Miscellaneous

Chinese New Year Celebration - The celebration of the Chinese new year traditions of New York and San Francisco are two of the most interest cultural events, and best parties, in the country. A lot of people are familiar with the basics of the Chinese new year celebration – the dragon dance, the fireworks, the parade – but until you have seen it all first hand, you can't

Volunteer Opportunities Are Abundant - We all realize benefits in the form of our community resources, in one way or another. There are many examples. Nature walking trails, public playgrounds and city swimming pools with lessons for kids are just a few examples. People who are disadvantaged, physically or financially can find help with heating needs in the winter,

Terrorism Article - Our entire nation was rocked by the tragic event that occurred on September 11, 2001. And this definitely wasn't in a good way. One of our signature cities was literally brought to its knees and thousands suffered. Most of us stood in awe as the commercial airliner hit the twin towers. What a mess this was to clean up. Probably the only

Astrology Symbols - Even people who claim that they don't believe in them, like to read their horoscope. In past times, astronomers were astrologers too and they would advise heads of state on the best course of action, based on the planetary movements. Most people are familiar with the twelve signs of the zodiac and astrology symbols, used in western astrology.

Garfield Comic Strip - Jim Davis had the idea for a daily strip about a tabby cat and it went on to be the most syndicated strip in the world. The Garfield comic strip has entertained readers ever since its introduction in 1978. Such is its place in popular culture; it is even represented in the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Search And Rescue - Have you ever thought about how much is taken for granted? If something does not directly affect our lives how much do we think about it? As we age I think we become more in tuned to how everything around us interrelated but when we are younger we do not put a great deal of thought into it.

What Happened On The Day You Were Born - Everyone loves a birthday party. Even when you're a bit older than you'd like to say, the birthday cake can be decorated in the one-candle theme and still be a lot of fun. Kids delight in the birthday celebrations. Here's a unique birthday gift idea which can easily turn into a fun hobby. Do you know what happened on the

Canon Digital Cameras - Camera technology has made great advances in recent years and taking up photography has never been easier. The range of Canon digital camera products are user friendly, have a stylish appearance, offer products for different abilities and include a variety of prices. The Power Shot line is updated frequently with new products with the latest

Portrait Sketch - Working as a portrait artist, I run into a strange cross section of people. I used to make my living doing portrait sketches for next to nothing on street corners. With a little bit of showmanship, you can make a fair bit of money, but it is still a great way to feel underappreciated. Each portrait sketch

Designing Cosmetic Containers - Cosmetics are a huge industry, accounting for many billions of dollars of retail purchases. The competition between cosmetic companies is fierce. It's no wonder that each company spends a lot of money trying to figure out how to package the product in the most attractive way. All