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Fresh and Delicious Salad Recipes

March 20, 2014 by

If you want to stay on track with your healthy diet without eating the same thing over and over, these delicious and nutritious salad recipes from all over the web will add a bit of color to your usual salad bowl.

Spinach Pomegranate Salad
Pomegranates are considered superfoods, and adding them to a traditional spinach salad adds a bit of sweetness and a whole lot of vitamins. In just a few minutes, you can prepare this fresh and beautiful salad for yourself or your dinner guests.

Massaged Kale Salad
Kale is one of the most popular greens out there today, and it makes this salad a hearty and filling side dish.

Greek Quinoa Salad
Forgo the usual grains for nutty quinoa in this zesty and flavorful Greek salad.

Chipotle-Rubbed Shrimp Taco Salad
This shrimp salad is like a deconstructed fish taco, with a smoky flavor and tortilla bowl for a truly authentic taste.

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Batter Up: Three Websites for Baseball Enthusiasts

February 20, 2014 by

Baseball is everyone’s favorite all American pastime, no matter if you play baseball yourself or you just enjoy watching your favorite professional team. These informative and entertaining baseball websites will provide you with everything you need to follow your favorite sport while at work or on the go.

MLB
Major League Baseball’s official website features news, video, and stats from every team around the country. Fans can check the schedule of upcoming baseball games, keep up with stats, and research new players, as well as manage fantasy baseball teams — all from this one convenient site.

USA Baseball
This website is the online source for USA Baseball, an amateur league home to some of the most promising young baseball players in the nation. On the site, you’ll find schedules and information about USA Baseball events, photos and videos of recent games, and a detailed history of all of the players and coaches in the league.

Baseball Reference
Baseball Reference is a website created for devoted baseball fans, with detailed statistics and elaborate player information that allows fans to follow along with games from their own home computers. This site also provides trade rumors, payrolls and signings, and info that you won’t find on other sites.

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Happy Presidents’ Day

February 17, 2014 by

Remembering the courage and vision of past and present leaders, we honor and share the spirit of Presidents' Day together as a nation.

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

February 14, 2014 by

Wishing everyone a day filled with fun and happy memories!

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Bake Bread at Home With these Recipe Sites

February 6, 2014 by

There’s something so satisfying about bread, whether it’s a crispy piece of toast with jam, a light, fluffy roll dipped in your favorite soup, or a crunchy crostini with goat cheese spread. If you want to make gourmet-quality breads from the comfort of your own kitchen, these step-by-step recipe websites will help you do just that.

Cooking Light
The Cooking Light website aims to make eating bread a bit more healthier, but just as delicious. Its Healthy Baking Guide features a list of the 30 Best Quick Bread Recipes, perfect for the busy home cook or the amateur chef. These breads are leavened with baking powder or baking soda instead of yeast, which makes their cooking times shorter and more manageable. From flaky buttermilk biscuits to zucchini-pineapple quick bread, you’ll find an abundance of fast and easy bread recipes on this unique list.

Better Homes and Gardens
Better Homes and Gardens magazine has published a lot of bread recipes over the years, but this is a list of their very favorite loaves. From Semolina and Rosemary Boule to Two-Tone Banana Bread to Whole Grain Sunflower Bread, these not-so-average breads are all delicious in their own unique ways.

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Make Any Occasion Delicious With These Foodie Gifts

January 22, 2014 by

Whether you’re searching for something to serve to your guests at an upcoming party or looking for the perfect gift for a loved one, delicious appetizers, snacks and desserts really brighten up any occasion. These two websites carry unique foodie gifts that are worlds away from the usual cheese tray, and they’re available to order from the convenience of your home at Provence at Valencia.

Lou Malnati’s Tastes of Chicago
The city of Chicago is known for its deep-dish pizza, beef hot dogs, decadent cheesecakes and other all-American dishes. With the Tastes of Chicago website, you can send goods from some of Chicago’s finest restaurateurs to any of your friends, family or coworkers all over the country, or stock up on your beloved home favorites if you’re originally from the Windy City.

Harry & David
The popular mall staple Harry & David also offers a well-stocked online store, and it is filled to the brim with delicious gourmet gift ideas for any occasion. From seasonal holiday baskets filled with candies, fruits, nuts and baked goods to anytime gifts of dried meats, relishes, jams, salsas, desserts and wines, just about anything you order from Harry & David will surely be a hit.

