Ann Knapp
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On Target: Maintaining Your Budget In A Tight Market
- By Ann Knapp
- Published 11/18/2008
- Financial Planning
- Unrated
Now, more than ever, staying on target with an existing budget is the smart approach to tough times. Tightening up spending may not seem like much fun, but being willing to put off instant gratification for future security will create even greater financial freedom down the road.
No Smoking On This Stage: An Unintended Side-Effect Of Smoking Bans
- By Ann Knapp
- Published 11/18/2008
- Culture and Society
- Unrated
A few weeks ago, at a local production of Richard Greenberg's brilliant play "The Violet Hour," spectators entering the theatre were treated to the following sign:Warning: there is cigarette smoking in this play.
Electrolyte Imbalance: Signs and Symptoms of Hyperkalemia
- By Ann Knapp
- Published 11/18/2008
- Diseases and Conditions
- Unrated
Electrolyte imbalances within the body can occur in response to many factors. When a person is dehydrated either from sickness or starvation, their electrolytes can become depleted. Certain medications can cause electrolyte imbalances as well as chronic diseases such as diabetes and renal failure.
Literature For Lovers Of Cigars
- By Ann Knapp
- Published 11/18/2008
- Entertainment
- Unrated
Reading and cigars are both contemplative pleasures. They're best undertaken over a table on a balcony--or in a comfortable couch--or on a warm, sunlit porch. They need a bit of concentration, and afford, in return, a little break from the stress of the day.
Credit is a way of life in America. It allows consumers to make improvements on their home, purchase goods, and establish a credit history - a necessity for securing credit in the future. But for those who have chosen to "play now and pay later," a lapse in credit can have adverse effects, making it harder later to secure a mortgage, car loan or business loan.
There are certain people whose jobs seem more enviable than others. Professional restaurant critics. Wine tasters. Book reviewers. And, for people who love premium cigars, no job could be more enjoyable than that of a professional cigar reviewer for a popular cigar publication.
Selecting gemstone jewelry for the first time is an exciting prospect. It may be a daunting one as well. You want to ensure that the purchase is something that will be treasured and worn for years to come. But choosing the best gemstone for your style and preference doesn't have to be a challenging task.
When Tobacco Was A Panacea
- By Ann Knapp
- Published 10/21/2008
- Food and Drink
- Unrated
In Woody Allen's classic comedy Sleeper, the main character - played by Woody Allen himself, of course - wakes up in a twenty-third century where everything bad is good for you. Steak, ice cream and beer are the ultimate in health food, and good-tasting indulgences are widely agreed to have medicinal value.
Whether it's our beloved heirloom pieces or the trendy baubles we love to wear for just one season, jewelry is a fun and versatile way to express one's personality. The jewelry we wear can also tell a lot about us - from a classic strand of pearls to a bold cuff bracelet to sparkling, dangling earrings.
Fine jewelry is not just for grown-ups anymore. Many wish to give jewelry to a baby or child which will serve as a keepsake as the young one grows into adulthood. Baby jewelry as a gift is not only a special present for the child, but also his or her parents, who will appreciate its sentimental value.