Save for the People’s Republic of China and a few other emerging economies like that of Brazil, India and Russia, making money and growing food seems to be a herculean task. The operative word here is economic austerity and shortage of food. Jobs are in short supply and housing is also becoming a problem for […]

Buying in bulk has long been a way to save money. It can also have a positive effect on the environment by reducing waste. Not to mention buying in bulk saves trips to the store, meaning less money spent on fuel. Here are some facts as well as a few products that can save both […]

When all is well, septic tanks are unseen and forgotten. If your septic tank needs to be pumped, no one in your house will be happy. Depending on how your tank was installed, it may be a simple matter to have it pumped, or you could be in for a major project. A little understanding […]

I had always dreamed of having my own business. I have done several of the typical home party plans and within months found myself not only bored with them but also with unused inventory. I started yet another business and vowed to make it work for me. One of the first things that I realized […]

It didn’t take the new research from UCLA on high fructose corn syrup dangers to tell me that the stuff is bad news. I’ve been a teacher, special needs and general, since 1986. I’ve routinely seen how sugar and sweeteners diminish learning processes. If I wrote the rules, schools would disallow HFCS or sugary foods, […]

Had a long day at work? You come home and enjoy a game or a show while imbibing a glass of wine or beer. Who doesn’t do that? Drinking alcohol is relaxing; it gets you into your ball game or show. You forget about your worries and relax. It’s really great. Although some people go […]

I love Walt Disney World as much as the next person, and I understand that you only have a short time to get everything done, I’ve been there. So you scurry on over to the popular attractions: Space Mountain, Haunted Mansion, Test Track, Soarin, Tower Of Terror, and no one will miss Rockin Rollercoaster! In […]

Have you ever envied those people that manage to wake up at the crack of dawn and go to bed by 9 p.m.? Have you ever heard your more active friends talk about how they get so much more done because they wake up earlier rather than later? Is it all true? In short, yes! […]

China is home to many important rivers, amongst them the Chang Jiang, or Yangtze, Xi Jiang, and Huang He, West River, and Yellow River, respectively. These three rivers reach as high as the steppe valleys and as far as one of the seas east of China’s borders: the Yellow Sea, the East China Sea, and […]

What’s a nice non-Jewish post-Impressionist painter doing at the Jewish Museum? It could be an appropriate question to ask until you discover the visual answers throughout the galleries. Edouard Vuillard: A Painter and his Muses, 1890-1940 is the title of a decorative exhibition featuring more than 50 works including portraits of Vuillard’s friends and acquaintances […]

Saving money doesn’t have to be a stressful, exhausting event. Try these easy tips to stretch your budget and enjoy what you save! Use Your Public Library – Even if your local library is small, you can check out almost any book, movie, audiobook or CD through interlibrary loans. Just request what you’re looking for […]

What is the one thing that everyone seems to be able to agree on these days? It would be better for our planet and human civilization if we all started to live a greener life. But you might be asking yourself: What exactly is a “greener” life? Or I understand it is better for the […]

At first glance, Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby would seem to be poles apart. Yet there is a similarity because both novels deal with the implied superiority of one group over another. Conrad sees the domination of naïve natives in Africa by greedy foreigners (white men) while Fitzgerald […]

We are constantly reminded at the beginning of each episode of Bering Sea Gold (a popular Discovery Channel series about undersea gold miners in Nome Alaska) about the serious dangers of underwater gold mining – and are further warned that people have died in this occupation. Cynics would remind producers of the series that people […]

Ben Zobrist (TB-2B,OF) Everybody’s favorite utility man has been struggling to find the right tools at the plate. Zobrist, who last year finished with 72 XBH (tied for 10th in MLB in 2011) has been swinging and missing at an alarming rate to begin the season (a gut wrenching 27.6 K%). Much of Zobrist’s struggles […]

Looking for a handful of stories about worms to add to your Pre-K classroom’s collection? Unsure where to start? If so, perhaps I may be of some assistance. At one time, I worked in a Pre-K setting. As such, I just happen to know of several books that would fit in well with a worm […]

Other than poinsettias, the Christmas cactus probably comes in second as the most popular gift plant given at Christmas. What’s cool about this plant is that it blooms at Christmas time. There are several different types of this cactus. Some bloom at Easter, others bloom at Thanksgiving. I like the Christmas cactus because my mom […]

Take advantage of the bitter cold this winter by planning some cool science experiments with your kids. Since the following activities can only be done when temperatures drop, the educational aspect makes subzero weather a little more tolerable. Vaporize water: Done with a dose of dramatic flair, this science experiment can appear to be sheer […]

There have been many memorable and even shocking moments in the history of the Olympic games. Superhuman acts of strength, feats of perseverance, multiple medal winning performances; and even goodwill gestures reminding both athlete and spectator alike it is more important to aid one’s fellow human being sometimes than defeat them. Stand Tall, Stand Proud, […]

We all know by now that the Miami Heat failed to closeout the New York Knicks on Sunday in Madison Square Garden, losing in Game 4 of their first round playoff series 89-87. The Heat still lead the series 3-1 with Game 5 to be played Wednesday night in Miami. In the final seconds of […]

