Unpacking your clothes, keepsakes and family pictures can be done a little at a time over the course of some weeks. It makes you feel you’ve moved on however still very attached to the suitcase and what it represents, a home that you once knew. It didn’t even feel foreign to Sandra until she flipped […]

The drug you take to treat nausea and prevent vomiting is called an “antiemetic.” Antiemetics are used for such conditions as motion sickness, stomach flu, or the side effects of chemotherapy. There are both prescription strength and over-the-counter antiemetics. Over-the-counter antiemetics are of one of two main types. One type contains bismuth subsalicylate and works […]

New York’s original Yankee Stadium, opened in 1923, was nicknamed “The House That Ruth Built” for good reason. After six seasons as primarily a pitcher (and a successful one) for the Boston Red Sox, Babe Ruth was traded in 1920 to the rival New York Yankees, or really sold. Ruth went on to a Hall […]

Tiffany & Co. is said to be, “The World’s Premier Jeweler”. And with good reason. For almost 200 years now, Tiffany & Co. has been providing the world with fine jewelry, and exquisite diamonds. Sharing the rich heritage and legendary style, of Charles Lewis Tiffany, “The King of Diamonds”, Tiffany & Co. jewelry has graced […]

Finding a niche continues as the secret solution for tough competition in a slow economic climate. This is based on a 2 year study by RJP Research, in Long Beach, California. Because people buy solutions that can’t conveniently be found anywhere else, finding a way to carve out one becomes a growing necessity. That’s why […]

The Origin and Development of Egyptian Writing Systems The Egyptians developed their first writing system about the same time as the Mesopotamians and the final product of evolving Egyptian writing systems appear in the time of Greek influence. Egyptian writing started as a complicated system of Hieroglyphics among the elite classes of Egypt and evolved […]

I first became aware of the Straight No Chaser a Capella group last Christmas season when I heard them perform their version of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”. This is actually one of my least favorite Christmas songs because it is so long and repetitive. However, when I heard Straight No Chaser’s Twelve Days of […]

There is a new legal drug in town that cannot be detected by an urinalyses test. This drug is called K2, Spice, Red Magic, Smoke, XXXX, Diesel, Serenity and Blueberry Meditation. The drug is synthetic compounds that are 100 times more potent than THC, the active ingredient in Marijuana. The drug is an herbal essence […]

Another celebrity was voted off of ‘Dancing With the Stars’ in Week 8 elimination on November 9. Obviously America loves Bristol Palin because the can’t bring themselves to vote her off the show even though she consistently has the lowest scores. America’s sweetheart, Bristol Palin, was saved again and it looks like she will be […]

Sumter County Active Lifestyles The Sumter County Active Lifestyles (SCAL) organization is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) public charity who goal is “to increase physical activity and exercise by creating a supportive environment through policy and environmentally focused strategies.” Its mission statement is to “Promote health and quality of life in Sumter County by advocating for […]

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if your nose was a little more straight or if your breasts were just a cup size bigger? Have you ever looked at a magazine and thought, “I wish I could look like that!”? Many of us have, but how many of us have ever thought […]

Gold jewelry, diamond rings, and no pull tabs. Could this be a dream come true? Is metal detecting in the water all it’s cracked up to be? One of the big attractions for visitors to Florida are the beaches. Given the fact that thousands visit the beaches each year, it is safe to assume that […]

As the cost of education increases and higher education institutions are further committed to tuition freezes to ease the financial burden of students, outcomes assessment has become an important way to provide quality education without increasing costs. The most obvious role of outcomes assessment is in terms of accreditation, in which higher education institutions must […]

Holiday diet tips include setting the dinner table and decorating the dining area to prevent holiday binging. Your guests can still enjoy all the joy of the season and feast on holiday favorites without even realizing they are eating fewer calories than they would in an environment that has not been holiday diet-proofed. It may […]

I never liked working out, it always seemed like too much work. I thought of joining a gym, but with the travel time and cost, it never really was a practical option. I’d been overweight since the birth of my two sons, and always wanted to loose the weight, but never really tried, until one […]

