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Compared to how long computers have existed and even compared to how long the internet has existed, social networking is a relatively new phenomenon. Facebook and MySpace have both existed for less than a decade and LiveJournal is only 11 years old. Applications that run on these platforms and allow users to play a game,…

For new medical marijuana patients in California, walking into a medical marijuana dispensary can be both intimidating and overwhelming. A common misconception is that medical marijuana dispensaries are run by drug lords and thugs, but this is far from true. The vast majority of medicinal marijuana dispensaries are run by compassionate individuals and fellow patients…

I’m a feminist, and I always thought that feminists had a duty of empowering women. Anytime I saw a situation that made women look weak, or put us in a stereotypical situation, I thought it was my job to bring those situations to the “limelight” and speak against it. In Will the Real Independent Women…

Taking a look back into the history of the domesticated rabbit you will see that the rabbit has been part of human life for about 3,000 years. At first the ancient trading people of the eastern Mediterranean sea know as the Phoenicians were very impressed by the usefulness of all the rabbit could offer. The…

Over a thousand young Latinos converged together for the long awaited annual conference “Eleva 2010: Awake” last weekend, leaving transformed, healed and awakened to make a difference in the world. “If not us, who? If not now, when?” inquired Jim Tolle, pastor of the 25, 000 megachurch The Church on the Way. “Our world today…

If you would like a beautiful centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table, don’t spend lots of money buying one. You can easily make elegant centerpieces that will be the highlight of your Thanksgiving table. Below you will find suggestions for several centerpieces along with links to photos to show you what the finished centerpieces can look…

I used to have a little dog named Max. Max was short for “maximum-sized dog that I can have in my apartment.” I called him that even though I lived in an old farmhouse in the country. Max was part Chihuahua and part Black and Tan. He was an overly friendly dog, or at least…

*Note: This was written by a Yahoo! contributor. Sign up with the Yahoo! Contributor Network to start publishing your own finance articles. Unemployment, foreclosures, reduced income and other economic factors have turned millions of American into high credit risk or bad credit borrowers. These consumers still need to purchase vehicles. Many are turning to the…

Tillikum is the bull Orca Killer Whale captured in 1983 that resides at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida. Tillikum is now responsible for three deaths. February 24, 2010 Tillikum grabbed trainer 40 year old Dawn Brancheau by her pony tail, while performing in front of a full audience, pulling her underwater and thrashing about the pool…

This year’s WWE Night of Champions will air live on Pay Per View from Chicago. This is the one night each year when every single title in the WWE must be defended. Let’s look at the matches and who I think will win: WWE Six Pack Elimination Challenge for the WWE Championship: John Cena v….

Acute Stress is a psychological condition in response to a traumatic event. Acute stress is a short onset of stress resulting from a current event or situation. Acute stress can appear like the inability to comprehend, disorientation, narrowing of attention or almost like a dazed state. Acute stress will increase levels of adrenaline, cortisol and…

You can’t deny it! You must have fallen emotionally for one person or another at one time or the other in your life. For a woman who wants to get married, the question that continues to agitate her mind could be: how can I attract a man of my dream? I am set in this…

Visiting the Czech capital and want to know what are the best, 5-star luxury hotels in Prague? There are many great options but we want you to consider these great hotels. 1. Four Seasons Hotel Prague This hotel offers top quality accommodation in an ideal location. It’s located in Old Town, in the heart of…

Lindsay Lohan jail time was already cut short once. But now, another Lindsay Lohan jail sentence is at hand, as the latest Lindsay Lohan jail term has already started. After the troubled actress admitted that she failed another drug test, she was expected to face the music. She had professed on Twitter that she was…

Even during more carefree economic times few people wanted vacations that required mortgaging the house. My family travels regularly on a shoestring. When I think of the best budget friendly places to visit in the U.S. for families, several choices come to mind. Driving 2 days to reach your destination or booking expensive airfare may…

Great Lakes Brewing Company2156 Market St. (W. 25th St.)Cleveland, OH 44113(216) 771-4404 www.greatlakesbrewing.com An Ohio City hotspot, Great Lakes Brewing Company states as their mission: “Great Lakes Brewing Company is a principle-centered, environmentally respectful and socially conscious company committed to crafting fresh, flavorful, high-quality beer and food for the enjoyment of our customers. We aspire…

If you are one of those fortunate people in the market for buying a home I commend you in these tough economic times. The question may rise on whether you should buy a new home or an old house. I prefer saying the latter as “old house” instead of old home. An old folks home…

