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Formerly a food columnist and lifestyle freelance writer for several South Jersey Newspapers.
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The Subtle Symptoms of a Heart Attack No One Should IgnoreI've always believed serious illnesses came with big, bold symptoms that left no doubt about the urgency of seeking medical advice. This is not always the case with a heart attack.
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Teaching Your Newborn How to Fall Asleep on Their OwnHow to establish good sleeping habits for your baby so sleepless nights don't become a bedtime issue.
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Sleeping Through the Night Improves Overall Health at Any AgeGetting to bed on time, at the right time, is more important than you might think. Establishing better sleeping habits utilizing the five stages of sleep as your guide can make a difference.
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Youth Soccer Camps Come to Alverthorpe Park in Abington Township, Pennsylvania, This SummerA guide to soccer camps available for area youth at Alverthorpe Park this summer.
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Earth Day 2010 Commemorated Throughout April in Pennsylvania's Cheltenham TownshipA "where to go" guide for participating in Cheltenham Township's Earth Day Festival and outdoor clean-up activities.
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A Musical Tribute to Earth Day 2010There have been many songs released over the years by various artists attempting to draw attention to environmental issues. These are the songs I would choose to listen to on Earth Day.
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Earth Hour Returns to Malaysia Saturday, March 27Earth Hour 2010 is set from 8:30 to 9:30 pm., Saturday 27 March. Events have been planned at Sunway Pyramid in Bangsar Sunway, The National Planetarium in Kuala Lumpur and Green heights Mall in Kuching.
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Children's Birthday Party Alternatives Around Jenkintown, PennsylvaniaIf you live in or around Jenkintown, PA here are four excellent alternatives to the traditional at-home birthday party worth considering for your child's next birthday party.
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Finger Pointing Not the Answer to Solving Malaysia's Trash WoesThe Malaysian government's efforts to keep the environment clean and safe for its population falls far short of being a success story.
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Celebrate Big Bird's Birthday with Your Playgroup March 20thCelebrating Big Bird's birthday, which may seem a silly idea to some, is a perfect idea for playdate participants where themes are often established in advance. With a little creative thinking and planning, your child's playdate will long be remembered.
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Malaysian Chinese Association's Central Committee Force Fresh Polls to End Internal ChaosDatuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek, the Malaysian Chinese Association's Deputy President, and seven other central committee members quit their posts on Thursday, 4 March 2010 forcing fresh party elections to resolve the MCA's 15 month political turmoil.
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How Parents Can Motivate Their Child to Complete Homework Without the Nightly BattleHomework assignments, which are often seen as trivial and meaningless in the eyes of students and parents, can transform an otherwise peaceful home into a battlefield pitting parents against children.
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Give Boredom the Boot when You Get Snowed In, Play SolitaireSolitaire is an ideal activity during extreme weather events such as snow storms as it doesn't require getting into your car or electricity. -
Global Warming Bringing Lethal Jellyfish Closer to US Eastern SeaboardGlobal warming, an issue scientists have raised for many years, has marine researchers taking a closer look at the potential health dangers jellyfish may pose to beach goers and dive enthusiasts around the world in the years to come.
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European Countries Issue Stiff Fines for Curbing SpeedingSome European countries have a rather unique approach to curb speeding that might actually have merit, if enforced.
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Pass the Turmeric, PleaseStudies performed on mice in recent years have the scientific community taking a closer look at India's long standing commitment to the medicinal benefits of the turmeric plant for treating a variety of symptoms and medical conditions. -
Amazing Water Fountains Attracting Hundreds of Thousands of Tourists AnnuallyA round-up of the top three fountains found throughout the world considered as being the most famous, largest and tallest.
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The Truth About IslamThe common approach used by non-Muslim writers for connecting Islam with terrorism can be summed up in the Arabic word - jihad. Many non-Muslims think they know what this word means. But do they really?
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Using Household Cleaning Products is Serious BusinessMixing cleaning products together, especially ammonia and bleach, can be a deadly solution for removing grease from kitchen appliances or mildew from bathroom tiles.
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Friend or Acquaintance? Does it Matter Which Word We Use?Often times we forget that there is a distinction between the English words friend and acquaintance. What is a friend? What is an acquaintance?
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Six Reasons Why a Home Computer and Internet Access Are a Good InvestmentHere are six reasons for having a computer and internet access in your home.
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Super Poke! Pets: A Virtual Pet World Gaining in PopularityA how-to guide for playing Super Poke! Pets with tips for making friends and keeping the coins rolling in.
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How to Make and Install DIY Hurricane ShuttersWith June 1st fast approaching now is the time to prepare your windows for the 2009 hurricane season if you live along or near the gulf coast or eastern seaboard. DIY window shutters are affordable and easy to install.
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Cape May County Park and Zoo Offers an Abundance of Outdoor Recreation Year RoundWhat better time to play outdoors can there be than during Great Outdoors Month in June? With bike and walking trails, fishing, swimming, canoeing and guided walking trails there is much to see and do in America's State and County Parks.
