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5 hairstyle tips for thin, fine hair that work Professional advice from a hairstylist on how to deal with thinning or fine hair. Learn how to improve hair health and obtain a flattering hairstyle, inexpensively.

5 emergency age-busting beauty secrets Need to look ten years younger or just stunning on short notice, try these easy and fast anti-aging beauty tips to look your best for that special occasion or date.

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  Mystery Diagnosis: Advice on Doctors for the Undiagnosed

  3/29/2013

  Learn how to improve your chances for diagnosis of ″invisible illness″ and mystery conditions, be it Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or undiagnosed pelvic pain.
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  5 hairstyle tips for thin, fine hair that work

  8/10/2012

  Professional advice from a hairstylist on how to deal with thinning or fine hair. Learn how to improve hair health and obtain a flattering hairstyle, inexpensively.
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  5 emergency age-busting beauty secrets

  8/2/2012

  Need to look ten years younger or just stunning on short notice, try these easy and fast anti-aging beauty tips to look your best for that special occasion or date.
• First Person: Surviving the Summer Heat Wave with COPD

  7/18/2012

  First person account of living with COPD during the 2012 drought. A brief glimpse at some of the health threats and challenges that patients face in extreme heat conditions.
• Kansas Drought 2012: Bad News for Consumers and Cattle

  7/13/2012

  A factbox on the Kansas 2012 drought after 82 countries were declared a federal disaster area this week. Also, a look at Kansas agricultural production, prompting the question: Will food prices go up?
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  Santorum's Google Problem About Relevance, Not Homosexuality

  9/23/2011

  Sen. Rick Santorum has a Google problem as his last name is redefined by Dan Savage. The search giant doesn't seem to care; why Google and Danny Sullivan are wrong on this issue.

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  • Yahoo! Voices
• Czech President Wasn't 'Stealing A Pen;' Media Caught Instead

  4/16/2011

  A YouTube video is claimed to expose Czech Republic President Vaclav Klaus stealing a pen.The video is entertaining but the rumors have become a complete media fail with regard to facts. Would this have occurred for a well-liked president?
• 'New Evidence' In Facebook Lawsuit Presented: Timeline by the Numbers

  4/13/2011

  Allegedly new evidence has been brought forward by Ceglia's counsel in his lawsuit against Zuckerberg. If authentic, Ceglia may well become a very, very rich man, if not an equal partner in Facebook.
• The Lack of Women in Tech; is TechCrunch Really Concerned?

  4/4/2011

  Yesterday, AOL's TechCrunch featured an article on the topic of "women of color" and "how can we encourage them." Less than two weeks ago, more girl power '"themed content was evidenced. But why the sudden interest?
• April is Donate Life Month; Organ Donation is Oversimplified

  4/1/2011

  One problem is that most people advocating organ donation are on the receiving end, if they bare any connection at all '" such as news media. This is one reason why some people fail to give consent.
• New Facebook 'Questions' Feature Improves Fan Pages and Q-and-A

  3/26/2011

  Facebook Questions is now available '"Q&A at your fingertips'" capable of becoming one of the most productive applications in the social network's recent history, particularly for business use.

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  • Yahoo! Voices
• Lady Gaga Says 'I'm Tweeting' in Google Tribute Interview

  3/23/2011

  With her YouTube and search numbers nearly as extreme as her attire, Gaga is the most downloaded artist in history. The first few minutes are fun to watch whereas Google pays tribute to Gaga's success and its own role in that regard. Read the highlights.
• Responses to Dot-XXX Porn Domain Name Extension

  3/19/2011

  Some in the adult entertainment industry have gotten their wish as the domain name extension .xxx will soon be propagated. Responses from the Obama administration, ICANN members, the porn industry and more on the porn domain.
• Facebook vs. Twitter: Which is Better for Marketing?

  3/19/2011

  The Facebook versus Twitter debate --and which one is a more effective marketing tool, continues as another conflicting headline makes its way into the social media ecosphere.
• War on meth or cold medicine? Perspectives from Arkansas and the region

  3/16/2011

  Over 15 states have directed its war on drugs legislative attention to the allergy and cold medicine ingredient psuedoephridrine '" and its derivatives '" in hopes to curb the nation's meth epidemic.
• Japan's Nuclear Crisis Draws Energy Criticisms in U.S.

  3/13/2011

  The situation intensified Sunday as fears over a potential nuclear meltdown and radioactive contamination increased. Criticisms about Japan's handling of the situation and the nuclear industry in the U.S. are mounting.
• From Africa to Lady Gaga, 'Pray for Japan'

  3/13/2011

  From Lady Gaga to Africa -- people are praying for Japan. Though social media data suggest that Twitter, like Japan, is secular -- solidarity -- voiced in many languages is best illustrated by people such as these.
• How charitable is Japan? Even 'rich' nations need help

  3/11/2011

  Japan ranks sixth for contributions paid out for natural disasters. How will the Western world respond to the Japanese earthquake victims?
• Resources for finding coverage of Japan earthquake, tsunami

  3/11/2011

  Some of the more common questions and answers concerning the Japan earthquake aftermath include: where to send donations, what live blogs cover breaking news and eyewitness reports and how to best use social media platforms like Twitter.

