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    This year, the  Bangkok  capital surpassed London, destination number one in 2012, less than one percent.  One of the reasons for the success of tourism in Bangkok is that Southeast Asia has become very popular among people in the upper stratum of the middle class. Eleven of the twelve cities that have experienced the highest growth in terms of "air connectivity" - as they include number of air connections to other cities and the number of flights each connection - are locate

Have you ever drunk a bit too much alcohol and woke up with a heavy head?     If you've made too many trips to the punch bowl, you'll be all too familiar with the pounding head, queasy stomach, dry mouth and other miserable symptoms that accompany a hangover.    Hangover relief always seems to be just out of reach. However, a few time-tested hangover remedies seem to work for most revellers, most of the time.   In 2008, Discover Health decided to study which hangover remedies reall

If, for some strange reason, you have or still keep attracting lovers who only end up causing you pain, today’s words are for you. Each person in your life is sent there for your benefit and to teach you a lesson. The lesson could be how to trust yourself. The lesson could be that you are loved. The lesson could be to heal a wound from your past, or perhaps the lesson could be forgiveness. Now, think about this. If someone is sent into your life to teach you forgiveness, how else could you lea

Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of theDeclaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of great Britain.     Hope all of you have a great holiday! I'm so happy to be a part of RedGage and to be able to make new friends on this amazing site!  

4th of July is a special day for me and my family. For the Americans, 4th of July is their day of Indipendence. For us Filipinos, before, we celebrate this day also as our Indipendence Day, however, it was latter changed to Fil-American Friendship Day. Me, my siblings, and the rest of my family have another reason to celebrate it. It is my late Dad's Birthday. A very special person not only for us in the family but also to our other relatives and friends and even to those whom we don't k

A reminder to please put safety first while using fireworks. So many accidents could be prevented by obeying the rules and laws, and supervision of your children and friends. http://www.fireworksafety.com/

Got my air finally working I can relax for a spell The recliner that calls me I know it so well The remote is at hand And the kids are all out Living the good life It’s what it’s about   Yeah………… I’m living the good life There’s no better a day I’m living the good life Things just went my way   My wife has walked in I see a glass in her hand And a beer in the other She gives to this man Going back to the kitchen She comes back with a tray Of chips and of treats There’s no b

  Where's Wally Everyone remembers Where's Wally?, you know the guy in the stripy red and white top with the red bobble hat that you had to find in a crowd of people? The books were and still are very popular and the character has become synonymous with the art of blending into a crowd. The books themselves were written by the British author Martin Handford and consist of a series of extremely detailed double page spread colour illustrations showing huge crowds of people in fantastic de

Sounds crazy, but there are certain kinds of foods that naturally burn off calories while you eat.  Other kinds of foods help block calorie intake.  Since my waist size went from a 34 to a 38, this is an area I have been taking an increasingly harder look at.   SPICY FOODS - such as chiles and curries help boost your bodies metabolism, which in turn burns off calories.  And they continue to naturally burn off calories for hours later, toss in a walk or a jog after the meal and you are lookin

Friendships are like a garden  of different flowers.  Some are prickly like a rose bud, others are like orchids,  delicate but strong.  Some will sway in the wind  while others are like a rock,  that you can always depend on.  The most beautiful bouquets  are made up of all kinds of Flowers.  And so are our Friendships.

I always wanted to work.   Even as a young girl, I couldn't wait until I was old enough to start babysitting like my older sister. But until then I came up with several ways to make money.   One of my "businesses" I ran was weaved loop potholders.   I sold them for $.25 each.   My poor Grandma was my biggest sale. She would even order them from me and give them away as gifts.   I wondered as I got older if she really did give them away or if she just kept them.   My second &q

Planting trees, vegetables, flowering plants, fruit bearing trees and other plants are some of the act of nature stewardship. Living in an agricultural country like the Philippines we need to plant in order to sustain our basic necessities and needs. Planting trees is a very helpful act to help our ailing mother nature because it gives fresh air and cool environment. Having vegetable farm or garden have been also part of our tradition as an agricultural country. It had different benefits for man

If Love If love lights the way Then why is our path murky and gray, Charcoal as the stones in the yard That we once walked with our fingers intertwined.   Today that twine has frayed From the hammock we once curled in together - A frayed heart you leave in me, With charcoal gray lines that are not yet shaded in.   -written by ChristyB, ©2012  

I truly don’t recall the exact year these friends appeared. In fact let me just state this fact right now: I have no concept of “time” as in… when something happened – how old I am (need a calculator to figure it out exactly) – how old other people appear to me. Obviously I know what the Hours/Minutes are each day since I have clocks that tell me that (whew). I also have no concept of North/South/East/West – it’s either “that” way or “this” way :0). I have always been tha

