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When I was in college in the 1980’s one of my roommates was heavily into what I would call an anti-christian belief system. Now he did not claim that God did not exist, he claimed that Satan “The Fallen One” was more worthy of worship than God. He argued that Satan really understood man and…

‘Kate Plus 8’ star, Kate Gosselin, has been spending millions of dollars on her new lifestyle according to reports. From $7,000 haircuts to first class flights, Kate has been living the high life of a movie star, but can she keep up with it? We all know that the haircut was not worth what she…

The Maverick Speakers Series at the University of Texas at Arlington will kick off its third season of “compelling conversations to stimulate your mind” on September 24, 2010, and conclude on March 23, 2011. The five featured speakers include an Emmy and Academy award nominated filmmaker, a celebrity chef, journalist, athlete and television scientist. The…

If you know a woman who competes in figure contests or bodybuilding contests, you might want to consider getting her a gift that complements her passion, when it comes to Christmas or her birthday. I’m a certified personal trainer, but I don’t compete in figure, physique or bodybuilding contests. So I asked Juliet Deane, Elitefts…

Richmond is a growing, mid-sized city in the central part of Virginia. The city and surrounding counties form a metropolitan area of nearly one million people. There are areas to suit every lifestyle, from urban to pastoral farmland, and the surrounding suburbs are some of the most vibrant in the country. Richmond is also blessed…

It was a dark and stormy night. Neena woke up suddenly hearing a noise in the kitchen. A male feral cat had come inside the kitchen and with threatening growls it was trying to harm the three kittens that were there with the female cat. Neena’s father kicked the kitchen door open and chased the…

There are a few fall fashion wardrobe pieces that every woman should have in her closet. When considering these types of basic pieces, you always want something that is versatile. that’s why choosing a few key pieces that will remain in style not only this fall, but for many falls to come is so crucial….

Previously published in ExaminerPart 8 of the female abuse series Some of the well-known women who have been victims of abuse: Celebrities: Tina Turner - “Fearful of Tina’s growing independence after years of what she described as imprisoned torture at his hands, Ike-high on cocaine and prescription pills-abused Tina in order to keep her within…

Facebook recently launched it’s new Places application, a program similar to the Foursquare app. Both programs allow the user to “check in” at various locations, which is then posted as an instant notification to the user’s “friends”. But how safe is this application; what are the potential dangers to privacy you should be aware of?…

A huge political discussion that is still infuriating the people of Brooklyn is the fact that many of the bus service lines have been changed. Not only have entire routes been rerouted, certain bus routes have been taken away all together. This has made getting around Brooklyn very confusing, especially for the elderly and disabled…

The L.A.B. Senior Retreat of 2011 is in the books… or is it? Only God knows the answer to that question. After all, the 3-day retreat to Forest Home, October 27-29th, is barely concluded. The camp clothes are still dirty, some of the sleeping bags are still airing out in the backyard, and at least…

The results of a lung cancer screening clinical trial were so dramatic that the National Cancer Institute (NCI) decided to end the study early in order to inform the public of the outcome. Researchers working on NCI’s National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) noted a reduction of 20 percent in lung cancer deaths when smokers and…

Does your school have crazy hair day? After visiting my sisters house yesterday me and my niece started talking about hair. We then got on the subject of funky hairstyles, and how to do them. She told me her school has crazy hair day, and wanted to wear something totally cute, so here’s what I…

The Detroit Pistons were formed in the 1948-49 season and have a rich 62-year NBA history. Originally the Fort Wayne Pistons, the team took on its current name in 1957. Among the best players in Detroit Pistons franchise history are 16 Hall of Famer members led by the team’s all-time leading scorer, Isiah Thomas. Isiah…

I just re-read my Pre-Playa report and noticed that it’s lacking vastly-not only in proper wording and grammar, but also in content validity-as predicted. This is due in part to my tongue-in-cheek, gonzo journalism, and in part to a complete inability by anyone to accurately predict or execute anything in such an environment. A few…

Overview of Collagen Collagen was introduced in the late 1980s as an instant treatment for wrinkles that could quickly and safely be injected into human skin. However, collagen had its disadvantages. Not only was it expensive and only lasted several months, it also presented risks to the immune system. Today, there are many types of…

Vampires have been admired and loved for generations. Experts believe that society’s fascination with vampires stems from our unconscious desire to live without fear of consequences. Whether this is the reasoning behind our love for all things undead or not, we cannot deny that society squeals at the mention of the vampires listed below! #7….

