Characteristics of civilization in ancient China

I was once instructed to find examples showing that China had the characteristics of civilization, and also to show how Chinese civilization was different from that of Mesopotamia and Egypt. There are numerous examples that show that China possessed the characteristics of civilization. When one considers their ceremonial temples, their Book of Wisdom, the I-Ching, their world-renowned poetry and cuisine, […]

Secrets of the Freemason’s Book – Chamber of Reflection and Alchemy in Masonic Philosophy

REFLECTION ROOM “Let your heart, then, be perfect with the Lord our God, to walk in his statutes and to keep his commandments…” 1 Kings 8:61 According to Jewish literature and traditions, great care was taken of the personal condition of each Israelite who entered the Temple for Divine worship. The Talmud dictated the following requirements: “No man shall enter […]

Adopt a wonderful little best friend

I had lost my precious little Falcore, a teacup poodle, about 7 years ago and it took me until a year ago to get over her passing. I really loved that little dog and missed him so much. But the time came to share my love with another puppy and I started looking for the right one. She had wanted […]

Companies that buy structured settlements

If you need cash right away and it’s going to be a while before you receive your next installment of annuity payments for your structured settlement, it’s time to look at your options. If you find those small payments aren’t meeting your financial needs, let’s take a look at your options for your scheduled payments: – Request a loan – […]

Anime, a brief history of Japanese animation 1945-1970

Following the success of Disney’s 1937 film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the Japanese domestic anime market faced heavy pressure from foreign filmmakers. Early pioneers such as Yasuji Murata and Noburo Ofuji, while masters of cutout animation, found it difficult to compete with the quality of imported foreign animation. With huge profits invested in new techniques, Disney took the […]

It wasn’t cheap, he cared

My parents owned a bar and for as long as I can remember, when I was about four years old, I spent my time sitting on a bar stool. Most of the children played with their friends or with some toys they had. I was always talking to strangers and playing with beer crates. It had its advantages, like as […]