http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Do you remember the old movie where the two boys hack into a government computer and it asks them if they would like to play a game? Back when I first saw it I was amazed at how much computers could do, now it seems so outdated that it makes the movie voi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_139343_27.html 27th March 2007 There is an old expression that goes "Sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes the bear eats you". Now that expression seems kind of cute, but the truth of the matter is that sometimes there are bear like organizations that take advantage of individuals ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_139342_17.html 27th March 2007 One of the most popular things that people do online is game playing. There are dozens of websites that offer these little flash games for people to play. They can play either against each other or against an online opponent, and that makes them even more... http://www.articlealley.com/article_139338_27.html 27th March 2007 It was just over a year ago when my wife surprised me with a trip to Lake Tahoe. She was watching TV one evening and the music group The Eagles was holding a concert on TV. She took a few minutes to look up where they would be playing and she noticed that... http://www.articlealley.com/article_138978_29.html 20th March 2007 Sometimes the best things that we can do are right in our own backyard and we never take advantage of them. I know that when I was younger my family and I would travel 200 miles to get away from it all, the funny thing was that a lot of the people that li... http://www.articlealley.com/article_138972_29.html 20th March 2007 So you are going on a hike in the mountains and you are wondering what to bring. A lot of that depends on how long you will be staying out and the time of year as well as the local terrain but some of the answers are really the same no matter where it is ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_138968_29.html 20th March 2007 If you are into history and you love learning about the Civil War then you need to take a trip through Gettysburg. I had the privilege of growing up in the area and was able to spend many weekends in the Gettysburg National Park, driving around and lookin... http://www.articlealley.com/article_136492_29.html 09th March 2007 It is rare to visit a place that has mountains, ocean, warm weather and cool weather all within a short driving distance of each other. California is one of those places. When most people think of California, they think of the beach and swimming or ca... http://www.articlealley.com/article_131784_29.html 22nd February 2007 We all want to take a vacation, a little getaway from it all. Unfortunately our bank account doesn't always show that it is a good idea or time constraints don't allow us to get too far away. About five years ago, I found myself in this situation. Afte... http://www.articlealley.com/article_131778_29.html 22nd February 2007 The cost of medical treatment has really risen over the past several decades. The days when the doctor would come out to your house in order to see how you are doing are long gone, and now it seems to be such a business that there really isn't any treatme... http://www.articlealley.com/article_129729_17.html 15th February 2007 Do you remember when you were a child all the games that you used to play? I'm talking about being a child before the Internet came around and before home video games occupied most of the time in a child's life. These games are good old fashion games that... http://www.articlealley.com/article_129318_27.html 15th February 2007 When you are applying for colleges, one of the most important things that you can do is to do well on your college entrance exams. Average and below average scores can cause colleges to reject you without even looking at other factors such as your GPA. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_124099_22.html 29th January 2007 When traveling with family, we have found that the best places to stay are in homes or condos instead of hotels. There is more room to spread out, we have a kitchen and dining room and we always try to stay places with a screened in porch as well. Anybo... http://www.articlealley.com/article_124095_29.html 29th January 2007 When most of us think about going to the beach, the thought is that you head to the ocean during the warmest months of the year. The thought of cooling in the water during the scorching heat of August attracts many families to the Gulf Coast. We used to... http://www.articlealley.com/article_123795_29.html 27th January 2007 We love to take mini, spur of the moment vacations. We are famous to our friends and family to take a vacation day at the last minute and go away for a long weekend. Sometimes we don't even know where we are going or what we are going to do, we just kno... http://www.articlealley.com/article_123579_29.html 26th January 2007 There are a lot of different types of games that people play. There are online games and home video game systems, but it seems that one type of game that used to be played a lot is not as "in the spotlight" as it used to be. These are board games, and alt... http://www.articlealley.com/article_115307_27.html 01st January 2007 The United States has one of the best health care systems in the world. It provided good medical treatments for its citizens, but it can be very costly. It seems that in recent years