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Remote computer software allows anyone with the correct VPN to access specific computers from anywhere via an Internet connection. This includes desktops, laptops, and other gadgets. When using remote control software, the computer appears to control itself, as if by magic. The person with the correct password can move the mouse, type, click and troubleshoot….

The Clippers are in win-now mode and their active offseason is perfect evidence of that. The first priority for the Clippers was resigning All Star PG Chris Paul. Paul loves LA, but still seemed to be weighing all option leaving the Clippers brass in a very nervous state at the beginning of the offseason. Once…

Denver’s award-winning hard country band the Railbenders played their first shows of 2013 this past weekend with back to back sell outs at the Little Bear Saloon and Herman’s Hideaway, in Evergreen and Denver, CO, respectively. With the songwriting soul of Hank Williams and a smooth, velvet baritone reminiscent of Johnny Cash, lead singer and…

The comfortable temperatures and natural beauty of Fall makes it a favored season to tie the knot. While cash is still the traditional gift to offer the happy couple, presenting the newlyweds with a special gift from the heart is still very appropriate and appreciated. Keeping the fabulous season in mind when deciding upon a…

Don’t get me wrong, I love music. My husband and I are musicians ourselves. I love listening to it, creating it, talking about it. I even enjoy the occasional live show. I absolutely hate music festivals, though. Here is the short list of why you won’t see me at this year’s Bonnaroo, Burning Man, or…

Parenting is a job in itself, however it is one of the most highly scrutinized and poorly judged areas that can make the job of raising a child something to want to hide from the public eye. Parents are judged on crying babies, mis-matched clothes, dummies, bottles- anything and everything that a parent does for…

After a milestone-packed 2012 season, it’s more exciting to look toward 2013. Opening Day is finally here, which means it’s time for teams to scurry to figure out who they are. This is the follow-up to the 2013 National League Preview; it’s time to take a look at the boys in the Junior Circuit. With…

I’ve been a perfectly healthy vegetarian for 41 years. Or so I thought. Then, my bad habits caught up with me. I’m now battling not one, but two autoimmune diseases (Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis). Both are known to be impacted by inflammation. Where did the inflammation come from? My doctors have assured me, my vegetarian…

Ben Bryant has worn many hats over the decades: student, athlete, musician, singer, actor and more. In “Three Stages: Bristol – Hollywood – New York,” he tells the early part of his story and invites readers to share his experiences. This is the first of a series on his kaleidoscopic life. Unlike many Hollywood memoirs,…

Don’t you wish that real locally produced commercials were half as entertaining as fictional locally produced commercials that air on real life TV series? What is the deal? Do TV show scriptwriters just have more creativity than those who make a living in the local advertising industry? Of course, they do; what a ridiculously rhetorical…

Sometimes it can feel as if it’s hard enough getting your own life in order, let alone managing the lives and projects of others. Having other people under your managerial control may or may not be something you’re looking for in work after college, but it might be something you have thrust upon you whether…

Rating: R (strong graphic horror violence and gore, and language) Length: 111 minutes Release Date: December 20, 1996 Directed by: Wes Craven Genre: Crime/Horror/Mystery Stars: 3.5 out of 5 “Scream” opens with a teenage girl, Casey (Drew Barrymore), gearing up for a night of scary movies and popcorn when the telephone suddenly rings. She picks…

Giving birth to my three children was radically different from each other. My train of thought after having my first daughter was that I would know what to expect and what to prepare for future babies. My thinking was wrong, but the physical pain was the same. Getting my head and my body ready for…

With songs such as “What Makes You Beautiful,” “Live While We’re Young,” and “Kiss You,” audiences may have expected an extremely pop tune from One Direction’s new single “Story Of My Life.” However, the band has shown maturity with their latest single, and the video doesn’t disappoint. “Story Of My Life” is by far the…

I am a black male with two teenage boys, and I was shocked that George Zimmerman was found not guilty. I say this not because of race, but because an innocent unarmed kid was killed and profiled. I feel that this truly was a case of profiling for whatever reason and not about self -defense….

Rating: ApprovedLength: 120 minutesRelease Date: October 19, 1939Directed by: Frank CapraGenre: Drama Stars: 4 out of 5 Director Frank Capra found success with the 1936 film “Mr. Deeds Goes to Town.” The success of that movie led to Capra working on a sequel, but he quickly discovered he wanted to make something a little more…

Although I have begun implementing headers in my blog, I used to loathe them. When I entered the world of blogging, I was accustomed to writing long argumentative essays designed to appeal to an academic community. While there’s nothing wrong with that writing style, however, it is not always ideal when you decide to market…

When people are invading the roads screaming against politicians for a better government, we are rushed to begin the day to make morning breakfast while the office bus is already on its way. Feminism and Patriarchy are fighting amongst each other while we are busy arguing with the maid for coming late by ten minutes….

