Some important points to consider when buying children’s toys
As a parent, you would have given various toys to your children on numerous occasions such as birthdays and festivals. It’s no surprise that kids today have a plethora of toys to play with. They don’t think twice about asking their parents for the same version of a toy...
Labeling yourself as “Binge Eating Disorder,” “Overeating Disorder,” or “Food Addiction”
Almost every self-help book or article I’ve read on binge eating disorder or food addiction has a section to help the reader decide if they really do have binge eating disorder, binge eating disorder, or are a “addicted to food”. There is often a checklist with questions like “Are...
One Year Ago Today: A Personal Story of Loss, Pain, and Brilliance
“We all shine, like the moon and the stars and the sun…” John Lennon One year ago today, I lost my seventeen year old nephew in a tragic car accident. Against the backdrop of the impending onslaught of Katrina, my family and I struggled to deal with the shock...
Weaned Akita Puppies
Akita female dogs will feed and actually demand to feed their puppies until they are around eight weeks old. They continue to produce large amounts of milk and the fullness of their nipples stimulates them to feed their babies. The more they feed, the more milk is produced, so...
How to Camp: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide
Now I know what you are telling yourself… I would really like to camp, it sounds like fun but I have no idea how to camp, what to bring or what to expect. There are a few things you really have to figure out before you can figure out...
How to fix Windows update error 66a (NET Framework update error)
Windows update error 66a is a problem caused by how your system will not be able to access files and options that will allow your system to update its files/settings. Update error 66a will show up most frequently when trying to update the .NET Framework, and it’s a problem...
Why respect a hockey mom?
There’s been a lot of weird news about the wild things some hockey moms have done. This has made some people wonder why these moms are worthy of respect. However, these few cases do not represent the majority of these dedicated mothers. In some of the reports on a...
Dear US Armed Forces Logistics Supply Chain Student
When I recently spoke with a supply chain man about advances in commercial distribution and the US military, it occurred to me that maybe I should dig a little deeper into this conversation for all you logistics supply chain students out there. I would like to discuss with you...
Should I install carpet or hardwood flooring in my home?
Consider these situations: Family A has a ten-year-old house, and three steam cleanings and a host of other efforts have failed to remove some of the stains eight years after purchasing a carpet. On the other hand, Family B recently purchased a house with a wooden floor, only to...
Offense takes vacation
Noticed anything about the NCC tournament game? Well, sure, the obvious is all the upsets and surprises. But that’s common this time of year. Somewhat less notable, but important from a handicap perspective, is the entire defense. On Friday and Saturday the tournament games fell short of the total...