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Mini burgers, or sliders, are all of the rage right now from high class hip spots to fast food joints. But they can either be too pricey, too dry or just have no flavor. Enter in the Big City Slider Station. Originally sold just on television by Billy Mays, it the Big City Slider Station…

William “Billy” D. May, Jr. July 20, 1958 – June 28, 2009 You may not know the name Billy Mays, but you would certainly recognize his face if you saw it. Billy Mays, popular pitchman for several infomercial products has died at 50 years of age. Billy Mays, known by many for his dark haired…

Boxer puppies tend to make great family dogs and have a friendly disposition. In addition, Boxer puppies received the name “Boxer” because of the dog’s ability to stand on his hind legs like a boxer. Also, Boxer dogs are hard workers and this breed has been trained to be hunters, guard dogs and hold many…

During the cold winter months, your beauty routine needs an extra kick. Summer humidity, as rough as it is, actually helps keep our skin, nails, and hair from drying out. Harsh winter conditions, along with the dry heat of the indoors, can cause our skin to crack, our nails to split, and our hair to…

The UFC is coming off of their worst pay per view since I started watching. UFC 73 featured two championship matches as well as the UFC debut of one of the best fighters in the world and a big time match-up between Rashad Evans and Tito Ortiz. But did UFC 73 live up to the…

A newly sovereign nation, the United States in the nineteenth century fostered intellectual growth and independent thought, but we mostly learn of male leaders who influenced our cultural history. The American Enlightenment, dated from 1750-1820, inspired the study of political theories, such as John Locke’s social contact, and promoted scientific innovations, such as Benjamin Franklin’s…

A Texan likes food fast and simple. Going to the grocery store to buy specialty items for preparing meals is not a Texan’s favorite pastime. A Texan wants to be able to prepare a hearty meal without a lot of fuss, and economy is the name of the game. One item that a Texan might…

The latest game in the cult hit series is coming to North America. Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth will be released this winter. Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth is the fifth game in the Ace Attorney series. The first three games were released for the Game Boy Advance and later ported to the Nintendo DS….

Umbria Gourmet Pizzeria in Eagan, Minnesota is only one of their many locations in the Twin Cities, and gourmet is not overstating this pizza chain. Although it looks like average take out, the difference is immediately noted in the taste and texture of their pizzas. It definitely ranks above your average takeout, and paired with…

Like “I Can’t Quit You Baby,” “What is and What Should Never Be” is one of those rare Led Zeppelin songs where the lyrics start before the music kicks in – “Black Dog” would follow this style on Led Zeppelin IV. It’s one of the earliest Zeppelin originals where the lyrics tell a story, further…

The Southeastern Conference announced the collegiate basketball Coaches Postseason Awards today with top honors going to Louisiana State University. Trent Johnson was named the SEC Coach of the Year and Marcus Thornton, LSU senior guard, was named the SEC Player of the Year. Trent Johnson has certainly made a statement here on campus in his…

There is nothing more natural than your newborn bundle of joy. It only makes sense to keep everything around them as natural as possible. Go green and encourage green living by using eco-friendly baby products. Sherpa Washies are soft organic cotton washcloths that are perfect for cleaning your delicate baby. These organic washies are reusable…

If you are as frugal as I am, you should consider using recycled items and making new gifts for others from recycled materials. Recycled wine bottles and corks can be made into beautiful new gifts for the wine lover on your gift list. Save up your supplies throughout the year and recycle them into something…

There are a number of sights and sounds that we associate with the Fourth of July. There are the smell of burgers frying on the grill, Stars and Stripes forever playing in the air, parades rolling through the streets, and the sights of fireworks dancing through the night sky. The Fourth of July, Independence Day,…

Alright so there is like what 200 million people almost on MySpace? Which many of them don’t even mess with there accounts simply because the process of setting up these great looking profiles can take days if not weeks for some. So being a full-time Internet marketer and having my name, user name, and profile…

Southern Nevada is home to an amazing array of walking trails. What’s even better is that you can walk one of these trails and take in some of the beautiful scenery and weather Southern Nevada has to offer. New walking trails are being created every so often around residential areas, allowing people greater access to…

Each of us, as writers, has our own way of organization for our writing. With this article I would like to share my way of organizing for those freelance writers who may be looking for a better system. I spent many years organizing my writing and submissions in various different ways until I came up…

These amazingly simple tips that don’t require any extra spending can change your life almost instantly. I can guarantee that if you follow at least one of them, you will lose weight. Now imagine doing all of them! 1.) Stop drinking soda – Stop it! Stop it completely. You get nothing from soda that’s good…

