100 Greatest Beatles Songs
By Elvis Costello I first heard of the Beatles when I was nine years old. I spent most of my holidays on Merseyside then, and a local girl gave me a bad publicity shot of them with their names scrawled on the back. This was 1962 or '63, before they came to America. The photo was badly lit, and they didn't quite have their look down; Ringo had his hair slightly swept back, as if he wasn't quite sold on the Beatles haircut yet. I didn't care about that; they were the band for me.
Water is dangerous
This was found on the newsgroup: rec.humor.funny A student at Eagle Rock Junior High won first prize at the Greater Idaho Falls Science Fair, April 26. He was attempting to show how conditioned we have become to alarmists practicing junk science and spreading fear of everything in our environment. In his project he urged people to sign a petition demanding strict control or total elimination of the chemical "dihydrogen monoxide." And for plenty of good reasons, since: it can cause excessive sweating and vomiting it is a major component in acid rain it can cause severe burns in its gaseous state accidental inhalation can kill you it contributes to erosion it decreases effectiveness of automobile brakes it has been found in tumors of terminal cancer patients He asked 50 people if they supported a ban of the chemical.
Natural Relief for Upset Stomachs
Caraway This popular cooking spice native to Europe and western Asia has been used to treat gastrointestinal issues since as early as 1500 BC. Recent studies have shown that when taken with peppermint, as much as 95 percent of people suffering from dyspepsia experienced improvement in symptoms. MORE: The Science of Digestion Read More
Organic Choices | Inspiration Green
Rates of pesticide application vary significantly among crops... Vegetable and Fruit Washes: Make your own produce wash with either a couple of teaspoons of vinegar or a few drops of eco-dishwashing liquid or organic castille soap in a few cups of water, dip the fruit or vegetable a couple of times and then rinse with clean water. Or thoroughly, but softly scrub the produce with the solution, then rinse with water."Researchers in Texas substantially reduced the pesticide residues on 17 popular fruits and vegetables by washing in a dilute solution of dish detergent (1 tsp. per gallon of water), then rinsing in slightly warm water
Chocolate Birthday Cake {Video Tutorials}
Well hi! It’s been a bit since my last post, maybe the longest ever, but you know I’m always nearby and knee-deep in frosting and cake. I had so much fun making my the Pastel Swirl Cake video tutorial that I wanted to make yet another this week. So it turns out that I’m in a crazy-for-chocolate mood lately, and I made this 3-layer chocolate birthday cake to celebrate (party for 1?). Since the most requested tutorial has been “how to frost a cake,” that’s the theme of the first video in this post.
National Recording Registry
The National Recording Registry is a list of sound recordings that "are culturally, historically, or aesthetically important, and/or inform or reflect life in the United States." The registry was established by the National Recording Preservation Act of 2000,[1] which created the National Recording Preservation Board, whose members are appointed by the Librarian of Congress. The recordings preserved in the United States National Recording Registry form a registry of recordings selected yearly by the National Recording Preservation Board for preservation in the Library of Congress.[2] The legislative intent of the National Recording Preservation Act of 2000 was to develop a national program to guard America's sound recording heritage.
Gallery of cute lunches that Heather makes for her son
Heather Sitarzewski says: I decided this past summer that I wanted to make a fun bento every day for my son's lunches this school year. I dug around online for a bit to see ideas and found some very fun sites that have recipes and tutorials for how to manipulate food into shapes and patterns that you don't envision initially when you think about it.
10 Ways to Stay Depression-Free
Healthy living is an important part of self-care, Dr. Manevitz says. For example, when you eat right, brain cells get appropriate nutrition so “the brain works at its maximum,” he explains. And exercise releases endorphins, brain chemicals that act as natural antidepressants. Here are 10 lifestyle changes that can keep you feeling your best. 1.
Nut Free Pesto Recipe
Spinach Basil Pesto {Nut-Free} Today we are sharing a super simple recipe for Spinach Basil Pesto. You all need to add it to your must make list. This pesto can be made in 5 minutes and goes well with just about everything-pasta, vegetables, chicken, fish, potatoes, soups, and it’s so good on sandwiches. And if you are hesitant about the spinach, don’t be.
Expectations vs. Reality (16 Pics)
Things don’t always go as planned. Check out the pics below to see a few examples of what happens when our expectations get punched in the face by reality. via
Elagabalus
Amidst growing opposition, Elagabalus, just 18 years old, was assassinated and replaced by his cousin Alexander Severus on 11 March 222, in a plot formulated by his grandmother, Julia Maesa, and carried out by disaffected members of the Praetorian Guard. Family and priesthood[edit] Rise to power[edit] His mother publicly declared that he was the illegitimate son of Caracalla, therefore due the loyalties of Roman soldiers and senators who had sworn allegiance to Caracalla.[7] After Julia Maesa displayed her wealth to the Third Legion at Raphana they swore allegiance to Elagabalus.
