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A new Harvey Milk bill has been signed by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. The new Harvey Milk bill will serve as a way to honor the gay community in California, as well as the former San Francisco city supervisor. This new Harvey Milk bill is very similar to one that Schwarzenegger has vetoed before, but…

Experiencing highly strange or unexplainable events is simply part of the human experience. If you start asking around, you will find almost everyone has a story or two. After reading and writing about event phenomena of high strangeness for years, I’ve come to the conclusion that in most cases, there is likely a missing piece…

Baby lotion was created to keep babies smelling fresh and clean. Baby lotion also rids the skin of flakiness and dryness. There are many uses for baby lotion that you may not have not heard about. Try some of these useful hints for using baby lotion and see for yourself. Shaving Your Legs, Underarms &…

The AP Top 25 college football rankings are now out, as the AP college football poll has a few notable shakeups. The AP top 25 college football poll mostly looks the same from last week, but the college football rankings have one very big change. With Oklahoma falling to BYU, the AP college football poll…

I love my HTC G1, Android-running phone, but let’s face it: The Android marketplace is a mess. And I’m not the only one who thinks so. Android Marketplace is a Mess, According to App Developers Information Week reported today that Android application developers are unhappy with the Android marketplace because of: 1. low download volumes,…

Folks who are out of work and own a small piece of land may decide to break into the livestock business. Raising livestock or cattle can be profitable if you have a sizable chunk of land, access to cheap feed, an instinct for keeping animals healthy, and know how to control costs. When it comes…

The cooling weather of the fall brings is a welcome and refreshing change for most people. Gone are the afternoons of sweating under a beating sun while in search of a good fishing spot. With these seasonal temperature changes comes behavior changes in fish. Your strategy need to change to continue to have successful and…

It’s disheartening to look in the mirror and see bumps on your eyelid, and even more annoying when you don’t know what they are. If you have a bump that’s painful, tender to the touch, and pimple-like in appearance, it’s most likely a stye which is an infection of an oil-producing gland, usually caused by…

Thanksgiving is a great holiday for so many reasons. Maybe people gather with families and catch up, and others watch football and eat ’til they drop. But some folks are tired of the usual madness that comes with preparing a big dinner, while others are alone without a family to celebrate with. For those who…

If you haven’t yet heard of the rising foursome, you soon will. The band Honor Society is catching the attention of concert-goers everywhere this summer, as the opening act on the Jonas Brothers World Tour. As evidenced by the amount of singing fans during their performances–which they like to call parties–Honor Society already has quite…

Scout fires are believed to be named for calvary scout’s in the old west, as a way to keep warm without giving away your location due to the casting of light or smoke. Scout fires are small and set up below ground level, and if made properly can provide a moderate amount of heat making…

Mirrors really light up a room, don’t they? They lend a touch of elegance and space to any area, any room, any time. Even if you have a large, beautiful mirror don’t you sometimes get tired of it? Of course, most of us can’t throw out the old and bring in the new, on a…

A couple months ago my wife and I received notice from Discover Card that they were canceling our joint credit card. The reason was basically the same as so many other Americans have heard themselves from such companies; we simply were not using it enough. Why it was that we were not using it was…

Much of our information on Serial Killers comes through books, otherwise there are lots of myths on serial killers that we tend to believe. One such book is by Tomas Guillen. He does a good job of sieving facts, information, and data on serial killers from otherwise an assemblage of myths, and half-baked truths. It…

Naomi Campbell, 39, is a world class British super model. She made her name from purring and waltzing through the aisles of fashion houses in Brisbane, New York, Paris and Berlin and Milan. On a good day, Campbell would have no reason to be in Nigeria. But here was Campbell, on a sultry July 11,…

The summer is full of festivals and fairs, designed to entertain your family. With a little planning ahead, tantrums and trouble can be avoided, enhancing your festival fun. Try these tips for taking kids to festivals. Research the festival in advance. Do a little advance research about the festival. Information about festivals can usually be…

Abac Cordero wrote in philstar.com that Manny Pacquiao wanted to pay his final respects to their wedding godfather and his former manager Rodolfo “Rod” Nazario. Instead, the article stated “he (Pacquiao) sent a representative to the wake of his business manager from 1995 to 2005 and a very personal note extending his deepest sympathy to…

Do you have a passion for gardening? If so, you may have a strong desire for a home that lends itself to lots of outdoor space for many perennials and colorful annuals, as well as hardy shrubs to provide extra color. How will you feel about taking care of those plants ten or fifteen years…

With all transitions in life, a new beginning is bitter-sweet because in order for a new beginning to take place something else has to end. This can be said in many areas. Going off to kindergarten is a major day in the life of a pre-school aged kid. It’s a new beginning that will start…

I first met D___ when we were attending high school together. He was a year behind me. He was creative, sociable, charming, sweet and kind with gorgeous brown hair down to his waist and lovely hazel eyes. He had a lot of the qualities I wanted in a relationship, and I had the biggest crush…

Santa Rosa County, Florida – Two school employees were arrested for praying in public at a luncheon – not during their school duty hours. How and why did this happen? Last year, the ACLU brought a lawsuit against the Santa Rosa County School District, claiming that some of the administrators and teachers were endorsing religion….

