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Business & Finance

Budweiser Uses Tour for Marketing

Anheuser Busch Brewing Company Uses Brewery Tours to Maximize Image

By: Nathan Cape

Employee Motivation: Contractor and Permanent

So How Does an Organization Establish a Control Culture?

By: Chris A Watkins

How You Can Afford to Buy Gas

What You Need to Cut from Your Budget so You Can Fill up at the Pump

By: L. Marie Dubuque

Investing for Income in Bonds

Making the right Comparisons to Get the most from your Money

By: Dean Lundell

Selling Books on Amazon, Using Add Comments Box

Transactional Marketing of Used Books as Amazon Marketplace Seller

By: Susan Morris

Teleworking Centers

Telework Centers Save Gas, Promote Satisfaction in Washington, D.C.

By: Sara E. Lewis

Education & Career

Back to School Preparation

Ways for Teachers to Mentally Prepare for the End of Summer Vacation

By: Tammy Andrew

Earning a Degree in Radio and TV Broadcasting

Continuing Education Requirement for a Job in the Broadcast Industry

By: David R. Wetzel

Enhancing Motor Skills through Play

Play Improves Physical Development in Preschoolers

By: Carla Snuggs

Simple Activities for the First Day of School

Easy Ways to Get Started Positively in the New School Year

By: Sallie Schaaf Borrink

Film & TV

A Review of Cabaret (1972)

A Look at the Academy Award Winning Musical featuring Liza Minnelli

By: Nicholas Michael Grant

An Analysis of Quentin Tarantino and His Films

Famed Pulp Fiction Writer and Director's Highly Influential Career

By: Michael Peters

A Review of the Academy Award Winning Musical

By: Nicholas Michael Grant

Dexter - Killer TV on DVD

The award-winning drama starring Michael C. Hall is reviewed.

By: Paul Jude Seaton

Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog: Web Exclusive

Joss Whedon's Comic Based Musical

By: Christina Diep

Joy Division Documentary Review

Joy Division’s Short Career Illuminated

By: Emily Carney

Quirky Cult British Film: Withnail and I

Bruce Robinson's Comic Caper - Chock Full of Quotable Lines

By: Michelle Strozykowski

The Spider-Man That Started It All

Tobey Maguire Kicks Off the Superhero Series With a Sweet Romance

By: Leslie Halpern

Tim Burton's Stop-Motion Films

Which is Better?

By: Sarah F. Sorensen

Health & Wellness

Asana Studies: Shoulderstand Pose

Examining the Physical and Philosophical Dimensions of Sarvangasana

By: Nicholas Michael Grant

Boost your Self Esteem with a Facelift

Look Younger, Feel Better but Do not Expect a Relationship Remedy.

By: Inka Piegsa-Quischotte

Child Sexual Abuse

The Aftermath of an Assault Disclosure

By: Karen Stephenson

Herbs for Prostate Health

Male Reproductive Vitality can be Improved with a Few Common Plants

By: Stephen Allen Christensen

How the Human Brain Really Works

Scientists Debunk Myths on Alcohol Use, Alzheimer's and More

By: Sheila Gaquin

Safest Liposuction Treatments

Poorly Regulated Cosmetic Surgery Poses Big Risks

By: Daniel Workman

The Nature of Chronic Pain

Why Pain Sometimes Doesn't Go Away

By: John Richard Roberts

Mind & Soul

Behavioural Traits of Psychopaths

Common Sociopathic Behaviour Traits

By: Jennifer Copley

Causes of Psychopathy

Theories on Sociopathic Personality Disorder

By: Jennifer Copley

Childhood Depression

Recognizing Symptoms of Extreme Sadness in Adolescents

By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Dating a Cancerian

What to Expect from Romance and Relationships with a Cancerian

By: Carole Somerville

Dating a Capricorn

What to Expect from Romance and Relationships with a Capricorn

By: Carole Somerville

Dating a Gemini

What to Expect from Romance and Relationships with a Gemini

By: Carole Somerville

What to Expect from Romance and Relationships with a Leo

By: Carole Somerville

Dating a Libran

What to Expect from Romance and Relationships with a Libran

By: Carole Somerville

Dating a Sagittarius

What to Expect from Romance and Relationships with a Sagittarius

By: Carole Somerville

Dating a Scorpio

What to Expect from Romance and Relationships with a Scorpio

By: Carole Somerville

Dating a Taurus

What to Expect from Romance and Relationships with a Taurus

By: Carole Somerville

What to Expect from Romance and Relationships with a Virgo

By: Carole Somerville

Do Christians Need to Tithe?