#5. Emmanuel Sanders, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers (Owned in 2% of Yahoo! leagues)Watch Sanders’ situation with the Steelers closely. He has caught two touchdowns in the last two games and has moved past Randle El to claim the #3 WR position in Pittsburgh. if you have an extra bench spot and are in a deep league…

20 percent. That’s how many teens have high cholesterol in the United States, according to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Although some health experts blame the rise in obesity in teenagers-it’s at an all-time high in the United States-genetics and diet may play a bigger role. There have…

So, you’ve decided to find a group of like minded people to share your daily run with? Running with a group has lots of benefits and is a great way to build a support system of people just like yourself, however, there are some do’s and don’ts to running in a group, even when everything…

Everyone likes to make a good impression, especially on a first date. Here are a few tips on impressing your man with your brain. Sports Most men think it’s pretty darn attractive when a woman knows something about sports, whether it be who was drafted to something as simple as how many points a touchdown…

What is Micromanagement? Micromanagement, as defined by Dictionary.com, is “the direct management of a project to an excessive degree, with too much attention to detail and insufficient delegation”. This type of management style is most common in environments where people have a difficult time trusting others to execute their job adequately, so they take it…

I recently caught wind of something that sounded interesting to me. While helping the sports editor of the Galveston County Daily News cover an event recently, he passed along something that really sparked my interest. (As an aside, I’ll make a note to those who don’t regularly read my content that I live in the…

Commercial factoring in Canada addresses some of the major issue your firm faces everyday in cash flow and working capital challenges. You know the drill - customers have always been slow to pay, they seem even slower these days. Your cash flow requirements change daily as you address working capital needed to finance inventory and…

The human body is very complex, having evolved over generations to respond to signals delivered from our environment, lifestyle and diet. We have developed a finely tuned hormonal balance system which regulates many critical functions throughout our body, including how we store or burn body fat for energy. The food we eat and our particular…

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers guaranteed lending programs for commercial loans for small businesses. While it does not make the loans directly to the businesses, it establishes the guidelines for its partners in the lending sector. These partners include private lenders, microlending institutions and community development organizations. Small business loans structured in accordance…

Other than the theme exploring the inscrutable code about alleged heretical bloodline of Jesus, The Da Vinci Code is ironically conservative in presentation compared to what its detractors is condemning it for. Prequel to The Da Vinci Code: Angels and Demons Movie Review: The Suspenseful Novel Becomes an Audio-visual Flair Other Movie Reviews from 2010…

When a visitor comes to Arkansas, it is highly recommended that they travel Scenic Highway 7. It is rated as one of top ten scenic byways in the United States, according to Don Kurz, author of “Scenic Driving The Ozarks.” His claim is collaborated by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. This 153 mile…

When I first started collecting vinylmations, I was amazed at how many there were before I had even heard about them. I wasn’t sure how often I would see some vinylmation series online, or how long a certain vinylmation design would be available. Let’s be honest- I was a vinylmation “newbie” and I wasn’t afraid…

This week on ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” get set for something out of the ordinary as the stars each take on one ballroom dance as well as the never-before- seen “Instant Dance”. Could this new twist produce instant disastrous results for the remaining 5 stars and their pro partners? Read on for a preview…

Like most ethnic groups, when Poles immigrated to the United States, they continued to celebrate holidays in traditional ways. One of the most enduring customs in my family has been the celebration of Wigilia. This beautiful Christmas Eve custom celebrates the Nativity with religious symbolism and ceremony. In the Catholic tradition, Christmas Eve is a…

