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 		The Webcomic List Awards
Creating webcomics can be a thankless task. The new awards from The Web Comic List is a way of the webcomic community giving a vote of thanks to its participants.
FIFA World Player Of The Year Nominees
Ronaldo, Xavi, Iniesta and Kaka join favorite Messi on the shortlist to become the World Player of the Year 2009.
Target 350 for Greenhouse Gas
With climate change often featured in news headlines, it is important to understand the scientific terms and research behind the policy debate.
How to Use Sound Effects in Radio
Radio uses only sound to communicate. This is one of the media's greatest strengths. Using sounds alone can create more effective pictures than most visual mediums.
Flowering Tea
Flowering tea is steadily increasing in popularity, especially around the holiday season, as it offers a unique decorative visual to the tea experience.
The History of Reptiles
The species of modern reptiles are but mere shadows representing the shattered remains of what was once the grandest collection of animals on the planet.
Writing a Novel or Short Story in Present Tense
Most novels are written in past tense. But sometimes an author may experiment by writing a book in present tense, as if the events were happening in the here and now.
Sonnet Structure in John Keats' "Bright Star"
19th century sonnet "Bright Star" constitutes a halfway point between Petrarchan and Shakespearean styles of sonnet; this tension is integral to the success of the poem.
Drood by Dan Simmons, Reviewed
Simmons' successor to Arctic adventure The Terror neatly fuses narrator Wilkie Collins' The Moonstone with The Mystery of Edwin Drood, laced with mesmerism and Egyptology
What is the Sahel?
The Sahel divides the Sahara from Africa's tropical forests. The region struggles with drought and desertification.
How to Behave at the Company Christmas Party
The company Christmas party is a time to celebrate, mingle with co-workers, and impress the higher-ups. Avoid Christmas corporate blunders and make the right impression.
Post-Holiday Christmas Tree Recycling Options
Recycled Christmas trees are finding many uses in community recycling programs ranging from mulch to sand dunes to fish habitats.
Minaret of Jam, a Tribute to the Ghurid Dynasty
The Minaret of Jam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is located at the confluence of the Hari Rud and Jam Rud rivers in Ghor Province in central Afghanistan.
Herod the Great and the Birth of Jesus
The magi were wise men from Persia whose origins can be traced to Zoroaster, following the Morning Star associated with the goddess Astarte to King Herod in Jerusalem.
Online Art Lesson Plan on the Color Wheel Chart
It is vital that art students include the primary colors within their palettes when learning to paint, or their color mixes may turn out muddy.
The Uganda Tuberculosis Experiment
Placebos have a valid role in medical research, but their use is restricted to specific circumstances that researchers sometimes ignore, as in a Uganda clinical trial.
Airport Flu Vaccinations for Corporate Travelers
Business travelers can receive an influenza shot at many major airports. Prevent getting sick this flu season by getting a vaccination at one of several flu clinics.
Protect and Preserve Antique Photographs
Environmental factors and chemical reactions damage old photos. Use archival storage products, mats and frames to protect; scan antique photos to share.
Accessing Extinct Websites
Over time websites disappear from the Internet. Those responsible for the site may lose interest, or a company may go out of business. Much of the data is recoverable.
The Muttart Conservatory of Edmonton, Alberta
Displays at the Muttart Conservatory in Edmonton, Alberta represent some of the world's major environments in its four ecosystems, special features, and exotic plants.
Artist and Sculptor Chris Lesley
As an artist whose versatility astonishes, Chris Lesley's next work is anybody's guess.
Disney World Character Meals for Families
Walt Disney World Character dining offers families the chance to meet some of their favorite characters for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Holiday Preparations Made Easy
Rushing through the stores on Christmas Eve, only to find there are no Zhu Zhu Pets left in the western hemisphere is less than fun times. Plan your time and relax!
The Best Christmas Gifts for Women
Whether celebrating Christmas or Hanukkah, Kwaanza or the Solstice, the perfect gift is one that is both tangible and sublime.
Montreal – Canada's City of Gardens
From the world's second-largest botanic garden to tiny patches of flowers that brighten dooryards on The Plateau, Montreal is a city that treasures plants and gardens.
