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Syracuse vs Louisvile was a big game at Freedom Hall. But Syracuse vs Louisville was only really do-or-die for the home team. The Cardinals have gone back and fourth on the NCAA tournament bubble all season, after nearly making it to the Final Four last year. Heading into the game with the No. 1 Orange,…

With a bar of Dial soap in hand, anyone can face impurities. After 60 years, the soap still does not fail to fulfill its missions. In gold or blue, the firm bar delivers. Careful Cleaning A blend of the antibacterial agent, triclocarban, and water, talc, sodium and acids from coconut, palm and tallow, Dial Gold…

Throwing a space themed party is fun for kids, and creating your own homemade decorations makes the party even more fun. There are many easy space themed party decorations you can make, and this article will provide you with detailed instructions on creating several homemade space themed party decorations for kids. Spaceships You can make…

We are forced to ask the question, “Is integrity expected only from certain types of people?” We have seen more businessmen; politicians and famous people who have demonstrated total lack of integrity in the news lately. The men and women on Wall Street walk as proudly as they did before it was made public they…

Included in the final wording of the health care overhaul that recently passed Congress and signed by President Obama, your new Federal student loans will be directly paid to the government instead of through commercial lending banks. Since the program was instituted in 1965 banks have been able to profit off of Federal subsidies for…

The Kentucky Derby can be fun and exciting but finding a good hotel in the Louisville area can be a headache. If you need a good last minuted place to stay in Louisville for the Kentucky Derby then you have plenty of options but not all of them are good options. If you want to…

No matter what level you are coaching, practice is everything. Organizing yourself, your assistant coaches, your players and your managers every day will help make your programs chances of success much higher. Coaches who choose not to plan out their practices all too often get beat by those who do. Lack of preparation is the…

The NCAA women’s basketball tournament 2010 is now one round down. So far, the NCAA women’s basketball tournament has gone exactly as expected. Connecticut breezed to their 73rd straight win, the other top seeds had easy times, and there were precious few underdogs left standing. Yet on Sunday, four lower seeds won and a few…

Baby Gabriel’s mother, Elizabeth Johnson, pleads “Not Guilty”. On Monday January 25, 2010, in Phoenix Arizona, Johnson appeared before a Maricopa County Superior Court judge via video-feed from one of Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s Maricopa County Jails- Estrella Jail. Johnson pleaded ‘not guilty’ to four felony charges on the disappearance of her eight-month-old baby, Gabriel Johnson-…

The older I get, the less insulted I become by certain words and definitions. Take “pimp” for instance. A few years ago, I would have been mortified to be called a pimp. After being on Associated Content for close to a year, I have no reservations about describing myself as such. Just ask my friends…

Aromatherapy has been used for centuries to help create a certain mood or to help alleviate unwanted moods. Getting perspective on your present mood and knowing what mood you are trying to achieve will help to find the appropriate aromatherapy to use. Knowing your moods and what affects them will help tremendously in the process….

Do you pray? Do you get down on your knees every morning and every night, put your hands together in front of your face, bow your head, close your eyes and pray? Do you clear your mind of all other thoughts except for that channel that express mails your prayerful requests and declarations to your…

The sweetheart that goes to Pinehurst Resort for the Heart ‘N Soul of Jazz dinner and concert with overnight accommodations is certain to be at the heart of her significant other. This Valentine’s Day package at Pinehurst Resort is the finest romantic, valentine special available in all of North Carolina and beyond. Pinehurst Resort is…

Frequent travelers know there is much greater elasticity of demand for coach-economy class seats than there is for seats in the first-class section of an airplane. In other words, the variation in price for coach class seats on an airplane is much greater than that for first-class seats, which tend to remain steady in price….

