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The word Deepawali is derived from two Sanskrit words, "Deep" and "Aavali". Among these, Deep means "Diya" (or light which represents knowledge) and Awali means "chain". That is, Deepawali means given or series of lights. It is also called Deepotsav or Deepavali or Diwali. Of these, the term Diwali is most commonly used. The meaning of Deepawali also reflects the meaning of the name of Bharat (India). Bha means "light and knowledge" and Rat means "devoted". Deepawali means a series of lamp i.e. series of knowledge and Bharat means dedicated to knowledge and light.

When a dearth of funds and a deluge of responsibility rules out all but the tamest adventures, it's a good thing writers like Val Haigh can fill the void and keep dreams alive.

With unemployment soaring to record heights and the recent struggle by the Democratic Party to pass an extension of unemployment benefits, one has to ask the question, Is the Republican Party out of touch with reality and The American People?

The Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew Pinsky show on VH-1 provides us insight and knowledge into drug and alcohol abuse by letting us see the human side of Hollywood celebrities. While we normally adore the celebrity's limelight by putting them up on a pedestal, Dr Drew gives us a chance to look into their normal day-to-day lives.

If you live in America and don't live in a cave, then you obviously know about the rivalry that has been going on between Jay Leno and Conan O'brien at NBC.

When it comes to how to look at the world of fantasy and reality and to see how they mesh together; it all comes down to a matter of perception.

This should not be misconstrued for reality; because it is far from it. I will be taking your mind and your spirit on a journey that you will not soon forget. Hold on to your belt and sit back as I guide you through a very pleasant journey. Let's begin with a sunset...

Alcohol is a product that our society associates with having fun and good times. We're programmed to think that alcohol can solve all our problems. Commercials on television give us the impression that things will get better if we just have a few drinks of alcohol and relax.

To be truly inspired and motivated to act, I have to have a deep understanding of why I'm doing things, because otherwise, I figure; what's the point? Thinking like this isn't always beneficial and it can be quite a hindrance when you know that there are things that need to get done.

When you break life down into the simple things, moderation and balance are the keys to a successful life.

I realize that writing on the Internet is all about using keywords. Now, I've been writing articles on the Internet for a couple of years now. I have to admit that I've had my hits and misses as I further develop my writing career on the Internet. I stick with topics that I know, that I can give my own view on, and add my own personal experience where I can.

Organization can help you to focus your research process and help you to avoid any repetition of facts in your first written draft. Overall a paper will be more professional if you apply a bit of organization skills to the process.

I'm writing this essay to understand how technology isolates me from my sensory experience and why I get so addicted to this feeling of (dis)connectedness.

This week's chapter of The Novel of Life takes us to Madrid, Spain, where Lethe Bashar follows a street up to the top of a hill and discovers a small gathering of festive Spaniards. Lethe sometimes leaves the Senora' apartment at night. He has a habit of going out to buy hashish. On this night however he sticks around the neighborhood and wanders the streets nearby. Upon witnessing the Spaniards, Lethe is struck by a longing to connect with people his age.

People can always use tips on how to work your way through failure and get to success.

Everybody goes through life and wonders what it is that we're supposed to be doing. Most of us go through life and accept what happens to us, as destiny, with no idea of how to live life to its fullest potential.

The benefits of having a do it now attitude are what can change your world for the better in so many ways; with a do it now attitude, you don't sit around and do nothing and you don't wallow in misery.

We live in a world where there are those that live in lack and there are those that live in abundance. What is it that makes the difference between living in lack and living in abundance? Is it a matter of the lack mentality versus the abundance mentality? I want to shine some light on some issues that will help answer these questions.

If you're disciplined and devoted to getting the work done, then you can accomplish any goal that you set for yourself; this is true of any thing in life.

Hi, my name is Kurt and I'm an alcoholic. That wasn't what you expected to hear when you opened this article. The reason that I tell you this is because a lot of the things that I would do if I won millions of dollars in the lottery involve helping people with recovery from addiction to drugs and alcohol.