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When it comes to recycling many people ask why should I recycle? The best reason to recycle is to stop unneeded waste from filling up landfills. Recycling is as simple as reusing the items you would normally throw away and reducing your amount of waste. Here are eight things you can recycle to make the…

Getting into a vehicle collision is never a great experience, let’s be honest. However, if you get injured and then fail to take all the appropriate steps, it can be a downright disaster. I work as a case manager in a personal injury law firm, and everyday I deal with clients who make life a…

We have a Sony Bravia 40 inch LCD HD television that we purchased 3 years ago. We live in a townhouse, and have a complete condo upstairs. The living area is small so we chose the 40 inch, which is perfect there. We have a large ‘playroom’ downstairs that is 800 square feet. We have…

Eons ago, Ashton Kutcher challenged CNN in pop-culture battle. He bet that he could get a million followers faster than thevaunted news network…and he was right. Ashton Kutcher, now about to rule a second sitcom as the replacement for Charlie Sheen in CBS’s Two and a Half Men, revealed that social media could make anybody…

We are not the only ones fighting the heat and drought this summer. Your lawn is suffering as well. Even though it’s as simple as putting a sprinkler in your lawn and turning the water on, there are several things we need to pay attention to in order to maintain a healthy lawn. When? How…

Glass railings and shower doors are becoming more and more affordable these days due to advancements industry the technology and qualified glass installers engineering in the field. As a result, prices of glass railings and glass shower doors have seen a drastic drop monopoly the recent few years. Although frameless glass pool fencing is not…

The impact upon your house when you use trees and other outdoor plants is varied and expansive enough to bring sweet aromas or create an artwork right on the exterior wall. Choose trees carefully when you are using them while integrating a landscape with the exterior of your home. Effective use of trees and plants…

Dallas is a fun town to visit, and the city attracts visitors from around the world. It is a very popular town for both business and leisure travelers. Dallas has everything to offer it’s guest from great shopping destinations, boutique hotels, numerous attractions, and fine dining. There are a number of wonderful steakhouses in Texas,…

Stop! Read this now before you make a decision to foreclose on your home. Contrary to popular belief, it is not that difficult to qualify for a short sale and it is less harmful than a foreclosure. A foreclosure will be harmful to your credit score, financial record, and future loan qualifications. Let’s explore the…

Students need great gadgets for a few reason: they can help with school work, they’re convenient and they’re cool. Here’s a look at a few types of gadgets that all students should look into, and the best options for each category of gadgets. Cell Phones – Every student needs a cell phone for staying in…

It was a cold summers night and their was a full moon. I had three friends over at my house and we were playing a video game. Then we heard a strange scraping noise near my bedroom window on the wall. We did not know what it was so we sat their and pondered about…

So you have a family and are looking for the perfect family dog but you just don’t know what breed you are looking for? I have always loved animals all my life and was always partial to the smaller breed of dog . . . but they are sometimes not the best idea when looking…

I love Halloween and dressing up for Halloween…okay not me, but dressing children up for Halloween. As a child, Halloween was the only time that I was allowed to dress up and actually go out in costumes …well except the fall festivals at church but those were pretty dull costumes! I was really disappointed at…

Did you take out a student loan to help finance your studies while you were in university in the UK? If so, you will need to consider repayment terms and conditions once you have completed your course. Repayment will depend on certain factors, such as when you started your course. Courses that Began Before 1998…

Scandals among Powerful Men are on the Rise A recent study found that the higher men or women rose in the business hierarchy, the more likely they were to commit adultery. Power increases opportunity and confidence, and with confidence comes a new sense of sexual entitlement. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, often referred to in France as DSK,…

I have never been much of a traveler, due to my unadultered hate for plannng and logistics. I typically only travel out of military necessity, and I avoid that at all costs. However, in the late summer of 2005, while I was stationed in Germany, my dear friend Veronica convinced (forced) me to join her…

Beautiful Kingsport, Tennessee is the perfect place to stay if you are traveling in that area of the state. Kingsport offers the perfect example of rural and metro lifestyles coming together in a flourishing style. Kingsport offers scenic views, a hub of historically significant visitors sites and plenty of opportunities for families to have a…

Autism is a mystery and new families are often lost in confusion when it comes to raising a child with this disorder. Getting into the world created by children with autism is the greatest challenge many parents and families face. It is very difficult to understand autism, what to do about it, and how to…

Sage & Cedar’s Montana Evening Mist bug repellent is a miracle spray and that’s not an exaggeration. As anyone in Houston, Texas knows, mosquitoes are a nuisance and for people like me (who happen to be a mosquito magnet), even more so. I’ve had as many as 100 mosquito bites at one time and that’s…

For the new or novice writer, self publishing ebooks can be a viable option which can help to expand their audience and increase their visibility in the literary world. Publishing, releasing and selling an ebook is a lot more simple than most would expect and it also holds a lot of benefits for the writer….

