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Why Does Wine Need to Breathe?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lorraine Yapps Cohen) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:33:34 EDT

They say that wine needs to breathe. But why? The last we knew, wine wasn't a living thing that must inhale and exhale. Read on for why that euphoric liquid needs to breathe at least a little before we consume it.

Contributor: Lorraine Yapps Cohen
Published: Feb 07, 2012

What's New in Pearls

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lorraine Yapps Cohen) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:24:17 EDT

Small, round, and perfect characterized the pearls that the market craved. Hot in the market now are new large, baroque but perfectly lustrous pearls of the freshwater variety.

Contributor: Lorraine Yapps Cohen
Published: Feb 07, 2012

Scientists Calm Panic Over Global Warming

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lorraine Yapps Cohen) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:27:34 EDT

Our beliefs about global warming depends upon whom we believe about global warming science. Scientists are speaking out from beneath the hype, alarm, and propaganda of a warming earth.

Contributor: Lorraine Yapps Cohen
Published: Jan 28, 2012

Tense Exchange on the Tarmac

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lorraine Yapps Cohen) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:22:27 EDT

What does it say when our president conveys contention on diplomatic visits? Is opinion regarding the president disallowed in books? Why does the president subordinate national matters for personal concerns?

Contributor: Lorraine Yapps Cohen
Published: Jan 28, 2012

Tips for Enjoying Gem Show Exhibitions

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lorraine Yapps Cohen) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:15:51 EDT

Meccas for gems and jewelry, gem shows and exhibitions offer something for everyone. At the same time, they can wear you out and wreck your wallet. Be prepared with these simple tips for maximum enjoyment.

Contributor: Lorraine Yapps Cohen
Published: Jan 27, 2012

California Assemblyman Dan Logue Shifts Support to Gingrich

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lorraine Yapps Cohen) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:01:11 EDT

With Rick Perry's withdrawal from the Republican race, Newt Gingrich garnered the support of California Legislature Republicans. Led by Dan Logue, California shows signs of recognizing the political talents required to save the nation.

Contributor: Lorraine Yapps Cohen
Published: Jan 25, 2012

Newt Gingrich South Carolina Victory Speech Speaks American Values

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lorraine Yapps Cohen) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:25:44 EDT

His victory speech in South Carolina spoke of American values. Newt Gingrich roused the hearts and minds of Americans steeped in the exceptionalism this country once displayed. His candidacy can bring it back. His speech said how.

Contributor: Lorraine Yapps Cohen
Published: Jan 23, 2012

Government-backed Clean Energy Projects

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lorraine Yapps Cohen) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:50:59 EDT

Alternative energy, besides being inefficient, unreliable, and expensive, could have a series of other adjectives describing their nature. We know one thing: They are backed by government and funded by our tax dollars.

Contributor: Lorraine Yapps Cohen
Published: Jan 22, 2012

Obama Rejects Keystone XL Pipeline Project

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lorraine Yapps Cohen) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:05:13 EDT

When Obama says he favors energy independence then rejects a project promoting the same, Americans may wonder whether the man means anything that he says. Or is Obama putting himself before America?

Contributor: Lorraine Yapps Cohen
Published: Jan 20, 2012

Kodak Goes Bankrupt

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lorraine Yapps Cohen) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:00:29 EDT

The moment for Kodak is now or never. It has decided to file for bankruptcy. The digital age has passed Kodak by as we say goodbye to the old ways of photography.

Contributor: Lorraine Yapps Cohen
Published: Jan 20, 2012

Pre-Election Economic Recovery

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lorraine Yapps Cohen) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:27:52 EDT

As we approach the 2012 general election, the nation will undoubtedly recover from economic woes. Or so we'll be told. The stories start now.

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Published: Jan 16, 2012

California Traffic Tickets Rise While Economy Tanks

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lorraine Yapps Cohen) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:22:32 EDT

While California is broke, it has developed bold, if not entirely unique, ways of raising revenue to fund the overstaffed public sector. Localities participate in their own particular ways.

Contributor: Lorraine Yapps Cohen
Published: Jan 11, 2012

Exxon Awarded $908 Million for Seized Venezuelan Oil Assets

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lorraine Yapps Cohen) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:24:55 EDT

Exxon asked for and received a settlement on seized oil assets in Venezuela. Find out what Exxon will receive and what Venezuela will give up. Then determine who is the winner and who is the loser.

Contributor: Lorraine Yapps Cohen
Published: Jan 11, 2012

National Debt Reaches $15.222 Trillion

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lorraine Yapps Cohen) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:42:52 EDT

What does it mean when national debt tops $15 trillion? What does it mean for every man, woman, and child in America? The word unsustainable comes to my mind. What word comes to yours?

Contributor: Lorraine Yapps Cohen
Published: Jan 09, 2012

Nevada Green Turquoise

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lorraine Yapps Cohen) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:32:25 EDT

The turquoise dug from deposits in Nevada has a special appeal. It's green and in no way departs from the value of regularly colored turquoise gemstones and jewelry of the Southwest.

Contributor: Lorraine Yapps Cohen
Published: Jan 09, 2012

Ferrari Logo, Origins of the Legendary Emblem

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lorraine Yapps Cohen) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:30:35 EDT

Enzo Ferrari, the legendary maker of race cars for the street, made legend of the logo that bears emblematic symbolism on production automobiles. Discover the amazing origins of the legendary logo.

Contributor: Lorraine Yapps Cohen
Published: Jan 02, 2012

Charm Necklace, Jewelry of Distinctive Designer Signature

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lorraine Yapps Cohen) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:50:01 EDT

A jewelry designer describes the significance and meaning of a new trend in jewelry, the charm necklace.

Contributor: Lorraine Yapps Cohen
Published: Jan 02, 2012

Christmas Shopping at the Ferrari Showroom

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lorraine Yapps Cohen) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:30:21 EDT

We shop for others at Christmas time and wind up buying stuff for ourselves. Find out what I bought for myself as I Christmas shopped at the Ferrari showroom.

Contributor: Lorraine Yapps Cohen
Published: Dec 27, 2011

EPA Study Trounces Fracking

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lorraine Yapps Cohen) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:45:35 EDT

The EPA has its favorite things to attack. Fracking is high on the list. Unfounded claims arise once again, this time in Wyoming, perhaps coming soon against the energy supplier in your state too.

Contributor: Lorraine Yapps Cohen
Published: Dec 20, 2011

How to Safely Clean Mah Jongg Tiles

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Lorraine Yapps Cohen) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:37:23 EDT

They get dirty. They get greasy. They get smudged or caked with a grimy build-up. No, I'm not talking about your grandkids' faces, I'm talking about your mah jongg tiles. Read on for how to get them clean without tears...yours.

Contributor: Lorraine Yapps Cohen
Published: Dec 20, 2011