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The Power of Temptation
We all know what it’s like to be tempted, and we each have our own threshold for self-control. Whether it's procrastination, eating junk food, reckless sex, whatever it may be, we all have the things in our life that make our knees weak and our hearts beat fast.
When that feeling of temptation o ...
I Love Coffee!
I’m an avid coffee drinker, and I guess I am quite picky on the quality of coffee as well. In my house I’m the only one drinking coffee, and that gives some challenges when it comes to the amount of coffee to be made. I have a Mocca Master which is perfect when I have friends and family over, and wi ...
10 Tips to Look 10 Pounds Thinner Today!
After reading Richard’s bitrebels article about Virtual Weight Loss (http://retwt.me/22Qf), I decided to write an article about ways to look 10 pounds thinner instantly. I’m excited about this because it means there will be no need for those pesky photoshop touch-ups!
I know my friend Joyce @joy ...
Why Do Kittens Knead?
What does a cat have in common with a baker? Of course the obvious answer is they knead. Have you ever wondered why they do that?
Why does a cat "knead" or "make biscuits"?
When a kitten is nursing, it typically kneads its paws against its mother, either as a sign of contentment or to encourag ...
Take A Ride On The Wild Side With Hans Rey
I love writing articles about people who live life on the outer limits, beat the odds, push themselves beyond what others think is possible and most of all, follow their passion.
When I think of all those characteristics, one of the first people that comes to my mind is Hans Rey. He is up there ...
This 42 Second Flick Will Make You Think
They say that when you are about to die, you see your life pass before your eyes. Do you think that is true?
My own father died right in front of me, and I know that in the minutes before he closed his eyes for the last time, he faintly smiled, recalling details from his past like walking on the ...
Take a Break – 3 Nutty Sites
You’ve been working hard all morning, your brain feels fried and it’s not even lunch time.
You need a mental break to get your creative juices flowing again.
I’ve got 3 completely goofy sites that are fun and require absolutely no brain function. These sites are the opposite of serious.
Al ...
The Crisis of Credit | Visual Illustration
I want to share this video with our readers for two reasons. First, we are all affected by the content, no matter where you live. Granted the focus of this film is on the USA Credit crunch, however, learning about finances is very important and can make you a wiser business owner and educate you abo ...
Want to Know the Real Cause of Gray Hair?
I heard it from my mother at least a million times growing up, “Diana, don’t do that, you are giving me gray hair!”
Now that I’m getting a little older, and I’m noticing a few gray hairs, I’m wondering for the first time, what is the real cause of gray hair? Is it a natural part of the aging pro ...
The Wild & Crazy Art of Tongue Tattoos
I am fascinated lately with tattoos. I’ve never gotten a tattoo, but I think I’m ready for my first one. I will choose to have it drawn in a private place, but I know a lot of people take great pride in their tattoos and have them put on display for the world to see.
As I was reading about diff ...
Chocolate grows on trees
If you're like me, you would quickly ask, 'where can I buy such a tree.' I recently visited the Theo Chocolate Factory in Seattle, where I learned not only about how chocolate was made, but also about the Fair Trade industry. The cool thing about Theo is that this company is very particular about al ...
How To: Eat Rice with Chopsticks
I’ve been eating with chopsticks my entire life and it has always been second nature to me, except when it comes to eating rice. I usually try to pick up a few grains, unsuccessfully, then put my tail between my legs and reach for a spoon. I finally decided it was time to learn how to eat rice wit ...
Worlds Best Sandwich
I know it will be hard to argue what the world's best sandwich is, since we each have distinctive tastes and preferences, however I couldn't let this deter me from asking you all for your opinion on one of my favorite subjects, next to BMW and art (oh, and purses), food. I love sandwiches because th ...
Go Longboard!
Skateboarder, Surfer, Snowboarder, if you ride, check out the progression going on in longboarding. You don't need water to practice surfing and you don't need snow to practice snowboarding, grab a longboard and get out there.
Longboarding lets you get technical, practice balance, rip, and ride ter ...
Los Angeles Wildfires – Time Lapse Video
As everyone knows, Los Angeles is on fire. The Los Angeles Times announced Thursday that the "Station Fire" started as a result of arson. According to that article, the fire has burned about 144,000 acres of the Angeles National Forest. It is the largest fire in L.A. County history. In addition ...