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• Charlie Sheen Winning Over Marketing Minds

  3/7/2011

  Why any advertiser would want to employ Sheen's celebrity endorsement. Let's consider the android app iBoobs, for starters.
• After Arkansas Earthquakes, Responding to Fears and Critics

  3/2/2011

  When a 4.7 earthquake hits Arkansas it is not unreasonable to feel like Chicken Little. As to the critics from California, I have witnessed these brave souls totally unravel during our tornado warnings. What we can learn from it.
• New Twitter Dating Service: Love at First Tweet? Not Exactly

  2/25/2011

  Another new Twitter-based dating service LuvAtFirstTweet.com launched last month. The media coverage has been both enthusiastic and premature, if not irresponsible.
• 'End Times' in Search: The World May End Before Finding an Answer

  2/23/2011

  Amidst 2012 Mayan predictions, Egypt, earthquakes, and chaotic world events ranging from dead birds to economics, show that search engines fare poorly in handling 'end-of-the-world' concerns. These search tips can help.
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  Q&A: Cuts to National Weather Service harmful, employee chief says

  2/18/2011

  House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers proposed the Continuing Resolution HR 1 this week that threatens the National Weather Service (NWS) with a budget cut of 30 percent. President Dan Sobien discusses some of the risks to citizens in an interview.
• Rick Warren Joins Quora; Should You?

  2/16/2011

  Subsequent to Rick Warren's tweet, "What is Quora?," became a breakout topic on the Internet, though other media coverage concerning the Q&A startup may have played a role for the novel interest.
• Funny or Die Video vs. Journalism: AOL-Huffington Post Profits Either Way

  2/12/2011

  You've Got News! -- a Funny or Die AOL-Huffington Post video parody -- vs.a Columbia School of Journalism article on AOL antitrust law and unpaid bloggers. AOL profits from its own criticism and reaches a settlement with unpaid bloggers.
• Facebook Phone? Almost; Meet INQ Cloud Touch, Cloud Q

  2/11/2011

  Facebook Inc.and INQ Mobile Ltd. unveil a budget Android based smartphone (INQ Cloud Touch and INQ Cloud 2) optimized for avid users of the premiere social network. The so-called Facebook phone is previewed and met with mixed reception.
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  Avoiding a Bad Haircut: Whose Fault is it Really?

  2/11/2011

  Some people should never wield scissors on anything organic, period. Yet the hairstylist is not always to blame for a bad haircut. Either way, these tips can help you avoid hairstyle disasters.
• Kid Rock Drops F-Bombs After Snowy Arkansas Concert

  2/10/2011

  Kid Rock receives a grilling over his Little Rock, Arkansas 'Born Free' concert. Claims he never canceled a show so why should fans gripe about traveling in State of Emergency road conditions. Was he thinking of himself or his fans?
• Valentine's Day Scams: Of Cupid and Cons

  2/9/2011

  Valentine's Day scams centering around Feb. 14 are common. Though online fraud predates Facebook by more than a decade, social media networks offer a creative platform to dupe both the desperate and distracted alike.
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  Olbermann's New TV Show Airs Late Spring on CurrentTV

  2/8/2011

  Former MSNBC host and liberal pundit Keith Olbermann joins CurrentTV as both a host and an executive of the new media inspired network co-founded by former Vice President Al Gore.

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  • Yahoo! Voices
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  AOL-Huffington Post: How to Achieve World Domination with Free Bloggers

  2/7/2011

  Was it simply a red herring that AOL's TechCrunch (and friends) have been complaining ad nauseum about Demand Media, content farms, and Google search results for months now, or were they also in the dark about the merger, like most Huffington Post fans?
• Obama Super Bowl Interview with Bill O'Reilly Vs.Couric And Lauer

  2/6/2011

  O'Reilly's will be heavily scrutinized in his Super Bowl interview with Obama. View all three presidential Super Bowl interviews here (2009, 2010, 2011) both on video and transcript to compare the post-game buzz to.
• Planned Parenthood Under Fire for Undercover Live Action Video

  2/1/2011

  A Live Action undercover investigation into Planned Parenthood results in a video that claims to show that Planned Parenthood aides and abets sex traffickers. Find the video and notable quotes here in this partial transcript.
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  Keeping Food Safe when the Power Goes Out

  2/1/2011

  With winter storms and power outages abundant, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reissued recommendations on how to keep food safe and lower the risk of food-borne illness.

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  • Yahoo! Voices
• Google CEO Eric Schmidt to Host a TV Show? Not Big Brother 2

  1/24/2011

  A CNN insider reveals that Schmidt has been pursuing a career in television for over a year. Some may be concerned about a big brother influence, if he makes it.
• State of the Union 2011 Live Events Coverage Guide

  1/24/2011

  The best places to watch President Obama's State of the Union address online in real-time and via mobile devices. Find transcripts and social media events through twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

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• Keith Olbermann Left MSNBC: Fired, Quit or Retired?

  1/21/2011

  MSNBC Countdown host Keith Olbermann says goodbye to viewers. Whether Olbermann was fired or retired remains a developing news story.
• Mass Animal Deaths: Timelines, Trends and Local Reports

  1/21/2011

  How to find an updated timeline of animal deaths and where not to look. With the lack of reliable information, opportunists are filling the demand for real news.
• Child Singer Elizabeth Hughes Made Famous from Microphone Mishap (video)

  1/18/2011

  8-year-old Elizabeth Hughes is not just another YouTube video sensation of the moment, with page views that have doubled to over 4 million in two days.
• Miss America 2011 Political Views: 'Bipartisanship Has Become Ridiculous'

  1/16/2011

  With the black bikini competition over, our focus is now on Miss America's political views. In our post-Carrie Prejean world, we can start counting down the minutes to the next beauty pageant scandal
• New Zodiac Signs, Ophiuchus and Men Are Not from Mars

  1/14/2011

  Following research revealing men and women originate from the same planet, the 13th constellation Ophiuchus has astrology followers concerned about new zodiac signs to hit in 2011.
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  Spokeo Threatens Internet Safety for Kids? FBI Claims Progress

  1/13/2011

  As a news video titled "How to Spy on Your Friends" -- ala Spokeo -- made viral scare rounds on Facebook, the FBI claims progress with Internet safety for kids. How to remove your Spokeo data.
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  Reactions to Arizona Shootings Spur More Hate Speech

  1/10/2011

  While FBI Director Robert S. Meuller III agrees that words do matter and hate speech is readily accessible, blaming the iPhone era is not the answer.

