By: Jason Root Ever since I overcame my detestment of the complexity of the rules of Monopoly at the tender age of 6 I have been most affectionate of the beloved classic. I was first introduced to the game…
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Autumn and the apple harvest season offer abundant opportunities for family fun and activities. Here are some ideas for taking advantage of all facets of this special time of year. Road Trip or Mini Vacation It’s worth a day’s drive…
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Fallout 4 is an upcoming title from Bethesda Softworks. Fallout 4 will be, as the name suggests, the fourth numbered title in the legendary Fallout series of video games, and the fifth main title overall with Fallout: New Vegas being…
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In recent years, the name of Moorcroft has become a recognisable one amongst collectors, and hardly an episode of Flog It! or Bargain Hunt goes by without some piece being picked up and examined. Known worldwide for its quality and…
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Atari was not the first company to release a home video game system, but it became the most famous one. Its first system, the Atari 2600, was in production for over 15 years. The sudden video game crash of the…
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With many types of antiques, if a reproduction can be made cheaply and sold as the real thing you’d better believe that someone will try it. Roseville pottery is no exception. In fact, the market is flooded with forgeries, most…
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Buying antique pottery, whether for one’s own personal collection or for resale purposes, is always a good investment. Throughout the centuries, pottery has been much sought after, mainly because the items are both useful and decorative. They have been produced…
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An OB/GYN tells us all we need to know about our monthly visit from Aunt Flo. Periods … most of us have them, but how much do we really know about them? Today, we discuss this very topic. Here are…
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Proanthenols are a powerful antioxidant that will fight off and destroy the free radicals in your body. Free radicals are incredibly destructive. Free radicals damage our cells, which can mean premature aging, reduced immune function, inflammation, fatigue and ultimately degenerative…
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By Carla Boulianne Plan B pills are an emergency contraceptive option for women after unprotected intercourse due to primary contraceptive failure or other circumstances. The woman takes a tablet containing 0.75 mg of levonorgestrel, a synthetic progestin, up to seventy-two…
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An abortion is always a sad event, no matter for what reason. The health risks, however, have been greatly overstated by many anti-abortion ideologues, especially when compared to pregnancy, which is one of the medically riskiest conditions that any woman…
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Have you thought about starting your own medical billing business? There is a great demand for medical billing businesses due to the fact that the paperwork associated with filing insurance claims is putting undue burden on physicians’ ability to practice…
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Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” is renowned as one of the greatest rock and roll epics of our time. Recorded in 1970, the song’s popularity has enjoyed an impressive longevity, as it is still widely played on radio stations worldwide….
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Are you wondering if you will be required to file taxes this year? Income tax laws can be confusing, especially when limits change each year. There are a few basic rules that apply to most people. Individuals with self-employment income…
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Using cellular technology to process credit card transactions is becoming ever more popular, and with good reason. Wireless credit card terminals are reliable and efficient. They tend to be slightly more expensive to operate than land line terminals. But, using…
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Dramatic irony occurs in a story, play, movie or television show when the audience knows what is happening but the characters do not. It is used for a variety of purposes, mostly to manipulate the emotions of the audience. Knowing…
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Without proper insulation, your home can lose nearly half of its heating and cooling to the outdoors. Insulation is not limited to the attic and walls, but is a vital asset to the windows, as well. Drafty windows account for…
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The Plan B pill serves as an emergency form of birth control, a special dose of two different birth control pills taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy. Approved by the FDA in 1996, it has been…
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Tony the Tiger and Snap, Crackle, and Pop, the engaging promotional characters of Kellogg’s Foods, are as familiar to Americans and the rest of the world as their cereals such as Frosted Flakes and Rice Krispies. Kellogg’s is a blue…
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Over centuries, many window treatment designs have proliferated–such as the relatively recent tab-top curtain designs. Tab-top curtains are a casual, contemporary style of fabric window treatments. These curtain drapes offer a handy, inexpensive, yet fashionable way to enhance interior home…
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By Hannah Rice Myers It is estimated that over 19 million Americans suffer from a drug or alcohol addiction. Many of these 19 million people ay have lost their jobs, their homes and their families due to their drug and/or…
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By Paul Bright Living a debt-free life is a goal that many people have, especially in tough economic times. But the reality is that almost everyone experiences debt at some point in life, and debt can take years to get…
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By Ryn Gargulinski Small and invasive, fire ants are named for their reddish color and, more importantly, their painful bits and stings. A fire ant sting can create an ugly red welt on an arm with a single prick. They…
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March 14, 2015 Culture & Society
By Michael Hinckley The ancient Myceneans, who lived on the mainland of what is today Greece, were masters of many refined crafts. It was the Myceneans who made war upon the fabled city of Troy as told in Homer’s Illiad…
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March 14, 2015 Culture & Society
By Cara Kulwicki Cross dressing is when a member of one gender chooses to wear clothing usually associated with members of the opposite gender, such as when a man wears a dress and makeup, or a woman wears a suit…
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March 14, 2015 Culture & Society
According to the Goodwill website, in 2007, Goodwill helped 1.1 million people. Goodwill is a nonprofit organization that provides education and training for the disadvantaged. It provides for the handicapped, the homeless, and those lacking education. Their goal by the…
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Finding ways to make extra money online is possible. If you have a computer, a relatively fast typing speed, and pay close attention to accuracy, employers are looking to have you help them with data entry. The pay for these…
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Selecting business casual attire for working women is a daunting task. As corporate standards differ from one office to the next, a woman can make a business casual wardrobe mistake easily. By assessing your office’s rules of decorum and erring…
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Whatever the color, styling or texture of your hair, it needs nourishment to stay healthy. Children have the healthiest hair, because their bodies produce the proteins and other nutrients almost in the exact amount that the hair needs. However, as…
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Sometimes you need to plant a specific plant in a certain area of the yard due to sunlight requirements–but perhaps that particular area does not drain well and the plant you chose doesn’t do well in soggy soil. You need…
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