The Mason Dixon Master Chef Tournament has kicked off wowing taste buds! The first 2 sets of Chefs have competed and the competition continues! If you have heard, the Mason Dixon Master Chef Tournament is 32 local teams, each consisting of an executive chef and a sous chef, will be cooking competitively. The multi-week […]

Summit County Children’s Services has a long list of children up for adoption. Every day, children in the Akron area, end up in foster care because their parents improperly handle their children’s discipline. Some should never be parents, but some really just do not know how to redirect an out of control child/teen. Some do […]

Livestock grazing dates back to the civil war, when ranchers let their herds roam and forage for food, without thought for managing the land. The Taylor Grazing Act was passed by congress in 1934. This act helped regulate rancher’s use of grazing land and allowed fees to be collected for grazing livestock on public lands. […]

“Just a sub” When substitutes encounter people on the job at a school, they claim to be “just a sub.” For many different reasons, they say this and feel this way. This article is very important to administrators, teachers, and parents alike. Please listen. I claim to be “just a sub,” because many teachers and […]

This time around, I had a phone interview with Darnell Jimy (also known as Ekie, or EKIEofWICHITA on PSN) a local player here in Wichita.  Darnell has been playing in tournaments all over the midwest since 2005.  He enjoys all sorts of fighting games, from Tekken to Street Fighter to Fatal Fury — he’s also […]

Leave it to Pixar to find a new perspective on an aging franchise to tell one final, touching tale. In this digital age where computers and video games tend to swallow the majority of children’s play time, Toy Story 3 feels almost instantly nostalgic. But that’s also kind of the point. Our favorite gang of […]

When Antonio Cromartie was traded to the New York Jets two months ago, questions immediately surfaced about his commitment to returning to Pro Bowl form. However, a less publicized story was Cromartie’s off-the-field woes that included no less than five paternity suits in which he has been named over the past three years. In addition, […]

June 10, 2010 The expansion of hot gasses is what has powered the world since James Watt first used a steam engine to pump water out of coal mines in England. Anything that goes BANG when you light it can push a piston, that will turn a wheel, that will move us forward without having […]

In 2008, Jessica Wilde and Tiffany Gray joined together to form the non-profit organization K9 Justice League (K9JL) in Virginia Beach. Jessica and Tiffany started this local dog rescue because it would enable them to rescue dogs that others would not give a second chance. Considering that thousands of dogs enter shelters every year, K9JL aims […]

‘Considering Louisville’s Future’ Louisville architecture tour: Art Deco A short history of Whiskey Row (Iron Quarter) LAE news and events: May 10 – 16 Recently, the folks at 8664 sent out a questionnaire to all of the 2010 mayoral candidates concerning the Ohio River Bridges Project. Of the 10 candidates that responded, six were opposed […]

This Father’s Day (June 20, 2010) treat your dad to something special.  There are numerous ways to celebrate father’s day including great Father’s Day gifts, home made treats and taking dad somewhere special.  Whether you take him to the theatre, the bowling alley or out to brunch – spending time with your dad is the […]

Many, many artsy happenings this week. Here’s your art calendar for June 7-13: JUNE 7 Erotic Poetry Night (North Miami). 7:00 pm at Indigo 7. Hosted by the Amazing Rebecca “Butterfly” Vaughn – Music by DJ’s Mike Tee & Touch Tone. Also, on June 7, The 100 Stories Podcast goes LIVE! About a week after […]

If you’re not going crazy over the World Cup, soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo is giving not-so-much soccer fans a chance to go crazy over his half-naked Emporio Armani underwear shots. The pics, shot in native Madrid of the 25-year-old sex symbol, hit the ‘net on Monday and delivered nothing less than the typical athletic stealth […]

20-year-old hip hop star Young Dii is one of the fastest rising music superstars of the year, but the Kansas born rapper isn’t letting that go to his head. Now a Hollywood local with a fresh sound and the talent to match, Young Dii – equipped with star potential and a rapidly increasing following – […]

Superhero films have transcended the nerd contingency that was once its only demographic. Now, armored-clad, egotistical narcissists and pointy-eared billionaire vigilantes have taken siege of the box office. In its ubiquitous fashion, Hollywood has run the gamut with superhero movies faster and more frequent than my daily application of cocoa butter  (constant moisterization, people). With […]

