Doug Donald
A former college level athlete holding degrees in Literature, Economics, and Finance, along with an MBA. Extensive training in the areas of fitness and nutrition. Significant international travel for business has generated a great interest and curiosity in a wide variety of cultures, customs, and cuisines.
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What Are Antioxidants and Why Do We Need Them?What are antioxidants? How do they work in our bodies? Why do we need them? What are the best sources of antioxidants? Find out here. -
What Are Free Radicals and Why Are They Harmful?We read about free radicals in articles describing the benefits of antioxidants. But mostofus only know of free radicals as mysterious "bad guys" eliminated by antioxidants. What are free radicals and why are they bad for our health? Find out here.
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Health Benefits of Garlic: A Natural AntibioticThe first recorded use of garlic for medicinal purposes was the ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia. They were on to something big. Garlic is one of the best infection fighters nature has to offer. Here is why. -
Aplastic Anemia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatmentsaplastic anemia is a rare blood disorder caused by bone marrow not producing enough new blood cells. Learn more about this disease that was once considered a death sentence. -
Use Variation in Techniques to Improve Weight Training ResultsHow do you advance from being a fundamental weight training to an intermediate level trainer? How do you get off that training plateau and improve results? Here is why and how you can change your weight training techniques to achieve better results. -
Prostate Cancer, Prostate Surgery, and ImpotenceProstate cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death among men worldwide. Treatment usually involves surgery, called prostatectomy, which often results in impotence. Here are some things to know about prostate cancer and impotence. -
Free Weight Workout for Building Basic StrengthGym veterans argree that free weight workouts are the best. The foundation of basic strength and whole body fitness comes from the legs, buttocks, and torso. These traditional free weight exercises will help build that foundation of strength. -
Atrial Fibrillation and Increased Risk of StrokeAtrial fibrillation is not by itself life-threatening, but people who have it are five times more likely to suffer a stroke. What is atrial fibrillation and why can it lead to stroke? Find out here. -
Core Strength is Vital to Physical FitnessCore muscles are not as showy as bulging biceps and pectorals, but they are essential to a lean, fit and attractive looking body. Core muscles play an important part of our everyday lives. Here is why. -
Eat to Lose: Protein Speeds Metabolism to Help Your Body Burn FatIf you want a leaner more fit body, the best way to lose fat and put add lean tissue is to eat. That's right you must eat, not diet. Protein is the key... -
Detroit sports top 5 moments of 2010Here is a quick look at the top five moments in sports in the Detroit area for 2010.
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Integrity: The Foundation of Strong RelationshipsNothing is more important to a healthy relationship than trust and integrity. Being a person of integrity is a conscious choice. What does it take to be a person of integrity.
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Physical Fitness Tips: Making Your Exercise Program More EffectiveAchieving physical fitness requires more than just a brutal workout at the gym. In order to maximize the effectiveness of your execise program you have to work smart as well as working hard.
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Bristol Palin: the Worst Person in the World? Maybe NotBristol Palin took offense when Keith Olbermann of MSNBC termed her a hypocrite and the "worst person in the world." Are Olbermann's comments part of the "Palin Backlash"? -
Five Retirement Planning Mistakes to AvoidAvoiding these five mistakes in retirement planning gives you a better chance at a financially secure retirement. -
Delicate Questions About Old RelationshipsThere is an old joke that having a dog is better than having a girlfriend, because the dog does not want to know about all the other dogs you owned. the subject is delicate. Here is how to deal with it.
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Detroit Red Wings Mike Modano Injured: Out IndefinitelyMike Modano signed with the Red Wings after playing Twenty years with the Minnesota/Dallas Stars. Could this be the end of a Hall-of Fame Career? -
Dancing with the Stars Controversy Grows More Intense. How Bristol Palin Made it WorseBristol Palin's continuing andvancement on Dancing with the Stars has set off a nationwide firestorm of controversy. Bristol could have quelled the controversy and scored big PR points with a few well-chosen words.
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Tips for Making Stuffing This ChristmasStuffing may be the best part of Christmas Dinner. There is no recipe here, just some ideas to make your stuffing preparation easier and your stuffing more delicious.
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Lottery Winner Buys Ticket at the Uptown Adult Bookstore, Gives Up Millions to Remain AnonymousAn anonymous person purchased a Powerball lottery ticket at a Detroit area adult bookstore. On Nov.6th that ticket turned into $128 Million. Read how the winner is keeping his/her name out of the papers. -
Operation Bristol: The Tea Party Conspiracy to Take Over Dancing with the StarsBristol Palin avoids Dancing with the Stars elimination week after week, while superior competitors are sent packing. Here is how it happened.
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Kurt Warner Eliminated from Dancing with the Stars: Unfair is Right!Fans of Dancing With the Stars are incredulous over the recent eliminations of top scoring couples while Leader Board bottom dweller Bristol Palin survives to dance yet another week.
