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Try a Niagara Falls Vacation for a unique two-country destination. Whether visiting the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls of Niagara Falls, New York, or crossing the Canadian border and viewing Horseshoe Falls in Ontario, there is more than enough natural beauty and attractions to make lifetime memories. Located just 17 miles from Buffalo, New…

Have you noticed blood in your stool, in the toilet bowl or in the tissue paper after a bowel movement? This may be a clear sign that you are having hemorrhoids. You are just one of the millions of people who experience the condition. In fact, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive…

Visiting college campuses and selecting a school to attend is an exciting process, but it can all be a bit overwhelming – particularly when figuring out how to pay for college. You want to find the school that’s just right for you, but when you do you’ll need to know how you’re going to pay…

In addition to the many fine alcoholic beverages standing by to serve as a festive “toast” to the New Year, there are also equally great non-alcoholic alternatives. A non-alcoholic salute to Auld Lang Syne is something that everyone can share, including children, recovering alcoholics, pregnant women, designated drivers or people who would simply prefer not…

Dear Mr. President, It’s me. The voter you patronized, dismissed and underestimated, when you rode the wave of “hope and change” you said we could believe in, right into the White House approximately 12 months ago. I did not vote for you, sir. Neither did approximately 57 million other Americans. We weren’t exactly thrilled with…

Romantic Valentine’s Day gifts are a huge hit every year. Guys and women love to search for the most romantic Valentine’s Day gifts to get ideas for their Valentine. This year 2010 your most romantic Valentine’s Day gifts include roses, orchids, chocolate, bath and body, candles, and photography. Now when I say roses, I do…

Well another week has passed in my journey back from obesity, and I so wished I could write about the kind of results we now watch constantly on the show The Biggest Loser. It seems that all of the people on there manage to lose 10 to 15 pounds a week during their first few…

Receiving bad grades are part of every student’s experience. Even the most hardworking, gifted person gets a bad grade every now and then. Then difference is how they react to them. Follow these 5 simple steps and you’ll be back on your feet in no time. 1. Deal With The Shock And Anger Chances are,…

WebMD, in a report from April 2009, says that people who took 14,000 IUs of Vitamin D every day for a year had fewer chances of relapses of multiple sclerosis. Of the 25 people, only 16 percent had relapses of MS according to Jodie Burton, a neurologist at the University of Toronto. Multiple sclerosis has…

Tipping at restaurants is something that has always been difficult for me to understand because I’ve never been sure about how much to tip. However, I know that 10 percent of the total bill is a good guideline anywhere, although I’ve heard that more such as 15 percent to 20 percent is better at fancier…

For those of you who are planning to go abroad, whether for a holiday, business, or perhaps a student year abroad, if you plan to send anything back to the States, there are some things you should be aware of. Even if you’re sending your dirty laundry home (don’t laugh; it happens a lot!), there…

The Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill, NC may be the most romantic place to be in February of 2010. Located on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus, this exceptional Historic Inn, Restaurant and Bar has pulled out the romance along with the tablecloths, the wine and champagne. In the process, this remarkably romantic place to stay asked,…

You could ask 100 music fans to list their favorite Dave Matthews Band songs and you’d get 100 different lists. With seven full-length studio records and many more live albums to their credit, the band has a deep, varied catalog of with a number of memorable songs. Here’s my personal list of the ten best…

We are a pet-friendly home; we cannot leave a stray dog or cat behind and adopt just about every one we have found since my husband and I got married. Therefore, raising a daughter with allergies in a house filled with pets is a challenge; however, there are chic design tips that you can use…

I received an “important announcement” e-mail from eHow today. In order to write for the site, you must now apply to become a writer at Demand Studios. Writers already provide content for eHow using the DS platform, but will now become the sole suppliers of eHow’s content. If you have at least 5 published articles…

