In our American culture, girls are encouraged to: • Defer to authority: your parents, your teachers, your Girl Scout leader, etc. • Follow the rules of whatever game or activity you're involved in. • Color in between the lines, not outside. • Pay attention to other people's feelings. • Respond to the hurt or pain…
So, you’re looking for a new organic latex mattress? Confused yet? It’s not hard to become confused with all the information, misinformation and conflicting facts you may find about the new mattress you are looking to buy. There are a few things to keep in mind when shopping for that mattress and a few things…
A lot of the times people are puzzled by the usage of these terms and their differences; the fact is they are all types of traditional ceramics. They are all made using the basic material clay. There are other sub categories of ceramics besides these three, so read on. The differences arise when different clay…
Common knowledge states that hardwood floors are a great investment for a homeowner. They add a certain charm and character to a home that can not be replicated by laminates, carpeting, or any other type of flooring. However, the investment does not stop with the decision to purchase hardwoods. To retain the value, the hardwood…
I am trying to remember when I first started noticing a need to boost my testosterone. The obvious answer is not so obvious – yes I of course had noticed by the time I started dealing with the problem. But before I became aware of what had happened to my energy levels, when I did…
There are so many misconceptions about macronutrients nowdays, that people can not tell what's real or not. The term macronutrients is the collective term used to describe proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. We've all heard these terms before and I know that once you read those words, you already had preconceptions of what each one entailed.…
Here's the situation: it's getting close to summer, and you're getting no closer to the six pack abs you desire. You want to be able to show off your body during the warm summer months, not have to be self-conscious while sucking in your unsightly belly fat. Summer's about relaxing, not stressing out about not…
Congratulations on getting a new bundle of joy, or maybe it is your second or your little one is now a toddler. Chances are fitness doesn’t top the list of priorities when you have a young one at home. Well, we are here to prove that you can maintain a healthy and fit life even…
Although there was a joint anti-Nazi sentiment across Europe and the world, and global politics seemed to be united in the relief of the defeat of Germany at the end of World War II, there were also many conflicts during this time. Why then does the Cold War differ from any of these confrontations? I…
Bedouins believed that the horse was a gift from Allah. It was to be cherished, revered, almost worshiped. The Arabian horse has been bred for centuries, with its beginnings in the oases around the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in the countries known in our modern history as Iran, Iraq, and Syria, as well as other…
“It is Finished” Part 3 – The Easter Series The following writing contains explicit expressions, as it relates to the crucifixion suffered by Christ. While discomforting, the brutal reality of sins penalty reveals the wondrous depths of God’s love for us. Knowing his fate, he entered the garden. It was there in a place of…
Perfume has been a desired commodity since ancient times and many of the techniques used are still used to some degree today. When looking at ancient attitudes towards perfume it is surprising to discover how much it actually reflects the expectations of it in the modern day. To understand the nature of it in Ancient…
Suzdal is the remarkable ancient town, famed for its school of icon painting and for many forms of practical art, as well as a place of imprisonment for the tsar’s disgraced courtiers. Suzdal is a part of the Golden Ring of Russia and one of the most popular historical places. The town seen today, with…
SINGLE PLAYER REVIEW Enigma lives! Tesseraction has released a single player offline version of their upcoming massive multiplayer naval game and it lives up to its potential and then some. Playing Enigma offline gives you a chance to see what this game is all about and train for the upcoming Virtual Battle of the Atlantic…
My three true 'bling' rings live on my left hand, announcing my marital status to the world. In just a few years, they'll have been there for half a century … imagine that! My wedding ring is slim with three tiny diamonds set in tiny white gold diamond shapes on the yellow gold band. I…