that the cost of medical supplies and care has risen by so much that it ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_114945_17.html 29th December 2006 Have you ever wanted to invest in real estate but didn't really want to fool with buying and selling houses? There is a lot that goes into the trade of buying and selling of houses, or house flipping as it is called and the competition has gotten unusuall... http://www.articlealley.com/article_112960_33.html 18th December 2006 There used to be a time when nosy people would sit by the front window, half hidden from sight and looking out at what was going on outside, trying to figure out if the neighbors were fighting or if they got something new and the practice was generally lo... http://www.articlealley.com/article_112625_81.html 16th December 2006 Keeping your child safe is more than a job; it is a responsibility that you took on when you became a parent. A child is not able to take care of itself as efficiently as an adult can so it is up to you as the parent to nurture the child and to teach it f... http://www.articlealley.com/article_112314_27.html 15th December 2006 A lot of people want to be in business for themselves. It gives you a level of freedom that you generally don't get to enjoy if you are working for someone else. I mean, let's face it, if you are working for someone else you are lining their pockets with ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_108171_15.html 24th November 2006 One of my favorite timeshares that I own is the Disney Vacation Club timeshare points. I own a few other timeshares as well, one in the Caribbean and another in Hawaii, but I don't always take advantage of those timeshares because they make me take a week... http://www.articlealley.com/article_108169_29.html 24th November 2006 Everyone seems to use credit these days. It goes without saying that most of us get a flood of mail on a regular basis with different credit card offers. Sometimes we also get offers on existing credit cards that we might want to take advantage of. For e... http://www.articlealley.com/article_107998_19.html 23rd November 2006 All of us have trouble getting along financially from time to time. There may be a reason behind it that is simple to identify such as losing your job or having a lot of hospital bills come up unexpectedly, but no matter how much trouble that you are havi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_107994_19.html 23rd November 2006 There are so many people out there that do not have good credit. Perhaps you struggle to pay your bills and when you try to get a credit card somewhere you have the embarrassment of being turned down. There is a reason for this. Everything that you do wit... http://www.articlealley.com/article_107799_63.html 22nd November 2006 There are a lot of reasons why someone would sit through a timeshare presentation. One of the most important of those reasons is that you can get a lot of really cool discounts on your vacation if you allow them to pitch the timeshare with you. The only p... http://www.articlealley.com/article_107798_29.html 22nd November 2006 Are you someone that loves getting away from it all? I know that when I was growing up my family didn't take the traditional vacation getaways, we had a camper and we traveled almost every weekend during the warm months to a local campground and spend a c... http://www.articlealley.com/article_107615_29.html 21st November 2006 If you go on a vacation to someplace exotic there is a good possibility that you will be lured into a timeshare presentation. They will give you a lot of good reasons to sit through their speech and often they will offer you something that sounds good eno... http://www.articlealley.com/article_107614_29.html 21st November 2006 There are a lot of people who purchase modular homes every year. They bring them out to the lot in pieces and assemble them right there in front of you. When I first graduated from high school I got a job at a local construction plant working on the assem... http://www.articlealley.com/article_107602_33.html 21st November 2006 When the time comes for you to make that leap and purchase your own home there is no doubt that you will be a little nervous. This is really a big step for you and it would be unusual for you not to be nervous when entering into a contract that is longer ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_107600_33.html 21st November 2006 If you are in the position to pick and choose from which credit card company you are going to deal with then you have a lot of decisions to make. It's both good and bad that the options for what you are going to get attached to your new credit card have r... http://www.articlealley.com/article_107250_19.html 19th November 2006 Everyone wants to have some freedom in their lives, and this goes doubly so with students that are starting out on a college education. The problems, however, that you can have with your credit as a college student are problems that can follow you for man... http://www.articlealley.com/article_107189_19.html 18th November 2006 My wife and I have had many cars over the years and we have financed them in different ways. When you are in the market for a car you will be bombarded with a lot of different options on how you will own it. Will you buy the car and take advantage of some... http://www.articlealley.com/article_104317_31.html 17th November 2006 I had waiting most of my life to get out west and enjoy the scenery. I