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The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) runs the commercial driver’s license program for the state. Drivers of big rigs, buses and other large vehicles must generally take a knowledge test and a separate skills test to get a Rhode Island CDL license. The DMV provides a manual/study guide to assist applicants in preparing…

Giving a fair review of the film Takers means having seen all the films it attempts to capitalize upon. While many Takers reviews might have the common theme of the film encompassing an exciting presentation of ideas, we would be remiss not to mention that there was a certain lack of emotion within the story…

Most of us have fond memories of our grandparents. Sunday dinner, listening to the stories about the good old days, grandma in her apron, grandpa in his chair and certain smells will never fail to remind us of them. However, in this day and age, children are involved in so many more activities, parents are…

The HP Pavilion 15.6″ Intel Core i5 500GB Laptop, Model: DV6-3150US will provide users with an enhanced processor, large system memory and other features to support a wide variety of tasks. This HP Pavilion DV6-3150US Laptop is perfect for those who enjoy digital entertainment as well as business professionals who need a solid and reliable…

California retailers that buy goods for resale can get a sales tax exemption on those purchases. The California tax exemption applies only if the business has registered with the state. Those who register can then get an exemption by presenting a California resale certificate to the seller each time they purchase a wholesale item for…

As the Christmas season is approaching, the year 2010 is slowly drifting away. Celebrate the end of the year with a few top 2010 Christmas ornaments! As you celebrate the end of the year, you will also be decorating for Christmas. It’s like celebrating two occasions all at once! 2010 ornaments come in different styles…

Most of you that know me are aware that I am a foodie, but some don’t know about my love for reading. Reading and writing were great passions of mine since I was a young child. Reading allowed me to be carried away to the point of losing myself in the story. I am not…

Often I don’t like what I see when I look into the mirror. I don’t like what I say when I hear my voice. I turn away when I see my action. I want to be honey but it seems I am vinegar. Psalm 139:14 (NIV) I praise you because I am wonderfully made. Your…

Ginkgo biloba, often simply called ginko, has been used extensively in traditional medicine as a treatment for dozens of conditions. Ginkgo may help to treat dementia, cognitive disorders, vertigo, premenstrual syndrome and glaucoma. Although ginkgo can be safe when it is used as directed for short periods of time, it is not approrpiate for everyone….

Teaching Bible Literacy in a public school classroom tops the most rewarding moments in my two-decade career of teaching. Not one of my nineteen years in English classes from seventh to eleventh grade caps the power of bringing the academic components of the most widely read text in the world to the youth of our…

In Morning Glory, Rachel McAdams plays Becky Fuller, a young and passionate news producer with a can-do attitude that’s so over-the-top hopeful, it’s on the brink of naivety. After being let go from her position at “Good Morning New Jersey,” she embarks on a relentless mission to find a new job. When she’s given the…

Every year on October 31st children of all ages dress up in costumes and venture house to house in search for candy. Some of the costumes are pretty frightening, but what’s even more frightening is how potentially dangerous it is to receive candy from strangers. Although there have been only a handful of Halloween candy…

Container gardens are one of the easiest types of gardens you can create in Houston, Texas, giving you the ability to move plants in and out of the direct sun, inside for the occasional frost (or hurricane) and to position your blooms for different landscaping looks. There are many types of plants that will do…

There are 50 states in the United States of America. Below is a list of all 50 states in America, as well as the abbreviations for each state, the nicknames of each state and a list of all the capitals of every state in America. The states that start with the letter A are as…

Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Tortillas are made with no flour by the Food for Life Company that makes Ezekiel bread, Ezekiel cereal and other products. It’s easy to “eat clean” by substituting white flour products with Ezekiel products. I’ve purchased the Ezekiel 4:9 New Mexico Style tortillas from Whole Foods Market, but have also seen…

Katrina After ‘5 It has now been five years since Katrina hit the shores of New Orleans devastating the whole city. Many lives were lost in the aftermath along with business’s, and public buildings. Schools were completely destroyed along with hospitals and other important places like government offices. The horrible truth is that some things…

The Wizard of Oz has been made into numerous movies over the years. There have been silent versions, animated variations, and, of course, the Judy Garland version from 1939 that has deservedly been hailed as a movie classic. Fourteen years before that film came along, however, there was another film version based on Frank L….

