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Sleep Deprived or Drunk -- No Difference!

Professional drivers and other shiftworkers must regulate their sleep to avoid tragedy

By: Stephen Weistling

9/11's Impact on the Film Industry Continues

More films are being bumped from 2001 to 2002, the Academy announces that the show will go on, and Hollywood joins the war effort for its creative ability to conjure up terrorist plots ... it's all of what has been happening recently in the film industry as a result of the September 11 attacks on America.

By: Nicholas Moreau

A Guide to Baum's Oz Books: Part III

The final installment of this three-part series takes a look at L. Frank Baum’s final Oz books, published between 1916 and 1920.

By: Karen Barker Crowley

A Thriller Like No Other

"Memento" is one of a kind.

By: Candice Livingston

ANGEL EYES, a Pleasant Surprise

Starring Jennifer Lopez and James Caviezel, Directed by Luis Mandoki

By: Lisa Marie Cramer

Bandits: Film Review

A movie review of Bandits, which stars Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thornton as two bank robbers whose lives get more complicated when they take a hostage (Cate Blanchett) with whom they both fall in love.

By: Kelcey Woolsten

Dysfunction Junction

Dysfunctional families and people are the norm over at Days.

By: Deborah Horton

Fawlty Towers DVD | Halloween | Black Cab | Mr. Bean Toons

Fawlty Towers on DVD, Halloween on BBC America, Black Cab, Mr. Bean Toons, Time Team

By: Hunter Peters

Halloween Screams

Looking for a good classic horror movie? Here are some titles which also feature great performances by classic actresses.

By: K Cruver

Inca-Dinka-Doo: The Emperor's New Groove

Kids used to take their parents to Disney movies. Now, with films like this one, the parents are taking the kids.

By: Elizabeth Burton

Sci-Fi TV News Update

The latest news from the world of Sci-Fi TV.

By: Tanya M. Blakeley

Scoop for the Week of October 19th

She's getting hitched. The show must go on...honest. She's postponing her tour. Check out this week's Celebrity Scoop for a delicious dish!

By: Apryl Duncan

Some Old Friends Are Back On Top Of The Ratings

Ratings for "reality" shows are down; "Alias" is a winner on ABC; Baseball playoff ratings are down; Read about "this week in television history"; enter my trivia contest about "The Simpsons."

By: F. Colin Kingston

Summer Movies 2002: Lights, Camera, Action!!!

Upcoming Blockbusters Headed Your Way

By: Kevin Reed

Wait to DVD for "From Hell"

A review of the new Johnny Depp/Heather Graham thriller, "From Hell." The movie, which opens in theaters on October 19, focuses on the legendary tale of Jack the Ripper.

By: Heather Wadowski

Beating the Cold

Winter brings respiratory problems for many people. Here are some tips to make winter more bearable for you and your family, as well as help prevent common temperature related problems.

By: Floyd Tilton

CFS and Your Doctor

Whether you are trying to find a diagnosis or trying to receive medical treatment, finding a doctor that is able to work with you throughout your illness is essential.

By: Michelle Greenlee

Daddy's Box

My father's box of memories

By: Betty Jimenez

Soul Born of Water

The ocean makes you realize that you are just a small part of larger universe.

By: Michele Hriciso

Specific Abuser Tactics: Discounting and Trivializing

How many times have you heard "You need to lighten up!" or "You take everything so SERIOUSLY!"? And all you want is for him to understand the fact that he has hurt your feelings or made you feel bad. Read this article for some insight.

By: Sam Vaknin

Vitamin D Therapy

Vitamin D deficiencies are commonly seen in a number of autoimmune disorders, including Graves disease and multiple sclerosis. In Graves Disease, this appears to be due a polymorphism at the codon for the vitamin D3 receptor. While vitamin D is not yet used as a conventional therapy for GD, it's frequently used in alternative medicine and currently being explored as a conventional treatment for multiple sclerosis.,Vitamin D deficiencies are commonly seen in a number of autoimmune disorders, including Graves disease and multiple sclerosis. In Graves Disease, this appears to be due a polymorphism at the codon for the vitamin D3 receptor. While vitamin D is not yet used as a conventional therapy for GD, it's frequently used in alternative medicine and currently being explored as a conventional treatment for multiple sclerosis.

By: Elaine Moore

An autumn destination

Instead of hibernating like a chipmunk, stay active like a red squirrel. Ritual autumn walks help make it a time of beginnings, not just endings.

By: Van Waffle

Decorating for Fall

Create autumn decorations that will add the warmth and scents of fall to your home. Many of the ingredients for these decorations are as near as a walk around the block.

