Jan Castagnaro
Living in APO AE, NY
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Published Content: 81
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On AC since: 07.06.05
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Jan is a mother of 3, with a husband in the Air Force. She has worked in the medical field on and off for over 15 years, and is presently back in school, working on her degree. At the moment, Jan resides in Italy, where she indulges her love of travel.
Jan is a mother of 3, with a husband in the Air Force. She has worked in the medical field on and off for over 15 years, and is presently back in school, working on her degree. At the moment, Jan resides in Italy, where she indulges her love of travel.
Education/Experience:
vocational degree/presently a student
vocational degree/presently a student
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Italy and festivals go hand-in-hand. This is an overview of some of the festivals that take place throughout Italy.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 12/17/2008 | Read more »
Planning and taking a trip can often be stressful, and add in an overseas trip and it can be a nightmare. Here are some tips and advisements for travel to Italy.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 12/17/2008 | Read more »
This is an overview of the types of items that can be purchased in several different regions around Italy.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 12/17/2008 | Read more »
Besides food and wine, Italy is well-known for being the host of the arts. There are numerous monuments and museums in Italy that house famous works of art.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 12/17/2008 | Read more »
An overview of some of the open-air markets that are found is several regions in Italy.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 12/17/2008 | Read more »
One cannot help but think wine when they think of Italy. Like the term "comfort food" for Americans, wine is the comfort libation in Italy.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 12/17/2008 | Read more »
Cinque Terre, or five lands, was named for the five quaint villages, which have been intricately carved into the cliff-sided hills that rise boldly from the coastal seas below.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 12/17/2008 | Read more »
Prevalent in mostly women, Graves' disease has an occurrence rate of less than ¼ of 1% of the existing population. This disease was first noted by Sir Robert Graves, and is now considered to be the most common of all thyroid related disorders.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 5/28/2008 | Read more »
It is amazing that Poetry.com still has so much life even though it is a scam. This site and its sister sites all work on the same principle---preying on the hopes and dreams of innocent people.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 1/30/2008 | Read more »
I really believe the paparazzi will not be satisfied till they have sufficiently driven this young distraught woman to extreme actions, including death
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 1/21/2008 | Read more »
There are many instances where a one part of a marital couple feels the need to vent and not bottle up negative feelings and emotions that may be weighting them down with respect to their partner.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 1/18/2008 | Read more »
How can children learn what positive relationships are when the first and most important relationship they have front row seats to is non-existent or broken?
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 11/2/2007 | Read more »
A word is a word, but a word expressed upon the sincerity of the eyes will allow the words spoken to reach the minds of those they are spoken to. This is why eye contact is important.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 11/2/2007 | Read more »
Parents are supposed to love their children unconditionally, but unfortunately, there are those types of parents that just do not get parenting.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 10/31/2007 | Read more »
When choosing a doctor, there are tips you can keep in mind, which will keep prevent the process from becoming an overwhelming experience.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 10/30/2007 | Read more »
America's Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin, suffered from the extremely painful condition that is also commonly called Gouty Arthritis.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 10/30/2007 | Read more »
Foods that build bulk muscle are plentiful, but embarking on a diet to build bulk muscle will need an informed understanding of how the increased caloric intake should balance with the activities utilized in sculpting your lean, but bulked, muscles.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 10/8/2007 | Read more »
Do you remember the days when you can just go into your supermarket and load your cart with food and other products, and head for the check-out?
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 10/8/2007 | Read more »
There are so many factors that can build a woman's frustration and diminish their drive to pursue healthy living. And, here in lies the problem, you do not need to be model-anorexic thin to get your body feeling healthy and fit.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 10/8/2007 | Read more »
Karaoke was your hobby, and now you have made it your career. You know what people like about doing karaoke, which should make your job easier to carry out, and even allow you to still have fun while you do it.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 10/8/2007 | Read more »
Today, it seems like everyone is looking for a way to implement fitness into their daily lives. There is a huge fitness movement that is helping the average person become more aware of their needs to add a little activity to their daily routine.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 10/8/2007 | Read more »
Have you ever heard the quote, "A smile can brighten the darkest day?" Unfortunately for many people, their smiles are their darkest day.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 10/8/2007 | Read more »
Anyone with a medical condition or illness knows they have to take certain factors into account before they embark on a travel excursion, and those with HIV have even more to consider when they decide to travel.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 10/8/2007 | Read more »
Unfortunately at this time, there is no actual cure for Lupus, but through early detection and diagnosis, the disease can be maintained and controlled. The treatment emphasizes the minimization of lupus related symptoms.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 10/8/2007 | Read more »
"Spring is in the air" can often be an understatement for the approximate one in every five Americans that will suffer from the nuisance known as Hay Fever, according to MedicineNet.com.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 10/8/2007 | Read more »
We live in a world where confidence seems to go hand in hand with an appealing physical appearance. A simple smile can deliver characteristics about a person's personality
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 10/8/2007 | Read more »
