Blog Posts - Feature
Russia's Paramilitary Mercenaries Emerge from the Shadows

(Source: Radio Free Europe – Radio Liberty; posted Dec 16, 2016) By Aleksandr Gostev and Robert CoalsonOn December 9, the Kremlin marked the Day of Heroes of the Fatherland with a lavish event attended by "more than 300 military personnel and civil...
by Defense news alert on Dec 19, 2016
Featured Curlista: Yani from New York Shares Her Regimen & Favourite Oils

Please tell us a little bit about you My name is Yaniris Acevedo. I was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Harlem, New York. Tell us about your journey so far, transitioning or big chop, recovering
from hair loss if any, your challenge...
by Natural Oils for Hair & Health on Dec 16, 2016
India and AgustaWestland: Make Evidence Public

The arrest of former Indian Air Force chief S P Tyagi by the Central Bureau of Investigation on corruption charges marks an unfortunate new low for the country. This is the first time a service chief, serving or retired, is arrested on any charge. Fo...
by Defense news alert on Dec 16, 2016
AVIC Leads China’s Drive to Become Aerospace Powerhouse

As China continues to refine its aviation dreams, Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) remains at the forefront. The company leads that nation’s drive to become a major aerospace power. As such, it has been subject to numerous changes thro...
by Defense news alert on Dec 16, 2016
Unanswered Questions About the F-35’s Six-Day Flight to Israel

After a six-day ferry flight from the United States – as long as it took Israel to win the 1967 war -- the first two Lockheed F-35Is for the Israeli Air Force finally arrived at Nevatim air base, in southern Israel, six hours late. Many contradicto...
by Defense news alert on Dec 16, 2016
Feature Friday: Mary Kay Andrews Avondale Estates Christmas Home

You all know her as Mary Kay Andrews, her pen name known to many fans around the world. Her given name is Kathy Trocheck and she is the NY Times best selling author that you have all loved and read for years. I think I heard her say that this is th...
by Southern Hospitality on Dec 16, 2016
Sharing Family Photos Made Easy With Amazon Prime Photos Plus the Chance to win a $500 Gift Card from Amazon.com

Thanks to Amazon for sponsoring this Prime Photos post and providing prizes for the giveaway! I think we all have had something like this happen before. We go on vacation, or just doing day to day stuff and we snap an incredibly fun picture of ours...
by A Parent's Perspective on Dec 15, 2016
Sharing Family Photos Made Easy With Amazon Prime Photos

Thanks to Amazon for sponsoring this Prime Photos post and providing prizes for the giveaway! I think we all have had something like this happen before. We go on vacation, or just doing day to day stuff and we snap an incredibly fun picture of ours...
by A Parent's Perspective on Dec 15, 2016
The Lesson of Aleppo: War Crimes Are Worth It

Although fighting has resumed in Aleppo, the Syrian regime, backed by Russia and Iran, has registered a military victory there. The scandal is that the world is standing by as civilians are murdered, says Rainer Sollich.Ali Larijani was one of the fi...
by Defense news alert on Dec 15, 2016
Whittle Brings Canadian National To The Wooden Train Track

Disclosure I got a Canadian National Classic wooden train set from Whittle to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own. Over the years my kids have collected a large number of different wooden train sets. What is great about wooden sets...
by A Parent's Perspective on Dec 13, 2016
Feature Friday #88: Avant – You Know What (Feat Lil Wayne & Jermaine Dupri)

I have chosen Avant‘s “You Know What” single featuring Lil Wayne and Jermaine Dupri for this week’s “Feature Friday” installment. The Jermaine Dupri-produced song, which was released in 2005, appears on Avant‘...
by Lil Wayne on Dec 9, 2016
UGears Railway Station Platform Shows The Intricacy Of Wooden Models #GiftGuide

Disclosure: I received a UGears Railway Station Platform to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own. I come from a family where trains and railways were always a big portion of our lives. This model is another fun throwback to when I was a ch...
by A Parent's Perspective on Dec 7, 2016
UGears Steam Engine Model Provides Interactive Fun #GiftGuide

Disclosure: I received a UGears Model Steam Engine to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own. There are those times when you see something and you realize that without a question that it rocks. I originally saw a video of the UGears Steam Engi...
by A Parent's Perspective on Dec 7, 2016
Laku Berdarah-darah Dalam Teater

SEPANJANG 21 November-9 Desember, Festival Teater Jakarta bergulir, menjadi panggung bagi 26 kelompok teater. Tak hanya menjadi perayaan bagi laku berlakon, festival itu juga menjadi perayaan pengetahuan, kehidupan, dan mengenali yang lain atau ”li...
by Blog JaringProject on Dec 7, 2016
UGears Railway Station Platform Shows The Intricacy Of Wooden Models #GiftGuide

Disclosure: I received a UGears Railway Station Platform to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own. I come from a family where trains and railways were always a big portion of our lives. This model is another fun throwback to when I was a ch...
by A Parent's Perspective on Dec 7, 2016
UGears Steam Engine Model Provides Interactive Fun #GiftGuide

Disclosure: I received a UGears Model Steam Engine to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own. There are those times when you see something and you realize that without a question that it rocks. I originally saw a video of the UGears Steam Engi...
by A Parent's Perspective on Dec 7, 2016
With Turkey, NATO is Betraying its Principles

(Source: Deutsche Welle German Radio; issued Dec 06, 2016) By Max HofmannIn early fall some journalists in Brussels started hearing stories about high-ranking Turkish NATO military officials being summarily suspended, asked to hand in their passports...
by Defense news alert on Dec 7, 2016
Featured Artist of the Month V

Presenting the featured artist for December! She is none other than Ella Lama! I’ve met her thru an event and now, I’m happy to share her story. Featured Artist of the Month: December This month’s featured artist has been one...
by Mariaisquixotic on Dec 5, 2016
Frugal Mom: Reusable Tampons

Ready to give up disposable paper tampons, but not ready to give up their convenience and to switch to cloth pads?For an inexpensive but controversial solution, here's a Frugal Mom Tip for you!Buy 6 pair (or more) of cotton-rich white or organic baby...
by Frugal Baby Tips on Dec 5, 2016
Make-Your-Own Frugal Cloth Menstrual Pads

Today's natural and responsible choice for feminine protection is washable, reusable cloth menstrual pads. An environmentally-safe, economical alternative!Are you ready to give up those expensive disposable paper pads, and switch to cloth pads - but...
by Frugal Baby Tips on Dec 5, 2016