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9YouTube Academy - How to Improve Your YouTube Channel
During my 2 week tenure at YouTube Academy, I learned to make better videos, set up a channel successfully, employ branding and a few other video tips for sharing. Follow along for great tips.
6Movie Review - This is the End with Seth Rogan and James Franco
Friends at a party. Crazy stuff ensues. All Hell breaks loose - literally! What do six insane men do while cooped up in the fortress of doom? It's scary, funny and totally insane. Only for the strong.
28Death by Driving
If someone walked into a movie theater and killed 78 people, don't you think someone would do something about that? Last year (2012) in Austin, Tx alone, 78 people were killed in driving accidents.
9Movie Review - The Internship with Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn
The Internship is a hilarious movie with Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn as crazy best friends that find themselves in the throes of the salesman downturn. Everything is 'on the line' now. Google it.
29Top Sandwich Recipes
The Earl of Sandwich is rumored to be the first person to ever eat a sandwich. Today we have so many variations of sandwiches that there is sure to be a favorite here. Sandwiches make great meals!
13Road Trip - Route 666
Route 666 in Arizona has been renamed to Route 191. Was it renamed because of the 'mark of the beast' numerology meaning? The Route is a devil of a highway and full of twists and turns. Are you brave?
9How to Build a Tipi
The nomadic plains Indians of North America often used Tipis for their portable homes. Also called Teepees, the home consists of poles and something to wrap around the poles.
20Parrots as Pets - African Grey Parrot
People love their pets. Dogs and cats are the most popular pets, but parrots may be a close third choice. Parrots usually bond with one member of the family, but still accept others that flock around.
9Death of a Human
Death is the cessation of biological functions that sustain life as we know it. We start as biological entities when our chemicals and energy coalesce to become independent bio forms, then we die.
11Two Odd Vacation Hotels
Looking for a spectacular vacation hotel? Check out some of the strange places that rent rooms to travelers. You may never want to stay in a so-so hotel again. Check the underwater hotel in Florida!
5Best Restaurant Food - Chinese
The best food I ever had at a restaurant was Chinese food. Pretty much every dish on the menu is delicious. When you find a good Chinese food place, you will eat well whenever you dine out.
712 Practical Uses for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles - Drones
Drone technology is a booming source for some really great, practical uses. Not just for spying, drones can work for environmental, search and rescue, hunting, land management and other applications
14How to Market Your Invention With Quirky
Quirky.com is a web site for submitting ideas and inventions for development by product specialists. If your idea is chosen, you may well be on your way to invention riches. Members vote and approve.
6Medical Laboratory Science - A Booming Career Field
Analyzing blood tests, body fluids and microbiology are the mainstays of medical technology. Sub-sets of careers in this field include electronic medical records and scientific analytical methods.
24Top 10 Pies
Pies are all the rage today. Everybody has a favorite pie. Pies and pie crusts from seasoned pie makers are always in demand. Here are 10 top pie recipes and how to make awesom pie crusts you'll love
18Austin Ghost Stories - Eanes Ranch
Belief in ghosts does not indicate insanity. It may be a form of delusion where the ghost witness really believes what he saw, or it may be a natural phenomenon. Ghost hunting is a fascinating hobby.
14Choctaw Dress
Native American dress and customs, specifically the Choctaw tribe, have their own style and beauty. The shawl was an important part of dress for all Native American women.
21East Texas Ghost Lights
Camping out overnight on a lonely East Texas road while searching for ghost lights may not be the best of ideas, but it is a sincere way to get the willies scared out of three young girls on a quest.
20Hot Tub Spas Tips and Tricks
Physical health depends a great deal on how you feel all over. Muscle aches and pains, joint aches and pains and circulation problems are all related to our health. Water therapy can help with pain.
13Games Children Play
Remember the games we played as a child. We need to teach those games to our own children and grandchildren. Jacks, hop-scotch, Red Rover, spin the bottle, marbles, hide and seek, build a fort...
27What is a Dowager Countess?
With the recent popularity of Downton Abbey, the phrase Dowager Countess comes up rather frequently. Defining Dowager Countess is easy, it is simply the widow of a Count. Royal titles are fascinating.
42Shoes Writers Wear
Do shoes make the man? or Woman? How about writers? What kind of shoes do writers wear when they are slaving over a hot set of words? Do our shoes reflect our writing genius? Match writer to shoes...
29American Citizenship Quiz
Have you ever wanted to be an American? As an American, can you pass the citizenship quiz? Maybe you don't know all of the civics answers, but can you pass the every day test for Americans?
12Blood Doping - The Lance Armstrong Secret
From testicular cancer to becoming one of the best athletes in the world, Lance Armstrong used performance enhancing secrets to attain his seven victories in the Tour de France bicycling championships.
14Wired and Amped - Science Fiction and the Future
Book reviews should not only describe books, but should encourage the reader to pick up the book or books being reviewed and actually read them. This review encourages readers to read both Wired and Amped, two books by the author Douglas E. Richards.
8DIY Bedroom Makeover
How do you go from being a 'day sleeper' to being a so-called normal sleeper. If you have a dark bedroom, you need to remodel to make it lighter and more sleep friendly at night. The more comfortable your bedroom is, the more you will be able to relax and drift off to dreamtime.
7Helpful Online Budget Calculators
Use an online budget calculator or budget planning service to help with your finances. Keep everything in a secure, backed up location and make sure you are on the right track to finance planning.
13Ancient Petroglyphs and Rock Carvings
What are ancient petroglyphs? What are they trying to tell us in the modern world? Rock carving, cave painting and more is the way ancient civilizations use to communicate with the future. Will our electronic stories last as long?
12Car Safety for Teenage Drivers
Teenage drivers must learn to drive well. Car safety is all about learning the basics and practicing until close perfection is attained. Driver's Education classes are not enough. Learn to drive by listening to professional drivers.
16Mayan Apocalypse - What happened?
Experiencing a cultural event is something everyone should do during their travels. The much hyped 'Mayan Apocalypse' prompted much interest in the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico.
13Five Goals for Beating Depression
Set goals to beat depression. Get professional treatment, take their advice, get rid of stress and depressing things in your life, count your life benefits (blessings).
17Support Local Charities - Emancipet in Austin, Tx
Support your local charity to help your community grow stronger. Staying local will allow you to monitor the charities activities and accomplishments. You will feel that you are accomplishing something special.
8What are the Benefits of Being Religious?
What is good and right about religion? What are the benefits of religions? What makes a religion fun and attractive?
11Mayan Recipes for the New Year or What to Eat for the New Mayan Calendar Holiday
Think the world is ending on December 21, 2012? Then plan a new year celebration Mayan style. The Mayan Apocalypse is actually like a New Year's Eve celebration.