For years, my father and I watched the Tournament Of Roses Parade on our dinky, little television, somewhere in the Midwest. According to my personal diary accounts, this tradition goes way back into my childhood. Like clockwork, I’d be there at the kitchen table, promptly at 8 a.m. on January 1, with a bowl of…

If you’ve got a cell phone that’s still ringing with the William Tell Overture, you need to update your style with a snazzy new ringtone. Learn some simple steps about how to put ringtones on Cell Phones, and you’ll be all set to go. Ringtones are the new thing, and you need to know as…

While visiting the Sugar Land Town Square in Sugar Land, Texas a couple of weeks ago, my daughter and I ran across a new store – Charming Charlie. The moment we opened the door to Charming Charlie and stepped inside we knew we had stepped into Sugar Land’s newest feminine paradise. As my eyes locked…

Kroger Brand Lite Nonfat Yogurt – Taste Today I tried the Strawberry Pomegranate flavor of Kroger Brand Lite Nonfat Yogurt. I was excited when I found it in the yogurt section because this is a flavor I haven’t found in other yogurt brands and I wanted to try something new. I’m a fan of strawberry…

Here’s a sweet, almond paste treat that’s perfect for your 4th of July celebration. Looks impressive, tastes divine, and it won’t melt in the summer heat. For as long as I can remember, my mother has told us stories of her favorite times visiting her uncle on the holidays when she was a child. The…

Who doesn’t want to make extra money? Whether it’s to make ends meet, to save up for a car or a vacation, or to take more vacations, nobody wouldn’t turn down the opportunity to acquire more cash. And those who are especially desperate may try everything under the sun. However, sometimes the answer to your…

On the July 4th holiday, the weather caused the fireworks to be delayed until Sunday. We had steaks marinated all night in the fridge and cooked on the grill. Fresh corn on the cob. $2.00 for eight, my grandmother would have had a stroke. And these amazing little potatoes. Bigger than fingerling potatoes, but small…

Just in case you missed it and still wondering why Pres. Bush never fulfilled, indeed seems to completely forgotten, his vow to get Osama Bin Laden dead or alive, let me remind you that over a year ago Bush shut down the CIA division in charge of finding the man responsible for the 9/11 attacks….

If the present trends continue, the big political story of the 2008 US Presidential elections will be the rise and fall of Hillary Clinton. Pundits are likely to tie themselves in knots, trying to explain her precipitous decline. I have a slightly different theory; and I am backing it with history. Let me try and…

The West Branch, East Branch and the Main Stem of the Delaware are generally what is referred to as the Upper Delaware River System. These three rivers are all outstanding fisheries in their own right with each having its own unique character. Also part of this system is the fabled Neversink River. The West Branch…

I once tried to write creatively about it and could only come up with one short quote: “Depression. It settles in like a snow storm. It rushes. But in a trickling, subtle way so that when it’s all built up and surrounding you, you feel like you didn’t even see it coming.” In therapy sessions…

Publix is a great grocery store, in my opinion. I find many wonderful deals and bargains there. Publix Cream Of Chicken Soup is a product that I decided to try when I needed to make a recipe that called for several cans of condensed cream of chicken soup. The usual name brand soup I use,…

The term “holistic” means that an entire system is involved. When this term applies to parenting it refers to the parenting strategy that focuses on developing the child’s mind, body and soul. If you want to become one of the many holistic moms out there then this is what you need to know. Mind Development…

It took mere days of my first solo trip across the Atlantic to realize that Ernest Hemingway’s Europe is long gone. Modern Europe is bustling, expensive and stable in a way that it hasn’t been since the days of the Roman Empire. The ever escalating price for centuries of imperialist adventures and unbridled national chauvinism…

An evil young man finds himself in a humongous black closed off room. He can hear the echo of his breathing yet no air is brushing him. “HEY!? Where the Hell am I?,” Bruce questions himself. He stumbles around, feeling the edges of the walls, looking for a way out of this trap. He can’t…

A recent article I read concerned with the impact of “celebrity nudes” made me quickly realize that taking a similar stance on Associated Content would probably increase the number of hits on my content ten-fold — with 10 being the operative number here, because that’s about the number of folks who read my stuff anyway!…

For years, laundry detergent companies have been fighting to win the title of “brightest whites and colors.” In order to make your fabrics appear cleaner and brighter, many popular companies use what are known as “optical brighteners” in their detergent formulas. But what exactly are optical brighteners? How do they work, and what environmental repercussions…

When it comes to removing staples and sutures the surgeon or physician will write the orders for the nurse to follow on exactly what the physician or surgeon want for their patient. This will include, types of dressing to use, when to remove the sutures or staples, and any after care they will request, but…

