How to begin the application process? If as a parent you are acquiring public assistance from the government such as food Stamps and/or Medicaid, you are automatically referred to the Child Support Enforcement Division. In order to obtain support it is required to collaborate with the efforts of the CSED. If you fail to reply
Month: August 2021
Why File Bankruptcy? When the Government Can Bail You Out
Over the last couple years there have been a lot of talk about the fiscal cliff, the debt ceiling, bank bailouts and how the economy continues to recover and now has turned the corner. If you were a bank, there is no need to File Bankruptcy. The government will bail you out and you will
Recidivism – Its Causes and Cure
For many decades, the U.S. recidivism rate – the rate at which released prisoners return to prison or get convicted again – has hovered around two-thirds or 70%. In other words, our correctional methods don’t rehabilitate very well. A wise prison warden in 1912 set forth the requirements of a good prison system, but our
In Today’s Economy Is Filing Bankruptcy Only for the Low Income?
Since 2007, we have seen the US economy go through major changes due to political and banking policies. While the mainstream media is still trying to say that the economic numbers are showing a recovery, they obviously aren’t out on the streets talking to real people. The average American income is now close to $30,000.
Review – All You Can Eat: How Hungry Is America?
All You Can Eat: How Hungry is America?, Joel Berg, 2008, ISBN 9781583228548 This book looks at the current state of hunger in America. Written by an anti-hunger activist, and former government official, it is not a pretty picture. If food insecurity (the new euphemism for “hunger”) is such a huge problem, then why are
Three Reasons Why Baby Squirrels Die in Captivity
Did you ever take in a baby squirrel and start to feed and care for it, then have it go downhill physically and die? You’re not alone! The following are three common reasons why baby squirrels die in captivity: 1. The Wrong Diet. Improper diet is the number one reason why squirrels die. There’s a
Artichokes and the Mediterranean Diet
Artichokes are a winter vegetable of the Mediterranean diet with a reputation for being healthy. However, here we are more interested in their culinary virtues, in their slight-bitter nutty-like flavor that makes them delicious and special. Their physical appearance is also special, and at first, artichokes may puzzle inexperienced non-Mediterranean home cooks. To tell you
More Tips and Techniques About Your New Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
How Do You like Your Eggs? Cooking eggs in an Instant Pot®, like rice, is an individual affair. A casual search of the Internet reveals myriad suggestions, directions, and exhortations about how to cook eggs. Again, most of them are wrong. This is an area that you, as a user of this unique device will
A Day in the Life of a Zombie Nurse
I knew nursing school would be rough, and I was willing to sacrifice my sleep to get my degree. I would arrive in class like something from the walking dead. I managed to get through the tough times in nursing school because I knew there was a light at the end of the tunnel, and
Survival Tips – The Best Emergency Food Kit
Who Needs The Best Emergency Food Kit? Who knows what the future holds? If only we knew, day to day, what challenges would arise, we would never be caught unawares. Unfortunately, life just doesn’t work that way. Those who prefer to look forward and make preparations for the “just in case” scenarios are often painted
Wrapped in Loving Arms
It’s early morning. We’re still in bed. It’s Monday morning and we’re wondering what this week will hold for each of us. I know the previous week was hard for my wife. She has so much on her pitchfork. She has to support so many people. She has so much to do. She has to
Scandinavian Rullepolse – Or is it Ribberull?
Life as I know it will never be the same. There are moments in one’s life when the very fabric of your being is ripped apart, leaving you a shell of what you once were. Ok, this may not be one of those times, but I have recently learned an iconic tradition in our family
The Future of Natural Beekeeping
What is ‘natural beekeeping’? The question should rather be, ‘is any beekeeping natural?’ and the answer must be that, in nature, only bees keep bees. As humans, our interest in them has been primarily selfish: we saw them as the source of a uniquely delicious, sweet substance and paid little heed to their pervasive presence
How to Pick a Stand in Large Hardwoods
Where do you set up your deer stand in big hardwoods? One big question every rookie deer hunter has is where do I set up my stand? The question really needs to be how do I decide where to set up my stand. Even experienced hunters ask themselves that question sometimes when in new territory.
Sticking People Together, Making People “Stick” Out: Honey Farms and Anthropology
Sticking People Together, Making People “Stick” Out: Oh, Honey Almost everyone around the world eventually discovers that food brings people together and apart. Bread and rice start medieval peasant riots, GMO’s strain or heal international relations, family business for many people happens around the table, and in some countries chocolate may win a girl’s affections
Mother’s Day – Simply Special
Once a year a day is set aside for Mom. But Mom could be Grandma, Auntie, Step Mom, Sister, or anyone who was there in your growing years and made an impact on who you are today. Stores and shops are filled with ideas for gifts, food, cards, and “items” to celebrate this very special
Where Do Great Ideas Come From?
