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Health & Fitness > Pilates & Yoga Common myths about pilates: 1 of 5

When a friend asked me to join her pilates class once a week, I avoided the topic. Like many, I believed the myth that pilates is hard! Here are the myths (and truths) that I discovered once I joined her at the pilates studio. M: You have to already be fit to do pilates. F: What I found, is that the power and wonder of pilat...
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Tip for losing weight naturally: 3 of 14

In the battle of the bulge, it's easy to want a promised quick fix to trimming down. However, as we have learned with fad diets, pills, and other potions, the quick fix could have potentially serious long-term side effects. Like the old adage, you get what you pay for, losing weight is best done safely and naturally. Here ar...
Sports & Recreation > Skiing Paradise Parks of Mt. Hood: A new take on pipes: 1 of 3

Paradise Parks of Mt. Hood: A New Take on Pipes Mt. Hood Meadows brings it this coming snow season with a Portland-themed freestyle playground. Built by motley crew including pro snowboarders Josh King, Mike Paulino and freestyle skier Ike Smith, over eight new, uniquely groomed parks have something to offer the beginning br...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Once upon a time: 8 of 22

We start at the ending Happily ever after And then work our way back and backward The middle seems short when in reverse And rather than palindromes The beginning, a curse Once upon a time this film runs black and white Slipping through the silver the screen of all and right It could be easier than comedy much harder than fi...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: He made me feel small: 11 of 25

Like a tiny bird with a broken wing I felt his love a fragile thing Like Alice, in wonder I drank the tea and I grew big Enough to see He offered caps with cheshire teeth and I shrunk down With some relief No mountain or no molehill felt A safer home than where I dwelt A bird in hand with a broken wing a tiny, bird a fragile...
Entertainment > Movie Genres Recommended haunted house movies: 2 of 4

Haunted house movies have been a staple of film horror since almost the dawn of the silver screen. Whether in the mood for spine chilling entertainment or a good laugh, here is a list of some of the best (and worst) haunted house movies. Good for a Laugh 1. Beetlejuice (1988). Yuppie couple moves to the country only to find ...
Food & Drink > Cocktails & Liquor The basics of cocktail recipes: 1 of 1

There are a few basic rules of bartending that can take your drink from yum to yahoo. These tricks of the trade have been learned from over fifteen years bartending experience, and are easy for even the novice mixologist. But first, let's explore some real basics of cocktails. Most "drinks" are made with three basic componen...
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Best books for beginning ghost hunting: 1 of 1

Whether you are serious about beginning a ghost hunting career, or merely want to quench a thirst for paranormal investigations, there are some great resources available. Here are some suggestions for novice ghost hunters looking to invest some reading time to learn more about investigating. Ghost Encounters: Finding P...
Health & Fitness > Exercise (Other) DVD Reviews: The Biggest Winner, How to Win by Losing, Shape Up Complete: 1 of 1

If you are a fan of NBC's reality series "The Biggest Loser" then you probably know a bit about trainer Jillian Michael's tough attitude towards fitness. If you are looking for a military style at home trainer, look no further! Jillian's reputation as an unforgiving bum-buster is demonstrated in these challenging circuit bas...
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss DVD reviews: The Biggest Loser workout: 1 of 1

If you are inspired by the NBC reality series "The Biggest Loser" and are curious about behind the scenes workouts...and how they could work for you, then I recommend the Biggest Loser: The Workout. Bob Harper and contestants from Season 1 and 2 guide you through six routines which vary between cardio and strength training. ...