Newsfinder e-magazine: A literary favour to world culture: 2011-09-08T13:14:35Z Copyright (c) 2011, Mala Matina Newsfinder.org tag:newsfinder.org,2011:09:08 tag:newsfinder.org,2011:/1.92 2011-09-08T12:14:00Z 2011-09-08T13:14:35Z Mala Matina ma_lama_tina@yahoo.gr
The Mediterranean monk seal was one of 14 mammals listed as "in need of emergency action if they are to be saved from extinction" by the International Union for the Protection of Nature (as the IUCN was then called) at its first technical conference in 1949.

One of the difficulties in addressing the conservation of the Mediterranean monk seal is its situation involving so many countries that have mutual political, economic and other social problems.

Many countries have introduced laws protecting the Mediterranean monk seal in the last 30 years. Thus, in theory the protection of the monk seal has been much improved. But, implementation of these laws usually leaves much to be desired. In reality therefore, little has changed. ]]> tag:newsfinder.org,2011:/1.66 2011-09-08T12:10:01Z 2011-09-08T13:12:02Z Lao Xu Jin kevin@newsfinder.org
While we can't say with any degree of certainty what it was for, we can say that it wasn't constructed for any casual purpose. Only something very important to the ancients would have been worth the effort and investment that it took to construct Stonehenge.

Stonehenge is a megalithic monument on the Salisbury Plain in Southern England, composed mainly of thirty upright stones (sarsens, each over ten feet tall and weighing 26 tons), aligned in a circle, with thirty lintels (6 tons each) perched horizontally atop the sarsens in a continuous circle. There is also an inner circle composed of similar stones, also constructed in post-and-lintel fashion. ]]> tag:newsfinder.org,2011:/1.53 2011-09-08T11:39:01Z 2011-09-08T12:43:29Z Yin Zhuo shiyinjuo@yahoo.gr
Through time it has evolved into a soft, slow, and gentle form of exercise which can be practiced by people of all ages. Tai Ji Quan is considered a soft style martial art [chin.: nèi jīa 內家] — an art applied with internal power — to distinguish its theory and application from that of the hard martial art styles. ]]> tag:newsfinder.org,2011:/1.2 2011-09-08T11:39:00Z 2011-09-08T12:40:57Z Lao Xu Jin kevin@newsfinder.org
Suffering is a prevailing theme in all of lives. Our religions and mythologies reflect suffering to us as a consistent image. The first Noble Truth of Buddhism blatantly tells us that life is suffering. Christianity provides us with Jesus on the cross as a reminder of the suffering of human existence. The intention of our religions means well.

We are instructed to see suffering first so that we may rise above suffering into some greater level of existence called Heaven or Enlightenment. Ultimately, we are meant to live only in JOY and HAPPINESS here on earth in this lifetime. ]]> tag:newsfinder.org,2011:/1.60 2011-09-06T11:54:00Z 2011-09-08T13:10:10Z Lobsan Payat lobsan_payat@yahoo.co.in
The name "Khazar" is found in numerous languages and seems to be tied to a Turkic verb form meaning "wandering" (Modern Turkish: Gezer). Because of their jurisdiction over the area, the Caspian Sea was named the "Khazar Sea", and even today the Azeri, Turkish, Persian, and Arabic languages designate the Caspian by this term (in Turkish, "Hazar Denizi"; in Arabic, "Bahr-ul-Khazar"; in Persian, "Daryaye Khazar"). Pax Khazarica is a term used by historians to refer to the period during which the Khazaria dominated the Pontic steppe and the Caucasus Mountains. ]]> tag:newsfinder.org,2010:/1.826 2010-12-15T11:37:00Z 2011-01-12T09:56:24Z Fabio Guadalfini fabioguadal@yahoo.com Martinique was peopled by the Carib Indians who called it Matinino or Madinina. They had driven away the Arawaks who, like themselves, had come to the island from South America.

The island was claimed by France in 1635 and officially annexed by the King of France in 1674. France and Britain fought over the island until 1815, when it was restored to France. An important date in Martinique's history occurred 150 years ago on May 22, 1848, when slavery was abolished. In 1946, Martinique became a Department of France and in 1974 a Region of France. ]]> tag:newsfinder.org,2010:/1.1229 2010-06-24T19:38:00Z 2010-12-30T19:38:55Z Andrei Kiriakov andrei@newsfinder.org tag:newsfinder.org,2010:/1.855 2010-04-30T12:31:00Z 2010-12-31T12:31:27Z Arthur Sigurssen a_sigurssen@yahoo.co.uk "The gospel is not a truth among other truths. Rather, it sets a question mark against all truths."

