SCIENCE and OUR CHANGING WORLD! You will find helpful class websites, documents, review games, current events information, trivia and knowledge, and EOC review challenges attached. This webpage will serve you with resources to help you learn, and also open your eyes to the changes occuring... |
<urn:uuid:d370f117-65b6-483b-8e7d-ef27a61c2fdf> | It seems I've been doing a lot of baking lately. If you are ready for a change, you're in luck! Today I'm going to show you how I made some little baby shoes for my friends' babies.
The part that took the longest was making a pattern that worked. I suggest you buy one, unless you're a good pattern maker, which I'm not.... |
<urn:uuid:a157340b-45fd-4464-ac89-9920df5aa40d> | Dan Stormont, Utah State University
There are a number of robotics applications that require covering a large area thoroughly and in a minimum amount of time. For these types of applications, a swarm of robots can be an ideal solution. The Utah State University entry in the Urban Search and Rescue competition is the Bl... |
<urn:uuid:1f050e7e-f4d9-4af7-bc19-bfc53852c528> | Fledge is the stage in a young bird’s life when the feathers and wing muscles are sufficiently developed for flight. Young birds that have recently fledged but are still dependent upon parental care and feeding are called fledglings. Learn about these new little birds and make a craft to take home. Ages 3 to 5. $5. |
<urn:uuid:f09624d6-8b4b-4689-a93f-5b50b2ea58ca> | Sponsored by Nuffnang
Our family enjoys using technology as a tool in our lives. You’ll find my iPad in the kitchen as I follow a recipe for dinner, Dad’s smart phone helps him keep up to date for his work and my older girls enjoy using their own technological devices for enjoyment and learning. When I opened the Vtech... |
<urn:uuid:f3e25d7a-ce08-4bf5-9118-9012716e6365> | December 15, 2012
Sugar workers in the fields of a Jamaican plantation. This photograph was taken in the mid-nineteenth century, after emancipation, but conditions had changed little since the time of the Antiguan slave rebellion.
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<urn:uuid:77790699-7117-476c-87bc-d24f78ba5c0a> | I don’t know about you, but it feels to me that Thanksgiving snuck up on me overnight. I’m cooking my first turkeys tomorrow for an elementary school that is having a Thanksgiving feast a few days early. The buzz of mashed potatoes, yams, turkey and gravy is in the air!
The question that always comes up for me is sides... |
<urn:uuid:4754084b-f661-4f72-9a24-a183eb1ae665> | Library Workshop: Introduction to Windows Movie Maker
Renne Library, Heathcote Classroom
Lights, camera, action! Learn the basics of Windows Movie Maker. Topics to include: importing videos, editing storyboards, adding visual effects and transitions, adding music or narration to any of your home movies or school projec... |
<urn:uuid:18d66216-74e0-437c-918b-c40f5d70b403> | Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Workday Wednesday: Connecticut History Online
Have you ever wondered what your ancestor's occupation looked like? A Connecticut website has made it possible for you to see into the past. Designed as classroom resource, Connecticut History Online is a database presenting pictures, documents, an... |
<urn:uuid:3b36ba15-25f6-4b0f-9e8d-b9f0f77bfc2b> | Choctaw County enjoys a favorable climatic range. The growing season is long, rainfall is abundant, and extreme temperatures are unusual. Summers are warm to hot, with temperatures sometimes exceeding 95 °F (35 °C). Autumn’s bright, crisp days have the least rain and are usually the most agreeable of the year. January ... |
<urn:uuid:18804eda-b1cc-49e6-856c-759bd80b9e28> | If you're feeling inspired by [Gardening Week] and want to try your hand at planting something, consider [your local farmers' market] for ideas. Farmers' Markets allow growers themselves to earn [fair prices] for their hard earned work. You can support your local farmers by purchasing their plants or [pesticide-free la... |
<urn:uuid:8b97bf5d-549e-4236-b844-b33c42a914e1> | As predators, these small primates may help to structure insect communities. To the extent that they are preyed upon by other animals, they may impact predator populations.
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<urn:uuid:89735619-f603-4617-8801-33d4bfacfed5> | My daughter & I made our Advent Calendar this year! It was fun & easy…
We got together some envelopes (24), some old wrapping paper & ribbon, some glue & started decorating the envelopes. I also purchased some cute coloured cardboard offcuts, some ribbon, some pegs & some numbers.
My daughter got through about 6 before... |
<urn:uuid:638aa0d8-60dc-4934-8b72-7fef1ad301f4> | February is not exactly a flurry of activity as far as gardening is concerned, but there are definitely a few things you can do this month to prepare for spring.
