Kettering University



If you're interested in furthering your education in the field of industrial engineering, I would like to suggest that you check out Kettering University. Kettering is different than other universities because of their unique co-op program.

If you do your research on engineering co-op programs, you will find that Kettering is unlike most other universities. At Kettering, you can begin working in the co-op program in your freshman year. Students are rotated between work and school every three months to ensure they get practical work experience. This will be a great asset to your resume after graduation, when you are searching for a job in your field. If you already have work experience, you will be a step ahead of other graduates. This is not something you see at most universities. At the website you can watch videos of students who have gone through or are now enrolled in the co-op program.

Kettering has been ranked #1 in industrial and manufacturing engineering for eight years in a row in US News and World Report's annual "America's Best Colleges Guide for 2008," and it's ranked #3 in mechanical engineering. Kettering University has some of the best engineering programs in the country. It is definitely worth a look into enrolling to this school.



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MUST SEE VIDEO: Neuroanatomist Describes Stroke Experience

This is an awesome video, and I think everyone should watch it. It just might change the way you view the subject of death. The way she describes her experience is just beautiful.

Excerpt:

"Neuroanatomist Jill Bolte Taylor had an opportunity few brain scientists would wish for: One morning, she realized she was having a massive stroke. As it happened -- as she felt her brain functions slip away one by one, speech, movement, understanding -- she studied and remembered every moment. This is a powerful story about how our brains define us and connect us to the world and to one another."


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Great jobs from coast to coast

Whether you’re looking for full-time hourly jobs or a part-time gigs, SnagAJob.com is the best website to start and complete your job search today. SnagAJob.com has more than 100,000 jobs in all the popular industries, whether you want to work at a mall clothing store or serve drinks at a restaurant. SnagAJob.com also has you covered from coast to coast: If you’re looking for San Diego jobs, Hartford jobs in Connecticut or anywhere else, they’ve got a job for you. And if you’re looking for expert job tips and advice, check out SnagABlog.com, their job search advice blog.

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Paid Forum Posting Jobs

If you are a forum junkie like me, here's something that's really fun and you can make a little money while doing something you love to do.

The following sites will pay you to post at various forums. The going rate is from $0.10 to $0.15 per post, depending on which place you sign up. The application process will vary at each one, so once you get to the site, be sure and read carefully what you need to do in order to apply.

You will need to have a good grasp of the English language and have good grammar and spelling.

I will update this post as I find new ones. Good luck and hope to see you at the forums!

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TBS Very Funny Ads

Ok, so this afternoon I was watching TBS, as I do every day and I saw a commercial for VeryFunnyAds.com, so I decided to visit the site. Oh my God, there are some hilarious commercials there! I cannot embed them here, so I'll just post the links to the ones I've come across that are particularly funny. Enjoy, and while you're there, browse around the site.

Hahn Super Dry: Love Heart
Mr. & Mrs. Smith: Get A Room
Moretti Zero Beer: The Couch

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Why Are First-time Home Buyers Squandering Their Savings?

I was reading an article this evening stating that new research in the UK has revealed that 42 percent of first-time home buyers who are saving for a down payment on a mortgage are squandering it away. It makes one wonder just why people aren't staying focused on their goal. Perhaps it is because there are too many distractions in today's technological world. Many are spending their hard earned cash on the latest cool gadget. Some people just cannot resist the temptation to buy those little techy treats Another reason could be they are having to dip into their savings to compensate for the ever-rising fuel costs. It is my opinion that these are two of the biggest reasons why people are finding it more and more difficult to save money for their mortgages. Nowadays, it just takes more self-discipline to resist buying the latest new gadget or to budget money more wisely. Perhaps instead of taking a vacation this year, it will help to just stay home, save your money, and keep your eye on the prize.

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Aunt Jemima Pancake Mix Recalled


This is just getting ridiculous. Just a few days ago I was reading about a Honduran canteloupe recall due to salmanilla and today I find this artical about Aunt Jemima pancake and waffle mix. I don't remember things being recalled like this before about five years ago. In the last few years, it's been lettuce, spinach, catfood, and many other products. What is going on? Here's the article about Aunt Jemima:

Quaker Oats recalled some of its popular Aunt Jemima pancake mixes because
of the risk of illness from salmonella.

