Tuesday, October 30, 2007

MLA Handbook Online

I've never been to the MLA handbook online before.

Here you can find all the information you need to properly document all works cited. I was just talking with my sister, an English teacher, about this. She wanted to be sure to remind me that this is not just a good idea the teacher had, but it is required. You just do not take someone else's work and cite it without giving proper credit. It is imperative that all students in secondary and college learn the proper way to give credit in papers. The MLA handbook online is the resource with all of the approved information.

That I'd like to see.


OutfittersWarehouse.com

I've never been to OutfittersWarehouse.com before.

This is a great place to check for all the gear we need before our next camping trip. We have never used a canvas tent before. We have pretty much gotten comfortable renting cabins now. At Outfitters Warehouse there is so much more available. Here you can check out the information library and learn about the product variety and the discount prices.

That I'd like to see.




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Write It, Cite It

I had never been to Write It, Cite It before.

My son started public school this year and is making very poor grades on his essays. The teacher has said nothing except "documentation" but never explained what she meant by that. We guess she thinks that all the kids already know what to do. My son is learning by trial by error. Today, his biology teacher sent a packet home with information for a project. She reminded the students to visit the Write It, Cite It page available on the school district library site. The site is a great source of everything the kids need to know to document works properly. We had no idea about this, but know that it will prove invaluable to my son. We hope armed with this new information, his essay grades will improve.

That I'd like to see.


Buying Real Estate

I've never been to buy real estate.

But one of these days my husband and I would like to have some property of our own, outside of the city. Maybe everyone dreams of this, I don't know. But I know that as more and more building goes on around our city, we cannot wait to move out of all of the hustle and bustle.

That I'd like to see.




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Spinning 101

I had never been to a spinning class before.

But over the last ten days, I have attended four. We have had a new YMCA go in near us. They are offering beginning spin classes-Spinning 101. This is a fun new class and perfect for beginners. They have started at the very beginning, teaching us about the bike, how to adjust the bike, how to get through and progress through the class. The teachers have been very patient and upbeat and helpful in getting all us newbie spinners started. Maybe one day I will be able to advance to the interval ride.

That I'd like to see.


Cash Advance Payday Loan

I've never been to get a cash advance payday loan.

Although many people opt to use cash advances for loans, it is something to take seriously and use carefully and only on occasion. Many people do choose to use cash advances to get through rough spots between paychecks. They may use them to help cover anything from unexpected medical bills to buying holiday gifts. Cash advances are paid back upon receipt of your next paycheck. They can very easy to obtain online.

That I'd like to see.




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Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Texas Renaissance Festival School Day

I've never been to the Texas Renaissance Festival School Day before.




We attended yesterday for a wonderful day of jousting, sword play and merriment all straight out of the middle ages. As soon as we walked in the gate, we were met by the Sheriff of Nottingham. My nephew had on a FBI sweater and the Sheriff asked him if he would come help him with a "little problem" he was having-as he discreetly pointed out Robin Hood and his Merry men.



Top on our list were attending sword school and the jousting tournament. Both of these were highlights on all of our lists. As we went along we got to see artillery demonstrations, meet the court jester, talk with knights and visit the executioners block. One of our group even met William Shakespeare, who did some time traveling to be at the Ren Fair during King Henry VIII's heyday.



My nephews drew much attention from the folks from the middle ages dressed in their knight costumes . Many asked them how the Crusades were going. My youngest nephew was dressed in the same colors as the Spanish knight (who was defeated in the jousting tournament by the English knight.)




As the actors are all adept at staying in character, we had a great day learning about the Medieval Times just by "living" them for the day. We all left with wonderful memories of our day traveling back to the Middle Ages.





That I'd like to see.