Friday, September 30, 2011

Columbus Day : More Facts and Photos For Your Studies or Celebrating

English: Statue of Queen Elizabeth I Isabella ...
English: Statue of Queen Elizabeth I Isabella of Spain and Christopher Columbus Place: State Capitol, Sacramento, California
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English: Painting of Christopher Columbus. The...
English: Painting of Christopher Columbus. The painting Virgen de los Navegantes (in the Sala de los Almirantes, Royal Alcazar, Seville). A painting by Alejo Fernández between 1505 and 1536. It is the only state sponsored portrait of the First Admiral of the Indias called Don Cristoval Colon known today as Christopher Columbus in English.
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English: The tomb of Christopher Columbus (Sev...
English: The tomb of Christopher Columbus (Seville cathedral, Spain) Français : Tombeau de Christophe Colomb (Cathédrale de Séville, Espagne)
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English: Signature of Italian explorer Christo...
English: Signature of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus as used in Appletons' Cyclopaedia of American Biography. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Colombus Notes on Marco Polo's "Le Livre ...
Colombus Notes on Marco Polo's "Le Livre des Merveilles", latin edition
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English: The routes of the four voyages of Col...
English: The routes of the four voyages of Columbus. Español: Rutas seguidas por Colón en sus cuatro viajes
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Christopher Columbus, the subject of the book,...
Christopher Columbus, the subject of the book, was an explorer and one of the first European founders of the Americas.
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English: Columbus_1892_Issue-$5.jpg Christophe...
English: Columbus_1892_Issue-$5.jpg Christopher columbus"
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Columbus Before the Queen.
Columbus Before the Queen.
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English: Christopher Columbus monument, Denver...
English: Christopher Columbus monument, Denver, CO. Italiano: Monumento a Cristoforo Colombo a Denver, Colorado.
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English: Signature of Christopher Columbus. It...
English: Signature of Christopher Columbus. Italiano: La firma di Cristoforo Colombo.
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English: Portrait drawing of Italian explorer ...
English: Portrait drawing of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus. Italiano: Disegno in cui è ritratto il navigatore italiano Cristoforo Colombo.
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Day 5/365 - Columbus Day
Columbus Day
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Columbus Day Parade Photos:
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 11:  Revelers march during ...
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 11: Revelers march during the annual Columbus Day Parade October 11, 2010 in New York City.
 (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 11:  Revelers march during ...
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 11: Revelers march during the annual Columbus Day Parade October 11, 2010 in New York City. The Italian-American parade was launched in 1929 and features more than 35,000 participants. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 11:  Revelers celebrate dur...
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 11: Revelers celebrate during the annual Columbus Day Parade October 11, 2010 in New York City. The Italian-American parade was launched in 1929 and features more than 35,000 participants. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 11: Janelle Gaeta poses ato...
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 11: Janelle Gaeta poses atop a float at the annual Columbus Day Parade October 11, 2010 in New York City.
(Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 11:  Revelers look on with ...
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 11: Revelers look on with a costumed horse at the annual Columbus Day Parade October 11, 2010 in New York City
(Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 11:  Naomy Gmyrek is dresse...
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 11: Naomy Gmyrek is dressed as a mermaid at the the annual Columbus Day Parade October 11, 2010 in New York City.
. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)
English: Christopher Columbus Français : Chris...
English: Christopher Columbus Français : Christophe Colomb
 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Columbus Day Parade 2007 (pano)
Columbus Day Parade 2007 (pano)
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Columbus Day
Columbus Day
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Christopher Columbus Andrews, approximately age 14
Christopher Columbus Andrews, approximately age 14
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English: Statue of Christopher Columbus at Las...
English: Statue of Christopher Columbus at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Deutsch: Statue von Christoph Kolumbus in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
English: First landing of Columbus on the shor...
English: First landing of Columbus on the shores of the New World, at San Salvador, W.I., Oct. 12th 1492. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 29: The Spanish flag flies...
MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 29: The Spanish flag flies near a statue of Christopher Columbus on May 29, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. Spanish borrowing costs have increased after the government announced a rescue plan for Bankia involving more public debt. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 20: People walk aroun...
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 20: People walk around the 13-foot statue of Christopher Columbus stands in the 810-square-foot 'living room' art installation by Japanese artist Tatzu Nishi on September 20, 2012 in New York City. Viewed as a piece of conceptual art, 'Living Room', sits 70-feet above ground level and is only accessible via a scaffold-encased staircase that has been temporarily built around the Columbus Monument in Columbus Circle. Beginning September 20, up to 25 people at a time can enter the living room and view the 1892 marble figure of the Italian explorer. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 19: The iconic 13-foo...
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 19: The iconic 13-foot statue of Christopher Columbus is viewed from the 810-square-foot 'living room' art installation by Japanese artist Tatzu Nishi on September 19, 2012 in New York City. Viewed as a piece of conceptual art, 'Living Room', which sits 70-feet above ground level and is only accessible via a scaffold-encased staircase, has been temporarily built around the Columbus Monument in Columbus Circle. Beginning Thursday, up to 25 people at a time can enter the living room to view up close the 1892 marble figure of the Italian explorer. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 19:  A man photograph...
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 19: A man photographs the iconic 13-foot statue of Christopher Columbus
(Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 11:  Revelers march during ...
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 11: Revelers march during the annual Columbus Day Parade October 11, 2010 in New York City. The Italian-American parade was launched in 1929 and features more than 35,000 participants.
 (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)


