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Ibrahimovic won’t be there, but Lionel Messi will be. Diego Costa is set to be one of the favorites for top scorer but not in the colors of Brazil. The world’s most expensive player will watch from the comfort of his home while the world’s best player carries the hopes of a nation. The World…

Today we share the story of tinnitus and hyperacusis sufferer, Jojo Jose. Jojo Jose’s condition includes ear pain that spreads to his face, neck, and all the way down to his lower back, which causes him headaches. He also suffers from occasional vertigo that comes unexpectedly. Jojo tells us he uses pain reliever medicine on…

Spring has arrived and it’s time to get that wardrobe ready for this year’s hottest spring fashion trends. You don’t want to be the one stuck in last season’s trends, so check out some of the hottest fashions on the runway this spring. Iridescent – One hot item on the runways for spring 2014 are…

COMMENTARY | The Middle East is not going the way the U.S. wants it to go. Iraq is trembling on the edge of collapse as ISIS rebels wrest town after town from Iraq’s military. Syria, meanwhile, has seen a reversal of fortunes in its civil war, with dictator Bashar al-Assad’s forces back on top. Last…

Young ladies are getting more intrigued by the gaming scene. The expanding number of young ladies wandering into gaming in the late few years is overwhelming. This is a result of the simple openness and accessibility of numerous enlivening feature recreations for young ladies. Numerous engineers about whether have had the capacity to focus and…

Down Came the Rain – Brooke Shields This book written by “Pretty Baby” actress Brooke Shields gives an inside look into her life as an actress and a detailed picture of her struggle with postpartum depression after the birth of her daughter. Rather than describing herself as a privileged celebrity, her story surprisingly humanized her….

The Nespresso milk frother is perfect for creating creamy velvety froth or simply heating milk for your favorite drinks.If you love your coffee or hot chocolate with a smooth, creamy layer of delicious froth on the top, you may like to consider investing in a Nespresso milk frother. It could be that you only have…

Sometimes it is hard to come up with a unique lesson plan to help students engage with the books they are reading in class. Here is a lesson plan for the book Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse. This lesson plan places the novel in a wider context of history and gender issues to…

Every MLB team has one starter who never gets the benefit of run support. However, the Chicago Cubs have taken this anomaly to another level in 2014. Through his first eight starts, Jeff Samardzija was second in the National League with a 1.45 ERA. In fact, Samardzija ranks in the top 10 of at least…

Manchester, NH – Phil Greazzo was called a liar by his former Board of Mayor and Aldermen colleague Joseph Kelly Levasseur, who released evidence to the Union Leader newspaper that insurance coverage of the municipal dog park was cancelled, a situation he had revealed to the Board back in October 2013. Levasseur has sued Greazzo,…

My wife and I have managed rental property in West Virginia, Oklahoma, and Georgia. We’ve had good tenants, bad tenants, a couple of great ones, and the rental property nightmare. Here are a few things we’ve learned along the way. 1) Make friends with your plumber. It seems like rental properties always have plumbing problems….

Las Vegas is rumored to be at the top of the list for a major hockey franchise possibly owned by Hollywood Mogul Jerry Bruckheimer. It will be he first major professional sports franchise in Las Vegas. Las Vegas Wranglers are a professional hockey team in the East Coast Hockey league which is the AA affiliate…

Throughout my entire experience in retail, regardless of the store I worked at, there were always those items that customers would pine over yet never actually purchase because the price was so exorbitant. While I was working at Ulta, those items were the shampoo and conditioner that constitute Pureology’s NanoWorks line; I am not exaggerating…

Getting my family’s finances in order after my job loss has been difficult. Luckily, I’ve found some help with these top 5 best personal finance apps that help users to create budgets and save money. Using these apps has helped me to be successful in modifying my family’s behavior so that we can stop living…

Staying fit is important because it physically allows you to do simple things like walking up and down the stairs on a regular basis, walking to and from work, lifting bags, and other things that people often take for granted. An unfit or obese person will even have a hard time walking or climbing up…

Every time we think we’ve seen and heard it all, there will be some new trendy wave in the alternative treatment of autism. These treatments range from the reasonable, like selective diets and experimental play-therapy, to the utterly bizarre, like crystal healing and “blood purification.” The latest in bizarre autism treatment? Camel milk– milk, from…

We raised four kids in a mobile home. So I know all about minimalist living. I’m the Diva of DIY. My nickname is Frau Frugal! But for all that penny-pinching, we throw awesome kids’ birthday parties. Here’s pirate themed boy’s birthday party guide, cheap and homemade. No gender-stereotype intended–it could be a mixed or girl’s…

