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Steve Kevin - Liverpool Teems With Arts and Culture By : Steve Kevin The Beatles’ nest- Liverpool, is regarded as one of the top tourist spots around the globe If you are planning to go on a splendid adventure to explore culture, then Liverpool should be on the top of your list Susan G West - Baby Halloween Costumes Too Cute To Resist Buying This Year By : Susan G West Halloween is a great opportunity for children to dress up as their favorite cartoon or movie character, but also look cute and adorable for their parents at the same time Even children who are too young to enjoy trick-or-treating can still get dressed up and enjoy Halloween, especially since there is a huge selection of baby Halloween costumes that can be found at almost any department or Halloween store Linda Cartwright - Ancient Ports Still Blocking Marina By : Linda Cartwright Ancient ports are continuing to be a stumbling block for a £12 million marina scheme at Kucukerenkoy The 543-berth, 47-villa Port Cyprium project has already been rejected by the Supreme Monuments Council twice-in 2005 and 2006 Tony Nibbinsworth - The Logical Art of Furniture By : Tony Nibbinsworth The period of time of the nineteen sixties was a turbulent time around the world in lots of ways While many of us think of this time in terms of the political and cultural revolutions that swept the world, the impact of the music and cultural views of the time had a huge impact on design, fashion and even interior decorating Tony Nibbinsworth - Furniture Designer: Alvar Aalto By : Tony Nibbinsworth Not only was Alvar Aalto a well-known designer of furniture but he was also an architect and accomplished working with glassware and textiles Among Scandinavian artisans he is often referred to as the "Father of Modernism Susan G West - May The Force Be With You: Adult And Child Star Wars Costume By : Susan G West Everybody wants "the force," right Since the movies emerged onto the big screen, every little girl wanted to be Princess Leia or Queen Amidala and every little boy wanted to be Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, a storm trooper and the dreaded Darth Vader Sarah Martin - The Wine Boom! By : Sarah Martin Winemaking in California has never been an unsupervised industry The first vines were brought to the Pacific shores by Cortez Beverly Sugarman - Sweet Grass Baskets - From Africa to America By : Beverly Sugarman When many people think about baskets and basket weaving, the first people that come to mind are Native Americans or Africans There is, however, a whole group of talented basket weavers that have also carried the tradition of this art form through the generations that are located in the Carolinas Sheila Hull-Summers - The Huichol Indians Of Mexico By : Sheila Hull-Summers The Huichol Indians (pronounced "Wee-chol") are an indigenous tribe of traditional people living in western central Mexico, in the states of Jalisco and Nayarit Many live in small scattered settlements high in the Sierra Madre Mountains Mike Girolami - Garments Made for the Workers of America By : Mike Girolami Hamilton Carhartt designed his first pair of railroad engineers’ overalls back in the late 1800’s He focused on developing Carhartt jeans so they would become the primary choice of jean for workers all over the nation Claire Remes - The Best Discount Groomsmen Gifts Ideas By : Claire Remes Women are stylish, elegant, and classier compared to men Whenever choosing a gift for women, there will surely be a lot that the shopping mall or any store can offer Rony Pollock - Top Reasons to Own Kids Ride on Toys (AKA Pedal Cars) By : Rony Pollock Kids' ride on toys are great purchases You will find them cute and adorable, durable and strong, actually usable by your children and grandkids, and very low-maintenance Tony Nibbinsworth - The Breuer Chair By : Tony Nibbinsworth It was Pecs, Hungary and the year was 1902 The world would receive one of the greatest architects and furniture designers of the 20th century Marcel Breuer Tony Nibbinsworth - Bistro Furniture: 7 Things You Never Knew About Bistro Furniture By : Tony Nibbinsworth So you think you know everything about Bistro furniture Are you a proud bistro owner and you can bet your life on the challenge of a bistro trivia Tony Nibbinsworth - Art and Poetry Even in Your Bar Chairs By : Tony Nibbinsworth When you are designing that great bar or lounge you want to set up, the last thing it should ever be is boring After all, the reason anyone would want to hang out in your bar or lounge, whether its a public place or your private little hideaway just for friends, is because its a fun place to be Tony Nibbinsworth - When Furniture is Art By : Tony Nibbinsworth A Chair is a chair Right Ron Peterson - The Hidden History of Gold