Mediums live in a world invisible to most of us. They tread the line between life and death as easily and as naturally as we ourselves wake and welcome in the day. A medium is usually born that way with the skills coming down through family lines, where a grand parent and then a parent […]

Vitamin H is also known as biotin. Vitamin H is not exactly one of the better known vitamins out there, but when it comes to staying healthy you may not be able to do much better with a natural source for helping combat pain and depression than vitamin H. Natural Sources of Vitamin H Vitamin […]

The 4th of July in Hermosa Beach, California is a riotous, unscripted celebration centered around Pier Plaza at Hermosa and Pier Avenues. Illicit activities abound all day and night: contests, concerts, Margarita wrestling…Last year, local punk heroes Pennywise added the mushroom cloud to an already feral environment. Parking is the first event of the day […]

Taken from The Klown Times… As the 2011 NFL Draft comes to an end, there were a little of everything. There were a fair share of shockers, disappointments, excitement and hope. There was also a cloud that hung over the draft, as the lockout rained on the festivities’ parade. Here are some observations I made […]

Japan is seeing aftershocks of a recent major earthquake. Recent tragic events have led to a closer observation of earthquakes around the world. This article visits the top five largest earthquakes ever recorded. Interesting earthquake facts and figures put a perspective on one of mother nature’s forces. Don’t worry the end of the world is […]

Human genome sequencing provides scientists with a roadmap of the human body, and the publication of the human genome sequence expands genetic understanding and possibility. This article discusses the importance of human genome sequencing and its potential uses. Human genome sequencing provides valuable information about the genetic composition of the human body, but this is […]

Want to make money online? Don’t know where to start? Don’t have the time to setup a website? Well, you’re in luck! There is a new video site on the web called Videobb that is very similar to other video sharing sites. However, this site allows you to earn money by uploading and sharing videos […]

Islands are gorgeous. No one can argue with that. Surrounded by brilliantly blue or green or gray seas, it’s hard to find better views than those found on America’s smallest pieces of land. Whether tropical beach getaways or rocky and wild, each has an appeal all its own. Below are some of the United State’s […]

A headshot is a photographic portrait that focuses on your face. Actors and models aren’t the only ones who need professional-quality headshots these days. Today, everyone with a website, blog, or online dating profile should have a flattering, professional photograph. Headshot quality matters, because people like seeing your face before they do business with you […]

When I first started writing about baseball, both here and at GiantsPod, I hoped to have readers who were fans of America’s National Pastime, not necessarily fans who had advanced mathematical and statistical training. That said, on the blog I’ve been throwing out stats left and right, and some of them bear explaining. First of […]

How to Choose a Baking Chocolate: I love to cook and I confess to being a chocoholic: noun, a person who has an obsessive need to eat chocolate. Okay maybe not quite obsessive, but I do love chocolate and all the baked goodies that brag chocolate as their main ingredient. But how do you choose […]

This four wheel Razor go kart is a neat break from the usual stand-up scooters that many people imagine when they think of Razor. Geared towards younger kids, the recommended age is 8+. However, with proper supervision and training, many users have reported that this model was fine for even younger riders, as long as […]

As the sultry summer days continue to bring bright sun and the occasional rain shower, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens is a welcome relief from both the heat and vacation crowd. Situated in just off of Old Cutler Road, Fairchild offers a unique combination of experiences ranging from educational to artistic. My first visit to the […]

Vitamin D is a fat soluble molecule very important to the body to function properly. Adequate amounts promote efficient calcium absorption in the gut and maintain an adequate concentration of calcium and phosphate in the blood so as to enable normal mineralization of bones. Vitamin D deficiencies may cause brittle bones. Also, this vitamin is […]

May 15, 2010 was my long-awaited, yet somewhat dreaded college graduation day. I had pulled my share of all-nighters, crammed for midterms, and panicked over deadlines as a journalism major at the selective University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It was in Urbana-Champaign that I learned that personal and intellectual limits meant nothing if they weren’t […]

