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Don’t Let the Top 5 Excuses Stop You from Helping Foster Kids in 2014

People need help all over the world. This year, don’t be surprised if you encounter a laundry-list of groups, organizations, or causes that will solicit your assistance. Although it may be easy to get overwhelmed, keep in mind that you may not be able to help everybody, but you can certainly help somebody. Current and…

SeaWorld Sees Sea of Change in Licensing Opportunities

SeaWorld has been in the business of rescuing sea life and animals for years. There is no subsidization, no funding. It’s generated from within. SeaWorld sees itself as a steward of the sea and its creatures. A little known fact is that there are holding pools that the public never sees. They are reserved for…

Baseball’s Integrity: Betting Vs. PEDs

The Bible tells us that in God’s eyes, all sins are equal. Whether or not you believe in this Christian belief, I think most people can agree, that is not the case in the eyes of humans. We as humans see certain “sins” as being worse than others. Our entire justice system is based on…

Multiple Systems Atrophy? Try Trans-Cranial Laser Therapy!

Anyone suffering from Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA) experiences tremendous frustration regarding the lack of treatment, but there is hope. There is clinical evidence available demonstrating the efficacy of trans-cranial treatments for sufferers of Parkinson’s disease. I stumbled upon this article just recently and was encouraged by the findings. The article is entitled “Transcranial Near-infrared Laser…

World War 3

Jamie and I traveled across Europe and Asia, trying to find some kind of safe haven, accompanied by William, who had taken it upon himself to be our personal body guard. As youngsters, Jamie and I had visited Scotland for about a year. She had met a kind man who had been a bomb technician….

A Kitten from the Garbage Bunch

I often say that if Nola was a woman I would get married to her. “Why, is Nola not a woman’s name?” you may say. Well, it is, but Nola is indeed my female cat. My 20-year-old daughter Alice and I were in Nola, a town about 40 miles from Naples, Italy. On a summer…

Harry Potter Trivia – 25 Fun Facts

Harry Potter. The name is known worldwide. Within the Harry Potter book and movie series created by J.K. Rowling lies a world of fantasy people from every continent enjoy. Since its release, the passing of time has brought more information of the books, characters, actors, etc to the public’s attention. Here are many of the…

Social Networking for Writers – Valuable or Waste of Time?

What? Social networking is vital to online writers, isn’t it? After all, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and other social networking sites are how we promote our work. How could we possibly do our jobs without them? Who would know when we’ve had something published? How would we spread the word? And where on earth would we…

Is AA a Cult?

Millions of people all across the planet are members of the group Alcoholics Anonymous. Many of these people have maintained sobriety for a number of years, and that is very commendable. However, being a former AA member, I did not realize what the program was really doing to me. To the outsider, the alcoholic friend,…

Valentine’s Day Etiquette

To some Valentine’s Day is nothing more than a greeting card holiday created to make lonely people feel even less special when they spend the day alone. For the more happy-go-lucky among us it can be a holiday to express what is to some, the most offensive four-letter word in the dictionary, love. Like anything,…

New York Yankees: Can They Live Up to Their Identity in 2014?

At the Mound: Like any other team, parts make up the New York Yankees, and how proficient the Yankees are depends on the proficiency of their parts. Furthermore, how a team performs becomes their identity. Teams internalize identities, positive or negative, which affects their attitude. For example, how they respond to adversity; do they choke…

Giant St, Peterburg Dam Proves to Be a Bargain for Russia

Gizmodo recently reported that a crucial part of St. Petersburg, the glittering city that Czar Peter the Great built to be the new capital of Russia, was finally completed by Russia’s modern equivalent of a Czar, Vladimir Putin. When Peter the Great build the city, meant as a substitution for the drab Medieval style Moscow,…

Great Video Game Ideas Not Used 26: The Little Ouya that Could

Hello again and welcome to another addition of Great Video Game Ideas Not Used. This edition of the series is exclusively about Boxer8’s Ouya, the home android console. And when I say that, it is not an exclusive from the company, just that this article is solely for the Ouya itself. Like I always ask,…

Top 10 Cooking Safety Tips for Thanksgiving

Cooking can be relaxing but is any but that on Thanksgiving. Stay sane with a quick list to keep you and your family safe this year. Here is the top 10 cooking safety tips for Thanksgiving. 10. Metal and Non-Stick Don’t Mix Never use metal spatulas or other metal objects while cooking with non-stick cookware….

