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The thriving New England town of West Hartford, Connecticut is home to several catholic churches. These churches are located throughout the town and some of them also feature parochial schools. Some of these catholic churches feature large congregations, while the congregations at others are smaller. In addition to Sunday mass, most of these churches offer…

If you’ll be in or near Tampa this June, plan now for some great deals on some good times with dad this Father’s Day! There’s something for every father to enjoy all over Tampa. The hardest part will be deciding where to go first! Some venues offer free admission on multiple days, so you can…

Howdy Folks! Listen and you shall hear of how the West was won. You see long before you and I were born, way back when before texting and the Internet, times were tough and men were mean. This is back in the day of Cowboys, Outlaws, high noon and lone Sheriffs. Shootouts and duels were…

COMMENTARY | President Obama, in a press conference that covered a wide variety of issues, has found a new enemy of the people: owners of corporate jets. It seems tax breaks for corporate jets are bad for children and other living things. According to the National Journal, Obama has decided to trot out the old…

Gamine and pixie cuts are enjoying a revival, but long hair never goes out of style. “Updo” might sound alarmingly formal, but depending on how you work it, an updo doesn’t have to be Oscar-worthy. Whether you toss it into a casual ponytail or wrap it up with ribbons and Swarovski crystals, you can play…

Girls diagnosed with Aspergers face a different set of difficulties than there male counterparts. The biggest obstacle many girls face is a correct diagnosis of the condition. The symptoms associated with Aspergers in girls mimic symptoms that are found for children with autism. This obstacle in the area of diagnosis leaves girls at a disadvantage…

Financial meltdown has affected the majority of developed nations. Mortgage failures, bank failures and high unemployment have been a contributing factor to personal financial ruin. A secure career during unsettling times is a retail store manager. As a former retail store manager, I was the leader of a business who oversaw the daily operation of…

It is a basic human desire to be accepted and loved. We are social beings and as primates, we thrive in packs and communities. The difficulty in this is that by looking to the outside for this acceptance, we will be forever disappointed, as you have no jurisdiction over other people’s behavior. You do, however,…

I’ve got some ethical issues and disagreements with Mark that mostly pertain to Facebook, but his recent announcement regarding his personal life isn’t one of them. Below is an e-mail he wrote to Fortune, outlining his goal for the next year: “To start, let me give you some background on what I’m doing. Every year…

Knowledge is power even when it comes to car donation. The more knowledge you have about the car donation process, the better decision you will make about whether to donate your car and what charity to donate car to. The answer to the question of whether to donate your car is determined by your motivation…

“When you obtain any pet, you should think seriously about the commitment to giving that pet proper care for the entirety of its life. When that pet is a tortoise, that commitment could last 40 years or more.” E. J. Pirog, Russian Tortoises © 2005 T.F.H Publications, Inc. Tortoises and turtles have fascinated me with…

The star of the hit prime-time TV show Columbo, Peter Falk, has died. The stage and movie actor was 83. He died on Thursday in his Beverly Hills home. His daughter, Catherine Falk, said he had been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. A short history of “Columbo” via Huffington Post: “Columbo” began its history in 1971…

My cell phone has an alphanumeric keypad. At least that’s what I keep reminding myself so I don’t go crazy. For those of you who are curious, I own an LG Cosmos, a Verizon compatible cell phone. No, it’s not a smart phone.(To be honest, I never liked the term ‘smart phone’ anyway. If it…

On July 13, 2011 at 10 p.m., Bill Weir, Co-Anchor of Nightline on ABC, presented a documentary called “Beyond Belief” concerning the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary which are known throughout the world. He related the news that the Vatican has approved the reality of apparitions that occurred near Green Bay, Wisconsin in 1859….

Ecology is the study of plants and animals and how they live together in their environment. Ecology is a great study field for nature lovers and animal lovers alike. Children at a young age may become interested in ecology without even knowing the technical term for what they are doing. By the time kids are…

In the previous dating game installments I went over first encounters and approaching the un-approachable. If you experienced any success during those two phases, then chances are you find yourself in a “first date” situation. Do not allow yourself to think for one second that because you have a scheduled date that the game is…

There’s nothing greater than the feeling of being in love in summer. For this reason alone, a summer wedding proposal can be very romantic. If you’re planning to ask for your significant other to marry you, consider these five cute summer proposal ideas. 1. In a Hot Air Balloon Hot air balloons are beautiful, whether…