Grayscale is a flash-based puzzle created by Newgrounds.com programmer Florian Himsl (Komix), with music by Colemann Trapp. This flash-based creation was submitted to Newgrounds.com on January 14, 2010 and won a Daily 4th Place award on January 15, 2010. Gameplay The objective of Grayscale is to maneuver the small dot of white light towards the…

Starring: Stephen McHattie, Patty Duke, George Maharis, Broderick Crawford, Ruth Gordon, Ray Milland, and Tina Louise. Directed by: Sam O’Steen. Released: October 29th, 1976. Well, to further conclude the title of the film: They made a sequel, that’s what’s happened to ‘Rosemary’s Baby’. “Look What’s Happened to Rosemary’s Baby” is a made-for-TV sequel that is…

Sometimes women compare notes. Sometimes women read trashy magazines. However, the women engaging in activities may not be aware of the fact that they are accessing some of the worst resources for sex advice. These inconsistent and faulty sources are responsible for disseminating gratuitous volumes of misinformation. Trashy Magazines (Like Cosmo) Most women probably have…

Even with the $4 prescriptions, some folks are still having problems affording their medication. If you-or someone you know-needs medication and can not afford it, check these options before giving up. There are a few that have no income guidelines. Several of the prescription drug manufacturer’s offer free or reduced medication for patients who cannot…

Occasionally feeling fatigued is quite normal. However, extreme fatigue or weakness that interferes with everyday activities may be a warning sign of a serious medical condition. Causes of extreme fatigue include physical illness, a nutrition deficiency or psychological problems. Regardless of the cause, extreme fatigue requires a visit with a physician. Anemia Iron deficiencies often…

One of the odd things about time travel stories is how rarely authors who write them use the method of time travel that we know to be true, that of traveling near the speed of light. This is in large part because the ability to travel in time this way is a one way trip….

Walking through the supermarket last week, I spotted this small bottle with a silver lining. Yes, literally it had a silver lining and was dressed in white. The name on it was, “Orgain.” Needless to say I bought Orgain but I didn’t buy the 12 pack which was going for approximately 24 dollars, (a steal…

Sleep is the calm pleasurable reward at the end of a hard day. The body’s physiology uses this time to rejuvenate and re-energize the body for another grueling day. For many people, sleep does not come calmly and easily as a variety of bizarre sleep disorders, collectively termed parasomnia, can cruelly steal their sleep each…

The Meredith Emerson crime scene photos are wanted by a writer working on a story for Hustler Magazine, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 24 year old University of Georgia alumnus Meredith Emerson was murdered and decapitated by Gary Michael Hilton in 2008. Hustler Magazine has a writer on assignment, Fred Rosen, who tried last month…

The National Enquirer story about rumors of a Tiger Woods affair with Rachel Uchitel and Rachel’s trip to Australia to be with Tiger sparked a fight between Elin and Tiger the morning of Thanksgiving. Then, later, suspicious that Tiger Woods was indeed having an affair with Rachel Uchitel, Elin Nordegren allegedly checked his cell phone…

Chapter 37 Edna went into the Ratignolle’s drug store; Monsieur Pontellier was concocting a tonic. Edna went up the private stairway at the back of the drug store, which led to the Ratignolle’s apartment. She found Madame Ratignolle lying on the couch, refusing to go back to her room, and complaining that she was being…

Are you working on getting that elusive abdominal six-pack? If so, you’ve probably been told to do lots of abdominal curls – also known as the abdominal curl-up. This exercise involves lying flat on an exercise mat with hands behind the head and curling upward using the abdominal muscles to lift the head, neck, and…

Janet Napolitano has changed her position with respect to the terrorist incident. Janet Napolitano was on “Good Morning America” where she essentially admitted there was failure on the airline security. Janet Napolitano is the Secretary of Homeland security. She asked the rhetorical question “Why wasn’t he flagged at a different screening level?” Press Writers Eileen…

