Boyne Resorts is a great family vacation resort. They offer premier Golfing in the summer months and premier skiing in the winter months. (See Boyne Golfing Article & Boyne Skiing Article) This is truly a great spot for family adventure. Boyne Mountain is also home to Avalanche Bay, Michigan’s largest indoor water park. There are […]

The Labor Day holiday is often heralded as summertime’s last hurrah before the school year and new fall season get into full swing, leaving the long and lazy days of summer behind as memories to be treasured. Having a fun cookout or al fresco end-of-summer bash with friends and family is a fun thing to […]

Jewelry has always been a passion of mine. I collected it for years for fun, as well as an investment. Although I can no longer afford to collect it, I still enjoy choosing a few key jewelry pieces each season that will accent the bulk of my wardrobe well. Because of my love for jewelry, […]

The following information has been gathered and compiled over a period of years, through personal experience, while traveling, teaching classes that include T’ai Chi, Qi Gong, herbal information, martial arts and other health related subjects. The article also contains feedback from students and anecdotal information from readers of my columns. The following are my opinions […]

Christmas is coming and soon it will be time to make stockings for our children. Wouldn’t it be nice to do something different this year? You can create a themed Christmas stocking that your child will enjoy and have fun with the tiny treasures for days and weeks after Christmas. A themed stocking can be […]

With the top candidates in both the Democratic and Republican parties coming from New York, Rasmussen Associates took a look at how New York voters would vote if both of them were to be the nominees and the election were to be held today. And while they were at it, took a look at how […]

A number of seniors are seeking employment now, either due to present financial needs or because they are bored with retirement and want something that makes them feel vital, useful and involved. 1 in 3 seniors age 65 or more in the U.S. is working in one capacity or another. Back in the day, 65-years-old […]

I have been a seller and buyer on eBay since 1998. In 2004, our laptop had a problem with its power supply (the problem was that it got caught in our recliner and severed in half). I logged into eBay and found dozens of power supplies that matched the one I had. I picked out […]

The NFL Europe has decided to shut down after 15 seasons. The 2007 season marked the final year of existence for the developmental league. This decision is correct from a financial standpoint (it has been losing money for years) but will end an important outlet for fringe NFL players to gain invaluable experience. The NFL […]

1. Find alternative ways to deal with road rage. The person in the other car cannot hear you yelling and calling names, but they can see you. You never know who is packing heat these days, and you don’t know, they may have a worse case of road rage then you. Turning road rage into […]

Criminals gone wild is a case of filmmaker gone wild. A Brooklyn entrepreneur has put out a DVD called Criminals Gone Wild and sells it for $27.00 on the internet. He says he’s sold thousands of the DVDs and expects to sell more during the Christmas holiday. It goes a bit beyond the joyful Notorious […]

Writers of articles for Associated Content must make the choice between submitting their articles as either “Exclusive” or “Non-exclusive”. Exclusive submissions are defined by Associated Content as “You guarantee that this original content has not been previously published online or in print and will not be published elsewhere in the future. Upfront payment offers are […]

So what happened on survivor? Well as you may remember in my first article about survivor, I did predict that Chicken, Denise, Ashley, Courtney, Dave, Leslie, Pein Gee, and Todd would not make it to the merge. We all know now that it was Chicken, who was the first causality on survivor China. It seems […]

When suffering from an autoimmune disease, even the best efforts to maintain optimal health result in the development of infection. For individuals who suffer from lupus, the complications of infection can be quite varied and impose a significant reduction in the quality of life. With every major bodily system affected by lupus, it is often […]

What does the Hertz corporation and National Parks have in common? Well, it seems the Hertz corporation is turning green for the National Parks in the U.S. Hertz has a collection of ‘green rental cars’ from which renters can now choose from when renting a vehicle. How does this tie-in to the National Parks, though? […]

I am now 5-days post-op of getting all 4 of my wisdom teeth taken out. Honestly, it’s not as bad as everyone makes it out to be. Here are some things I did to make this experience no big deal. Pre-Op: The first thing to decide is whether to be put completely under with a […]

June is known for many things. Among them is the fact that this month officially begins the summer season and that it sets aside a special day to honor fathers. There are, however, several other reasons to celebrate June that are a bit off the beaten path, such as: National Accordion Awareness Month This should […]

Domestic abuse continues to be a leading cause of public health concern in the United States. While many abused partners, today, feel empowered to leave an abusive relationship, there are those who continue to say in a marriage or relationship out of financial dependence. Control over a partner or spouse is a key aspect in […]

If you’re a new Leopard Gecko owner, congratulations! Leopard Geckos are one of the most docile, colorful and intriguing reptile pets. Feeding time for your gecko can be both amusing and an educational experience. To safely feed your leopard gecko, you will need to do more than just “fill a bowl” with dried pellet leopard […]

How many times have you said “Oh, I’m saving this for a yard sale?” Most of us have quite a few items laying around that we really don’t need, or want, but keep with the intentions of selling in a yard sale. Having the actual yard sale often eludes us however, because the thought of […]