Romantic Date Ideas: Where to Go for Quality Dates?

Wonder where to go for quality dates? Worry no more and take a look at the choices below for romantic, fun dates that will enrich your love life. These date ideas will bring laughter and sweet memories for once in a life time experiences. Visit the Filoli Garden, Santana Row, SF ballet and other ideas….

How to Sew a Center Zipper

Center zippers are used for a variety of things from handbags to jackets and so on. Sewing a zipper in general is frightening, especially for someone who is new to sewing. However, once I walk you through the simple process you will be genuinely surprised at how easy it is to sew one. When sewing…

How Women’s Clothing Retailers Can Improve Online Sales

There is no question that more and more Americans are shopping online. Studies have shown that e-commerce sales grew 15 percent in 2012 , which is several times more than average retail industry’s spending growth. Two separate surveys recently conducted by the United Parcel service (UPS) and ComScore conclude U.S. e-commerce sales grew from $42…

Impress Your Mom This Year: Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Mother’s Day is almost here but don’t worry. There’s no need to panic just yet! Here are a few gift ideas for your amazing mother. Handmade Craft No, I’m not addressing school age children although this information could be useful for them as well. Remember those sloppy hand paintings, disproportionate drawings, and confusing stories you…

Art Review Portrait of Dr Gachet; By Vincent Van Gogh

“I have a portrait of Dr. Gachet with the heart-broken expression of our times.” — Vincent Van Gogh in a letter to Paul Gauguin Vincent Van Gogh (1853 – 1890) wanted to be a portrait painter. Because of his poverty, he could not afford to hire models to sit for him. Although best known for…

The Question Everyone Should Ask Their Pharmacist When Taking a New Drug

I have been a victim and near-victim of prescription drugs I should never have been given. Millions of people like you and me put blind faith into their doctors every day to prescribe safe and useful medications. Hundreds of thousands of them die every year from drug side effects. In fact, prescription drugs kill more…

Liar, Lord, or Poached Egg? a Sermon Based on Mark 3:20-34

C.S. Lewis wrote of Jesus, “One of three things is true, He is either a lunatic on the level of somebody who thinks He’s a poached egg, or He is a liar at such a calculated and clever and extreme level as to probably be unequaled as a purveyor of deception, or He is Lord….

An Argument with God

I dedicate these few lines to that ancient king and sculptor of Cyprus – Pygmalion. Legend goes that after he carved the statue of a woman who he named Galatea, it was so lifelike and lovely that he fell in love with the statue itself. The Gods themselves were moved by his ardour and blessed…

Marijuana and Anxiety: Should You Treat Anxiety with Marijuana?

I Feel Like a Guinea Pig I’ve been living with mental illness my entire adult life. During that time, I’ve seen dozens of doctors, clinicians, therapists, and psychiatrists. I’ve also ingested an extensive menu of prescription medications, in an effort to quell the never-ending chaos in my mind. In varying dosages and combinations, I’ve experimented…

My Daughter’s Animal Rescue

Bre has decided that she wants to rescue animals, but there is one major flaw in her plan: She lives in my house. I do not know where she comes up with these ideas, and most of the time I try to indulge her whims, but I am just not an animal person. I do…

WWE: Should Christian Become Heavyweight Champion at SummerSlam 2013?

The last time Christian was SmackDown’s World Heavyweight Champion was in 2011. He faced Alberto Del Rio for the title and won it at Extreme Rules, and now these two are going to face each other again for the same championship at SummerSlam 2013. Christian’s world title reign didn’t go very well back then though….