The Olympic hockey seeds for the Olympic hockey bracket 2010 are defying all expectations. Everyone thought the top Olympic hockey seeds would be Canada and Russia as they headed for a gold medal showdown. However, that dream match up may happen a lot sooner than everyone thinks. As if it wasn’t surprising enough to have…

An author writes for three main purposes or reasons. A book or article may contain more than one purpose at times. When an author writes to inform, he/she is basically giving the reader information such as dates, events, places and times. When an author writes to persuade, he/she is trying to convince the reader that…

If you are looking for an unusual weekend getaway package that a couple, family or friends could enjoy then consider an exciting haunted weekend getaway. Fall is a fun time to go on a weekend getaway but any time of the year is a great time to add a little suspense and spookiness by booking…

All the Internet publishing sites I’ve come across have a zero tolerance policy for plagiarism. That’s what triggered my search for plagiarism detecting programs. This article focuses on free on line plagiarism checkers. It is also intended to make people aware of how easy it is to accidentally commit plagiarism without having any knowledge of…

As the Top 11 performed on American Idol last night, the theme of “Teen Idol,” announced last week, had been changed to “Billboard 100.” This is typically a hard week for the contestants, as they’re faced with literally hundreds of choices: any song that hit the number 1 spot in the history of the Billboard…

It is officially tournament time and with the Big Dance comes all of the hoopla that makes the month of March truly special in the world of sports. One of the major attractions to watching the NCAA Tournament is to see which teams are going to defy odds and come out with a victory or…

Former USC coach, Pete Carroll, has left sunny California for the cloudy skies of Seattle. After seven seasons as coach of the USC Trojans, Carroll returns to the NFL as head coach of, the Seattle Seahawks. Carroll’s left behind a college program he led to two national titles. USC is such a college power house,…

Perhaps no single device has had a better 21st century than Apple’s iPod. After launching on October 21st, 2001 the iPod has revolutionized the way we listen to music, consume our entertainment and ultimately simplified the lives of millions around the world. Today, it can be your entire record collection, your favorite movies, your weatherman,…

Everytime I visit my local arts and crafts store, I am shocked by the outrageous prices that seem to be tagged on, well, everything. I am forever astonished at the $5 paint trays and $15 brush cleaning tanks. The re sealable palettes for $8, those don’t make me very happy either. For awhile it seemed…

A lot of people would love to lose weight but are unfortunately not willing to change their lifestyles in order to achieve their weight loss goals. Certain things that we do are considered as the order of the day or what is expected of us at home, at work and elsewhere. If you can just…

The Iron Man 2 trailer, now available for view on the Internet, starts with Tony Stark, the billionaire weapons maker as well as Iron Man, being subjected to a Senate investigation and a demand that he turn over his Iron Man suit to “the American people.” Tony Stark, played again by Robert Downey Jr., gives…

Spring Break is the annual migration of families, college students, and those with a week off in March or April who are looking to break free of their home environment and spend a week near a beach, a ski slope. or any type of resort where fun and relaxing are on the menu. Spring Break…

As freelance writers, we believe ourselves to be invincible. We use our ninja-like focus to ignore the parade of distractions in our home office. We meet all our client deadlines while still taking time to sew a Martha Washington costume for our daughter’s school play. (Okay, I don’t do that because I don’t have kids,…

The only reason why you should write for Helium is because you love to write. Whether you are a professional writer or not, a writer desires to become better at doing the thing they love. The best way to get better at writing is to write. You can read all of the “how to write”…

Tiger Woods divorce is all set to go with just a few more details left to adjust before Tiger and Elin sign their divorce decree, reports Entertainment Tonight. In what appeared as inevitable, especially after watching the events of the Masters weekend unfold, the Woods have decided to go their separate ways. The weekend of…

Public Policy Polling now puts Republican Scott Brown one point ahead of Democrat Martha Coakley in the special election in Massachusetts at 48 to 47 percent of the vote. The news is a preliminary in what could be an 10 point earthquake. Public Policy Polling lists three factors in Scott Brown’s astonishing surge: “As was…

