Huffington Post: Read the Latest News from the U.S. [March ‘11 Diet]

Started by THP, Mar 01, 2011, 12:05 AM

THP

With all the Tweeting, Facebook Liking, and LinkedIn connecting going on, it's easy to forget about blogging and finding the time to do so. Blogging, however, can be extremely useful for more reasons than just populating your website with content (although that's important too). Let's look at some reasons why you must blog and why it should matter to you!
  • Blogging gives "voice" to a website: In an age where there are millions of websites and millions more coming online each month, how can you stand apart from the crowd? One way is to get a great-looking site, but as we all know, sometimes budgets allow just the basics. A blog can then step in and (through your voice) give content and character to any website, regardless of how fancy or plain it might be. In fact, some of the best blogs have carried the success of many a less-than-spectacular website.
  • More...

Source: Ten Reasons Why You Should Be Blogging


THP

Janice Celeste, mother of model Sessilee Lopez, recently published Making a Supermodel, a sort of guidebook for parents whose children hope to break into the biz.Fashionista has an exclusive look at the tome, including several disturbing accounts of the activities that go on behind closed doors. Celeste writes about infamous "models' apartments" -- a system we've always wondered about -- usually comprised of a common area and a small room used to house up to 12 girls:More...

Source: Sessilee Lopez's Mom Writes Tell-All Book, 'Making A Supermodel'

THP

While some see a visit to the grocery store as an irritating chore, I see it -- especially the produce section -- as a constantly changing source of discovery. I've been a food writer for 20 years, so it's second nature to me to peruse food stores. But, discovering good food is something everyone likes to do. Especially kids -- even picky eaters.When my son was in grade school, his teachers would always invite me to come to class to talk about food. So, I'd arrive with apples and teach kids to become "young food critics." One at a time, we'd taste and describe the attributes of four varieties of apples. Everyone got to choose a favorite and make a slinky apple from the hand-cranked apple corer machine I brought with me. A simple favorite apple was transformed into a magical edible toy. Years later, in high school, a classmate told my son that she discovered her favorite apple at that apple tasting in the third grade.More...

Source: The Adventurous Produce Section


THP

ARGYLE, Texas (AP) — A miniature horse born without most of his right rear leg now acts like he's born to run, thanks to a new prosthetic leg.Ranch Hand Rescue feared Midnite would have to be euthanized after the North Texas horse rescue group received the 4-year-old horse from law enforcement officers who had seized him from a neglectful owner.More...

Source: Miniature Horse Gets Life-Saving Prosthetic Leg (VIDEO)

THP

WASHINGTON - Republican angst about 2012 is growing.Nearly three months into the year, it appears the GOP field of presidential candidates is narrowing. Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels and former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin have looked increasingly less likely to run as of late.More...

Source: 2012 Elections: Republican Anxiety Building Over Crop Of Candidates

THP

Officials in west Siberia plan to launch a new scientific institute dedicated to studying yetis after a spate of reported sightings in remote areas.As the AFP is reporting, the region will host an international conference on the ape-like, mythological creatures later this year.More...

Source: Yeti Research Institute Planned In Russia After Recent Sightings

THP

"Who Is This Guy?"Ronda wakes hours later to light that is low and creamy yellow.More...

Source: Seeing Red -- "Who Is this Guy?"

THP

Scott Disick covers the May issue of Men's Fitness, and inside he talks about his diet, workout and the new leaf he has turned over as father to Mason, his 1-year-old son with Kourtney Kardashian."I realized I didn't want to wake up 10 years from now and have a son I didn't know," he said.More...

Source: Scott Disick In 'Men's Fitness': Talks Diet, Workout, New Philosophy