Flamenco The Spanish Arte Form Par Excellence
Flamenco, more commonly termed Sevilliana in Andalucia where it originated, is a Spanish art form par excellence.
It incorporates three levels of expression, cante, the song, baile, the danc
Spring Cleaning In The States Vs. End Of Year Cleaning In Japan
Ahhh spring. The snow is melting. It’s the time of year when nature brings new life into the world. People’s spirits are refreshed and invigorated. Spring truly is a wonderful season. In fact, is t
Christmas Trivia
Everyone enjoys the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping and decorating. Children love to write letters to Santa and get a reply with an envelope stamped "North Pole". But even more fascinating
The Importance Of Getting Listed As A Permanant Resident
The vast majority of people that immigrate to our great nation do so illegally and suffer on account of it - they lose their jobs, often illegal operations, or worse - they get deported. To prevent
Bracelets
A bracelet is an article of clothing or jewelry, which is worn around the wrist. Bracelets can be manufactured from cloth or metal, and sometimes contain rocks, wood, and/or shells. Bracelets are a
Be My Valentine.
Before there was a Saint Valentine to bring romance into the equation, mid-February was an important date for lovers. From 400 years BC, the Romans held an annual lottery in the name of their god L
The Gladiators – From History To Movies
The movie Gladiator was very entertaining and certain raised the profile of gladiators. The question, however, is whether the movie accurately portrayed these warriors.
In history, there are
8 Ways To Celebrate Chinese New Year
What are the Chinese New Year activities for celebrating this most important festival in the Chinese calendar?
Let's start at the beginning...
In China, Chinese New Year is called the
Culture Shock
With the rapid changes in society these days, behavioral scientists have put an increasing emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment of culture shock, those feeing of anxiety and disorientation that
A Buyers Guide For School Uniforms
In many cases, a uniform is superior to a regular dress code. Of course, that concept is now changing as more schools both the public and parochial ones are seeing the advantages of a uniform. In a
Labor Day What Is It And Why Do We Celebrate It?
If someone were to ask you the question, "What is Labor Day?" could you really answer it? I doubt many of us really know anything about the holiday other than the fact that it is the first Monday i
Japanese Pronunciation Vs. Katakana
As a native English speaker hearing non-natives (especially Asians) trying to speak the English language I sometimes can’t help but chuckle, or cry, over the way they slaughter the words. As I pres
The History Of Lancaster Castle Pt1
Welcome to Lancaster Castle or as it is commonly known John O’ Gaunt’s Castle. In part 1, we will take a trip back in time discovering the origins of the castle from the early Roman period to the p
Learn Something Greek
For the last few years I have been absolutely fascinated with everything Greek. It all started when I was given the privilege of moving to Greece to cover the Olympic Games for the magazine I am on
The Clock And Your Cup Of Coffee
Is this what your clock shows?:
6:30 am - Coffee's brewing. The rich aroma confirms your day has begun. Time to have a cup and get going.
9:40 am - A break in the day. Whether the day
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