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When it comes time to do some traveling with your pet and you know that you will have to stay in a hotel, it can be helpful to have an idea of what hotels will welcome your pet. I know that when it came to having to drive 1800 miles with a dog that this…

If you are considering working in the United States and you are not a U.S. citizen then you will need to understand and follow the VISA requirements set out by the USCIS. To work in the United States as a temporary employee of a U.S. company you must have filed and have been approved for…

Ms. Dewey, www.msdewey.com is the latest search engine that has spunk. Ms. Dewey is not your teetering librarian huddled behind the stacks. No, Ms.Dewey is the sexy version of the daughter of Austin Power’s nemesis Dr. Evil. She opens with the statement, “Oh, I was just making dinner.” She says, ones and zeros, underwear on…

Telemarketing calls can be really annoying. Many of us have gotten into the habit of humoring the telemarketers in an effort to keep them from harassing other unsuspecting consumers. Others have taken to being rude or annoying in an effort to have yourself crossed off their cost list because you are weird, or annoying. My…

Ok, so many newly engage couples planning their wedding are on the look out for some fun and unique Save the Date ideas. I love getting these “Save the Date” cards in the mail. It is one of the few ties a bride and groom can express their true side in a formal wedding. One…

Stunning Australian actress, Nicole Kidman has received one of her country’s highest honours today. In a special ceremony held today at Government House in Sydney Australia, Nicole Kidman was given the Companion of the Order of Australia. The award was presented to the Hollywood star by the Governor-General Michael Jeffery, a representative for the Queen….

Everyone on the “Breach” payroll has one person to thank: Chris Cooper. You know, the guy in the background of dozens of films like “American Beauty” and “Adaptation” that all cosmically turn out successful (nudge, nudge). Cooper commands the screen as a chilling Robert Hanssen, a real life FBI agent convicted of espionage in 2001….

A federal judge has ruled that a federal employee with the Defense Logistics Agency in Columbus, Ohio, may legally post a flyer that posts a religious viewpoint on an employee bulletin board it was announced yesterday. The Defense Logistics Agency is a part of the Department of Defense. Gary Lister, an employee of the Defense…

What is the big deal about meeting the parents these days? Man, I had to meet the parents of every single girl I ever dated. All both of them. That’s how it was. You didn’t just pull up and beep your horn and have the girl run out to meet you like she was a…

The fact that a game fails to attract widespread acclaim and financial success because of how original or unique it is happens much more often than most gamers would like to believe. Either the game falls into obscurity or it is overhauled to some degree to the point where it will be more accessible to…

Everyone, at one time in their lives, dreams of what it would be like to be the person they are listening to on the radio or watching on the television. There are schools in Boston offering courses with lessons in all phases of the Broadcasting Industry, behind the camera as well as in front. There…

God hates the United States and America is doomed. God is killing American soldiers for the sins of their country. That is the message being spread by a small Kansas church that has gained national notoriety since the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in March 2003. The Westboro Baptist Church, founded in 1955 by Fred Phelps,…

The best thing you can do to reduce the chances of your purebred dog developing a genetic disease is by purchasing from a reputable breeder. A reputable breed will be a member of national breed organization, they will only breed to achieve the breed standard, and they will be willing to teach and advise you…

In thinking about the passing of Josh Hancock, I was struck by one simple thing. We all know travel is dangerous – according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, in 2003 (the most recent statistics I could find) 44,891 souls left us in travel accidents of some kind: air, auto, pedestrians, etc. of which 42,643…

There is only one place in the country with the wilderness of an unexplored frontier, our nations last frontier of Alaska. It has a beauty and mystery that seems to call out for anyone who wants to explore. It is modern with great cities and yet remote at the same time, with thousands of acres…

Operation Brownsville is an organized attempt to ambush and drive out drug dealers, prostitutes and other unsavory elements from one of the oldest and most historic sections of Pensacola, Fl. My formative years were spent in Brownsville, in a house on Mobile Highway with my grandparents, mother, uncles, aunts and cousins. My grandmother was a…

You did it. Your body shows the wear – calloused fingertips, short fingernails, and numb-butt syndrome that shows no signs of going away. That glorious masterpiece – short story or novel – has been written. You’ve taken careful steps to make sure your plot is seamless, your characters matter, and the premise of the thing…

If you come from a long line of social eaters or a “big” gene pool, than you are at a grave disadvantage in this area. Chances are no one taught you the value of just eating enough to be full, but not bloated. It’s not really a lesson that’s taught in general among the populace,…

