Tea Traditions

Tea, once the beverage of Chinese royals, has spread today to most parts of the world. Along with its spread across the world, the methods of production and brewing have also undergone a sea change. Each part of the world has tea traditions unique to them, may it be the brewing of tea or its production.

Achieving Better Fund Raising

To achieve better Fund Raising it must and can be a 'win-win' situation when applied with just a little imagination, but add the Internet and you really do have an awesome combination!

Boston City Council Proposes Resolution to Reduce Violence

Following in the foot steps of sixteen countries worldwide, which have prohibited all forms of corporal punishment of children, Boston is taking the lead in the United States.

Mt Everest And The Challenge To Be A Human Being

In 1996/7, and I can't remember which year exactly, I met Cathy O'Dowd at a Computer Faire in Durban, South Africa. She was there to honour a sponsorship by Apple. Cathy O'Dowd was a member of the first South African Everest Expedition.

An Appeal To The Sons And Daughters Of Mother Africa - To Those At Home And Abroad

In the face of the bewildering and escalating dramatic crisis unfolding right before our eyes and shaking the continent, from Cape to Cairo and from Dakar to the Horn of Africa, it is increasingly becoming untenable to continue to dwell on the sidelines of non-involvement while the gloomy destiny of the Continent is once again hanging in a precarious balance.

Digital Video - Desktop Search - Computing's Holy Grail

The combination of Digital Video and Desktop Search makes the Computer a useful tool; for the non-technical user. Video takes documentation to a whole new level. Desktop Search allows you to play any video clips (or parts of) in a specific order or complete disorder (random)

Understanding the History of Spain

You will want to have knowledge of the history of Spain and Spanish culture if you plan on spending a fair amount of time living or even just visiting the country. This will allow you to better understand the country's culture and current state of affairs during you stay.

Two Americas

There is a great divide in America and it is creating the need to split America into two countries. Do you think I'm kidding? Please read on.

Should the Drinking Age Be Lowered?

If you you are 18 years of age, you get join the armed forces, but the legal drinking age remains 21. Most people in the military today are between the ages of 18 to 22. With the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan tens, of thousands of America's youth are being asked to kill and get killed, get wounded, maimed and generally be damaged psychologically for the rest of their lives. But when they come home, they are still not allowed to buy alcohol. This has to be one of the sickest, most twisted things I ever heard in my life.

Spiritual Research Into the Past Life of Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein (March 14, 1879 - April 18, 1955) is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest physicists of all time and was also voted Time Magazine's 'Person of the 20th century.' Considering his high profile achievements in worldly life as a scientist, a spiritual research was conducted into his life to understand his spiritual background and how far he had gained and progressed spiritually in this lifetime. We felt that the learning would be of value to all scientists.

Personalized Zippos - Gift, Investment, and History Lesson in One Package

The Zippo is a true survivor. It survived the Great Depression, the fall of generals and wars, heated elections and infamous presidents, and the public's fickle taste for all things new and trendy. It remains the most trusted ally of American soldiers caught in the cold and heat of many a battlefield.

Rev. Jerry Falwell - The Passing of a Father

The news is full with biographies and eulogies about the passing of Rev. Jerry Falwell. Accompanied by long lists of accomplishments and milestones, the review of his life and legacy is well known. But what is the sum of his life and what was the full nature of his labors?

A Civil Society Bill of Rights

I reserve the right to have opinions and passionately advocate them, to believe in idealistic positions, to sometimes be wrong, to change my mind, to compromise, to disagree with others, and to sometimes be silent.

Car Donation To Charity Rules Have Changed

What you must know before considering making any charity donations...

Who Sexually Abuses Children?

Is your child prepared to deal with society's worst scourge-Sexual Abuse? Every year throughout the world several hundred children are sexually abused-assaulted by adults associated with their school experience. To adequately prepare your child for school you need to prepare him-her about sexual abuse prevention. How can children protect themselves? This article presents tips and strategies for safety.