About 3 billion people worldwide saw the July 24 Paris Olympic opening program. As usual, the Olympic host nation tries to outdo the pageantries of the past Olympics. France wanted to show that it is ahead when it comes to art and culture. Part of...
A bright boy from the highlands stayed in a city as a working college student; sometimes he gets confused reading/listening to medical terms. Bacteria – backdoor to cafeteria Benign – what you be after you be eight Section – a neighborhood in Rome where Julius...
You are asked to speak to a crowd because they think you have a solid message to give. Your first reaction is “Wow! I am good. They invited me as a lecturer and will give me an honorarium (cash).” Before your overblown and self-inflicted pride...
All opera composers are men. Their perception of women as weak, naïve, and inferior is evident in many of their works. For example, the aria “La donna è mobile” (Women are fickle) in Giuseppe Verdi’s opera *Rigoletto* is very popular. George Bizet’s opera *Carmen* portrays...
War began on land and later extended to the sea. In maritime conflicts from the 14th to the 18th centuries, the losing side’s leader faced dire choices: Fight to the death. Surrender and face torture or execution. Become a slave to the victor. Surrender and,...
There are many lists of unusual people, objects and events but I have yet to read a list about extraordinary churchgoers. Outstanding parishioner: he goes out standing by the church door the moment the priest gives the Homily. Reason: He heard the same sermon before,...
Q. Perfect brew A. Second level teaspoon of fresh coffee and six ounces of freshwater direct from tap water. Stored water pick up impurities on the container and loses oxygenation. The coffee maker must be clean; remove lime deposits in the pot by a strong solution...
Q. How do you reduce the caffeine in coffee? A. Water definition process one: coffee and water are placed in a tank; the water absorbs/soak caffeine; the water is placed into a second tank where it is decaffeinated by a solvent (methylene chloride); decaffeinated water is...
Q. Coffee History? A. In the 6th century, Ethiopan goat herder kaldi noticed his flock acting very energetic after nibbling the berries of some bushes. Kaldi had the same feeling after tasting it so he brought some to the local monastery. The head monk threw them...
EMCEE means masters of ceremonies. I was a government worker for 20 years. Sometimes I am asked to be the MC/Moderator. Most of the time I get lost and confused during the meeting/conference because I am unprepared so this list of reminders is for you. ...