Is your dog overweight? Just like people, dogs can easily become overweight and face many of the same issues. Being overweight leads to a whole list of problems that can all be avoided by helping your dog lose the weight. Here are some ways to help your dog shed those extra pounds… Say No To…

2010 brought in a lot of new television shows and new seasons of shows we love. In particular, there were 10 shows I looked forward to week after week, that had me on the edge of my seat and had a permanent spot on my DVR. How many of them were on your Must Watch…

How often do we ignore the common toothpick? We all use them at one time or another but we rarely give them a second thought. We assume they are good for making sure baked goods are done or for holding a sandwich together. But that’s not all that a toothpick can do. Let’s take a…

In addition to having family who live in Redondo Beach, California, I have been spending time there since I got out of the Navy and moved to California in the 1950’s. We love spending time at the King Harbor area right on the water, filled with shops, hotels and restaurants as well as using the…

As Halloween approaches, kids are enthusiastically starting to plan their costumes. Movie-themed costumes are popular choices for kids. Many costumes have capes, hoods, jackets, and cover kids from head to toe. The following costume choices can be for a boy or girl, and perfect for a kid trick-or-treating on a cool Halloween night. Buy Costumes…

The big decision was made, you are going to sell your house. But you are sitting at your dinner table looking around and wondering – now what? Now its time to de-clutter, organize, clean, clean again, make repairs, paint and put your house into a mode of “I am here for you to buy!”. Good….

There has long been the belief that you shouldn’t go swimming for at least an hour after you eat, this old wives tale is advice that has been handed down over the years and many people have argued the long standing tradition over the years. In fact there are several pros and cons to the…

In an astonishing example of how the world has turned upside down while President Obama is busily expanding the size and reach of the American government, Raul Castro, ruler of Cuba, is shrinking the Cuban government. Five-hundred thousand government workers will be let go, while private sector opportunities will be expanded. According to the Financial…

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, has traveled to Washington to lobby Congress for subsidies to build his Dragon space craft, envisioned to be launched by a heavy lift version of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 to the International Space Station. Musk’s lobbying trip to drum up more tax payer money for his company takes place against…

Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration that falls around the same time as thanksgiving and Christmas. Hanukkah is also known as the “Festival of Lights” and “Festival of Dedication,” it is an eight-day Jewish holiday that commemoration the rededication of the second Holy Temple in Jerusalem during the time of the Maccabean Revolt during the 2nd…

This StarCraft 2 unit guide will cover the Terran Bunker building. The Terran Bunker returns from StarCraft to once again, serve as a versatile Terran defense through allowing several infantry units to seek protection and fire from inside of it. Unlike other Race’s defense towers, the damage abilities of the bunker are directly affected by…

Week 3 WR Rankings – Start/Sit Advice. Week 3 WR Rankings are based on the best matchups and highest potential fantasy football point outcomes among all fantasy football WR in Week 3. Use these Week 3 WR Rankings to help you decide which WR to Start and which WR to Sit on your fantasy football…

They hit the road on the “American Idol Live” tour last summer, but what has become of the top 10 “American Idol” Season 9 finalists? For these perfect 10’s, it’s still all about the music. Didi Benami . The 10th place “American Idol” finalist opened the concert tour last summer, but she didn’t sit idle…

Oscar-nominated film editor Sally Menke was found dead on a Los Angeles hiking trail by police search teams in the early morning Tuesday. She was 56. Menke had what she called a “symbiotic” relationship with director Quentin Tarantino, and had edited most of his major movie releases since his debut, “Reservoir Dogs.” She was more…

A couple of months ago, Michigan voted the Cottage Food Law into effect, giving entrepreneurs a chance to make some money from their own homes, without the hassle and expense of finding a commercial kitchen to rent or certifying their own. The Michigan Cottage Food Law is a groundbreaking advancement for people interested in starting…

Win a fight make’em sneeze. You can crash a car with a sneeze better blow your nose when you weeze. Sneezing is a normal reaction of the body to rid itself of irritants trying to get in or out. In the above examples sneezing can affect the outcome of certain events. To elaborate, the following…

As a self-proclaimed cat lady, I would like to think I know a thing or two about how to raise my furry children. Growing up, I wasn’t able to have pets that weren’t contained to a terrarium or a fishbowl, so my level of expertise was pretty low. I never really grew up around cats…

September 26th the San Diego Chargers will face Pete Carroll’s new look Seattle Seahawks. The good news for the San Diego Chargers is this is the last NFL game they will play in September. The San Diego Chargers record for futility in September has now become legendary under the guidance of Norv Turner. The best…