At a Photo Club meeting I attended recently, the President made a comment on another meeting he had attended, where someone in the audience asked the presenter where to find good subjects to photograph. The presenter in question started giving specifics instead of identifying the core issues in question, Attitude and Perspective. Clients often ask
Can a Hobby Help You Lose Weight?
How important can a hobby be in your weight loss efforts? Do you think that having a hobby can keep you from gaining weight or even help you to lose weight? If you think about what a hobby means it could help you in your efforts with any negative behavior. When you start a hobby
What Exactly Is Suet?
Suet is the mildly flavored beef fat from the kidney area. Traditionally this fat was also known as tallow, which was a main ingredient in candles and soap. It has a low melting point and can be easily combined with other bird-friendly ingredients, such as rolled oats, cracked corn, sunflower seed and peanut butter, etc.
Three Ways to Travel Without Traveling
What do you love most about travel? I love the feeling of freedom from my day-to-day routine, freedom from pressures, and mostly freedom from stress! Plus, the adventure of seeing new sights, meeting new people, and immersing myself in another culture. So how do you get that without actually traveling? My favorite way is to
Can You Guess the Names of These 12 Unique Fruits and Vegetables From Colombia?
Unique Fruits and Vegetables from Colombia Call yourself an experienced South American traveler? Here’s a quick little quiz for you. Read the description, then try to guess the name of the fruit or vegetable described. You can check your answers later in the article. Can You Guess The Names of These Strange Foods? 1. I’m
Simple Hypnosis For Weight Loss And Eating Disorders – Fast And Permanent Results
I became interested in hypnosis, because I had a compulsive craving for sweets and unhealthy food. I struggled with this problem for years. I tried a few methods: different types of diets, changing eating habits, different nutrition type routines, powerful exercise regimes. None of these willpower based approaches worked for me permanently. I started to
How to Tame a Lovebird
Lovebirds are beautiful creatures and amazing pets. They add beauty and charm to your home. Just the sight of these pretty birds is a refreshing experience. If you tame a Lovebird then the joy they bring into your life have a doubling effect. Lovebirds of any age can be tamed and trained. However, if you
How to Have Your Wedding Reception on a Budget
Food at your reception “How can we budget for reception food and music/entertainment?” is one of the most frequent questions we are asked. That is because the reception is the most expensive part of your wedding. However, you can plan it within your budget and have a memorable event. You must be very particular when
Rune Power – Attract Landvaettir Norse Spirits For Protection
The main reason why we Northern European Nordic/Germanic peoples have lost a high place in this politically correct world is because we have lost much of our spirituality. We not only have lost our connections to the Runes which are powerful keys to the Universal Creative energies, but we have also lost contact with the
Discovering Hemingway’s Cuba
I fell in love with Cuba, or at least the idea of Hemingway’s Cuba, in my mid teens. I read an article about the writer and delighted in the romance of a bygone age, salsa and adventure preserved in time. Maybe the idea of vintage cars made the historic more tangible. I determined that one
I Want To Make My Separated Husband Miss Me So Much That He Comes Home
Of all of the strategies that I’m asked about by wives attempting to lure their husbands back home, making him miss you so much that he can’t wait to return is the most common. Wives often aren’t sure quite how to pull this off without appearing too desperate or obvious. I heard from a wife
Am I Supposed to Know Who You Are? And Other Email Marketing Mistakes
Rant incoming. If you use email marketing, it might be the most profitable rant you’ve read in a while. I’m on many email lists across many topics – entrepreneurship, hypnosis, marketing, food, a few ones for comedy and entertainment… So I see plenty of great emails in my inbox. And plenty of duds. Here’s one
A Prodigal Inn & Gallery, Bethel Maine
Just what possessed inn- keepers Tom and Marcey White to move from Texas to Bethel, Maine in order to open a most unique inn, A Prodigal Inn & Gallery, is the question I had recently posed to this charming couple. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Bethel, this tiny village is located in
Animal Damage To Your Home – Are You Covered?
