I have never been one to spend over $10.00 on any lip color. That includes lipstick, and especially lip gloss. This past week though my cousin has been telling me all about this new collection by Estee Lauder, and of course I became intrigued by it. The collection is a bunch of new lip glosses, […]

CHICAGO – It was a moment that took Chicago residents completely by surprise. Tuesday, at City Hall, surrounded by his wife Maggie and family members, Richard M. Daley revealed he will not run for another term as mayor of the Windy City. An almost sure candidate with potential for re-election, the news rocked local politicos. […]

“All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. And this is the Father’s will which hath sent me, that of […]

There are lots of game shows on television and a variety of formats to choose from. There are singing contests, dancing contests, pricing contests and how much do you know contests. In other words, there is something from everyone if they choose to look. Here is a list of some of the most entertaining games […]

The way to make a holiday extra special is definitely to get an upgrade to an amazing room. There is nothing that sets the tone for a well-deserved break quite like stepping into your hotel room and discovering that you were upgraded to a suite. Today I will share with you some of the techniques […]

You put a lot of effort into decorating your dorm room. Surely, you want it to stay that way. Even with the best of intentions, this rarely happens without careful planning. Here are some items you can use that will help your dorm room stay neat and clean throughout the school year. A Daytime Bed […]

Traditions are great. Every family has them but sometimes we go overboard and forget what we are celebrating. Here are some ways to create your own family holiday traditions that are free of the pressure to keep up with the “Jones’”. As adults, we all have our family traditions that we remember growing up with. […]

Demi Moore, 47, was spotted on stage at a Snoop Dogg Las Vegas performance grinding it up and shaking things down as her young husband, Ashton Kutcher, holds what appears to be a cell phone, a communicational device sometimes used to video tape. Can you say Twitter? The TMZ video caught the attention of web […]

Fetus in fetu is a very rare occurrence, affecting one in perhaps every 500,000 births, in which an unformed fetus is discovered in the body, usually the abdomen, of a twin. There usually is the semblance of vertebrae and buds of limbs. However organs, when present, are malformed and mostly dysfunctional, containing no brain. Although […]

Jennifer and Derek earned the perfect score of 60 on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Monday night, getting all 10s from Judges Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli. First they danced the Cha Cha Cha with “flawless execution,” said Bruno. But the couple really outdid themselves with their second performance, an elegant and mesmerizing […]

Adopting a pet is serious business. You are bringing home a new member of the family, and you need to make sure – before you sign the paperwork – that you fully understand the gravity of your decision. To make sure you are ready to adopt a pet and you’ve chosen the right pet for […]

Right smack dab in the middle of town there’s a place I’ve found–Millennium Park. Centrally located downtown on Michigan Avenue, just south of the Mag Mile, the beautifully landscaped gem provides year-round entertainment, exhibitions, art, and fun for Chicagoland residents. When it’s quiet, there is flora and fauna to take in. The sounds of nature […]

Russ Baker, a researcher on the Bush dynasty, believes that George W. Bush’s memoirs might be a way to declare his plans to get back into power. RT interviewed the author of a book called “Family of Secrets: The Bush Dynasty, America’s Invisible Government and the Hidden History of the Last Fifty Years” for comments […]

There is a parallel between the American Indian and the Aborigine’s who live in Australia. If you take a look at the two cultures, you will see that they both have had very similar backgrounds and could be compared in more ways than one. Both sets of people inhabited their land before anyone else and […]

The Gelderlander, also called the Gelderland or the Gelders horse, is an elegant warmblood horse with a spirited expression. Because of their beauty, it’s a wonder this breed isn’t more popular, but they are considered a rare breed. The breed was originally developed with a heavier body in an area of the Netherlands known as […]

“. . . Where people love with all their body and soul (yes, Lucie, body and soul). . .” (Kundera, pg. 265). Milan Kundera’s first novel, “The Joke,” was torn apart and misunderstood as a political piece and a novel of brutality against women. Once the reader reaches beyond these overarching principles though, there is […]

This is an interview that I did for a travel magazine in the UK but which was never published, and is based on my living in the USA for 15 years, from 1994 to 2009. The interview highlights a number of the experiences of a British Ex-Patriot having moved to the USA, and there are […]

Lack of exercise can do more harm that you might suspect, especially for arthritis sufferers. It can make your joints stiffer, less mobile and more likely to break down further, faster. As with anyone starting to exercise after not being active for any period of time it is best to consult your doctor. They will […]

So, you’ve finally found your prince charming. He’s wonderful and perfect on all accounts. He handsome, he’s mature, he’s stable, he has a great career and he even has kids! What could be better, right? Well, not exactly. While many second marriages and blended families can work, it doesn’t happen without a tremendous amount of […]

Thanksgiving is my favorite time of year, and not only for the great feasts from the year’s harvest, but for the wonderful drinks that always go along with the festivities. Here are a few Thanksgiving day drink recipes and ideas from my family and friends to yours. Super Cider: A wonderful, warm and spicy drink […]

In the previous article we were acquainted with the five point structure of the covenant. In this article we will see that the five point model describes the nature of God’s relationship with Adam as well as our own. For instance, Genesis begins by portraying God as the sovereign ruler of the universe. He is […]

Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura Season 2 began last night. But this venue isn’t the only place for Ventura to make conspiracy theories. The former governor, wrestler and NAVY Seal now spends his time exposing alleged government secrets on TruTV, which he talked about with Joy Behar on her HLN show on Thursday. Behar was […]

The Arcimboldo exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC proves it’s okay to play with your food. See 16 of his bizarre composite heads made from vegetables and other objects. These are some highlights from the Arcimboldo show and how to plan your visit in Washington DC or online. Highlights From the […]

No one likes a headache. At the onset of the painful pulsing, pressure, or tension, it is easy to run over to your medicine cabinet and swallow a few pain reliever pills. But what if you could relieve your pain with some all natural remedies? Here are 7 ways to naturally relieve or even prevent […]

Music technology has revolutionized contemporary classical music. What was once only a remote musical dream has now become a reality through computers, robotics, interactive interfaces, and the internet. Classical composers have developed new and exciting ways to embrace new music technology without abandoning traditional classical musical form. Astounding new compositions have developed over the past […]

Werewolves on Wheels is sheer, unadulterated exploitation, and yet, it’s surprisingly accurate and effective. I really enjoyed myself while watching it. Granted, it was no Mask, Easy Rider or even Beyond The Law (I know! I know! I still love it though!). Adam (Stephen Oliver) and The Devil’s Advocates are a rough group. They ride […]

Whether it’s the first time you are cooking Thanksgiving dinner, or you have been cooking Thanksgiving dinner for years and are just looking for new recipes for this year’s dinner you will be happy to find that there are many cookbooks on the market dedicated to Thanksgiving. Here are four of my favorite Thanksgiving cookbooks. […]

Safeway Select is a quality and affordable brand that offers consumers a great selection of easy to prepare foods that won’t break the bank and provides a tasty and satisfying meal. I was recently invited to a cocktail hour with friends and needed to bring a snack that I could prepare in the oven and […]

Wyoming assesses a sales tax on products and services sold within the state. It also has a use tax on products used in Wyoming after being purchased out of state. Businesses first need a sales tax license for sales and use tax. They can then collect the tax from customers and remit it with Wyoming […]

Painting your house is a daunting endeavor at the best of times. Painting a house that is on the real estate market adds a huge amount of pressure to the job. In these trying real estate market times selling your house has become more and more of a seemingly insurmountable task. Buyers are trying everything […]

Homeschool Days are Back If you are new or old to homeschool, you know how hard it can be to get those kids up. Here are some tips to help you get your kiddos up and going in the morning. Homeschool is about Flexibility We homeschool our children because we love the flexibility homeschool gives […]

Election Day comes the second Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Here are some helpful election lesson plans to get young citizens ready to be future voters. All great lesson plans begin with some great books for building vocabulary and explaining concepts. Here are some of my favorite children’s books on elections and voting. […]

The Nobel Prizes have been awarded for 2010, and some of the biggest buzz surrounds its Physics category, where scientists Andre Geim and Constantin Novoselov have been lauded for their discovery of the material known as Graphene. Graphene, according to Scientific American, is a one-atom thick layer of carbon that is able to support phenomenal […]

This 2010 Fall TV Schedule for the months of September through November only lists NEW series premieres and season premieres. This Fall 2010 TV Schedule consists of only cable and satellite channels. For a 2010 Fall TV Schedule featuring only major network channels (ABC, CBS, CW, FOX, and NBC) visit 2010 Fall TV Schedule of […]

A visitor trips and falls just outside your church entrance, sustaining a nasty gash on her forehead. One of your members sustains a first-degree burn on her hand while helping to prepare the potluck dinner. Your church secretary gets a paper cut on her finger while folding the weekly bulletins. It is not uncommon for […]

Being a Mompreneur is challenging all year. Being a Mompreneur during the holidays may result in you flying right past stressed and leave you laughing hysterically as your employees and children warily look on from a safe distance. Here are a few tips and simple solutions to help you stay sane, take advantage of the […]

The state of Alaska has given a payment, known as the permanent fund dividend to eligible Alaskan residents every year since 1976. The amount of this payment, however, varies from year to year and is based off of previous oil prices. The smallest permanent fund dividend was paid in 1984 in the amount of $331.29 […]

The ballots are in, the speeches are over, and come January a new Congressional class will fill the House and the Senate. Some of its members, including successful Tea Party candidates, harbor hostile views of environmental legislation, but many environmental advocates are returning. “I don’t know that the election itself makes a huge amount of […]

The Samsung 4.0 Cu. Ft. Front Load Washer, Model: WF218ANB/XAA is the ideal washing machine for average users who require the best in washing technologies without a massive capacity. While this Samsung WF218ANB/XAA Washer does not come outfitted with a massive washing drum, for the average consumer this will be more than enough room to […]

OK, so you need money, and you need it fast. We’ve all been there. One of the most common times that the non-casting masses turn to magic is in financial hardship. I’ve had more than a few people request a money drawing spell from me. I’ve also had people tell me that these spells can’t […]