By the time a man reaches 40, he’s hopefully in possession of a job, a strong moral compass, a nice-fitting suit, and his health. That last one is a doozy because if said guy is 40, according to the Social Security Administration’s Life Expectancy Calculator, he can expect to live another 41.9 years. So make…

I have been a victim of PayPal fraud twice in the past month. It is an extremely frustrating situation to be in. Find out what happened to me and how I handled it, so you’ll know what to do if it happens to you. Shipping Labels to Romania On February 20, 2014, I received two…

You don’t have to sacrifice your life the moment you become a mom; you modify it. I gladly modified mine and have no regrets about it. I am college educated with a BA in Communication from Loyola University of Chicago, and I chose to become a professional photographer the moment I had a baby. This…

Why are you going to college? Most of you will say to get an education, but ultimately you will need that education to develop a career. Maybe you don’t know why you are going, but you should know that eventually you will choose a major and graduate with a degree. The first most obvious thing…

Some people view the IRS as an evil entity there to rob them out of their hard-earned money. As with any organization though, the IRS is there to do a job and/or perform a service. Their particular service is the collection of outlined taxes and enforcing of the tax code. Yet, many people still fear…

Masters Week has been a tradition in Augusta, Georgia, since 1934 when Bobby Jones built the Augusta National Golf Club and held the first invitational. For one week in April, the city is filled with famous figures who come to participate or watch the event. Far from being starstruck, a lot of locals dread the…

Eating a good burger or piece of fried chicken without a good side dish is like going to a disco without a dance partner. Usually starchy, but always tasty, a good side dish complements the main course and helps fill the belly. To be honest, even the best main dish would feel just a bit…

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire comes to Blu-ray with plenty of action but first the plot thickens and the people become restless as the powers that be tighten the screws. Film making 3/5 Video 5/5 Audio 5/5 Bonus Features 3/5 Recommendation 3/5 Stars Katness Everdeen, played by Jennifer Lawrence, returns as the previous winner of…

Commentary | It has been reported that congressman Jim Moran believes himself to be a Board of Directors member of the United States of America and therefore all congressional members are entitled to a raise, according to a Huffington Post article by Mollie Reilly. This claim should pose the serious question to all of us…

Dog Parks. What a great idea! Imagine being able to take your buddy to a big, open field and letting him or her safely play and run around with dozens of other dogs. What a great way to provide exercise, especially for those rambunctious, high-energy teenagers that often become destructive and “self-employed” at home when…

A day spa can completely renew your body and mind. We live in tough times, competing with everyone for everything. This constant struggle takes a massive toll on our body and mind. It is a great idea to visit a day spa once in a while. Apart from relaxing massage services, there are many other…

For allergy sufferers, learning new and important details about the cause and cures is important. Anyone who suffers from allergies knows that the symptoms and effects on the body can make life more than a little miserable. Certainly, at times, allergies are debilitating and life threatening. Surprisingly, many allergy sufferers know little about what they…

Breaking up is hard to do; but once you realize that it’s bound to happen, dating becomes a whole lot easier. If breakups were completely avoidable then we would all be forced to shack up with our first boyfriend or girlfriend. As cute as those kids were in grade school, the relative certainty that they…

Terms take a unique strength. Whether they’re prepared or they may be verbal, there is a specific wonder driving exactly what they are doing. Well, it isn’t really a secret, but it might appear to be working out once all of us placed their capacity to a test. We can even switch just how we…

It came up in premarital counseling. We had been engaged for all of a month, and the pastor was asking us basic questions about married life. I thought we were on the same page. We both knew we wanted children. We were both Christians and wanted to raise our kids in the church. Our values…

No matter what product you are selling one thing is for certain, you are going to be met with objections. If you want to succeed in your field you are going to have to be able to overcome these objections. Here are five tips to help you overcome some of the most common objections and…

People have guests over all the time. Sometimes they may be unwelcome and unexpected, and other times you plan to have one or two over to spend the day with them. If you’re a little unorganized it may be a little hard trying to figure out the proper way to entertain them. There’s no need…

There are five equipment slots in Rogue Legacy: sword, helm, chest, limb, and cape. The cape slot is rather unique, but the other four slots all have matching sets of equipment that provide similar bonuses. In order to use equipment, you must unlock the Blacksmith castle upgrade, find a blueprint, buy the equipment, and then…

On the morning of April 1, 2013, I awoke with a new vision for my Golden Years. My plan was clear: enroll in school to study human services and psychology and start a non-profit organization for Combat Veterans and their families. This plan was the culmination of many conversations I had with my older brother…