The recall includes 1,000 cases in 17 states containing Aunt Jemima Pancake
and Waffle Mix.
"There is a health risk only if consumed raw or if the
product is undercooked," the company said on its Web site. "The vast majority"
of the recalled boxes have "likely not been placed on store shelves."

"Approximately 98 percent of the product is within our control. The 2
percent of product, which is outside of our control, was shipped to a limited
number of retail and mass merchandisers," Quaker Oats said.

So far, no illnesses have been linked to the recall and the company
said that no other products had been affected.

What Consumers Should Do
Three varieties of the mixes
are affected: Aunt Jemima Pancake and Waffle Mix: Original, Original Complete
and Buttermilk Complete.

Aunt Jemima said the products are packaged in two-pound and five-pound
boxes with any of the following 10-digit UPCs: 30000 43272, 30000 05040, 30000
05070 and 30000 05300.

The recalled products all have Best Before Dates between Feb. 8, 2009
and Feb. 16, 2009.

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Watch "College Road Trip" (2008) Online For Free!

This one is amazing quality for a cam version. Plus it's hosted at Veoh, and there's no downloading involved. All links are working fine at this time. Feel free to report them if they're not. Enjoy!

Part One
Part Two
Part Three
Part Four

Plot:
When an overachieving high school student decides to travel around the country to choose the perfect college, her overprotective cop father also decides to accompany her in order to keep her on the straight and narrow.

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Watch "10,000 B.C." (2008) Online For Free!

Wooooooohooooo! I was soooooo glad to find this one online! I have been wanting to see this ever since I saw the first trailer! It's in five parts, hosted at Veoh, so there will be no problem getting it to load. All links were working when I checked them. Enjoy!

Part One
Part Two
Part Three
Part Four
Part Five

Please report dead links by leaving a comment or sending an email to SpiralJournal@gmail.com. Thanks! ~Kelly B


Plot:
A prehistoric epic that follows a young mammoth hunter's journey through uncharted territory to secure the future of his tribe.

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Compare Home Owners Insurance Quotes

If you are in the market for home owner insurance, may I suggest that you save yourself a lot of time and money by comparing quotes at InsureLog.com. Simply enter your zip code in the green box, then fill out the necessary information. You will then be contacted with the best bids from top insurance companies. Comparing quotes is the best way to get the best policy for your money.

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Watch "Juno" (2008) Online For Free!

UPDATE: This movie is very elusive, but fortunately, I was able to find a link hosted at MegaVideo. Quality is good, and you shouldn't have any problems getting it to load.

Link is working as of 12/17/08.

WATCH NOW!

Please report any dead links by leaving a comment below. Thanks! ~Kelly B.

Synopsis:
Sixteen year-old Juno MacGuff is the type of girl that beats to her own drummer, and doesn't really care what others may think of her. She learns that she's pregnant from a one-time sexual encounter with her best friend, Paulie Bleeker. Juno and Paulie like each other, but don't consider themselves to be exclusive boyfriend/girlfriend let alone be ready to be a family complete with child. Although she would rather not be pregnant, Juno is fairly pragmatic about her situation. Although there, Paulie really leaves all the decisions about the baby to Juno. Initially she decides that she will have an abortion, but that's something that she ultimately cannot go through with. So she decides to have the baby and give it up for adoption. But first she has to tell her father, Mac, and stepmother, Bren, that she is pregnant. Although they would have preferred if Juno was on hard drugs or expelled from school, Mac and Bren too are pragmatic about Juno's situation. The next step is to find prospective parents for the yet unborn child. In the Pennysaver ad section, Juno finds Mark and Vanessa Loring, a yuppie couple living in the suburbs. Juno likes the Lorings, and in some respects has found who looks to be a kindred spirit in Mark, with whom she shares a love of grunge music and horror films. Vanessa is a little more uptight and is the one in the relationship seemingly most eager to have a baby. On her own choosing, Juno enters into a closed rather than open adoption contract with the Lorings - meaning she will have no contact with the baby after she gives it up. During the second and third trimesters of Juno's pregnancy which she treats with care but detachment, Juno's relationships with her family, with Paulie, and with the Lorings develop, the latter whose on the surface perfect life masks some hidden problems. Written by Huggo

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Widescreen LCD Monitors

As some of you may already know, one of my hobbies is working with graphics programs, especially Paint Shop Pro, and it's always helpful to have lots of work space on your screen when working with images. I believe the best monitor to have if you play with graphic design is a widescreen lcd monitor. I find that you have a lot more room on not only your screen, but also on your desk, as they are very thin and are great space savers. I definitely recommend them, even if you're not into graphics programs.

