Articles written by Allen Williams

Victoria Stilwell brings a second season of It's Me or the Dog to Animal Planet. Focused on positive-reinforcement dog training, Victoria helps families train dogs.

Dec 11, 2009 - Allen Williams

HGTV announces Mark Burnett will produce season five of the popular reality design show Design Star. Expect improved episode editing, storytelling, and greater suspense.

Dec 4, 2009 - Allen Williams

A&E debuts the second season of Hoarders which focuses on individuals with compulsive hoarding behavior. With expert help, hoarders hope to overcome the disorder.

Nov 25, 2009 - Allen Williams

Project Runway winning designer announced, as well as the top runway model. After weeks of stiff competition, which model had the best walk?

Nov 20, 2009 - Allen Williams

After weeks of competition, Project Runway Season 6 comes to a close by announcing the winner at New York's Fashion Week. With three impressive designers, who won?

Nov 20, 2009 - Allen Williams

Hoarding is a disabling mental illness where an individual accumulates an excessive volume of possessions. Family must seek professional guidance to help a hoarder.

Nov 20, 2009 - Allen Williams

Hoarding effects nearly 2 million Americans who are unable to remove the growing clutter from their homes. Research provides new understanding for the disorder.

Nov 20, 2009 - Allen Williams

In its twenty-fourth year, the annual Punkin Chunkin pumpkin launching event is held in Delaware. Watch backyard engineers create machines to launch pumpkins skyward.

Nov 19, 2009 - Allen Williams

The designers return home to begin work on their New York Fashion Week collections. In the final model elimination, two models would be eliminated this week.

Nov 17, 2009 - Allen Williams

With a deep, intense flavor, dried bok choy can be found in Chinese markets or even made at home. Full of beneficial nutrients, dried bok choy is best used in soups.

Nov 16, 2009 - Allen Williams

This six part series highlights the Villalobos Ranch which is dedicated to pit bull training and criminal rehabilitation. Animal Planet airs the new reality mini-series.

Nov 16, 2009 - Allen Williams

The final three designers returned home to begin work on a 12-piece collection to show at Bryant Park during New York Fashion Week. Tim Gunn visits each one at her home.

Nov 15, 2009 - Allen Williams

The designers use their best design from the show as inspiration to create a companion piece. One model uses forbidden double-sided tape and is told to remove it.

Oct 31, 2009 - Allen Williams

Designers used their previous design work as inspiration to create a companion piece this week. In the work room, Irina felt Althea copied her look. Who was eliminated?

Oct 31, 2009 - Allen Williams

Designers created a fantasy look based on a Michael Kor's favorite location. From Aspen to St. Tropez, chic designs came down the runway, although one design fell short.

Oct 28, 2009 - Allen Williams

This week's Project Runway challenge required designers to create a design based on a Michael Kors inspiration. Sadly, one designer missed the mark. Who was eliminated?

Oct 28, 2009 - Allen Williams

So You Think You Can Dance Canada finishes its second season with the voting results announcing Canada's favourite dancer in a two-hour finale.

Oct 25, 2009 - Allen Williams

The final night of competition for the top four dancers. Everett, Tara Jean, Vincent, and Jayme Rae hit the stage to dance group numbers, solos, and pair performances.

Oct 20, 2009 - Allen Williams

Designers created a stage look for pop singer Christina Aguilera while taking inspiration from renowned designer Bob Mackie.

Oct 16, 2009 - Allen Williams

This week's Project Runway challenge required designers to create a stage look in the Bob Mackie style. With a cave woman dress and witch costume, who was eliminated?

Oct 16, 2009 - Allen Williams

Learn more about the 2010 Olympic mascots Quatchi, Miga, Sumi, and Mukmuk. Play online games, print coloring pages, or engage kids with other mascot activities.

Oct 15, 2009 - Allen Williams

The Top 6 performed a lackluster disco routine choreographed by Tre Armstrong. Then, each dancer performed a solo before Leah revealed who was eliminated.

Oct 14, 2009 - Allen Williams

College spring break is a rite of passage for many college students. The week-long break is a time to party and visit warm, sandy beaches in Florida, Texas, and Mexico.

Oct 14, 2009 - Allen Williams

Krump is an aggressive and energetic dance developed during the 1990s in Los Angeles. Featured on TV and in film, krumpers are sharing the wild dance form with the world.

Oct 14, 2009 - Allen Williams

The 2010 Canadian postal holiday schedule provides closing dates for national, provincial, and territorial holidays. Also, due to inclement weather, post may be delayed.

Oct 14, 2009 - Allen Williams

Canada Post operates Monday through Friday with the exception of national, provincial, and territorial holidays. The 2009 postal holiday schedule provides closing dates.

