About Today: Stretch at Your Desk

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor I'm having a great deal of trouble typing today's newsletter, because my shoulders have swallowed my neck. I'm not quite sure when this happened, but clearly something needs to be done. Stretch at Your Desk My options are: 1) Crank up my chair to its maximum height and start wearing my keyboard around my neck, or 2) learn some stretches I can do right at my desk to solve this problem once and for all. How to Set up Your Computer Flexibility for Beginners Yoga Stretches at Your Desk I've been trying to get to a yoga class for about two weeks now, so I'm very happy to have these stretches to do in the office. (Also, I've decided they count as a class. Done, and done!) Yoga for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 30-Day Quick Start: Yoga for Beginners How to Counteract the Computer Hunch Ever see a picture of yourself after a long hard day at the office? Most of us look like we're trying to touch our toes with stooping. Either that, or that we've been left on the radiator too long. Pilates for Good Posture 10 Tips for Preventing Back Pain The Essential 2-Minute Stretch Program I need this, especially the part about stretches that combat eye strain. A few months ago, I went to the eye doctor thinking I needed new glasses. His prescription, in part? "Blink." When to See a Doctor About Computer Vision Syndrome 10 Things to Do If You Have a Repetitive Stress Injury Today Ads Stretch Limousine Jeans Stretch Piriformis Stretch Yoga Stretch Stretch Wrapping Featured Articles A Perfect Game -- Until the Umpire's Call No More Unlimited Data for iPhone Users (or Anyone Else) Joran Van der Sloot Sought in Peruvian Murder Outsmart Poison Ivy Where Did Sharks Come From? Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Birth Control Misconceptions How much do you know about sex myths and your chances of becoming pregnant? Click here to test your knowledge. More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. 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 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement

About Today: How to Make Ice Cream

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Someday, I want to publish a calendar with the seasons as I see them. Winter, therefore, would begin with "Presents" and end with "Naps/Shoveling." And summer, the whole glorious stretch, would be labeled "Ice Cream." How to Make Homemade Ice Cream I tend to get my ice cream fix from the stands that pop up all over my neighborhood as soon as the mercury starts to climb. But you can also make your own ice cream at home, if you have the right equipment. Homemade Ice Cream Tips How to Make Ice Cream With an Automatic Ice Cream Maker How to Make Ice Cream in a Baggie If you prefer your treats with a side of science project, this is the way to go. I have to say: I wish I knew about this when I was in school. I definitely would have tried to convince my science teacher that my dessert doubled as homework. The History of Ice Cream The History of the Ice Cream Cone Recipe: Simply Vanilla Ice Cream Or maybe you're an ice cream purist. If so, this recipe is for you. How to Make Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Ice Cream Tips and Recipes for Ice Cream How to Make a Banana Split I'm fine with vanilla ice cream, but personally, I prefer it as a base for a more complicated (and ginormous) summer treat. Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe Today Ads Homemade Ice Cream Ice Cream Machine Soft Ice Cream Homemade Gelato Ice Cream on a Stick Featured Articles How to Make Your Own Hummus 5 Safe Investments How to Ride a Motorcycle Stanley Cup Playoff Guide Hurricane Safety Tips & Your Yard Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Birth Control Misconceptions How much do you know about sex myths and your chances of becoming pregnant? Click here to test your knowledge. More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. 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 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement

About Elementary Education: Fun Last Day of School Activities

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Elementary Education Elementary Education Lesson Plans Teaching 101 Student Discipline From Beth Lewis, your Guide to Elementary Education Fun Last Day of School Activities Have you ever felt that the last day of school is a waste of time? Well, of course there always has to be a last day of school. Otherwise, how... Read more Are You Thinking About Job Sharing Next School Year? I've never job shared before, but the idea has always intrigued me. Does half the classroom time for half the pay add up to increased work-life balance? I've had my... Read more "The Teachers' Unions Last Stand" Should teachers be held accountable (to the point of even being fired) if they don't prove their job performance adequately through student standardized test scores? There's a lot of talk... Read more Behavior Management and Student Discipline You can't teach effectively if your students are not under control. Here's what you need to know in order to run a disciplined classroom full of respectful and productive students. Includes tips for school discipline and behavior management of students and the classroom as a whole. Elementary Education Ads Activities Kindergarten Going Back to School Activities for Kids Fun Scavenger Hunt More about Elementary Education Holiday Lesson Ideas Classroom Organization for Efficiency and Productivity Substitute Teaching Tips Parent Communication Strategies and Ideas Professional Growth and Development Becoming an Elementary School Teacher   More from About.com Great Stuff Kids Love From the hottest tunes and best online videos to favorite books and classic toys, here are our top picks for the kids in your life. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Beth Lewis Elementary 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 Elementary 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 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads How to Hold Class Meetings 3 Powerful Story Starters Banning Words for Creative Writing Scaffolding Techniques for Good Teaching Blank Lesson Plan Template Advertisement

About Today: Do You Know What 300 Calories Looks Like?

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor In my mind, 300 calories should be about the size of a roast, if roasts were made entirely of chocolate. The reality, sadly, is somewhat different. Do You Know What 300 Calories Looks Like? Three-hundred calories does not, however, need to look like a tiny sad little teaspoon of snackage. Depending on which foods you choose, 300 calories can go a long way. Calorie Count: Free Personalized Tools and Support What Is Your BMI? Video: Portion Control When I'm dieting, I always find portion control the most challenging part. I actually need to measure things, with implements and tools and whatnot, or I'll allow myself way too large a portion. 10 Ways to Control Portion Sizes Readers Respond: How Do You Control Portion Sizes? The Healthiest Low-Calorie Snacks Remember when we used to eat entire tubs of low-fat frozen yogurt, and call that healthy? Turns out, not so much. These snacks, on the other hand, are genuinely healthy. How to Read Food Labels How to Keep a Food Diary How Many Calories Do You Need? Figuring out how many calories you actually need to lose, gain, or maintain weight is crucial to a successful diet. How to Lose Weight 10 Steps to a Healthy New You Today Ads Calories 100 Calories Foods Calories Weight Loss Calories in Bacon Chicken Calories Fat Featured Articles 6 Classic Dennis Hopper Movies Gary Coleman Dead at 42 Is an Exotic Pet Right for You? How to Write a Novel Do You Have an Emergency Child Care Plan? Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Great Stuff Kids Love From the hottest tunes and best online videos to favorite books and classic toys, here are our top picks for the kids in your life. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. 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 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement