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Old Finds On Fire In The News By : Aydan Corkern Archaeologists and scientists are unearthing more artifacts of our history in excavations. One Person's Opinion On Fire Damage By : Evie Parrish Fire damage is one of the most unpleasant things you could experience and the very thought of it flashes a lot of uncomfortable pictures. The condition is even worse for those who had a firsthand experience in dealing with fire damage and in this case the fire accident keeps haunting you and many nights you would wake up jolted by the nightmare. Not Hose Reels, Scots Reels!: Dances of the Scots Countryside By : Jon Butt We're all familiar with reels as tools, whether we're talking about fishing reels, hose reels for fire fighting, or demo reels in the world of filmmaking or video art. But one use of the word "reel" that many of us have forgotten about is the tradition of the reel in dancing--one of the four basic dances of the mysterious highlands of Scotland. Caring For The Planet And Environment By : Victor Epand Individuals need to realize the damages they are causing to the planet and our environment so they will once again start caring for the world we live in. The Mystery of Edward Leedskalnin By : Michael Kohler Who was Ed Leedskalnin? Why did he really come to south Florida? Where did he learn how to carve, move, and balance megalithic coral blocks? He built the Coral Castle in Homestead, Florida, but now learn why he came to Florida and where his megalithic coral cutting and moving skills began. Fire Extinguisher Signs And The Age Of The Symbol By : Jon Butt Symbols: from fire extinguisher signs to airline diagrams, they're becoming a more and more common sight in our world. Some people consider the proliferation of the symbol to be a sign of declining literacy rates worldwide, and with them the decline of civilization in general. But the rise of the symbol is by no means bad--and by no means new. Who Was the Real Marcus Aurelius? By : Maxine Clarke Archaeological excavations in southern Turkey recently brought to the surface a magnificent marble statue depicting Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Renowned as a popular leader of the empire during the second century, the discovery has prompted many to question: who exactly was Marcus Aurelius? The Truth About American Colonists By : The English colonists in North America were neither adventurers nor the rulers of great and ancient peoples. Unlike various colonizers down the ages, they had no need to impress the native people, nor did they have a strong local tradition to fit into. Help Namibia's 'Enviro Kidz' Programme By : Gary Terrazas Namibia Wildlife Resorts has recently begun a new initiative - the 'Enviro Kidz' programme which aims to bring groups of children from previously disadvantaged families to visit the wonders of Namibia's protected areas. Acting School NJ Guide to How to Get Broadway Theater at Great Prices! By : Stuart Brown So, if you are going to New York, then one of the things you must do is to visit a Broadway show. And the great news is that you will have a lot of choice. There are 39 theaters on Broadway that have over 500 seats, and so you will never be caught short with nowhere to go, as on any given night, there are over 20,000 seats up for grabs. Acting School NJ shows how to grab some of them at great prices. The Significance of the Celtic Cross By : Warren Wong There are many places in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland where you will see large numbers of Celtic crosses. Many people confuse the Celtic cross with the High Cross and the Irish Memorial Cross, but it is completely different. Understanding the Practice of Name Translations By : Warren Wong Name translations refer to the practice of choosing a name in your own language and then having it translated into another language. This is something that can be done through the use of a professional who has training in translating different languages into English or into whatever language you want. There are a number of ways in which you can have a name translated into your language. Kings Of Calamity: English Heritage Search For Britain's Worst Ever Monarch By : Samantha Gilmartin In the run up to this year's Festival of History, English Heritage have composed a shortlist for the public to vote for who they think takes the crown as Britain's worst monarch. An Inside Look at Five of Austin's Top Museums By : Ki Gray Austin, Texas, offers a wide range of activities and options for residents and visitors alike, including several top-tier cultural experiences. Here, we take a closer look at five of Austin's top museums and cultural centers. Profiles in Historical Places in East Austin : French Legation Museum By : Ki Gray East Austin is often overlooked when people look for tourist attractions. This article talks about one of the attractions in east Austin called French Legation Museum. Caring For A New Tattoo By : Mike Schantz Article reports on the most important things you can do to keep your tattoo looking good forever. Information To Known Before You Get A Tattoo! By : Mike Schantz If you have one tattoo or ten, this article has information for you! Detroit Soup Kitchen Feeds the Body and Soul By : Like every other community in the United States, Detroit experienced devastating poverty during the Great Depression of 1929. It was during this time that the city's poor came knocking at the St. Bonaventure Monastery on Mt. Elliot Street, home of the Capuchin Order. Actors: Being the Emotional Physician By : Jimmy Cox Hamlet said: "... we end the heartache, and the thousand natural shocks that flesh is heir to ..." It has always been the function of the actor to be the emotional physician, who gives solace, encouragement and freedom of feeling to people who need it - when they need it. A General Look at Alchemy Part 4 By : Leonard Lee Steps in Alchemy: Sanctification, Purification, Putrefaction, Fermentation, Combustion, Regeneration, Atonement. Conclusion. A General Look at Alchemy Part 3 By : Leonard Lee The Philosopher's Stone; The First Matter,; The Seed; Mercury-Sulphur-Salt; The Seven Metals. The Universal Panacea. A General Look at Alchemy Part 2 By : Leonard Lee Physical Alchemy, Biological Alchemy, Psychological Alchemy, Transcendental Alchemy. Themes of Alchemy. Symbols of Alchemy. A General Look at Alchemy Part 1 By : Leonard Lee Alchemy's Origin. Purpose of Alchemy. Alchemy's Transmission to Christendom. Levels of Alchemy. The Metaphysical View of Death and Life After Death Part 11 By : Leonard Lee Conclusion of this paper. Summary of the scientific view. Various forms of death. Bibliography. The Metaphysical View of Death and Life After Death Part 10 By : Leonard Lee Astral Projection. Hypnotic-Regression of the Soul. Possession and placement of the soul. The Metaphysical View of Death and Life After Death Part 9 By : Leonard Lee Parapsychological Findings: NDE, OBE. The experiences of those undergoing OBE and NDE. The Metaphysical View of Death and Life After Death Part 8 By : Leonard Lee The dying process from the Tibetan perspective - continued. The Sidpa bardo. The Metaphysical View of Death and Life After Death Part 7 By : Leonard Lee Process of the dissolution of the physical form. The Three Bardos. The Metaphysical View of Death and Life After Death Part 6 By : Leonard Lee Personal experience in a higher dimension. The Tibetan Tradition. The Bardo Thodol. Buddhist beliefs. The Bardos and Tibetan Practices Related to Dying. The Metaphysical View of Death and Life After Death Part 5 By : Leonard Lee The process of transition. Swedenborg's teachings. Life in the astral/heavenly worlds. The Metaphysical View of Death and Life After Death Part 4 By : Leonard Lee Undergoing transition. The Occult Tradition. Transition and the after death state. The Clear Light. The Metaphysical View of Death and Life After Death Part 3 By : Leonard Lee Religious beliefs regarding death and the after-life. The Metaphysical View of Death and Life After Death Part 2 By : Leonard Lee 1) The survival of personal consciousness. 2) The process of transition. 3) The nature of life after so-called death. The Four Perspectives. The Metaphysical View of Death and Life After Death Part 1 By : Leonard Lee Introduction to "death." Death and dying to the metaphysician and Initiate. The 99 Beautiful Divine Names of Allah By : Leonard Lee Invoke angels and their power using the 99 Divine Names of Allah. The Christ, Ratu Adil & Satria Piningit--Revealed?! Part 5 By : Leonard Lee Short biography of St.Germain. Messages from St. Germain. How to Become a Knight. The Christ, Ratu Adil & Satria Piningit--Revealed?! Part 4 By : Leonard Lee Ratu Adil and Satria Piningit. The Lords of Karma. The awaited Messiahs in Indonesia. The Christ, Ratu Adil & Satria Piningit--Revealed?! Part 3 By : Leonard Lee Benjamin Creme's announcement of the presence of Maitreya--the Christ. Another claimant to the title "Christ." The Orders of Chivalry. The Christ, Ratu Adil & Satria Piningit--Revealed?! Part 2 By : Leonard Lee The Mystical Christ and the Anti-Christ. The World-Teacher and Spiritual Directors. The Historical Christ and His Modern Appearance. The Christ, Ratu Adil & Satria Piningit--Revealed?! Part 1 By : Leonard Lee The great expectation of the messiah called by various names--in Indonesia, referred to as "Ratu Adil." Why do we desire salvation? Mystery of the Soul Part 6 By : Leonard Lee Soul faculties and soul-culture. Meditation, energy-work, and soul-refinement. Conclusion. Mystery of the Soul Part 5 By : Leonard Lee Types of Souls. Soul Age of a nation. Soul and Immortality. Mystery of the Soul Part 4 By : Leonard Lee Age of the Soul from the perspective of the caste-system, the planetay-initiatory system, and the Chronological Aging system. Mystery of the Soul Part 3 By : Leonard Lee Metaphysical viewpoints of the Soul. Origin of the Soul. Purpose of the Soul. Mystery of the Soul Part 2 By : Leonard Lee Religious and ancient beliefs of the soul. How science views the soul. Parapsychology and the soul. Mystery of the Soul Part 1 By : Leonard Lee The Search for the Soul. Definition of the word "soul." The many attributes of the Soul. Man, the Microcosm; Part 7 By : Leonard Lee The subject of rays. The levels of consciousness. Man's purpose on earth. Conclusion Man, the Microcosm; Part 6 By : Leonard Lee The Dweller on the Threshold, "I AM" & the Flame Within. The Rays Governing Man & the Stream of Consciousness. Man, the Microcosm; Part 5 By : Leonard Lee The awakening of the Third-Eye and the nectar that flows from the brain. Changing from mortality to immortality with Light and the spiritual fluids. Sutratma, Antahkarana, & the Permanent Seed-Atoms. The