The question what is lumbago is something I asked very often in my Clinic. Let’s have a look at what lumbago really means and why you need to make sure you discover the hidden causes for any back pain treatment to be effective. But first let’s have a look at what the dictionary explains… lum·ba·go…

You have admired ships built inside a bottle and probably excused yourself from any attempt at recreating the magic due to a lack of finesse and patience. Okay, fair enough. But how growing plants inside a bottle? Or more than a few different plants inside different types of bottle. If you are stuck without a…

Here’s a reality check if you want to be a writer. Getting published does not necessarily make you a writer. It is only a validation that you have something to say that people would like to read. Then again, getting published is less challenging today as the Internet has a wide range of opportunities for…

Women, if you are looking for a tips on how to advance in your career, then you’ve come to the right place. This article was written especially for women (young and old) to fill them in on a few secrets to help them advance through their careers as smoothly and as quickly as possible. Maybe…

1. Be consistent. This is nothing new to moms. Consistency is something we provide for our kids as often as we can. Now that said, I’m no fitness expert. I have been struggling with weight loss for over a year now. But it is that struggle that gives me knowledge with what works and what…

Rating: PGLength: 104 minutesRelease Date: June 3, 1988Directed by: Penny MarshallGenre: Comedy Stars: 3.5 out of 5 “Big” is a heartwarming 1988 comedy starring Tom Hanks (“Forest Gump”), Elizabeth Perkins (“28 Days”), Robert Loggia (“Independence Day”), and John Heard (“The Pelican Brief”). The film relates a story about a young boy named Josh Baskin, who…

Are you ready to start saving 50 percent or more off your groceries each week? There is no time like the present to start couponing and you may be surprised at how little you need to get started. Here are the essential tools every couponer needs to be successful. Essential couponing supplies These are the…

Bilbo Baggins belonged to a race of diminutive people called hobbits. They were a tidy and respectable race, and the Baggins clan was the most respectable of the hobbits. They never did anything unusual or unexpected. Above all, they never went on any adventures. Bilbo’s mother was Belladonna Took. The Tooks were a hobbit clan…

Since the birth of Christianity there have been questions over a woman’s right to minister to the people. This archaic argument is no stranger to today’s society. I come from a Spiritual background, not necessarily religious, but a deep love of God has definitely been instilled. My great-grandmother was a minister of a small church,…

The Atlanta Braves had one of the most talented squads in 2012, but their season was cut short by the phantom infield fly rule call in the wild-card playoff against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 2013 team looks a little different without Chipper Jones, Martin Prado, Tommy Hanson and others, but with B.J. and Justin…

It has happened to us all…you put on a new set of strings the day before a gig, and before you perform, they’ve already lost their shimmering tone. Or if you’re really unlucky, you might even break a string on stage. Fortunately, the solution to this nightmare is simple: Coconut oil. Why Coconut Oil? Coconut…

I’ve lost over 100 pounds in the last 23 weeks. Because I’m losing it so fast, it’s a lot for me to process. Psychologically, I sometimes feel like I haven’t lost anything at all. Physically, however, the changes are undeniable. The following is a short list of some of the most dramatic changes that I’ve…

As fraud explodes, your personal information is at risk and so is your personal and financial safety. Companies are taking your personal information without your permission and making it public, thus placing you in danger from stalkers and Here are some ways to take action to protect your privacy. Whether you know it or not,…

This Father’s Day will be a very special one for Nick Swisher. He and his wife were blessed with their first child, a daughter they named Emerson this past month in May. In talking with Nick you can tell he is proud to be a dad. He spoke with me about his Father’s Day memories…

The recent video ‘This is Oakland’ has generated several mixed feelings and strong reactions throughout not only the baseball world, but also the political climate here in Northern California. The video was meant to be a historical view point of the Oakland A’s; from their long hair and mustache days of the 1970’s, to the…

We’ve all heard of the tiny house trend and saving money with unique ideas for smaller homes. Did you ever think that small space solutions aren’t just for small spaces? They can help increase the space in your larger home, office or room as well. Why not have all the space you can? Maximizing space…

When I worked with elementary students who were struggling to keep up with their peers in regards to reading-levels, I found that my biggest challenge was keeping their enthusiasm fired up. It’s kind of hard to get immersed in a story, even a good one, when you’re having trouble making out the words. Feels a…

We were being chased by the cops in Alaska. Or rather, my husband who was driving the truck, was being chased by the police. I, on the other hand, was too busy giving birth to my daughter in the front seat to even notice. We were driving down the highway on a clear polar night….

