Successful Fundraisers in Today’s Economyby Marvin Yakos
With constant reminders of the economic downturn in the news, it’s easy to understand why so many nonprofit organizations and schools have trouble fundraising via traditional methods. Many people are buying fewer fundraising items and donating less than before, but that doesn’t mean scho ....
Why Are We Here?by Tom McCarrick
Did you ever stop and ponder this very profound question? This may be regarded by some as a subject that is outside the scope of a website like this, and others may look on it as a subject to be avoided – just “chill out and have a good time”.
But it affects everyone – is that not so? In the hustle ....
Cowboy Hats: The Impeccable Aspect For Ease and Styleby Kimberly Ducado
Cowboy Hats: You do not have to be in Dallas to realise that favourite West fashion and seems. Although they say that cowboy hats, boots, and Midwestern jeans truly came from this side of the country, dressing their Stylus is in spades all right in any part of the world.
The Western Feel
Another t ....
A Case Study : Turkish Cypriot, A Dialect That Has Nearly Been Lost?by Cagin Kazimoglu
The term dialect is explained as a variety of a language, showing differences in pronunciation, construction of grammar and words’ idiomic usage from the standard or literary form of a language (Pei & Gaynor 1954:56). These varieties of languages are not regarded as different languages but instead t ....
Is There Really a Decline in Christianity?by Todd A. Smith
Occasionally, I come across great leaders in the African American community that have dedicated their existence to improving the lives of everyone, not just our community, but all underrepresented groups that have struggled to have their voice heard within mainstream media and society.
Miami Herald ....
Beyond Bake Sales: Getting More Out of Your Fundraiserby Kevin Uzelac
Despite facing impending budget cuts, many schools are valiantly struggling to keep extracurricular programs thriving for their students. To do so, many schools are relying on a variety of fundraising activities.
What Didn't Work for Me
We all remember our junior high years whe ....
The Practice of Judaism and Zen (Jewish Dharma)by Brenda Shoshanna
Today a powerful spiritual hunger is arising as many seek comfort, support and meaning in a world that has spun out of control. There are endless paths to take, yet most have little knowledge of the ways in which Jewish and Zen practice can provide guidance, joy, strength, balance, and how they can ....
Noise Barriers Delivers Superior Sound Reductionby Philip Thomas
Noise pollution is increasing with the dramatic increase in companies, heavy traffic, expanding industries, and residential supporting units like power stations and water treatment plants around the residential areas. Noise barriers are effective in reducing the impact of the noise pollution through ....
Obama Approval Rating in First 100 Daysby Todd A. Smith
Whether you voted for him or not, few Americans can honestly say that on January 20th, they were not anxious to see how the first Black President of the United States would perform as leader of the free the world. After recently completing his first 100 days in the Oval Office, the Barack Obama appr ....
Why Are We Here?by Tom McCarrick
Did you ever stop and ponder this very profound question? This may be regarded by some as a subject that is outside the scope of a website like this, and others may look on it as a subject to be avoided – just “chill out and have a good time”.
But it affects everyone – is that not so? In the hustle ....
How Did the Tradition of the Easter Bunny Begin?by Iveta Volegna
Easter is one of the most popular and observed holidays, but many of the things that we associate with Easter seem somehow out of place or unusual. Children everywhere have heard how the Easter Bunny hides eggs for kids to find or gives out candy, but how did such a bizarre tradition begin? Here is ....
Psychical Views on Religionby Frederick Gimino
Identifying, classifying, and naming things gives humanity a means to compartmentalize and deal with an anxiety riddled existence. Our minds predilection for disdain towards the unknown provides the driving force for this coping strategy. Compartmentalizing global data locally into small known quant ....
Stiedl seeks Ambassadors for Teddy Bear Trustby raj danish
The Danish businessman and entrepreneur Bjorn Stiedl, who last month took the initiative to found a supportive charity for children submitted to hospitals in Paris, are seeking ambassadors for the Teddy Bear Trust.
“We will need dedicated ambassadors within the Parisian restaurant business to secu ....
The Importance of a Proper Jewish Picture Frameby Kathy Page
Jewish weddings and bar mitzvahs are special events that produce many wonderful images. This is why photographing of such events is far more than merely capturing a visual recording. Unique photographs capture the heart, soul and symbolism of these celebratory events. The sentiments that are capture ....
Fun Facts About Buddhismby Wellington Farnleys
In the various schools of Mahayana (the ‘greater vehicle’) Buddhism (which includes Tibetan Buddism, Chinese Ch’an and Japanese Zen, etc.) most of the Buddhas mentioned below are recognised. Theravada (or Hinayana, ‘the lesser vehicle’ ~ the Buddhism of Sri Lanka, Thailand and Burma) Buddhism just r ....
An Introduction to Albert the Greatby Ella Thomas
Albert
the Great, Saint Albertus Magnus, Saint Albert the Great, Albert of Cologne,
whatever you call him, you can’t deny his importance in history.
Born
sometime between 1193 and 1206, Albertus Magnus was a very early proponent for
the peaceful coexistence of science and religion, ....
