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Louie Louie Day If you grew up in the 60’s, like me, you probably spent considerable time and effort trying to decipher the allegedly “dirty” lyrics to Louie Louie. I know I did. To no avail, however — try as I might, I never could understand what the heck those guys were saying. “Those guys”…

One year since the World Cup brought millions to its doorstep, a strong tourism brand for Cape Town is proving to be vital for its economic sustainability and future well-being. Thanks in large part to our current global financial crisis, travelers have been forced to change the way they travel. With a significant adverse effect…

Since so many of my “Travels with Charley” features in the Beacher Weekly Newspaper in Michigan City, Indiana have featured the certified-used 1997 white Honda Civic, four-door with 40,800 miles we purchased with financial finesse on April 26, 2001, I wanted to take this opportunity to tell Dream Car: “Thanks. Hang in there, old Honda!”…

To start off the eighth episode of WWE Tough Enough, Christina returned from the hospital with some good news. Christina was allowed to remain in the competition because she only sprained her ankle, unlike Martin who suffered a broken ankle. Although Christina only sprained her ankle she had to sit out of the daily training….

Almost every person spends time considering their purpose in life, what gifts they have to offer in their careers, families, friendships, and to themselves. “Discover Who You Are” combines personality tests, skills assessments and gifts to help individuals understand their unique purpose called LifeKeys. The first portion of the book takes you through your life…

If your kitchen already has tiled countertops you will have to remove the existing tile and expose the wooden framework beneath. If you have installed new cabinets or are completely replacing your countertops you will need to lay a wooden framework on top before installing your tiles. Cut a sheet of 1″ plywood to fit…

He rode into town slowly. He looked like any other drifter passing through. His clothes were dirty. His face showed a stubble. Comfort was like many other Texas towns in the early 1870s. Carpetbaggers had taken everything worth having. The buildings were shoddy, all needing a good dose of whitewash. It wasn’t close to any…

In their book, Quirky Kids, Perri Klass and Eileen Castello discuss the issue of telling children that they have Asperger’s syndrome. They state that when a specific diagnosis has been made, experts recommend formal disclosure to the child. This is especially important from the age of eight onwards. The reason is that these children are…

As a rule toddlers are fascinated by nature and the outdoors, at least I know my toddler is. If she had her choice she would be outside all day long. One of her favorite things to do is pick up items such as twigs, rocks and leaves and stuff them into her pockets. Once our…

Meditation boosts your brain’s levels of mood-elevating chemicals, such as :GABA HGH serotonin DHEA melatonin endorphins It helps you to control mental chatter and self-destructive impulses. A study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry found that a meditation program was equally as effective as an antidepressant regimen in the treatment of depression. Meditation can…

This is a re-print of an article written some months ago, back when the first full trailer for the film was released. In it, I spoke very highly of how influential the film could be if done correctly. In honor of its release this week, I’ve decided to post it here so that my Yahoo!…

I had the pleasure of visiting Yellowstone National Park for the very first time during a special event in my life. Fortunately for me, I had the best personal tour guide available, as my husband had been to the Park many times during his youth and before the Great Fires in 1988. We were there…

Debt is really a concern for a lot of families, which makes it important to develop healthy money-management habits in a child. Many kids don’t understand how cash and cost management works. Train them regarding budgeting, saving for future years and planning large purchases to help them to make wise financial choices as grown ups….

The 109th Missouri State Fair will be held in Sedalia from August 11-21, 2011. As someone who hasattended most of the last 50 of those fairs I can serve as your expert guide. Here are my must sees: 1.The Missouri State Fair Queen Competition On the first Friday afternoon of the Fair, when the last…

There are times when a homeowner has a specific need for a shorter shrub. In planting native plants and shrubs, there is less chance of plant death due to lack of water and nutrients. While non-native plants need more water, more nutrients, and more specific conditions to survive, native plants can grow wild and are…

This is my attempt to put a poem into sestina form. I made it doubly difficult by adding another poetry form which is revealed within the text. The Emotion dread to fell as it digests all logic and mind Held under lock and key the box contained my greatest fear Ever had been hidden within…

When applied properly, paint can greatly enhance the look of your home. When not applied properly, or applied in harsh conditions, you’re left with a big mess. Whether you’ve improperly applied the paint yourself, or are attempting to repair paint problems left by a previous homeowners, the simple truth is they are not much fun…

Judd Apatow, director Paul Feig (The Office) and Saturday Night Live’s Kristen Wiig have teamed for the new comedy “Bridesmaids” opening Friday, May 13th in theaters nationwide. The comedy stars Wiig as the Maid of Honor at her best friends wedding, a role she is not prepared for, especially when the wacky fellow bridesmaids come…