1. Get Ready for Seed Starting
There are a few things you can sow indoors now if you want an early spring crop (which I’ll list below) but the bulk of our see... |
<urn:uuid:3cb86fef-0a1f-4d2e-bf56-df88df40feee> | For those who yearn for a coastal location but fear the potential of hurricanes, Savannah is your place. Check out a map of the southeast coast; Savannah is notched into the coastline. Virtually all Atlantic storms catch the Gulfstream and are whisked north before they get near the city. In 100 years, only one serious ... |
<urn:uuid:2bac81d3-054a-4b08-bf62-1d5103d089b6> | ||Starfall helps students with
beginning reading skills such as phonics.
|PBS Kids||PBS Kids helps students who are struggling in their reading and provides fun games and books for students to read.|
||Read Write think provides
activities for students to help them improve their reading
||APlus Math helps students to
im... |
<urn:uuid:60c3af67-cd72-4d6a-99ea-c650bff5ef3d> | A Swiss Ball is a large ball between 45-65 cms. It’s the one you can sit on that comes in several bright colors. There are several things you can do to target every part of the body and I would like to give some basic information to help your fitness needs.
For your legs you can put the ball between your back and a wal... |
<urn:uuid:bd362ad3-75d3-4d61-8f9a-a707e3ed0844> | Post updated 5:00 pm, Monday, June 20, 2011.
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After laying dormant for nearly half a century, the Puyehue volcano in southern Chile erupted on Saturday, shooting a column of ash and gas six miles into the sky and prompting the evacuation of ... |
<urn:uuid:a40fa1fb-db12-4b21-9fef-993635225f11> | ur commitment to creating a safe fun environment for kids and their families is our first priority. Kids only interact with game characters carefully designed with kids’ safety in mind. Our highly trained, on-site staff continuously reviews our platform and games to guarantee complete safety for your kids. Considering ... |
<urn:uuid:a87d0e29-8763-4242-999c-112d05a70ad2> | The "petit costume" was worn to and from the cathedral and the actual coronation "grand costume" over the top robe and dress. Napoleon was not a fashion hound. He generally found a look and stuck to it. It was often noted that he was the most shabbily dressed person in the room on many occasions. He was just a soldier ... |
<urn:uuid:830dd781-5eb0-490b-a320-4d0e3cade389> | Raised on songs and stories, heroes of renown
The passing tales and glories that once was Dublin Town
The singer grew up with tales of the old Dublin, where myths ruled and the world was full of hope and magic. Now, only the songs and stories remain, all distant and faded.
To help improve the meaning of these lyrics, v... |
<urn:uuid:0016f3b3-4a83-4a1a-a88f-a0c74e8ff897> | Dressed Salads & Pickles
A light and healthy dish that's perfect for summer. Also a good example of the neba-neba group of foods, neba-neba meaning slippery, sticky or slimy. Try it and see!
A typical comfort food, with every family in Japan having their own recipe.
A quick and simple way to enjoy these thick, filling ... |
<urn:uuid:477eb42c-28b3-407e-8654-54eb13a304f7> | Three college students drowned when they were trying to rescue two kids from icy water. Chen Jishi, He Dongxu and Fang Zhao are all freshmen of the Changjiang University in Xiangfan, Hubei. In the afternoon of Saturday October 24, 2009, around 30 classmates were holding a picnic on the bank of Yangtze River. At 2:10, s... |
<urn:uuid:aee94c91-5f9b-4b15-972e-850095b1c0b2> | Charlotte from The Charlotte Letters shares a tutorial for making these awesome Sailor Pants/Shorts for toddlers. She shows how to draft the pattern from an existing pair of pants, and then explains how to sew them up into a pair of Sailor Pants or Shorts. Of course, if you want to skip the pattern drafting and get rig... |
<urn:uuid:fd29eb1f-e576-4e4f-97e2-27b77ad33c76> | 4 cans of biscuits (the type you pull paper off and they pop open - make sense?
Juice from one orange
1 orange rind - grated(small)
2 cubes(1 cup) butter or margarine
1 1/2 cup sugar
Directions: Open biscuits and place 2 stacks of biscuits from cans side by side in one loaf pan. Place the other two cans in another loaf... |
<urn:uuid:8e9ee63a-fc94-4777-b31d-6e846b50fe3a> | During our first two weeks in England we probably visited over a dozen different bookshops. Big ones, small ones, new, used. It didn't matter. Every time we passed a shop that sold books, we went in. The kids were so overjoyed to see so many books in English.
It was on one of those first trips that our kids discovered ... |
<urn:uuid:40031738-15a6-43c6-a640-90385194e0f6> | Here's "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie." It's pretty long, so I split it into four, continuing every lesson during the Storytime bit. Various vocabulary and phrases are bolded and may need some discussion. The students enjoyed making guesses as to what was coming next and I had them rack their brains to remember the enti... |
<urn:uuid:05835577-d110-4aea-a9bf-545f935167c3> | Sandy streets over the Atlantic
Thick dust from the Sahara blowing over the ocean off the western coast of Africa encounters the islands of Cape Verde, forming a wake of swirling “vortex streets” visible by satellite.