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Patrick Swayze Diagnosed With Pancreatic Cancer

This morning, I was watching CNN and they announced that Patrick Swayze, who is only 55 years old, was diagnosed last month with pancreatic cancer. This is quite serious because from what I understand, 95% of all patients diagnosed with this kind of cancer usually die within a year. By the time you have any pain or symptoms, it is usually too late. However, Swayze's spokespeople claim that he has a "limited amount" of the disease, so maybe he will make it. I sure hope so. This is the same kind of cancer that took the life of Michael Landon, may he rest in peace. When I was a little girl, Little Joe Cartwright was my hero. But I digress...

This is the second time we've heard bad news about someone who played in the movie "Roadhouse." Does anyone else find it a bit strange that Patrick Swayze's illness was announced the same week of Jeff Healey's death? That's another sad story. I loved Jeff Healey's music so much. He was so talented. I was so sad to hear of his passing.

I hope Patrick Swayze will be able to fight this deadly disease and go on to live many more years and bring us many more great films.

Here's a few videos for you to enjoy:

Patrick Swayze & Chris Farley in "Chippendales" skit on SNL



"She's Like the Wind" by Patrick Swayze


"While My Guitar Gently Weeps" by Jeff Healey

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The Secrets Behind Setting Up Your Adsense

Adsense Secret #1

Color Blending is making your adsense match your content. Visitors have developed ad-blindness to adsense unless you make it seem part of the adsense content. Instead of having a border around the adsense, make sure it doesn't stand out too much on your adsense website.

If you website uses a lot of borders to separate content then maybe using a border for you ad will actually look better. If so then add a border. However most of the time having the adsense inside of content to where it looks like it is a part of the actual content is the best place to put it.

Adsense Secret #2

Adsense Tracking is how the adsense pros earn big with google adsense. What does tracking have to do with adsense? Everything! When you track your ads you start to find out what ads are actually performing and earning you money and what ads are not.

Think about it. If you could "fire" the ads that aren't making you any money and replace them with ones that will, you will be increase your profits. Tracking allows you to do this.

Adsense Secret #3

Adsense Positioning is another crucial step to increasing your adsense profits. But what areas are the best? Simple. Here is a heat map on the best performing adsense positions.


John Long is the webmaster behind TestingAdsense.com, a site that offers a free 5 day course on getting started with Google Adsense.

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Johnny Depp Gives David Hasselhoff Barber Chair From "Sweeney Todd"

Washington (ANI): Hollywood icon Johnny Depp stunned former 'Baywatch' star David Hasselhoff by gifting him the barber"s chair used in the movie 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street'. Depp's kind gesture came after he came to know that Hasselhoff had been struggling to get his antique barber's chair back from his ex-wife Pamela Bach's Los Angeles home.

Hasselhoff and Pamela have been locked in a bitter dispute over their divorce settlement for some time, and the former has been trying to regain access to the former family home to get his beloved chair back.

Now that Depp has presented him with the movie prop, Hasselhoff does not bother about getting his original chair back any more.

"David is just so pleased to have the matter behind him," Contactmusic quoted his lawyer Melvin S. Goldsman as saying.

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Discount Las Vegas Hotels

If you are planning to visit Las Vegas soon, then you should know about a site where you can compare rates and availability on hotels in Las Vegas. The site is i4Vegas.com and their booking engine will make it easy for you to find the finest Vegas hotel at an excellent rate. Book your next stay in Las Vegas at i4Vegas.com using their simple two-step booking process and relax knowing you'll be staying at the finest hotel, resort or casino at a fair and reasonable price.

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Watch "Semi-Pro" (2008) Online For Free!

For being a cam version, this movie is very good quality. And it's being hosted at Veoh, and there's no download required. Yeah, it's in five parts, but it will be worth it.

This movie stars Will Ferrell and Woody Harrelson.

Jackie Moon, the owner-coach-player of the American Basketball Association's Flint Michigan Tropics, rallies his teammates to make their NBA dreams come true.

Part One
Part Two
Part Three
Part Four
Part Five


Please leave a comment or shoot me an email to report dead links.