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  Politics Killed Medicare Ruling on End-of-life Planning, the Audacity of Honesty

  1/8/2011

  Misinformation about end-of-life planning is rampant but some tragedies can be avoided without government help. A widow's perspective...
• Obama Cairo Speech to Muslims; Negative Reactions and Quotes

  6/4/2009

  Not everyone is happy with the speech President Barack Obama recited to the Muslim world today in Cairo. Delving past the news headlines of Middle Eastern and U.S. newspapers shows a less glorious, but realistic, reception.
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  With New Search Engine Wolfram Alpha, Who Will Be Out of Business?

  5/15/2009

  The implications of the new search engine are well beyond being a "Google Killer." The search giant will survive, with injury perhaps, but some websites and providers of facts may not.
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  Swine Flu School Closings; What Parents Can Do

  4/30/2009

  It is scary to imagine. Hundreds of thousands of students, and their parents, could face school closings due to suspect or confirmed cases of swine flu (H1V1). Practical solutions and tips for related work and childcare concerns are covered.
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  Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics: Schedule of Events

  3/23/2009

  This quick schedule and reference guide to the 2010 Winter Olympics will keep viewers from missing their favorite athletes and sports.
• Inauguration Events Schedule 2009, Updates and Must-See TV

  1/13/2009

  A guide to finding inauguration concerts, balls and Inaugural Day coverage on TV and online.
• Online Printable Coupons: Online Savings or Budget Killers?

  10/17/2008

  Save more with online printable coupons and online bargains and avoid these common mistakes.
• Social Security Increase for 2009 'COLA', SSDI and Medicare Premiums

  10/16/2008

  In 2009, seniors and the disabled can expect an increase in their Social Security retirement and SSDI checks along with some changes in Medicare.
• Banned SNL Bailout Video Found - Censored or Sensible?

  10/7/2008

  Banned SNL Video found, some republicans yell conspiracy, some democrats not laughing.
• Winning Palin Bingo / Biden Bingo Cards for VP Debate

  10/2/2008

  With the latest political meme being Biden and Palin Bingo and VP drinking games, are we taking the election seriously? Yes and no, and who can begrudge people for a bit of stress relief.
• Sarah Palin Witchcraft Video Stirs Church Controversy

  9/25/2008

  Palin receives prayers and critics go loony with religious intolerance.
• 2008 Presidential Debates Schedule or Delay

  9/24/2008

  McCain and Obama disagree on debate, partisan politics over partisan politics.
• Independent -- the Undecided Voter Haiku for the 2008 Presidential Campaign

  9/19/2008

  Independents and former Clinton supporters: is your heart for Obama and your mind for McCain or vice versa?
• Oprah Criticized for Senate Bill 1738, Unrelated to GOP Boycott

  9/16/2008

  Comparing the child protection bill Oprah endorsed with one involving John McCain and why S 1738 has not yet passed in the Senate.
• Gibson, Palin Interview Features Bush Doctrine Blunder

  9/12/2008

  Even voters who didn't miss the first installment of the ABC Charles Gibson interview of Gov. Sarah Palin may find themselves less certain about Palin than before.
• Keith Olbermann, Chris Matthews Demoted at MSNBC

  9/8/2008

  MSNBC's liberal news makers were not fired, but put in place to curb increased tensions and decreased ratings.
• Projected Path of Hurricane Ike and Emergency Resources

  9/5/2008

  Ike may be over the Bahamas within five days and on the way toward southern Florida, according to National Hurricane Center forecasts, but know that the projected path of Hurricane Ike is easily subject to change.
• With Sarah Palin, is the Daily Kos Helping McCain?

  9/2/2008

  Attacks on the Republican VP nominee and her family escalate, prepare for backfire.
• Path of Hurricane Gustav 2008, Hanna and Hurricane Updates

  8/29/2008

  Tracking Hurricane Gustav and Tropical Storm Hanna as Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas prepare.
• Hillary Clinton Speech: No Way McCain or Obama?

  8/27/2008

  On Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention, did Hillary Clinton's speech help or hurt Barack Obama?
• Democratic National Convention Schedule, TV Highlights and Protest Coverage

  8/25/2008

  The reasons for seeking the Democratic National Convention schedule are as varied as the voters.
• Casey Anthony Released; Why She May Talk

  8/22/2008

  Now that Caylee Anthony's mother is out of jail, what can we expect?
• Amethyst Initiative Hopes to Lower Drinking Age

  8/19/2008

  States may reconsider the minimum drinking age in 2009, thanks, in part, to the Amethyst Initiative.
• Bill Gwatney, Arkansas Democratic Party Chairman Killed; Should We Live in Fear?

