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Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day How to write your own Valentine's Day card: 5 of 22
WRITING A VALENTINE'S DAY MESSAGE is a simple enough task, although some people are at a loss for words as to what to write on the card. You don't have to follow a particular format, although you can if you like. You can even write a poem, incorporate song lyrics, or draw a picture. You can use gel pens, stickers, and confet... More..
Other Useless (but interesting) facts: 12 of 50
RANDOM FACTS are good for stimulating the brain! The Mitsubishi Eclipse was named after an English Racehorse from the 1800's that won 26 races. Cheddar cheese is the best selling cheese in the USA. If you eat the liver of a Polar Bear, you will die of Vitamin A poisoning. Diet Coke was invented in 1982. Jaguars are afraid of... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Michael: 6 of 25
ETYMOLOGY: Michael means "He who is like God." The name is of Hebrew origin. ORIGIN & HISTORY: Michael is an archangel mentioned in the Bible (Revelation 12:7). He is one of 7 angels in the Hebrew tradition. Catholics refer to him as St. Michael. September 29th is the Catholic feast day for St. Michael. Michael has also been... More..
Other Jokes: Blonde jokes: 9 of 36
A radio station in town used to play a different joke every morning. Here is one of my all-time favorite classic blonde jokes that has been stuck in my head for years: Two sisters, one blonde and one brunette, inherit the family ranch out in Conroe, Texas. They move from thier LA apartment to Texas to run the ranch, but real... More..
Relationships & Family > Family (Other) What to say in thank-you notes and cards: 3 of 12
For some people, WRITING THANK YOU NOTES is a huge chore. However, once you have a basic format, they are easy to write. Thank you notes are appropriate for birthday gifts, holiday gifts, and wedding gifts. It is also a good idea to write a thank you note following a job interview, or if somebody allowed you to stay at their... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Deal or No Deal: 3 of 12
The game show, DEAL OR NO DEAL, is an intriguing concept for a television game show, because it doesn't always have a happy ending. When I first watched it, I thought, here's a show where you have a 1-in-26 shot at winning a million dollars. But the show explores peoples boundaries and limits. If you had a one in five chance... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Into the Wild (2007): 3 of 12
Happiness is only real when shared, or so you will learn if you soak up INTO THE WILD, a 2 hr, 27 minute film starring Emile Hirsch, Marcia Gay Harden, Catherine Keener, Vince Vaughn, and William Hurt. The film is directed by actor Sean Penn, who does a wonderful adaptation of the best-selling book by John Krakauer, based on... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Family Law Advance directives and why you might need one: 2 of 8
An Advanced Health Care Directive (AHCD) is an important document in your estate planning portfolio. Sometimes this document is called a Power of Attorney for Health Care. By completing an AHCD, you are deciding in advance who will make health care decisions for you and what you'd like those decisions to be. Even if you do n... More..
Health & Fitness > Pediatrics Jaundice in a newborn baby: 1 of 4
NEONATAL JAUNDICE is a yellowing of the skin in newborn babies. Jaundice can be either physiological or pathological/non-physiological. Physiological jaundice is the most common and will usually resolve on its own. Because pathological jaundice will not resolve on its own, all cases of neonatal jaundice should be evaluated b... More..
Local Guides > San Diego Visitor's guide to San Diego, CA in the spring: 1 of 4
SAN DIEGO in the spring time is a popular place for tourists, and an alternative warm-weather destination to Florida or Hawaii. Springtime is the second most popular season to visit San Diego, behind summer. If you will be visiting America's Finest City in the months leading up to the summer, book your reservations early, at... More..