I’ve found throughout my screenwriting career that the best way to learn new techniques and improve (while empowering) your script is to constantly ask questions regarding the construction and implementation of every scene. Screenplays are nothing more than a collection of mini-movies laid out in scenes. Therefore, in order for the primary story to be…

Winter is finally showing signs of coming to an end, and if you are an avid gardener like me, you know that it’s almost time to set aside the seed catalogs that we’ve drooled over all winter and get ready to dig and plant! The following is my list of the top 10 best gardening…

This one is for the fellas… Young Gentlemen, please pay attention, because that girl you intend to one day turn into your “Mrs.” is not your property, okay? Gentlemen, let me tell you something about what you are getting yourselves into, if you happen to not realize exactly what you are getting yourselves into. First…

Father’s Day is a day for celebrating Dad. With that said, movies are a good way to celebrate any day, but not just any movie will do. For this article, I picked some movies in which, not only will Dad love, but the entire family will enjoy. In this article, I will cover three different…

Is firing your first real gun or shooting an assortment of anywhere from the most classic to the most modern firearms part of your bucket list? Where else to have a blast as a curious beginner or a long-time enthusiast of firing guns but in Sin City? Put a bang in your next visit to…

Fear, an instinctual human concept. However, seems at present time that this conceptual survival mechanism of the mind has been taken out of context to be used against a seemingly unsuspecting society by current and complacent minds of planetary worldly leaderships. Fortunately, fear does not reside in the human heart where an individual is capable…

Summary Gone takes place in the fictional town of Perdido Beach. It’s a quaint little town just like any other, except suddenly anyone over 15 disappears. The children are at first in a state of disbelief and then elation as they realize that there are no rules if there are no adults. Eventually, the thrill…

The older I get the more I’ve become interested in news of the local, national, and international variety. However, I’m a pretty busy person and sometimes it’s hard to find the time to read a newspaper from front to back or be able to sit down and watch a news show on TV for an…

Spring is here again, much to the delight of many people. And while there are bountiful amounts of pleasantries about the season, there is one that causes misery and many to groan about. The change in season means allergies are surely going to arise. And if you suffer from allergies or not, there are surely…

We always hear stories about the cruelty of Nazi Germany. We know the horrors, but what about the heroes? There were a number Nazi war heroes. These were men served under Hitler, but performed amazing feats. Some even saved many lives. Erwin Rommel Rommel is huge Nazi war hero. He believed in training his men…

Guitarist Rik Wright forges a fusion of multiple expressions on his debut album Blue with his quartet Fundamental Forces. The soundscapes build a breeding ground for seamless transitions similarly to the way a bard yarns a cohesive and meaningful story. The motifs are sonically pleasing and the harmonic forms carve out evolving stages and intervals…

Writers like all gifts, I suspect. For example, I am a woman and am always delighted with a bottle of perfume or a box of chocolates. This list of gifts, especially coveted by writers, will give an extra level of appreciation for the giver. It shows you are paying attention. A new desk: Writers love…

Hull City got a firing start when they scored two early goals in first ten minutes and it seemed as if Arsenal would have to wait for more years to win its first trophy. Hull city took the lead through a beautiful crafted corner when the ball was fed to Huddleston who hit it hard…

As a hospice chaplain, my job isn’t to preach or to advocate my own religion. My job is to support others in their own beliefs as they face their own death or the loss of someone they love. Sometimes my patients and their families follow a specific religion, sometimes they do not; everyone, however, has…

Some players think puzzlers are perfect, while other gamers can’t survive without a CCG or three in their library of games. Some are addicts for action, while others rarely pick up anything other than an RPG. Developers know how attached players get to a genre, so what better way to increase their game’s potential fan…

Every single character, whether hero, villain, or agent, has the same six base stats in the Facebook game Marvel: Avengers Alliance. Combined with the character’s powers, or equipment in the case of the agent, these stats dictate how effective the character is in battle. Base stats can be augmented with ISO-8 and increase with the…

According to an ESPN report by Marc Stein, former Celtics star and future Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett is leaning towards returning to the Brooklyn Nets for one more season. The 2013-14 season was a forgettable one for the “Big Ticket”; coming off a career-worst 6.5 points and 6.6 rebounds on 44-percent shooting over 54…

H. G. Wells was not the first author to write about space travel. Before Wells wrote The First Men in the Moon, his older contemporary Jules Verne had treated the same general theme. Moreover, Cyrano de Bergerac wrote about journeys to the sun and to the moon back in the seventeenth century. Even earlier, Dante…