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Erebus: Michigan's Scariest Haunted HouseThere are haunted houses, and then there are Haunted Houses. Michigan boasts some of the best in the nation. None are are more frightful and fun than Erebus in downtown Pontiac. Erebus offers a thirty minute walk through Hell.
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Movie Themes Top Halloween Costume ListsRetailers are expecting a big year for Halloween costume sales and Movie Themed costumes are the big sellers. Find out what is hot in Halloween costumes.
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Lindsay Lohan Heads Back to Jail Until October 22Lindsay Lohan's indescretions have caught up to her yet again. This time a failed drug test has her back in the jail jumpsuit for for another four weeks.
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Lady Gaga Releases Video Asking for Repeal of Gay Taboo in US MilitaryLady Gaga has weighed in on the "Don't ask, don't tell" controversy regarding gays in the military with an earnest seven minute video aimed at US Senators.
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Lindsay Lohan: Failed Drug Test Could Result in Her Return to JailLindsay Lohan confirms media reports that she failed a recent court ordered drug test via twitter. This violation of her probation could mean she is going back to jail.
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New Government Rules Will Result in Increased Banking Service FeesFederal rules limiting bank overdraft charges and credit card fees make it harder for banks make money. In response, banks will increase other fees and reduce costs. Who will pay in the end?
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Asian Carp Threaten Great Lakes EcosystemThe Great Lakes is home to over 180 non-native aquatic plant and animal species. Asian Carp may represent the biggest threat to an already stressed Great Lakes Ecosystem.
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Ground Zero Mosque Could Anchor a Showplace of ToleranceThe proposed Park51 Islamic Center near ground zero has resulted in great gnashing of teeth and wringing of hands on both sides of the controversy. Here is an idea promoting tolerance and acceptance by all and for all.
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Bedbugs Infest AmericaA sudden rise in bedbug infestations has Americans worried. Where is it happening, and why?
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Rachel Uchitel Visits Ground Zero with Camera CrewRachel Uchitel is at it again. In another blatant attempt to draw media attention, Uchitel visits Ground Zero with Dr. Drew and a Reality TV camera crew in Tow. Sheesh.
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Dancing with the Stars: Remember when Stars Were Really StarsABC finally revealed the cast of "stars" for the 2010 fall season (season 11)of its hit show, Dancing With Stars. This may be the most liberal use of the term "star" ever.
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Indictment of Roger Clemens Shows Congress's HypocrisyIn a move that reeks of hypocrisy. Former star Roger Clemens is indicted for lying to Congress. The U.S. House of Representatives and federal prosecutors have more pressing matters at hand than meddling in Major League Baseball.
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Paris Hilton Claims Drugs Were Not Hers...AgainFor the second time in less than two months, Paris Hilton is detained for drug possession. For the second time in less than two months, she claims the offending substance was not hers. Hmmmmm.
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Not Again! Rachel Uchitel AndTiger WoodsThe ink was barely dry on Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren's divorce settlement when Mistress #1, Rachel Uchitel threw her bikini top in the ring. Why won't she go away?
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Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren DivorceAfter months of personal anguish and media scrutiny, Tiger Woods and his wife Elin Nordegren dissolve their marriage "amicably".
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Lindsay Lohan Needs Dina Lohan to Be a MotherLindsay Lohan's career is in shambles. Her mother is at least partly to blame it is long past time for Dina Lohan to stop being an enabler and start being a real mother.
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America and Ok! Magazine Reward Lindsay Lohan's Bad BehaviorLindsay Lohan is just the latest example of American's rewarding the bad behavior of celebrities. We love to see our celebrities in trouble, and we pay them handsomely for the privilege
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Justin Bieber: Gets Payback Just like Every Other TeenagerThousands of Pop Star Justin Bieber's fans called and messaged Michigan teen Kevin Kristopik after Bieber posted Kristopik's number as his own and encouraged fans to call. Bieber may be an international star, but he is first and foremost a teenager.
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Celebrating the Unique Genius of Dr. SeussWith the 50th anniversary of the publication of Dr. Seuss' Green Eggs and Ham upon us, itis time to recognize Dr. Seuss for the writing genius that he was.
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Food Safety: Preventing Foodborne IllnessFoodborne illness sickens millions of people each year and kills thousands. You can prevent foodborne illness and keep your family safe by following a few rules and procedures in the kitchen.
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Dealing with Baldness: Its Not Worth Pulling Your Hair OutGrowing up in a family where most of the men were bald, I assumed that hair loss was my inevitable fate. I was right. But dealing with baldness is easy if you keep things in perspective.
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Top Music for Summer Barbeque PartiesGood Music is a must for the success of any party. Here is a list of music that will add flavor and spice to your barbeque party.
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Best Road Trip Musichere are my favorite songs to listen to while on the road. Tastes in music vary from person to person, but these songs deserve a place on anybody's list of best road trip music
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Purple HaikuIt's not purple prose...it's purple haiku.
