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Depressed Rabbit Attempts Suicide

2009-11-05T16:44:00.001-08:00

Depressed Rabbit Attempts Suicide
A male rabbit named Furball had lost all hope. The female rabbit he had lived with for an entire year had left him for another rabbit. The owner of the garden he usually dined at had just put a fence around it. A fox had nipped one of his ears. And, at his most depressed, it seemed to him that all life is mere ephemera in the eye of time.

The only thing to do was bring an end to his sorrow, hunger, pain, and inability to find meaning even in a moment. He would take his own life. The question became, how?

The first thing he did is look for a cliff to jump off of, but, alas, he lived on farmland that was pretty flat. He did find one high rock beside the pond the cows waded into each day. Up he scampered....Read On

You Already Know All You Need To Know!

2009-11-04T16:37:00.001-08:00

You Already Know All You Need To Know!
Weight loss. Its what’s on most adults minds at this very moment, and if it isn’t now it will be later. And for those people who never have to worry about their weight... we all hate you! ;-) We live in the era of the trendy diets like “The Zone” and “Atkins”. We live in the pill-for-everything nation with drugs like hoodia, ephedra, cortisol, caffeine pills and appetite suppressants. But no matter what your drug or diet of choice is... it will never rid your mind of your weight loss worries....Read On

Bingo History - The Origins Of Bingo Games

2009-11-03T17:40:00.000-08:00

Bingo History - The Origins Of Bingo Games
The origins of bingo, as with most games, is shrouded in the mists of history. However, we can trace the idea back to the 1500's where the Italians invented a lottery game to be played 'en masse' rather like Bingo is today. "Lo Giuoco del Lotto d'Italia" was the very first state run lottery which proved to be so popular it is still played today....Read On

A Quick List of 10 Foods That Speed Metabolism

2009-11-01T09:35:00.001-08:00

A Quick List of 10 Foods That Speed Metabolism
Are you looking for foods that speed metabolism? This will probably surprise you. All foods speed metabolism.
"How is that possible?" you ask.
Let's take a quick look at just what is metabolism and how does it works. This explanation might help you to better understand the process and how it can affect your body.
When you eat a meal, your body begins the process of digesting the food, drawing out the nutrients and processing them to create energy that keeps your body functioning properly and effectively. It takes approximately 4 hours just to absorb the nutrients. This is repeated with every meal you eat. In a day, that amounts to 12 hours that your body is busy absorbing each meal's nutrients....Read On

Ooooh Scary!!

2009-10-29T17:35:00.001-07:00

Ooooh Scary!!
With Halloween just around the corner, why not consider doing some ghoulish crafts with your children? One of my favorite crafts to do with the kids is Halloween candle making. Your kids will love it, and it is appropriate for any age group. You will need the following supplies to get started:
1. A pillar candle.
2. Some “cut and carve” wax.
3. Some wax adhesive.
4. Halloween cookie cutters.
5. A shallow pan....Read On

Long Live Halloween!

2009-10-28T17:50:00.000-07:00

Long Live Halloween!
The scent of fall is in the air and the colors of the season are gracing our landscapes. Know what that means? Halloween is right around the corner! Children everywhere are counting the weeks until this festive day arrives while parents wonder if their children should be allowed to trick or treat and whether today’s world is safe enough for the Halloween traditions of days gone by...Read On

Tips For A Terrifying Halloween

2009-10-27T18:16:00.001-07:00

Tips For A Terrifying Halloween
Halloween is a fun and spooky holiday for kids and adults. It is a holiday that is based around embracing scary things, particularly those involving death, the undead, evil magic, and mythical monsters. It is always fun to dress up and decorate the whole house whether for trick-or-treating or throwing a Halloween party. Here are some tips for getting ready for the festivities...Read On

Monstrous Trivia for Hallowen

2009-10-26T16:49:00.000-07:00

Monstrous Trivia
1. The Abominable Snowman, Yeti, Bigfoot, and Sasquatch appear in one form or another in which epics?
A. Ancient Sumaria epic
B. Russian literature
C. Anglo-Saxon literature
D. Greek mythology
E. All of the above...Read On