Back in 2009 I wrote an article on what one could expect from the Avis rental car lineup. Traveling heavily I thought it timely to revisit the subject with new insights and perspective. So I ask myself, do I present these in random order, best first, worst first. We’ll just have at it and see…

Many new parents over buy when bringing home a new baby. Not knowing what to expect, mixed with excitement, typically leads to wasting money on things their baby doesn’t need. Other parents are worried because of financial constraints, whether they have everything their baby will need. Here is what you really need for the first…

Private torrent trackers are often the first sites to get access to files recently made available to the file sharing community. Private trackers also are often the only ones that are maintaining a healthy seeding community of files that are not in large demand. Because of these reasons, most serious members of the file sharing…

1 in 4 women experience domestic violence in their lifetime. 3 out of 4 Americans personally know someone who is or has been victimized by domestic violence. 1 in 5 female high school students experience being physically and sexually abused by a dating partner. If these statistics aren’t stupefying enough, then might as well let…

I love my wife; this has been my mantra since the day we married. I love my wife I keep saying it repeatedly. Why, you may ask? Not for the obvious reasons, I do love how she has made my daughters and me a priority in her life, and that she makes married to her…

Many of us have been affected by the downward spiral of employment opportunities at some point over the past few years. It has been financially, mentally and physically draining on those directly impacted by this crisis. While, the employment rate seems to be slowly rising, it isn’t necessarily curing the fear of not having longevity…

A dry wind blew across the barren wasteland as the sun began to set causing the horizon to glow its customary red. This was not only from the setting sun, but from the radiation still permeating the atmosphere. It had been close to ten generations since the humans incinerated themselves with their nuclear weapons, but…

Donna sat in her car and stared at the building, wondering how long it had been since she was here last. At least fifteen years, she mused, maybe more. She put off the inevitable for a few more seconds then finally forced herself to go in. To do that she had to walk through a…

When I was a child, grills were usually the charcoal variety and fairly portable. Now there are deluxe grills built into an outdoor kitchen — not portable at all. As we grillers run the gamut from charcoal to built in models, it’s good to have an idea of what’s out there and what you can…

After the tragic events of Torchwood season 2, the remaining Torchwood team regroups and begins piecing their lives back together but the peace is short-lived when all the children in the world begin repeating the same phrase, “We are coming.” Before the team can address this new mystery, The Hub is blown up, Jack’s obliterated…

Who Qualifies To qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance, you must be unable to work due to a disability or serious medical condition. If you have a disability but it does not prevent you from working, you will not qualify. Doctors must expect your symptoms to continue for at least one full year. You must…

There is a whole market out there for merchandise geared towards dogs and dog owners. Dogs seem to have it all from their own cakes, to their own shoes and accessories, and now their own birthday parties. With so many great items to choose from it can be difficult to find a great gift for…

In January of 2010, I signed up for a Netflix two week free trial. I had heard about their instantly streaming service, and felt that the service would make Netflix more worthwhile than just renting DVDs through the mail. I chose the 1 DVD out-at-a-time unlimited service which includes the instantly streaming movies and TV…

Any woman in her late twenties, or early thirties is accustomed to the phrases people say to us when they find out we’re single. “Are you seeing anybody special?” Yes, I’m having a lovely relationship with the E Network on Friday nights. It’s awful to be labeled a spinster by your peers and/or family. While…

Another birthday is closing in and yet again you’re stuck with the sometimes-unpleasant task of finding something acceptable to give to your loved one. You can’t forgetwhen afew years ago the perfect present you gave toyour mother ended up being returned, or how another great gift idea for your sibling lastedall ofthree weeks before it…

“Scarlett O’Hara was not beautiful, but men seldom realized it”, writes Margaret Mitchell. Penning, in 1925,what would become an American classic novel. After being published in 1936, Gone With The Wind, would go on to sell over 30 million copies and eventually be named as the second most loved book by American readers. I was…

John Frye writes: ” Anyone who instigates change will be viewed as a trouble-maker. Anyone who questions the way things are because of a vision of the way things can be will be called a trouble-maker. Anyone who knows “the pecking order,” but does not peck or allow his followers to peck in their proper…

I don’t play golf. But I know a lot of people in the Dallas area who do.Interestingly, asking them about their top picks for golf spots in the Metroplex revealed surprisingly different answers. But, who better to know the best courses than the folks who play them? So, if you are looking for a place…

The corpse lay sprawled on the floor of the supply room of the We’re It Advertising Agency, his legs splayed out between a pile of FedEx envelopes and packages of toner. A limp, pale arm draped over the fax machine. His co-workers crowded in the doorway in freaked-out silence. Lieutenant Bill Sawyer knelt beside the…

