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Absinthe making a comeback
Published on 17 Feb, 2010 at 16:33 in Dining | Viewed 1,244 views times | No Comments
People who enjoy exploring interesting and unusual libations inevitably find their way to the spirit know as absinthe, and until relatively recently it was largely unavailable throughout the United States and most of Europe. There is a certain mystique surrounding absinthe, and its allure is all but irresistible to those intrepid imbibers among us. These
Will Favre return?
Published on 17 Feb, 2010 at 16:32 in Sports | Viewed 83 views times | No Comments
It would seen like the talk concerning whether or not Brett Favre will be returning to the Minnesota Vikings for the 2010 NFL season will begin in earnest around now, and why not? This drama seems to have become an annual event that football fans can look forward to each and every year once the
Traveling with pets
Published on 17 Feb, 2010 at 16:31 in Hotels | Viewed 164 views times | No Comments
When you are traveling a distance by car with a pet, it can be challenging to find lodging that is friendly to our furry friends. Many of us have driven a long distance on a given day and found the town where we wanted to lay our heads for the night, only to wind up
Politicians and lobbyists stand in the way of peace
Published on 17 Feb, 2010 at 16:30 in Politics | Viewed 83 views times | No Comments
Many of us sincerely feel that the majority of people everywhere are decent and fair. If the will of the people was in fact represented in the sham “democratically elected” governments of the world, we would live in a far more peaceful and equitable world. I read a piece on Haaretz.com a while back that
Las Vegas: more than just gaming
Published on 17 Feb, 2010 at 16:28 in Travel | Viewed 103 views times | No Comments
In spite of the negative spin that Barack Obama seems to want to lay on the city of Las Vegas, Nevada, it remains a great place to visit, and we all should consider a visit to this unique city that is truly an American treasure. When many people think about Las Vegas, they of course
Relaxing travel destination: Sedona, AZ
Published on 17 Feb, 2010 at 16:26 in Travel | Viewed 74 views times | No Comments
When you have limited vacation time off from your job and you are planning a trip somewhere, you can sometimes try to fit so many activities into that short period of time that you actually feel exhausted when you get home rather than refreshed. I’ve had friends come to visit me on a few different
Recording software has revolutionized music making
Published on 17 Feb, 2010 at 16:25 in Techonology | Viewed 66 views times | No Comments
Before the rapid advances in computer technology, the only way to capture music was to play it on live instruments and record it. This entailed putting together a band and having a place where you could play at a loud volume, and both of these things are challenges. If you aren’t a musician, you may
Phillies aim for three-peat in 2010
Published on 17 Feb, 2010 at 16:24 in Sports | Viewed 115 views times | No Comments
With the 2010 Major League Baseball season fast approaching, we will be looking at some of the top contenders to make the post season this year. Our first subject will be the Philadelphia Phillies, who are coming off their second consecutive World Series appearance. In 2009 the Phils fell short of the title, losing in
Hummus recipe
Published on 17 Feb, 2010 at 16:23 in Recipes | Viewed 149 views times | No Comments
It can be easy to get into a rut and wind up eating the same old things, and one way to branch out and experience different types of foods is to explore the ethnic cooking from around the world. Here in the United States, we have assimilated many the cuisines of most cultures to one
Off the grid real estate
Published on 17 Feb, 2010 at 16:22 in Real Estate | Viewed 195 views times | No Comments
Few of us enjoy seeing the monthly utility bills arrive, and it is not because we’re unwilling to pay a fair price for services rendered–it is because the bills seem to be higher than they should be. The high price of power and municipal services are part of the problem, but then you have these