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A round-up of the top three fountains found throughout the world considered as being the most famous, largest and tallest.

The common approach used by non-Muslim writers for connecting Islam with terrorism can be summed up in the Arabic word - jihad. Many non-Muslims think they know what this word means. But do they really?

Mixing cleaning products together, especially ammonia and bleach, can be a deadly solution for removing grease from kitchen appliances or mildew from bathroom tiles.

Often times we forget that there is a distinction between the English words friend and acquaintance. What is a friend? What is an acquaintance?

Here are six reasons for having a computer and internet access in your home.

A how-to guide for playing Super Poke! Pets with tips for making friends and keeping the coins rolling in.

With June 1st fast approaching now is the time to prepare your windows for the 2009 hurricane season if you live along or near the gulf coast or eastern seaboard. DIY window shutters are affordable and easy to install.

What better time to play outdoors can there be than during Great Outdoors Month in June? With bike and walking trails, fishing, swimming, canoeing and guided walking trails there is much to see and do in America's State and County Parks.

Fruita, Coloroado will hold it's 10th Annual Mike the Headless Chicken Festival, featuring 6 musical acts, a chicken dance contest, a pancake breakfast, a car show, movie tent and several sporting events, May 15-16.

Clean Action Ocean Beach Sweep and March of Dimes' March For Babies Walk headline Ocean City, NJ's Weekend Activities April 25-26th.

Five ways to serve hard-boiled eggs leftover from Easter.

A glimpse into the Easter traditions practiced in European countries.

Strange delicacies have been part of our diets for years. And when it comes to choosing the strangest of delicacies, I believe Singapore's "birds' nests soup" wins, hands down.

Spring will be returning to the South Jersey Community of Ocean City starting this weekend. The City has lined up Easter related activities scheduled throughout the weekend for everyone including its friendly four-legged residents.

Dressing up the house, both inside and out, is one of my top five favorite things to do especially during Easter. After spending years assisting my mother, I was quite excited when the opportunity to follow in her footsteps with my own daughter arose.

Dyeing eggs for Easter with natural dye materials isn't as labor intensive as most believe unless you intend to add intricate designs, which would be labor intensive regardless of whether you use natural dye ingredients or not.

Create unique Easter Egs using Batik method.

Regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, or religious beliefs, all patients face the same prognosis when diabetes is discovered. That is, to keep blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible and delay the onset of its many complications.

For diabetics, eating breakfast has an even greater impact on overall health when compared with the non-diabetic. Why?

For many, there's no better place for defrosting the winter's chill from our memories than at the Jersey shore, especially for avid readers. Beachgoer's often pass the time relaxing with a book, magazine or newspaper in their hands.

Eight Below, directed by Frank Marshall, is another great film from Walt Disney. Inspired by a true story, Eight Below, is a must see action adventure movie for animal lovers, especially dog owners.

My biggest quandary with all the talk of "file sharing" has been trying to understand how or when sharing music became wrong.

A massage soothes tense muscles and can do wonders for our skin's overall appearance especially on our face where stress and the aging process can cause wrinkles, puffy eyes, dry or sagging skin, and dark spots.

Regardless of age, proper skin care, especially on the face, is a major concern for women. For most, looking and feeling good begins above the shoulders.

How to deliver a good impression and get the job you desire.

Have you ever wondered why we traditionally run around on April 1 playing practical jokes on unsuspecting victims? Wonder no more.

March 28 is being hailed as "Something On A Stick" day according to the many food calendars circulating online, which highlight the many unusual food holidays celebrated across the United States annually.

Mercilessly teased and taunted by his older brothers, Will Stanton is an average teenager, that is, until his 14th birthday arrives.

As an avid fan of word games and puzzles it should come as no surprise that amongst my favorite movies is The Da Vinci Code. The movie, directed by Ron Howard, is based on the book of the same name by best-selling author, Dan Brown.

Molded salads, which can be served on their own as a light lunch or as a side dish with dinner, are impressive chilled masterpieces when presented at the table.

Those constantly struggling with the daily ups and downs on the bathroom scale can add a new reason to their repertoire of excuses for weight gain. Research by a number of astrologers cites our star sign may affect our ability to manage weight.

Taking place during the post civil war reign of Spanish general and dictator, Francisco Franco, Pan's Labyrinth unfolds through the eyes and imagination of Ofelia, an 11-year old girl, played by Ivana Baquero.

Bullfighters fight for money and trophies as well as honour. One reward given is the oreja, or ear of the bull. On some occasions the judge will reward both ears and the tail of the bull. Were I given an ox tail I would know exactly what to do - make a yummy Oxtail Stew.

To skip breakfast or not is the most important decision we can make upon waking each morning. In many cases time constraints, a lack of appetite or the desire to lose weight will find most of us jumping out of the shower and heading straight for the front door.

The NFC and AFC League Champions will soon be heading for Glendale, Arizona for Super Bowl XLII. The 42nd annual championship game, to be broadcast live on FOX, will be played at the University of Phoenix Stadium, February 3, 2008. Kick-off time is 6:18 p.m. EST.

The City of Lafayette, CO, will be hosting its 12th Annual Oatmeal Festival, scheduled to begin 7:30 a.m., Saturday, January 12th and lasting until 1 p.m. in downtown Lafayette.

The Internet has become an extremely valuable tool for the genealogist. Prior to online services and home computers, collecting family histories meant trips to places which most often were not just around the corner.

Our beloved Christmas drink, eggnog, has not only fuelled debates amongst food historians but also has created a riot and sent a man to jail. Yes, clearly there's more to this drink than "meets the eye."

As 2007 draws to an end, the City of Ocean City, NJ is gearing up for it's annual First Night, Ocean City's New Year's Eve celebration, scheduled to begin 4 p.m., Monday, December 31st and lasting until midnight.

Bean Soup as it turns out is a long-standing issue with lawmakers in our nation's capital. Senators Fred Dubois of Idaho and Knute Nelson of Minnesota are both credited with getting the dish up on Capitol Hill according to the official web site for the US Senate.

Throughout his lifetime St. Nicholas had a reputation for using his inheritance to help those less fortunate by way of secret gifts. In some countries, St. Nicholas leaves sweet treats on the eve of his feast day for those children who have been nice throughout the year.

This past month we welcomed a new addition to our tiny family of four. We call our four-legged "newbie" Jo-Jo and by now you have probably guessed that Jo-Jo is no lady. In fact, she is part collie, part labrador.

In the centuries since Shen Nung's first recording of the medicinal effects from drinking an infusion of water with the leaves of the Camellia Sinensis tree research has shown that a cup of tea does have medicinal qualities that shouldn't be ignored.

With the Christmas season fast-approaching children across the US will soon begin preparing for their school's annual Christmas pageants, a school tradition dating back for as long as I can remember. Which would be 40 plus years!

It's easy to understand why we should consume tofu from a nutritional standpoint. It's low in calories, cholesterol-free and a good source of protein. Unfortunately, good nutrition doesn't always dictate what we eat. We want something that tastes good. We want flavor!