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Fruita, Colorado Hosts Mike the Headless Chicken Festival May 15-16Fruita, Coloroado will hold it's 10th Annual Mike the Headless Chicken Festival, featuring 6 musical acts, a chicken dance contest, a pancake breakfast, a car show, movie tent and several sporting events, May 15-16. -
Comfortable Walking Shoes a Must for Ocean City's Planned Activities April 25-26thClean Action Ocean Beach Sweep and March of Dimes' March For Babies Walk headline Ocean City, NJ's Weekend Activities April 25-26th. -
Five Quick Hard-Boiled Egg DishesFive ways to serve hard-boiled eggs leftover from Easter. -
How to Make Butter-Shaped Lamb for Easter DinnerMaking Poland's butter-shaped lamb without modern day molds is not as complicated as you might think according to Chef Paul Balus, owner of Cap'n Ron in Charleston, SC. -
Ancient European Traditions Play an Important Role in Modern Easter CelebrationsA glimpse into the Easter traditions practiced in European countries. -
The Strange, the Delicious from SingaporeStrange delicacies have been part of our diets for years. And when it comes to choosing the strangest of delicacies, I believe Singapore's "birds' nests soup" wins, hands down.
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Easter Happenings in Ocean City, New JerseySpring will be returning to the South Jersey Community of Ocean City starting this weekend. The City has lined up Easter related activities scheduled throughout the weekend for everyone including its friendly four-legged residents. -
"Egg"-quisite Easter CenterpieceDressing up the house, both inside and out, is one of my top five favorite things to do especially during Easter. After spending years assisting my mother, I was quite excited when the opportunity to follow in her footsteps with my own daughter arose.
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Going Green for an Eggceptional EasterDyeing eggs for Easter with natural dye materials isn't as labor intensive as most believe unless you intend to add intricate designs, which would be labor intensive regardless of whether you use natural dye ingredients or not.
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Easter Egg LegendsThe tradition of painting eggs at Easter has many sources depending to whom you ask. -
Decorating Easter Eggs the Old-Fashioned WayCreate unique Easter Egs using Batik method.
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Egg at Center of Easter TraditionsWith Easter just around the corner some of you may still be scrambling for an appropriate, if not unique, centerpiece for your dining room table.
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Boost Insulin's Sensitivity and Performance Using Lifestyle ModificationsRegardless of age, gender, ethnic background, or religious beliefs, all patients face the same prognosis when diabetes is discovered. That is, to keep blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible and delay the onset of its many complications. -
Diabetic Friendly Breakfast FoodsFor diabetics, eating breakfast has an even greater impact on overall health when compared with the non-diabetic. Why?
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Bring These to the Beach, You Won't Be DisappointedFor many, there's no better place for defrosting the winter's chill from our memories than at the Jersey shore, especially for avid readers. Beachgoer's often pass the time relaxing with a book, magazine or newspaper in their hands.
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Disney's "Eight Below" Tugs at Your HeartEight Below, directed by Frank Marshall, is another great film from Walt Disney. Inspired by a true story, Eight Below, is a must see action adventure movie for animal lovers, especially dog owners. -
File Sharing Gets Two Thumbs UpMy biggest quandary with all the talk of "file sharing" has been trying to understand how or when sharing music became wrong. -
Facial Massage Preserves Youthful SkinA massage soothes tense muscles and can do wonders for our skin's overall appearance especially on our face where stress and the aging process can cause wrinkles, puffy eyes, dry or sagging skin, and dark spots. -
At Home Beauty Treatment for Radiant SkinRegardless of age, proper skin care, especially on the face, is a major concern for women. For most, looking and feeling good begins above the shoulders.
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Making that Dream Job YoursHow to deliver a good impression and get the job you desire.
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April 1st is Pranksters' ParadiseHave you ever wondered why we traditionally run around on April 1 playing practical jokes on unsuspecting victims? Wonder no more.
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Something on a Stick Day?March 28 is being hailed as "Something On A Stick" day according to the many food calendars circulating online, which highlight the many unusual food holidays celebrated across the United States annually.
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The Seeker: The Dark is RisingMercilessly teased and taunted by his older brothers, Will Stanton is an average teenager, that is, until his 14th birthday arrives.
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The Da Vinci CodeAs an avid fan of word games and puzzles it should come as no surprise that amongst my favorite movies is The Da Vinci Code. The movie, directed by Ron Howard, is based on the book of the same name by best-selling author, Dan Brown.
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Salad Molds Add Sparkle to Your TableMolded salads, which can be served on their own as a light lunch or as a side dish with dinner, are impressive chilled masterpieces when presented at the table.
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Consulting The Stars Is The Latest Solution For Losing WeightThose constantly struggling with the daily ups and downs on the bathroom scale can add a new reason to their repertoire of excuses for weight gain. Research by a number of astrologers cites our star sign may affect our ability to manage weight.
