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A heavy snowstorm was hitting Big Bear Mountain hard, it was raining and hailing the night before, but none of that was going to stop us Team to End AIDS runners from running 20 miles today. You read it right folks, our training run for this week was 20 miles, a distance that even us…

When I gave birth to my twins, they arrived about four weeks before their due date. I hoped they would still be able to breast feed, as I knew that this was important for their health and development. Unfortunately my son was whisked away to another hospital with a higher level NICU, and my daughter…

Whether you are in the market to replace outdated office equipment or are looking to purchase the latest and greatest in new technology, it’s important to choose the right office equipment for the right working environment. Is a fax machine necessary or is it more cost effective to have internet fax capabilities? If your office…

Although many debates amongst feminists have proved that the ideological group is marked by philosophical divergences on numerous topics, whether or not pageants reinforce or challenge patriarchal paradigms remains one of the most complex and convoluted conversations that progressive women are having. In her own telling article about the myriad ways one can interpret pageants,…

I am getting ready for Spring Break. No, I am not a senior in high school, or a college student. I am Nana. I have 9 grandkids. Six of them are visiting during their break from school. The children coming are a 10 year old, two 8 year olds, two 6 year olds, and a…

One of the worst parts of traveling is paying the baggage fees. They can rack up to quite a bit of money, especially if you’re paying for more than just yourself. In some cases it can be almost as much as the ticket itself, depending on how many pieces of luggage you’re bringing. Although I’m…

If you live in Los Angeles or pay her a visit from time to time, you undoubtedly know about pleasant hiking trails about Griffith Park. Once they have been easily conquered, one looks about the city’s mazes of divot ridden roads and naturally wonders where the other trails may be. So, what about wide canyons…

If you’re a born food lover like me, there’s a good chance you’ve struggled with your weight. One famous food lover knows this battle all too well, but has found her way on the path to good health. Daphne Oz, one of five co-hosts on the ABC talk show, “The Chew,” routinely shares some of…

This lesson plan uses the book Curious George Rides a Bike to teach students how to use both context and picture clues to determine the meaning of a new word. This lesson plan can be used for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade. Learning Focus: Students will learn how to decipher the meaning of a new…

When a holiday, birthday, wedding, or other special occasion comes around, it can sometimes be intimidating, especially if you don’t have a lot of money. But you can please everyone, spend little, and give fabulous gifts, for Christmas or another special day, just by using chalkboard paint on ordinary things. For example, if you give…

Screaming and cheering, the roar of the stadium gets louder and louder as the clock approaches noon. The crowd erupts into frenzy, the sirens go off and the announcer yells “touchdown”. The game of football is nothing more than a children’s game. Though football is a game for children, it also serves as a multi-billion…

COMMENTARY | Obamacare will cost the country $1.76 trillion in 10 years, not the $940 billion from previous estimates. Oops, they got it wrong. Very wrong. The Congressional Budget Office, the government guys with the numbers, worked up estimates for the cost of Obamacare. Using the 10 years from 2013 to 2022 as the projection…

Vertigo Comics announced a few months back they were launching four new titles. They did a good job of offering something for everyone with these books by covering vampires, zombies, fairy tales, aliens, and the occult. Who couldn’t find something to like out of all those choices and subgenres? I was sent a copy of…

You would have to be a devout lover of the music and story called Les Miserables to sit through 2 ½ hours of the most recent version of the musical based on the French novel of Victor Hugo written in 1862. This is not to say that the film is not spectacular, because it is….

COMMENTARY | The theme of the Republican National Convention was to make presumptive presidential nominee/actual Republican nominee Mitt Romney more likable and more accessible to the American public and prospective voters. And who better to cap off putting it all in perspective than film legend Clint Eastwood? However, Clint Eastwood did two unexpected things that…

As a vegan, I can attest to the awkwardness of being a guest in someone’s home as they fumble to feed me. I thought I’d lend my perspective and give some guidance to those of you who might be wondering how to go about feeding a vegan dinner guest. I put together a list of…

The NFL draft is over 10 hours of great football coverage spanning more than three days. Whether you watch it on ESPN or the NFL Network, you have to be prepared to get more involved than ever before in order to get the best viewing experience. There are several things that you need to watch…

Supplies: Shutters (amount determined by you) Hinges (three between each two doors) Wow, how many shutters did you take off of your house? Now that you’ve made a shutter shelf, a table, and a card display, do you still have shutters left? Well, onto another project, then. I know something that will look awesome in…