Today ABC announced that Wednesday was Rosie O’Donnell’s last day on ‘The View’. The entertainer asked for and was granted an early exit from her contract, which had her departing in mid June. In a statement released to the Associated Press, show producer Barbara Walters had this to say, “Rosie contributed to one of our […]

Now that you have your finished podcast, your next two steps are to create an RSS feed file and find a podcast host. If you plan to host your podcast on your own site, you will need to create an RSS feed file. However, since some podcast hosts create the RSS feed file for you, […]

The 2nd Annual Red Dirt Roundup presented by Cross Canadian Ragweed and featuring The Black Crowes will be held in the historic stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas Sept. 2nd. That happens to be Labor Day weekend and the event will also showcase over five bands there. Tickets are $40 at the gate and are available […]

Dale Earnhardt Incorporated was put in a difficult position of picking a driver to replace the popular Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the #8 car. There merger with Ginn racing earlier this year opened the door for them to put another popular driver in there famous #8 car. Mark Martin is one of the most respected […]

Teaching kids is rightly regarded as one of the noblest and selfless professions in the world. As many teachers would ruefully admit, the money isn’t all that great; and the hours are long. Many do it out of a genuine desire to mould young minds; but there are a few whose motives are sinister – […]

Have you ever seen a light turn off and on when no one was touching the switch? Maybe you’ve heard strange noises and can’t figure out what they were coming from. Over the past 12 years there have been some strange occurrences in the house that I grew up in. Could these happenings have been […]

Are you ready to board another wildly funny ride into director Wes Anderson’s mind? The Darjeeling Limited is just the ticket. This is Anderson returning to the same themes and characteristics he has been exploring since The Royal Tenenbaums. However, what made this exotic trip to India worth the traveling time are the film’s three […]

Michael Vic is the football poster person for a life taking a wrong turn. We all are aware of the massive amount of money NFL players make, and to think someone would throw away fame and fortune for a criminal choice, is difficult to believe. I was hoping that young people would take a look […]

Child abuse is one of the plagues on any given society. Sadly, it is present in nearly every, if not every, society. The fact that this plague affects society as a whole cannot be overlooked. There are a number of ways in which our society in America is directly impacted by the presence of this […]

There are many different philosophies on education, and many people focus on one philosophy or another, but as a teacher I believe it is important to make use of both constructivist and behaviorist philosophies. My personal philosophy on educational practices embodies and incorporates behaviorist and constructivist philosophies, and I believe both of these philosophies can […]

The World Umpires Association announced Monday that last week’s statement by Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig that the league will immediately begin background checks on all major league umpires, to ensure against illegal or unethical practices, such as those that have just emerged with an official in another major sport, does not prove that […]

Stretch marks have long been a problem for many men and women. A new treatment for this problem is laser surgery for stretch marks. This procedure attempts to restore the collagen in your skin to store the natural look. Unfortunately, this procedure has a number of drawbacks. This article will discuss the disadvantages of laser […]

All Natural Oven Cleaner is great if you have burnt on food on the bottom of your electric stove, there is a simple no fuss way of getting that burnt food off easily. You will not scrub or scrape with the all natural over cleaner at all. It’s a safe and effective all natural oven […]

Is there anyone out there who hasn’t seen a dandelion? As a child I remember having contests with the neighborhood kids to see who could pop the yellow flower head off it’s stem to sail the farthest. And who as a child didn’t blow on the fluff that manifests itself after the blossom has faded, […]

Often times we don’t let the people in our lives know exactly what they mean to us. That is why I have decided to pay tribute to those who have influenced me throughout my life. I want to thank them and in this article I pay tribute to the women I love dearly! To my […]

The humanities are a study that focuses more on intellectual skills when compared to professional and various occupational skills. In contrary to the science discipline, the humanities are considered as an art stream and aims to garner general knowledge. This term though is widely associated with the college of arts and science has much to […]

Neil Young is going through his musical archives and releasing material, which is great news for his fans. Last year he released “Live at the Fillmore East”, which showcased him with Crazy Horse circa 1970. This year’s release is “Live at Massey Hall” which is from a performance in Toronto in 1971. Led Zeppelin’s John […]

In the long scheme of college football history, the University of Iowa has had a much longer and storied tradition than rival Iowa State. But there is a perception that Iowa has consistently been a national title contender while Iowa State is the dregs. While a comparison of the last century will certainly support that […]

Your boss or coworker doesn’t have to touch you to sexually harass you. Many women are all too aware of the fact that they can be made to feel uncomfortable at work with little or no physical contact. The fact is, with sexual harassment laws written the way they currently are, it has become common […]

Build an Online Business and become a Work at Home Mom Success Story In the past, women were unfairly forced to choose between having a career or a family. They were told it was impossible to do both, and often made to feel guilty for wanting more out of life than only a family. Hogwash! […]

