Dubrovnik: Like You Want Europe to Be
Region: United States
If the Europe of your daydreams has walled cities, castles, medieval churches and ancient palaces filled with art treasures, instead of Starbucks, tourist traps, and traffic jams, then you’ll want to see Dubrovnik, Croatia’s Old World masterpiece. The majestic ramparts encircling the city came into view as my wife, Liza, and I sailed the Adriatic Sea on the four-masted sailing ship, The Royal Clipper. It struck me that this was a view that the Venetians, the Ottoman... more
Views: 544Rising Youth Violence Spurs Peace Rally in Northern Brazil
Written by João Miguel D. de A. Lima · Translated by João Miguel D. de A. Lima More than 1,000 people rallied for peace in the streets of the Canindezinho neighborhood in the northern coastal city of Fortaleza to denounce youth violence and the poor conditions young people have to endure living in the area known as Greater Bom Jardim. Canindezinho's main square was taken over by youth, students, community leaders, artists, and supporters in the afternoon of ... more
Views: 249Arrests During Gay Club Raid in Lebanon
Written by Joey Ayoub ‘Ghost', a gay-friendly club in Dekwaneh, Matn, Lebanon, was raided by 12 policemen under the order of Antoine Chakhtoura, the municipality's head. Customers were reportedly bullied out of the club and four individuals were arrested in the incident which took place last month. Later on, those four individuals were forced to undress and have their pictures taken. Among those was a transgender woman who was kept unnamed and was quoted [1] by NOW Lebanon's Nad... more
Views: 270God Robbed Job Of His Family, Livestock, Servants And His Home
Region: VA
Commentary: Job was a man who loved and feared God and lived accordingly. He was a man who people described as a God fearing man that shunned the evils in life. He was a father to seven sons and three daughters. God prospered and protected Job abundantly because of his godly lifestyle. Job was considered one of the greatest men of the east. (1 Job: 1, 3) I'm sure people have often asked the question why a man of Job's stature could end up losing everything he had owned at one tim... more
Views: 355TO VOTE OR NOT TO VOTE? IN KASHMIR THAT IS THE QUESTION
Region: IndiaTO VOTE OR NOT TO VOTE? IN KASHMIR THAT IS THE QUESTION Its election time once again and the Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani has fired his first shot by making a public appeal for boycotting the 2014 assembly polls in Kashmir. However, this has not caused any ripples in the political, media or social circles as our venerable patriarch has been religiously making such appeals on the eve of each and every election in Kashmir. But what seems to have certainly caused some ... more
Views: 270A Controlling Relationship Can Rob A Person Of Their Self-Worth
Region: VA
Commentary: People are often caught up in a relationship of control and demand and it will rob them of their self-esteem, self-confidence and self-worth. A person will often find they're in a controlling relationship with a family member, spouse, friend, co-worker and/or other person; and before they know it, they find someone else is calling the shots in their life. They'll continually go with the flow to keep an even keel going and not to rock the boat for fear they'... more
Views: 604Find the Cause AND Treat The Symptoms of ASTHMA
Region: NYAsthma is an increased response of the airwaysto certain stimuli that are irritants/allergies or sensitivities to that person. This causes broncho-constriction, which means narrowing of the breathing passageways, which can lead to shortness of breath, wheezing or a chronic cough and in some cases can be life-threatening. At this time of year, I see many people that are starting to experience reactions to the mould from the melting snow and the dust in the streets and at home, especially... more
Views: 294George W. Bush: A True and Best Friend of Africa
Region: TXhttp://afripol.org/afripol/item/1148-george-w-bush-a-true-and-best-friend-of-africa.html It does not happen often, but five living American presidents recently gathered in Dallas, Texas to dedicate George W. Bush presidential Library. Political and ideological differences notwithstanding, there was a resounding conclusion that George W. Bush policy on Africa was most effective and generous especially his endeavor to combat HIV/AIDS crisis and signing peace treaty in Sudan. &nb... more
Views: 641President Obama's Visit to Mexico and Costa Rica
Written by Robert Valencia On May 2, U.S. President Barack Obama began his trip through Mexico and Costa Rica with the intention of addressing vitally important themes for the region that include the expansion of commerce and economic and energy cooperation, as well as issues of security, immigration, government and control of illegal drug trafficking. With this visit, Obama completes his fourth visit on Mexican soil. President Obama's visit arrives at a time when the possibility of e... more
Views: 640When Is The Right Time To Get A Second Mortgage?
Region: AustraliaSo it seems you have come to a decision to buy another house? There are a few fixed reasons why people come to that decision. Perhaps you want to move in a place closer to your family, or you wish not to depend on hotels in your favorite vacation spots. Maybe you decided to leave work and retire in a house far away from the city noise or your children have grown up and left to college leaving the house too big for you. No matter the reason, before bringing this idea to “life,&rdquo... more
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