About Today: Happy Leap Day!

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Today One year from today is March 1... or is it February 28? Either way, February 29 is a quadrennial date that originated all the way back in 45 BC, and has since garnered plenty of superstition and folklore. Leap Year History and Folklore Ladies, if there were ever a day to propose to your man without stealing his proverbial thunder, today is it--and you won't get another chance until 2016. What is Sadie Hawkins Day? See More About:  leap year  superstitions  holidays and observances Who Invented Leap Year? Let's do it Jeopardy-style: This Roman emperor is credited with first introducing the idea of leap year in 45 BC, with the assistance of his astronomer, Sosigenes. See More About:  leap year  clocks  Leap Day Bundles of Joy Technically speaking, over 5 million people worldwide celebrate their true birthday just once every four years. Does that mean somebody born in, say, 1956 is only 14 years old? Would You Want a Leap Day Baby? See More About:  due date calculator  birth certificates  celebrity baby birthdays How to Make a Leap Year Cocktail Shake up your Leap Day with this classic cocktail made from gin, vermouth, orange liquer, and a splash of lemon juice. History of the Cocktail More Classic Cocktail Recipes See More About:  classic cocktails  martinis  new year's eve parties Today Ads Letters Sign Letters Drink Recipes Bar Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes Featured Articles 2012 Readers' Choice Awards Walt Disney World Savings Vitamin C and the Common Cold How to Customize Sneakers Rick Santorum on Women Top 10 Small Cars   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Learn a New Hobby Are you thinking about taking up a new hobby? From chess to painting to birdwatching, this comprehensive list provides a wide variety of options, to suit all sorts of interests. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About Today: Plan a Perfect Wedding

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Today If you're engaged, there's a good chance the Big Question was popped during the winter holiday season: More engagement rings are sold in December than at any other time of the year. That also means now is the time when newly engaged couples go from thinking about the Big Question to the Big Day. First 10 Steps of Wedding Planning Planning even a modest-sized wedding can turn into a temporary full-time job: There are halls to book, caterers to contact, and weird third cousins to cross off the invite list. Before getting into the nitty-gritty planning details, though, the most important thing is to simply enjoy being engaged. DIY Wedding Tips Who Traditionally Pays for What See More About:  engagement  wedding planning tools  advice for the engaged couple Before You Go Flower Shopping Okay, you've dreamily gazed into your beau's eyes long enough: You have bridesmaid bouquets, the groom's boutonniere, flower girl baskets, and reception arrangements to pick out. Better get cracking! Spring Wedding Flowers Winter Wedding Flowers See More About:  fragrant wedding flowers  cheap wedding flowers  wedding flowers How to Choose a Wedding Photographer Choose, but choose wisely: The photographer is a big part of the big day, the one who's constantly lurking in the background, camera lens perpetually affixed on you and your guests. Professionalism can be just as important as talent. How to Take Memorable Wedding Photos How to Snap Amazing Portraits See More About:  wedding photography  Top 10 Honeymoon Destinations Of course, the best part about getting married is arguably the honeymoon, especially if you're lucky enough to spend it in Italy, Tahiti, or St. Lucia. What Every Honeymooner Should Know Tips for a Budget-Friendly Honeymoon See More About:  honeymoon planning  popular places  romantic getaways Today Ads Cheap Wedding Flowers for Wedding Mens Wedding Ring Wedding Caterer Wedding Package Featured Articles Martini Recipes How to Make a Pirate Hat Federal Budget Breakdown Learn How to Haggle 10 Facts About Sharks About.com en Espanol   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Learn a New Hobby Are you thinking about taking up a new hobby? From chess to painting to birdwatching, this comprehensive list provides a wide variety of options, to suit all sorts of interests. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About Secondary Education: Issues in Education

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Secondary Education Secondary Education Teaching 101 Lesson Plans Educational Issues From Melissa Kelly, your Guide to Secondary Education This special newsletter looks at specific issues in education such as teacher tenure, block schedules, year round education, and more. Individuals and Groups Involved in Education To start out with, we'll look at the individuals and groups involved in education today and how they affect the entire educational system. See More About:  educational reform  teacher tips  Teacher Tenure Start by looking at what tenure is and then take some time to think about the issues surrounding teacher tenure. See More About:  teacher tenure  teacher resources  educational reforms Block Schedules Pros and Cons Are you teaching in a block schedule school? Is your school considering implementing it? This article looks at the pros and cons of block schedules. See More About:  block schedules  education reforms  Year Round Education Some school districts are considering implementing year round education. This article takes a look at this educational reform. See More About:  year round education  educational reforms  Secondary Education Ads Education School Education News School Education Education Schools Secondary Education Featured Articles High Stakes Testing Censorship and Book Banning School Violence School Uniforms   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Learn a New Hobby Are you thinking about taking up a new hobby? From chess to painting to birdwatching, this comprehensive list provides a wide variety of options, to suit all sorts of interests. More> This newsletter is written by: Melissa Kelly Secondary Education Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Secondary Education newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Why Teach? What Teachers Do Top 10 Discipline Tips Keys to Successful Teaching Creating Rubrics   Follow me on: Advertisement

About French Language: Bon vs Bien ~ A cote de la plaque ~ Bissextil

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French Language French Language Start Learning Practice/Perfect For Teachers From Laura K. Lawless, your Guide to French Language Bon vs Bien The French words bon and bien are often confused because they have somewhat similar meanings, and because they can both be adjectives, adverbs, or nouns. Learn about this confusing French pair. See More About:  bon  bien  french adjectives Être à côté de la plaque What does the idiomatic French expression être à côté de la plaque mean? Learn all about it here. See More About:  être  à  côté Expressions with en The French preposition en means "on" or "in" and is also used in many expressions. Learn how to say backward, live broadcast, in any case, and more with this list of expressions with en. See More About:  en in french  french expressions  french prepositions Mot du jour: bissextil Today's word of the day is very useful once every four years: bissextil. See More About:  bissextil  french vocabulary  french adjectives French Language Ads French Lessons How to Learn French French French Language French Translation Featured Articles French class games French projects French inspiration   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Learn a New Hobby Are you thinking about taking up a new hobby? From chess to painting to birdwatching, this comprehensive list provides a wide variety of options, to suit all sorts of interests. More> This newsletter is written by: Laura K. Lawless French Language Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About French Language newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Top 100 French Words French Proficiency Test French Verb Conjugator Daily French: word, lesson, facts French Quizzes   Follow me on: Advertisement