Browsing all posts in July, 2007.
The Foundations and Tenets of Aikido
Aikido has basic beliefs and foundations that are necessary in order to master the art. These foundations are rooted in different studies and other martial arts. This article examines some of the principles of Aikido and their origins.
What Are The Basic Tools And Supplies I Need To Make Wine At Home?
Good news! Anyone can make wine at home. You need not have a fancy hotel management degree for that; just a bit of ingenuity and the right ingredients and tools. By the way of tools – it only takes the most ordinary things that you already have around the house. The ingredients too are what you already have on your kitchen shelf. So what are you waiting? Put together the tools required and the ingredients and get to work – from now on no meals should be served without a glass of wine!
Welcome to Monday!
This is actually a continuation of my previous entry that got cut off due to phone limitations… Anyway, the iguana update for today. I called Dr. Hinkle this morning to see about bringing in Nietsche after this weekend’s accident. I was told that he may not need to come in as this is normal (tell [...]
Mastering the Art of Peace
A complete mastery of Aikido will take the understanding of the different concepts that are unified through a proper understanding of the art. The different underlying concepts of Aikido such as the concept of Ki and the relationship between the Uke and Nage are discussed in this article.
What Recent Advancements Allow For A Better Home Winemaking Experience?
The modern science tried their best to improve on the basic art of wine-making, but could not add anything – either to its flavor or its taste. What the technology contributed to however, was to limit the time of aging of the wine. Where decades were necessary once upon a time, today you can have an excellent wine with less than two years aging period.
Cruising altitude of 23,000 feet.
Greetings from the friendly skies… This is officially my first in-flight blog entry. Please direct your attention to the flight attendant, who will demonstrate the safety features of our Embrarer 145 Regional Jet Aircraft. For those of you who haven’t been in a car or plane since the 1940′s, allow me to demonstrate how to [...]
Employing Aikido in Real-Life Combat
Fighting in the dojo isn’t the same thing as fighting in the streets. This article explores the differences between Aikido in the dojo and combat in real-life situations and shows you how to adapt in these varying situations.
Why Do We Use Certain Types Of Bottles For Different Wines?
You might have observed that wine bottles come always in the particular shape. But then so does the beer bottle and the cognac. For those who are curious to know why wine bottles are dark, thick and long – here is the answer – dark to protect against sun, thick to protect against breakage, and long to maintain the wine clear of sediment.
