Gerald Watt
I enjoy reading and writing about religion, medicine, autograph collecting,and just about anything that catches my interest.
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Chupacabra: Legendary Animal Shot in Kentucky Turns Out to Be a Hairless RacoonThe chupacabra shot recently in Kentucky turns out to be a hairless racoon. Kentuckians are safe from chupacabras for now but stories of chupacabras live on in the U.S. and Mexico.
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A Catholic Christmas: A Family Blessing for Christmas DinnerChristmas Dinner is ready. But what to do about the prayer before Christmas Dinner? Catholics (and other Christians) might need a little help. Try this family blessing! -
A Catholic Thanksgiving Dinner Prayer for FamilesA Catholic Thankgiving Day Dinner Prayer for families. Can easily be adapted by any family group as a brief grace before the Thanksgiving Day meal. -
Oz: The Great and Powerful Frank Morgan, Wizard of Oz Forever!No matter what Robert Downey, Jr. does with his role as the wizard in the planned prequel called "Oz:The Great and Powerful," he is unlikely to make us forget Frank Morgan's portrayal of the wizard in the classic 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz. -
Autographs: Tips on How to Tell If Your Prized Autograph is Fake or RealJust because your prized autograph reads "Elvis Presley" doesn't prove that Elvis signed your photo. Is it real? Fake autographs are everywhere these days. Here are some tips to help you sort out fake autographs from real ones. -
Visiting Copenhagen:Avoiding Tourist Blunders, No-nos and Faux PasCopenhagen is not Chicago or Miami so take these gentle reminders to heart before visiting Copenhagen. Learn some of the courtesies of Danish culture before you go.
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Visiting Denmark: Ten Tips for Saving Money in CopenhagenGoing to visit wonderful, wonderful and expensive Copenhagen? As a tourist, saving money in Copenhagen takes some planning. Follow these ten easy ways of saving money in Copenhagen and enjoy the Danish experience. -
Catholic Mother's Day Blessing at Dinner: The Short Form for FamiliesMother's Day should have a focus on mom. Here's a short Catholic Mother's Day Blessing at dinner that can be adapted for your mom on her special day. This new prayer is especially prepared for Catholic families.
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Elvis in the Holy Land: Restaurant in Israel is an Elvis ShrineAs if it were a mirage, the Elvis Restaurant suddenly appears on the horizon at the edge of the small town of Abu Gosh on the road from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv. Israel loves Elvis. -
Visiting Rome: The Basilica of St. Paul Outside the WallsWhile in Rome sneak away to the majesty of St. Paul Outside the Walls. If you want to see one of the most awesome churches in the world, St. Paul Outside the Walls will not disappoint you. -
Visiting Italy: Our Lady of Mentorella ShrineVatican City honors the shrine of Our Lady of Mentorella in Italy as it celebrates its 1500th anniversary in 2010. Find out how this shrine is tied into the Vatican's decision to issue a new stamp which will benefit Haitian earthquake survivors. -
St. Patrick's Day Family Prayer: A Short Table Blessing for CatholicsGo ahead, wear the green! But mind you: Don't forget to ask St. Patrick's intercession for your family by making St. Patrick's Day Family Prayer a part of your family's celebration. -
St. Patrick's Holy Fire: A St. Patrick's Day Story You've Not Heard BeforeForget the snake story. St. Patrick's Holy Fire is the real story which illustrates the greatness of this remarkable saint. -
St. Patrick's Day HymnThere aren't many St. Patrick's Day poems that can be sung as a hymn. Here's an easy one to recite or sing at a family meal on St. Patrick's Day. -
The Vatican Excavations Beneath St. Peter's Basilica: How to Score Tickets to the ScaviIt's the hottest ticket in Rome!But there are some new rules. Here's how to increase your chances to see the incredible excavations under the floor of St. Peter's Basilica which have revealed the burial place of St. Peter. -
Visiting Rome in 2010: Venerable English College, Roman Catholic Special ExhibitionClimb into a type of hiding place that was used by Catholic priests in England during the Reformation. See one of the most beautiful chapels in Rome. Visit the Venerable English College to experience the exhibit "Non Angli Sed Angeli." -
Visiting Rome and the Spanish Steps: Eight Free Sights Most Tourists MissSpend the day at the Piazza di Spagna, not just fifteen minutes. It won't cost you a dime to check out the eight freebies in and around one of the most famous tourist attractions in Rome. -
The Territory of the Sovereign Order of the Knights of Malta: Smallest Independent State in the WorldIf you think Vatican City is the world's smallest country, you're wrong. There's an independent state so small most people don't even know it exists. And, it's right in the heart of Rome. I recently took a private tour. -
Relief for Haiti: Financial Donations Urgent for Medical TeamsDonors to the Haitian relief effort ought to donate funds for essential medical supplies. But, don't send medicines diretly unless you've checked with the agency you are trying to assist.
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Haiti: Aftershocks Terrorize Haitians as Relief Efforts ContinueLearn what is like to experience an earthquake like the recent Haitian earthquake and why helping victims with food and shelter helps alleviate fear. Learn how to do your part.
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Catholic Easter Dinner Prayer: A Short Form for FamiliesHere's an Easter Dinner prayer that Catholics can use at home. Your children will love it! All you'll need is a candle, holy water and the members of your family gathered around the Easter dinner table.
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Valentine's Day Secret AdmirerPostive regard for someone isn't just for St. Valentine's Day anymore. No need to be secret about it, either.
