Nicola P. Young
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Lover of Books, Saxophone, Blogs, and Dogs. Not necessarily in that order. Book blogger at heartofinkandpaper.com.
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10 Myths About the Mafia You Probably Believe
The Godfather, Goodfellas, The Sopranos... whatever combination of media you get your Mafia information from, you're probably not entirely correct. Sometimes, these tales hew very close to the truth. Even when they do though, organized crime is constantly changing, moving, and evolving. What might have been true at one time, in one place, may not be a hard rule of the game. Our fascination with organized crime has led to a multitude of media productions that depict the group in particular ways, ingraining certain myths about the Mafia into our heads.
By Nicola P. Young6 years ago in Criminal
19 Beautiful Wedding Dresses You Can Buy on Amazon
You shouldn't let your budget or busy schedule get in the way of your dream wedding—and you don't have to. From figuring out how to change your last name after your wedding to determining the best beach honeymoon destinations, planning a wedding can take a lot of blood, sweat and tears.Believe it or not, there are many high-quality wedding dresses you can buy on Amazon, saving you a whole lot of time and money. So put on your favorite pair of sweatpants and find your stress-free, budget-friendly dream dress from the comfort of your couch.
By Nicola P. Young6 years ago in Marriage
10 Genius Lifehacks for Removing Gum
These lifehacks for removing gum from every surface and substance won't just save you time and pain, but could very well save your hair, clothing, carpets, and more as well. There's nothing worse than the horrible feeling of finding chewing gum stuck to your body, your clothing, your kids or your furniture. Hopefully, it's your own chewed up gum, or at least a close family member's, but wherever it came from, it needs to be gone, preferably without taking with it a large chunk of hair or requiring you to replace your whole carpet. Here are a few home remedies for making that happen, quickly, painlessly, and without scissors.
By Nicola P. Young6 years ago in Lifehack
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10 Things You Didn't Know About the Drug TradeTop Story - August 2018
Things change, morph, improve and depreciate at a fast pace in the drug trade. But for all the changes and growth, the drug wars wage on. Sometimes, it's clear who's in the right and who's in the wrong. Sometimes, it's a bit more grey. But regardless of the right and wrong of things, the industry of drugs—drug trafficking, dealing, purchasing and using—is a topic that everyone knows at least a little about. However, there are certainly things you didn't know about the drug trade, that may be of interest to many people.
By Nicola P. Young6 years ago in Criminal
Best Slasher Movies of All Time
Maybe there's something a little weird about really liking to watch people get hacked to bits on a big screen, but there's no denying the appeal of slasher movies. The success of the genre speaks for itself. The excitement, the fear, the pure evil of the thing... there's just nothing quite like sitting down with a bowl of popcorn and watching a bloodbath unfold (although if you're like me, that bowl of popcorn might end up hiding under a blanket with you).
By Nicola P. Young6 years ago in Horror
Best Coffee Flavored Cocktails
If there's two things I need to survive, they are coffee and liquor. Usually, those are separate things: morning coffee, evening cocktails. However, there is no hard and fast rule that says we can't enjoy two of the world's most wonderful things at the same time. Knowing all about liqueurs, the right ingredients, and the right proportions, you can make some incredible coffee flavored cocktails for any occasion. Just don't go trying to replace your morning wake-up coffee with cocktails—it's not generally a good idea to break out the liquor first thing in the morning.
By Nicola P. Young6 years ago in Proof
10 Best Kiss-Proof Lipsticks to Wear on Your Wedding Day
Balancing bridesmaids and groomsmen and in-laws and catering is stressful enough, not to mention deciding on the wedding photos you must have taken or securing the best beach honeymoon destinations! Don't let worrying about lipstick smears and stains be another thing to worry about.
By Nicola P. Young6 years ago in Marriage
Everything You Need to Know About Cortisone Injections for Acne
Cortisone is a pervasive steroid hormone, released naturally by the body in many situations, and used extensively in the medical field. It's responsible for your fight-or-flight responses that prepare you to face danger, and it's the key ingredient in many anti-itch and anti-inflammatory creams.
By Nicola P. Young6 years ago in Blush
Groomsmen Gifts That Your Guys Will Actually Use
Little bags of candy and potpourri might do it as goody bags for guests, but your groomsmen deserve gifts that express some real gratitude. After all, they wouldn't be your groomsmen if you didn't have a strong bond with them, and appreciate their presence in your life. Plus, your groomsmen are there for you during your wedding preparation, pre-wedding nerves, pre-wedding festivities, and, of course, to help you out on the day of the wedding. They do a lot, and it's important to show them how much you appreciate that.
By Nicola P. Young6 years ago in Marriage
Best Self-Help Books for Alcoholics
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), 8.4% of adult men and 4.2% of adult women in the United States suffer from an alcohol abuse disorder—over 9 million men and over 5 million women. Many people with alcohol dependencies and addictions don't even realize it, while others are aware of the signs that they're drinking too much alcohol, but do not change it, whether out of a belief that they can't, or a lack of commitment to the kinds of steps one needs to take to recover.
By Nicola P. Young6 years ago in Motivation
Products Every New Mom Needs Before Baby Is Born
Whether you're feeling ready, excited, terrified, just plain tired, or a combination of these and more, you're going to be meeting your baby in the real world soon. You want to be as prepared as possible, so you're going to need to be reading baby books, seeking advice from friends and family who have gone through it already, baby-proofing the house, and, of course, making sure you have all of the products every new mom needs. You're not going to want to be scrambling all over town with a newborn, trying to find all the products you didn't know you'd need, or worse—having to navigate new parenthood without them. It's going to be hard either way, but the more prepared you are for babies and their baby things, the smoother those first few weeks and months will go.
By Nicola P. Young6 years ago in Families