“Quiverfull:Inside the Christian Patriarchy Movement” by Kathryn Joyce takes an up close look at an extreme pro-natalist ideology called Quiverfull. In this movement, adherents shun all birth control, even natural family planning, leaving the number of kids in God’s hands. Children are to be accepted as God’s gifts regardless of finances or mental and physical…

Recently we came across the thought that knowledge without wisdom is dangerous. Wow! That seemed to us totally applicable to thousands of Canadian business owners and financial managers who struggle to manage or find working capital and commercial business finance loans and solutions for their companies. But what about combining knowledge with the wisdom of…

David Brooks writes the novel called The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement. In this novel, you will discover ways in which emotions and character are shaped and affected by all of the various factors in life. Brooks merges the scientific facts of the brain and biology with the intersection of…

Day trips are great fun for the adventurous individual, families or a group of friends who are looking to create special traveling memories together. Besides driving on your own, you can take advantage of the train system or the economical Megabus at the New York City main station. One of the many benefits of taking…

When most people think of home delivery of your favorite newspaper it brings back those memories of our youth where grade school boys delivered the newspaper via their bicycles. Those wonderful years so uncomplicated. Flash forward to today; Newspaper delivery has evolved into a very big complex business. All across America major city newspapers are…

What causes constipation? I certainly want to know. That way, I can keep it from happening because being all stopped up is a painful, bloated, irritating and embarrassing condition. What causes constipation in the first place? Knowing the causes is the best way to keep from having to treat this nasty condition in the first…

Daytime Emmy Winner and actress, Susan Lucci, has written her autobiography after many years of resisting everyone’s urging to write one. Susan Lucci is a woman who is very protective of her family and her private life, so it was not easy for her to write her memoirs for everyone to read. All My Life:…

German tuner Brabus is best known for their monster creations based on Mercedes Benz vehicle and why usually they do wonders under the bonnet, this time the tuning company unveiled the “iBusiness 2.0” based on the Mercedes Benz S Class and, according to Brabus, the first car with an integrated multimedia system based on the…

Morning came early that Sunday 25 years ago. Mornings often came early 25 years ago because the evenings often ended late. So when the cock crowed that spring morning, announcing to everyone within earshot that the sun was spreading its first rays upon the pines-laden landscape of sleepy Martinez, Ga., the rooster also cruelly awakened…

If you like karaoke and want to become involved with other fans of the hobby then Dave’s karaoke forum may just be the website for you. On this site you simply cut and paste your songs and then all the members will comment on them. As a member you will also comment on other people’s…

Anyone who has ever been to a gym or fitness center likely has seen a number of individuals performing squats. These exercises are considered by many to be the cornerstone of resistance training. Though originally designed to increase muscle mass, squats are also effective at boosting mood, supporting joints, and promoting weight loss. Increased Muscle…

In all the Western states, only 20 percent of hunters successfully take down an elk every year. In 1920, there were about 35,000 elk in North American; today there is an estimated 800,000. Given the explosion in elk populations throughout the past decade, that seems to be a rather low rate. There is a simple…

Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is an inflammation of the membrane that lines the eyelid and wraps around to cover most of the white of the eye. This condition can affect one or both eyes. Factors that contribute to this disorder are usually viral or bacterial, although there have been cases where allergies or…

Number of accidents and injuries is rising constantly. There are several factors responsible for these injuries. Some of the common reasons include tripping, slipping, falling, workplace injuries, road accidents and several others. Sometimes, in spite of adopting best of safety precautions, injuries occur. Ike many people, you might be one such victim and finding it…

With Mother’s Day less than a month away, it is time to start planning on what to do for that very special lady in your life. This year in Kansas City there is a varity of activities to choose from and share with the mother in your life, from running a 5k to brunch at…

The ACLU has brought many cases before the courts, citing, “Separation of church and state.” The reasoning behind it, is the first amendment to the Constitution which states, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof: or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or…

When you’re a preteen, it can be hard to earn extra money if your parents are not willing to pay you a lot for cleaning jobs and chores. If you’re under 14, you won’t be able to work at places like the mall or restaurants because you don’t have a job permit. Don’t lose hope…

Season 10 of American Idol is over. We crowned a new winner. And the winner is, 17 year old Scotty McCreery from my neighboring state North Carolina. I bet Jordan Dorsey who refused to let Scotty McCreery sing in his group during Hollywood Round wished he had allowed him to do so. It turns out…

Do you consider yourself a professional online article writer? What does it mean to maintain professionalism in this industry? The nature of writers is to express ourselves. It’s quite difficult for us to (how shall I say it?) keep our big yaps shut when disappointed. Nevertheless, that’s exactly what we should do to maintain professionalism….