It’s the day we’ve been waiting for ever since the now-infamous 13-member advisory committee of national nutrition and health experts convened on Washington, DC to put together what would become The Dietary Guidelines for American, 2010 Edition. When Dr. Brian Wansink was appointed by former President George W. Bush to serve as the United States Department of […]

Robert Pattinson is going to have some exciting projects in between Eclipse and Breaking Dawn, films that seem promising for various reasons. Despite everything that clouds him, the incessant rumors about his personal life, he is still a terrific actor and he has work outside of Twilight that attests to that fact. Now at some […]

Traveling across broken trailers, burned out houses, barking dogs and the seemingly post-apocalyptic wasteland that is the Ozarks, Ree Dolly searches for her, probably, dead father. Her father, Jessup, is a meth cooker who got on the bad side of the law and put their house up for his bail. When he doesn’t show up […]

I am always on the lookout for places to meet people. If there are people gathered together then I try to be there. One of the great places I have discovered is Exhib-it located at 6207 Pan American Freeway in Albuquerque. www.exhib-it.com  When you go to the website you will notice at the bottom that the […]

The story that dominated national headlines after the Texas Rangers  and CPS workers invaded the  secret compound near San Angelo, Texas of the FLDS polygamists several years ago and rescued allegedly abused children entered a new phase Wednesday, June 15, 2010, after a jury was selected in the trial of Abram Harker Jeffs. The State of Texas […]

In our last article, we discussed the labels given to our children after taking the DC CAS.  In case you missed the last article, let’s review. Advanced:  Students who are above grade level and need extra material to keep them engaged in their learning. Proficient:  Students who are on grade level and the classroom material […]

The New York Liberty improved to .500 last Friday with the team’s first road win of the season. If Cappie Pondexter and the Liberty want to be at that level when they next play at Madison Square Garden, they’re going to need road victories Nos. 2 and 3. The Liberty is preparing to finish its […]

Since the Freihofer’s Run for Women went to an international format in 2005, African women have placed first or second four times. Morroccan Asmae Leghzaou holds the course record (15:18, 2005), and the current defending champion is Ethiopian Teyba Erkesso, the 2010 Boston Marathon champion. Now, the organizers of the 32nd edition of the Freihofer’s […]

It would have been an unforgettable evening at Red Rocks for most regardless of the weather but the rain that literally soaked the loyal fans of MGMT made the night that much more remarkable.  The sold out show drew a crowd that was as adventurous as they were enduring to Morrison, Colorado for what promised to be a stormy night […]

  George Clooney News! New movie ‘The American’ has iconic retro movie poster look — The 1970s retro inspired movie poster to promote George Clooney‘s new film The American is already a hit with film critics. The concept behind the poster was smart — appeal to people who are old enough to have grown up […]

FOX announced their new fall shows earlier today and fortunate reporters will get to screen clips and some shows in full during the network’s Upfronts ceremonies held in New York City. Examiner is here to give you the low-down on the series’ stars, summaries, and potential for success. Here are the summaries and snap judgments […]

This episode gives Kuwabara a chance to shine and shows us the utter awesomeness that is the character.  After getting into a fight with a group of students from another school, their teacher coerces them to avoid fights by threatening to get one of Kuwabara’s friends fired from his part time job. As that money […]

  Do you tire of chicken or does your chicken start tasting like tires?  It is hard to keep on coming up with healthy recipes when you are trying to live a healthy by delicious lifestyle.  This recipe is from an actual Italian Cacciatore recipe, the Healthy Comfort Food kitchen just made a few minor […]

In a bizarre twist, Democratic candidate for governor’s of Nebraska, Mark Lakers, is “delisting” several contributors on his campaign contributions declarations.  Estimates are, he finds himself with approximately $300,000 worth of contributions he must re-state where it came from.  In his original filing, these contributions were attributed to people who have declared they did not contribute to his […]

Kobe Bean Bryant is basketball’s equivalent of an assassin. At least 41 times a year, on a well light corner of Figueroa Street in downtown Los Angeles, you can find the self-proclaimed black mamba poised to strike with speed and precision at game’s end, sending visiting teams out of Staples Center snakebitten and twice shy. […]