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Pan's Labyrinth a Timeless Fairy Tale for Adult AudiencesTaking place during the post civil war reign of Spanish general and dictator, Francisco Franco, Pan's Labyrinth unfolds through the eyes and imagination of Ofelia, an 11-year old girl, played by Ivana Baquero.
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Tender Tails in the RingBullfighters fight for money and trophies as well as honour. One reward given is the oreja, or ear of the bull. On some occasions the judge will reward both ears and the tail of the bull. Were I given an ox tail I would know exactly what to do - make a yummy Oxtail Stew.
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Vietnam Welcomes in the New Year February 7thVietnamese people throughout the world will be celebrating the New Year, which is being hailed as the Year of the Rat this year, Thursday, February 7th. -
Are You a Breakfast Skipper?To skip breakfast or not is the most important decision we can make upon waking each morning. In many cases time constraints, a lack of appetite or the desire to lose weight will find most of us jumping out of the shower and heading straight for the front door.
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NFC Battles AFC at the Superbowl on February 3rdThe NFC and AFC League Champions will soon be heading for Glendale, Arizona for Super Bowl XLII. The 42nd annual championship game, to be broadcast live on FOX, will be played at the University of Phoenix Stadium, February 3, 2008. Kick-off time is 6:18 p.m. EST.
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Oatmeal Festival Comes to Lafayette, CO January 12thThe City of Lafayette, CO, will be hosting its 12th Annual Oatmeal Festival, scheduled to begin 7:30 a.m., Saturday, January 12th and lasting until 1 p.m. in downtown Lafayette.
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Uncovering Our Pasts Gets Easier as Time Goes ByThe Internet has become an extremely valuable tool for the genealogist. Prior to online services and home computers, collecting family histories meant trips to places which most often were not just around the corner.
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Dragon WarsDragon-like creatures from an ancient Korean legend appear in Los Angeles, scale buildings, flip cars and terrorize the city in search for a girl named Sarah.
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Eggnog's Checkered PastOur beloved Christmas drink, eggnog, has not only fuelled debates amongst food historians but also has created a riot and sent a man to jail. Yes, clearly there's more to this drink than "meets the eye."
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First Night Offers Entertainment for All on New Year's Eve in Ocean City, N.JAs 2007 draws to an end, the City of Ocean City, NJ is gearing up for it's annual First Night, Ocean City's New Year's Eve celebration, scheduled to begin 4 p.m., Monday, December 31st and lasting until midnight.
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Bean Soup: Political Delight on Capitol HillBean Soup as it turns out is a long-standing issue with lawmakers in our nation's capital. Senators Fred Dubois of Idaho and Knute Nelson of Minnesota are both credited with getting the dish up on Capitol Hill according to the official web site for the US Senate.
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Selecting the Perfect Christmas Gifts for Kids Every TimeHoliday shopping can be a nightmare. Maneuvering around crowded parking lots, endless searches for the "must have" on family and friends wish lists and waiting in long lines at the cash register can quickly dampen one's Christmas spirit.
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The Yule LogMy inquisitive need to know where and when traditions began set into motion a four-hour quest to learn the roots of the glowing logs commonly known as Yule Logs.
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Lavish and Luscious Christmas Eve Feasts in Poland, the Ukraine and LithuaniaIn some European countries Christmas would be incomplete without their traditional Christmas Eve feasts.
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Secret Gifts from Saint NicholasThroughout his lifetime St. Nicholas had a reputation for using his inheritance to help those less fortunate by way of secret gifts. In some countries, St. Nicholas leaves sweet treats on the eve of his feast day for those children who have been nice throughout the year.
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Homemade Biscuits for Puppy's First ChristmasThis past month we welcomed a new addition to our tiny family of four. We call our four-legged "newbie" Jo-Jo and by now you have probably guessed that Jo-Jo is no lady. In fact, she is part collie, part labrador.
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Tea Leaves for Better HealthIn the centuries since Shen Nung's first recording of the medicinal effects from drinking an infusion of water with the leaves of the Camellia Sinensis tree research has shown that a cup of tea does have medicinal qualities that shouldn't be ignored.
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Feast Your Eyes on These Recipes Celebrating Santa Lucia on December 13thWith the Christmas season fast-approaching children across the US will soon begin preparing for their school's annual Christmas pageants, a school tradition dating back for as long as I can remember. Which would be 40 plus years!
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Traditional Gruel Gets Modern Day MakeoverFor some, it's called oatmeal. For others, it's called porage. For still others, it's called mush. And yet for still others, it's called gruel. Gruel, a beverage or thin soup made from boiling grains in water or milk, has long been an important part of our diet.
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Amazing Foods from MalaysiaTypical home-style Malay dishes include fish or seafood, chicken, beef or vegetables simmered in a coconut, spicy, sweet and sour, tomato or soy sauce gravy served over steamed rice.
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How to Turn Your Taste Buds on to TofuIt's easy to understand why we should consume tofu from a nutritional standpoint. It's low in calories, cholesterol-free and a good source of protein. Unfortunately, good nutrition doesn't always dictate what we eat. We want something that tastes good. We want flavor!