Dust from the Sahara blows past the Cape Verde islands on Feb. 9, 2012. Credit: EOSnap/Chelys SRRS (Sa... |
<urn:uuid:6210b686-ed26-4f63-ab4b-53f8048c630f> | Elephant Boy Oh Boy!
In the days of the old west, all gun fights came to an end when the Traveling show came to town, and amongst the animals an elephant becomes fond of Quick Draw.
Cartoon Production Information:
First aired the week of February 22, 1960. The Quick Draw McGraw Show was the third cartoon television pro... |
<urn:uuid:456ebd3f-4024-44b2-aa0a-7f03f89ed0b9> | It's a full moon tonight. The moon waxes and wanes as it goes around the earth, so in fact the full moon isn't a date but an instant - the moment when it stops waxing and starts waning. The instant of full moon this month was 10:25am Universal Time April 20th, several hours before I wrote this post. That time was befor... |
<urn:uuid:bbcd790d-93cb-4287-913b-dc6d71a57133> | If your child loves crafts, bring along some portable ones to entertain them on long road trips. You can package these as kits in individual bags, and then whip them out when the kids get restless. Lap trays might be helpful for some of these activities.
1. Make bookmarks. Cut some long strips of construction paper (or... |
<urn:uuid:64f0095f-33a7-4961-ac26-167d4d8ee41a> | Day one here in Monroe Township, New Jersey was a great experience. The sharing of knowledge, best practices, and 21st century strategies to engage and motivate students is inspiring. It is amazing how we are finding new tools every day. Heidi shared a powerful tool called Gap Minder. It is another example of a cloud [... |
<urn:uuid:6a67ddfd-562c-4660-8da2-669fb645b3d6> | Identify Pipevine Swallowtail
My son and I were at a national park in West Virginia when we saw these butterflies. Can you tell us what they were?
—Tonya Fraczek, Flat Rock, Michigan
Tom: The butterflies you saw were pipevine swallowtails. They are a very common sight in West Virginia, especially in the mountainous are... |
<urn:uuid:6c2c291e-99c2-44e9-b8f8-e5d6c7bb2649> | Fun Classroom Activities
The 20 enjoyable, interactive classroom activities that are included will help your students understand the text in amusing ways. Fun Classroom Activities include group projects, games, critical thinking activities, brainstorming sessions, writing poems, drawing or sketching, and more that will... |
<urn:uuid:e525fe7d-741a-4eea-918a-b62578723289> | This spice cake is a recipe that my great Aunt has been making for as long as I can remember. It’s her “signature dish”. Well, one of a few. She also makes a killer Jello that has baby food in it (secret ingredient!) and a mean broccoli casserole. But as far as desserts go, this one is all her. This past weekend was he... |
<urn:uuid:b886e39a-67b4-4b87-9003-c483c25a6bc9> | Libraries across Carmarthenshire are welcoming children to this year’s Summer Reading Challenge
being launched this weekend.
The challenge is aimed at inspiring thousands of families to get involved in the UK's biggest reading event for children in libraries.
Children aged between four and 12 are encouraged to read six... |
<urn:uuid:f5ab6532-1074-4c29-9e16-382abbef02a9> | July 24, 2012
RELAC, which provides air conditioning for nearly 400 homes around Lake Anne has installed pumpers to pull cooler water from deeper parts of the lake. As the lake level drops, debris is becoming more visible and is also a problem for RELAC.
Stories this photo appears in:
As water level drops, RA encourage... |
<urn:uuid:2bd2a123-56ec-4451-8305-c0b6c08c69be> | This weeks challenge is simple and relaxing. Challenge yourself to see what isn't there.
We're off to do some cloud gazing. Grab yourself a nice patch of grass, maybe some friends, and lie down. Spend an hour or two analysing the clouds that drift by and see what you can find. Can you see any animals? How about everyda... |
<urn:uuid:2397f00e-8236-41f1-86cc-55bbbbb074f2> | get at (2)
Meaning: to mean or to imply something
- get at I didn't understand what she was getting at.
- get at sth In this song I think he was getting at the fact that we all need to take responsibility for our actions.
If you don't know what he was getting at, ask him to |
<urn:uuid:44d593f3-4570-4e5d-a10a-67439d027051> | Hold the flexi leash by the handle, not the leash cord, belt or tape. The leash cord, belt or tape will run in and out freely without sagging.
Press the brake button down firmly with your thumb. The brake will stay locked as long as the button is pressed.
