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A Sports Fan for Life... and Death
“Win, Lose, Tie; A Raiders fan until the day I die.”It's been talked about many times, by many people and further reported by numerous news sources as bizarre and strange stories, but the truth of the matter is that themed-funerals; these personalized sendoffs are increasingly becoming more and more popular - so much so that ESPN has launched their latest spots for the It's Not[...]
New Tattoo Trend Could Threaten Your Life
MedicAlert jewellery is meant to display your personalized medical conditions so that in a situation where you may be unconscious and unable to speak for yourself medical staff will be aware of any allergies or conditions you may have. The jewellery also has a number for the MedicAlert 24 hour hotline. When the number is called a medically trained specialist answers promptly (within 5[...]
An Ode to the Fallen
For years, the military has used these calls to signal directions for duty and formations and movements − well before the advent of electronic communications, the military relied on the sound of bugle calls to relay the messages and routines of the day. From early morning to late at night, the sound of the bugle could be heard across Army Forts, regulating the soldiers' day − but[...]
Our Bodies' Energy Remains, Even After We Die
Funerals as we know them are very interwoven with the traditions of religion. One's faith gives meaning to life and death. Knowing that the deceased is in a better place provides comfort to the grieving in an otherwise miserable time. Different religions have different beliefs as to what happens to us after we pass away. Abrahamic religions (Christianity, Judaism, Islam) believe that[...]
Mourning Traditions in Israel
The religious beliefs of Israel tend to focus more on the here and now, rather than the concept of an afterlife.After a burial, the deceased's friends and relatives return to a home called the "shiva house" to begin a seven day period of intense mourning. It is inappropriate for a mourner to leave this house; others must take care of any errands or outside commitments for them.This is[...]
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