22Weird Things People do During Sleep
Have you experienced sleep problems? Almost everyone has, but these are some really weird things people do during sleep.
16Top 10 Best Unusual Gifts
Who wants a plain or 'useful' gift during the holiday season? Get the top 10 best and most unusual gifts for the family and friends. They'll go crazy over this list.
8Tours of Tulum, Mexico: Review of a Mayan Lighthouse
Tour Tulum, Mexico and uncover a mystery as well as a great Mayan ruin. The walled city of Tulum was used as a lighthouse for Mayan trade routes by land and sea. Discover the mystery of the temple of the wind.
7Steam Train Tours - Austin Steam Train Association
Ride the train! Grab a true old time adventure of the wild west when the outlaw Sam Bass made his living robbing stage coaches and steam trains. Experience the old rail clackity-clack of riding the rails.
18Watership Down - The Book of Friendship
Watership Down is a book of friendship, family, friends and loyalty. The book is capable of changing one's life. People who have read this book remain adamant that it is the best book they have ever read.
21Rachael Ray Cookware Review - Skillets
Rachael Ray cookware review. Photos of Rachael's Hard Anodized II 2 piece skillets and a review of cooking with these attractive kitchen must haves.
11Top 10 Best Restaurant Free Food E-Clubs
Buy one regular meal and get a second entree of equal or greater value free! Get free appetizers, desserts or birthday specials too. Join these top 10 restaurant 'e-clubs' and get great free deals in your email!
12Kodak Play Sport Video Camera Review
Review of the Kodak PlaySport video camcorder and camera. Waterproof camera resistant to a depth of 9 feet or so, the PlaySport is the perfect video recorder to take to the beach or a waterpark.
11Best Digital Camera - Kodak Easy Share Z612
Review of one of the best digital cameras ever. It works and feels like a professional camera, but is super light weight and portable. With German lens technology and lots of user friendly controls, this camera is a real workhorse.
9Essential Camping Supplies: Picnic Gourmet
Discover how to find a good camping spot, how to camp on a casual level, how to choose gourmet camp food and snacks and what you need for essential camping.
22Facts About Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders are crippling panic attacks causing people to modify their social behaviors. There is a stigma attached to anxiety needing to be overcome in order to fit in with society.
9Tuscan Stuffed Bell Peppers with Zucchini Side Dish
Low carb, low glycemic vegetarian meal that tastes good. Photos included. Tuscan stuffed bell peppers with zucchini side dish.
15Techniques for Taking Great Beach Photos
How to take expert photos at the beach. Bright sunshine is a challenge for photography. Learn to control the light.
4How to Get Involved With MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)
Everyday we drive weapons of mass destruction! More people are killed and injured due to impaired drivers than wars and natural disasters. Join MADD to improve safety on the road!
9How to Organize Your Wallet or Purse
Open your wallet and remove all unnecessary items. Organize what is left. That's all it takes to make sure you will be able to handle a loss or theft of your purse or wallet. Follow along on how to organize your wallet.
12Facts About Melanoma Skin Cancer
Having fair skin has its disadvantages. One of them is skin cancer and melanoma cancer of the skin. Sun worshipers will never understand the difficulty and amount of work it takes to stay out of the sun. We have to give up all sorts of activities and beach time.
9Top 10 Used Car Buying Tips
Buying a used car can be fun or it can be a hopeless quagmire of red tape and negotiations. Follow these tips to buy a great used car. Learn what to look for, how to deal with dealers and how to know if you're buying a mechanically sound used car.
18Stuffed Jalepeno Recipes
Jalapenos are easy to love and delicious to stuff and bake, fry or grill. There are tons of jalapeno popper recipes and these are my favorites. Plus they are low carb!
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Anti Bullying Tips
Suicides have now surpassed car wrecks as the number one cause of death for young people. One of the biggest causes of depression in young people is bullying. Bullying or being bullied is a significant cause for concern. October is National Bully Prevention Month.
23Hairstyles Through the Decades
One of the first things noticed about a person is their hairstyle. Changing hair styles have marked each decade and become the iconic hair cut of that group of years. Several things may change over the years including the way we style our hair. It defines us as a culture.
15Brush Removal Services and Costs
Landscaping and related services have really gone up in price! Well, did you expect the costs of brush removal and tree trimming to go down? Fuel for mowers keep going up, labor costs are outrageous and power tools are still expensive. If you have land to clear, do it now while prices are still somewhat affordable.
35Home Remedy - Four Very Effective Treatments for Poison Ivy
Poison Ivy is the dreaded allergic dermatitis caused by urushiol which causes eruptive allergic contact dermatitis. Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac all produce the same urushiol and it is one of the most potent allergens in the entire world. Home remedied are very effective treatments for the poison ivy rash.
17How do You Remove a Tattoo
You may want a tattoo today, but in the future you might regret that decision and desperately need to get the tattoo removed. Tattoo removal involves lasers, micro-dermabrasion, cryosurgery, excision, burning and scarring. What are the pros and cons of tattoo removal procedures?
14Anemia Types, Symptoms and Treatment
Anemia affects both children and adults. Anemia due to low red blood cell counts is different from leukemia which is a low white blood cell count. Anemia affects the ability of the red cells to carry oxygen to all body organs. Leukemia affects the ability of white cells to fight infections.
15Mad Scientist Halloween Party Ideas
Halloween party ideas are many, but none are so perfect as the Mad Scientist Halloween Party Theme. So many opportunities for Halloween decor and recipes for Halloween punch! A mad scientist Halloween costume is easy and fun to make and won't cost a fortune. Accessories are simple flasks, beakers and dry ice. All kinds of fascinating Halloween decor and party ideas just jump to mind!
11Video Schlitterbahn Water Park Review - New Braunfels
A review of Schlitterbahn water park, touted as the number one water park in the world. Rides reviewed include The Falls, The Torrent, the Congo River Ride and the heated pools. New Braufels supports tubers along the Comal river as well as visitors to Schlitterbahn.
11Investing in Precious Stones - How to Choose a Diamond
Planning a retirement portfolio that is diversified and solid means spreading your money between stocks, bonds, tangible and intangible investments. Precious metals and precious gems are good investment buys as they generally do not lose value or they do not lose much value. Most investment grade gems and stones will only increase in value.
13How to Choose a Doctor
Choosing a doctor is not easy and if you have medical insurance they may offer limited choices in choosing a physician. You also need to check with your state's medical board to make sure you have chosen a medical doctor that is licensed and has no complaints. Depending on specialties, a doctor may or may not be "board certified".
19What are the Requirements to Become a Private Investigator?
