Bohemian/Boho – Reflecting on the fashion style of “boho-chic” in the early years of the 21st century, the Sunday Times thought it ironic that “fashionable girls wore ruffle floral skirts in the hope of looking bohemian, nomadic, spirited and non-bourgeois”,…
Empathy
Empathy is the BBC’s answer to Stephen King’s The Dead Zone and stars Stephen Moyer and Mark Womack “Listen Jimmy,” the old prison hand says at the start of Tim Bradley’s production of BBC Scotland’s new drama Empathy. “There’s only…
Winning Magic the Gathering Decks
Putting together a winning burn deck relies on quick damage cards. Magic the Gathering strategies can be diverse. Casual play takes on a completely different aspect than competitive play. The average player will decry a cheesy strategist in a friendly…
Great Leaders Adopt a Different Way of Thinking
Periodically I have opportunities to get a glimpse of the thinking strategies in an entrepreneurial high-tech business. Recently, I received a call from the vice-president of business development at a satellite company in Ottawa. His story was certainly interesting. …
The Collaborative Art of Storytelling in Film
Watching a film is an investment. Each time we go to the cinema we part with our fifteen dollars, sit in a darkened space and engage in a personal relationship with the screen. In the space of two hours we…
Choosing Between MiniDV & Digital8 Format
If you’ve been planning to purchase a video camera, and are considering videotape, you might be confused about various formats. MiniDV and Digital8 are two popular formats. While there are similarities, there are also differences between them. Depending upon your…
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Women
What to Give Women for the Celebration of the Day of Hearts Whether we admit it or not, finding the perfect gift for our loved ones or partners for Valentine’s Day can sometimes become a challenging task. The main reason…
Sacred Hearts by Sarah Dunant is Historical Romance at its Best
One of the difficulties of writing historical fiction is the recreation of a world so far removed from modern society that it can be difficult to picture the world as it was. Sarah Dunant, however, achieves this masterfully. Serafina is…
Average Joe: God’s Extraordinary Calling to Ordinary Men
Troy Meeder and his wife, Kim, founded Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch in 1995. The non-profit ranch is a place for abused kids and horses to go for emotional healing. Troy and Kim found that when kids try and help the…
Great Historical Novels to Give or Enjoy Reading Yourself
Some books never go out of style. They are read and re-read. Historical novels about people and places of the past, reveal the vibrant personalities and thrilling events that created our modern world. Novels make history accessible to everyone, sometimes…