More Breastfeeding Myths
1. A breastfeeding mother has to be obsessive about what she eats. Not true! A breastfeeding mother should try to eat a balanced diet, but neither needs to eat any…
Identifying a Child
Foreign Service personnel can be confronted with a situation where a child needs a home and their hearts go out to rescue a child in dire need of a family. The…
The Art of French Kissing ~ French Kissing Tips
The Art of French Kissing The first thing you should know about French Kissing, is that it isn't as hard as you think it is. After all almost everyone does…
Short Biographies of Fencing Masters
History is filled with weapon masters winning fame and fortune with their spectacular skills. The Fencing master was a man of his time; respected, wealthy, glamorous, and well-travelled. Here are…
Breastfeeding and the Children and Families Commission
"A society which does not put its women and children at the forefront of consciousness and commitment is a society without a future." Robert A. Heinlein "Low breastfeeding rates are…
4 Basic Steps to Begin Your Wedding Planning
Every little girl dreams of her wedding , but dreaming and wedding planning are too different things. Making your dream a reality doesn’t have to be a nightmare. With a…
Badminton History
Badminton has a surprisingly long history given its relatively recent introduction onto the Olympic scene. Badminton was invented long ago; its origins date back at least two thousand years to…
What is a Horoscope-a Small Introduction Into Astrology
"I’m Capricorn, you’re Leo, my mother is Taurus and the neighbor is Aquarius." Does this sound familiar? I believe so. Nowadays, most of us know our zodiacal sign and the…
History of Badminton
Before Badminton House, there was poona. Before poona, there was jeu de volant. Before that, battledore and shuttlecock, and, before that, Ti Jian Zi. It's not easy tracking the family…
Dracula: The History of Myth and the Myth of History
In spite of all that we know about Vlad Dracula, he is still somewhat of an enigma. Not only are there still unsolved mysteries about his life and death, but…
Dracula: between myth and reality
It was precisely a century ago that one of the masterpieces of Gothic horror fiction - and of European literature as a whole - was published in Britain: the novel…
Bats, Vampires & Dracula
Ever wonder which came first -- the bat or the vampire? How did bats become so associated with Count Dracula that the poor maligned creatures are forced to lurk in…
Badminton in the USA
Badminton is a familiar and well-liked sport in the US, but predominantly is a fun game in the back yard or on the beach. We know that once Americans see…
Your Chinese Feng Shui Horoscope for 2006
Fasten your seatbelt. 2006 can provide some huge and positive leaps forward! In 2006, the Chinese New Year starts on January 29th. 2006 is the Year of the Dog. The…
Gaming Guide
Gambling is a sport. A few people play as professionals, making a decent living at it. But for most, gambling is a form of recreation to be enjoyed. And like…
Game Descriptions: Roulette
Roulette, the oldest casino game still in existence, originated from other wheel games popular during the Middle Ages. It gained widespread popularity in Europe, especially in France during the late…
Paintball Times History: The story that almost wasn’t
The Beginning It may be hard to believe today, but Paintball Times began way back when no one even knew what paintball was. Back in 1990, a group of high…
The History of Paintball
Paintball started in 1981 with 12 competitors playing capture the flag. They shot paintballs at each other using special marking air guns. Since then, the game has exploded into a…
XBall Paintball – History
The Sport of Paintball: a Brief History and Overview WHAT IS PAINTBALL?In 20 short years, the sport of Paintball has become recognized as one of the world's most exciting outdoor…
Game Descriptions: Poker
Poker can be traced to the early seventeenth century when a variation of the game was played by the Persians in the form of as-nas, a five-card game. French immigrants…