Karl Barth

ANY history of twentieth century theology will be largely the story of the revolutionary work and influence of Karl Barth. Energetic pastor for ten years in a small Swiss village, courageous resistance leader of the church against Nazism, brilliant biblical interpreter, Christo-centric church theologian, lover of Mozart's music-his stature can be measured only by comparison with other theological giants like Augustine, Aquinas, Luther, and Calvin.

Barth set a new agenda for theology, but he had no interest in founding a school of Barthianism. He considered every theology including his own-to be in need of continuous reform. ]]> tag:newsfinder.org,2010:/1.833 2010-03-25T12:33:00Z 2010-12-31T12:34:18Z Liz Heart heart_lizzy@yahoo.com
Between 203 and 231, Origen attracted large numbers of students through his manner of life as much as through his teaching. During this time Origen traveled widely and while in Palestine (c. 215) was invited to preach by local bishops even though he was not ordained. Demetrius, bishop of Alexandria, regarded this activity as a breach of discipline and ordered him to return to Alexandria. The period following, from 218 to 230, was one of Origen's most productive as a writer. ]]> tag:newsfinder.org,2009:/1.1294 2009-02-09T07:38:00Z 2009-02-09T08:42:27Z Yannis Vassilopoulos vassiyan@hotmail.com
Function in the body

Beyond its contribution in emulsifying fats and carbohydrates, vitamin B5 is of high importance in forming red cells and also stress-hormones in the adrenal glands. It contributes maintaining a healthy gastrointestinal system by aiding the absorption of other vitamins especially that of B2(riboflavin). Sometimes it is referred as the relaxing vitamin because it is believed to improve the immune-system function and consequently help the body to counterbalance at stressful times. ]]> tag:newsfinder.org,2009:/1.1293 2009-02-09T07:31:01Z 2009-02-09T08:37:46Z Yannis Vassilopoulos vassiyan@hotmail.com
Wild rose contains seven vitamins, it is particularly rich Vitamin C. According to tradition wild roses were used for, fatigue, gastrointestinal disorders, as diuretic and sometimes as sedative. Its decoction was used both for oral and topical use (gargle, mouthwash, applied also in compresses over the eyes).

This work focuses on the seeds of wild roses (hence forth referred as rose hips) and its application on soothing pain and stiffness on patients with osteoarthritis.

It is truly impressive how nature caters for therapeutic solutions in medical conditions and daily matters. ]]> tag:newsfinder.org,2008:/1.1292 2008-11-04T08:10:00Z 2008-11-04T09:12:40Z Yannis Vassilopoulos vassiyan@hotmail.com
He is regarded as the father of anesthesia in China and the first surgeon to perform operation in the abdomen. In the west, he is popular by a set of therapeutic qi gong (chin.: qì gōng 氣功) exercises known as wu qin xi (chin.: wǔ qin xi 五禽戲),which is interpreted as the five animal frolics. Throughout this set, movements of animals and birds are imitated, in a group of physical and breathing exercises. This system was developed on existing ancient Chinese traditional physical exercises following theories and functions of the internal organs and meridians as well as the principles of the circulation of Qi and blood in the human body. ]]> tag:newsfinder.org,2008:/1.1291 2008-11-02T06:59:00Z 2008-11-02T08:05:27Z Yannis Vassilopoulos vassiyan@hotmail.com
As far as its quality is concerned, experts claim that it is discerned by its long and wide size, the greasy and wet texture and finally its characteristic smell. ]]> tag:newsfinder.org,2008:/1.1290 2008-06-03T06:22:00Z 2008-09-01T07:31:56Z Yannis Vassilopoulos vassiyan@hotmail.com
Greek provinces have lived with them for centuries. Not only were they used for transportations with carts, but also performing rural activities such as ploughing, and hoeing. They were also used to carry shepherds and their supplies on their back, mainly by the use of saddles. Considered as a great ally for shepherds, by transporting them during free-pasturing of sheep and goats and other mammals; still they are used for wood transport in highland forests. ]]> tag:newsfinder.org,2008:/1.1289 2008-02-22T07:00:00Z 2008-02-22T08:07:49Z Yannis Vassilopoulos vassiyan@hotmail.com
Gout does not necessarily attack the big toe. It may also affect several joints such as heel, ankle, elbows, wrists and ears.

It may be hereditary. Some of its causes are related to bad circulation, high cholesterol, alcohol consumption, infection or various medications. It is a devious ailment as it strikes very suddenly. No wonder, why James Gilray depicts gout as an evil demon attacking the toe. ]]>