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Positive Influences of Rap & Hip Hop Music
Although it is easy to see why reports of troubled artists or concerts grab media attention, the positive aspects of rap and hip-hop should never be underestimated. The "old school" rap scene's emergence during the late 1970s enabled African-American artists to control their artistic destiny, litera...More...
Let go only makes your life?
Let go philosophy alone can give you an eternal peace, tranquility and happiness. If you attempt to go against this basic philosophy/rule, you will be inviting only struggle and frustrations to yourself. The sad part ... ...More...
To Infinity and Beyond - Part II
In my first article of this series I talked about why people watch animated movies and tried to analyse what were the advantages of animated movies over regular ones and what are their limitations. Having ... ...More...
How to Be Sassy Without Being a Bully With Comebacks
A sassy sense of humor is a powerful thing, and like all types of power, it can be used for good or for harm. You could choose to wield your scathing wit by bullying other people. Or you could use it defensively against bullies--to remind them who's boss without hurting anyone innocent in the proces...More...
How to Design an Upright Monument
An upright monument can put a personal stamp on the place you've chosen to be buried, or it can memorialize someone special. Either way, it helps to have some training in drafting and physics, because an upright headstone design will require careful engineering. You can sketch your ideas on an artis...More...
About the Choctaw Indians of Mississippi
Here's a brief history and cultural significance of the Choctaw Indians of Mississippi....More...
Definition of an Orderly Bankruptcy
An orderly bankruptcy is not a legitimate term in bankruptcy law, but a political maneuver invented by the Bush administration in 2008. Instead of letting a large company declare bankruptcy and let the market correct itself, an orderly bankruptcy softens the blow to interested parties in a bankruptc...More...
About Chinese Antiques
Since the first explorers from Europe traveled to the Far East, Westerners have been amazed at the delicate intricacies of Chinese antiques of all kinds. Here are a few facts about these highly collectible antiques....More...
Spanish Wood & Yarn Crafts
Spain is well known for its wood and yarn crafts.Basketry image by Evgeny Berdjansky from Fotolia.comMany kinds of crafts are found throughout Spain, with each region specializing in one craft: carpets and lace in Granada, impressive leather works in Cordoba, pearls in the Balearic......More...
What Are the Natural Resources of Guinea?
Guinea is heavily weighted with natural resources. Located in West Africa, largely landlocked and surrounded by seven different countries, Guinea still has yet to fully tap the potential of its reserves. Over 25 percent of the nation's economy is supported through the mining sector. With political u...More...
The Meaning Behind Cypress Trees
Trees have always had deep-rooted symbolic meanings in nearly every culture. Trees, such as the cypress tree, contain many mythic and mysterious qualities, often representing life, freedom or even protection in the afterlife, depending on the beliefs of each culture....More...
What Inventions Did the Ojibwe Indians Make?
The Ojibwe people used to share a common home with the Ottawa and Potawatomi in northern Ontario, Canada, but they eventually migrated south to the Great Lakes and west to Manitoba, and beyond. They became one of the most powerful tribes in North America and, as the Chippewa -- which is a different ...More...
What Is Indian Shamanism?
In Native American culture, the shaman acted as an intermediary between the physical and spirit worlds. Also known as a medicine man, the shaman was an important position in Indian culture....More...
What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Multilateralism?
In the age of globalization, international cultures and economies are intertwined in a variety of ways. Any action that a country takes, including actions that impact their internal economies, have an impact on other countries. For many nations and governments, this makes working multilaterally on i...More...
Differences Between Scottish & Irish
It is a common misconception that Ireland and Scotland became populated by common peoples. Scottish and Irish people have the same Celtic ancestry, but there are certain qualities that differentiate the two people. England generally dominated Scotland and Ireland historically, but most of Ireland, w...More...
What Are Two Duties That All Americans Have?
It was famously President John F. Kennedy who stated in his inaugural address in 1961: "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." It was the most telling phrase uttered during a speech that has gone down as one of the great orations of all time, and encapsulate...More...
Governments Just Love the Real Estate Bubble [Er Rational Price Increase... ]
Bubbles do burst. Government's official statistics': no inflation, 7-8 % unemployment, expanding GDP of 1-2%. Back in the real world: Inflation is 3-5%; employment is falling towards 62% and GDP is a spending algorithm with ... ...More...
Three benefits of attending a conference
Going to a conference can be costly. Travel and transport, paying for accommodation and all manner of costs can deter you from going. But conferences don't have to be a waste of funds; on the ... ...More...
The Advantages of Dance Floors
Dance floors come with a number of different advantages.mirror floor image by Svetlin Rusev from Fotolia.comDance floors, whether they're a part of a nightclub or an outdoor wedding reception, can be a huge advantage for any gathering where there will be music and, well, dancing. Whether......More...
Seven Opportunities to Appreciate Cultural Diversity
My parents were married shortly after they became legal adults. No, my Mom wasn't pregnant at the time. Apparently, they had such a strong charisma towards one another that to quietly elope, seemed like the ... ...More...
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