Overview The Los Angeles Zoo, tucked in the hills of the Griffith Park and Glendale area, is a good-size zoo offering a home to 1,100 animals and a variety of activities for visitors of all ages. Almost as impressive as…
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Overview Often referred to as the Windy City, Chicago is a great place for teens to travel to. Chicago is a large city filled with many educational and fun activities. You can learn about the city’s history and culture while…
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Overview Bach Rescue Remedy is a go-to blend of six flower essences intended to treat stress and anxiety. Formulations include a traditional alcohol base, pastilles, creams, sprays and gels. You can even buy Rescue Remedy designed for your pet. Flower…
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With coal, gas and oil prices always rising, alternative forms of energy such as solar seem like an excellent choice. Despite its many advantages, however, solar panels also come have several disadvantages. Whether they work for you depends on a…
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Physicians may prescribe the United States brand-name antibiotic drug, Zithromax Z-Pak (azithromycin) for the treatment of bacterial infections such as pneumonia, sinusitis, bronchitis, tonsillitis, ear infections and other problems. Zithromax Z-Pak retards the growth of bacteria, as well as killing…
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Many people use Tylenol without a prescription as an over-the-counter medicine every day. The non-narcotic analgesic, known by the generic name acetaminophen, can relieve pain such as headaches and general body aches, as well as help fight fevers, the Mayo…
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Obtaining a divorce is a legal process that can usually be done without the aid of an attorney. However, complex divorces–such as when the divorce is contested, or when children or substantial property is involved–should be handled with a lawyer….
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Chores teach young children responsibility and give them a sense of purpose within the family structure. Being responsible for their own belongings teaches them to care for their items and keep them in good shape. Even young children can handle…
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Overview The earth is made up of about 70 percent water, according to Lenntech. With global warming, water is becoming more prevalent in certain areas yet scarce in others. Utilizing ways to recycle water helps to prevent it from being…
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Holistic is a type of alternative or complementary medicine that incorporates the body, mind and spirit into healing and treatments. If you’re interested in options regarding your health care, the Mayo Clinic suggests keeping an open mind regarding the benefits…
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Alternative and complementary medicines have long suggested the use of herbs to detoxify, support and heal the liver. Since your liver clears toxic residues of your diet and medications from your body, it often requires extra care and attention. Herbs…
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Medicinal herbs have been used to treat health conditions for a very long time. They supply the body with valuable nutrients the body may be lacking, and they help the body to heal itself. Some medicinal herbs are used to…
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Overview Kava, or kava kava, is an herb that comes from a tall shrub that is a member of the pepper family. Native to the South Pacific islands, Kava was historically made into a beverage and played a key ceremonial…
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Going “green” can mean different things to different people. However, going green typically means that you’re adopting environmentally sustainable lifestyle practices, which can range from using alternative modes of transportation to your patterns of energy use in your home to…
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The fragrant Mediterranean herb lemon balm thrives as a perennial in warmer climates of North America and Europe, but can also survive as an annual in cooler areas. Although its compact growth habit and summer flowers make it suitable as…
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Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross identified five stages of grief in her 1969 career-defining book, “On Death and Dying.” Her grief model can be applied to various types of loss and trauma, including bereavement, divorce, disability and job loss. Grief is an…
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Overview Participating in youth sports can be a great experience for any child. Whether it is a team sport or an individual sport, highly organized or played in the school yard, sports can help a youngster get and stay active,…
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Overview The process of buying a house usually requires you to purchase house insurance before taking possession of the home. House insurance protects your home, its contents and provides liability protection for personal injuries that occur on your property. Whether…
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Your lymph system is the primary repository for your immune system. It’s responsible for removing infections from your body, as well as dead cells, metabolic wastes and diseases cells such as cancerous cells. It can easily get overloaded by its…
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Bladderwrack is another name for brown seaweed or dried seaweed, known as kelp. Its scientific name is Fucus vesiculosus. Whatever name you give it, bladderwrack offers three main components: fucoidan, iodine and alginic acid. Depending on where you get your…
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Sports utility vehicles, SUVs, have come under significant criticism due to the cost to maintain them, their increased fuel requirements over standard vehicles and the pollution they tend to produce. With concerns about the safety of the environment mounting, a…
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When you feel confident about yourself, you cope well with challenges and criticism, take pride in your accomplishments and feel capable of handling new situations. When you lack confidence, you may find your career, your relationships and other parts of…
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A Roth 401k is a blend of the features of a traditional 401k plan and a Roth Individual Retirement Account, IRA. Roth 401k plans are employer-sponsored plans where your contributions are taken from your paycheck on a salary-reduction basis, like…
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The sun’s energy is all around you, reflecting off some surfaces and soaking into others. It fuels ocean currents and the winds that form the jet stream. Harnessing even a portion of that energy to power your home can dramatically…
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Overview A child can benefit from art starting at a very young age, especially since his artistic ability develops before he is able to write and fully express his emotions. While creating an art project, he builds self-confidence, increases his…
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The inheritance tax, also known as the estate tax, is a tax on the transfer of assets after death. Generally, the federal tax only affects the largest American estates, or those with a net value of over $3.5 million as…
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Self-esteem is the appraisal a person makes of her own value as a human being. Your level of self-esteem categorizes the lifestyle, possessions and quality of relationships you believe yourself to deserve. In fact, it forms the actual boundaries of…
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Grounds for divorce in the United States may be no-fault or fault, depending on your state of residence. The term “grounds” means a legally acceptable reason for the action. In most states, a no-fault divorce means that both parties agree…
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Overview Annulment is a procedure under state law that can be used to invalidate a marriage. The laws of your state determine the grounds on which annulment can be based. Generally, an annulment is more challenging to get than a…
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A prenuptial agreement, also called a premarital agreement or prenup, is a way to protect yourself and your property before entering a marriage. Though traditionally only for the very wealthy, prenups are recommended today for any marriage in which there…
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