The endless searching and quest for the most beneficial dietary supplement, which will bring the body into a positive state of health and wellness, seems to be an important focus on many minds.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 10/8/2007 | Read more »
It is common to think of the heart as a pump, a pump that pulses and beats oxygenated blood throughout the body. This four chambered organ is able to carry out its function with the help of electrical impulses that regulate the hearts pumping action.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 10/5/2007 | Read more »
With so many people becoming more health and fitness conscious, it points to the specific concern most people have, and that is their weight. Joining gyms and trying the latest fad diet seems to be an intricate part of today's society
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 10/3/2007 | Read more »
Dieting, dieting, dieting, everywhere you look today, there is something about dieting. Magazine ads, billboards along highways, television talk show, everyone is communicating about dieting.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 10/3/2007 | Read more »
In general, the benefits of a macrobiotic diet stem from the fact that most health risks for serious illnesses and conditions encourage a diet that is healthy and low in fats, fiber high, and includes more fruit and vegetable intake
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 10/3/2007 | Read more »
Global warming, the evidence is there, the research studies are ongoing, and it should be a concern for everyone. There is awareness that pollution and how we treat our environment.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 9/27/2007 | Read more »
Everyone should have the right to be a parent, however, being a parent is not a right, it is a privilege, and one that should never be entered into blindly or irrationally or by force.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 9/24/2007 | Read more »
The recent additive of an essay section on the SAT's have led many high schools to a scramble with pushing students to do more writing, and in a sense, this is a good outcome.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 9/24/2007 | Read more »
Having a doctor like Gregory House on a quest to your medical diagnosis would be a great asset. You might lack the bedside manner, but you know you will have a thorough examination and investigation into any medical problem you have.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 9/18/2007 | Read more »
Music is a wonderful outlet for children, and learning to play an instrument can add to that musical enjoyment. School can be stressful, and having a break somewhere in the day to make music can give a child the much needed release during an often chaotic day.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 9/18/2007 | Read more »
At first glance, Conservapedia.com looks like a professional and eye appealing site. It really does look well planned and executed. However like with everything else in life, looks can be deceiving, and in this case, so is the information.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 9/14/2007 | Read more »
We can sit here all day and blame television, video games, music, cell phones, and peers, for why teenagers do not read regularly
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 9/12/2007 | Read more »
The youth of today is often seen and labeled as a lost generation. The real issue is that this generation of youth's is being raised by a generation of lost parents, parents that are so void of common sense skills and what it takes to really be a functional parent.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 9/12/2007 | Read more »
So if ancient cultures found the beneficial properties in green tea to be positive and useful and studies today indicate the powerful and indeed present benefits, why not at least give it a try?
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 9/10/2007 | Read more »
Home schooled children need to be exposed to academic excellence's as well as to a full and active life style. Most effective home schooling parents know that and are doing a wonderful job.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 9/10/2007 | Read more »
Ultimately, no one can force or make someone lose weight and stick with a diet. Success will come from within the person's true desire and want to make the commitment to work toward a healthy lifestyle.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 9/7/2007 | Read more »
Romance has more to do with the moment it is created and the mood that is established. If a couple keeps that in mind, they can make almost any moment a romantic one.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 9/6/2007 | Read more »
Child abuse is a serious offense that carries lasting psychological effects, which is why the last decade has seen a forward movement on assessing child abuse risk factors.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 8/31/2007 | Read more »
Marriage takes a good deal of hard work. Often, couples take relationships and marriage for granted and do not clearly see what will lead them toward marital splitsville.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 8/31/2007 | Read more »
If you have ever had an episode with kidney stones, you are well aware of how painfully uncomfortable they are. Kidney stones form when there is an abnormal clumping together of the tiny grainy crystals.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 8/27/2007 | Read more »
It seems that teens, today, have a harder time finding a job then the days of my own youth; and finding a summer job is incredibly hard these days. One main reason this is the case is because, more often than not, teens are now competing for jobs with adults.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 8/23/2007 | Read more »
Parents should most definitely give a curfew to their children, starting when they are young and through their teen years.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 8/23/2007 | Read more »
Children are like sponges and tend to absorb everything we adults say and do. It imprints to their memories and contributes to how they react, respond, and behave. This is why labeling a child can have damaging ramifications
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 8/23/2007 | Read more »
So when you are considering gift ideas for new parents, you should think about the adjustment period they will be going through as they get use to their new bundle of joy.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 8/23/2007 | Read more »
Having a 'nanny cam' installed is a safety-net for parents. It would be fair to compare them to a home security system.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 8/23/2007 | Read more »
Believe it or not, having arguments in a relationship is healthy for the relationship. But, it is the way in which some couples argue that makes the argument unhealthy and wrong.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 8/23/2007 | Read more »
Society becomes judgmental, with regards to disciplining your children in public, because they are often given a front row seat to irresponsible discipline methods.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 8/23/2007 | Read more »
My daughter chooses to wear dark colored attire. I often wear black clothing because it's slimming and most flattering for my body type. Does that make me a freak or weird? No, it makes me conscious of my body image.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 8/23/2007 | Read more »
