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  Scarlett Johansson and her husband Ryan Reynolds are planning to adopt a new baby from Africa. The couple married in 2008 and say that they feel now is the right time to be thinking of adding a little one to their family. An insider for Star magazine said that “Scarlett has always wanted to…

As in every field or profession, usually widely differing and ‘unique personalities’ are present. Or what might be called – the good, the bad, and the brilliant (let’s leave the others for another day!). Well, it is no different in the auto industry. Here are some of the main ‘characters’ in the automotive universe. Source:…

EVP Field Processor Kentucky MUFON MUFON YouTube Report a UFO MUFON Store Center for UFO Studies – IUR DVD special A group in Ft. Wright, Kentucky, is attempting to understand what they saw in the sky about 10:30 p.m. on May 15, 2010, when hundreds of pulsating lights moved across the sky, according to testimony…

This week, I finally got my life in order and felt I should finally listen to Slash’s solo project and review it. Although, I really enjoyed most of the album, there were some minor drawbacks to it that made it impossible to award a “5 out of 5”. Let’s go track by track with this…

When the celebrities get dressed for the annual Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala Benefit in New York City, they’re representing the designers they wear. Some go with safe red carpet choices, while others don something a bit more outrageous, stretching the limits of fashion. At the event hosted by Oprah Winfrey and Vogue…

Kobe vs. Ray Allen. Rondo vs. Fisher. Now that we know there will be a classic Celtics/Lakers rematch in the NBA Finals we look to the matchups to see which team has the advantage and where. We’ll start with the backcourts in this monumental Finals rematch. Kobe, as crazy as it sounds, may be playing…

The Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposal on May 4, 2010 to regulate the use of coal ash (including fly ash) under the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act.  It would affect the ways that all coal combustion byproducts are stored and disposed of, but leaves the door open for its use in building materials. The…

One actor is a TV veteran who is best known for his long-running stint on “The West Wing.” The other actor is the oldest child of an Oscar-winning superstar. Together, Bradley Whitford and Colin Hanks (son of Tom Hanks) have teamed up for the action-comedy series “The Good Guys,” which premieres May 19 at 8 p.m….

  The idea that Howard Stern could take over for Simon Cowell on American Idol just won’t die. American Idol’s Season 10 auditions are only a few months away, and producers have still given no indication as to who will fill Simon Cowell’s shoes.  Hopeful rumors that Madonna or Elton John might take the spot…

About ITT educational services At ITT Tech we are committed to helping men and women develop the skills and knowledge to pursue many opportunities in fields involving technology, criminal justice, and business. Job – Information Security Systems Instructor The Information Security Systems Instructor (Seasonal/Temp) is responsible for providing quality instruction to students by ensuring student…

Radio disc jockeys are known for their smooth, witty delivery. But because it’s usually a live broadcast, they also are known for flying by the seat of their pants. It’s from those unexpected moments that veteran New York DJ Robin Marshall compiled the book “Is This Thing On?” Marshall’s own scary or even unpleasant memories…

Two experiences: A rationalist*. “I awoke in the middle of the night to find a man standing in the hallway just outside my bedroom door. He wore a beige trench coat, a wide-brimmed hat, and a cloth mask with holes for his eyes and mouth. I said, “Who are you?” He said nothing. So I screamed bloody murder….

By 1915, cultural events were regularly held in the Chicago Public Library building. In 1916, Librarian Henry Legler issued a proposal seemingly inspired by D.H. Bennett’s Plan of Chicago (1909), “A Library Plan for the Whole City.” It called for regional districts and an extensive network of neighborhood libraries. Legler delegated implementation of the proposal…

Due to a national recall of children’s medicines, health officials are advising parents to buy generic brands until the situation is resolved. Last week, Johnson and Johnson voluntarily recalled liquid forms of children’s over-the-counter medicines, like liquid Motrin, Tylenol, Benadryl and Zyrtec. The company says the products do not meet their internal standards and may…

They’ve done it with school boards across the country and now they’re trying to do it with the lower courts; pack the elected judiciary with judges who adhere to a religious agenda that threatens the independance of the court system and separation of church and state. Call them Dominionists, theocrats, Christian Reconstructionists or religious right-wingers;…