As a young woman diagnosed with ADHD, I’ve found freelancing preferable to the traditional 9-to-5 job. A perpetual night owl, I struggle with early commutes. As such, having the ability to sleep in until noon and then write in my pajamas is amazing. I can work on my own time and at my own pace….

American men’s soccer has long been the laughing stock of the international community. The world’s only super power has won exactly zero World Cups and has been embarrassed in international play more times than one cares to count. International critics argue that Americans lack the capacity to understand the nuance and subtly of the “beautiful…

If you haven’t walked in a battered woman’s shoes, then you have no idea what she has really been through. Domestic abuse is not at all what some people think it is, and common myths are what help make it a joke among some people. However, domestic abuse can be physical, emotional, verbal, and sexual,…

We have all seen movies and TV shows about vampires, witches and werewolves. Some telling tales of true love with endless battles between humanity and mortality. We all know it is fictional and that these creatures do not really exist. Are do they? That is the question that has haunted mankind for centuries. With the…

Recent days, companies have changed their way of promoting their products; they started to distribute free samples of the products. There are many hundreds of sites that allow applying for free product samples just by filling a simple sing up form. The main purpose behind this activity is to give exposure to the newly launched…

Route 539 Ocean County Route 539 has become a favorite backcountry road for locals searching for a great motorcycle road to ride on for decades. Automobile owners like it as well. Drivers want to escape the hustle and bustle of fast-paced city life with a leisurely stroll through a rolling and sometimes twisty country road…

inFAMOUS 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed PS3 game, inFAMOUS. In a year filled to the brim with endless sequels, inFAMOUS 2 stands far above the heads of its competition in terms of style and play, as well as an amazing plot filled with decisions that the player can make, influencing…

What seems to be the question ever since the end the 2010-2011 NFL season, and every year after the Super Bowl is, “Who will be the number one pick in the NFL draft?” Countless hours are spent trying to figure out which team is going to do what. Now in recent years there’s been a…

I am going to admit my dark secret here…I did not choose this item only for safety…I chose the Aqua Leisure Deluxe Tot Trainer because it was cute! Don’t shoot me yet! I knew nothing of these items but my daughter had outgrown her little floaty toy and needed something to help her float. My…

After Re-Animator , cult director Stuart Gordon experienced a brief surge in popularity and was able to make From Beyond and Dolls virtually back to back. Though it received a very limited theatrical release in 1987, Dolls has since gained an impressive reputation among horror fans and remains one of Gordon’s very best films. At…

(This is a solo column by Chris, the adult writer of the Gab Four. For more solo columns from Chris, visit the official Web site of the Gab Four, www.MyBriefs.com.) In its filthy rich history, baseball has had its share of memorable characters and looney tunes, none so more than the Looney Tunes. Warner Brothers…

Baseball games were always a major part of our lives when I was growing up. My sister is a huge baseball fan and a fan of the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix, Arizona, as often as we could you could find us at one of their games. Not only did we attend pro-baseball games we would…

Pia Toscano — one of our favorites from the start — has been eliminated from the “American Idol” show. If you haven’t been watching “American Idol,” Thursday night is elimination night for the contestants. For the top nine contestants, last night was truly shocking. The Top eight are no doubt glad their names weren’t called…

“What happened, Mommy?” my voice echoes. My mommy looks in my direction, tears of sadness in her eyes. A man is sitting across from her. “We found him,” the man says to her. “Do you — you know why he did it?” she says through muffling of tears, mommy asks him. He shakes his head…

Once you find a project you want to bid on, you need to make your bid stand out from all the rest. If an employer has 15 bids to choose from, there will need to be something in your proposal that catches their attention besides your price, which may be higher or lower than some…

This bench is made by using an old head board and foot board. It looks very expensive when it is complete yet it costs almost nothing to make as long as you have all the tools. If you don’t have one lying around, go to a garage sale. You can almost always find one for…

I worked for almost a decade in the fast-paced world of the American drive-thru for a successful national chain. In those years, I’ve seen the very best and very worst of human behavior. Here are 10 things that I wish I could have explained to more than a few unruly customers over the years. 1….