Kristin, the blogger behind Couponing to Disney saved $3300 to take her family to Disney by using coupons. Her family spent 12 days at Disney this past May and not one dime came out of her family’s paychecks. It was all saved by using coupons, rebates and finding extra ways to earn cash. She showcases […]

The Sony 15.5″ Intel Core i5 500GB Laptop, Model: EB26GX/B is an ideal computer for those who seeking to enhance their multimedia experience while still enjoying extreme portability. This Sony EB26GX/B Laptop is outfitted with solid features that will support a wide variety of uses and users. You will be able to purchase this Sony […]

Television shows seem to go through some trends in topic such as law shows, medical dramas, spy shows, reality/game shows, etc. One trend that has been around for a while is that of vampires. In the past ten or so years, just a few of the vampire shows that have been on television are: Buffy […]

The Social Network movie review buzz was perfect until yesterday. Yet when the scores finally went below 100 percent, no one was surprised as to why. It was inevitable that at least one person would pan the Facebook movie, and everyone knew who it would be. Armond White, one of the most notorious contrarians in […]

With the exception of Ivanhoe and Rob Roy, the novels of Sir Walter Scott have been sadly neglected for decades. His 1819 novel, The Bride of Lammermoor, has gained a certain amount of attention because of Gaetano Donizetti’s opera Lucia di Lammermoor. Although the opera is an extremely abridged and, to some extent, rather melodramatic […]

John was glad to be at the end of the winding, snowy drive. He made a mental note to himself to suggest to Dan a warmer location in 2011. His vehicle fishtailing down the driveway towards Dan’s cabin, John thought about the equipment he’d packed for the upcoming fishing trip. It appeared that was one […]

Since many of us work in an office with many co-workers, these inevitable interactions may lead us to wonder: How can colleagues help your career? Once you land your career job, there are many ways to approach your day-to-day workplace habits and behaviors. Some people opt to be the most friendly, gregarious, positive workers they […]

What’s in a bar? Hopefully, great drinks, great people, and great staff are what one would call ideal for a great bar – and having great food would be a bonus! Dayton, Ohio, home to a metropolitan population of 848,000 offers several interesting, sometimes crazy and other times laid back, places to sit back and […]

The results of the Florida Primary race are tallied, and the Senate races were nearly landslides for both the Democratic and Republican tickets. Based on data provided by a Central Florida online news publication, FlaglerLive.com by Pierre Tristam, Kendrick Meek beat Jeff Greene by over 20 percent of the votes in the Democratic Senatorial race. […]

When The Chicago Code debuts on Fox in 2011, it will try to prove that Shawn Ryan can make magic happen twice. The Chicago Code season premiere has already been called one of the best new shows of the television season already, and that is pretty high praise with the successes of Blue Bloods and […]

If you listen to The Motley Fool, you will run screaming from the office if your financial advisor offers you an annuity as a means of investing for your retirement. However, annuities may have gotten a bad reputation in the past as they do offer the benefit of a guaranteed income during retirement. This benefit […]

Google has announced the invention of the “Google car,” a self-driving automobile that engineers believe could one day make driving around town a whole lot safer. The car is equipped with cameras, sensors, and artificial intelligence software meant to mimic and exceed the reactions of a human being, according to the New York Times. The […]

Last week we watched the cat fight between Sam and JWOW emerge quickly out of nowhere in the living room. MTV left viewers hanging on by having us wait till this week to see who won the fight. The After Show that took place last week however pointed more toward Sam winning the fight. This […]

OpenOffice is a great deal and worth downloading in lieu of Microsoft Office. For most of us that do not need the latest features in the productivity suites, and just need a basic spreadsheet, slide deck, and word processor, the open source version is good enough. I mostly need basic functionality such as bold, italics, […]

In cameras, the term “reflex” refers to the use of a mirror inside the camera to reflect and change the direction of incoming light. The mirror ( or mirrors) redirects the light and creates an image on a ground glass screen, so the photographer can compose and focus the image. Simple twin-lens reflex cameras were […]