I have been keeping fish for over ten years, and I’ve always found that my favorite part of getting a new tank is determining how to decorate the tank. Aquascapers have developed hundreds of different themes, designs and layout ideas for decorating a new freshwater aquarium. To make your new tank look its best, follow…

Having found evidence of corporate anti-Semite fraud in Europe, uncovering it’s ethically corrupt practice from across the Big Pond was a major task. However, it was these pre-World War II era American life insurance companies that today, would prove very careful to maintain that all work of their “descending agents,” remain long-hidden in the shadows……

Every now and then an idea comes along that put to film, on TV or into a book which has every reason to fail. Perhaps those involved never showed an aptitude for what the idea was, perhaps there was a history of similar ideas failing or perhaps the whole thing was just too crazy. These…

A friend of mine was recently looking into a debt-settlement consolidation company and I thought I’d better check it out for him before he got taken. The name of the company was US Debt Associates. Don’t bother looking them up. They’ve disappeared off the face of the planet again. I say again because they were…

These are my top 10 wine picks of the decade. This is mostly based off of personal experience influenced by some of my favorite restaurants in New York and Nashville. I am an avid wine drinker! I love all the different flavors, especially reds. Most of the wines that I chose were/are popular because they…

Rankings for NCAA gymnastics have been released for the second week of collegiate competition and Susan Jackson from LSU remains as the top gymnast of the nation for a second straight week. Susan Jackson is once again ranked number 1 in the nation after the Tiger’s second competition of the season where she once again…

Everybody deals with stress. Different things cause stress for different people. Something that is not stressful for one person, may be extremely stressful for another person. According to dealwithstress.com, stress is the response of the body to any demand placed upon the individual, and stress arises when an individual starts to worry that he or…

If you spend any amount of time with a gifted child, you will notice gifted children are not like typical children. The minds of gifted children progress much faster than their bodies and you will feel like you are talking to a very short, underdeveloped adult. Gifted children are, in fact, very different than their…

Soldiers see things that many of us could not imagine while serving the country. How does a Christian Soldier get inspiration? The Bible is a great source of inspiration for Christians everywhere and especially for Soldiers. Please comment on your favorite Bible verse for soldiers below. 10 Good Bible Verses for Soldiers Jesus has overcome…

Spyware refers to malware that is installed on computers to collect information about the computer and users without their knowledge. This is a specialized program that runs secretly, monitoring the activities of the user. Spyware not only monitors activities but also installs other programs. Spyware causes a degradation in system performance and behavior issues, an…

Nintendo has produced many gaming icons like Mario, Link and Samus, all of whom found their start on the NES. While these titles may receive updates every few years, there are several titles that haven’t seen a sequel since the 80’s. This list includes my top ten choices for NES games I’d like to see…

Introduction: Psychological Aspects of Aging – Before examining what a successful senior adult ministry is comprised of, one must discover more about the basic struggles and needs of older persons (which will be defined as retired or nearly retired people who are still functioning independently). It is important to look to a psychologist, Erik Erickson,…

President Obama Supportive of High Speed Rail During his 2010 State of the Union address President Obama once again affirmed his desire to build a high-speed rail system in the United States. With some obvious envy, President Obama has noted on several occasions how several countries, such as Japan, have had high speed rail for…

1. Original Tommy’s Hamburgers A. Location: 15911 Pioneer Blvd B. Atmosphere: A small restaurant located in Norwalk California, the location is very informal. Tommy’s staff is actually very friendly. “The Shack” in Norwalk beckons many hungry people to visit at night and so this is a very busy area that closes late. The decorations inside…

It is almost cliché now to say that everybody is a filmmaker. I mean everybody. That includes Native Americans. For decades now, natives have been complaining to Hollywood because of its’ stereotypical depictions of them as “warriors” and “princesses.” When will Hollywood films get natives out of the American west and into the modern era?…

The 1970’s sitcom, The Partridge Family , spawned a teen heartthrob and numerous gold pop records. But 40 years later the TV family that played together are all grown up. The cast of The Partridge Family reunited on NBC’s Today Show Tuesday morning as part of Today’s “Great TV Families Reunited”. Noticeably absent from the…

What are grubs you might ask. Grubs are short, white, c-shaped worm larval that live under your lawn and feed off the roots of your grass. In adulthood, these same grubs turn into Japanese beetles that flies onto your flowers, shrubs and outdoor plants and later damages them by eating the leaves between the vains….

