Archive for April 27th, 2006
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Thursday, April 27th, 2006Palm Sunday
The sacraments and other rituals of the church are rooted in an annual cycle of seasons and feasts with the celebration of Easter at its centre. In one sense, every Sunday is a celebration of the Resurrection of Christ. Nevertheless, Easter occupies a unique place in the Church’s sacred calender.
At […]
Physiological Motives II - Thirst
Thursday, April 27th, 2006Like eating, drinking is a behaviour strongly but not exclusively influenced by a physiological drive, in this case the thirst drive.
Early attempts to localize thirst as triggered by dryness in the mouth and throat were abandoned in favour of a physiological explanation. Thirst is regulated by two bodily fluid balances: the fluid within the […]
Red Wine & Aging
Thursday, April 27th, 2006Why do red wines improve with age? Simply put, it is all about tannins. Tannins are a family of natural organic compounds that are found in grape skins, seeds, and stems. They are the key to giving wine their great aging potential, by slowing oxidation.
Since they are an excellent antioxidant and natural preservative, the process […]
Cooperation
Thursday, April 27th, 2006No man is an island. Nor any woman, for that matter.
A wise person once said,”Another friend, another door; another foe, another wall.”
Cooperation can mean two things. Firstly, it means being together. As social creatures, we need other human beings for companionship. We feel most secure in a group where we are […]
