Culture and Translation Since language is a key to understanding how a group sees the world, the role it plays in the definition of a cultural background, detail, is quite evident.The culture is often defined as all what a person does, because he or she is part of a group, and then act accordingly. As the British anthropologist, Edward B Taylor explains, "Culture is a complex whole which includes knowledge,...more
Gothic Culture During the last few years, men and women world wide have started to take an exceptionally alternate form of chosen lifestyle. Distinct varieties of life styles needs different forms of garments that they have to put on so they really are secure and simultaneously they will seem very awesome. It gave rise to medieval clothes that is very diverse as compared with your every day clothes.Find the mindset. Metal is...more
Purposes of Geosynthetics in Agriculture Agricultural use of geosynthetics is one of the fastest growing market segments worldwide. The earliest geosynthetics applications were for on farm use and some of the earliest specifications were directed at agricultural use of pond linings. These early uses included the lining of ditches to help save valuable water as well as the lining of farm ponds and water harvesting catchments in the arid regions of the world. Today, there is a wide variety of applications ranging from covered and uncovered ditch linings and ponds to protection of the groundwater and surface waters that are being polluted by animal waste. The use of geosynthetics and in particular geomembranes on the farm has come a long way and has grown significantly in recent years, especially with more stringent governmental legislation as well as public awareness through programs such as those developed by the USDA/NRCS, U.S. EPA and governmental agencies in other countries. Containment As A RequirementPotable water sources are becoming more and more scarce and water is becoming more costly. The requirement to provide a barrier against high rates of water seepage...more
Romania - The Wonderful Culture The beautiful country that is Romania may also boast of a powerful cultural heritage. This culture has emerged as a consequence of its distinct geographical features and its eventful history. It's a Latin country, where the flavors of the Roman past are still evident, but on the other hand, it follows...more
The Olmec Culture For many years, the Olmec culture was thought to be the 'mother culture' of Mesoamerica, because of the great influence that it exercised throughout the region. However, more recent perspectives consider this culture to be more of a process to which all the contemporary peoples contributed, and which eventually...more
The Culture And Spirituality Of Tribal Bangles Tribal jewelry is representative of a history of cultures with deep spiritual and social significance. Such significance can be seen throughout all tribal jewelry regardless of which part of the world it hails from. It is as old as the ancient civilizations of Africa and as modern as the newest fashion trends of Europe.African Roots In ancient Africa, bracelets were worn to accentuate a dancer's arm movements during tribal celebrations and spiritual gatherings. They were worn to honor and please the gods. Ancient hunters believed that wearing arm bangles would give them strength and favor from the gods during the hunt. Those of great wealth wore a lot of jewelry and large bangles. Bracelets and bangles revealed their social status, their family, and their tribe. The affects of ancient African beliefs can be seen throughout modern jewelry.The Vikings' Contribution In Ancient Russia, Vikings, among others, used bracelets and bangles to indicate social status and to accentuate beauty. Jewelry was also used in trading with other cultures as a form of money. Tribal jewelry of Vikings was carried to many cultures as they...more
Aquaculture and Hydroponics System Aquaponics?Aquaponics is based on the symbolic relationships found in nature and can be loosely described as the combination of aquaculture and hydroponics. Fish effluent from traditional...more
Japanese Samurai Culture Word samurai usually refers to warrior nobility nowadays. But in the preindustrial age samurai meant a Japan warrior. During Tokugawa era, samurais lost military functions and became bureaucrats, as they had to...more
Unique Culture in Thailand Thailand is also one of those countries which have many traditions which modern times fortunately have not affected. Thailand is renowned for its unique culture that has been notorious around the globe. Thai...more
The Challenge of Systematic Culture Changes Change in any organization is unavoidable. What is important then is the approach that is given to changes that occur in an organization. It is important to lay down strategies on how to deal...more
An Insight into Cultured Pearls Mention about pearls and you will hear gasps of admiration and awe among women folk. Pearl beads have been prized for their beauty since time immemorial. Pearls may be acquired naturally or cultivated....more
Barcelona and its Culture A diversified cityBarcelona is a very modern city, but it is also one of those Spanish cities that love their culture and fight to keep it alive, attracting millions of tourists with its help. Barcelona is...more