Gay Marriage – What’s the Big Deal?

Posted on April 8, 2009 by emily501

Tuesday, April 7, 2009, marked a cornerstone for gay rights in Vermont, as the state legislature overrode Gov. Jim Douglas’s veto of a bill allowing gay couples to marry. This adds Vermont to one of four states permitting gay marriage, the other three being Massachusetts, Iowa, and Connecticut. Continue reading →

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As Finances Dip, Waistlines Expand

Posted on April 7, 2009 by emily501

Want to find a performing stock in the plummeting economy? Think fast. Fast food. Fast food companies, as well as comfort food manufacturers, have seen a surge in profits over the last few months as many turn to gorging-down their financial woes. Continue reading →

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Horses Suffer, Too, in Flailing Economy

Posted on April 7, 2009 by emily501

Looks as though banks, auto companies, and the average Joe aren’t the only ones suffering in the troubled US economy. Horses, as well, feel the wrath of shrinking budgets. Rising numbers of neglected, starving, and abandoned horses have been reported by law enforcement officers throughout the country, Continue reading →

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Waterboarding – Justifiable or Unconstitutional?

Posted on April 7, 2009 by emily501

During George W’s reign, much controversy was brought to the process of waterboarding, or inflicting the sensation of drowning to obtain information from captives. Continue reading →

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Go Fly a (Homemade) Kite!

Posted on April 6, 2009 by emily501

Kites can be a bit tricky, especially when constructing your own wind-catching gizmo. Keep in mind some of the following rules when creating your kite: Continue reading →

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Concussion Prevention in Middle and High School Athletes

Posted on April 5, 2009 by emily501

A concussion occurs when the brain collides with the skull, resulting in short-term side effects that can include headaches, nausea, loss of motor dexterity and loss of short-term memory. More serious long-term effects can be permanent loss of memory, severe depression, and complete loss of motor dexterity. Continue reading →

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So You Want to Be a Cowboy?

Posted on April 5, 2009 by emily501

John Wayne. Clint Eastwood. Iconic men who have embodied the American West and set a standard of ruggedness that is the requisite of the cowboy profession. Continue reading →

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Importance of Core Strength for Athletic Performance

Posted on April 5, 2009 by emily501

A strong core is synonymous with a strong athlete. 
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Avoiding Internet Business Blunders

Posted on April 5, 2009 by emily501

The idea of working in pajamas and having a 20-second commute are, for many, tremendously motivating aspects of operating an online business. However, the ease associated with starting an online business is faulty at-best, as an online business is still a business, with risk for failure. Continue reading →

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Making Money as a Medical Transcriptionist

Posted on April 2, 2009 by emily501

A successful medical transcriptionist need not have an extensive history in the medical field. Rather, knowledge of medical terms and their spellings are extremely  helpful in becoming an accurate transcriptionist. 
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