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Visiting Rome: How to Get Tickets to See the PopeYou can attend a papal audience if you are willing to write for free tickets and arrange to pick them up the day before the event. Just follow the proper procedures and you're in.
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Catholic Wedding Vows: What Are Your Options?In a Catholic wedding, the bride and groom have two sets of vows from which to choose. They also decide whether to memorize the vows, or let the priest prompt them with the words of the vows or have him put them in the form of questions.
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How to Think About Your Catholic Wedding Ceremony: First StepsThe Roman Catholic wedding ceremony is a ritual that can be celebrated within or outside of a Catholic Mass. Learn what options you have as you consider the order of service for a Catholic wedding.
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How to Beat a Hangover with a Medically Approved PlanHangover home remedies don't always achieve good results. Read a plan that a physician would offer you if you went to a clinic.
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Homecoming at the Oldest Polish Settlement in the US: Panna Maria, TexasPanna Maria holds the distinction of being the oldest permanent Polish settlement in the U.S. Learn how the Resurrectionists shared in the struggles of this immigrant Texan town and what the town means to its descendants.
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Why Parrots Attack: Watch Out for the Warning SignsParrots have complex behavior patterns and exhibit territoriality and mood changes. Be aware of the body language which indicates when a bird is angry and ready to attack.
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The Wolf Man: Benicio Del Toro Follows in the Paw-prints of Lon Chaney, JrIn the original Wolf Man film, Lon Chaney,Jr. portrayed his character as a good man cursed by fate. Benicio del Toro in his new film preserves the humanity of the Wolf man but makes us believe he really is a vicious werewolf.
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The Catholic Eulogy: Pitfalls to AvoidHere is some advice from a presider who has heard hundreds of eulogies at Catholic funerals. your eulogy will be just fine, if you stick to the rules.
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A Medical Emergency: How to See an E.R. Physician Quickly when Symptoms Are UrgentA medical emergency is life threatening. Timely intervention by medical personnel could save your life. Here is a list of five common medical emergencies and the key words to use in the E. R. to get the attention you need.
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Global Climate Change Conference Heats Up as Obama, Gore and the Vatican StrategizeWhile President Obama, and Al Gore prepare their agenda for addressing the Copenhagen Global Change Conference, the Vatican City State moves to make its presence felt through its official delegation and its powerful charitable agencies.
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Copenhagen Climate Change Conference and the VaticanVatican City will likely become the first carbon-neutral state. At the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference world leaders can expect the Vatican to plead its carbon-neutral position and ask that great nations of the world follow its example.
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How to Sell Your Stamp Collection for the Best PriceIf you have inherited a stamp collection and want to sell it, here's a way to arm yourself with the knowledge you need to score the best price. Learn how to deal with a stamp dealer or auction house.
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Free Holiday Festivals in San Antonio, Texas for FamiliesDuring December, San Antonio, Texas has some of the most exciting festivals and fiestas in the U.S. They are all family friendly. We've picked the best ones and they are all free.
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Last Minute Alternatives to Pumpkin Pie at Thanksgiving DinnerNo pumpkin pie mix available at your local supermarket this Thanksgiving? Don't worry. Table-ready pies might be available somewhere. Bake your own and learn what to substitute for the iconic pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving.
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Blessing the Family Christmas Tree: A Catholic TraditionDreading the day you must put up the Christmas tree? Looking for help? Make the hanging of the ornaments and the trimming of the tree a part of a Christmas Tree Blessing in which everyone can participate.
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Catholic New Year's Morning Prayer: A Quickie for FamiliesNew Year's morning should start with something beautiful and for Catholics; a prayerful dedication of the year and a great breakfast is just the ticket.
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Catholic Monks, Brothers and Nuns. What's the Difference?Catholic monksand nuns make solemn vows. But religious sisters, and some religious brothers, profess simple vows. Both religious orders and congregations are institutes of religious life and live in common while serving the Church.
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Delivering a Eulogy at a Catholic Funeral Service: Six Tips for SuccessYou're nervous. You have been asked by a family to offer a eulogy at a Catholic Church Funeral Service. Follow these six steps and you won't go wrong.
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Catholic Thanksgiving Dinner Prayer for the Faint of HeartAt Thanksgiving dinner, Catholics should not be afraid to lead the grace before the meal. You don't have to have a priest present simply gather the family together and pray using this brief ceremony.
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Catholic Christmas Dinner Prayer: The Short FormFor Catholics who want to have a prayer before Christmas dinner but need a little help, here's a short but meaningful ceremony and prayer to bless the pause after the words: Everything's ready!
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Discovering Keats and Shelley in Rome at the Protestant CemeteryThe Romantic poets John Keats and Percy Bysshe are buried in the Protestant Cemetery in Rome. How to find their gravesites.
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A Hidden Gem: The Keats-Shelley House in RomeI enjoy reading the British Romantic poets, John Keats in particular. I lived in Rome for a year and found this little gem of a museum just off the famous Spanish Steps.
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How to Sell Your Autograph Collection for the Best PriceA guide to selling an autograph collection. Learn the pros and cons of the four options for selling and how to get the best price for any autograph or collection.
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What to Do with Damaged U.S. CurrencyEven heavily damaged U.S. paper money may be worth its full face value. Learn how to get crisp new bills for the money your dog chewed up. Your bank as well as the U.S. Treasury can help.
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Tips for Seniors: Making Fitness Goals and Keeping ThemIf you are a senior and overweight,try these tips for losing weight and becoming more fit.