Gold is a pure metal first found by early man. It is very workable in its naturally occurring pure state and has been used by craftsmen for the past 11,000 years. Revered for millennia gold is now the material of choice of people across the globe as an expression of love. Let’s look more closely at the fascinating story of gold. The chemical element gold has atomic number 79 and its chemical symbol is Au from the Latin aurum. Soft, lustrous... Read More
Finding a Mexican food store in your local area may not always be convenient or easy. Depending on the area, you may find an abundance of these cultural grocers or you may be required to search other avenues for your needs. However, finding the appropriate storefront for your needs will improve your cooking and dining experience. Here are a few steps to get you to the Mexican food store of your choice! A. Know your needs. Knowing what you are loo... Read More
Collecting miniatures isn’t for everybody but to those who enjoy it, it can be a wonderful hobby. Some people choose to collect them because of a game or story affiliated with them while others simply do so for the decorative aspect. It doesn’t matter what your reason is for collecting miniatures, so long as you enjoy them. A great amount of work often goes into the creation of miniatures as most of them are completely hand painted. ... Read More
In my book, RETURN TO THE MIDDLE KINGDOM, the heading of the 7th chapter is: Blending Confucius, Lincoln, and Marx, in which I explain what kind of society that Sun Yatsen, with the assistance of Eugene Chen, tried to create. It would be a harmonious society (Confucian conception summed up in the ancient classic, BOOK OF RITES) in which there would be “a government of the people, by the people, and for the people” (Lincoln), and there... Read More
Nobility can be many things including a social and historical concept. This is different from social status or class which is more related to income . Nobility in ancient Roman society was not established simply by birth. It could be maintained and acquired by service in public offices and promotion to senior positions, which were called honores. Nobility has been seen as a sign of biological or racial superiority; as a desired political arrangem... Read More
When it comes to the holidays, you will find that few compare to an authentic Mexican Christmas. Taking the holidays seriously starts with celebrating this special time of the year in style. More than a tree and stocking are necessary to appreciate the best holiday season on the planet celebrated in the pure joy by which it was intended. Las Posadas is a candlelight procession which starts on December 16. Ending on Christmas Day, Las Posadas is a... Read More
A culture of leadership is vital to the success, at least the continued and long-standing success, of any company or business in Australia today.
Are leaders born, or are they made? That’s a question and debate you hear often, and each side feels that it’s right. In truth, though, both are right. You have everything inside you that you need to become a leader. You may not realize it, but you do. If you don’t realize that you have the leadership qualities you need already, however, you can also go out and learn how to become a leader.
In my view, the current relations of US and China is like a marriage of convenience. There are so many joint ventures between them, and they would rather stay married, at least for a while, than divorce. But nothing will remain unchanged as time goes by. Sometimes affection might germinate if they keep the communication open; other times they might tear apart if they shut off one another. Our mainstream media, particularly the TV, should play a m... Read More
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