Why Giving Is an Important Part of Faith

By: Denise Oliveri

Dream of Death, Visions of Death

Jung and the Psychology of the Unconscious

By: Mary Desaulniers

Earth Store Bodhisattva - Ksitigarbha

The Bodhisattva who went to Hell

By: Marilynn Hughes

Forced Apologies

Demanding that Children Apologize May Undermine Important Lessons

By: Pauline Kafka

Ghost Voices: Capturing EVPs

The Challenges Involved In Recording Electronic Voice Phenomena.

How Psychopaths Exploit Others

Modes of Sociopathic Deception and Manipulation

By: Jennifer Copley

Lilbrun Boggs' Extermination Order

The Law that Expelled the Mormons from the State of Missouri

By: Shawn Landis

Personality Traits of a Psychopath

Characteristics of Sociopathic Personality Disorder

By: Jennifer Copley

Music

From Ja Rule to The Game, the Rapper's Controversy

By: Erin T. McMillon

50 Cent's Beef Rap Sheet

The Baby momma Drama & the Unphased, the Rapper's Most Recent Hits

By: Erin T. McMillon

Justin Hawkins: After The Darkness

A Look at the Current Activities of the English Singer/Songwriter

By: James Blake

Les Six French Composers

Honegger, Durey, Auric, Milhaud, Poulenc and Tailleferre

Maria Anna Mozart

Austrian Pianist and Composer, Sister of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Must Own Guitar Effects Pedals

Essential FX Equipment for Becoming a Guitar Hero in a Rock Band

By: Peter Reeves

Top Billy Joel Hits and Most Requested Songs

Most Popular Singles Include Piano Man And Only The Good Die Young

By: Daniel Workman

Plants & Animals

Adopting a Baby Elephant or Rhino

David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Offers a Way to Help Animals in Need

By: David Boston

Buying a Cage For Your Parrot

Important Features of a Good Enclosure For a Pet Bird

By: Rosemary Drisdelle

Easy to Grow Crinums

Interesting Summer Blooms for the Southern Flower Garden

By: Jacqueline Cross

Growing Salvia Divinorum Clones

An Easy Guide to Cloning Diviner's Sage

By: Kevin Gustina

Synthetic Grass Turf Lawn Maintenance

Artificial Field Turf Yard Care and Management

By: Carla Marie Boulianne

Travelling with a Cat

What You Need to Do to Ensure a Smooth Journey with Your Pet

By: Jennifer Copley

Politics & Society

A Review of Presidential Powers and Duties

The Constitution & Federalist Papers give Expressed & Inherent Power

By: Scott Jackman

California Earthquake Gives the Media Headlines

Tuesday’s Los Angeles Seismic Event Stopped Judge Judy’s Court

By: Frank W. Hardy

Displace Me - A Protest Against Child Soldiers

Invisible Children Supporters Protest Northern Ugandan War

By: Megan B. Wyatt

F.B.I. Warns of Storm Worm Virus on Email

A Warning Has Been Issued: Malware on "FBI vs. Facebook" Link

By: Christine Nyholm

Gerald R Ford America's Only Unelected President

The USA’s 38th President Impacts November 2008 Elections

By: Frank W. Hardy

Language Debate in Nepal

Row Over Use of Hindi By Newly Elected Vice President

By: Bhumika Ghimire

Reading & Literature

"Practically Posh" by Robyn Moreno

A Review of the Guide for Young Women on a Budget

A Review of Bad Dog, Marley by John Grogan

A Great Gift Book for Dog-Loving Youngsters

By: Claire Cowling

Asimov's SF September 2008

Volume 32 issue 8, Whole number 391 -- Science Fiction reviewed

By: Colin Harvey

Book Review: Breaking the Bank

The Tale of Australia’s Greatest Bank Robbery by Carol Baxter

By: Susan Whelan

Characters of Watchmen

A Guide to Who's Who in Alan Moore's Classic Graphic Novel

By: Nicholas Michael Grant

Poet's Famous One-hoss Shay in Museum

Subject of Oliver Wendell Holmes Poem Still Intact

By: Rosemary E. Bachelor

Revisiting The Myth of Sisyphus

Albert Camus' Essay on Man's Search for Meaning

Shakespeare Sonnet 63

‘Against my love shall be as I am now’

By: Linda Sue Grimes

The Meaning in I See the Moon

A Charming Nursery Rhyme Used as a Ward Against Evil

By: Melissa Howard

Writing and Photographing for Travel Journalism

Pros and Cons of Being a Travel Writer and Photographer

By: Adam Williams

X-Men's Magneto

Marvel Comics' X-Men Arch Nemesis

By: Stephanie Cox

Technology

Assigning Macros to OpenOffice Events

How to Assign an OpenOffice.org Basic Macro to an Event

By: Mark Alexander Bain

Buying an Apple iPhone 3G

Finding the Latest iPhone - Tariffs and Territories

By: Simon Lewis

A Brand New Search Engine

By: James Roland

Guide to Getting Runescape Gold

Simple and Easy Ways to Get Money for Quests and Gear

By: Shawn Landis

Playstation 3 Web Browser

Internet Browsing on PS3 is Rubbish - Reasons Why

By: Paul Macdonald

Protecting Macs from Virus Threats

New Virus Issues on the Mac Might Be Cause for Concern.