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Thursday, September 29, 2011

Free Grow Your Own Crystals Ebook For Homeschooling etc.

Homeschool Freebie of the Day: has another fun offering today: "GROW YOUR OWN CRYSTALS! (PDF ebook) – In this little ebook, you’ll find all sorts of fascinating activities and experiments for making your own crystals:

The classic Magic Salt Crystal Garden
Cool Cave Stalagtites
Creeping Crystals
Creeping Crystal Paint
Salt Crystal Cubes
and, of course, Rock Candy!"
Just click the title link above to get yours!

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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Free Family Book About Raising Adolescent Kids With Practical and Encourging Advice

Dr. James Dobson is offering the free booklet "Raising Children Today." They'll mail you one, plus you can also download an ebook version.
God will bless you and your family with this one. :) Just click here to go to the Familytalk site and get yours."

Article about What can Dad do to become more involved

Check out the Family Talk show Archive: "Parenting Basics: The First Years – II
What can Dad do to become more involved – and not feel left out – in those wonderful early months of your child's life?"

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Free Fun Flight Science History Mp3s

Today Homeschool Freebie of the Day: has some enjoyable Mp3 stories"Courtesy of their sister site, HomeschoolRadioShows.com. These FOUR great episodes of the terrific 1940s science history program, Adventures in Research… all deal with man's fascination with flight, and earliest attempts to fly. These are some great stories, told in delightful 15 minute episodes the whole family can enjoy!"
THE WAY OF AN EAGLE
First up, we go on a whirlwind exploration through time to listen in on a bit of the history of man's quest to fly like the birds. Along the way, we encounter ancient myths and legends… oddball experiments with egg shells and morning dew… "negative magnetism"… homebuilt wings… and other crazy ideas before eventually scientists eventually began sharing information and make some true scientific progress toward solving the puzzle of flight.

A PIECE OF SILK

Next, the fascinating and harrowing story of a man who in 1797 decided to try out his new, untested invention — a silken parachute! He tested it by falling 8,000 feet to the ground below! This is the story of Andre Garnerin, the man who (fortunately for him) perfected the first parachute. A great program!

THE BIRTH OF THE BALLOON
Our next episode of Adventures in Research travels back to the French countryside in 1782 where brothers Joseph & Jacques Montgolfier lie on the grass studying the clouds that drift lazily by above their heads. Their subsequent experiments lead them to the discovery of the hot air balloon… and man's first ascent into the skies! Another fascinating story!

FREE AS A BIRD
This final episode of Adventures in Research shows us how the study of birds led men further toward the actual goal of flight… from the wings of an Albatross to Otto Lilienthal (1848-1896), an engineer from Anklam, Germany, who was one of the first humans to glide through the air. He became a pioneer of unpowered human flight by building and flying the world's first hang gliders.