The Atlanta Skepticism Examiner recently posed a thought-provoking question that merits serious contemplation: Is Ancient Aliens  on History [Channel] a credible show?  The conclusion of the article was to say continued skepticism is in order.  The author expressed his lack of conviction, rather gratuitously adding in conclusion, “I shall remain skeptical of aliens.  I do,…

  Get the Led out — There are a number of family travel events this special Father’s Day Weekend and all are a quick car trip in the Providence area. There is something for everyone with a multitude of themes. Start the weekend off right tonight at Get the Led Out. Treat Granddad, Dad, your…

According to Mark Twain, “Education is the path from cocky ignorance to miserable uncertainty.” I also wrote in Looking, Seeing & Knowing that, “Understanding is only useful when it makes us more comfortable with knowing ourselves and our place in the world.” I guess that’s why they call me “The Practical Spirituality Examiner.” So you…

At the annual Jerusalem Day celebration at the Merkaz HaRav Yeshiva in Kiryat Moshe, Jerusalem, PM Netanyahu stressed the Jewish people’s unbroken connection to that city and its importance to them. The Yeshiva has been celebrating this Day since the Old City’s liberation from Jordanian invaders, 43 years ago.  After the speeches, the whole school…

Sorry to disappoint Boston Red Sox fans ready to give Manny Ramirez an earful in left field when the Los Angeles Dodgers take the field Friday in the bottom of the first inning of their first of three games in New England this weekend.  Turns out, they’ll have to save their venom for when Manny…

Health and Wellness Fair SHARE! Culver City , 6666 Green Valley Circle, CA 90230 Saturday, May 15, 2010 10 AM – 4 PM This Saturday, May 15th, SHARE will have its doors open to the public for free information on health and wellness! Enjoy free services of the following: Yoga, Acupuncture, Nutrition, Pilates, CO2 Test,…

In recent days, San Diego has seen its City Council pass an unpopular and misguided resolution, in essence condeming Arizona’s efforts to halt illegal immigration and its negative consequences.  Just as troubling we have seen Richard Barrera, president of the local San Diego school district, as well as the district itself, find the need to “Alert” famlies…

According to the US Department of Education, 20% of American adults and 44% of minority youth are functionally illiterate. They can function day to day but lack appropriate literacy skills to read and understand written information. The information they miss out on could change their quality of life. Being able to read a bus schedule…

The time has come to address immigration problems in this country. As we approach the issue, we can either find some common sense solutions or turn this into the most divisive political issue since slavery.  So many people are bitter about this issue, particularly with the passage of the strict Arizona law. This is a…

Aric Almirola won the VFW 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Michigan International Speedway this weekend. A decision earlier in 2010 to concentrate on the truck series has been productive. A three-wide dash for the lead after a restart resulted in an exciting finish between Almirola, Todd Bodine and Kyle Busch.  “I didn’t…

The apostle Paul was clear when he wrote that our struggles in life encompass more than simply temporal difficulties, but also include a spiritual “wrestling match” with evil entities who literally want to destroy us. He said it this way:  “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against…

Last night’s elimination show on So You Think You Can Dance began with the following unintentionally funny interaction: Nigel: July 31st is National Dance Day.Cat: Is that just here, or in the world? Oh Cat. You’re so pretty. From the recap of Wednesday’s dances and critiques, it was fairly predictable who would be at risk…

Fight fans were forced by the newest self-proclaimed Super-Hero, Floyd Mayweather, to wait, and wait, and wait, before he finally entered the ring Saturday night. This action turned very appropriate as fight fans were forced to wait, and wait, and wait for any sustained action after the 4th round of this alleged mega-fight between Mayweather and “Sugar”…

It’s Children’s Book Week! Take a look at the three best books available for connecting children and art. These books are not just excellent in their own right; they each illustrate one of three key “things to know” about connecting children and art. No One Saw; Ordinary Things Through the Eyes of an Artist A thoughtful…

After hearing the comment more times than one would want to, “The Rich need to pay more taxes.” I decided to go to the heart of underprivileged and ask who exactly are they are referring to.  I boarded a MAX train in Hillsboro heading to downtown Portland, Oregon with a calculator, tax rate chart, 5 real estate…

With local City Council elections just around the corner, District 8 candidate BD Howard sat down with me to discuss his perspective on some of the key issues facing his district and the nation. Here is part one of my interview: JH: What is your general impression of District 8? BDH: Underrepresented and needs attention….