Flashes of lightening streaked across the sky. Raindrops sounded like a hammer pounding against the roof as Eleanor dressed for bed. As she passed by the window, the light cast by the street lamp silhouetted a figure standing in the darkness. His gaze was directed toward her bedroom window. He stood drenched by the pouring […]

Judy Garland knew the power of shoes. So did Cinderella. I feel quite certain that even Elvis was aware of this magical phenomenon; why else would he sing a whole song to persuade people to keep off of his shoes? I can remember when I was a very little girl, always looking forward to Easter […]

Witnessing a person having a seizure can be frightening, but not all seizures consist of jerky movements, tongue-biting and a loss of consciousness. With complex partial seizures, you don’t see the jerky movements that most people associate with a seizure. Complex partial seizures symptoms are less dramatic – but far from “normal.” Complex partial seizures […]

Acupressure is a 5000 years old Chinese curative art that uses that uses pressure applied to pressure points on the body believed to encourage the body’s ability to self-cure and maintain health. The Chinese believed the body’s health was supported by energy they called Chi which flowed through the body. They observed that tension seems […]

Woodpeckers often invade homes, particularly those near wooded areas. Woodpeckers not only peck wood, they also drum on a variety of surfaces. A woodpecker drums and pecks either to look for food or to establish their territory. During the mating season woodpeckers like to drum on gutters, vents and any metal surface that will produce […]

The current fashion scene has something for almost everybody and that is quite a relief. It means you can be up to date and fashionable no matter what your taste and preferences are in terms of style. You can even switch among various looks every day of the week, and you can also count on […]

(fib ipsa loquitor — the lie speaks for itself) [cue theme music] Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to an all-new episode of “How Will Ya Spin It?” … the game show where political hopefuls prepare for a profitable career in self-serving public service! I’m your host, Robin Taxim. [cue applause] And now, I’d […]

Johnny Galecki plays the character of Leonard on the sitcom Big Bang Theory. Prior to his role on Big Bang Theory, he was best known as the character David on another funny show, Roseanne. The following is a look at some little known facts about the actor. A Big Gay Jiminy Cricket Fans of Jonny […]

Interview questions are used to help the selecting official of a business or company to make a decision on whom would be the best pick for a job position. There are many varieties of questions that may be asked to include: General questions, yes or no questions, part questions, Open ‘” ended questions, scenario questions, […]

Small School Prospects Every year Thompson takes a calculated risk on at least one well researched small school prospect that makes draft pundits and fans scratch their heads. All of them are very good athletes. Examples include: 2005: Nick Collins, FS – 4.36 40 time 2005: Junius Coston, C/OG – interior lineman who ran a […]

When I moved from my college town to the big city, I had sticker shock from the prices of apartments. Luckily, I quickly figured out that there were many opportunities to save money on housing. Eventually, I found an apartment in the city that was even less than I had been paying in my small […]

Deciding which car to purchase is often driven more by passion than by practicality. Eventually, the passion fades and the car mileage begins to mount. Then, a new buying cycle begins, fueled by a desire to get the newest model, with the latest and greatest features. Influenced by the latest marketing campaign, we convince ourselves […]

When considering a new place to live or being relocated by an employer, many families are interested in a location that offers affordable cost of living, safe schools and low crime. Colorado offers moderate housing prices and 300 days of sunshine each year, as well as amenities like hundreds of miles of hiking trails, skiing, […]

In a study published in the journal Evolutionary Psychology , scientists tested whether people seek partners with similar or complementary personality characteristics. Results were interesting to say the least. According to the study people might be seeking out what they don’t want! Curious about your current relationship? Asking yourself…if you right for each other? This […]

How many national championships did Reggie Bush cost the USC football program? I guess the simple answer is one. The truth, however, is an entirely different story. . The Trojans, college football’s most dominant program in the early-2000’s, were on a roll that is seldom seen in the here today, pro tomorrow, world of collegiate […]