A guest bathroom should provide visitors with everything that they need while away from home. They should have a supply of clean towels and washcloths, soap, shampoo and other basic supplies. When the space is less than spacious, clever organization is the key. Make use of vertical as well as horizontal areas of the bathroom,…

Let me make this clear from the get-go. I do not dislike Tim Tebow as a person, rather, I admire him for his ability to uphold his religious beliefs in the face of criticism and persecution from outside sources. That being said, I do feel the New York Jets’ recent decision to acquire the 24-year-old…

You know that clutter can make your home messy and uncomfortable, but did you ever stop to think about how much money you’re spending on your clutter? A house full of items you don’t need complicates your life, wasting your time, sapping your energy, and causing you additional stress, including financial stress. Clutter = Late…

Finding myself unemployed at the age of twenty-eight hit me like a barnyard door. Having spent ten years in higher education, I assumed the real world would be abounding with jobs. I was wrong. Searching for a new job seemed impossible. Without a job, I felt useless. As a newlywed in the middle of a…

The 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Finals between the Los Angeles Kings and the New Jersey Devils will begin on Wednesday, May 30 at 8 p.m. Eastern on NBC. The New Jersey Devils hold home-ice advantage in the series. It is the second trip to the Stanley Cup Finals for the Los Angeles Kings in their…

Placing a tariff on imported goods would bring back American jobs by leveling the playing field with our trade partners. The last year that the United States was remotely competitive with China in imports and exports was 1985. (http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/balance/c5700.html#2009) Since then we have seen a dramatic shift in American productivity; while our trade deficit increased…

Pain anywhere in the body is not normal, it’s the body’s way of alerting us to a problem. Bladder pain or frequent urination is no exception, our body is telling us there is a problem and it could be interstitial cystitis, also called IC or painful bladder syndrome. Symptoms of IC Interstitial cystitis presents with…

In Henry Miller’s “Tropic of Cancer,” we examine a man whose head permeates not with otherworldly thoughts but thoughts of the dirty sea of the streets which are, in themselves, another world. In Miller’s writing, we learn that characters aren’t characters- they are play actors, and thus seem insignificant. In the book we discover Miller’s…

50 multiple choice on vocab – hardware, software, spreadsheets, database, desktop publishing Short answer topics – from tests· Technology and the environment – negative and harmful environmental impact related to disposal of obsolete hardware due to hazardous chemicals in computer hardware. Lead in some computer components and mercury in monitors which are harmful when not…

Last week I read an article from Parenting magazine about one mom’s playground pet peeve. She said the one thing she never, ever let her kids do, not even if they were completely alone on the playground, was climb up the slides. The comments on the article were divided between those who supported her point…

Charlotte hosts the 2012 Democratic National Convention. In a nod to city pride, Yahoo! asked city residents to boast about the best places, people, features and things to do in Charlotte. Here are highlights from one resident. Charlotte, the Queen City, feels like it is built from the large steel structures of finance — Bank…

Not too long ago, my hairline decided to take a vacation. It was mostly my own fault but that didn’t make it hurt any less. At the end of last year, I decided to wear a wig. I couldn’t find a wig cap at the store that I went to so I decided to get…

Urinary urgency and bladder leakage is a common and frustrating problem that affects millions of women, most of them over the age of 50. Urinary urgency in women is frequently caused by an “overactive bladder” due to weakening of the pelvic muscles that support the bladder from aging and loss of estrogen as well as…

When you think of most NFL stars, you think of big name colleges. However, some of the league’s best players never got a chance at that early stardom. In this post, I discuss who I think are the best players in the AFC who did not graduate from BCS Championship winning teams. These players did…

Cigarette smoke might seem impossible to get rid of in a used truck, but it can be done without replacing the seats, carpeting, headliner and all other permeable surfaces. My ex husband was a truck driver, and he had to deal with used vehicles that literally reeked of cigarette smoke. He knew how to get…

The tongue-in-cheek “Black Folk Don’t” Web series aims to shine a light on stereotypical and statistical ideas of what African Americans do and don’t do. A recent episode called “Black Folk Don’t Camp” featured media luminaries such as Toure and Melissa Harris-Perry talking about their camping history. The episode also included footage of Oprah Winfrey’s…

Nowadays, as Professor Alan Bloom suggests, the popular ethics of the day is one that accepts the differences between cultures and states that everyone is right in the context of his own personal, ethical, and philosophical beliefs. This reigning ethics of the day is moral relativism, a philosophy that states that all ethics are subjective….