Cars that perceive the world around them,automatically store knowledge and make reaction decisions in real-time this is the goal of a 12-year research project in which Audi scientists are taking part. Together with colleagues from three German universities and the Fraunhofer institute for Information and Data Processing, the researchers are working to develop cognitive systems that will help prevent accidents. The intention is for them to form the backbone of future driver assistance systems cap

I am in love with the new RedGage!  While viewing such lovely photos and looking around the place for sharing I discovered the share buttons.  We now have Google+, Tumbler,Twitter,Facebook, and Stumbleupon  share buttons and they work quickly! I am using Chrome and the site is smooth and fun.  It is such a relief to view such gorgeous photos with their desciptions and to be able to surf on one persons uploads and share and enjoy without the fear of NOT having 400 characters and being afraid

Many Years ago in a little place in Hungary outside of Budapest, a little girl was born. The times were hard on her mother and grand mother, without her dad who had been captured in the war and imprisoned. But they survived and her dad came back to them one year. This girl did grow up through all the trials and tribulations, graduated and went to work like it was expected of her. She got married, had children of her own and went on a great adventure to a new world. It hasn't been easy for he

Growing food is a way of life for us. Without our vegetable gardens I think we would starve. Fresh food from the garden saves us buckets of money. Fortunately, in our region we can grow almost all year long. We can even start seeds in August for our fall and winter gardens. You might think August is too hot to start vegetable seeds, but it is the perfect time to get a fall garden going in Southwest regions of the United States. With so many types of food that can be planted now, you can start a

I have an inability to let people be a part of my life. We can be friends, even more, but I'll still shut you out to some extent. While this is an awesome defense mechanism as it prevents me from getting too close to anyone, it also makes me alone. There's not a single person on this planet who knows any of my "deepest secrets" or I've allowed myself to establish an intense emotional bond with. My brother is the only person who's death I could honestly say would devasta

With one more stop at sea and one overnight on land left to go on my grand European Adventure, it is only fitting that the climax of this trip just happens to be on my "bucket list". For quite some time now, I had placed Santorini Greece near the top of my so called bucket list. You can rest assured that I will be on that first tender to go ashore in the morning upon our arrival.   I have been so blessed already to have visited so many coastal areas of Italy, France, Croatia, the coun

As we know, the sun in summer is not our best friend in many things. Its influence on our skin can have not so pleasant effects. Let me point some of them:-Exposure to ultraviolet light leads to excessive cell growth that causes thickening of the upper layer of the skin and leads to the appearance of wrinkles.-Sun-dries the skin, it becomes coarse and rough.-Spots may appear, due to the production of melanin. Usually these spots are seen in older people, but they also occur in young people who o

How To Choose Very Strong Passwords That Are Easy To Remember What makes a password strong is the combination of different alphanumeric, special characters, and capitalization that you use, and of course the length of the password.   I don't know about you, but I don't want to remember and type an epistle when I fill out a password field. And, ideally, I don't want to use the same password on many sites, because if one is compromised then my entire life is unlocked. I want to show y

Gazing at the Stars Gazing at the stars on a crisp spring night, Thinking of you and cwtching you tight. On a hill in Wales, with a heart so true, Just wondering cariad if you see them too. I miss you so much, you are not here with me, Yet you're in my thoughts, and its plain to see A vision of you here, in my mind's eye; That will stay with me always until I die. richardpeeej 2011

  Never But You My eyes have never seen your face but I know it is beautiful. I've never heard your voice but you sing to me from afar. I've never held your hand but you reached out and touched my heart. I've never felt the kiss of your lips but you kiss me every night in my dreams. I've never felt the warmth of your breath against my cheek but you breathed new life into me. I've never had the pleasure of sharing your laughter but you always bring a smile to my face. I'v

Main Ingredients: 1 cup water 1 cup milk 2 tea bags of black tea Mixture: 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ginger 1/4 tsp cloves 1/4 tsp cardamom Method: Combine water and milk in a pan. Add mixture and two tea bags to the liquid. Bring to a slow boil. Strain. Put in cups. Makes 2 servings. Note : You can experiment with the tea. I sually use only one tea bag due to health constraints. I have also used green tea, but it does not taste as good.