Endocrinology is the study of hormones and their balance within the body of your dog or cat. Sometimes there is an imbalance of necessary hormones, which can result in various diseases. The endocrine system includes the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands and adrenal glands, part of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, kidneys, liver, ovaries…

More folks today than ever before are interested in starting their own home businesses. According to the latest US Census figures the number of people who are self employed, working exclusively from home rose by over 25 percent in just the six years between 1999 and 2005. With the uncertainty in the job market of…

“But, Mom! All the other kids get to stay out until one in the morning!” Over the course of a little more than a decade, I’ve managed to raise three children to adulthood, and I’m currently helping to raise four more teenagers. We have only one for whom curfew is an issue at the moment:…

The World Series of Poker for 2011 has a $5000 No-Limit Hold’em tournament as its 4th event of the series. The tournament starts on Thursday, June 2, 2011. As NLHE is the most popular format, this should be one of the more popular tournaments of the series in terms of the overall prize pool. This…

Not many people know this but you can actually get free search results from a paid reverse phone lookup service. Yes you heard me right…FREE! Shocking I know but you really can carry out a preliminary search using some reverse phone lookup services and obtain some preliminary search results completely and utterly free of charge….

The sports world is about to get a healthy slap in the face. And when I say world I mean football and basketball … spoken like a true American, I know. Nevertheless, if the players’ unions and league officials cannot come to some sort of agreement there will be no season for both sports this…

The Beer Revolution has hit Long Beach and even the Los Angeles area slowly. With Beachwood BBQ and Brewery coming soon and an onslaught of beer bars and gastropubs cropping up, the beer buzz (get it!) is spreading. As a home brewer and beer enthusiast, I often find myself preaching the gospel of great craft…

I have to admit to being more than a little surprised by the overwhelmingly negative reaction to the Florida v. Anthony verdict. And, even a little disappointed. The case showed a whole bunch of elements, some or many of which the prosecution may have satisfactorily or reasonably proven to current standards (http://digitalcommons.law.yale.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1000&context=fss_papers&sei-redir=1#search=%22beyond%20reasonable%20doubt%20american%20law%22), but they ultimately…

Some of the greatest baseball players of the modern era were number one draft picks. From Ken Griffey, Jr. (1987) and Chipper Jones (1990) to Alex Rodriguez (1993), most number one draft picks graduate to prolific, and sometimes legendary, baseball careers. Other first round draft picks, on the other hand, never managed to make in…

Those that have previously filed debtors court or bankruptcy may have an extremely difficult time financing a car. For many those that do not have access to public transportation, a vehicle is absolutely necessary. If you have bad credit, a nice car is not out of your reach. Car transfers can help. Owners of cars…

Since the beginning of time, rivers have been considered an important part of our life for recreation, transport or commerce, and for those who make their home on a river and they are living with the help of the river or enjoy their holiday sailing on board of a river vessel; the tells of these…

My mother and I use to watch the day time talk shows; Jenny, Geraldo, Maury, and Montel. We always trash talked the mothers and children appearing on frequently themed teen pregnancy episodes. Many of the mothers and/or children were stupid, delusional or just downright crazy in our eyes. It wasn’t until I took my Women’s…

I went to a fabulous restaurant the other day with my friend, Evelina. We both live in the Forest Hills area and like to try out the local fare. It’s called “Just Like Mother’s” and specializes in Eastern European fare. When we entered it was very cozy and homey and had that “Jewish grandma’s house”…

COMMENTARY | The Chicago Sun times reports that President Barack Obama will be in Chicago Wednesday for a fundraiser to celebrate his 50th birthday, which is the following day. The birthday bash will include a concert full of celebrities and a buffet. Anyone can attend the celebration, but it ranges in price from $50 for…

“United States of Tara” recently started its third season on Showtime. The half hour comedy about a family’s struggles with Disassociative Identity Disorder earned star Toni Collete an Emmy for the first season and a Golden Globe for the second. With the new season underway it’s an ideal time to catch up or revisit the…

I write about a lot of collectibles, but there is really only one I collect on a regular basis – Coca Cola items. For me, it started with collecting Coca Cola Polar Bears. It grew from there and I collect just about anything Coca Cola related. That is how collections often start and grow. Coca…

Japan is a country rich in culture and history. The World Heritage Organization recognizes this and has awarded Japan a number of UNESCO World Heritage designations. When traveling in Japan, here are five of these important sites to check out. Itsukushima Shrine Located on the gorgeous and sacred island of Miyajima, the Itsukushima Shrine is…