The 5 Steps to Creating an OpenOffice Macro

How to Start Writing OpenOffice.org Macros in just Five Simple Steps

By: Mark Alexander Bain

Tips to Save Money on Auto Repairs

How to Avoid Unnecessary Repairs and Overcharging at the Auto Shop

By: Catherine A. Garretson-Bilnoski

Using Windows Vista Parental Control

Control the Computer and Internet Activity of Children

By: Neil Tucker

Food & Drink

Cola Products Add Vitamins to Beverages

Cola Companies Market Sodas With Vitamins and Minerals

By: Christina Martinez

Easy Herb Parmesan French Bread

Simple Recipe Has Many Variations For Delicious Homebaked Bread

By: Christopher T. Reilly

Eco-Friendly Lunch Tips for Back To School

How to Green Your Child's Lunch and Lunch Box

By: Mary Luz Mejia

Grandma's Southern Plum Stuffing

Grandma Crockett's Dressing Add's Pizzaz to Your Pork and Fowl

By: Christopher T. Reilly

Insider Tips for Wedding Cake Baking

Hints for Making Homemade Professional Cakes

By: Mary Hudlemeyer

More Eco-Friendly Lunch Tips

Reuse, Reduce and Recyle for lunch!

By: Mary Luz Mejia

A Breakfast to Die for with Fruity Olive Oil and Fresh Tomatoes

By: Michael Carroll

Recipe for Cream of Broccoli Soup

A Full-flavored Soup Base with Crisp-Tender Broccoli Florets

By: Theresa Bledsoe

The Potato: An Elegant Snack Food

A Creative Appetizer; Lobster Stuffed Potato Skins

By: Chris Albano

History

17th Century Sea Lanes to North America

Tradewinds Defined North and South Routes Across Atlantic

By: Rosemary E. Bachelor

Finnish War Hero Lauri Allan Törni

Small Unit Commander Who Fought the Soviets

By: Christopher Eger

The Ancient Olympics

A Brief Look at the First Olympics

By: Megan Worley

US Special Forces Legend Larry Thorne

Green Beret hero who had served under three flags

By: Christopher Eger

Home & Style

Homemade Wedding Gifts

Handmade Inexpensive Ideas for Personalised Wedding Presents

By: Sarah Tennant

How to Properly Stock a Bar

Keep Your Parties Hoppin' with the Right Liquor Essentials

How to Sell Jewelry

Knowledge Key to Getting Top Dollar for Heirlooms and Valuable Gems

By: Susan Cramer

John F. Kennedy Campaign Collectibles

JFK's 1960 Presidential Run Produced Pins, Posters, Records

By: William J. Felchner

The Bride's Role At a Bridal Shower

How To Act as the Guest of Honor

By: Philosophy Walker

Outdoor & Recreation

Benefits of Offshore Aquaculture

Report Outlines U.S. Economic Benefits for Seafood Production

Pick Blueberries in Sawyer, Michigan

The Blueberry Patch Farm Has U-Pick and We-Pick Berries

By: Katherine Kocisky

Scuba Diving With Dalton

Understanding Dalton’s Law Is Important For Diver safety

Wading While Fishing

Safe, Skillful Wading Rewards Serious Fishermen

By: Brenda Layman

Partners & Parents

A Child's First Visit to an Art Gallery

Introducing the Young Child to the World of Art

By: Martha R. Gore

A Child's First Visit to the Dentist

Starting Early to Protect Your Child's Teeth

By: Martha R. Gore

A Review of Hold on to Your Kids

An Attachment Parenting Guide by Gordon Neufeld, Ph.D.

