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How to Attend the New Year’s Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic

By Amelie

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The New Year Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic is a delight of classical music that takes place every year in the morning of January 1st in Vienna, Austria. The concert originates since 1939 and the audiences in the Musikverein in Vienna and ... more »

How to Know Camp When You See It

By Michael Motta

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"I can't define pornography, but I know it when I see it." Such was the famous pronouncement of Justice Stewart in Jacobellis v. Ohio (1964). Similar might be said of camp or the campy. It's not terribly easy to define, but instances of ... more »

How to Learn About Degenerate Art

By Michael Motta

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Degenerate art was both a term of condemnation applied by the Nazis to various modernist works of art and also formed the name of an exhibit of many such works. As part of Nazi antisemitic propaganda, such art was often branded as "Jewish" even ... more »

How to Live the Chivalric Code

By Jennifer Walker

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Contrary to popular belief, chivalry is not dead: it's merely in hiding. I've been fortunate enough to meet a handful of people (women as well as men) who truly live a chivalric life and others who strive toward one. The ideal of chivalry is what ... more »

How to Lose Weight and get Controlled Substances Out Of Your System At the Same Time

By AngelBean

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Getting drugs out of your system when you know you have a drug test coming up in 24 to 48 hours is easy. These tips are easy to incorporate into your busy lifestlyle even if you have many things to juggle right now. Take a look... more »

How to Say a Few Basic Russian Words II – Fruits

By Pomeroy

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Here's how to say a few easy Russian words. They may come in handy if you ever plan to visit a Russian speaking country, or if you ever meet some one from one. Speaking Russian isn't hard it just takes time. So, stick with it and you will be ... more »

How to Warm Your Home in a Truly Green Way

By psychonurse

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Many home owners use fossil heating fuels, such as oil or propane.These fuels are often expensive and unstable in pricing, and are threatening the global climate. Proven alternatives to fossil heating fuels exist. Wood pellets arean excellent ... more »

How to Appreciate the Bohemian

By Michael Motta

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Many of us who were born during the Viet Nam War error I mean era know of the term "bohemian" at the very least from the band Edie Brickell and New Bohemians, popular especially during the Late 80s. Then of course there's the song by ... more »

How to Learn More about Bulgarian Culture

By Ellie Ward

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Bulgaria is not only a beautiful and already very popular country for tourists. Bulgaria has given several great names to the world: Spartacus, Alexander The Great /Macedonia has been a Bulgarian territory/, Cyril and Methodius /who wrote the ... more »

How to Banish Vampires in Romania

By Jonathan F.

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Vampire-slaying is not just a Hollywood cinematic tradition. In Romania, killing vampires is a long-standing, if illegal and little-mentioned, part of national culture. Vampires are those who have died, including unbaptized babies and unlucky ... more »

How to Buy a Bulgarian Village Home for under $10,000

By mscathi

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If you have every yearned for a house with a large plot of land in a quiet rural location, but couldn't afford it - consider Bulgaria. Property prices and the cost of living are still very low and the people are the friendliest I have ever ... more »

How to Disguise a Zit

By SkinExpert

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Bummer! Tonight you have a blind date with Mr. Maybe-Right and you woke up with a big zit on your chin!.. more »

How to Visit A Well Kept Secret of Rome

By Ziggy

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Tucked away behind the Pyramid of Rome is a small, almost fantastical little world enclosed by old stone walls. This is the Protestant Cemetery of Rome, a burial place of famous poets, authors, noblemen and politicians. It is a breathtaking spot ... more »

How to Celebrate a Dutch Christmas

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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In Holland, Sinterklaas (or Santa Clause) arrives by ship with gifts for the children. Those who have been good will receive chocolate and other gifts in their shoes, while those who have been bad get coal or sticks instead... more »

How to Learn about the Pagan Origins Behind the Days of the Week

By SapientA

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All seven days of the week have unique characteristics. Each day is named after a particular God or Goddess, and is associated with a particular planet. These characteristics hold true even across languages, as we shall demonstrate in the ... more »

How to Predict What Will Soon Become Old Fashioned

By Michael Motta

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Sometimes I read or hear a word that's used often enough, and I'm suddenly struck with the feeling that it's a word not old fashioned yet, but soon to be considered so. Maybe it resembles other words now considered old fashioned, or maybe it's ... more »

How to Buy Foreign Currency Online

By ChristiB

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If you are traveling to another country for a trip or vacation, such as Europe, you will want to have some foreign currency of that country on hand when you arrive. You may also need cash to make some of the purchases during your stay. So how ... more »

How to Dress Like A Biker Chick For Summer Part Two

By AngelBean

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Occasionally getting all dolled up as a soft and sweet biker chick is important to show the driver whose bi_ _ h seat you are sitting on that you are all woman... more »

How to Ease Your Transition Into Italy

By Ziggy

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Moving to Italy? Need the basics of how to find a job, apartment, or an English-speaking movie theatre? Look here to find out the survival basics to moving to Italy!.. more »

How to "Philosophize With a Hammer"

By Michael Motta

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German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) wrote many books, one of which is entitled "Twilight of the Idols, or How to Philosophize With a Hammer." The relationship between these alternative titles may be summed up in the phrase that ... more »

How to Celebrate Imbolc

By laura g

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Imbolc is a pagan holiday celebrated around the beginning of February. This tradition relates to the roots of modern holidays like Groundhog Day and Candlemass. Traditionally Imbolc was a celebration of the approach of spring, and ... more »

How to Eat Spaghetti Like A Real Italian

By AngelBean

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It is the mark of a true Italian to eat spaghetti in a certain way. Read on for how not to offend your Italian host by eating spaghetti the wrong way. Tuttsi-Ah-Tav-Owe-Lee-Ah-Mangiare! (Spelled phonetically If you watch Lydia’s Italian Kitchen ... more »

How to Have a Turkish Breakfast

By laura g

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Turkish breakfast is a lovely combination of food groups, fresh and cooked, with warm and cool ingredients. There are variations regionally and seasonally, but this recipe reflects the simple but fabulous breakfasts one can experience in places ... more »

How to Know When You Are Too Old to Be a Hipster

By Christopher Miller

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Those sure were the days when we used to eat from dumpsters, paint on our jeans, and live in an apartment full of nothing but bike parts and religious figurines. Then you started taking showers and feeling compelled to explain your life to ... more »

How to Design a Coat of Arms

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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A coat of arms is a symbolic representation of the qualities that define you or your family. They were first used by knights as a way to distinguish friend from foe in battle. Follow these steps to design your own coat of arms... more »

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