  8/13/2008

  Arkansas Democratic National Chairman Bill Gwatney was killed after a noon-time shooting at the Democratic Party headquarters in Little Rock on Wednesday, according to a statement from Sen. Hillary Clinton's press
• Wacky Packages Websites: Photos, Games and Hotspots for Collectors

  8/12/2008

  Websites for Wacky Packages fun and the serious collector.
• 2008 Olympics TV Schedule and Online Coverage

  8/6/2008

  Easily customize your Olympics coverage online and off.
• Barack Obama Birthday Gate: Obama Birth Certificate Dispute

  8/4/2008

  Allegations that Obama's birth certificate is a fake have escalated.
• With AICAR, Can You Buy Exercise in a Pill?

  8/1/2008

  More muscle, less fat, no work. Ready to buy some muscle?
• Jesus Cheeto or Pareidolia?

  7/30/2008

  Who can argue with people who find Jesus in food?
• New Search Engine 'Cuil' is a Cool Search for Privacy

  7/28/2008

  Cuil.com, pronounced "cool", is a new internet search engine that supplements Google. But is it kool?
• How to Make 3D Glasses; A Stereoscopic Revival

  7/27/2008

  Why all the craze about 3-D glasses and where can you learn how to make a pair.
• John McCain Gains on Obama: Voter Rejection of Media Bias?

  7/25/2008

  Journalists support Obama over McCain in more ways than one; a look at the concerns for Republicans and Democrats.
• Federal Minimum Wage Increase: Who Benefits?

  7/24/2008

  Find out about the impact of the new minimum wage as both a worker and consumer.
• Google Knol; Besides Wikipedia and Squidoo, Who Else is Unhappy?

  7/24/2008

  What is Knol, how to earn AdSense and will it provide unfair competition?
• CriminalSearches.com: Are Free Criminal Background Searches Risky?

  7/21/2008

  Use criminalsearches.com for criminal searches before you let anyone in your house or near your kids...but beware the results.
• Dark Knight Joker Wallpaper Downloads; Why so Serious Nicholson?

  7/21/2008

  Why so serious? is more than a Joker wallpaper.
• Internet Outage: Reports of Internet Problems in Midwest and California Propel Users to Check Internet Status

  7/18/2008

  With a surge of reports on internet connection problems, or internet outage, it is good time to learn how to check your internet status.
• JibJab Personalized Videos Infuse Humor into Presidential Campaign

  7/16/2008

  Is the presidential election too serious? Look to JibJab for some equal opportunity laughs at Obama, McCain, Clinton, Bush and beyond.
• FLW Fantasy Fishing Winner and Arkansas Mom Lands $100K Via Fantasyfishing.com

  7/16/2008

  Winner of FLW Fantasy Fishing contest shows that even fishing novices can win. Can you?
• Coupons: Beat Fake Coupons and Save on Groceries

  7/11/2008

  Coupons are not always easy savings, with fake coupons and bogus memberships. Learn how to save more and shop safely with online coupon sites.
• Lively Google and Lively Ways to Use the New Virtual World

  7/9/2008

  How Google's Lively may change the future of how we interact and why the virtual world is for people who hate virtual worlds.
• Celebrities Die in Threes Many Believe; the Meaning of Three

  6/25/2008

  Do celebrities die in threes as many people believe and what is behind this superstition concerning the number three?
• 5 Good Reasons to Learn How to Use Twitter for Business and Personal Use

  6/4/2008

  Twitter is one of the few must-have, must-do technologies to understand for business, communities, families, journalists and more. Yet, it is much more powerful with Twitter add-ons or apps. Take five minutes to learn it now.
• Why I'd Rather Face a Tornado Than a Twisted Warning

  5/22/2008

  Death by tornado is rare but health threats imposed by weather radios deserve more attention. Should the weather radio carry a warning? Funnel cloud photo included.
• Singulair and Suicidal Thoughts; FDA Investigates While I Take Cymbalta

  3/28/2008

  Singulair is under investigation by the FDA for a potential link to suicidal thoughts. Is this why I need an antidepressant?
• Right Side Abdominal Pain: How Serious Is It?

  2/29/2008

  Home remedy, doctor visit or emergency... just how serious is that abdominal pain?
• Florida Cop Dumps Quadriplegic, 7 Ohio Cops Strip Search Woman

  2/13/2008

  Two alarming stories and videos of two arrests gone terribly wrong. How should citizens respond when police can not be trusted?
• Eucerin Plus Intensive Repair Foot Cream for Sexy Hands

  2/5/2008

  If Eucerin Plus can help my scary feet and hands it should work dermatological miracles for you, or simply help you look sexier in sandals.
• Microsoft Bids on Yahoo: What to Expect from a Takeover

  2/1/2008

  Will the topography of the Internet change with a merger of the arch rivals? What a Microsoft, Yahoo merger means to consumers and stockholders.
• Discount Moving Boxes Online - Use Caution

  1/28/2008

  Finally, with only 3 days to move, the moving boxes arrived. Avoid common problems with buying discount moving boxes online and off.
• Bonefish Grill Restaurant in Rogers, Arkansas: 5 Stars Despite the Attitude

  1/23/2008

  When you don't know which restaurant to go to, the Bonefish Grill will not fail to please.
• La Quinta Bentonville - The Place to Stay When Natural Disaster Strikes

  1/23/2008

  We couldn't have picked a better hotel to stay in for our first "windy" night in Northeast Arkansas.
• Forgotten: A Step-Mother's Loss During and After a Custody Battle

  1/5/2008

  The subject, once deemed my daughter, as well as myself were part of a nine-year on-and-off-again custody battle, complicated with abuse, abandonment and a lawyer who decided to become a mother.
• Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet) Adds Chronic Care Improvement Program

