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The thought of walking through a garden on a warm summer day brings back childhood memories once forgotten. To think of walking in an herb garden, with the delicate scents wafting up with each step is something out of a fairy tale. You can create your own fairy tale setting right in the back yard.

There are so many things to consider when you decide to plant an herb garden. The first is location. You need to remember that most of the plants in this garden are going to be used in the kitchen. The best place to put them would be by the kitchen.

It is always best to choose a section in the yard close to the door. You may want to have the fresh herbs available for cooking but easy access is always a key role in how many of them actually make it to the stewing pot. When the herbs are right within walking distance of the kitchen you are more likely to run out and pick a few leaves to use. If you have to go all the way to the back of the yard, you may not feel so inclined to add that particular flavoring to your dish.

You do not need acres of land to have a fantastic herb garden. You can have more than enough space for the most common herbs in a five foot square area. You must remember the fact that herbs tend to spread rapidly when growing. You can start out with five feet and within a few short months have the entire section full.

A sunny location is a good choice for your herb garden. One that gets partial shade in the afternoon is best. Herbs love the sun, but too much can make them wither or sprout up and go to seed quickly. Once an herb goes to seed, it can become woody. However when you do not allow the plant to have the light of the full sun, you can have spindly little plants. This is not what you want in an herb garden.

Along with proper growth is the essential oils that give the herbs their wonderful flavors and aromas. In the full sun the plants are able to develop luscious green foliage and intense oils. The flavors will come bursting out when you use them in the kitchen.

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Technology has provided you with more than a fair chance of finding your ‘soul mate’, far away or nearby, with just a few lines of personal information and a ‘submit’ button. If you are up to finding a date online, numerous online dating sites have mushroomed all over the internet, so your ideal date could be just a click away!

Some dating sites offer you the chance of finding enduring love while others simply offer satisfaction in the form of consenting sexual partners. Whichever way you choose to go, just remember that the choice is yours and whatever you decide to do, as long as you are happy, then nobody else can be a better judge.

This is also a recommended step for those who feel that they are fed up with the conventional methods of dating and are in the mood for trying something new. If you have tried meeting people through support groups, friends, even blind dates and none of this has worked for you, then why not give this a shot?

Cupid strikes in ways you never expect, but do try to keep your options open and have minimal expectations. When you convince yourself that you will definitely meet the love of your life this way and it doesn’t happen the only broken heart that’s going to be around is yours.

A few tips though. First, be careful of the information you reveal and don’t trust people you ‘meet’ online too quickly. Yes, the world is supposed to be full of love and all things nice like that, but there is more than a few schemers who are out to make a quick dollar.

Some of these sites allow ‘online chats’ to be carried out within the site whilst others require you to exchange information with regards to your Yahoo Messenger, Google Chat, MSN Messenger or Skype address.

If you are uncomfortable with how the person speaks or if you feel the person is being too pushy, you must always remember that saying ‘no’ to them is as simple as a delete button. Most sites and chats allow the “block” function, so use it to be rid of annoyances. Give yourself as much time as you need to meet your potential “one” and, more than anything else, use such sites in a careful manner, always keeping your safety very clearly in mind.

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There are numerous Content Management Systems available in the open source domain as well as the commercial domain.

Open Source software and commercial software are different in various aspects. Cost being the primary differentiator may play a vital role in your choice of a CMS. Open source CMS comes at no or marginal cost while Commercial Software are relatively higher priced.

It is generally believed that the commercial CMS provide better post-installation assistance in documentation, training, stability, security issues etc. as their support staff may be available when needed. This may not be possible in open source CMS which primarily runs on the support of volunteers and not regular staff. However, Joomla! is a pleasant exception!. With thousands of developers on the project, it has built a reputation for its prompt and effective customer service. Moreover, with a strong volunteer-base, Joomla! can boast of continual development resulting in timely upgrades and new releases.

You may look at your specific CMS requirements, business conditions, available resources and client requirements while choosing a CMS. Factors like price; implementation; documentation, training and support services and customization opportunities should not be overlooked.

Some of the Free and Open Source CMS include – Joomla!, Mambo, Drupal, PHPNuke, Post Nuke, Plone, TYPO3, e107, Open CMS, MODx CMS, WordPress, XOOPS and Zope.

Some of the Commercial Software include – Vignette, Alfresco, RedDot CMS, Interwoven Teamsite, Tridion, Microsoft CMS, Oracle portal, Immediacy CMS, GOSS iCM, Hot Banana and Fatwire Content Server.