The Korean Martyrs are one hundred and three Catholics who were martyred in Korea during the 19th century and canonized by Pope John Paul II (1920-2005) on May 6, 1984. One of the main martyrs is Andrew Kim Taegon, Korea’s first native Catholic priest. Andrew was born on August 21, 1821. His parents were converts…

Learning to organize a laundry room is simple, if there is a lot of space to work with. If the nook holding the washer and dryer is rather small, organizing tips generally fail to address the clutter and poor storage problems - until today. Why is the Laundry Room a Problem Area? It holds the…

Some of the best Mexican Restaurants can be found here in Chicago, from the South side of Chicago to the North side, the best tacos, salsa and Guacamole is just a car ride away. Some people say if there are only flour shells then the place is not good, and some people must have Guacamole…

Trying your hand at ice skating and need to buy some ice skates? This article gives some tips for buying ice skates. A good pair of ice skates can last five years, but they are not cheap even on the low end. If you are considering having them made for you, then be prepared to…

Some abused cats may be severely injured and damaged on the outside, while others are in good shape. Regardless of how they may look on the outside, they are hurting on the inside. The physical pain is bad enough, but the emotional pain is harder to fix. A cat who has been physically abused will…

Set forth below is the 2010 Baylor Football Schedule: it includes each game date, opponent, location, result/time, team record, and AP Top 25 weekly ranking, if applicable. Led by sophomore quarterback Robert Griffin, the Baylor Bears football team enters its 112th year as one of the nation’s more competitive college football programs. The Baylor Bears…

Despite the unfortunate box office failure of Robert Rodriguez & Quentin Tarantino’s double feature Grindhouse, Rodriguez was undeterred in turning one of the fake trailers from it into an actual feature length film. Out of all of them, Machete was the one that begged the most to be made into a film as we reveled…

If you want to be confident, do not despair. There are many things you can do to help build self confidence and improve overall emotional health. Maintaining good physical health is a good place to start, as moods and feelings are directly tied to physical condition, specifically proper brain chemistry. The brain contains a number…

About 500,000 people attended Glenn Beck’s Restoring Honor event on 8/28. The event was peaceful, well-attended, and inspiring. The evening before the 8/28 event, Glenn Beck held a smaller event as a preview. Glenn Beck rented out the Lincoln center and gave away all of the tickets for free. It was an evening of prayer…

To assume that we, as humans, are the only intelligent life (intelligent being defined as capable of developing cultures and technology, forming language and essentially building upon ourselves as a species) in our universe is perhaps as arrogant as it is ignorant. However, comparably ignorant is the common argument that there must be millions of…

The magazines have been full this week of a new fashionista. She has been on the front rows of many of the catwalk shows during Milan Fashion Week, including D&G and Armani. She has a personal style reminiscent of Rihanna, with sharp 1980′s style tailoring and a fierce haircut. She has already released a single…

Jan Brett brought Chinese cultures to young audiences when she wrote Daisy Comes Home. A beautifully illustrated book about a chicken who runs her young owner’s coop, Daisy Comes Home delivers a glimpse of what day-to-day culture is like in the mountainside agrarian culture of China. The colors, feel, and culture of China leap off…

On December 10, 2010, on the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death, the 109th Nobel Prize Awards Ceremony will take place in Stockholm, Sweden. As the continuing legacy of its benefactor, the prizes that are a mix of pomp and intellectuality will honor those great men and women of science, literature, economics, and peace. So, for…

On November 2, 2010, New York voters will choose their next Governor. Andrew Cuomo is widely seen to be a lock for the election, but he is not running unopposed. He faces a single challenger in the Democratic primary, a man named Jimmy McMillan of the “The Rent is Too Damned High” party. Cuomo will…