Your newborn baby’s skin is very fragile compared to an adult’s skin. Babies don’t sweat as easy as adults do, which makes it more difficult for your newborn baby to maintain their inner body temperature. Chafing is a common skin condition that can occur in your newborn baby and it is completely normal. Chafing occurs…

It is time to plan those fun football parties. NFL or college football, it does not matter. What matters is having tasty and exciting food available. Football is more fun to watch with excellent football favorite goodies to eat. Here are the best football party foods to serve. Chili Cheese dip and Fritos. You cannot…

There comes a time for many people when they make the decision to stop pursuing or chasing their dreams. For those people the reasons may seem endless. Pursuing a dream takes time, tenacity and focus. Dreams are filled with energy, passion and in many ways life itself. Why do so many people give up or…

Homemade Halloween cards are a wonderful way to get your kids involved in the Halloween holiday. DIY Halloween cards are easy to make and are a great greeting for friends and family (grandparents love to receive homemade cards from their grandchildren). Below are some suggestions you may want to use to make your own Halloween…

Cranberries are creeping shrubs or sometimes referred to as vines that are usually grown and found in the cooler locations in the Northern Hemisphere. These vines have slender stems with evergreen leaves that are small in size. Cranberries are considered a major commercial crop in various states in America and in some provinces in Canada….

I love many Duncan Hines food products. Recently, I came across Duncan Hines Oven Ready Chocolate Fudge Homestyle Brownies in the frozen dessert section of my local grocery store. This product tempted me and it won. I decided to purchase these brownies, try them out and write an unbiased review about the experience. Here is…

During these tough times we have to trim our spending habits. We are spending less in areas that we never thought we would have to spend less in. Maybe if we can just spend a little less in each area, we won’t have such a big chunk of money taken out of one area. One…

It’s hard to believe but linoleum flooring has been around for 150 years. Linoleum is a natural product that took a back seat to vinyl flooring which came out in the 50s, but now, linoleum is making a strong resurgence. One of the major reasons for the renewed popularity and interest in linoleum is the…

If you are doing your own dog obedience training then your first question will be, “how do I train my dog to sit?” The following dog obedience training instructions will answer your question. Get ready, set, go – teach your dog to sit! These instructions are based on positive reward-based dog obedience training techniques. To…

Maybe I have more than a passing interest in the subject of waiting till one is over 50 to have a mammogram. My daughter is presently undergoing treatment for breast cancer. It does not run in our family. She’s the first. And she’s 48 years old. She has a friend from her church who is…

The NFL power rankings for week 6 don’t look that different. Once again, the NFL power rankings in week 6 are led by unbeatens, but the 2009 NFL power rankings for week 6 are finally taken one unbeaten seriously. Next week, the very top of the NFL power rankings will be shaken to the core,…

With ski season just around the corner, many of us will be heading for the mountains of Colorado and elsewhere to spend some time on the slopes. One thing travelers often don’t consider, though, is the effect of the rapid change in altitude. Unfortunately, altitude sickness is very real, and can be dangerous and even…

One of the great tragedies of the modern church is that Christians have become passive with their faith. Especially in the United States, we grow comfortable in our passiveness. What am I talking about? We become passive when we never speak up about the things of God. We become passive when we never share our…

On August 11, 2009, Manhattan, Kansas welcomed Hy-Vee to its family of grocery stores. Located near Fort Riley Boulevard next to the brand new Petco and down from Manhattan’s Best Buy store, Hy-Vee was highly anticipated by the locals who waited and watched as the building went up, promising a new experience and competitive prices….

If you ever want to weep for humanity, read the comments section of pretty much anything ever posted on YouTube. Everyone who has ever posted a comment on YouTube is a numbskull at best, a drain on society at worst. If Marilyn Vos Savant were to post a comment on YouTube, her IQ would spontaneously…

Halloween is a time of year that can be enjoyed by all but children especially get a kick out of dressing up in Halloween costumes as they go trick or treating. If you want to dress your child up in a costume that is sure to be popular in 2009, you have several good choices….