I really like the large variety of Healthy Choice complete meals available and I am always finding one that I have not tried yet. Healthy Choice Chicken Pesto Alfredo Meal caught my attention recently. I decided to purchase it, try it and write an unbiased product review all about my experience. This is what I…

People everywhere have lost tons of weight on the Atkins diet. This low carbohydrate, high protein diet will make you lose weight fast, but you could also be losing your health in the process. Should you really follow a diet, where the creator, Dr. Robert Atkins, who was on the diet himself, died of a…

In this guide, I will show you how to get started with your Collage Generator program. This guide will show you how to create a new photo collage, and walk you through the steps of setting it up. When you open the Collage Generator program, you will have the option of working on a previous…

Alex Riley might not have won season two of NXT but he proved that he is one of the next brightest stars in the WWE. Even though Riley only finished third in the competition, behind Michael McGuillicutty and Kaval, he is likely to have a bigger future then those two combined. Riley was at a…

Shade gardens look best when a mixture of plants is used in them – perennials, trees, groundcovers, and shrubs. There are many types of shrubs that do well in the Houston, Texas climate and which will also flourish in full to partial shade. Many of them have beautiful flowers, as well as foliage. For just…

The race is on for the Massachusetts’ 10th U.S. House District seat once held by John Quincy Adams. The seat has been left vacant by Rep. Bill Delahunt. Delahunt’s departure opened the way for a hot race between Democrat William Keating and Republican Jeffrey Perry. Delahunt represented the 10th District since 1997 and announced his…

First published on Examiner The New York Giants have suffered numerous injuries throughout August practices. As the Giants leave Albany, head coach Tom Coughlin admitted the team is not yet where he wants it to be. “I think that we made some progress in terms of how we introduced our schemes – defensively, a little…

There was a time when online dating was strictly taboo. The perception was that it was reserved for those poor desperate souls, like Kip from Napoleon Dynamite, who couldn’t turn any heads in person. A former supervisor told me she had never seen a single relationship work out that originated through online dating. Those couples…

I love children. I have from my teenage years, which is why I now have ten children of my own and nine grandchildren so far. Children are very entertaining, and always provide comic relief. Here are some of my favorite funny things that have happened with my family. One hot Texas summer day I was…

I have another article on classical conditioning and Pavlov’s experiments. This article is going to go into detail about operant conditioning. Operant conditioning is another way that we learn. This way of learning includes association as well. As I stated in my previous article, understanding how we learn, and learning about conditioning, observation and association…

It’s that time of year again! Time for raking leaves, carving jack-o-lanterns and standing in line for a flu shot. Wait. You don’t want to fill your body with toxic chemicals? Not to worry! Read on to learn about five foods that fight the flu. Flu-Fighting Food 1 – Dark, Leafy Greens Dark, leafy greens…

Within the volatile world of retail you will need a method to overcome potential business opportunities. By opportunities, I mean anything in which your customer base may use to choose your competition. An example of retail business opportunities are presentation of merchandise, price impression, cleanliness, and organization. These four components are designed to improve the…

Labor Day and Politics in Metro-Atlanta Labor Day is a federal holiday since 1894 and is observed by millions who spend the day resting or engaging in recreational activities such as boat riding, family barbecue, and local community parades. With the gubernatorial election almost eight weeks away with the growing number of unemployment and home…

Silas Tanner hated fall. Not because the temperatures fell and heating his old house cost much more than he wanted to pay. Not just because Halloween was coming, and he hated for neighborhood youngsters to knock at his door expecting a treat. (He hated the Halloween nights they didn’t knock at his door. Did they…

So you’ve decided to throw your own harvest party. These fun harvest games will get kids and kids at heart on their feet and fill the air with laughter. All of these games can be made easier or harder depending on the age of your guest. They can also be played inside or out. Harvest…

A great smile helps make a good first impression. Everyone wants to have a bright smile. While we all know we should brush and floss, we may not be aware of things which can ruin a smile. Take a look at 10 things which can hurt your smile. 1. Cigarette smoking. Smoking not only increases…

Although I’ve already seen Taking Back Sunday thrice before, I was still bummed that work forced me to miss their set. Luckily, I got there just in time to see the two headliners. I had saw Weezer a few years back as openers for the Foo Fighters, and although Dave Grohl was born to entertain,…

Love it or hate it, daily exercise is something that should be a part of every person’s routine. Whether it’s outdoor activities like jogging or swimming or indoor exercise with fitness equipment and DVDs, exercise is an important part of overall health. Before you start thinking of excuses as to why you can’t fit exercise…

With the holidays on the rise, it’s hard not to stare out of jealousy when you see a consumer walking out of the store with a box stamped with the fancy name Vizio on all sides. In the new and upcoming fascination with technology, televisions have taken a step up with their Liquid Crystal Display…

