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Indians Who Lived in the Ohio River Valley
Ohio has a rich history with Native American culture dating back thousands of years. The early American Indians were mound builders who settled in the Ohio River Valley during the Early Woodland Period, about 800 B.C. to 1 A.D. They were among the first in the region to transition from hunting and g
Water bongs- Best for Party Animals
Are you a party animal? Are you the kind of person who usually invites their friends to your place for a party quiet occasionally? Do you desire to make your party more hot and happening? ...
Chinese Pigeon Whistles
One of the most curious expressions of emotional life is the application of whistles to a flock of pigeons. These whistles, very light, weighing a few grams, are attached to the tails of young pigeons ...
Problems With Windmills
Windmills are large turbines that turn wind power into electricity. They used to be the poster child for the green energy movement; however, windmills have proven to have significant downsides. The biggest hit was the discovery that large wind farms were killing birds when they flew into them. Addit
Why Society Needs To Take Steps In A New Direction
In order to have a concrete discussion on the issues that create havoc on this planet, and why nothing less than a Resource Based Economy is going to fix these issues, we must first examine ...
Public symbols, a new visual system for a modern world
Our world has become a very accessible place. Citizens from countries on the other side of the globe can visit us; the language barrier, however, makes many things not accessible to them. Symbols help bridge ...
Easy Mexican Crafts
Making Mexican crafts are enjoyable and fun.flag button mexico image by Andrey Zyk from Fotolia.comWhether you're celebrating Cinco de Mayo or teaching a lesson on Mexican culture or just looking for something fun, simple and hands-on to do, making Mexican crafts is an enjoyable and easy...
Tlingit Indian Tribe Tools & Inventions
The Tlingit people reside in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Their ancestors arrived in the area some 10,000 years ago by crossing the Bering Strait from Siberia. By the 13th century, the Tlingit people were settled along the Pacific Coast. They used and invented many tools to help in fi
Stendhal's Four Transformative Stages
In 1822, the French novelist Stendhal wrote a book entitled "On Love" in which he attempts to describe the process of falling in love. He describes this process as a form of "crystallization." In all, the process involves seven stages. However, the first four stages result in the love being crystall
How to Make a Buffalo Robe
Buffalo robes are traditional clothing worn by the Native American peoples of the American West. They are the tanned hides of the buffalo, or American Bison. The hides are prepared in the traditional manner, using no artificial chemicals, and virtually no materials that were not available to traditi
Types of Indonesian Music & Instruments
Gamelan is the most popular form of Indonesian music. The orchestra is made up of an ensemble of tuned percussion instruments, bamboo flutes and spike fiddles.
How to Learn Another Language (Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Italian, or Whatever)
Have you ever wanted to learn another language? I have for a while and tried a couple times. It's a long and hard process for me though because I can't remember everything. Usually taking at ...
Kinds of Ensembles
Some people immediately think of a jazz ensemble when the word "ensemble" comes up, but there are many other types of music ensembles, as well as ensembles in other performing arts and other walks of life. The fashion industry stakes a new claim on ensembles every time new fashion lines appear, too.
Narcissus Reborn: The Worrying Rise of the Self-Lovers
It is possible that one of the reasons for which 2013 will be most remembered would be the fact that an authority no less, well, authoritative, than the Oxford English Dictionary crowned 'Selfie' as the ...
Culture on Display at HCT Offices in Celebration of Heritage Day
On 26 September 2014, HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) Mobile Unit teams showcased their cultural clothing and traditions in celebration of their diverse cultures and heritage day. €The purpose of commemorating Heritage day at work ...
Ways to Handle Ethnocentrism
We live in a smaller world today than ever before. Our world is connected via technological marvels like the Internet, supersonic jets and high-speed communication. As our world opens up, we are experiencing different customs and cultures more regularly. Ethnocentrism is the feeling some people have
How to Make Samurai Swords
Samurai swords have been forged by Japanese craftsmen for over centuries and are renowned for both their durability and strength. While the samurai warrior class of Japan is a historical memory, the age-old process of making the swords they once used has been passed down from generation to generatio
Pueblo Deer Dance History
For over 500 years, Pueblo Indians settled in the area of present-day New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Utah and Nevada. Currently, 19 pueblos, or villages, exist within New Mexico including Acoma, Jemez, Laguna, San Ildefonso, Taos, Tesuque and Zuni. Pueblo Indian tribal members still perform sacred d
What Is International Perspective?
Historically, international perspectives have been important, but as worldwide communications improved, so have the availability and necessity of foreign points of view. The development of the United Nations after World War II marked a milestone in international perspectives by providing a central f
Paris Fashion Week Spring 2011 Collections and The New British Fashion Dictionary
The Spring 2011 ready-to-wear collections are well and truly underway here in Paris during one of the most exciting times of the year. Not only is Autumn my favourite time of year but it is ...