  12/30/2007

  MO Health Net offers patients new health services, but at what cost? Should patients sign the CCIP consent form?
• Twas' the Night Before Christmas - AC Writers Rendition

  12/21/2007

  Who does visit CPs on Christmas Eve? It's not St. Nick.
• Ice Cream Flavors Not to Miss

  12/19/2007

  Blue Bunny, Edy's and Breyer's ice cream favorites that are sure to please.
• Free Software Download Find: ISOBuster, Data Recovery Rescue

  12/14/2007

  You know the files are on your CD/DVD but your PC argues "No." ISOBuster wins.
• Penthouse Acquires Adult Dating Site 'Various'; Deal Worth $500 Million

  12/14/2007

  Penthouse makes a record-breaking purchase in the adult entertainment industry.
• Top 10 New Years Resolutions for Tech Support Call Centers

  12/13/2007

  Tech support: bane to some, digital savior to others.
• Holiday Money: Last Minute Places to Get Money Online

  12/12/2007

  Need money fast? Find out where to go and how to generate extra cash during the holidays and beyond.
• Victoria Taylor's Seasonings: My Gourmet Gift Basket Secret

  12/12/2007

  From Tuscan dishes to tailgate parties, Victoria Taylor's Seasonings offers great gift ideas and staples for most any foodie's cupboard.
• Article Downraters, Negative Comments and Nasties - an AC Survival Guide

  12/8/2007

  Online writers are attacked daily. Learn how to handle drive-by assaults and shameless people.
• BodyFlex Review: Can You Really Lose Inches in Your Chair?

  12/6/2007

  Does the exercise workout work or is it just another fitness scam?
• Kansas City Weather Sources, Road Conditions and School Closings

  12/6/2007

  Which Kansas city schools are out, which roads are closed, and what is the weather forecast for KC? The answers are here.
• Ways to Kick Flu Symptoms and Get Relief

  12/4/2007

  Tips to disable flu symptoms as quickly as possible and resources for flu news and reports.
• Child Molesters in My Neighborhood: When a Typo Endangers Innocent Lives

  11/30/2007

  I lived on the same street as two child molesters, but it was a victim who endangered our lives.
• What is the USB Dancer?

  11/27/2007

  While the adult toy makes the top 10 stupid gift list, is it just plain wrong?
• My Practical Advice on Inflammatory Bowel Disease

  11/26/2007

  Why I kicked my doctor and other practical advice for IBD and colitis sufferers.
• Free Software Download of the Week: VLC Media Player

  11/25/2007

  VLC Media Player review: Color me impressed.
• Device Drivers:When And How to Install Device Driver Updates

  11/19/2007

  How to install device drivers and device driver updates, and when it can help or hurt your computer.
• Lucy Southworth, Larry Page Getting Hitched

  11/15/2007

  What is the scoop on the woman who won the Google Co-Founder's heart?
• High-tech Toy Alternatives: Why and How to Buy Unique Gifts for Kids

  11/14/2007

  How to keep that low-tech gift from becoming the newest dust collector and why you should make the effort.
• What Happened to Demonoid? End Days for Popular Illegal File Sharing Site?

  11/12/2007

  Demonoid, the second largest torrent tracker, has closed its doors due to alleged legal action.
• Ultimate Guide to Black Friday Sales Secrets

  11/9/2007

  Learn where to find the best Black Friday ads and secret sales you may otherwise miss. Also,is it a good deal or a bad one?
• Easy Chicken Holder for Mock Rotisserie Oven Roasted Chicken

  11/8/2007

  If you love the taste of rotisserie chicken but want the ease of oven roasting, you will want this dirt-cheap portable chicken holder. Cleanup is a snap, too! This oven roasted chicken recipe is good enough for holiday chicken but easy enough for an everyday meal. Roasted chicken video recipe
• Easy Mobile Content: Increase Pageviews and AC Reach

  11/3/2007

  Mobile users like tidbits of information. Learn how to easily make AC or web site content mobile friendly and increase both your pageviews and audience reach. Even novices can do it.
• Easy PC Tutorial: Speed Up PC and Fix Slow Display

  11/3/2007

  Display settings, themes and other computer settings drastically slow down many PCs, and blank screen areas occur. Speed up PC display settings with this easy PC video tutorial.
• Chicago Manual of Style Guide Online: An Inside Look

  11/3/2007

  The Chicago Manual of Style is considered the bible of editing, particularly for academic writing. Access the Chicago Manual of Style for free and learn of the plentiful features for both writers and editors. Access the Chicago Manual of Style at: http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org
• WordWeb - Loss for Words? Free Writing Software Saves the Day

  11/2/2007

  Learn how to find and use this must-have, free writing software. WordWeb lets you easily find word meanings, synonyms and much more. Make your documents shine.
• Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

  11/2/2007

  Great-tasting, homemade chicken soup is not difficult to make. Follow this video recipe for an easy homemade favorite that everyone loves. Instructions for both chicken broth and chicken noodle soup is available.
• Windows XP: Stop Hidden Programs with Window's Computer System Management

  11/2/2007

  Are Windows and other files running that you can't stop. Have PC errors? Does your computer drag? Learn how to manage hidden Windows and other programs with the computer system manager. Stop invisible programs and feature like: Window's Messenger Window's Autocomplete Left over anti-virus file
• AP Stylebook: Inside the Online Style Guide

  11/2/2007

  Writers can compliment their dog-eared AP Style Guide with a membership to AP Stylebook online. Easily find the right grammar, punctuation and usage for both online media and news writing. The Web-based AP Stylebook "provides searchable, instant access, with "real time" updates." and may be
• DIY Photo Backgrounds for Products that Sell

