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Many western tourists to Thailand only see Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Pattaya. A pity, because Korat, Thailand’s second largest city is the gem of Thailand’s north-east, with tons of things to see and do for tourists and residents alike. Korat is very popular with Thais, but not so popular with western tourists. If you’re looking…

If you are interested in exploring the paranormal one of you most important jobs is learning to distinguish between paranormal events and events that have logical physical or scientific explanations. Debunking is nothing more than investigating the activity to determine if there are more plausible causes for the event than paranormal activity. Although every situation…

The following interview was conducted with a student who spent her Spring 2008 semester studying in Rome through Temple University. I hope it encourages other college students to consider studying abroad, and especially in the historic Italian capital city. Q: Why did you choose Rome? Diana: I fell in love with Italy and its culture…

1. Put together puzzles.Puzzles can provide toddlers with developmental and problem-solving skills, as well as provide some simple enjoyment. Puzzles can be easily purchased at most general stores such as Target or Wal-Mart for as little as $1 each. 2. Sing songs. Remember when you used to sing as a child? Kids love singing and…

This is the list of my favorite rap songs for 2009. 10. “The Warning” by Eminem: Ok, I know I will catch a lot of grief from my friends for putting Eminem on my top 10 list. But, I actually like this song. Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon are his targets in this song. 9….

One of the most practical yet luxurious gifts you can present to the man in your life this season is one of the stylish men’s cashmere sweaters by Ralph Lauren. Winter months are the time of year to wear soft warm clothing and the men’s cashmere sweaters by Ralph Laure are one of the soft…

Little girls love to play dress up. They want to be pretty, like their favorite princesses and fairies in the movies. If your child is tired of being a princess or fairy every year, a Hawaiian princess is a nice change. Your little girl will love swishing around in her pretty grass skirt on Halloween….

The loss of a job can leave an individual and their family stressed out, under financed, and searching for solutions to everyday needs. Delivering news publications is a great job to supplement your income, and keep you on the right track while attempting to land a new position. Getting up and going to work is…

PaPa’s Auto Service & Tire is located at 6182 Lincoln Ave, Cypress, California 90630 and their phone number is (714) 826-4010. They have been in business since 1990 and are Triple A approved. PaPa’s is somewhere I never thought I’d be. For one thing, I live in a completely different city and for another the…

“Why We Fight,” a documentary by filmmaker Eugene Jarecki, examines in great detail the military-industrial complex and why as a nation, the United States has become dependent on maintaining a steady diet of war. Interestingly enough, the film begins with the farewell speech of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, a five-star general and Republican party leader,…

Hailing from Central Florida, Terra Terra Terra is currently touring their latest album Mind Like a Man, Soul Like a Child. By the title alone you can see that this is a band with a message, but as you’ll see, they are also hoping you won’t shoot the messenger. I had a chance to speak…

Causes There isn’t exactly what one would call a cause of lice. Lice are simply bugs that land on the skin of cows and begin biting or suckling. Biting lice have large, round heads. It feeds on skin debris, blood and scabs of the cow. It causes more irritation then the suckling lice. Suckling lice…

Sometimes I get really frustrated about my lack of progress with my goals. It feels like I am stuck in the same spot when I know I should be farther ahead. Other times, something in the back of my mind tells me there’s a purpose to all this. A reason for going through my current…

The current U.S. economy has caused many Americans to find ways to save money and cut back on household expenses. There have been recent reports on the news abut the various ways Americans are saving money and spending less. One of the most popular ways people are cutting back is by reducing their cell phone…

The Dirt Devil Carpet Extractor is a superior product for the money. It is reasonably priced. I got it on sale for $99.00. We have two large dogs that on a rare occasion might have an accident on the carpeting. One example of this stands out in my mind. We had just gotten our new…

Surely you’ve heard the names. Courchevel, Gstaad, Lech and Chamonix. All sensational European destinations for skiing. All destinations for world-class skiers and winter sports elite. But, which village offers the best skiing experience on the European continent? Depends on what you’re looking for. Some ski villages have great runs. Others have shorter waits for lifts…

These pumpkin carving pattern will make your Jack-O-Lantern the best on the block. These are all easy and free patterns that are different from the basic carved pumpkins that you see everywhere. Each pattern has a link that will take you to the picture you want. All you need is a printer and you can…

The following information is not for the faint of heart. Some linked sites contain graphic images of a mucus plug. You’re pregnant and keep hearing about mucus plugs on all the online message boards. This guide will answer all the questions you have and were afraid to ask. What is a mucus plug? Your cervix…

During my first year of college, I lived in what was basically a motel room rented out to students. It was somewhat private and I had my own kitchenette and bathroom. The best part was I didn’t have to buy any furniture because the “apartment” came with everything I needed – even dishes – other…

A lot of companies are doing it. Not allowing smoking on property due to insurance costs and moral perception. Smokers have been put to the back of the bus; they are segregated and held in contempt. Pushed to the curb, literally, forced into smoking off company property. This story shows how Smokey the bear visited…

