Decorating the house for Christmas helps set the mood for this joyous time of year. The room in which the family most frequently gathers may be the living room or family room, and that room becomes the focus for holiday decorations. Adjoining rooms, such as the kitchen or dining room, may also gain your attention […]

COMMENTARY | “The problem with Scotland…” remarks King Edward I in the movie Braveheart “…is that it has got so many Scots!” Those words, spoken by actor Patrick McGoohan, show that folks who love a particular territory don’t always like the residents inside. While rockets from Hamas fall upon Israel, Americans stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the […]

When you are working a gig at home you are probably dressed in a suit. A sweat suit or track suit. Part of the benefits of being a freelancer is not having a dress code to follow. However, when you have to face the client via video conference what you wear does matter. Here is […]

Sales! Here are a few tips to get the best out of an already good thing called after-Christmas winter sales. And, how to avoid purchases that look appealing enough when glancing at the price tag, but which will likely sit in your closet unloved and unworn. Make a hit list Just as you make a […]

Lipitor, known generically as Atorvastatin, is prescribed to patients to lower their triglycerides and cholesterol. We have two types of cholesterol which are LDL (bad cholesterol) and HDL (good cholesterol). LDL stands for low density lipoproteins and HDL stands for high density lipoproteins. It is the LDL which increases our risk for heart attacks. Lipitor […]

Looking for a gaming mouse that is affordable, comfortable, and gives you an edge in your gaming? Well, look no further because I have found the mouse that will change your gaming and general mouse use forever. Logitech Gaming Mouse G500 Features “Gaming-grade laser – Game-changing precision at any hand speed. Whether you’re zeroing in […]

You might run on the track, grass, trail, road, or sidewalk. You’ve probably completed a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, 26.2 miles, or Ultra-marathon. You’ve hung up your medallions on your wall. So what is next? Running for miles of left, right and repeat can get boring. Doing the Warrior Dash is totally different. Taking part […]

Secrecy in the area of personal finance can lead to huge marital problems. Many married partners struggle with this because of a spouse who acts disinterested until some type of financial problem arises. The silent partner will rise up with accusations and issues of distrust. The only way to prevent this scenario is to involve […]

Mississippi is often considered as the birthplace of the blues. On the one hand, there is a ring of truth to this claim. On the other hand, in addition to Mississippi, the southeastern states of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia produced a unique style of blues often called the “Piedmont” style. Louisiana and […]

Introduction about the Author: Daisy Mae Hamel is an 80 pound, 10 year old Boxer dog rescue who has lived with auto journalist James Hamel for over three years. In that time, she had road tested hundreds and hundreds of new vehicles each week and definitely knows what she likes. That is why she took […]

Sport is a fabric that unites the nation . When sportsmen and women excel, it is to the prestige of all. In that moment of glory, people forget that they are Democrats, moderates or Republicans and unite in celebration of the very best of America. As President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney lock horns in […]

A group of MIT grads have put combined technology from the textile industry with that from those that make spacesuits for NASA to create a new kind of dress shirt that will keep those who wear it comfortable in both hot and cold temperatures. Currently listed on Kickstarter, the group, which calls itself Ministry of […]

Fragrances have been used for centuries to seduce both men and women and turn lovemaking into more satisfying experiences. You both can be all shined and look your best, but when it comes to sex, what you and your lover smell is going to stimulate you the most. According to legends, even beautiful, sensuous Cleopatra […]

With the economy in its current state, many people are looking for viable sources of investment. Investments such as foreclosed homes that can easily be turned around for profit in the form of rentals or resell. If you want to learn more about these options, then you will enjoy reading the following information. There are […]

Some of my students have computers that still run Windows 95 on it. Some other students have computers with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, or any of the newest versions. Some of our students even have computers that have an A drive for a floppy. No matter what system my students are using, the following instructions […]

If your New Year’s resolution is to get back into the dating game, San Diego has tons to offer. From the bay front to the city’s many eclectic neighborhoods, romance could be just a block away! Try these four hotspots to get your groove on in America’s Finest City: 1) The Pearl Hotel Often overlooked […]

OK, so you have a house full of potentially video game addicted, TV watching, popcorn munching kids. As a mom and grandma with seven descendants, believe me, I’ve been there. How did I get them all to stay active in winter? I made it easy. I made it the natural choice. I made it part […]

A coalition of worker’s groups in Albuquerque, NM is trying to get a living wage vote on the November 6th election ballot. They have amassed over 12, 000 signatures on their petition to increase the minimum wage from $7.50 to $8.50 an hour. Additionally they want to increase wages for waiters, waitresses and other tipped […]

Microsoft officially released the latest versions of Microsoft Office on Wednesday. As in the past, Office isn’t just a single product. Consumers will be able to choose from several versions as before, including a subscription service called Office 365. Currently, reviews are varied with opinions ranging from don’t bother to now is the time to […]

Online writing has become a great way for anyone wanting to have a home business to do so. You can write articles about your personal knowledge, and earn money from that knowledge. If you want to have a home business writing articles, you will need to have a Writing Business Plan prepared for yourself. This […]

