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It doesn't take much in a scary movie to make me jump, which is probably why I don't watch too many scary movies. And a well-crafted scary movie doesn't need a lot of gory moments to be scary. Some of the best movies I've seen are the ones that keep me on the edge of my seat - and guessing about the twists and turns - without the blood. One of the scary movies to hit the screen recently is reminiscent of such movies as "The Others" and "The Haunting."

In 1546 an aging Henry VIII decided to make large grants of

If you have a small company and want a retirement program, you

Technology devices can be highly addictive. Next year, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders will include a new entry called “Internet use disorder” in its appendix. This disorder reflects a dangerous trend in our society’s growing dependence to electronic devices and how it can lead to addictive behavior. In fact, researchers have found that during computer game playing, dopamine is released into the brain to stimulate pleasure. Dopamine is a significant chemical in the cycle of addiction.

This past July, another in a series of electrical power outages

Last week I had my first experiences behind a wheelchair. My mother had foot surgery and needed a wheelchair to maneuver around her apartment and to and from my car for post-op appointments.

The year was 1991 and it could be summed up in one word: Anticipation. It was exciting, but I knew it would take time for the San Jose Sharks to build some credibility, to build a team that was a contender for Lord Stanley’s Cup.

At this stage of the Christmas season, it would be easy to sit

All aboard for the dizziest, silliest, funniest cruise ever. This plot is a bit of fluff that is highly enhanced by Cole Porter's lyrics and music, and is amazingly spectacular to the eyes and ears.