Do you have someone you admire and want to be like, because they seem to have good self-esteem? It is good to emulate those who inspire you, but you cannot be them. You see everyone is an individual; every being incarnated on earth is unique. You can no more be someone else than someone else […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are being touted as the best team in baseball going into the National League Division Series (NLDS) against the Central Division champs, the Cincinnati Reds. The Phillies won their fourth consecutive East Division title and have their eyes on winning the franchise’s second World Series championship in three years. The Reds know […]

Build a water garden in a container that can bring the relaxing sound of running water to your garden, patio or deck. You will need a large waterproof container, water plants and a small pump from the garden center. Container; The waterproof container also needs to be watertight and rustproof, so don’t use an unglazed […]

I’m often struck with song lyrics when cast against the backdrop of recent history. You don’t really hear all that much about Alanis Morisette anymore. She’s kind of faded off into the ether of pop culture that was. When she first took to mainstream music in the raging summer of 1995, she was hot. Her […]

The Kelly Osbourne Diet meal plan probably amounts to only 1,000 calories a day, according to my estimates. Weighing in now at 112 pounds, Kelly Osbourne can follow a low-calorie diet like that to maintain her 50 pound weight loss. I decided to try the Kelly Osbourne Diet for my five days on a diet […]

If you feel that sobriety checkpoints, also known as DUI roadblocks, are a bold and blatant violation of the U.S. Constitution, you are not alone. The question has been taken all the way to the Supreme Court, where the roadblocks were given the thumbs-up as an exception to our Fourth Amendment rights. However, the ruling […]

History, for those of us who bother to consult it, is a teacher of renown accuracy. Follow along this tale of over-active imagination, demonizing, paranoia and death….this story has all the elements of great fiction, except this time, it’s true! The term “Juden Banker” was used to describe an overall insanity born of ignorance, power, […]

Some of us learned how we wanted to be when we had children of our own from our own parents and others noted how we wanted to avoid becoming. Either way, our parents or parenting people were touchstones for us all. Touchstones we model ourselves after or those which we strive to be as different […]

The NFL scores Week 5 followed the usual routine. Although the NFL scores Week 5 had fewer surprises than usual, the late scores of the day made up for it. At the end of the afternoon, there were no more undefeated teams, and a few presumed NFC contenders took another hit. The most hyped game […]

Is your child’s bedroom constantly a mess? Does it drive you nuts when you clean their bedroom and then it is a mess again a day or two later? If so, your child’s bedroom probably isn’t organized enough for them to maintain it. When your child is otherwise occupied and you have an hour or […]

The 2010-11 Sacramento Kings preview forecasts a team that is much improved from last season’s roster. These 2010-11 Sacramento Kings actually have a shot to get back to the playoffs, but it will all depend on how much chemistry the roster can form during the 2010 NBA preseason. Offseason acquisitions have set up the Kings […]

College is a very expensive endeavor and students are always looking to cut costs and save money. One of the best ways to stretch the budget is to buy used textbooks instead of new. There are many ways to locate used college textbooks, and buying used instead of new can save a student up to […]

A sestina is a poem that consists of seven stanzas and 39 lines. The end word of each of the first six lines in the first stanza are the last words in the remainder of the stanzas but in a unique way of changing around the A,B,C,D,E and F word. It may or may not […]

Stephen Colbert testified before the House of Representatives on Friday and at times seemed serious. In a committee that usually sees little to no press in the House, the Judiciary Committee heard statements from Colbert about the plight of migrant workers in America according to the Washington Post. Colbert spent a day picking crops for […]

X Factor (UK) seems to have taken on a decidedly Jerry Springer-esque air, something America’s Got Talent never did, even with Jerry Springer himself as the host. In an audition for X Factor (UK) Saturday evening, two teen friends, Abby and Lisa (together known as Ablisa), took the stage to perform a duet. What transpired […]

Ladies, Halloween is coming up fast, and you need a costume! Do you love strolling through the Halloween stores that pop up this time of year to pick up decorations, but have yet to find just the right adult women’s Halloween costumes there for you? Save yourself time, energy and maybe even some hard-earned cash […]

If you are trying to lower your loan payments, then there are several options available depending on your situation. Here are some options: I. Refinance the loan to a lower interest rate. If the interest rate is 2.0% lower then your loan rate it is probably a good idea to refinance. Any decision will depend […]

Romantic comedies are a film genre that has always been of much interest to many women and even men. While this is a genre that is often overlooked by many movie reviewers, i feel that this genre does not get the credit it deserves. Here I will describe why romantic comedies or ‘Rom Coms’ as […]

I have written a number of articles on this site about various artists who enjoyed prolonged stretches of brilliance, then seemed to fade, not so much with time as with success. Among those I profiled who fell into that category were Ella Fitzgerald, Bob Dylan and the writer Kurt Vonnegut. The Firesign Theatre, on the […]

Domino’s celebrates its 50th anniversary in December and the company is on a winning streak with me. The new and improved pizza recipe is a hit and the Lava Crunch Cake is also surprisingly tasty. So, I decided to try one of the baked subs. After reading through the menu I choose the buffalo chicken […]