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For diabetics, both Type 1 and Type 2, there is the potential for a variety of complications. One of these–among the most feared–is the loss of vision, whether due to diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, or cataracts. Although cataracts can, in many cases, form as a result of other causes such as ultraviolet radiation, including from other…

Start a candle making business from home and become part of a very successful and profitable industry. Making candles is simple and fun and is easily done at home. Find out why a candle making business may be the perfect way to earn income at home. Candles are a huge and growing industry Between 70…

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you should know how many resources are available in your community, whether you need to escape a violent situation, find alternative housing, deal with legal proceedings, or find counseling to help you and your family heal. Milwaukee County has a central assistance hotline, where a…

One football player will be making an appearance at the Super Bowl even though he is not playing for either team and has yet to sign an NFL contract. His name is Tim Tebow, former quarterback of the University of Florida. The occasion of Tim Tebow’s appearance will be a thirty second ad purchased by…

April showers bringing May flowers, and the weather gets nicer every day! It’s time to go through your beauty routine and simplify, streamline and freshen up for a beautiful warm season ahead. Lighten up Get a fresh hair cut, and go a shade or two lighter on your hair color. If you are over 35,…

Sometimes a movie comes along that is so bad it’s good; it falls to lazy conventions so often that it could be likened to a shambling corpse of cinematic tropes. Yet few in the audience stop to think, “How did it come to this? Where did these tired films come from? Why do they run…

The 2010 NFL season marks the first season without a salary cap since 1993. This has very interesting ramifications for almost every player and team in the NFL. Let’s take a look at 4 players and 4 teams who will be impacted the most by this year’s uncapped season. To start off, let’s look at…

“i before e, except after c…” Most of us remember that old spelling rule. I have found it quite valuable numerous times in my life. English can be a confusing language when it comes to spelling. In my career as an elementary school teacher, I have often found myself shrugging my shoulders when trying to…

If you are short on time, but still want craft your guy a gift that shows you care, it can be hard to think of homemade Valentine’s Day gifts for him. The trick is to find simple, creative gifts that focus on him. All three of these homemade gifts for him take less than two…

Criticizing the civilization of his era and proving that the growth of culture does destroy the human nature, Rousseau idealized the “natural condition” in which all individuals are free and equal. The inequality developed with the emergence of individual property leads to the shaping of state and, over time, to despotism. In that way, the…

The Large Hadron Collider, built by The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) bordering France and Switzerland started operation in 2008. With a series of starts and stops, it has not reached full speed yet, but it will by 2013. It is supposed to either prove or disprove the existence of the theoretical “Higgs bosun”…

I love St. Patrick’s Day, the celebrations, decorations and, of course, the food. Living near Chicago in Illinois, Chicago takes St. Patrick’s Day very serious. The traditions were started centuries ago by Irish Immigrants who have settled here and with full blooded Irish Mayors in Chicago for many years, the customs live on. St. Patrick’s…

Low blood pressure or hypotension can be mild or chronic, depending on how often it occurs. It may be caused by certain medical conditions as well as a sudden shift in position, which disrupts the balance of blood flowing into the body’s vital organs. The result is usually light headedness, a feeling of being faint…

Missouri boasts many state parks that offer a variety of activities, geographic scenery, and events. In West Saint Louis County, there are two great state parks that aren’t just fun to visit, but are also free to visit. Despite their close proximity to each other, they have a lot of differences, even in terms of…

Filipino favorites such as Tortongtalong and Pork Adobo, came to the western communities of Palm Beach County in 2009 from Kabayan Oriental Market & Take-Out in Loxahatchee, Florida. Owned by Gemma and Steve Thedford, this tucked away grocery store serves up delicious, fresh made-to-order, lunch and dinner Filipino combination meals for just $5 a plate….

The 23rd annual Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards scored beyond awesome! Host Kevin James was slimetastic as the 2010 Awards show shared musical guests, star studded guests, a wood chipper for everything under the sun including math books and broccoli, a slime pool catapult record from Olympic medalist Apolo Anton Ohno, the Ultimate Dance Smack Down,…

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden received more flack at a hearing of the House Science and Technology Committee. Only one Congressman, Dana Rohrabacher, had good things to say about the Obama space plan. Committee Chairman Bart Gordon was stark in his assessment. “So far, this plan has not found a lot of support here on the…

Jim Bunning isn’t making many friends after blocking unemployment benefits. The Kentucky Republican Senator has put a stop to the potential unemployment extension thanks to his opinion that the country needs to not go further in debt. I think we’d all agree that the United States doesn’t need to go further in debt. Wouldn’t this…

