Is your big organization organized? Businesses and organizations lose time, money, and productivity due to excessive clutter in the workplace. When employees do not know where to find something, they spend work-time looking for what they need. It is estimated that employees waste approximately 4.3 hours per week looking for items that were not returned […]

Executive privilege is an undefined right of the Office of the President of the United States which allows a president to assert that the release of material or personal testimony would impact the operation of the presidency. The privilege has been utilized as far back as George Washington, yet no such right appears in the […]

The Three Stooges:Rated “PG” (92 Minutes) Starring:Sean Hayes, Will Sasso, Chris Diamantopoulos, Jane Lynch, Jennifer Hudson Directed by:Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly Traditionally speaking, The Three Stooges has always been something of a cultural touchstone, with women not quite getting why it is funny, and men wetting themselves silly while watching it. For whatever reason, us […]

It is funny how a simple trip can lead to a lifelong friendship with someone as remote as Australia from the United States. While distance may separate, the bond remains. In 1987, while in a tour group in Germany, I was fortunate enough to meet Ted Sherwood, who instantly became like family to me. He […]

Though Russia is sometimes referred to as a ‘backwards nation’ in certain political and social circles, technologically speaking, the Government seems to have caught up with the times. At least when it comes to using twitter. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs took to twitter to lambast US Ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul, for comments […]

Raise awareness about food allergies. Save a life. May 13- 19 2012 is food allergy awareness week. So here’s a way to be more aware. According to the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN), there are over 15 million people affected by food allergies in the United States. An estimated six million American children have […]

Alexis Welch may want to stop flaunting her bling-bling engagement ring until the smoke clears around rumors of a sex tape featuring her fiancé, NBA superstar Amare Stoudemire. Unconfirmed reports suggest there is a secret sex-tape floating around starring the recently engaged NY Knicks superstar and world-famous video vixen Elke The Stallion. Elke The Stallion […]

(Current fiction and quality fiction of the past.)“Mission to Paris” (Random House) by Alan Furst should grab a large summer reading audience according to Examiner’s enjoyable read (admittedly in the cool shade of his local library) in New Mexico where everything else appears to be burning. Even within the air-conditioned confines of the beautifully quiet […]

For several days we have been announcing the names of National Lacrosse League athletes who have been deemed exceptional through their play during the 2012 season. Our countdown of the 125 best players of the 2012 season continues today as we take a look at the players ranked 41-45. 45. Scott Ranger (Forward, Calgary Roughnecks) […]

Funk took center stage in the National Mall as the first day of the 46th annual Folklife Festival comes to an end. The Folklife Festival is an event that draws in people from afar and wide. If you’re disappointed about missing the opening day events, don’t fret because for the next two weeks an estimated […]

If there’s one thing Tim Gunn knows it’s fashion. And he’s bringing his style expertise to Troy, Michigan for a one day fashion event that includes a runway show and question and answer period. Gunn will be hosting a fashion show that will highlight the latest looks from the spring collections by Kate Spade New […]

With its optional automatic transmission, the sportiness in the low-slung Hyundai Veloster hatchback is primarily skin-deep. It’s pleasant and fuel-efficient, but it’s not quick and it’s not razor-sharp agile. A test drive of a 2012 Veloster when it first went on sale last fall didn’t live up to the promise of the car’s velocity-inspired name […]

This was a busy weekend for the Ironman 70.3 series. The weekend started with the 70.3 Boise yesterday and then events today in Kansas, Italy and the Eagleman in Maryland. Boise: The 70.3 Boise held all kinds of surprises. First the 56 mile bike ride was shortened to 12 miles because there was still snow […]

LG Twins at Nexen HeroesLG shut out Nexen 2 to 0 in a pitcher’s duel. Former Oakland A’s draft pick Ben Jukich of LG shut out Nexen for 7 and 2/3 innings while striking out 6 and former major leaguer Bong Jung Keun picked up his 11th save of the season. On offense for LG, […]

In an Awards Ceremony held on Saturday, May 5th several Las Vegas Filmmakers were announced as the winners of this year’s Las Vegas 48 Hour Film Project at Theatre7, the venue owned by the event’s Las Vegas Producer Derek Stonebarger. All of the 2012 entries were screened before the public on Wednesday, April 18th and […]

