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100 DAYS OF SCHOOL  

This article contains eight 100th day of school craft ideas.

My hope is that after these 100 days of hyper-ambition will put me in a position to where maybe my shoulders won't have to sag over the state of my bank account, and that my mini vacation can be upgraded to maximum relief.

When the rest of the county is headed back to the school buildling on that "first day of school", your child may be wondering what fun they are missing. Here are some ideas on how to make that first day special.

There have been U.S. 27 school shootings in the last 10 years. This is enough to scare someone into finding out the truth behind all of the tragedies.

Does violence in the media have a negative impact on children? In order to better understand this crucial issue, we need to examine the history of violence in entertainment as well as revelations made possible by modern science.

Anime is the style of Japanese animation that first invaded the U.S in the early 60s; it is easily distinguished from Western animation by the characters inhumanly large, expressive eyes; detailed background; and lip-sync as bad as any kung-fu movie.

Evacuee from the Rancho Bernardo area of San Diego, describes the timeline and events her family experienced. In-depth look at feelings and images witnessed first hand national news coverage can't give you.

Dana Hall School is a boarding school located in the affluent community of Wellesley, MA. It is well suited to its neighborhood, as it too can provide just about everything a student is looking for.

An exploration into the disappearing art of the drive-in theatee, mostly concentrated in California and more specifically the Los Angeles area

Black students found three nooses hanging from a whites-only tree in Jena, Louisiana, and the superintendent dismissed it as a joke. This lack of punishment started a list of problems: students held at gunpoint, fights, and 22 to 100 years of prison time.

As the start of school is only about a month away, companies have launched or is preparing to launch various back-to-school offers to suit student needs.

New Jersey is so misunderstood and Garden Staters know it. Most people think of factories and the Sopranos when they think of New Jersey, never realizing that New Jersey is actually a diverse, beautiful and fascinating place.

This article recounts the fascinating history of the events leading up to the invention of the transistor -- perhaps the most important invention of the 20th century, and one without which our "information society" could never have happened.

He was one of the fastest men ever to play major league baseball, and he is in the Hall of Fame. Lou Brock also won two championships and had more than 3,000 hits during his career. Sharin his faith is even more important to Lou Brock, however.

I have been searching for many years for a school that looked at their children with more than just the child's name as the label. A school that looks into the hearts of these children that they spend their days with more than the childrens' own parents.

I was having a conversation with my 5 year old daughter who is in kindergarten. She asked why I volunteered everyday in her class. I told her I never went to kindergarten when I was her age and that's why I go to kindergarten now.

This is the real story of "The Exorcist." The real story was actually based on a 13 year old boy who lived in Maryland. The ordeal went on for about 4 months or so. To get the full details, read the book...."Possessed, The Story Of An Exorcism."

The Norwichtown Mall is slowly dying as stores pull out but none open, it is the sign of the times of a dying regional mall. The mall in its heyday was a bustling place but now is visited by few.

The causes of the Great Crash are still being determined, but most agree that it was altogether predictable and poorly handled by President Hoover. Its consequences permeated the American economy until Roosevelt's leadership transformed America.

This article shares information on the "lost lights" of America's eastern shores; their history, their contributions; and how they were destroyed.

Located in the heart of leafy, suburban Moorestown, NJ, the township's high school remains a monument to what hard work, persistence and overcoming obstacles can shape a student's education.

February 1, 2002 Bo Upton and Ryan Shangraw were shot to death in Linclon County, Kentucky

There is a physical and mental aspect to life and aging, and being part of society. Aging, per se, cannot be viewed as an individual happening, despite the onslaught on antiaging meds and therapies....

See the world of the military through the eyes of a military wife, unconventional as this one may be!

Want to be rich and have no skills? Law School really isn't the answer.

One woman's story of adoption

A short debunking of common marijuana myths and a brief enumeration of the many potential benefits of cannabis legalization. Originally written in 2003.

Somewhere in the last decade the actions of the school district have stopped reflecting the actual goal that this institution was created for. School has become a joke; intelligent students are forced to play their instructors games in order to pass.

17-year-old girls wins $100,000 in a science scholarship that will catapult her into science stardom as she begins college in the fall.

This is not a strip-for-your-lover instructional course - Students at Pure Talent learn everything there is to know in this five-day crash course in exotic dancing.

I am 50 percent Italian, 12.5 percent English, 12.5 percent Irish, 12.5 percent German, 6.25 percent Bohemian (Czech) and 6.25 percent Hungarian. I was baptized Catholic, though my mother is a Methodist and has since become a born-again Christian.

A biographical study of author Zora Neale Hurston and the present-day Eatonville her fame revived.

Okay, maybe those of you watching million dollar prizes given away on shows like "Deal Or No Deal" and "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" may view this gameshow as too "old school", it paved the way for everthing else.

This paper gives an overview and analysis of Edgar Allan Poe and his works.

This essay describes the history of epilepsy and the various treatments used through out it's history. The essay also discusses the biology behind Epilepsy as well as triggers for an attack.

The shockingly honest story of how I gave birth, including the details you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask.

Our Lady of the Pines is a primary school (Prep to Grade 6) which is located in Donvale, Victoria, Australia. It is one of the best schools ever!

An interview with Galen Stevens, morning show DJ and program director of KKLR radio station. Discusses the advantages of small market radio stations and what they bring to the community through the eyes of a local DJ.

A new competitor for high school homework has risen from the far reaches of the Internet to the smallest towns of America, YouTube the video sharing site has joined MySpace, Video games and the cellular phone network as they vie for teenagers time.

Dr. Mary Edwards Walker was one of a few women to serve as a physician in the Civil War, she received the Congressional Medal of Honor, and was an advocate for increased rights for women whose actions alienated her fellow suffragists and led to arrests.

Some parents have a dilemma.

The light at the end of the tunnel may be you, as one of her favorite rock groups sang once.

This paper examines the legality of mandatory anthrax vaccinations for U.S. military personnel. It discusses the anthrax disease, the threat posed by anthrax, the vaccine, and the legal arguments for and against mandatory vaccination.

The ReflexPlus 6423 LC Electric Shaver carries on in the tradition of Philips/Norelco's of excellent shaving products. Highly recommended

This research paper reviews the history of the modern school system and presents alternatives to public education.

Lucille Ball, Richard Pryor and Henny Youngman gave the world laughter and joy throughout their careers as comedians, musicians, producers, writers and actors. Their performances attracted legions of fans and followers for decades

Warm apparel has been bought or drug out from where the dust bunnies lie, the proper amount or more orange apparel has been brought forth and plan have already been made on where to go and who with. Yes people, we are speaking of rifle season!

Our fear of crime and criminals has given birth to yet another injustice in our system. Mandatory sentencing guidelines are removing discretion away from our judges and needlessly filling our already massive prision systems.

The following conversation between activist Sherry Wolf of the International Socialist Organization (ISO) and journalist Greg M. Schwartz took place in the Kent State Student Center on the afternoon of March 10, 2005

My husband and I left Manhattan last year in hope of finding more space, cheaper rents and cultural diversity in Brooklyn. Education decisions seem to be in our not too distant future. We found a group of dedicated parents launching a Waldorf School.