It’s 2010, and Americans are still feeling uncertain about the future. Consequently, the good citizens, even the wealthy, are holding onto their money just in case they may need it. Their priority today is to save money.When you ask someone if they want to go out, they become hesitant. After all, going to a ball game used to be an American past time, but today, with the cost of parking, a snack, a...

It takes more than skill to play for your country. And Bethanie Mattek-Sands has beaten the Russian player Ekaterina Makarova at the Fed Cup. The Fed Cup is the premiere tennis tournament for women in the International Tennis Federation. The finale of the Fed Cup is November 6 and 7, 2010. The winners will compete in what is affectionately called - and I’m sure you’ve heard this word before - The ...

A nice idea for parties or wedding receptions is to place at each guest’s place setting a One Time Use Camera or OTUC. When a guest wants to remember the time, they will be able to take a picture of it. There are some moments that are priceless, but they only last a second. Now, you can capture the moment for eternity.Kudos go to Kodak for their product - OTCU - having the highest percentage rate&...

 People who have lost heir job will identify with the George Clooney movie “Up in the Air.” It’s about professional sackers. There are companies who will fire your employees for you.Roger Bingham is a corporate downsizer. That is public relations talk for someone who flies around the country firing people. The character considers his job as nothing more than a chance to collect frequent flier...

Life can be too much at times. But when you smell the aroma of baked apples, it’s amazing how the world seems to be a little brighter - like a tinge of nostalgia. Baking desserts is one way to show that you care. Here’s an affordable idea to help you cope with the strife in life. Set aside one day a week to entertain. You can invite neighbors over to play cards. You’ll get your mind off your worri...

 I saw the newest disaster movie on cable last week. The movie is called “2012.” The special effects are out of this world. As a matter of fact, people go to see this movie for the special effects. However, as far as credibility goes, the movie gets rated as not believable.The plot of the movie “2012” is that the movie ends on the winter solstice, December 21,  2012. The story reveals go...

Image from TodaysBaker.comIngredients:3/4 tsp cumin2 Tbsp lime juice1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil1/2 small red onion, chopped1 celery rib, sliced1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped1 can (16 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained1/4 cup crumbled fetaDirections:1. Heat a dry 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Add cumin and toast 1 minute or until spice is fragrant. Remove from hea...

Image from http://en.wikipedia.org/ It’s hard to imagine oysters as  having an aphrodisiac power. People may not fall in love with each other eating oysters, but people do love oysters.  Oysters have been eaten for centuries, including Roman Emperors. The Greeks linked oysters with love. When Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, sprang forth from the sea on an oyster shell, she prompt...