Culture & Society

Cross-cultural practices, traits, barriers, communication and management exist within a globalized society. The interaction is vital to the dissemination of ideologies, traits and cultural practices.

In response to a heavy German attack on French troops at Verdun, the British military launched an attack at the Somme in an effort to break through 20 miles of lines. Although the battle was meant...

A silver ring on the hand of a Pagan priestess is almost iconic in its imagery. In movies and art, Druid, Wiccan and other Pagan priestesses are often depicted with several silver rings adorning...

The decision to adopt children is a significant and life-altering choice. Thousands of children in the United States and overseas need safe, loving homes. Catholic Charities is one agency that...

Applying for United Kingdom citizenship or Indefinite Leave to Remain can be a nerve-wracking experience. One part of the process is the Life in the UK citizenship test. Presented in a...

Social pragmatics derives from the broader school of pragmatic philosophy developed famously by John Dewey and William James. It posits that something is true, or that an action is good, solely on...

The Union used the same basic flag design throughout the Civil War, while the Confederacy went through several variations. Neither side removed stars (representing states) from its flag during the...

Hoping to reduce the cost to process and deliver mail, the Post Office Department (POD) introduced ZIP (Zoning Improvement Plan) codes in 1963.

The Monroe Doctrine was the statement of U.S. policy toward Latin America. Scholars have interpreted the doctrine as the U.S. declaration of intent to be the principal power of the Western hemisphere.

A banknote is a promissory note provided by a bank or government. In other words, it is any paper money that has no intrinsic worth on its own. Banknotes are the basis for most currencies used in...

Feeding children in Africa may sound like a nebulous, out-of-reach task, but there are a number of things you can do as an individual to further this mission. Hosting a casual potluck benefit,...

A yantra is a symbol or diagram used to focus the mind on spiritual concepts, a multilayered drawing designed to draw the mind inward to higher ideas. Yantras have been used in the East for...

Homeschooling has become more popular in recent years. Setting up a nonprofit homeschooling support group requires the same skills, time and effort as those involved in setting up a small...

Many grants for individuals can be found online. They cover a variety of purposes and types, but are all designed specifically for use by an individual, rather than a group or organization.

The sun is approximately 93 million miles away from the planet Earth, yet it is still possible for the sun's rays to provide energy to heat our homes and produce electricity to power our appliances.

Don't worry, Mr. Pisces is easy to catch if prospective lovers knows how to cast their line. The Fish, born February 19 to March 20, is a dreamy, empathetic man influenced by watery Neptune mixed...

Dating back to the Egyptians and Sumerians of 3000 B.C., opaque glass is the oldest form made. Called faience, the non-transparent compound is created by mixing fine grade sand with metal oxides....

Christmas celebrations vary around the world, and no single aspect of Christmas is more diverse around the globe than food. In China, foods eaten at Christmastime depend on the family, their...

Mexican pottery is known for distinctive design patterns and creativity that the artists use to develop unique creations. The pottery methods used in Mexico predate the Aztec empire and are still...

The geological features within Crater Lake National Park, located in southern Oregon, formed about 7,700 years ago after Mount Mazama erupted and then collapsed. In 1902, Crater Lake became the...

Cemetery headstone rubbings are unusual decorative ideas that you can display in your home to pay homage to your ancestral roots. Although headstone rubbings are easy to do, before you attempt to...

Paranormal activity is reaching a unexpected height of interest, especially over these past few years with all the new shows, recordings, and books written in attempt to prove possibly evidence....

The celebration of the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, is the center of the Christmas holiday. Preparing a good Sunday school program to coincide with this day is of great importance. ...

Zhan Zhuang is a Chinese form of standing meditation used as the basis for such martial arts as Tai Chi Chuan. It is simple to do, yet effective for building chi, or energy. In this article, you...

Ever get tired of setting goals, and then abandoning them shortly after? Well here are a few tips to help you stay on track.

I recently finished a book that left my physical body tingling and my spiritual-self vibrating. The main character in the book had a spiritually profound and crass ability to describe sex. The...

After being abducted by aliens, most people have no memory of the event. In order to tell if you have been a victim of alien abduction, follow these simple steps.

Is your life feels like somewhat lacking? Then spirituality is the answer. Invest in your spiritual life now, and be rewarded now, and in eternity.

If you are looking for a great fundraiser that gets the community involved a duck race raffle is the way to go. With some careful planning it can be a successful fundraiser. It can also be a lot...

This post will be speaking to both male and female, as the main point here is to getting a date during these tough economic times.

You know the words. The F word. The S word and all the inventive combos in between. George Carlin identified several of them from his comedy monologue "Seven Words You Can Never Say On...

You’ve been happily married for years, weathering life's slings and arrows (death of a child, thwarted political ambitions), and now you must do the unthinkable – tell your wife you’re the Baby...

To know the miraculous story of the four leaf clover, you must read the following yourself. The following article will take you through step by step the beautiful story of faith that resulted...

Are you wired and sleepless each night worrying about your bills? Is insanity hereditary in your family, because you’re getting it from your kids? Have you lost a job, or a sibling, or a spouse...

If you or a loved one is in the process of dying, and you have no money, and no insurance, then consider contacting your county for an indigent burial. Most families who are in a crisis, don’t...

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This is a brief warning on how not to use a Ouija board. I have used one and I have seen some strange things that happen after you use one. So please read this with care.

October is clergy appreciation month and you want to show your appreciation to your clergy especially during this month. You should show appreciation to your clergy all year long and in this...

Technology is a defining element of human civilization--the tools we use, the weapons we wield, the documents we create. Human history demonstrates that sophisticated technology usually prevails...

When you need to stick one thing to something else, you often use adhesive tape. Adhesive tape contains a sticky backing material lined with adhesive, a compound that can be in a liquid or...

A prominent Bostonian, Paul Revere was a key player in pre-Revolutionary War events. He made a daring horse ride at the start of the war to warn fellow Boston radicals that the British were...

Morality is a very vague and sometimes changing concept on which there is not universal agreement. Still, it might be loosely defined as the adherence to principles of proper human conduct as...

The trade of silk fabric throughout history has impacted much of the world, particularly Europe and Asia. Even after thousands of years, silk fabric continues to be highly prized for its beauty...

Should you see a doorway with a water-filled plastic bag hung over it, you should know that flies are not likely to be inside. Flies, it seems, don't go where the water bags hang. So if you want...

A gravestone is a monument that is placed on the grave of a deceased loved one. Changing a gravestone can be a lengthy process, involving decisions from the lettering to the type of stone used....

In the Holy Bible's Book of Jeremiah, Scripture says that God calls and inwardly ordains an individual to operate in the ministry. Though that is a spiritual fact, there is also an outward...

Organization is a necessary part of forming a church choir. Outlining your program involves planning and communicating what needs to take place in order for the choir to become a functioning part...

The dream of most musicians is to get signed to a lucrative recording contract and travel the world playing their music for adoring fans. But what is the best way to get signed to a recording...

The loss of a loved one is very difficult at any age. Young children may not fully understand the permanence of death and may have questions when faced with the loss of a loved one. However, you...

The alternative investment industry is another term for the emergence of hedge funds that seek to minimize risk through a series of measures designed to stabilize the market. These are strictly...