I must say that Stalking Darkness by Lynn Flewelling is an excellent addition to the Nightrunner series. It is the second book in what is currently a five book series. The plot is sound and moves well, and I absolutely love the main characters Seregil and Alec. It is interesting to see the main characters…

Released in October 2007, the Lorwyn expansion set is the first set of the Lorwyn, which is part of the Lorwyn/Shadowmoor superblock. With 301 total cards in the set (80 Rare, 80 Uncommon, 121 Common, 20 Basic Lands), this set marked the release of the Planeswalker card type. Here’s a list of the top 10…

Do your feelings of depression seem to be taking over your life? Have you tried different forms of therapy and medication but nothing seems to help alleviate your feelings of depression? If you answered, “yes” then Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) could be just the thing to help you overcome depression. To help understand…

It is tempting to go shopping to furnish your new business. But would leasing office furniture and equipment be a smarter move? Each business has unique needs and challenges. Keeping up with Wall Street businesses, or the Jones’s small business, isn’t important. Doing what is right for your business is. Make your decision to lease…

*Note: This was written by a Yahoo! contributor. Do you have a personal finance story that you’d like to share? Sign up with the Yahoo! Contributor Network to start publishing your own finance articles. OK class. Get out your pens and paper, because it is time for a math lesson. For the sake of simplicity,…

I just came across a site with over 16,000 downloadable woodworking plans at: http://www.TedsWoodworking.com Here is an honest review of TedsWoodworking.com Pros: If you want to start a woodworking project, you need all the necessary information, including schematics, blueprints, materials lists, dimensions etc. That is where TedsWoodworking comes in. The plans are clearly drawn and…

“My children are my life!” That statement should only ring true if the person stating it is a foster parent, a teacher, or in some other profession that deals with children. Parents are supposed to raise kind, self confident, and self reliant people; they are not supposed to spend every waking moment seeing to their…

I am not crazy! I will say it again! I am not crazy!. I know what I saw and what I saw was a man violently kill a street walker in an alley. No one believes me. Why would I make something like that up? Who would do something so terrifying? Well, he did it…

The very thought of disbanding NASA, the lack of a new mission into space, and the sadness of hearing from hundreds of people who will lose their jobs takes me right back to the end of the Apollo era. “Why go to the moon again?” This was the very question that the government imposed upon…

Originally posted 04/07/11 in my meta/review blog Tiassa takes place from multiple viewpoints and within a broad timeline. At the center of the story is a silver tiassa, a figurine with great and mysterious powers that had been created by a goddess. Aliera’s time and space travelling (technically paradoxical) daughter Devera steals (okay, borrows) the…

Standing up before a class and giving a speech can be one of the most terrifying things in your life. Some people fear the idea of public speaking even more than they fear death. One way to make this fear more manageable is to choose a topic that is fun. The more entertaining you can…

Do those two words really go together? Honest and Internet Marketer that is. The answer is ‘yes’ if you have ever heard of Chris Farrell. Google him, he encourages you to. IM Report Card has voted him the number one Internet Marketer for two years in a row and there’s no question in my mind…

After years of delays, Westfield Southgate is on the verge of commencing a much needed expansion project which will include up to 30 new stores (Sarasota Herald-Tribune). This will make Southgate the foremost mall in the area, strides above both DeSoto Mall and Westfield Sarasota Square mall for quality shopping experience. The recession has hit…

Despite the undeniable appeal of video games, there has yet to be a hugely successful video game-based movie. The genre has continued along but so far has failed to reach the heights attained by comic book adaptations, for example. While there haven’t been any massive mainstream hits, there have been a few minor success stories….

The NHL playoff standings 2011 have just started to form. After five games, the standings show how much home-ice matters, as the opening games made almost every hometown fan happy. In Washington, Detroit, Pittsburgh, and Vancouver, the road team couldn’t steal the game away, although Nashville finally came through for visitors. Some of the winning…

Garmin has launched two new products for the City Navigator Israel software series. The first product, now available for download, is Garmin nuMaps Onetime Israel NT 2012. Also, you can grab your Garmin GPS navigation system and check out Roadsideamerica.com. RoadsideAmerica (RA), is the foremost internet guide to unusual and bizarre tourist attractions. The City…

Independence Day 2011 was a special holiday for bicycle riders – as of July 1st, a long-debated idea has finally become GA law: motorists can be ticketed for passing bicyclists closer than three feet. I speak (or, write) as a once-dedicated bicyclist who had no other choice than to ride down the middle of the…

