National Aeronautics and Space Administration remembers 25th anniversary of Challenger catastrophe

On January 28, 1986 a quest with special significance for the space shuttle Challenger ended in disaster. The Challenger devastation marked the first time astronauts lost their lives during a quest in two-and-a-half decades of manned spaceflight. The anniversary of the Challenger devastation lies in the middle of a one-week span in which NASA is remembering three of the space programs fatal disasters. There isn’t a personal loan big enough to brush this devastation under the rug.

A memorable heartbreaking instant

Many people were upset with the Challenger devastation. It is even worse when you consider 37-year-old Christa McAuliffe, who was a high school educator, was on board when it happened. Of 11,000 teachers, Christa McAuliffe was selected to ride with National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The "Teacher in Space Program" was why she was on board at all. About 73 seconds after takeoff, the space shuttle broke because the Challenger's external fuel tank exploded. Everybody died including six astronauts and McAuliffe. Most in America remember the Challenger catastrophe as an event frozen in time. It is exactly like November 22, 1963, when John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Memories were burned into people's brains that day remembering where they were and what they were doing when they heard the news.

What really occurred with the Challenger

A misconception about the Challenger disaster is that the space shuttle exploded. The only reason why the Challenger "explosion" is known is because of the media. The huge bullet-shaped structure that looked rust color under the Challenger was the external fuel tank that collapsed. What was within the tank just exploded. There was 1.5 million gallons of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen in there when it occurred giving a fireball effect. The space shuttle continued to go up even though the shuttle's rocket boosters blew off in both directions. But intense aerodynamic forces ripped it apart. The astronauts were likely alive until the crew cabin hit the Atlantic Ocean at more than 200 miles per hour.

Anniversaries of space disasters

Right after the Apollo 1 accident that occurred on January 27, 1967, 44 years ago, the Challenger disaster's 25th anniversary was commemorated. The first prepared mission of the Apollo program to the moon resulted in tragedy a month before its scheduled launch. During a mission test, there was a fire within the space capsule causing Virgin "Gus" Grissom, Edward H. White and Roger B. Chaffee. Then, seven astronauts perished on February 1, 2003, on the space shuttle Columbia. When coming back into orbit, the heat resistant tiles failed meaning it streaked over Texas in disintegration.

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Space.com

space.com/10708-shuttle-challenger-anniversary-nasa-lessons.html

National Geographic

nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/01/pictures/110127-challenger-disaster-space-shuttle-25th-anniversary-myths-science-nasa/

Wikipedia

space.about.com/cs/challenger/a/challenger.htm

Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christa_McAuliffe

Rural post office consumers out of luck in 2011

The USPS will close 2,000 locations this year as part of a cost-cutting plan announced Monday. Due to a law that restricts the Postal service from post office closings for budgetary reasons, the locations targeted in 2011 are considered branches, or stations instead. Slashing costs to stem losses has not worked so far for the USPS, which lost billions last year and is expected to lose billions more in 2011. They’ve been hanging on by a thread and could possibly be looking into short term loans to keep afloat. Article resource – Thousands of Postal Service closings announced for 2011 by MoneyBlogNewz.

Still seeing issues in the Postal Service

The Postal service plans on closing 2,000 places this year with 500 already started. There is expected to be the exact same amount of service within the United States to each and every part of the community. This is what the Postal service is needed to do by law. About $8.5 billion was lost within the 2010 fiscal year though. This is bad news. It was asked for an increase postage rates by the Postal Regulatory Commission. This was rejected though. The commission felt that poor management and waste was the reason for the USPS having a problem although the request said it was because of the recession and Internet competition. There has been a huge cut of Postal service employees. Just since 1999 there has been a one third cut. To cut costs, dropping Saturday delivery and closing smaller postal locations are on the table.