I’ve found, as a mother of three girls, that making place cards is a great craft to do along with your children. It creates the desired result, and gives the added bonus of quality time and warm memories. It’s also a great idea for the novice crafter in your family. My first card is always…

No matter what you think of Tilda Swinton’s recent performance art of sleeping in a glass box, this actress has already long proven herself as standing alone from most other actresses in existence. Even if you can name a couple of ethereal-looking potentials that are close to being a peer (namely Mia Wasikowska), Swinton’s appearance…

Finding the one destined for you is not an easy task. Most of us tried hard in looking for that special someone, going on dates, parties even extended their search to the virtual world. But again, it is not easy and not everyone is lucky to really find that perfect one. Whether you are the…

As an avid biker, I’ve had many close calls with cars and trucks. Luckily for me, I have escaped unscathed from all of these incidents. I believe that the majority of those close calls were because the driver did not notice me. In my early and rebellious youth, I used to not care about the…

If you’ve been blogging for a while, it means you’re checking your blog stats constantly, sometimes even a couple of times a day. And your greatest frustration is that you see hundreds or thousands of new people visiting your blog, but you realize that they never come back. So you’re asking yourself questions such as…

Are you a somnambulist? Do you know someone who sleepwalks? Walking in your sleep is actually probably more common than you know. It almost has to be otherwise there would not be quite so many characters on TV shows who have walked in their sleep. And if you have watched as much TV as I…

Talking with my mom on the phone this afternoon, she helped me come up with an awesome idea for my new article: 100 Things That You Want To Learn Before You Die. Writing this article right now, I am going to change it from 100 to 6. We all think about what we’d like to…

The age of the interactive resume is upon us, especially in a time when digital media allows so much creativity with the written word. This doesn’t mean compelling copy on your resume still won’t complement all that creativity. But it’s true that visuals are becoming a key part of online resumes for capturing the most…

Kennesaw State University opened their new 29,500 square foot football offices and training facility to the media this week, with head football coach Brian Bohannon serving as the group’s tour guide. The new office space is leased and located about a 5-minute drive and a brisk walk from the KSU campus. The offices are a…

Ahead of the 50th anniversary of the JFK assassination, Yahoo is publishing first-person accounts from Americans who remember the tragedy and recall the era: What life was like in November 1963 in their communities? How did the president’s death reflect their hopes and anxieties? Here’s one story. FIRST PERSON | Yes, I remember exactly where…

Autism advocates spend much of their energy exampling and asking for acceptance and understanding. Lynette Louise aka The Brain Broad is no exception! She travels the world working in the homes of families struggling to help a loved one with autism, she speaks at conventions and schools helping professionals know what to do when helping…

When celebrities amass useless throngs of stuff, they are called collectors, but when we mere mortals do the same, we are termed hoarders. The reason is probably money; expensive stuff is called collections, and the cheap stuff is just a hoard. Regarding celebrity hoarding, I mean collecting, it’s too easy to talk about King of…

New York City is home to over 8 million New Yorkers. Whether they are chasing the big dream, living life to the fullest, or looking for the perfect place to eat…residents and tourists can appreciate a great meal. As an Iranian American woman, I feel compelled to state that no matter where I choose to…

A new 401(k) scandal has emerged in the past seven years, compounding the widely publicized excessive fee disgrace. Target date funds have rapidly attracted $1 Trillion despite their iniquity. Interests are misaligned: participants bear the risk while fund companies enjoy the profits. Win or lose, fund companies get paid and they’re paid more to manage…

Maintaining fire safety throughout your business is essential. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates employers to ensure safety enforcement within the work environment. It is important to have policy and procedures in place so every employee knows how to use preventative measures to ensure that your business is fire safe. Continue reading to learn…

For antibiotic-resistant bacteria, this is a time of ease. Strains of these nasty bugs are rapidly catching on in the United States and much of the rest of the world, and for the most part, antibiotics that killed these critters in the old days are largely ineffective. Right now, one large family of bacteria with…

One of the most frequent questions that is asked during the Olympics is “how many medals have we won?” We meaning our nation. Our home country. The land we love. National pride is on the line every time the world comes together for the Olympic Games. Most Winter Olympics Medals, Pre-Sochi Heading into Sochi, the…