If you’re on the hunt for a modern jazz bar in Orlando, Timpano Chophouse and Martini Bar is your best pick to take a trip back to New York during the ’50s. This is the place to enjoy live entertainment, sip on your favorite martini, and choose from an Italian inspire dmenu of quality steak,…

As I read and reread the Harry Potter books and reread the Lord of the Rings books, I came across some interesting facts, a neat pair of quotations, and a couple of coincidences.The Destruction of the Horcruxes. There were seven horcruxes (places for someone to hide pieces of one’s soul in order to preserve his…

If you’re a huge fan of baseball or have a friend or family member that enjoys the game, then you should have a baseball themed party (birthday or otherwise) and if you have a baseball themed party, keep the fun going by making your own baseball party invitations. DIY Baseball Theme Party Invitations #1: Baseball…

Tired of watching baseball and not seeing players hustle? Do you think the major leaguers make way too much money for the little effort that they bring to the table? My next question would be have you ever been to a minor league baseball game? I went to two Burlington Bees games this summer, they…

Blogstitute. Noun: A person paid to have an opinion. A blogstitute is different from a blogger who writes opinionated articles. Or from someone who publishes an honest review at sites like AssociatedContent. For instance, I have written reviews of products or services and published them here. I’ve warned readers against using any service offered by…

Rustic vine style lanterns are perfect for outdoor entertainment. Not only do they blend in well with the surroundings but they also have this standoutish style that is perfect for the outdoors. You can make rustic vine lanterns that can hang in the trees outside around your entertaining area. Use these rustic vine lanterns to…

I have been managing property in one capacity or another since I finished college. My first job out of college was as a property manager for a small property management firm. Now I own a couple of houses of my own. I am always amazed when I get calls from tenants who say things like,…

Harry Potter fans around the world have been eager for the July 11th release of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Is it really any wonder? Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix was both action packed, darker than any other Harry Potter book, and the longest book in the Harry Potter…

From April showers to brightly colored song birds, Spring is a season that seems to get all the good things. As soon as temperatures start to rise, many people start a mad dash to “Spring Clean.” Although this annual event is practiced by a large number of people, what many fail to realize is that…

The scene opens of a long trailing shot of a dirt road embedded with many wagon and tire tracks that are shown as imprints in the dried up mud of a previous storm. We follow the trail and on both sides are littered with dandelions and all other types of weeds that lead us to…

If the 1950s ranch-style home next door was torn down recently and replaced with a 4,500 square-foot, 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom behemoth, then consider it all part of a trend: Ohio State University (OSU) researchers have determined the growth of so-called “McMansions” is widespread and increasing throughout the nation. According to a press release from the university,…

All babies love the outdoors. The sound of the birds chirping, the wind blowing in their hair, the soft grass between their toes…the outdoors are a great place for babies of all ages. A nature inspired nursery is the perfect place to begin introducing your little baby to the outdoors. From the paint on the…

Chestnuts roasting by an open fire… You better watch out, you better not cry… Jingle bells, jingle bells… Silent night, holy night… In high school, I memorized Clement C. Moore’s “Twas the Night before Christmas” for some odd reason. Funny thing is, I don’t even believe in Santa Claus. I did as a child and…

In T.S. Eliot’s landmark work, The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock main theme is love; however, this theme is also augmented by other universal concepts: age and issues in psychology. Eliot’s themes in this work, conveyed to the audience through a pronounced character possessing a defined psychological profile, strikingly reminds the reader that love…

I drove over 500 miles today in a 2008 Nissan Titan pick-up truck, Nissan’s brand-new entry into the super-size pick-up market. My personal vehicle is undergoing some mechanical repair, so I rented a pick-up from a local car rental agency. I had reserved a small pick-up, but when I arrived to retrieve my rental, all…

The Cadillac CTS was introduced in 2002 as a 2003 model-year car. Upon its introduction, it was hailed as a major positive shift for Cadillac, GM’s flagship marquee of vehicle, as it had a completely different appearance than the rest of the Cadillac lineup at that time. In addition, the CTS was the first Cadillac…

When a person feels dizzy, it could be due to any of a number of reasons. Certain illnesses, for example, are known to cause dizziness. Included here are such diseases or disorders as indigestion, motion sickness, migraine headaches, epilepsy, the presence of a brain tumor (called acoustic neuroma), ringing in the ears (tinnitus), arteriosclerosis, abnormal…

From the beetle to the tree, ‘Shellac’ embarks on a remarkable process before it is purified for commercial use. The Laccifer Lacca (Lac Beetle) is a scale insect from the cohiael family. Measuring just 5mm in length when fully grown, it resides on trees in India and southern Asia, such as the Ficus, Palas, Kusum…