Analyzing situations and solving problems are what private investigators do. These careers also fall under the titles of private detective and professional investigators. Private detectives make an average of $40,000 to $50,000 per year. Services of a private investigator include background checks, infidelity cases, security, espionage and finding missing money and people.
10Which Beds Are Best
Which beds are best for the purpose of sleeping, resting, rehabilitation or sex? How to choose a bed. Types of beds and mattresses make the difference between a good bed and a bad bed. Do you want a soft mattress, a firm mattress or an adjustable bed?
19Which Home Decor Online Stores are Trustworthy?
Looking for Home Decor? Which home decor and other online stores are trustworthy, realiable and have the best prices? Use the internet as a tool to discover the joys of online shopping. Find the best online shopping stores and shop from the comfort of your home.
10How To Make A Home Insurance Inventory List
You just lost everything in a disaster. Your home is totally destroyed. It could have been due to a fire, a hurricane, a flood or even a meteorite. You will need a home inventory to prove loss to an insurance company. An inventory list, a video inventory or at the very least photos of every item in your home that is insurable. Do it today before a disaster strikes.
20Jack Reacher, Lee Child Series, Book Reviews
Searching for some good books to read? Follow the adventures of Jack Reacher, an ex-military policeman as he travels the country and around the world finding injustice and danger along the way. Reacher kicks butt and takes names and puts things right. He isn't handsome or kind hearted, but he is effective.
86The 10 Most Commonly Broken Driving Laws
What driving laws have you broken lately? Did you get a moving violation, a parking ticket or a warning from a traffic officer? Let's explore the top ten most commonly broken driving laws.
16Traveler's Guide to Planning a Caribbean Vacation, Trip or Holiday
Are you wondering where to vacation in the Caribbean? What kind of resorts in the Caribbean will suit you? Read and learn about beach resorts, Caribbean islands, luxury villa rentals and Caribbean accommodations to find the perfect tours and attractions in the Caribbean.
136Bad Religion: What is Wrong With Religion?
Bad religion - What is it? What is wrong with religion? What religion do you think is bad and why do you think this way? Attempts to explain errors in religion are presented in order to correct these errors, not to bash religion.
18The Best Electronic Gadgets For Musicians
Choosing gifts for men is a challenge, but if they are musicians, here are some cool electronic gadgets for musicians. Some of the most popular gadgets for music are wireless gadgets for guitars, music recording devices, music software for pc's and cool stuff for music lovers.
16Ways to Save Money in Retirement
Saving money for retirement is essential, but did you know that saving money after retirement is even more essential? You will have to find ways to save money and make money. Retirement is fun, but it's still no daily picnic unless you lower your standards and eat cheaper picnics!
14Video Top 10 Street Photography Tips
Memorizing the top 10 tips for street photography will make you a better photographer. Practice makes perfect, so take lots of digital photos. Learn as much about photography as possible. Then go out and apply that knowledge to take great street photos!
25Massage Therapy as Alternative Medicine
Massage therapy is an accepted medical treatment for several ailments including: back pain, muscle relaxation and skin therapy. Massage classes will help you learn the art of healing massage techniques that you can easily use on yourself or your family and friends.
11Understanding Eclipses - Cosmic Eclipse
What is an eclipse? Can eclipses occur on a galactic scale? Does the Mayan Apocalypse predict cosmic change? What is the galactic plane and why is the Earth eclipsing it?
3Understanding Eclipses - Total Solar Eclipse
A simple, brief explanation of solar eclipses, what they are and how to view a solar eclipse. The three types of solar eclipses are shown in photos - the total, partial and annular eclipses of the sun.
12Understanding Eclipses - Phases of the Moon
How to view an eclipse, where to see an eclipse and understanding the different types of eclipses is an important astronomical function. Whenever an eclipse occurs, we can briefly see stars or planets that have been hidden from view. We can also see solar coronas which we are unable to view without a solar eclipse.
31Video The World’s Best Kitchen Gadget - Quesadilla Makers and Quesadilla Recipes
A kitchen gadget that is indispensable is a quesadilla maker. You can use a quesadilla maker for all kinds of recipes. Make quesadillas, pancakes, crepes, burgers and even breakfast recipes. Cutting calories? Use butter tasting non stick sprays to add lots of flavor with just a few calories.
21Self Defense Protection
Self defense is more important than ever in today's world. Take a self defense class. Consider buying and learning to use self defense protection. Get a license to conceal and carry a hand gun. Protect yourself and your family today. Install a home self defense system. Learn self defense techniques.
16Video Interesting Facts About Bats
All about bats. Vampire bats are just one of the one thousand species of bats in the order Chiroptera. Bats come from a very long line of mammals going back as far as 50 million years. Austin, Texas is known as Bat City with close to two million Mexican Free Tailed Bats that live under the Congress Avenue Bridge.
11How To Make A Halloween Door Wreath
Are you always asking yourself what to make for Halloween? It is fun and easy to make a great Halloween door wreath that can be stored and used every year to notify the little munchkins that you are open for trick or treating in your neighborhood. Make your hand crafted wreath spooky or beautiful. Make one or two for every holiday. They really brighten up your home and get you in the mood for a ghostly good time!
15How to Restore Photos
Scanning and saving old photographs can be a chore, but why not retouch them at the same time by using photo editing software? How to restore photos is a small hub on one of my family portraits that I did a photo restoration on. It is complete with step by step instructions on how to take an old photo and make a treasured memento.
14Native American Tribes - Navajo History and Culture
Of all the northern Native Americans, the Navaho tribe and culture fascinate me the most. I have attempted to document some of the Navaho history and culture. Included are maps to the Navaho, Zuni and Hopi Nations of the southwest U.S. Camping tips at the Navaho National Monument are also mentioned. Come and learn more about our indigenous peoples.
11Native American Tribes - Seminole
The Seminole tribe of Native Americans was considered one of the five civilized indigenous peoples of early America. Along with the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Creek. They never signed a peace treaty with the United States, nor did they give up their land holdings in Florida.
24Native American Tribes - Choctaw
What is the Native American Culture like? Explore the history of Native American Tribes through this series of articles beginning with the Native American Choctaw tribe of North America. It is no longer correct to refer to Native Americans as 'Indians'. It is more correct to refer to tribal names or indigenous Americans.
16What is the Mayan Hunab Ku?
The Mayan Apocalypse of 2012 is not an end to the world, but a new beginning of enlightenment. The Earth eclipses the galactic plane of the Milky Way Galaxy on December 21, 2012. The Mayans, who were probably the most awesome astronomers ever, predicted the dates in which this eclipse occurs. The Earth passes across the center of our galaxy every 5,128 years (give or take) and the Mayan calendar always marks this event.