Playing Naya Humans in Magic: The Gathering Standard

Naya Humans is a fairly popular deck in Magic: the Gathering’s standard format as of right now. Naya Humans is a relatively inexpensive deck to build from a competitive standpoint, and it can pack a powerful punch if played correctly. This article will discuss some of the key cards to include in your deck if…

Making Money from Handmade Items

First and foremost, right off the bat, this article will not tell you how to make a ton of money doing it! It is merely a guide based on my own skill level and personal experience. While sites like Etsy and eBay are great for hawking such wares, I also do it old school. The…

Christmas Cookie Guide for Baking and Mailing

If you’re considering baking cookies for gift giving during the holiday season and mailing some of the yummy treats to loved ones that are far away, then you need to know a few how-tos. This easy Christmas cookie guide for baking and mailing will help streamline your baking endeavors so you can turn out batches…

Why Robert Guerrero Can Defeat Floyd Mayweather Jr

Floyd Mayweather Jr. faces Robert Guerrero on May 4 in boxing’s first marquee fight of 2013. Mayweather is boxing’s elite star and will be a substantial favorite in this fight. Many casual sports fans have never heard of Robert Guerrero and doubt he can compete with Mayweather. Guerrero, though, is being underestimated and will pose…

Fishing Tips to Catch More Rainbow Trout

As we move into winter, for many anglers the thought of fishing for trout is a distant memory that won’t reappear until the warmth of the spring snaps them back into action for another season of trout fishing. While this isn’t the case for me personally (as I will fish for trout during any season)…

The Isaacs: Ministry in Story and Song

Sponsored by a local company, the Christian music group The Isaacs performed a free concert at a former Baptist church on a hot Friday night. They write and produce most of their music, with styles ranging from bluegrass, rhythm and blues, folk, and country to Southern Gospel. That the Isaacs tour the world as a…

The Horse of the Chinese Zodiac

The Horse is the seventh in the twelve year cycle of the Chinese zodiac; a person born in this year has a sharp mind and is a fast learner. They have a lot of ambition and can easily multitask but often they can become overambitious with too many projects going at once and does not…

Transportation Network Analysis Review

Network analysis enables you to solve problems, such as finding the most efficient travel route, generating travel directions, finding the closest facility, defining service areas based on travel time. Network analysis is widely used in the study of social networks, but so far fairly little in the spatial analysis of cities. While the study of…

Naomi Campbell Makes Moves to Dethrone Modeling Show Queen Tyra Banks

Naomi Campbell is the supermodel to watch in 2014. In 2013 she brought her show “The Face” to three Continents (USA, UK, Australia), and does not seem to be finished with expansions, as rumor has it that she will be launching shows in Canada and France. What is The Face? The Face is a modeling…

Vengeance: Does it Only Affect the Guilty?

VENGEANCE: Does it only affect the guilty? Vengeance can actually create an adverse reaction. Whether someone deserves it or not vengeance is a selfish act and can result in someone else falling victim to your wrath. “But, I’M the victim!” you shout. Well, let’s review this scenario, shall we? The scenario : My supervisor enjoys…

Los Angeles Dodgers -The Top 10 Greatest Rookies in Team History

Judged by any standard, Los Angeles Dodger rookie Yasiel Puig is having a rookie season for the ages. The heralded phenom out of Cuba has torn through the first 31 games he’s played in the majors, compiling a batting average of .407 with 8 home runs and .683 slugging percentage. While he may not be…

Catching a Ballgame at Chavez Ravine

The Los Angeles Dodger organization has witnessed a reversal of fortunes over the last couple of years as a new ownership group, which includes Magic Johnson, has completely revamped everything from the lineup to the stadium. 100 million dollars was spent on stadium improvements prior to the 2013 season resulting in a more fan friendly…

Three Great Tutorials for Sewing Burp Cloths

Every new mom needs a stack of burp cloths but somehow they have managed to miss out on the cuteness that other baby items have been given. Let’s face it most burp cloths are plain white and boring. Burp cloths however are easy to make, even when you have little to no sewing experience, and…