Is organically grown food better for you? Some recent studies show that organic food really has no real benefits over conventionally grown crops – at least from a nutritional standpoint. But don’t be too quick to turn your back on organic berries. A new study comparing organic strawberries to conventional ones showed organic strawberries have…

These are the ten windiest weather cities in the United States as measured by their annual average wind speeds. The windiest city in the United States averages winds in excess of 15 mph on a daily basis. That is a lot of wind and even the 10th city on the list averages well in excess…

Running down the street from house to house, Michael and his friends filled their bags with candy and other goodies from their neighbors. At the last house at the dead end, the lights were out and only candles glowed in the front two windows upstairs. If it weren’t for the candles, Michael and his friends…

I guess Google doesn’t think Americans would “get” the Hercule Poirot “G” as so far this Google Doodle only seems to be available to Americans, according to Mashable … Today is Agatha Christie’s 120th birthday. I’ve written before that I had planned my own “summer of Christie,” spurred on by the excellent Masterpiece Mystery Poirots…

Brett Favre is one of the most successful quarterbacks in the history of the National Football League. Favre holds the NFL records for career completions, yards, touchdowns, and wins. In his 20 years in the NFL Favre has had many great years, unfortunately for Brett, 2010 is not one of them. Vikings vs. Saints-January 24,…

(Please note: The writer of this article has voted for both Republicans and Democrats and has a centrist attitude to politics.) Bob Inglis, the South Carolina Congressman who was defeated in the primary runoff gave a warning to his own Republican Party about the dangers of playing into the hands of the Tea Party mob:…

The best part about traveling by motorcycle is that it puts you in the middle of nature. When you’re trapped inside of a car, or a cage as bikers call it, you are on the sidelines watching it all go by. Riding lets you experience the fresh air and smells of nature that you would…

When talking about sled dogs everyone naturally thinks of the Siberian Husky which are dogs that commonly used as Eskimo sled dogs, along with Alaskan Malamutes and the Samoyed. Siberian Huskies are good natured hard working dogs and possess a very high endurance trait. Many people think Siberian Huskies look like wolves, but if treated…

Breast feeding a child can be overwhelming to begin with at times, but when a breast infection occurs, it can be down right scary. Do not become alarmed. Many women who are breast feeding experience a breast infection at some time during the time they breast feed their children. Remember, women have been breast feeding…

“Now let us live and work in harmony.” The citizens of Harmony, Mississippi may have lived and worked in harmony, but peace in the rural community was often shattered by Ku Klux Klan members driving by randomly shooting at houses. Mississippi Harmony: Memoirs of a Freedom Fighter is Winson Hudson’s story told in her own…

Are you exploring career options? Are you comparing jobs in the medical field? Are you a fast learner, have a good eye for detail and enjoy helping others? Do you want to make an adequate salary? A career as a cardiovascular tech might be for you. Also known as a cardiovascular technologist, cardiovascular technicians play…

Many years have come and gone since I first stood in front of a classroom, peered through long, straight bangs and squeaked, “Hello, I’m your new language arts teacher.” I have seen enough professionally and personally to have developed firm convictions about what children need from the adults in their lives. One might expect my…

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….

The first thing you are probably thinking is, “Sandals in Fall?” I say,”Absolutely!” Some of us, never see a drop of snow all winter, so we will continue to rock our sandals even in the cooler weather. And because they are Jimmy Choo sandals, that gives us even more reason. Jimmy Choo has created some…

When I hear the word Kobo, I think of Kobo Deluxe, a fun open-source game. But apparently it’s also a new ebook reader, that is very straightforward and minimalist. What does it have over the Amazon Kindle and Barnes and Noble nook? Maybe the correct question is, what does it have under them? Introducing Kobo…

Have you noticed lately that science and intelligent thinking have become items of contention with a certain crowd, to the point where some even refer to branches of science as “religions”. A religion is of course a closed system of belief where the more fundamentalist sects focus strictly on one ideal and a definite end….

