Archive for the ‘Humanities’ Category

How Christmas is Celebrated in Africa

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

It's that time of year again; people are making their lists, checking them twice, and maybe you're wondering if there's a way you can incorporate some African culture into your Christmas celebration. Let's start by finding out how people celebrate Christmas in Africa.
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Tips on Pencil Portrait Drawing - The Profile View

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

A curious thing about drawing the profile view is that beginners find it much easier than the other views. Yet, the advanced draftsperson can find the side view quite challenging.
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The Truth About American Colonists

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

The English colonists in North America were neither adventurers nor the rulers of great and ancient peoples. Unlike various colonizers down the ages, they had no need to impress the native people, nor did they have a strong local tradition to fit into. They were simple, hard-working people, often craftsmen, seeking a better life across the sea. There was little stone suitable for building, and there was no lime, which ruled out brick building, but there was abundant timber. As a result, the architecture of North America is largely in wood.
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Kenyan Mother With HIV Saves Lives

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

The message on Sarah's T-shirt is intended to shock people: HIV POSITIVE. These bold words on her self-made shirt are there because she is on a mission to save lives.
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Procedures for Pencil Portrait Sketching - Sketching a Chin Supporting Hand Including Shoulders

Monday, May 11th, 2009

Including a hand in your portraits adds a significant measure of drama but can quickly ruin an otherwise fine portrait if done incorrectly.
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How Can You Tell If Something Is Nonsense

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

How do we move beyond our prejudices to distinguish what is sensible and what is nonsensical?
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Is Cultural Incompetence Putting up Walls Where You Work?

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

On Cultural Incompetence, Dr. Amaal V.E. Tokars states: "When you look around your place of employment, would you be surprised to see a wide variety of nationalities represented? Many would not. Today, most companies try to preserve some degree of cultural competence, accepting and understanding the value of cultural diversity in the work environment. Employers boasting policies of "equal opportunity" pervade our society.
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One Million Visionaries Walking A Road Less Traveled

Friday, May 8th, 2009

In todays rapidly changing world, we need visionaries. Visionary mothers, visionary educators, visionary leaders, visionary children–visionaries, period!
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Caring For The Planet And Environment

Friday, May 8th, 2009

Many vedic books teach individuals how to properly care for their environment and planet, which has been given as a gift. With proper care their environment and planet will continue to provide for them and for future generations with the food they eat to the water they drink.
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What’s Up With British Youth?

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

You have to admire the British, as represented by their current government and its intellectual constituency. They never stop trying to improve their society.
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