can remember even thinking about it when I was a young child, looking at the beautiful pictures and dreaming of the day when I would be able to visit the park. That day actually came a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_103827_29.html 17th November 2006 When you take a cruise there are a lot of different options that you have available to you, and it can get quite overwhelming at times. Everything from the first moment that you contact the cruise lines (or your travel agent) till the time when you need t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_103825_29.html 17th November 2006 The Bernese Mountain Dog is often affectionately called the "Bernie" by their owners. Although many working dogs are known to have an independent nature, this breed definitely does not fall in that category. They love and seemingly crave family interact... http://www.articlealley.com/article_96112_54.html 26th October 2006 When heading to the great outdoors on a camping trip with your children, you need to keep in mind that camping with kids is a whole different experience then just packing some clothes and food. Depending on your children's ages, you will need to consider... http://www.articlealley.com/article_96095_29.html 26th October 2006 Do unto your campsite and fellow campers as you would have them do unto you. This should be the motto for good camping etiquette. If you are planning a camping trip, there are a number of written and unwritten rules that you should follow in order to be... http://www.articlealley.com/article_96068_29.html 26th October 2006 For many of us our pets are like our children and just like any other parent we can't imagine going on vacation without our pets. Luckily, there are over 40,000 pet friendly resorts around the world that let you bring your furry friend with you. Where... http://www.articlealley.com/article_95355_29.html 19th October 2006 If you want luxury, pampering, history and exciting cuisine to be a part of your vacation, one of the best ways to get all of this and more is to vacation at a European resort. You get the opportunity to relax and unwind and the opportunity to visit hist... http://www.articlealley.com/article_95349_29.html 19th October 2006 Many people choose to book vacations at all-inclusive resorts because of the convenience and money it can save as opposed to doing things ala cart. While in most cases, this is true, be sure you know what is included before you book a vacation as you don... http://www.articlealley.com/article_95145_29.html 18th October 2006 Do you need a vacation that will allow you to get away from it all? A place where there are no unwanted distractions, no loud, obnoxious tourists and plenty of relaxation? Then perhaps vacationing at a spa resort is the type of vacation you are looking ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_95140_29.html 18th October 2006 So you are getting ready to fly for the first time and you are wondering what you are to expect. A little nervousness or apprehension is certainly understandable, and you should use that nervousness to motivate you to be as prepared as possible. Here is w... http://www.articlealley.com/article_94238_29.html 12th October 2006 If you are traveling and you need to stay in a hotel then you will no doubt want to get a room at the very best price you can. Nobody wants to pay more than what they have to and they certainly don't want to feel as though they were taken advantage of, th... http://www.articlealley.com/article_94237_29.html 12th October 2006 Have you ever been to Maui? It is really a beautiful place to visit, especially if you are the adventurous sort. I know that my wife and I have been there twice and it was absolutely beautiful, there really isn't a place like it on the planet. Some of the... http://www.articlealley.com/article_93799_29.html 11th October 2006 It was a crisp Pennsylvania morning as we stepped out of the car, eager to take on the hike that lay before us. The leaves were turning bright colors of yellow and orange and as I exhaled my breath hung in the air in a cloud that swirled and quickly disap... http://www.articlealley.com/article_93305_29.html 06th October 2006 So you are ready to go on a family vacation, at least that is what you think. Now I'm not talking about the little romantic getaway with your significant other, I'm talking about the full fledged family outing that includes some extended family that you a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_93302_29.html 06th October 2006 If you are like me and you tend to do a lot of long distance traveling then you will often come up against the decision to either fly or to drive to get where you are going. If you find yourself struggling with making that decision then here are some thin... http://www.articlealley.com/article_93299_29.html 06th October 2006 If you have never had the opportunity to fly across the ocean then I both feel sorry for you and I envy you. I love traveling and taking vacations, especially when it means going to someplace that is really far away, but the flight is a real killer. I don... http://www.articlealley.com/article_92658_29.html 05th October 2006 Are you getting ready to go on a cruise? There are hundreds of things that you can do when you are in port, as I'm sure that you are finding out from all of the cruise literature that you were given. There certainly isn't a shortage of excursions that you... http://www.articlealley.com/article_92653_29.html 05th October 2006