Understanding psychic terminology is key when using a psychic or learning to become one as a skill.Getting familiar with the words used in this field will save you some work and also money if you are paying for the services. When you pay for services you usually pay for the time that the psychic spends…

The Mike Greenberg “Martin Luther Coon” remark uttered Monday on his show Mike and Mike in the Morning, and which can be heard at BlackSportsOnline, has certainly raised eyebrows. This Mike Greenberg “Martin Luther Coon” reference is one of those things that appears to be a slip of the tongue, because he immediately went on…

Time and space, according to previous examples, equate to situational agreements, as in you could be at work or at home because you either agree to it or not. This debate comes with an argument of the present, which may include bits of jealousy but, in reality, is what we consider feelings or emotions of…

In the wacky world of Illinois politics, who said an election ever solved anything? Illinois was the first state in the nation with a primary election in 2010 and two days later it is still unclear who will be the Republican candidate for governor. The Democratic candidate, sitting governor Pat Quinn, finally heard his toughest…

Do you have trouble sleeping? If you do you know just how miserable you can be. That constant “dragging” aura is terrible. Why don’t we sleep well? Sleep is a restorative function of the body. Our brain is supposed to get to rest. Our physical body is supposed to get to rest. Some things that…

In the 1990s, the block of Cincinnati’s Main Street, between the blocks of Central Parkway and Liberty was a hot bed of vibrant night life, bring all walks of life together. With the presences of such eclectic night clubs like Have A Nice Day Café, Bar Cincinnati and Cincinnati’s own Jefferson Hall. On any given…

The 2010 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, April 8th through 11th, could be the most wide open betting opportunity in years. With Tiger Woods still being touted as the favorite by the Las Vegas sportsbooks, there are plenty of potential long shots to make a bet on. The Masters is historically a long ball…

New Year’s Eve is rapidly approaching. Emails, texts and Facebook invitations are flying. Your friends are feverishly making fabulous plans to ring in 2010, but your palms break into a sweat every time your Blackberry buzzes. You are broke and the thought of putting a couple of hundred dollars on your 30% Citibank Master Card…

Is the recent increase in natural disasters God’s judgment on a wayward people? This possibility seems to be a foregone conclusion with many people whose religious history involves a divinely ordained flood that was generated to wipe out all people who had not met their creator’s expectations, save but a handful. In the book of…

Her story is one that many fame-seeking actors living in Hollywood could tell: each time Nancy Balbirer thinks she is going to catch a break, something goes wrong and she is back where she started – counting calories and serving steak at a fancy restaurant. Or searching for a new agent. Or trying to find…

Herding dogs help their owners herd sheep, cattle, pigs, and chickens. They are not commonly seen in the U.S. today because most people want dogs as pets or companions, for breeding or show. However, if you want or need a herding dog, here’s what to look for. The American Kennel Club recognizes 17 “herding breeds,”…

If you’re a woman of color and enjoy wearing makeup in order to enhance your natural beauty, you’re probably aware of the fact that you need to find the right tones and shades of makeup for an optimal finish. Although African American women can wear many different shades of lipstick, I have discovered that the…

“An organization’s structure is how it organizes itself to communicate, develop workflow, and outline the hierarchy of authority, which is often referred to as chain of command.” . There are five different types of structures: functional, divisional, matrix, network and virtual. How an organization is structured can affect the bottom line differently. In an organization…

The best way to understand what assisted living is is to see it on a continuum – • First we live in our own homes completely independent and taking care of all of our needs ourselves. • Then we decide that taking care of a house is more then we want to do. We are…

I have been in post-secondary education for the past 8 years. In that time, I have completed a Bachelors Degree, and am also working towards another certificate. However, the major in which I hold my degree in – Humanities – does not seem to have the clean-cut career path of other majors, such as mathematics…

I love music and I love teaching. On those occasions when I have a chance to combine the two, good things always seem to happen. Last year, I decided to showcase music as a thematic unit for the year and though all of the lessons were constructive, there was one in particular that turned out…

New Jersey is widely known to be one the most expensive states in the nation to live, work, and play, and the beaches of New Jersey are no exception. A day trip to a New Jersey beach can cost a family of 5 as much as $60 just to step foot on the beach. Add…

In a land far away there are politicians who tell the truth! They say what they mean, and they keep their promises. They don’t even sleep with people in bathrooms. Where is this magical land, you ask? It doesn’t exist, but one presidential candidate in 2008 tried his best to make it happen. Ron Paul….