By : Ron Peterson Gold is a pure metal first found by early man It is very workable in its naturally occurring pure state and has been used by craftsmen for the past 11,000 years Annie Dubois - How to Find a Mexican Food Store By : Annie Dubois Finding a Mexican food store in your local area may not always be convenient or easy Depending on the area, you may find an abundance of these cultural grocers or you may be required to search other avenues for your needs Lily Morgan - Collecting Miniatures By : Lily Morgan Collecting miniatures isn’t for everybody but to those who enjoy it, it can be a wonderful hobby Some people choose to collect them because of a game or story affiliated with them while others simply do so for the decorative aspect Yuan-tsung Chen - Don't Underestimate Our Competitor – China By : Yuan-tsung Chen In my book, RETURN TO THE MIDDLE KINGDOM, the heading of the 7th chapter is: Blending Confucius, Lincoln, and Marx, in which I explain what kind of society that Sun Yatsen, with the assistance of Eugene Chen, tried to create It would be a harmonious society (Confucian conception summed up in the ancient classic, BOOK OF RITES) in which there would be "a government of the people, by the people, and for the people" (Lincoln), and there would be no inequalities of wealth (Marx) Spencer Miller - Past and Present Nobility By : Spencer Miller Nobility can be many things including a social and historical concept This is different from social status or class which is more related to income Annie Dubois - Appreciating a Mexican Christmas By : Annie Dubois When it comes to the holidays, you will find that few compare to an authentic Mexican Christmas Taking the holidays seriously starts with celebrating this special time of the year in style Yuan-tsung Chen - To Understand Better Our Competitor – China By : Yuan-tsung Chen In my view, the current relations of US and China is like a marriage of convenience There are so many joint ventures between them, and they would rather stay married, at least for a while, than divorce Susan G West - Sexy Halloween Ideas For Your Halloween Costumes This Year By : Susan G West Halloween has always been a very interesting and exciting time of the year, not only for children but for adults as well Many adults love the idea of dressing up for Halloween Susan G West - Adult Costumes Are Totally Your Style By : Susan G West Finding an adult costume – whether for Halloween or a simple costume party or ball, can seem like a daunting task However, there are many things to keep in mind as you are looking for an adult costume Peter Clark - What Are the Basics of Buying Electric Guitars? By : Peter Clark Just about every kid ever born wants to be a rock star They see their favorite stars up there on stage playing the electric guitar to a crowd and want to do the same Deby - Who Was Father Christmas? By : Deby Father Christmas Father Christmas dates back to the 1600’s and was based on St Nicholas James Brown - Decorative Party Goods By : James Brown Consumers have many suppliers to consider when shopping for decorative party goods and at times, subtle differences in price will determine which party goods are purchased over other items offered at the same store Party hosts search for economical ways to decorate party tables while still offering the party guests the most enjoyable setting to have a good time with family and friends James Brown - Back to School Fashion For Kids By : James Brown Going back to school is nothing fun but your kids still want to impress the crowds with the latest shoes, and clothes The school supplies isn't that important but you should still get quality notebooks and folders that are affordable Jim Bullock - Fixed Gear Bikes – What Are They and Why Are They Popular? By : Jim Bullock Some of you may have heard the kid down the street or even seen the young punk on the corner riding around and what looks like a 10 speed bike However, if you take a closer look, you’ll discover that there aren’t 10 speeds on that bike Claire Remes - The Bride's Input to Cheap Groomsmen Gifts By : Claire Remes Gift shopping is not a man's thing Shopping is a woman's favorite task Todd A. Smith - Where Did the Love Go? By : Todd A. Smith The Black family structure is under attack From teenage pregnancies to dead-beat dads, what was once the strength of the Black community is now a glaring weakness Todd A. Smith - Shedding the Shackles of Slavery By : Todd A. Smith The recent acquittals of the police officers charged with the murder of Sean Bell on the day of his wedding and the uproar that has erupted over the incendiary remarks by Rev Jeremiah Wright are clear indications that race still matters in America Larry Christopher - Faeries, Aliens & Otherworlds -Keys to Parallel Worlds and Multidimensions? By : Larry Christopher