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Stories written by Jessica Kolifrath

Cyber Monday Deals in Review

The shopping frenzy and deep discount of Black Friday may be done and gone, but Cyber Monday is still running high. As consumer spending over the internet has increased steadily each year, retailers are focusing just as much on their e-commerce outlets as their retail stores. Cyber Monday is the big shopping day of the [...]

Safely Deep Frying Your Turkey for Thanksgiving

The deep frying method of cooking has enjoyed a recent surge in popularity, with celebrity chefs and home cooks alike busting out a vat of hot oil to cook crisp and flavorful foods. Even the humble Thanksgiving turkey has dipped a toe into the world of frying. Many food experts and enthusiasts prefer this method [...]

Cooking Your Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey

Whether you’re hosting your first Thanksgiving dinner or you’ve been cooking a turkey each November for decades, it’s helpful to learn the tested ways for producing a perfectly moist and flavorful bird. Even if you’re a turkey roasting expert there are a few tricks and tips you’ll probably never tried. Make your Thanksgiving preparation and [...]

Rising Child Poverty Could Increase Future Crime Rates

As the number of children living in poverty rises, national law enforcement groups are worried that crime rates will rise as these children become adults. A group comprised of over 5,000 prosecutors, police chiefs and sheriffs from all over the country known as Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, are pushing for programs to help these [...]

Millennials Feel Pessimistic About U.S. Future

Becoming a working adult in the midst of the worst economic period since the 1940s has made a big impact on the overall outlook of the millennial generation. Millennials are holding a pessimistic view on the future of our country’s economy and the possibilities that they can find in the business world. This information all [...]

Massive Storm on Saturn Captured By Cassini Spacecraft

Scientists have gathered images and sound files that demonstrate astounding details of a massive storm on Saturn. The storm is eight times larger than the surface of Earth. The Cassini spacecraft first reported signs of the storm in December of 2010. It is currently occurring at 35 degrees north latitude on the planet. The images captured [...]

Majority of Americans Believe Natural Disasters Increasing

A recent Harris Poll asked over 2,000 adults what they thought about natural disasters. Recent tornadoes and flooding across the country was covered in depth by a variety of media sources. Colleges and universities are also increasing their offerings in disaster and emergency management as families and communities continue to be devastated by serious storms. [...]

Dinosaurs Alive at Kings Island

Kings Island Amusement Park, located in Ohio, has added an exciting new attraction to their already packed park. The new “Dinosaurs Alive!” exhibit is the world’s largest animatronic dinosaur display. Over 60 life sized dinosaurs will roar, sniff and blink at children and adults alike. The animatrons are installed in a lush, tropical park setting [...]

Dark Shadows, Barnabas Collins Set for Big Screen

Filming on Tim Burton’s new adaptation of “Dark Shadows” is officially underway. Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow Pictures are working together to develop this new project. The classic television show originally aired between 1966 and 1971, and became an underground legend. Big name stars like Michelle Pfeiffer, Jackie Earle Haley, Bella Heathcote, and Gulliver McGrath [...]

Flight 93 National Memorial Needs Funds for Completion

While Osama Bin Laden may have finally been found and killed, the tragedy of 9/11 still deserves national remembrance. The National Park Foundation, in partnership with the Flight 93 National Memorial Campaign, is calling for citizens to donate for the creation of a new memorial. The 10th anniversary of September 11th will occur later this [...]


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