Ways increases can be made occur

With 2,000 postal locations in line for the chopping block in 2011, The USPS is re-evaluating another 16,000. This number represents 50 percent of the post offices within the United States that are running at a deficit. There’s a law that allows postal service closings only if there is an expired lease or maintenance problems to deal with instead of because they’re losing cash which the agency is intending to get changed be Congress. The Postal service has tried to explain the 32,000 locations are unneeded by the business after not being able to get a postage increase. These buildings were created when there was no e-mail, FedEx and United Parcel Service to replace it.

End of the postal period

In order to survive, the USPS will need more mail. Companies hardly send junk mail anymore, bills are paid online mostly and nobody writes letters anymore. Small towns and politicians really don't want the buildings to close down which is the only thing left to do. The argument is the USPS should not be able to shut down the mail system, and that it ought to stop giving so many benefits to employees first.

Information from

Wall Street Journal

online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704881304576094000352599050.html

CNN Money

money.cnn.com/2011/01/24/news/economy/postal_service_close/?npt=NP1

USA Today

content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2011/01/us-postal-service-set-to-begin-closing-2000-post-offices/1

Oprah's secret - A sister she didn't know

While family may sometimes feel like the ties that bind, it’s no secret that family is a precious bond that too few people appreciate until it is too late. A newly discovered golden flower amidst the twists of the familial vine has a lot to do with Oprah’s Winfrey’s recently exposed "secret," writes Pop Eater. Oprah’s mystery is that she has a 48-year-old half sibling of whom she’d never known until just recently. It makes you wonder who took out the short term cash loan to afford to find out this information and finally bring it to light.

Good mystery from Oprah

While some wondered whether Oprah’s secret had something to do with rekindling her old flame with music-man John Tesh, the truth made for heart-warming TV. There was an announcement made by Oprah about her having a half sibling living in Milwaukee named Patricia. In 1963 Oprah's mother, Vernita Lee, gave up this child for adoption. There are 2 adult kids, boy and girl, that Patricia has. Patricia wanted to keep the information out of the public eye although she found out in 2007 that she and Oprah had the exact same mother. She tried to get a hold of Vernita Lee first. She was unable to do this though. As Oprah admitted on her show, she was touched by Patricia’s concern.

Oprah had no idea that her mother had ever been pregnant with Patricia. During the time, Winfrey only saw her mother often as she lived with her father. Oprah's secret turned into a great family story after there was some DNA testing done. In 2010, Thanksgiving was celebrated by Oprah in meeting Patricia. Vernita Lee showed up too. "The news that literally shook me to my core," as Oprah put it, had given way to a somewhat awkward but ultimately joyous occasion.

Seeing the double personality within the name

There is an interesting twist to the Oprah/Patricia story, CNN accounts. There was already a half sibling of Winfrey's living in Milwaukee. Her name was Patricia too. That Patricia died in 2003. Oddly enough, the newly discovered Patricia who was given away for adoption was not named by Vernita Lee, but by the adoptive parents. It was not prepared for the names to match. The coincidence is evident.

Citations

CNN

marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2011/01/24/oprahs-big-announcement/

Pop Eater

popeater.com/2011/01/24/oprah-winfrey-secret-sister/

Oprah’s family secret revealed: A sister’s reunion

youtube.com/watch?v=96L1eeUhmaw

Harrington - Desolate man wins ESPN fantasy football 2011

Desolate individuals are making the news over and over this year. The newest account is Nathan Harrington, a homeless man, wins ESPN fantasy football 2011. Harrington has said he intends on using the prize to move his family back into a rental. This can be easier than trying to take out a cash advance to accomplish this.

The story of Nathan Harrington

Thirty three year old Harrington lives in Salem, Mass. This is where he has his family. Harrington got into an auto accident in 2009. Lots of nerve damage happened because of it. He was not able to go back to work. He worked with marketing. Due to rat extermination, Harrington, his fiancée, and their 3 year old son got evicted. All of their stuff got sent to storage.