Whenever a person invests in a new vehicle, there is always this desire for it to stay in its brand new condition forever. Cars however go through a lot of daily wear and tear, which can be evident in its performance. Engines in cars need to be well cared for since they are mainly the heart and soul of the vehicle. In the event that it wears down over the years, finding a replacement is a possibility. Brand New and Used Engines There are many establishments that provide engine refurbishment of a

Whether you need a wonderful dessert for the Holidays or just because, pumpkin nut bread is a great country recipe. You have many options for this tasty treat and here is just one of the many ways you can bake your own pumpkin nut bread. 1-cup pumpkin (cup of mashed sweet potatoes substitution) 1/2cup sugar 1 ½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice - (substitute ¾ tsp. cinnamon, ½ tsp. ginger, ½ nutmeg and dash ground cloves) ½-cup oil 1/3 cup water 2 eggs

The decision to purchase an antique car is a big one and should not be taken lightly, but by knowing the right questions to ask when buying an antique car a prospective buyer can be afforded a bit of peace of mind when making what is usually a large investment. Antiques cars by nature have tons of associated problems simply because of their age and cost, and the old adage "buyer beware" has never had a more significant meaning than when applied to purchasing an antique car. While there

What to Do With a Pumpkin: Desserts, Decorations, Gifts and More October 24, 2012  By  Amy Wingfield   Leave a Comment   (Edit) Photo Credit to RichardBowen on Flickr It’s that time of the year again. The  pumpkins  are here and the harvest has begun! Everywhere we go, the kids are quick to spot the pumpkin patches. Several churches in the area host annual pumpkin patches as fund raisers. These patches are designed with families and kids in mind, offering pumpkins of all sizes, hay ride

Indonesian  spicy sauce is a little different from the local style. It requires more spice dry  ingredients  and pounding the dry ingredientsis a messy chore. If you have a food blender, you be glad that you don't have to dodge the paste from spitting into your eyes.It is advisable to prepare this spicy paste one day before hand so as not to hinder your time in cooking other side dishes.    Best Steam Fish Recipe: Indonesian Style Spicy Steam Fish

For a couple of weeks that weren't supposed to be that busy, I ended up having a lot of last minute stuff come up, lol.  Ended up getting invited to Gamila's daughter's birthday party a couple of Saturdays ago which ended up turning into a double birthday party with Lisa's daughter at Arcadia.  Then Lisa ended up inviting us over last weekend to celebrate Gamila's birthday, which was great since she never celebrates it.  Had a great time at both and it was great hanging ou

7 Easiest Ways To Cut Your Food Budget You probably have a busy schedule. And because of this, it becomes too easy and convenient to spend on ready-to-cook meals because you are probably too exhausted to even think of preparing a meal. If you have been spending too much on your food groceries, here is some good news: listed below are the tips for food shopping that not only will help you cut your food budget in half but positively affect your health as well. 1. Eat more vegetables- There are two

I love tomatoes in sandwich and fried green tomattoes or red tomatoes but I don't like tomatoes that are not ripe because it has a sour taste to them. I can't eat to many tonatoes all the time because I'll break out. Looking for a good ripe tomatoes are hard to fiind anymore. Most farmers use chemicals on their tomatoes plants to keep the bugs away.  When my husband and I went to do our grocery shopping, we happen to come across some red juicy ripe tomatoes so we bought all they had

It was December of 1976, and Tori sat at the kitchen table of her new family. Tori was 17, recently transported from the streets of Southern California by the oldest son of this large family. Tori and expecting her first child, and everything she was experiencing was 180 degrees different than anything she had ever known. She was abandoned by her parents as a 12 year old child, not ever knowing the love of a family. The kitchen table was the center of the social activities of this Ozark househol

With Thanksgiving and Christmas on the way, you are going to need some recipes for turkey ! Here are a few with videos and easy to follow directions! Honey Smoked Turkey Recipe Upside Down Turkey Recipe Plus you can click on the image to get some useful Turkey Carving Tips !

Kitchen Tips   Flavored Coffee: make your own by adding orange peel, vanilla extract, almond extract, (any flavored extract could be used depending on your tastes), cinnamon, allspice, ground up roasted nuts. For six (6) cups of coffee use ¼ teaspoon of the flavor you want and mix with coffee grinds before you brew. Add more or less to taste. Enjoy!!   Boil over: Pasta or rice boil over, add a tablespoon of butter to the water when you add the pasta or rice.   Over cooked spaghetti

      What do you think? This is actually my breakfast. The ingredients are great.....I've added quick oats, goji berry, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, cashew nuts and raisins. Then, I add hot water to and 1 tablespoon of blackstrap molasses.   I love the nuts and oats but adding blackstrap molasses is a bad combination. There is so much talk about the goodness of blackstrap molasses but there aren't many delicious recipes that includes blackstrap molasses. They only taste great when they a