Journal writing reminds us that our interaction with a text (whether it be a written text or a visual one) takes place in a much larger place than just in the traditional ways that students often associate with their academic work – essay questions, research papers, poetry explications, or even lab reports. Our cultural conversation…

House Republicans have unveiled a “Pledge to America” that outlines their agenda after mid-term elections. This plan will happen assuming Republicans take several seats in Congress. The overall agenda will be conservative ideals for creating jobs, cutting taxes, and shrinking the size of the federal government, according to Reuters. A copy of the full text…

Smartphones continue to evolve at a breakneck pace. One of the developments taking the industry by storm is the android phone. An android phone is a cell phone that uses the Android operating system, which was developed by Google. Are you taking the leap into the exciting, yet confusing, world of android phones? Are you…

Enjoy the thrill of living under the stars without the modern conveniences of home by taking your first camping trip. The trepidation of going on your first camping trip will be eliminated if the proper items are gathered prior to leaving on the expedition. Plan the camping trip in advance so all items may be…

Canine emergencies happen all the time. If you’ve never experienced an emergency with your dog, count yourself as one of the lucky ones. Before you revel in those blessings too long, it may be a fitting time to get schooled on a few common emergencies, where care from you can mean life for your dog…

For people who are currently struggling to make their budget make sense, it may seem like a very difficult project to successfully complete. Here are the problems that many people are currently suffering. The truth is that the economy is in bad shape. You don’t have to be an economist to figure this out. All…

I’m going to assume most of my my readers are female for this post. If you’re not, my apologies! Almost every little girl dreams of being a princess one day. Most little girls I’ve babysat, and worked with at daycares have all adored playing dress up. Wearing fancy dresses and shoes, attending make-believe balls, and…

One of the world’s most popular saints was born in France on January 2, 1873. Marie-Francoise-Therese belonged to a family that was plagued by ill-health. Her mother had given birth to nine children. Unfortunately, only five, including Therese, lived past the age of five years. Therese herself nearly died after birth and had to spend…

Preface Dictionary.com defines patriotism as “devoted love, support and defense of ones country; national loyalty.” Other than the military, this type of patriotism seems almost dead in the United States, but the recent 2010 midterm election breathed life into patriotism. Over time, the scourge of relativism and progressives has begun to morph patriotism into two…

Jim Carrey, a man, who just prior to the success of Dumb and Dumber was at just about the lowest of lows, deeply set in depression; yet who has continued to brighten people’s lives across the world with his brilliant physical and vocal comedy. Here’s a list of his best of the best so far….

The end of a college semester is bitter sweet. The upcoming break is long overdue, and time away from a cramped dorm room and barely palatable cafeteria food is more than welcome. But before you can enjoy any of the end-of-semester perks, you first have to make it out of exams alive. Here are five…

I have to give the 1987 vampire movie Near Dark a very mixed review. There are things about it that impressed me, and things about it that are decidedly lame. Early on, the lame side is much more prominent. I was shaking my head wondering what critics (it scored 90% on the Rotten Tomatoes site)…

I have been an overweight woman my entire life. When I was 12 I had already reached over 145 pounds. My weight has been a struggle for a long time it has fluctuated between 170 and 220 since I was 17. I wanted to share my story with everyone so that you know that anyone…

Mariah Carey really looks pregnant in these photos Perez Hilton recently posted on his blog. So do the photos of Mariah Carey finally prove that she and husband Nick Cannon have a baby on the way? And when will they finally admit to the press that Mariah Carey is pregnant? Mariah Carey, known for donning…

London Fashion Week Ready-to-Wear Spring 2011 lent some focus to the coquette (Lolita) in all women. Flared, pleated skirts with peek-a-boo lacy underskirts, gingham/denim combinations and girly silhouettes tempered with a more mature edge graced a few collections in London. This London Lolita trend is a very modern, youthful and ultra sexy take on the…

The latest release of classified documents by Wikileaks has damning evidence of abuse, murder and possible war crimes committed by US forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. The response from the United States Government was not one of moral outrage and a promise to “get to the bottom of all of this” but a massive spin…

If you are a business owner you are probably debating whether or not your business should send Christmas cards out to your customers and clients this year. There are a number of reasons on both sides of this debate to send them or not send them. I am not a business owner, I am just…

Childcare providers have the important role of caring for your children in a warm, nurturing, and safe environment. You would not want to just hand your child over to anyone. That is why it is essential for parents to ask their potential childcare provider important questions. There are many questions that parents should ask their…

Here are our latest picks of gadgets and gizmos to make your loved one’s life – and yours – a little easier. This time we’re looking at things to help your loved one remain independent as long as possible, which is a goal of many seniors, of course. We’re also looking at tools to help…