Six Facts on Martin Luther King You Might Not Have Known

Martin Luther King Day is a day that is freely and openly celebrated in today’s world. For many, it’s a welcomed three-day weekend to get away for skiing or sneak away to an island resort. For others, it’s a time to recharge the batteries; after all it’s been three weeks since the Christmas break. With…

New Smartphone Owner? Pay Attention

Recent reports show smartphones are outselling dumbphones for the first time ever. Dumbphones are actually called feature phones, which is odd because they don’t offer many features. Well, they do, like a camera, texting, crude internet access, and a few other extinct bells and whistles-but not as many as a smartphone. The Wall Street Journal…

Using Task Lighting in the Bedroom

Your bedroom isn’t just the place where you go to sleep every night. It’s your personal space that’s used for everything from getting dressed for work to enjoying a relaxing Sunday afternoon watching the television to your personal gym. Although you perform lots of daily tasks in the bedroom, without the right lighting solutions, you’re…

Baseball Players Who Hit 40 Home Runs and Stole 40 Bases in One Season

The following is a list of all the major league baseball players who hit 40 or more home runs and stole 40 or more bases in one season. All the players who have accomplished the feat are members in the so-called 40-40 club. As you will see, very few players in major league baseball history…

10 Interesting Facts About Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence has recently made headlines for winning her second Golden Globe at the 71st Golden Globe Awards. To commemorate the acting career of the brilliant young actress, 10 interesting facts about Lawrence are listed below. Born on August 15, 1990, the Hollywood starlet is only 23-years-old Despite being regarded as a great actress by…

Top 5 Reasons for Going to Marriage Counseling

I – a woman who abhors the idea of divorce – have been divorced for nine years longer than I was married. I was in it officially for 18 years, but that included a grueling year-and-a-half struggle with attorney legal capers designed to inflict maximum discomfort on the opposing party (my soon-to-be ex was talented…

4 Ways to Raise Your Standardized Test Score

Standardized exams are an inevitable part of every student’s existence. Whether you love them or love to loathe them, standardized tests, such as AP, SAT, ACT and graduate school entrance exams, are integral to higher education. Why not succeed at them? Refer to the tips below to boost your scores. Read! The faster you read…

The Japanese Chin – Meet Molly

The first time I saw a Japanese Chin I wanted one. Who could resist that cute little pug face with its tiny nose and those big brown eyes. One of the most adorable features of the Japanese Chin is the plumed tail which is carried high over the back. The long plume of Molly’s tail…

A Figure History: Janet Lynn (II)

In the 1971 World Championship , when Janet Lynn finished fourth in Lyon, France, the crowd in live broadcast booed the ceremony. Lynn, despite her brilliant free skating, finished off the podium. The angry crowd refused to accept the result and heckled the ceremony. This unprecedented event in fact resulted from misunderstanding of the figure…

Playoff Failure Proves Knicks Need Rapid Change

Don’t let the New York Knicks’ exit interviews fool you. Days after being eliminated by the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, seemingly everyone in the Knicks’ organization–from Carmelo Anthony to Glen Grunwald–stated that the team has nowhere to go but up, and that the 54-win season was enough to warrant…

UK: The Conference of World Religions Comes to London’s Historical Guildhall

A mega religious conference is coming to London in less than two weeks that seeks “to restore the rightful contribution religion has to offer the 21st Century”. The event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at the historical Great Hall of Guildhall in London. An initiative of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim…

5 Reasons I Love Rush Limbaugh

Listening to popular media, you would think that radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh is the devil incarnate. But that’s not the Rush that I know. I love Rush Limbaugh because he is intelligent, informative, confident, relatable, and funny. I’m not old and white and still listen to Rush My friends are often are aghast…

How Republicans and Democrats Can Fix the Economy Together: A Lesson of Macroeconomics

Politics has run roughshod over the United States economy and its international perspective. With Congress continuously bickering over the particulars of the federal budget, both hardworking Americans incomes and the overall health of the nation’s economy remain anemic despite small growth. We have entered (for better or worse) the era of the data-driven approach yet…

