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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A defense of cultural intelligence
- When humans set off to address fundamental issues about what and how life is to be, two important questions exercise the conscience though a middle-ground question could arise from these two. One question is: 'how do we make humans the measure of all things for now and for things that are to come?' The other question is: 'how do we make nature the measure of all things for now and for things that ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Peruvian artist shares why preservation of culture and rituals sacred to his art
- My artistic endeavor have led me towards a personal sense of mission, because the visual arts are more than a passive representation of the life style and culture of the Incas, Aztecs, Mayas and Chinese of the Asian-pacific.Through my work, I seek to preserve and stimulate an alternative vision to the modern industrialized twenty-first Century. Western culture has moved away from the serene...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to get rich and die quick!
- It is funny how web site promotion can suddently plunge you into literary exploits...I am currently at work, my bosses left for the meeting so I can relax a little and perhaps even write a short article for this ezine.It dawned on me that as close as we are in everyday life, we really are isolated from each other by mundane tasks and repetitive procedures we are bound to engage in. A...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ancient indian civilizations - where did they all go?
- In 1350 AD we were still quite a few centuries from settling at Plymouth. I have been luckily in that I have found adequate records back to 1200s in my family tree. But this is the time of the end of the inhabitants and Civilization of the Mesa Verde Cliff Dwellers. Some stayed back we suppose, they are the Anastasi Indians. What else was going on in the world during this time? Well as the Indians...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Synchronized swimming, dolphin cognition and visualization
- As humans become more technologically advanced and are able to see our environments from the outside looking in, we gather insight to our 3D space that we normally would not be able to do, these leaps in understanding which leads to increased technological advances appears to be increased due to such abilities. We have been able to increase our understanding of our total world and space through se...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Elvis presley, lifting off
- He seems to live forever. A network television movie about his life is scheduled for 2005.Three years ago,in 2002, the month of August was set aside for him. He was everywhere, as if he never died twenty-five years earlier. The old records reappeared as freshly minted CD's, he was seen shaking his hips on TV "news" clips and one CBS news piece revealed that an astounding forty two percen...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - From dynasty to destiny: ten celebrated inventions of ancient china
- In the last two centuries, new cultural discoveries have nearly rewritten history. It's been an exciting time, full of adventure and surprises. Around every corner there are new responses to questions we had already imagined answered. And of these breakthroughs, none shines as brightly as the impact of ancient Chinese inventions on modern life. As we explore ten of the greatest inventions and inno...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A brief biography of rene boissevain the agate adventurer and creator of the crystal caves museum
- In 1964 myself (René), Nelleke my wife, and our daughter Iefje emigrated from Holland to Australia. I was 29 years old and Nelleke a few years younger.We choose to live in the tropics of Far Northern Australia, a place unknown to many people around the world.Cold weather and a longing for adventure was the main reason to leave The Netherlands. We found a job in the t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ernesto apomayta offers explanation of mediums, paints, & techniques used by artists
- Special Types of MediumsRice paper is a very delicate medium with lots of natural imperfections that lend beauty and character to the painting. Some rice paper has flecks, sparkle, gold, and silver incorporated within the paper. After painting, the rice paper is mounted to another sheet of rice paper to form a backing.Silk fabric is used as a medium for painting. It comes in various ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Painting as a spiritual expression
- Is a painting no more than a piece of paper with lines and color or is it more than that? In the hands of the master painter, who is painting in the spirit; the lifeless piece of paper with its lines and colors, is transformed into a creation that has life, just as the master creator gave life to his creation. The painter transmits the essence of his spirit to his creation, the "painting.&quo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Painting philosophy of peruvian artist
- LifeI paint with an emphasis on expressing LIFE (the spirit and the soul) which is the expression of my love for the natural world and its creatures. From the heart of my Incan cultural comes my love and respect for nature. I honor my love of nature and man by painting with a balance of rhythm, harmony, and movement. This is the tradition of my people the Incans Indians of Peru, and the Chi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A maiden trip
- I belong to a hamlet called 'Konthai' which is in South Tamil Nadu, India. Twenty years back I was there as an unemployed graduate hunting for a job. Among the competitive examination the one conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for the non-gazetted posts was popular as it was the only mass civilian recruitment by the Central Government. Even petty shops one can find the application form. S...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ancient philosophy on the internet can change how we think
- Here I am again sitting at my computer, my job is to write about the positive aspects of the Internet. I'd like to think of myself as a bit of a novice philosopher as well as writer. The other day in poetry class at university my lecturer mentioned a quote from a guy who I had already read and enjoyed, Baruch/Benedictus Spinoza. The quote mentioned was quite a simple one, and in my opinion simplic...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - When does man become god?
- Some scientists argue over creation and evolution and they argue did man create god or did god create man. And without that ongoing and predictable out of debate, lets discuss our scientific advancements. When does Man cross the line and become a god? Or a creator or modifier of life to such a degree that he has changed the entire current scenario? Take this interesting development. To make ethano...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are you embarassed by your civil war uniform impression?