It’s Holiday Shopping Season again and if you haven’t begun shopping, then you are already behind. If you are shopping for a baby you might think this is no easy task and can be quite costly, but I assure you, you have plenty of options out there without breaking the bank. Just a friendly tip,…

If like me, you saw the previews for Gamer with Gerard Butler and thought “what a cool concept!”, you waited patiently (or not so patiently) for opening day. Today was opening day for Gamer and my first clue that something was up stemmed from the fact that it was not playing in a local theater….

Do you like fish? More specifically, do you like salmon, mackerel, tuna and sardines? If you answered yes, you’re in luck. More and more evidence is emerging that Vitamin D, a fat soluble vitamin that is made in your own body and is found in foods such a salmon, tuna, sardines and mackerel as well…

In celebration of its 15th Anniversary and because the distribution of the director’s cut reverted back to Warner Brothers, a new release of Natural Born Killers is now available. Based on a story from Quentin Tarantino, Oliver Stone tells the tale of serial killers Mickey and Mallory Knox (Woody Harrelson and Juliette Lewis) as a…

While it is never something people like to discuss, a fact is that people do get constipated. There are some natural ways to relieve constipation. First of all, if you are constipated, avoid eating foods that will make your more constipated. These foods are cheese, sweets, white bread, hard-boiled eggs, and white rice. However, you…

According to a Tufts University, Boston, MA study funded by a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture and released to the media on May 18, 2009, curcumin, the major polyphenol found in turmeric, appears to reduce weight gain in mice and suppress the growth of fat tissue in mice and cell models. Researchers…

Why make Christmas ornaments from CDs? Because they’re shiny and silvery and if you’re like me, you have a stack of them you may never use. (After all, what’s a flash drive for?) Yet there they sit: A tower of CDs, monuments to near obsolescence. And they’re so pretty and sparkly! Wait, don’t throw them…

Beautiful British Columbia offers wonderful diverse skiing and snowboarding opportunities for the budget conscious. Here is a guide to several ski and stay locations where you can ski and snowboard at reasonable prices. 1) Fernie British Columbia I adore this ski destination. It is one of my favorite ski destinations in North America. I recently…

The Playstation 3 is gearing up for its 2009 holiday season. It’s releasing some great games that are perfect for the Playstation owner on your holiday list. Games aren’t the only thing the PS3 has to offer. Even if the budget is tight, you can still find a variety of gifts for the PS3 owner….

Being a commissioner in a fantasy football league is a very unthankful job that only a few people can pull off well. Depending on your league set-up, if it’s online or off, for money or just fun, neighborhood, office or national leagues; the options are endless and the job the commissioner will have will vary….

Recognizing the signs of paranormal activity is the most important step in resolving issues caused by unknown entities. Every case is different and your experience is likely to differ from that of your neighbor or friend. There are some common activities that paranormal investigators and researchers believe to be indicators of existing or ensuing paranormal…

Couples Retreat reviews should have at least been mixed, as each Couples Retreat review noted the funny people in the cast. But Couples Retreat reviews are not kind to how that cast is used, and are especially hard on Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau. Couples Retreat was co-written by the two recurring collaborators, and directed…

Getting your hair cut can be very scary if you don’t know your stylist and are making a drastic change in your hairstyle. Being in my late 30s, I have been doing everything I can to fight the gray hairs that have been popping up with my roots. So I decided to get my hair…

Stanford beat Notre Dame 45-38. The Stanford Notre Dame game was of major interest because of Charlie Weis’ shaky status as head coach of Notre Dame. It was a good game however the Stanford and Notre dame game was a lesson in something missing in sports these days, true teamwork. Josh Dubow reported the details…

We’ve heard many conservatives talk about letting the economy go through it’s normal cycle. When AIG was in trouble, they cried, “Let it fail!” When the major banks were in trouble, they cried, “Let it fail!” When the auto industry was in trouble, they cried, “Let it fail!” When the real estate market collapsed and…

Hollywood celebrities and popular sports athletes make themselves bold and beautiful by changing their hair colors. Pop singer and American actress Lindsay Lohan wears various hair colors. She goes from becoming redhead to deep brown and lastly to copper with blond shades. It is a cliché saying that hair is our crowning glory. A person…

I am now officially a student of communication sciences. This semester I am taking Language development 0-8 years and though I am only two days into the semester, I’ve started to fear for language development of younger generations. After coming across this link, which was intended to be humorous, it hit me that these kids…

