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The History of DragonsThe Dragon has played an important part in myths and religions since pre-historic times. The history of dragons goes back at least six thousand years, and there are dragon tales and legends from every continent except Antarctica.

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The History of Dragons - So far as we knowNo fantasy creature ever created by man is quite as intriguing and fascinating as the Dragon. As captivating as the Dragon is, where did it come from? Who is to be credited for inventing this creature of fantasy?

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The History of Trainers - Part OneIn the first of our four part series looking at the world history of trainers, we look at the period from 1917 to 1972. This period includes a selection of some of the first trainers produced including the Stan Smith from Adidas and the Pro-Keds Royal Plus.

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The Importance of a Computer EducationHoly cow, the computer industry has just about taken over the world. Could we have ever imagined back in the 80s that computers would play such a huge role in our lives? I mean, we use them for darn near everything these days.

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The Importance of Getting Your DegreeGetting your degree can provide many advantages, from lower unemployment to higher earning power. This article provides tips on getting the degree you need.

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The Japanese Feudal PeriodsJapan is often thought of as a very formal, polite society. While this is true in modern times, the Japanese feudal periods were anything but.

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The John Muir Learning Garden Brightens San Francisco SchoolsThe John Muir Learning Garden is designed to give San Francisco Schools students a change to take learning further outside of the classroom. The Garden builds on the fundamental curriculum concerns of the elementary school and provides an opportunity for students to gain real life experience that complements their academic studies.

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The Joy of Learning MathematicsMaths is a phobia at par with the fear of snakes, lizards, elevators, water, flying, public speaking, and heights. But it need not be so. Why, it could even be joyful!!

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The Key to Successful Classroom Management: Teach Teacher Interaction Skills to Students NowIt's so simple. By teaching your students to have excellent teacher interaction skills, you can avoid or stop serious classroom management problems. You do not have to keep re-living your worst classroom management nightmares every day you are in the classroom. Exciting, more effective methods exist and using them is as easy as reading this article.

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The Leaving CertA student's guide to the irish leaving cert...

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The Lowell Mill Girls: Sarah BagleyThe girls and women who worked in the textile mills in the 1830s and1840s were making the highest wages ever paid to a female worker in this country. But, the living conditions were poor, the physical demands grueling, and the workday unending. They formed a union to protest the conditions in the mills, Sarah Bagley was their first president.

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The National CensusUsing the census records in your family search.

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The Need for Balance in Childhood Education in Singapore & Asia"Education would be much more effective if its purpose was to ensure that by the time they leave school every boy and girl should know how much they do not know, and be imbued with a lifelong desire ...

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The Olympic Games Were Not Always So FriendlyThe modern Olympics we see are often held up as a continuation of the first games. While the basic idea of sporting events is common to both, there is much that is different.

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The Origins of RomeFrom romantic visions of gladiators to the mysteries of the Da Vinci Code and the Roman Catholic Church, no city is more interesting than Rome.

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The Power Of The Unconscious Mind - The Secret To Student SuccessThis article for students is a simple introduction to the power of the unconscious mind. It exposes students to a new perspective on how to study and learn more effectively. It is one of a series of articles produced for Student Success Solutions to help unleash the potential of students worldwide.

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The Pros and Cons of Distance LearningDistance education may be an amazing resource for someone who can only commit a few hours a week, but it is not for everyone. Like every other situation in the world, distance education programs have both pros and cons. Nevertheless, it can be a great experience as long as you know what to expect along the way.

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The Puzzle That Is The Atlantis EnigmaOne of the great mysteries and puzzles of our time is Atlantis. Despite the passage of thousands of years, no one has been able to solve the enigma of Atlantis.

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The Really Great DepressionFor almost 10 years, from 1929 to the late into the 1930's the word went into a massive economic decline. The entire world was hit with the decline, however the most industrialized nations were hit the hardest. These nations included the United States, Europe and Japan. Due to the nature of the depression economies that were built around industry were hit the hardest.

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The Role of MathematicsUnrealized by many, mathematical skills are necessary to fully hone the potentials of our minds. On the most basic level of analysis, mathematics sharpen our critical thinking skills.

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The Roots of Academic Dishonesty Lie in the Deficiency of Educational SystemDiscover why even the best students are compelled to cheat and what can be done to diminish the scale of academic dishonesty.

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The San Jose Unified School District Wins HonorsThe San Jose Unified School District has enacted a unique plan to build relationships with the local community in order to overcome an old negative image.

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The Secret to 1st Grade SpellingHandwriting, reading and of course, 1st grade spelling are among the basic things your child learns in school. These three are very important as your child’s learning capacity with regard to these three aspects can make or break his learning habit and his learning desire as he matures.

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The Teacher Advancement Program at Cincinnati Schools Seeks to Keep Good TeachersCincinnati Schools are pleased to announce that three area schools have been selected to participate in a nationwide pilot program to improve teacher quality.

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The Test of TestingAs much as I loathe standardized testing, I have to admit that I'm relieved by the California State Supreme Court’s decision to reinstate the high school exit exam.

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The Tomato: An Important Tool for ELT and Foreign Language TeachersWhat has a tomato got to do with English or foreign language teaching? Try this. Take a tomato, display it prominently in front of your English or foreign language students. Now ask them to tell you about it. Ask, "What things can relate?" If one of your learners asks, "Teacher, can I touch it or pick it up or handle it?" you should say "Yes." Just don’t let them eat it. No prop, no class you see. The idea is to ...

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The Top Five Qualities a Parent Should Look For When Hiring a TutorHiring a tutor can be an overwhelming experience, but it doesn’t have to be if you follow some simple guidelines.

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The Untold Secret of Creating a Fun Learning EnvironmentMost teachers, including parents who home school their children, are always looking for new techniques to make learning more exciting for both them and their students. If you think back to the teachers you had in school, you probably remember the teachers that made learning fun. What if I told you that there is an easy, fun, and unique magic application that can improve writing skills, verbal communication, and motor abilities, as well as create memory hooks for key curriculum topics? Well, here is is

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The Value of Education and Finishing Something You StartedSet a goal, finish it. Set another goal, finish it. Success in life does depend on being able to complete someting you started, and there is no better way than formal education to instill these habits.

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The Viking AgeThe raid on the Christian monastery of Lindisfarne in 793 began a new era in the history of Europe. The attack was a big shock for the rulers of Brittany and the rumors about the fearless Nordic men quickly spread over Europe.

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