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Top Five Celebrity Magazines

When it comes to celebrity magazines, you had better be sure that you are picking the right ones. There are many different magazines that you can choose from, and you will find that the longer you read celebrity magazines, the more apt you are going to be to have your favorites when it comes to these magazines and to be able to have magazines that you feel are very important to you when it comes to celebrity news. There are several magazines that you can choose from, and there are several that you should read for in depth coverage of your favorite celebrities and what they are currently up to.

People Magazine

People Magazine has a circulation of 3.75 million and it was named "Magazine of the Year" by Advertising Age in October 2005. This award was for excellence in editorial, circulation and advertising. People offers many celebrity articles, however, they began as a personal interest magazine, and still publish many features on personal interest topics. Along with the stories about celebrities and other things, you will find many different stories about regular people and people who have made the news for many different reasons. People Magazine usually does in depth coverage of personal interest stories and big news stories, and has several famous features. For instance, they do a column each year that talks about who they feel are the sexiest people of that previous year.

Us Weekly

US Weekly is a magazine that is affiliated with People Magazine. US Weekly offers breaking news and information on top celebrity stories and styles. The main focus of the magazine is on celebrities while People centers on personal interest topics. US Weekly has an exclusive deal with MTV's "The Hills" and has special issues all year long. Some of the topics of these special issues are best bodies and best makeovers. Publisher Jann Wenner insists that US Weekly is "nice to celebrities" and not as gossipy as its competitors.

Star Magazine

Founded in 1974, Star Magazine is mostly tabloid derived, including sections titled "Worst of the Week" which details the worst fashion mistakes of the week and "Knife styles of the Rich and Famous" which cover plastic surgery operations that celebrities have done. Overall, Star Magazine focuses on the latest celebrity news, gossip, photos and exclusives. Star has a "Beauty Club" which gives makeup tips and promotes certain beauty products, and also has weekly quizzes and games.

Ok! Magazine

Ok! Magazine is one of the top magazines when it comes to celebrity gossip. OK! Magazine focuses on exclusive celebrity news, hot photos and videos and fashion trends. OK! Magazine is published in the United States but also circulated in Europe, where it was founded. It is a weekly publication, which helps to retain readers while entertaining them as well. OK! is best known for its top coverage of celebrity weddings and also for exclusive interviews and personal revelations of the hottest celebrities in the entertainment industry. The magazine focuses on positive developments in celebrity's lives.

Entertainment Weekly

Entertainment Weekly is not tabloid driven like many of its competitors. EW is fashioned toward a more general audience, particularly young people and women. Unlike many of its competitors, Entertainment Weekly focuses on breaking entertainment news about celebrities, TV shows, movies, music and books. EW also contains celebrity interviews, movie and DVD reviews including top selling book, music and DVD titles.

No matter which of the news magazines you are reading on a daily basis, you should be sure to know that each of these magazines provides a slightly different take on the entertainment world. There are many talented actors and musicians who do not receive any mention in these publications. Besides the titles listed above, there are more in-depth and specialized magazines to choose from. Also, although many of these magazines look similar, it is important to remember that some magazines which revolve around celebrity news are more trustworthy than others.

The magazines that are in the top five celebrity magazines all have very wide and extensive histories. They are magazines that pride themselves on providing the readers with as much news a possible when it comes to the various types of gossip that they are interested in. Most of the time, these news magazines provide information on celebrities, wealthy individuals and other people that have, for one reason or another, made it their goal to be in the news and in the public eye. This means, however, that there is a lot of competition amongst the magazines to sell the most copies. Therefore, when you are reading most of the celebrity magazines, you should take things with a grain of salt and make sure that the information you have been given actually checks out in the real world.


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About Author:
Stephanie Larkin is a freelance writer who writes about celebrity topics, similar to what consumers read in US Weekly

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Broadway Theater Tickets

I love the theater! In fact, years ago, I was involved with a small community theater, and I remember those days as some of the most exciting in my life. I became acquainted with many unique people and had so much fun. I have never seen a Broadway show, but would love to get out to see one very soon.

If you share my enthusiasm for theater, then you will be interested in this great place called TickCo, where you can buy Broadway theater tickets either online, or with a phone call. At TickCo, you can check the tour schedules to see when your favorite show will be playing in a city near you, and get premium seats at very reasonable prices.