There is no shortage of canals on any given road in the Glades. It’s nothing spectacular to a person from the Glades to see gators lying on the canal banks, swimming in the water, or even lying dead on the road from being hit by a vehicle. It is, however, a means of occupying fussing […]

As a child growing up, I remember sitting on the front porch of my grandparents’ house listening to the Detroit Tigers’ games on my grandfather’s transistor radio. Even then, they were called by Ernie Harwell, the Voice of Tigers baseball. I remember key phrases that colored the broadcasts and Ernie became a legend. Ernie Harwell […]

Extreme couponers know that using a coupon clipping service can help save tons of money. But, what about the rest of us–does it make sense to use a coupon clipping service and if so, when should you use one? An overview of coupon clipping services In a nutshell, a coupon clipping service is a company […]

Don’t you just hate it when you go to a fast-food joint in a rush only to be delayed by service? Or how about some of the less friendly service you receive at the window? By following these seven tips, you may make your drive thru experience more pleasant – and you might, in turn, […]

What was worse than your parents telling you that summer vacation was going to be a trip to Arizona? Well, they could go without me. The two nerds I always picked on at school had extended to me a peace-offering; a free trip to mars! I couldn’t stand these two kids. They were the best […]

Southern New Jersey, or South Jersey as we locals call it, is home to several world-class waterparks that the best of rides, rapids, waterslides to keep your kids entertained all day long. Here are the top five waterparks in South Jersey: Splash Zone The Splash Zone,, located in Wildwood, New Jersey, mixes adrenaline-pumping thrills with […]

Francias Scott Key Fitzgerald (September 24, 1896 – December 21, 1940) was one of the boldest American authors of his time. Born into an upper middle class Irish Catholic family in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Fitzgerald attended multiple boarding schools. As a result he entered Princeton University in 1913 as a member of the Class of […]

News of my exhibition bout with the Champ sparked a surprising reaction from the general populace. Most humans were angry with me for agreeing to the fight. Talk show hosts almost unanimously condemned me as an arrogant old man who couldn’t accept the fact that he was no longer champion. Nobody seemed too concerned that […]

‘Bones’ star, Emily Deschanel (Dr. Temperance “Bones” Brennan) is having a baby. A rep for the actress confirmed the news that the 34-year-old actress and husband David Hornsby are expecting their first child. Married in a private ceremony in 2010, Deschanel and Hornsby, who plays Matthew “Rickety Cricket” Mara on FX’s ‘ It’s Always Sunny […]

I am a huge fan of Avon’s SuperSHOCK Mascara, which comes in black in the original formula. I will try any color in eyeshadow, eyeliner and mascara so when I found out that one of my favorite mascaras came in two new colors as SuperSHOCK Intense Mascara, I had been dying to try it. So, […]

The lovely Hyatt Summerfield Suites Herndon on Herndon Parkway in Herndon, Virginia, is less than a fifteen minute drive from Dulles Airport outside of Washington, D.C. This hotel is tucked into a fairly quiet location not far from all the action of the greater metropolitan area. The service at this hotel is impeccable as are […]

Although people enjoy many aspects of Easter, including the decorations and candy, they aren’t so wonderful for pets. There are obvious and not so obvious dangers that can cause the animals injury or worse. Taking precautions by keeping certain Easter items out of the way of your pets can help you avoid any problems and […]

Does your garage get cable and is the laundry room set up for wireless Internet? Do you text your youngster upstairs and browse the ‘Net while cooking? If so, you have ample chargers, electronic devices, plug-ins and attachments. How do you corral them? Invest in a Dock Buy a docking station for each member of […]

Preparing meals and eating together is one of the best ways to teach kids healthy eating habits. Just like bedtime routines, kids also need meal routines. Mealtime should be a time for the family. Allow your kids to participate in the meal preparation and eat together at the table. Switch off the TV and talk […]