2011 fantasy football for 2011 has homeless male champion

The Internet, computer access, or even a home was all things that Nathan Harrington and his family were not able to get. Nevertheless, the 2011 ESPN fantasy football competition was one he participated in. Library computers were where he'd use the internet. Sometimes he'd even go to his father's nursing home and ask for computer access. If he could not discover a computer anywhere, he'd call his friends and ask them to change things. Since Tim Tebow was the starter on his Fantasy Football team, the team, or the Boston Beatdowns, won Fantasy Football by 0.8 points.

Winner of ESPN fantasy football 2011 has a future

A $3,500 Best Purchase gift card was what the fantasy football winner was to be awarded. This is what Nathan Harrington ended up receiving. Rather than going on a purchasing spree at the electronics store, Harrington chose to do something a little more beneficial. He sold, for $2,500, the gift card to his mom in order to move to a better apartment without rats. Many he can be able to get some kind of job that is really great due to the homeless man wins ESPN fantasy football 2011 headlines.

Articles cited

Good Men Project

goodmenproject.com/newsroom/homeless-man-wins-espn-fantasy-footballs-top-prize/

Game Duke Nukem Forever to be unveiled in May

game "Duke Nukem Forever" has a launch date, after a long wait. The game has been in limbo for a long time, and enthusiasts of the series have been waiting patiently for the next installment in the "Duke Nukem" series. However, it seems that it’s severe this time. The game is scheduled for launch in the U.S. on May 3, and worldwide on May 6. I’d bet several individuals take out a payday advance just to buy this game.

The release of ‘Duke Nukem Forever’ is ultimately here

The "Duke Nukem" video game series has lots of enthusiasts that have been waiting for a new game for quite a while, accounts USA Today. Now, a launch date has been set for "Duke Nukem Forever". Expectations for the game are running high. "Duke Nukem 3-D" was the last to emerge and that was 15 years ago. The 2009 Penny Arcade Expo showed a demo from the game that came out. Developers 2K and Gearbox Studios launched the game. An announcement for release dates came from Gearbox and 2K recently. The world will not be able to get the game until May 6 although it could be unveiled within the U.S. on May 3.

The Nukem game with ‘Chinese Democracy’ involved

Bill Clinton was still president when “Duke Nukem 3-D” was released. Because of the game play having violence and other things in it, there were lots of protests although the idea of a first person shooter was a success. The sequel, “Duke Nukem Forever” was intended to be released in 1997, but internal problems at 3-D Realms, the business that owns the franchise, kept the game from released. A subsidiary company, 2K Games, was able to take the project on. The 2009 demo was unveiled due to this. "Development hell" was what the "Duke Nukem" project was in. This is muck like "Chinese Democracy" was the Guns N' Roses album and when “The Hobbit," was filmed.

A few skeptic, some excited

Most fans hope that there can be a new "Duke Nukem" better than the "Duke Nukem 3-D" was. That may be hard to do though. In 1996, “Duke Nukem 3-D” was one of the most advanced games on the market. It was also one of the bestselling video games ever. This can be a standard several have for the new game.

Information from

USA Today

content.usatoday.com/communities/gamehunters/post/2011/01/duke-nukem-forever-hitting-stores-may-3/1

Wired

wired.com/magazine/2009/12/fail_duke_nukem/

MD state spending budget will include billions in cuts

State budgets almost always have shortfalls that have to be filled. This year isn’t anything new. Creative tactics are being employed across the board, however especially in Maryland. Maryland is facing unfunded liabilities. That means they might owe billions of dollars they can’t afford. The state might just have to take out short term installment loans to survive.

MD having issues with the spending budget

There’s a huge shortage the Maryland State budget has to face. It is at about $1.6 billion right now. Governor O’Malley is proposing that the full budget shortfall be filled without adding any taxes or fees to the state budget. Beyond the individual year’s shortfall, MD also has more than $18 billion in unfunded pensions due in the next 25 years. There is going to be an expected added $15 billion also. This can be due to health costs for instance Medicare and Medicaid.