Merci! Gracias! Bedankt! Mahalo! Thank you! No matter how it’s said, saying thank you by sending a thank you note is an important etiquette to teach children. Thank you notes are a gracious way to let friends and family know how much a gift is appreciated. By instilling this practice from an early age, children…

There may be some national doubts about the ability of South Africa to succeed in the role of host for the world’s most recognizable soccer tournament, the World Cup. Clearly nobody told that to those polled recently in South Africa as the responses from a recent poll seem to indicate that South Africans are confident…

Friday night, hardly an empty seat could be found at Douglas Corner Cafe.  It was apparent that music fans knew where to go to see a memorable performance featuring some of Nashville’s most notable musicians and hit songwriters.  With all the recent tragedy and devastation to strike Nashville, it was refreshing to enter Douglas Corner Cafe and not just experience…

Known and loved as “America’s Grandma”, Betty White has become an icon, a phenomenon even. Why? Because she represents “the grandparent”, the one who’s always there for us, providing a vital connection to our history, stability, and love in a family desperately in need of it – America’s TV watchers. Born Betty Marion White on…

Puyallup, WA – Shaw Road Elementary students were the lucky recipients of a special visit from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers on Tuesday morning.Officers Mulligan, Hauserman, Johnson and Coleman accompanied their K9s for a demonstration to the 2nd and 5th grade classes at Shaw Rd. Elementary school. Students were asked to line up,…

… you should know some basic terminology about dancing.  With so many dances and styles out there, it’s hard to decide where to start and what sort of dancing to do.  Here’s some basic information to start. First phrase to know: The Basic.  “The Basic” refers to the one, basic step of any dance you…

Passion in the workplace seems to be a luxury for a very few. Those few are the people who arrive singing and whistling, ecstatic to begin their workday. Contrastingly, the majority of their coworkers are experiencing a disconnect from their jobs; A feeling better known as apathy- carelessness or disinterest. Apathy is a fluid feeling:…

Many mature adults enjoy going out for a short walk on a beautiful day. In my fitness centers, I have spoken to multitudes of people, over the years, who proudly state, ”I got my exercise in for the day. I walked to the park.” Or to the store, or the market, etc. The truth is;…

  Last week, I introduced you to this ongoing series. I want to help you save money – and have found several local mothers who want to share their secrets, too. Without a doubt, you will be eternally grateful to me for the source I’m about to reveal to you. Really. Almost as grateful as…

  Proof by prayer will be considered in the fall session PHOENIX – If only Rodney Dangerfield were still alive, he would love the jokes coming out of Arizona today, including the latest math bill just passed. It begins like an old time joke: Person A: Things are getting really bad in Arizona. Person B:…

It took until 2001, for the Quebec government to acknowledge the grave injustices afflicted upon the Duplessis Orphans of the 1940’s and 1950’s. These perfectly normal children were taken out of orphanages and incarcerated in mental institutions not because they were mentally ill, but because of the lucrative federal government funding at the time. The…

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The unemployment insurance system in Ohio, one of 53 separate unemployment insurance systems in the nation, has borrowed about $2.3 billion so far from the federal government and, according to ProPublica, is operating its trust fund at dangerously low levels, in part because it entered the Great Recession with less than two…

At first glance it may sound like silly topic, but knowing what type of lavatory situation you’re getting yourself into can make the first encounter all that much easier. It’s not something we need to think about in Seattle. The most conscious of us try not to flush unless it’s necessary (if it’s yellow let…

