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This is one of those rare occasions where the irony of something compels me to just write to process my own experience as a pastor now having moved on. The irony of life sometimes is overwhelming at times.Today coming into work at the local hospital on Kentucky Derby Day, I heard a wonderful story of a man who spent years betting on horses, now taking up the cause of horses that no longer could run and provide great revenues for their owners. He had learned of one great race horse that, after the useful days had passed, had been shipped and processed as food in Japan! Finding this to be absolutely unacceptable, he started retirement farms for former race horses to make their last days more kind...

If you love living where you are now, then there is probably no need for you to move.However, after reading this chapter, you may start to develop itchy feet. The grass sometimes IS greener on the other side.What are the advantages of moving? Basically that depends on where you live now and on how you want to live. Moving to another country can reduce or eliminate income, corporate and capital gains taxes. Now I've got your attention. Here is the BUT If you live in the USA you are taxed by your government on your world-wide income regardless of where you live in the world. That's rude. It may still be tax advantageous to move however. You won't get taxed twice. If you move to a tax haven...

One Friday night in January I was in Hua Hin, Thailand with nothing to do so I decided to go and watch the "Friday Night Muay Thai contest" held at Grand Sport Hua Hin on Petchkasem Road. I had received a flyer earlier in the street promoting the event and decided that it might be worth checking out.Apparently there are two Muay Thai venues in Hua Hin and this wasn't the "real" one, but if I wanted to go that night I didn't have much of a choice. It wasn't a stadium as such, more like a gym that had a ring in the middle and some chairs set up on two sides. I believe they have Muay Thai lessons there every day. There wasn't a live band there either so the music didn't get faster as the matches...

Before we dive into the technical aspects of astrology and exactly how the science works, we first need to set the record straight about exactly what astrology is and what it isn't, as their are many misconceptions about this science that need to be put to rest. Hopefully this article will be able to do just that.Astrology, as a belief, is a science that essentially connects your outer world to your inner world to reveal the potentials that you have as a human being. This is not to say that the influences of astrology are absolute. Just because a person has an astrological chart that shows he will be a great leader of people doesn't mean that this will necessarily come to pass. This is where...

If you are going to the 2012 London Olympic Games then you certainly have a lot to look forward to. In order to ensure you get the most out of your stay, it is best to consider where you are going to stay as soon as possible! When you sort out your accommodation early it is easier to look forward to the trip, and it is also much easier to book a place that will be positioned nearer the main event - which is a great advantage when public transport and the city as a whole will be so busy at that time. As well as many practical advantages to booking early, there are also financial incentives too. Because hotels, guest houses and rental accommodation would all rather know they are busy than leave...

U.S. ECONOMIC BACKGROUND AND POLICYIn a free market system, when demand exceeds supply, prices rise and there is excess profit. So, new supply is created, until excess profit disappears. In the U.S. over the past few years, inflation accelerated, corporations had strong profit growth, and the economy expanded at above trend growth.Measures of inflation, e.g. the GDP Price Deflator, CPI, and PPI, show inflation has accelerated over the past few years. The Federal Reserve (or Fed) uses several measures of inflation. However, it's primary benchmark is the Personal Consumption Expenditures Chain Price Index, which is a component of the GDP Chain Price Deflator. U.S. inflation has generally risen from 1...

All things Asian still brings on a curiosity from Westerners and travel to Asian countries has always been a popular destination choice for many. For those who love water sites and spectacles, fountains in particular, your trip to China would not be complete unless you visit the Cybernetic Fountain. The Cybernetic Fountain is located in Macau, China. Macau was a former Chinese territory run under Portuguese administration. While Chinese and Portuguese are the two main languages spoken in Macau, English is also spoken in all the tourist areas such as where the Cybernetic Fountain is located. The Cybernetic Fountain is the largest man-made water fountain not only in China but also in Asia. This...

One of the prosperous East Asian economies is the economy of Thailand. It has achieved impressive growth rates. This growth per capita has remained positive for several decades. In Thailand the state has intervened in economy, but in a passive way.Government polices have been the most effective in maintaining a macroeconomic equilibrium that is conducive to trade, investment, and the growth of firms. Most resource allocations have contributed factor productivity. The market and private sector institutions, but not state economic policies determine them.Thailand differs from other newly industrialized countries (NICs) in Asia. There governments helped repair market failures...