7How to Make Delicious Healthy Blueberry Whole Wheat Muffins
Muffins are the easiest of recipes to make at home. Controlling the ingredients allow you to make healthy and delicious whole wheat based muffins. Add blueberries, pineapple or other fruits to make the whole wheat muffin recipe healthier and more delicious. Enjoy fresh baked whole wheat muffins with this simple delicious muffin recipe!
9Budget Friendly Family Meals - Beanie Weenies, Steamed Veggies and Mango Milkshake for Dessert!
What's good to make for a family meal that pleases children as well as adults? Have you ever met a kid that doesn't like hot dogs? They even like the word, weenie. It makes them laugh. When you combine that with healthy beans, you've got Beanie Weenies! Adults love this recipe for beans and hot dogs too. Serve some veggies and a fruit drink for desert and you have the perfect budget friendly family meal!
11Healthy Baked Oatmeal Snack Bars with Peanut Butter and Walnuts.
Bake your own healthy snack bars with oatmeal, peanut butter, chocolate, walnuts and plenty of fiber. These great snack bars are quick and easy to make and take on the go. Bake a batch on Sunday and take them to work with you all week long. They keep well in the refrigerator and satisfy your craving for sweets. They also have plenty of healthy fiber.
7Party Drink Recipes - Philippine Mojo Punch and Mudslides
Too cheap to hire a bartender for you party? Do you want a great party drink recipe that tastes like Hawaiian Punch or a tropical fruit punch? Sailors visiting the Philippines discovered a great alcoholic punch that you can serve at your party and your guests will totally love it! It's called Mojo Punch. Drinking it will increase anyone's Mojo!
18Healthy Waldorf Salad
I had Waldorf salad in Baltimore one time and was hooked on the Kosher Waldorf Salad recipe that I found in the Jewish hospital that I was working at. It's delicious and has no mayonnaise which makes it much healthier than the usual Waldorf dressing. It tastes more like apple pie than fruit salad. You have to try it to believe it.
20How to Make Homemade Dog Biscuits
Sure you don't have all the time in the world for your pets, but don't they deserve homemade dog treats from time to time? It is no harder to make healthy dog treats than it is to make healthy food for yourself. So spend a little time on your pets and make them some dog biscuits using this recipe!
15Cruzin Coolers or Cooler Scooters - What a way to get around!
Are you having trouble getting around these days? Do you hate to walk around a busy flea market, farmer's market or fair and just get too tired to walk back to your car? Not to mention how thirsty this makes a person. Well now, you can scooter around with your very own ice cooler on wheels! Carry a 12 pack of drinks and stay all day at the event.
15Terrific Tomato, Roasted Pepper and Bean Salad by Austinstar
Terrific Tomato, Roasted Pimento Pepper and Bean salad assembles in 20 minutes or less. Most of the ingredients are available in a can or a jar. Fresh ingredients are always better, but this recipe packs a solid nutrition punch.
29How to Make Easy Garlic Parmesan Crusted Chicken Wings
Tired of Buffalo Wings? Then try these delicious and easy to cook garlic Parmesan Crusted Baked Chicken Wings. This recipe is easy and fast and healthier than fried chicken wings.
9What is the Best Electric Lawn Mower for the Money?
Searching for the best electric lawn mower for the money is a chore. You can make your search a lot easier by reading this review on push mowers for the home. Electric mowers are great, low pollution alternatives to gas mowers or even manual lawn mowers. Cordless electric mowers are recommended for people who want the best mower for their yards.
19Crab and White Cheddar Cheese Stuffed Mushroom Caps
The most delicious crab and white cheddar cheese stuffed mushrooms you will ever eat! Bob tested and approved. These make great appetizers or even a tasty dinner. Enjoy them with crackers or raw vegetables.
11Safe places to visit in Mexico
Mexico vacations are safe, fun and affordable. Yes, there are areas that are not so safe and this hub tells you where the dangerous places are as well as the best places to visit in Mexico. There are some wonderful places to visit and enjoy in Mexico. Start planning your vacation today.
17Sensational Banana Pecan Cream Cheese Pie
Easy way to make Banana Pecan Cream Cheese Pie! All of the ingredients listed with photos and step by step directions to prepare. This recipe calls for minimum cook time and easy assemble. All you need is an oven and an electric mixer for the cream cheese layer and the vanilla (or banana) pudding layer. The rest is easy peasy.
43Why Am I So Depressed?
What causes depression? Other than the usual culprits like trauma, death in the family and unemployment, there are at least a dozen things that cause us to be depressed. Learn to live with depression. Smile and exercise more. Discover what makes you depressed and fight the reason. Maybe you need a change of scenery, an exercise program or just some omega-3 fish oil!
21How to Make an Easy Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe
There is nothing fresher or more tasty than Mexican style shrimp cocktail. The portions are generous, it's filled with fresh ingredients and the flavor is so very wonderful. My described it as "heaven in my mouth". If you have ever had mexican shrimp cocktail or shrimp ceviche, then you know what I'm talking about. If you have never had it, you're in for a special taste treat!
12How to Maintain Oral Health
Good dental and oral health is important for overall health. Our mouth is how we take in nourishment. It's how we talk. It's how we present ourselves to the world. Regular brushing, flossing, use of mouthwash and trips to the dentist will keep our mouths clean and healthy. Good oral hygiene starts with good oral care habits that will help your teeth last for your entire life.
10How to Plan a Dark Shadows Halloween Party
Dark Shadows, the TV series or the new movie, makes a creepy and satisfying theme for a Halloween party. Vampires, werewolves, ghosts and witches are back with gusto. These characters are easy on the hair and makeup and costumes are available, perhaps in your own closet. Halloween themed parties are the best fun around. Dark Shadows has so many adaptable items for a party that I can't count them all!
7How to Attract Advertisers
How do you attract advertisers to your hub, blog or web site? Tips on finding advertisers. How to advertise yourself. Advertising and Public Relations go hand in hand. All advertising is aimed at the public at large and successful advertising is targeted to specific consumers and specific markets. In order to attract advertisers, you must cater to their needs and wants. Like a sports figure trying for advertisers, you must first have 'fans' of a specific nature.
22How to Read an Aztec Calendar
The Aztec Calendar is often confused with the Mayan calendar. The two are quite similar. The truth is that the Aztecs borrowed the Mayan calendar which was in common use at the time. The Aztec Sun Stone is also called the Aztec Calendar stone, but it is not a true calendar. It is an illustration of the Gods of Time and is sometimes referred to the Aztec Cosmos. The Aztecs called it the Great Mechanism of the Universe.
9Video How to Take Street Photography
Street photography is designed to tell a story of real life. It sets a mood or a feeling with photographs of everyday life and everyday occurrences. Street photography can be color or black and white, moody or upbeat, happy or sad. This type of photography should have some sort of theme. What are you, as a photographer trying to say with street photographs?