Don’t let the words ‘melodic rock’ or ‘classic rock’ fool you. When Foreigner was in town in Florence, KY at the Champion Window Field on Saturday night, August 4, they brought the house down with some heavy-hitting rock n’ roll. Foreigner members Kelly Hansen, Tom Gimbel, Jeff Pilson, Bruce Watson, Michael Bluestein and Brian Tichy…

There are multiple ways to celebrate true love on the big screen, and the Golden Age of Hollywood presented them in classic fashion. The following movies would make for a great showing anytime, but especially on Valentine’s Day:1) “It Happened One Night” (1934) – This Frank Capra classic has historic value as maybe the first…

As a home school mother, Its often a hard task to find something both educational, and fun! Lets face it, if the teacher picks a boring place to go, at least they get out of the stuffy class room for a day. I selected a Museum in our breathtaking Appalachian Mountains. Rufus Ayers, a prominent…

Spring has sprung in New York City. This is the season of marriage and romance. If you’re not into either of those ideas you can still participate in the love fest. Many women are opting to embrace and celebrate their inner sexual vixen with a boudoir shoot. A boudoir shoot is a sexy photo or…

Makeup has a natural shelf life and you should always throw away cosmetics and skin care products that are past the expiration date – but you shouldn’t have to throw away a lip gloss that’s a month old because you didn’t store it properly! Aside from the icky factor of wearing expired beauty products, there’s…

Matthew 5:38-40 says “Ye have heard it has been said, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, that ye resist not evil. But whoever shall smite thee on thou right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if any man will sue thee at the…

Along with winterizing your lawn and power tools this fall, winterizing your flower pots and gardening containers should also be on the list of garden tasks to wrap up at the end of the growing season. Winterizing your flower pots and starter pots protects them during the winter and saves you a lot of extra…

Many people assume their marriage will last forever, but for some that is not a possibility. You can never predict what the future holds in store for you. However, you can try to do everything in your power to make it the absolute best it can be. Sometimes there are things that happen that draw…

It looks like an iPad on a unicycle, or more precisely on a telescoping pole connected to a 15-pound robot which looks like a miniature Segway. But the $2,499 “Double” robot made by Double Robotics has a lot of potential, in fields from health care to education. Of course, those fields have lots of money…

The first step in being able to legally run a Christian Outreach Ministry is to find out what your local city and state government requirements are. These do vary from state to state. In Virginia it is necessary to have a ministers license and verification of ordination from your pastor. A degree from a bible…

We live in the Information Age. We are creating new data at a dizzying pace. Unlike in previous generations, we often do not have to wait for this knowledge to appear in a book, a newspaper, or a magazine before we can gain access to it. Instead, we can obtain this information almost instantly via…

First key: Eating in a healthy way The loss occurs when the rate of calories you lose (when you exercise) become greater than the rate of calories gained (through food), so that if you want to lose weight keep in mind that You should reduce the calories gained (by reducing foods that contain large amounts…

Now that the fall season of television is upon us, it is time to start thinking about those series that deserve another season. Three shows in particular, “Glee,” “Revolution,” and “Once Upon a Time” are all series that are deserving, despite the fact that two of them have been suffering from lowering ratings. “Glee” Once…

Some surprisingly typical pitfalls of a real competitive office environment involve hiding into the backdrop because of apprehension, significantly forceful colleagues, insecurity about how your opinions and ideas will be deciphered, or trouble in making yourself heard. How successful you are in the corporate world depends on your capability to create an impact in your…

Because the issue of whether or not corporal punishment is an effective and/or ethical mechanism to correct poor behavior in children has become integral to public discourse, it is important that pro-spanking advocates have a clear understanding of why they support the enterprise. Moreover, individuals opposed to corporal punishment should gain an awareness of the…

Hello there! This article will describe the structural requirements of an argumentative, undergraduate paper in the first years of university of life. The subjects I am personally most familiar with are History, English, and Current Events, so we will focus on this subject matter. Be that as it may, the following guidelines are useful for…

COMMENTARY | Though a footnote in news dominated by a congressional tax deal and Hurricane Sandy relief, a shining example of the economy championed by President Obama recently crashed and burned. The demise of Lincolnton Furniture Company is disheartening, especially due to the loss of jobs in the rural North Carolina community. However, critics would…

Do your children enjoy watching Bugs Bunny, Tweety Bird and the rest of the Looney Tunes gang? If so, you may want to contemplate hosting a Looney Tunes themed party for them this year. In my experience, the abundance of cartoon characters involved makes it an easy theme to work with. For instance, you could…