In early November, we were blessed to get together with another family who will be traveling the adoption road. They are not only a beautiful family with a special testament to finding strength in Christ through difficult times, they are also talented musicians and another family we consider special to us. Our children all hit it off instantly and we visited until almost early the next day! (We were all thankful for the time change that night). Anyways, K made a delicious clementine cake. I, on

     Pumpkin Pie is my favorite desert at Thanksgiving, but it is so high in fat and calories, this recipe I found is so much better for you, the crust has been eliminated and some changes made, but it is just as good.      Ingredients: 1  can pumpkin 1/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons honey  1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/2 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed, or 2 eggs, lightly beaten  1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup evaporated fat-free milk   Directions: Preheat your oven to 350

Thank You..... Thank you for the sun, Thank you for the moon, Thank you for the mashed potatoes on my silver spoon! Thank you for the earth, Thank you for the sky, Thank you for my favorite tasty pumpkin pie! Thank you for my family, Thank you for my friends, Even though I know that life will someday end. Thank you for my cats, Thank you for my dogs, Because I know without them my life would be a fog! ~Kris         © 2013

Accountability A Christmas Message   As we draw to the close of another year and look forward to spending time with family and friends over the holidays I have to reflect on how much our life’s have changed over the last 50 years. I was 13 years old 50 years ago at Christmas time. I was working in the woods yarding logs with a huge old horse that I loved. Our barn had burned to the ground and I had taken the winter off from school to yard logs for a local lumberman in exchange for lumber to b

Christmas is coming soon and that cannot be stopped that we will say goodbye also to this year of 2013 and say hello to 2014.There are a lot of things that had happened in this year of 2013 and there are some good ones and bad.The good ones are for winning Manny Paquiao and get back his belt again being the champ and for winning also for Miss World by our owned Maegan Young and also the Supranatural who is also Miss Philippines who won the crown and all the awards that are truly a blessing from

What if we wake up tomorrow and the weather has caused us to be trapped? What if there is a sudden electrical situation and we lose power with no idea of when it will return? What if there is some sort of financial issue that occurs suddenly and people can't get to their money? What if...What if...What if! Those are things that go through my mind at any given time of the day. Some would call me a worrier, some would call me a naysayer and some might call me a prepper! Whatever I am considere

Presidents Park is an outdoor museum near Williamsburg, Virginia which features 16 to 18 feet tall statues of our presidents. Someone once accused Abraham Lincoln of being two faced he replied " If I were two-faced, would I be wearing this one?"    George W. Bush   George H.W. Bush   Harry Truman   Andrew Jackson was the first president to be born in a log cabin.   William Jefferson Clinton   Benjamin Harrison spent so much time courting his wife that he was known as "the m

The ocean is a beautiful place to visit and standing on a beach as the sun comes up on the east coast is a special thing. The waves come crashing in and they slide back down the edge of the sand, taking a little of this and leaving a little of that.               Life I truly feel is a series of waves and how we handle those waves will make all the difference in our life. There are waves that we will ride to new heights, rising higher with greater success, like the surfer on that perfect

The Homeless Man   An arctic bitter wind blows angrily in my face My cold body~ rigid I walk at a snail's pace The city life isn't all it's cracked up to be It drains your soul like a used up  B--a-t-t-e-r-y                                 As I round the corner out of the parking ramp I notice an old man He's shivering, cold and damp His long black coat hangs from his slender frame His eyes look tired yet his spirit holds no shame Trying

            Au Gratin     He who says  au gratin  says Parmesan. The second most popular cheese for  au gratin  is Italian Romano, and, for an entirely different flavor, Swiss Sapsago. The French, who gave us this cookery term, use it in its original meaning for any dish with a browned topping, usually of bread crumbs, or crumbs and cheese. In America we think of  au gratin  as grated cheese only, although Webster says, "with a browned covering, often mixed with butter or ch

The Hobbit movies have been a real dream come true for me, as I know they must be for other Tolkein fans as well.  I thought I'd gone to heaven with the Lord Of The Rings movies, but to finally see the book that started it all for me made into not one but THREE movies, well...it still leaves me speechless.   Of course the icing on the cake is to have Peter Jackson make the Hobbit movies.  His LOTR work was absolutely out of this world.  So far, the first Hobbit movie, An Unexpected Journ

I remember when I was younger, I use to Play with my dolls and fantasise about being a mom. Well i'm a proud mother of three and I can not imagine life without them. They have brought me so much joy, over the years. It's unbelievable how fast time flies when your watching your kids grow. One minute your swaddling them in your arms and in the blink of an eye your going to watch them play sports, school plays, graduations. It's a mind blowing experience. I'm Monleo and i'm lovi

