Coffee is the current king of beverages. According to the National Coffee Association, coffee consumption increased 7% during 2011, and coffee has a 10 point advantage over other soft drinks as the drink of choice in the United States 58% of American adults drink coffee daily, but when the outside temperature hovers near 90 degrees […]

It appears the Cubs woes extend beyond Chicago and the current state of the team. In an article that appeared on yesterday’s azcentral.com the website for the Arizona Republic newspaper, it was revealed that a large problem has developed between the Cubs and Arizona State University over use of the new Cubs facility in Mesa. […]

Alfredo Aceves (Boston SP/RP) – Aceves is currently owned in just 61% of all Yahoo! leagues which is strange considering he is Boston’s closer. One reason that is he available in so many leagues may be his 6.17 ERA scares some people off. It actually isn’t as bad as it looks. Aceves has only allowed […]

It’s almost here, Memorial Day. And since it’s a day to honor our military, it feels only natural to do something for them. http://baltimore.org/events/id/4284The Blue Star Museums Program is doing just that right here in Baltimore. Blue Star Museums is a program that offers free admission to museums for all active duty, National Guard and […]

The French Market invites the public to say ‘cheers’ (with kudos to anyone cheering in French) as New Orleans bartenders and waiters are challenged to race and sport their skills and talent for carrying the local economy in a slow and steady celebration of the city’s French heritage on Sunday, July 15. As part of […]

Walking up to the Hampton Coliseum I was mentally preparing myself for an experience like NO OTHER, but in entering the auditorium I felt a connectedness with the audience. Everyone was there for the same reason, because we LOVE and ADORE the legacy of Michael Jackson and knowing the Cirque Du Soleil style, we all […]

Google’s I/O 2012 opening keynote address announced several upcoming products. The most familiar and immediately applicable to most people will be the update to the Android operating system. Keeping with their dessert-themed alphabetical naming scheme, it’s moving from Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0) to Jellybean (4.1). Other major announcements were the pre-order of Google’s wearable, mobile […]

Whether you have Celiac disease or sensitive to gluten, eating gluten free while pregnant can be a challenge, especially if you are experiencing cravings that you know will make you sick. While many medical experts feel eating a gluten free diet is harmful and lacks nutrients, it is quite the contrary. Many of the gluten […]

Guests traveling to Walt Disney World for the Fourth of July holiday can expect some of the best fireworks of the year, along with heat, humidity, crowds, and long lines. These Fourth of July survival tips are guaranteed to put guests in a patriotic mood as they navigate the Disney parks. All the Disney theme […]

The long holiday weekend is upon us, and, many New Yorkers (and visitors) may be wondering what is happening around town that might be of interest for Memorial Day 2012. Here are just a few suggestions: Fleet Week 2012 Fleet Week kicked off yesterday (May 23rd) in New York City as the “Parade of Ships” […]

There are many campgrounds in the Pensacola area that have white sand and access to the shoreline, such as Fort Pickens or Big Lagoon. When camping in these locations, making sand candles is an easy craft project that creates a work of art from natural objects. To make a sand candle, you need: Paraffin or […]

May 11th, being the Friday before Mother’s Day this year, has been set aside to celebrate National Public Gardens Day and herald the unofficial start of spring. Established in 2009 by the Pennsylvania non-profit American Public Gardens Association, its mission is to promote our awareness and appreciation of botanical gardens, public gardens, arboreta, and zoos. […]

Following Sunday’s game at Constellation Field, the Sugar Land Skeeters hosted a Mother’s Day Diamond Dig that gave moms in attendance an opportunity to dig around the stadium’s infield to find a one-carat diamond. After a frenzied few minutes, one lucky woman wearing a Skeeters visor went home with a valuable little rock. The Skeeters […]

The U.S. unemployment rate remains at 8.2 percent according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, there were 3.7 million job openings in March, up significantly from one year ago. With high unemployment, competition for job openings increases. Whether considering a job change or trying to get back into the workforce, candidates must find a […]