Japan at the Winter Olympic GamesJapan has competed at the Winter Olympics every four years since 1928, with the exception of 1948 following World War II. Japan has hosted the Winter Olympics on two occasions: the 1972 Sapporo Games and the 1998 Nagano Games. The country’s best finish in the medal standings was in 1998…

Louisia was known for her evening walks along the river. Many of the women folk would tell her how foolish it was to go out alone with no man to protect her. They would warn her of the gators and the cottonmouths that lurked at night. They would always say that they were amazed that…

Azahara Munoz has had an emotional month leading up to the Sybase Match Play Championship. Initially she considered withdrawing from the premier event after the death of her grandmother just a few weeks ago. Yet with the urging of her family to participate this past weekend Munoz made the trip to Gladstone, NJ and overcame…

This is modern day America. There are companies out there being run by very young, hip, CEO’s. For instance, Facebook or Instagram. These CEO’s are from the new generation so they may not care about tattoos in their place of business, however, a majority of business’ are still run by an older generation, one that…

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!…

Yes, we all know what happen in Week 14. 42-14 Patriots. I don’t want to talk about it, let’s move on. Honestly after a performance like that against the AFC East champions, the Houston Texans should be excited for Sunday’s rematch. They should be thinking “Well it couldn’t possibly be any worse, right?” For any…

COMMENTARY | The New York Post reports that on April 9 a judge put a gag order on the Jerry Sandusky child molestation case. The gag order specifically prohibits the defense and prosecution from talking about the case publically, which includes talking about any evidence that the prosecutor might have. Although this case is not…

Electronic prescriptions are used to enter prescriptions, send them to a local or in-house pharmacy, and keep records of all patient prescriptions. When used in partnership with an in-house pharmacy, a prescriber can check records at any time for availability of medication, drug interactions, or abuse. E-prescribing programs don’t need to be expensive; there are…

The stories are similar: a teenage boy kills a child through violent force, a teenage girl murders a nine year old neighbor, and now this story–http://news.yahoo.com/indy-police-girl-14-charged-cousins-killing-163821811.html,a fourteen year old girl is accused of killing her four year old cousin. Like most people, I hate these headlines and must force myself to read them. I read…

Psychological thrillers rely heavily on intricate mysteries, clever misdirection and the audience’s belief in the characters and situations presented. Red Lights is no different, and while it initially offers the twisting plot and baffling phenomena to ratchet up the suspense, we aren’t allowed to properly invest in the characters and their motives to concern ourselves…

We live in a time of periodic rehashes. Every movie you’ve seen or will see is gaining inspiration from media you’ve already viewed, read, or even listened too. The worse offenders make no effort to hide their origin, while rarely living up to the prolific standards set by their predecessors. These youthful adaptations become vacant…

“He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.” Matthew 28:6 KJV These words from the gospel of Matthew are the foundation of the hope of salvation. These words assure us that not only did Christ die on the cross, but rose again. So many…

In 1863, Mr. Wraxall went to Sweden to gather material for a travel book. After visiting the northern portion of the country and spending some time in the capital city of Stockholm, he learned about some interesting family papers to be found in the De la Gardie manor-house in Vestergothland. The family welcomed him and…

In September of 2011 I was placed on administrative leave from my job because of a work related injury. In the following months I gained quite a lot of weight due to inactivity. I was already rather heavy in the first place, and the extra weight I had gained only served to make things worse….

Skinny jeans are one of the most commonly worn jeans – and for good reason! They flatter any body shape, look great with any blouse or top, and can be paired with various shoe styles for a put together look. Since skinny jeans are slimming and accentuate the body, it is important to choose shoe…

I am getting ready to go through the third stack of scam mail since our elder was declared incompetent. She is on the mail list for charities, sweepstakes and junk catalogs. She gets at least three catalogues and five pieces of regular mail a day, and that’s after I’ve called companies to have her taken…

The 2013 Kentucky Derby will be here before you know it, and this means that it is time to buy tickets. Despite the fact that Churchill Downs has added more seating this year, there is always a scramble to get tickets to the Kentucky Derby due to its popularity. Unlike past years, it has been…

There are many reasons why people need to find cell phone numbers and when the need arises, then we all start to wonder how we can find what we are looking for without too much time, trouble or expense. Whatever your reason may be, it is extremely frustrating to look for something and not be…

“Chronicle” was a surprise hit in 2012, a fresh take on both the superhero genre and the found footage movie. What made it so successful was the freshness it brought to both genres, and it was easily the sleeper hit of the year. With the critical success, it was clear that a sequel was on…

A way to decorate a house is to hang art work. However, not everybody likes art work that is sold. Then, even if the art work that is sold is liked, it may not be what is wanted for the room. You can easily make your own custom artwork that can hang on your walls…

Health insurance and health care costs seem to be skyrocketing these days. As if regular health insurance costs weren’t high enough, there is also the matter of Dental care costs as well. Since you only have one set of teeth, it’s very important to keep your teeth in good health and in tip top condition….