To download them go to the link above.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Free Fun With

Homeschool Freebie of the Day: "Fun with Tangrams!
The tangram (literally "seven boards of skill") is a dissection puzzle consisting of seven flat shapes, called tans, which are put together to form more complex shapes and patterns. The objective of the puzzle is to form a specific shape (given only in outline or silhouette) using all seven pieces, which may not overlap." The origins of the tangram is shrouded in history, but this puzzle have been popular for centuries in China and the far east, and was introduced to the west in the 1800s to widespread popularity. (Early fans of tangrams included Lewis Carroll and the Emperor Napoleon!) These are great puzzles for children, which can help build observational skills and imagination.

Today's resource features:

FUN WITH TANGRAMS – A short PDF booklet introducing the tangram and offering several templates for figure creation and practice. To download this PDF document


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Thursday, September 22, 2011

Child Food Poisoning Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, & Treatments

Child Food Poisoning Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, & Treatments: "You enjoyed every bite of the pasta alfredo, flame-grilled burger, or creme brulee but hours later you're sprinting, nonstop, to the bathroom.

After vomiting or having diarrhea, you may not be thinking kindly of the restaurant or your BBQ host, figuring you have food poisoning.
Please go to the story link above to find out more, including:
Figuring out if food-related problems are indeed food poisoning isn't always easy, not even for doctors. Here’s how to tell, and how to determine if you need medical help.

But is it really? Your upset stomach could be caused by a food intolerance or irritation -- your GI tract and creme brulee simply don't get along.

In the U.S., about 76 million people get sick each year from food-borne illnesses, and more than 300,000 are hospitalized, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although food-related illness is often short and mild, it can sometimes be life-threatening. About 5,000 people in the U.S. die each year from food-borne illnesses."

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Hot Flashes Linked to Higher Cholesterol

Woman standing with fan in faceI've got both hot flashes and high cholesterol. So this article makes sense and I thought it might interest some of you too: Click the link to find out more :)

Hot Flashes Linked to Higher Cholesterol: "Hot Flashes Linked to Higher Cholesterol
Study Shows Hot Flashes in Menopause May Predict High Cholesterol
By Salynn Boyles
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Elizabeth Klodas, MD, FACC

Sept. 21, 2011 -- Several recent studies have linked hot flashes to an increased risk for heart disease, and now new research suggests a link between these menopause symptoms and increased cholesterol.

The study is being presented in Washington D.C. this week at the 22nd annual meeting of the North American Menopause Society.

Researchers followed more than 3,000 women in their 40s and early 50s for seven years as they transitioned through menopause."

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8 Dead From Listeria-Contaminated Cantaloupes

Sliced cantaloupe and US map points indicated with8 Dead From Listeria-Contaminated Cantaloupes: "Sept. 21, 2011 -- Eight people have died in the ongoing outbreak of listeria food poisoning from Colorado cantaloupes.

There have been four deaths in New Mexico, two in Colorado, one in Maryland, and one in Oklahoma.

The CDC now has 55 reported illnesses from 14 states:

California (1 case)
Colorado (14)
Illinois (1)
Indiana (1)
Maryland (1)
Montana (1)
Nebraska (4)
New Mexico (10)
Oklahoma (8)
Texas (9)
Virginia (1)
West Virginia (1)
Wisconsin (2)
Wyoming (1)"

Click the link above to read more please.
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Enter for your chance to win WebMD’s Raising Fit Kids Sweepstakes

Enter for your chance to win WebMD’s Raising Fit Kids Sweepstakes: "To be automatically entered in WebMD’s Raising Fit Kids Sweepstakes, simply enter at the right and sign up for WebMD’s Parenting and Children’s Health Newsletter.

And remember, it costs nothing to help your kids learn more about their own health and wellness with our NEW age-appropriate web sites just for them! So get your kids to check out fit.webmd.com this summer."

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Free Cool Ebook of Unusual Stories, Great for storytelling!