By: Peggy Hoehne

News and Information

Update on what is happening in the punchneedle community

By: Libby Magnello

PAINTED FLOOR CLOTH TYPE RUGS

Painting beautiful floor cloth type rugs on linoleum.

By: Terri Landrum

Wild and Crazy Color

Blue, red, yellow, green, pink, purple....How to get crazy color.

By: Marlin Bressi

ATO Records Update

An update about the upcoming ATO Records release, Gov't Mule's "The Deep End" volume 1.

By: Jennifer Scott

Elvis Sightings at the Isle of Capri

Pictures and results of the very first Elvis contest at the Isle of Capri Casino in Kansas City, Missouri.

By: June Moore

Kid Rock is "Cocky" and Cool

Kid Rock has the top down again and he's ready to cruise with a new release. The kid can sure rock in America. But who is Bob Ritchie?

By: Caroline Paone

Knights at the Opera, Part 4 - Wagner's Grail operas

Swans, sorcerers, sharp instruments, and Christian relics take on special significance in Wagner’s Lohengrin and .

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The Heart of Music

A description about a love for classical music.

By: Diana Barnum

Halloween Part 3

Here is Part 3 of 4 of my Halloween ideas. There are some new ideas for costumes, crafts, games, cooking recipes, and web sites.

By: Alicia Luthy

Seizing The Law

This article looks at a Fourth Amendment case where an abrogation of judicial duty leads to unconstitutional and unjust result.

By: Gina D. Gipson

Odyssey Reaches Mars in Late October

Latest mission to do specific experiments on radiation levels and near-surface water.

By: Danielle McClain

Sea Scorpions (The Eurypterids)

These "sea scorpions" are not really scorpions, but are closely related to them.

By: Beverly Eschberger

The Most Spectacular Images on the Web--Part II

A continuation of my list of favorite images on the web.

By: Gregg Pasterick

Remote Sensing Basics

This article discusses the basic principles of remote sensing.

By: Adam Hughes

In the Details

A small detail to note this past week is that I have not assigned an official ArtExercise assignment and no one has said a word.

By: Joe Jeskiewicz

The Squid Art Gallery

An art gallery with a difference where an Abyssinian cat poses within some of the most famous works of art.

By: Jen Longshaw

What's Your Favorite Oil Colour to Paint With?

In some ways oil painting can be just plain fun. Like coloring in a coloring book, the momentum behind creativity can be as simple as a need to doodle and experiment with color. Along that line of thought, what are some of your all time favorite oil colours to paint with?

By: Susan A. Wenz-Denise

Envisioning Wales

A slight digression into visual communication--how the emergence of early Welsh culture was reflected in its art and artifacts.

By: Sarah Stevenson

Great ideas fizzle without action

I've lost track of how many original, creative, solid, and yes, excellent, ideas I have thought myself out of over the years.

By: Kelly L. Henderson

Homeschoolers and Science Fair Projects

Are science fairs just for “regular” schooled children? A science fair can be a simple at home affair or could be an organized club activity.

By: Lisa Hawkins

Pack it yourself

How "pack it yourself" can be cost effective.

By: Mark Morrison

Training and Learning During a Crisis

Since safety and security are now major concerns for US companies, should training professionals learn crisis intervention?

By: Audrey Choden

Why Don't They Want My Resume?

This article provides a description of the Curriculum Vitae (CV).

By: Paym Bergson

Beef and Bean Casserole

Recipe for a yummy casserole dish consisting of ground beef, beans, veggies and cornbread.

By: Allison Huller McAlister

DINING WITH FRUIT

Memories of Summer

By: Jerri Brooker

Pinata Soup

Recipe, freezing and cooking instruction for Pinata soup.

By: Angela Higgs

Pumpkin Recipes

Great pumpkin recipes

By: Shawn Price

Samhain: the Last Harvest

Samhain, a Year ends as One is born.

By: Bob Ewing

Shrimp Creole with Rice

Shrimp Creole with Rice

By: Brenda Wall

Trick or Treat Open House

Don't let entertaining spook you - host an easy open house for trick or treaters and hand out simple seasonal gifts of food, such as popcorn balls decorated to look like jack o' lantersn.

By: Keetha DePriest Reed

Banshees in New York

The banshee, Ireland's weeping fairy.

By: Lianne Bruynell Lopes

Glastonbury: More Christian "Borrowing"

Glastonbury Abbey is another example of the Christian practice of "borrowing" places and traditions from other peoples and othe religions.

