Cost of a Funeral
Death is not cheap. Rising costs have pushed many people to consider alternatives to the conventional funeral. It is absolutely possible to plan a lovely service for the deceased that provides closure for family and friends without breaking the ba…
Blaming Hindus
A Hindu commentator takes on some “liberal” and “progressive” Western news sources that have launched journalistic salvos blaming Hindus well-known reverence for cows and other animals in India for allegedly causing starving s…
Obon Festival
Arising from Buddhist traditional lore as interpreted in Japan, the Obon (or simply “Bon”) Festival is now widely celebrated in Japan and in Japanese communities around the world. The roots of the history entwine to make the three-day long…
Henna 101
A flowering plant native to northern Africa, the Middle East and India, Henna has been cultivated since ancient times. A dye is produced from its leaves that can be used for temporary tattoos and to color fabrics. In parts of Africa, and other eastern cou…
Pioneer Day
Every year on July 24 Pioneer Day is celebrated in Utah. It is an official state holiday that pays tribute to the arrival of Brigham Young and other Mormon pioneers to the region in July of 1847. The Latter-day Saints (LDS) had been forced to leave Nauv…
Middle Eastern Monuments
The fighting in the Middle East has torn the region apart, and countless people have died. Many who remain face the constant threat of persecution and live under unimaginable conditions without access to adequate food, housing and medical c…
Facegloria
Not everyone is a fan of Facebook. Some people find the site does not align with their values and morals, even though there are ways users can control the content they see. A growing number of Evangelical Christians are turning to Facegloria instead. The…
Pride Month
June is LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) Pride month. Many cities around the world mark the occasion with festivals, parades and other activities. The events have become significantly larger over the years, and reflect the progress of the g…
Wedding Gift
There are an infinite number of wedding gift options. Choosing the right one can be tricky and also expensive. Here are some tips to help you narrow down the alternatives.
How Much Should You Spend?
There are several factors that can help determin…
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Meditate
People have been meditating for thousands of years. In the United States, the practice did not become more mainstream until relatively recently. Beyond the increasing number of celebrities such as Oprah and Ellen DeGeneres who espouse the advantages of med…