Monthly Archives: February 2009
Warren Buffet on financial management
Hard work: All hard work brings profit; but mere talk leads only to poverty Laziness: A sleeping lobster is carried away by the water current Earnings: Never depend on a single source of income Spending: If you buy things …
Major Events in Sri Lankan Buddhism
247 B.C.E. • King Asoka sends his son, Ven. Mahinda, on a mission to bring Buddhism to Sri Lanka. • King Devanampiya Tissa of Sri Lanka is converted. 240 B.C.E. • Ven. Mahinda establishes the Mahavihara (Great …
How to shape your eyebrows
Shape Eye Brows with Threading, Waxing and Plucking with Tweezers Eyebrows are tricky creatures. You know how they’re supposed to look, but sometimes they don’t want to cooperate, and because they’re growing out of your head, they have a semi …
feel beautiful and discover yourself.
Why Feeling Beautiful is Important Beauty is a unique feature that defines a person’s character as well as style. To feel beautiful is important as it makes you feel good about life, increases your self confidence and lifts up your …
Wall-E (2008)
In a distant, but not so unrealistic future, where mankind has abandoned earth because it has become covered with trash from products sold by the powerful multi-national Buy N Large corporation, WALL-E, a garbage collecting robot has been left to …
Bolt (2008)
Bolt tells the story of a dog who is convinced that his role as a super dog is reality. When he is ripped from his world of fantasy, and action by his own doing. His own obsession with his owner …
Nominees for the 81st Academy Awards
Performance by an actor in a leading role Richard Jenkins in “The Visitor” (Overture Films) Frank Langella in “Frost/Nixon” (Universal) Sean Penn in “Milk” (Focus Features) Brad Pitt in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (Paramount and Warner Bros.) Mickey …
Some interesting gifts from grandparents
Here is a small list of fun gifts with messages suggesting ways they can be used. Ideas for 3- 6 year olds • A very small, hand-held magnifying glass. (Found in stationery and variety stores.) Message: This is a magnifying …
Tips on Grandparenting even from a distance
Telephone calls are great to keep in touch. Now with IDD rates quite affordable, calling is a good option. Skype, hotmail, yahoo all have ways where you can talk simultaneously to your family and friends and if you have a …
ways to Wear a Scarf or shawl
Scarves Can be Worn Many Places on the Body Besides Your Neck There are numerous ways to wear a scarf, making it a very versatile accessory. Wear it around your neck, tied, knotted or draped. Wear a scarf around head …
