http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com In the cloudy winter months, it’s difficult to imagine the sun’s rays as anything but a welcomed change. But did you know the sun’s rays can also be harmful to your eyes? Ultraviolet light produced by sunlight is responsible for several vision pro... http://www.articlealley.com/article_145227_23.html 07th April 2007 When it comes to choosing a material to use for your outdoor furniture, you have many options to choose from: metal, plastic, cedar, oak, and of course teak. Teak is a great choice for outdoor furniture because it can withstand the weather and the wood b... http://www.articlealley.com/article_109637_27.html 03rd December 2006 We all know Santa's story by now. He was originally a bishop back in the day, and after he died he became known as Saint Nicholas, or Saint Nick for short. And even way back then, before Christmas became a major holiday, the anniversary of his death was a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_100757_27.html 15th November 2006 Let's be honest. Guys just want to look good in their sunglasses. After all, sunglasses are like anything else you have, whether it's your favorite baseball cap, your lucky tie, or your latest golf shirt. You buy them because they make you feel comfortabl... http://www.articlealley.com/article_98814_34.html 15th November 2006 Christmas is often the best time of year, but it can also be one of the most stressful. All of the family functions, driving from house to house, and baking dozens of Christmas cookies often wear us down, but I think we can all agree that the most stress... http://www.articlealley.com/article_97166_27.html 07th November 2006 So, you’ve bought a wonderful patio set and you can’t wait to get it together and start enjoying your new purchase. Great! Let’s get to it. But wait, you have what seems like millions of different pieces of wood, screws, and things you’ve never se... http://www.articlealley.com/article_94067_27.html 12th October 2006 One of Santa's favorite traditions around Christmas time—and surely a favorite tradition of men everywhere during Christmas —is that of mistletoe. When a man catches his wife or special someone under the mistletoe, he gets to plant a kiss on her. Of cours... http://www.articlealley.com/article_90132_27.html 28th September 2006 Some of our songs about Santa Claus, Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, Baby Jesus, and the holiday of Christmas are probably older than you think. Can you believe that one of the oldest Christmas carols was actually put together in the 300s? That is 1,700 ye... http://www.articlealley.com/article_87522_48.html 08th September 2006 Mace is one of the original self-defense weapons. And it's been the best friend of many women, college students, senior citizens, and others who need a portable device to help them fend off would-be attackers. At first thought it is amazing that with all ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_86599_27.html 07th September 2006 Do the words "pepper spray" conjure up images of a great new spicy sauce from Emeril's kitchen? Unlike your favorite hot sauce, pepper spray is not something you'd want to use to spice up your dinner. No, pepper spray is one mean self-defense device, and... http://www.articlealley.com/article_80131_29.html 08th August 2006 The United States Bureau of Justice indicates that although property crime rates are declining, slightly more than 75% of all crime in the USA is property crime. With these kinds of statistics, diversion safes are for the smart at heart. Sure, those old-f... http://www.articlealley.com/article_78911_27.html 03rd August 2006 School can be a tough place for many kids. It has a lot to do with bullies and cliques and trying to fit in during one of the most tumultuous times in our lives. For some children, school is made even more difficult because of academic difficulties. Every... http://www.articlealley.com/article_77244_40.html 27th July 2006 If anybody knows color, it's women. They are experts in wearing all black; the black work suit, the black dress, the black purse. They are also masters of wearing white, whether it's for a wedding gown, a summer party dress, or in a golf outfit. Then ther... http://www.articlealley.com/article_70262_34.html 06th July 2006 Tom Cruise may have made aviators look good when he played the ace fighter pilot in the 1980s classic, "Top Gun", but aviator sunglasses have been around for far longer than Mr. Mission Impossible. Cruise can jump up and down on a couch in anger at this, ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_57589_34.html 26th May 2006 Santa loves his cookies. After all, it's one of the most special traditions of Christmas Eve night—to leave Santa his share of cookies on a plate, alongside a tall glass of cold milk. But where did this special tradition get its roots? And why does everyo... http://www.articlealley.com/article_57587_26.html 26th May 2006 Sunglasses are like any other fashion accessory. With each passing season, sunglass styles change. Old styles become the kind of sunglasses that "your grandmother used to wear," while newer styles can be seen on the faces of Hollywood stars and glamour qu... http://www.articlealley.com/article_50678_34.html 07th May 2006