Duke is back on top of the college basketball world with its 108th No. 1 ranking by the AP. Only UCLA, which has been atop the AP poll on 128 different occasions, has more No.1 rankings to its credit. U Conn, No. 1 the past four weeks dropped to No. 3, with Villanova matching the school's best-ever ranking at No. 2 (was also No. 2 for two weeks in December 1995).My free play for Tuesday is on the Det Pistons over the Atl Hawks at 7:35 ET. The NBA is BACK and I'm ready to pick up where I left off. I took an 8-0-1 run into the break and I'm 13-2-1 in the NBA since Feb 3. Join me for two HUGE 10* plays on Tuesday, my Non-Conf and Eastern Conf Games of the Week. In college hoops, I've got an exclusive...

In 1995, 17 antique Siamese maps were discovered in the Grand Palace. Ironically, the people who found these rare old maps weren't even looking for them. On a search for old court textiles for an exhibition, officials stumbled upon some cotton sheets with elaborate markings in a cupboard in the Princess Abhantri Paja Mansion, royal residence of a daughter of King Rama V.The cotton sheets turned out to be antique Siamese maps. The discovery of these maps started a quest for their origin and purpose that was to last almost 10 years. The officials presented the maps to the Crown Princess who tasked Santanee Phasuk, a geography teacher at Chitralada School to embark on this...

Have you ever been attracted to a person with a different culture, language or nationality? Do you love to travel and visit distant lands? Ever dreamed what it would be like to share passion and romance with an exotic person on a beautiful beach in Tahiti or a ski resort in the Swiss Alps? If this sounds like you, read on. Some find people from other races or cultures more attractive and interesting than the home-grown variety. They're curious about people from different cultures with their own unique customs, languages and religions. Others are looking for the excitement and adventure of having intimate liaisons with an attractive, exotic person from a distant land. Still...

Located on the tropical Malabar Coast of south-western India, the God's own country - Kerala is one of the smallest states in India which has the area of about 1 % of the total area of land in India. This great land of scenic beauty, Kerala takes an area of around 40,000 sq km of land. Kerala is predominantly famous for its stunning beaches, lovely lakes, scenic beauty and picturesque places of interest. It has some of finest and beautiful beaches and beach resorts in India. It is believed that Kerala is the fastest growing tourist spot in Asia and one of the most demanding tourist destinations in the world. During your Kerala tours, you will enjoy the fascination of Kerala with its unique and rich...

Cairo lies along the River Nile stretching up to 40 km from north to south. The citizens of Cairo proudly call their city as the 'Mother of All Cities'. Cairo or Al Qahirah is not only the capital of Egypt but also the largest city in the Middle East and Africa. Cairo lies in the strategic routes leading to the three continents of Asia, Africa and Europe. At Cairo, River Nile gets divided into two distributaries, Rosetta and Damietta. The 2000-year-old city is a melting pot of Islamic, Christian Coptic and Jewish cultures, which are flourishing even up to this day.Major Tourist Attractions In CairoMemphis and Saqqara Built by King Menes, Memphis is the oldest capital of Egypt and is 24 km from...

Have you been pulling your hair out trying to put movies on your PSP? Many folks know it can be done but are confused on how to do it.I am going to give you my quick and easy recipe for putting movies and video on your PSP. There are only a few steps and it is a cinch on you know how.First like any recipe...You have your ingredients:512 MB Pro Duo Stick (This is what holds your movie files (MP4)DVD Player installed in your computerDVD Ripper (This pulls the movie from the DVD to your computer)PSP Video Converter (converts movie and video files to MP4 format that you watch on your PSP.)(Note: There is software that has both the DVD Ripper and Converter combined)USB Cable1. Load your DVD and fire up...

First off it's good to know what kind of transport you can get in Bangkok. There are numerous kinds of public transport, but the average visitor or resident uses only 7 of these, Meter Taxis, Tuk Tuks, buses, canal boats, river taxis, motorbikes, and Taxis (with no meter).Lets start with Tuk Tuks. Aren't they cute, those little three wheeled taxis, brighly painted and featured so much on anything to do with Thailand. They are very cute until you get stuck in the traffic, behind the number 36 bus at about 2 in the afternoon and suck down more fumes in 10 minutes than the average smoker does in a lifer time... ho ho ho you'll say to the kids, isn't this fun....while your kids bury their heads in their...

