Rattan furniture is one of the most natural furniture in the world. Unlike other furniture, this type of furniture is very unique due to its main material. Rattan is extremely flexible and durable. It can be worked in many shapes and styles. The shapes and styles of this type of furniture are varied, from very simple shapes to very unique…
Some obscure and unusual words come to light when reviewing the history of hats and headdresses. Having recently finished reading THE PROFESSOR AND THE MAD (by Simon Winchester, HarperCollins 1998) about the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary, I thought it would be fun to explore the definitions and etymology of some of these ancient terms, most of which have…
In the conclusion of this 3-part article, we will examine the progression of Italian heritage and community that began and grew in East Harlem as Italian immigrants immigrated to New York and assimilated into the community. In part 1 we examine the Italian Harlem neighborhood and its people, in part 2 we examine the importance of the family, the birth…
Panchmukhi Hanuman ji is one of the most worshiped deities in Hinduism and is known to be a faith-inspiring God. As a tradition, Hanuman ji is known for his selfless devotion to Lord Ram and is a symbol of loyalty, protection and tremendous strength. It is commonly believed to be the power that can save a devotee from unforeseen troubles…
Instead of giving your man the usual pleasure he experiences with you, you want to up the ante and really give him the satisfaction he never thought possible. You want to leave him totally satisfied and completely speechless when you’re done with him. This means that you need to learn how to tempt your man tonight. You will learn the…
Whenever someone thinks of Sherlock Holmes, a kind of cliché comes to mind. He is a consummate example of the great detective, more than an icon, he is a model for all detectives in literature. In his trademark deer stalker hat, hooded smock, and his own pipe, Holmes presents sophisticated elocution and a highly intelligent, if often inarticulate, sidekick. This…
Over the years I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to personally use and test many brands and types of rods. Each one is unique in its own way and has its own character. I have used many fine rods such as St. Croix, G. Loomis, Kistler, Daiwa, Shimano, and Lamiglas. About five years ago I was introduced to…
All the world wants to change your health and fitness habits. So why is it so hard to take the first step? What stops us? Especially our brain. One problem is a fundamental law of physics: simple inertia. A body at rest tends to remain at rest unless and until acted upon by an external force. Overcoming inertia requires energy.…
Popular music history was made in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 8, 1935. Elvis Aaron Presley was born on that January day. This young man would grow up to create rock and roll and become one of the most popular American singers in recording history. Elvis was called the “King of Rock and Roll” and it was a well earned name.…
When does a CEO know it’s time to go? Well, one way is when the board shows you the door. But sometime before that, when does a CEO know it’s time to go even when he’s still enjoying a hot streak? If you are the CEO, no one but you can answer this question. But we can give you some…