I spent my elementary school days in Veneta, Oregon. I started school at Central Elementary in second grade and gave ”Æ”’¹…”em hell until we moved away from there in fifth grade. I would’ve been around seven years old and then ten when we had to move. Now it seems odd that it was only three…

The National League and the American League were the two most prominent baseball leagues at the turn of the 20th century, eventually becoming the two rival leagues which define Major League Baseball to this day. However, during the early 20th century, there were several other professional baseball teams playing in competing leagues. One such team…

Sometimes life takes unpredictable turns. Adjusting to those changes can be daunting. As friends and family pass away, many people are left alone, a single voice of a generation with no one to talk to. Experts suggest that isolated seniors can become inappropriately, even romantically, attached to caregivers, neighbors or friends who offer a shoulder…

Though there is no substitute for using your own judgment and intuition. There are other tools that can assist with self-development and growth. When two people meet and are drawn to each other, they may ask, “What’s your sign?” The idea behind this is to get to discover if the person you are interested in…

In the year 1881, there was a small town in Nevada just outside of Las Vegas. This town was called Gold Springs. The residents of Gold Springs were a fairly happy group of people until the early part of the year when one of the most feared outlaws came riding into town. This outlaw’s name…

I watch the Super Bowl on television every year and think to myself ,”The pregame, halftime and postgame shows are getting longer than the game. So why would I want to attend in person? I’d rather watch from home.” I watch the World Series every year and think to myself, “Gee, they are still playing…

It would be wonderful to save up for a boat. Fishing on a quiet lake, or just watching the clouds on a lazy day would be soooo perfect. Unfortunately, the to do list never seems to get done. Projects cost money, some require special tools, and materials are expensive. You don’t have to wait until…

There is no excuse for celebrities to drive drunk. Celebs like Mel Gibson and Britney Spears can afford limo drivers and cabs. Stop being so prideful. If you want to go out to an L.A. hot spot and get drunk, hire a driver for the night. Even if you don’t have intentions of getting drunk,…

What are those Mysterious Blue Flowers in my Garden? Every summer morning before I depart my house for work, I enjoy taking a walk around our front yard. I take great pleasure at listening to the wind swishing through the treetops as I walk alongside our wildflower gardens looking at the tremendous variety of flowers…

The Fourth of July is a holiday that comes preplanned for many families. Standing traditions to watch the parade, go see a fireworks display or have a cook out are tried and true activities. Coming up with a few extra activities for kids can keep the celebration fresh, and keep kids busy during down time….

Well, it was a lot better than I thought it would be. I took my 7 year-old to see “Monte Carlo,” and she absolutely loved it. It’s a silly, often funny movie. Surprisingly, it wasn’t wall-to-wall tween girls at the matinee we attended. There were people of all ages and even couples, and everyone seemed…

My first experience with Facebook’s facial recognition software was an odd one. I was uploading pictures of my son’s kindergarten graduation when Facebook grouped several faces together and offered suggestions. Facebook’s facial recognition program is meant to help you tag friends by automatically analyzing pictures when they are uploaded and suggesting who those people might…

Countless officials on both sides of the aisle have tried to explain this budget problem the government now finds itself in, and frankly I get confused every time I hear another pundit or politician open his or her mouth about the situation. For months they have gone on and on about ceilings, taxes, retirement, social…

Your rickety alarm clock jolts you into the oncoming traffic of another day. Off to the races you go. The kids are too sick for school, so you need to find a sitter – and quick. Oh, and your parents need one too. Their usual caregiver is vacationing in the Cayman Islands for another three…

Entertaining the kids at home during the day can be hard to do! Kids easily get bored, and the younger they are, the easier they will bore. Luckily those living in Nashville have an assortment of fun indoor play areas to choose from to entertain the day. Since all of these places are inside, their…

The perfect Christmas tree is hard to find, particularly when you are tramping around the mountains instead of a tree farm. But what would Christmas be without a tree? And out West, there could only be one type of tree suitable for Christmas’”a pine tree. The tree is the center of our Christmas decorations and…

Dog owners are often reminded of the dangers of heartworms. Most dogs are medicated monthly throughout their lives in order to prevent them from becoming infected with heartworms. But what are heartworms? How does a dog become infected with heartworms? If they do become infected, how are they treated? Below we will take an in-depth…

Everything is disposable today, paper plates, magazines, books, pots and pans, aluminum cans, furniture, and vehicles. Perform an archeological dig at some of the dump sites in this country. Discover the items disposed off in the last 100 years? I do believe we will find that over the last century the amount disposed of has…

Snooki seems to be back in form for Jersey Shore Season 4 in Italy. The reality star formerly known as Nicole Polizzi had been trying to change some things before the new season, as she is on a new weight loss regimen. However, some things may not change so easily for the icon, given that…