Microwaves and old appliances Habitat for Humanity Restores can use working appliances to help finance their affordable housing projects. The Good Will and Salvation Army also will take appliances that do not work. They use these appliances to give the disable new learning skills in small appliance repair. https://www.Habitate.org (800-422-4828) Computers, laptops, printers and monitors…

If you are looking for a reason to entertain, Cinco de Mayo is a great one! All of the bright colors, great food and fun themes make Cinco de Mayo an uplifting reminder that summer is almost here! Here are some ideas to make your fiesta rock! 1. Party Food: The awesome thing about Mexican…

The Wynne Las Vegas has a lot to offer its guests. This is a five star hotel which has a contemporary luxury. The Wynne has great restaurants, luxury rooms, a lively casino, and lots of fun things to do. There is no way guests can get board while staying at the Wynn Las Vegas Hotel….

If spring 2014 marks your first effort at organic vegetable gardening, a little preparation can mean the difference between bounty and wasteland. Many definitions of organic gardening focus on what the organic gardener doesn’t do: use synthetic fertilizers. That definition is a little too simplistic, according to Organic Gardening, which says it’s equally important to…

Beginning your own particular business could be remunerating and testing. Before hopping into beginning your own particular business there are a couple of things to consider. The following are some useful tips: Do What You Love Make an arrangement of your diversions and abilities. In the event that you are doing what you know and…

May is Lyme Disease Awareness month. Known as one of the “Great Imitators,” Lyme Disease can be responsible for dozens of strange and often painful symptoms and can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Many years ago, I unexpectedly received a diagnosis and treatment for Lyme Disease after I experienced several mysterious and seemingly unrelated…

Whether you’re a student, desk jockey or mother extraordinaire, there’s a good chance that you are obsessed with productivity. The truth is – we all are. Whether we’re hunched over TPS reports at work or chauffeuring kids around between extra-curricular activities, we always want to feel like we’re making the best use of our time…

While making conversation may come a bit more naturally to some, there are basic concepts to learn and develop that can make anyone a gifted conversationalist. As with many skills, starting is often the hardest part. Getting past the first step creates a base of self-confidence that grows with each new success. Using these tips…

As we grow older, it becomes increasingly important to pay attention to our health and fitness. With age, the body starts losing much of its strength as well as immunity. Women, especially, tend to neglect their health, as they grow older. Next to the various family and work responsibilities, fitness regimens take a backseat. But…

Switching your dog to the BARF diet (biologically appropriate raw foods) can greatly increase their health and longevity. A raw food diet for dogs is a healthier, more natural, and more nutritionally complete diet than cooked or store bought foods. It can soften their coat, increase their energy, and help with a variety of allergies…

In any given large metropolitan area, there could be literally hundreds of gyms from which to choose. The range includes small, but barebones gyms for hardcore bodybuilders, family community focused gyms, to gyms for people interested in learning martial arts. However, for this article, well-known Tampa personal trainer and lifelong fitness enthusiast Chris Gaspard discussed…

Alexandria Schlereth, daughter of ESPN Football broadcaster Mark Schlereth, is making a name for herself in the sports world as the host and reporter for BarFly on FoxSports. Alexandria Schlereth is looking to break into the sports world to follow in her father’s footsteps as a broadcaster. She also is a model and face of…

A wedding can be an exciting occasion for children or it can be unsettling one if a parent is marrying a new partner. Whether your children belong to both of you or just one, they’ll be part of the new family you’re creating. Your wedding will set the tone for the life you are all…

The network TV variety show seems to have had an official life date of roughly the late 1940s to the early 1980s. In those ensuing latter years, there were pangs of nostalgia in wanting to bring back the variety format in some form or another. Most of that nostalgia was perhaps from network executives who…

I Wanted to be a Mother and Have a Career From the time I was a child I always dreamed of being a mommy. My husband and I were eager to have a family. We now have three lovely children who are well into their adult years. We have two grandchildren as well. It was…

Even skin tone can help you feel confident, look fresh and show off the health of your skin. Many of us have acne, acne scarring, dry patches and freckles or discoloration. It can be very hard to achieve naturally without a little work and practice. Over the years I have tried many remedies and tricks…

Biblical Archaeology published a wonderful article on its column Bible History Daily. Jacob L. Wright, of Emory University, shares with BA readers about an upcoming course he is teaching. This course is “The Bible’s Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future” and begins May 26. The question and answer Wright focuses his attention on why we have…