. CATS ARE BEST FRIENDS OF HUMAN BEINGS -The Cat was a pet at least eight thousand years ago because bones of cats, mice and humans were found buried together on the ancient island of Cyprus. In ancient Egypt, the cat was a pet at least five thousand years ago. The cat was considered to be a sacred animal in ancient Egypt. Cats are held sacred in Buddhism. Much appreciated by the Buddhists was the capacity of cats for meditation which they sensed in cats. The Birman cat descends from cats that were venerated as gods in the Buddhist temples. In Burma, the Burmese cats are held to be sacred. The Birman cat descends from cats that were venerated as gods in the Buddhist temples. The Buddhist priests...

Thailand was my first tourist destination outside Europe and North America. Based on the sage advice of my Thailand-experienced friends, I was sure that this paradise vacation would be carried out on ridiculous costs. However, back home, I have found out too late, that during my little Thailand adventure I have spent almost the same amount of money as one of my regular surges to Europe. If only I knew that carefully planning your trip to Thailand can manifest itself in huge savings. The following list includes some solid advice that can help those novice Thailand visitors to save significant amounts of cash and still enjoy their vacation: 1. Season choice...

One of Thailand's premier tourist attractions, Kanchanaburi, lies amere two hours from the capital. This proximity means it is wellwithin the time constraints of most people's itineraries and gettingthere could hardly be easier. Buses leave every half hour from Bangkok's southern bus terminal and deliver you to the center of thissmall town in air-conditioned comfort. The lush green scenery andlaid-back way of life mean that exploring the towns many places ofinterest is always enjoyable. The moment we stepped from the bus we are (politely) accosted by acacophony of cries. "Where you go? Where you go?" We had both beenhere before and instructed one to drive us to The Jolly Frog, apopular choice with...

In Japan, the national delicacies are often very important and special to a family. Families will only cook these dishes for the most special holidays and events. Many times they are saved for weddings or other cultural celebration events.Most of the Japanese delicacies involve seafood of some sort. One of the most interesting of the group is Fugu. This is the poisonous puffer fish that is often used in Japanese meals. Because the fish is so poisonous, there are only a number of chefs in the world who are allowed to sell and serve the fish. This is because they must remove the toxic parts of the fish first.Sake kawa is another of the Japanese delicacies that you may want to try. It is...

Why? To save yourself grief. And pain. ENSURE your Arizona vacation safety. Learn about safety issues NOT found in the travel brochures or vacation websites.You see, when on vacation in Arizona there are a few things that one should be aware of when visiting here. These are the type of things that you won't read about in those slick brochures you find in the travel agent's office.These are the only things that one will learn about by living here for an extended period of time.Let's face it. It's a real downer to not have a safe vacation. It's not fun to spend a night in the local emergency room with the kids when they get sick from eating some bad local food or have an accident. Not fun indeed.But...

Thailand has a good network of well-maintained roads and highways between all main centres. Road signage follows international convention and is in both Thai and English. Drunk drivers and an abudance of haphazardly driven motorcycles make night-time driving a real problem, however. Road rules Traffic drives on the left hand side and drivers must be at least 18 and hold a full, valid Thailand driving licence or an international driving permit. If you only have a national driving licence from your own country you will be permitted to use for up to two months. To hire a car, renters have to be at least 25 years old. Wearing of seat belts is compulsory and drunk-driving laws apply; all insurance is...

Learning how to express "pain" in Thai can be quite useful when you need to tell someone which part of your body is in pain (i.e. to a doctor when you're in the clinic or hospital).It can be quite handy too when you need to create an excuse or reason to explain that you have certain "pain" (e.g. headache).Well, there are basically two Thai words that describe pain in Thai. The first one is the Thai verb, poo-what (ปวด) which means pain, ache, sore or hurt. and the second one is the Thai verb Jep (เจ็บ) which also means pain, sore or hurt.Using poo-what (ปวด) to express painLet's learn how to use the poo-what (ปว...

Learning how to express "pain" in Thai can be quite useful when you need to tell someone which part of your body is in pain (i.e. to a doctor when you're in the clinic or hospital).It can be quite handy too when you need to create an excuse or reason to explain that you have certain "pain" (e.g. headache).Well, there are basically two Thai words that describe pain in Thai. The first one is the Thai verb, poo-what (ปวด) which means pain, ache, sore or hurt. and the second one is the Thai verb Jep (เจ็บ) which also means pain, sore or hurt.Using poo-what (ปวด) to express painLet's learn how to use the poo-what (ปว...