“The Bachelor” first episode had 15 rose recipients Jake Pavelka selected. Most were unsurprising and one was flat out shocking. Impressions are everything and as you’ll discover in this list, there are characteristics some of the contestants had, making them stand out from the rest. Every contestant on “The Bachelor” this season is well accomplished…

Since my husband is slightly hypoglycemic, his doctor has told him to have a supply of snacks on hand at all times. Often in between meals he will get the shakes, and that means he needs to eat food. He usually has granola bars on hand, but when I saw an end display of Jack…

Netbooks are great for people on the go. They’re compact, ultra portable, and can do most of what bigger laptops do at any given Wi-Fi spot. What makes a computer great for travel is a strong battery (all the netbooks in this list have 6-cell batteries), reasonable processing speed, and ease of internet access. Here…

Purchase Order Financing – Is it your solution to growth and working capital challenges? Canadian business owners and financial managers are always challenged when they are required to fulfill customer orders or new contracts where pre payment of a significant amount of goods is required to ultimately complete a large order or contract. Many times…

After having milked the robot going back in time plot as well as Arnold Schwarzenegger himself one too many times with the thoroughly disposable Terminator 3 there was only one logical place for the Terminator franchise to go: into the future. Ever since the first film in the series audiences have been told of and…

Many men do not worry what their hair looks like. Some men believe it is too time consuming, while others simply don’t believe it’s necessary. Men’s hair care is not difficult or time consuming, however. By following just a few tips for caring for men’s hair, you will see a major improvement in the appearance…

The nominations for the 82nd Academy Awards were announced today by Academy President Tom Sherak and actress Anne Hathaway. The Oscar Nominations for Animated Feature Film include five competing nominees: Caroline, Fantastic Mr. For, The Princess and the Frog, The Secret of Kells, and Up. The winners for the 82nd Annual Academy Awards will be…

Well my good friend Mr. Willie Williams is at it again. Willie has a way of getting involved in some pretty interesting projects and letting me know about it; it sort of keeps some excitement in my life. Willie’s latest venture believe it or not is Extreme Midget Wrestling of the Extreme Midget Wrestling Federation….

Reality shows are a big chunk of what is on TV nowadays. Viewers have become addicted to them and television networks have given them many different reality shows to choose from. Here are the top 10 reality shows of the decade. American Idol This Fox network talent reality show has hopeful young singers audition for…

When dementia takes hold of a loved one, it shakes the individual and family to the core. But, not all dementia is alike and there is hope and treatment for some. Typically defined as loss of brain function associated with disease, dementia can effect memory, language, judgment, behavior, among others. Dementia symptoms can make it…

With social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and MySpace becoming more popular, social media etiquette is all important. These sites are all good places to make new friends and re-connect with old friends, but what happens when your friends do things you don’t necessarily like or agree with? Or what if you are unknowingly acting…

Every year people always get excited about the one big party of the year called Mardi Gras. You don’t have to be in New Orleans to enjoy Mardi Gras however New Orleans is the place to be! Even after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans was able to bounce back and even today there are things happening…

In July, the people in the Pittsburgh area will get to enjoy table games at the Rivers Casino. They will find that all of their favorite games from Black Jack to Roulette will be available. In the meantime, the Rivers Casino has electronic table games for their patrons’ convenience. The Rivers Casino is looking forward…

If you visit CreditReport.com, the first thing you see is an offer to “Get your FREE 2010 Credit Report & Score.” The website offers access to a three-in-one credit reports with reports from Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. Signing up for your report takes a matter of minutes, and as soon as you’re done registering, you…