Follow the exploits of Sam and Suzy as they escape their daily lives and run off together but on an island without connection to the main land they can only run away so far. Film making 2.5/5 Video 4/5 Audio 4/5 Bonus Features 1/5 Total 2/5 Stars Moonrise Kingdom takes place on an island where […]

We’ve barely had time to get to know about probiotics and incorporate them into our daily diet and now we discover there are also prebiotics we need to focus on for digestive health. Probiotics are the beneficial bacteria which live in our intestine and aid in the digestive process. They also help keep bad bacteria […]

The oriental trend of A/W12 is a breath of fresh air in an otherwise austere season. To see among the racks and rails of heavy duty winter coats and studded boots an exotic gown in delicate satin is most refreshing. This trend is for the feminine and if you like refined elegance and glamor, invest […]

It’s nice when you live in a big house where you have your own room for crafting. It feels good to go in and put up shelves, set up a desk, and otherwise organize your crafting area. But if you have limited space, and no room for a crafting area, what are you to do? […]

Kenjon Barner had a performance for the record books on Saturday in Los Angeles, and now Oregon’s senior running back is sitting near the top of the nation’s statistical leaders. Barner rushed for a school-record 321 yards and scored five touchdowns as the second-ranked Ducks defeated No. 18 USC 62-51 to improve to 9-0 overall […]

Every once in a while, a book comes along that is not my usual reading choice but catches my attention anyway. Since Napoleon Hill is a household name and I know the premise of his teaching is based on the mind, I was curious about, “Outwitting the Devil.” “Outwitting the Devil” was written in 1938 […]

Of all the many honors and lifetime achievement awards Led Zeppelin has racked up through the years, being honored by the Kennedy Center may be the one they are most proud of. The annual award is given to performing artists who have made a unique contribution to American culture. Of the 178 recipients of the […]

For a number of years, it has been my habit to seek out and read current Nobel Prize Winning authors. This has led me to chance upon writers with worldwide renown who might be relatively unknown in the United States. My favorite writer is one I discovered this way. His name is Orhan Pamuk. He […]

Demented schlock-maestro Tom Six can be accused of many things, but don’t knock him for a lack of ambition. Not content to direct just one “Human Centipede” film, he’s always envisioned a trilogy of films, and that vision is one step closer to reality, as “The Human Centipede 3” is set to enter production. The […]

Avoid common mistakes to improve your chances for a successful project and empower yourself in the process. Home improvement projects are sometimes a daunting task. For many men the thought of bringing in a professional is equal to a loss of masculinity. For many women there is the fear that the contractor will treat her […]

As a freelance writer, office supplies can play a big part of my regular expenses. From the cost of paper and ink cartridges, to bigger ticket costs like printers and laptops, the amounts and costs of such supplies can vary from year to year. However, I tend to look at these expenses as just the […]

This is not an impartial article about the poet Mary Oliver. I’ve been a fan of her work since the first time I read it almost fifteen years ago. I still often choose one of her many books of poetry on the table next to my comfy chair, encourage the pages to fall open randomly, […]

People have been known to spend countless hours trying to dig a stump out of the ground after cutting down a dead or unwanted tree. Others pay an exorbitant price have it ground away and removed. Why get rid of it? Even the stump of a pine tree is worth keeping. Use it to decorate […]

The tight end position was a soft spot for many fantasy teams. Other than the top few at the position, there were very limited options. The 2013 season should see an increase in production from tight ends as there are several that are emerging as stars and others that are coming back healthy from previous […]

A home with cabin style is naturally warm and welcoming, but it does not have to be designed with logs to look and feel rustic, comfy and incredibly inviting. I have been decorating three and four season porches for clients for more than a decade, and it is an ideal space to add rural cabin […]

Although dogs are man’s best friend, they are also a heck of a lot of work. Many dog owners compare living with a dog as the same as living with a small child in terms of time, money and mess. Dogs will give back far more than they are given, but for someone not used […]

Brock Lesnar will wrestle his first WWE match in almost ten years at the Extreme Rules pay per view at the end of the month. His opponent will be the mega popular John Cena. In celebration of Brock Lesnar’s return to the squared circle, here is a list of Brock Lesnar’s ten must see WWE […]

When men run away, it’s time to devise a better game plan in order to keep one interested. From one man’s complaint to another person’s lesson, here’s 5 easy ways to get a guy to remain interested in you. What not to do? Texts. I’m notorious for texts. Way I see it, you pay for […]

As the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season hits its midpoint, we take a step back to examine four dark horse candidates to win it all. 1. Brad Keselowski Keselowski, nestled 10th in points, already has three wins, so he’s moving towards leaving the “dark horse” category to become a clear-cut favorite to win the Chase. […]

Halloween is a little more than one month away! Why not make your own creepy wreath this Halloween, for you or as a gift for someone else. This easy Halloween project is budget friendly and takes little time. Following are the three steps it takes to turn an ordinary straw wreath into a colorful season […]

Maybe the best argument for why you should have an attorney working for you during an auto accident is because the other person likely has an attorney working for them, especially if there were injuries and the other party was at fault. Having lived through a horrific accident earlier for which I was a passenger […]