I just saw this video and I want to make sure that all my friends and family watch this video.  I mean the guys are right lets get behind a movement that actually means something.  Instead of this stupid twerking and harlem shake I mean all that is funny. But lets get behind something that means something instead of mindless things. Please watch this and support these guys I really do they are great and there should be more people out there. And share it the more we get this out there the more

Selecting a cat as a pet can be an almost instant upgrade in the quality of life for any human, simply because the diversity of cat personalities makes each animal a unique being. Regardless of whether a person is a first time cat owner or an individual experienced in feline behavior it makes no difference – each and every cat possesses it’s own unique outlook on the universe.  It is for this very reason that the relationship that inevitably grows between cat and human is special, one that

Physical activity will make your life longer and better Physical activity will not only make you look better and fitter, but it will also improve your health. Your body will be immune to the majority of flues, illnesses and diseases, as exercising provides better functioning of your thyroid gland, which produces thyroid hormones responsible for our metabolism. Serotonin, dopamine and endorphins that are also produced while and after exercising, making you feel happy and exhilarated, making the w

Have you ever wanted to go to Europe ? Specifically, have you ever fantasized about traveling to Paris and visiting the Famous City of lights?  We had the opportunity to visit this magnificent city in the winter time last year. I t was simply stunning.  Paris draws you in and anywhere and everywhere you look there is a picture-taking opportunity. The day we arrived there was no snow on the ground and the streets around the World famous Eiffel Tower were crowded with people walking up and down,

Valentine’s day the synonymous of romance and love, it is representing the strong relationship between lovers. Are you involved in a quality relationship? If not than go for make good and strong relationship and feel this memorable day moment. Lots of people who are getting fall in love with special someone they know the magic of this day. Lovers are celebrate this day with gifts means the boy and girls exchange gifts each other and express their feeling, between lovers gifts make most importa

1 : Do you have a crush at the moment? yes. 2 : Have you ever been deeply in love? yes. 3 : Longest relationship you've ever been in? 4 years 4 : Have you ever changed for someone? sure i have. 5 : How is your relationship with your ex? which one? the last one, i hope gets hit by a mack truck, the rest of them, i am generally ok with. 6 : Have you ever been cheated on? yup. 7 : Have you ever cheated? once. 8 : Would you date someone who's well known for cheating? depends on who it is. 9

why cant i just ever be good enough i try and try and try no one ever just likes me for me theres always something wrong with me why cant i ever be good enough im pretty sure im just done trying but we know thats a lie because ill try and try and try but no matter how hard i try i wont ever be good enough and ill just fuck things up like time and time again i should just quit save myself the heartache of giving everything and just being burned but we all know thats a lie once again ill try and t

I have to first thank my Italian friend who recommended this place to us. Since I almost forgot to mention the facts I find most interesting about this place in the last post , I figured I should get it out at the start instead: Cinque Terre (“Five Lands”) consists of five villages: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore These villages plus the coastline and the hillside is a UNESCO World Heritage Site There really isn’t any particular landmark that Cinque Terre is popul

ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. TWO . Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other. THREE . Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want. FOUR . When you say, "I love you," mean it. FIVE. When you say, "I'm sorry," look the person in the eye. SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married. SEVEN . Believe in love at first sight. EI

Have you ever felt confused about what to eat? Well I know I have, with all those choices out there. Maybe to make it easier for us lets start back to where we should be looking for a healthier approach. Ever take a look at the animals in the wild on the discovery channel or even refer to the past history when Queens and Kings ruled the world? Maybe you should because they knew exactly what it takes to be healthy. Its not counting calories, or watching fat or carbohydrates. Instead its eating wh

This past Tuesday, something mysterious and amazing happened. My wife noticed a strange deposit into our bank account; a large deposit: $1,400. She asked when I was supposed to be paid for something I was working on and I told her not until later. This deposit piqued both our curiosities. What was it? Why was it in there? Who put it there? I started investigating; researching as much as I could. I was able to find out it was $1,400 cash, which bank branch and what time the money was put in. Para

Well, it’s Saint Patrick’s Day, and what better day to wear green? Coming from a mostly Irish region of the country, anyone not wearing green looks like a freak. However, the holiday has been so Americanized that it is mostly celebrated as a “feast day”.The holiday, as its name suggests, is named after Saint Patrick who lived around 400 AD, and is one of the most commonly recognized patron saints of Ireland. Believe it or not, the holiday was originally associated with the color blue, bu