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Curtis Who? Detroit Rookie Austin Jackson Makes Tiger Fans Forget Granderson TradeThe Detroit Tigers had many questions entering the 2010 MLB season. The departure of Curtis Granderson left a potential gaping hole in center field. Not to worry. Rookie Austin Jackson has filled Granderson's shoes quite nicely.
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Blame Austin Jackson for the Galarraga/Jim Joyce Perfect Game ControversyDetroit Tigers Centerfielder Austin Jackson made a remarkable running catch in left center field to keep pitcher Armando Galarraga's perfect game bid intact. It also set the stage for Major League Baseball's biggest controversy of the season.
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Single Malt Scotch: Where the Flavor IsThis article provides a brief overview of Scotch Whisky along with some recommendations of top Single Malt Scotch Whiskies for those not familiar with this most complex of distilled spirits.
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Tiger Woods, Rachel Uchitel and the Mistresses that Won't Go AwayTiger Woods' former mistresses such as Rachel Uchitel and Jamie Grubbs continue to pander to our voyeuristic impulses. Why won't they go away?
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Dancing with the Stars: It is Time for Kate Gosselin to GoHow has Kate Gosselin avoided elimination on Dancing With the Stars for five weeks? She cannot dance, and appears to be a miserable human being, she needs to go.
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Michigan's Best MicrobrewsMicrobrews come in a dazzling variety of types and flavors. Michigan has more than it's share of award winning microbrews. This article details three of the best microbrews Michigan has to offer the discerning beer drinker.
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Detroit's Best Burger JointsDetroit does Burgers,and they do basic burgers best. Simply prepared, simply can't miss burgers. Here are three of Detroit's best no-frills old-time burger joints. These are the places where locals go to get their burger fix.
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Improve Your Relationships by ListeningMany people hear; relatively few really listen. Listening is the key to developing strong relationships. Practice these techniques to become a better listener.
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Mickey Lolich: Detroit's World Series HeroMickey Lolich did not look like a MLB pitcher, but he sure preformed like one, retiring as the Major Leagues career leader in strikeouts for a left-handed pitcher. His exploits in the 1968 World Series made him a detroit sporting icon.
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Can Dave Bing Reinvent DetroitAfter inheriting a corrupt and broken city Detroit Mayor Dave Bing is facing down the problems and reaching for innovative solutions.
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Reality Dating Shows: Anything but RealityA semi-tongue-in-cheek look at why the viewing public should take the reality factor of "reality" dating shows with a large grain of salt.
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Eight Hidden Risk Factors for Heart DiseaseHeart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide and the number one cause of death in the United States. Awareness and treatment of these eight potential risk factors can reduce the your chances of suffering a heart attack or stroke.
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Should Partners of Cheating Spouses Get a Free Pass to Respond in Kind?You have been cheated on. You are hurt. Is it okay to cheat also?
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Top Ten TV DoctorsHere is my list of favorite TV doctors
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My Favorite TV VillainsTV villains are among the most interesting characters to be found on the small screen. Sometimes they are just out and out bad, sometime's they serve as anti-heroes. For some reason, we find ourtselves drawn to them. Here are a few of my favorites.
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Holliday HaikuI hope you enjoy this holiday/Christmas haiku
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Top Ten TV Lawyers, the Good, the Bad, and the FunnyTV history is repelete with memorable lawyer characters. Here are a few of my favorites.
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Heathy Ways to Improve the Flavor of OatmealOatmeal is a staple on the table of health conscious people, but it does not have much flavor. Here are some ideas for making that bowl of oatmeal a bit more appetizing, without comprimisiing the health benefits
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Why Isn't Soccer as Big in the US as It is in the Rest of the World?Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, but it has failed to attract a widespread following in the United States. Soccer fans await the day when soccer breaks into the ranks of major sports in the US. They will wait a long time. Here is why.
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Ten Favorite Christmas SongsThroughout December we are immersed in the Christmas season. Music plays a major role in the season and how we feel. Christmas music sets the mood and helps us prepare. Here are some of my favorite Christmas songs.
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Dr. Seuss's Little Life LessonsDr. Seuss unique world view was expressed through his characteristic verse and fantasy characters. Through them he imparted simple lessons to generations of children. Here are a few examples of his wisdom.
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Turkey HaikuWhatr can be said about haiku? Three lines, seventeen syllables. In the end it is all about the bird.
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A Sad Christmas MemoryThe demise of a relationship can be as devastating as a death. When it happens at Christmas, the sadness and loneliness is magnified. Here is my story.
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My Favorite Things: Christmas MoviesHere is a list of my ten favorite Christmas movies. I do not claim they are the best, just my favorites.
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Travels of the HeartThough the sonnet is normally a vehicle of love poems, I enjoy the challenge of adapting it to other subjects, such as travel or dreams. The challenge working within the rigid structure is fun. I hope you enjoy the journey.
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Top Ten Annoying Christmas SongsA tongue in cheek review of Christmas songs guaranteed to grate on my last raw nerve.