Every winter a high percentage of us suffer from at least one cold. The aches, pains, sneezing, and congestion make us miserable. Unfortunately, medical science has not created a cure for the cold and it likely never will. The only medicinal option we have are drugs to alleviate the symptoms. However, there are several homemade…

It’s no secret that body image is a huge issue for teens. According to a study by the University of Minnesota’s Project EAT program, nearly 63 percent of teenage girls use unhealthy measures to control their weight, and those numbers are expected to rise. if you’re a parent of a teenager, you can play a…

Learning to speak Spanish doesn’t have to be hard or expensive. Instead of investing in costly classes or software programs, first check out these free online study guides to help you learn to speak Spanish: Study Spanishwww.studyspanish.com This website allows you to sign up for a free membership, which gives you access to dozens of…

The medical scenarios are preposterous, the characters are difficult to identify with, and the episodes have followed the same basic pattern since the show began in 2004. Yet Americans love House. Here’s why we tune in week after week. 1. Americans want to believe that doctors are brilliant diagnosticians. Going to the doctor for a…

‘The Pacific’ Part 3 ‘Melbourne’ starts with the arrival of the men of the 1st Marine Division to Melbourne, Australia. It was for those Marines like taking a ship from Hell straight into paradise. And Australia in 1943 was a particular kind of paradise. Spoilers surely follow. Since Australia was in the path of the…

People at circuses and fairs eating cotton candy don’t often question who invented the fluffy, sticky stuff they’re trying to eat without getting it all over their faces. Some old legends claim cotton candy was first created by beekeepers in pre-historic Africa. Those early humans observed something interesting as they gathered liquid honey from their…

The NFL playoff bracket 2010 delivers a round one playoff picture that can best be described as a case of deja vu. The Bengals, Cardinals and Eagles will be rematched against teams that beat them handily on Sunday. The only round one matchup that won’t be a regular-season finale rematch is the Ravens-Patriot game. The…

My clients often ask me how to communicate more effectively. We all are capable of effective communication, we just haven’t learned how to actually do it. Here are some basic tips on how to get started. 1. Set up an atmosphere for communicating. Everyone gets to say what they want, nobody is punished, and everyone…

The flu virus invades, attaches itself to a cell, reprograms and hijacks the cellular function, and begins spitting out bright shiny new versions of itself. Then it bursts out of the this new flu-factory cell to attack and invade another cell. In a worst-case scenario, and when the infection reaches the lungs the white blood…

Vending machines that dispense prescriptions. Robotic arms inside a patient performing surgery. Lab tests that result themselves. Sound like a hospital from a futuristic sci-fi flick? In reality, these gadgets may already be in your neighborhood hospital. The idea of robotic interference in healthcare is scary to many people. Automatically the image of an impersonal…

You know, somebody actually complimented me on my driving today. They left a little note on the windscreen, it said ‘Parking Fine’. – Tommy Cooper It took me years to gain the courage to drive. I had held fear of driving because of a couple of accidents I had been in; One in the act…

As a mentor/tutor to a brilliant but perceptually impaired young lady who happens to be my dear niece, I have learned so much. She is currently working towards a double degree in Early Childhood Ed and Psychology and maintaining an average of 3.8. As her channel, I sometimes have to read complicated lessons about subjects…

There was a time when female vocalists were expected to behave, well, like ladies. Sexuality, religion, gender, race and all sorts of hot button topics were all no-no’s for these women to sing about. And that is to assume that they were allowed to write their own lyrics at all. It makes one wonder how…

Are you a high school student exploring careers in science and the medical field? Are you interesting in becoming a pharmacist? Are you looking for advice and tips for pharmacy students? Just needing insight on how to choose a career path? Here are some tips for students pursuing a career in pharmacy. Pharmacist Career Tip…

How many have played the game “Follow the Leader”? The rules are pretty simple, what ever the leader does-the followers must mimic the leader’s movements or they are out of the game. It’s a fun, simple and quick game that even a little child can play. What many fail to see is that they need…

The free printable heart quilt block patterns can be used to make a quilt for someone on Valentine’s Day. The free printable heart quilt block patterns can be made into quilts, table runners, pillows, pot holders, and wall hangings. The heart block patterns could be mixed to create a more festive piece for the home….