Grandmas are special ladies who treasure handmade gifts from their grandchildren. There isn’t a store bought gift that can compare to the homemade gifts that children put their little hearts into. The gifts can be tailored to fit your grandmother’s taste. Below are three awesome tutorials for making your grandmother a special gift. Self-Portrait Materials…

Autumn finds kids with less time to play outside as the days grow cooler and the nights grow longer. When the waning daylight and chilly temperatures force little ones to spend more time inside, try this craft to bring the outdoors in and keep little hands busy. Kids will use materials found in nature to…

As if it isn’t hard enough to get a loan mod. Now Indymac, once saved by taxpayers money, blames Obama’s HAMP and United States Department of Treasury for not allowing modification approvals as per Brandon Latman, First Vice President of Indymac Mortgage Services, a division of OneWest Bank FSB. Many blogs are filled with frustrated…

According to the NBA rulebook, you can apparently grab a rebound, call timeout, and get off a last second shot. At the end of last night’s Bulls-Nuggets game, Chauncey Billups intentionally missed a free throw with .6 seconds left and the Nuggets up by one. Joakim Noah grabbed the rebound, and the Bulls were able…

A Manny from Ice Age Halloween costume is an easy way for child to dress up like his or her favorite character from these wildly popular movies. With the release of Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs this summer, kids everywhere will want to dress up in Ice Age costumes. This article explains how to…

Many women stop breastfeeding after a bout of mastitis. Whether its due to pain, hospitalization, or misconception about the harm of antibiotics or the milk itself, mastitis can absolutely destroy the breastfeeding relationship which is so imperative for parent/child bonding and for your child’s health. Here is some information to help you maintain that relationship…

A jigsaw is a wonderful tool that can be used to make any number of items. It is designed for cutting curves, circles, portholes, diamonds, triangles or any odd shape where a straight edge saw will not fit. Using a jigsaw, you can cut a square hole for a dryer vent, make a bean bag…

I am so angry! I just can not get over the things I have discovered. My father passed away December 2008. A friend and I were going through paper work about my father and his service in Viet Nam. Years of my time I had spent writing to our government about the fact that he…

On the day that President Obama delivered his message to the nation that the U.S. would send 30,000 new troops to Afghanistan, the Wall Street Journal published a front-page story of the troop build-up and a photo of cadets seated in the audience. Have you ever wondered what USMA cadets read? The cadet who figures…

Many of us are afraid of failure. Many more of us are afraid of success and do whatever we can to sabotage ourselves on the road to what we say we want. Join me as I share some guidelines on how to screw up your existing reality and completely destroy your future in just a…

Want to broaden your horizons? Consider volunteering! As a teen volunteer you’ll gain valuable experience, help others and make a difference in someone’s life. And, it’ll look great on college scholarship applications, job applications and your resume. It’s the perfect way to obtain job experience for your first job. Here are some tips on where…

Feline gingivitis is inflammation in a cat’s gums. Gingivitis in cats can lead to more serious gum and mouth problems, such as periodontal disease and the loss of teeth. Thus, it is important for cat owners to recognize the symptoms and causes of gingivitis and know how to treat it as well. Gingivitis in cats…

Not all illnesses can be diagnosed easily, especially those related to autoimmune issues or chronic pain. I have been coping with chronic pain for the last 11 years. I was not injured. I began to have tingling and numbness in my feet and hands, which then escalated to pain in many of my joints, especially…

For most people, Halloween is not a paid day off of work and the kids still have to attend to school. So many people never think of making a Halloween trip but if it falls on a weekend (like it does this year), it’s definitely worth considering. You don’t have to go all the way…

Led by director/co-writer Pete Docter, the Pixar team have once again revealed why they are a brand you can trust for quality entertainment. Up is a wondrous film of adventure filled with compelling characters and an engaging, multifaceted story. The Blu-ray does a fantastic job bringing the experience home. Up opens and we meet two…

Every culture encloses a number of folk beliefs to interpret events that occur in everyday life. Chinese culture is no different from other cultures. The extreme imagination of the ancient Chinese led foreigners to view their spiritual beliefs as pure superstitions. Rural residents worshipped their local deities because they strongly felt they had a major…

In the 21st Century, Pearl Harbor Day passes with most of the citizens of the US hardly noticing. It is not a national holiday but those of us who were living on that winter day in 1941 shall never forget. On the morning of December 7, 1941, the Japanese Imperial Navy launched an aerial attack…

Neonatal leukemia is a complex neonatal birth complication. While the complication is rare, the implication for a family of a newborn born with neonatal leukemia can be life altering and have a profound impact on the new parents. If your infant was born with neonatal leukemia, it is important to know what impact this can…

