When Will the Statue of Liberty’s Crown Re-open for Tourists?
May 8th, 2009 |When will the Statue of Liberty’s crown re open for tourists?
There is good news for people traveling to New York City this summer. One of the most popular spots for tourists will be open for traffic after nearly 8 years. The Statue of Liberty’s crown, an observation area high above Liberty Island with great views of the New York City skyline and bridges, will reopen on the 4th of July. Millions of tourists have made the trek up winding staircases and elevators to get a view from Lady Liberty’s crown. The crown was closed after the September 11 terror …
Bank Stress Test Results
May 8th, 2009 |Results from the government’s recent “bank stress test” are in, and the outlook is mixed.
Government regulators have told Bank of America that it must take serious steps to address an apparent $34 billion shortfall of funds, the biggest gap among the nation’s 19 biggest financial institutions.
Wells Fargo needs to find between $13 and $15 billion to make up their shortfall, while competitiors like GMAC, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley need to raise between $1 billion and $11.5 billion.
We need to bear in mind that not all the results have been released. Results for 6 of the smaller financial …
Who Is Cristal Taylor?
May 8th, 2009 |Who is Cristal Taylor?
Cristal Taylor is the Dallas woman at the center of an off-court controversy for an NBA star. Dirk Nowitzki and Cristal Taylor had been living together in Nowitzki’s Preston Hollow home – until she was picked up by the Dallas police for two warrants stemming from a probation violation and a theft charge.
The Dallas Mavericks 30 year old forward has been a huge part of the Mavericks seasons, averaging 26 points and 8 rebounds on 37 minutes of play per game. There had been whispers late in the season about “off court” trouble for the …
What Ever Happened to Drew Peterson?
May 8th, 2009 |What ever happened to Drew Peterson?
One time Illinois police sergeant Drew Peterson is best known for his purported involvement in the murder of his fourth wife, Stacey Peterson, and for his half crazed behavior in front of the news media.
Stacey Peterson went missing on October 28, 2007. She was officially reported missing in the early hours of October 29, 2007, after her sister, Cassandra Cales, failed to hear from Stacey when she expected to. Drew Peterson claims that Stacy called him at 9 p.m. on Sunday, October 30 to tell him that she had left him for another …
What Is the “Body Worlds” Exhibit?
May 8th, 2009 |What is the “Body Worlds” exhibit?
Body Worlds is a traveling exhibition by German anatomist Gunther von Hagens in which human and other animal bodies are preserved and displayed through a special process invented by von Hagens known as “plastination”.
The exhibit is controversial for its gruesome display of the deceased, often posed in humorous or even erotic positions. There have been 6 unique Body Worlds presentations since the exhibition’s inception in 1995, and the exhibits have traveled to over 50 museums in America, Europe, and Asia.
Each Body Worlds exhibition contains around 25 full body “plastinates” with special views …
What Is Gonadotropin?
May 8th, 2009 |What is “gonadotropin”?
Gonadotropin, also known as hCG, has been in the news lately as the suspected source of major league baseball star Manny Ramirez’ steroid troubles. The Los Angeles Dodger’s big gun was sidelined for 50 games after testing positive for a “performance enhancing drug”, which authorities refused to outright identify as a “steroid”. Ramirez, who is not planning to appeal, claimed that the substance he tested positive for was administered by a doctor for treatment for a “personal medical issue”, and that neither Ramirez nor the doctor knew the drug was on the league’s “banned substance” list.
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Did Manny Ramirez Use Performance Enhancing Drugs?
May 7th, 2009 |Discusses whether or not Manny Ramirez used performance enhancing drugs, and what the implications for the sport and his career that might have.
What Is the National Day of Prayer?
May 7th, 2009 |Explains and describe the National Day of Prayer, and discusses some recent controversy related to the National Day of Prayer.
What Is the Bank Stress Test?
May 7th, 2009 |Describes and explains the bank stress test that simulate future potential problems in the economy to determine how well these banks will hold up under stress.
What Is Cinco De Mayo?
May 5th, 2009 |Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday that began with the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Learn more about Cinco de Mayo history plus celebrations and activities you can participate in.
What Are The Symptoms of Swine Flu?
May 4th, 2009 |The swine flu has been all over the news lately. There have been many reports on its origins and how it got started in the U.S. Just the word pandemic is scary. It is only natural that many people are worried, especially if you come down sick. All it might take is just one sneeze and soon you are thinking “Is this swine flu”? The first thing you should do is not panic. There are many, many different viruses, bacteria, and bugs that you can get. But if you are worried about catching the swine flu, here is some useful …
What Is Wolfram Alpha?
May 1st, 2009 |There’s a new search engine in town, or at least there will be. And it’s called Wolfram Alpha. Learn more about Wolfram Alpha here.
Sassy Water Recipe – The Flat Belly Diet’s Sassy Water
May 1st, 2009 |How do you make Sassy Water? Does the Flat Belly Diet work?
The World’s Best Places to Live in 2009
May 1st, 2009 |Looking for a new place to live? Here are some of the best places in the world to live in 2009, along with some details on each city.
Who Is the National Council for a New America?
May 1st, 2009 |The National Council for a New America is a new public policy group led by prominent Republicans. Learn more about the Republicans’ rebranding effort.
