Has Hezbollah ensured that the word most closely associated with Lebanon is assassination? Hezbollah is now part of the Lebanese government. However, this terrorist organization does not have the best interests of Lebanon at heart. Hezbollah wants power and it uses violence to obtain its goals. Hezbollah is a Machiavellian organization led by thugs who […]

You might very well be one of the over 50 million tourists who visit Italy each year, and if so, then you probably know a lot about the Colosseum, the Vatican, Florence’s Duomo, and the canals of Venice. Here are some lesser known facts that may prove interesting, even to those experienced travelers. Did you […]

The Tea Party is not exactly a credible or official third political party just yet. That means that while people are voting, they will not find the party on any ballots. Nevertheless, the mid-term elections could be termed a “call to arms” led by the Tea Party in many respects. The Tea Party movement came […]

In October of 2007, I received one of the best gifts from my husband. My husband found a local breeder that had a littler of miniature schnauzers. I had done some research on the breed and had decided that if we were to ever get another dog, I wanted it to be a white miniature […]

I hate to cook, but I freaking LOVE cake. Since I can’t bake anything worth beans, I turn to boxed cakes to satisfy my cake feasting frenzies. While many cakes (like Betty Crocker) that you buy from the store turn out great, to get that moist, dense, restaurant quality cake you need to doctor it […]

The holidays mean a time of love, friendship, carols in front of a fireplace, candlelight…but you can’t forget Black Friday, shopping til you drop, and credit card debt as well. From the beginning of the year through the last gift you buy or plane you catch, planning will reap major benefits. Having a plan doesn’t […]

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are a couple and have remained a couple even through all the divorce filings and stories about being separated, according to RadarOnline. The two were secretly living together this summer in a Malibu Mansion which they rented. They moved out suddenly, leaving the landlord with a lot of damage to […]

The Little Black Dress is one of those classical garments which shouldn’t miss from any woman’s wardrobe. I have one myself, which I bought 4 years ago. I wore it three times by now — once at a wedding, another time at a Valentine’s party, and last time at a baptism party. I love my […]

Who says you can’t find great bargains in Los Angeles dining. By chance we were invited to newly opened beer pub / brewhouse Melgard for a late Friday afternoon beer and business meeting. When invited, two things stuck in my mind. First was that it was in the old Louise’s Trattoria space, an old friend […]

The college football rankings 2010 are in agreement so far. Of course, next week’s college football rankings 2010 could be a vastly different issue, depending on what happens. For the moment, the AP and USA TODAY are both agreed on the top 5, and who is in control of the title picture. When the BCS […]

If you have a cat, or are thinking of getting one, one of your concerns is undoubtedly the litter box. Perhaps you have a cat litter you like, or maybe you aren’t sure what to get. The options for cat litter are seemingly endless, so to give you some insight on one, I’ve decided to […]

There are many banquet and reception halls that can easily accommodate five hundred, one thousand, or even more wedding guests. But what if you choose to have a more intimate gathering? Some reception halls require a minimum number of guests. If you are looking for a more initmate wedding venue, below are some Houston, Texas […]

Monday Night Football gets off to a rip roaring start September 13th with a defensive battle to the death between the New York Jets and the Baltimore Ravens. The New York Jets may be at the same point the Baltimore Ravens were last season. An inexperienced quarterback in Mark Sanchez and an impressive defense to […]

Are you worried that you are going to gain too much weight over the holidays? Here are some tips to help you stay in shape over the holidays. 1. Watch what you eat -Just be conscious of what you are eating. Try to add as many healthy items to your plate as you can and […]

When it comes to the sport of ATV, anyone who has traveled the vast trails, wetlands and wooded areas of the United States are in it to enjoy every bumpy, grinding inch of it. Some of the best and most complicated trail parks are in Minnesota. Yes, you read right, Minnesota. Minnesota boasts thousands of […]

I love the Christmas Holiday. One of the best parts of the the Christmas season is the music and being able to recall those beloved songs we know so well. It is also a great time to learn and play these lovely Christmas songs on the piano, and share them with your family or friends […]

The show “Undercovers” has the best looking stars on television, a strong supporting cast, interesting settings and entertaining plots. In October, the network announced it was ordering more shows, but now they report that the few shows left will be all that are shown. Apparently the ratings for the show in that advertisers dreamland of […]

Retirement becomes a bit more real when you enter your 50s than it did in any previous decade. As you get closer to your retirement age, it is natural to experience some anxiety about Social Security, investment portfolios, and family assets. Some people only start thinking about retirement investment planning in their 50s. Whether you’re […]

After my recent article about hunting unicorns in New York City (here), I want to expand the search to some of my favorite works of literature, using the resources of the Internet. As an old English major, I am delighted being able to access literary texts on sites like Project Gutenberg (here) and then to […]

There are a number of important tax benefits to Charitable Remainder Trusts, or CRTs. CRTs are trusts you set up to benefit one or more non-profits upon your death, but from which you pull out money during your life, often as a retirement plan. When you establish the trust, you can either have the yearly […]