The technical aspects of selling your home is the domain of the real estate agent. As the home owner, your area of expertise is the presentation of the home. You are the window dresser. Your primary responsibility is to make the product (your home) attractive, appealing and indescribably buyable. Subtle enhancements you can implement that…

Unless you just spent the last five years on Mars, you already know that eating broccoli, quitting smoking and avoiding stress will boost your immune system. But did you know that fighting with your spouse and eating steak could boost your immune system, too? Find out more about five unusual ways to boost your immune…

The best family vacation I ever had was at the Beaches Boscobel Resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. If you are looking for a fantastic family vacation spot, a destination wedding location for your entire family, or even a family reunion vacation then Beaches Boscobel in Ocho Rios, Jamaica is the place for you. We recently…

Here are Thanksgiving songs the whole family will enjoy. First Americans and so Proud by Barbara Spiecher. It is a lively tune sung by children. It features the pan flute and a strong drum beat. It is found on www.songsforteaching.com and you can order a CD with this song and other Thanksgiving Songs or a…

Octomom documentary to be shown on Fox. An Octomom documentary will air on Fox as part of a two hour special. The Octomom documentary will be called Octomom: The Incredible Unseen Footage and will air for the first time on Monday, August 19th at 8:00 P.M. This move by Fox to be the first to…

According to studies, including Walmart customer research, more than 50 percent of mothers plan to have all their holiday shopping done by Thanksgiving, including toys (don’t know where fathers fit into the holiday shopping equation or when they get it done). This year, one of the hottest toys could well be Twilight dolls, based on…

I have been waiting to buy a portable DVD player for the past two years. We finally went on a recent road trip that was long enough for me to justify buying the DVD player to keep our kids occupied on the trip. I decided to buy the RCA 7″ Dual Screen Mobile DVD System…

There are some important steps to take in becoming an effective commercial fisherman. Becoming an effective fisherman does not just occur with theoretical studies. It takes more to become one and this involves a practical knowledge of fishing in the field. Upon entering into this profession, some people are bent on working and learning by…

Mexico is renowned for its culture. One cannot think about Mexico without images of their traditions. Food is an inherent part of Mexican culture. Mexican cuisine is popular all over the world and it is a wonderful representation of the Mexican culture and spirit. The Mexican food has a long, exciting history. When the Spanish…

You have just completed your big race, now what? My guess is that you are sweaty, tired, and hungry. The most obvious post marathon activities include a shower, a meal, and a nap, but what are the best things you can do to be able to get back into your normal workout routine quicker? What…

What is a marijuana café? At first thought, I would have said a new restaurant that specializes in cuisine made from marijuana. I would have been wrong. To experience a new marijuana café all you need to do as of yesterday, Friday Nov. 13th 2009 is visit Portland Oregon, in the good old liberal United…

A pre-hung door is the industry standard for the installation of most doors. By definition, a pre-hung door is a door with outer trim, door frame, door slab and threshold in place, ready to be installed. This applies to interior and exterior, metal, fiberglass or wood entry ways or closets. If it’s a door, it’s…

This morning started out like a normal morning for me. The baby actually slept (finally) through the night, so I was able to be awake and semi alert. I walked over to the kitchen table, hit the power button to my new-to-me laptop, and proceeded to go about making my vanilla creamer with a hint…

We all see the beer commercials that say please drink responsibly in small print. But do they ever tell us how to drink responsibly? Never. They want to sell their product, so putting limitations on enjoying it would defeat the purpose of the billions of dollars they spend on advertising. Beer is everywhere we look,…

If you’re searching for car insurance from a gay friendly company, the task can quickly become daunting. Gay friendly insurance companies are not as widely announced as you might think. If you have no idea where to even begin looking, this article will give you five tips that you can do to find a car…

Rubi is your Katana wielding heroin that just happens to also enjoy firearms as you plow your way through level after level of murder and mayhem in this action adventure from Bethesda Softworks. Ratings: Graphics & Audio: 18/25, Gameplay: 15/25, Creativity 17/25, Fun 15/25 Total: 65/100 Wet for the PS3 is a single player adventure…

As 2010 begins, most emphasis in your Stars is on the home and family. You would probably love to take a holiday butthis just won’t be possible unless it was booked well in advance. This doesn’t mean, however, that you can’t look into such possibilities for the future. Libra 2010 Horoscope The year ahead is…

“Mermaid Syndrome” is a condition that strikes 1 in 100,000 infants. Mermaid Syndrome is also called sirenomelia. Shiloh Pepin was born with Mermaid Syndrome and now it has taken her life at ten-years-old. AOL News has posted an article titled “10-Year-Old Born With Fused Legs Dies.” When Shiloh was born it was felt by the…

When planning a New Year’s Eve party one of the main food items are usually some good delicious appetizers. I will give you some recipe ideas for some hot appetizers that have been hits with my family and friends for years. I try to go as simple as possible with my appetizers, yet I want…