Causal Body & Electronic Belt. Man, the Microcosm; Part 4 By : Leonard Lee The Principle Nadis & Kundalini. "Bandhas" used to arouse kundalini. Chrism Oil & the Brain Dews. Man, the Microcosm; Part 3 By : Leonard Lee The Eye of Horus. The capstone of the Pyramid is a symbol of Christ. The function of the etheric body. The 7 chakras. The Third-Eye. Man, the Microcosm; Part 2 By : Leonard Lee Wastage of personal energy. Dualism--non dualism. The 7 Principles. Threefold man. Man, the Microcosm; Part 1 By : Leonard Lee The Enigma of Man. Man, Know Thyself. Understanding Memory Lapses By : Rene Graeber Most people think that memory lapses are for the hopelessly disorganized. This is because some have systems. For instance, the keys go into the key jar. Animal Skin Native American Drums - The Preservation Of American Indian Culture By : Nelson Montana Genuine Native American drums are probably the most well known Native instruments among Native and non Native American people alike. Drums for centuries have always been at the center of Indian lifestyle, forming what is now the platform of religion and spirituality as well as feast days where a pow wow drum is at the center. Genuine Native American Drums - The Heart Of American Indian Heritage By : Nelson Montana Native American drums are probably the most recognized American Indian instruments among Native and non American Indian people alike. Drums for many generations have certainly been at the center of Indian lifestyle, forming what has become the channel of religion and spirituality as well as social gatherings where a pow wow drum is at the center. Kenyan Mother With HIV Saves Lives By : With Compassion International's help, a mother who is HIV-positive realizes her purpose in life and shares her experiences to influence others. An Honest Look At Flood Water Damage And Its Victims By : Jim Corkern Some just feel sorry fot them, some have no sympathy. But until you have felt the sting of flooding, it is hard to understand what it is really like. Why You Should See Wicked the Musical By : M. Anderson Wicked the Musical grabs your imagination from the very first act. With the mesmerizing score by Stephen Schwartz, Wicked has already been seen by over 2 million fans in sold out shows across North America for a number of years, breaking industry sales recorders, as well as winning 15fifteen awards. Full of spirit and intrigue and showing the true story of the Wicked Witch of the West, Wicked appeals to all age groups by taking the fantastic elements of The Wizard of Oz and providing a modern spin on the story. There's a hero or heroine for everyone in this play, but the two leading women will remembered the most. From green to blonde, the characters couldn't be more different, and many of us will find a bit of ourselves and our friends in the main characters, both good and bad. Breaking The Da Vinci Code By : Gary Terrazas Novelist, Darrell L. Bock challenges Dan Brown claims to "historical facts". The Da Vinci Code Story By : Gary Terrazas A review of the Da Vinci Code Story Arsenic Poisoning Drinking Water By : Derek Both Researchers believe that about 140 million people, mainly in developing countries are being poisoned by arsenic in their drinking water. feng shui dragon vein By : Carl Forgan You see, we should be very thankful that we are born in this modern generation because of the existence of the Internet. With the Internet, every information (whether about feng shui dragon vein or any other such as Feng Shui Info, Feng Shui In The Bedroom, Feng Shui Jewelry, Chinese Horoscopes, Feng Shui Basics or even Chinese Girls) can be found with ease on the Internet, with great articles like this. Almost 400 Years Of Detroit History By : For hundreds of years, what is now the Detroit area was so important to commerce between Native American tribes that only traders were allowed into the territory. Native American Drums And The History Of Native Americans By : Craig Chambers Native American drums are one of the most recognizable Native American instruments. Drums for generations have been at the center of Native lifestyle, forming what has become the foundation the history of Native Americans. Who Cares? The Crisis Facing An Ageing Society By : Carolyn Moynihan When the baby boom generation embraced birth control they forgot to ask who would support them and look after them in their old, old age. The Truth About Contrarian Couples By : Carolyn Moynihan Do recent statistics from the US indicate a shift in attitudes towards contraception? What's Up With British Youth? By : Carolyn Moynihan Official Britain is trying everything but the obvious to bring up kids better. The Greatest Invention In The World By : Saleem Rana The future is upon us in the form of the world wide web. As more and more people learn to access it and talk to each other, humanity will move to some clearer ideas about how to resolve its most pressing problems. Watada's Stand By : Michael Skye When it comes time for you to take a stand, will you be ready? One Million Visionaries Walking A Road Less Traveled By : Michael Skye Imagine one million Gandhis stepping forward with vision and in unison as they take a stand for all of humanity! Through initiatives such as the emerging One Million Visionaries campaign, we can create a world that really works for everyone. A Brief Background on Jewish Business in Los Angeles