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Things to Know About the Zika Virus

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The Zika virus has been in the news and is definitely something to be aware of. This is especially true for women who are pregnant, and also for anyone who is living in an area where a Zika virus outbreak has occurred. The Zika Virus is Not New Zika is not a brand new virus that appeared from out of nowhere. It was first discovered in 1947. The virus is named after the Zika forest in Uganda. The first human cases of Zika were reported in 1952. In May of 2015, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) issued an alert … Continue reading →

Is Macaulay Culkin Dying?

Is child star Macaulay Culkin dying? Well, if you believe the National Enquirer, he just may be. Culkin is best known as the cute child star from the Home Alone movie series. From an acting family, Culkin somewhat fell prey to things that happen to a lot of child stars. He started acting at age four and reached his peak at age 10 when he starred as Kevin McCallister in Home Alone. He appeared in the second movie in that series in 1992. He even hosted “Saturday Night Live” at the age of 11. But, by the mid-‘90s, his career … Continue reading →

Of Debts and Dying

Imagine how you would feel if your spouse, parent, or other close relative passed away. Now, imagine that shortly after their death you begin receiving phone calls from debt collectors multiple times a day, asking you to pay their debts. You may think that this could not possibly happen, that collection agencies are not allowed to do that. Unfortunately, creditors and the debt collection agencies that represent them can and do pursue collection of the debts of the deceased from their survivors. This practice is very upsetting for a number of reasons. First, the survivors do not have a legal … Continue reading →

The Joy of Tidying Up

Well housekeeping sure has been easier lately since the kids have returned to school. I never realized how much additional work I had while they were home during the summer. Now all I have to do is spend about 30 minutes in the morning tidying up and the house stays clean for most of the day. I love that phrase “tidying up.” It’s like the bow on the present, the final touch. When you tidy up and take a step back to look at things, you feel complete. Okay, maybe it’s just me. But tidying up is an important component … Continue reading →

Adventure to Inspire – Homeschool Blog Review

Over the last month, I’ve had the chance to talk with ToriAnn Perkey, homeschooling mom who runs the blog Adventure to Inspire. As we’ve chatted, we’ve investigated her reasons for choosing homeschool for her family, and today I’d like to talk about the blog itself. I was first introduced to the blog by her husband, Josh. I’m usually a little leery when someone says, “Hey, my wife blogs. Check it out.” But I’ve known and respected Josh for a long time, so I headed on over. What I found was an awesome resource. There are articles sharing thoughts and ideas, … Continue reading →

Female Dogs Might Think Differently from Male Dogs

Maybe I’ll learn by osmosis A recent article on MSNBC posited that perhaps female dogs are more intelligent than male dogs. Or at least, that’s what the sensationalist headline might lead readers to think. What’s really going on is that a study from the University of Vienna may have found evidence that male and female dogs think in slightly different ways. The study, led by cognitive biologist Corsin Muller, tested domesticated dogs for their comprehension of “object permanence.” Object permanence is a physical law stating that when an object disappears from view, that doesn’t mean that it’s ceased to exist … Continue reading →

Unthinkable

It’s easy to see why parenting and paranoia go hand in hand. Between bullying, natural disasters, stranger danger, and suicide, parents have a lot to contend with when it comes to protecting their offspring from the world’s perils. However, just when you thought you’ve reached your capacity for worrying, along comes yet another reason to fret. The latest concern for parents with young children: being diagnosed with cancer… just nine days after your spouse is given the same news. It seems unthinkable, right? Wrong. Just ask Nathan and Elisa Bond, who made headlines recently when they were both diagnosed with … Continue reading →

Things Your Health Insurance Companies Won’t Tell You

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The company that you get your health insurance from probably isn’t telling you absolutely everything that you need to know about your health insurance policy. This doesn’t mean that they are outright lying to you. It’s more like a sin of omission. Insurance companies, and agents, know that most consumers aren’t especially educated in how health insurance works. They realize that if you don’t fully understand something it is difficult to ask questions about it. The things that they are neglecting to tell you about are things that are to their advantage. To protect yourself, it is best that you … Continue reading →

One of the Best Things You Can Do

Another thing to talk about and one of the best things you can do for your marriage is study the bible together. As a start, I suggest getting a concordance and looking up husbands, wives and marriage and finding out what God has to say on these subjects. It will give you a clear picture of the way marriage should be. But don’t stop here. Make it a regular habit to study the bible and pray together. Meet with other married couples who are studying the same passages of scripture you are. It’s a great way of building enduring friendships, … Continue reading →

Approaches to Studying II

Earlier this past week I wrote a little bit about my final preparations towards my exams and how they got me thinking about studying in general. I’ve written about the types of questions I prefer to give to my students (from the perspective of an instructor) before but I most recently wrote about studying from the perspective of the student. This is a continuation of that prior post (read it here). Today I will examin both of these methods in greater depth for their positives and negatives. The first basic option identified was a sort of power-skimming of the texts. … Continue reading →