What does this mean for you? If you are waiting for home values to fall further, you may be waiting forever. Perhaps you are on the fence because you think home values are going to drop further. You may be right, but there is mounting evidence that most markets are stabilizing, and many markets are […]

It’s not yet Memorial Day weekend yet, and already reports of boating mishaps are crossing this Examiner’s desk. Last weekend on Lake of the Ozarks (LOTO), a pontoon boat was struck by a mid-sized cruiser heading the same direction as the pontoon boat. The time was around 9:30 pm, about an hour after sunset. Let’s […]

Venus will pass across the face of the Sun, on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at 4:04 P.M. (MDT). The transit of Venus is a rare celestial event that occurs every 113 – 130 years. Venus is a small planet, and it will not block out the Sun, so technically it cannot be called an eclipse, […]

The question often arises as to what or whom is to decide if an act or deed is moral and/or ethical or not. We are living in an era when many feel that the individual himself should make his own decision. There is little wonder that the world is full of strife and disagreement in […]

I first heard Osmo Vänskä, currently Music Director of the Minnesota Orchestra, make a guest appearance with the San Francisco Symphony (SFS) in March of 2007; and since then I have looked forward to his every return. The next one will be at the end of this month, when he will appear with soloist Hilary […]

“You need a hobby. What’s your passion?” asked my dear friend and coach Susan McMahon. You see, as a young senior, I was finally having my mid-life crisis! Something was missing in my life. I needed something to fill this gaping hole of sameness I was falling into. “My business is my passion; it’s what […]

On Thursday the Sierra LaMar suspect Antolin Garcia Torres will be escorted through an underground tunnel for a 1:30 p.m. arraignment appointment on the fifth floor of Santa Clara County’s San Jose Hall of Justice, according to KTVU. He will be formally arraigned for the missing teen’s kidnapping and murder, on spectacle for the public […]

Summer may be taking its time in coming this year, gradually introducing a new color scheme and congenial shades of warmth to the gray tones of winter, but the running season is underway in Oregon and it’s time to experience the joys of running without the threat of rain, hail, snow or sleet. Dependable summer […]

Here is the local take for the coming week on the S&P500 from Traverse City, Michigan. I just returned from a fishing trip with my brother to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. We spent 4 nights fishing for walleye and stayed with friends during the trip. Although fishing was spotty, we managed to do fairly well, and […]

The 2012 Teen Choice Award nominations were released today, with The CW leading the pack, with many of the network’s shows/stars being nominated for more than one award. Look below for a list of the major TV selections: Choice TV Show: DramaBonesGossip Girl Pretty Little LiarsRevengeTouch Choice TV Actor: Drama Penn Badgley, Gossip GirlDavid Boreanaz, […]

June is Gay Pride Month all across the globe and that means it’s time for New York City’s spectacular Gay Pride Week, one of the largest celebrations of its kind in the world. NYC Pride is the group that puts it all together and as in years past, they’ve planned several exciting events that’ll have […]

Many of my readers know that I have written a couple of books on the subject of retirement. Recently I was invited to Chicago to talk about the subject of retirement and how relationships change when people retire. I always ask for questions afterward and at each event, someone will come up to me and […]

Prominent Dancehall producer, Cordel ‘Skatta’ Burrell has been sued by another renowned hit maker over the alleged improper use of his classic Riddim. Andre Tyrell, more popularly known as Rookie is known for creating the highly acclaimed Superstar Riddim in 2001, which featured the likes of Buju Banton, Ce’Cile and most notably, the smash collaboration, […]

As King of Cool, Barack Obama never runs out of ways to prove himself the hippest president in history. MSNBC’s Alex Witt introduced the latest proof, which also demonstrates Team Obama’s boundless cleverness in dreaming up ways of raking in the campaign cash: We have Mother’s Day this Sunday. And the campaign is saying the […]

A magickal work is a spell or ritual observance that takes the gathered energy of the circle and directs it to a specific destination. While there are an infinite number of magickal work, included are the overviews of five types. They are: Healing Spells Love Spells Sabbat Rituals Consecration Spells Initiation Spells When most people […]