Press the brake button down firmly and with your thumb push the ... |
<urn:uuid:b624f4b6-2552-473e-9b65-eabc95dfa9d8> | Tips and Tricks - Microsoft PowerPoint 2010
Turn your pictures into works of art
Use the new and improved picture editing tools to add a professional touch to your images without leaving your application. Add picture effects to sharpen, or soften the picture.
Select the picture - the Picture Tools Format tab automatica... |
<urn:uuid:ed1bc213-6d00-467d-a24a-e2d85ec2655e> | Did you know you don’t have to check this page to see when something new is posted? Most modern web browsers can take advantage of RSS feeds. In Firefox, for example, you can get “Live bookmarks”, or a button along the top of your browser window that automatically tracks changes to a web page. You can click the button ... |
<urn:uuid:ca650c97-1d0c-4aba-8a73-468511e950a5> | This guide will help parents help their children make good choices. This is a part of a series of 10 “Parenting Your Child Effectively” guides.
Marilyn S. Fox, Extension Educator
Sometimes we need something right now to help us calm an emotional discussion with our children. When things are difficult, we are most likel... |
<urn:uuid:4bfadb42-9107-47db-8d12-9d1b570d483e> | I've been beating my head on the floor trying to figure out how to get some of my kids to learn their multiplication facts. It's not productive to try to get them to learn these complex methods if they're still burning up their paper drawing tick marks for 4 x 8. I don't fault them, but there is a place for "Drill and ... |
<urn:uuid:d1809d9e-74ce-4da8-817a-4d21bc5ce01e> | Hummingbirds: Which is Which?
are some clues people use to tell these two hummingbirds apart. They
are called field marks.
- What else
did you see? What questions do you have about these tiny birds?
throat that sparkles (can look black in different light)
back, "dirty" white below
Throat, tail, and sides that are brown... |
<urn:uuid:ba6d8ed8-49dd-4670-b45e-58cfa6375ad5> | - Musical Potty (adds to the excitement)
- Flushable wipes
- LOTS of undies 15-20
- Plenty of fluids
- Soil bag
- Clear your entire schedule for 3 days, no one comes in or out
- Place potty in very accessible area (ie. kitchen or dining room)
- Pull up any rugs you may have
- Get all supplies ready and waiting
Talk abo... |
<urn:uuid:aef92975-fa4a-486d-a17f-031d264a68d9> | From everyday objects to the wonders of nature, shapes are found all around. Hone your tot's shape-recognition skills during story time with one of these fun and educational books. Reading together encourages language skills and is also a great opportunity for a nice snuggle, making these age-appropriate books a fun wa... |
<urn:uuid:06d587cf-e827-42c7-9c47-272d65d686db> | Title taken from verso. Alaskan "pioneers" visiting railroad car in which President Warren G. Harding rode, Alaska. Also from verso: ""Pioneers" visiting same. Left to right: Mrs. Elizabeth Bliss, Marie Silverman, Leif Strand, Lois Paderson, Heinie Snider. Property of Cook Inlet Historical Society." April 25, 1960. Pho... |
<urn:uuid:8835bc2f-42f3-4329-8574-bb3790ec4d9e> | Common Name: Birch Bark Cherry Tree
Latin Name: Prunus serrula 'Tibetica'
Soil: Tolerates most soil types
Position: Full sun
Flowering period/colour: May/ White
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height/ spread in 20 years: 5m/4m
Special features: Beautiful polished mahogany-like bark.
Prunus serrula 'Tibetica' is appropriately na... |
<urn:uuid:259d27fa-2dc0-4858-9c2c-9af8be06637c> | Disabling Google Toolbar’s Pop-up Blocker
(Remember to enable the Google Toolbar’s pop-up blocker after finish with the Marshall County GIS Viewer)
Now to get started you need to click on the options button on the Google toolbar.
You should now get a screen that says Toolbar Options. Make sure that the browsing tab is ... |
<urn:uuid:70d57e12-c1e7-4c95-932e-c5b9decf7ff2> | Palisades is the word used to describe a line of lofty, steep cliffs usually seen along a river, and Mississippi Palisades State Park, just 7 miles North on Illinois Route 84 lives up to its name. Years of erosion has carved intriguing rock formations, including Indian Head and Twin Sisters, a pair of humanoid figures ... |
<urn:uuid:2f91667a-0b80-44a2-8dfd-f63f8591c210> | Discover Primary Science (DPS)
Galway Atlantaquaria - Putting the Sea into the SESE Curriculum!
Watch the video to see our DPS Programme in action. Click here for our DPS brochure.
Welcome to our Discover Primary Science Seashore Sensations Project
Galway Atlantaquaria are offering a 3 hour Science Programme based arou... |