In the election season in 2008, I was a Barackstar. I was a Chapter Coordinator for Students for Barack Obama, and I was doing everything I could to get people psyched to get out to vote–and hopefully vote for Obama. One day in February, I held and organizing meeting at River Ridge Mall, in Lynchburg,…

Worldwinner.com is a skill-gaming site with plenty of games for everyone’s interest. Cash competitions in a variety of categories: Card games, Arcade games, Strategy games, Game-Show games, Sports games and Word games. You don’t have to play for cash but you get more points if you do. Points can be exchanged for different rewards. Some…

If you are thinking of adding or upgrading central air conditioning in your home, now is the time. The new Federal tax credit is offering up to 30 percent or a ceiling of $1,500 for replacing or adding a central air conditioning system. This tax credit is only applicable through the end of 2010 and…

The guys at CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) have fired up the Large Hadron Collider (otherwise known as the “atom smasher” and the “supercollider”) again, breaking more records set just weeks ago, inching their way toward the reason the 17 mile circumference tunnel system under Geneva, Switzerland, was built — finding the “god particle,”…

The planet is important, but so are your finances. Whatever your situation, we all could save some money and put it to better use. We all have expenses, and we try to cut corners, but in doing that, sometimes we purchase products that are not natural and lack the quality we want to provide ourselves…

God is the author of life. There is no one in the Bible who expressed a desire not to have any children we need look life from God’s perspective. Any kind of birth control and family planning is sinful in the Christian marriages which rob God of the royal priesthood children, a holy nation, a…

American Idol Top 7 4/20/10 Tonight’s theme: Inspirational Songs. Will the contestant’s performances be inspirational tonight? First to take the stage is Casey James with “Don’t Stop”. Alicia Keys tells him to make it memorable and give it a lot of personality. He definitely brought personality to the song and he can sing. I just…

In January 2010 when I was in labor with my second son, during the two hours of pushing and pain I was not thinking about the pain. I was not thinking about breathing and pushing. I wasn’t even thinking about what my baby would look like or when this damn baby would just come out…

Retirement communities are very popular in this country and there’s lots of reasons to join one. If you’re thinking about living in a retirement community, here’s some popular reasons why older Americans enjoy these retirement communities. Retirement communities have become very popular with seniors, especially widowed and childless couples. Think about it. If you have…

My name is Wendy and I am uninsured. I have been uninsured for the past 6 years since I left the Navy. Mostly I stay uninsured because all of my healthcare, except dental, is provided for me, at no cost, by the Veteran’s Administration due to my disabilities. Now, you don’t have to have disabilities…

Installing a soap dispenser is an easy DIY home improvement project that will gives you more space to do dishes, and add a touch of convenience. The project itself takes a very short amount of time, and is relatively inexpensive, but makes the sink area appear a lot nicer. This article will look at step-by-step…

Energy is often seen to have duality. It can be a good energy or a bad energy. Here is the last from four series of theory that describing the difference betwen good and bad energy. Orgone Orgone is a term used by Wilhelm Reich for life fore energy. There is OR or POR term used…

If you listen closely to the prophets in the Bible they often forewarn the people about things that are going to happen as well as proclaim God’s Word. The word prophet in Hebrew means; spokesperson. God’s people were quite deep into sin, disobedience, civic confusion and rebellion. Isaiah reminds us that our actions have consequences!…