I can’t believe it has been nearly a month since I wrote anything on here. Even longer since I posted a recipe on the Cheap Meals Blog. What have I been doing in that time. You may be thinking - Digging beds, sowing seeds, rebuilding walls, cleaning plant pots, washing the algae of the poly-tunnel, re-potting the strawberries, pruning the fruit bushes, forcing the rhubarb. I wish!!!!! These are all things I should have done and haven’t. I can mainly blame the weather. It has been atrocious h

The man on the moon is a lonely soul he just looks down upon the earth and wonders how it would be like to touch the the ocean and feel the sea breeze gently flow through his hair. But, it will never be since he is the man on the moon. Then he wonders what it would be like to wonder through the forests of the earth and see deer, bears, and watch the birds nest high up in the trees. But, it will never be since he is the man on the moon. As his mind wonders he imagined what it would be like to ski

When I finally pass this earth Will you remember me? For I have lived as long as I could In a world that didnt want me. I made my life as best I could For the children I have bore Tell them everyday of my love And that I wished for more. Remember my smile the way it was My laughter when I was happy Forget the tears They mean nothing here For I am finally free Just wish for me to rest in peace And I will grant you dreams Please dont cry for me Just smile and wave goodbye.         When I final

Join Tayla as she teaches how to make Easter bunny ears. In this tutorial video your children will learn easy to follow step by step instructions that make it fun for kids of all ages to create their own craft for the Easter holiday. More crafts for kids: http://bit.ly/1e5XIcP WEAR a Tea Time T-Shirt: Kids - http://bit.ly/IPSB1W Adults - http://bit.ly/1fj920b JOIN Tayla's Email Club: http://bit.ly/pjqGzs -- SUBSCRIBE to TEA TIME WITH TAYLA -- http://www.youtube.com/user/teatimewithtayla?sub_

This Fire. There is a saying, that if you play With fire You are going to get burned But there are no quaint sayings For learning to love the Heat And the flames No guidelines for those of us Who rise from the ashes Again and again   The invisible battle within Causes the fire To burn out of control Endlessly   The past scars and future disapointments An inferno of rage and pain That no one can escape None of us can see past the flames We create in our lives So we hide ourselves From ourselves

"If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable." These immortal words by Lucius Annaeus Seneca ring true as sailors set out to savor unforgettable sailing experiences in Sydney Harbour. Tourists booking themselves for yacht hire in Sydney are spoilt for choice when it comes to chartering cruises or looking around for their favorite sailing vessel. Sailing in Sydney Once the tourists settle down and relax in their yacht, they look forward to enjoying the variou

Autumn collection photos of Lake Wendouree taken in 2012. The water reeds were fresh and have not trimmed yet at that time. Some parts of the lake often have designated areas for the wildlife birds, ducks and swans. Autumn trees like fire background in nature. Mt. Warrenheip at the background of Lake Wendouree.

.At 4: MyMommy can do anything! .At 8: My Mommy knows a lot! A whole Lot! .At 12: My Mommy dosen't really know quite eeverything! .At 14: Naturally, Mother doesn't know that either. .At 16: Mother? She's hopelessly old-fashioned. .At 18: That old woman? She's way out of date! .At 25: Well, she might know a little bit about it! .At 35: Before we decide, let's get Mom's opinion. .At 45: Wonder what Mom would have thought about it? .At 65: I Wish I could talk it over with Mo

  I still can't believe that you can get famous by turning soup cans into art! I guess I'm just jealous that I didn't think of it first! When I think of the name of Andy Warhol the first thing I think of is one of his Marilyn Monroe portraits. The world in general, however, would probably think of Campbell Soup when his name is mentioned. Andy Warhol's first art exhibition was held in 1962 Los Angeles when he showed his 32 Campbell's Soup Cans. Andy Warhol's art was abou

Hurricane Hunters are Unsung Hurricane Heroes Ask a young kid about their heroes these days.  Some may name their parents.  However, many will name a singer, actor, or sports figure.  Many kids apparently have no concept of the real meaning of the word hero. Athletes and entertainers are  NOT examples of heroes.  Fame and heroism are NOT the same thing.   REAL HEROES are firefighters, who rush into buring buildings to bring out victims;  combat soldiers, who fling themselves upon gr

Hello fans! Today is Memorial Day here in the US. It is a day where we take pride in honoring our military and other civil service heroes for the protection they provide to us as not only a country, but as individuals.  JLB Creatives Publishing team members are solid supporters of this American servants who are willing to put their lives on the line for our freedom.  JLB Creatives CEO Janet Beasley has put together a wonderful video boasting some of her photos from around the USA, from east co