If you are on a strict budget this summer, there are ways to save money or get help on your utility bills. When the air conditioning, central air and fans are running almost non-stop, it can really make your outside meter add up in no time. There are ways to save money on those high…

2009 marked the global blockbuster return of Star Trek. J.J. Abram’s frantic paced version of Gene Roddenberry’s sci-fi classic thundered to acclaim in both fantastic box office profit and critical praise. It’s also the 40th anniversary of Star Trek’s finale on network TV. Running on NBC from 1966 to 1969, the ground breaking sci-fi show…

The Motley Fool’s Fiscal Fitness Boot Camp had an article every day last month (January 2010) that would walk you through a fresh money-saving/money-making tip as you work toward finding $2,000 in savings you didn’t know you had. This, is one of the articles I found on Yahoo! Shine. I will be going to the…

Selection Sunday. It’s the Sunday before the weekend of the NCAA Tournament tip-off, and it’s easily one of the biggest days in college sports. In college football, individual teams (outside of at-large bids) know where they will be headed for postseason play according to pre-determined bowl sites. In college basketball, all is determined by a…

Non-traditional college students have a reputation. Some elements of that reputation are good, others not so good. Knowing what your fellow students are expecting of you can help make the college experience more positive, so both traditional and non-traditional students should learn what elements of that reputation are real. 1. Reputation: non-traditional students don’t have…

The Secret is a book written by Rhonda Byrne that offers a changed perception of life and how to get what you want out of every day. The idea behind the book is that you can acquire anything you want from life if you just visual it and have a positive attitude toward life. Money,…

Jay Sekulow the chief attorney for the American Center of Law and Justice argues the case that the Wall of the Separation of Church and State is not constitutional as it is often administered today. His argument basically is that the Wall of the Separation of Church and State was an idea used to explain…

The author of this book is a famous, well-respected and accomplished magician. It is a fairly well-reasoned attempt at debunking the claim that Nostradamus truly had prophetic powers. In the interest of disclosure, I should say that I consider myself a believer in the existence of psi-phenomena with the caveat that they are very poorly…

It always amazes me how far technology can come in such a short time. If you look back twenty years ago we didn’t have half the stuff out on the market that we do now and even ten years ago half the stuff we have now wasn’t even thought up, nor was the necessity of…

Well, she’s in. Let the mud-slinging begin. Former Vice President Candidate and Alaska’s favorite daughter, Sarah Palin, is the new Fox News political analyst and contributor. Sarah made her debut on the O’Reilly Factor with everybody’s favorite, Rock-um-Sock-um Buffalo Bill giving her a chance to clear up the belief of some, that she’s a dim-wit…

If you’re the kind of person who gets his or her gadget-buying advice from websites like this one and writers like me, you probably already carry a bunch of gadgets with you! Especially when traveling. And you see a title like this one and think “Ten essential gadgets? I don’t carry ten with me ……

Everywhere you look, folks are chugging diet pop. Diet soda is full of flavor, energy in the form of caffeine, and hydration – all for free, calorie-wise. But there are important reasons why you should try to get over your diet pop addiction. 1. Bone Loss Diet soda contains phosphoric acid, which is what helps…

Before my retirement, I was the boss of a division of 40 people for most of the 25 years I worked for a big company. I’ve heard all the excuses, and had to deal with them, often on a daily basis. Our hard-nosed company had very strict rules for behavior and performance, and it would…

With the winter season officially here, now is the time to educate yourself on the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. The first step in protecting yourself from carbon monoxide poisoning is to understand how you can be exposed to it, as well as what to look for in regards to symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning….