Tales of Otherworlds are almost universal in folklore and myth There is not space to recount all of them, but today there has been a renewed interest in tales from the British Isles and Scandinavia, specifically those related to faeries, elves and other such Otherworldly creatures James Brown - Online Shopping Made Easy By : James Brown Retailers have made it relatively simple for people to find the things needed for the home or for financing the fun products that they buy by establishing an online presence on the internet Online retailers have made it comfortable for people to shop in familiar surroundings because online purchases can be made from the home office or an easy chair in the living room James Brown - Purchase Options For Shopping Online By : James Brown People enjoy the variety of items offered online and the purchase options for shopping online keep online shoppers returning to retailers that operate stores throughout the internet framework Online customers have more options in the way that they can search for the items that they need for the home office and the home interior and the online inventories might include some items that can no longer be found in retails stores that are land-based throughout America James Brown - Savings on Fine Jewelry By : James Brown Many fine department stores offer customers savings on fine jewelry by including cleaning supplies with the purchase While this does not reduce the price on jewelry it does provide the customer with an opportunity to keep all fine jewelry at home looking bright and ready to wear on a moments notice James Brown - Basics in Cosmetic Products By : James Brown The basic areas of the body where cosmetics are normally used are changing and women across America are making preparations daily for the innovative looks that will come from the additions Beauty products are made particularly to address cosmetics issues on the face, eyes, lips and nail areas of the body but some beauty customers are using makeup to cover blemishes in other areas as well James Brown - Weathered Jewelry Designs By : James Brown The seashore is a grand environment for creating weathered jewelry designs Ancient mariners used to carve images into whalebones and wear those fashion jewelry designs incorporated into solid belt buckles and as crowns for the top of walking canes James Brown - Ideas To Create A Very Memorable Wedding By : James Brown There are many ways for a happy couple to come up with decorative wedding ideas The couple can be personally involved in all stages of planning the wedding and add input to things that will tailor the wedding to their lifestyle and character James Brown - Jewelry Selections That Captivate a Woman's Heart By : James Brown Some women feel their heart skip a beat when they are gifted with diamond jewelry and these heartfelt jewelry selections will warm the heart every time the person wears the jewels to a formal or informal social event Diamonds heat up passions in people and are often the gift of choice when a man proposes marriage James Brown - Party Goods For Planning By : James Brown Some party goods for planning are not used until other phases of the planning process for a party are completed With so many party themes to select from, the first stage of planning a party would be to identify the theme and use party goods for planning that event, even if the theme seems extreme Attila Jancsina - Al Gore: The Man for the Environment By : Attila Jancsina Al Gore is the former vice president of the United States of America Perhaps Gore is best known for his contributions to environmentalism, as well as running as president opposite George W Fred Morris - Rednecks... Not a Joke By : Fred Morris Rednecks are primarily thought of as white, working class people living in the southern part of the US Gabriel Adams - Ever Wonder Why Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend? By : Gabriel Adams A diamond sparkles like the morning dew It is a perfect stone to own Attila Jancsina - The Man That is Oscar Arias Sanchez By : Attila Jancsina Oscar Arias Sanchez is the current president of the country of Costa Rica He first assumed office on May 8, 2006 and is currently serving his second term Attila Jancsina - The Panama Canal - From the Atlantic Through the Pacific By : Attila Jancsina The Panama Canal is a man-made transoceanic route that was first constructed by the French and completed by the Americans in 1914 It was made to shorten the travel time needed by ships needing to get to the Atlantic from the Pacific, and vice versa Annie Dubois - Enjoying the Piñata: Mexican Christmas Traditions By : Annie Dubois When Christmas time comes, many people shop for presents, prepare menu plans for the visiting family members and friends, and of course, choose Mexican Christmas traditions