Many Christians celebrates Mardi Gras in most of the European continent, except in some countries such as Ireland and the United Kingdom. Mardi Gras mainly celebrates the fasting of Lent which is the day before Lent or Ash Wednesday. They often throw a party, parade or carnival as the main event of the day. Mardi Gras literally translates into English as “Fat Tuesday”. In other countries Mardi Gras is also known as Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day and Dollar Day. The largest celebration of Mardi Gras known is in New Orleans, where they throw gigantic parties and street parades. The official colours of the Mardi Gras celebration is purple for justice, green for faith and gold for power.
I found the celebration of Mardi Gras interesting but also has a hint of mysteriousness to it. It’s surprising how it seems like a pretty dull tradition but gradually evolved into a colourful and exhilarating celebration. It’s sort of disappointing to know that it is not that big of a celebration in Canada.
Resource Links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mardi_Gras
http://www.heb.com/mealtime/celeb-mardiGras.jsp
http://www.dominioncatering.com/images/640_mardi-gras-theme14.jpg
http://www.leesburgmardigras.com/images/2008/Mardi_Gras_2008_448.jpg
http://www.eastjeffersonparish.com/culture/MARDIGRA/HISTORY/history.htm
Monday, February 23, 2009
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Current News Update
On January 5th, 2009, a homicide had occurred during 11:30pm in the Lawrence and Leslie area of Toronto. The victim was a 34-year-old woman. The victim had died due to a gunshot wound through the head. The victim was found with her head against the steering wheel of a SUV. The vehicle was found registered to an owner in Mississauga. There hasn’t any suspects yet for the victim and the identity of the woman has not yet been released.
It’s not clear whether the vehicle had belonged to one of the victim’s relatives, if it were, it would be worth investigating. It would be also worth looking over the vehicle’s interior and exterior for any suspicious signs indicative of the murder. So far, there doesn’t seem to be any eyewitnesses of the case for they often proved to be the most helpful. The case seems to be a simple homicide from the information that is put out by the media, but whether or not the case has complications has to wait till the end of the investigation.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
On my Birthday
1. In 1929, the first Academy Awards are announced.
The Academy Awards otherwise known as Oscars are issued annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, to distinguish the top professionals in the film industry. The award doesn't only recognize actors and actresses, it also involves directors and writers.
2. In 1930, Elm Farm Ollie becomes the first cow to fly in a fixed-wing aircraft and also the first cow to be milked in an aircraft.
Elm Farm Ollie flew 72 miles from Bismarck, Missouri to St. Louis. The main purpose of the trip was to let scientists observe midair effects on animals and for propaganda purposes.
3. In 1930, while studying photos taken in January, Clyde Tombaugh discovers Pluto.
4. In 1969, the Hawthorne Nevada Airlines Flight 708 disaster occurs, killing all on board.
Hawthorne Nevada Airlines Flight 708 was a McDonnell Douglas DC-3, the accident happened due to navigational errors.
5. In 1979, snow fell in the Sahara desert for the only recorded time in history.
The Sahara desert is located in southern Algeria, a country in southern Africa.
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Monday, November 3, 2008
Arrest in Taiwan Corruption Probe
On October 31, police in Taiwan arrested Chiou I-Jen for alleged corruption. He is suspected of converting about $5oo,ooo from diplomatic funds in year 2004. Chiou I-Jen stepped down in May, he was detained Friday facing formal charges but hasn't confessed the allegation.
Chiou I-Jen should be arrested he's also an accomplice with former president of Taiwan, helping him with his foreign affairs of money laundrying. One just can't believe that when one's been accused of something with solid evidence, they can still persuade other people to believe that they're innocent.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Herbalism Web Hunt Questions
1. What was the very first use of medicinal herbs?
2. Name one famous herbalist during the 16th century.
3. Raw garlic is used as what kind of insect repellent?
4. Taking Echinacea along with what vitamin reduced cold incidence by 86 percent?
5. What is the scientific name for the northern cranberry?
6. Artichoke is used in herbal medicine to help relieve what?
7. A piece of the ginger rhizome is called a what?
8. People with what should consult a doctor before taking ginger?
9. Oregano is high in antioxidant activity, due to a high content of phenolic acids and what?
10. Peppermint oil contains what, that is long used medicinally as a soothing balm?
11. What kind of plant is the national emblem of Scotland?
12. Pomegranate juice has also been shown to reduce what by inbiting serum angiotensin-converting enzyme?
13. St. John’s wort was traditionally used for treating wounds and has lately become popular as an herbal remedy in the treatment of what?
14. Poke is native to wet or sandy areas of where?
15. Magnolia was named after which person?
16. Shiitake is now one of the most popular sources of protein in which country?
17. Vanilla is used as a sedative for which main organ?
18. Several population-based studies have shown that green tea helps protect against what?
19. Lemongrass is a folk remedy for what?
20. Honey gets its sweetness from which two substances?
1. What was the very first use of medicinal herbs?
2. Name one famous herbalist during the 16th century.
3. Raw garlic is used as what kind of insect repellent?
4. Taking Echinacea along with what vitamin reduced cold incidence by 86 percent?
5. What is the scientific name for the northern cranberry?
6. Artichoke is used in herbal medicine to help relieve what?
7. A piece of the ginger rhizome is called a what?
8. People with what should consult a doctor before taking ginger?
9. Oregano is high in antioxidant activity, due to a high content of phenolic acids and what?
10. Peppermint oil contains what, that is long used medicinally as a soothing balm?
11. What kind of plant is the national emblem of Scotland?
12. Pomegranate juice has also been shown to reduce what by inbiting serum angiotensin-converting enzyme?
13. St. John’s wort was traditionally used for treating wounds and has lately become popular as an herbal remedy in the treatment of what?
14. Poke is native to wet or sandy areas of where?
15. Magnolia was named after which person?
16. Shiitake is now one of the most popular sources of protein in which country?
17. Vanilla is used as a sedative for which main organ?
18. Several population-based studies have shown that green tea helps protect against what?
19. Lemongrass is a folk remedy for what?
20. Honey gets its sweetness from which two substances?
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
History of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated by people in the Western hemisphere. The celebration that started in 1621 by the English Plymouth Pilgrim colonists and the Wampanoag Indians were known now as Thanksgiving. Back in those days, the food that they had included venison and fowl. It is a tradition of celebrating the harvest and giving thanks for the success of crops.
Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada, and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. In year 2008, in Canada, Thanksgiving is on October 13, whereas in year 2009 Thanksgiving is on October 12.
http://www.history.com/minisite.do?content_type=Minisite_Generic&content_type_id=872&display_order=1&mini_id=1083
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgiving
Images from:
http://www.brantfowler.com/blog/2006/11/happy-thanksgiving.html
http://www.southernsportsreport.com/Turkey.htm
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Cyberbullying
What is cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is when someone hurts you mentally with words on the internet or making fun of you on the web.
Why is cyberbullying dangerous?
Cyberbullying is dangerous because people don't often really mean what they meant to say online, lots of people misunderstood the real meaning of their friends and it often leads to serious consequences.
What can we do about it?
What we can do is we can first ensure that we're not doing it, and try to encourage other people to do the same too.
Cyberbullying is when someone hurts you mentally with words on the internet or making fun of you on the web.
Why is cyberbullying dangerous?
Cyberbullying is dangerous because people don't often really mean what they meant to say online, lots of people misunderstood the real meaning of their friends and it often leads to serious consequences.
What can we do about it?
What we can do is we can first ensure that we're not doing it, and try to encourage other people to do the same too.
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