On May 31, the House of Representatives rejected the Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act of 2012, also known as PRENDA, or H.R. 3541. The original version was first introduced in the House in December 2011. The bill was sponsored by Arizona Republican Congressman Trent Franks and co-sponsored by 97 other Representatives, including three Democrats (Rep. Dan Boren…

Red cabbage is a member of the Brassica family of cruciferous vegetables. Other members of the brassica family include green cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale, cauliflower and broccoli, among others. The name cruciferous comes from the thought that the flowers with four petals are in a cross shape. In addition to the extra helping of Vitamin…

As a parent of an anaphlyactic child, you may have heard the term 504 plan for food allergies multiple times. The 504 plan for food allergies is designed to protect your child, accommodate your child and help your child have the same learning experiences children without food allergies are able to enjoy every day. Where…

Endless rituals and fearful thoughts are just a couple of compulsions afflicted on those who suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The psychiatric disorder affects 2.2 million American adults every year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. I understand the compulsions associated with this disorder on a personal level, having suffered them since…

It’s a great time to be a fan of “Dark Shadows.” Thanks to Tim Burton’s revamp, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has seen fit to give enthusiasts of the gothic / horror soap what they’ve wanted for years – high-definition editions of the theatrical releases “House of Dark Shadows” and “Night of Dark Shadows.” “House of…

The Colorado wildfires have been contained, but scores more still rage throughout the American West. As media cameras scan the moonscape of destruction, an eerie surprise greets viewers’ eyes: one house stands undamaged amid the ruins. How can this happen? Luck? Providence? Or did the homeowner work hard to protect his or her dream home…

When most people think of flour tortillas they think of tacos, fajitas and other Mexican fare. I think of desserts from cheesecake to apple pie. Some of my favorites are incredibly easy, and they are all made with ordinary flour tortillas and a few other simple ingredients. They are great for parties, family gatherings and…

There are many opinions about what is safe or healthy during labor and delivery. This is especially true for women who are attempting a vaginal birth after a Cesarean section (VBAC). Even medical professionals do not always agree on issues such as whether or not epidural blocks are a method of pain management during a…

Chances are, that as soon as you find out you are pregnant, that all important question pops into your mind. What will you name this baby? What starts out as a back of the mind, occasional internet search, turns into an all-consuming scavenger hunt the moment you discover the gender at your 20 week ultra…

We’ve all heard the story of the lady in white. She’s been seen wandering down roads and highways. Sometimes she walks outside of a cemetery, sometimes it is by a lake. The white figure in the flowing dress may have died tragically after her homecoming dance or in many cases it was during her wedding….

I earned a Ph.D. from the University of Hawaii in 2002 and then lived on the U.S. mainland for about a decade. When I returned to Oahu last August, one of the most notable changes (other than significantly worse traffic!) was the welcome sight of photovoltaic (PV) panels across a smattering of rooftops. Not nearly…

The following is the predicated top ten list of MLB free agents in 2014. It’s a long time until the 2014 free agent signing period begins, new contracts can be signed, injuries could occur, player options may accepted, so this list is based on predicted free agency. 10) Joel Hanrahan Joel Hanrahan was an All…

As the population of the United States grows more diverse, educators are often required to work with multicultural families. Among the different multicultural families, parents of first generation immigrant students often struggle the most in becoming a vital part of the school community and their children’s education. Public schools equally struggle when they attempt to…

Does your wardrobe consist of two different clothing sizes to accommodate a regular bloating cycle? The times when your belly is distended from being bloated and the skinny jeans just won’t zip can be caused from monthly menstrual cycle, constipation or something eaten. Whatever the cause, bloating can be banished and your wardrobe pared down…

Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the Flesh Well, that’s what I’d hope my friends would say two years ago when I decided to create a homemade Dale Earnhardt Jr. Halloween costume for a party a few of my friends were attending at a buddy’s house. It turned out to be my favorite costume. You see, I…

RuneScape, an Online MMORPG that is home to hundreds of thousands of people around the world. The looks: awful. The gameplay: horrible. The addiction-level: immense. That is how I describe the game which has turned my life upside down. In the early 2000s, I was just learning about the Internet, and all it had to…