Magdalena Rebel
I'm a writer and artist and live in London with my husband and our gorgeous baby boy.
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Nestle's Aggressive Marketing Kills Babies in Third World CountriesPlease read this article to learn how Nestle is hurting millions of children in developing nations each year by aggressively marketing formula and other Nestle products.
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Review of Kushies Ultra All in One Cloth DiapersIf you're new to cloth diapers and seeking out an all in one diaper, look no further than Kushies! -
Co-Sleeping May Help to Prevent SIDS in BabiesDo you co-sleep? Did you know that co-sleeping with your baby may actually help to prevent SIDS?
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Everyday Magic in Ancient Egypt: An Historical LookMagic was a very important part of life for all Egyptians. They used it to heal and to gain secret knowledge throughout all periods of Egyptian history. -
Morrissey Denies that He is RacistThe NME has tried once again to stitch up Morrissey in their latest claims that he is a racist. -
Sightseeing in CambridgeCambridge is one of England's finest institutions and is always a pleasure to visit. Cambridge has spawned people like Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton and Stephen Hawking and has a lively town center that is always filled with plenty of things to see and do. -
The Story Behind the Figure of LilithWho was Lilith? Was she really Adam's first wife? Or was she a goddess or a demon? -
A History of the SumeriansThe Sumerians were the first people to have what we would describe as a civilization today. They developed the lunar calendar, the wheel, the plow, the first system of writing, boats, transportation and the 7 day week.
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Exploring Elizabethan History at Hatfield HouseFans of British history and Queen Elizabeth I will enjoy visiting Hatfield House in Hertfordshire. Hatfield House is where Queen Elizabeth discovered she was queen while sitting under an oak tree. -
Review of the Hotel Esmeralda in Paris, FranceFor a hotel with character, try the Hotel Esmeralda, which is conveniently located on the Left Bank in the Latin Quarter and is right across the street from Notre Dame. -
History of the Ancient City of Nineveh in IraqNineveh was once a great ancient walled city in Iraq that is name checked in the Book of Jonah and mentioned numerous times in the Bible. -
Brussels, Belgium: Best Sites and AttractionsBrussels is head of the European Union and the home of Tintin. It is also a fantastic place to visit if you are vacationing in Europe and are a chocolate aficionado as Belgium produces 172,000 tons of chocolate each year and has 2,000 chocolate shops. -
Exploring the Cemetery of Pere Lachaise in Paris, FranceLocated on the hill of Champ Eveque is the grand cemetery of Pere Lachaise, once the location of a Jesuit hospice that now holds some of the most famous bodies in the world, including those of Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison and Sarah Bernhardt. -
The Long and Accomplished Life of Philosopher Bertrand RussellBertrand Russell was a man ahead of his time. He championed the right for women to vote in the early 1900s, won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1950, and was arrested in his late 80s for inciting civil disobedience in England in regard to nuclear weapons.
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A Visitor's Guide to the Royal Botanic Kew Gardens in London, EnglandIf you enjoy visiting gardens, ponds and palaces and have a penchant for horticulture in all of its glory, then Kew Gardens is a place you should consider visiting. -
Chocolate Residue Found Dates Back to 1,000 B.CAccording to the BBC, chocolate has now been found to date back to between 1400 and 1100 B.C. Scientists have now discovered that chocolate was invented 3,100 years ago by the Aztecs. -
Review of Weleda's Calendula Nappy Change CreamOverall, I've been very pleased with how well this Weleda product has worked so far. -
A Visitor's Guide to Bath in Somerset, EnglandJane Austen once lived here, and Charles Dickens satirized the city in his novel Pickwick Papers. Welcome to Bath -- a breathtakingly beautiful city in Somerset, England that features the only hot springs in the United Kingdom that occur naturally. -
My Experience of Giving Birth in EnglandEven though England is just a hop, skip and a jump across the Atlantic, giving birth in England is a vastly different experience from what happens in America, as I was to discover two weeks ago when I gave birth to a lovely little boy in London.
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Bauhaus: A Biography of the First Gothic-Rock BandBauhaus are a lovely foursome from Northampton, England and are surely rock music's first official goth band. -
Edward Gorey: A Biography of the Late Gothic Writer and IllustratorEdward Gorey was an exceptional illustrator with a cult of devotees that number in the millions, and is known for his macabre and Victorian Gothic crosshatch illustrations.