The History Of Halloween Music

2009-10-22T17:03:00.001-07:00

The History Of Halloween Music
Some may debate whether Bobby Pickett’s “Monster Mash” or the beginning of Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Toccata and Fugue in D minor” was the first music to unequivocally be associated with Halloween, while other’s may insist that nothing truly scary made an impact on the national consciousness until the Starland Vocal Band released “Afternoon Delight”....Read On

Witches, Wiccans, Warlocks and Witchcraft

2009-10-21T17:37:00.001-07:00

Witches, Wiccans, Warlocks and Witchcraft
Witchcraft and its origins can be traced back as far as 2000BC in Ancient Egypt and Babylonia where in existing records of the code of Hammurabi it says If a man has put a spell upon another man and has not justified himself, he upon whom the spell is laid shall go to the holy river. Persons who engage in witchcraft and who are male are called wizard, sorcerer and sometimes a warlock if they indulge in black magic. Females who indulge in witchcraft are called Wiccan or witches. Witches are thought to worship the devil. They are portrayed to cast spells and use supernatural forces to cause havoc within the community....Read On

How To Make Halloween Safe, But Still Fun

2009-10-20T17:17:00.001-07:00

How To Make Halloween Safe, But Still Fun
As Halloween approaches, most parents share the anticipation of the scary night with their children, but not necessarily with the same eagerness. Times have changed, since we grew up, roaming the neighborhood in costumed groups, without adults shadowing our every move. Nowadays, parents wouldn’t think of allowing their children to roam free, ringing strangers’ doorbells and demanding candy, then bringing their loot home and hiding it away, to savor in private....Read On

Halloween Faq: Halloween Traditions Around The World

2009-10-18T16:32:00.000-07:00

Halloween Faq: Halloween Traditions Around The World
Was Halloween originally a pagan or a Christian holiday? Like the celebration of Christmas day, originally Halloween was a pagan festival rather than a Christian holiday. It was only around 10th century that the Roman Catholic Church established this holy day. This was initiated for purifying the spirits of the dead....Read On

Halloween Candy – Become Cool With Frightening Candy Treats

2009-10-15T18:07:00.000-07:00

Halloween Candy – Become Cool With Frightening Candy Treats
Bring on the skeletons, ghosts, and oogie boogies! Dawn those costumes and dark colors. And always remember the scary candy! Halloween is a time of year to have fun and "trick or trick". The celebration of Halloween began thousands of years ago. It has been influenced by many diverse cultures, such as Christian, Roman, and Celtic. Halloween is not just a holiday for children in the USA, adults get into the holiday with childlike enthusiasm, too....Read On

Halloween Came From Where?

2009-10-14T16:53:00.000-07:00

Halloween Came From Where?
Originally starting out as an ancient Celtic holiday, Druidic priests regarded the day as the end of the year and a celebration for the year's harvest. October 31 was the first day of a three-day celebration called Samhain, meaning "the end of summer". It marked the passage from the season of the sun to the season of darkness, but was also a festival for honoring the dead. The Celts believed the laws of space and time were suspended on this night, allowing the spirit world to crossover and intermingle with the living world....Read On

Children and The Scary Sights and Sounds Of Halloween

2009-10-13T17:13:00.001-07:00

Children and The Scary Sights and Sounds Of Halloween
As autumn approaches, the signs of Halloween are everywhere. Nowadays, by late August, merchants are already gearing up for one of the most lucrative retailing seasons of the whole year. And, it's no longer just about kids trick-or-treating on one night in late October-Halloween is now an occasion whose celebration spans weeks and generations, with parties, "haunted house" attractions, and fairs, full of all kinds of scary scenes....Read On

Biography On Dracula

2009-10-11T13:32:00.000-07:00

Biography On Dracula
During the last thousand years, European Monarchs have ruled Europe and the world with an iron fist and by fear, compassion and hatred. As their wealth grew from the riches of newly conquered continents and lands, they began building some of the worlds greatest castles as a sign of their status and wealth, leaving behind a legacy of beauty and splendor that has lasted well into the 21st century....Read On

30 Quick and Easy Kids Costumes

2009-10-08T18:29:00.000-07:00

30 Quick and Easy Kids Costumes
What happened to the " good ol' days" when a Halloween costume was your Dad's old shirt and cap, and a burnt cork beard? Kids costumes don't have to complicated to be cute! Each of these quick and easy costumes starts with a few simple materials like hooded sweatshirts, sweat pants, posterboard, craft foam, felt, face paint, and a little imagination....Read On