Things started off well, I felt organized and ready to jump on that plane. This was the first stage of my month long trip through 6 different countries. It was my first time out of Australasia and I was very excited at the prospect of encountering new sights, sounds, tastes and cultures. The flight from Christchurch to Auckland was nice and smooth even though the pilot had warned of some turbulence, I sat next to a nice old lady who had been to Thailand before and she good things to so about it. It was all going perfectly to script until I arrived at Auckland airport to find my flight to Bangkok was delayed by three hours. The airline gave us a lunch voucher as compensation so it wasn't all bad. I...

In life, there is no such thing as a free lunch, but amazingly one can watch free movies. Free movies are those movies that are made for free distribution or have entered the public domain. Sometimes free movies may be downloaded from the Internet, which may be done legally or illegally.Initially, this business started with free movie clips. Movie clips may be screened in a theatre before or after a full-length feature or advertised on certain sites on the Internet, but technology has changed. Movie players can now be downloaded free of charge over the Internet, including the Apple Quick Time Player, The Windows Media Player and The Real Media Player.Such software can be used to play free movies...

Have you ever seen hair stylist cutting hair with Fire & Blindfolded or Glass or a paper-cutter? Imagine, Stylist burning your hair with fire, and sometimes that too blindfolded? Scary isn't? but its not like that; its fun, its art - the art of hair styling and cutting.. ask me...Nadeem, 26, Hair stylist is a Limca Book of world record Holder (cutting hair with fire or by cutting hair blind folded, piece of Glass & papercutter). Also he was appreciated by Guiness Book of records.He work as a Hair Stylist & Colorist at REX SALON, Chandigarh (City beautiful of INDIA). Also he is good in computers. According to Him, he is just crazy about computers and hair styling; you may find it quite weird as there...

As victims of Hurricane Katrina and other recent disasters have found, when you have to function after a major disaster, being without your birth certificate, social security card or bank account numbers can be a huge problem.But with this checklist, you'll be able to make a completely accessible repository all of your vital documents and communications that you can use, whether you're at home dealing with a medical emergency, or dealing with a major disaster and need your important documents to start over.Let's begin by gathering all of your important documents. Here are the types of documents you need to secure.Bank account information (and PIN numbers, passwords and toll-free numbers...

Handhelds, like PocketPC and Palm are incredible pieces of hardware. With appropriate software you can turn them into TVs, DVD players and much more. Curious? Read On.PocketDVDStudio (PQDVD)With PocketDVDStudio you can watch DVD movies on a wide variety of mobile devices, like Pocket PC, Smartphone, Portable Media Center, Palm. Yep, it's true, you can have fun when you are on the go (just make sure you don't drive, would you?). Basically, with PocketDVDStudio you can take your favorite movies, TV show in your pocket and watch them anywhere, anytime.PocketDVDStudio comes with an easy to use interface to record video files(wmv, avi, mpg, mpeg, rm, rmvb, Tivo2go, etc) and DVDs into portable format(wmv...

Phuket is Thailand's largest island, and is approximately the size of Singapore. Phuket nestles in balmy Andaman Sea waters on Thailand's Indian Ocean coast-line 867 kilometers south of Bangkok.Phuket is an island connected by bridges to southern Thailand's Andaman Sea coast, in the Indian Ocean, lying between 7' 45 " and 8' 15" north latitude, and from 98' 15" to 98' 40" west longitude on the map. Thailand's largest island, Phuket is surrounded by 32 smaller islands that form part of the same administration, with a total area of 570 square kilometers. Measured at its widest point, Phuket is 21.3 kilometers; at its longest, 48.7 kilometers. It is bounded thus:About 70 percent of Phuket is...

Our trip to Thailand had been long awaited, originally planned for the winter of 94/95. My wife Karin had bought the maps and books and even packed; we were off. The balloon was ready at Thunder and Colt with a heavy duty basket tailor made for hard use overseas. And then they went bust. The delay meant that we missed the relatively short window available for flying in Thailand. So it was rainy old England for most of the winter and a rethink of the plan for us. I had been asked to go out there by Jon Nunns having previously worked for him in South Africa flying passenger ride balloons.Jon's interest in Thailand comes from several commercial tours he's probably had the most experience of flying in...