With the passing of the November elections, which were generally interpreted as an expression of the American public’s dissatisfaction with the war in Iraq, strategies for changing direction in the war-torn country have been offered by several individuals and groups, with the most notable being Senator Biden’s Plan for Iraq and the Baker-Hamilton panel’s Iraq…

Illinois Sen. Barack Obama has officially entered into the race for the White House which could very well see him the first African American ever to be appointed to the highest level of office in the land. At the Old State Capitol, where Lincoln delivered his famous “house divided” speech in 1858, Obama formally announced…

Shopping on-line these days is a breeze as long as you are confident regarding the security protections of the companies with which you intend to deal. You can purchase almost anything from kitchen cleansers to diamond and platinum wedding rings. Few department stores offer either the quantity or quality of product lines and services that…

Ben Stiller’s latest Blockbuster, ANight at the Museum, unveils a longstanding suspicion we all have shared. Museums are alive. I know firsthand. You see, like Ben Stiller’s neurotic protagonist, I was a Museum guard. I worked at the historic Cleveland Museum of Art, looming amongst the patrons in the galleries for a few years before…

Parenting a child with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a challenging job. Being a child with ADHD is probably more difficult than most of us can imagine. Their impulsive behavior, hyperactivity and non stop action are hard for most people to handle. Because of the special nature of these kids, Christmas is a great…

Scott, Thank you for your newsletter I think it is terrific! I wanted to share with you an incident that occurred on Friday of this past week. June of this year, my husband had an MBNA credit card that had $38K credit limit, so we asked MBNA to deposit $20K of it into our bank…

Getting professional photographs taken of your family can be very pricey. Having them done by an independent local photographer can run several thousands of dollars. Many people simply cannot afford to pay this much money to preserve their memories. Luckily large retail chains like JC Penneys and Sears have created fast, easy and most importantly…

There are three main country radio stations in the Dallas area of Texas. All three of them have specific classifications and cater to a different audience. After listening to these stations for a few years, I decided to submit a review of them. When the radio station, “Young Country 105.3 FM,” went off the air,…

Oklahoma is a nice warm place to come in the spring, a great getaway for those who are tired of all the snow and want to get a head start on summer. And there are plenty of spring festivals all over Oklahoma celebrating just about everything that will make you forget the hard winter in…

Makeup has an incredible way of quickly transforming one’s appearance from featureless to fabulous. Even though some people go overboard, and apply more makeup than needed, there are easy techniques for applying an appropriate amount of makeup that will enhance natural beauty. Between getting ready for work in the mornings, and trying to get the…

In the story “The Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong”, which is part of the larger “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien, gender difference and gendered behavior is at the core of themes exemplified through various symbols and characters. The story brings us along for the transformation of an innocent young woman into a…

Boston, Massachusetts is known for an economy that thrives on research, education, health care, technology, social character, and it is one of the oldest and wealthiest cities in the United States. The city was founded in 1630 and was dubbed the “city on the hill,” along with many other nicknames throughout the years. Boston has…

What is a feeling that occurs everyday, by adults, teenagers, and even children? Guilt is a feeling that is experienced when a person feels regret over something they thought, something they said, or an action the person has done. “Guilt is the regret or pain we experience when we choose to act in conflict with…

I know you are probably thinking that it is very easy to find out if your employees are still from you, just use some type of hidden camera. Well this is fine and good for those employers who can actually afford to do this, but there are many who can not. There are also those…

Christmas wreaths are both traditional and fun. This shiny and sparkling Christmas Wreath is made from recycled CD’s and looks good enough to eat. (However it is not edible, it is just decorative). This festive craft reflects the traditional colors of Christmas, green and red, and it is topped off with a golden painted pinecone…

Ah, Walt Disney World. The happiest place on Earth. Great rides for little kids, wholesome family entertainment, and, of course, The Mouse. We all remember going to Disney World or dreaming about going to Disney World when we were children. It’s where dreams were supposed to come true. Then, we grew up. We became a…

We have been a part of minimum wage debate for quite sometime now. There are some who oppose raising it and some who pray day and night that it would be raised. Well I belong to the second group; I want the Federal Government to raise the minimum wage. I make a dollar more than…

The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are the basis for all Christianity. Yet none of these authors knew Jesus Christ personally, though Matthew was known as “that guy who says he met Jesus.” Experts feel that the Gospels are all based on an earlier written account of Jesus’ life and teachings, perhaps authored…

This Vintage Tin Coffee Pot lamp is a great way to add a vintage or retro touch in your kitchen. I love those Vintage Tin Coffee Pots that are blue with the white speckles all over them. You can even find new Vintage Tin Coffee Pots in the camping section at your local super center!…