By: David White

IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART VIII)

Richard Nixon was one of the most fascinating figures in our recent history. Although he served less than six years in Congress, his service there catapulted him to national prominence, and eventually to the White House. In this article, we will examine how his Congressional record led to his later historic actions.

By: John S. Cooper

KANSAS, LAND OF DIVERSE CLIMATE

Kansas has four distinct seasons, and early travelers and settlers learned through adversity how to cope with and survive the diverse elements on the Great Plains.

By: Janette Kenny

Paying for Italian Vital Records

I haven't come across many vital records in the United States which can be obtained for free via snail mail. The same is true in Italy. It costs money to locate, copy, and mail these documents. But how do we make a payment when we can't write out a check in US funds?

By: Eva Holmes

Someone had Blundered

A totally personal viewpoint and analysis of the Battle of Balaklava and its aftermath.

By: John Barham

"Just War:" Reformation and Today

A look at the workings of the "just war" principle, why it developed, how it applies today, and how it helped the Reformation.

By: John L. Hoh, Jr.

Durga and Mahishasura

Mahishasura was a demon who was given a boon that no man, mortal or immortal, could kill him. Hence the Gods created Durga the warrior Goddess to slay Mahishasura.

By: Harsh Nevatia

Pythagorean Numerology and Dreams

Basic of Pythagorean Numerology explained in relation to how they can be used as an dream interpretation tool. By LJCrowe.

By: Lauri Jean Crowe

Crawfish and Crustaceans Considered (Part 1)

How-to catch, buy and keep crayfish AKA crawfish and other crustaceans

By: Louis Bignami

Mount Herman Trail in Monument, Colorado

With slightly cooler weather, Mt. Herman is the perfect quick getaway hike. The leaves had only begun turning colors when we did this hike, but I suspect it would be an excellent trail for watching the fall colors for a little while.

By: Virginia O'Connor

Behind the Scenes at a Bird Show

Working behind the scenes at a bird show.

By: Veronica Armstrong

Common Diseases of Honeybees - Part 2

A major disease of honeybees is the Tracheal Mite. Part 2 of this feature describes this condition and shows a picture of what the mites look like inside of the trachea of a honeybee.

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Florida's Botanical Gardens

Botanical gardens are a gardener's showroom for plants.

By: Ellie Goodwin

Halloween Safety

Halloween safety, pets and halloween

By: Barbara Lombardi

Oystercatchers

OYSTERCATCHERS There are many varieties of Oystercatchers and here a little information about two of the species.

By: Fred J. Kane

Sissinghurst Castle - Part Fourteen

Vita Sackville-West loved roses above all other flowers. This is the first in a two part article about her rose garden at Sissinghurst

By: Kirk Johnson

Sorting Out the Fall Chores

When your schedule gets tight there are ways to cut your fall chore list down to size.

By: Mary Henry

The Garden Gets Squeaky Clean

It's Fall clean-up time in the garden - as well as bulb, shrub and perennial planting prime time. Here's how to make it painless - and guilt free.

By: Carol Wallace

The Golden Days of October

The temperature is dropping, the leaves are turning, and the birds are arriving for winter.

By: Mary Casey

Water Features in the Garden

Water features dress up every garden or yard. This article reviews two newly published books about water garden design.

By: Diana Pederson

Galaxy Quest (Movie Review)

There’s nothing quite like a good spoof, and nothing quite as enticing a target as Star Trek and its fans. David Howard and Ron Gordon have penned a story that’s sure to tickle your funny bone, filled with plenty of inside jokes for fans as well as fun stuff for those not “in-the-know.” Come on in and join us for our take on Tim Allen and company. Just be sure to leave your red shirt at home.

By: Christopher B. Jones

MacFarlane's wealth Declines! Rare Superman Comic Auctioned!

What is Barry Bond's 73rd homer ball worth? Will Todd M. bid buy it too? Rare ashcan of Superman #1 (1938) on auction now! Happy 70th Birthday to Dick Tracy! Ben Afflick looks to play comic character Daredevil on the big screen!

By: Robert Smithers

Prairie Harvest

Great Stories from the Prairies captures the heart of Prairie writing.

By: Darren Anderson

Review: Eccentric Circles by Rebecca Lickiss

This week's article is a book review of Eccentric Circles by Rebecca Lickiss.

By: Debbie Ledesma

Seduction in Mind by Susan Johnson

Seduction in Mind by Susan Johnson

By: Shelley DeWayne

The McLaughlin Chronicles: An Officer and a Gentleman

In Command... Part 3

By: Marcus Traynor

The Murder of the Mystery Woman

This is a story plot about a murdered woman. Detective Mallory is trying to solve the case.