As we are closing in on the Republican National Convention, it seems as if the Ron Paul Campaign has conjured up a plan to once again shock the nation. Few acknowledge that fact Mitt Romney has not even been formally nominated, let alone the fact that Ron Paul is still actively campaigning for the nomination. […]

Perhaps it is the idea of an urban backyard poultry trend that makes artists create more original works with chickens as the primary subject. Across the country, more families seem to be choosing to raise chickens for economic, health, environmental, humane and other reasons. Although media outlets like Slate have been saying this trend is […]

Step out of the sun for a moment this summer and drop in at The Body Deli in Palm Desert. The Body Deli specializes in fresh, raw, organic skin and body care. Their amazing products are specially formulated with highy-absorbable, raw superfoods to rejuvenate your skin and give your face, body and hair a youthful, […]

Libraries are often known as centers of knowledge and enlightenment. When mother Hadley Barrows entered the Minneapolis Central Library earlier this month she thought just that. However, her mind was quickly changed after what the Huffington Post referred to on June 11, 2012 as “today’s edition of mom shamed for breastfeeding in public”, which certainly […]

Chula Vista, CA— Remember that fictitious place Rydell High? That’s where the Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey 1959 high school musical “Grease” happens. The musical debuted in Chicago in 1971, quickly moved to Broadway where it ran for 18 years and 3388 performances. “Grease” was made into a movie in 1978 starring John Travolta and […]

This Wednesday thru Saturday, Zanies Comedy Night Club in St. Charles will be hosting its bracket of the legendary World Series of Comedy, a yearly tournament in which stand-up comedians from around the country compete in comedy clubs around the country in an effort to see who can reel in the biggest laughs and advance […]

Ten lucky young vocalists’ rare opportunity to participate in the Great American Songbook Vocal Academy and Competition continued for a second day Thursday at the Ruth Lilly Hall on the campus of the University of Indianapolis. Sponsored by the Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative, the annual program features extensive workshops and master classes for […]

Republicans and Democrats are zeroing in on health care as a major election issue. In California, U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) on Thursday hailed the U.S. Supreme Court decision on health care as “critical to reducing the number of Americans who go without health insurance. The state exchanges will be up and running in 2014, […]

Why should it be easy? Why should an old and weary veteran team named the Boston Celtics make it easy on themselves? In round one they had a chance to close out the Atlanta Hawks in Game 5 and they couldn’t. In the next series against Philadephia they had a chance to close out the […]

Months after completing their first North American tour in over 20 years, Men Without Hats releases their first full album in nine years, Love in the Age of War. Of his first U.S. tour in over 20 years last year, Ivan Doroschuk said he had a blast performing his classic hits. Thus, it is natural […]

During a press conference late Tuesday afternoon, police announced the case of missing Lafayette, La. university student Michaela ‘Mickey’ Shunick is unrelated to the disappearance of Bloomington, Ind. university student Lauren Spierer, despite earlier speculation. Lafayette Police Cpl. Paul Mouton said Shunick’s case is not currently related to any other case. View slideshow: Photos of […]

For some inexplicable reason there remains a lingering cloud of mystery surrounding the intoxicating, spirited otherworld of tequila, agave and mezcal. On one hand, it’s understandable – it’s a complex cocktail culture peppered with religion and social connotations, organic farming, and tradition. On the other hand, there is misconception from hallucination to larvae in the […]

Get Chic with Frenzoo’s Style Me Girl, the World’s First 3D Fashion Game for Mobile Surpasses 1 million downloads in two weeks; reaches #1 RPG game in iTunes, #1 overall game in Amazon Marketplace Mobile gaming just got a whole lot more glamorous. San Francisco’s company, Frenzoo, pioneers of a new class of 3D lifestyle […]

The Seattle International Film Festival is not known for its brevity. It is in fact the largest film festival in North America – a film marathon of sorts spanning over 25-days – testing even the heartiest of film goers’ endurance. Fortunately, SIFF recognizes the need to give us a breather after watching films day after […]

Three Friday evening concerts in May make up the fourth annual Durango Chamber Music Festival. The concerts, May 11, 18 and 25 at 7:00 p.m., will be held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave. in Durango. Artistic director and violinist Kasia Sokol-Borup returns from Utah for the festival. Tickets are $18 for […]