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My Experiences Traveling in IstanbulOne chilly delphic October morning I awoke and found myself on a large hovering object that was flying me across the new maiden morning to the vast city of Constantinople or, as the pedantic amongst us would have it, Istanbul.
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Bush's Ranch is More Environmentally Friendly Than Al Gore's House?These were the first words that I uttered after reading about Al Gore's home outside of Nashville, Tennessee. Far be it for me to lavish praise upon our president. Yet in this case, it seems that George Bush has Al Gore beat.
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The Life and Times of Dante AlighieriDante Alighieri, the creator of The Divine Comedy, is recognized as one of the great masters of poetry and ranks right up there with Shakespeare, Homer and Sophocles. Dante's Divine Comedy will forever top Italy's greatest works of literature.
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Product Review: Lush's Christmas Bath ProductsIt's that time of year again, and Lush has just started selling their scrumptious yearly Christmas bath products! I look forward to getting my hands on as many Lush bath products as possible each Christmas season, and this year will be no different.
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Samhain Crafts and Activities for EveryoneOn October 31st Samhain will roll around again this year. In this article I suggest some different activities, crafts and recipes that families can use to celebrate this magic holiday.
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A History of SamhainSamhain is an ancient Pagan Celtic tradition and the time of year when the veil between this world and the world of the dead is at its very thinnest. At this time, the spirits of the dead traditionally mingle with the living.
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Arthur Rimbaud and Paul Verlaine: A Literary AffairArthur Rimbaud and Paul Verlaine were two of France's most illustrious poets of the 19th century. This article delves deeply into their relationship and tortured existences.
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22 Reasons to Support Republican Ron PaulIn this article I provide the reader with 22 reasons why America needs Ron Paul as their next president in 2008.
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A Tourist's Guide to Wiltshire, EnglandWiltshire is one of my favorite counties in England, and one that holds plenty of history and intrigue for anyone who enjoys driving through a vast green countryside filled with ancient stones and cathedrals.
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Top Books for Children Aged 5 and Below - Part 2This is part 2 of my top picks of books for children aged 5 and below with a good mix of classics combined with newer books.
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Top Books for Children Aged 5 and Below - Part 1Here are some of my favorite books that I read as a child and that still continue to delight me. I've also included some newer books that I think are simply wonderful too, and there is an equal mix of both new and classic books for children here.
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Hinduism and Magical Siddhi PowersThe Uddhava Gita, one of the most important Hindu books that is practically unknown outside of India, was where I first encountered the term siddhi. A siddhi is defined as a "magical or spiritual power for the control of self, others and the forces of nature."
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Hair Product Review: Kiehl's Creme with Silk GroomIf you want lustrous and silky long hair, look no further than Kiehl's Creme With Silk Groom. It is one of the best hair styling products on the market today and one that I covet with all my heart.
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Tourist's Guide to Visiting OxfordOxford is a fabulous place to visit when you're in the UK. Some of the world's oldest and most beautiful colleges are located here, and it is a city that is rich with history.
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Kate Morgan and the Haunting of Hotel Del Coronado in San DiegoIn May of 1983, a Secret Service agent that was meant to be protecting then Vice President Bush was in need of protection himself when the ghost of Kate Morgan appeared suddenly in his room at the Hotel Del Coronado.
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The Melodica and the Moog: Two Instruments that Changed the WorldThis article isn't about pianos or guitars. The instruments that I'm writing this article about may be well known to some, yet at the same time, completely unknown to others.
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Product Review: Kiehl's Lecithin & Coconut Enriched Hair MasqueKiehl's Lecithin & Coconut Enriched Hair Masque With Panthenol is a remarkable hair treatment that is suitable for people with dry or chemically-treated hair, or for those who would like a deep and intensive hair treatment.
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The Strange and Surreal Life of Salvador DaliSalvador Dali was one of the greatest and most controversial surrealistic painters of the last century. Read on and discover more about what made this painter so special.
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Tourist's Guide to Visiting San DiegoSan Diego is a great place to head to on vacation and there are innumerable things to do to keep yourself occupied. I include suggestions on different places to visit in this piece.
