http://ioniam.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Ionia M. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:57:14 GMT 2009-12-30T09:57:14Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977388903 Solving mysteries has always mesmerized human beings. We love mystery novels and crime dramas because we want to discover who the culprit is. In real life, advances in science also deal with solving . . . Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:55:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977388903 Ionia M. 2008-07-03T17:55:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977387955 Motorcycles have been a popular sort of transportation for at least a hundred years. The first motorcycle of any kind was devised in the United States in 1867 by a man named Sylvester Howard Roper, although . . . Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:43:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977387955 Ionia M. 2008-07-02T18:43:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977383104 When you think of high tech sound, a church is probably not the location that immediately pops into your head. You may think of sold-out rock concert tours, beautiful symphony halls, lavish music awards . . . Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:06:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977383104 Ionia M. 2008-06-26T17:06:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977382308 You can tell much about a person by looking at their office. Is it streamlined and sterile? Piled high with work that needs attention? Strewn with loose papers and supplies? Are there lots of personal . . . Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:14:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977382308 Ionia M. 2008-06-25T18:14:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977381662 If you are searching for a hotel in Pleasanton, California that prides itself both on great location and luxury, the choice is easy.   Larkspur's Pleasanton Hotel offers both, satisfying the . . . Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:34:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977381662 Ionia M. 2008-06-24T23:34:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977381528 In today's business environment, companies have to remain increasingly competitive in a global market. As more and more companies and groups from the Pacific Rim do business with each other, businesses . . . Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:42:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977381528 Ionia M. 2008-06-24T19:42:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977381512 "Familiarity breeds contempt" is just a different way of saying that we tend to think too little of the things that are significant to us. Family and friends that we cherish, the car that takes . . . Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:18:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977381512 Ionia M. 2008-06-24T19:18:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977381489 Casseroles get a bad rap these days. Children refuse to touch them; spouses scowl at them, trying to identify the contents. These dishes are often stereotyped as unappealing concoctions of tuna, peas, . . . Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:49:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977381489 Ionia M. 2008-06-24T18:49:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977381428 Have you ever been curious why some styles of clothing are featured in fashion advertising while others are hardly ever mentioned? Have you ever been curious about planning and producing a successful . . . Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:34:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977381428 Ionia M. 2008-06-24T17:34:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977380659 If you are looking for a new sound system for a recording studio or for your live sound venue, new may not be the best selection. After all, a brand new digital audio mixer can cost tens of thousands . . . Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:54:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977380659 Ionia M. 2008-06-23T19:54:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977378725 The only sure thing in the current world of computers and computer applications is that adaptability and versatility are necessary. Think about a toolbox. Sure, everyone would like to have some specialized . . . Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:05:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977378725 Ionia M. 2008-06-21T01:05:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977378574 Electricians, by in large, master their trade by means of assorted apprenticeship programs. Apprenticeships combine field work and manual training with wide-ranging classroom education. Organizations, . . . Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:49:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977378574 Ionia M. 2008-06-20T20:49:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977378489 From Bruce Lee to Jackie Chan to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, viewers have had a love affair with martial arts adventure for going on a half-century. Only a little while ago, another high-kicking . . . Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:01:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977378489 Ionia M. 2008-06-20T19:01:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977377523 Most fans agree that The Emperor's New Groove (now available from the Disney Movie Club ) lived up to its tagline: "nuttier than a holiday fruitcake!" It was a critically acclaimed, if . . . Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:14:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977377523 Ionia M. 2008-06-19T18:14:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977377459 In Farewell, My Lovely , Philip Marlowe muses, ""I needed a drink, I needed a lot of life insurance, I needed a vacation, I needed a home in the country. What I had was a coat, a hat, and a . . . Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:07:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977377459 Ionia M. 2008-06-19T17:07:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977376651 There are so many fundamentals to really good photography as to boggle the mind of the person satisfied with their cheap little toss camera. Pick up any high quality 35 mm or digital camera and look . . . Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:59:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977376651 Ionia M. 2008-06-18T18:59:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977374748 Some people are born to lead; others need some training. Executives who have found themselves at the head of a corporation have a significant weighty responsibility on their shoulders. The tasks of a . . . Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:00:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977374748 Ionia M. 2008-06-16T18:00:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977369753 Atlantis: The Lost Empire is now available through the Disney Movie Club . It  was initially released by Walt Disney Pictures in the summer of 2001. It was written for the screen by Tab Murphy, . . . Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:10:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977369753 Ionia M. 2008-06-11T22:10:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977368095 A degree in Criminal Justice has allowed students to enjoy successful careers in such diverse fields as law enforcement, criminal rehabilitation, homeland security, and private investigation.   . . . Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:03:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977368095 Ionia M. 2008-06-10T18:03:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977366899 Live sound has to be good.    Your reputation depends on it; the success or failure of an event depends on it.   While large venues like churches, convention centers, and concert halls . . . Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:33:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977366899 Ionia M. 2008-06-09T19:33:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977366835 With so much priority placed on test scores, getting in to the prime schools, and competing with other countries to be the top dog in science and industry, most Americans have forgotten one crucial element . . . Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:24:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977366835 Ionia M. 2008-06-09T18:24:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977366826 In the popular imagination, the number one draw of virtual reality was the shock, the astonishment, the sheer…coolness of being able to plug into a make-believe world and experience it as if you . . . Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:15:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977366826 Ionia M. 2008-06-09T18:15:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977366812 Successful businesses do not just come along out of nowhere. Of course there is such a thing as being in the right place at the right time, but in general, there is someone with a dream and drive at . . . Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:02:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977366812 Ionia M. 2008-06-09T18:02:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977362288 Marking human birthdays goes a long way back. Of course, the tradition does not date back to the dawn of human history—understanding of lunar cycles and a calendar is required, naturally—but . . . Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:11:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977362288 Ionia M. 2008-06-05T17:11:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977361409 Boat owners have a large variety of choices before them when it comes to buying an engine. There are lots of factors to consider, including the boat's weight and the planned uses for your boat. (When . . . Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:59:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977361409 Ionia M. 2008-06-04T18:59:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977360514 Our eyes are the most significant, immediate way that we are connected to the world. There is a widely accepted belief that sight is the privileged sense. Has it ever occurred to you how often we use . . . Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:09:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977360514 Ionia M. 2008-06-03T19:09:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977360492 Photography is a commanding medium. Speaking without words, it has the ability to set free emotions in a visceral way. Whether it is fine art, photojournalism, or commercial photography, works by gifted . . . Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:43:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977360492 Ionia M. 2008-06-03T18:43:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977360482 Chances are, if you are interested in taking a big step up in the kind of car that you drive, you may not have a lot of expendable time to spend during the week or on the weekend traveling from dealership . . . Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:28:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977360482 Ionia M. 2008-06-03T18:28:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977360477 Crystal is one of the most graceful materials ever made by man. Those who appreciate the finer things of life owe a debt of gratitude to the first person who believed that molten sand could ever create . . . Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:21:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977360477 Ionia M. 2008-06-03T18:21:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977359758 Remember back to when you were a child and were given your least favorite chore. It might have been raking the leaves, dusting, or washing the dishes after the big family dinner. When you whined or complained . . . Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:45:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977359758 Ionia M. 2008-06-02T19:45:27Z