Rain saves a lot of time, money and natural resources and we don’t have to water our gardens as often. Water costs money and water is a finite resource, regardless of what some would have us believe. There are other benefits as well. With all the rain, regular purslane (portulaca oleracea) can be found growing…

Steve Carell , today, is recognized everywhere and by almost everybody as the star of one of television’s top sitcoms, “The Office”. Once someone becomes a star, to fans it may seem as if they have been stars forever. Steve Carell would probably be one of the first celebrities to tell you that arriving at…

That delicious fruit that everyone loves has come a long way. The nice taste it brings to any salad makes ones mouth water. What you find in your local grocery store is a nice plump tomato, but there are all sorts of sizes of this wonderful fruit. So where did the size of the fruit…

If sweets are consistently your dieting downfall, don’t deny yourself! You can still enjoy sweets while dieting; you just need to be careful what you choose to curb that craving. Here are some great choices to satisfy that sweet tooth without ruining your diet. Marshmallows. While marshmallows are indeed loaded with sugar (they basically are…

They’re a mainstay of many women’s beauty routines. Some of us visit them more often than we get our hair cut. But are nail salons really safe? It all depends. According to Amy E. Newburger, M.D., a dermatologist at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City, a visit to a nail salon can…

With all the current buzz about illegal immigrants in America, outsiders, like me, cannot help but ponder over what constitutes an American. That America is a nation founded by immigrants has become a hoary old cliché. Indeed, the only indigenous Americans are those that were once called Red Indians; and are now addressed by the…

As charming as those little white bubble containers can be, the idea is a bit played out. Now it ranks right up there with giving away personalized napkins or tiny bags of rice. It’s time for something newer and more fun. For information on creating easy, fun, and unique wedding favors that don’t necessarily have…

Whether or not I believe in global warming, I do believe that we need to take better care of the environment and I strive to do whatever I can to recycle, reduce and reuse. I do this at home and at work as much as possible, including when I cook. Today, more than ever, there…

I suffer from some serious insomnia. Staying up all night is nothing new to me and I don’t mind it so much because I get to indulge in my Stephen King book collection. I love to read and his books are like bubble wrap for me. I just can’t resist and I can never get…

I just thought I was done writing about the Iran election protesters as I mentioned in my last article. However, I ran across this information and think maybe it’s time. Maybe it’s time for a UN foreign legion. According to Mr. Edward Luttwak, director of Geo-economics of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a…

As parents and grandparents age, their needs change, and as a host for the holidays, there are certain ways you can make your guest bedroom, guest bathroom and home safer and more accessible for senior or elderly guests. For any guests that may have agility or mobility issues, there are easy ways to make them…

My husband and I have been complaining for the six months about the Miralux mattress we bought, it’s too hard, and just is not comfortable to sleep on. We both agree we really don’t want to spend the money on a new mattress, since we just bought this one, but sleeping on it is just…

Hollywood has some new secrets, ladies and gentlemen. In my quest to find the newest and best diet plan/drug, sometimes I come across something so amazingly simple, that I wonder why it’s still a secret! We pop pill after pill and drink diet shakes. We eat weird tree bark from South America for 8 days…

Being a customer service agent on the phones can be a very stressful job yet at the same time it can be very rewarding. When a customer wants to speak to a company, they will reach a customer service representative. The representatives will answer many types of questions from the customers, such as product support,…

When someone invites you to a housewarming party, it’s a good idea to give them a gift. For one, whether they’re moving into their first apartment or their first house, they may truly be strapped for cash and in need of some home decor. For two, if they’re going to supply the entertainment, drinks and…

Roses are some of the most beautiful plants that you could have in your yard but that doesn’t mean they aren’t good candidates for disease. The fact is, the rose family contracts the largest number of diseases. Diseases can be controlled by paying close attention to the location of your garden and the weather conditions…

Product Features The Motorola H700 is compact, small and lightweight. The headset is sleek and stylish. The H700’s flip-to-connect design allowers a use to connect to incoming calls simply by flipping down the microphone. A user can easily disconnect a call by simply flipping the microphone up. The Motorola H700 offers a PowerFlip foldable microphone…

Granola bars are a convenient and inexpensive source of nutrition and energy that are easy to consume, virtually anywhere. Until now, most commercially- processed granola bars tasted largely the same. With the introduction of Kudos(R) Milk Chocolate Granola Bars Variety Pack, MasterfoodsUSA(R), a division of Mars Incorporated, has elevated the pedestrian granola bar to new…