  11/2/2007

  Make great looking video and photo backgrounds for eBay and other e-commerce sites.
• Homemade Portable Photo Lighting Studio

  11/2/2007

  Improve your photos and videos with this DIY photography lighting technique.
• Product Review: Lido Cuisine Sausage with Wine and Asiago Cheese

  11/2/2007

  Impress your family and serve up one of the best tasting, easiest to make Italian sausages on the market. Cooking tip: This Italian-style pork sausage can also be cooked in the microwave or on the grill in just a couple of minutes.
• Easy PC Tutorial: Open Video Files and Documents with Your Favorite Program

  11/2/2007

  When you have multiple programs open the same file type, you can easily choose which program you want to use. View this video tutorial to change file associations selected by your computer.
• Stamps.com Review: Can You Save Money from Home?

  11/2/2007

  Whether you work from home or want to save money on gas, check out if this online mail and postage service is best suited for you. Stamps.com offers a free trial and with this review you can first take a peek at this online mail program.
• Google Tutorial: Computer Cat Shows How to Find People Images

  11/2/2007

  Tired of searching for images of celebrities and everyday people only to find unrelated results? Let Computer Cat show you how to find people photos fast. Also, learn how to limit your people image and celebrity photo search to news sources.
• Audacity: How to Create an Audio Fade in and Fade Out

  11/1/2007

  Audacity is a free audio effects program that is easy to use and offers a variety of sound enhancements. Audacity runs on Windows, Mac and Linux. Audacity can be downloaded at: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
• FlatOut Wraps Review: How to Make a Flat Bread Sandwich

  11/1/2007

  Tired of sandwiches? Try a new taste with FlatOut Wraps flat bread.
• Belarc Advisor: Find Serial Numbers and Lost Software

  11/1/2007

  If you loose your serial numbers or forget where you've placed your software on your PC, this free program can help.
• Cleaning Cast Iron Pans: Clean Cast Iron with and Without Soap

  11/1/2007

  Learn how to clean a cast iron skillet both with and without soap. Great for camping and to simply save the seasoned cast iron finish.
• Product Review: Silk Soy Milk Versus Kirkland Soy Milk

  11/1/2007

  A review of the leading vanilla soy milk brand up against Costco's version in both price and taste. From someone who didn't like soy milk until now.
• Cooking Video: Broccoli Quiche and Pepper Jack Roasted Mushroom Quiche by La Terra Fina

  11/1/2007

  Available at Costco, this prepared quiche tastes like homemade. Made with egg whites you won't miss the yolks in this two pie diet conscious combo. Spinach quiche lovers should enjoy the mushroom and pepper jack quiche for a new taste sensation. Watch this cooking video for a few preparation
• Promote AC Content with Windows Movie Maker Pt. 2

  10/10/2007

  Windows Movie Maker video production software does not allow you to fit long text, such as an AC URL, into the credit screen. This video tutorial shows a workaround. Promote your AC Content by importing an image into your video and effectively create a credit screen. To learn how to get a sho
• Avelox Antibiotic: Avelox Side Effects and Sinusitis Treatment

  9/21/2007

  Avelox: You may feel much better or worse long before the typical 10-day antibiotic course is finished.
• Do You Hate Halloween? Time to Take a Stand

  9/16/2007

  Tricks for the treaters to keep them away so you can have some peace on Halloween night.
• How to Apply Makeup for Photos and Video: 8 Makeup Application Tips for the Camera

  9/10/2007

  These camera-friendly makeup tips focus on how to apply makeup that enhances rather than detracts from your looks.
• How to Write Product Reviews That Increase Page Views

  9/10/2007

  Product reviews are one of the most sought after pieces of information on the Internet, as such it is a competitive niche, but also a potentially profitable one.
• Screen Capture Success: Seven Free Ways to Improve Your Screencast

  9/10/2007

  With a little knowledge and effort your screencasts can thrill your viewers and compel them to return for more.
• Fix Your Internet Connection Problems When You Can't Connect

  9/6/2007

  Don't get stuck without Internet access or these free tools designed to easily fix Internet connection problems.
• Hair Color Highlights: L'Oreal Feria Versus L'Oreal Styliste

  9/3/2007

  As a native redhead, blond highlights were not my friend until I tried newer L'Oreal hair color products with anti-brass formulations.
• AC Video FX Mashup: What is Associated Content?

  8/30/2007

  Digital art production showing what AC is all about from a Content Producer perspective. Learn more about creating video for AC from this and other content producers.
• BOOMj Social Networking for Generation Jones

  8/28/2007

  Don't like MySpace? Take a look at BOOMj which offers both social networking and niche marketing opportunities to persons born in the 60s and 70s.
• Culturelle - Lactobacillus is Not Created Equal

  8/27/2007

  Only a limited number of probiotics survive stomach acid. Further, studies are mixed between the U.S. and the rest of the world on the value of Lactobacillus. So the question is, does Culturelle really work?
• Kodak Z612 Review: Budget Zoom Digital Camera with Video for Under $250

  8/24/2007

  The Kodak Z612 is a must-see camera for the budget shopper who demands both SLR quality photography and decent video camera capabilities.
• Easy PC Tutorial: Find and Fix DirectX Errors

  7/25/2007

  DirectX driver problems are rather common. If you experience video or audio errors, use this built in Windows test to diagnose and fix Direct X errors.
• Top 5 Audio Book Sites for Free Audio Books