Broadway’s Wicked is an amazing, colorful yet dark, and spectacular musical that will have you mesmerized for two hours and thirty minutes. Wicked is a Broadway style adaptation of Gregory Maguire’s best selling novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. For all of you out there who never tired…

New Year’s Day is a time of year when many individuals commit to beginning a new chapter in life. An opportunity to refresh and make a change personally and to make an impact in the community or environment. For some individuals, the New Year’s Day marks the beginning of a new experience, trend or possibly…

A few years ago, my family and I adopted a game into our bedtime ritual that has become invaluable to us. We call it Best and Worst. It is so simple in nature yet sometimes leads into very complex conversations. Some nights we play the game all together in one bedroom. Other nights I play…

I’ve walked up and down the aisles of my university bookstore many times, and every time it amazes me just how expensive college text books are. While attending my college orientation a little while back, the college bookstore representative stepped up to the podium to try to explain not only their prices, but why you…

This past Wednesday on his nationally syndicated radio show, also aired on television live on MSNBC, Don Imus referred to the predominantly black Rutgers University women’s basketball team as “some nappy-headed hos.” The comment, said during an exchange with producer Bernard McGuirk and intended as a joke, has black leaders such as Jesse Jackson and…

Cleveland CavaliersCoach: Mike Brown, 2nd Season (50-32)General Manager: Danny Ferry’05-’06 Record: 50-32; 2nd Central DivisionPostseason: eliminated in Eastern Conference Semifinals; DET (4-3) Projected Starting Lineup (’05-’06 Stats) PG – Eric Snow (4.8 ppg., 2.4 rpg., 4.2 apg.) SG – Larry Hughes (15.5 ppg., 4.5 rpg., 3.6 apg.) SF – LeBron James (31.4 ppg., 7.0 rpg.,…

ABC has scored another reality show home run with “Supernanny”. This show was originally a hit in Great Britain and resulted in spin-offs in 47 different territories, including the United States. We should consider ourselves blessed for the privilege. Every Monday night at 10 p.m., British nanny Jo Frost comes knocking on the door of…

Utah Divorce Laws aren’t very complicated. The divorce process can be over quickly or it can take up to 90 days or more depending upon certain situations. Just remember that you and your spouse can’t have the same attorney due to conflicts. When you go to get a divorce in Utah then you and your…

I recently stayed at the Renaissance Worthington in Fort Worth, Texas. When I found out our company was going to be meeting here, I figured it would be up to scale with the Westin Chicago River North that we stayed at last summer. Although the facilities were definitely bigger and the hotel offered more services,…

Children sometimes have a difficult time adjusting to moving somewhere else. Some of them are afraid of going to a new school and having to make new friends. Here are ten tips for making moving a positive experience for children. 1. Explain to your children about much better the schools are in the new city….

Fibromyalgia syndrome causes a person to hurt all over their body, and they often feel extremely fatigued. Several of my family members are currently dealing with this, and it is important that your family fully understand this illness, in order to help you cope with it. However just because you may have a few of…

One of the best things wedding couples can do for themselves and their guests is to select a wedding reception site and ceremony site that are close to one another ( if not the same site ) and close to home for at least one side of the wedding. While there are extraordinarily wedding sites…

Welcome to Coastal Georgia. It seems the wild weather patterns are here to stay for awhile. Yesterday it was announced that the first named storm of the season, Subtropical Storm Andrea is off the coast of Georgia. Andrea was said to be between Savannah, Georgia and Daytona Beach, Florida yesterday afternoon, and in no big…

Many people get married with the hopes that a legal or religious commitment will improve their relationship. Others are needy or co-dependent and seek the emotional security they believe marriage will provide. However, a wedding ceremony and legal marriage contract cannot fix a relationship. On the contrary, if there are already problems, getting married often…

“We consider the operations function an integrated system that obtains the necessary inputs, transforms them to make them desirable for the customer, (‘adds value to them’)…”(Dilworth, p. 3) An outstanding example of how operations integrates the functions that forecast and meet demand and help the company earn a profit, is Southwest Airlines, arguably the most…

You’ve seen them on TV- the pale, emaciated figures of girls with anorexia nervosa. You’ve seen the decayed teeth and skinned knuckles of those who suffer with bulemia. These young women are text book examples of eating disorders, but millions of women suffer from silent eating disorders that do not fit the diagnostic criteria for…

I used to be a consumer who only purchased generic products. My husband would always tell me that cheaper isn’t always better. I never cared to listen because I thought I was being thrifty and that I would eventually become wealthy because of my miserly ways. I found out the hard way after having a…