How you can repair Maryland's budget troubles

Governor O'Malley, a democrat, has several ideas. There are different ways to fix the budget. There can be several million, if not billions in reductions to state budgets. Lots of emergency cash will be provided for state needs by state employees as well. The state is inviting applications for a buyout offer — where the state pays employees to leave their jobs. There have already been 1,500 applications for buyouts, most of which the state is very likely to accept.

Argument over expense of health care

A point of rivalry for a large part of the Maryland legislature is medical care. There is a huge shortage built to the system. There are already going to be $180 million in spending budget cuts for long term MD providers. States are responsible for a significant portion of the expenses of Medicare and Medicaid, and with budgets being stretched to the limit, the amount they are willing to pay is going down. For many long-term care facilities, that means trying to care for seriously ill patients on less and less money every day. There are not going to be any fees or taxes added in MD. That just means the state will make an effort to live off less for a while to see if it works.

Articles cited

Bloomberg

bloomberg.com/news/2011-01-21/o-malley-budget-proposal-will-make-widespread-cuts.html

Sarah Palin blood libel comments insensitive to shooting victims

Using the term "blood libel" to explain media judgments of her pseudo-violent political witticisms, Sarah Palin sought to claim a number of the interest encircling the Arizona shootings Wednesday. On a list of gaffes deemed "Palinisms" by common culture, blood libel can be added to a list that includes "refudiate" and "death panel." What blood libel really means is a lie told through Christians with the centuries about Jews seeking the blood of Christian children for their sacred observances. Palin is going to have to take out an enormous paydayloan to buy her foot out of her mouth if she isn't careful.

The blood libel Palinism

There is a reason why Sarah Palin came out with her blood libel speech. It is because the map of U.S. congressional districts that has democrats marked with gun sight crosshairs on it posted to her Facebook has gotten a lot of criticism. The map includes Democrat Gabrielle Giffords on there. After getting shot in the head on January 9 in Tucson, Giffords is recovering in the hospital right now. It seemed like Palin wasn't going to do anything but talk about herself during the speech. She referenced "Congress woman Giffords" who on the House floor had a "beautiful moment" while reading the First Amendment for a second though. Palin spoke last May about negative coverage an Idaho Republican congressional candidate was getting saying it was “a violation of the freedom of the press.” That is how much she knows about the First Amendment.

Definition of blood libel

The term blood libel turned up in a Wall Street Journal op-ed by Glenn Reynolds Monday criticizing liberals for linking the Arizona shooting to statements Palin made, such as “Don’t retreat. Reload.”. In truth, the term blood libel can be traced back to antiquity. The blood libel alleged that Jews sought human blood for Passover rituals and preferred the blood of Christian children. The history of blood libel said a boy would be kidnapped for this. This boy would be executed after a ton of torture.

The irony associated with Palin's blood libel speech

Former Republican governor of Alaska, Palin, chastised the "media pundits" while giving her speech “who should not manufacture a blood libel that serves only to incite the hatred and violence they purport to condemn.” If she weren’t so willfully ignorant, she could have learned that her criticism of hatred and violence included a theme that has been used for centuries to persecute Jews (see Holocaust). Palin didn't realize that Rep. Giffords is Jewish apparently as she is very Christian.

Articles cited

CNN

politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/01/12/palin-says-efforts-to-lay-blame-reprehensible/?npt=NP1

Huffington Post

huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/18/sarah-palin-palinisms_n_685346.html#s127848&title=undefined

Business Insider

businessinsider.com/sarah-palin-accuses-media-of-blood-libel-but-apparently-doesnt-understand-the-term-2011-1

Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_libel

Need cash? Try Springfield payday loans!

