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The History of the Baseball Cap
Baseball organizations didn't always have official headgear. It may be hard to imagine, what with Major League Baseball (MLB) players now jogging out of their dugouts and onto the fields in organized lines, complete with uniforms matching from head to toe. In fact, most baseball players--be they ama
Chinese Culture Festivals
There are a number of Chinese festivals to celebrate different aspects of the culture. Every Chinese festival is set according to the Chinese lunar calendar and often commemorates a certain myth. A few festivals, such as the Chinese New Year, are also celebrated in different countries...
Holi Celebrations in Thane
Mythological story of Holi points out the celebration of Victory of good over evil, which is celebrated in many Indian states especially the north Indian states. The festival keeps religious importance as well as the ...
Tips for Finding a Coffee Shop
When you want to find a coffee shop, there are a few easy tips you can use. When you are searching, always look for one where you can go and relax. Therefore, you can look ...
Innovation Goes Global: Looking at Unexpected Places and Ways (Part II)
If we were to consider the legacy of the Silicon Valley, we would realize the importance of the networking environment in fostering an innovation. The very important ideas for Apple, especially the contribution for the ...
How to Be an Effective Alto Worship Leader
Being an effective alto worship leader requires more than a good voice. It requires you to be capable of leading the congregation and worship band in singing songs of praise. Not only do you need to be able to sing well, but you must also be spiritually grounded.
European Dating Culture
Given the size of Europe and the many different countries that exist within its borders, the dating customs from country to country vary. While in some countries the typical American idea of dating, whereby two people exclusively see each other and others know about it, does exist, it is not prevale
What Are the 4 Parts of the Nicene Creed?
Creeds have been a part of Christian worship services for nearly 2,000 years. A creed is a statement, usually recited by a congregation, that defines the faith. The word is derived from "credo," Latin for "I believe." The Nicene Creed was formulated in the fourth century AD and was based on Christi
The Trading Economy of the Iroquois Indian Tribes
The Iroquois -- or the Haudenosaunee, the People of the Long House -- were and still are a confederation of six nations: the Cayuga, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Seneca and Tuscarora. By 1700, some 15,000 Iroquois controlled approximately 1 million square miles of land in North America. They were a soc
Church Non-Denominational Canton Paves the Path to the Lord
A church is a place of gathering for the citizens of the town, more commonly described by Christian adoption as a place for congregation of Christians in a structure to enable meeting of its participants. ...
Harry Potter Tattoo Ideas
Despite what the posters told us, it does not have to end 7.15.11Pixland/Pixland/Getty ImagesYour Hogwarts letter never arrived. You convinced yourself it was a little oversight and still diligently practiced your "swish and flick" on the off-chance your muggle blood caused you to be a...
Things That Are Considered Lucky
Horseshoes have long been thought to bring good luck.horseshoe image by Henryk Olszewski from Fotolia.comFour-leaf clovers, horseshoes and rabbits feet are all considered good-luck charms. These items have long histories that help explain exactly why they are lucky. Will carrying one of...
What Is the Importance of Family in Early Chinese Culture?
In traditional Chinese culture, family played an enormous role. The Chinese believed, as Confucius said, that family is key to a moral society. Wealthy Chinese lived in large family groups with up to 100 relatives, subject to the rule of the eldest male. The common people also lived in multi-gene
Indians of Washington
The Native American tribes in Washington have had a profound effect on the culture of this Pacific Northwest state. Many of Washington's major cities -- Spokane, Seattle and Tacoma -- are named after Native American tribes. Certain tribes in Washington were instrumental in developing the 19th centur
Maori Carving Tools
The Maori people of New Zealand have been carving intricate designs into objects as diverse as their canoes and their earthenware since they arrived on the islands centuries ago. It is often assumed that every carving has a meaning, though in actual fact most are decorative, according to the Maori o
Top Ten Dances Moves of the 90s
Line dancing in the 90s gave people a unisex dance appropriate for all age groups.dance image by The Russian Negresco from Fotolia.comDancers who make "larger and more variable movements in relation to bending and twisting movements of their head/neck and torso, and faster bending and...
How to Put a Dance Resume Together
Whether you're applying for entrance into a dance school or trying to obtain a part in a production, your resume is a part of the application process. While some parts of a dancer's resume are similar to those of any other job resume, your dancing resume often requires additional information that di
How to Describe an Emo Personality
The term "emo" can refer to a genre of hardcore rock music or to the stereotypical personality types that follow that genre of music. The emo lifestyle is about the way you act and dress. Many young people are drawn to the emo scene because it is considered defiant, according to soemo.co.uk, a websi
Fun Places to Volunteer
Picking up beach trash isn't everyone's idea of fun.trash on beach image by dwags from Fotolia.comVolunteering sometimes seems like a stuffy chore for karma points, but it can be fun. There are tons of places to volunteer between animal shelters and community events. It would be...
Jewish Associations
Jewish organizations and associations in the United States have a long history in the areas of human rights work, education, political activism and health care. Many Jewish organizations also work to protect the status of Jews around the world, to support the nation of Israel, and to...