When I was a child my heart would dance for joy every time we talked about Jesus. Even then my heart knew its creator. This deep love has never left me even though I had a time when I didn’t feel close to Jesus and had to work through many emotions. We have to start…

Broccoli, with its beautiful deep green clusters of tightly closed buds and crisp stalks pack a real punch for your health. Not only is broccoli a delicious vegetable it is also considered a super food that is good for your stomach. A compound found in broccoli and broccoli sprouts appear to be more efficient than…

Sue Monk Kidd is best known as the author of “The Secret Life of Bees” (Viking, 2002), which was made into a critically acclaimed movie in 2008. But before comparing the sisterhood of all women to a buzzing hive, Kidd was proclaiming a new direction for women’s spiritual search in “The Dance of the Dissident…

Everyone that has ever needed to go shopping has gone to the store with a particular item they wanted to buy. Some people are able to remember what they want while others need to write out a list in order to remember everything. Most of the time one of these two methods results in a…

Ask a realtor which area of a home returns the most value, and they will tell you the kitchen. There is over a 50% return on invested capital in relation to remodeling expense. The down side of a remodel project is the amount of capital needed. The financial stability of many homeowners is on the…

Taylor Momsen flashes her breasts to a bunch of fans in New York City on Thursday-but why? There will be talk about the Taylor Momsen flash for the next several weeks and debate as to why Taylor Momsen did it. In fact, the hype surrounding this stunt is growing rather quickly. So much so that…

One of the best things about having a big family or a large group of friends is the amount of fun you can have at Halloween. Kids love to dress up, but it is even more exciting when they can do so with their brothers, sisters and close friends! There are a lot of ideas…

If you are an avid biker, you are probably aware of New Mexico’s Turquoise Trail and its allure. If not, you are missing out on an amazing scenic byway between Santa Fe and Albuquerque in the Sandia Mountains. Though the brochures and other authors who discuss the Turquoise Trail talk about the touristy side of…

President Barack Obama will be making an appearance on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” on Oct. 27, according to Business Week and the White House Press Secretary. Robert Gibbs agreed with a reporter’s question about recent appearances Obama has made on behalf of Democrats to help get voters to the polls. The taping of…

I am very much in favor President Obama’s proposed changes to the tax cuts; being a resident of Philadelphia, I feel a significant difference because of the income inequities. However, we have only just managed to elect a president that cares about the future of our nation, rather than simply winning and holding political power…

A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song. ~Maya Angelou Recently, I was baking up a double batch of my famous lemon-drop cookies, and to cut through the monotony of kneading, and measuring, and rolling, and oops, I went crazy and cut my own hand by putting…

In the Roman Catholic Church, September 29 is the feast of the archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. These three are the only archangels mentioned by name in the Bible Saint Michael Tradition says that, during the judgment of the angels, Michael confronted Lucifer with the question “Who is like God?”. Michael is Hebrew for this…

September 4th is the 247th day of the calendar year with plenty of reasons to celebrate. September 4th is a holiday for desserts, macadamia nuts, lyric poetry and more. Newspaper carriers, kids and others mark September 4th as a special day for many reasons. Here are several popular September 4th holidays (arranged alphabetically). Eat an…

Brunswick, Georgia, known as the “shrimp capitol of the world,” claims to be the place of origin of the famous Brunswick stew. It’s also a quaint Southern city for catching the holiday spirit and Christmas shopping or antiquing. I personally love Brunswick stew with tomatoes, okra, corn, lima beans and chicken. Folks here say the…

Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis, which is an autoimmune disease, is far easier than I had originally thought it would be. Perhaps for me it was easier because I was born with juvenile arthritis. As a child, I remember crying at nighttime after playing hard all day because my legs hurt. My mom would come and…

Get a VPN for your Mac in China! For us Mac users who are located in China, you may want to consider getting a vpn to not only protect your privacy from the prying eyes of the Chinese government, but also to all you to unblock blocked websites. If you’ve tried to access sites like…

So what’s cooking in your kitchen? Are you stirring the pot of your vegetable soup using the latest gadgets? Peeling potatoes with a decades old peeler to make mashed potatoes? How proud are you when you show off your latest stainless steel kitchen acquisition? Are your dog-eared kitchen cookbooks authentic classics? Is your refrigerator door–…

As with drafting any top ten list, a compiler runs the risk of forgetting a crowd favorite. Over the course of American Idol’s nine-season run, many a few dreamboats have graced our screen. Here’s a tentative ordering of the most attractive men contestants. Honorable Mentions: Who can forget George Huff, the lone-man of Season’s Three…

One of the scariest parts of Fibromyalgia is what the people who have it lovingly (not) call FibroFog. In addition to the pain it seems like you cannot remember anything at all. Just like the pain, some days are better than others. Some people find the medication is part of the memory loss. Different medications…

It’s time for my 2010 NFL week 11 predictions and picks. The first game on the 2010 NFL week 11 schedule is a Thursday night affair featuring the Chicago Bears at Miami Dolphins. The Bears looked terrific in a win over Minnesota on Sunday and the Dolphins made good work of the Tennessee Titans at…

I used to joke that I had absolutely no excuse to be unaware of the current time. Living in a small studio apartment a couple years ago, I could glance around and see a clock on my microwave, on the stove, on the VCR, on my computer, on my alarm clock, and on my wrist….