I have seen hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage to people’s homes. This damage was not caused by storms or fires or high water. The damage I see is caused by wild animals. Sometimes homeowner insurance covers the loss. Often times it doesn’t. I own and operate a nuisance wildlife removal service in Flint,
How to Make Your Restaurant Stand Out
So you have a nice restaurant with good food and service, and yet the dining room is not always full. You spend quite a lot of money in marketing and wonder why it’s not working for you. Well let me tell you, there are many other restaurants with good food, good service and a nice
How to Test Puffball Mushrooms for Edibility
I was sure I’d found puffballs (Calvatia and Lycoperdon) on yesterday’s hike. I followed my own rules for identification and edibility. Last night I matched features of the mushrooms with my field guides, notes and trusted sources. Finally, a couple of hours after dinner, I cooked and ate one small piece of what know is
Tips for Building a Predator-Proof Chicken Coop
We all want to protect our babies, building a predator-proof chicken coop is probably the most important aspect of protecting them. chicken predators come in all shapes and sizes. Cats, dogs, snakes, owls and hawks for instance. The list can be daunting. Here are a few quick tips to get you started with predator proofing
Is Statistical Tournament Poker Gambling?
I’m a poker player, not a professional by any means, but not bad player either. This last month a new poker parlor opened in Portland, Oregon that got my interest. I had seen lots of tournament poker in bars around Portland but they didn’t appeal to me for a few reasons… 1. They were in
The Benefits of Switching to Organic Pet Supplies
We all love our pets and want nothing but the best for them. We must, otherwise the pet supplies industry wouldn’t be at $60 billion a year and growing. In an industry that large, however, most companies are just in it for the money and aren’t worried about Fido’s health. Here are a few reasons
The Secrets of Attracting Mockingbirds Using Bird Feeder Plans
If understanding what this bird likes to eat is the key to all things, then just what does a Mockingbird like to eat? Mockingbirds eat insects. Easy then, we invest in bird feeder plans for and create a suet feeder or we buy one. Don’t jump to conclusions because the Mockingbird likes sunflower seeds, raisins
Block Chain Technology Might Be the Next Big Thing in Food
When we plan our editorial calendar, we try to reference the timelines of big events in our industry, so that our coverage is timely. So, upon planning the May 2018 issue and seeing that the FSMA’s Sanitary Transportation of Food (STF) rule would be going into effect for small and md-size businesses the month prior,
Conversation Starters For Use With Russian Women For Marriage
I had a thought today: what if I was using an international online dating service and really liked a girl from, let’s say, Japan? I imagined that I would write to her “hi” and “how are you” and maybe “how’s your day going”, and then my imagination arrived at an impasse. Do I know anything
The True Hystory of Tiramisu’
Open an old Italian cookbook, browse through the index and… surprise! No Tiramisu’. My first encounter with Tiramisu’ was in 1985. I was in Italy at that time: A friend of mine told me about this new recipe she got. She was so enthusiastic about it that I felt compelled to try it immediately. The
Inspirational New Book Offers Practical Advice for Revolutionizing Your Eating Habits
Susan Teton Campbell has experienced quite a ride as she has sought answers to food-related health issues that plague millions of Americans, and now she offers those answers and loads of practical and inspirational advice in the pages of her new book Eating as a Spiritual Practice: Discover Your Purpose While Nourishing Your Body, Mind,
Samsung RSH1DTMH Fridge Freezer – Review
Me and my family were in the market for a new fridge because our old one wasn’t doing a good job at keeping things cool and fresh anymore. We used to have a separate fridge and freezer that were both over a decade old. This day and age, one American style fridge freezer is all
A Most Pimped Cruise! – How I Learned to Love Long Lines, Open My Wallet & Get With the Program
The Setup – Although veterans of many cruises, we had never had the “Drive Port” experience. Just throwing everything but the dog into the SUV – bypassing the hassle and inconvenience of airports, airlines and transfers – seemed like a good idea. From Memphis the logical choice was Carnival’s Triumph sailing to the Eastern Caribbean
How to Plan the Perfect Open House
Have you ever spent time and energy planning an Open House, just to have less than five people attend? Have you ever had a ton of people show up at your Open House, and been unable to convert a single one of them into a sale or a future client? Are you unsure about why
How Your Credit Score Can Open and Slam Doors for You
There are many ways to get ahead financially: attend seminars where you cut up your credit cards with hundreds of other people, participate in financial assistance service that help you take out a home equity loan or refinance your home, or you can transfer debt on one credit card to another credit card with an
This Key Factor Affects Our Health On A Daily Basis, Can You Guess What It Is?
