If you are looking for a different kind of a travel journal, you might want to take a look at "Ox Herding: A Secular Pilgrimage" by Jackie Griffiths. Unlike the classical books of this genre, this novel takes you on an expedition to the previously untouched continents of a person's psyche....

There are many reasons why an individual might be thinking about taking an ecologically friendly and sustainable holiday and many reasons why these sorts of holidays are a good idea. While some say we should not be travelling abroad at all, around the world, more and more people are cottoning on to the benefits of travelling in an ethically sensitive way and seeing some of the best that the natural world has to offer. Here are some of the many pros of eco-tourism: Learning from the Landscape - By taking a holiday that has its......

For one reason or another, some families are not always able to take care of their elderly. The demands of modern living can make it tedious to look after an elderly person and be sure they are having the best care possible. Fortunately, in-home care services take the worries off the shoulders of families by offering the best care for the elderly. Besides ensuring their daily living is made easy and enjoyable, some do offer medical attention to keep the health of the elderly in check....

This may seem like an unlikely paean, but there are many reasons why it is good for you to get lost in an unfamiliar place every now and then. In fact, as a travel writer and frequent traveller, I would go so far as to say that it is indeed a wonderful necessity. Here is a song of praise for getting lost as you travel the many varied and beautiful places in this big wide world of ours: Losing yourself often means finding something unexpected: It is easy to collapse into a way of......

We've all had those days when the world seems to be against us and everything we do turns to dust. The last person we may want to meet is the eternal optimist who believes everything is rosy when all we need is a sympathetic ear to moan into. But in truth, the optimist is really what we need. Because things are rarely as bad as they seem. And it has been proven that optimists get better results. So what exactly is the value of optimism in leadership?...

There are various methods of eliminating weeds from your lawn. The most common one, of course, is to manually pull out the weeds. But aside from this tried-and-tested technique, there are other simple yet highly effective ways to get rid of all the unwanted plants threatening to invade your lawn. You can read some of these tips and methods below....

Are you planning of attending a prom and yet you don't have a lot of money to buy a fancy prom dress? Worry not as you can customize the outfit and make it the most expensive dress of the night. Here are tips on how to customize the outfit:...

Are you planning of wearing a strapless prom dress and wondering which are the best accessories to wear? Here is a guide: Necklaces - Since a strapless dress gives you an exposed, uninterrupted neck and shoulder line, you should go for a necklace that is delicate and draws the attention of the exposed shoulders. The best necklaces that you should go for are chockers. The good thing with them is that they sit tightly against the base of your neck thus giving you a great look....

Many formal dresses are strapless thus tend to show a lot of skin. If you are attending a prom and you feel that the dress doesn't fit the school code, you can still wear the outfit, but you need to make it look modest. Here are a few things that you can do to make the dress appear modest:...

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Do you want to wear a short prom dress, but you are unsure of the right style to go for? Here are some of the popular styles that you can go for: Princess dress - Also known as an A-line dress, this outfit is ideal for you if you are slim. It's also ideal for you if you are full-figured. The outfit is narrow near the waist and flares out to the hemline. In most of the cases it features exquisite embroidery details, sequins and pearls....

Home cleaning is a never-ending chore that takes up much of our free time. Hence for those whose life revolves around vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors, and changing bed linens, the best option would be to hire a cleaning service....

To be that light on the hill - a shimmering city, alight all dark night long - we must arrest our spiritual indolence. One day at a time we are to climb with desperation into the Presence of the Lord, urgently seeking to know his will, clinging to him for the power to carry it out....

If we are to be "Australian" we will begin to listen to those who call Australia Day "Invasion Day." We will listen with the intent of learning from those who can only reasonably mourn....

Arthritis and joint pain are not uncommon these days with a huge percentage of people who suffer all these ailments without knowing there are effective remedies. This is especially true for expectant mothers who most likely just think that is a normal occurrence because of that extra body weight during pregnancy or any other such time for that matter. For arthritis sufferers in general, this is a leading cause of disability. It seems modern medicine is powerless against it and has little to offer except pain killers. The keyword is inflammation; arthritis is primary a disease of inflammation and what you eat is important to your health and healing....

The delivery of twins also taught me about cows and math. It appears that nature has endowed cows with the ability to count to one and not beyond. So when the first calf tumbles out of the womb, Mama turns around and licks it dry while encouraging it to latch onto her utter to nurse. In the meantime a second calf might drop to the gorund, but Mama, delighted with one is quite likely to walk away with the first born and ignore the arrival of the second....

From the age of five, I remember my Mom and my Grandmother patiently teaching me - in, over, through, out, in over, through out. As a five year old, I was given thick needles and thick wool and the best I could manage was a holey scarf for Barbie, but I remember that proud feeling of joy that I had actually made something on my own....

Is your business fundamentally sound? Do you have these 5 fundamental marketing tools in your online business?...

When you are going through a separation and divorce, you are going to do a lot of things that you wouldn't usually do. It's important to understand that life isn't going on as usual and that you will make some mistakes. Cut yourself some slack, learn from your mistakes and move forward....

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Wherever your Homeland, your country's National Day kindles patriotic emotions. Artists in every place and era express these feelings in painting, music and poetry......

What happens when your goals are suddenly derailed by life? How do you take control and plan ahead for unforeseen circumstances? There will always be family events, illnesses and more on the horizon, threatening to sabotage your goals. Don't let them....

This explains why steroids are harmful. They affect your health as well as your life span and really do make you stronger in the long run....

Building elevations are architectural drawings that show how a building will look like from specific angles. Elevations are a key part of the way architects communicate their designs with clients and contractors. All elevations are drawn to scale. This means that the length and thickness of each line directly corresponds with the measurements of the finished building....

Podcasting is such a powerful media. If you decided Podcasting is for you, and you do not know where to start, best is to follow these three steps....

The techniques for using validation and redirection are simple to learn. They may not always be easy but once you know how to employ them it's a lot easier to handle some of the events surrounding dementia care....

What are the factors that can prevent a rejection of the application at an application store? OR what could prevent a bland response to a newly released app on an App Store? The aim of this article is to focus on the basic App refusal errors....

Review your overall plan and break it down into individual tasks, with time allotted. Work out the best strategies to achieve your goals, decide on tasks that suit your ability and strengths, outsource or find help for problem areas. Work on your project diligently and with passion, visualize daily how great it will be to live your dream. Belief in yourself and see the amazing difference this will make to your progress....

One thing that human beings need in order to live a fulfilling life is to be accepted for who they are. But while they have this need, it doesn't mean that it is always met....

During the worst recession in the past seventy years many have witnessed lay-offs, unemployment rates topping out, stocks dropping to scary numbers, homes being foreclosed on, home sales rising, businesses foreclosed on and one of the most intimidating recessions since the Great Depression. Now that...