The two-part series concludes with The 10 Worst. Again, I’ve included two ‘Honorable Mention’ selections. From 1-10, they are:                                           WORST 12/10/71 Nolan Ryan, Leroy Stanton, Francisco Estrada and Don Rose to the California Angels for Jim Fregosi. Regarded as the worst trade in team history because of two reasons. Ryan had untapped potential and…

Lauren Craig may have been licking her chops as a strong wind was blowing out on field 6 at the Durant Multi-Sports Complex in Durant, Oklahoma. Craig’s Midwestern State University Mustangs took on West Texas A&M at the Lone Star Conference Championships on that field Friday afternoon. The winner would advance in the tournament and…

A few months ago I wrote an article under this same title, and addressed the “Spirit” aspect of the title, with a promise that part 2 would address the “Mind” aspect; so here I am. Why, you might wonder would  I want to address this? Aren’t employees hired to use their “minds”? Hmmm…well are they?…

The Atlanta Creationism Examiner will always have a strong affection for Australia, known as the land Down Under.  It’s a strange and exotic country roughly the same size of the continental United States in terms of land mass, but with a fraction of its population.  Years ago this writer had the privilege of working there…

The story of the Moscow World Stars meet qualification round: North Korean Ri Se Gwang, a supervaulter who landed a full-twisting Tsukahara double back easier than many land the same vault without the full twist. Ri’s easy landing on his signature vault, combined with a very nice piked Dragulescu (double front with a half twist)…

World War I was incorrectly labeled as, “The War to End All Wars”, but rightly so. It was when all the various technologies emerging at the turn of the century suddenly became used for warfare and while history buffs might find that fact interesting, the soldiers in the trenches at the time, probably not so…

May is women’s health month.  We can focus on dis ease, where our bodies have either worked too hard and are wearing down or warnings about the many possibilities to reflect our dis (un) ease within our bodies, or ways to nuture our health. Due to recent news events, you have been reading a lot…

I was at the San Francisco Superior Court for the closing arguments in the legal battle over California’s law against same-sex marriage. The following article details my experience. The bold writing below shows sections that I explicitly wanted to stand out, and do not depict the tone of the person speaking. “Welcome back,” Judge Walker…

More articles…. Mayor, County Judge on hurricane planning Port of Houston eyes $2.7 million for dredging Olson chides House for killing amendments Ministers, police on end-of-school patrols June 1 is Harris County tax protest deadline Resources workshops for seniors, disabled Green urges FCC not to reclassify broadband Houston mayor kicks off “Demolition Day”  Project Safe…

Will the costly and expensive government of the State of Pennsylvania repeat last year’s performance and fail to come into agreement in a timely manner on the state budget like it did last year?  In 2009, Governor Ed Rendell gambled on the Pennsylvania Republicans giving into his ever expansive operating budget. They didn’t!  The Republican…

 The Sacramento Cat Hospital is hosting the second annual Cat’s Meow Fair to raise funds for the support and care of needy cats and kittens. The beneficiary of the fundraiser is the Sacramento Cat Foundation, which arranges treatment for injured, sick and feral cats. The group hand-raises abandoned kittens and arranges for the medical care,…

This weekend, ACEO Productions launches the first in a series of events benefitting local charities and showcasing Houston talent. Bringing together over a dozen DJs, music promoters and performance artists, Nocturnal Reverb begins Saturday at 10 p.m. at Meridian (1503 Chartres) in downtown Houston. The event includes seven hours of electronic dance music, with ticket…

The UFC event in Montreal this past weekend saw 17 647 fans go through the turnstiles for a gate of about 3.2 million dollars, and the UFC handed out $260 000 in fight night bonuses.  These are big numbers for a sport that had a small start .  UFC is now the granddaddy of mma fighting, and…

 Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck and former Bush press secretary Dana Perino, have all recently made the same charge about Obama and the BP oil spill.   On his radio show the other day, Limbaugh offered the possibility that the oil rig explosion in the gulf which is threatening to cause the biggest environmental catastrophe in American history was intentional, an act…

Well we’re down to the wire and you haven’t gotten your father a gift yet.  Never fear, Nearly every Etsy and Crobbies artisans will  provide “gift certificates”, all you have to do is ask.  What better way to give than a gift certificate, that way the recipient can choose a gift that they actually want. …