North America is the third largest continent on planet Earth. There are three large countries in North America, Canada, the United States, and Mexico, as well as many smaller countries in Central America and the Caribbean, plus the world’s largest island that is not a continent in Greenland. The following is a list of the…

With the increasing intensity of storm systems in the United States due to changes caused by global warming, every family should have a plan in place ahead of time; before tragedy strikes. Depending on where you live, you may be faced with one or a variety of catastrophes that can lead you to move quickly…

A U.S. federal appeals court overturned a lower-court judge’s decision that using the ‘Like’ button on Facebook’s page in support for a political candidate warranted no constitutional protection. The 4th Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, on Thursday ruled in favor of a deputy jailer and five other former employees who lost their job as…

There comes a time in everyone’s life when they spend what feels like a few minutes obsessing over a computer game and is actually an entire year that this game-play goes on. There are four influential computer games from the 1990s that to this day gamers continue to play even more than a decade later….

Pairing two intriguing and honored actors for the first time on screen in an emotional and action-based action thriller that relies heavily on the continuous struggle between their characters offers the potential to be an exciting and entertaining film. Director Mark Steven Johnson’s new movie ‘Killing Season sets up that prospect with stars John Travolta…

Damiana is considered one of the most effective natural aphrodisiacs (it even beats oysters!). In this article I am revealing a very easy way to grow Damiana from seeds from the comfort of your own home. Enjoy but most importantly, put this Queen of flowers in your garden! You will need: – The Damiana seeds…

I am a very health-conscious person and have studied and learned things over the year concerning health, weight loss, skin care, etc. However, I have also come across a lot of misinformation along the way that would lead me into the wrong direction time and time again. About a year or two ago I watched…

Last night’s results show for “American Idol” Season 12 likely pleased all fans of the Top 4. Unless that is, you really wanted one of them gone.The results show kicked off with more footage of the Top 4’s recent visit to a children’s hospital, where they worked with the children and presented a special concert….

Every September 1, all major league baseball teams are permitted to expand their rosters from 25 to 40 players. Older players who are looking for another crack at the big show are sometimes called up-for possible playing time. But this expansion is mostly used to give talented young players who have toiled in the minors…

MILFORD, PA – The Milford Garden Club, currently in its 77th year, founded March 23, 1937 by several ladies around the town of Milford, PA – which can boast of itself as the founding home of the American Conservation effort – was incorporated in 2002 with a 501c(3) non-profit status and Federated in 2008. The…

Increasing exercise activity doesn’t always round out those little numbers on the scale. Although encountering a plateau during a diet is commonplace, to the eager dieter who’s looking for visible results of weight loss on the scale, plateaus can be downright aggravating. Before you lay aside your dieter’s hat consider the following tips to blast…

Are you expecting a baby in the fall? Looking for unique name ideas? Here are some ideas from around the world to get you started. Feel free to be creative, though. You can use a typically male name for a girl child or a typically female name for a boy child. You can change the…

So you want to start a business. That’s great, but before you do, you need to make sure that you can. My purpose here isn’t to discourage entrepreneurship. It would be fair to say that entrepreneurship has always been a major element of the “American Dream.” After all, who but entrepreneurs employ the vast working…

Sochi may not be household word in the United States just yet, but this Russian jewel soon will become well-known here and around the world. After all, this lovely city on the Black Sea coast plays host to any number of high profile, sporting events, including the XXII Winter Olympic Games, the XI Paralympic Winter…

I love quantum physics. I love time travel movies. Pretty much go hand-in-hand, don’t you agree? Imagine being able to travel forward and backward. Moving backward is supposed to be problematic in reality but not for McFly in Back to the Future. With our discoveries of many parallels dimensions, is it so improbable? I grew…

A recent article in the New York Times highlighted the stories of a number of women who made the choice to leave their high paying careers to stay at home when they became moms. They have been giving the title the “Opt-Out Generation.” I’m not sure the world “Opt-Out” is how I would describe what…

The corporate world is crawling with individuals who are constantly trying to climb their way to the top. Some succeed, some don’t. Follow these tips to increase your chances at a successful and thriving career. BE ADAPTABLE TO CHANGE: Have you ever heard the phrase: “We’ve always done it like this!”. Well throw that saying…

Working in the mental health field is rewarding and always engaging. Every day I go to work and have no idea what challenges await me. Sure, it’s not for everyone, but there are many misconceptions about the field that have carried over from pop culture’s portrayal of men in white jumpsuits strapping patients down to…

