The cast iron teapot is also known as the tetsubin in Japanese. It is a traditional Japanese teapot. The material used to make the teapot is cast iron, which is not an original discovery of the Japanese. The Chinese were first to use this valuable material, and introduced it later in the 1600s to the Japanese. This was during the popularity of sencha, which is a formal tea ceremony that uses real loose tea leaves. Because of the hefty price of...more
Throughout history, art has always played an important part in shaping how people think about the world and even politics and social ideas. The Communist party was very aware of this, and took the ideas of Communism to the extreme through the use of propaganda. Soviet Union culture took a strange turn as it turned to political cartoons and posters, intended to stir specific ideas in people. In complete truth, history in Russia was largely...more
During the summers of 2005 and 2006, I conducted research on cultural policy and other topics that brought me into direct contact with many culture workers.' I interviewed culture workers in national institutions and the capital's Municipal Department of Culture, and visual and performing artists. I attended seminars and conferences and participated in informal activities in and out of the workplace with MBT Shoe my informants (Cash 2007). I had previously met and interviewed many of the same individuals in 2001, while conducting research on folkloric ensembles, festivals, and related cultural activities (Cash 2004). The terms 'Romania' and 'Europe' were used by interview respondents frequently and these two 'places' were used by culture workers to assert opposition to the Communist Party, and to restore and strengthen professional networks that were being threatened by concurrent structural changes in cultural institutions. Culture workers were not the only individuals who talked about 'Europe' with a sense of urgency. The legacy of identity politics in Moldova means that both 'Romania' and 'Europe' figure in politically charged conversations throughout Moldova, and much of my...more
A visit to Germany takes you to a land that is incredibly beautiful but that has also had a very stormy history. Once you are there, it is very evident that this is a country very different from the rest of the world. The capital of Germany is Berlin and it is also the largest city. Here, art, culture and history are found in every corner and...more
History of urban agricultureCommunity wastes were used in ancient Persia to feed urban farming. In Machu Picchu water was conserved and reused as part of the stepped architecture of the city and vegetable beds were designed to gather sun in order to prolong the growing season. Victory gardens sprouted during WWI, WWII and were fruit, vegetable, and...more
Many students listen to specific genres of music and enter various youth music subcultures. One of the most unusual music subcultures is the trend of Goths. Their music sounds sinister and depressive; their appearance is grotesque and dark. But it is the subculture itself so bad some people consider it to be.What the Gothic Subculture Actually IsIt formed in the middle of the 80-s around post-punk, the principal rock music trend of that time; particularly around one of its sub-styles gothic rock. Many Goths of that period played the music that resembled punk-rock, but with some gloomier and grimmer shades. Their fashion also resembled that of the punks, but the predominant color was black. The first British dark punk groups played in the London club named Batcave. Many of the Batcave bands, such as The Cure or Siouxsie and the Banshees, are still popular in Great Britain and around the world.Today there exist two polar attitudes and two major opinions about the gothic music and the Goths within the subculture itself.Perky GothsPerky Goths are often associated with the cyber scene, but there are plenty of them in other trends, including traditional Goths, deathrockers and...more
Peculiarities of the student townAdolescents deciding on distant learning, deprive themselves of a significant part of their student life. Besides the struggle against the first difficulties, college life provides young people with plenty of...more
Ocala is one place that has something for everyone. From newly-weds to retirees to families with kids to companies requiring a good place for holding meetings and conferences. Ocala inn offer the best hospitality you may desire. For all of you who...more
The mother's body, the father's mind/spirit determined their prescriptive approaches to parenthood. This essay insightfully maps out the ways in which Prospero verbally assumes maternal agency and in Links Of London Bracelets stark contrast to...more
In linking three key texts and their interactions rather than focusing on one text or one concept, I glimpse how the first emperor would know the texts in competition for founding the authority of a legitimate state, but I also demonstrate how...more
There's a culture called Steampunk that is dedicated to a revamp of the Victorian age. Typically filled with massive steam powered mechanics and extravagant dirigibles, this classic age is mixed up with fantasy. The Steampunk genre includes not only...more
The period of personal maturationPeople who are saying that students are in clover are inclined to distort the reality. Certainly, student life is relatively careless. Still, concurring with the period of personal maturation, besides all unique...more