Christmas is such a fun time for crafting. You can make an endless number of Christmas crafts to decorate your home. Below are some very easy Christmas crafts that you can make using inexpensive craft felt. These crafts are perfect for both kids and adults. If you don’t already have felt, you can buy sheets […]

Your child has asked you to co-sign a lease so he or she can rent an apartment. Should you do it? Before you co-sign an apartment lease for your child, here are some things to think about. What Are Your Obligations as a Lease Co-Signer? As a co-signer on your child’s apartment lease, you will […]

There are various religions and faith systems that use spells, such as Paganism and Voodoo. Some people wonder if spells cast on others actually work. Whether they do or not may all be a matter of perception. I remember when I was learning about Wicca in my late teens, my teacher did her best to […]

Every writer has his or her own style. When it comes to National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), however, the usual approach doesn’t always work. During NaNo, Wrimos from a variety of age levels, skill levels, and writing styles have to adjust their thinking in a way that will aid them in hitting the lofty goal […]

The St. Louis Rams’ all-time passing yards leaders include two of the top 30 yards leaders in NFL history. Quarterbacks Jim Everett and more recently Kurt Warner each totaled more than 30,000 passing yards in their NFL careers. 5. Kurt Warner: 14,447 yards Kurt Warner won two NFL MVP Awards as one of the St. […]

I love using marinades to add extra flavor to my dishes. I also like the fact that marinades help to make meats tenderer. That is an important factor when one has older teeth like mine. When I want a winning marinade, I almost always turn to McCormick’s Grill Mates. There are several options to choose […]

I love TV! Who doesn’t!? Infact I love it so much, like many others I have a TV in my Bedroom so that i can watch streaming content from my Roku box. Nothing better than falling asleep with the TV on! Here is my brief review of this Samsung TV The defacto standard for HD […]

Gluten is found in many foods made from grains. Those with celiac disease cannot tolerate gluten and have symptoms ranging from gas and bloating to diarrhea and mineral deficiencies. Creating a diet that is gluten-free can help resolve some of these symptoms. A gluten-free diet is also helpful for those with food allergies and those […]

Not only is Christmas a wonderful opportunity to shower partners and family members with gifts that express your love and affection, it is also a terrific holiday in which to honor those special girlfriends in your life. For most women, the circle of girlfriends that they laugh and cry with all through the year is […]

The Dancing With the Stars season 11 results are about to come to a close on Tuesday. The Dancing With the Stars season 11 results included quite a few surprise eliminations along the way, and we have been live blogging for fans since the first couple took the dance floor ten weeks ago. Now we […]

There’s been much debate lately about interracial dating, mostly about white men dating and marrying black women. Black men have been dating and marrying white women for years, but now there are more and more black woman/white man couples. Black women and white men are crossing the color line in order to find happiness, a […]

The Ducks men’s basketball team of Oregon State University owns the distinction of being the first NCAA Tournament champion. The Ducks have since added nine more appearances in the tourney including five since 2000. The best NBA players from the University of Oregon include former All-Star point guard Terrell Brandon and current star point guard […]

We are surrounded and overwhelmed by emerging technologies on a daily basis. These are technologies that are offered for convenience in our routine lives, or required as a necessity to keep society moving. Devices such as mobile phones keep us reliably connected, and there are data systems that ensure we receive our paychecks on time. […]

Virginia is the birthplace of eight presidents and has long claimed the title of having produced the most Presidents of the United States. Many people in Ohio believe they have produced the most presidents, because more presidents were elected who lived in that state. Ohio calls itself the “Mother of Presidents,” or the “Mother of […]

Kendra Wilkinson, arguably the biggest celebrity sex tape star this year, says that she wants to bite the butt of Beyonce; Brandon Spikes of the New England Patriots has a sex tape of his own coming out; Montana Fishburne, who is probably the most controversial of all recent celebrity sex tape stars, says she and […]

beginning previous section The police and social worker nodded and paid no attention to my reaction. “Mr. Ferguson has been close to the family,” the officer confirmed. “It would make sense that the girl stay with him until we can round up her relatives.” He turned to Taffy. “Do you know how to contact the […]

Some of the most beautiful wildflowers in the world grow right here in Houston, Texas. We have our own Texas state flower, the Bluebonnet, as well as Purple Coneflowers, Blanketflowers, Brown-eyed Susans and more. But there’s no reason you have to go out looking for wildflower in Houston, Texas when you can simply grow your […]

The last weekend of October found me at the Detroit FanFare comic book convention. My all-access press pass allowed me full access to the event, and helped me to often be in the right place at the right time. There are many points of comic book industry news that I found out while I was […]

Maryvale golf course in Phoenix, Arizona is my “home course.” It is the first full course I played. The people are helpful and friendly, the course is a haven of trees and lakes in the hot summer months. I prefer it over the desert courses where, if your ball strays, you are picking your way […]

Rand Paul has courage that you rarely see these days; at least among those wanting public office. I, for one, was glad to see Mr. Paul, a candidate for United States Senator in Kentucky, refuse to shake the hand of a man who had purposefully slandered him based on an internet rumor from an anonymous […]