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I can remember growing up as a kid in the San Joaquin Valley of California listening to Sam Schwann on KYNO-AM radio. He had the banter and played the “Top 40” of the day…things that we now fondly recall as “Oldies”.

In the late 1950’s we didn’t have computers so I guess the true indicator that I was a “geek” was when I was placed “in charge” of the media equipment (that meant a few Wollensak reel-to-reel recorders and RCA projectors) at Fort Miller Junior High School. By the time I reached college, I decided to major in Radio-TV and broadcast programming to the dorms and the apartments the rimmed the campus.

The closest that I ever got to being in the broadcast industry was training broadcasters and managing an AM-FM Broadcast Group almost 30 years ago. Little did I know then, virtually anyone would be able to broadcast to a worldwide audience with virtually no investment into “over-priced” equipment or regulations from the Federal Communications Commission that would require many hoops to be jumped through and major financial investment.

The potential benefits that you can receive from using podcasting as a weapon for mass domination, have been overshadowed to a degree by the tremendous ease and affordability of video and video sharing. Consequently, this may be one area of Web 2.0 that will allow you to enter and dominate very quickly and cultivate a following for yourself and your expertise.

You will find several available free host and production platforms in the pages that follow. Additionally, you will be able to capitalize on Google’s move to a “Universal” search format that will pull from all forms of media and present them as “organic” free results. Beyond the traditional search engines, you will find a collection of almost 100 potentially, potent Podcast Directories that will make it easier for both your potential audience and the search engine spiders to find you, your tags and keywords with great ease and reliability.

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Web 2.0 is not popular among consumers only. Businesses are now realizing the potential benefits Web 2.0 has to offer. While many consumers think of popular applications like MySpace when they ponder Web 2.0, many fail to connect this technology with its potential for business.

Corporations can reduce much of the expense associated with installing and configuring essential software and applications on individual computers when they take advantage of Web 2.0. Rather than have an IT manager set up, configure and maintain a company’s applications and software on corporate servers, a company can now access a vendor’s server to acquire the information they need for their company.

Companies can now also share information and collaborate with one another in new and interesting ways. This will require business managers to start thinking more horizontally, moving away from a hierarchical model of communicating to one where knowledge is shared freely among employees, suppliers, vendors and even competitors.

Some company’s are even encouraging their customers to take advantage of social networks to help them advertise. GM for example allowed consumers to create commercials for some of their popular vehicles a while back. While many of these left much room for improvement, such integration allows for greater innovation and shared interest among key agents – consumers.

A company can also help businesses make working more practical and simpler. Rather than have individuals use stand-alone systems only, company’s can now encourage the joint use of software and computers among multiple users. Data can easily be shared from one person to next, meetings can be held online, and problem solving can take place from a much broader perspective.

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Ingredients:

* 3 cups bread flour
* 7/8 cup warm water
* 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening (Crisco)
* 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Directions:

In a heavy-duty stand mixer fitted with dough hook, add the water, shortening, yeast, and sugar. Mix thoroughly until yeast has fully dissolved. Add flour and salt. Mix on low until most of the flour and water has mixed, then continue kneading for 10 minutes. The dough will be loose and scrappy at first and will eventually form a cohesive ball. There should be no raw flour or crumbs remaining in the bowl.

The dough will be somewhat dry and dense. Place the dough ball into a large bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise for 24 hours in the refrigerator before using. Please note that I cannot over-emphasize the importance of a 24-hour rising time since it is absolutely essential so that the dough will develop its signature texture and, more importantly, its unique flavor! Do not skip this step!

Preheat your oven to 500 F about one hour before you plan to bake the pizza. Turn the dough out onto a large surface and dust with flour. Using a heavy rolling pin, roll the dough out very thin to form a 24-inch or larger circle. If you're using a cutter pizza pan (recommended), dust the pan lightly with flour, place the dough in the pan and dock. Use the rolling pin to trim off the excess dough drooping over the sides of the pan. If you wish to cook the pizza directly on a pizza stone (not using a pan), then place the dough on a dusted pizza-peel, dock, and fold the edge over 1-inch all the way around and pinch it up to form a raised lip or rim.

Next, precook the crust for 4 minutes before adding any sauce or toppings. Remove the crust from the oven and pop any large air pockets that may have formed.

Add your sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, and your favorite toppings. Continue baking, rotating the pan half way through so that it cooks evenly, until crust is sufficiently browned and crisp, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the pizza from the oven and slide pizza out of cooking pan onto a large wire cooling rack or cutting board. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a serving pan. This step allows the crust to stay crisp while it cools, otherwise the trapped steam will soften the crust. Once cool, use a pizza cutter to slice the pie into pieces and enjoy!