Stress is a part of life. There is no getting away from it completely. However, there are ways in which we may be able to tame it and there are ways in which we can do this, without drugs. Yes, antidepressants may be able to help you deal with stress. Many people have found great…

Divorce is a significant event for children. As a parent, don’t you desire to love the children more than you hate your Ex? If this is true, are you willing to make every effort for a workable post-divorce? Even if you can no longer stand to look at his/her face, is it possible for you…

Schizophrenia is a young person’s disease. It is not usually diagnosed for the first time after the age of 40. But children as young as 5 have been diagnosed with this illness. Many years ago, it was believed to be cause by a “schizophrenogenic mother” sending “double bind” messages. What that meant was that your…

Now that the economy is improving a little bit, you or your employer may be thinking of hiring someone to help with the backlog of work. Do you know how to interview a prospective employee? Do you know what the best questions are when interviewing a candidate? To help you and your manger find the…

See what everyone is talking about around the water cooler with a countdown of the Top 10 Entertainment & Celebrity News Stories From Monday March 29th, 2010: #10 – Kim Kardashian: Coin Toss Temptress for a Tennis Match Between Roger Federer Vs. Florent Serra Plugging away at her non-stop schedule, Kim Kardashian was spotted at…

Humans have to be environmentally conscious now days. We do not know when Mother Nature would get back on us. The good thing is, there are a lot of environmentally conscious people nowadays and that is a big factor in the sudden popularity of Bamboo flooring. Bamboo is new in the market but it has…

In the recent action film Clash of the Titans, itself a remake of the 19981 movie of the same name, the penultimate moment of the film is when Perseus (played by Sam Worthington of Avatar fame) faces off against a giant sea monster named the Kraken. Clash, as most already know, is a very loose…

When my son turned 9 weeks old, I returned to work. I had successfully breastfed full time from the time my son was born and had no intentions of stopping when I returned to work. I quickly discovered that maintaining full time breastfeeding while working full time is challenging, but I also discovered that it…

I like English, literature and grammar. I always liked learning about idioms and phrases when I was in English class. However, I certainly never learned about all the phrases that are in common use and I still use some today that make me wonder about the origins of the phrases. I know that “raining cats…

Why are we here? Have you ever questioned your religion? Have you ever wondered if there is “something else” out there? If so, you’re not alone. According to a USA Today report on the subject, 44% of Americans have changed their religion at some point in their life. Maybe you’ve explored another religion similar to…

The world we live in now depends largely on the Internet for most of our communications, here are some reasons why that is a positive thing. Long Distance Communication: Let’s face it, not only do people move across the country but we may also have friends and family in other countries and the Internet has…

King Solomon was known for being one of the world’s greatest architects, an influential, powerful and authoritative man of his time! King David, his father had begun to gather the most exquisite and finest materials possible during his reign before he died. Since he had been a man of war he himself was not able…

Mafia Wars is one of the most popular and addicting games on Facebook. In March, Mafia Wars reintroduced the ability to rob other players’ properties. The new robbing system contains many features that weren’t part of the original, and offers many new rewards. What’s New The new Mafia Wars robbing system works much differently than…

Julie Postle pictures and photos are the hot search on this Monday afternoon. Google Hot Trends has the new alleged mistress of Tiger Woods ranked as the third highest search term. Pics and photos of Julie Postle are a hot item as the scandal continues to grow for Tiger Woods. People are collectively wondering who…

While driving home the other day, an SUV pulled ahead of me in traffic. I noticed a sticker on the back window that said: “God is Pro-Life.” I thought to myself, and said out loud, “No, God is Pro-Choice.” But that is not just my opinion. If you believe what the Holy Bible has to…

1. Little Wing – The Sky Is Crying- One of the best instrumentals ever recorded and a great tribute to Hendrix. Stevie veers from clean solos to distorted leads seamlessly. It’s like he’s doing vocals with his notes, and the virtuosity is unmistakable. All the best soloing techniques are employed here: bends, slides, octaves. It’s…