Author: Troy MacraftRecently Hollywood has jumped back on the ninja train and began making movies based on the ninja and it mysterious culture. One such movie just released was a movie called, 'Ninja'. With this new movie taking off in popularity we thought to write a basic article on the ninja while also focusing on the basics of training and the religion aspect called ninjitsu.The ninja cult originated and is based on the romance linked with...more
New York City is famously known as the city that never sleeps. Every year, millions of people from all over the world come to New York to take in the sights and sounds of this culturally diverse city.New York is like the most important or fun place to be. Because of its metropolitan nature, New York is where most suburban dwellers want to go visiting. Besides this, it is also a hub of business activities as you have the famed Wall Street located...more
Now that the Advent season is here, Christian churches will see an increase in attendance -- for at least a few weeks, anyway! And many churches will use PowerPoint to present their audience with sing-along song lyrics, particularly Christmas carols.Some churches use PowerPoint to guide their congregations in songs that promote peace, love, hope, joy, and harmony. The best 3 PowerPoint practices for presenting Christmas carol song lyrics in church include:1. Easy to read. Make sure that the font type is large enough to read from the back of the room. Use font colors that contrast well with the color of the background slide. Avoid complicated background images that take the focus off the lyrics. Play PowerPoint on a big screen TV or with an overhead project.2. Simple graphics. In the secular world, Christmas can be a time of rampant visual excess. Churches should provide a respite from holiday hype by offering their patrons more contemplative and thoughtful imagery than the average TV commercial. A single graphic per song provides meditative focus as well as visual clarity.3. No bouncing balls. Slick animations and automated timings may not match the tempo of a live ...more
Maybe you've chosen your perfect Christmas tree, but now what?The following tips will give you ideas for setting up your tree, lighting it, keeping it fresh, and decorating it to be beautiful. Keep Your Tree Fresh and Green Cut the stump of the tree with a fresh cut and set it in water immediately. A fresh-cut tree will absorb...more
Author: Michael LoganStress relaxation techniques can involve a hammock, can't they? And if it is December where you are, and the snow is about 10 inches deep, like it is here, then the memory of a hammock and a summer breeze, and swaying gently in the shade will be just as effective at changing distress into eustress as any pill, potion, or 87...more
Author: Maria WrightRocket French is a popular French learning program. Does it really work?WHAT'S INSIDE ROCKET FRENCH?Rocket French is available as a set of CDs or as a download. The system has videos, software, and special audio recordings. In addition, you are given access to a "Learning Lounge" where you can test your skills, and connect with other students and instructors.The basic method is teaching French by a process called "visual association". Visual association is how you learned your first language. You SAW something and HEARD the word for it at the same time. In this manner you easily and quickly picked up the meanings of words. Rocket French attempts to replicate the process with the use of software, audio, and video.HOW WELL DOES IT WORK?If you are serious and willing to work with the material regularly, Rocket French is a very powerful way to learn to speak French. Ideally, you should aim to view the lessons for a little time everyday (30min to 1hr at least). The lessons are made to build on each other. Therefore, being consistent is important. Picking up a language is alot like learning to ride a bike. For the first week or so you might feel that...more
The special aspect about this Auckland Bed and Breakfast hotel is that it is centrally situated in the Auckland CBD. The Aspen team is well-acquainted with the local sights and can plan your travel agenda locally and for the rest of your New Zealand...more
Christmas is right at the corner. Are you ready to create a warm memory of family joy on the special holiday? You can make a PowerPoint family tree and convert it to video/DVD to present your family history and ancestry with younger generations.Let's...more
Nowadays cheap family holidays are available in everywhere of the world. They allocate you to take a fun-filled break at a comparatively low price. Everyone desires peaceful time after finish his or her work, to get rid of their disappointments or...more
Lets face it, not everyone has been lucky enough this year to escape the ubiquitous work or office Christmas party this year. For some of us, the economic downturn has not been vicious enough, and well have to go through with it. But in a way, the...more
Customers are out spending their hard earned cash on presents for their loved ones and this is something that is set to break records again this year with many highstreet shops recording record profits already. A considerable amount of money is spent...more
Rajasthan The Land of the Kings", is situated on the western side of the country, the state is diagonally divided into the hilly and rugged south-eastern region and the barren north-western. Rajasthan was once a clutch of princely kingdoms. Rajasthan...more