Jimmie Foxx Was the First Player to Win 3 MVPs
Albert Pujols joined an elite club by winning his third MVP award in 2009. Only eight other players have done it; the first was Jimmie Foxx.
The Environmental Effects of Mountaintop Removal
The use of Appalachian coal may have both pros and cons, but the actual process of mountaintop mining has a host of ecological downsides with very few benefits.
Seneca Village – NYC African-American History
Settled in the 1820s by free blacks seeking to own property, the racially integrated village was razed in 1856 to make way for the creation of Manhattan's Central Park.
Bonsai Tools
It is not necessary to have a complete set of tools for bonsai from the outset.
James Wyeth's Portrait of John F. Kennedy
In 1964, eighteen-year-old artist James Wyeth from the Brandywine school was asked by members of the Kennedy family to create an official portrait of Kennedy.
Unusual Monuments of New York City – Straus Park
One of Manhattan's most charming small parks, Straus Park is a little-known Upper West Side neighborhood oasis offering shady benches, greenery and a soothing fountain.
Walt Disney World Character Meals
Disney World's character dining provides guests with the opportunity to enjoy a meal and meet their favorite characters in a lively but relaxed atmosphere.
U.S. Ocean Pollution Laws Help Clean Up Oceans
Four Congressional Acts control pollution in U.S. waters: the Clean Water Act; the Ocean Dumping Act; the Oil Pollution Act; and the Coastal Zone Management Act.
Paranormal Romance Books Online
Paranormal romance novels span subcategories as diverse as vampire romance, werewolf romance and time travel romance. Even zombie romance is finding its way into novels.
Barrett Browning's Sonnet 24
The speaker compares the negative attitudes of others to a "clasping knife" that she will simply close up to rid her love of danger and damage.
Identifying Target Audiences for Newsletters
Newsetters fall into three categories: Corporate, Consumer, and Organization. Identify appropriate content for each category that will engage readers and build loyalty.
Did the Ancient Celts Perform Human Sacrifice?
The evidence for human sacrifice among the ancient Celts is two-sided. Whereas ritual killings in Gaul are uncertain, Britain was the home of some gruesome scenes.
Sequential Hermaphrodites
Can a person be born as one gender and gradually transform into the other as he or she grows older?
Five Writer Retreats in Scotland
Writers sometimes need solitude to work on their writing without the distractions of work and daily life. A writer retreat offers peace and space to do just that.
Reference Books for Self Publishing Authors
The road to self publishing is fraught with risks. Reading multiple guides can help point the aspiring self publisher towards a safer and more lucrative path.
Bones Beneath the Dales
Did Hippos once roam in the Yorkshire Dales?
Unusual Gourmet Carrot Recipes
Few vegetables are so economical, versatile and widely liked as carrots. As relish or a side dish, they add a splash of color and nutrition to any plate.
Lifestyle – How to Dress Up for a Work Party
Men engaged in the work force will typically be called upon to attend various social functions ranging from business or corporate events to informal Christmas gatherings.
Swiss Army Knife Museum Exhibit
New at Château de Prangins in Switzerland is an exhibit tracing the history of pocket knives and celebrating 125 years of Victorinox, the Army Knife's manufacturer.
Plastic Scale Models – the Great Airfix Kits
In the third quarter of the last century, British boys put together countless plastic scale model kits, especially of aeroplanes. And model aeroplane kits meant Airfix.
Locals Voice Anger Over Australian Power Plants
On Saturday November 14, 2009 about 100 people attended the first of a series of rallies against two coal-fired power plants proposed to be built in New South Wales.
Papantla, Veracruz — Home of Mexican Vanilla
Most people are so accustomed to tasting artificial vanilla and equating that with blandness that they forget the rich taste and history of authentic Mexican vanilla.
Do Plants Need Soil to Grow?
There are some types of plants which grow without the need for soil; these types of plants are known as hydroponic plants and air plants.
Indigenous Theatre Arts in Canada
Long before European contact, Canada's indigenous peoples' rituals and dramatic storytelling were as theatrical as those of minstrels and churchmen.
Bass Fishing is Fastest Growing College Sport
Competitive college students who are outdoor minded can represent their schools, win scholarships and a national championship as recognized bass fishing athletes.