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A Springfield cash advance helps when you are in trouble with money

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Springfield payday loans are not expensive

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Ford brings the pickups to Detroit Auto Show 2011

The Detroit Auto Show 2011 is here, and Ford pickups are making major industry noise. For Ford, that’s nothing new, accounts Reuters. In fact, it is been a trend this quarter. According to a high-ranking Ford Motors executive, the success of Ford pickups is a good indicator of where the entire U.S. auto market is headed in 2011. Article resource – Ford pickups dominate Detroit Auto Show 2011 by Car Deal Expert.

Detroit Auto show in 2011 leading to sales

The best place to start a new auto brand is going to be at the North American International Auto Show, or the Detroit Auto Show 2011. Ford won't need any kind of help though. Jim Farley predicts that Ford will sell between 12.5 and 13.5 million vehicles in 2011. Farley is the worldwide sales and marketing chief for Ford. There is a 2 million increase from 2010. It is also a 19 percent increase from 2009. Sales in 2010 were really great for Ford. Since 1984 sales hadn't been that great.

Farley was quoted as being "very optimistic" that Ford pickup sales, a vital part of the automaker’s business, will lead the way through 2011.

“How strong the pickup market is in percentage of the market is important. Pickup trucks were around 12 percent of the industry (in 2010),” Farley told Reuters.

New tax laws should boost truck sales

Because of tax breaks, Ford and all the automakers expect that more vehicles will be sold in 2011 with a boost in truck sales. The F-series is just one of many like Ford pickups that have been popular. Ford will just increase in wealth with the new laws.

Vehicle highlights for the Detroit Auto Show 2011

The newest Ford Focus, in both its standard and electric vehicle formats also proved popular at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show.

“We have not had this kind of competitive C-segment car at Ford, a global car, in a long time,” Farley said.

The Ford Focus is a top selling car in the small car sales that are already about 28 percent of the U.S. market. Ford expects that the car will do really well. Ford has promised that this car is just the first in the EV era. However, the EV range is what will hurt the Focus Electric sales, if anything does at all.

Information from

Reuters

reuters.com/article/idUSTRE7093WI20110110?pageNumber=2

Edmunds coverage of 2011 Detroit Auto Show: 2012 Mercedes C-Class

youtube.com/watch?v=3HMpyvkXSLY

John Edwards denying engagement rumors

According to the National Enquirer, John Edwards is engaged. The reports that John Edwards proposed to Mistress Rielle Hunter are now being denied by sources "close to" both individuals. Edwards’ history with Hunter has been reported first by the National Enquirer several times in the past. Let’s just hope that payday loans are not getting used to keep people from talking to the press. Article resource – John Edwards engaged – Another denial, another day by MoneyBlogNewz.

Engagement of John Edwards: Is it true?

According to the National Enquirer, Edwards is engaged although it has been less than 1 month after his wife’s death. Rielle Hunter was the lucky gal. The report also indicates that the couple is purchasing a $350 million beach home to live in together. "Sources close to the couple" is how the report says it is valid. MSNBC reports that the engagement isn't true based on "sources close to the couple" as well. whether or not John Edwards is really engaged is something only the couple knows right now.

Past stories about Edwards in the National Enquirer

There is a history that the Edwards and National Enquirer have while celebrities are typically in the tabloids. It was the National Enquirer that first reported that John Edwards was having an affair. Edwards ended up admitting to the affair even though it was denied at first. The National Enquirer was also the first source to report that Hunter and Edwards had a daughter together, another report that was initially denied but eventually admitted.

John Edwards blasted for affair

Less than a month ago, Elizabeth Edwards died from cancer as the estranged wife of John Edwards. She did have a will. It was unsealed. She left John Edwards entirely out of her will, instead bequeathing her estate and possessions to their three children. The separation of John and Elizabeth had been known for months. They were not at all together anymore. There aren't always tabloid reports that are correct though. It was denied over and over that the couple was buying a house together.