Looking for a delicious dessert recipe for Cinco de Mayo? Why not make these amazing Margarita cupcakes? Margarita cupcakes are made with tequila and lime juice, then frosted with a delicious tequila and lime frosting. Margarita cupcakes can be garnished with a sprinkle of coarse salt and a lime wedge. Cinco de Mayo will never […]

Mary Richardson Kennedy, estranged wife of President Kennedy’s nephew Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., was found dead Wednesday on a family estate iin New York. Mary Kennedy was known to have been struggling with substance abuse and decision-making at least since the time surrounding her husband, RFK Jr., filing for divorce in 2010. An autopsy performed […]

Life is tricky enough when you’re a vegetarian. Add a gluten intolerance to that, and it can get pretty tough to come up with great meals day after day. Luckily, there are a host of resources for gluten free vegetarians. Here are some of my favorites. The Gluten-Free Vegetarian Kitchen: Delicious and Nutritious Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free […]

5:31 p.m.: And that’s a wrap. The athletes have cleared the floor, meaning warmups are over. We’ve still got a bit of time before the competition starts (I think NBC’s roll in time is 6 p.m. PST). Quick hits from the competition will be here, by the way. Hey, Gabby Douglas has signed with Proctor […]

Remember blowing bubbles during the summer, trying to get the largest or sometimes longest bubbles. Blowing quickly through a wand would create millions of tiny bubbles. What a wondrous sight to see those shiny spheres glistening with rainbows. Does the sight of bubbles create a sense fascination for you and your family? Bubble DaysJoin for […]

Who would have thought that little brat from “Run’s House,” would be the one to follow in his father’s footsteps as a mainstream rapper. Maybe it is foolish to be surprised by Daniel “Diggy” Simmons’ recent explosion in individual fame. After all, he previously put together two mixtapes before releasing his first LP last month, […]

Blue Note Jazz FestivalSTEPHANIE MILLSJune 23, 2012Showtime @ 8:00PMDoors Open @ 6:00PMTickets $65.00 in advance, $70.00 day of show Before The Color Purple: The Musical broke attendance records, before Jennifer Holiday starred in the Broadway production of Dream Girls, paving the way for Jennifer Hudson’s Academy Award-winning performance in the film version a generation later, […]

By virtue of both his first and last name, CadillacZac VanAllen was literally born to race demolition derbies. His mother won the 1982 Powder Puff championship at Santa Fe while pregnant with him. Currently racing for the Mean Green team, Van Allen proudly notes, “spanning eight decades there has been a VanAllen behind the wheel […]

Over the last decade, Maryland wine has grown by leaps and bounds. What used to be a handful of wineries now hovers around triple digits and what used to be a limited amount of wine has turned into a plethora. With each passing year the industry grows stronger, with viticulture and oenology techniques and methods […]

Historic Canal Fulton, Ohio, is located in the northwestern corner of Stark County. The town’s historic district is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and has over 80 sites. It is also home to one of only four canal boats still operating in Ohio. The St. Helena III traverses a section of the […]

According to the American Film Institute Jimmy Stewart is the third greatest movie star of all time and Rich Little celebrates the star’s life and career in his one man show “Jimmy Stewart & Friends” on the stage at the Shimmer Cabaret inside the LVH (Las Vegas Hotel & Casino). The legendary impressionist and comedian […]

Oak Park has been known for its close proximity to Chicago, IL and ofcoarse home to the great architecture Frank Lloyd Wright. It also has a thriving art community. The local Oak Park arts district is composed of arts oriented businesses for families to enjoy. The current festival is called What’s Bloomingon Harrison Art Festival […]

Thirtysomething outdoor sports enthusiasts Palmer West and Jonah Smith grew so tired of wearing brash youth-oriented sports clothing on the ski slopes that they established their own counterculture outdoor clothing brand known as Aether. The Los Angeles-based clothing line provides a variety of thoughtfully designed shells, shirts, and jackets along with an eclectic collection of […]

So, here we are. The season eight finale. It has been a, shall we say, uneven season. There have been some strong episodes, sure, but it has also had its struggles in this post-Steve Carell World. We knew some things headed into this episode, somewhat inexplicably entitled “Free Family Portrait Studio.” We knew that James […]