Swine Flu School Closings
April 30th, 2009 |Swine Flu School Closings
Over 100 U.S. schools have closed due to concerns about the spread of swine flu. In the case of 74 of these schools, the closings were related to confirmed or probably cases of swine flu at the school. The other thirty schools that have closed did so as a precautionary measure. The swine flu school closings so far affect 8 states and 56,000 people. In related news, the Fort Worth Independent School District (Texas) announced it would close all the schools in the district due to the swine flu scare. These school closings will affect over …
Who Is Dean Ornish?
April 30th, 2009 |Who is Dean Ornish, and how does the Dean Ornish diet plan work?
Is 2012 the Apocalypse?
April 30th, 2009 |Is 2012 the apocalypse?
As we get closer and closer to the year 2012, the spiritually minded and conspiracy theorists alike are growing increasingly paranoid. But why is so much noise being made about this particular year? You may have heard vague references to the “2012 apocalypse” in passing news reports or in films, but what is the basis for all this 2012 paranoia? Why do people think the apocalypse will be in 2012?
Turns out, there’s quite a few sources for the supposed coming apocalypse. From the Mayans, whose “Long Count” calendar indicates that the apocalypse will occur on …
100 Days, 100 Successes – Obama’s First 100 Days in Office
April 30th, 2009 |100 things Obama has done right in the first 100 days. A response to the New York Post’s 100 Days 100 Mistakes nonsense.
Where Can I Find Earth Day Coloring Pages?
April 22nd, 2009 |
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10 Cool Earth Day Coloring Pages
Check out this page for 10 cool Earth Day coloring pages – the page also provides links to more poster-friendly versions of all of their designs.
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Earth Day Posters
6 unique and “cute” Earth Day poster / coloring page designs can be found here.
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Animal Antics
For older kids, or kids with a ton of imagination, here is an interactive comic book that you can write your own captions for, print out, and color the way you want to.
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Earth Day Coloring Pages
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Did Lisa Rinna Have Plastic Surgery Before Her Playboy Pics?
April 22nd, 2009 |
Lisa Rinna — best known for her acting roles on TV shows like Melrose Place, Days of Our Lives, and Veronica Mars – first posed for Playboy magazine in 1998, when she was six months pregnant. Maybe you remember her Playboy shoot because of the controversy that sprang up. Rinna’s first shoot featured her on the front cover in all her pregnant glory, wearing a very revealing sweater and not much else.
Lisa Rinna will grace the pages of Playboy again, now aged 45. Rinna has been quoted as saying that she is “in better shape” now than she was …
What Is National Jelly Bean Day?
April 22nd, 2009 |
In case you haven’t worked it out on your own yet, National Jelly Bean Day is a day set aside to enjoy jelly beans in all their gummy deliciousness. While not a Federally recognized national holiday, April 22nd is now known as “National Jelly Bean Day”, a time to sit back with a bowl of jelly beans and enjoy their wide variety of flavors.
Send this silly Jelly Bean Day eCard to those people in your life who love jelly beans.
Jelly beans have a mysterious history. While most “candy experts” agree that what we know as a jelly bean …
Good Cheap Wines – 100 Quality Wines Anyone Can Afford to Buy
April 1st, 2009 |Good wine doesn’t have to be expensive. Plenty of cheap wines taste good. Here’s a list of 100 good cheap wines anyone can afford to buy.
Why Does He Say He Is Not Ready for a Relationship?
March 31st, 2009 |We answer a question from one of our readers that delves into the realm of love and relationship. We examine the possible reasons why a guy might say that he’s not ready for a relationship.
Live Better University – 100 Great Advice Blogs
March 26th, 2009 |by Doug Brinlee
Sometimes we need advice, and the Internet has become the place to get it. Hundreds of blog sites are written by both experts and laymen which offer tips and opinions on any topic imaginable. Here we present 100 of the best blogs offering tips and advice on a wide range of subjects, from love to the Internet, from wine to gardening. Learn from them and live better.
Love Advice Blogs
Whether you’re a lonely single looking for a connection or a social husband/wife looking for fulfillment, a blogger somewhere offers love advice. Here are ten of our …
Is Jello a Good Diet Food?
March 12th, 2009 |Is Jello a good diet food? Looks at the various aspects of what makes a good diet food and whether or not Jello qualifies as a “good diet food”.
17 Cute Love Quotes
March 11th, 2009 |17 cute love quotes, hand chosen by a guy who really likes words and language. Cute love quotes from Ben Franklin, Albert Einstein, George Carlin, Ed Abbey, and others.
How Do I Make My Hair Grow Faster?
March 10th, 2009 |How do you make your hair grow faster? Is there a trick or a medication that will help my hair grow faster?
Who Invented Car Insurance?
March 9th, 2009 |Who really invented car insurance? What’s the history of car insurance? This article looks at some of the ancient history behind the concept of car insurance.
80 Fun Questions to Ask Friends
March 5th, 2009 |Fun questions to ask friends can make great icebreakers and conversation starters at parties. Here are 80 ideas of some fun questions to ask friends or dates.
Long Distance Dating Tips
March 4th, 2009 |Three tips for people involved in a long distance dating relationship. Common sense advice about keeping your long distance relationship healthy.
Who Sang That Song – And Other Popular Questions
March 2nd, 2009 |A look at some of the most popular questions that bring people to the Ask Deb website. We especially discuss Internet advertising, falling in love with a friend, and who sang that song.