College football rankings week 6 revelations will be made today. Among the college football rankings week 6 changes will be the Texas Longhorns falling out of the top 25. It is assumed that because No. 21 Texas lost again that they could see themselves on the outside of the polls this week. This is their […]

The Dancing With the Stars 2010 results are extremely divisive now. Yet the Dancing With the Stars 2010 results controversy may not have even started yet. The lineup has only two more nights to perform, and has a few more chances left to win the mirror ball. Of course, more and more viewers believe the […]

Doing laundry, the art of washing clothes, is an integral part of any family. Once or twice a week many families take piles of dirty clothes and shove them into a piece of modern technology, the washing machine. As easy as it sounds doing the laundry takes some planning and getting your children involved can […]

Most people don’t take self-defense into careful enough consideration, Sure, a person might take a self-defense class or two, but what good is that if they freeze up during an actual situation? The true key to self-defense is being able to react in a dangerous situation, and self-defense weapons are go a long way to […]

More and more people are turning to the internet as a way to earn a little more cash, and perhaps setup a stream of residual income that will last long after they retire; however, while everyone can create a website, or write a blog, not everyone knows how to attract traffic to their content, thus […]

A while ago I presented an overview of Hepatitis A; today I will present an overview of Hepatitis B. Hepatitis B is caused by the Hepatitis B Virus, it is called HBV for short. The condition is characterized by inflammation of the liver. The other types of Hepatitis include A, C, and D What causes […]

The surprises just keep coming during “Dancing with the Stars” Season Eleven! First, the mild shock of the elimination of our beloved Mrs. Brady, Florence Henderson, on week five. Then the jaw-dropping results of week six that eliminated Audrina Patridge, star of MTV’s The Hills. And on week seven, DWTS fans were slapped a third […]

The Eddie Long side of the sex scandal case added some defense muscle Thursday when the Bishop’s defense team hired famed private investigator T. J. Ward to help in the investigation into the sex allegations made against the megachurch pastor by four young men last week. T. J. Ward, who became famous as part of […]

Making the readers of your story or article feel comfortably immersed in the localities you are writing about can be a difficult task. When placed in real-world locales, a writer can easily place too much emphasis on street names, local businesses, or the history of the area. Too much research material and extraneous detail can […]

The automotive industry is ever evolving and attempting to discover the next big thing. If an automotive manufacturer fails to constantly innovate the current model, the manufacturer will not keep up with the competitors and will not be successful. Currently, three of the main automotive trends are self parallel parking cars, more efficient and usable […]

The Bible condones eating meat. Jesus even eats fish, according to Matthew 15:34-37. In Acts Chapter 10, Peter sees animals running down a sheet and is told that they were now okay to eat, even though the Old Testament forbade eating these creatures. Peter says no. Peter is even chided in Acts 10:15, “And the […]

Stink bugs, not harmful to people, are spreading rapidly, becoming more of a nuisance and destructive. For homeowners and gardeners, the bugs are annoying and they can damage ornamental trees and flowers, fruits and vegetables. Currently, there are only a few “green” or organic solutions to manage the growing number of stink bugs. They are […]

The Minneapolis area has plenty of opportunities for crafters and artists alike, especially for those crafters who enjoy scrapbooking. Your first thought when looking for a store to purchase scrapbooking supplies might be to run to a big box store, like Joann’s or Michaels. But did you know that there’s a whole world of scrapbooking […]

For over forty years the great debate on health effects from living to close to power lines wages on. Is there a positive answer to that age old questions on if the electromagnetic radiation from these high voltage power lines cause health issues and concerns. This debate may never be resolved however, there is some […]

A Phone Interview Is Out of the Question for Dory Never having known a parrot personally, I was intrigued by Dorian Gray, the Timneh African Grey parrot belonging to fellow AC/Yahoo! Writer Michael Segers. This is a parrot who doesn’t just parrot but who actually communicates, charms, converses, discusses, encourages, and bosses people and other […]