With having natural fine, but thick hair that falls flat to the head I need to use a volumizing shampoo to help give my hair a bit of life. The organic shampoo I have been using to help wash my hair and add life to it is Phyto Organics Syntress Volumizing Lift Shampoo. I like…

The bride and groom will receive many wedding gifts from family and friends but it’s a tradition for the bride and groom to give gifts to their wedding party as well. Gifts for the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom may be the most important. It’s your special day but remember…

The list of Stanley Cup winners has never included the Vancouver Canucks. But when the finals started, that seemed likely to change quickly, as the Canucks pulled off two close wins over the Bruins. As such, it seemed that a long-overdue championship was inevitable for Vancouver, yet the Canucks were far from winners Monday. Therefore,…

The search continues for Lauren Spierer, the missing Indiana University student last seen June 3, 2011. The family of the 20-year-old fashion merchandising student is appealing to anyone having information about Spierer’s whereabouts to please come forward. Spierer has Long Qt Syndrome (LQTS), a heart rhythm condition that is potentially fatal without adherence to medically…

I was thrilled to be able to take a tour backstage to experience the “Jubilee!” spectacular production show the way very few people can. Ballys offers a special day tour which allows the public to learn the secrets of what happens behind the scenes. Our beautiful tall “Bluebell Dancer” guide, Laura Priester acknowledged, “Working backstage…

In ” Terri,” starring Jacob Wysocki and John C. Reilly, an overweight, awkward teen finds support from his well-meaning vice principal. “Terri” is the latest in a series of films, perhaps made by filmmakers who themselves went through awkward stages, paying tribute to the challenges of being young and different. “Humble Pie” (USA, 2007) Director:…

It is vital to note that this particular strategy for credit improvement is not going to work for everyone. If you are currently sitting at a FICO score over 620, with only a few past due debts, settling them may hurt you more than help you in the long run. However, for individuals with credit…

Game of Thrones Season 2 won’t be on HBO until next year. However, fans of Season 1 and the novels will find it to be an even longer wait than that. The series has already become the next big fantasy hit for television, shocking and enraging viewers by frequently killing off main characters. But somehow,…

I remember going through the home study process. It was very nerve-wracking to say the least. I decided I wanted to adopt a baby or child through the foster care system. I attended classes. I went through the background check. Then came the home study process. The home study process for foster care and adoption…

The Caribbean offers a lot of choices in terms of relaxing vacations but Marigot Bay Hotel in St. Lucia, Lesser Antilles is a favorite among travelers to the region especially for lovers of yachting. St. Lucia is located between the islands of St. Vincent and Martinique and offers travelers a variety of natural jewels one…

On a recent to Gatlinburg, TN we had the pleasure of visiting friends who were staying at The Edgewater Hotel. While waiting for our friends to meet us in the lobby, we had some time to explore the property and chat with staff. While walking around the lobby, we were approached by JoAnn who introduced…

Are you new to Adobe InDesign and flyer printing? If you are, then you will probably need these tips listed below. While printing and design of flyers is a pretty much a straightforward process, using Adobe InDesign to create great color flyers will take some decent training. If you are a newbie to all this…

After the depraved council of our state government changed their laws to suit their desires to create an agenda of mass incarceration for their own benefit and wishes, cannibalism is alive and well inside our prisons. Their laws, so written to eliminate the differentiation of those who are rational and those not so rational and…

The Colbert Super PAC can rake in the money now that Stephen Colbert won approval from the FEC to actually form it. But although the fake pundit’s political action committee started off as a running gag on The Colbert Report, it is about to become a very real thing. It is one thing for it…

Ten years ago author, life coach and motivational speaker Mike Jaffe was doing corporate marketing for an insurance broker. He was unhappy in his job and resented the time it took him away from his wife and 1-year-old daughter. Between his four-hour daily commute and his lack of passion for his work, he was living…

In the mind of a typical student, college is all about the freedom of having a choice. The last thing a college student wants to do is waste time in what is supposed to be a pleasurable and entertaining adventure. So why should one take classes that are irrelevant towards his or her major? It…

COMMENTARY | Conservative political commentator Ann Coulter is traveling the interview circuit to promote her newest book, “Demonic: How the Liberal Mob is Endangering America.” Using her signature style, Coulter describes liberals as behaving like a mob and accusing conservatives of their own crimes. Despite a rocky interview with Piers Morgan, her current media blitz…

On June 20, 2011, Florence and the Machine, along with her opening band Twin Shadow, played for a packed house at Festival Pier in Philadelphia. In an incredible display of talent, Florence Welch proved that she is even more amazing live, than on her CD “Lungs.” Read on for a fan’s perspective of the June…