The leap from elementary to middle school is huge. Suddenly your child is back at square one. They may be excited, but more often than not, under that excitement is a bundle of nerves. Do you know what your child is worried about? Have you talked to them about their fears? Take a little time […]

#5: Music- The man of high renown in the gaming universe, Jeremy Soule is doing the music for Guild Wars 2. This is the man responsible for the music of Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic, Icewind Dale Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim. He has created music for fantasy epics in the past, continuing to […]

It’s winter break. Temperatures are in the single digits. Your kids are sick with the common cold. Is it OK to let them play outside? Will they get sicker? Well, I’m no doctor. Still, I have a few years of sage advice and parenting skills under my belt. I say, as long as your kids […]

When Major League Soccer was born in 1993, it set its sights on a few major objectives. Its primary goals: to bolster the United States’ national team, to hold on to the fascination of Americans after the 1994 World Cup, and to bring rise to the beautiful game in the biggest sports market in the […]

Bacon was on the menu recently at City Winery in Lower Manhattan. Not cured strips of meat from the rumpus of a pig but Kevin Bacon and big brother Michael; the Bacon Brothers. Michael Bacon is a CUNY (City University New York) professor and an accomplished musician and film scorer; little brother Kevin is also […]

While many individuals were drawn to the aspect of Obama’s Inauguration in which he made open references to the importance of gender equality and immigration, others were drawn to the import of the literary piece read by Richard Blanco during the procession. Entitled “One Today,” this important poem may offer Americans some insights regarding the […]

The most beautifully decorated home won’t be very appealing with a lingering smell of pet odor. Unfortunately, when we live with our own animals on a day-to-day basis, we sometimes become accustomed to certain scents. Even still, from litter boxes to dirty dog smells, nothing is attractive about a house with an unpleasant odor. Here […]

A new study published in the November issue of the European Heart Journal may be troubling for many patients taking digoxin, a commonly prescribed medication for heart patients. In certain patients using digoxin, there was an associated increased risk of death of approximately 41 percent. Considering the fact that many heart patients of all ages […]

Getting high does not always come from a pill or alcohol. There are other ways of doing this and they are all dangerous. Learning about the dangers is the first step to resolving possible problems. Dangers The worst danger is death, and most of the means can have that result. Depending on the chosen method, […]

Researchers at Arizona State’s Flexible Display Center, have developed, according to MSNBC, the world’s largest OLED display, paving the way perhaps, to such futuristic devices as displays on material such as backpacks, foldable eReaders, or video embedded in ordinary furniture. R&D Magazines says the new development is a significant manufacturing breakthrough and likely will provide […]

A young man sighed heavily as he placed down the last block. He took a step back and wiped the sweat from his forehead. His small house was finally complete. He smiled at his work. It had taken all day to gather the resources and set it all up. Now he could be safe inside, […]

Every year when my daughters go away to camp I always clean and rearrange their bedroom. As they are getting older we decided it was time to paint it over and make it a little more age appropriate. Of course the girls could not agree on a color. One wanted a Tiffany blue and the […]

The Patagonian mara, also known as the Patagonian cavy or Patagonian hare, was completely unknown to American animal lovers until the airing of Sir David Attenborough’s landmark television series “The Trials of Life” (1992). Mara mothers were featured trying desperately to allow only their own babies to feed instead of the vast crèche of hungry […]

COMMENTARY | In a country full of political division over such issues like abortion, gun control, and immigration reform, it’s nice to know that one issue generates bipartisan support across the country. Gallup reported Wednesday on its poll it took asking Americans what their most important foreign policy goals were. “Preventing future acts of international […]

Let’s face it- as a bride, your wedding will be the most photographed day of your life. These photographs will stay with you for the rest of your life. They will grace the walls of your home, have a special place in albums and be favorite photos of your future children as you tell them […]

It has been 40 years since the end of the Tuskegee syphilis studies. It was an event started in secret, yet ended in a public controversy and a great lesson to be learned regarding ethics and the ethical treatment of humans. Every person or family member who has faced a medical crisis during his or […]

Most children learn to cycle by the age of five and I was no exception. Since then bicycles were a natural part of my life. My parents didn’t drive, which was unusual even forty years ago. I’ve had several bikes. Some were stolen from me, others I had sold and changed for another bicycle. I’ve […]

What is Christmas without angels? Whether religious or not, angels have become a staple during the holiday season. Which is why there are so many Christmas films about angels or that have angels as characters. This Christmas, settle down on the couch and watch these Christmas angel films. ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Clarence is probably […]

Somewhere, there’s a collection of Olympic silver medals from 1972 that have never been awarded. What became of those medals, few people know, but the story behind their rightful owners’ decision not to accept them has been well chronicled. Olympic history has included success, heartbreak, and the bizarre. The latter two categories most accurately describe […]

I was one of those people who entered puberty at an early age. This was a consequence of nature that was beyond my control or so I thought, and I didn’t know whether it was a good thing or bad thing. I had read a lot about puberty as early as fifth grade but when […]