A Richards Library card is the pass to every book in the Southern Adirondack and Mohawk Valley Library Systems – a total of 52 libraries – as well as newspapers, periodicals, audio tapes, videos, DVDs, e-books, numerous data bases, computers and internet access. This access to information is free thanks to the vision of two […]

The symphony Carmina Burana was inspired by a visual and literary epiphany when composer Carl Orff found, in a bookstore, the anthology of medieval poems known by the same name, a collection of poetry originating from the medieval goliards, hippies of the era who often amused themselves by writing profane, satirical and oft somewhat obscene […]

After two weeks of ignoring your weekend preview needs, we are back from a brief hiatus to tell you about all the great local music you have the opportunity to witness this weekend in Austin. The Impossibles are back after ten years for two sold-out reunion shows, Yacht is in town tonight, Hard Proof will […]

In mid-April Pew Research surveyed 3,008 adults in the 14th such survey of their American Values Study, which began in 1987, which was designed to identify changes and track trends of American’s 48 basic beliefs–and it reveals why Congress has been “gridlocked.” The study shows that the values gap between gender, age, race or class […]

E3 2012 starts tomorrow, and just like every year, with E3 comes E3 rumors. Most of them turn out to be bogus, but every once and a while one will pan out. Here’s a rundown of some of the biggest rumors for this year’s show, and predictions on them coming true. PS3 US price cut […]

Look at this spectacular deal from K&L Wine Merchants – I have tasted this wine three times recently and it is a stunner: “An entirely estate grown tete de cuvee from a grand marque Champagne house is a rare thing. Besides single vineyard offerings like the Clos de Mesnil and Clos Ambonnay from Krug and […]

Writer’s groups in Los Angeles warn attendees not to depend upon Spell Check, and here’s one reason why when it comes to the difference between it’s and its. The simple answer is that Spell Check doesn’t know which one is correct, and often runs its squiggly line under the word. When that happens, most people […]

“How old do you think I am?” She stirred her drink and looked at me. I hate it when a woman asks that question. If you guess too low, then you are obviously pandering. Guess high and she is insulted. “I’m not very good at this.” “Come on. Really. How old do you think I […]

“99 canned bears on the wall, 99 canned bears!” said the tailored bartender who wore orange color hair and spoke with an Irish tongue. He raised a tin-can filled with a golden liquid to the sky and voiced, “Forget the bottle of beer and let’s pay gratitude to the canned beer!” Okay so a colorful […]

Her name is Natasha Quiza. She is a 26-year-old Miami girl – of Cuban descent. She works a 40-hour-a-week job and is “normal” by all standards. But what sets Natasha apart from the every day woman on the street? Her title as Brazilian Blue Belt National Champion 2012.As a young girl, Natasha wasn’t athletic. But […]

The “Zombie Apocalypse” is the term used by the media for last weekend’s gruesome attack where a naked man ate the face of a homeless man in what appeared to be a zombie-like scenario. The Miami face eating attack 911 calls were just released shedding new light on this horrific attack mirroring zombie-like behavior. The […]

More evidence of a Bob Dylan/Mark Knopfler autumn tour: After erroneous reports that the two artists would be touring together this summer, Guy Fletcher, keyboard player in Knopfler’s band, posted in his “Dr. Fletch forum”: I haven’t seen the list of dates but we are touring the US and Canada through October/Nov. I don’t know […]

Once you have scheduled your international flight and determined how many cities/countries you intend to visit while abroad, you need to decide what accommodation suits you best. You will want to ask yourself some important questions: Do you want to get to know people from the countries you visit and/or other travelers? Do you want […]

“It’s a major advancement for equal rights in this country.” – Andrew Cuomo, New York State Governor “I’m glad that he (President Obama) finally joined us…I really see this as a point on the trajectory towards fair treatment of all people.” – Jennifer Morales, Co-President, Center Board of Directors of LGBT Community Center to Newsradio […]

Friday, June 22, 2012 Leo Moon sextiles Jupiter in Gemini 4:19AM EDT and this means a very early Friday morning is a very optimistic and cheerful aspect. Perhaps your dream time will be happy times! Leo Moon in a 150 degree angle to Neptune (R) in Pisces 5:37AM EDT – You will be so relaxed, […]