Citations

MSNBC

today.msnbc.msn.com/id/40962757/ns/today-today_people/

The trouble with military kids and Clonidine

When military families split due to deployment, young kids are regularly left holding the emotional bag. To fill the mom- or dad-shaped hole, Army Times reports that more military families than ever are resorting to psychiatric drugs like Clonidine for their children – because for some reason, big feelings need to be feared. This tends to mirror the number of active-duty servicemen and women who are on psychiatric meds. With so lots of people using psychiatric the costs of the prescription are sure to rise leaving many to seek out personal loans to get them.

Clonidine means Johnny doesn’t cry when daddy is gone

Clonidine is explained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information. Supposedly the heart rate is decreased while the blood vessels relax with the agent. Some psychiatrists prescribe Clonidine to treat such conditions as ADHD, anxiety and autism, although many others oppose the drug because of potential side effects like excess sedation and irritability.

It is true though that the drug has been prescribed to military children way more recently no matter what your opinion is on the debate. According to the Army Times, there have been a ton of psychiatric drugs given to military children. In fact, in 2009, there were 300,000 given alone. Since 2005, the under 18 military family population only went up by 1 percent while in 2005, the figure was 18 percent less. There has been a 40 percent increase in anti-anxiety drugs like Clonidine while there has been a 50 percent increase in antipsychotics.

Overall, active-duty forces have seen a 76 percent increase an psychiatric medications since the Afghanistan war began.

All about the deployment and re-integration soldiers go through

Structure is something children need according to most psychologists. Often, these military children have to deal with mom or dad being deployed and then trying to re-integrate causing a lot of stress for the children. A University of California, Los Angeles psychiatrist, Patricia Lester, explained this.

The Rand Corp has done many mental health studies showing that the cycles repeat with a parent's military career. There were 20 percent more pediatric outpatient visits needed by children who also performed worse in school when their parents would go on longer, more frequent deployments. Drugs like Clonidine and anti-psychotics ended up being prescribed more because of this.

Psychiatrists who spoke with Army Times expressed concern over the growing trend of psychiatric prescriptions for children, and the increase among military children suggests that perhaps military families are having a difficult time managing.

Citations

armytimes.com/news/2011/01/military-children-taking-more-psychiatric-drugs-010211w/

National Center for Biotechnology Information

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000623

The Clonidine (and other meds) Song

youtube.com/watch?v=U6aI05-E9uI

Jim Harbuagh hired by San Francisco 49ers

The 49ers and wunderkind Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh have reportedly reached a deal. Speculation over whether Harbaugh would coach within the NFL has been rampant for days. Harbaugh has a lot of work to do. Fortunately though, payday cash loans weren’t used to negotiate the deal.

Suspecting that Jim Harbaugh is making a San Francisco 49ers deal

There has been a lot of speculation about Jim Harbaugh becoming an NFL head coach while leaving the Stanford football team. The San Francisco 49ers supposedly gave him a great deal. ABC reports that he got a $35 million deal with a five year contract. Harbaugh took the Stanford Cardinals from a losing team into an annual bowl which makes him a college football coaching prodigy. Twelve and 1 was what Stanford did this year. It was pretty great. The team was supposed to win the NFC West this year but hasn't posted a winning record in a decade which means Harbaugh will have a lot of work to do. The NFC West was actually won by the Seattle Seahawks. Now the Seahawks and the New Orleans Saints will start the Wild Card round of the NFL playoff schedule.

All about the inspiration behind it

One of Harbaugh's heroes gave him inspiration to take the San Francisco job. Bill Walsh spent two seasons as a coach of Stanford before being hired by the San Francisco 49ers, taking Stanford to two bowl games in the process before moving to greener pastures. While coach of the 49ers, Walsh picked up Joe Montana, Ronnie Lott, Jerry Rice and Steve Young in drafts and perfected the West Coast Offense, creating a dynasty in the process and guiding the 49ers to four Super Bowl titles.