7 Tips To Keep Your Pet Safe On Halloween

2009-10-07T17:42:00.000-07:00

7 Tips To Keep Your Pet Safe On Halloween
Children aren't the only ones who should be closely monitored on Halloween. The holiday can be a scary and dangerous time for your pet as well. By following some simple tips you can keep your pet safe and comfortable without infringing on the family fun:
1. Don't put costumes on your pets unless they are used to it. Wearing clothing can make pets uncomfortable and even sick.
2. Candy is for humans and not for their furry friends...Read On

Do You Believe In Ghosts? Here Is A Ghostly Tale

2009-10-06T15:30:00.001-07:00

Do You Believe In Ghosts? Here Is A Ghostly Tale
I have often wondered whether ghosts really exist, what do you think, do you believe they do? What we need is a blog all about ghosts where people can post their ghostly stories and opinions. The problem I suppose would be that you would get people just making up stories for a laugh, yes very funny I know. In this article, I am going to write about my opinions on this subject as well as telling the tale of a ghost which a friend of mine claims he saw. I have to say that this friend is quite trustworthy and not one who is known for telling fibs, but you can never be sure....Read On

Car Color Trivia

2009-10-04T10:43:00.000-07:00

Car Color Trivia
The color of car a driver chooses reflects their personality and perhaps their favorite color. But the choice of color in a vehicle can be much more important as well. According to a study by researchers at the University of Auckland in New Zealand silver cars are 50 percent less likely to be involved in a crash resulting in a serious injury as compared to white cars. The least safe colors are brown, black, and green according to Reuters....Read On

The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson's Best Moments

2009-10-01T17:09:00.001-07:00

The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson's Best Moments
The 30-year run of Johnny Carson as host of The Tonight Show was both memorable and historic. It was the setting for a number of classic TV moments remembered by television watchers of several generations. Though many people remember Carson for his hilarious characters and skits, he was not one to shy away from controversial topics when it was something that he truly believed in. Many of his best-known moments have been captured on various classic TV DVD's, enabling fans of Carson to watch their favorite bits over and over again...Read On

Astrology and your Future

2009-09-30T17:18:00.001-07:00

Astrology and your Future
Do you think that astrology can predict your future? What if yes, yes, astrology can help you know your future but not in the manner that it can help you win lotteries or help you in derby race course nor it going to tell you when your latest crush will be proposing you. It won’t help you to jump various stages of relationship..Read On

Are You Old Enough To Know Better?

2009-09-27T15:23:00.000-07:00

Are You Old Enough To Know Better?
I'm tired of hearing people complain about how old they are. It makes me wonder if wisdom really does come with age. Picasso thought it did. In his later years he wasn't allowed to be alone in an art gallery because he'd been discovered trying to improve one of his masterpieces. Age used to be important to me. I could hardly wait to be six to go to school, thirteen to be a teenager, eighteen to be legal and twenty-one to be everything else. Now I'm at a point in my life when I think age is just a number - and like other numbers, I forget them. ..Read On

Classic Television Show DVD Popularity On The Rise

2009-09-24T19:27:00.000-07:00

Classic Television Show DVD Popularity On The Rise
In recent years, it has become a growing trend to buy and watch classic television shows on DVD for your family entertainment. The availability of some of the all-time favorite classic TV shows on DVD and video has become pervasive throughout the U.S. This allows families to not only catch up on the past seasons of the television shows that they might have missed, but to go back to the classics that we and our parents grew up watching. It is now easier than ever to find seasons of shows that were produced 30 or 40 years ago, right alongside the DVDs of the television shows that are currently on the air. America seems to have become infatuated with remembering the characters and situations produced during the early years of television. What are the reasons for the increased popularity of classic television shows?...Read On

Malware Quiz

2009-09-22T19:21:00.001-07:00

Malware Quiz
Most people who think they know all about spyware, Trojans, viruses, and other malware really don't. Take this quiz to make sure you know who your enemies are. This quiz tests your knowledge of five of the most common kinds of malware, the software you don't want on your computer: Trojan, worm, virus, spyware, and adware. Keep in mind that there are at least seven other kinds of malware we know about. ...Read On