Oct 14, 2009 - Allen Williams

The top three men and women each danced group dance routines, as well as performing two pair dances and solos. A busy night of dance including jazz rock and salsa.

Oct 13, 2009 - Allen Williams

This week's Project Runway wedding dress challenge featuring divorcees looking to start new lives. Who was kicked off? Who was eliminated?

Oct 9, 2009 - Allen Williams

The Top 8 results show kicked off with a 1950s styled group dance choreographed by Tyce Diorio. Who was eliminated? Judge favourites found themselves in the bottom.

Oct 7, 2009 - Allen Williams

With fall holidays quickly approaching, many bakers seek to create and test pumpkin recipes. Unfortunately, finding canned pumpkin has been a difficult challenge.

Oct 7, 2009 - Allen Williams

The top four men and women each danced group dance routines. The men danced a Jersey Boys number while the girls performed a sexy Dr. Feelgood jazz piece.

Oct 6, 2009 - Allen Williams

Contacting the White House can be done through email, postal mail, fax, or telephone. Anyone may send comments, suggestions, concerns, or well-wishes to the White House.

Oct 6, 2009 - Allen Williams

Fresh Christmas trees are an eco-friendly choice offering many different tree types for consideration. Popular types include beautifully green fir, spruce, and pine.

Oct 6, 2009 - Allen Williams

Amy and Matt Roloff return for season 5 of TLC's Little People, Big World in which their children and Roloff Farm are highlighted. New episodes air in October.

Oct 5, 2009 - Allen Williams

This week's Project Runway blue challenge sponsored by Macy's featured an overworked bridesmaid dress and a bad shirt dress. Who was kicked off? Who was eliminated?

Oct 3, 2009 - Allen Williams

Thermal cooking pots use residual heat to cook soups, stews, and porridge. Popular in Chinese culture, thermal pots offer an energy efficient cooking alternative.

Oct 1, 2009 - Allen Williams

After Halloween, costumes can be soiled, ripped, and smelly from all the ghoulish partying. By cleaning and treating stains, Halloween costumes can be used another year.

Oct 1, 2009 - Allen Williams

The Top 10 results show kicked off with a moving Stacey Tookey routine followed by the voting results. Who was voted off? Who was eliminated?

Sep 30, 2009 - Allen Williams

Commonly called Chinese bitter melon, this gourd is believed in Eastern cultures to have medical benefits. The vegetable is truly bitter and can be used in many recipes.

Sep 30, 2009 - Allen Williams

Ryan Friedlinghaus and the Street Customs crew return to TLC in October with four new episodes. The brand continues to grow globally with clothing lines and shops.

Sep 30, 2009 - Allen Williams

The top 10 So You Think You Can Dance Canada dancers took the stage after drawing new partners this week. The new couples danced paso doble, samba, hip-hop, and more.

Sep 29, 2009 - Allen Williams

Join Handy Manny and his tools in a prime time TV special airing in October. Guest stars include Donny Osmond, Kris Kristofferson, and music by Los Lobos.

Sep 29, 2009 - Allen Williams

Hurricanes and other natural disasters can destroy homes quickly and force homeowners to file home insurance claims. Be prepared with a home inventory.

Sep 29, 2009 - Allen Williams

As the Big Ten football season gets underway, review 2008 conference rankings and bowl game results. Will Penn State keep its number one ranking in the 2009 season?

Sep 28, 2009 - Allen Williams

Fans of reality TV are in for a treat this holiday as many new books are scheduled to release. Read about Kathy Griffin, Ruby, Ali Vincent, Gordon Ramsay, or Hulk Hogan.

Sep 28, 2009 - Allen Williams

Create an easy one dish meal by baking chicken in a spicy Jamaican jerk marinade. The recipe can be prepared the night before and baked after a long day of work.

Sep 28, 2009 - Allen Williams

Chinese Mid-Autumn Moon Festival brings with it a unique pastry called the moon cake. With a thick, sweet filling of seed or bean paste, moon cakes are given as gifts.

Sep 28, 2009 - Allen Williams

Experts predict hybrid El Nino Modoki will arrive this winter causing an increase in Atlantic hurricanes resulting in greater potential for hurricane landfall.

Sep 25, 2009 - Allen Williams

This week's Project Runway challenge featured a movie genre design challenge which left a reptile dress in jeopardy. Who was kicked off? Who was eliminated?

Sep 25, 2009 - Allen Williams

Jockeys third season airs in a seven-part reality series on Animal Planet. The show features Thoroughbred racing from the perspective of six determined jockeys.

Sep 24, 2009 - Allen Williams