I have been running regularly for awhile now. I am constantly looking for a new challenge. I first started with the Couch-to-5K and ran my first 5K since having my in early September. I have since set my sights on the Rock ‘N Roll Marathon in Savannah, GA in November 2011. That is a year…

As early as 1950, ski resorts have become a tradition in Maine. If you are planning a vacation in Maine, staying at a ski resort is a popular lodging option. Not only will you stay in cozy rooms and cabins, but also you will have access to some of Maine’s most beautiful areas and nature…

What is Medicare? In simple terms, Medicare is the Government Major-Medical Health Coverage Program for Americans who have contributed into the Social Security Program via payroll taxes during their working careers. It is made up of several parts, all of which will be explained in greater detail. To summarize: Part A, covers hospitalization; Part B,…

Of all of the holidays in the calendar year, Christmas is the one most closely associated with handmade goods. It is a long-standing tradition for many, passed down through the generations, to make your own items for holiday gift-giving and decorating. These adorable crochet patterns are all perfect additions to your holiday decor, and they…

The science of math dates back hundreds of centuries. Probably to the dawn of man walking upright and being able to solve problems. The theory of pi can be traced back to ancient times when the Babylonians were attempting to calculate the area of a circle. This calculation dates back as early as 1600 BC….

Hormonal imbalances have long been considered a key part of infertility in women. If you are struggling with fertility risks, it is important to consider how hormonal imbalance can also affect a healthy pregnancy and further reduce the risks for neurological development complications in your infant. Progesterone, a common hormone addressed during infertility, is also…

On Sunday night I watched The Apprentice and was appalled at the possible consequences of having Team Fortitude (Liza and Brandy) and Team Octane (Steuart and Clint) pitch an Issac Mizahi product on QVC. The teams could choose between a belt, watch and purse. Because of the inside peek at how QVC works behind the…

Different colored lights in vehicles have different meanings when you go from state-to-state. Where a blue light may be for a volunteer firefighter in one state, that may be the primary police color for another. To learn more about emergency vehicle lighting click here. Blue Lights You’re driving home from work one day on the…

In some steakhouses they offer gourmet butters to top steaks. Friends talk about strawberry or honey butter for muffins or scones. If you’ve ever wondered how to make them, read on for a few recipes that are easy. You can use butters to stuff burgers to make them moist and flavorful, top a grilled steak…

Fresh baked cookies with a tall glass of milk is probably one of the best treats there is. And with all the new cookie mixes available, making home baked cookies is quite easy. But if you want an extra special cookie, you can add ingredients to your cookie mix, whether it’s a box mix or…

In 2009 it was noted that some 1.2 million children are infected with HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa . In Tanzania alone there are about 1 million children without parents due to HIV and AIDS; of that number, about 40,000 are infected with HIV (Mmbando et al., 2009). There are Non Governmental Organizations as well as…

A female humpback whale fights to keep her blow-hole above water as she is being pulled downwards due to crab-pot weights she is consequently tangled in. Over one thousand pounds hang off her entangled body as the nylon ropes, which string together the crab-pots, cut into her flesh around her tail, fins and mouth. She…

In today’s world of fast paced this, instant that, and a “what’s next?” mentality, one might forget to ask oneself, “What’s the point?” Or, “Why am I doing this again?” What used to be classified as noise, or distraction, has become the focus, while purpose has taken a backseat in the mini-van of day-to-day activities….

Here’s a unique party idea: host a Wine and Pasta Sauce Tasting party. You supply the location and pasta types, and invite your friends to pair their favorite wine with a matching pasta side. When thinking of your pastas, try to be a little original. Don’t choose just one pasta type, but get a variety:…

Knitting is an enjoyable and relaxing pastime that is making a huge comeback in popularity. Even celebrities and some men are enjoying making their own knit fashions. Knit jewelry is making its way onto the scene and you can make your own in no time with this free pattern for a knitted ring. A simple…

Every parent has a dream for their child’s future. We start imagining outcomes for our kids soon after they are born. Most of these dreams include a way of life that seemed to elude us. We want better for our kids. A life that has less stress and more financial freedom. A common dream most…