NBC New York is reporting here that Dr. Mitchell Lee helped expose a couple of years of NYC cab rip offs. According to the article, the scam was exposed because of a 2 dollar overcharge on a fare to Dr. Mitchell Lee last summer. The ensuing investigation by the New York City Taxi and Limousine…

Spring dances are all about celebrating the freshness of the season. Dresses are flowly, romantic and feminine. After you have found your perfect dress, learn the tips for teens that will allow your makeup to reflect the same style. Face: Go a little heavier on the cover-up and foundation. This may seem contradictory to lightness…

With the introduction of SD memory cards, giving the technophobe the ability to take their memory card out of their camera and insert it right into a laptop for downloading or uploading information to or from the memory card, flash thumb drives were the logical next step. A flash thumb drive is, basically, an SD…

The magnetic bracelet has become a popular alternative for the treatment of arthritis and treatment of one’s daily aches and pains. These bracelets work by increasing the oxygen level and stimulating blood flow all over the body especially in affected area. Arthritis is a condition where there is very little blood flow in the affected…

Nutritional deficiency is a rare complication in children and, in most cases, is attributed to a health complication. If your child has a chronic complication with nutritional deficiency, it is not uncommon for your pediatrician to recommend surgical intervention as a way in which to improve your child’s nutritional outcomes. Understanding the underlying cause of…

Snuggle now has an air freshener that can be purchased at your local discount and department stores. I brought mine at Dollar General. I like to create a clean, fresh and cozy atmosphere in my home. Fragrance and air fresheners are one way I meet this goal. The baby blue packaging presents a very calm…

I was one of those people who was first exposed to Schoolhouse Rock during its 1990s comeback. Granted, many of its episodes were repeats of those that aired during the 1970s and 1980s, but like many other people, I grew fond of those episodes, and I still get such tunes as Conjunction Junction and I’m…

The models you see in today’s magazines have a little advantage over a new model coming on to the scene. But with determination and hard work, there is no excuse for a beginning model not being able to land a job. A serious model will learn and take steps to do things on her own…

My two brothers, my mom, and I visited a local convenience store where we met a beautiful auburn-colored dog when I was turning 12. She looked to be a lab and shepherd mix, who was rather large with big beautiful brown eyes. The dog was very friendly and well mannered, so I played with her…

The New York Post has reported on the breakup of the marriage of a New Jersey couple that allegedly was facilitated by the attentions bestowed upon married housewife Ann Kelly by the equally married Bruce “the Boss” Springsteen. According to court papers obtained by the Post, Bruce Springsteen was their major bone of contention during…

I. General Statement Summary Gerda Weissmann Klein was born in Poland, in 1924. She had a pretty happy childhood and family and friends who cared about her significantly. But in 1939, when Gerda was just fifteen years old, Hitler invaded and conquered Poland. Gerda and her family were eventually separated and Gerda was sent to…

March 9, 2010 A New Dream – but one I have had before – This is a “house dream” but not the regular house, not the big house, not The Twighlight Manor, but a different house, the other house that so often haunts my dreams- a school/library/hospital. It is White Rock, the hospital, or no,…

The seeds have pretty much stayed true to form in the Big 12 Conference Tournament with nothing even close coming to upsets. The closest game in the quarterfinals was a six point victory for Texas A&M over Nebraska. The title game of the Big 12 has top seed Kansas playing in-state rival Kansas State. The…

Published in Factoidz Weight training has become very popular over the last decade and whether it is a passing fad or an enduring fitness program a current study points to a rise in weight training related injuries. According to the study weight training injuries treated in emergency hospital wards increased by nearly 50 percent during…

A Tyrone woman is celebrating after receiving an MBE in the New Year Honours. Margaret Gilbert, who received the accolade for services to older people, said she was delighted to be recognised in the honours list. A foundation member of Age Concern Cookstown, Mrs Gilbert said the honour wasn’t just for her but for all…

As I watched this week’s episode of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” a contestant’s comment struck me as very appropriate for all people who are now or who have ever embarked on a weight loss endeavor. He was reflecting on the previous week’s elimination and how he had done nothing to be “worthy” of a spot…

After the shocking eliminations of some of the most interesting American Idol contestants last week, we tuned in tonight to see what the chosen Top 12 would do with the Rolling Stones catalog. We would all have been better off doing something else. My husband, a Stones fan, practically had blood pouring out of his…

LGBTQ Rights have recently reached the mainstream media. The very issue is a part of the platforms of the two biggest parties in the United States, the Democrats and the Republicans both have the opposite view on LGBTQ Rights, the biggest of these being the right to marry. The Religious Right has often referred to…

Recently a fellow AC writer, John Myers, posted some articles on the subject of gay marriage that I have felt compelled to reply to. He and I embarked on a partnership of sorts a few months ago in writing a series of opposing viewpoints on various aspects of the topic of homosexuality, he coming from…