The Las Vegas Hilton Superbook has picked five games of the week for all 17 weeks. The idea began last year with the Golden Nugget and now there are 200 college games of the week posted months before the season as well as 85 NFL games. The M Resort has taken the process one step…

Did you know that your skin is the largest organ of your body? Most people I come in contact with are eager to become educated on not only why it is important to keep your skin at its best, but how. There are a handful of people who have little to no interest, and that…

Any fall bride will need some important beauty tips to make her big day extra special. The fall is a season that is unparalleled by any other, and this is why a fall themed wedding is always so beautiful. This article will discuss several fall bride beauty tips to ensure the bride is more beautiful…

Starting a home-based photography business can be a great business idea for anyone who loves photography. Getting paid to do what you love is always more enjoyable than doing work that you do not care about. Home-based photography businesses provide a great way to work from home on a flexible schedule, whether part-time or full-time….

Men and women are not created equal as can be seen in the kinds of mental health issues most likely to affect women than men. It is common to find some mental health disorders are more prevalent in women than men and science is at the early stage of trying to discern what biological and…

Budget travelers and backpackers often head to Bangalore, India, because of the city’s classical music and dance venues, popular Indian festivals throughout the year, and because it’s one of the top cities in India for international rock concerts. Bangalore is a cheap place to visit, even more so because of its many budget hotels. If…

See my previous article: Exploring Antarctica, a trip of a lifetime Winter time in the northern hemisphere is the right time to visit Antarctica, as it will be summer there. From San Francisco you will most likely fly to Buenos Aires, Argentina. This is a wonderful city and worth spending some time in either before…

Next time you’re out at the bookstore, take a look at just how many books have been written on the subject of parenting. It seems there is an endless supply of advice on the best way to raise your kids. There are so many people in this field who are supposed experts. So how do…

A cupcake decorating party is an affordable, fun party idea for kids and adults. Throwing an adult cupcake decorating party is a way to have fun with girlfriends while satisfying the sweet tooth. A cupcake decorating party could be done for kids as an alternative to a traditional birthday party or use a Holiday theme…

I am becoming quite the cloth diaper connoisseur lately, haven’t I? I have had the opportunity to try many different cloth diapers and have enjoyed them all quite thoroughly! I recently had a chance to try the SoftBums cloth diaper! Now, I have had it for a little while, and since making the video, I’ve…

Your baby shower will fill your nursery, your car, and your home with the items that you’ll need to see you through your pregnancy and baby’s first year. From car seats and strollers to bottles and nursing bras, moms-to-be and new moms have shopped for many of the same baby essentials for years. Times are…

Gigi is on a break with Frankie due to his behavior at the baby shower. At the Gatsby, she is discussing her fall out with Tracy and the two of them decide to go the “AC (Atlantic City).” Gigi gets excited and invites the Glam Fairy, Alexa, who invites her assistant, Olivia. Tracy is not…

A dramatic change in American culture is in the horizon and coming very close to changing the face of many people’s lives. There is a newly funded wave of states trying to legalize marijuana for recreational use. Many states have it legal to use marijuana for medicinal purposes, but some want to take it the…

Want to help your skin look younger and vibrant naturally? Well forget the botox and the face lift surgeries and do it all on your own the natural and healthful way with vegetables, fruits and nuts. Many health conscious and savvy consumers are researching the benefits of whole foods which are packed with antioxidants, vitamins…

If you are a regular consumer of deli meats, cheeses or deli salads and you live on America’s east coast, please let me recommend the Black Bear line of deli meats, salads and cheeses. These excellent products are stocked and sold exclusively at Shop Rite supermarkets. I have tried several different Black Bear brand deli…

Nearly 10 years after two jet aircraft crashed into the two World Trade Center buildings in New York on Sept. 11, 2001, the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, D.C. still cause very strong emotions when people think about them. Several news outlets reported recently that a Muslim group has asked to build a…

If you experience cold, blistering winter weather where you live (if you don’t, I’ll state right now that I’m jealous of you), you have probably also experienced a decline in outdoor activities and exercise. It’s no fun jogging through the snow and ice. And unless you run on a track, it can actually be dangerous…

(This is a copy of an OP-ED letter I sent to the Air Force Times in rebuttal to a highly negative and disrespectful PO-ED he did on the legend of The Tuskegee Airmen) Dear Editor: This is in response to Robert F. Dorr (General Norton Schwartz can help preserve…) OP-ED Air Force Times. I found…