Joan Hornig set a college goal to earn enough money by age 50 to be able to help others. In 2003 at age 48 she'd earned enough in private equity investing to reach her goal. In the same year a friend suggested she show her self-designed jewelry to Bergdorf Goodman. Hornig's first collection sold in 5 days. Each piece of jewelry comes with a card saying she'll donate 100% of her profits to the charity of the buyer's choice. By 2009 her foundation...more
Aspirin is one of the medications that are used to reduce pain, inflammation and temperature. It has been used for several decades and still remains to be a choice even after the introduction of other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Although at present, many medical professionals just prescribe or recommend aspirin for people with certain heart problems since aspirin has been proven to reduce the risk of blood clotting.Because...more
"Abu Hatim ar-Razi was followed by Abu Abdullah Muhammad bin Ahmad an-Nasafi and Abu Yaqub as-Sijistani staying at Ray. An-Nasafi operated the mission mostly in Khorasan and Bukhara, and gained great success in converting the Sunni ruler, Nasr bin Ahmad, who had given allegiance to Imam al-Mahdi and paid him an annual tribute of 119 thousand dinars. Nasr bin Ahmad also entered into correspondence with Imam al-Qaim in Maghrib.The renowned poet and intellect, Abu Abdullah bin Jafar bin Muhammad bin Hakim bin Abdur Rahman bin Adam ar-Rudaki ash-Shair as-Samarkandi, known as Rudaki (d. 329/940) also found an opportunity of espousing Ismaili faith in this period. He was a court poet of the Samanids, and composed many verses in praise of the Fatimid Imams. In one place, Maruf of Balkh, one of the earliest Samanid poets, says: "I have heard the king of poets, Rudaki as saying, 'do not give allegiance to anyone save the Fatimids.'" The Abbasids took notice of the rapid conversion of the Ismailis in Khorasan, notably Nasr bin Ahmad, and insinuated Nuh bin Nasr (331-343/943-954), the son of Nasr bin Ahmad; against his father and the Ismailis. Nuh bin Nasr dethroned his father and conducted a...more
The Bridge is the suspended structure that connects Brooklyn to Manhattan. Many people pass by this bridge to get to work. It is an important bridge linking the two cities but many people don't know the answer to the question why did they build the bridge centuries ago. 1. The first answer to the question is because of the efforts of Mr. John A....more
William Shakespeare is also referred to as 'The Bard'. The term bard originally meant a friend who likes writing poems indeed Shakespeare gained many friends through his plays.1. These days "The Bard" is used to call a revered and famous poet. One of the most revered poets of all time is William Shakespeare. This is the first answer to the question...more
During a 25-year career, WWE fans saw Curt Hennig, also known as "Mr. Perfect," win a dozen championships and hundreds of classic matches. Being inducted into the Hall of Fame puts a "perfect" cap on the legacy of Hennig. The son of Minnesota wrestling legend Larry "The Axe" Hennig, Curt was born in Robbinsdale, Minn. in 1958. Mr. Perfect graduated from Robbinsdale High School in the same class as best friend and fellow former WWE Superstar Rick Rude. The wrestler made his WWE debut in 1981. He began his career as a tag team partner and joined forces with the late Eddie Gilbert. Once in the ring, Hennig was known for his signature move, the "perfect-Plex." Hennig's first major WWE rivalry was with the legendary Hulk Hogan. Get WWE tickets and see your favorite wrestler in the ring. Hogan, who was the WWE champion at the time, defeated Mr. Perfect in the 1990 Royal Rumble. After the match, Hennig vowed to get back at Hogan. He eventually stole Hogan's WWE Championship belt and destroyed it. After falling under the tutelage of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, Hennig captured the Intercontinental Championship twice in 1990. Although Mr. Perfect lost his title to Bret Hart at SummerSlam in...more
When setting goals it is important to avoid making mistakes that can cause you to fail before you ever get to the action phase. Here are five pitfalls to avoid so that you don't short circuit your success before you even get started.Pitfall: Having...more
Professional Sports Respond to Traumatic Brain Injury Risk A recent traumatic brain injury has forced American bobsled driver Todd Hays to retire. Hays, a silver medalist and 2010 Olympic hopeful, sustained a significant head injury during an...more
Not only does it contain up to 200 of his works, but was designed by him, where he continued to work on until his death in 1943. Its layout is grand and peaceful, with the centerpiece being an obelisk called the Monument, a mixture of human figures...more
Some days, going fishing in a regular boat just won't do it; it's on days like those that make you glad you know how to build a raft. It's also something to do if you're camping near water and feel like showing off to all of your friends and family.A...more
Wendy Palmer is a sixth degree black belt in aikido and teaches aikido in Sausalito, California. She's written many books using aikido principles to help people become more conscious, confident, compassionate, and visible. Visibility is the capacity...more
Coming from a lifetime of athletics, the idea of having a coach was quite familiar to me. The Saturday morning Pop Warner little league football games, the afternoon high school track meets, and the excitement of the college basketball games all...more