Put on your working boots and gloves

Jim Harbaugh will have to work very hard. This year, the 49ers were picked to take the NFC west after going 8 and 8 in 2009, but fell to 6 and 10. Head coach Mike Singeltary was fired by the group recently. Harbaugh’s brother, John Harbaugh, is currently the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, who the 49ers will play sometime in 2011.

Articles cited

ABC News

abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=12566834

Up-date your kitchen area the easy way

It seems whenever business comes over, every person always ends up within the kitchen area. Your kitchen area can be up-to-date for a fresh look very simply. This can help you feel better at home and in front of guests. With less than $100, you can up-date your kitchen area very easily. This could be done no matter if you rent or own your home. Source for this article – Easy ways to update your kitchen for less than $100 by MoneyBlogNewz.

You may feel better with your kitchen up-to-date

Kitchens tend to be the center of social lives, whether you spend a ton of time at home or not. If you are the type that cooks at home, simple ways to update your kitchen can re-energize your everyday routine. You might lose weight or spend cash on expensive restaurant food if you up-date your kitchen area in a try to encourage yourself to spend more time there.

Renters need a better kitchen too

Sometimes you may feel stuck with your kitchen area when you have a rental. It feels like permanent changes are all that you need to do. This is something that can't be done though. You are able to up-date your kitchen in some ways without any trouble arising with your landlord though. Add some color to your rental kitchen area by getting a vinyl cut sticker. You are able to go to a local sign shop to get this done. You are able to change the curtains by adding bed sheets rather than curtains to give color to your home.

Easy approaches to up-date your kitchen area for owners

You will be able to make other changes to your kitchen for those who have an accommodating landlord or own the home yourself. The cabinet fronts can be replaces with fabric curtains, paint or even glass. You might even consider just getting some baskets for the shelves within the kitchen. Then you can just totally take the fronts off. A pot rack mounted on the wall or from the ceiling can open up a lot of space and make cooking that much easier. Painting one accent wall a bright, bold color could make a large difference as well. A shelf could be found if you were to remove the plasterboard above the cabinetry. Then you would have room to store things such as serving dishes or a teacup collection.

Girl Scout Cookies - Searching for cash in the fund-raising

Girl Scout Cookies go on sale again soon. Millions are anxious about this year’s season. Girl Scout Cookies time of year differs slightly for every location of the country. Every troop receives less than a dollar from every box of cookies sold.

The season to buy Girl Scout Cookies

Girl Scout Cookies are only available once a year which makes them very popular. The place you live will determine when Girl Scout Cookie season ends up being at. The next couple months can be when it starts for most though. Girl Scout Cookies are only there for limited time periods. This is what makes them so marketable with high value.

The cash from girl Scout Cookies

Between $3.50 and $4 is exactly how much a Girl Scout Cookie box costs. That is lots of cash to put out for between 10 and 20 cookies, however thousands of individuals willingly pay the cost each year. Between 50 and 57 cents per box is given to each troop, reports the national Girl Scout organization. The baker gets 85 cents to cover the cost of the cookies, and about 1 cent is given to the “neighborhood service unit.”. The remaining cash from Girl Scout Cookies is given to the regional council, which supports summer camps, training and adult volunteers. The national Girl Scout organization makes cash from licensing the Girl Scout Cookies name, images and cookies to other companies — e.g. Dairy Queen for the Thin Mint Blizzard.

Getting your own self-made Girl Scout Cookies

Many have tried out Girl Scout Cookie recipes at home as Girl Scout cookies are only accessible for just a little while. There are lots of copycat Girl Scout Cookies recipes accessible if you need your fix. You may either buy some cookies or donate directly to a troop or regional council if you were hoping to donate cash to Girl Scouts. One of the most beneficial fundraising activities will likely be Girl Scout Cookies being sold either way.

Articles cited

Wallet Pop

walletpop.com/2010/02/06/girl-scout-cookies-by-the-numbers-just-where-do-all-those-dolla/

MMN

mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/blogs/homemade-versions-of-girl-scout-cookies