There is a wonderful Asian proverb that says, ‘the monsoon rains must come before the sun shines.’  The point of this proverb is to be an encourager and optimist.   I remember in 1998 when many parts of South East Asia had some very powerful monsoons.  At that time, I was an international  school headmaster in Korea and was dealing with…

There are headaches and then there are migraines. What is the difference? Having both at one time or another will certainly answer that question for the migraine sufferer. Once you have had a migraine, you will know the difference. Any severe headaches should be discussed with your physician. With the excessive heat and high humidity…

Living the Evangelical life- Conferences in the Chicago and New York areas will bring participating churches to the next level in disciple-making effectiveness, Life Spring Network announced. “The Great Commission is to make disciples, not just introduce people to Christ, vital as that is,” said Rev. Jason Pankau, president of the ministry. Through such training…

As promised, I’m keeping you up to date with all the Sex and the City 2 prescreening information. And as it turns out, there’s stars in its aisles. It was just released that Autumn Anderson, a lady that appeared as a model in the first Sex and the City movie, will be appearing at the…

Recently a mother wrote and asked for advice helping her daughter deal with “friends” in the neighborhood who were being cruel. She wrote: Alicia, there are 2 girls that live in the neighborhood. They are *Selena’s friends, but tend to gang up on her often, one of them often tells her she’s not her friend,…

Make no bones about it, Honda Motor Company is an automaker led by engineers. This fiercely independent company is not led by teams of stylists all wearing designer eyewear and black turtlenecks nor is it led by cost cutting bean counters. At Honda, it is the engineers who are the rock stars. These engineers are…

If you’ve been reading the blog the last couple of days, you may (then again, you may not) have noticed that I have changed things up a bit. There is now a photo accompanying the blog, and the post is shorter, sort of more like a daily reading. This is a result of a light…

  Craft beer is burgeoning across the country, and, as the Brewer’s Heritage Festival proudly showed off last weekend, St. Louis has not been immune to the trend. There are now a dozen microbreweries operating in the St. Louis metro area. The city finally seems to be catching up with its German and Bohemian roots….

Are you tired of looking at that old bathroom sink and counter? Did you know that you can update it in 2 days? You can and it is easier than you think. The biggest dilemma that you will have is the color of the tile for the counter, the rest is easy. After choosing the…

Puyallup, WA – We sit here in the runs and cages of the Puyallup Metro Animal Services building. We wait for a friendly face to walk through the door to see us. Our eyes light up when someone enters. Our tails beat furiously in sweet anticipation. We watch you walk up and down the aisles….

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Who will be the 2010 Miss USA winner? Will she have a secret past? A drug addiction? Or racy pictures that emerge post-crowning? Thanks to pageant coordinators, the task of digging up dirt just got easier – And sexier. The girls in the 2010 running for the crown already have racy photos on the Miss USA…

Significant changes in customer retention rates have resulted in extraordinary improvements in profitability. One survey found that a 5% increase in customer retention consistently resulted in a 25% to 100% increase in profits. These almost unbelievable results would suggest that there must be a powerful force, (your emotional connection to your customer) which needs to…

Matthias was one of the many disciples of Christ. It is believed he was with Jesus from His baptism by John the Baptist to the Ascension seen in Acts 1:21-22. After the Ascension of Christ, Peter decided the position of Judas, who betrayed Christ, was to be filled. The desire for this apostle “to be”…

As the year – and decade – comes to a close, we must take the time to reflect on the films that in some way made this year not AS horrible for horror as it might seem. While ten is a nice round number, I was unable to come up with ten films that I…

Since September, 1992, children in Fresno and all over the world tuned in to Fox Kids every weekday afternoon to watch the ongoing adventures of the Dark Knight in the fan and critically acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series, or as it was later called after going to weekends The Adventures of Batman and Robin. The…

Remember that TV show we watched when we were little, Fraggle Rock?  It was a surreal puppet-family-comedy thing in the vein of the Muppets or Sesame Street, which makes sense considering that it’s part of the Jim Henson legacy.  But did you know a Fraggle Rock movie is in development through the Weinstein Company (formerly…