10Historical Facts About Mexico City
Mexico City has a rich and multicultural history involving the Toltecs, Aztecs, Spaniards, French, Americans and more. Mexico City is tourist friendly, large and easy to navigate. It is the fifth largest city in the world and the center of government for the United States of Mexico. Mexico City or the 'Distrito Federal' has a population of nine to twenty million people depending on whether the surrounding area is included.
9How to Photograph Art
As an aspiring artist, you can take your own photographs of your paintings or hire a professional to photograph your art for you. Since you may not already be a rich artist, here are some tips on photographing art. Photographing art is not terribly difficult and almost anyone can master the basics of lighting a work of art and using a good camera and photo editing software.
31Facts About the Mayan Pyramids
Numerous myths abound regarding the pyramids of the Maya. These are the facts about the Mayan pyramids - Which are the most famous? How to recognize a typical Mayan pyramid? What were they used for? Who built them and why? Approximately six million native Mayans are still living in the countries of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. Their language is not dead, and is still spoken today. The Mayans used a form of phonetic and written cuneiforms to write sophisticated books.
18How Does Sugar Affect Health
Sugar affects your health in several ways. Sugar supplies energy to every cell in your body. Everything you eat turns to sugar a form that the body uses for energy. It is the excess of sugar or lack of sugar that causes problems. Diabetes is called hypergylcemia because there is usually too much sugar in the blood. Hypoglycemia is a condition caused by too little sugar in the blood. Either condition is unhealthy. The balancing act for sugar levels in the blood is what makes people healthy or not
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How do Blood Banks Work
Blood banks are not actually banks as we know them, but are used for the storage and distribution of blood and blood products. Blood donations are taken for the purpose of distribution to health care centers. Blood banks become a central depository from which to systematically optimize and care for the nation's blood supply. The blood supply is carefully regulated and managed by the Health and Human Services of the United States.
27How to Travel by Bus in Mexico.
Travel by bus in Mexico. It's easy, safe and fun! Public transportation is an art form in the country and you can get just about anywhere there is a road. Even if the road is remote. Mexico has an extensive bus system and about 700 or more bus lines. Whether you choose a local bus, or a long distance Camion, you can find a reliable way to get around when traveling.
29Sand Fest Texas - Building sand sculptures at the beach. How to make sand castles.
SandFest, Texas is held yearly on the beach at Port Aransas and Mustang Island State Park. Come view the incredible and intricate sand sculptures and try your hand at building sandcastles. Lots of fun for the whole family with the beach, food vendors, and all manner of unusual things to see and do. Did I mention the beach?
5Remember Monopoly? Play Monopoly online for free at Pogo.com
The Pogo Monopoly game is the closest and best online game to the real board game that I have found and it is really fun to play. I play against myself and the computer and my record time for winning is 15 minutes! (See my screen shot). The Pogo game is also free to play!
23Grilled Diablos -- Delicious Jalepenos with cheese, shrimp and bacon!
Jalepenos stuffed with cheese and shrimp and wrapped with bacon then grilled and/or smoked are the most delicious thing you have ever eaten! Even people who don't like jalepenos love this appetizer that also doubles as an entre if you make enough of them.
12Relaxing in a hammock is good for a back injury or All about hammocks...
Hammocks are beautiful, relaxing and perfect for a patio or deck. Brighten up your life with a hammock. Relax your back and enjoy a good read. Explore the various types and styles of hammocks. Find the best place to buy a hammock. Known as hammacas in Mexico and Central America, some are exquisite works of hand made art.
5The ancient disease of Leprosy. Hansen's disease symptoms and treatment.
What causes Leprosy? What are the symptoms? What do the lesions look like? How is Hansen's Disease treated? Is it a communicable disease? These and other questions are answered in this hub. Also, the link between armadillos of the south and transmission of Mycobacterium leprae are discussed.
12What are the pros and cons of donating your body to science?
The pros and cons of donating your body to science are complex. This is a personal decision of the donor. Frequently, the family disagrees with the donor's decision to donate their body, tissue or organs to medical schools or other programs. The body donation directions can be made ahead of time in order to facilitate the donor's wishes. Discuss all options with the family before making your personal final arrangements.
17Spam-O-Rama recipes - What can you do with Spam®?
Recipes using that delicious canned meat called Spam. I'm Looking for Spam musubi recipe. I think it is the state breakfast food in Hawaii. I used to eat it every day. I am also presenting some amazing spam recipes that I have enjoyed and even created.
13Video Helpful tips on using the new Hub Pages Video format
How to get started using the new HubPages Video hub format. All it really takes is practice, practice and more practice. I had a hard time trying to decide what to do for my first video, so I'm working on something simple and trying to explain the steps on how to do the technical side of video at the same time as trying to produce an interesting and appropriate video. You can do it to!
16Austin, the Capitol of Texas Fun Tour - Get the inside scoop on secret things to do in Bat City, River City, etc...
Answering the question - What are fun things to see and do in Austin, Texas (besides bats under the bridge)? This hub includes info about the Driskill Hotel, Austin Ghost Tours, 6th Street, the Texas History Museum and other fun things to do in Austin.
50Prison tattoo meanings, Jailhouse tattoos, Prison tattoo art, Bad tattoos
Be sure you understand the significance of any tattoo before you get one. In the prison and jailhouse population, tattoos are used to identify gang members or how 'deranged' you may be. Even certain innocent looking tattoos may have dire consequences should you find yourself imprisoned and thrown into the general population.
61Calling all men - How much would you charge to rent your services?
There are thousands, perhaps millions of single women who are or are about to be reduced to the horror and destructive presence of CATS (shudder) simply because they do not have a man around the house for the necessary 2 or 3 hours a week when such manly presence is needed to do the few odd jobs that single women cannot or will not do.
14Valentine Day Trips from Austin, Texas - Canyon of the Eagles
Wondering what to do for Valentine's Day? Do you live near Austin, Texas? Here is a wonderful day trip for Valentine's Day. The Canyon of the Eagles Valentines day Sweetheart Special!
18Chocolate peanut butter scotch molten lava cup cakes
Low-carb and not too sweet, these incredible peanut butter chocolate molten brownie cakes are easy to make. They are delicious warm or even cold the next day. The inside of the brownie cake is like a tasty fudgy or molten consistency depending on how long you cook them.
18Dream Catchers are beautiful, functional and works of art.
There are many notions and legends about dream catchers, but basically they are for home decor. They represent the Native Americans of the U.S.A. and beautify your home, thereby beautifying your dreams.
