Beauty: do you need to rediscover it?
The spirit of our time does not seem to value beauty more. Prince Charles was speaking with the Royal Institute of British Architects on the occasion of its 150th anniversary about the proposed expansion of the National Gallery. “What is proposed is like a monstrous carbuncle on the face...
Don’t ruin a new day thinking about yesterday
Yesterday is gone. Rejoice today. Life is too short. It goes so fast, so try not to let the past be your day to day. If you realized that today would be your last day on earth, what would be the most important things to you? Definitely not the...
How can I find out about someone’s past? – Here’s how to do a background check online
Getting details about someone’s past is something most people have thought of doing. People will use background searches for a variety of reasons, for example to find out about a new caregiver or someone who is dating. Today, this is easier than ever to accomplish by using an online...
Kitchen design basics: kitchen island with counter-height seating
In most cases, a kitchen island is designed to serve more than one purpose. In addition to adding a counter work surface, most homeowners want to include a seating feature in the island design. The simplest solution is to make the surface of the countertop larger than the base...
Top video game influencers on YouTube
On YouTube and other social media platforms, any niche and any topic could lead you to make big profits just by uploading your videos and sharing them with the world. Every view counts, every like is worth a penny, and every action increases traffic. Online games have brought a...
Radicals for Capitalism: A History of Libertarianism
Radicals for Capitalism, a fascinating look at the history of the uniquely American political philosophy of libertarianism, is a very rewarding book on the early days of the libertarian movement and some of its founding members and supporters. Brian Doherty does an excellent job of writing a compelling history...
5 tips for buying toys for your children
When you buy toys for your toddler, that’s when your inner child is overwhelmed with joy. The whole experience revives the memories of your childhood. While you are shopping for your little bundle of joy, it is extremely important that you buy only the best toys. And all the...
A Tribute to an Italian War Hero – Luigi Durand De La Penne
In the fall of 1969 I was a lieutenant in the Royal Naval Reserve and a long-time navigator of the first fully British nuclear submarine, HMS Valiant (SSN 02) at the time on a courtesy visit and docked in the inland basin of Port of La Spezia. on the...
The Rapid Weight Loss Scam
Yes, we have all heard of how to achieve rapid weight loss. “Exercise for just 8 minutes a day and lose 20 pounds in 4 weeks!” Claims like this have been around for many years. You buy this gadget and get amazing results for only $ 19.95! Or buy...
Moving to a big city after graduating from college
Moving to New York after graduation While awaiting graduation, many college students completing their studies at universities in more rural areas are slowly coming to terms with the fact that staying in rural Virginia, Michigan or Pennsylvania will not offer them the kinds of jobs and professional oportunities. they...