Amir Khan celebrates his 11th rd TKO over Paulie Malignaggi   (AP Photo/Stephen Chernin)   Related Articles Amir Khan’s fans respond to Malignaggi’s trash talk by turning weigh-ins into brawl MAYWEATHER NEEDS TO BEAT PACQUIAO TO SALVAGE LEGACY MANNY SIMPLY CAN’T WIN AGAINST MONEY Dennis “D Source” Guillermo is on FACEBOOK! Visit dSource’s Page and become…

Rasmussen released poll results late last week showing that Governors Ehrlich and O’Malley are tied at 45% each. Rasmussen’s poll should be viewed against its other polls in the gubernatorial race where they had O’Malley over Ehrlich, 49% to 43%, in February. In April, O’Malley’s lead dropped to 47% to 43%. Now, the two are…

June 16, 2010 New car buyers in the future will be faced with a complex analysis when deciding what to buy. First, of course, comes price. Second, there is the cost of the fuel to run it. Third, being able to complete their typical daily usage without having to stop a long time for refuelling…

On a bipartisan 29-0 vote, the California Senate today approved legislation in response to the Richmond case in which a 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped repeatedly by a group of young males with as many as twenty witnesses to the crime. The legislation – authored by Senator Leland Yee (D-San Francisco/San Mateo) and supported by…

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Hawaii Looking for a cold drink for the hot summer? Have a taste of the Black Forest, an ice blended coffee with Special Dutch chocolate, chocolate espresso beans, maraschino cherries and non-fat milk. The taste is great but only if you like a good balance of chocolate and espresso….

If you’ve checked out the bestseller section of any local bookstore in the past year, you’ve probably seen Kathryn Stockett’s debut novel, The Help sitting toward the top of the list. Set in Jackson, Mississippi in the early 1960’s, The Help tells the tale of Skeeter Phelan and two “colored” maids–Aibileen and Minny–in their own…

Awards, records, praise from numerous media outlets. All this and more belongs to Avatar, James Cameron’s latest theatrical epic during its run in theatre’s, in 3D, but how does the home experience measure up? With so many amazing visual effects surely a blu-ray release would be packed with features, hours and hours of features on…

While it’s nice that almost everyone from the much-beloved and early-killed cult favorite Firefly has new jobs and therefore is still vital and relevant to the television world, there’s the lingering issue that nothing they’re on now lets them shine quite as well as a Joss Whedon production does. Whatever your personal opinion of Joss’s…

When you are out kayaking with friends, do you ever think about where the water you drink dailyin your home, local restaurants and in your workplace actually comes from  ?Do you really trust that your elected officials are doing all they can to keep fresh water clean?Where does all that spring thunderstorm run-off go once…

  It is only three days until the National Day of Prayer.  The Burns Flat Examiner lists the New Town Hall in Burns Flat as the site for the local ceremony.  The planning and logistics for that event continue so that all a person needs to do is arrive at the appointed time and pray.   For the past few weeks,…

COLUMBUS, Ohio – In a lived-streamed 40-minute presentation about how Organizing for America (OFA), President Obama’s technology driven grassroots campaign operation, intends to turn the media narrative that Republicans will win big in November on its ear, David Plouffe, the man the senator from Illinois called the “unsung hero” of his winning White House campaign…

Normal0016443671307450811.1287 Politics. Lets take a country that is already going further into debt, and just cap on top of it another couple hundred billion dollars. Lets take a country that is already struggling with dependency on other countries for energy/oil, and sign a cap and trade agreement, which makes us more dependent on other countries….

This local 40-mile loop is one of the greatest driving tours near the Denver area. It takes travelers through four main areas – Golden, Morrison, Evergreen and Lookout Mountain – that each have a plethora of sites to take in. There are dozens of museums and attractions, parks and hiking trails to choose from on…

Today, I am happy to share a guest post by Brian Tracy, Author of No Excuses!: The Power of Self-Discipline We live in a society, and as a member of that society, it is likely that every change in your life is strongly influenced by other people in some way. The courses you take in school that…