By: Janet Kay Blaylock

The Queen of Pulp Fiction

She may not have been of of the greatest women writers of our time, but Jacqueline Susann was by far the most interesting.

By: Megan Drummond

The Sauron Strategies: One War to Win Them All, Except...

The second of two essays examining the strategies Sauron employed during the Second and Third Ages. Striving to be like Morgoth, Sauron took on the world. Perhaps he bit off more than he could chew.

By: Douglas Charles Rapier

Tom K. Ryan, Creator of Tumbleweeds

Tom K. Ryan loves drawing and loves the Old West. How better to join his two favourite things than by drawing a comic strip? His creation, Tumbleweeds, spoofs Cowboys and Indians, pioneer days and crooked politicians. Tumbleweeds' town of Grimy Gulch has everything. Even an Undertaker.

By: Susanna McLeod

"Silly Season" gets serious in 2001

Craig Lowndes started the first real silly season for V8 Supercars last year with his will he won't he leave HRT decision. This year it seems bigger and better than ever.

By: Philip Northeast

Increasing NTN Play (Part II)

Ways an NTN location can increase its player base and revenue through avoiding fatal errors.

By: Brooke E. Smith

IRL Goes the Extra Mile

The IRL and its teams, drivers, owners and fans contributed a large amount of money to the victims of the September 11th tragedy. Find out more.

By: Thomas M. Sampson

John Daly on a comeback trail

John Daly, the forgotten man on the PGA Tour in recent years, is slowly but surely returning to the form that won him two major championships in the 1990s.

By: Jeeho Yoo

Principles of a Pro Touring Car (Part 3: Breathing and Tricks)

Volumetric efficiency and some tricks to make your car breathe better.

By: Matthew Manning

That Grand Mormon Bandwagon

There's a certain Mountain West team quietly sneaking up the polls with a perfect record. And it may just be the Osmond family's favorite team. Quick! Who is it?

By: Grimace Boyer

Trying to Take Notes.

It's Friday night and the first match in the International Rules Series is about to start. All I want to do is watch and take notes for my next article.

By: Corrina Huxham

HUNTING IN CANADA

For those who have been brought up to be hunters and for those who have learned to love the sport, there are great opportunities in Canada.

By: Mary M. Alward

KIT CARSON: The Runaway Boy

In 1826, when Kit Carson was sixteen years old, he ran away from his home and job as a saddle maker in Franklin, Missouri. Kit was small for his age but he knew he wanted to be a Mountain Man. He had become acquainted with Charles Bent and Ceran St. Vrain who were fitting out an enormous wagon train filled with trade goods to take to Santa Fe. After Kit talked Bent into hiring him he was on his way to Santa Fe, and would later become one of the noted Mountain Men in the fur trade.

By: Mary Trotter Kion

Put Down Your Rake and Hit the Trail!

Fall color is almost at its peak. If you enjoy the leaves most when you're crunching through them, hit the trail at one of our parks. Also noted: Scenic railways, and Halloween campouts at Ohio State Parks!! Don't forget your flashlight, it could get a little spoooooky...

By: Diane Stresing

Sir Isaac Brock

He is known as the defender of Canada, as a national hero even though he was known to have a great distrust of Canadians.

By: David Newman

The Sacred and the Secular: Confirmation in Norway

Confirmation in Norway has held a variety of meanings since the introduction of Christianity to the country by Olav Tryggvason. From a point of formalized entry into the spiritual world, it has diverged to take on multiple forms for the Norwegian populace. An initiation into the world of adulthood, a point of resistance against an oppressive religious order, and an area of status negotiation, ritual confirmation has broadened its borders and surpassed even, in true Weberian form, the constraints of organized religion to become a civic, rather than religious, activity.

By: Valerie Borey

A break in the action: media shorts (Part 1)

There's more news out there than 9-11, but even that's hard to disconnect from that singular event which accelerates us all toward the most perilous times of all.

By: Deborah Lagarde

Alternate Careers for Science Fiction Writers

Answers to the question every aspiring writer has heard, "Yeah, but what are you going to do for a living?"

By: Alissa Grosso

V.S. NAIPAUL: The Enigmatic Outsider

The Nobel prize for Literature has been awarded to Sir V. S. Naipaul. Always the consummate outsider, V.S. Naipaul has proven that he has perfected his craft to the extent that when he points his pen the borders between fiction and non-fiction are elegantly erased.

By: Diana Adams