Government sausage making proceeded apace on Friday, with House Speaker John Boehner finally being able to pass his latest debt ceiling plan, sweetened with a balance budget amendment, by the narrowest of margins. Almost immediately, the Senate voted to table the Boehner legislation by a wide margin, with some Republicans voting against the bill because…

It was a typical results show on “Dancing with the Stars” Tuesday night (April 19) with the usual musical guest, a nonsensical comedy sketch and another very disappointing elimination. Brooke Burke was at it again making another obvious gaffe in her announcing toward the end of the show. After two seasons you’d think she’d get…

As a huge Notre Dame football fan, one of my greatest wishes was to visit the Campus of Notre Dame and see all the famous sites. Last summer, on a trip to northern Indiana, I got to do just that. If it’s possible, the best time to visit the campus would be in late summer,…

Before you get your hands into postcard printing and design, you had better know what you are getting into. As a beginner, you do not want to get in over your head with a new venture. For newbies out there, here are seven tips that you should know about. Each item below should help guide…

These clinical trails will consist of 53,000 patients for testing of the safety of a controversial class of inhaled asthma medications in which are already available for purchase. These medications are known as long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs) when used with inhaled steroids, a different class of asthma drugs, this according to the FDA as of Friday….

Drive Conservatively: Have you ever had someone speed past you and weave through traffic only to find them right next to you at the red light? Not only do you get a good laugh, but you can feel good knowing that you’re not wasting gas. 1. Coast: If there’s a red or yellow light in…

Painting random blocks of color is an easy way to change the entire look of a room, without breaking the bank. For the color-block project I completed, the goal was to up the fun factor and make a tween’s room more contemporary. This color-block paint method is a great way to add color without making…

There are not enough words that can summarize spending a year abroad in another country. There was sadness, joyful bliss, agony, and numerous rain showers. For me, spending a year in Taiwan meant more than it did to my other Fulbright Fellows. For me, it was a growing up year. I previously had never lived…

Are you a fan of fragrant spices and jewelry? If so, why not combine the two and make your very own spice necklace? Spice necklaces make for an interesting craft project. The end result is a unique piece of jewelry that interacts with your body heat and releases a lovely fragrance the entire time that…

FIRST PERSON | I recently moved to the Bronx, a New York City borough. I have never experienced a postal system work as efficiently and accurately as the Morrisania post office. Before my newly built building was assigned a mail carrier, all tenants had to pick up their mail from the post office. It’s only…

COMMENTARY | When Jon Stewart and Bill O’Reilly get together, what happens has been described as an ongoing feud. Some sort of an intellectual tussle between two of the most watched pundits on television. In truth, it’s closer to a comedian who also covers news exposing an apologist for the way his network covers news….

Let’s face it; there is nothing comfortable about traveling by plane. For most people, the idea of flying on an airplane and the entire travel process that comes along with it conjures up thoughts of long lines, stringent security policies, cramped seats and general discomfort. Picking a good seat won’t fix every aspect of the…

Before we delve too far into the mythical levels of LeBron’s ego I’ll share why I am writing this article. Back in ’03, I was a football fan, basketball was irrelevant. My mom had subscribed to a Cleveland-based satellite program called SkyAngel, and one day while searching through the channels I ran across a program…

These days every one is looking to make money in their spare time. Most of the things listed below have very little to no start up costs and require mostly your time. The other nice thing is that they are all things you can simply pick up or stop at any point if life happens…

Beyond Explanation? Even at a very young age JB had this interest, no a desire to connect with the other side. He wanted to communicate with the spirit world, to be sure that it really existed. I am not sure where it came from, perhaps the movies, he was into horror movies, and vampire movies…

Is it possible to be too busy for yourself? Whether working long hours at the office, or working hard to change your unemployment status, whether balancing kids or balancing the prevention of kids, whether spending hours at the gym or hours at the bar, we are all busy some way or another. We all have…

Traditionally most Americans follow the path of the parents and grandparents. We accept the church they force us to attend because we know of no other path and we respect the judgment of our elders. But as grow older, we find some of the teachings of our parental religious organizations to be questionable and at…

The semifinals have arrived at Dancing With the Stars as everything else does: in a shower of sequins, shimmying hips, and sassy outbursts from judge Bruno Tonioli that tend to prompt head judge Len Goodman into scooting as far away as possible from the effusive Italian. The final four competitors were tasked with three individual…

Even though a car insurance policy may seem quite expensive to most people, it really isn’t. As a matter of fact, knowing the right things will help shave a considerable amount of fees to pay regarding the car insurance policy. On the other hand, signing up for such an insurance policy will turn out beneficial…