to make this holiday more authentic and familiar The piñata has been used for hundreds of years in celebrating various holidays such as Easter, birthdays, and yes, Christmas Todd A. Smith - Minority Journalists A Rarity In Newsrooms By : Todd A. Smith Many in the Black community have joked for years that when a news reporter interviews a person of color they usually opt for the most inarticulate and uneducated minority they could find The stereotypical images of African Americans that many see is usually atypical of the Black professionals that I come across on a daily basis Jason Tye - Earrings For Men By : Jason Tye Everybody craves to look good, both man and woman But most of the ornaments are only acceptable for women so men are always left behind Dan Ronco - The Future Is Not Star Trek By : Dan Ronco I have always loved Star Trek, from the original series beginning in 1969 to the ever present reruns on television just about any day Admirable characters, a stern but humane Starfleet code to live by, lots of action (but no gore) and the wonder of new frontiers Dave Page - What Is The The Future Of Fashion By : Dave Page Designer clothing has been around for decades and it is likely that we will see further developments in the future in terms of designer clothing The fashion industry is constantly changing, and with even the current trends at the moment changing, it is hard to predict exactly what we may see in the future Attila Jancsina - Famous People In Maine By : Attila Jancsina Maine, a northeastern state in the United States of America, is home to a number of famous and remarkable people Among these famous people are writer Stephen King, actress Liv Tyler and songwriter Dan Fogelberg Ishak Iman - Ideas To Live A Medieval Styles By : Ishak Iman Have you heard about 'medieval' words Medieval days are organizations and events that regularly celebrate the wonder of the middle ages Annie Dubois - Authentic Mexican Recipes Versus Tex-Mex Recipes By : Annie Dubois When it comes to getting the best in cuisine, we often look to good, old fashioned favorites we grew up with For me, that would mean taking a look at authentic Mexican recipes that bring a piece of Mexico into my home Warren Cornelius - Driving While Black By : Warren Cornelius Was it November 2006 or March 1991 Was it Rodney King all over again David Leigh - The Life Of Ian Fleming By : David Leigh This year marks the centenary of the birth of Ian Fleming, whose time spent in Naval Intelligence during the Second World War proved to be the catalyst that led to the creation of James Bond, the most iconic character to emerge from 20th century fiction The life of Ian Fleming Fleming was born on May 28th 1908 in Mayfair, a wealthy district of London, and his early years were entirely privileged Todd A. Smith - New Films Shatter Stereotypes Of Black Men By : Todd A. Smith For decades, Hollywood has portrayed African American men in a negative light From pimps, and drug dealers to thugs and womanizers, the portrayal of Black men in the media have led to numerous stereotypes that have ultimately determined how many view an entire group of people Jeremy James - Are HBCUs Still Relevant? By : Jeremy James Imagine a time when equality was not available to all Imagine a time when the realization of one’s dream depended solely on the color of one’s skin Todd A. Smith - The Response To Immigration Protesters By Classmates By : Todd A. Smith It has been extremely difficult to watch the news over the past year and not form an opinion of the numerous protests of the proposed immigration laws Students from across the country have skipped class on a daily basis to argue against laws that would make it a felony to be an illegal immigrant or to assist illegal immigrants in the United States Todd A. Smith - Black Folk, Know Your Place In Jena, Louisiana By : Todd A. Smith It was the spring of 1931 A freight train bound for Memphis carried a group of young African Americans in search of a better life Todd A. Smith - Wake Up Black Men By : Todd A. Smith Richard Johnson and Dee Spiller had everything They were star defensive backs for Eisenhower High School in Houston and on their way to play collegiate football at Baylor University Jerbob Johnson - Remember Those Wooden Inlaid Music Boxes? By : Jerbob Johnson Remember how intrigued you were as a child when grandma would wind up the music box Generations later, the music box still brings a smile to your face when you hear the music Todd A. Smith - The Penn Experiment By : Todd A. Smith Many cringe when scientists victimize animals for medical experiments However, many African American men from Tuskegee, Ala Todd A. Smith - Relationship Rescue By : Todd A. Smith There was a time when the family was the backbone of the Black community The single parent household was