Tsunami - The Lessons Of Nature
In today's uncertain world, we are once reminded of the awesome power of Nature. The tsunami tidal waves that hit Southeast Asia showed the power of Nature and the fragility of human life. Yet among the tales of despair, some people survived against all odds. Makes one wonder about life and it's meaning. There is more to life than what we think. On a conscious level one cannot understand why some people perished and some survived. I have my own theories. A little four year old boy who ...Read the rest of this entry »
Goal Setting Secrets of the Real Life Indiana Jones
Remember when you were 15? Can you recall some of the dreams you had then? How many have you accomplished? My reflection on that is what attracted me so strongly to the story of John Goddard, of whom the LA Times called, "The real life Indiana Jones," and one of his expeditions, "the most amazing adventure of this generation." When he was 15, Goddard was inspired to create a list of 127 'life goals' (he called it 'My Life List'). By his last count, the young seventy-something has accomplished ...Read the rest of this entry »
Loving Without Losing Yourself
Loving Without Losing Yourself! You are in love and this time it is different. You are prepared to do anything to make it last. To prevent this ship from sinking you work hard to steer this relationship into a safe harbor. In the process you lose yourself and your romantic relationship becomes all-consuming! Kyra fell head-over-heels for Dan and went out of her way to create a wonderful relationship. She found herself at hockey games, at parties with his friends and on vacations with ...Read the rest of this entry »
Nicely Designed Pillows As Gifts
Many of us are probably squeezing out our brains to the limit just for a single purpose, to think of what to give especially when it's Christmas or just a simple birthday present. It's always nice to give the jewelries, toys, clothes and shoes as we all had been used to of what to give. But haven't you realized that there is something much cheaper and more fantastic than clothes or jewelries? Yes, and those are pillows. Pillows can oftentimes express our sweetness and our tender loving care to ...Read the rest of this entry »
Creative Ways to Interest Younger Kids in Traditional Toys
K.A.G.O.Y. ('kids are getting older, younger') is an acronym that popped up in the toy industry literature about 6 years ago. KAGOY is the allure, to younger kids, of toys meant for older kids, for example, 6 year old girls abandoning baby dolls for make-up and their male counterparts leaving their Legos for video games. A recent Google search of K.A.G.O.Y. revealed that age compression is still an ongoing phenomenon and is becoming even more pervasive. So what is an internet toy retailer, much ...Read the rest of this entry »
We are at War!
We are at War! Terry Dashner www.ffcba.com Bevin Alexander titles his book, How Wars Are Won--The 13 Rules Of War From Ancient Greece To The War On Terror, (Three Rivers Press, New York, 2002). On the back cover it reads in part, "Both timely and timeless, How Wars Are Won illuminates the thirteen essential rules for success on the battlefield that have evolved from ancient times until the present day. Acclaimed military historian Bevin Alexander's incisive and vivid analyses of famous battles ...Read the rest of this entry »
The Gifting is on...ready, set, go!
Can you remember the favorite gift you received from all past Christmases? Think about that for a few seconds. What gift inspired and excited you the most? Try to remember how old you were and the giver of the gift. Imagine how it must have felt as that person watched you open this present. Well, the gifting season has already begun in the western world. If you have young children, you may have already noticed the television advertisements creating the must-have-toy frenzy. If you are ...Read the rest of this entry »
Research Report on Islamic Banking
Research Report on Islamic Banking by Mohamed Ariff, University of Malaya, taken from Asian-Pacific Economic Literature, Vol. 2, No. 2 (September 1988), pp. 46-62 Islamic banking is a new phenomenon that has taken many observers by surprise. The whole banking system has been islamized in both Iran and Pakistan. In addition, there are some thirty Islamic banks in operation in other parts of the globe, including the Jeddah-based Islamic Development Bank (IDB) but excluding numerous non-bank ...Read the rest of this entry »
Prepare Your Child For Potty Training
When your child shows a majority of the signs of potty training readiness, you can start introducing him to the idea of using the potty. Potty Training Books, Videos, & DVDs - Potty training books, videos, and DVDs provide a great opportunity to introduce your child to the idea of using the potty. Read a book as a bedtime story or watch a video together. Your child will probably have questions and be delighted when he finds a potty chair of his own in the bathroom! Potty Chair or Seat - As you ...Read the rest of this entry »
10 Ways to Make toilet training Fun & Exciting
Blue & Yellow Make Green - Put a few drops of blue food coloring in the toilet and show your child that the color turns green when he or she pees! Potty Targets - Purchase or make toilet targets to teach your child to aim. Cheerio's are a cheap alternative and work just as well. Musical Potty Chair - Musical chairs, such as the Tinkle Toonz, play a tune when your child uses the potty! Potty Training Doll - Anatomically correct drink & wet dolls, such as the Corolle or Aquini dolls, help make ...Read the rest of this entry »
