In 1973, the state of Alabama established The Alabama Department of Youth Services. Its task is to create a comprehensive program that will guide delinquent youths of the state to rehabilitation. The school district was created in 1983. Thus, the Alabama Department of Youth Services became The Alabama Department of Youth Services School District. Under this new department, all educational programs created by the old department will be under...more
An ingrown toenail occurs when part of the nail penetrates the skin, which can result in an infection. Usually the side of the nail penetrates deep and it is difficult to see the edge of the nail. The severity of appearance of the nail will vary. Some will just have a nail that appears deeply embedded down the side of the nail. In some the corner or a small spike of nail may penetrate the skin just like a knife. This can result in an infection...more
It is really such a pain when you have been hurt and heartbroken. Many of us regret to be in love when suddenly our world crumbles apart because of the pain that is given to us by someone who used to love us. But whatever happens, giving up and just mourning is not the way to go. Of course, pain is just enough for us not to think straight. But in the long run, break-ups are a reality and we just have to try to move on. If we have a will to mend our hearts, then it is not impossible to realize that we are still lucky after all. Below are tips to mend one's heart that has been broken:1. Crying is always a remedy to ease the pain inside. When we cry, we also release our negative feelings: all the pain and hurt and the bad memoires just comes out when we cry. So go ahead if you feel like crying. Just shed all the tears until there is nothing left. Do not suppress your tears as crying is a way to make you feel better in the long run. 2. All of us need a friend when we are down. Do not ever shut yourself to people who still love you. There are a lot of people still concerned for you so call them when you have to. Have some shoulder to cry on and just tell them what you feel at the...more
In the seventies, it was either Penny's or Sears that came up with the brilliant idea of garanimals for boys clothing. All separates had an animal tag inside the pants or shirts, match a zebra to a zebra or a lion to a lion and instantly you were coordinated and matched ready to go play. The philosophy was that if children were allowed to dress...more
In many manufacturing techniques, one of the most important is particle size analysis. In many materials used in production, particle size, shape and composition are always considered prior to fabrication. How particles interact with one another is essential to understanding how the final material will behave when integrated into a structure or...more
Ornamental grasses are a versatile, easy to grow and a wonderful addition to the garden. The wide variety of ornamental grasses offer a wide range of colors, textures and sizes. Many ornamental grasses are perennials returning year after year while annual varieties live for only one season.Ornamental grasses provide year round interest. The flowers and seed heads of many grasses are lovely and may last months. Some will provide interest through the winter. Maiden Grass, for instance, has copper-red flowers in long tassels that appear in late fall, turning into white plumes in winter. Foliage provides additional interest with a range of fine to coarse texture. Some grow in softly arching forms while others grow firmly upright. Their wide ranging colors include green, red or purple and yellow. Many grasses have amazing fall color as some turn yellow, orange, red or purple. Grasses also give interest to the garden in ways that few other plants can. They sway easily in the wind, adding the charm of movement and rustling sound to the landscape.Through summer ornamental grass can serve as a striking backdrop to a flower garden. They're also useful as a screen or hedge. Grasses with...more
Have you ever happened to be going through a breakup and found yourself thinking of her again and again? At first the pain is unbearable, the emotions are overwhelming. You do not know how to go about it, you are confused. Break ups have a way of...more
Window Tinting has been around for over many years, but is now becoming more popular than ever. People choose to tint their homes, businesses and autos for many reasons: privacy, energy efficiency, protection against UV rays, security, aesthetics,...more
Micro-dermabrasion is a cosmetic procedure and has been in use for quite some time for skin treatments. Micro-dermabrasion treatments are used for a variety of purposes such as treating wrinkled skin, damaged skin as well as treating stretch marks....more
Ever since I had known about Paramhansa Yogananda, I have always longed to be "enlightened." By "enlightenment" I do not mean in the usual intellectual sense, but as a state of "yoga" or union with one's higher Self, which is very much in tune with...more
Having a cat or a dog is one of those things that owners would never want to get rid of, but find themselves regularly cursing the day they decided to buy one. The thing is, either will make a great companion and will be fun to play with, great to...more
Car lovers are not a uniform and homogeneous group. They have widely different tastes and fancies. Car makers try to the best of their abilities to meet their general and special demands. This has given rise to a multiplicity of brands and models of...more