What Is A SodaStream? SodaStreams are easy to use systems for making your own seltzer, soda, and other carbonated beverages. The systems include a soda making machine, the carbonator, bottles for your soda, and an array of different flavors. There are different machines available, but they all operate the same way; simply press a button…

Kelly Clarkson is an artist who has been around for much of the decade. Her portfolio of hits began the moment she became the inaugural winner of a little television reality show called American Idol. Consequently, a strong argument can be made that she is the most successful graduate of the television ratings bonanza as…

The hard facts of Anne Hathaway’s life can be summed up in a paragraph. She was born in Shottery in 1556. She married William Shakespeare at some point prior to the birth of their first daughter, Susanna, in May of 1583. In 1585, she bore him two more children, the twins Hamnet and Judith. While…

Key West in February…February 10th, 2010, to be precise. Tickets can be purchased for the Old Town Trolley tours for $58 for two people. The advantage of the trolley tour is that you can get on or off the trolley anywhere along the route and stay at each stop as long as you want…as long…

When I was a lot younger, I believed that salt was salt. I wasn’t aware of the fact that salt is supposed to supply some type of nutritional value, and it was merely a way to flavor food for me. After years of studying nutrition, however, I learned a great deal about salt and how…

Working for the Highway Department in any state is a good job to have. When you work for the state highway department you are a state employee and are granted the state benefits, which typically are better than many other jobs. Applying for a job with the Idaho Highway Department is the first step in…

You need a healthy heart. Care treatments for your heart have advanced in this decade and we now have the best treatment for heart disease, angina, and artherosclerosis that we have ever had. These are the best advances in heart care in this decade. 1. Drug Eluting Stents. Stents have long been a standard treatment…

The HBO television series, The Sopranos, left an indelible mark on the American public, not only because of organized crime angle but because of the dysfunctional family that was The Sopranos. For those that thought The Sopranos series was nothing more than a story about a violent crime boss, they missed the point of the…

Has anyone ever asked your opinion about their hair, their clothing, their singing or their writing? We’ll be truly careful when the thin-skinned people around us ask “our opinion” for you may be sorry, really sorry. I read an article written by Martha Beck in Oprah’s O Magazine several years ago about the super touchy…

Considering the fact that Bibles are so readily available to us, both in print and in electronic text, the practice of memorizing Bible verses is sadly becoming less and less commonplace in the Church. The accessibility of God’s Word surely is a good thing, but this should not undermine the importance of engraining these truths…

It is almost Tax Day – and some of you have procrastinated until the very last minute to file your tax returns. Some of you, like me, filed your tax returns months ago, have received your tax refunds and are saving them in a bank account for just the perfect occasion to spend the tax…

I would like to share my experience with my Fujitsu M2010 netbook, or mini notebook as Fujitsu describes it. I am writing this from the perspective of just an average user. I am no techie. Several years ago, I purchased an HP laptop. I had trouble with it from the start. I had to send…

If you have family or loved ones who live outside of the U.S., chances are, eventually you’re going to find yourself becoming an importer, whether you know it or not. This often becomes particularly relevant at Christmas time. Actually, Customs really isn’t grinchy at Christmas time, and if you follow some fairly basic guidelines, chances…

(Odd bedfellows collide in one of America’s possible futures) My clone and I were driving the kids over to Gitmo North for sensitivity training when the rogue Toyota toaster oven lurched into the skyway. My clone, Me Two, blamed me. I was using robo-steer, of course – I’m not a total idiot – and it’s…

It happens at some point or another; you set your phone down, turn to talk to someone and then walk away, forgetting to pick it back up. With today’s world getting busier and busier that iPhone has become an important part of your daily life. You phone holds all the information you may need at…

There are myriad options for outdoor exercise in Lacey, Washington. Fitness enthusiasts enjoy biking, running, hiking, kayaking, skating, horseback riding and rock climbing. But what do you do when the notoriously rainy weather forces you to take your workout indoors? There are dozens of good gyms in the Lacey area; find the one that best…

There is a lot of controversy surrounding the deity of Jesus Christ. We already know that not many non-Christian people will even take interest in this article. However, there are Christians that still can’t truly get the revelation of exactly “who” Jesus is and they miss it by merely believing that He exists and was…

Published in Factoidz Is there a breakthrough for MS patients, will they once again resume the life they once knew before MS took its toll and ravaged their body. Researchers certainly hope so. Multiple Sclerosis has long been defined as a degenerative neurological disease with no cure. However, an Italian doctor by the name Dr….

