Regardless of whatever the current crisis might be on the news it is seldom the first time it has been a problem, but all too often people forget how they dealt with the problem the last time. While there will always be crime piracy should really be a thing of the past or at least something we all can deal with, but if you're a merchant seamen you're being left to the sea wolves while the politicians debate what they should do, and they don't...more
There is an age-old question about what makes the perfect barbecue sauce, or even what the main ingredient should be. From Kansas City to Houston, California to the Carolina coast, people seem to agree to disagree on the subject. Never has such a wide variance been such a topic when dealing with any other condiment. Everyone agrees that tomato is the main ingredient of Ketchup, or mustard seeds for mustard. Even Mayonnaise cannot really...more
For so many people the barbecue sauce they use is an afterthought to their grilling event. While initially you look at the sauce as a mere condiment, but it is actually vital to how good your food will actually taste. Once you think about the cost of all the meats you are going to be cooking, it is insane to think about using a cheap and lifeless sauce to cook with. Glorified ketchups do not do justice to what could be a great cookout. Sure, if you merely cooking up a few hotdogs and burgers for the kids, maybe, but if you are serving ribs, steaks, tri tips or poultry, don't go with the ketchup and sugar mix. Barbecue sauce and its components are more important than many people think. Ones with higher Brix ratings will avoid burning for a longer period of time, and require less sauce to be used. These are often higher quality sauces, but well worth their seemingly higher price tag. Over the long haul, these types of sauces will cost you less than the cheap stuff, and provide a much better overall grilling experience. The cheap sauces with less fresh ingredients and more pure sugar elements will burn quickly and require a lot more sauce to do the same job. ...more
You never realize how important your back is until it hurts. When you have back pain, everything seems to make that pain worse - including the simple act of breathing. The back is a major part of your skeletal structure, and as such, when you are experiencing back pain, every movement of the body makes you feel that pain even more.Because of this,...more
One question that I hear a lot is, "What is the difference between all season and all weather tires?" All-Season tires are not designed for severe snow conditions. They are designed to have acceptable snow capability while providing the best performance in summer conditions. Although most All-Season tires have an M+S (Mud and Snow) rating, they do...more
To enhance your billiard experience, choosing the right cue for you is essential. When choosing a cue, it helps to be informed of all your options. What is the difference between a pool cue and a snooker cue? Let me begin by explaining the difference in the games themselves.Pool is played typically on a 4' x 8' or 4 1/2' x 9' table, the balls that are used for this table are normally 2 1/4" in diameter. The balls are usually marked with numbers 1 through 15 (object balls) and you have a cue ball without a number. Snooker is played on a variety of table sizes, but if you want to experience the game in full, you need a 6' x 12' monster table. The balls are usually 2 1/16" in diameters and you have 15 red balls, 6 colored balls and one cue ball, which is normally white. Another major difference is the felt material used for snooker and pool tables. Snooker felt is "faster" with more tightly integrated structure while pool felt tends to be "slower".So we have smaller and lighter balls flying around on a faster cloth for snooker and bigger, heavier balls flying around on a "slower" cloth for pool. Because of all of this, snooker cues are lighter and have a smaller tip size and are a bit...more
Dogs have all kinds of personalities just as people do. But if your dog is shy she may not have been socialized enough when she was young. Shyness can be a real problem for dogs. It may sound counter-intuitive, but shyness in dogs can lead to them...more
At one point in your life, you may ask yourself why other people are so successful with money when you're not. Depending on how closely you look, you will have several answers.Do any of these sound familiar?- They are just luckier than I am.- They...more
Marriage counseling is no longer just for couples who have been together for years. More couples are coming to therapists before they even take their walk down the aisle. Plenty of couples want to make positive changes to a few aspects of their...more
As one small business owner to another, I'd suggest being very skeptical of any plan involving the printing of hard copy materials. In previous work lives, I was party to many marketing collateral purges, when we'd trash extra copies of old materials...more
I remember back a few years ago there was an incident involving a University student who was dragged out of a lecture screaming "don't tase me bro." The reason I remember so well is because of course that is my business and the other reason is the...more
There is quite a range when it comes to Medicare Part D premiums. The various providers of these plans have a lot of freedom regarding prices for copayments, premiums, and deductibles. Although they all adhere to a set of guidelines set up by the...more