Some rules are good ones: always wear your seat belt, do not drink before getting behind a steering wheel, do not commit a homicide, get to work on time, floss every night, make sure your dog has her shots up to date. But some rules are plainly there just to be crushed, stomped into the ground with a pair of Doc Martins.
Archives for June 2013
Explore the Creations of Antoni Gaudí
Antoni Gaudí is one of the world’s most celebrated architects and creator of many of Barcelona’s finest buildings, including, most famously, the unfinished Sagrada Familia. His buildings survive as a testament to the development of Modernism in architecture in late 19th and early 20th century Europe.
The Real Estate Market – 100 Years Ago
Have you ever wondered what the real estate market was like 100 years ago, before TV, the internet, and most modern comforts? One-hundred years ago the globe was engulfed in disease and warfare, both of which made their impact on the real estate market in America.
Calgary Flooding Aftermath Should Include Insurance Reform Discussion
The heavy downpour of rain that flooded areas in and around Calgary was the worst flooding disaster to hit the region in over a century. An outpouring of support from Albertans, Canadians, and citizens around the world came through in the form of donations to the Red Cross, as well as statements of support on […]
Jonathan and Molokai (Part One)
Father and son explore Hawaii’s fifth largest island, whose inhabitants are determined to preserve its traditional culture.
Age No Bar
“Aging,” as the American writer and activist Betty Friedan said, “is not lost youth, but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” Regular Author Rajgopal Nidamboor explains the aging process and how diet, exercise and lifestyle changes can actually extend your life.
Dog Signals
Our dogs learn what we mean by “right” and “wrong” because we teach them our signals. But could we be teaching them more than we realize? Maybe we could be using more signals to improve our communication and our lives with our dogs.
Mobile Minutes Exchanged as Currency in Africa
In parts of Africa, currency has taken on a new, high-tech form: pre-paid airtime. Cell phones can not only be used for texting, playing games, and updating Facebook profiles; but also for the exchange of goods and services in real life.
Deconstructing Fiction (For Writers and Readers): Excerpt Deconstructed (7)
This is the seventh in a series of articles in which author Steven Erikson deconstructs, paragraph by paragraph, an excerpt from his most recent novel Forge of Darkness.
The Path To A Healthy Relationship
Whether you are already in a relationship or you are looking for one, it’s important to take certain steps to make sure the path you’re taking is a healthy and happy one. Here are some tips to guide you.
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