A conniption fit is described as a sudden and often violent show of emotion that is usually brought on by a shocking event or unexpected news. A conniption is different from a tantrum. The latter happens with little or no provocation while a former is a response to a some external factor, usually...
Hummus is the name for middle eastern food item that is made up of chick peas, or garbanzo beans and tahini, which is a creamy paste that is made from sesame seeds. Hummus is a typical accompaniment when eating pita and other flat breads. Nutritionists love hummus because both the chick peas and...
Political Correctness: the Oxford American Dictionary defines it as "the avoidance... of forms of expression or action that are perceived to exclude, marginalize, or insult groups of people." Okay, we can get behind that. But what does it actually mean in reality?
As 2011 draws to a close, here are 10 Great New Year's Quotes to ring in 2011: 1. "Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man."Benjamin Franklin 2. "The object of a New Year is not that we should have a new year. It is that we...
Contrary to how terrible rejection feels, rejection is an integral aspect of success. Whether your business proposal, demo tape, or attempt at securing a date with a prospective suitor is declined, don't despair. Rejection is temporary, like much else we experience on the road of life. Here's...
At the risk of stating the obvious, raising teenagers isn’t an easy job. The teenage years are characterized by a considerable amount of screaming, crying, whining, and countless threats of running away from home. And it isn’t only the parents who resort to these sophisticated methods of persuasion....
The Navajo Nation is a self-governed Native American reservation that includes roughly 26,000 square miles in northeastern Arizona, southeastern Utah, and northwestern New Mexico. It is the largest Native American Reservation in the United States. A Map Of The Navajo Nation The Navajo Nation...
Roma Gypsies are a fascinating group of people. They are a nomadic group of people who have a massive distrust of governments, and most modern societies. There is a large group that have been assimilated, but mostly they still stick together roaming around in Eastern Europe and travel about selling...
Escargot is one of the more distinct dishes in French cuisine. Escargot are snails that are served with any number of sauces. There is a common belief that the word “escargot” refers to a particular dish, but in fact it is a “common” word that is used to describe or refer to edible snails. When...
On Wednesday, February 3rd a 38 year old man named Stephen Howard Schafer was kite surfing south of Stuart Beach when a group of sharks attacked and ultimately killed him. Although a lifeguard was able to pull Schafer away from the attacking sharks, Schafer later died at the hospital. Stuart...