Homeschool Freebie of the Day: "Today we has this great volume of stories collected by Anna Cogswell Tyler, chosen because of their particular value for storytelling, today. It's called TWENTY-FOUR UNUSUAL STORIES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS (PDF ebook)
These are stories from Greek mythology, Indian legends, Hallowe'en and mystery stories, and the folklore of many lands. Great illustrations by Maud and Miska Petersham. A classic for story-tellers and read aloud."
This would be great for homeschool or classroom, or volunteer storytellers at hospitals, pediatrics wards etc. :)

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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Please sign this petition! Please Tell the deficit super committee: Don't cut Medicare, Medicaid or Social Security

Click the link above to Tell the deficit super committee: Don't cut Medicare, Medicaid or Social Security: "Tell the deficit super committee: Don't cut Medicare, Medicaid or Social Security

Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security are in danger. But the biggest threat isn't driven by economics, it's driven by politics."

In essence, they think it's better to let seniors fall into poverty, or deny needed health care to the poor and elderly, than to raise taxes on people who can comfortably afford to pay more.

Tell the members of the deficit super committee not to cut Medicare, Medicaid or Social Security benefits.

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Free Icees on Fridays at AMC Theaters!

You can get a coupon for a free ICEE at AMC Theatres (42): by pressing "Like" on their Facebook page!
Enjoy slurping one.

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Fun Economics Comic ebook Free! And from a Christian Perspective, Yay!

Homeschool Freebie of the Day: has a cool offering today for homeschoolers, classroom students, and adults into the economy alike! "THE OFFICIAL COUNTERFEITER (PDF comic book)

Here's what the Erskines write about their offering on their site (just click the link above to go download yours.)
"Here's the story of this neat little economics cartoon book from the Daily Paul Liberty Forum:

Vic Lockman is a former Disney cartoonist who actually created some of the Disney characters. He went on to use his illustrative talents to produce compelling educational comics. One of my favorites has always been "The Official Counterfeiter", which is now out of print. Although it was written over 40 years ago, apart from the huge increase in the debt numbers today, it is still an amazingly clear and convincing presentation of the principles of sound economics and the official counterfeiter, the Federal Reserve.

Mr. Lockman graciously gave his permission to digitize "The Official Counterfeiter" since I felt it to be such a powerful tool to help practically anyone understand the destructive and immoral influence of the Federal Reserve System.

Mr. Lockman writes from a Biblical perspective, so this is particularly appropriate for evangelical Christians who do not fully understand Ron Paul's preoccupation with the Fed. However, the Christian perspective does not detract from the economic education that anyone will receive from this little gem."

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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Make a Counting Book | Education.com

Make a Counting BookMake a Counting Book | Education.com: "If a picture’s worth a thousand words, how many numbers is it worth? Break out some old newspapers and magazines and let your kid find out! She’ll create her very own counting book, in order from 1-30, figuring out a variety of ways to recognize and represent numbers in the process."
Just click the link above to find out more about this cool project so your child can learn and recycle at the same time :)

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Make a Name Puzzle | Education.com

Make a Name PuzzleMake a Name Puzzle | Education.com: "Preschoolers are the kings and queens of scribble scrabble. While their “words” don’t quite make sense yet, all that scribbling means that they’re starting to understand that written letters have meaning. You can help your child make the leap to the next level—understanding that letters put together in a certain order make words—by working with a sure-to-be favorite: your child’s own name."

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Zaner-Bloser Handwriting - ZB FontsOnline

HandwritingZaner-Bloser Handwriting - ZB FontsOnline:

ZB FontsOnline PlusTM is a convenient tool for teachers—a way to provide classroom or homeschool activities that reinforce Zaner-Bloser Handwriting instruction and legibility throughout the school day. And there is a cool free online version that you can use as often as you want!
This online application provides five fully editable page templates for each grade or grade span (Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grades 5–8) with grade-appropriate guidelines: Spelling, Story, Vocabulary, Blank Page With Guidelines, and Blank Page Without Guidelines. There are also four teacher templates: Certificate, Class Chart, Class Schedule, and Class Newsletter.

You can customize your document in the following ways:

Choose manuscript or cursive.
Insert Spanish characters.
Align text to the left, center, or right.
Underline text.
Add images (to the Story template only).
Add multiple pages to a document."
It's also editable and printable!