By : Tim Mckeegan A Background of the Jewish and Israeli Businesses in Los Angeles. How Can You Tell If Something Is Nonsense By : Saleem Rana What is the difference between something sensible and something nonsensical and why is it important to be able to distinguish between the two. Is Cultural Incompetence Putting up Walls Where You Work? By : Judi Lynn Lake Today, most companies try to preserve some degree of cultural competence, accepting and understanding the value of cultural diversity in the work environment. Employers boasting policies of "equal opportunity" pervade our society. However, there is some evidence showing these companies only support cultural diversity to a certain degree --just enough to reduce their being liable for discrimination. Amish Quilting Was Once Thought Revolutionary By : Ben Franklin Very few quilts are known to have been made by the Amish before the 1870s. Then over 15 years quilting became quite common. It is now considered commonplace and expected in the Amish community. Unique Christmas Gift - For That Special Person In Your Life By : Eddie Lamb Christmas is coming, a holiday which everyone loves and dreads at the same time. Everything about Christmas is simply wonderful, with the exception that you have to decide what gift you will give to whom and the shop for it, then wrap it and then give it. Why We Are Self-Destructive By : Saleem Rana When we arrest our own expression of life force, either individually or collectively, we turn the force of desire against ourselves and become self-destructive. Traveling With The Moving Wall Of The Vietnam Veterans By : Tom Berger They don't come for its size and scope. They come for the names. Waiting for the Call: The September Eleventh Disaster By : Tom Berger It smelled the same as war. It looked the same as war. Grant Coates, the vice president of VVA's New York State Council, thought the memory of it might have been one of the good things he brought back from Vietnam. "Been there, done that," he thought. Missing & Found: VVA's Rochester Honor Guard at The Wall By : Tom Berger Ten years ago, a POW/MIA Marathon Team ran from Rochester, New York, to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the national Mall. Students Chip In To Help Katrina Victims By : Kadence Buchanan While most college students on spring break are busy sunning up and partying down in exotic locales such as Cancun, there are others who are content to sacrifice their spring break to help those less fortunate. A Voice in the Wilderness By : Roger Rogers - Jesian The Price of Peace So, Was He a Hero or a Traitor? By : Roger Rogers - Jesian To question your beliefs, whether religious or scientific, is healthy and could open new frontiers to any an issue. Being on the Team - Becoming Better Friends By : Jaci Rae To help achieve emotional intimacy, thereby becoming a better friend, you need to nurture a woman's soul by honoring her and validating who she is. Your Old Clothes Could Be Blessing For Some One Else - Donate Them To Needy By : Dan Sherman There are many ways to donate used clothings to charitable organizations so as to make a difference and improve people's lives. Read on... The Dating Game Part II: How to Become the Right Person with a Rewarding Relationship By : Jaci Rae nce you have conquered the dating scene, how do you inspire the person who has sparked your interest in a relationship to want the same? That can be the hardest stepping stone for those who always seem to date, but never find a partner. Are You a Fan of Broadway Music? Try it! You'll Love It! By : Timothy Rea Broadway music is rich in history and it has an exciting future. If you don't know the music of Broadway, give it a shot. It isn't just 'The Sound of Music', anymore! Setting Psychic Boundaries part 2 By : Katheryn Hoban Setting Psychic Boundaries Who Am I? By : Jaci Rae Childhood poetry from Jaci Rae Mr Hendrick's Ingenius Formula For Increasing Charity Donations By : Nazir Hussain 90/10 is an ingenius formula. When applied properly it has benefits for the charitable organisations and the donars of charity. In a nutshell, you donate 10% of your income and focus on increasing that 10%. The remaining 90% will increase automatically. The Royal Observer Corps Story - A Hidden Gem of World War II By : Andrew Denyer One of the hidden gems of the Second World War is the story of how local volunteers watching the skies above England, Scotland and Wales helped saved many lives and brought about a change of fortune for the beleagured RAF. The Genius of Don Knotts, He Made Me Lose Myself in His Characters By : Dana Smith Don Knotts, Mayberry, and my hometown. Memories and comedy for you to lose yourselfe in. Taking Part in a Fundraising Program By : James Hunt When asked to take part in some form of fundraising program people may feel overwhelmed. They may feel as if they cannot handle everything themselves... Antique Farms: a Great Family Heritage to Discover -Part I By : Aliza Adar Levine Antique Farms provide a fascinating time tunnel of what once was. There's nothing like actually experiencing Living History to make it come alive. Acts of Kindness Benefit Everyone By : Paul M. Jerard Jr. Do you really want to be happy? Everyone says yes, but the gateway to happiness makes some of us frown. The gateway to happiness, is giving to others.

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