  I guess if any company can afford paying for an oil spill of this size and scope, BP would count as a nominee. They raked in about $6 billion the first quarter of this year. They have also lost about $80 billion in their value due to this mess (from stock loss among other […]

  The 2010 BET Awards (which will air Sunday, June 27) announced their nominees on Tuesday, and most of them contain the usual suspects. Jay-Z and Beyonce each received a number of nominations, and Alicia Keys and Usher were also recognized. However, there were a few surprieses here and there — Ciara was snubbed by […]

Four of the nine killed by Israeli commandos aboard the Mavi Marmara were Turkish citizens. Three of the six ships in the Free Gaza Freedom Flotilla were Turkish. Some of those who were on board the vessels included a Holocaust survivor and a survivor of the U.S.S. Liberty. The journalists aboard the ships were armed […]

If you have ventured outside at all in the last week, you know why they say Louisiana is a sub-tropic zone. It’s HOT! It’s MUGGY! This can make grandparents and grandchildren fussy. The Bubbeleh hate to see me cry… How can you keep your hot chicks cool this summer? There are many resources, one  is […]

Sun., May 16 – Rafael Nadal became the first man in history to claim three consecutive Masters series titles with a straight sets win over world #1 Roger Federer at the Madrid Open today.  6-4, 7-6 (5) were the scores.  The win also marks a record 18th career Masters series shield for the world #3 […]

I had always hoped that my first review as a parenting writer would be about a spa experience for moms or a new West Chester family restaurant, but destiny had another plan in mind for me: evaluating new bathroom cleaning tools from Scotch-Brite.  Although I could still use a pedicure, almost any mom will tell you that […]

Farmers’ markets are a great way to support your local farmer and get fresh and affordable produce. It’s a win-win! Organize your trip to the farmers’ market by finding the perfect one for you. MyGreenGuideMaryland.com offers a comprehensive listing of local farmers’ markets across the state, including 11 in Baltimore County alone. Use the site […]

When the four acres of hobby zinfandel vineyards at the Smith’s family residence just north of the town of Saint Helena in the Napa Valley needed to be replanted in the early 1990’s, Jeff Smith sought the advice of leading viticultural expert Dr. Mark Kliewer of UC Davis to evaluate the site. Dr. Kliewer told […]

Would Floyd Mayweather’s diminishing movement tip the balance in Manny Pacquiao’s favor? All of boxing wants Mayweather vs. Pacquiao to happen, but the issues remain the same Paulie Malignaggi throws new verbal bombs as Amir Khan gains his visa Williams and Margarito, both favorites, both gunning for bigger fights Role reversal: Paulie Malignaggi looking for […]

Coast Guard officials reported that 20 tar balls off of Key West on Monday, by the Florida Parks Service. They range from 3-8 inches in diameter and are similar to the tar balls that were seen on Alabama’s Dauphin Island last week.  They have not confirmed the connection to the BP oil spill yet.  These […]

Welcome to Weight Loss Wednesday. This is your one-stop shop on the web that explains the ins and outs of how I lost 100 pounds in less than a year with no pills, specialty diet, or surgery. This week we will tackle the BMI. What is BMI? BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is […]

On June 8, 2010 there were 12 Primary Elections held in the following states: Arkansas, California, Georgia, Iowa, Maine, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota and Virginia. In California elections there were party nominations for Attorney General, Controller, Governor, Insurance Commissioner, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Treasurer, […]

    Culture of Hollywood Celebrities! George Lopez says he is proud to be a loving uncle to Sandra Bullock‘s newly adopted baby. Both he and his wife have been given honorary Aunt and Uncle status, and will possibly be god parents to Sandy’s son Louis. [May 3] SANDRA BULLOCK NEWS: GEORGE LOPEZ TO BE […]

  “I hate my boss!” A statement we have all uttered at least once in our career history. The fact of the matter is that we will never like our co-workers 100% of the time. But to become a good manager ourselves, we must first learn the mistakes of our own supervisors. There are various […]

