Are You An American?
Posted by charles in Life Stories, People, Places on 30. Aug, 2011 | 0 Comments
For many years I have visited the USA. It is a nation of over 350 million people, where people of all races and creeds have made their home. I have always been impressed how the country has absorbed people from all over the world and developed an entrepreneurial approach to feed, clothe and educate them. But, [...]
Women and Equality
Posted by charles in Countries, Life Stories, Self Development, Women on 25. Aug, 2011 | 0 Comments
August 26th is the day in 1920 that women first got the right to vote in the USA national elections. It is now celebrated throughout the US as Women’s Equality Day. However, many people would question if women do have the same rights as men when it comes to work payment and opportunities. Some women, [...]
Volunteers
Posted by charles in Cities, People, Places on 21. Aug, 2011 | 0 Comments
When I travel, I always ask people who is the most famous person from the town where you live? It always starts an interesting conversation. I find out a lot about the town or city and also about what the people I am talking to0 like or dislike about it. I was in the city [...]
Doctors and Nurses
Posted by charles in Careers, People, Self Development on 21. Aug, 2011 | 0 Comments
When I ask people who are the people you trust most they say doctors and nurses. Maybe we don’t have much choice when we are ill. We hope that the doctor who we consult and the nurses who treat will not only be competent but kind. I have written a book on those who have [...]
Elvis- The Legend Lives On
Posted by charles in Life Stories on 16. Aug, 2011 | 0 Comments
Elvis Presley Illustration Many people today will remember the life and achievements of Elvis Presley. But, how many people know the story of how he came from a poor background to succeed as the leading entertainer of his time. Some will say he is the greatest entertainer of all time. As part of my interest [...]
Amazing London
Posted by charles in Cities, London, Places on 16. Aug, 2011 | 0 Comments
The London Eye On my recent visit to London, I went to the big wheel that overlooks the River Thames. The queue for the London Eye, as it is called, was so long that I continued walking. In the bright sunshine of that afternoon who could have predicted the recent riots. But, with about 8 [...]