14Interview with Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent god of the Aztecs
Quetzalcóatl is the Aztec name for The Feathered Serpent God. Known as Kulkulcan in Maya territory, this god is a beloved hero to the people. He can travel through the underworld, surmounting the forces of evil and darkness and be reborn as Venus, the morning/evening star.
12Maya 2012 - The Months of the Year
Maya 2012 - The months of the year explained with video on the workings of the Mayan calendar and what will happen on December 21, 2012
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Maya 2012 - The Mayan days of the week
The Mayans planned their days according to a period of time somewhat equal to two of our weeks. Their work week was twice as long as ours. The days cycled through a combination of 13 and 20 day names to constitute a Tzolkin* or a 20 day "two week" period.
22Weapons of mass distraction! How to escape the social media bombs!
The effects of all the weapons of mass destraction in one place. HubPages, Facebook, Twitter, Blogger, Google, YouTube and more. Try to get through your social media day without using one or more of these weapons!
25Hubber Holiday Gifts from a not so secret Santa
During my many hours of web surfing, I frequently come across objects advertised on the internet that make me laugh or think of certain hub friends. Ok, just thinking of certain hub friends makes me laugh. Heck, even looking in the mirror makes me laugh. I laugh a lot.
17How to make your photos portfolio ready, especially portrait photography
Great tips for photographers and how to make your photos portfolio ready. Even it's it just for a scrapbook. Improve your photography skills!
18Bob Cargill - How to build an image for a talented guitar player.
Nardo the Band, featuring Bob Cargill on lead guitar has just released a new CD. There are some great surprises on this CD. We have the scoop! Our favorite song (out of 13) is WonkaTonka, with Magic Place and Sunny Day also in the running.
22Writing an Italian Sonnet - Ode to a Pizza
Ode to a Pizza - an Italian sonnet written for the love of a great pizza pie!
18A Cemetery at Dusk a Dark Poem by L. A. Cargill
Death is not really death. Nothing is ever really dead. Everything swirls around and around throughout infinity. At our atomic level, we are really quite busy and very much alive. The universe is the eternal all.
13The Magic Ring - a short story by L. A. Cargill
Magic things happen on prom night. Strange things too. This is a tale of strange magic and Prom Night.
20Winners in the Killer Ideas for your next photograph contest
Photography contest for hub pages. Winners announced in this Hub by L. A. Cargill
14How to photograph jewelry for eBay or Etsy - Three secret tips on close up photography
Three secret tips for using close up photography. Selling your items on eBay with these tips will bring in more sales!
28What the heck is it? Photographic Quiz One by L.A. Cargill
What the heck is it? Photo quizzes by L.A. Cargill Extreme close ups of objects to guess at and exercise your brain.
18Principles - A story from the e.r. files by L.A. Cargill
Principles, a short story from the e.r. by L.A. Cargill, B.A. Plastic surgery anyone?
27Funny Halloween Tricks Video
Halloween trick or treat? I say tricks are more fun. Evil gags to play on your friends and enemies. Here are some clever ideas for a Halloween party. Make your own Halloween props.
26A Very Dexter Halloween Party Guide
What better Halloween party guide can you find than the creepiest serial killers ever? Sure the body count is absurdly high, but isn't that what Halloween is all about - a celebration of death? In Mexico, All Hallow's Eve is known as Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). And as Dexter is so fond of saying, "Tonight's the night"!
30The Georgia Guide Stones or How to Save the World from Humanity
We all know that some day the humans on earth may become extinct or very nearly so. There is a disaster looming for this incredible population and the planet will someday soon be unable to support us. Someone or some group has noticed this and taken steps to prepare and repair the world for any survivors. Other groups think of it as the Anti-10 Commandments. But looking at what the original 10 Commandments have done for this world, I say taking a look at some new ideas might not be a bad thing.
20Texas Best Banana Pudding Dessert Recipe
I will replace this photo with my own the next time I make banana pudding. 3 or 4 medium ripe bananas Box of vanilla wafers Pudding recipe: 1 large box of sugar free vanilla instant pudding 2 - 3 cups of milk 1 box of cream cheese...
41Hot and Dry in Texas – Drought, Overpopulation and Climate Change
The record drought of 2011 in the heart of Texas is causing more and more damage as time goes on. Crop damage, livestock decreases and water shortages are not only costly on their own, they are causing a significant drop in tourism too. Who wants to visit a state with low lake levels, brown grass and the possibility of wildfires make a trip to Texas drop down on the list of vacation sites.
19Guitar Solo - Interview with Bob Cargill, Lead Guitarist.
Interview with lead guitar player, Bob Cargill. Complete with a video of Bob playing his Les Paul Custom 1990 guitar.
55Barbecued Pork Ribs and why circumcised Jews cannot eat them. Religious Rituals Lack Substance.
Religious rituals do not have the substance they need for serious consideration. They are actually laughable. Why would anyone consider the act of waving a chicken around one's head would absolve someone of sins?
81The Sense in Extra Sensory Perception
Early studies of Extra Sensory Perception- Duke University is credited with the first ESP study based on scientific principle. The study was performed in 1927. In 1934, Dr. J.B. Rhines published his summary report of experiments he did during those years. The monograph was titled, “Extra-Sensory Perception”.
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I Survived Armageddon, the end of the world, the rapture, the end times, judgement day and the wrath of God!
Harold Camping and his radio show predicts that the rapture will take place on May 21, 2011. This is not the first time Camping has predicted the end of the world either. He also claimed we would all be doomed in September of 1994. Now the Mayans are feeding the cosmophobics with the end of the Long Count Calendar.
39Getting Married on Maui - Cheap Weddings in Hawaii
How to get married on Maui. Lot's of people get married in Hawaii and there is a good reason for that. It's almost always possible to have an outdoor wedding and the beauty of Hawaii makes it the best wedding location ever.
23Gag gifts - Stupid gifts - Silly toys. Things I would give to some hubbers I know...
Sometimes gag gifts are the most fun you can have on dry land. These types of gifts are perfect for scavenger hunts, birthday parties, adult parties and just for fun gifts.
38Real Life Quotes to Live by - Follow Your Head and Your Heart
Win friends and influence people, you are a unique individual and you have many thoughts and skills to share. Find friends who are around you. When you are in school or at work or even just out and about, smile and be friendly to as many people as possible. They want to have friends too.
29Save millions by painting your own pictures, art, canvas and custom wall art.
How to save millions by painting your own pictures, art, canvas and custom wall art. How to custom make your own decorative art.
24Jailhouse Art, Prison Art, Pano Arte - AKA Panuelos and Handkercheif Art
Some say that handkerchief painting originated in Texas prisons. Many Mexicans were incarcerated in Texas jails during the 1940's. Most of them were Catholic and male. It is entirely possible that San Antonio had the largest share of Mexican prisoners in the world. Southern California being a close second.