unheard of, and Black men cherished their women as if she was a queen Don VanPelt - Justin Boots: Past, Present, Future By : Don VanPelt Any product that’s been around for nearly 150 years has to be pretty good Justin Boots, Ivory Soap, and light bulbs all were counted as new developments in 1879 Sammy Bickmen - My Battle: A Former Drug User, Comes Clean By : Sammy Bickmen I wasn't always an addict Let me put it another way Todd A. Smith - There's A New Homerun King, And His Name Is Barry Bonds By : Todd A. Smith Take yourself back to April 1974, 10 years after the passage of the Civil Rights Act and exactly six years after the assassination of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr Todd A. Smith - Randy Shannon Named Head Coach Of The U By : Todd A. Smith If you were to take a trip across the landscape of college athletics, you would find many sports dominated by people of color From basketball and football to track, many African Americans have become standout athletes in their respective sports Todd A. Smith - The Double Standard In American Sports By : Todd A. Smith It is the dream of almost every child in this great nation It is the dream of seeing one’s name in bright lights Horace Miskel - This One’s For Fritz By : Horace Miskel Do you remember where you were when Doug Williams destroyed the John Elway-led Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII in 1988 Where were you when John Thompson led the Georgetown Hoyas basketball team to the national championship in 1984 Nick Fleming - Reflections On Living Divinely By : Nick Fleming If you dive into a swimming pool you naturally get wet No argument there, but if you immerse yourself in the lives of spiritual people for extended periods do you in turn become spiritual yourself Mandie Klein - Hosting A Baby Shower? Here Is How To Guide Your Attendees About Baby Showers And Baby Shower Gifts By : Mandie Klein Hosting a surprise baby shower is a fun exercise in empathy You need to put yourself in the shoes of the expectant mother - her feelings, her personality, her character, and her schedule Carolyn Clayton - Hair Extensions And Your Natural Hair By : Carolyn Clayton The maintenance and the styling of hair extensions are two factors that are surrounded by negative stereotypes The freedom that you actually get with hair extensions is continually overlooked; you can do a lot more with them in your hair than is realised and the maintenance required isn’t some complex chore but more like how you would treat your natural hair Beverly Sugarman - The History Of Gift Giving At Christmas By : Beverly Sugarman Giving gifts has been a tradition among human beings since ancient times Many historians believe that this practice led to the development of the barter system, which was the economic basis for many societies Annie Dubois - Redefining Tex-Mex Food By : Annie Dubois What is it about Tex-Mex food that is so appealing Depending on whom you ask, you will find a variety of responses Jason Tye - That Little Thing At The End By : Jason Tye Men seldom shop, we all know that They spend less time looking around for clothes and they’re the type that settles for what they see first, unlike women who go around the stalls checking every style available Mike Paetzold - Body Piercing: Important Precautions You Should Take By : Mike Paetzold Body piercing has become wildly popular as a bold fashion statement However, there are numerous risks involved with these procedures and it is crucial that you take the proper precautions before engaging in any non-traditional piercing JB Mills - The Meaning Of Celtic Design Tattoos By : JB Mills There's been a growing interest in tattoos lately,and Celtic tattoo designs are no exception Celtic tattoos have become a favorite design choice Brenda Reese - How To Make Pashmina By : Brenda Reese Making the beautiful, luxurious pashmina involves a painstaking process done completely by hand The origins of the pashmina date back to ancient times Jeffery Bradley - Are You Really Prepared For A Life With Dreadlocks? By : Jeffery Bradley Dreadlocks are "HOT", in style, and everyone from teenagers to business professionals wants them Look around and there they are on billboards, television commercials, sitcoms, in sports, cartoons, movies, and magazine advertisements Gabriel Adams - Video Surveillance In Public Places: Good Or Bad? By : Gabriel Adams Today, many major cities have video cameras all over the place Is this video surveillance in public places good or bad Gabriel Adams - Using Personalized Gifts To Create The Perfect Present By : Gabriel Adams When it comes time to purchase gifts for loved ones, my favorite thing to do is purchase gifts that are personalized Usually these are gifts that have to be ordered well in advance of the birthday or whatever special date