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I am a native Californian living in Houston, TX. I have been out here for over five years and I am still getting use to the way of life and culture of Houstonians.

My daytime job is that of an environmental professional ensuring my employing company complies

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Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Awesome blueberry pie: 1 of 4
Blueberries are touted as one of today's super foods as they are packed with nutrients and antioxidants. One cup of blueberries has 14 mg of Vitamin C and 0.8 mg of Vitamin E. They are also reputed to have anti-aging characteristics and can reduce the damage caused by some types of cancer. So why not put some of these potent ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Skiing Ski destinations: Why Heavenly Ski Resort dominates Tahoe and California: 1 of 4
Heavenly Ski Resort definitely lives up to its name. With 4800 skiable acres of terrain and a vertical drop of 3500 feet, it is the prime location not only in the Lake Tahoe region but on the entire West Coast. The peak is at 10,000 feet which is Tahoe's highest resort and even though they have an average snowfall of over 30 ... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Training Toilet training tips for cats: 3 of 11
In order to teach your cat to do anything, you must first understand how a cat learns. Cats are pleasure seekers and in order to teach them, you must make that task a rewarding experience. You do not want to positively reinforce bad behaviors, which often times we do unintentionally, because the cat will repeat an action she ... More..
Sciences > Zoology Differences between whales, dolphins and porpoises: 3 of 11
Whales, dolphins and porpoises are all in the same taxonomical order of Cetacea, are mammals and live in the ocean, but have several different characteristics that distinguish them from each other.All Cetaceans are streamlined mammals, have a tail fluke and breathe through blowholes. There are two suborders of Cetaceans tooth... More..
Style & Beauty > Shoes Advantages and disadvantages of wearing steel-toed boots: 3 of 11
For anyone in industry that involves the use of heavy equipment, steel toed boots are a required part of the personal protective equipment. The beauty of these shoes or boots is they are functional, comfortable and protect the wearer's toes from getting crushed or cut. Style and fashion are usually not much concern for someon... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) How comparison shopping contributes to healthy living: 2 of 7
Today's society demands to have everything instantly, including our meals. Food in the markets are pre-cooked, pre-packaged, ready to eat but full of additives, preservatives, fats and sugars. In order to be able to make healthy selections, one must become more selective and educated about the ingredients in these processed f... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails An introduction to vodka: 5 of 15
Walk into any liquor store and saunter down to the vodka isle and you will see a plethora of names, flavors, colors, shapes, sizes all in clear or opaque glass displaying the beverage of discussion. Today Vodka has 20% of the American market primarily because of the distillers blending in so many different flavors. There appe... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Assessing the importance of Rachel Carson on environmentalism: 4 of 12
Rachel Carson has been dubbed, "The Mother of Environmentalism." This soft spoken, gentle woman caused a great deal of fervor in the industrial world. This was a time when people were more focused on how the environment impacted humans, not on how humans impacted the environment. In her book, Silent Spring Rachel Carson eloqu... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Wedding etiquette for out of town wedding guests: 3 of 9
The day you dreamt about as a little girl has been selected and is now on the calendar. As the bride to be, something you learn is planning a wedding takes a great deal of patience, research and consideration. Not only do you have to select the venue for the ceremony and reception, the food, the music, the dress, the cake, th... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Low-fat chocolate chip cookies: 2 of 6
Low fat cooking does not mean you have to be deprived of desserts. The trick to reducing fat in your diet is to think smart and use healthier alternatives to fats. Here is a chocolate chip cookie recipe that has very little fat as applesauce is used instead of butter or margarine. The only source will come from the mini-choco... More..