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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The automatic champion
- "Babe" Didrickson Zaharias was a phenomenal athlete. This Texan ran, jumped, rode horses, and played basketball and baseball-with tremendous flair.In the Olympic tryouts in 1932, she won five first places in track and field events. In the games of that year in Los Angeles, she won a gold medal in the women's 80 meter hurdles, a gold medal in the javelin throw, and a silver medal i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The trafalgar way - devon remembers the battle of trafalgar
- During the third week of August 2005 the Trafalgar Way was officially inaugurated in Devon to commemorate the bi-centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar.The Lorna Doone, an original North Devon stagecoach visited inns and hostels along the full length of what is now know as the Trafalgar Way in Devon.During this time an actor playing the part of Lieutenant John Richard Lapenotiere deliv...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Nelsons last words: kiss me, hardy or kismet, hardy?
- "Kiss me, Hardy" or "Kismet, Hardy"? Both versions are commonly used, the former being clearly more universal . The easy answer is that, whatever variation, these were not his final words (that is a trick question!).It is a common misconception that Nelson's last words were "Kiss me, Hardy", spoken to the captain of HMS Victory, Thomas Hardy. Nelson did say this to Hardy, but Hardy was not ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Timbuktu and brotherhood too
- Juba II in America:Ahmed Osman tells us about the destruction of all knowledge around the end of the 4th Century Ad as a result of Roman edicts and the desire to make people into sheep to herd as they saw fit. "The Serapeum, originally established by the Ptolemies, later became also a centre for Gnostic communities, both Hermetic and Christian. Some Gnostic Christian sects grew ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Numerology is more than numbers
- Over thiry-five years ago, I picked up a book on numerology and began to have a hard time believing that numbers had anything to do with my life. Shortly thereafter, I was awakened from a deep sleep by a loud voice that seemed to scream into my ears, "Numbers are real!"Since that time, I have found out that numbers really are real.Oh, I can't blame you for not believing that numbers ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is your birthstone?
- Just about everyone knows what his or her birthstone is. Why is that? Because people still enjoy the folklore associated with the tradition of the birthstone. They like believing that wearing a birthstone brings them good luck and protects them.Early civilization as far back as the Assyrians (1400 BC) invested rare and beautiful gemstones with magical properties. Some minerals were thought ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The history of thai currency ? from ancient beads to modern baht
- The history of Thailand currency traces the evolution of the medium of exchange used in Thailand prior to the 1st century. This dates from the days of barter trade, ancient beads and money in various shapes and sizes till the currency in modern times.Ancient beads, seeds, bracelets and pebbles used as a medium of exchange in the early days around 200 ? 300 BC, have been discov...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Her last day in court
- "Ron, I can't take much more of his sleazy behavior! I really don't think you are going to win this case for me anyway. I've lost everything; at least I can have the pleasure of making sure the jury knows their judge is another sexual power tripper, going in to his chambers to satisfy himself with the bailiff while he screws me over under the law! I don't...""Gloria, we still have Coach Nes...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A short biography on some of europes most loved and hated monarchs - pt 5 charles ii
- Born in 1630, Charles II was the second eldest son of Charles I, who spent most of his teenage years fighting parliaments Roundheads until the execution of his father in 1649, and after he agreed to make Presbyterianism the religion of England and Scotland.In 1650, Charles returned to his native Scotland and a year later led an unsuccessful campaign against Cromwell's forces at Worcester. D...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A look at the years of celebrities wearing jewelry
- As far back as one can remember famous celebrities have been wearing the jewelry made by famous jewelry designers. Through out many eras and many styles the celebrities and jewelry designers have held a close bond. Who better to display your beautiful pieces than a beautiful celebrity that has already captured the audiences attention.Elizabeth Taylor will always be remembered for her glamor...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Family, incest, and law
- Family Values in Ancient Times:Many people of the present make some very grave and disturbing assumptions about prior unethical behaviour by humans. My theories may be biased and overly appreciative of a time before Empire and there is less data due to the destructive power of Empire and the hegemony to go on. However, that data is more pure and less likely to have been promoted or p...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Miss-story
- Many 'fabulous' personages and concepts are created by man. Some are attempts to make sense of a confusing array of real things man doesn't understand, others are created by those who would have us 'believe'. The art of making others 'believe' what you want them to, is an art that developed over millions of years even if man is only modern for the last hundred thousand years. 'As you believe so sh...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Marcus garvey: a symbol for black nationalism
- My first kid's father named my son Marcus after legendary Marcus Garvey. Which made me curious to know more about who Marcus Garvey actually was?"Up You Mighty Race, Accomplish What You Will..." (Marcus Garvey)The following text is dedicated to my eldest son Marcus.Marcus Mosiah Garvey was born on August the 17, 1887, in St Ann's Bay, Jamaica as the youngest of 11 children....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Josephine the merovingian
- I cannot emphasize enough the dearth of information, or the outright disinformation, I find in various web world accounts relating to Josephine and Jean Lafitte. I chuckle to think they often get her given name wrong as I have noted from the beginning of this book. Her name was not Josephine and if a current author is right about Napoleon being a bi-sexual we can imagine his brother Joseph's name ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - History of the royal barges - a timeless tradition
- The history of the royal barges dates back to the Sukhothai era in the 13th century when the first royal barges were reportedly seen. The barges were originally troop carriers at a time when it was more expedient to transport troops into battle along rivers.As life in Thailand then was so intimately linked to the river, these barges were also used for religious and ceremonial purposes....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Sun tzu: the art of war
- The Art of War is an ancient Chinese text on strategy and warfare written by a Sun Wu, a brilliant military general more than two thousand years ago. It is considered one of the oldest attempts at analyzing and documenting the specific components of strategic warfare, with wisdom that is as applicable today as it was thousands of years ago.Many Chinese and international scholars debated the...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A short biography on some of europes most loved and hated monarchs - pt 4 queen mary i
- Queen Mary I of England was born in 1516 to Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon and was the first British monarch to rule in her own right. Mary was pronounced queen in 1553 and ruled for five years after the death of Edward VI. Mary was well educated and learned to speak Latin, Spanish, French and Italian. She was also taught Greek, science and music.1547 saw the death of her father and her...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is y ddraig goch - the welsh red dragon?