Is it nice to cheat tax collectors? Some 41 tax cheats currently employed by the Obama administration alone seem to take the income tax law as a suggestion, not a hard-and-fast rule that everyone should abide by. Then there are the other Capitol Hill workers… Flawed Administration: Obama Tax Cheats Exposed Just before the midterm…

A realistic understanding of change and the difference between wanting it and working to achieve it can be central to a person’s overall health and wellness. The ability to adapt to a changed situation is regarded as a characteristic of what we call resilience. Generally, people change for one of two reasons. 1) Trauma can…

Week two of the 2010 NFL season left several teams with close defeats – the Redskins, Browns, Lions, Vikings, Browns, and 49ers – while other teams won with 20 or more points to spare – the Falcons, Colts, Chargers, and Packers. Week three features more games that end with lopsided box scores, but games such…

Based on education level, household income, commute time and the quality of life, Forbes named Dubuque, Iowa as one of the best small city to raise a family in 2010. In addition to its residents, guests to Dubuque enjoy a plethora of attractions. From enjoying the quaint Victorian charm, exploring the Mississippi River walk to…

For several years I have worked as an in-house trouble-shooter for a major retail chain. One of the primary functions of my job is responding to problems at the store’s self-checkouts. This includes errors in both mechanical functioning and information processing. I have seen thousands of confused and frustrated shoppers fumble through a self-checkout order….

As everyone knows, a small baby cannot speak words yet. So when they cry, it is their way of communicating with you and others. They cry to let you know that something is wrong, from wet clothing, hungry, feeling uncomfortable, in pain, and more. Babies may even feel lonely, scared, upset, and such. A baby…

The city of Keene, NH began the pumpkin festival tradition in October of 1991 as a way to attract visitors to the historic downtown Main Street, states the official Pumpkin Festival website. The festival was a huge success, topping the Guinness Book of World Records eight times, with a peak reccord of 28,952 carved pumpkins…

We’ve all had them. Those moments during an interview when words come out of your mouth, then you immediately give yourself a mental head-slap and wonder whether you should move to Bali. The reality is everyone says embarrassing things during interviews, tidbits of information they wish they hadn’t revealed, but learning from these mistakes can…

One of the hardest things for an angler to do is figure out the best fish bait for a given fishing situation. In this article I will outline 3 common fishing situations and a fishing bait or two that is effective in that particular fishing situation. From this information you will be able to decide…

With the birth of Global Positioning System ( GPS ), going from one place to another is not a trouble anymore, even if the destination is somewhere one has never been. GPS devices can pinpoint the current location in-real time and can even recite directions on how to reach a destination. Manufacturers such as TomTom…

Those of you who have children will appreciate the reaction you get at times when telling your children NOT to do something. Why is it, that as soon as they are instructed not to do something, that “something” suddenly becomes their obsession? I have learned over the years that my children require supervision almost constantly,…

If you want to lower your monthly expenditures, there are different things you can do. Minor changes include taking coupons to the store and eating out less. Extreme measures involve moving into a smaller home or selling your car. Fortunately, you can save money each month more effectively than with a few minor changes, but…

Pasta is definitely comfort food. The delicious carbohydrate rich food, topped with a tasty tomato sauce is a wonderful meal that fills the stomach and feeds the soul. Fall and Winter is a time when our bodies naturally crave carbohydrates and socializing helps to stave off the cold weather blues. A great way to bring…

Finding classroom activities for introverted children may seem difficult, but these activities are the key to getting introverted children involved and learning. This article will provide you with detailed instructions on creating classroom activities for introverted children. Collections Introverted children can benefit from starting collections. This project can be brought into the classroom as a…

Week 10 TE Rankings – Start/Sit Advice. Week 10 TE Rankings are based on the best matchups and highest potential fantasy football point outcomes among all fantasy football TE in Week 10. Use these Week 10 TE Rankings to help you decide which TE to Start and which TE to Sit on your fantasy football…

BMW Motorrad makes a variety of quality motorcycles to suit every bikers’ needs. High endurance, speed, touring, urban and more BMW motorcycles are available. Which of the best BMW motorcycles is the right one for your riding pleasure? Top High Performance Motorcycle: 2010 BMW HP2 Sport The HP2 Sport’s Boxer engine houses an exciting 130…

I love the Philadelphia art museum! I used to spend afternoons wandering the galleries after my college classes were over. Now I am a mother to a three year old little girl. I found that the children’s programs at the Philadelphia Museum of art are the perfect way to introduce her to the museum and…