The last of the alignments, Chaotic Evil stands as polar opposite to Lawful Good. Where that Lawful Good is seen as the epitome of noble and good, this is seen as the epitome of heartless and evil. That’s not to say that Chaotic Evil characters necessarily have to be raving lunatics, it just means that […]

Working in the food and wine industry you often get dinnertime texts. What’s the name of that wine we had on Prince St. two years ago? What was that beer we had on so-and-so’s roof in Bed-Stuy on July 4th? Does wine have carbs? What goes in a margarita? What’s the best vodka? Will sulfites […]

When it comes to fishing for rainbow trout there are many factors that come together which enable you to experience success on the water, and one of the most important is the type of bait that you choose to utilize. I have been successfully fishing for this beautiful species of fish for more than a […]

Leave clutter behind and enter the high end decor of minimalist design. Interior decorating in this “less is more” style achieves impact through simplicity. Well-chosen and bold pieces stand on their own to carry whatever space they adorn. Artwork, knick-knacks and fancy frillwork are little to none. Still the look is serene and calming when […]

As a Michigan mom of four and former homeschooler, I know firsthand how winter doldrums affect kids. We kept our children busy outdoors as much as possible. But there were still periods when it was too cold or unsafe to play outside. Cooped up kids get cranky and quarrelsome. Here are winter fun activities to […]

Easter is always a special time in the world of Robert Craft. Not particularly as you would imagine due to the religious implications, but religious factors and their celebrations are the spawn of its importance. My childhood was one that I would consider to be abnormal. Much of this was due to circumstance other parts […]

The ability to freeze human eggs, called Oocyte cryopreservation in scientific terms, has been available for several decades. With the advent of cryogenic science, came the realization that human eggs could also undergo this highly specialized preservation procedure. This procedure opened the doors for women who were having difficulty becoming pregnant on their own. Initially, […]

While there are no miracle cures to manage our health, there are little things we can do every single day that add up to a big difference. For example, when we season our foods, rather than using heavy, store-brought marinades loaded down with preservatives, extra sugars, and unneeded calories, we can make a delicious spice […]

One question that gets asked quite often when producers are getting started is, “What is the best DAW?” There are so many different programs out there that it can be difficult to find the right one. As a music producer for over 5 years, I’ve seen many come and go, but there are a few […]

Great newsAlmost a tight choice in Colorado (53% in favor vs 47% against Amendment 64) and a no-brainer in Washington State (55% in favor vs 45% against Initiative 502). The approval of these two documents pay tribute for those who wrote, spoke and even composed volumes about the harmlessness of cannabis and didn’t live enough […]

I bought my 1996 Dodge Avenger in 2005. I moved from Jacksonville Florida to the wonderful city of Orlando for a better work opportunity. Not having a vehicle I had to catch a ride with my co-workers every day for almost a year. Maintaining the tightest budget, I finally had about four thousand dollars. It […]

Not surprisingly, substitute teachers are often left lesson plans from teachers that are necessary to teach the children, a schedule and supplies. However, teachers often fail to leave other important information that can be essential for good classroom management and child safety. Classroom Information for Substitute Teachers: Seating Charts Some, but not all full-time teachers, […]

COMMENTARY | If you have a family/shared Verizon phone plan or are planning to get one, this news update is on a need-to-know basis — and you need to know. Starting tomorrow, Verizon will be introducing the “Share Everything Plan.” New plans have unlimited minutes, messages, and shared data. For every smartphone, you will now […]

Though predominantly intriguing and often outright thrilling, Kathryn Bigelow’s “Zero Dark Thirty” still draws out many of its sequences to an unnecessary length. This makes the epic conclusion feel all the more satisfying for the tempestuous journey but also lessens some of the intensity. It’s either a steady build to a climactic finale, or a […]

Brad Keselowski is 20 points up on Jimmie Johnson heading into the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday, November 18, and the dedicated and determined driver has a crew chief that has backed him up since their days in the Nationwide Series. Paul Wolfe, who was Keselowski’s crew chief in 2010 […]

In a telling editorial entitled “And at the Bottom of the Wage Scale…”, the New York Times referenced Obama’s pledge to raise minimum wage to $9.50 per hour by 2011. Because the President promised to look into this issue, the Times now asserts that it is past time for him to keep this promise. While […]

As a mother who homeschools her child (and also lives in the real world), I encounter many people who don’t understand it. I will admit that I used to be one of them. There are many fallacies related to homeschooling. Here are just a few: 1. Homeschooled kids aren’t properly socialized. Really? Does “proper” socialization […]

The Duets TV show premieres on ABC on Thursday, May 24, 2012. This is another singing contest on TV. Some people feel that there is an oversaturation of these types of shows. However, Duets has the unique twist of involving celebrity singers in the actual competition instead of on the judging panel or hosting. Despite […]

Bushnell vacations have always been on the bizarre side. In fact, I think that’s why we’ve only had a handful of them since I was a little girl. We need a few years to recover from what we call “Murphy’s Law Vacations.” Our last vacation, however, had a lot of promise. My parents, my cousin […]