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Blood Glucose Testing - How to get an average of your blood sugar by testing once per day.
Testing your blood sugar is not hard. As a new Type 2 diabetic, you have probably been instructed by your doctor to buy a glucometer and test your blood glucose level daily. If your doctor wrote a prescription for a glucometer and test strips, your...
25How to Use CafePress to Make Money Online and Market Your Designs
How to use a CafePress store to brand your merchandise and create a buzz for your designs.
22The Chrysler 300C Hemi Car - Not a Ferrari!
My Chrysler 300C car is not a Ferrari and never will be, but it is the most comfortable, powerful, luxury car I have ever owned and it will be mine for quite a while! Watch the video and you will see how much like a sports car the 300C can be!
32The Blood Type Diet and why it really works! Immunology isn't just for blood transfusions...
Death is an unfortunate side effect of receiving the wrong blood type. Your body will violently react to even small amounts of incompatible blood. A cascade effect follows and your organs shut down either immediately or within a few days. A similar, although milder, reaction can occur when you eat incompatible foods.
121Cryptographic clues from an unsolved mystery. FBI asks for help solving the Ricky McCormick Case.
Stuffed in the pocket of a dead man's clothes were two strange notes that not even the best of the best cryptanalysts can decipher. Although there is no reward for help in solving the murder case, or "cold case", the satisfaction of breaking the code is usually enough for amateur sleuths.
49Dress Codes for the state of Texas - How to dress like a Texan
Dress Codes for the state of Texas - How to dress like a Texan. Beware of the photo of Leslie of Austin, Tx - He's a real shocker...
16Power Chair Recliners, Power Seat Lift Recliners, Home Theater Recliners
Some may think that power recline is a lazy feature. I can assure you that it is not. Although it is hard to pull that dumb stick back to recline the back and output the footrest, having a power motor doing it will allow you to start and stop the recline/footrest exactly where you want it to go for the most comfort possible.
28Swimming in a volcano and other fun things to do in Guanajuato, Mexico!
Visiting Quanajuato, Mexico is a distinct and wonderful experience. The city is in a mountain gorge and the streets are narrow and some are even underground. The town is famous for mummies, a Shakespearean theater, silver mines and a large white sparkling university.
49Top Ten Best Texas Food Recipes and How to Cook Like a Texan
Top 10 Best Texas Food Recipes and How to Cook Like a Texan. Chili, cornbread, beans, home fries, Chicken Fried Steak, spare ribs, brisket, frito pie, enchiladas and pecan pie.
35Killer Ideas for Your Next Photograph
Just a little photo contest that I sponsored in response to the Stan Fletcher contest called killer ideas for your next hub. I thought what could be more fun than a killer idea for your next photograph? Turned out pretty good too. These are some amazing photos submitted by fellow hubbers.
35Demon Possesed Chickens Have Taken Over My Basement
These chickens may be possessed, but they ain't very smart. There are only two houses in the entire state of Texas that have basements. So the chickens are just sort of wandering around in the crawl space underneath my double-wide.
24The Mayan Goddess Ixchel and the Island of Cozumel Mexico
Ixchel (pronounced Ish-Chel) is a well known Goddess of the Maya people. She is considered a woman's God and represents birth and medicine. She has been associated with the moon, particularly the waning moon as in an aging woman. Representations of lunar forces seem to be quite common among god cultures around the world. Women needed their gods too as men did.
14O Rh Negative blood lines and the Evolution and Biblical connections, part 2
Part one of the series discussed the "Rh - Dd" Positive (heterozygous) blood type that resulted in the world ratio of Rh Positive to Rh Negative which is approximately 85% to 15%. The original blood type would be the major group classification of...
21How to become crazy or sane whichever you choose
Learning to get along with others is difficult, but as soon as you realize that maybe it might be you that needs to change, you will find the task of getting along much easier.
85O Rh Negative blood lines and the Evolution and Biblical connections
The Rh protein and genetic marker was DISCOVERED in the Rhesus monkey. This specific genetic marker is found in primates of which man is one. This indicates that somewhere back in history, the genetic marker came from an ancestor that was common to apes, monkeys and man.
17Pay yourself to exercise. Gain motivation and save money. Tips to save some money!
Pay yourself to exercise... Trying to motivate myself one day to go to the gym and try to get that body back, I finally figured out a way to get myself to go. I would put a dollar in my piggy bank every time I exercised.
6Valentine's Day Romantic Trips to the Beach!
This year I've picked Galveston Island in Texas. We've made a few trips there and though it's nowhere near as wonderful as Maui is (where we met), it's still an island and it's affordable. We've got that recession thing going on, you know.
122Darwin Fans, Theory of Evolution Club, Free Thinkers Unite!
Charles Darwin fans unite on this hub. This is the spot for the theory of evolution hub and free thinkers. We do not quote the bible or even Darwin's books, but we do think for ourselves.
28How to be an Ambassador for the United Nations to greet and welcome alien visitors from space
Recently, it was reported that a Mrs. Mazlan Othman, a Malaysian astrophysicist was appointed to this prestigious post at Unoosa. The proposal for Alien Life Ambassador has been prompted by the recent discovery of hundreds of planets orbiting other stars, which are thought to make the discovery of extraterrestrial life more probable than ever before. Carl Sagan may have been right!
31Hawaiian Coconut Mochi Dessert
There is probably nothing better and more buttery than Hawaiian coconut butter mochi. Easy to prepare and cook and deliciously comforting. Coconut mochi will calm you and satisfy your sweet tooth. It's also an elegant and unusual dessert that you can use to impress your friends and family.
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In the beginning there was...the beginning? Creationism or Evolution?
Live for today. So many people believe in the afterlife. They forget that we are given this life in order to live it. Don't wait until you are dead only to regret the things you never did. Enjoy Life!
45A Christian View of Blood - Why Jehova Witnesses do not partake of blood transfusions.
Jehovah’s Witnesses have an inordinate amount of faith in the bible regarding the use of blood and blood products. The use of blood products is deemed to be against God’s will and will condemn the recipient to "defellowship" and ostracism. Somewhere in the books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus and Acts, there are some statements that prohibit the use of blood as interpreted by JW’s.
183Where does our energy, soul, spirit, essence, conscience, life force, personality, spiritual being, etc. GO when we die?
