Everyone enjoys the freedom that they find when they get their first driver’s license and vehicle. Unfortunately, the occasion doesn’t always end joyously for everyone. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report that motor vehicle wrecks are the leading cause of accidental deaths for those between the ages of five and twenty-four. In addition, these Read more

Learning is no longer just for school. Now anyone, anywhere, can learn and collaborate with others online. The educational technology market is exploding, with new learning tools available almost every day. Many of these tools stand alone and can be used in classrooms and businesses, and by individuals. Since several learning management systems support third-party Read more

It is amazing how many famous celebrities grew up on a farm and how many still consider a farm or ranch to be the ideal place to live. 1Jennie Garth Jennie spent her childhood on a 25-acre horse farm in Illinois and now lives on a ranch in Los Olivos, California, with her three daughters Read more

Home improvement increases the value of your home, makes your space more enjoyable, and gives you a new sense of pride in your dwelling.  While there are many jobs you can do yourself, others need a professional. electric Here are some indicators that you’re probably not ready to tackle the job yourself. 1. You Need Read more

About the author: Jess Spate is a climber, kayaker, surfer, and general outdoor sports enthusiast. She works as a sustainable business consultant for companies seeling everything from indoor fountains to base layer clothing. 1 Rock climbing No huge and imposing cliffs near you? No problem. These days most climbers start off at an indoor rock climbing center Read more

Growing up, if there was one thing that we all learned, it was that childhood games taught us an abundance of knowledge. If you wanted to add some excitement to your life, you were sure to scratch and rub your playful itch with a game none other than follow the leader. In follow the leader, Read more

Real life crime scene investigators call it the “CSI effect,” but the phenomenon could just as easily be called the “Bones effect,” “The Closer effect,” or the “NCIS effect.” All these shows portray an unrealistic view of the profession. Here are the most prevalent myths, and the truth behind each. 1 Investigation is Fast On Read more

Today Apple released the new App Store for Mac. Despite lots of negative response and some early issues, it seems this way of buying and downloading software for your Mac is here to stay. I won’t go into how long it took to install on my MacBook, how it already screwed up at least one Read more

Without doubt, if there’s one room in the home which should be both luxurious and relaxing – it’s the bedroom.  Decorating a bedroom, whether it’s for an adult or child, may seem like a daunting task.  However, this certainly needn’t be the case. With some quick and simple changes, you can easily revamp an old Read more

Selling and buying properties is serious business and the kind of thing that most of us will find very stressful. While of course the idea of moving property is normally an exciting prospect and one that will mean we’re moving somewhere bigger and better able to provide us with the things we need, it also Read more

Garages are essential storage spaces. After all, if you can’t put it in your garage, where can you? From piles of useless junk accumulating from years of neglect to the tools and equipment you use every week, garages have a way of absorbing the useful and the useless with ease. In spite of all the Read more

Distracted driving is dangerous for the driver and other motorists. It causes around one in four accidents and nearly eight in ten accidents involve brief driver inattentiveness in the seconds preceding the accident. With simple attentiveness, drivers can prevent most traffic accidents. Unfortunately, drivers face many distractions behind the wheel. By avoiding five common distractions, Read more

I love life! It’s full of many joys, challenges and opportunities that make each day worth living. Staying healthy is one of these joys, challenges and opportunities. I’m happier when I’m healthy despite the challenges that come with a healthy lifestyle. In particular, I have found that my life is better when I aim to Read more

You’ve thought out your whole day: the clothes, the shoes, the hair, the cake, the party, the photos…. Wait a sec. Have you REALLY thought about your photography? Not hiring the photographer, or your smile…but what are you going to be doing in your photos? It doesn’t matter if it’s a milestone birthday, engagement, wedding, Read more

All lists of valuable records will be subjective. Some people will take a look at specific records that sold for a great deal of money at auction. For instance, a 1980 release of Double Fantasy by John Lennon and Yoko Ono that was autographed by Lennon shortly before he was assassinated is valued at over Read more

We’ve arrived on the doorstop of Fall when all of the biggest video games are released. The remainder of 2011 is a stacked season of hit titles and having to narrow it down to only 5 wasn’t an easy job. But after much thought I present to you what I believe will be the absolute Read more

About the author: Deanna Proach is a novelist. Her first novel, ‘Day of Revenge‘ was released in September 2010. She is also involved in her local theatre community as an actor. Theatre is a wonderful form of art where you can pretend to be anyone you want to be and to act as that character Read more

Facebook radically changed the online social experience, and now it’s reshaping the online business landscape. No longer just a place to check in with friends and play games, Facebook is quickly becoming a powerful marketing tool capable of reaching millions of people. The best part: it’s free. Everyone from small businesses to major corporations are Read more