- The red Dragon was introduced to Britain during Roman times. It is possible that the Romans learned of the dragon from the Persians. Initially the 'draco' was used as a standard by the Roman army but over time it was adopted by the Welsh people as their national flag. It is possibly the oldest national flag in use today.The earliest recorded used of the red dragon symbolising Wales is in th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Your souls purpose is found in the zodiac
- Of course, science has explained this to us, and we accept it intellectually, but most of us don't think of ourselves as being born in the sky while riding the earth spaceship.It seems very obvious that since we are part of the heavens all of us are constantly moving through the zodiac and are subject to its magnetic signals. Therefore, it is very important that we become intimately acquain...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Zorro
- ZORRO:Timon of Athens. But most often they wrote in code or refused to write at all. They actually taught through techniques and disciplines which made people truly know what can be and how to become adept as individuated parts of the collective or 'nous'.Michael Rivero has a few words to ponder - "Many people prefer to believe their leaders are just and fair even in the face of evid...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - To quote or not to quote
- "By necessity, by proclivity, and by delight, we all quote." Quotation and Originality 1876 Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) American poet and essayistShould we express our own thoughts in our own words? Or should we delight in repeating the sentiments of others? Disraeli, Johnson, Behan, Churchill, Wilde, and Emerson all voice their opinions in quotes on quotes. Even the book of Proverbs st...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The american melting pot myth
- Most myths have some element of truth in them. The 'melting pot' that media of all sorts (which includes our propaganda in law and education) tell us became America, is another of the half-truths or superficial observations which deserves a little study if we are to accept the deeper potential meaning in it. John Hope Franklin of Duke University is a respected Black scholar who says some powerful ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The saga of puffed wheat anderson, a minnesota legend
- I have no idea how old I was when I first learned about the famed Minnesota scientist and inventor Alex P. Anderson, AKA Puffed Wheat Anderson. My Dad told me about him when I was eating a bowl of cereal, you know, the one that's shot from guns. Or doesn't Quaker use that line any more? They sure did when I was growing up. I'd hear it a dozen times in a half hour when I used to listen to Sgt. Pres...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Saturn: your challenge to become an expert
- The true meaning of Saturn is that he is the teacher of the deeper lessons of life. Therefore, what he demands is that you learn your life lessons so well that you will never forget them. If you do learn these lessons well, you will become an expert and can teach others what these valuable lessons mean.If you know nothing about astrology, these words may sound strange. In this case, it may ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Garnet is januarys birthstone
- If you're still young enough to remember your birthday, you probably also remember the special birthstone assigned to it. But at your age, we bet you don't really know the SIGNIFICANCE of your birthstone and what power the ancients felt would be bestowed about you by wearing it.January's birthstone: Garnet Garnet Powers: Facilitates night vision, ensures success Alternative Birthsto...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Marilyn monroe and mary jo kopechne
- I doubt Marilyn Monroe was anything but a confused star-struck drug-using individual with some gifts and talents that the Kennedy boys enjoyed. But she may have been so obsessed with them that she would have threatened to tell some of what she knew and she did have the attention of the people and media. There was a general lack of knowledge about the nature of JFK's drug use and sexual shenanigans...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - She wrote the book on fakin it
- She brought the guitar into vogue. She created the first "fake" books designed for regular folks who didn't want to or were unable to invest the time and effort to master the guitar. Who was she?Catherina Josepha Pelzer was born in 1821 in Mulheim, on the Rhine. She was the daughter of Ferdinand Pelzer, a leading German guitarist during the early part of the 19th Century. Ferdinand began tu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Bohemian grove
- "Bohemian Grove is 'the greatest men's party on Earth', according to once-regular attendee Herbert Hoover. A secret little getaway for America's male upper crust, the 2-week long annual retreat in Monte Rio, California, has all the luxuries you'd expect of an elitist clique: outdoor plays, an orchestra, delicious food and beverages, public urination, streaking, and human sacrifices, to name a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Michael jacksons latest album has flopped
- One month after being cleared of sex assault charges, Michael Jackson's latest album, The Essential Michael Jackson, has flopped. In the first week of its release only 8000 copies were sold. At this pace it will take nearly one hundred years to equal his most popular album, Thriller, which has sold 40 million copies. Jackson may have been cleared of all charges, but his fans aren't buying his prod...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The western cowboy
- In the State of Texas the Western Cowboy can be found home on the range. But can you really find a true western cowboy in the state of Texas? At one time you could find real cowboys in Texas but that time was over one hundred years ago.Up until the end of the war between the north and the south you could find western cowboys still roaming the range. However the end of this conflict brought ...