A quick fix in stressful moments
Mini-relaxations are stress busters you can reach for any time. These techniques can ease your fear at the dentist’s office, thwart stress before an important meeting, calm you when stuck in traffic, or help you keep your cool when faced with people or situations that irritate you. Whether you have one minute or three, these exercises work.
When you’ve got one minute
Reading aloud. Many studies indicate that when students read and are read to frequently by a teacher, their vocabulary and their grasp of syntax and sentence structure improves. Students who are read to become familiar with the sound and rhythm and complexity of language. By virtue of being exposed to a wide variety of writing types and styles, they come to understand that the use of language involves intentional choices made by the author, and is representative of the author’s time and place.”
Three days' worth of celebrations are under way at sites across the country as the nation honors its current and former service members. 88 year old Russel Schaller recalls when he and another veteran, Roberto Branizza were invited to be marshals at a veterans parade " couple of years ago"
This Week in History, Nov 11 - Nov 17
Nov 11, 1918
GROWING DAVID PETRAEUS SCANDAL. New Developments David Petraeus scandal grows
Apparently General Petraeus let his guard down about managing his public image. But when it came to Paula Broadwell he seemed eager to throw the rulebook away. Meanwhile, the investigation was triggered by e-mail threats from biographer, as messages’ recipient was perceived by woman as a threat to her relationship with CIA director.
ISRAEL DRAWN INTO SYRIA FIGHTING. Israeli military fires Missile into Syria.
Malala Yousafzai is a student and education activist from Mingora in the Swat District of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Today, thousands gathered across the world to mark 'Malala Day' as a tribute to this brave schoolgirl shot by Taliban gunman.
This is now one month since 15-year-old education campaigner Malala was shot in the head by a Taliban gunman as she traveled home from school with two classmates in north-west Pakistan.
GENERAL AFFAIR NOT TO REMEMBER. Petraeus affair reportedly with Biographer
His resignation sends ripples across both sides of political aisle.
US TAX HIKE. President Obama Warns of Fiscal Cliff.
Speaking from Washington since winning his second term, the president urged officials to get to work on the issue and has invited congressional leaders to the White House next week.
BROMANCE NJ GOVERNOR W/ US PRESIDENT. Christie congratulates Obama.
President Obama has plans to visit the area on November 15 to review damages with Gov Christie.
Retired Gen. David Petraeus stepped down Friday as head of the Central Intelligence Agency - 14 months after taking the job, days after the presidential election and days before he was to testify before congress.
PRESIDENT OBAMA IS IN A BIND. To Go, Or Not With GOP Flow?
The President has got to stand his ground against the GOP, and risk falling off the "fiscal cliff," or reach a compromise and risk angering liberal Democrats. Meanwhile, while thanking members of his campaign staff and volunteers, he is seen wipes away tears.
GABRIELLE GIFFORDS FACES DOWN. Man Who Tried To Kill Her.
Former US congresswoman looks closely at the convicted gunman for several minutes at his sentencing hearing but decides to say nothing.
NE STORM VICTIMS. Cold, Tired and Out of Gas and Patience.