The use of red fireworks to celebrate Chinese New Year goes back to ancient days when bamboo stems were filled with gunpowder and burned, setting off small explosions that were thought to drive away evil spirits. This eventually evolved into the use of firecrackers in modern Chinese New Year festivities. Today, red firecrackers (red is…

Did you know that most medication problems in children are preventable? The most common cause of bad reactions to children’s medications is improper pediatric dosing. This simply means that parents are giving their kids incorrect amounts of children’s medications – either over-the-counter or prescription. Pediatric doses are calculated by weight and there’s very little margin…

Pari-mutuel wagering is a form of wagering where the odds on each entrant into a race or contested event is actually determined by the betters themselves. This is done by comparing the amount of the betting pool, after the event sponsor deducts it’s cut, to the amount wagered on each entrant. Let’s look at a…

One of the biggest problems in our society today is called “doctor shopping.” Doctor shopping occurs when a person visits numerous doctors in order to obtain prescription drugs, typically narcotics. When people are on narcotics they usually will expand the amount of use with respect to strength. Their body becomes dependent on the dosage. They…

Easter is the oldest and most important Christian holiday. The celebration of Christ’s resurrection began during the Apostolic Age; the time when many of Christ’s first disciples were still living The term “Easter” is the English name given for the Feast of the Resurrection. The “Resurrection” of course being that of Jesus Christ; rising from…

It is always exciting to visit a place for the first time. Especially if you are going to explore a new place with your special someone. If your plan includes going to San Antonio, Texas for the first time, why don’t you take our top 3 picks for best places to go to for your…

‘As chances still with women if we write ‘Or not: we want string to tie our flowers, ‘So drop them as we walk, which serves to show ‘The way we went…” (9.58-61) As poets, both Aurora and EBB want recognition as women as well as women, but they are not the only ones who want…

If you are sewing your own prom dress this year and are trying to find the perfect dress pattern to fit your personal style, look at these patterns that are ready to print right off your computer from sewingpatterns.com. Keep in mind that each dress can look very different from the patterns picture depending on…

Walgreens Register Rewards are a great way to save money on health and beauty, food, cleaning supplies and all the things you need to run a household. Walgreens Register Rewards are automatically generated when you check out at Walgreens buying specific items that are offering Register Rewards that week. Walgreens Register Rewards are manufacturer’s coupons…

As I write this article the 2010 PGA Tour has started with the first event in Hawaii. Tiger Woods is not there but that is no surprise. He has not played in the opening event for quite awhile. Right now it is sort of like the baseball players being on strike in January. It is…

Getting yearly immunizations is a fact of life for most children, but it’s one that few look forward to. Just the sight of the needle can bring tears to the eyes of a scared child. Even mom sometimes flinches as she sees the sharp metal go into her child’s small arm. Over the years, doctors,…

Porn and stripper types like Michelle “Bombshell” McGee seem to be Jesse James’ type ofwoman to have an affair with. More alleged mistresses – porn or stripper types – of Jesse James appear from nowhere. Yesterday, Melissa Smith was reported on RadarOnline to be Jesse James’ second alleged mistress. It looks like more stripper types…

The Xbox 360 is due for another update and a new official update coming Spring 2010 will allow USB Mass Storage devices to be used on the Xbox 360. USB Mass Storage will help to serve better than current MU memory storage currently used on the Xbox 360. Flash drives and external hard drives are…

I traveled to Downtown Urbana, a hop from the University of IL campus, to try out Siam Terrace, a restaurant that specializes in Thai cuisine and…sushi? Yeah, you heard me, it’s a restaurant that serves Asian food items from two separate regions but it’s not a weird fusion concept place. With our group of hungry…

The Olympic Cauldron malfunction during the 2010 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies Friday evening has caused quite a fervor among fans and those covering the events. Such online headlines include “Opening Ceremonies fail: Cauldron goes 3-for-4 after malfunction” at Yahoo’s Fourth-Place Medal, and “Luger dies in olympics (sic) practice crash: Olympic flame malfunction leaves many bewildered”…