  7/24/2007

  Discover the world of audio books or supplement your existing collection from a plethora of high-quality, interesting and free works designed to entertain or educate.
• Keylogger: Every Stroke You Take I'll Be Watching You

  7/23/2007

  Whether it's a jealous spouse or a stranger trying to access your bank account, learn how to find and destroy online activity monitoring programs known as keyloggers.
• Generation Jones - Growing Up in the 60s and 70s

  7/17/2007

  Born in 1966, for years I considered myself lost - a woman without a generation to claim as her own. Then, I learned of Generation Jones.
• Easy PC Tutorial: Organize E-mail in Outlook Express

  7/17/2007

  If you are missing important e-mails or losing online receipts it is time to get organized and make your e-mail work for you. This PC video tutorial works with Outlook and Outlook Express.
• Medication Side-Effects - Find Common, Rare and Crazy Symptoms

  7/13/2007

  When suffering from a potential medication side-effect it helps to know where to locate information that your doctor may not always have. Sometimes, it confirms one's sanity as well.
• WhiteSmoke Review: Is Automated Writing Enrichment Possible?

  7/10/2007

  Deemed a "writing enrichment" program, WhiteSmoke is designed to turn most any document, e-mail or prose into a grammatically correct work that is both more professional and interesting to read. But, does it work?
• Living with Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID) - when Germs Are a Threat

  7/10/2007

  Most people do not know of my CVID illness, I lose them at the phrase "immune deficiency." Whether the phrase instills mild terror or the word 'immune' confounds the mind, thirteen years later I still don't know.
• iPhone Auction Generates $100,000 Bid for AIDS Victims

  7/7/2007

  In the closing hours of auction, an Apple iPhone bid reached the $100,000 mark. The perks to the coveted iPhone are many.
• DSL Speed Test : Compare Results and Fix DSL Service

  7/3/2007

  Slow DSL speed is a drag. Here you can perform a DSL speed test, evaluate line quality and see if your DSL service is up to snuff. If your broadband service is slow you will have the tools to fix the problem, inform your DSL service or change to a better rated broadband provider.
• Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID): Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

  7/3/2007

  CVID can be mild to life threatening and early diagnosis and treatment can prevent serious complications. Learn if there is more to frequent but seemingly common infections than meets the eye.
• What Writers Need to Know About Video Publishing

  6/28/2007

  Do you believe YouTube is far beneath your sensibilities or that written content rules? Learn why some understanding of video publishing is important for future employment and current page views.
• Mother Finds Image of Her Murdered Child in PC Game

  6/20/2007

  Fourteen years have passed since the brutal murder of two-year-old toddler James Bulger. Now his mother relives the tragedy. Game recalled in UK, U.S. status unknown.
• Court Victory for Chiropractors Against Quack Buster, First Amendment Rules

  6/15/2007

  Both admired and dispised for his attacks on alternative medicine, self-proclaimed consumer medical advocate, Dr. Stephen Barrett fails to convince a judge his character was defamed.
• Free Internet Security Software: Anti-virus, Anti-spam, Anti-spyware, and Firewall

  6/13/2007

  ZoneAlarm provides a state-of-the-art free Internet Security Suite, but if you don't know how to acquire it, the cost is $49.99. While I wrote about TrialPay, ZoneAlarm is no longer advertised as a potentially free Internet Security Software package on their main web page. Follow these easy p
• Prediction Card Trick: Stump Anyone with This 30-Year Secret

  6/13/2007

  Easy enough for kids to learn but magical enough that most adults will never guess how this ancient secret card trick is done. One of the best magic card tricks that people will demand to know. Predict 3 cards, no matter the card deck, no matter who shuffles!
• Great Bargains at Deal$ Dollar Store

  6/13/2007

  Deal$ is a bargain lover's paradise with a great variety of merchandise, including food, clothes, toiletries, toys, automotive, and tech gadgets. See what a dollar buys, you may be surprised! Deal$ dollar store operates in 14 states, to check if there is a Deals dollar store near you visit their
• Writers Promote AC Content with Video Pt. 1

  6/13/2007

  Whether you produce one or several videos, learn the fastest, most effective way to promote your AC content on other video sites. This video tutorial on increasing pageviews for AC Content covers an intro into title and credit screens using PowerPoint or Adobe Photoshop, generating a friendly,
• DIY: Apply Lotion to Your Own Back

  6/13/2007

  The worst thing about being single is that there is no one around to apply Solarcaine on your sunburn or lotion to your dry skin. Alas, an invention you can make at home. So if you're single, friendless or othewise, you too can care for your back. :-) (video tutorial)
• How to Convert Video Files for AC and Other Formats

  6/13/2007

  This AC video tutorial shows you how to use a free program to convert video and media files to any file format suitable for AC, YouTube such as WMV and AVI. Many other video encoders are included. You can also compress video files to meet site requirements. Super © has a built-in video play
• Nature's Seasons: Are You Missing Out on This Magical Spice?

  6/13/2007

  Morton Nature's Seasons is both a spice basic enough to replace salt and pepper yet the unique blend enhances most any dish. Also, learn some cooking tips to get the most out of this versatile seasoning.
• Adult Acne and Wrinkles - Effective Products for 30 to 50-Something Skin

  6/11/2007

  Finding a balance for treating adult acne can be difficult, especially when battling fine lines. Learn if this adult acne regimen is for you.
• Review: The Gambler Poker Club, Free Texas Hold'em for Money and Prizes

  6/5/2007

  Beware this free poker website is addicting. You can play online Texas Hold'em for cash or prizes, no strings attatched. Many of the Texas Hold'em players are novices, there is not a lot of chatting and it's easy to get into a poker game. This is an inside look at The Gambler Poker Club, how to
• Agloco Viewbar Finally Released - Where Have All the Guinea Pigs Gone?

