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Archive for January, 2007

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Why "Yes Sir" ?

Why do I say that so often? Well, to answer this question, I should tell you about the tenets of Taekwondo.
The philosophy of Taekwondo is based onA constant striving for excellence. The goal is to become an honorable person, with perfect character and physical condition. It’s been said that toA realise the ultimate benefits of [...]

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Breathe?

I always find it interesting when I hearA people tell meA thatA my wine must sit for a few minutes before I can enjoy it!
IMO, opening a bottle of wine and leaving it to breathe does nothing to enhance the taste of the wine. But still, there are those who maintain that the wine does [...]

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Over Forty

“Over Forty” is a euphemism for “over the hill”, “beyond your prime”, “not quite as energetic”. Being referred to as “seasoned” or “mature” is regarded as an insult in the corporate world, sending you looking over your shoulder for the twenty-somewhat-year-old wanting your job. Never mind that it takes twenty years to learn the business [...]

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Citro Horror!

Citro-Mag, this horrible stuff is used as a laxative or purgative, for preparation of your colon for X-rays. This thing tastes salty, sour, and extremley fizzy. On the bottle it says: “serve cool for best taste”. Yeah, right, what do they think this horrid stuff is, beer?A A A A
Some say for best result mix [...]

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Passion

Don’t waste your life on work you don’t love.
Somewhere between childhood and the real world one of two things happen, either you start to follow the dreams of your parents, or someone else, or you get caught up in pursuing the dollars or status associated with a certain career. People who do this leave their [...]

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White Tea

Ladies and Gentlemen, white tea has arrived in North America. While Chinese tea drinkers have been hip to white tea?_Ts benefits since the Ming dynasty, until recently it was virtually unknown outside of Asia. Not anymore. Today, everyoneA is praising white tea?_Ts delicate flavor and purported health benefits. Soon white tea will become one of [...]

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Jug Wine

The phrase “jug wine” refers to simple, uncomplicated, everyday drinking wine. You’re probably familiar with these types wines: They’re usually labelled with a ageneric name, such as “Chablis” or “Burgundy”.
Inexpensive and well made, these wines were originally bottled in jugs, hence the name “jug wine”. They are very popular and account for the largest volume [...]