Illinois is a large state with plenty of opportunities to work as a commercial driver. Generally speaking, drivers of large trucks and other big vehicles need to get a commercial driver’s license. Applicants for such a CDL license must first pass a knowledge exam with an Illinois Secretary of State CDL facility. After passing that ...
The lunge is a staple leg exercise that mainly targets the quadriceps, but also hits the hamstrings and glutes. The basic lunge is performed by holding either dumbells at your sides or with a bar across your upper back, and stepping forward and lowering one leg so that the front knee is bent 90 degrees. ...
Planning a birthday party for your child can be a challenge. Finding the perfect place to make the birthday boy or girl happy isn’t always easy or affordable. Here are some choices in the greater Phoenix area that might be just what you had in mind. 1. The Phoenix Zoo Why not get wild at ...
You probably are already familiar with several breeds of dog with the reputation for being potentially aggressive. These include the Pit Bull Terrier, the German Shepherd, and Rottweiler among others. Although there are many exceptions to the rule, these dogs have earned a certain reputation for less than perfect behavior whether it’s merited or not. ...
Animal science students go to college for a number of reasons. They may have started out wanting to be a veterinarian. They may have known that it would be beneficial even though all they wanted to do when they started was to finish up and get back home to the farm. Reality sets when students ...
There are more to the Aster family than the cute and colorful daisy like flowers that pepper the countryside. There are more selections below that are all from the Aster family and plants that you may not have thought of as choices for your garden or landscape. I’ve given a brief overview of each plant ...
St. John’s wort is one of the world’s most well-known medicinal herbs. It effectively combats symptoms of mild to moderate depression in the vast majority of people, and it produces fewer side effects than conventional treatments such as serotonin-selective reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medications. Although much more known for its use as a depression treatment, St. ...
I have been overweight for as long as I can remember. In 2002 though, I put on a lot of weight. Now, I have been on several diets and have spent time depriving myself of all my favorite foods, only to have the diet fail because I was miserable. A diet that deprives the body ...
It’s a beautiful time in a young American girl’s life when she reaches the magic age of 21. She can finally legally drink and get into any bar she wants. Unfortunately, this new found freedom also comes with a sacrifice. Drinking too much of the wrong beers can turn your body from fabulous to flabulous. ...
Starting a housekeeping company is one of the easiest businesses you can start. With little or no money at all you can build your cleaning route very quickly and begin earning a salary of between $15 and $35 per hour. For most people entering this industry, finding clients and knowing how to clean a home ...