By: Barb Hacker

How to Send Children Back-to-School Green

Extend Eco-Friendly Lifestyles Into Kids' Educational Environments

By: Charlina Stewart

LD School Tools

Products to Meet Special Needs

Life Cycle of Monarch Butterflies

How-to Find and Observe Monarchs

By: Elece Hollis

Make Your Own Popsicles

Frozen Treats Kids Can Make

By: Elece Hollis

Recycle Craft - Colorful Coasters

Make a Set of Coasters Out of Old Jar Lids

By: Belinda Mooney

Wild & Wacky Bugs

Egg Carton Bugs Are a Easy Kids Craft

By: Belinda Mooney

Science & Nature

Differential Staining & Bacterial Controls

Positive & Negative Controls: Gram, Acid-fast & Endospore Stains

Los Angeles Earthquake of July 29, 2008

Southern California was Hit by a Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake

By: Alexandra Matiella Novak

Preparing a Microscope Slide of Bacteria

Creating and Heat Fixing a Bacterial Smear for Staining

Satellites Detect Okmok Eruption

The July 12 Eruption of Okmok Volcano is Seen from Space

By: Alexandra Matiella Novak

The Large Hadron Collider Finally Starts Up

Largest Physical Experiment

By: Violet Remba

Viewing Bacteria under Oil Immersion

How to Examine Bacteria Using a Compound Light Microscope

Sports

1968 World Series Game One

Detroit Loses Opener to St. Louis 4 to 0 As Gibson Hurls Shutout

By: BarbaraAnne Helberg

Baseball's Hottest Hitters

Cano, Delgado Among Best MLB Sluggers in July 2008

By: James Lincoln Ray

Detroit Tigers Playoff Chances

AL Central Race with White Sox, Twins

Game Two of the 1968 World Series

Detroit Faithful Escaped St. Louis With the WS Even; Lolich Won

By: BarbaraAnne Helberg

Red Bulls Finally Make Moves

Belated Additions May Not Save the Season for New York

By: Christopher O'Donnell

Robbie Keane Joins Liverpool

Irish Captain Arrives at Anfield

By: Warren Potter

Summer Transfers Involving SPL Clubs

A busy pre-season for the 12 Scottish Premier League Teams

By: Cathal Coyle

Tigers Trade Pudge to Yankees

Farnsworth to Detroit from New York

USA Basketball Going For Gold In Bejing

The US Men's Basketball Team Looks to Avenge 2004 Loss

By: John F. O'Connor

Travel

Attractions at Holyoke Heritage State Park

Fun for Kids and Adults

By: Martina Robinson

Birds of Leighton Moss, Lancashire

Hundreds of Bird Species in North-West England's Largest Reedbeds

By: Anthony Toole

Downtown Reno Casinos and Shows

Downtown is Still the Center of Reno's Casino and Entertainment Acti

By: Sherril Steele-Carlin

Free Nights Stays in UK Hotels

How to Make the Pounds Stretch and Still Stay in a Hotel

By: Rachel L. Webb

Gran Canaria's Typical Villages

Explore the Quaint Mountain Villages of Fataga and San Bartolome

By: Liz Correal

Grouse Mountain Vancouver Summer Activities

Hiking the Grouse Grind, Zip-Lining, Lumberjack shows, and Wildlife

By: Sharon Cheung

Mad King Ludwig's Fantasy Castles Near Munich

Schloss Neuschwanstein, Linderhof & Herrenchiemsee Palace in Bavaria

By: Henk Bekker

Northern California Renaissance Faire Hollister

Medieval Market Casa de Fruta Welcomes Queen Sep. 6- Oct. 12, 2008

By: Christine Nyholm

Southwest Florida Seafood Shacks

Travel Guide to Three Quirky and Casual Must-Eat Restaurants

Spanish Breakfast, Ham or Churros?

Desayuno a Great Start to the Day in Spain

By: Michael Carroll

Things to Do in Stockholm in Three Hours

Eight Ways of Experiencing City Life in Sweden with Stockholmers

By: Susan Morris

Things to See and Do in the Yukon, Canada

Visiting Dawson City, Whitehorse and Kluane National Park

By: Scott Hayden

Top Ten Sights in Amsterdam

The City of Canals and Anne Frank

By: José Luis Rodríguez-Olveira

Top Ten Sights in Galicia

The Celtic North of Spain Is a Must-see

By: José Luis Rodríguez-Olveira

Top Ten Sights in Hong Kong

From inexpensive Shopping to Amazing Views

By: José Luis Rodríguez-Olveira

Top Ten Sights in Prague

The City by the Vltava is an Open Air Museum

By: José Luis Rodríguez-Olveira

Upscale Thai Restaurants in Chicago

Stylish Restaurants Serve Cuisine From Thailand in the Windy City

By: Christine Nyholm

Volvo Ocean Race Sailing to Galway

High-tech Yachts Come for Stopover and In Port Competition in 2009

By: Renate Oetjens

Visual & Performing Arts

How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?

Problem Solved! Vancouver's Elicia MacKenzie Wins Coveted Role

By: Mike Mackenzie

Pentax Optio E60 Digital Point and Shoot Camera

Pentax Optio E60 Budget Digital Camera Offers Impressive Performance

By: Philip Northeast

Samuel Beckett and Themes of Time

An Analysis of Beckett's Use of the Present in Waiting for Godot

By: Lisa Sutlieff