It’s the most wonderful time again for film fanatics – that time when we start debating and arguing over which movies, actors, and directors have a chance at winning Oscars. Yes, it’s time to predict the Academy Award nominations, which will officially be announced on Jan. 25, 2011. And it’s also the time when some…

In spiteof those who insist on persisting to believe in the 60’s theory that our planet is over populated, the fact is that if everyone had a 2×2 foot plot to stand on, you could fit the entire world’s population in Jacksonville Florida. . There are 22 billion square feet in Jacksonville Florida. More land…

If you need a unique gift for someone who is hard to shop for, you should consider giving them a Christmas cheese dome. A cheese dome acts as the gift bag and is an easy way to present a small gift. The recipient gets a gift inside the dome, and the cheese dome is a…

Get the look and learn how to shop for denim shirts for women. From cool classics to chic apparel, denim shirts can be a girl’s best wardrobe friend. Dress them up or dress them down for any occasion. Types of Denim Shirts There are three main types of denim shirts from which to choose: work,…

You drop into a 10 foot half pipe, hit the lip of the other side, grind the rail, and kick flip it into the pipe again. You land it and ollie over the grom in the center looking for his footing as he falls, and land on the vert ramp as you fakie the lip…

The Fox Searchlight Picture “Black Swan” has gotten movie trailer watchers talking. The psychological thriller seen here on YouTube appears to be a straight-forward tale of clashing ballerinas Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis, with Portman having just cinched the lead part in Swan Lake. Yet, as the trailer progresses, the lines between reality and fantasy…

It was recently reported that the Eiffel Tower, and the area immediately around it, was evacuated due to a bomb threat. Had the bomb actually gone off a number of important, yet secret, functions that the Eiffel Tower fulfills would have gone off-line. Listed below are the top ten secrets of the Eiffel Tower you…

If you’ve been paying attention to movies this fall, you already know that a larger than usual number of new releases either have been based on or inspired by true stories. First the movies that may already be playing at theaters near you: — Secretariat. Diane Lane stars in an inspirational story about the famous…

Free Spider Pumpkin Carving Patterns to Print: Spider Squash You can find four free spider pumpkin carving patterns on the Martha Stewart website. These are designed as silhouettes of the creepy crawlers. As with most things by Martha Stewart, you can use these in a different more unique way as well. There are directions for…

Week 6 TE Rankings – Start/Sit Advice. Week 6 TE Rankings are based on the best matchups and highest potential fantasy football point outcomes among all fantasy football TE in Week 6. Use these Week 6 TE Rankings to help you decide which TE to Start and which TE to Sit on your fantasy football…

In today’s world, most of us interact with hundreds of people during any given week, and being courteous and polite can make others’, as well as our own, days more pleasurable and relaxed. Here are some tips to help you with everyday etiquette: One, when entering the building, both men and women can hold doors…

Why is it that some of us are attracted to Bad Boys that take us on a rocky road leading us to let down, and some of us always know how to pick a Mr. Right? Are some just plain lucky when it comes to hooking that hunk with the amazing personality? Actually no, it’s…

This year’s America’s Got Talent winner is…Michael Grimm. As everyone held their breath waiting for America’s Got Talent emcee Nick Cannon to announce who the winner would be, Grimm stood next to Jackie Evancho, looking down at the floor. Prince Poppycock and Fighting Gravity had already been eliminated, so it was down to these two…

If you are worried about the environment, want to save money, and are ready to go green, then you should replace your home appliances with energy efficient Energy Star appliances. If you’re looking for an energy Star appliance then you may want to know that energy Star is a government backed symbol that allows the…

Since Septemeber 28, three children died in Detroit area Cold weather is here to remain for a while, the national charity Meningitis Trust, is cautioning persons to keep watchful for signs and symptoms of meningitis. Cases of this deadly bacteria form of the disease increase during top winter months. The risk of meningitis heightens during…

Inside of the penis are two collapsed shafts known as the corpus cavernosum. In order to get and maintain an erection, enough blood must rush into the corpus cavernosum in the penis in order to inflate the shafts. But if a man’s circulation isn’t up to par, then not enough blood can get to the…

The animal kingdom is a dangerous place, which has spawned a few of the greatest camouflage experts in the planet. Survival of the fittest is the order of the day. Some animals are ill equipped for fight or flight. These animals have evolved some very interesting ways to protect themselves. It is said the best…

The Simpsons 13th season was released in the United States August 24 on DVD and Blu-ray. The four-disc box set contains 22 episodes and features character Ralph Wiggum on its cover. Fans should watch for potential holiday Simpson merchandise deals, primarily on Cyber Monday. The Simpsons 13th season episodes originally aired on Fox from November…