Fifth in a Series of Political Newcomers/Challengers to Illinois Politics Karen Lewis has found herself in a hot run-off race for President of the Chicago Teacher’s Union. Lewis belongs to the Caucus of Rank-and-File Educators (CORE). “CORE had no intention of running,” says Lewis, “we came together to push the union to do the right […]

A recent article, posted at Arizona Central, spurred numerous angry and aggressive comments from readers. While a few of the people offered valid points to consider, the thought remains: where do the women who want help turn? Who will assist them, so the choice need not be made in the first place? From the FFL […]

When decorating a homes interior, the final touché is usually getting just the right accessories for the desired space. This is where that last bit of detail can add the biggest punch. One of the best home accessories that also has added health benefits for your home are living plants. Accessorizing with plants is a […]

Should you cancel your garage sale because of impending bad weather? You have done a lot to get ready for your garage sale (especially if you are a follower of this column) and want to know whether weather (rain/wind) will ruin your garage sale. Unless tornadoes, severe thunderstorms or hail are predicted, and predicted with certainty, there may be a better […]

(2 of 2) PREVIOUS 1 | 2 4. Fan-filled day. We don’t spend much time on Indy Football Report promoting off-field events, but Phillip B. Wilson of the Indianapolis Star was right this week when he mentioned in his blog that it was a good thing the Colts are doing holding an open practice Saturday at […]

Tired of boring, bland pre-made tomato sauce flavored with corn syrup and loaded with preservatives?  Fresh tomato sauce is easy and cheap to make.  Large batches can be divided into tupperware or ziploc bags and frozen for later use.  This sauce can be used as a base for meat sauce and other “red” sauces.  It’s […]

Many people who travel with their dogs simply open the car door and let puppy jump in.  You could try that with your guinea pig, but it probably wouldn’t end well.  He would most likely leap up and sadly bounce off the bottom of the car, or more likely just run under it and hide.  […]

SPOKANE – Dawn brought grey skies and cold rain but that did not stop community activists at Riverfront Farm from starting their youth summer program. For the third consecutive year,15 boys and girls, age 11 to 18, will participate in the Green Collar Jobs Not Jails job training program. This years group was selected from […]

Editing is about more than simply checking for spelling and grammatical errors. When a writer edits their manuscript they must look for character issues, plot holes, setting, atmosphere, dialogue issues, and voice. This requires a slow, repetitive reading that can’t be done simply by looking at the entire thing once. It should be done in […]

Item 76A on the Cincinnati City Council meeting agenda for Wednesday, May 12, was an ordinance designating the James N. Gamble house in Westwood as a historic city landmark. The ordinance came to council from the Livable Communities Committee, which recommended the historic designation in a committee meeting on Tuesday, May 11, and was passed […]

Carl V. Venters, Jr., is one of many prominent figures in North Carolina business and public affairs who has signed on as a supporter of Ilario Pantano, GOP nominee in the NC Seventh District race for the U.S. Congress. Pantano, a dynamic Republican conservative, is getting good traction in his campaign throughout the district, which […]

Cribs, bouncers, and onesies, oh my! If you are gearing up to be a new mom, one of the most exciting things to do is register for items you will need to care for your baby.  Though this is one of the most fun things you can do to begin to prepare for your new […]

Seashore Image Editor I’m not the kind of photographer who needs Photoshop or Aperture; while I take a lot of photos with my iPhone and with my ancient but fabulous Canon Digital Elph, I rarely print them, and when I do, an online service is quite adequate for my needs. Mostly, I use images online, […]

Justice John E. Wallace of the New Jersey Supreme Court is gone (unless Chief Justice Stuart Rabner simply appoints him as a temporary associate, though whether he can do that is debatable). But the question remains as to whether the phrase “independent judiciary” includes the authority to determine what the Constitution means. Last night, after […]

The Corporation for National Community Service recently released a report stating that more citizens volunteered for their communities last year then any year since 2005. The highest state in the union for percentage of citizens who volunteered their time was Utah with a volunteer rate of 44.2 percent stepping up to the plate to help […]

Okay, so you bought your iPad and want to personalize, accessorize and protect it, now. That’s right, you’re craving to extend it and make it cooler, more useful and have more fun than you’re having now downloading ever free application it’ll store. What if you could quickly turn it into a sketching tool, get it […]