The chill of the morning air had anxious runners in sweatshirts, which everyone knew would be shed by 10:00 am. As hopping running shoes bounced on the pavement in prep, the spunk of electricity was in the air. This year, the Seaside Marathon on the beach HWY 30A (in the panhandle of Florida) gathered more…

Best Friend Day every June 8 is a challenging holiday. A day to challenge ourselves to take a serious look at those we have called our best friends, both past and present. Best Friend Day is introspective, it offers an opportunity to look inside ourselves and determine whether or not we nurture and support the…

Working out on financial details, for majority of the people, is not as easy as it sounds. But a financial plan helps in protecting your hard earned money and spending it as wisely as possible. Regardless of when you begin, the basics remain the same. Below listed are some tips to begin with. Ø SAVE…

Bathing a horse not only makes him smell a lot better, but is a good time to strengthen the bond between you and your horse. Any time when you can work with your horse in an activity like bathing or grooming is like a training session. The horse learns that people working around her isn’t…

After a fantasy baseball owner has spent the first several rounds on players that they are pretty sure are going to have good season it is time to turn your eyes towards the breakout players. These players could make the difference on your team. Guess right and you could have an extra 30 home run,…

Less than a hundred years ago, blacks were discriminated against big time. Over many years, we learned greater tolerance, women followed suit, and we seem to be intent on building a tolerant society. However, it is, indeed, in the nature of human beings to discriminate, and we seem to have a new victim: The handicapped….

“The Bachelor”, Jake, is a fake and “The Bachelor” is nothing more than a scripted sitcom if what Jake’s ex-girlfriend is telling RadarOnline is true. In an exclusive taped interview, Jake’s ex-girlfriend has told RadarOnline that Jake is adamantly pursuing her and that he loves her and wants to get back together with her. This…

QWERTY keyboards in smartphones are nothing new. And, in effect, they are a great alternative for people who look for a smartphone, but they are not too much into writing too many SMS or using the touchscreen. The QWERTY keyboard allows users to type quickly and easily as many texts and messages they want as…

This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis. If you or someone you know may be suffering from binge eating disorder or another eating disorder, seek the advice of a medical professional. Although most people are familiar with the eating disorders anorexia and bulimia, there…

In describing whether the movie The Lovers depicted hard-core pornography, Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart said this: “I shall not today attempt further to define the kinds of material I understand to be embraced within that shorthand description; and perhaps I could never succeed in intelligibly doing so. But I know it when I see…

Sandra Bullock has filed for divorce from her husband of five years, Jesse James, according to RadarOnline. The hurt and embarrassment due to James’ extramarital affairs have Bullock seeing no other way to go. Even as Jesse gives a last minute effort of checking into a rehab for sex addiction, Bullock wants the marriage over….

Chapter 24 Edna and her father got into a huge argument about Edna’s unwillingness to attend her sister’s wedding. He tried to convince her to go by saying that he didn’t think her sisters would ever talk to her again if she didn’t go, but that didn’t work. Edna was happy when her father left….

Why are they criminals? Why do they continue to go back and forth to prison? Can they change? If they can what does it take? I know the answers. I need your help! This is an open letter to the following amazing value contributors to our society: Warren Buffet, Bill Gates, Cathy Hughes, Denzel Washington,…

Cradle cap, or seborrheic dermatitis, is an inflammatory skin condition that occurs commonly in infants and toddlers, causing flaky scales to form on the scalp. The scales can be white, yellowish or even brown and can literally form a rough “cap” on the child’s head. If you’re parent to a young child, it can be…

Obama wants to pass health care reform and help the unemployed. The GOP wants this Congress to have no success for the Democrats to run on in the 2010 mid-term elections. We will have a bitter pill to swallow-getting the GOP on the record, which obviously doesn’t help our desperate masses. Clinton proved that “It…

Running lowers blood pressure and helps to raise levels of HDL – both of which are good for the heart. It’s also a good stress reliever and an effective way to keep weight under control; but there are some drawbacks to hitting the pavement too often. People who run are more prone to a condition…

Many people of my generation and younger are a bit scared of pressure cookers. It seems that everyone I know has heard a story about a friend of a friend, or a relative’s niece who blew up the kitchen with a pressure cooker. Having used pressure cookers myself for nearly 35 years, I rather wonder…

Maximilian Quikly gazed over the panoramic view of the ocean from the veranda of his East coast Tudor-style mansion. The waves violently crashing against the small cliffs and hills on the chilly,gray,autumn dawn. He often awoke at the crack of dawn to contemplate his life. This was a secret no one had known about him.It…

When is Easter? Unlike holidays such as Christmas and Halloween that fall on a specific date, Easter is a movable holiday based on the moon cycle. Falling on the first Sunday after the first full moon in Spring (after the vernal equinox). In addition, it varies between the Western world which uses the Gregorian calendar…