This article explores act 1, sequence 1 of the classic 1980s movie “The Goonies.” In three act structure, there are 8 sequences. Act 1 begins with the first sequence. As a screenwriter, understanding three-act structure is key to successful screenwriting. “The Goonies” is a classical ensemble picture. As with stories involving a group of people,…
Are you consumed with stress? If so, I bet you have tried many different stress relief techniques, but have you tried archery? If not, you should. In the old days, archery was used as a defense weapon and as a hunting tool to find food. Today things have changed; while people still use archery to…
Just the same as our own eyes, your Cockapoo’s eyes are extremely sensitive and require good care and attention. In this article I’ll be sharing a few points and suggestions to ensure that your Cockapoo’s eyes stay in a healthy condition and infection free. Here are a few tips to help maintain your Cockapoo’s eyes…
An air conditioners primary job is to remove moisture from the room to give us a feeling of comfort. During this process they create a lot of water. How much, is dependent upon humidity in the air, size of the air conditioner, its operating efficiency, and whether it was properly installed. Water removed from the…
As a beginning coach, I ignored warm-ups and used half-speed two-ball dribbling drills as a warm-up for more intense activities during practice. When I moved to Sweden to coach a professional women’s basketball team, the players were married to their warm-ups and could not function without an extended warm-up period. When I practiced with the…
Burma is well known for its richness in natural resources and when speaking about this people do usually think immediately of e.g. Rubies, Jade and/or teak but no one would ever think that (although very beautiful when used for gardening and landscaping purposes) something as inconspicuous and ordinary as bamboo is an equally valuable natural…
There are many products on the market that claim to be green. It is up to you to determine which products are green and which are not. Beware of “green washing”! Many products are advertised as green, but after review really do not live up to their claims. Here are 7 factors to consider when…
The kitchen is part of our daily routine. From morning to evening, we work in here to prepare and cook foods. Since it is where most of the pointed objects are kept like knives and utensils and where heating appliances are placed like the stove, it is important to keep the area safe for everyone…
This week–perhaps emboldened by the groundhog predicting an early spring–Old Man Winter came roaring back, blanketing much of the nation with a sheet of ice. In fact, a number of residents of the Midwest and Northeast felt as if they were living in a new Ice Age, thanks to a thick coat of ice that…
Corrugated plastic roofing is a good way to protect your decks, sheds an walkways from rain and the elements while at the same time allowing in a fair amount of sunlight. Plastic roofs are a great substitute for tradition roofs. Even though they may be a little weaker, they more then make up for it…
Do you have a protruding stomach or bum despite being reliably thin, or suffer from a sore lower back after standing for prolonged periods of time? If you answered yes to any of these question it is possible that you have a common yet relatively unknown postural defect called anterior lordotic / pelvic tilt (APT).…
So you want to know about Voodoo spells for money? Many people are of the belief that Voodoo is only used for primarily bad reasons, this is very wide of the mark. Many spells are cast to produce positive results, below are 5 points to ponder when using the religion for financial gain. Before casting…
Tools are essential with home improvement projects. And if you are inspiring to be a certified do-it-yourselfer, you have to familiarize with the tools of the trade and the materials that are best suited for your projects. You need a range of basic tools while working around the house wherever the work involves repair, remodeling,…
Summer is winding down here on the east coast of the United States, and as temperatures creep downwards and we head for that first frost, here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania beekeepers are preparing hives for overwintering. Here are a few recommendations. I'm sure you are already on it, but in just in case here's a few…
So, what is it that makes us so attracted to the game of paintball? I have done some research online as well as asking around to my "paintball addicted" friends to find the answer to this question. Here is what I found: Warpig.com explains that paintball is a sport played by people from all professions…