It is likely that your company already has many rules and regulations that are in effect for its employees. Whether or not it’s acceptable to smoke in the building, where and when employees are allowed to eat lunch, and even as simple as what time the employee should report to work each day, there are…

These simple Christmas card place mats are a very easy craft project you can make out of those great old vintage Christmas cards. I always come across great retro and vintage Christmas scraps at the flea market. I also have a few that were family photo Christmas cards my grandmother made years ago. This simple…

Where Does The Money Go?? Many of us, at the end of the day, wonder where the money from our paychecks go. How could we do all this work and not see a significant financial return from it? Now I am asking myself the same questions. 15% of my part time pay goes to maintaining…

One of the favorite words that managers love to use is the term “we.” Of course, what they always mean is you. However, they want to seem like one of the guys and like they intend to roll up their sleeves and pitch in and help out. In fact, what they then do is scurry…

Consumers no longer have to feel guilty when they crack open a Diet Coke. With the introduction of their newest member of the Coca Cola family, the advertising blitz is slowly taking shape. Looking to battle energy drinks and organic fruit blends, Diet Coke Plus brings something new to the table; a carbonated beverage that…

Content Producers use Associated Content to achieve all types of financial goals. Realistically, writing just one article a day can generate enough income to pay off a small bill or two; apply it toward debt reduction; or just make some extra pocket money. Of course an article a day sounds simple enough, in theory. But…

“Hummingbirds in Massachusetts” may not be a phrase that is heard too often because generally when people think about hummingbirds, Massachusetts is not the first state that will come to their mind. But, fortunately for the people of Massachusetts, they have the opportunity to enjoy at least three species, if even for only a short…

Most of us are familiar with the presence of dissection labs in school curriculum. Whether we’ve seen them featured in a movie, television show, or you or someone you know have participated in them, you know they exist. We also know they are often mandatory for the grade. The question is what happens when these…

I recently had occasion to finally watch the film that finally earned Martin Scorsese his Academy Award. I had put it off when it came to the theater because, frankly, I just wasn’t interested. I’ve seen Scorsese do violent movies about gangsters before and with a far better cast. I remain unimpressed by Leonardo DiCaprio,…

Visitors to Chicago who plan to visit Navy Pier would do well to take advantage of Hotel packages offered by the Starwood Hotels inChicago. The hotels are currently offering special rates that include discounts on Navy Pier’s attractions. Starwood hotels are offering special rates to visitors that visiting Chicago and Navy Pier. The packages include…

With the signings of Carlos Delgado, Carlos Beltran and Pedro Martinez and the rise of great young talent like David Wright and Jose Reyes, the New York Mets are poised to be the favorite in the National League this season and possibly for several seasons to come. Due to the New York Mets rise there…

Resonant Leadership, a well researched and practical guide to creating or becoming a resonant leader; coauthored by Richard Boyatzis and Annie McKee. Readers are taken down a path of renewal by incorporating mindfulness, hope and compassion. Resonant Leadership addresses the issue many leaders have of being consumed by an endless cycle of stress, sacrifice and…

After reading 15 Great Ways to Cut Corners and Save Some Real Cash by Brandi Thornsberry, published on October 25, 2006, I thought it would be fun to see if I could come up with ten additional money-saving tips. Here goes: 1. Stock up on your favorite non-perishable foods when they go on sale at…

SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. SEO and keywords are important when writing for the web, because you want your articles to be read, otherwise, what’s the point of writing them. By effectively using SEO techniques and keywording you can find your content surfacing to the top of all the murky Internet waters. It’s not…

Most women have their plentiful supply of makeup, hair products, perfumes and such, but there are some things that most every woman needs, but may not be aware of. One of these items is a full-size mini mirror. These mirrors are very tiny but the special design allows you to see your entire appearance, from…

If we lived in Los Angeles, finding a good sandwich of corned beef on rye or egg salad sandwich would hardly be a problem! Even a bowl of matzo ball soup would be de rigueur. But we live in what has been tagged as “the OC”. Yet, with very little effort I found some pretty…

Niacin, the B-3 Vitamin, can be use to treat all kinds of ailments. Remember the commercial about how Pepto Bismal; is being used to get rid of an “upset stomach, Diarrhea, heartburn, acid indigestion?” Well, B-3 is the natural way to get rid of Diarrhea. The remaining upset stomach, heartburn, and acid indigestion problems might…

The 88th PGA Championship is scheduled to tee off on August 17, 2006 at the Medinah Country Club’s No. 3 Course, outside of Chicago, Illinois. The PGA Championship is known as ‘Glory’s Last Shot’ because it is the last of the four majors to be played every year. Phil Mickelson, winner of the 2005 PGA…