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Get Excited for the Winter Olympics with These Three Websites

January 8, 2014 by

If you wait all year for the excitement of the Winter Olympic Games, these great websites will give you all of the resources you need to get ready Sochi! With full lists of games, teams, and athletes as well as information about how you can get involved with the games, these sites will be your resource for all things Winter Games.

Sochi 2014
The official website for the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russi, Sochi2014 is your online resource for Olympics history, this year’s events, Olympics memorabilia, and even purchasing tickets. This website also features an online fan club full of fun downloads, polls, videos and photos.

NBC Olympics
NBCOlympics.com is the online home of the official network of the 2014 Olympic Games. Here you’ll find the top news stories about athletes and teams, statistics to help you make your early predictions, and high-quality videos from all of your favorite winter Olympic sports.

ESPN
The popular sports website features an entire section devoted to Olympics coverage, with in-depth articles discussing goings-on within each country’s team in the months leading up to the games. The ESPN Olympics site also features high-quality photos, headlines for each country's teams, and thoughtful analysis.

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What is a Certificate of Deposit?

December 31, 2013 by

When discussing investments and personal finance you often hear the term “CDs," but many people don’t know what it means. The FDIC’s website created a detailed list of tips for savers that discusses types of certificates of deposit, and ensures that you understand how they work.

How Certificates of Deposit Work
When you purchase a CD, you agree to deposit a certain amount of money over a specified period of time, and in return your bank pays you interest at regular intervals. After the CD matures, you are able to collect the money you originally invested, plus the interest paid by the bank.

Risks of Certificates of Deposit
Should you need the money in your CD before it’s had time to fully mature, you will have to pay a withdrawal penalty to the bank or forfeit a portion of the interest before redeeming it.

Types of Certificates of Deposit
Today, there are a variety of types of CDs for purchase. The fixed-rate CD is the most common, but there are also other types with less traditional features. Some types offer no penalty for early withdrawals, while others offer variable interest rates.

Where to Buy Certificates of Deposit
The most common way to purchase a CD is through an FDIC-insured bank, but they can also be purchased by using an agent or through a brokerage firm.

If you’re interested in a Certificate of Deposit, check with your bank to discover your options.

Certificates of Deposit: Tips for Savers [FDIC]

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Three Common Misconceptions About Astronomy

December 18, 2013 by

Safe and sound within the confines of our daily routines, it's hard to imagine the uncharted vastness that is Outer Space. Want to brush up on your astronomy knowledge? Here are three commonly-held truths about astronomy and Outer Space that are actually false.

The North Star is the brightest star in the night sky.
The North Star is actually of average brightness. It only appears to be the brightest star because of its close proximity to the North Celestial Pole (NCP). However, it remains true that if you're in the northern hemisphere, you can always determine your direction by looking for the North Star. 

It takes the Earth one year (365 days) to orbit the Sun.
To complete one revolution, it takes the Earth a period of 365.24 days (approximately 365-1/4 days).

There's no gravity on the Moon.
The Moon does have significant gravity; it just has less than the Earth's.

44 Common Misconceptions About Astronomy [SCC Physics Department]
Heavenly Errors: Misconceptions about the real nature of the universe [University of Maine]
Introduction to Astronomy [ASD Planetarium]

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Top Tablet Computers

December 12, 2013 by

With the large number of tablets on the market today, it can be difficult to choose the right one for your specific needs. These high-quality options are each equipped with various features that make checking email, watching movies, and browsing the web easier and more portable:

iPad Mini
The iPad Mini is an all-around great choice for anyone looking for a more portable computing experience. This 7" tablet features 3.1 million pixels, advanced wireless technologies, 10 hours of battery life, and the ability to use Apple apps like GarageBand, iMovie, and Pages completely for free.

iPad Air
The iPad Air is the perfect tablet for users looking for the most portable, lightweight design for frequent travelling or commuting. It weighs only one pound and is 20% thinner than even the iPad Mini, but the iPad Air still features powerful apps, ultrafast wireless, and 3.1 million pixels for the best user experience. A 10" screen makes the iPad Air appealing for watching Netflix.

Nexus 7
Google's Android-powered Nexus 7 tablet is an efficient, capable choice that's also quite affordable. With a 7" display screen, 2.3 million pixels, 2GB of RAM, and hundreds of apps, the Nexus 7 is a deal at just $229.

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