The weather is changing, transitioning into a new season. With that seasonal change you start to feel feel blue. You feel tired, depressed, anxious, irritable, and overall awful, and it is all related to the recent seasonal changes. The difference is, while other SAD sufferers experience symptoms during the colder months, it is the sunny…

Did you know that what you confess you possess? I didn’t! For the longest time in my early walk with Jesus, I had no idea of the power of God that was available to me. What I didn’t know was that I was confessing somethingover my life! Yes, I was confessing defeat, failure, sickness and…

Remember when learning about the presidents consisted mainly of boring rote memorization that you kept until test day then completely forgot about until the next teacher insisted you memorize presidential facts? This President’s Day, spare your class that headache and make learning about the presidents something enjoyable. Here are three fun ways to teach the…

Is fat addictive? There is an old nursery rhyme that goes “JackSprat could eat no fat, his wife could eat no lean; so between the two of them they licked the platter clean.” The question can be taken two ways. Are foods that are fatty or high in calories addictive? What about the fat from…

I often ponder the complexities of the world in which we live in. Every few seconds, someone is dying while another is giving birth. We find ourselves centering our whole existence on what we can see instead of facing what we can’t see. In a world full of routines, we leave ourselves with hardly much…

A wedding is a celebration of marriage, and those getting married should be surrounded by close friends and family members that want to share their special day. However, a wedding celebration should not necessarily include anyone and everyone in the name of family and friendship. Many people do not know what to do when invited…

Last week, I heard the new remake version of We Are The World Class of 2010, put together by a group of present day celebs to benefit the earthquake victims in Haiti. My reaction? Ho….hum. A bit dull and (and when is Celine Dion going to stop screaming?). This week, I had the luck of…

I’m not much of a binge drinker, but I’m no fuddy-duddy homebody either. Good beer to me is what good wine is to any Frenchman or woman. Being such an odd concoction makes it difficult to find places around town that satisfy my drinking friends as well as myself, but Black Lotus fits the bill….

The 2Wire 2701 Advanced DSL Gateway is an excellent choice for your DSL Service. This router is designed to be easy to use, and very fast to configure for 802.11b and 802.11g wireless internet. They also offer top tier technical support on their products. In this article, you will find step by step instructions for…

1. Plan — but don’t plant — too early. Most people get excited when the weather begins to warm up, and a couple of 60 degree days come in. We’ve been locked inside all winter, and gardeners are just itching to get our hands into some dirt. It’s fine to start digging, tilling in some…

It’s almost time for Tu Bishvat, the holiday that many refer to as Jewish New Year for Trees or the Jewish Arbor Day! The Torah states “[m]an is like the tree of the field” (Deuteronomy 20:19). So, during Tu Bishvat, men, women and children celebrate the importance of their connection to the Earth and G-d….

Phoenix has great restaurants for romantic, late-night dining. In most cases, you may be able to arrange an elegant diner with candles and flowers. I picked out three romantic restaurants based on ambiance, “refined” service, price and affordability, wine selection, dessert pairing and location. A romantic dinner is all about the ambiance 85% of the…

There is now more need than ever for information access and portability for professionals and casual computer users alike. One of your options for storing information is ZumoDrive. ZumoDrive is available for Windows, mac, linux, iPhone, PalmPre and even Android, ZumoDrive is truly multi-platform and makes your data accessible from just about any of your…

A jammed padlock can be a nightmare, especially if you need to access a safe, garage, or another secure location, but are unable to unlock the padlock. Read on to learn how to fix a jammed padlock without having to call out a locksmith or cut away the padlock. I recently had the misfortune of…

The LSU Gymnastics team got their first SEC win of the season this past Friday night in the Pet Maravich Assembly Center. The Tigers won the meet with a final score of 195.650. Auburn posted a 193.900. Susan Jackson, the No. one gymnast in the nation turned in another outstanding performance, winning the all-around for…