<![CDATA[Lagniappe - Yahoo! Voices]]> en-us Copyright 2012 voices.yahoo.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:04:37 EDT http://l.yimg.com/ck/siteimg/PP-voices.jpg http://voices.yahoo.com/ Voices <![CDATA[6 WRITING DOs and DON'Ts]]> While theses are good tips for anyone who wishes to improve his or her writing, this guide is intended primarily for middle school and high school students.

Contributor: Lagniappe
Published: Oct 30, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/6-writing-dos-donts-10323969.html <![CDATA[Albert Camus, the Stranger Essay Prompts]]> Through a historical lens explore the concept of absurdity. To what is Absurdism and Existentialism a reaction? How is this portrayed in Camus’ The Stranger?

Contributor: Lagniappe
Published: Oct 30, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/albert-camus-stranger-essay-prompts-10323875.html <![CDATA[Lesson Plan: Voice and James Joyce]]> Overview & Purpose Grammar: Active and Passive Voice Literature: Eveline, James Joyce Critical Thinking: Using grammatical style to add subtext

Contributor: Lagniappe
Published: Sep 03, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/lesson-plan-voice-james-joyce-6723374.html <![CDATA[Honeybee Shortage Threatens World's Crops]]> The population of honey bees has decreased 33.8% last winter alone. The ramifications of this collapse for American crops are being predicted to be equally catastrophic.

Contributor: Lagniappe
Published: May 17, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/honeybee-shortage-threatens-worlds-6013890.html <![CDATA[How to Repair a Cracked Plaster Wall Yourself]]> For just a few dollars per room you can have your plaster wall looking good as new, while saving the hundreds of dollars handymen and contractors charge for doing what you can easily do yourself.

Contributor: Lagniappe
Published: Apr 28, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-repair-cracked-plaster-wall-5629508.html <![CDATA[Storm Window Repair: DIY]]> The following easy to follow do-it-yourself (DIY) guide to repairing and maintaining your storm windows will eliminate the cost of replacement storm windows for years to come.

Contributor: Lagniappe
Published: Mar 15, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/storm-window-repair-diy-5626908.html <![CDATA[Insulating Your Pipes Saves Money and Energy]]> Not only is this one of the cheapest ways to save on energy it is also one of the quickest home improvements you can do.

Contributor: Lagniappe
Published: Mar 12, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/insulating-pipes-saves-money-5630394.html <![CDATA[Finding the Leak in Your Roof]]> The source of the water stain on your interior ceiling is not always easy to determine. Water from a leak in your roof can wind far and wide before eventually collecting above our living room ceiling, causing the noticeable warping and discoloration.

Contributor: Lagniappe
Published: Mar 12, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/finding-leak-roof-5630740.html <![CDATA[Remove Stubborn Stains from Hardwood Floors]]> This easy to follow step-by-step guide will walk you trough the process of renewing you hardwood floor's original appeal.

Contributor: Lagniappe
Published: Mar 12, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/remove-stubborn-stains-hardwood-5631040.html <![CDATA[Dishwasher Repair - Replacing the Drain Hose]]> This do-it-yourself tutorial on fixing a dishwasher when it will not drain properly will help you extend the life of your dishwasher for a fraction of the cost of hiring a repair man.

Contributor: Lagniappe
Published: Mar 12, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/dishwasher-repair-replacing-drain-5631462.html <![CDATA[Replace Your Light Switch with a Dimmer]]> Replacing your light switch with a dimmer can make any room more comfortable. This easy to follow do-it-yourself guide will walk you through all of the steps necessary to turn static light living into a customizable light experience.

Contributor: Lagniappe
Published: Mar 12, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/replace-light-switch-dimmer-5632006.html <![CDATA[Stay Safe in Madrid, Spain]]> Here are some steps to take in order avoid anything unfortunate befalling an otherwise blessed Spanish vacation.

Contributor: Lagniappe
Published: Jun 28, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/stay-safe-madrid-spain-3630223.html <![CDATA[Cell Phone Brain Tumor Risk Confirmed]]> In a new statement released by the Toronto Public Health department, government officials are warning parents to limit their children's use of cell phones, due to the risk of brain tumors.

Contributor: Lagniappe
Published: Jun 10, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/cell-phone-brain-tumor-risk-confirmed-3472167.html <![CDATA[Study Proves Your Kids Don't Care What You Eat]]> A new study shows that parental eating habits don't influence children as much as previously thought.

Contributor: Lagniappe
Published: Jun 10, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/study-proves-kids-dont-care-3472219.html <![CDATA[Hunger Hormone: Fat You Eat Makes You Hungry, Obese]]> Scientists at the University of Cincinnati have found that the so-called "hunger hormone" is activated by fats we consume, rather than those made by the body.

Contributor: Lagniappe
Published: Jun 10, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/hunger-hormone-fat-eat-makes-3472139.html <![CDATA[Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS) Makes Superwomen]]> Sufferers from the disorder appear to be totally women, but have male DNA.

Contributor: Lagniappe
Published: Jun 10, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/androgen-insensitivity-syndrome-ais-3435858.html <![CDATA[Autism Medication Less Effective Than Placebo]]> A new study not only rebuts the claim that Celexa helps autistic children's stimming, but also proves that Celexa performs worse than a placebo.

Contributor: Lagniappe
Published: Jun 09, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/autism-medication-less-effective-than-3457182.html <![CDATA[Our Galactic Collision Course]]> With the adjusted data, astronomers now know that the Milky Way's pull on the nearby Andromeda Galaxy is much stronger than previously estimated, meaning that the two galaxies will collide well ahead of schedule.

Contributor: Lagniappe
Published: Jun 09, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/our-galactic-collision-course-3457244.html <![CDATA[A Self-Cleaning Atmosphere]]> Researchers studying the very polluted waters of China's Pearl River Delta have made an amazing discovery: There seems to be a mysterious natural chemical that is cleaning the pollution in the air.

Contributor: Lagniappe
Published: Jun 09, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/a-selfcleaning-atmosphere-3457306.html <![CDATA[Stem Cells Cure Blindness in Less Than a Month]]> In a recent study where three sightless-to-near-sightless patients were given contact lenses cultured with stem cells, all three reported regaining their vision in less than a month.

Contributor: Lagniappe
Published: Jun 09, 2009

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