Faint praise is better than no praise at all dept. “Dinner at the Huntercombes possessed only two dramatic features. The wine was a farce and the food a tragedy.” Anthony Powell Those clever high school students! Every year, English teachers from across the country can submit their collections of actual similes and metaphors found in high school essays. These [...]

Topsail-Island.Info specialty writer, Jack Robinson, weaves a wonderful tale concerning one of the island's local Privateers.

Captain Burns shared a colorful and often "misplaced" history with Topsail Island. He was landowner, businessman, captain of a great ship and a Privateer. Getting to know Captain Otway Burns will also lend a another peak into the wonderful history of coastal North Carolina.

With its curved teak scroll arms and gently arched woven frame, the Symphony armchairs and matching round dining table look at home in the garden. (http://www.gloster.com/) Topsail Island, NC - (NAPSA)-"Good design is all about attention to detail," says Michael Glassman, award-winning landscape designer and co-host on the Discovery Home Channel. "When creating an outdoor room, [...]

Upgrading your beauty routine can help you get your hair, skin and nails back into shape after months of summer fun. Topsail Island, NC - (NAPSA)-Fun in the sun may add to your summer glow, but the sun, beach and pool can all have a negative impact on your beauty routine. The effects of the great [...]

It's easy to add a touch of personal style to your bathroom with a few accent pieces. Topsail Island, NC - (NAPSA)-Every year, Americans spend millions of dollars remodeling their bathrooms, replacing fixtures and vanities and purchasing high-end accessories. But there's a lot you can do to transform the look of your bathroom from the past [...]

Limiting household chemical use might help keep children safe. Topsail Island, NC - (NAPSA)-Pound for pound, kids eat, drink and breathe much more than adults and are therefore exposed proportionately to more contaminants that food, beverages or the air might contain. Children also live and play at ground level where many pollutants tend to settle, making [...]

  We have been hearing a lot about the energy crisis lately. Not a lack of energy, but it’s cost. Every politician, every news media person and every environmentalist has their own unique and politically correct solution if the general public was only smart enough to get it. When I worked at the telephone company, occasionally somebody [...]

  Members of the community are cordially invited to a very special celebration.  On Friday, September 12th at 5PM, the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust and members of the Foy family dedicate Abbey Nature Preserve to the citizens and visitors of Pender County. Located adjacent to historic Poplar Grove Plantation, the Abbey Nature Preserve is a [...]

Topsail Island by Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike McIntyre announced today that the Maple Hill VFD has received $191,700 to purchase a new fire truck. Congressman McIntyre stated, “Our VFDs’ are on the front lines of safety, and these federal funds will help Maple Hill in meeting the challenges of protecting their community.  Congratulations to [...]

Family-friendly ice shows featuring favorite characters such as Tinker Bell can be a great way to spend time together. Topsail Island, NC - (NAPSA)-Looking for ways to spend quality time with children is often the highest priority for parents and the Feld family. Kenneth and his daughters, Nicole and Alana, have made the search easier with [...]

  If the men you date come on strong and then seem to lose interest, Jade Brode's new book is a must-read. Topsail Island, NC - (NAPSA)-If you've noticed that more women are getting married lately, it could be because of the popularity of a book that shows what high-achieving women must know in order to succeed [...]

Finding the right dog for you may be just a click away. Topsail Island, NC (NAPSA)-There's good news, bad news and better news about pets.The good news: A recent report by the American Veterinary Medical Association found that about 63 percent of all households in the United States have a pet. The bad news: 5 to 7 [...]

  Topsail Island, NC - (NAPSA)-Small steps can help reduce your family's carbon footprint-that all-important measure of your effect on the environment. Still, the average American generates 20 tons of carbon dioxide-a heat-trapping greenhouse gas-every year, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). That's about the same amount as three new cars. Try these tips [...]

If you enjoy seafood at all, chances are you've probably come across an activity calling "shucking", or "cleaning" some of our popular shellfish. It's fun to go out with family or friends and try your hand at it, especially if you've never done it before.

But have you ever wondered just what exactly that 'stuff' is? Or what are you eating for that matter?

Here's some answers we've all wondered about!

Thinking like a marketer could help you sell your home. Topsail Island, NC - (NAPSA)-The key to selling your house in today's tough market might be to think like a retailer. Store owners, unlike most of us, are used to using all the little "tricks" that get buyers to part with their cash. You know, [...]

Travel expert and mom Emily Kaufman recommends that families take comfort into account when planning vacations. Topsail Island, NC - (NAPSA)-For most families, warm weather means fun time, as kids are trading classrooms for campouts, buses for bikes and math lessons for swimming lessons. It's also the season for family travel-which presents parents with some unique [...]

by Carter Oosterhouse Topsail Island, NC - (NAPSA)-More than ever, Americans are looking to "green" their lifestyles; however, they are often confused by abundant and conflicting messages. To help clear up the confusion, HGTV has teamed up with the Natural Resources Defense Council on the Change the World. Start at Home campaign to provide simple [...]

Lemon Garlic Chicken can be a quick, nutritious family favorite. Topsail Island, NC - (NAPSA)-During the week when time is short, it's a good idea to have a few recipes on hand that will put a nutritious and tasty meal on the table in less than half an hour. Simple ingredients cooked up with readily [...]

According to a recent survey of headache sufferers, stress and tension came out on top as the main cause. Of those surveyed who have used a headache powder, 69 percent said the powders worked fast. Topsail Island, NC - (NAPSA)-The next time you feel a headache coming on, you won't be alone. According to the National [...]

  Dr. Michael Salzhauer has written a children’s book explaining why mommy is having plastic surgery. It targets children ages 4-7. Frederic J. Baur, designer of the Pringles potato chip can, had his cremated remains buried in a Pringles can. They didn’t say if it had been used or not. Smoking costs more in New York City. New [...]