Dunmore East, Ireland: A Nearly Perfect Irish Town

Almost anyone who has been to Ireland on holiday will tell that vacationing on the “Emerald Isle” is an unforgettable experience experience. There is something in the kindness of people, the haunting beauty of the land and the incredible story that makes you want to come back again and again. I found myself in that situation in the summer of […]

Introduction to indi-pop music in India

Indian pop music originated in the late 1990s with the arrival of bands like Usha Utthup, Sharon Prabhakar, Baba Sehgal and others. This gradually led to India’s own dedicated music channels such as MTv and today’s Channel V. I remember “Bombay Girl” by Alisha Chinoy, which was one of the first Indi-pop albums of the modern era. His success led […]

Kitchen curtains: 5 tips to do it right

Kitchen curtains are a fundamental element to finish off the decoration of the kitchen. Unfortunately, they often tend to be forgotten. However, once you have them, you’ll see the difference framing your windows with the right window treatment can make. Here are five tips to help you make the right decision. 1. Choose a simple and casual style Fancy fringes […]

car insurance details

There are so many benefits to having an insurance policy, one of them being that it gives peace of mind in the event of an unexpected and unforeseen event and also a helping hand for the many expenses that often entail after an incident. Agreement between you and the company An auto insurance policy provides protection against loss in the […]

The games you remember are played in November

I first heard this phrase to describe college football when I was a teenager. I’m not sure who originated this saying, but I’ve seen him play year after year since. We just completed the first weekend of games in November and have already witnessed #1 ranked BCS LSU defeat #2 BCS Alabama 9-6 in road overtime, #3 BCS Oklahoma State […]

“The Marks of an Educated Man” by Alan Simpson – A Review

In his essay, “The Marks of an Educated Man,” Alan Simpson writes that training the mind will help an individual achieve higher cognitive abilities. The best results of liberal education cannot be achieved until the mind is trained to think clearly. Without proper mental training, a true liberal education cannot take place. Since everyone’s brain does not work the same, […]

The addictive personality, part two

Much has been written about genetic predisposition and its relationship to addictive personalities. Having an addict in the family does not guarantee that everyone in the family will become addicted. But many believe that hereditary factors can increase a person’s level of vulnerability to substance abuse or other addictions. That may explain why some gamble sparingly and others compulsively, why […]