Outfitting your first kitchen can seem like a daunting task. The trick is to make a list, stick to it, and buy things a little at a time. You’ll want to buy the most essential things first, items that are infrequently used can be purchased at a later date. This list is broken down into…

The holidays are not only stressful, they are a time of overindulgence for many people. Because of this, people’s health tends to suffer during the holidays. Here are some tips to help you maintain your health throughout the holiday season. Get plenty of rest. With all of the rushing around during the holiday season, it…

A cup of coffee arrives and you grab and go as you zoom through the drive-thru on your way to a meeting, work or an appointment. You take a drink and spit it out, because the coffee is not the order you gave for your drink. Angrily you toss the cup out at the next…

The 2009 Big 12 season looks to be an exciting one with several teams that could end up playing for major bowl bids or even the National Championship. Oklahoma, Texas, Texas Tech, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma State should all easily make bowl games, with teams like Nebraska and Colorado also standing a good shot at…

It’s usually not a well discussed hobby, but book collecting can be both fulfilling and lucrative. Where can you go to find rare books, and what type of books usually go up in value while other remain static? Don’t worry, I’ll discuss everything I know about this hobby, and soon you too can quickly become…

GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra is a film that tries very hard but does not quite exceed what it really is, a live action version of a cartoon series. The plot, the situation, and most of the characters are unbelievable to say the least. But that does not mean GI Joe: The Rise of…

Home improvements not only add value to the home, but they also add style and beauty making the home more comfortable for you too! While you can’t always contact the designers and renovators over at HGTV for a home makeover, there are some very cheap home improvements that you can do to increase the beauty…

As a dog owner there are just some things you never try to change like the exact hour of their dinnertime and the fact that your dog will go with you in the car wherever you go. Not only will your dog demand it, he or she will expect it. But how safe is your…

TCM never disappoints in October, airing some of the best horror movies ever made each year in honor of Halloween. October, 2009 is no exception, so be prepared to be scared with some of the greatest classic horror movies ever made that will definitely get you in the Halloween spirit (all times listed here are…

I always go all out every Halloween. I work wonders with prosthetics, create fake scars, burns, cuts and scabs, I am the Halloween queen. Roseanne does not hold a flame next to the creations I come up with every year. I have never lost a costume party, and I don’t ever plan on losing. Last…

Tim Tebow’s college football career is coming to an end and the debate about his future in the NFL is beginning. Football players in college, particularly quarterbacks, don’t always succeed in the NFL. Some people think the Heisman Trophy is even a curse of sorts because the winner doesn’t tend to have a successful NFL…

Joe Lieberman, Senator from Connecticut, where many health insurance companies have their headquarters, favors the insurance companies more than the well being of Americans. He puts Americans’ health and financial stability at risk in his quest to fight for the health insurance companies. People first Senator Lieberman, that is a lesson you need to learn….

“Apple bottom jeans, boots with the fur” “The whole club was looking at her.” Johnny and Kona were in a jovial mood as they began their work setting up the Kuninga vases. The plan was for them to place small river stones at the bottom of each vase, which would act to hold the tall…

Remember why little girls start wearing makeup to begin with? It makes them look older! If we are not meticulous with our choices and application, it can do the same for us over forty. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want that! Women over forty tend to do one of two things when…

Best weight loss workouts – Dog owners can enlist the help of their dog in the battle to lose weight. It may sound simple — just get out and walk your dog — but there’s more to it than that. I’m a certified personal trainer and I also have a magnificent German shepherd. All the…

This was a popular method of character assessment in the 18th and 19th centuries and serious physiognomists used complicated charts which included measuring the width and height of the forehead and observing the way a person walked to determine certain attributes. Nowadays, physiognomy is looked on more as a fun pursuit for entertainment at parties…

As the saying goes, the first impression is a lasting one. When a someone navigates to your website, they don’t absorb the actual content at the same time they absorb the colors and overall design. One of these actually takes effort to interpret, and it isn’t the latter. Within just a few seconds, the visitor…

The holiday season brings many opportunities for us to sabotage our fitness goals. Office parties, family dinners and the general stress of the season can all sidetrack you. Our aim here is to help you make and keep your fitness goals this holiday season. Make Reasonable Goals – Keep your fitness goals within reason and…

Paint. When you hear the word paint what is the next word that pops into your head? Smell. Yes, paint smells, some paint worse than others. Certain smells really bother my sinuses including perfumes, cleaning products and paint. We have a lot of painting to do this winter and I was not looking forward to…

Recently there was some questions asked from my European friends in regards to the clubbing scene in Singapore and after hours lifestyle. There has been recent interest by many of my friends to actually visit Singapore especially with so many upcoming events that have made it popular. One of those events was the Formula One…

Note; To do this article, I decided to actually take the trip and write about it as I travel. This trip begins in Carlinville, Illinois. We loaded on our buses assigned by the Diamond Tours. First stop on the tour Elkhart, Indiana. We arrived at the Jameson Hotel. The hotel is located in walking distance…