This is beyond doubt that our ancestors lived a longer and healthier life than an average person does today. Besides the obvious pollutants present in the environment, there is an even more important factor that is slowly deteriorating our health on a daily basis. The culprit is hidden in our kitchen – yes, it’s your
Sarde in Saor (Venetian Style Sardines)
The humble Sardine is named after the Sardinian island where the sardine is found in abundance. Sardines are a superfood, they are not promoted as such because they are not deemed to be sexy, but they are packed with nutrients. Sardines, are a small, sleek and silvery sea fish, one of the few foods that
A Clearer View From Vision Villas
Silence Day I arrived in Bali on the eve of the Hindu New Year in the Balinese Saka calendar. “You know tomorrow is Silence Day, yes?” The friendly customs officer informs me. I tell him I am a regular visitor to Bali, but this is my first time during the sacred holiday. It makes an
The Flavor Game – Sweet And Salty
The drive was taking an awfully long time. Traffic, although not too congested, was heavy enough to slow things down. Mom was getting irritated by the look on her face. The speed of her thumb thumping the steering wheel was getting faster and more vigorous. My mind was wandering, thinking about this visit to the
Why Do Tomatoes Irritate Cold Sores?
A lesion on or around your mouth may be a cold sore. This itchy painful sore is a result of the herpes simplex 1 virus. This virus is transmitted by close interpersonal contact and after the infection will remain in your system for an undetermined amount of time, usually forever. No one can tell precisely
I Hurt Therefore I Eat – The Truth Behind Emotional Eating
We live in a culture in which food has become inextricably bound up with emotion and situation. We eat because we’re bored, because we’re sad, because we’re happy. When we want to celebrate, we go out to eat. When we’re grieving over a romantic breakup, we drown our feelings in ice cream. When someone is
Are You Thinking About Throwing a Surprise Party for a Relative or Friend?
“Look Jim!” I chuckled. “We don’t have to take you out for your birthday dinner, there’s a barbeque right here.” Jim grabbed a hold of the latch and swung open the large outside door to the Angle Armoury building. At that same moment a chorus of voices shouted out from inside the building. “Happy Anniversary!”
I Thought Love Would Just Be in Books or Movies Until She Came and Made It All Real
Questions to Her On Our first date… On our first date, I was very nervous to meet him. He was due to fetch me at my brother’s house since I was dropping my car off there because I had to drive 2 hours to meet him and we decided that he’d drive us around for
Care of Wild Baby Mice
If for some reason wild baby mice have been placed in your care, I have included a few tips on caring and feeding to help you give them a chance at life. Please be aware that even in the wild, mice have a 50% chance of surviving beyond 5 months of age, given a normal
How To Create Your Property Into A Whitetail Paradise
I will be sharing with you on how I made my property into whitetail paradise, and what still needs to be done. I own 150 acres in southwest Michigan, which I bought in 1989. Up until 1995 we, me, family, and friends shot every buck that gave us a opportunity and did not shoot does.
Spanish Food – How To Prepare Boquerones
Whilst on your travels in Spain and pausing to take a breath from site-seeing, you have surely experimented with “tapas” at a welcoming bar. If this is the case, it is more than likely that you have come across the small, tasty filleted fish, preserved in olive oil, sliced garlic and chopped parsley, and highly
Excuse Me, Are You Visiting or Have You Moved In? The Freeloader Nightmare
Shanty towns or squatter communities known as “Hooverville’s” during President Hoover’s term as President (or back in the day as my son might say) began to sprout up all over the United States because of the fallout from the Great Depression. These ragtag “communities” were composed of people who had been evicted from their homes
Leftovers Makeover
People have no consensus about leftover food. Yet, leftovers are a fact of American life: Is it a good meal to be experienced again, or an economic necessity to eat it once more? Only one other choice remains: Waste the food by tossing it out. Personally, I welcome leftovers for another meal. I microwave them
Land of Morning Calm – 50 Years Later
Over 400 Korean War Veteran’s names in the U.S. were drawn from as many as 5700 applications to attend the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of the signing of the Armistice, July 27, 1953 in Panmunjom, Korea. My husband Doyle was one of them. They could take any guest they wanted but would be required to pay
Negotiate Like an Egyptian
When in Egypt, you had better negotiate like an Egyptian. Be sure to leave your cowboy hat at home since the rules are very different in the Middle East. Egyptian culture has five thousand years of recorded history, so I won’t be giving a history lesson today. Let’s just say that every aspect of life
Massage Therapists: Aloe Vera – Best Remedy for Sunburn
A sunburn, the literal burning of the top layer of the skin by overexposure to the sun’s rays, is best remedied by a liberal and frequent application of Aloe vera gel. It’s a natural product, provides immediate, soothing relief and promotes the healing process. It’s also a natural addition to any massage or bodywork therapist’s