  6/5/2007

  This pay to surf dream is now reality, but will it end as a nightmare instead?
• Itching Skin? Good and Bad Remedies to Stop the Itch

  5/29/2007

  Some products designed to provide itch relief may cause your skin to itch more. Here you will find both effective OTC and home remedies to alleviate your suffering.
• Did I Get Bed Bugs from eBay?

  5/29/2007

  Bed bugs are the venue of motels with broken neon signs and neglectful institutions that house the poor and unfortunate. Wrong.
• Video: Homemade Steak Fajita Recipe

  5/23/2007

  Here are easy-to-make beef steak fajitas that take less than 30 minutes. The family will beg for more. Prefer chicken fajitas? No problem, just substitute and cook the chicken a bit longer.
• L'Oreal Visible Lift Firming Versus Revlon Age Defying Makeup with Botafirm

  5/22/2007

  See why Revlon's makeup is the best foundation for youthful looking skin and great for women who don't like the feel of foundation.
• Improve Poor Writing Habits with Microsoft Word

  5/15/2007

  Microsoft Word may fix some spelling and grammar errors, yet, as we fail to learn from our mistakes this way, we do not improve our writing skills. In this writing tips video you learn how to turn Microsoft Word into a writer's training tool instead of just a crutch. Remember to maxim
• TrialPay: How I Found a Scam Free Way to Get Free Stuff

  5/11/2007

  What a nice surprise to go to a Web site and get your intended purchase for free, here's how.
• Odor Removal: Febreeze Versus Renuzit Super Odor Neutralizer

  5/11/2007

  Febreeze kicked off a major improvement in odor removal products, and now Febreeze has some real competition.
• New Campaign Fights 'Dex' Abuse Among Kids

  5/10/2007

  Dextromethorphan ia a cheap but dangerous high. Abuse is easy to hide from parents and the experience is widely promoted on the Internet. Five Moms and anti-drug organizations have united to fight this abuse.
• Wrist Drop and Radial Neuropathy, Lovers and Drinkers Beware

  5/8/2007

  If you bask in the joy as you love lays on your arm or have been known to have a few too many cocktails, you are at risk for this alarming injury.
• How to Stop Walking on Eggshells with Loved Ones and Co-Workers

  5/8/2007

  You're uncertain what to say or do but you know you are supposed to do something or bad news will follow. You can end this insecure feeling.
• Review: USB Logitech Microphone

  5/3/2007

  This computer microphone offers the digital quality you need for chat, voice recognition software and adding audio to video clips.
• TuneUp Utilities - Optimize Your Computer and Fix PC Errors Easily

  5/2/2007

  A review of what TuneUp Utilities has to offer for both novices and advanced users.
• Costly Keywords in SEO Copywriting: Cheap Versus Inexpensive

  5/2/2007

  Choosing the wrong synonym can mean the difference in tens of thousands of page views or more.
• Pros and Cons of Free Vocational Rehabilitation for SSDI Recipients

  4/30/2007

  Learn about the benefits, drawbacks and the process of vocational rehabilitation programs sponsored by the SSA.
• Hijack This Tutorial - Free Download May Save Your PC

  4/30/2007

  The free program that has helped untold thousands fix spyware problems and avoid costly tech fees to fix malware damage.
• Ham Sandwich Haiku

  4/28/2007

  My attempt at release of the negative energy the once innocuous ham sandwich has brought to AC.
• New Study on Verbal Abuse Good Timing for Alec Baldwin Case

  4/27/2007

  A recent study shows that verbal abuse can be as harmful as physical and non-domestic sexual abuse.
• Rozerem - a Safer Sleep Aid with Less Side Effects?

  4/25/2007

  Learn about the newest non-narcotic sleep medication to help determine if it is right for you.
• FDA Approves Generic Ambien for Treatment of Insomnia

  4/24/2007

  After a long wait, including a 6-month patent extension, the popular sleep medication will be available as a generic in the U.S.
• Top 10 Funny Animal Videos: Dogs, Cats and YouTube, 'Oh My!'

  4/24/2007

  Animal lover or not, these YouTube video clips offers fun and laughs for the whole family.
• Credit Card Fraud Ring Includes Waiters, Racks Up $3 M in Charges

  4/21/2007

  Thirteen members have been charged in conjunction with a multi-state credit card fraud operation employing 40 waiters at various restaurants.
• Review: RCA Small Wonder Camcorder EZ-101

  4/19/2007

  A digital camcorder designed to fit most any budget that offers easy point-and-click video recording.
• Product Review: Bissell Momentum Vacuum Cleaner

  4/18/2007

  This power-horse of a bagless vacuum cleans like a pro and offers several other features. Yet the Bissell Momentum is attractively priced for the budget shopper.
• Review: Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1000, Wireless Keyboard and Mouse

  4/18/2007

  The Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1000 offers multimedia and Internet enhancements many higher-priced wireless keyboards lack.
• Google Wins $3.1B Bid for DoubleClick, Benefits for Publishers and Advertisers?

  4/13/2007

  Google makes a solid entrance into the display advertising market, outbidding Microsoft for one highly lucrative market.
• Industry Leaders Propose Code of Conduct for Bloggers, Some Say Censorship

  4/11/2007

  Author Tim O'Reily and Jimmy Wales of Wikipedia join together to propose guidelines for bloggers following an death threats to friend and blogger Kathy Sierra.