When the adoption of a child is going through legal proceedings, and both parents of said child are known, the courts must get both the biological mother and father's consent and permission recorded in the court documents for the adoption to be legal.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 8/21/2007 | Read more »
So, why do we think they would come to these shores and claim this nation as a Christian nation? They came here for the freedom to worship and the freedom to not worship.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 8/20/2007 | Read more »
We hear the term "boy crazy" all the time today, and most often it is attached with a thinking that "Oh, it is completely normal". Unfortunately, it is not completely normal to be "boy crazy", but rather, it can be a sign of a teenaged girl's damaged self-esteem.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 8/20/2007 | Read more »
One only needs to look back through history to see that Marriage has never been a sacred institution. Marriage has, from its earliest beginnings, represented a financial contract
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 8/20/2007 | Read more »
So yes, military dependent children should receive a discount for college tuition purposes, because there needs to be a realization that all too often the military lifestyle can and does affect the cost of a dependents college education unjustly and unfairly
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 8/20/2007 | Read more »
The educational system of today does not stop and take a second to see that what they are doing is not working. There will be more children that become adults who never had the true chance to reach their personal levels of potential.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 8/17/2007 | Read more »
There is not doubt in the mind's of everyone that the utilization of online websites can indeed be a simple practical advertising tool for most businesses. It's a fast way to spread the word and reach the masses.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 5/30/2007 | Read more »
As most online freelance writers can relate, there is a tendency to look for small and immediate opportunities that will generate some funds. The best way for online writers to practice their skill, while earning, is to hit the paid to post forums.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 5/29/2007 | Read more »
A rhytidectomy, commonly called a face lift, is derived from the Latin word rhytid, which refers to wrinkles, and the suffix ectomy, referring to the removal of. The origins of this procedure can be traced back to the 20th century
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 2/9/2007 | Read more »
There are numerous so-called party drugs that are popular amongst the youth of today, but interestingly, marijuana is still the most commonly used illegal drug.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 2/9/2007 | Read more »
In our efforts to look sheik and well put together, many women achieve this through grooming their eyebrows. It is almost like the finishing touch to an artistic masterpiece.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 2/2/2007 | Read more »
There is much hope to be gained through the continued studies of stem cells, and how they may positively benefit debilitating and even terminal conditions.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 8/31/2006 | Read more »
It is unfortunate, but nevertheless true, that society still places a great stigma upon those brave enough to seek out help for the serious and sometimes debilitating disease of drug and alcohol abuse.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 8/2/2006 | Read more »
For some people, it is not a matter of an inability to fall asleep and stay sleeping, but rather their bodies cannot seem to get enough sleep.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 4/26/2006 | Read more »
It is estimated that approximately 60 million Americans, each year, will become symptomatic with the condition known as insomnia.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 4/10/2006 | Read more »
Cold season is never a fun season. The congestion seems to build incredible pressure in your head, and when that pressure spreads out to full capacity, it is not uncommon to get an earache.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 4/10/2006 | Read more »
at one of these blogging venues which allows bloggers to sign up for Google Adsense as a means to generate a profit for their keyword writings, there seemed to be quite a few bloggers that were able to post non-stop, through out the day.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 3/23/2006 | Read more »
Between the tantrums, tears, and overall rebellion that can and does occur, parents do not feel comforted by knowing they are part of a club of sorts, but rather they feel the build up of stress and frustration from this nightly ritual.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 3/22/2006 | Read more »
Recently, I have been following a back-and-forth discussion that has been unfolding on the pages of the "Opinion" section in the military newspaper, Stars and Stripes.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 3/17/2006 | Read more »
Venice to the tourist, Venezia to the Italian, and Venexia to the Venetian, but whatever you choose to call it, it is one of Italy's most captivating cities.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 3/10/2006 | Read more »
A common problem for military stationed overseas and their dependents is their ability to shop online with ease. There are still many online merchants who will not sell to military using APO/FPO addresses,
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 3/10/2006 | Read more »
In trying to decide whether or not to adopt a kitten, one generally contemplates two issues which can and do arise with having a pet kitten: litter training and scratching.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 3/10/2006 | Read more »
Anna Nalick's debut disc, Wreck of the Day,on Sony label, came on scene in 2005, and commands staying power.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 2/20/2006 | Read more »
Raising a teenager, in today's society, can be a handful of frustration. Then add into the equation that not only are you parenting a teenager, you are parenting a teenage girl, and one can become quite overwhelmed during this phase of life.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 1/20/2006 | Read more »
Despite the over two million men and women, in America, inflicted by Schizophrenia, society still continues to place a stigma on mental illness, and increases the stress level for the family members who, too often must oversee their loved one's care
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 11/12/2005 | Read more »
Today, the proof of evolution is in abundance, while the proof of an "Intelligent Designer" cannot be surmised without asking a person, who has religious faith, to question that faith, and one without faith to accept someone else's belief.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 10/30/2005 | Read more »
An understanding of drug expiration dates, and whether they are to promote danger from use after the date, or rather are a tool utilized by drug companies to promote turnover and profit.
By Jan Castagnaro | Published 7/18/2005 | Read more »
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