This morning, I told my one and only client that I would no longer be handling her financial planning or overseeing her accounts. That “client” was my mother and, after two months of wading through paperwork and fielding countless phone calls during my work day, I had enough. My dilemma is a fairly common one,…

A Faux Antique Gold Paint Finish Is the easiest way to create dramatic and antique look on a Folding Screen. This Faux Antique Gold Paint Finish will add new life in a designer look to your Folding Screen. This is a simple Faux Antique Gold Paint Finish project; you don’t need to have any experience…

Do you have grandparents that are still around, but aging fast or parents who are getting up there in age? How much do you know about these older relatives? Do you know enough to write a short book about them? Wouldn’t’ you like to? Sure, many of us have had great memories growing up with…

Most business owners know that having business cards is necessary for self-promotion and company advertising. You need something small and compact to include in company mailings, hand out to people you meet, and otherwise market your business. Creating an effective business card takes some care. You cannot just slap your name and company address on…

Are you getting married? There are so many details to take care of, thank heavens for your bridesmaids! Well there is one detail you really need to be sure to remember: getting bridesmaids gifts! There are so many great things you can get your bridesmaids. But you really want to get them something special, something…

[prices and features described in this article are based upon our personal experience. Please check with DirecTV for current pricing and promotions available in your area] Are you REALLY looking for a “TIVO receiver,” or are you just looking for a DVR service with a hard drive that will, among other things, pause live TV?…

Since 2006, there have been signs that silver is outperforming gold on a percentage basis. From the beginning of 2006 to the end, silver was up around 75% from its low to its high versus gold being up about 25%. Prior to that gold has been the front runner. As investors show more concerns on…

Garage sale, yard sale, rummage sale, no matter what you call it, this type of budget-priced shopping is alive and well in the United States! And why not? It’s an effective way for you and your family to get rid of used, unwanted things that are cluttering up your house. And, it’s a fantastic way…

The Grey Wolves were first listed as an endangered specie on March 11, 1967. But thanks to Yellowstone National Park and other refugees for the wolves, they were taken off the endangered list in 2004. The thought of wolves, usually scare people. Yet, wolves are actually scared of us. They will do their best to…

The 2008 Summer Olympics will be held in Beijing, China. Preparations are well underway as Beijing gears up to handle over a million visitors to the Olympic games. China is sparing no expense in an effort to impress the world with its new capitalistic-based economy. Estimates conclude that almost two million new jobs will be…

There are many people today without health insurance. Those that do are sometimes still on a strict household budget. If you are one of these people, what you have at home will be all that you need for some rapid relief. The following is a list of the most common ailments. This is by no…

Pets are becoming more like children everyday. Look around the pet aisle in your favorite store and you’ll see fancier food and treats, decorative collars, toys of every sort and pet beds to fit all sizes. With the holidays coming up, you’ll want to remember to pick up an extra special gift for the pet…

Washing dishes is not my favorite thing to do. I don’t even like rinsing them to put them into the dishwasher. But, sometimes you end up doing dishes by hand when items are not dishwasher safe. This is when a product that offers a “helping hand” comes in handy. Palmolive Dish Wipes are just that,…

The Oasis Salon is like most other beauty salons: bottles of shampoo sit on sinks, hairdryers line a wall and black combs soak in blue solution. It also has a security guard, runs on a generator when needed and is empowering a handful of Afghanistan’s women. Women of Afghanistan continue to be the worst off…

In the United States and around the World, tea is a common staple among drink selections by consumers. In fact, many high-end coffee shops are turning to tea as a viable alternative to specialty coffee drinks, boosting sales and revenue while tantalizing the taste buds to a new group of consumers. For many American consumers,…

Your attitude towards the grades you earn in school tends to reflect your attitude toward money later on in your working days or professional career. Grades are the way that you are rewarded in school for your accomplishments, while money is the way that you are rewarded for your accomplishments in the working world. This…

Moms are no longer predestined to drive mini-vans (no offense). We deserve style, comfort, and of course a Hemi, all at an affordable price. The new Dodge Charger has just been unleashed, since the last production in 1978. The NEW Charger is a combination of the Chrysler 300 and the new Dodge Magnum; it breaks…

Found in the rain forests of Sumatra and Borneo, the orangutan is thought to be well known for their intelligence. They spend most of their time in trees. Now found primarily in Southwest Asian islands, there are only about 20,000 found in the wild today. A lot of what has contributed to the destruction of…