With no incumbent, two challengers-Democrat David Gault of Jones County and Republican Susan Holmes of Jasper County-are vying to be the next representative of this normally conservative state district. District 125 is a four county area that includes most of Jones, half of Monroe, some of Lamar and all of Jasper County. In previous state…

In an interview with NBC’s David Gregory on Meet The Press, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton admits “Terrorist trials are political theater for terrorism obsessed Americans.” Folks, this is the problem…not Clinton’s admission, but the Obama Administration’s position. Everything this administration has embarked upon since day one has been either political theater or progressive wish…

It can be difficult to find the perfect baby gift. Sometimes there just doesn’t seem to be anything really special, or the parents don’t need many things (especially if this isn’t their first kid). However, you can give unique and meaningful baby gifts using the baby’s name. These gifts are items that the family and…

The BCS rankings 2010 for Week 11 will have little mystery in the standings. When the BCS rankings 2010 come out, the standings will be ruled by Oregon, Auburn, TCU and Boise State. In fact, their advantage stands to be larger than ever, with three contenders knocked out of the running yesterday. Now that Alabama,…

Let me begin by pointing out that, while the use of magic and such is often considered the realm of Satanism by Christians, Dungeons and Dragons (henceforth referred to as D & D) takes place in an alternate universe with little direct reference to figures of any faiths of our world, none of them pertaining…

The woman caught on video in Coventry, United Kingdom, throwing a cat in a garbage bin has been identified. Her name is Mary Bale, and she works as a customer services representative at a branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland. Since the video was posted to YouTube by the owners in an attempt to…

On September 17, Sony will release its motion control system, PlayStation Move for thePS3. Move consists of the wand, the navigation controller, and the Eye camera. One wand will cost $49.99, one navigational controller cost $29.99 and an Eye camera is about $39.99. At E3 2010, Sony previewed many games compatible with Move, but what…

Studies show that anywhere from 11% to 35% of people have or will cheat. Statistics say that 70% of married women, didn’t know their husband had an affair. 54% of married men, didn’t know their wife had an affair. Approximately 80% of men who admitted to having an affair said it was purely for sexual…

Being an Alaskan resident trick or treating with the kids on Halloween and picking out costumes prior to that takes on one extra chilly challenge, keeping the kids warm. An average Halloween evening in south central Alaska is anywhere from -8 to 51 degrees Fahrenheit and snow is a common candy companion. With some of…

At some point during their childhood every boy or girl dreams of getting a real live puppy or kitten wearing a big red bow as a Christmas gift. Every year thousands of parents give into that dream never realizing the commitment and responsibility that giving a live pet entails.Christmas is the worst time of the…

Bishop Eddie Long told his parishioners and his followers via services and press conference Sunday that he would fight the allegations being leveled against him by four young men that he used his spiritual authority to coerce them into sexual relationships. According to CNN, his words went out via his media empire and on the…

With Word 2010, Microsoft has taken a giant leap into the image manipulation domain that was formerly reserved for dedicated image editing packages such as Photo Shop. Users can now add effects such as erasing a background, adding three dimensionality, shadowing, automatic corrections and/or coloring changes. Most of the new effects tools apply to pictures…

Do you think your lover has trust issues? Are you aware of the signs that a distrusting companion shows during the relationship. Here are just a few symptoms that overly suspicious partners portray. Your mate calls every ten minutes This is one of the most annoying and significant signs that your partner doesn’t trust you….