The How To’s on Changing Your Name After Marriage

Getting married to the love of your life is a milestone that takes time and planning in order for everything to run smoothly. The process of changing your last name also takes time and planning, and some may find the process a bit frustrating and stressful, but it doesn’t need to be. Having just gone…

Eight Ways to Sell Your Child’s Gently Used Clothing, Toys, or Equipment

When the toy chest is overflowing, and the walking space in your living room has become a game of hopscotch, it may be time to downsize. As a mother of twins, I know how fast it can all accumulate, and, if you’re like me, you want it out and fast. Kids are expensive, so my…

Songs with Rhyming Two-Word Titles

When you awaken each morning next month, you will be greeted by a May day. This term, usually associated with alarm of danger, should be quite the opposite. A day in May represents the high point of spring, serving as a benevolent harbinger of summer. The term also has a certain poetry to it, the…

The Early Years: The Middletown House

When I was five years old, my father decided he needed to join in the war effort. He signed up as a Chaplin in the US Army and gave up his church in Durham, Connecticut. The family moved to Middletown and lived with Great Aunt Edie while we waited for him to be called. Aunt…

Why Did Mark Anthony Lose the Battle of Actium?

Since the days of William Shakespeare, Rome commander Mark Antony and Egyptian Queen Cleopatra the seventh has been portrayed as a romantic tragedy of lovers by writers, playwrights, and current film makes. This history has been derived primarily from classical Greco-Roman authors as Plutarch who wrote about the “Life of Markus Antonius”. Plutarch’s work follows…

Tips for Soon to Become Moms!

Motherhood is most divine, God gifted relation on earth, giving, nurturing is the inborn quality of a mother. Association between a mother and a child is a bond of tenderness, warmth, an inspiration to the softest feelings of care and affection. She undergoes nine months of pain, bears all the associated symptoms occurring with pregnancy,…

Three Bad Habits You Need to Break

Shortly after I made a commitment to the raw vegan lifestyle, I noticed that I became much happier and productive in my life. At the same time that my dietary adjustment enabled me to become a better person, it also drew my attention to areas that I need to improve upon. And that is why…

Don’t Pay to Telecommute

There are far too many scams on the Internet pertaining to virtual office employment. One of this author’s primary goals is to expose the scams on the Internet, related to working from home, via the Work Home Union website. It’s important to know that you do not, and should not, pay one dime to work…

‘Before Midnight’ Review: Linklater, Hawke, Delpy Wondrously Reunite

For many, Richard Linklater’s astute relationship trilogy, “Before Sunrise” (1995), “Before Sunset” (2004) and his latest, “Before Midnight” is akin to welcoming home family. In this case, the family is the films’ stars Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Celine (Julie Delpy). Audiences met these wistful, 20-something lovers traveling through Vienna in “Sunset,” and then reconnected in…

Get Rid of Acne and Have Beautiful Skin

Acne is one of those conditions that can plague you even if you do take fairly good care of your skin. Any clogged pore could lead to infection and swelling, and eventually, a multitude of blemishes. Before you know it, you could be dealing with serious acne. Nip acne in the bud with these helpful…

A Haunting in Ohio

Looking for a new ghost story to share with your friends this Halloween? How about one based in reality? Few buildings in America have darker histories than the insane asylums constructed in the late eighteen hundreds, the Athens Lunatic Asylum among them. Opened in 1874 and located in scenic Athens, Ohio, the asylum treated dozens…

How to Be a Better Secretary

The secretary is the gateway to any organization. I have worked as a secretary and administrative assistant for several years with various companies and have learned a few tricks of the trade in that time. Here are the five best steps how to become an excellent secretary: Arrive Early. I cannot stress enough how important…

Crustae

Its beautiful white and almost pink color attracted my attention. Its perfect shape, was like a master piece, I knew it was just waiting for me. I picked it up at the beach, I don’t even remember when anymore. I just know I had it on a bookcase among with other things call trash by…

