There is so much controversy about what is best to use for baking cookies. You may find yourself scratching your head trying to figure out this dilemma. Which is healthier to use than the other? With a little research we can solve this dilemma. First, what is shortening? It is a semi-solid fat and refers to a hydrogenated vegetable oil. […]

One would think it inconceivable that Karate Masters would deliberately hide their best self-defense techniques, but it’s true. Gichin Funakoshi began teaching karate to the Japanese in the 1920s. While the Japanese greeted this new martial art with glee, the old Okinawan Masters weren’t too happy. In fact, they got together and made a ‘secret pact’ not to teach the […]

Fortunately, the frigid days of winter are behind us and spring is almost here. There’s nothing like the sound of birdsong and the smell of blooming flowers to remind us that sleet and snow will give way to long-awaited sunshine, setting the stage for the perfect Easter egg hunt or parade. These events, some of which are expected to draw […]

advantage: nüLink! Services, Hands-free calls, Height readings cons: Too many ads, MicroSD media Released in January 2010, the Garmin Nuvi 1690 Hiking GPS is packed with many features to make navigation easy. It’s nüLink! Services for Connected Navigators offer fast, real-time updates on gas prices, traffic conditions, flight status, weather and more. That’s a big plus, as you can stay […]

Agricultural security: socioeconomic and political factors The nature of farm work and security are conditioned to some extent by the fact that farming is often seen as a way of life, rather than a formal occupation or job. In many ways this is true, though not to undermine the sheer amount of hard work and productivity that farming entails. The […]

Organizing our homes is a must, as clutter can bring out the best in us and cause clutter. Our living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, bedrooms, and offices can get out of control over time. Below are some tips on how to organize our homes to provide a less cluttered condition for us to live in. Okay, we look around […]

There are several famous airlines in the industry and many new airlines are being launched. To be in competition, these airlines often offer cheap international flight tickets to entice travelers to avail their services. But, getting these offers is not an easy matter. The offers are limited and the demand for them is greater. So, you need to be vigilant […]

So what is a divapreneur anyway? My friend, Leesa Barnes has started a new network on ryze called Divapreneurs At Work located at http://daw-network.ryze.com/ He asked us to define a divapreneur. Now that I am the prolific article writer that I am, I couldn’t answer this question without writing an article about it. sit back and become rambled! First of […]

Do you know that to keep your heart healthy and your weight under control, you need to walk at least 10,000 steps every day? This may sound daunting, but many activities you do every day, like running errands or housework, can add up to a few hundred or even thousands of steps for you. To maintain your health and ensure […]