The mirror absorbed her gaze. There was nothing blank about her stare; her round eyes filled with insight and penetrating wonder. Epona had developed a selfless streak. She’d joined a coven and had done right by others, but one truth remained solid: Epona was solitary. The witch’s lodgings had also changed over the years. There […]

Fostering a love of reading in conjunction with teaching a child to learn to read are perhaps among the most important parenting tasks. Children who can read well from a young age have a head start in school, and children who enjoy reading will learn faster and learn more. You can begin teaching your child […]

Bad Girls Club Season 5 is a wrap! The season ended in a reunion special divided into a two-part finale. The result was pretty much just a pile of ridiculous with some insanity thrown on top for good measure. If you missed the Bad Girls Club Season 5 reunion special, you can check out highlights […]

The Nevada vs. BYU game is the final non-conference test for both schools. This Nevada vs. BYU match-up will also give Nevada one more good non-conference game on their schedule that could become important later in the season. Right now these are two schools that are still very underrated, and which are much better than […]

Hissing winds threaded through the street, causing the trees to dance with abandon. An old woman clutched her pea coat tightly. Tom watched as her scarf flew back, causing her gray hair to thrash around her face. She clutched a bag-of groceries? He couldn’t tell for sure. He turned onto Kylemore road, now only 300 […]

So, you’ve been taking lessons for a while, you feel that you’ve got the basics of riding down, and you really love the animals. You’ve learned to groom and muck out stalls, and you even kind of enjoy the tangy smell of manure — after all, where there’s horse muck, there’s horses! You long for […]

Facial scars often occur from acne scars or through hormonal changes. During pregnancy, menopause, and immediately after breastfeeding there may be an increase in notice ability of the scars when no makeup is worn. The unevenness of the skin may be more pronounced. Make up applications that fade during the work day may leave the […]

The NFL schedule in Week 2 has some important showdowns. Although Week 2 won’t make or break the year, the NFL schedule for the second week could put some teams in a big hole. Every year, franchises that start at 0-2 begin to panic, as the odds get longer for them to make a serious […]

Your first trimester is coming to a close! Here’s what’s going on with you and baby this week! Your Body at 12 Weeks Pregnant Your uterus is too large to sit completely within your pelvis and if you press right above your pubic bone, you may be able to feel the fundus, or top, of […]

Good health can be expensive, so many people are in search of alternative treatments that not only work, but are readily available and relatively inexpensive. Sometimes the simplest treatments are the most effective. Pumpkin seeds have recently made the news as a health alternative with many healing properties. Because pumpkin seeds are considered to be […]

With the Texas Rangers beating the Yankees in Game Six of the American League Championship Series and going to the World Series (yes, the Texas Rangers are going to the World Series), and with the Dallas Cowboys bumbling along with a putrid 1 and 4 record, is Dallas, for one brief shining moment, more a […]

Top hats and suitcoats aren’t what most people associate with “punk” culture. But they’re what my girlfriend wore to Dragon*Con, a science fiction and fantasy convention in Atlanta with tens of thousands of people in attendance. Calling herself “A Victorian-era cross-dresser,” she wore flight goggles on top of her hat and looked longingly at accessories […]

In the summer of 2009, Morrissey songwriter and lead guitarist, Alain Whyte and Kill Hannah frontman, Mat Devine found each other in a rare moment of mutual free time. The two began experimenting with songwriting and while they originally had no intention of ever releasing the product of this time together to the public, it […]

From Arthur Golden’s international bestseller to an epic spectacle in the big screen, Memoirs of a Geisha is a romantic portrait of Japanese culture, particularly of geisha life, in western illustration. Other Movie Reviews from 2010 Archive: Adventure, Epic, Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Superhero Films Memoirs of a Geisha is visually and aurally spectacular. Yet, at […]

Belts can be a tricky fashion accessory to pull off. They add a splash of flare when done right; adding polish, texture or even a little edge. Unfortunately, it is also very easy to do wrong. Drawing attention to your midsection has to be done with care. Effective use of a belt includes considering the […]