Thanksgiving Day Fashion Faux Pas You Should Avoid

If you’re like me, you spend time with friends and family on Thanksgiving Day. This social situation presents a common problem – what to wear? Despite your best intentions, at times, you mess up and end up sticking out like a sore thumb at the festivities because of a poor choice in wardrobe.Thanksgiving Day Fashion…

5 Useful Tips for Customer Service Jobs

At one point or another we have all “paid our dues” and worked a part time job involving customer service. Retail, fast food, waitressing, cashier- these are all jobs which involve heavy interaction with the public and (let’s face it) the stories which we relay are not ordinarily positive in nature. After having spent my…

Can You Teach English Overseas While Paying Off Student Loans?

In my 10 years of living in Thailand, I’ve met many English teachers with student loans. After all, when people graduate from university in the US, and in the UK now in increasing numbers since university costs skyrocketed, student loans are a fact of life for most of them. Some graduates, however, worry about being…

Don’t Unfriend Me! How Parents Monitor Their Kids Online

It’s official: technology has made the world a scarier place for parents. In a nationally representative poll of US parents, 44% of moms and dads with under-18s said that they find it frightening kids have so much of the world at their fingertips at such a young age. 12% of parents think technology is overwhelming,…

Growth Stocks Vs. Value Stocks

We’ve all heard about ‘that stock’ that went up 15,000% and made someone a billionaire overnight. The chances of this happening are absolutely remote and you cannot count on this happening in your lifetime or even your children’s lifetime. To hit a stock like this you must basically gamble and get lucky. The rest of…

Analysis of Change the Way You Persuade

Article Summary The article starts off by talking about the different categories of decision making. The five types include: Charismatics, Thinkers, Skeptics, Followers and Controllers. To be an effective persuader and sell your ideas it’s best to know the audience. According to the article nearly all sales presentations focus on only two of different decision…

Lake Harris Campground

New Yorkers are blessed with lots of great campgrounds. The Adirondack region is full of wonderful campgrounds with spacious campsites located right on the lakes. My family and I recently camped at Lake Harris Campground located in Newcomb, NY right in the heart of the Adirondacks. We had a great time and we really enjoyed…

Tarot in Focus: A Review of Erik C. Dunne’s Tarot Illuminati

Any review of Erik C. Dunne’s Tarot Illuminati would have to begin with the imposing stare of the High Priestess, who stares at you with a penetrating, judgmental gaze from her position on the front cover of the deck’s box. The High Priestess, shrouded in blue and purple robes, foretells what’s to come: an in-your-face…

The Foreskin of Jesus: The Holy Grail of Christian Relics

You have heard about the search for the Holy Grail, right? I mean, at the very least, you watched “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.” You may also have heard one or two mentions about the search for true pieces of the cross on which Jesus was crucified. Then there is the spear that pierced…

Radon Toxicity in Dogs and Cats

I recently treated a feline patient of mine for a partially difficult respiratory condition. After a few weeks of intensive treatment I am happy to say that he is now feeling well. On a recent visit to the clinic his owner queried as to whether radon poisoning could have had played any role in his…

Suppose They Gave a Marathon and Nobody Came

I’ve never failed to finish a distance race-a marathon, half marathon, or triathlon-and I’ve done a couple dozen in the last ten years. That changed a week ago Sunday, at the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington D.C. It just wasn’t my day. Marathoning certainly has a physical component. You have to have a base level…

How to Master the Smokey Eye Look in 6 Easy Steps

A smokey eye looks good on everybody and is perfect for a distinctive evening look. This makeup technique flatters everyone, and it only looks hard to do. With the right tools, you can get the smokey eye look you’re after in a few simple steps. Step 1: Get your tools together Everything you need for…

The World Around You Changes Only when You Do

The world around you changes only when you do. Have you ever wondered why things never change? Why the same types of people always come into our life? Why the same patterned routines keep happening? Why things just seen to always remain the same? The vicious circle that keeps going around and around. We may…