Years from now when I look back at the 2006 – 2007 television season there are a few things I’ll remember. First of all 2006 – 2007 was the first season of Heroes, a show that very well might be the best show on television the next couple of years. The 2006 – 2007 season…

I realize that this is a hot topic these days concerning all of the recalls from our Communist trading partner,China but,someone needs to address this issue.It never ceases to amaze me,and I’m sure millions of other Americans,that China continues to produce dangerous products purchased by our country,and we continue to receive several shipments daily.There needs…

Overexposure to the ultraviolet rays of sunlight, as we know, can be dangerous as it causes temporary injury to the skin, particularly in susceptible persons. The degree of the injury to the skin, which we refer to as sunburn, depends on three factors: the concentration of ultraviolet rays in the sunlight, the duration of exposure,…

With so many choices out there in the guitar world it can be a challenge to know where to start when looking for an instrument to purchase. I would like to offer my personal review of a particular guitar- namely the Fender Deluxe Player’s Stratocaster. The Fender Deluxe Player’s Strat is the second incarnation of…

Traveling by train in India can be very pleasant if you have reserved your travel tickets well in advance, based on your choice of class. The trains in India run fully packed almost all through out the year. However, the school vacation times from April to June and October/November are the most crowded periods. There…

The Pew Research Center has conducted a poll to evaluate which news are the most followed and which one had the most coverage. According to their most recent press release, the bridge collapse in Minneapolis that killed five people and raised concerns about infrastructure safety nationwide was the on which had the most public interest…

It was just a few days ago that Ryan O’Neal did an interview with Barbara Walters, which was to air on Friday. He told Walters that he asked Farrah to marry him. Barbara asked when the wedding would be. Ryan answered, with obvious tears in his eyes, when she is able to ‘say’ I do…

Chinese basketball superstar Yao Ming will have surgery on his left foot during the latter half of July, 2009, according to a recent article on the Houston Rockets Web site. The bones in his left foot will be restructured and moved around for optimal healing and continued use. Houston Rockets Yao Ming has been and…

Alexis Bledel This young actress has fans all over the world. There is even a fan website for Alexis Bledel in Belgium. If English is your primary language, you may only be able to follow the photos on this website. Alexis Bledel is known to many as “Rory” from the “Gilmore Girls” TV show. While…

Saving money is easier than you may think. If you are one of the many million Americans who just cannot seem to save a dime, see if these tips help you. Keep The Change: Using the same principle as Bank of America’s program, this is where you round everything up to the next dollar and…

Moving to a new city can be both scary and exciting at the same time. Their is always the fear of the unknown. People move for allot of different reasons. It could be a new job offer, wanting to be closer to family and friends. Or just simply wanting a new and different environment. Making…

Set Margins to one-inch margins. Using one-inch margins all the way around (top, bottom, left, right) will help the page to look fuller; in fact, the page will be fuller because smaller margins allow for more text. A fuller-looking page offers visual evidence that you are not trying to avoid the writing process. Pay attention…

There are two things that are sure to appeal to boys of all ages. One of those things is space travel, especially if it involves meeting aliens and shooting them with a phaser. Dinosaurs are the other thing. Dinosaurs, for those readers who don’t have the Discovery Channel, were reptiles that dominated the Earth from…

Cars, a topic of controversy throughout the years, people trying to determine which horsepower is best, what color is best, and which year is more reliable. Well, my household had the best of both worlds in it. I currently have a 1994 Chevy Cavalier two door and my boyfriend had a 2003 Chevy Cavalier two…

BET’s most conversational show to date, “We Got to Do Better,” made its debut tonight, which to my surprise was actually entertaining. The show, which was originally titled “Hot Ghetto Mess,” is based on the Web site by the same name that shows people expressing their own sense of style and individualism through home videos….

Whether one spends a day or several days here there is nothing more relaxing or enjoyable than taking a leisurely drive down Virginia’s scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. This beautiful parkway runs for some 500 meandering miles along the crests of the Blue Ridge through Virginia and North Carolina offering frequent scenic overlooks which provide spectacular…

Skype is one of the most popular Voip services available. Just about everyone in the world is familiar with it and use it for long distance call services. A tremendous amount of people are switching from traditional landline services to Skype. It offers cheaper rates for multiple countries and will not cause you to have…

Desperate Housewives left us last season with Susan marrying Mike, Lynette’s cancer diagnosis, Edie’s suicide attempt, Gabrielle’s kiss with Carlos right after her wedding to someone else, and Bree’s fake pregnancy. The season opener let fans of Edie breathe a sigh of relief upon finding she was not successful in her suicide attempt. Actually, it…