Although southwest Florida’s 2011-2012 art festival season has only just now come to a close, if you’re an artist, it’s not too early to begin making plans for next season’s quintet of festivals organized and conducted by the Naples Art Association. “One organization, five distinct festivals and tens of thousands of potential art customers: that’s […]

Alabama Governor Robert Bentley launched his crime fighting initiative by signing an Executive Order creating two task forces to manage law enforcement in Alabama. The two groups are supposed to review the law enforcement functions in Alabama and make them more efficient and less redundant.The Integrated State Law Enforcement Task Force, or ISLETF, created by […]

Organic Happy Girl Kitchen hosts a pop-up dinner series to develop community, benefit non-profit organizations, and spotlight Central Coast farms, and this month’s event – on May 15 – features sous chef Jacob Pilarski from world-renowned Los Gatos restaurant Manresa. For the May 15 event, Pilarski is cooking with four kids from MEarth, and the […]

The sound of the Bee Gees, who included singer Robin Gibb, who died Sunday, was often compared to the Beatles. At least some of that could be that was because the Bee Gees were excellent interpretors of Beatle songs. They’re probably best remembered for the 1978 film “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” inspired by […]

The Vampire Diaries is pulling out all the stops before its third season finale in ‘Before Sunset’ (Season 3, Episode 21) on May 3. Last week viewers experienced a heart wrenching scene as Alaric was turned into a vampire during ‘Do Not Go Gentle.’ Now we see what happened to Alaric after he has gone […]

Fable deserves a special place in video game history. Fable, as a franchise, is the only one to aptly prove that hype ruins a perfectly good game; specifically, one man driving the hype: Peter Molyneaux. Peter, well as he means, has singlehandedly oversold what players would be able to accomplish in Fable, and the industry […]

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the grassroots coalition formed to support the Governor’s proposed legislation to reform how New York State protects people with special needs and disabilities has grown with more than 100 advocacy groups from across the state now signed on. The Coalition for the Protection of People with Special Needs […]

Andrea and Jenna are co-workers no longer. Over the last 2 months they have been waging war. One pitted against the other. No one is really sure what started it but as the days passed, their relationship got progressively worse. The work relationship started by the pair sharing job duties in the department they were […]

Recently, Electronic Arts was voted the worst company in America by voters on consumerist.com. That means they were voted worse than companies that pollute the oceans, tear down the rainforest or cause cancer in school children. While the notion that a company that makes video games is the worst company in America is laughable, it […]

Do you have a son who consistently avoids vegetables or vegan foods because he considers foods other than burgers and steaks too girlish? Eating muscle meat such as steak, has been found in a new study to be strongly connected to men’s view of masculinity. The aversion to vegetables and fruit could start early in […]

The month of April finally came to a close last night with many interesting story lines around the league. Some of the more interesting story lines are focused around which teams are in the first and which teams are in last. One thing is for certain that this year looks to be another “Year Of […]

Speaking at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day, President Barack Obama told veterans that the nation could see “the light of day” when it comes to returning soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan. “After a decade under the dark cloud of war, we can see the light of day on the horizon,” said Obama, ignoring calls […]

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) naval forces are clandestinely monitoring foreign military moves in the Persian Gulf have reportedly recorded an almost one-hour-long video of a US aircraft carrier from a very close distance, a senior IRGC commander announced on Saturday. At less than a distance of 500 meters which is close enough to […]

Many heartfelt thoughts go out to family, friends and fans of Ballet San Jose’s soloist Tiffany Glenn who, according to Ballet San Jose’s marketing director Lee Kopp, died Monday, June 18, 2012, at her home in Washington, D.C., surrounded by family and friends after a six-year battle with cancer. Glenn was only 33 years old. […]

When people think of Austin, they often think of music. That’s because Austin is the Live Music Capital of the World. With over 200 live music venues, music is spilling out from everywhere as you walk down the street. That soundtrack of life you’ve always wanted? It can pretty much happen in Austin. Austin is […]

