LEONARDO DA VINCI (1452-1519) The sky smiled and Da Vinci, Leonardo, was born. The impact and resonance of his contribution to humanity cannot be measured in merely deadly terms. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, his life’s work is an impressive synthesis of art, science and technology. How is it that a figure who lived almost five centuries ago…
Controversially, a petition signed by 100,000 people has called for a reallocation of the UK’s foreign aid budget to help compensate British flood victims and improve flood defenses. The £ 11bn annual budget aims to alleviate poverty and help crisis-affected areas around the world. Similarly, complaining voices in the right-wing media have criticized aid agencies like Oxfam for caring too…
Everyone loves homemade cookies. Nothing is more inviting than the smell of freshly baked cookies or watching them chilling on the counter. It is my favorite type of aromatherapy. Cookies have a long history, dating back to 7th century Persia. In the 1800s, cookie recipes began to appear in cookbooks as “little cakes.” In fact, the term ‘biscuit’ comes from…
Cut sugar, eat MORE fat and lose weight and be healthier. The healthiest and probably the easiest way to lose weight and help fight the obesity crisis is to follow a diet that is “low in sugary carbohydrates and high in healthy fats.” As mentioned in Part 1, this way of eating goes against the dietary advice of government health…
More people who do not love and listen to music regularly. And if you are the type who loves music, chances are you are also interested or have already dedicated yourself to making your own. This can be an incredibly positive hobby for anyone of any age or time in life. But if you plan to produce your music for…
Doctor, why can’t I lose weight, and why do I feel sick, by the way? This is the number one question heard in my office and in physician offices across the United States. There is a strong relationship between weight gain, difficulty losing weight, and feelings of discomfort. Candida Albicans, an opportunistic fungus, is often the link between weight gain,…
The Maltipoo is one of the cutest puppies in the canine world without a doubt! With their cute button nose, fluffy fur, and round, shiny eyes, you can’t help but fall in love with them. The Maltipoo is known by many names and is spelled in different ways. Maltipoo can be written: Maltepoo, Maltapoo, Malt-i-poo, moodle, malt-e-poo, malt-a-poo, maldoodle, maltoodle,…
When considering lakefront vacation rental homes, statistics suggest that vacationers show a preference for lakefront properties. This can be explained by taking into account the cool breeze, privacy, proximity to the body of water and the possibility of practicing water sports and swimming during most of the holidays. Lakefront vacation home rentals tend to be privately owned. Otherwise, hoteliers can…
Today’s most famous phone, the Samsung Galaxy S2 received the latest version of the Android platform for mobile phones. This is Android 4.0 also known as Ice Cream Sandwich. You will enjoy your Galaxy S2 more with this latest Android OS. Let’s talk now about the features you can expect from the Ice Cream Sandwich. The following are features that…
Biography, Stories, and Facts About Dizzy Dean In the day before the media printed every spoken word of a sports star, Dizzy Dean entertained fans, the media, and the world like very few sports stars have. Dizzy Dean was a natural clown who loved to make everyone around him smile. Few baseball players have done better and the stories that…