How to Keep Your Computer Running Fast and Clean: Programs and Processes

September 30, 2009 Computers

Computers are ubiquitous these days. You’d be hard pressed to find a household that doesn’t have at least one. A major problem with a ubiquitous and rather powerful piece of technology such as a Desktop PC is that not everyone who uses them actually knows what the heck they are doing! Sure, they can click, [...]

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How to Keep Your Computer Running Fast and Clean: AntiVirus

September 28, 2009 Computers

Computers are ubiquitous these days. You’d be hard pressed to find a household that doesn’t have at least one. A major problem with a ubiquitous and rather powerful piece of technology such as a Desktop PC is that not everyone who uses them actually knows what the heck they are doing! Sure, they can click [...]

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Dads Classic Cheeseburger Macaroni

September 27, 2009 Recipes

An absolute classic! Not to mention a big favorite around our house. It’s an awesome tasting and super easy to make dish which only takes about 20 minutes! But the best thing about this Cheeseburger Macaroni is that it’s made from simple, real ingredients…not from a box. Enjoy on a busy evening, or Saturday home [...]

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Should Kids Read 20 Minutes a Day?

September 26, 2009 Editorial
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Education sure has changed since I was a kid! When I look back in my deep memories of what it was like in elementary school, I mostly remember fun, creativity, laughter, play and a fascination and wonder of learning. But interwoven within all that was a strong and long lasting education. An education that has served me well throughout [...]

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The Lifelong Benefits of Music Education

September 25, 2009 Educational
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U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley once said in a speech to the The National Association for Music Education, “Studying music and the arts elevates children’s education, expands students’ horizons, and teaches them to appreciate the wonder of life”. The benefits of music education can be broken down into three categories of development. First [...]

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Are the Negative Rumors About the Obama Health Care Bill True?

September 23, 2009 Current Events
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 So many different views, rumors, assumptions and arguments are ongoing about the ”America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009“. The nation is very divided and there are very passionate supporters and opposers on both sides. I recently received an email that’s obviously in high circulation from one of those opposers. It is written by a Dr. [...]

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How to Make an Authentic Harry Potter Wand

September 23, 2009 Fun Stuff and How To's
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Have you ever wanted to be a wizard like Harry Potter? Magic-ing open doors and levitating your friends, to engaging in fierce wizard duels with Death Eaters? Of course you have! Well, every good wizard worth his salt has to have a proper magic wand. You won’t need to fork over 30-40 galleons or labor [...]

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What to Expect During a Sleep Study

September 21, 2009 Helpful Information

A sleep study, known officially as a polysomnogram, is an overnight laboratory observation of a person while they sleep, which is conducted to assist with the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. Sleep disorders affect an estimated 70 million Americans and include disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, sleepwalking, bedwetting and night terrors. Some of [...]

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First Post to John Mastro .net!

September 20, 2009 Miscellaneous

Welcome! This is the inaugural post on John Mastro .net, and I wish to welcome you and thank you for visiting! It is my sincere hope that readers of all types will be able to find invaluable ideas and advice, as well as enjoyable entertainment and learning from this site. It is my goal to to [...]

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