Asparagus is loaded with nutritional value, which is great news for Brigham City, Utah residents. This is because asparagus is found growing in the wild, prime for foraging, all around Box Elder County, making it relatively easy and affordable to add to the home larder. According to the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board (MAAB), “Asparagus is […]

Beach season is in full swing and everywhere, people are trying to be slim enough and bronze enough to make an appearance on the shore, sporting the ever-exposing bikini. The amount of time dedicated to sculpting the body in anticipation of beach season is extensive and the money spent is inordinate for the result. It […]

The primary elections this past Tuesday have made a banner week for conservatives. TEA Parties should take heart that their activism is producing results. The Press and pundits should take note that the TEA Party movement is not only alive; it’s a primary force in this week’s developments. A year ago few folks thought TEA […]

Kevin: “Wait so we’re looking for a black SUV with its sirens on. That narrows it down.” “Hit” and “Run” is the two hour season finale of Criminal Minds. This article contains spoilers, so beware! To refresh your memory on what happened last time, click here. Criminal Minds returns in the fall on CBS (KHOU). […]

Summer is in full swing at Delaware beach resorts with many fun events and activities scheduled for the upcoming weekend. Whether you are looking for something fun to do with the kids, enjoy live music or are looking for the perfect golf tournament, Delaware beach resorts have something for everyone! Dewey Beach The party capital […]

One doesn’t usually think of baby boomers in animal terms, but there have actually been some famous animals that were born during the baby boomer age between 1946 and 1964. As you might expect, they have long passed away, although one as recently as 2006. Here’s a couple you may recognize: Benji, whose real name […]

Several of the area’s top female athletes will participate in the NCAA’s East Regional Track and Field Championship in Jacksonville, Fla., May 24-26. The declared competitors with the top 48 marks in the eastern half of the U.S. were invited to the East Prelims. In Jacksonville, qualifying rounds will be held to determine the top […]

Michigan DNR – This week’s fishing report for Southeast Michigan (week ending 6/10/12): Lake Erie: Fishing was slow with muddy water limiting visibility. Prior to the rising winds, limits of walleye were caught from Ohio and Michigan waters. Most boats were heading straight out from Sterling State Park and Stony Point and fishing in 25 […]

I have a good memory–an insanely good memory—for the past. While I have this insane memory for the past, when it comes to tasks I’m supposed to complete in the future, I have to write it down or else I will forget to do it. Not only that, but I figured out that everyone has […]

Comet, a Golden Retriever mix, was hit by a car in late April. The impact from the vehicle broke his back and injured his rear legs. Eventually, after eight days at the Fayette County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Uniontown, Pa., he was taken to a veterinarian where he was humanely […]

Each year the first day of May is observed as international labour day. Of the many aspects of life that tie us together – religion, language, culture or humanity, probably the most recent would be advent of the working class and the issues faced by those who provide their life’s energy, efforts and aspirations to […]

May 5th marked the five year anniversary of one of El Dorado’s top bands. Faux Reality, an indie-rock trio, has done a hefty amount of work since 2007 to bring them where they are now. In commemoration of this event, they brought together fellow musicians and friends to play at the El Dorado Bandshell for […]

Did you know that life is not just a series of accidental happy events occurring sometimes called serendipity? There are those who believe life is serendipitous and like the thought of everything occurring in fortunate coincidences. I hear conversations all around me at the coffee shops, the mall, and sometimes on my healing table that […]

The Amazing Race ends it’s 20th season tonight and it will have the audience in a panic all the way to the end. Scene from Amazing Race finale For the first time ever at the finish line, a couple is turned away and has to go fix a mistake that they made earlier in the […]

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 […]

In a recent report by Reuters Chairman Ben Bernanke admits that although debt-stricken Europe is easing, unemployment rates show a troubling signs that the economy is still weak in the U.S. The New York Federal Reserve is the only regional bank with a permanent vote on the Federal Open Market Committee and has the largest […]

They say a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. But for District resident Joycelynn Casson, one wrong step on a cold January morning last year set her on a journey she never could have imagined. She had been exiting a bus when she jumped to avoid an icy embankment below. Casson […]