When a girl passes by, if it happens that her charms and beauty please you. Then the whistle has been blown. Try and observe her to get some facts about her. This will help you target how to get the girl’s attention. On a fateful day of yours. When the girl of your dream passes…

“Little Hope for the Future in Scott Goldberg’s short film LOSS OF HOPE” Poetry and post-apocalyptic treatise on life without a future seems to be on the menu in director Scott Goldberg’s short film “Loss of Hope.” Many detractors of the whole “film as art” movement will fail to grasp the intricate message of Goldberg’s…

I’ve seen some massive burgers in the recent past. Two patties, batter dipped fried onions, avocado, bacon, two types of cheese half a head of lettuce, tomato and dripping with barbecue sauce is one that I’ve seen. The burger was four inches tall and about that across. The people of Taiwan also have large burgers….

For those looking for a bonding destination where family members can also immerse themselves on American culture and history, visiting Mount Rushmore in South Dakota is an ideal option as children, teens and adults can become witnesses to the grandness of Mount Rushmore’s head sculptures of former U.S. presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt…

Schools have a lot of money. That’s not hard to figure out after looking at the cost of tuition. I’ve been attending universities and college for a long time now. Actually, I’ve been to two different colleges and two different universities. I like traveling and I wanted to find the best environment for myself so…

Every year new automobiles are out on the market competing for your hard-earned money. Wouldn’t it be nice to know which vehicles are most reliable and economical all-around? Luckily, you have a very thrifty person on your side that loves to give attention to the best bargains out there. Generally, the best authority on consumer…

As a disabled, stay-at-home mom I understand how money can be tight and how the need to make some quick cash can pop up at the most inopportune times. It never fails that when Christmas or a birthday rolls around so does a major car repair or unforeseen medical expense. Because of this, I have…

The Evening Sun was written by William Faulkner in 1931. Faulkner was born in Mississippi, which is also the setting for this story; he won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1949. The story takes place during a time when Blacks were no longer slaves but still worked for the Whites and received little to…

1. Stone Mountain: The laser show has been a favorite place of mine since I was a kid. I love going to see the new animation and hear the new songs they choose to play. It really makes you smile, just hearing all of those fun old songs. This year, however, they got new animation…

My name is Alex Vega, but I commonly go by the handle of “nuRadical”. “Why?” you may ask. As a competitive fighting game player, it’s very common for players to use a handle when in tournaments. Like most people who recently joined the community, we joined in 2008/2009 with the release of Street Fighter IV…

The women that will make up the US Women’s Gymnastic Team for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London won’t be selected until the summer of 2011. One potential member, hard on the comeback trail, is a familiar face to the team and the American public. Massachusetts native Alicia Sacramone may once again represent her country…

Whether or not a full body workout can be done once a week or twice a week depends on some variables. I’m a certified personal trainer. A full body workout means that in one session, you have hit all the major muscle groups with various strength training, or weight lifting, routines. A full body workout…

It is often said that Music is the universal language, but I beg to differ. While it is to some minimal extent a language among the culture that produces it, it is hardly eligible to be counted as a universal language. Music is actually a reflection of the society or even the individual that makes…

Bulldogs,Huskies, Wildcats, or Rams- which one of these characters are you cheering on? What are they you might ask? Well, if you are a basketball fan or a student at any of the four colleges represented in the NCAA Final Four then I am sure you know what they are and I am sure that…

Who hasn’t gotten through a boring day by imagining they were somewhere else, someone else, doing something different? With a little bit of creative thought, Calculus can be transformed into spy codes which need to be translated, taking out the garbage can feel like disposing of the Mafia’s last victim, and ordering a morning coffee…

The remaining teams have worked hard to make it this far, but they are even going to have to work harder this week as then now are expected to perform not one, but two dances. One of the dances will be the famous “instant dance”, this is where they find out what kind of dance,…

Alberto Del Rio opened the show stating that tonight was about Edge and that he respected him and his accomplishments, and that even though his destiny is to win the World Championship, he didn’t want it to be like this, but since Edge was leaving, since he was the number one contender, Edge should come…

“It’s the same, he’s been so good,” manager Don Mattingly said. “He’s just grinding away. That’s what we talked about, just keep grinding at-bats and at the end of the year, there’s going to be a pile of numbers there. Just stay focused.” This was said of Matt Kemp, who is now in the midst…

Britney Spears performed not once ‘” but twice! ‘” at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards. The performances ‘” her first since the 2007 MTV VMAs ‘” featured Spears performing with both Rihanna and Nicki Minaj. The result? Lackluster. Sure, we were really looking forward to seeing Brit Brit kill it on stage. Instead, both performances…