The Obesity Epidemic By: Hannah Gilmore | - According to theU.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, at least one third of Americans are clinically obese. Louisianna, Mississippi, Alabama, Oklahoma, Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky and West Virginia have the highest percentage of citizens who are considered obese.
The Dangers of Being Obese
Being overweight, or obese, can contribute to many preventable illnesses. Most of the extra calories we eat, that we do not need for energy, is stored as fat. This exces ... Tags:balanced diet, weight loss, exercise, deltal labs
Memphis In May By: Kara Mills | - The sun is shinning, the kudzu is growing and you can hear the wild life on the Bayou. It is Memphis in May and it is time for some southern cooking. Get out the stainless steel barbecue tool set.
Memphis in May is a month long festival of good music, theater, good food and partying. It is the time that you spend with family and friends out in the community. Downtown Memphis is hopping and you can find all kinds of things to do on Beale as well as enjoy the Beale street music fes ... Tags:stainless steel barbecue tool set
African Investment Part 2: The Challenges Of Investing In And With Communities By: Will Jimerson | - Investing in Africa requires a certain level of business maturity and sophistication (see African investment part 1: Africa is an opportunity to get investment right, on this website) that goes well beyond pure financial erudition.
Three Sec Teams - Georgia, South Carolina And Tennessee - All Lose 2010 Bowl Games By: Ed Bagley | - Three SEC teams - Alabama, Mississippi State and Florida - all won big on New Year's Day, but three other SEC teams - Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee - suffered embarrassing losses in college football bowl action this year, none worse than Georgia's Bulldogs.
Mark Richt, who had done such a good job building up Georgia's football fortunes early on, has now ended his second consecutive season in danger of losing his job as head coach.
4 Charming Historic Districts By: Lisa Andree | - There are many wonderful places to live throughout the entire US. However, the ones that seem to have the most heart and soul are those cities and towns that have maintained their original character and atmosphere that harkens back to simpler times. Those responsible for preserving America's historic past through period and regional architecture are to be commended. Here are four American cities that have done just that.
Southern Cooking Brings Soul To Food By: Sandy Willington | - I was born & raised within the heart of the Deep South. From as far back as I can remember I remember long summer time afternoons spent drinking iced tea and shelling peas & butterbeans on my grandmother's porch. I've moved on from my roots and have created my way into other regions from the world. One factor, however, that has remained constant in my existence is my deep & abiding love for southern cooking & cuisine.
How To Learn American Sign Language? By: Paul Fugate | - American Sign Language (ASL) is a language used by millions to communicate with those who cannot hear. In addition, ASL is a powerful language, rich in syntax and other grammatical components. One major grammatical component in ASL is the use of fingerspelling. Fingerspelling is used in American Sign Language for proper nouns, or words that may not have a specific sign. However, fingerspelling is a difficult skill to master. It is important that when you fingerspell, your letters are clear, conc ... Tags:American Sign Language
Scrumptious Southern Dining At Jackson Ms Restaurants By: Jed Crowl | - Jackson, Mississippi is home to some fine southern dining. From red beans and rice to sizzling steaks, you will get the southern treatment when you dine at the different downtown Jackson, MS restaurants. Try out the best eateries the area has to offer so you can experience southern cooking at its best.
Start at the Bistro 200 restaurant, which is one of the top restaurants in downtown Jackson. The Bistro serves up regional specialties, so you will get to experience the tastes of ... Tags:
Motivation And Lessons In Inspiration From The Best Coach I Know By: Deborah Hayes | - Every once in a while you run into someone who has mastered the art of living, someone who doesnt just move through life waiting for a certain time or place or person to make his or her time here a life of consequence, someone who doesnt just live on the surface but really soaks it in; the good and the bad; someone who treats life as true adventure.
Tasty American Dessert Recipes By: Patrick Carpen | - Everyone has heard of good ole' American apple pie, pecan pie, and key lime pie, but those desserts are just the scraping of the surface when it comes to the terrific desserts that the American culture has to offer. The desserts in this article are also traditional American favorites, but they rarely get the attention they deserve. So, if you are looking for easy recipes that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave your tummy purring, I definitely recommend the following. Enjoy!
Chef Spotlight - Paula Deen By: Erik Johnson | - Paulann Hiers, popularly known as Paula Deen, is a renowned American TV personality and is also popular as a Chef, restaurateur and author. She is one of the rare chefs in the US who has an International reputation as a chef.
Since Paula has made her zeal as TV personality, she could conduct cookery shows which people love and admire. She has authored five famous cookery books. Her program 'Paula's Home Cooking' had bagged her two Daytime Emmy Awards in 2007.
Las Vegas Weddings At Lake Mead By: Beth Jones | - If you are planning a wedding in Las Vegas, you may want to consider getting married at Lake Mead. There are several options to choose from if you would like to get married at this famous man made lake.
Lake Mead Cruises offers wedding packages that take place aboard their Mississippi style paddlewheel boats. The Desert Princess is the larger of the two boats they have available. It features two enclosed decks and an open air deck. This boat can accommodate groups of up to 250. ... Tags:mother of the groom dresses, dresses for mother of the groom, dresses for mother of the bride, fathe
Mardi Gras Traditions Span The Centuries By: RW Tanner | - As settlers from Europe travelled to the new world by the thousands, traditions and customs came with them and became ingrained in the culture and history of a new country. One custom in particular flourished in the southern reaches of the burgeoning country, Mardi Gras.
As far back as the early 18th century, Catholic European settlers were celebrating the same holidays that they had observed in their native countries. In 1699, a French explorer arrived at the Mississippi River ... Tags:Mardi Gras Hats
Easy Ways To Lose Weight Fast - 3 Easy Tips By: Shalisha Alston | - For most people, finding easy ways to lose weight fast seems to be a dead end street. For others, losing weight is a no big deal. Take my friend for instance.
For the life of me, I cannot figure out why she can gorge on pizza, Mississippi Mud Pie, potato chips and stuffed potatoes with bacon, sour cream and cheddar cheese and remain model thin. I know. She deserves a slap right?
How To Create A Proper Bird Diet For Your Parrot By: Nora Caterino | - It is true; the wrong parrot diet can kill your beloved companion parrot. It is also true that the right bird diet can help your parrot live a long, healthy, and happy life. Only in recent years have we learned what foods should and should not be offered to our feather friends.
When a pet bird's diet consists of healthy choices and good foods, the parrot is certain to live longer than if feed a poor diet. Large parrots such as cockatoos can live for a century or even longer. Small ... Tags:parrot diet, bird diet, parrots, parrot, birds, bird, pets, pet, animals, animal, home, family
Online Ged Practice Tests By: Kris | - Widely acknowledged as the equivalent of a high school diploma, GED or the General Educational Development exam, can help you progress in your education as well as your profession. The tests of General Educational Development are a substitute for attaining a High School Diploma. GED tests have been created by the American Council on Education, which has its headquarters in Washington, DC, and is governed in partnership with all the jurisdictional departments of education.
