Almost a decade has passed and there is much to remember when it comes to the tragedy that struck New York, the United States, and the world at the hands of Islamic terrorists on September 11, 2001. The catastrophe itself was a true horror for those killed. and wounded, as well as for the family …
Children with Autism and Thomas the Tank Engine
Parents, educators, and therapists have witnessed anecdotal evidence of a special connection between Thomas the Tank Engine and children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) for many years. Where the typical child is drawn to cheery, boldly colored little engines, children with autism display an unusually intense love for characters. Thus, therapists have learned to incorporate …
Pat’s or Ram’s
Are you going with the Pat’s or the Ram’s at the Super Bowl tomorrow? I don’t really know much about soccer, but I love excuses for a good party! I also love learning about people who are exceptional at what they do and how they came to be. Tom Brady, the New England Patriots quarterback, …
Raising a Child with a Disability and Honest Communication: Do you ever get sad?
We were ready for a weekend. A team of moms had left town to present at a conference. For some of the women, it was their first time away from home and it goes without saying that they were a little worried about leaving their family. For one mother in particular, there was a concern …
Is your cougar net empty? How to write a winning online profile
One of the problems with trying to connect with people online is getting their attention. There is a lot of competition and the cougars are selective. They know what they want, which also means they know what they don’t want. If older men are no longer inspiring, don’t follow in their footsteps. Cougars are looking …
There’s a zoo in the basement
Some nights, I still dream of that house on Carter Street, the best of all the houses of my childhood. Small by today’s standards, I found it large. She had everything a little girl could want. There was a large backyard, good trees to climb, and mimosas full of hot pink flowers full of hairy …
Internet marketers! 12 Ways To Make Money With Mayweather Vs Pacquino Fight Too!
Unless you’ve been in a coma for the last month or so, you’ve already heard ad nauseaum about the upcoming (Over-Hyped) fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. This event known as the “Event of the Century” will immediately separate marketers into three categories. # 1. Those wondering who will win the fight and spend …
Male Sexual Arousal: How Lap Dancing and Strip Clubs Affect Male Sexual Desire, Arousal, and Behavior
A man has been lying to his wife. For months he has been secretly hanging out at night to exotic dance clubs, rubbing shoulders with strippers and receiving erotic dances (which he chooses to believe are “innocent” and “harmless”). You have been enjoying your own little secret world that gives you a sensation of sensual …
Do we clean our hands after picking up dog poop?
What do we have collecting dog poop? Do we make sure our hands are clean? Clean enough to chew on that apple? Or to take a bite of that cookie? Or take our son’s hand? It is very likely that we do not even think about it. Because we don’t “touch” anything. But did we …
Facts about flatulence
Many people think that if their digestive system is normal, they will not have gas unless they eat a particular food like beans. The fact is that normal people on a normal diet pass almost a quarter of intestinal gas a day. Most of us are unaware of this. This is when we become aware …