One of the shows I just can't wait to see is Wicked, a show that is based in the land of Oz, long before Dorothy arrived on the scene. Wicked, which explains where the ruby slippers came from and how the Tin Man and the Scarecrow got to be the way they were, looks like a very clever piece of work. If this sounds like a show you'd like to see, click here for Wizard Broadway Tickets.

I'm a huge fan of Disney shows too, so another one I'd like to see is the Lion King. It's such a great story of strength and courage. I'm sure there are many fans of this show out there, and if you're one of them, click here to buy Lion King Broadway tickets.

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Watch "Long Road To Ruin" by Foo Fighters.

Always a rock and roll force to be reckoned with, the Foo Fighters unleash yet another milestone recording with Echoes, Silence, Patience, & Grace. A tour de force highlighting the strengths of a band that has sold 15 million records and inspired rabid fandom worldwide.

"Long Road To Ruin" is #1 on Billboard's Modern Rock Chart this week. They also hold the #5 spot with "The Pretender." Both tracks are from Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace.


Visit Foo Fighter's official YouTube channel.


"Long Road To Ruin" by Foo Fighters
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This Week's DVD Releases

Here's what's coming out on DVD this week:

3/04

101 Dalmatians (Two-Disc Platinum Edition)
Into the Wild (Two-Disc Special Collector's Edition)

Into the Wild 4/5 stars @eBay
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (Widescreen Edition)

Magnum P.I.: The Complete Eighth Season

The Love Boat - Season One, Vol. 1
Doctor Who - Planet of Evil (Episode 81)

Doctor Who - Destiny of the Daleks (Episode 104)

Things We Lost in the Fire
The Hogfather

TCM Archives - Forbidden Hollywood Collection, Vol. 2 (The Divorcee / A Free Soul / Night Nurse / Three on a Match / Female)

Awake

Ben 10 - The Complete Season 3

12 Angry Men (50th Anniversary Edition)

Blood+: Part One
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (Full Screen Edition)

Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who (Deluxe Edition)

Ice Age [Blu-ray]

Into The Wild [HD DVD]
My Friends Tigger & Pooh - Friendly Tails

Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium [Blu-ray]
The Pink Panther Classic Cartoon Collection, Vol. 6 - Inspector Cartoons

Mrs. Doubtfire (Behind-the-Seams Edition)

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AfrikBoutik - African Art & Gifts

I have always been fascinated by African culture, particularly the traditional African art. My favorite being the masks like you see to the left. They have their own unique style, and there's really nothing like them! If you share my fascination with African culture, whether it be the traditional clothing, handcrafted jewelry, or the various works of art in which to decorate your home, I found a fantastic online store where you can buy all of these things and more. At AfrikBoutik - African Art & Gifts, you will find hundreds of authentic African products.

If you're an art collector, or just want to spruce up your home with some unique trinkets, you will definitely be interested in the various forms of traditional African art they have, such as the aforementioned masks, oil paintings created by skilled artists of Ghana, the intricate sculptures handcrafted by experienced artisans or the various African Djembe drums created in many styles and sizes to suit your tastes. All are truly beautiful works of art.

If it's African clothing you're interested in, there is a variety of traditional suits to choose from, as well as Dashikis and dress shirts. To "top off" your outfit, with every suit you buy, you get a free matching head wrap or cap. And to accentuate your traditional garb, check out their selection of handcrafted jewelry and leather bags.

One more thing I want to mention is AfrikBoutik's bloggers contest. This contest is open to all bloggers who are legal residents of the U.S.A., Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil & the Caribbean who are 18 years or older. So if you have a blog and would like to write up a post about Afrik-Boutik, this month, you could win the mask at the left, entitled "Old Lawyer," worth $175.00! If you'd like to enter this contest, fill out the entry before midnight on March 31, 2008.

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J. Lo’s twins named Max and Emme

Pop stars' babies born at a Long Island hospital on Feb. 22

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have named their newborn twins. People magazine reports the babies are named Max and Emme.The twins were born at a Long Island hospital on February 22. They arrived a day after both their parents were named winners of Latin music's "Premio Lo Nuestro" awards. Lopez won for best solo pop singer, while Anthony was named salsa artist of the year. Lopez's manager, Simon Fields, tells People that Lopez is "thrilled" about the babies' arrival. At 39, she's a mother for the first time. Anthony, who is 38, has three other children.The couple wed in 2004.


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