Romans 8: 38-39. “For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” God is all-powerful and […]

New York State has some of the most beautiful, scenic bike paths in the country, including the Canalway Trail which stretches from Albany to Buffalo, parallel to the Mohawk River. This linked group of bike trails has been built directly over former railroad tracks and the old Erie Canal towpath dubbed the greatest engineering feat […]

When most people hear the word conjunctivitis, they almost always think of ‘pink eye’, which is a very annoying and quite contagious eye condition. Pink eye is an intense redness and inflammatory condition of the membranes that cover the whites of the eye, known as the conjunctiva. Allergic conjunctivitis is quite a different story. According […]

There are cabin rentals all around Dahlonega. If you plan to attend the Fall Color Cruise or the Gold Rush Days in Dahlonega, a cabin may be the best rental plan for your weekend getaway. Dahlonega also hosts many other events throughout the year. Dahlonega was the site of the nation’s first gold rush until […]

When I think of backyard geology, the first thing that comes to mind is gold. Of course, it’s not in everyone’s backyard, but it can be found. There’s an old saying, “gold is where you find it”; in other words, look for gold where it’s already been found. I’m not sure I agree with this. […]

In Stephen King’s book “On Writing” the master of horror writes “If you want to be writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot. There’s no way around these two things I’m aware of, no shortcut”. Mr. King also goes on to say that, although he is […]

Accenting your album is easy to do with color. You can add accent paper, borders, titles, and so much more with a little color. Color adds style. It is important to choose colors that accent the pictures that you have decided to use. If you have a dark photograph, you will want to use a […]

Lightning bugs, also called fireflies, get their name because they create light through a chemical reaction in their abdomens. This process is called bioluminescence. Breathing in oxygen triggers the flashes of light. The more oxygen breathed in, the brighter the light. There are approximately 2,000 kinds of lightning bugs all around the world. Each kind […]

Dockers Restaurant is a popular casual dining spot in Fox Lake, Illinois. Fox Lake is in the far Northwest suburbs of Chicago, in what is known as the Chain of Lakes region. Dockers enjoys a prime location on the Pistakee Lake, in downtown Fox Lake. The restaurant can be reached by car or by boat. […]

Everyday I wake to a bright blurry world of dark nightly terrors that no one knows. I’m traumatized! How can decide what is real and is fake? Everything was difficult to for my mind to recreate. I see the twilight speeding up as I’m taken from a line of others that are waiting to enter […]

I recognized the title of this children’s book right away from a song called Don’t Laugh At Me. It is a Reading Rainbow book and includes the song lyrics and music. Although I checked it out from the library, if you buy this book, a CD will come with it. Also if you are interested […]

Congratulations! Chances are, you are reading this article because you and your significant other are contemplating filing for a Domestic Partnership in the state of New York. It is an exciting thing to realize that you will have at least some of the rights and protections granted to married couples. And hopefully one day soon, […]

Build Your River Gather together the following items for your science project: 2 two liter soda bottles Water Sand Miniature houses and town stores and cars Dishpan A couple of books for propping Saran Wrap Tape Cardboard Spoon Ruler Follow the steps below to experience the kinetic energy in moving water: Find a spot outside […]

As with any home improvement project, there are two ways you can do it. The right way or the wrong way. But did you know there was a third way? It’s the eco-friendly way! Whether you’re building a new deck or patio from scratch, repairing an old one, or just thinking about building a deck, […]

Released in February 1997, the Visions expansion set is the second set in the Mirage block. With 167 total cards in the set (50 Rare, 55 Uncommon, 62 Common), this expansion set was the last set to contain a poison creature or a creature that creates poison counters until Swamp Mosquito was reprinted in Time […]

Deciding on which college to attend can be a life-altering decision, representing a commitment of time, attendance and money far more significant than any most college-aged students have ever faced. Concerns over academics, costs, and environment play a large part in making the best decision possible. Deciding which college to attend can be a nightmarish […]