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Tourist's Guide to Balboa Park in San DiegoBalboa Park is a wonderfully diverse urban park in San Diego that covers 1,200 acres of the city. It has theatres, museums, restaurants, and gardens and is sure to be a treat for both adults and families visiting San Diego.
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Things to See at San Diego's Wild Animal ParkSan Diego's Wild Animal Park is a wonderful place for both adults and children alike, and is the closest you can get to being on safari in Africa.
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Hosting a Roman BanquetRoman banquets were impressive and opulent affairs that would be difficult to surpass today. The ancient Romans of the upper classes enjoyed their daily comforts, and dining was just a natural extension of that.
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Popular Foods of the Ancient RomansDid you know that the historical period of Ancient Rome is the first for which we have recognizable cookbooks? Read on and discover what foods the Romans ate and what went on in Roman kitchens.
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Is Man to Blame for Global Warming?To ask whether global warming is brought on by man or whether it is a natural phenomenon may sound like a preposterous question to ask, but many scientists now are doing that.
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Fall Equinox CelebrationsOn September 23rd at 5:51 AM EDT, this year's Fall Equinox begins and the sun enters the sign of Libra. The sun will cross the equator and day and night will be of equal length once again.
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The Significance of Moon Phases at BirthWhat phase of the moon were you born under? Read on to discover the gifts you have received and the unique challenges that you face.
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Great Women in History: Hypatia of AlexandriaHypatia of Alexandria was the most prominent female mathematician of her time. She was also a Naoplatonist philosopher and astronomer and was brutally murdered by lynch mob in 415 A.D.
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Did Jesus Christ Really Exist?There are some people who believe that Jesus Christ was a historical human being, while others claim he was simply a mythical figure. What do scholars say about this subject? Did Jesus Christ really exist?
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Great Women in History: Eleanor of AquitaineEleanor of Aquitaine was one of the most powerful women in European history. She was married first to the king of France, and next to the king of England. She was the mother of England's King Richard the Lion-Hearted and also King John.
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Britain's Oldest Recipe UnearthedBritain's oldest recipe dates back to 6000 B.C. and was a favorite of the Stone Age Man.
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Samuel Taylor Coleridge: The Man Behind Kubla KhanColeridge was one of England's three Lake District poets, and the writer of Kubla Khan. He dreamt up idyllic scenery for his poems, although his own life was anything but idyllic.
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5 Fun Pieces of Trivia from the Victorian EraThe Victorian Era would have been a fun time to have lived in. We have a lot to thank the Victorians for when it comes to progress, but here is some fun trivia about the Victorian Era that you probably never knew before.
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Federico Fellini: Italy's Greatest FilmmakerFederico Fellini once said, "I make a film in the same manner in which I live a dream." If we use his films as evidence to go by, we can see that Fellini did not lie.
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Product Review: Chinoiserie Nail PolishFor all those out there with a serious fetish for nail polish, listen up. Whether you like bold, brash and heady colors painted onto your nails or prefer more subtle and subdued shades, Chinoiserie is guaranteed to have something right for you.
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Did the Bubonic Plague Originate in Egypt?Millions of people used to live in dreaded fear of the bubonic plague. But where did the plague originate from?
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Tourist Tips for Visiting Lazzaretto Nuovo in VeniceIf you're planning a trip to Venice, you might want to consider visiting Lazzaretto Nuovo. This island began its life as a monastic center and later became a stop where ships were quarantined for the plague.
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Babywearing Goes HollywoodBabywearing is now de rigueur when it comes to Hollywood celebs. The trendiest stars in Hollywood have ditched their strollers and have taken their babies up in arms -- literally!
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The Rise and Fall of Anne BoleynAnne Boleyn rose to seemingly unattainable heights as the 2nd wife of King Henry VIII and mother of Queen Elizabeth I. But this was not to last.
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Spirit Gods of the IncasI have always been interested in the Incas and their civilization and used to gaze in wonder at photographs in school history books of Machu Picchu. How did the Incas live, I would wonder, and who did they worship?
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Reincarnation and the Journey of the SoulYeats wrote about reincarnation in "A Vision." Rudolf Steiner's Anthroposophy movement was based around it, and Socrates and Plato were fervent believers in reincarnation also. What about you?