Come Halloween and want to be really scared?— ignore the old ‘Pizza’ standbys of Freddy Krueger’s films, “A nightmare on Elm Street, One, Two and Three, and ‘order’ Japanese. Dismiss this disfigured dream stalker who kills victims in their dreams, and pay no attention to the part in the movie where his potential victims have…

The average American consumes 64 pounds of beef, 57 pounds of chicken, and 50 pounds of pork per year. Meat has been a staple for many Americans such as succulent filet minions, pork chops, and chicken fingers. In a world statistic, 232,000,000 cattle,1,100,000,000 hogs, and 470,290,000 sheep and goats were slaughtered in 1997, and the…

PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania is a key state in the battle for the U.S. Senate. Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, is the leading metro area in Pennsylvania with Northeast Philadelphia the key area in terms of Philadelphia Politics, which is where I live. Recently, Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Joe Sestak (D-PA), the Senatorial candidates for…

Propoxyphene, the generic name for Darvon, is a painkiller that has been available by prescription in the United States since 1957. “The Washington Post” reports that, as of Nov. 19, 2010, Darvon was pulled from the market in response to a request by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to do so. In the FDA’s…

Hello, let me describe exactly, who I am? I’m an agent for the International Secret Service, simply refer-ed to as the ISS. A espionage organization granted permission, by many nations to assist their own law enforcement unit without questions. And, I am one, of their top five operative trained and skilled in espionage and tracking,…

You’ve found a realtor, decided on a sale price and started painting and cleaning the inside of your house. But there is more to consider when you are trying to sell your house. What about the landscaping? Attractive curb appeal can create a good first impression and get potential buyers through the door. However, an…

During WCW’s tenure on the wrestling world, every October meant it was time for Halloween Havoc, an annual themed pay per view featuring wrestling superstars like Sting, Hulk Hogan, Macho Man Randy Savage, and Bill Goldberg. Every Halloween Havoc pay per view was filled with dark-themed matches, weird storylines, and memorable moments, including a large…

Cass County Thursday Nite Farmers’ Market Loop Road @ Walnut Belton, Missouri Thursdays, 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Mid July - Late October Cass County Farmers’ Market Mill Walk Mall Harrisonville, Missouri Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. - Noon May - October 816-726-5213 Clay County Briarcliff Farmers’ Market Briarcliff Village Kansas…

The Houston Rockets, reloaded with new players and a new identity, are looking to reestablish themselves as an elite Western Conference power this year. The Rockets finished the 09-10 season with a record of 42-40. While this constituted their fourth straight winning season, they missed the playoffs for the first time in as many years…

Many works of The Beatles have been pointed to as the “album that changed them” from four rough Rock and Rollers’ to the cutting edge geniuses that we remember them being. Some folks say “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” was the album and some people suggest it was the “Double-White Album” (The Beatles). Even…

I know most of you have read previous “Tell Me A Story” publications. Recently several writers asked about it, so here it is again. I asked several AC writers to write a story using the following 8 words and phrases: a cold winter’s night rose bush a slippery slope Polish mustard Donald Trump scavenger hunt…

It always happens. People who become famous say something that becomes notorious. And, so it was with John Lennon of the Beatles who in March of 1966 in England said that The Beatles were more popular than Jesus Christ. He didn’t mean they were greater, he meant (I think) that teens were spending more time…

Jerry Jones announced Monday at a press conference in Irving, Texas, that he was replacing Dallas Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips with offensive coordinator Jason Garrett. It was a first for Jones, who had never fired or replaced a coach mid-season. But the outspoken owner said that he wanted change, according to ESPN, and that…

Having a new baby in the house is an adjustment for everyone, especially for siblings who may now feel excluded. And when the siblings are “tween-aged” or between the ages of 9 and 12, adjusting to a new baby is especially rough. Tween-aged siblings find that a new baby in the house is not always…

There are many different conditions that can affect the eyes and some of them can be serious. One of the more serious conditions of the eye is called ocular rosacea and this condition can lead to many long-term vision problems. Ocular rosacea is an inflammation of the eye that occurs as a result of rosacea….

Twins fight, just as singleton siblings do. The difference, however, lies in the tendency to compare the pair. Regardless of zygosity-whether or not the twins are identical or fraternal-people want weigh in on who is the “good” twin and the “bad” twin. Research teams at the University of Wisconsin and at Virginia Commonwealth University support…