when you will be sharing the gift Gabriel Adams - Tips For Choosing Personalized Groomsmen Gifts By : Gabriel Adams What do you give to the groomsmen in your wedding It may seem more difficult to choose gifts for the men who will stand up in your wedding than it is buying for the bridesmaids Mba Mbulu - Enjoy The Festival Of San Juan Bautista (John The Baptist) By : Mba Mbulu One of the most storied cultural celebrations in South America will take place this June in Barlovento Barlovento, in the state of Miranda, is the region of Venezuela that is most thickly populated by descendants of African slaves Manuel Ramirez - St. Patrick's Day Clothing By : Manuel Ramirez The origin of St Patrick's Day can be traced in Ireland Daniel Millions - A Sticker For Every Occasion And Culture By : Daniel Millions One of the most ubiquitous items in our culture today is the ever present and multi-talented sticker Labels go on just about everything and the list of various uses they are put to continues to grow Cris Jenson - Artist William Merritt Chase By : Cris Jenson William Merritt Chase was born on November 1st, 1849 in Nineveh, Indiana After joining and leaving the Navy in 1869, he decided to leave Indiana and head off to New York to study art Cris Jenson - Impressionist Artist Childe Hassam By : Cris Jenson Frederick Childe Hassam was born on October 17th, 1859 in Dorchester, Boston Although he was very bright, school was not for him and he dropped out before he graduated Paul Hulse - Ancient Origin Of Halloween Masks By : Paul Hulse The ancient custom of wearing Halloween masks, just like Halloween itself, goes back to the ancient ritual called Samhain, the origins of modern Halloween Unlike Halloween masks today, which are worn for fun and trick-or-treating, Halloween masks during Samhain were used for religious purposes, believed to protect them from evil spirits and ghosts Paul Hulse - History Behind Most Worn Halloween Masks Of Today By : Paul Hulse We all wear Halloween masks with our costumes for fun during trick-or-treat, but do you know where these masks originated from, such as the hockey mask or werewolf mask Do you know the origins of the ever sinful witch mask Mikael Andersohn - The Text Capital Of The World By : Mikael Andersohn The Philippines is known as the text capital of the world This is because the most number of messages being sent daily in mobile network servers are from the Philippines Gerardas Norkus - April 2008 Astrology Tendencies For All Zodiac Signs By : Gerardas Norkus Spring is the time for action In April those who are used to delay and hesitate will have to make way for those who are bold and determined Joseph Shalita - Has Your Society Influenced Spanish Culture? By : Joseph Shalita The Spanish culture for many centuries has been known for the warmth and welcoming that many people have always enjoyed Their wonderful generosity and friendliness what draws people to the people of the Spanish-speaking world and why learning Spanish is so popular today Giulio Detti - Dubai : Burj Al Arab By : Giulio Detti The United Nations has attributed Dubai as a fast growing tourist destination in the world Dubai, United Arab Emirates’ capital, is situated in a desert and has towering edifices and eye-catching architectural designs that are now attracting more tourists than ever Tricia Myob - Long Term Tattoo After Care By : Tricia Myob You've got past those first days of serious Tattoo After Care when all you want to do is scratch and pick at it or take the bandages off too soon to show your friends What next Kieron Sellens - The Mysterious Spanish Festival Of Semana Santa By : Kieron Sellens Spain is renowned for its elaborate Semana Santa or Holy Week traditions, and if you’re planning a Spanish holiday for the week before Easter, you’ll find yourself in the midst of these extraordinary festivals Spanish participants take part in a whole host of bizarre-seeming rituals dating back to medieval times and beyond Benedict Smythe - Jack The Dripper – Discussing Jackson Pollock By : Benedict Smythe Jackson Pollock is probably one of the most recognizable names when it comes to the world of abstract expressionism He is most famous for his paintings that showcase his “Drip Technique” like in No Benedict Smythe - Surrealism – Entering A Dream-like State By : Benedict Smythe Surrealism is the art movement that closely followed the heels of cubism This art movement is characterized by surreal images, hence the name surrealism Benedict Smythe - Wrapping Your Head Around Cubism By : Benedict Smythe Cubism is a form of abstract art that had its start in Paris during the early years of the 20th Century (around 1907 to 1908) It reached its peak a few years after it begun and significantly lasted up to the 1920s
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