What Paula Deen Can Learn from Anthony Weiner

The Paula Deen saga continues: since admitting to using the ‘N’ word in a court deposition, more sponsors have dropped her and another party attempted to blackmail her. In other news, Anthony Weiner, the politician who showed his private parts on the Internet, is making a comeback and may be the next mayor of New…

Romantic Songs for Your Wedding, Valentine’s Day Playlist

Are you looking to add some romantic songs to your playlist? Whether it is your wedding day, Valentine’s Day or an anniversary, there is music that can help get your partner in the loving mood. No doubt you have a few special ones that mean something to both of you. Start there. But, after those…

New Hotelier’s Guide to Reducing a Facility’s Water Management Costs

Did you know that a hotel’s maintenance related functions may account for approximately 40 percent of its undistributed operating expenses? It’s true. Based on my years of hotel management experience, I can also tell you that those costs may be reduced by a minimum of 15 percent with the proper systems in place. Two of…

Brand Communication: How Do You Convey Your Company Through Visuals at a Trade Show?

The idea of brand communication at a trade show for your business may sound daunting if you’ve ever seen elaborate show displays from major companies. Some big names have spent plenty of deep pocket dollars to create trade show booths that go hi-tech with videos, sophisticated displays, or dioramas. And while those companies are only…

CES 2013 Audio: Sounding Different from Everyone Else

If anything, the conglomerates certainly do do their homework, especially at CES 2013. They’d be remiss not to send representatives to other exhibitors, especially those with innovative and emerging technologies. The companies then turn around and capitalize on those technologies with potential, perhaps to the dismay of the smaller companies. This year, Panasonic is getting…

Republicans Are Throwing Away a Senate Seat in Massachusetts

COMMENTARY | “We need to stop being the stupid party,” Georgia Sen. Johnny Isakson told my class at LaGrange College. And one way Republicans could do that would be to stop throwing away a very winnable seat in Massachusetts. When John Kerry stepped down from his Senate seat to become Secretary of State, it opened…

Popular Pennsylvania Vacation Spots

Do you want to take a fun, interesting, and unique vacation this year, but don’t know where to go? Maybe, you’re tired of commercialized run of the mill vacation spots like Disney World or Six Flags. If so, a trip to scenic Pennsylvania might be right for you. I once spent a few days of…

Movie Review: ‘Shame’ Is Led By Powerful Performances

What is shame? Is it the feeling of self-loathing, or is it the discomfort one feels, knowing that he is not invisible to others, that he is seen, and heard, and all his secrets are exposed? A man is riding the New York subway. Sitting across from him is a woman he’s never seen before….

On the Future of a Nuclear Negotiations with Iran

Although the Obama Administration continues to push for immediate progress with Iran on its nuclear program, a short-term deal offered in November, 2013 is only an intermediate agreement that ensure talks can move forward. Maintaining a dialog with Iran and halting any progress on an Iranian nuclear weapon are important steps, but a treaty is…

Signs and Symptoms of Childhood Insomnia

Nothing contributes more to a good day than a good night’s sleep. Sometimes, however, you just cannot fall asleep. Worse yet, sometimes your children just cannot fall asleep. And when mom and dad don’t get rested, the rest of the crew usually pays for it as well. When children have difficulty falling asleep, sometimes parents…

Starting Your First Blog

Starting your first blog is tough to say the least. I should know because I’m still trying. Yes, you’ve got that right…I’m writing an article on blogging when I have yet to actually blog a thing. Nothing. Not a single word. And while that brands me officially as an uninformed source, it also makes me…

Comic Book Review: ‘Quantum & Woody’ #1 (2013)

Quantum & Woody are back, and they are as amazing as ever — which is to say not very, as heroes go. They do, however, make for as outstanding and hilarious a read as they ever did. I highly recommend you read this comic, not so much for its entertaining story, though it is entertaining,…

Three Tips for Growing Climbing Plants

Plants endowed with the ability to climb their way upward can come in quite handy for filling in all those vertical spots in your garden or landscaping design that remain notably absent from the game. Climbers are the single best solution for adding growth and vitality to a bare wall or an ugly fence or…

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