There are a number of benefits associated with learning a new language, and studies have shown that doing so can help to significantly improve one’s memory. Whether it is Spanish, French, or English, learning how to use a new language can really make a difference when it comes to remembering things. The brain is like a muscle , the more you exercise it - the stronger it becomes. Doing regular learning exercises improves not only your knowledge of the language you are learning, but your overall

“I am I, plus my surroundings, and if I do not preserve the latter, I do not preserve myself.” - José Ortega y Gasset, 1883-1955 ,  Meditaciones del Quijote (1914)           I have always viewed photography as a way to preserve or immortalize moments, gestures, people, situations, buildings, our way of living and nature. In short everything that constitutes our world with our different cultures and traditions as well as our heritage. Among other things I’ve used my camera, to pres

Living on a planet with endless natural resources, man has felt the need to express admiration for them and probably in line with the spirit of competition, rank them in various lists and charts, which often starts with "the ... "or" most ... "of all.  Beyond the numerous and different preferences, what matters in the end is that they are put into the beauty and majesty of these natural landscapes. Once in 2007 chose the 7 new wonders of the modern world, in November 2011, f

Kalemegdan When you step in Kalemegdan , especially in the summer, you will feel a peace and serenity. Although it is so close to the city center, with its parks, walking paths, shady benches, green lawns, art pavilion and birds. Kalemegdan takes you to a magical world. It's also the biggest and most beautiful park in Belgrade dates from the XIX century. On the edge of Kalemegdan 105 m above the sea level, overlooking the confluence of the Sava and the Danube rivers lies the Belgrade fortres

15. He was born on February 12th 1809, and died April 15th 1865 at the age of fifty six. 14. He was the only president to have a patent: Lincoln invented a device to free steamboats that ran aground. 13. Lincoln is enshrined in the Wrestling Hall of Fame. 12. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. 11. He practiced law without a degree. Lincoln had about 18 months of formal schooling. 10. In 1818 Abraham Lincoln nearly died after being kicked in the head by a horse. 9.

Phosphate detergents were one of the earliest environmental battle grounds in the 1970s. I remember seeing pictures of rivers with suds from bank to bank. Of course, phosphorous is a fertilizer, and the algae in the rivers loved it. It wasn’t good for the fish, for people who wanted to catch the fish, or the people who had to smell lots of dead, rotting fish on the river banks. It’s not worth the trouble to try to find all the details this much later, but after a while some manufacturers sta

Do you often refer back to some experience in the past to base your present time decisions on?  Do you look back at those times and give advice to others based on what happened "back then"?  I believe everyone does this to some degree. Think about it...  Our "experience" is our knowledge of what works and what doesn't.  But what if you are living in fear from part or all of that experience?  For instance, you were cheated on in an old relationship.  Now, you worry a

  Lipstick use started more than 5000 years ago, with several cultures using different dyes, gemstones, substances from fish scales, etc. to paint their lips (Schaffer, 2006).  Lipstick use is now part of most women’s cosmetic arsenal with lipstick having a social, cultural and psychological impact on its wearers and viewers.  As much as women enjoy putting on lipstick, the question becomes how healthy is that lipstick? Liu et al. investigated this question and conducted a study on this is

Smoothie Cubes! Smoothie cubes are quite possibly my new favorite thing. I’ve always loved having a nice, thick, fruit and veggie filled smoothie for breakfast, a lot of times with a hard boiled egg or some low fat cottage cheese and a piece of wheat toast on the side.  What I DON’T like is all the prep work. I’ve worked out a system that makes this a pretty easy breakfast. What I do is pile all the fruits and vegetables into the blender with the minimal amount of liquid necessary to a

Happy Monday everyone! I've been pretty busy lately, summer craft shows and festivals are happening all over town and I have less than 3 weeks to be ready for my next show at the Pow Wow grounds in Harbor Springs, Michigan. This summer I thought it would be cool to step up my soap design, so I have been working on different designs other than my typical 2 color swirl. My first attempt at the "Tiger Stripe" which I have renamed "Zebra Stripe" turned out pretty darn good in

To get peace of mind we must be trained to clarify minds, heal wounded hearts, and build our homes in sun-shining environment. It (environment) must be conducive to our mental and spiritual health may be nurtured and cherished. It is self-reliance is a vital key to living a healthy, productive and peaceful life. For being self-reliant one must control one’s desires and must be contended with what he has. Memorable Quotable Quotes About Peace of Mind a. Money cannot buy peace of mind. It cannot