An elderly man is urgently waiting in the emergency room complaining of chest pain, who knows maybe it’s a heart attack. After an hour of waiting without any help and in agony his name gets called. The lady behind the counter opens his file and looks at him with disgust. She explained to him that […]

Do you remember the fairy tale “Rumpelstiltskin”, by the Brothers Grimm? In it, a poor miller’s daughter was placed in a large room filled with straw by the king. He commanded her, under pain of death, to spin the straw into gold by the next morning. Of course, the poor girl had no idea how […]

Fall is just around the corner, and it is the perfect time to host a fall-themed, green, harvest dinner party. Hosting an eco-friendly dinner party can be a lot of fun, and it is a great way to use up the bounty of the vegetable garden, or the local farmer’s market. You do not need […]

In 1993, Virgin Games released a video game for the Nintendo Entertainment System called Color A Dinosaur. The term “video game” is used very loosely here, since Color A Dinosaur was intended for young children and consists entirely of coloring in selected areas of still images that feature cartoony dinosaur figures. At best, it can […]

Utz Reduced Fat Sour Cream and Onion potato chips have 33 percent less fat compared to their regular rippled potato chips. Only problem is, you may feel tempted to eat 33 percent more of these chips! I love the Utz brand since I went to the Utz potato chip factory on a field trip as […]

Animal intruders may eat whatever crop you choose to grow. It can be frustrating to go to your garden one day and discover that your crop has been decimated by that cute little rabbit or deer that has found a nutritious and convenient source of food. Avoid using chemical animal repellents as the ingredients in […]

Millions of dedicated fans held their breath wondering if Discovery Channel would be reckless enough to try to pull off the 2011 season 7 of “Deadliest Catch” without the Hillstrands on the Time Bandit and Sig Hansen on the Northwestern. When Discovery Channel dropped its $3 million lawsuit against Johnathan and Andy, it was terrific […]

It has come to my attention that children playing sports today get too many trophies. From what I’ve seen working in the schools for the past seven years, most children have more trophies than I have socks. I wonder whom exactly this serves. Unlike today’s kids, I can say I actually played sports for years […]

You wanna know why this WikiLeaks scandal is such a D.C. panic fest? Hmm? Do ya wanna know why even an administration whose general position on the political spectrum has had me giddy with relief, enthusiasm, hope and optimism, is yet just as prone as their crimson-hued counterparts to the “cover thy ass” circling of […]

Halloween is just around the corner and Knoxville, TN has a huge variety of events this year. No matter what your looking for, Knoxville is sure to have it, from trick or treating to haunted houses, Knoxville is full of fun things to do this Halloween. Boo! At the Zoo is an event held every […]

Blogging has become on the major forms of communicating with business clients and sharing personal ideas. As websites go, it is one of the most user-friendly and cost effective methods of publishing on the Internet. The following quotes give a great cross-section peoples’ thoughts on the “blogosphere.” A blog is what all “websites wanted to […]

These cupcakes take the cake!Sure we have all heard of tie dye apparel – it is one thing to tie dye cotton, but tie dying your cupcakes is a whole new ballgame. Making cupcakes that are tie dye is much easier than you might think. You don’t even make them from scratch; at least I […]

It was the summer after my senior year in high school. My family had decided to take a vacation in Mexico. We were going to take a train across the country and see some of the most beautiful and remote areas of the country. We hadn’t had a real vacation in a long time and […]

The last time I flew from Bangkok to Hong Kong, the friend traveling with me booked return flights on Orient Thai. Not ever having heard of Orient Thai, which is a small Thai airline, I was nervous of both the airline and the flight but my friend swore they had a good reputation so we […]

Back when I was in my 20s, I opened up a retirement savings plan called an IRA. An IRA (short for Individual Retirement Account) is a personal retirement savings plan that lowers your tax bill while saving money for the future. Anyone with a job can open an IRA, there’s no restriction except the amount […]

Dying is just like taxes in the respect that it is going to happen to you and me. Over history, we realize it doesn’t matter who you are, you are going to face death. Famous people have no secret weapon against death. They are just like you and I. They will die. We will die. […]

I can eat almost anything. When I spent several weeks last year in Tokyo and Nagoya Japan for business trips, almost every one of the evening meals were with my Japanese and American colleagues. We ate in many different restaurants and I learned quickly that dinner in Japan is an important social event and part […]

My fiance and I are always leaving each other little notes of love and appreciation. He’s a lot more creative than I am, often hiding love notes that I find weeks or months after he has originally hidden them for me, and it’s a great treat. Here are some awesome ways you can show your […]

Non-traditional wedding shoes are becoming increasingly popular. Most weddings are very structured and traditional. Choosing non-traditional wedding shoes gives the bride a chance to show her personality. Many brides will often choose a non-traditional wedding shoe that has a splash of color. Non-traditional wedding shoes make great photo opportunities. Faux Leather Perforated Open Toe Non-Traditional […]

MCDONOUGH, Ga. – The hot button campaign issue of illegal immigration in Georgia shot up a notch on the media radar when on Tuesday, September 21, a committee convened by the Georgia State Board of Regents released its recommendations publicly. The primary issue being reviewed by the Board revolves around illegal immigrants attending Georgia public […]