- "Authentic," "authentic," "authentic" is all you hear if you are new or a hard core reenactor. You look all over to find period Civil War Uniform articles. But when you finally get them, do you feel like you know what to do with them?Following are some researched tips on how to wear your Civil War Uniform once you have gathered it all together:*Civil War soldiers wore their haversack...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to clean your civil war uniform
- How necessary is cleaning your Civil War Uniform?The every day Confederate or Union soldier's uniform was actually never made to be washed. They wore out so fast that many of them were never cleaned - ever.This leaves us with the question ?Do you really need to wash or dry clean your Civil War uniform?Some reasons for cleaning a uniform may be1. To prevent it fro...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Bits of heritage, whose heritage
- Change is the only inevitably constant aspect of life in this world we all live in. Our cultures have been dynamic. In some places we experience a rapidly vanishing heritage. While others keep theirs and improve on them, others simply do not know what to do with theirs. Technology and new discoveries in science have greatly influenced global cultural values including a supposedly described 'uninfo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Inuit eskimo art as investments
- Many people collect Inuit art as investments. Inuit art is growing internationally but it has been suggested that the number of actual Inuit artists are actually declining. The creation of the Nunavut government which represents Canada's third official territory, has resulted in many new employment opportunities for the Inuit, particularly the younger ones. Carving and the entire process of bringi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Export/import of inuit eskimo art sculpture containing whalebone or ivory
- The export of certain Inuit sculpture from Canada to other parts of the world including the United States does have some restrictions. In order to reduce harvesting of marine animals such as whales and walruses, the United States Congress passed the Marine Mammal Protection Act in 1972. It was later modified in 1981 and a special section (101) of the act was developed to exclude Eskimo Inuit and o...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - My introduction to northwest coast native american art
- I had lived in Vancouver very briefly as a child and it was during that time when I was first exposed to the art of the Northwest Coast Native American Indians. It was the towering colorful totem poles out in Stanley Park that everyone gazed at with wonder and appreciation. It took about 30 years later during a return trip to Vancouver when Northwest Coast Native American art caught my eyes again....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Authenticity of eskimo inuit art & native indian art
- Both Inuit Eskimo art and Native American art have gained international recognition as valuable art forms over the past few decades. However, the rising popularity of both Inuit Eskimo art and Native American art has resulted in the increased proliferation of imitations and mass-produced reproductions of original Native arts. Some obvious fakes are made in Asia from molds where the finished pieces...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Egyptian hanmde galabeya (galabia)
- The Bedouin culture has a long history of beautiful costumes, textiles and Jewelry. The Bedouin costume has not changed in a thousand years, and the Bedouins today dresse in every particular as they did in the tenth century.In Egypt's Western Desert, there are some oasis's that have a distinctive traditional costume style. The loose, unencumbered dresse of the Bedouin woman is well suited t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Creating a virtual art gallery
- To the online artist, it might seem a paradox, at first glance, to hear a recommendation to hold back work. The artist on the Internet often overproduces and displays their entire body of work. In essence, by placing it for casual viewing, known as "shopping" the work, devalues its worth by defying the Law of Supply and Demand.How can the artist benefit by applying the advantages of the Int...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Old russian symbolics on a white and blue porcelain
- Russian porcelain is widely known and is often used as a traditional gift. The art of decorative painting on porcelain is handed down by craftsmen from generation to generation. Few of us, however, have asked ourselves what exactly is depicted on a Gzhel teapot or a Lomonosov porcelain cup. The blue color, glazed cobalt, has a long history.Majolica made in Gzhel, 60 kilometers from Moscow, ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - At 60 plus amitabh bachchan rules! - a vastu study
- No words in this universe are enough to describe him, superstar, living legend, and the face of Indian cinema. Amitabh Bachchan today is an icon to reckon with, both nationally and internationally. He has become a household name today on the lips of young and old alike. The very mention of his name spells magic. One must surely appreciate the hardwork and dedication that was shown by him to captur...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What sets chinese painting apart from western painting
- Because of different instruments, materials and cultural background, Chinese paintings have their own image and content in comparison to other types of paintings. Unique appearance of Chinese Painting owes much to the use of the Chinese writing brush and the Chinese paper (rice and silk). There are four essential elements used in the creation of Chinese Painting, the brush, ink, paper, and the ink...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Understanding astrological predictions
- Opinions about astrological prediction are generally divided: "Mysterious! Magical!", say some; "Nonsense!", reply others. In fact, both views are based on a misunderstanding of the nature of how astrology really "works". In this article, I will use a story to show both the true value of astrological prediction, as well as its limits.Let's imagine that a girl n...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The five feng shui elements and their characteristics
- Feng shui handles five main elements in order to achieve harmony and balance in any space. These five feng shui elements are: wood, fire, earth, metal and water. Each one of them has its own characteristics and properties, and we will detail them in the following lines.According to Chinese traditions, everything is constantly changing and interacting and that happens through these five main...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Feng shui horoscopes
- A great tool to help you find out more about yourself.Chinese feng shui horoscope is based on twelve animals which represent you depending on the year you were born. Feng shui horoscope is an ancient reading of people's personalities and the influences which nature forces have on them. According to this, each year is represented by an animal and its characteristics.Each one of us has...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Learn how to solve problems with a feng shui mirror
- A mirror, when becoming a feng shui mirror, can be used to many more things than allowing us to see how we look. Feng shui teaches how a feng shui mirror can be used in order to solve many different problems, and we will describe some of these uses through the next few lines.One first way to use a feng shui mirror is to send something negative away. By placing the mirror facing whatever is ...