RSE: In this post I mentioned how lemon water can help to balance the pH level of the body. In this article by Kris Carr, she explains why this is beneficial . originally posted at MindBodyGreen By Kris Carr December 6, 2011 11:45 AM Remember high school science class? Well, if you don’t, here’s a little refresher course. The body maintains a delicate pH balance. Technically, pH is a measure of the hydrogen ion concentration in solution. Wha? Don’t worry I won’t get too technical. For

A poet Am I? Or a moment? A word today A sound tomorrow A breeze the day after Will you have the time To spare me a thought Lend me An ear Give me The time Tomorrow There will be other Speaking better Touching souls Of that moment Before They too become A sound And then A breeze  

What Is Manifesting? Manifesting  it something you can see, most of the time with your eyes! A person, money, anything that deals with the material world.      We Visualize Them We Think, We Take Action, Then It Materializes. You can  manifest  anything you want in your life, you just need to experiment with this. It is not about getting what we want now, believe me it does take time. Manifesting Means Good Or Bad! It is not about struggling, as long as you are clear about your intentions.

Brush Your Way to Beauty & Better Health   Detox is all the rage these days. Infomercials all want you to spend your $29.95 or more to buy their latest, greatest product to cleanse your colon or your feet or some such. The fact is, you don't need any of this nonsense. The best and most effective methods of cleansing are affordable or free.   Drinking plenty of pure water, eating healthy food that is rich in natural fiber, avoiding products laden with chemicals are all ways of cleansing

On Wednesday, August 20th Cheeseman held the "Accountants vs Lawyers" race and from there we continued into the next week. On Sunday the 31st, my last day in New Zealand, I spent the morning shoveling snow and went for one last ski before heading to the airport. After arriving I had my first experience of mistaken identity as I was sent aside. As it turned out another Travis Clark was on the "no fly" list! Apparently I have an evil alter ego. Later that evening I arrived in M

One day a young clams on the ocean floor to complain and complain at his mother as a grain of sand sharp enters his body red and mushy. "My son," said the mother, while tears gushed out, "God did not give us, the shells, a hand too, so that the mother could not help thee. " The mother pause, "is very sick, I know my son. But Please accept it as a natural destiny. Your heart be strong. Don't get too Frisky again. Muster semangatmu against a dull ache and pains that ni

Halloween is a Christian festival ( though it has a Pagan origin) that generally falls on 31 October every year. It’s a day dedicated to remembering the dead, including Saints. Many of my American friends have asked me whether Halloween is celebrated in India.  Well, frankly in India which has 85% Hindu population the festival as understood in the Christian west is not celebrated or followed. Having said that, there is a similar festival in India also. This is called the "Shraddha"

You would be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't love holidays like their birthday and Christmas. Of course, this shouldn't come as a surprise because, well, who doesn't love receiving gifts? But, while these gift giving holidays are great, many people have grown fond of Halloween. Why? Halloween is one of the few days where anyone can be virtually anything they want. On this day, people are allowed to express themselves to the fullest and quite literally step into the skin of a

Just to think what was before the Universe.. was there peace, tranquility, neverending light..or buzzing of energy prepared to create something new of countless shapes and colours, countless lifeforms and planets, stars and nebulas. And all those small colorful birds, a dog that sleeps beside your feet, the everlasting beauty in eyes of your beloved. I mean, that in some small moment, before this all has been created, there was someting like Divine chaos. Something with great potential, unrestf

It's November 1st. Halloween is over and now it's time to prepare for the holiday season.  Thanksgiving, Christmas, and then New Years... It doesn't quite feel like the holidays until I get one thing in my hand... A red holiday cup from Starbucks. Trivial, I know, but I've been so conditioned by Starbucks marketing that it doesn't quite feel like "holidays" until Starbucks starts to use their red cups. Sure, they can come out with their Pumpkin Spice Lattes earlier

November knocks at the door Autumn winds are no more Frost upon the windowpanes Winter winds spin the weathervane Time to plan a Thanksgiving feast For family and friends to gather and eat A southern Thanksgiving just can't be beat Turkey and dressing and Mom's baked ham Cranberry sauce and sweet baked yams Sweet desserts and pumpkin spice fill the air Pack some go boxes and plan to share Don't forget the Thanksgiving prayer Give thanks to God because He is the One Who brings familie

The White House , a dream home to visit at all costs but pity for me that I have no chance, maybe some think it is just a big manor, but I think it is so then, in my opinion has a lot of secret rooms and areas you would not normally you can enter. The only thing I do not understand is why they have not done in stars and stripes just like the flag, and a white house looks like a hospital or a nursing home, ha ha ha, just kidding .... But how many people have set foot in there and how many still p