Crab grass didn’t used to grow in Grants Pass when I lived here in the 80’s. Neither did goat head, known locally as puncture vine for what it does to bike tires. Star thistle was out in the country on neglected farms. Now we have all three all over town, the last two mostly on…

Whether you have scrimped and saved or been lucky enough to win the lottery, how you paid for it doesn’t really matter, the point is you have and it is finally time to take that round the world (RTW) trip you have always dreamed of. No longer is a RTW holiday the domain of the…

In recent years, the autumn olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) has acquired a reputation as foul as the shrub’s scent is sweet. Throughout the East Coast, from southern Canada to the Virginias, the heady fragrance of autumn olive competes easily with the loveliest floral scents of April or May. The shrub, also called autumn berry, is a…

Motivation is a great skill to have because it can provide an opportunities that might never have come into your life. It is courageous, it is daring, and it can provide tons of personal and professional growth. Unfortunately, motivation can be hard to see, if we are living in a haze of standing still. We…

Lenses can make or break your pictures because they control the image projected in your imaging sensor. It will also give you the creative freedom to capture the photos you want. Camera lens filters should also be part of your camera outfit. These filters include neutral density (ND) filters to reduce the amount of light…

What is a geek? The word comes from the German word geck, meaning fool, and in the late 1800s the term geek referred to a performer in a traveling freak show-thus the term came to be used for a peculiar person. The word has evolved to connote someone who is extremely knowledgeable-even to the point…

When the weather warms up, it’s time for you to start eating a little less. Healthy eating will get you swimsuit-ready for summer, but it can also be pretty boring. Brighten up your meals with simple spring salad recipes. Grilled Salmon Grilled salmon salads are very stylish right now, so you’ll see a lot of…

My dog had been taking Hydroxyzine Pamoate in 25 mg capsules for a few years. He was taking them for allergies, with no problems until two weeks ago when he had a seizure. After taking him to the emergency vet and watching him, we were able to bring him home. I did not find out…

Are you looking forward to your first cruise? Perhaps, you are wanting to plan a cruise for yourself without a travel agent or having to use a friend or relative to make the arrangements. You have several options available to make the experience simple and relatively stress free. Set a range of dates to pick…

In 2013, I walked the Via de La Plata way of the Camino de Santiago over about seven weeks. I chose that Camino because of the expected solitude and physical beauty of the landscape. While every day was a new experience, different cities and towns, new foods, changing landscape; each day also offered a routine….

Mental Health Counseling is something I undertook on a regular basis as long as I can remember. I am a child of two schizophrenic parents. I grew up in an institution being afraid of everything, especially when my mother came to visit. So the institution hired a mental health professional for me. Throughout my life…

There are actually so many differences between a Mac and a PC. Most people use PC’s for many reasons. Although most people do prefer Mac’s over PC’s, the differences between the two should be known before they make a major decision when wanting to buy one over the other. Here are the main differences between…

Whitney Wright, featured on Golf Channel’s Big Break Ireland, is working towards attaining that highly sought after LPGA Card. The best thing about this 28-year-old from Raleigh, North Carolina is that she is not your typical up tight golf professional. Wright brings an upbeat and fun personality to the sport of golf, which it desperately…

As a former legal assistant to the prosecutor’s office in my county, I know first-hand how rewarding and challenging it is to have a career in law. If you’re considering a job in this field, perhaps my experience can help you decide.Choose the right education For many people considering a career as a paralegal or…

Aluminum single hung windows are certainly one of the most common types of windows found in North American homes. They are simple to operate, easy to install and affordable even for the smallest of budgets. So why doesn’t everybody use these windows then? That’s because, like any building material, they have their strengths and their…

Six minutes are nothing in the grand scheme of things. You don’t give a second thought to that small an increment of time. I had six minutes stuck in my head for a month. Why? That was the amount of time I was given to try stand-up for the first time. I have been toying…

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” ~ Martin Luther King Jr. What do these words mean? What was he speaking of when he said these words? Dr. King was speaking of tolerance and peace. Both of these things are a dying…

If you can’t stand the sweat or stink, then know that Bikram yoga is not for you. In order to perform this exercise efficiently, a room temperature of over 40 degree (Celsius) is required. So evidently, Bikram yoga focuses on sweating, and the purpose of this sweating is twofold: firstly, it is meant to help…

If young children keep trespassing in your yard no matter what you do, there’s a solution that I bet you haven’t yet tried, that really worked for me. Give them candy. Let me explain. The conditions for this solution to stop kids from trespassing on your property must be just right. For instance, it probably…