What is death? First off, nothing is ever really dead. Not even a table or a rock. If you have ever worked in a hospital, you know how hard it is to determine death. Are you dead when the brain dies but your heart keeps on pumping? Are you dead when your heart stops beating on its own but can be artificially pumped? Are you dead when you can no longer breathe on your own but can be kept alive with a respirator? Are you dead when you stop moving? Are you dead when you are finally buried or crema
12Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Blood Banking, but didn't have a clue, and things I would like to tell Nurses
Everyone wants to know their blood type. You might be surprised to know that no blood banker worth a darn is going to accept your stated blood type. We just smile and say "that's interesting!" or words to that effect. The only time we will accept your blood type is when we draw your blood ourselves and get it down to our little work station and type those cells ourselves. And then we'll only trust it for three days.
21The New Fire Ceremony - A fun thing to do on a New Year Eve Party night
Celebrating the end of a year and the beginning of a New Year is a common theme for New Year’s Eve parties. In the United States of North America, the parties are diverse and interesting. Using fire to send these aspirations into the “spirit world” is a fun and relaxing way to celebrate a New Year ritual. Add it to your party this year and see what happens. Will it work? Will the goals come true? Is it a superstition or a fun ritual?
19Celebrity Encounters - Describe Your Brush With Greatness!
Sometimes at the airport or even the grocery store we encounter a face that looks really familiar. That face turns out to belong to a movie star, music legend or TV personality. Well, duh, they are just normal people too. I does feel special though, so who have you run into?
29Where do you stand on grass?
Standing barefoot on grass will allow the earth's energy to flow upward into your body. This energy is called Qi (Chi). A friend of mine swears this will cure balance problems and jet lag. Just go outside and find some grass, take your shoes off and stand on the grass for 15 minutes or more to let the Chi move upward through your body and realign your chi.
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Taking the fear out of Atheism, Or It's ok to be an atheist, you won't miss out on heaven or burn in hell.
Christians are always praying for me. Amusing as that may be, I intend to live my life while I am alive. They will keep on praying for a life after they die. What a crazy way to live. It's just silly.
8What a way to go - burials, caskets, funeral services, unusual markers, headstones, coffins
Wearing a dead person's ash diamond is but one of the really cool new ways to dispose of your remains. Did you know that you can have your ashes pressed into a vinyl record that plays your favorite music or your final message to humanity? Did you know that the army can take your body and use it for target practice? Did you know you can be buried in your own backyard?
146Atheists are not Satanists and other myths of Christianity
Christians are quick to call an Atheist a Satanist. Nothing could be further from the truth. Atheists do not believe in any sort of God or Gods derived from man's superstitious imagination. Get Facts.
11Long Lean Legs
She watches those with long lean legs like she used to have She looks down on her thunder thighs that support her now She had legs like that once she swam in the seas and pools She kicked and moved like a seal dolphin fish killer whale Those long...
28Halloween Witch Puts a Spell on Smoking Hubbers
Can four men quit smoking in just one day? This is the age old tale of men who smoke and the witch who loved them. How can we quit smoking? A scary Halloween story.
1012012 End of the World Mayan Prophecy Calendar
Is it possible for us to even imagine the technical ability of a civilization over 1,000 years ago being able to align all of their calendars so eloquently? Upon my first view of the temple of Kulkucan, I looked around at the Mayans working there and again at the pyramid...
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Halloween Decor - Fake an outdoor graveyard party theme
Why not decorate your front yard as a graveyard for Halloween? The holiday really is to celebrate the Day of the Dead, so make some spooky tombstones, put up some fun decorations and invite the little kiddies into the spirit world.
12Favorite Vacation Spot - A Luxury House Boat on Lake Travis
Renting a houseboat for a week on a lake has got to be the most awesome vacation ever! Explore private coves and sometimes islands, swim, fish, snorkel, dive, ski and relax on your own private floating home. De-stress and be mellow in the comfort of your own floating home.
15Bat City - Austin, Texas - Keep Austin Weird
As a tourist attraction, no one would have believed that bats would be a big draw. The bats had a different opinion, however. Approximately 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats fly out every night to entertain the crowds along the Ann Richard's Congress Avenue Bridge. There is a very nice picnic spot for the evening flight at the Austin American Statesman's bank along the Texas Colorado river just below the bridge.
12A Choctaw Curandera for Cedar Park, Texas
Learning inside information in the health care world takes years and a natural ability to help people. Study the art of healing and people will recognize your talent as well.
4Team Vampire or Team Werewolf Costume Ideas for Halloween, Throw a Twighlight Party!
From the beginning, the Twilight Saga has captured the hearts of star crossed teen lovers everywhere. Joining Team Edward, Team Jacob or Team Bella is one of the cool things to do. This halloween, having a Twilight Movie party will be the favorite...
6Best Burgers and Live Music North of Austin, Texas
Listing to live classic country tunes and eating chicken fried chicken and fabulous hamburgers at the True Grits Texas Bar and Grill in Jonestown, Texas. Does it get any better than that? They even serve Shiner Bock Beer.
16Galveston Texas Cruise Vacation
The good, the bad and the ugly facts about taking a vacation on a cruise ship. When NOT to travel and when you save money be booking a cruise during the slow season. Book a cruise vacation out of Galveston and sail to the Caribbean.
7Halloween Party Ideas, Sons of Anarchy Theme, Halloween Decor, Sleeve Tattoos, Costume Ideas
Halloween Party Ideas, Sons of Anarchy Theme, Halloween Decor, Sleeve Tattoos, Costume Ideas for a cool Halloween Party...
1The Alamo Drafthouse and the Best Movies to See There
The Alamo Drafthouse I remember when mom used to load up the 57' Chevy on a Saturday night and head for the local movie drive-in. What a treat it was for us kids. We could watch a movie on a screen that had to be a zillion feet tall. On top of that...
15Quesadilla Makers and Pancake Recipes
How to make the best pancakes with your quesadilla maker! Faster and fluffier than a regular griddle. Cinnamon spice and Gingerbread pancake recipes. Also banana foster french toast!
8Driving to Work Writing Haikus Just for Fun
There is nothing so good for the inside of a man as the outside of a horse. Red and black horses Rearing fighting on a hill Sun sets behind them Very cool optical illusion! Also known as Plumeria in Hawaii A Frangipani Delicate tree of...
22Final symptoms of Terminal Lung Cancer and Dying
Dying is an individual life event. Yes, it is part of life. When a friend or loved one shows the final symptoms of terminal lung cancer, there is a lot of variation in how to deal with it. Some people will feel great pain, others not so much. Some approach dying in the same way that they dealt with life, with gusto. Some have disabling fear. Some people die quickly, others linger. The survivors want to help, but need to know how best to recognize the dying process and its symptoms.
4Wedding Favors, Wedding Invitations, Wedding Accessories
New programs for computers make doing your own wedding invitations easy and cost effective. If you or a family member have a good eye for designing elegant cards, then let them help! Professional invitations usually cost a bundle and they are not necessarily better than the ones you can do from your imagination and card stock for ink jet printers.