1970 was a turbulent year in American history. The country was embroiled in the Vietnam conflict and the war had spread into neighboring Cambodia. Richard Nixon was in the White House, and student anti-Vietnam protests raged on every campus, including the University of Wisconsin at Madison. It all came to a head with the National […]

World War II provided ample opportunity for Hollywood to make money, as well as political points. Interestingly, the Great War enabled two of the biggest iconic figures in Hollywood at the time-and two figures on completely opposite sides of the political spectrum-to make political statements that brought them both money and acclaim. By virtue of […]

Building successful relationships requires enormous energy. You need to be in the best physical condition possible for this strenuous, challenging and labor-intensive task. Now, while you are single, free and disengaged is also the time for you to take a full-fledged inventory of your life. You also need to do a thorough, holistic and comprehensive […]

Light snow started falling at about two o’clock on Thursday here along the coast in southern Maine. This is the northern fringe of a bigger storm that just hit southern New England pretty hard. The states of southern New England received a nasty mix of sleet and snow. It some places like the Boston area […]

The New England shoreline town of Groton, Connecticut is a picturesque seaside town, which is a favorite vacation- spot for many people. In addition, Groton, Connecticut is home to the Naval Submarine Base New London, Pfizer Pharmaceutical Company and the Electric Boat Plant, which is part of General Dynamics. Also located in Groton, Connecticut, are […]

It is easy to turn an inexpensive unfinished wood shelf into a modern work of art! Showcase photo frames, candles, books, or other collectibles on this shelf. Create one or a series of shelves that will certainly be a discussion point in your household décor! For this project, you will need: – One unfinished pine […]

If you’re planning a trip to Lake Erie or Cedar Point, or even the surrounding areas, then you will of course need a place to stay and sleep! Here are some of the best hotels and lodges in the area. Great Wolf Lodge This year-round, family friendly resort is more than just a hotel. Its […]

I don’t mean to rub it in, but can you think of how many things you can purchase with a penny today? If you dropped it on the ground and couldn’t find it, chances are it wouldn’t bother you. You would probably think to yourself, it’s only a penny, why should I waste my time […]

I decided to buy an eye cream by Clinique called All About Eyes Rich because I’d ran out my tube of M.D. Skincare eye cream. Even though I loved the M.D. Skincare’s eye cream for my dark under eye circles and bags, it didn’t really help with my under eye lines and wrinkles, so I […]

Warner Bros. Records multi-platinum duo Big & Rich third studio release, Between Raising Hell And Amazing Grace, was released June 5th. Their debut book, Big & Rich: All Access, hit store shelves the same day. The fastest-rising single of their career, “Lost In This Moment,” is quickly becoming the hottest wedding song of the season. […]

Coffee has a whole new delicious meaning this winter. International Delight has once again released 3 new limited edition winter flavors to their collection of coffee creamers. I managed to try nearly all three of them. Up on the coffee creamers chopping block today is International Delights Chocolate Mint Truffle. When I first saw the […]

I moved to Queens on a whim. I needed a change and after finding an apartment with a private entrance I moved right in. It happened to be cheaper than the previous and just as spacious. I am Italian-American, twenty five years old and a single male. My Korean landlords seemed to like me and […]

According to a United Parcel Service (UPS) press release, company Chairman and CEO Mike Eskew recently addressed the U.S. Commerce Department’s inaugural Americas Competitiveness Forum in Atlanta, Ga. In what seems to have been a bold and direct approach, Eskew told the participants that he believes “Latin America, home to half-a-billion people south of the […]

I’ve been cooking Southern food since I was seven years old and my grandmother taught me to pan-fry catfish. I won’t lie to you; Southern food, when made properly, is very very bad for you. But it’s also some of the tastiest food you’ll ever have, and if you don’t eat it every single day, […]

lIf you watch the popular show Cops or have taken a look around at the police officers in your neighborhood you have probably seen more than a few overweight officers of the law. Although the majority aren’t the doughnut eating, coffee drinking, lazy people they are frequently made out to be on television, many are […]

One of the biggest complaints you hear on the streets today and in the news is the level of physical fitness of American children today. More specifically, the lack of physical fitness. There is hope for obese adolescents though for help with their health problems. A team of surgeons headed by Evan Nadler of the […]

1. The illusion of conscious will, by Daniel M. Wegner: This is the best book I have read on consciousness. I was joyed to have read a book written in such a secure and down to earth tone. That being said, this book may not persuade all lay readers. Therefore, I cannot recommend for this […]

When retro meets Shabby Chic, what do you get? This Lime Polka Dot Votive Holder! Not only is it completely adorable, it is very easy to create. Make one for yourself or several for gifts. For this project, you will need: – 3″ clear glass votive holder – Mod Podge or other decoupage medium – […]

To start writing about relationships and the drama it can bring, can be a topic that never ends. Ladies, I have been there and done that. I have come to realize that I draw men that were no good for me because of my way of thinking. Negativity breed negativity. Just to be able to […]