Cool autumn air and Halloween create a festive atmosphere that children love. Candy, costumes, and trick-or-treating are essential staples for a perfect holiday. Throw in the décor and spooky party snacks and you’ve got yourself a darn good time for adults and kids alike, especially when you love your costume. Costumes always take center stage…

I like many people had a fairly large amount of unsecured debt. Things were fine and we were managing it nicely while my husband and I were together and working. However, he lost his job and gave up trying to find another. I tried getting extra work but nothing was going our way. Payments fell…

COMMENTARY | Women’s college basketball has improved dramatically in recent years. When I began following University of Kentucky (UK) women’s college basketball in the 1970s, the rules seemed much different for women than for men. For example, as I saw it, if men’s game rules had been used, the ladies could have been called for…

Wilma and Irene aren’t animated characters, nosy neighbors, or dear old aunts in my family. They’re the hurricanes (2005 and 1999 respectively) that tried to ruin family vacations. Irene was my first hurricane. She got to Miami at the same time our plane from Chicago was coming in for a landing. It was the last…

Heroes…where do they come from and how do they get noticed? It’s Simple; they act, therefore they are. In an era where heroism is downplayed by every inconceivable act of cruel behavior, we often forget, or at the very least, seek to undermine the brave accomplishments of some everyday citizens. We would rather sift through…

If you are an avid Netflix user, you can expect to see these television shows streaming on Netflix during the month of April. Don’t forget to add them to your instant queue! American Guns Season 1 (Release Date: 4/9/2013) This discovery channel show follows Rich and Renee Wyatt and their family while they run their…

Waste not, want not. That was my mother’s mantra and it has become mine. Wasting food is a double whammy for me – it’s like tossing nutrition and money on the compost heap. Those peels, stems and wilted leaves are still packed with nutrition and have been paid for, so might as well put them…

“Gold farmers” are among the most-hated denizens of online games like World of Warcraft and RuneScape. That’s because while most people play to have fun and spend time with friends, gold farmers spend hours on end doing repetitive things to make in-game money, which the companies they work for then sell for in-person money. Doing…

If you’re trying to save money, but can’t seem to stop yourself from spending on indulgences, here are a few tips to help fake self-discipline. Baby steps! 1. Limit How Much Cash You Carry Keeping your wallet cash-free as often as possible prevents you from quick and mindless spending, in addition to forcing you to…

The days start innocently enough. We wake up, a bit sleepier than usual, and we don’t really want to get out of bed. Wouldn’t it be nice if today were a Saturday or Sunday? And yet, at least for me, the last three weekends were filled with important work deadlines that couldn’t possibly wait. Then…

I first discovered author Libba Bray by accident. I was at the library, looking for a book by Ann Brashares. When that book wasn’t in stock, I noticed one that happened to be nearby on the shelf. A Great and Terrible Beauty is a lush historical fantasy and coming of age story. I was hooked…

The following is a list of the NFL players with the most receiving yards in a game. The numbers on this list are crazy, as most quarterbacks would be happy to have just the total amount of yards each player caught in a game for themselves. Most Receiving Yards in a NFL Game by Player…

COMMENTARY | No event, since I have been a professor in a small Georgia town outside of Atlanta, has evoked more passions in the classroom than the case of George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin, except 9/11. And the Zimmerman case divided the students, typically along racial lines. It was the most difficult environment I’ve taught…

Winter does not just open the door to building a snowman or planning a ski weekend. It also brings an endless supply of fresh snow, ice and freezing temperatures. If your house is not prepared before the calendar changes, it can lead to a host of home repairs and create a strain on your budget….

Hop in the car and get driving. Road trips are a fun way to travel without having to make an itinerary or having to jump on a plane. You can take your family, go solo, or bring a few friends to destinations filled with adventure. As spring begins, consider taking one of these exciting road…

Going to a career fair is a great way to network. Although you most likely will not obtain a job right at the fair, you will start to open up doors. Career fairs can be fun and do not take as much work as you may think. Here I have outlined critical steps of having…

Reuniting with a child is never an easy process. It is emotionally draining for both the parent as well as the child, especially when that child is now a young adult. Most of the articles I have read are based on the child’s point of view, of how they searched and agonized over getting to…

I’m still using Windows Vista on an old 1 GB 1.2 GHz computer. It works okay, slows down when my USB tries to take some heat off of the OS through ReadyBoost or SkyDrive wants to sync files with the computer (in which it comes to a complete halt for like 20 minutes), but unless…

Downsizing in our small condo is a constant process. But even before we moved into our smaller place, we liked to regularly get rid of unnecessary clutter. It felt good, kept it from becoming too big of a burden later on, and it gave us a chance to make some money by reselling some of…