A large foyer can be an impressive area to welcome guests into the home. Since it is the first area they see, it should make a great initial impression. Contemporary decorating options are infinite. From the decor on the walls to the rugs on the floor, an entryway can look dramatic and absolutely stunning. Try ...
In Guy P. Harrison’s book, 50 Popular Beliefs That People Think are True, the journalist, author, and outspoken skeptic approaches fifty common beliefs held by many around the world and examines them against hard science fact. The approach of the book is good humored. One of the remarkable qualities of the book is its compassion ...
Door County is the “thumb” on the east side of Wisconsin, pointing into Lake Michigan. There is something for everyone. The peninsula has five state parks and 10 lighthouses, each offering a unique experience. Door County has history and drama. The straits between Door County and Washington Island are known as “Death’s Door” because of ...
The DaVinci Code has produced more than its fair share of controversy. From the suggestion that Jesus produced offspring to the mysteries of the Catholic sect Opus Dei, the book and movie contain enough information to polarize entire nations. One of the controversies of the book – yet another controversy not originated by author Dan ...
It’s so easy to grow peppermint you can hardly make a mistake. Peppermint is one of the most productive herbs you can grow, and it has many culinary and medicinal uses. Read on to learn how to grow, harvest and use peppermint leaves from your own garden. How to Grow Peppermint Peppermint is a hardy ...
When in doubt, do not try to make the cat vomit. If unsure, call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. This can potentially do more damage to the cat than not vomiting at all. Some poisons can burn the throat and stomach lining as they come back up. These poisons include gasoline ...
Go outside on a sunny, dry day and find several sticks or branches. You can always cut them but remember that you are making a picture frame so choose ones that look right to you. They need to be about the same diameter and make sure they are dry. You want to choose the straightest ...
The claims made by As Seen on TV Infomercials are often difficult to take too seriously. However, occasionally there comes a product that it difficult to pass by. One of those products is the Table Mate. This product is an adjustable table that claims to have dozens of different positions, and that also claims to ...
A Ponzi scheme, defined as a “fraudulent investment scheme that involves promising high returns to early investors out of the money paid in by later investors” (says Ignatius Reilly at Right Pundits), was named for Charles Ponzi, the infamous 1920s swindler. A modern day Ponzi scheme was apparently perpetrated by investor Bernard Madoff — by ...
Children begin to learn about money at a very early age. It begins in first grade. As young as age six and seven your child learns the coin names and values. By the end of second grade children are adding and subtracting dollar amounts. Children need all the help they can get learning how to ...