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Pittsburgh Memorial Monuments
Downtown Pittsburgh features memorial cathedrals and statues.pittsburgh image by blaine stiger from Fotolia.comPittsburgh is one of Pennsylvania's largest cities and played an significant role as a munitions and iron factory city during the U.S. Civil War and the Industrial Revolution....
How to Wear Mala Beads
Buddhists and Hindus use mala beads in meditation. The beads allow the user to count the mantra recitations. One mantra equals one bead. The user may wear mala beads.
How to Use Colors in Romance
Colors are known to affect human perceptions and feelings. Colors affect mood and individual personalities. Color plays a powerful role in romantic attraction. When you feel as if you will never attract that special person who moves the ground beneath you, consider using color to put the odds in you
The History of Pro-Keds
Pro-Keds are an American classic in athletic footwear. Long before Nike and Asics and specialized athletic shoes, Pro-Keds were serious basketball shoes worn by professional athletes. The Pro-Keds shoe line has always been innovative and practical.
Oils Used in an Indian Head Massage
Indian head massage provides healing touchArtists Hands setting the world on fire image by Peter Baxter from Fotolia.comThe Indian head massage is part of the Ayurvedic medicinal system practiced on the Indian subcontinent. Ayurveda, "the science of life," is a holistic system that...
The History of Greek Costumes
The clothing of Greece was directly influenced by the mild climate of the Mediterranean. The summers were hot with little rainfall, while winters were mild but wet with temperatures rarely dropping under 40 degrees F (4.4 degrees C). The mountainous areas of Greece often experienced the same summer
For Those Who Want To Have A Traditional Asian Wedding, A Sri Lankan Wedding Ceremony Could Be A Gre
Sri Lanka is mainly a Buddhist country, and their weddings follow these traditions. If you are interested in having an wedding, opting to follow the traditions of Sri Lanka would mean that your wedding would ...
The Styles of Dress in Spanish Culture
The Spanish are known for their colorful personalities, cities and style of dress. The traditional skirts of a flamenco dancer can hypnotize an audience and the regal appearance of the bull fighters costume demands respect from onlookers. Spain is a country steeped in tradition, and the styles of d
Life Style of People of Bangladesh
Lifestyle and culture of the people of Bangladsh Occupation: There are about 87372 villages in Bangladesh.Most of the people in these villages are engaged in agricultural work like cultivation,fishing, farming,pottery,making handicraft etc.Some people are engaged ...
Important Things That Happened in the 1980s
The 1980s was a decade of contrasts, in which the fortunate few became rich while many others were left behind. Rocky Balboa, as played by Sylvester Stallone, was sent to defeat the dark forces of the Soviet Union in "Rocky IV" while Michael Douglas' performance in "Wall Street" portrayed the cold,
Top 20 Rules in Wearing a Traditional Scottish Highland Dress
These are the Top 20 rules in wearing traditional Scottish Highland Dress: € Wearers should follow the dressing sequence. There is a sequence of wearing the dress, what's first and last to wear. A number ...
WHO YOU ARE IS THE VERY DEFINITION OF A FAMILY REUNION
Your ancestors gave rise to you. But for most African-Americans, these details remain lost. Family reunions bring African Americans together under a slave owner's European surname as problems from our past haunt us. Including your ...
How to Determine If Your Pottery Is Indus
The Indus Valley Civilization was a culture that thrived several thousand years ago in a Western Europe-sized territory in modern day Pakistan and India. Pottery from that time is one of the significant markers left from that civilization. Examples of the pottery have been found as far away as Thail
Different Opinions on the Book of Revelations
The Book of Revelations is an encouraging book which speaks of the ultimate defeat of evil and the return and reign of the Lord Jesus Christ. However due to its interpretive nature, the Book of Revelations is surrounded by many controversies in regard to its meaning and context. Modern scholars hold
1980's Goth Fashion
Goth fashion was born in England in the late 1970s and grew in popularity in the early 1980s, thanks in large part to punk rock musicians embracing the Goth look. Goth fashion remains popular today, with many elements from those early days still contributing to its distinctive style.
Political Effects of DNA Fingerprinting
Detectives want to be absolutely certain when they charge someone with committing a crime. DNA fingerprinting might replace the fingerprint standard as a more accurate identifier of possible suspects if something from a person is found at a crime scene. However issues surrounding the fairly new prac
Music Traditions of Sephardic Jews of Morocco
The Jewish Diaspora formed communities in Morroco, where Sephardic Jews speak Ladino.menorah, close-up image by Stasys Eidiejus from Fotolia.comSephardic Jews originated in the Iberian Peninsula of Spain and Portugal and spread to Turkey, Greece, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria and Morocco. Their...
What is the Correct Way to Wear Scottish Highland Dress?
Scottish culture is experiencing a renaissance via novels, movies and festivals, with celebrities being seen on the red carpet wearing kilts. Scottish highlands dress is varied. Apparel can range from athletic to military and formal.
Religious Practices of the Blackfoot Indian Tribe
The Blackfoot Indians were a collective group of four tribes in Canada and the northern United States. The groups shared a common language and culture, formed treaties with one another and also intermarried freely. The Blackfoot shared common religious practices, all stemming from the belief that th
Easiest Way to Learn Thai
The easiest way to learn Thai is to submerge yourself in the culture and the sounds of the language. Even if you are not living in Thailand, you can probably find native speakers of Thai to assist you in your efforts. The easiest way to learn any language is to meet the task head on with the attitud