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The New Testament speaks of a large church in Jerusalem meeting together in a public space (e.g., the outer court of the temple in Acts 2:46) and in smaller groups in houses (e.g., the house of Mary, mother of Mark, in Acts 12:12). This practice must...
Using our own containers to buy foods from bulk bins is one of the primary ways to avoid plastic packaging while grocery shopping. But it’s not always easy, especially when you’re just beginning your plastic-free journey. First, you have to find shops...
Frost and snow went in a night; meadows sloping from the down are green, daisies, but not many, bloom in corners near the hedge, cattle are out again to grass. In the elms rooks are busy, beginning their nests, swinging on the top branches, discarding...
We tend to get some Frosts during the Spring so it is important to protect. Protect Seedlings from Late Frosts those which are in the garden Early spring plantings are vulnerable to hard frost, which can set in overnight. If you expect a hard frost, cover...
Legalism in ancient China. Started in the 4th century BC in the Kingdom of Chin by Yang Shang, it required that each and every individual to provide the community with the best personal performance. Performance was measured and rewarded; meritocracy was...
Loot box is another form of gambling. The heart of the issue is whether loot boxes should be considered as gambling or a kind of mini-game. Anti-gambling activists argue that loot boxes imitate similar mechanics that you find in casinos, like slot machines...
Who were the Celts? Was there ever a distinct people known as the Celts? Was there ever a mass invasion of Celtic peoples into Britain? The word 'Celt' is thought to be derived from the Greek word 'Keltoi' - a name given to a tribe from around the Massilia...
If you are growing on windowsills and countertops, then most things should wait. Some things sown now might come up quickly but will then tussle with the limited light conditions and cossetted indoor temperatures. This always, however hard you try, results...
Lavender in London (Sutton) It may surprise you to learn that Sutton was once the lavender capital of the world! With its chalky soil and mild weather, the North Downs provides the perfect conditions for growing lavender, a tradition that dates back to...
We all love a good compliment now and then and hopefully you are giving out plenty of compliments too. But have you ever stopped to think about how often your compliments are based solely on appearance? We are quick to tell a friend they look cute or...
herbs are easy to grow; all you need is a windowsill. Basil, parsley and coriander are easy to cultivate: all you need is a windowsill – and some helpful advice Your recycling bin will have any number of suitable growing containers in it, from takeaway...
Culture shock Culture shock can be caused by differences in language, weather, clothing, food, people and expectations on time. Not everyone will experience culture shock and it can be experienced in different ways. Some effects can be physical, like...
Enjoy! 12mins10sec Silent B&W #FilmHistory #DualityofHumankind “I learned to recognise the thorough and primitive duality of man; I saw that, of the two natures that contended in the field of my consciousness, even if I could rightly be said to be either,...
Orkney rated Britain's best place to live in terms of quality of life Tend to walk in The Orkneys with head down and forward against the wind which ups the sensations of 'voices in the wind.' Nice enough place and who knows with climate change it may...
Many people have not yet understood how dire the situation of today has become. When we first raised the alarm forty years ago, the cost would have been manageable. Yet by now knock-on effects are in play. It is not only a question of carbon dioxide through...
typhus Around 430-424 BC, a devastating plague, which some believe to have been typhoid fever, killed one third of the population of Athens, including their leader Pericles. Typhoid fever, also known as typhoid, is a common worldwide bacterial disease,...
Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience Eight hundred years ago, a radical new religious movement began in the Umbrian town of Assisi. Its founder was a charismatic and unconventional preacher, visionary and mystic, who attracted men and women from across Italy...
Getting people to be more physically active by increasing the amount they walk or cycle has the potential to benefit both the individual and the health system As a society we are facing a looming type 2 diabetes crisis, which is in part caused by people...
Although the term “Truth-Post” was unknown until last decade, its practical use could be seen from the ancient history. From the ancient days, leaders have used the appeal of the emotion of people to obtain their trust and loyalty and fulfilling their...
The history of Brazil begins with indigenous people, and dates back over 10,000 years. The first inhabitants of Brazil were native indigenous “Indians” (“indios’’ in Portuguese) who lived mainly on the coast and alongside rivers in tribes. But very little...
Garlic is a great garden plant because it goes in the ground when a lot of vegetables are done growing. This is more true for areas that get real winters, like here it in Scotland. Garlic can be plant in the spring but it is best planted in the Autumn....
Arithmetic exercise If we have two litre bottles of Orange Juice and we have 10 children how much juice should each child get? Each child should get 20 ml For 10 times 200 ml is two litres. If one child gets 500 ml and there are 10 children how much juice...
For anyone who is interested in learning Scottish Gaelic, there are two programs available on Youtube to watch that will give you a good understanding of the language. "Can Seo" and "Speaking our Language" They are old TV programs that used to air. Can...
There is never going to happen about all this plastic poisoning the earth until proper incentives are in place. Plastic bottles? Simple. Start by monetising them. A £1 deposit makes throwing them away a nice pocket money experience for some one else....
Described as “the island of flowers” Martinique is in the Lesser Antilles group of the Caribbean islands. Its political and administrative capital is Fort-de-France. Its famous daughter was Empress Joséphine, first wife of Napoléon Bonaparte. She was...