I was raised in the Catholic Church. I’m from New England, should that be a surprise? When I say, “raised” I mean I was there three or four times a week! My mother ran the Jr. High and Sr. High Youth Groups, taught CCD, and for fun cleaned the church. I sang in the choir,…

Property taxes in Michigan are relatively high compared to other states. According to the Tax Foundation, Michigan ranked ninth in the country in 2008 in terms of property taxes as a percentage of median home value at 1.45%, and tenth in terms of property taxes as a percentage of median homeowner’s income at 3.70%. But…

James River State Park is a state park in Virginia located along the James River. James River State Park provides a lot of opportunities to camp, fish, hike, boat, and other recreational activities. Being a relatively new state park, James River State Park is home to nice, modern facilities and much of the park is…

Here are 10 last minute Christmas gifts for those of you who don’t know what to get. Airsoft Gun: An airsoft gun is a great present for teenagers ages 13 to 18 years old. Airsoft guns are similar to BB guns, but are safer because instead of shooting metal BBs, they shoot plastic BBs. There…

Precious. No other movie has gotten the media attention or the Buzz as much as this Oprah and Tyler Perry Co-produced film. For starters, the film already won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in January as well as the People’s Choice at the Toronto Film Festival. Mo’Nique is getting a lot…

In the Facebook application Knighthood, you build your kingdom recruiting friends as vassals and assigning vassals on building, making money and weapon production. You can wage war with other players, raiding gold and kidnapping vassals. A good start in Knighthood will give you the advantage over your opponents. Most people find out about Knighthood when…

Wine is the perfect compliment to any meal. It’s smooth, elegant, and velvety taste brings out the rich flavors of your favorite dishes. Wine can be part of a healthy lifestyle. A glass or two may keep the heart healthy, lowering the risk of heart disease for middle-aged people from 30 to 50 percent. Resveratrol,…

The following Bible verses provide a biblical concept of wealth. Feel free to use the list for personal use or group lesson material. Deuteronomy 8:16-18 He gave you manna to eat in the desert, something your fathers had never known, to humble and to test you so that in the end it might go well…

He had not been expecting a letter, or any other type of correspondence notifying him that his father had finally left this world. He had stared at that letter for hours, then he put it away, but he never looked inside. His father was not much on forgiveness and he couldn’t see any reason to…

The 2009 NASCAR Hall of Fame class is a very impressive one. The 2009 NASCAR Hall of Fame class is also the inaugural class, and will enshrine the first group of NASCAR drivers into their new Hall of Fame. It’s a huge honor, because these drivers are being called the best of the best that…

When Jim Henson was alive, the Muppets could do no wrong. Many of their movies, TV shows, and specials were filled with plenty of charm and heart that appealed to children and adults alike. They still were to an extent in the immediate years following Jim’s death, but in recent years, they have attempted to…

Ghosts, just what are they and does any one person know for sure? Most people believe that a ghost is the presence or soul of a departed person who perhaps passed away with a chore left undone. My family has experienced a situation that changed our whole outlook of the dearly departed. Perhaps it is…

You are the parent of a child with Cerebral Palsy. That can be a terrifying and difficult concept to process. I know this because I am the mother of a charming nine-year-old boy who also happens to have Cerebral Palsy. After a traumatic birth, my son spent 10 days in the NICU. While we understood…

Jewelry is the perfect way to enhance any outfit. However, when spicing up your outfit with accessories you don’t want to look just like everybody else! You want to standout and wear items that reflect you and are just as unique as you are. Shopping for these items on Etsy’s online jewelry stores is the…

Feeding your hamster properly is very important, because without the proper nutrition, your hamster will not be healthy. Fortunately, hamsters are not picky eaters, and it’s not hard to provide them with a varied diet that will give them the nutrition they need. What You’ll Need dry hamster food fresh fruits and vegetables other “people…

Raising a child is not easy. We are living in a very fast paced and high tech world. Our children need guidance and direction. If parents do not teach their child right from wrong they will observe and learn from the world around them. Too many of today’s children are growing up without guidance; which…

Just like every other year there are games that come out and grab your attention right away and you think “Man, how did they think of this?” Well I would have to say that after playing Borderlands I got the exact same feeling. I got a feeling that a lot of time and effort went…

Earlier today, just before 1:30 PM eastern time, the Dow Jones Industrial Average cracked the 10,000 mark. The Dow Jones hit lows back just this past March around 6.400 so this move represents a big surge.The first time the Dow Jones was over 10,000 was in 1999. Some critics argue that it’s taken us 10…