At the end of reading Angels in America, Miguel told the class that he most connected to the character Roy Cohn. When I asked why, he said, "Power." In the playand in real lifeRoy is centered on issues of power, and this student wanted that same type of recognition. However, associating oneself with a character like Roy was also quite problematic, as many of the other students in the class suggested. "But Roy's the villain," argued Jessika, one...more
Mumbai : About a dozen companies,mostly in the real estate sector, have been told by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to restructure the deals they have cut with foreign investors.These local firms have recently brought in foreign direct investment (FDI) by selling convertible papers notes that will convert into shares after a date to offshore funds and strategic players.A customary practice among foreign private equity funds and overseas...more
With sod, it used to be that you just took what Mother Nature gave you. Today, you have a lot more choices. But before you pick out the one that best catches your eye, there are some considerations which you cannot ignore. Do you live in a heavily shaded area? Does the sun beat down 24/7? How much use will the sod get out of family barbecues, camping out under the stars, or neighborhood wiffleball games? Knowing the answers to these questions will ultimately determine which of the following is the best sod for you: Marathon Sod is well suited for the soils and climates in Southern California. Its roots grow up to five times deeper than other varieties of sods, such as Bluegrass. Marathon Sod has such an extensive root system that it can tolerate extreme heat while using less water.Purpleblue is a high quality blend that is dense in nature. Therefore, it provides an elegant appearance. It thrives in moderate coastal areas and do not do well in warm dry climates. Maintenance wise, it requires regular care. Purpleblue remains green throughout the entire year.Ryeblue sod is very similar to Purpleblue in terms of characteristics. However, it contains 20% perennial rye, which makes it...more
Here is what's great! Chinese records dating back 5,000 years document the use of massage. The ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians, as well as the Japanese, Romans and Egyptians applied forms of massage for many ailments; and even Hippocrates wrote papers recommending the use of rubbing and friction for joint and circulatory problems. There...more
Nowadays there are many people who might tell you about a certain system that can make money. It might sound good to be true however there is one that is for real. The penny stock psychic system can help a person without an experience in trading stocks. All you need is your eagerness and confidence in making money. If you are just a...more
MapQuest launched as an online website to service people that need to get from point A to point B but do not know how to get there. Yes, it started as an informational directory pointing millions of people in the right direction. In order to get driving directions you have to type in your starting destination and your final destination, the website does the rest.The site will then give you a step by step detailed account of how you move from your starting point until you reach your final destination. The directions include a detailed account of the number of miles that are driven in each step. This may help people who are pretty weak when it comes to sense of direction.Once you have your directions on the computer screen you can choose to avoid certain roads or highways (if you know they're prone to traffic or are currently under construction). This feature will re-route your trip accordingly.If you just want to map a location anywhere in the US you can type in the exact address, or a state, city or zip code and you will get a map preview. This map will pin point the specified areas you requested. It will give you an oversight of not only the exact address but of the surrounding...more
If you are a parent, there are many things you should know about adolescent substance abuse. Many teens are under enormous strain, between parental expectations, school, and sometimes extracurricular activities. Its always good to know what kind of...more
According to many experts, the call center industry is considered as one of the most successful and fastest growing industries in the Philippines. This is because of the many call center companies in the Philippines offering outsourcing services to...more
A fake antispyware program is making its way around the internet at an alarming pace, and it appears as svchost32.exe or svchsot.exe. This newest mutation of the virus includes ave.exe, whereas previously it was just svchost.exe. The...more
Lesbians and gay men and more likely to experience violent events and subsequent post traumatic stress disorder health care providers urged to look for and address possible stress disorder among this group of adolescents and adults....more
Ideally, proving your value to your boss will always yield great rewards, but there are some bosses who are just plain difficult to deal with. Nothing pleases them and the very idea of giving you something that you want somehow goes...more
The human body system requires certain nutrients for the maintenance of the system and vitamins are important factors for the growth and development of bones, cells, tissues and muscles. Vitamin D is a significant ingredient, which is a fat soluble...more