The “Avengers” 2012 movie is a huge smash. Expect the Halloween costume ideas to be just as popular. It’s all about the super heros for the parents this year. Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor, and Hawkeye. Toddler boys will be in heaven, while the older males such as the teens and adults can pretend […]

Paris Jackson, daughter of the deceased Michael Jackson, has been a long time football enthusiast. In fact, Jackson tried out for the flag football team at her private school and made the team, making her the first girl to play for the school’s team . This accomplishment was noted by many, but especially so by […]

There are a lot of different topics that have to be addressed when you are in a relationship. Some issues are simple, and others are far more complicated. In the 10 years I have been in the dating world, I learned that most of the same problems one couple has, others have as well. In […]

Wow! Spent another day reading scripture! I know I’m in a homeless shelter, but have found such abundance here! I used to think if I had to come to a shelter, I would have hit rock bottom, but I’ve found more joy, more food, and more fulfillment than I did in any of the other […]

Stressed about holiday shopping? Is your budget just not stretching as far as you thought it would? This story about an Ohio teacher can help change your focus. Preschool teacher Pete Kaser decided to try something new one day. He replaced all the toys in his classroom with cardboard boxes and then waited for the […]

The buzz is steadily building for the latest Superman reboot, with “Man of Steel” actors fielding questions about the upcoming film even as they’re out promoting other projects. The excitement is understandable, considering that the superhero movie brings together “300” director Zack Snyder and “Batman Begins” mastermind Christopher Nolan. The “Man of Steel” pedigree suggests […]

The Cincinnati Reds are leading their division. The Toronto Blue Jays are three games out of a wild card spot and playing in the toughest division in baseball. Both teams need a reality check. The current roster for both teams is not going to win a World Series even if one of them makes the […]

Summer in south Texas means that it is so hot outside, you could probably fry an egg on the pavement — I haven’t it tried yet though. Muggy, hot, scorching temperatures and heat indexes that make it feel about 10 degrees hotter than what the temperature gauge says it is, means that (for me) indoors […]

February means it’s time for comic book, TV, and movie geeks to congregate at the annual Dallas Sci-Fi Expo. The coordinators of the event continue to bring in top celebrities and artists in what appears to be a competition to one-up themselves every year. There’s something to buy or someone to meet for any generation […]

A storage shed is a versatile and wonderful building. It can be many things such as a studio, “man or woman cave,” greenhouse, tool shed or anything you can imagine. To have a children’s playhouse they will use for years, convert an ordinary storage shed into a playhouse in a few easy steps. If the […]

In an attempt to appeal to women and young voters, President Barack Obama delivered the commencement address to the graduating class of Barnard College on Monday. The president, who was presented with a medal of distinction from the private all-women’s university in New York City, hailed the achievements women have made over the decades since […]

Writing this article may certainly disqualify me from submitting future articles to Yahoo!Finance offering any financial advice to readers. There was much trepidation to overcome before I got the nerve to write this type article. However, if I save just one financially distressed citizen from committing suicide because of your enormous debts, then my pride […]

…a tree limb about half the size of my leg broke off from the branch above. It didn’t fall on me, but it startled me enough to make my shot misfire. The prey’s neck whipped toward my position, no doubt spotting me cloaked in the darkness. Then he took off running again. For a moment, […]

Christianity features the faith regarding Jesus of Nazareth: confidence toward God that He came to earth as a man, died, was raised from the dead with power on the third day, and now reigns as Lord over His Kingdom from heaven (Acts 2:36, 1 Corinthians 15:3-5, Philippians 2:5-11). The message of Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, […]

My wife and I will be celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary in a few short months and, a few weeks ago, decided we wanted to make the occasion extra special by having a weekend away together. And, since we have kids and a cat that will need to be taken care of while we are […]

If you’ve never seen the Missed Connections section on Craigslist, it’s a section where people post letters to those they didn’t have the chance (or the guts) to approach in a fleeting moment. Psychology Today’s Dorothy Gambrell compiled data from all these posts and it’s no surprise that in NYC, the most missed connections take […]

Have you been put in charge of coming up with activities and games to utilize with the kids during Hispanic Heritage Month? Has the task left you at a loss for ideas? If so, you may want to consider glancing at a few of my suggestions. My children enjoyed engaging in them. Thus, yours may […]

The name of a new Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh, Senakht-en-Re, was unearthed recently by a group of French Archaeologists from the Centre National de la Recherché Scientifique (CRNS). This discovery is one of the few pieces of hard evidence of his existence, filling a gap in the succession of the Pharaohs. With this new discovery, it […]

Sled Riding at Punderson State Park – Newbury, OhioLocated inside of Punderson State Park off of route 87. Punderson State Park is located in the Greater Cleveland area. The park is a wintertime playland for the locals with sledding, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, snowmobiling, and even golf! There is no cost to sled ride or […]

By taking advantage of every opportunity presented to you, you can chart a path that enables you to best utilize your strengths, increase your job responsibilities, get a promotion, make a career change or make a lateral job move. To identify career-enhancing objectives and strategies to include in a career development plan, focus on activities […]