Forever Young - an interview with Carroll Spinney aka Big Bird / Oscar on Ses...

One of my favorite memories growing up was my daily dose of Sesame Street.  Through the show, I learned my numbers, letters, and some of life's most important lessons.  As an adult, I've taken those...

Nepal crown goes missing

"The fabled crown of the Shah kings, studded with priceless gems and easily identifiable by the long bird of paradise feather rising from the apex, is missing, as well as the royal sceptre.The crown was last worn in public by Gyanendra, the last king of Nepal, on June 4, 2001...

Bare Escentuals: special offer on natural cosmetics

"When I apply makeup, I do not want to look as if I am wearing a mask. I do not want to clog my pores, and I do not want to be applying chemicals to my skin, that when absorbed into my system, may lead to health problems down the line. I think most women will agree, makeup is...

Chinese Manners Daily Life and Business Manners

"China is known as a state of etiquette and ceremonies. Many proverbs have been passed down from generation to generation such as 'civility costs nothing' or 'courtesy demands reciprocity' and so on. For instance, there is an interesting short story. Once upon a time, a man...

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