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- How to Create a Focal Point in a Garden - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2010 from Susan du PlessisA focal point is any object, ornament or plant which draws the eye to a specific place in the garden. It’s the finishing touch that adds interest and a personal flare to your outdoor space. With careful planning and strategic placing almost anything can be used as a focal point. Focal points ...
Views: 1190 - How to Care for Container Plants - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2010 from Susan du PlessisPlants in containers provide gardeners with flexibility. They are a cost-effective way of brightening up a dull patio or adding interest to the garden. A few carefully selected containers can enhance both large and small gardens. Plants in pots can thrive but they need special attention as the ...
Views: 848 - The Truth About Six-Pack Abs - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Susan du PlessisAbs are big business, and just about every Tom, Dick and Harriet wants a rock solid 'six-pack'. It's a phenomenon, and while some have turned it into an obsession, others see it as nothing more than an overrated frustration. After all, 1000 sit-ups a day just doesn't seem to 'cut' it and many ...
Views: 772(1 vote) - Shiny, Glossy Hair Could Be Yours - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Susan du PlessisHair that is glossy and shiny always looks great. Shiny hair is generally associated with healthy hair, so if you hair is a in a good condition and your health is in check, you could add a few finishing touches for a glossier mane. If you follow an unhealthy lifestyle of smoking, drinking and ...
Views: 902(2 votes) - Hairstyles for Your Face Shape - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Susan du PlessisChoosing a hairstyle can be a fun and often scary process. With so many styles to choose, how do you know which one is right for you? The shape of your face is a great indicator as to what style will suit you the most. Look to your Hollywood inspirations for styles that suit you, but remember ...
Views: 1531(1 vote) - How to Choose a Fragrance that Suits You - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Susan du PlessisFragrances can make you feel fresh and even help you turn a few heads. Learn how to correctly apply fragrances for maximum scent effect. FRAGRANCE DOS: * Do choose a fragrance that suits you. Different fragrances will have a different affect on people, so before you go out and buy one that ...
Views: 1119(1 vote) - Einstein's Learning Disability - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from Susan du PlessisMany organizations that promote the interests of individuals with learning disabilities claim that Albert Einstein had a learning disability, and this claim has become widely accepted. It is interesting to note that a review of biographical sources, however, provides little or no evidence to ...
Views: 2457 - Cognitive Skills Determine Learning Ability - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Susan du PlessisResearch has shown that cognitive skills are a determining factor of an individual's learning ability. Cognitive skills are mental skills that are used in the process of acquiring knowledge; according to Oxfordlearning.com the skills that "separate the good learners from the so-so learners." In ...
Views: 1860 - Cognitive Development: Not An Automatic Process - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Susan du PlessisCognitive development focuses on how children learn and process information. It is the development of the thinking and organizing systems of the mind. It involves language, mental imagery, thinking, reasoning, problem solving, and memory development. By general consensus, Jean Piaget stands as ...
Views: 1420 - How To Apply Makeup - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Susan du PlessisThe beauty industry has loads of beauty secrets and visiting a makeup artist for a makeover can be a great way to learn some of their tricks. But, if you can't afford a makeup artist, here are some quick tips you can start using today for flawless makeup application. THE BASICS Step 1 Always ...
Views: 877 - Dyslexia: How to Recognize Dyslexia in Children - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2006 from Susan du PlessisThe term "dyslexia" was introduced in 1884 by the German ophthalmologist, R. Berlin. He coined it from the Greek words "dys" meaning ill or difficult and "lexis" meaning word, and used it to describe a specific disturbance of reading in the absence of pathological conditions in the visual ...
Views: 1889 - Four Cognitive Skills for Successful Learning - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2005 from Susan du PlessisThe word "cognition" is defined as "the act of knowing" or "knowledge." Cognitive skills therefore refer to those skills that make it possible for us to know. It should be noted that there is nothing that any human being knows, or can do, that he has not learned. This of course excludes natural ...
Views: 878 - Talk Your Child Clever - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2003 from Susan du PlessisMost parents can hardly wait for their baby to say its first word. This usually happens between nine months and a year. From about two years, the child should be able to use simple phrases, and by three he should be able to use full sentences. By four, he should be fully able to talk, although ...
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