One of the giants of music on the Web is certainly Apple, which thanks to the iPod and related iTunes program has succeeded in creating a monopoly in its favor on the trade of music tracks in mp3 format. ITunes in particular is an application designed specifically for play and organize media files that allows…
What is Truly Valuable?
I just finished writing a booklet called Navigating the Abyss of Modern American Culture. The booklet is about the problems within our culture and my solution of how to fix them. In the booklet, I break the problems down to two main areas: Our lack of a shared value system and our lack of a…
Excellent Service is the “Norm” in Istanbul, Turkey
Service is one thing that the Turks don’t take lightly. In fact, it seems as though hospitality is ingrained in their very being. I am being completely honest here when I say I have not once received anything but exceptional cordiality in every dining experience. Whether you dine at a a fine dining restaurant or…
Clothing in South East Asia
For the average visiting ‘firang’, South East Asian fashion is a multi-faceted plethora of cheap, ‘knock off’ designer labels; last season’s Ralph Lauren shirts, inexpensive Diesel jeans and well-tailored, but none the less cheap, business suits. An excuse to stock up on fake designer labels at market prices. But delving a little deeper into the…
The one drink Russians cannot live without
When you come to visit, you will be offered tea in virtually every house you will stop in, as for Russians it is more than just a drink – it is tradition and a sign of hospitality. I suggest taking a brief excursion in the world of tea so you feel at home when you…
Showcase my office talent? I don’t think so!
You’ve heard the whispers, you know deep down what is about to happen because the office around you is buzzing with the secrecy and excitement that goes with a teambuilding event. You’ve noticed your incoming work email has an extra unopened gem, ready to be viewed. But, you know you don’t want to just yet-…
The Uses and Cultural Relevance of Bamboo in Asia and South East Asia
Bamboo is a giant tropical grass with hollow wood stems. In the west when we consider the uses of bamboo, we think 80’s garden furniture and bamboo shoots eaten with our favourite Chinese Takeaway food. In the East, bamboo is so much more. Bamboo is a highly sustainable plant that grows at an alarming rate….
Showing Your Love by Sending Friendship Greeting Cards this Christmas
Christmas Day is coming soon. Thought of anything special for your friends? How about showing your love by sending friendship Christmas greetings? Greeting Cards For centuries, Greeting Cards have been used as a popular medium for expressing wishes. The ancient Chinese and Egyptian royalties used to send greetings to each other through messages written on…
The Eastern Woodland Indians
The term Eastern Woodland Indians refers to the many tribes of native North Americans who originally lived in the forests that extended the entire length of the eastern seaboard, across the boreal forests of the Canadian Shield as far north and west as the headwaters of the MacKenzie River that flows into the Arctic Ocean….
Sports Related Fundraising Ideas
Are you tired of selling chocolate bars to raise money for your school fundraisers? Do you spend a lot of time training for your sport with nutrition and practice that selling chocolate and sugary snacks doesn’t seem to reflect your team? Would you like to have options that include healthy snacks? Would you like to…