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Spa Bridal Showers Create a Blissful Day of Pampering Published on 15/01/2008

Anyone who has taken the plunge in planning a wedding knows the months leading up to the big day can be filled with anticipation, anxiety, stress, and even a few ugly moments. Calm the bridezilla in any bride with a spa party bridal shower. Many of today's brides welcome a modern alternative to the traditional bridal shower games and sugary cake. In fact, more and more showers are being planned...

Benefits of Safety Tools in the Workplace Published on 13/01/2008

CLUE: It's a small piece of equipment but it can save your business a lot of money. Give up? It's not your lawyer, and it's not a calculator. It's a safety knife. Though nearly any business has to open a large volume of mail and packages during daily operations, too many businesses allow employees to use bare razors, or food knives, to open boxes. This is a small mistake that leads to big...

Never Tell Your Kids They're Smart Published on 09/01/2008

So math wasn't my best subject. Alright, it was my worst subject. I'm more of a language person, really. Considering my father taught statistics at the local university, and that everyone in my tiny town knew him, it was rather embarrassing. "Hey, aren't you supposed to be good at this," my friends would ask when they got stuck on a math homework problem. "Don't come crawling to me when you...

Recycling in the Workplace - Help Get the Earth Healthy! Published on 09/01/2008

With Americans focusing renewed attention on the health of the planet, recycling becomes more and more a part of everyday life. Most towns and cities now have curbside recycling - and office managers are beginning to follow their example by setting up office recycling programs. Though it's not the only change we can or should make in our daily habits to save resources, recycling offers many...

Get Anxious About Your Anxiety: You May Be Inducing Your Kids' Math Panic Published on 09/01/2008

It turns out you may be to blame for your kids' math anxiety issues. According to the 2001 report, What Are the Relationships Between Math Anxiety and Educational Levels In Parents and Math Achievement In Their Children? by LeAnn Dahmer of Tennessee State University, parental math anxiety is a contributing factor in their children's lower test scores. The purpose of Dahmer's study was to...

Box Cutters: They're Not Just For Boxes Any More Published on 01/01/2008

Indeed, these versatile instruments, beloved of mail room supervisors, office managers, and shipping and receiving workers, are so broadly useful that some prefer the more general names "utility knife," "safety knife," or at least "package opener." Given the strides manufacturers have made in safety, perhaps "safety knife" makes the most sense. Many of these little blades now feature in-handle...

Finding A Skilled Math Tutor for Math Homework Help Published on 01/01/2008

A tutor who tutors the flute, tried to tutor two tutees the flute. Said the two to the tutor, "It is harder to toot or to tutor two tutees the flute? -Tongue twister Math tutors toot no flutes but they do have to know how to tutor tutees in a variety of areas. The work involves diagnosing and understanding the nature of a student's strengths and weaknesses as well as explication of...

High Pressure Washer: Is Water De-Burring for You? Published on 29/12/2007

High pressure de-burring utilizes water jet streams from 3,000 to 7,500+ psi to knock unwanted burrs from finished parts. By processing cast, cut or bored parts through a high pressure system, companies are able to create high quality, consistently finished parts each time with no possibility of diminished effectiveness. High pressure de-burring operations though, do have limited applications....

What You Need To Know To Buy A Parts Washer Published on 29/12/2007

Buying a new production part washing system can be an overwhelming experience. With all the options and decisions to make, it is easy to overlook important details and end up with an unsatisfactory machine. The key decision to be made before purchase is what level of cleanliness will this equipment be expected to achieve. Before deciding on equipment, the customer should outline the...

Students Play Among the Stars in Branson Published on 29/12/2007

Located in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, Branson, Missouri is within a day's drive of many Midwestern cities, making it an easily accessible destination for student group travelers. With its "G"-rated entertainment and a great return for the dollar, Branson offers diversified experiences for students and peace of mind for parents. In Branson, student performing groups don't just watch...