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Cosmic-Ray Research Above Antarctica

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Opher Ganel) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:32:41 EDT

Far above Antarctica, near the top of the atmosphere, three balloons float, each larger than a major league baseball field, lofting tons of scientific equipment three times higher than airliners fly. How did they get there? More importantly, what for?

Contributor: Opher Ganel
Published: Nov 30, 2009

Getting Fit While Raising Funds to Fight Blood Cancer

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Opher Ganel) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:18:00 EDT

When my mother-in-law was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, an incurable blood cancer, we felt shocked and helpless. Could we do anything more than give emotional support? The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training provided a triple-win solution.

Contributor: Opher Ganel
Published: Oct 02, 2009

Top 10 Travel Safety Tips for Kids Flying Alone Internationally

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Opher Ganel) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:16:20 EDT

Your kid is going overseas. Perhaps she's visiting family abroad or staying with a friend during the summer. Now you have to figure out how to keep your kid safe from a continent away. The following are ten top travel safety tips when your kids fly alone.

Contributor: Opher Ganel
Published: Aug 27, 2009

What to Do with Dogs Afraid of Thunder Storms

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Opher Ganel) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:07:12 EDT

Dogs afraid of thunder storms exhibit anxiety and panic. Left alone in a thunder storm, they may try to scratch their way out of a crate or pen, or butt their head against a gate. In extreme cases they may injure themselves, and/or damage your home.

Contributor: Opher Ganel
Published: Aug 18, 2009

Star Trek Movie (2009) - a Fresh Start - the Good and the Bad

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Opher Ganel) — Fri, 29 May 2009 06:41:49 EDT

The 11th Star Trek movie, directed by J.J. Abrams, and written by Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman stars a new cast with Leonard Nimoy in a supporting role. Overall the movie is good and may revive the Star Trek franchise. It is, however, far from perfect.

Contributor: Opher Ganel
Published: May 29, 2009

DIY Modern Landscaping Ideas

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Opher Ganel) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:54:28 EDT

Contemporary landscaping addresses today's hectic, high-stress life-style. It provides a sanctuary, a place to spend quiet time with family and friends, without excessive maintenance. Here are 5 DIY modern landscaping ideas for your unique space.

Contributor: Opher Ganel
Published: Apr 21, 2009

Green Living Guide: How to Use Less Air Conditioning Comfortably

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Opher Ganel) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:18:11 EDT

Green living doesn't mean suffering in the heat. You can go green, use less air conditioning and save money, all while staying comfortable. Here are eight simple yet effective tips on how to go green using less air conditioning while staying cool.

Contributor: Opher Ganel
Published: Apr 03, 2009

Unique Wedding Favors: Personal Wine Bottles

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Opher Ganel) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:55:24 EDT

Planning a wedding? Even with a rough economy you want unique wedding favors. Here's an idea for unique wedding favors that let you treat your friends and family, while keeping to a reasonable budget - personal wine bottles with a customized label.

Contributor: Opher Ganel
Published: Feb 12, 2009

Spring Break Vacation on a Budget - Top 10 Tips on How to Save Gas Money

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Opher Ganel) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:33:10 EDT

Spring is in the air and it's time for a road trip to shake off those winter blues. Whether budget is tight or not, saving gas money during Spring Break vacation is just good common sense.

Contributor: Opher Ganel
Published: Feb 11, 2009

Balloons Over Antarctica: Multi-Ton Experiments Float Over the Ice Suspended from Balloons

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Opher Ganel) — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:37:56 EDT

The summer season in Antarctica is winding down: field camps pulled in, groups of scientists heading north. Just one huge helium balloon still floats 110,000 feet above the ice. Dozens have done so before, but this one is different.

Contributor: Opher Ganel
Published: Feb 09, 2009

What Are METs and How Can They Help Improve Your Fitness?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Opher Ganel) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:27:58 EDT

Medical studies suggest improving your METs level may save your life. The following explains what METs are, how they measure your current fitness, and how to increase your METs level.

Contributor: Opher Ganel
Published: Feb 03, 2009

Easy Math Tricks for Elementary School: Is a Number Divisible by ...?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Opher Ganel) — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:50:07 EDT

Math seems hard for many kids. Here are 11 fun and easy math tricks to find out what a whole number is divisible by.

Contributor: Opher Ganel
Published: Jan 30, 2009

Living Off-Campus: Rental Options and Best Practices

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Opher Ganel) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:19:50 EDT

When moving out of the dorms and into off-campus housing there are several options, each with advantages and drawbacks. The following suggests some precautions to take at the outset to keep yourself and your parents financially safer.

Contributor: Opher Ganel
Published: Jan 06, 2009

College Room-Mates Off-Campus: What Works, What Doesn't - Planning Ahead

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Opher Ganel) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:54:45 EDT

The following potential room-mate issues could turn your dream-come-true into a nightmare. Address them now, and save yourself and your room-mates unneeded fights and arguments later.

Contributor: Opher Ganel
Published: Jan 05, 2009

College Room-Mates Off-Campus: What Works, What Doesn't - Keeping the Peace

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Opher Ganel) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:54:45 EDT

Without a reasonable routine, living with several room-mates in the same house could raise issues that fester and ruin a perfectly good off-campus home life. Following these suggestions on a routine basis can minimize friction.

Contributor: Opher Ganel
Published: Jan 05, 2009

Advantages of Off-Campus Housing Over Dorms

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Opher Ganel) — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:22:07 EDT

Colleges often require freshmen to spend a year in the dorms. Should you stay in the dorms longer, or move to off-campus housing? These important benefits of off-campus housing could help convince your parents to help.

Contributor: Opher Ganel
Published: Dec 23, 2008

Living Off-Campus: Hidden Costs of Leaving the Dorms

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Opher Ganel) — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:39:52 EDT

Living off-campus is great, but only if you know what to expect. Instead of college room and board (say $9500/year at a mid-Atlantic state university) you pay about $600/month per room in rent. However, what hidden costs lurk when living off-campus?

Contributor: Opher Ganel
Published: Dec 23, 2008

Custom T-Shirts Online: Unique yet Cheap Christmas Gifts

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Opher Ganel) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:47:30 EDT

Custom T-shirt sites let you design your own custom T-shirts. Unique shirts for less than an off-the-rack mall shirt could be a perfect yet cheap Christmas gift for a friend or sib. You can even make money from your designs and slogans.

Contributor: Opher Ganel
Published: Dec 16, 2008

Ford, GM, and Chrysler - Can the Big Three Be Saved Without Massive Taxpayer Bailouts?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Opher Ganel) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:24:30 EDT

The "Big Three" are pleading for a $36 billion bailout a few weeks after asking for "just" $25 billion. How can Ford, GM, and Chrysler be saved without such massive taxpayer bailouts?

Contributor: Opher Ganel
Published: Dec 03, 2008

Product Review: Cables Unlimited SPK-VELO-001 Wireless Speakers

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Opher Ganel) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:29:08 EDT

The SPK-VELO-001 wireless speakers are nicely designed, with cool features and reasonable sound quality at the right price. Unfortunately, these wireless speakers' reliability leaves something to be desired.

Contributor: Opher Ganel
Published: Dec 02, 2008