Facebook is arguably one of the very best inventions of the last 50 years. Or is it one of the worst abominations to be conceived yet? It all depends on your point of view and if you are one of the unfortunate people who have lost a job, been turned down for a job, been…

My first job after I graduated college was as a Management Trainee at a nationally recognized rental car company. I spent well over a year test driving each and every vehicle in the fleet during our day to day operation. Hybrid cars are without a doubt completely awesome! They are more than worth it in…

Last week on “Dancing with the Stars,” it looked like the competition finally started, with the closest race of the season. Unfortunately, Petra Nemcova ended her journey for her lackluster dance, even though she finished at the top of the leader board on a previous week. This week, the remaining couples got to dance for…

This is a great book for beginning translators or just as an overview of the profession. Back when I could remember the languages I actually learned (before losing them due to not using them) I had thought about becoming a translator. This book made me realize I still wasn’t ready at that point, but it…

Love is more valuable than money. Without love, life is empty and meaningless. Love is the reason why we are all here. We all need and desire to give and receive love, whether romantic love, love between family members, love between friends, love of a pastor for his parishioners, or another form of love. Love…

Starting a new business in Philadelphia, PA can be a confusing and frustrating chore. The key to starting any new business is knowing the proper steps to take to get to each point in the process. It is important to put in hard work and research and take careful consideration in each step to ensure…

Budgeting your finances to suit your family is definitely trial and error. Every household has different dynamics and the budget will reflect as such. For my family, we try to hold fast to the suggestions from Dave Ramsey, but we have had to do a little tweaking. Actual budgeting began in January and we still…

Choosing Walking Shoes vs Running Shoes After injuring my right foot while running, I re injured it after a lengthy recovery period. That’s when I decided to try walking my 5 mile circuit. And guess what? I liked walking just as much as running…So I decided to research how to choose a walking shoe. At…

About 3.5 million people reside in this country, with more than half of the population in the canal corridor between Panama City and the Caribbean port of Colon. Panama is ethnically diverse. Some 70 percent are of mixed African, native “Indian” and European ancestry; about 10 percent are Caucasian. Except for the gringos, everybody has…

Depression is a worldwide epidemic. According to the World Health Organization, it affects about 121 million people worldwide, and those numbers are increasing. Depressive disorders affect as many as 18.8 million American adults or about 9.5 percent of the U.S. population age 18 and older in any given year, according to the National Institute of…

If the IRS has issued a levy on your wages or bank account, this means that your tax balance has become delinquent to the point where it has been turned over for enforced collections. After a brief audition with third party debt collectors, the IRS has resumed collection of 100 percent of all tax balances…

As the calendar turns to August and the MLB trade deadline recedes in the rear view mirror, it’s time to take stock of the panting horses in the lead in the National League. Contenders Atlanta, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and San Francisco all made significant roster moves, signaling their fans and players that their…

As we pass into July, the last quarter moon finishes the month and heads into the new moon which begins next week. The last quarter is good for finishing projects that were begun earlier in the lunar phase. Making plans comes the week after. The Cardinal Grand Cross has been highlighted due to the sun…

Sony’s troubled Playstation Network has finally come back online after an absence of more than a month. Thanks to a group of hackers that targeted Sony’s service, users had been unable to use any of the online functions of their Playstation 3, and PSP consoles. Now that the PSN is working again, Sony has outlined…

A new floor in any room in your home can add some life to the space. Deciding to get a new floor is often very easy, and installing can usually be done by an do-it-yourselfer. Figuring out which floor is best for you can often be the most difficult portion of the process. Weighing the…

There might be situations where you would not have adequate funds to buy your dream machine. There are auto loans available to every individual and this is a wise option to consider. So how do you repay your new auto loan? The lender might give you several ways to repay the loan amount in terms…

One complaint many people have when trying to lose weight is being hungry all the time. After all, it can take time to get use to smaller portions. Our stomachs stretch to accommodate more food, this is how competitive eaters are able to wolf down large amounts of food, but still have small frames. As…

Make sure that your friends-and-family round includes organizations of which you are a member. As de Tocqueville remarked, the United States is built on voluntary associations. For example, some of the premiere American life insurance companies started as benevolent organizations of individuals and families in a given geographical location or specific line of work. The…

I have to admit that I’m not competitive and when it comes to losing, I don’t mind one bit. The exception for me in terms of competing pertains to interviewing. I am a totally different person when it comes to applying for a role and being selected for an interview. Once I receive a call…

The Tersk or Terskaya is a rare Russian light breed of riding horse derived from the Strelets Arabian, some Russian breeds and possibly Thoroughbreds. It is a continually evolving breed that retains grace, athletic ability and a core of toughness that often can be found in Russian breeds. The studbook, maintained by the Russian Institute…

You know what I mean by “extreme couponing,” the habit of collecting all the coupons you can find and searching out stores that offer double and triple their face value, so you can get a boatload of groceries for just a few dollars. It’s couponing, to the extreme! Do not get me wrong, I am…