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How to Teach Children About Native American Cultures
It has not been easy for Native American Indians to go up against common stereotypes and existing biases while striving to maintain their rich cultural heritage. There is no doubt that educating the public is a crucial step in the process. It's important for children from all cultural backgrounds to
Jehovah's Witness Tools
Where there is work, there are tools. Jehovah's Witnesses have made headlines and have inspired both the opening and closing of doors with their worldwide preaching work. This work is based on their belief in the Bible and what it reveals about Christian faith, including devotion to God and service
Culture and Cognition: Nine Roads Out of Animism
Is the way you think normal? The Western psychological profile appears to be a strange and atypical product of our cultural heritage. How does the Western mind differ from the natural human cognitive state, and ...
How to Mod With a Migration Kit
A migration kit is a small cable that plugs into your XBox 360. It allows you to transfer your files from one hard drive to another. However, it is possible to mod some aspects of your XBox 360 using the migration kit. You can alter your saved game data by using the kit, giving yourself more weapons
The History of Mauritius
The Republic of Mauritius developed with influences of the countries that colonized the nation in the Indian Ocean. African heritage and Islamic influences also shaped the island where dodos once roamed. Historically, Arab and Malaysian settlers were aware of Mauritius since the 10th century.
How to Control Fire Magic
Fire magic is the magic of destruction, as well as divination and passion. Typically, its destructive force is used to eradicate bad habits and disease. It is also used as a symbol of the sun in New Year rituals and as a medium for divination. However, fire magic is unpredictable and very powerful.
The Intuitive-Projective Stage of Spiritual Development
The intuitive-projective stage of spiritual development begins around age three for most children and continues until age seven when the child moves onto the next stage. The theory of spiritual development stages was developed by James Fowler in 1981 in his book "Stages of Faith: The Psychology of H
Music Festivals in Liverpool, England
Liverpool, England is home to many great musicians, most famously The Beatles. When you walk around the city you see traces of them everywhere. Liverpool is also one of the biggest cities in the entire country of England. Not only does Liverpool celebrate its Beatle heritage, but music of all kinds
Trumpet Mouthpiece Information
The trumpet, like all other brass instruments, uses a mouthpiece, where the musician places his lips and blows air. The trumpeter makes slight adjustments to the position of his lips to alter the tone of the sound being produced.
Tools and Weapons Used by Indian Tribes
Arrowheads were a common component of weapons used by Indian tribes.indian arrowhead image by Jim Mills from Fotolia.comIndian tribes were an early innovator of tools and weapons in the United States. Although ranging widely in terms of culture, environment, and organization, most Indian...
What Are the Causes of the Migration of African Americans?
African Americans relied on agricultural jobs for survival in the south.plantation image by Christian De Brito from Fotolia.comWithin the 20th century, the African American population underwent a gradual migration from the southern parts of the United States to the northern. Also known as...
Scholarships for Older African American Women
Financial support offers new opportunities.money image by cherie from Fotolia.comAccording to a 2001 study, facilitated by the University of Connecticut Center on Aging, older African American women felt their life experiences made them wiser and now had time to better their own lives....
Cheeseburger Festival in Caseville Michigan
The "Cheeseburger in Caseville" festival is held for ten days in August in the normally quiescent beach town of Caseville, Michigan. It is based on the famous tune by Jimmy Buffet entitled "Cheeseburger in Paradise," and celebrates American and Caribbean culture.
The Purpose of Feathers in Headbands
In many Native American cultures across the continent, feathers were placed in headdresses. Headdresses were used to communicate status and occupation. The styles of the headdresses, as well as the types of ornaments used to adorn them, have their own purposes and meanings. Feathers often signified
18th Century Pulpit Robes
The origins of clerical robes are as old as written history. The Holy Bible, especially in the chapters of Exodus and Leviticus, provides much evidence for divinely inspired priestly garments. Specifications of color and design of the garment were made according to the occasion on which the garment
Oaxacan Types of Music
Oaxaca has a vast musical heritage. As every region in Mexico, Oaxaca has developed its own musical styles and interpretations, blending traditional sounds and instruments with newly introduced forms. A visitor to Oaxaca will encounter a musical diversity that reflects the region's rich cultural her
Indian Arrowheads & Artifacts
Indian artifacts date back to the Paleolithic era, approximately 12,000 BC. Collectors "hunt" for arrowheads near water sources, where tribes often hunted. Other artifacts appear wherever settlements were constructed.
Cultural Consequences of Globalization
As globalization spreads throughout the world, cultures must deal with the effects. The actual influence depends on each individual. Some societies want globalization for the possible financial advantages while others seek to prohibit ideas that will bring change. Opponents often want to preserve tr
What Is a Sort Code on a Debit Card?
Given that technology has shrunk the world, it's common practice for people to buy something from the other side of the world on a daily basis. However, each country has its own financial system. Some things translate easily, and others are just curiosities to outsiders. Sort codes on debit cards ar
How to Wear Samurai Attire
Samurai were Japanese warriors that grew to prominence in the late 8th century. Samurai are well known for their use of a number of weapons, but the weapon that became symbolic of these military class men was the samurai sword, which became part of samurai attire. By employing the Japanese code of e