Man and His Machines
A woman creates life from her womb, and man tries to create life through his machines.I have always had a close relationship to machines, any kind of machine. While I was growing up I tinkered with them, took them apart and explored there workings. I loved them whether they were... Read More
Mexican Living: Myth Busting
Myth One: Mexicans are lazy, good-for-nothings.I mention this one first because it is one of the vilest myths and an excellent example of Americans' xenophobic stereotyping. The idea that Mexicans spend their lives under a big tree trying to sleep off a 10-day drunk is a massively common, American-perpetuated misconception.... Read More
The Saga of Puffed Wheat Anderson, A Minnesota Legend
I have no idea how old I was when I first learned about the famed Minnesota scientist and inventor Alex P. Anderson, AKA Puffed Wheat Anderson. My Dad told me about him when I was eating a bowl of cereal, you know, the one that's shot from guns. Or doesn't... Read More
On Being Human
Are we human because of unique traits and attributes not shared with either animal or machine? The definition of "human" is circular: we are human by virtue of the properties that make us human (i.e., distinct from animal and machine). It is a definition by negation: that which separates us... Read More
Precious Stones The Big Five - Part 4 The Diamond
The diamond is generally regarded as the premier gem in the world of precious stones.Of all the precious stones the diamond has the simplest composition; it is merely crystallized carbon. The most common substance that is known, a substance that is present in every plant, animal and mineral on the... Read More
Mythology and Parables in Modern Communication - Part 4
At the end of Part 3 in this series I was using my own Inspirational experiences as examples of how Self and Soul can erupt into your life. After the book manuscripts stopped flowing, music stepped in to take its place. I had not played the guitar in 20 years... Read More
Return to Ouvea, New Caledonia
"Ouvea is everything you'd expect in a South Pacific island. Twenty kilometers of unbroken white sands border the lagoon on the west side of the island and extend far out from shore to give the water a turquoise hue. The wide western lagoon, protected by a string of coral islands... Read More
Ludlow Festival
His plays and adaptations have been performed in many countries and in many languages. Among the many adaptations Berkoff has created for the stage, directed and toured, are Kafka's Metamorphosis and The Trial, Agamemnon after Aeschylus, and Poe's The Fall of the House of Usher. He has directed and toured... Read More
What is Feng Shui, and How Does It Work?
Feng shui (say "fung shway"), often called the art of placement, could just as accurately be called "the art of flow." This ancient Chinese practice, literally translated as "wind" and "water," aims to maximize the beneficial movement of chi--the universal life force present in all things--through an environment.Just as fresh... Read More
Ancient Indian Civilizations - Where Did They All Go?
In 1350 AD we were still quite a few centuries from settling at Plymouth. I have been luckily in that I have found adequate records back to 1200s in my family tree. But this is the time of the end of the inhabitants and Civilization of the Mesa Verde Cliff... Read More
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Mars, the Mighty and Marvelous
Martius, the month of March, is named after him. So... Read More
Family, Incest, and Law
Family Values in Ancient Times:Many people of the present make... Read More
Masking European Animism
The ancient peoples of Europe were more fond of masks... Read More
Was there Always Bias in Journalism? Ask George Washington. Hell tell you
There is bias in the elite media! How often do... Read More
The Daily Show is a Must See on Comedy Central
Doesn't it seem that today there is nothing but bleak... Read More
Fancy Dress Parties
Fancy dress parties have been around since for centuries and... Read More
Timbuktu and Brotherhood Too
Juba II in America:Ahmed Osman tells us about the destruction... Read More
At 60 plus Amitabh Bachchan Rules! - A Vastu Study
No words in this universe are enough to describe him,... Read More
Export/Import of Inuit Eskimo Art Sculpture Containing Whalebone or Ivory
The export of certain Inuit sculpture from Canada to other... Read More
King Tuts Tomb was No Better - Found in America
Between 603 and 702 AD. a truly marvelous temple was... Read More
Fictions Galore
FABULOUS: - Many 'fabulous' personages and concepts are created by... Read More
Saturn: Your Challenge to Become An Expert
The true meaning of Saturn is that he is the... Read More
The Crisis of Human Survival
Environmental Pollution1. Damage to The Ozone Layer Causes Radiation PollutionThe... Read More
Creating a Virtual Art Gallery
To the online artist, it might seem a paradox, at... Read More
Better Red than Dead!
Red, perhaps the first color our eyes perceive.It is said... Read More
Leonardo Da Vinci
THE BICYCLE OF LEONARDO DA VINCI: - "? a man... Read More
Thaitsuki Nihonto Samurai Swords: Leading The Way
So why are these swords so popular? There are several... Read More
Ancient Indian Civilizations - Where Did They All Go?
In 1350 AD we were still quite a few centuries... Read More
Archaeology and Spirit Guides
One of the northern derivatives of Hopewell of interest to... Read More
Gold Jewelry -The Rest of The Story
Gold is one of the metals taken from the earth... Read More
Mexican Living: Issues of Life
This morning when I got out of bed, I had... Read More
Insider Tips to Quadruple Your Art Show Sales
At a recent art show, I could not help but... Read More
The Birth Of Eskimo Inuit Art Prints
Unlike Inuit sculpture, art prints from the Canadian Arctic are... Read More
Precious Stones - The Big Five: Part 2, The Ruby
What fairy tales of enchanted princesses and legendary lore of... Read More
The Trickster of Folklore
Folklore includes a traditional trickster figure, the subject of many... Read More
Progress Versus Perfection
From the creative explosion marking the outset of the universe... Read More
Shakespeares Art: Understanding King Lear
Students of Shakespeare have spent a very great deal of... Read More
Moissanite Earrings, The Modern Brazilian Beetle
The history of earrings is a varied history indeed. And... Read More
Jewelry Making for Fun and Profit
There is an old adage that says work isn't really... Read More
Body Jewelry and Todays Stars
Body jewelry and body piercing practices have been observed by... Read More
Native American Art Thunderbird
The thunderbird has been one of the most dominant icons... Read More
Mexican Living: Somethings Got to be Done!
Mexico needs to do something about the behavior of Gringos... Read More
A Brief Biography of Rene Boissevain the Agate Adventurer and Creator of The Crystal Caves Museum
In 1964 myself (René), Nelleke my wife, and our daughter... Read More
Hello I Must Be Going: The Vanishing Twin
They walk among us. By the mid nineties, science had... Read More
Timbuktu and Brotherhood Too
Juba II in America:Ahmed Osman tells us about the destruction... Read More
The History of Body Piercings - Ancient and Fascinating Around the World
Body piercings have seen a resurgence of interest in the... Read More
Basic Chinese Pinyin Rules
* Make sure you set your browser encoding correctly to... Read More
Marilyn Monroe and Mary Jo Kopechne
I doubt Marilyn Monroe was anything but a confused star-struck... Read More
Egyptian Hanmde Galabeya (Galabia)
The Bedouin culture has a long history of beautiful costumes,... Read More
King Tuts Tomb was No Better - Found in America
Between 603 and 702 AD. a truly marvelous temple was... Read More
The Dating Game
Lord Renfrew, Disney Professor of Archaeology at Cambridge University states:... Read More
Better Red than Dead!
Red, perhaps the first color our eyes perceive.It is said... Read More
Learn Chinese Language Tips and Techniques
There's no doubt learning any foreign language requires effort, time... Read More
Marcus Garvey: A Symbol for Black Nationalism
My first kid's father named my son Marcus after legendary... Read More
Conceptual Art: Who Appreciates It?
Art is sometimes overwhelming. Life as a whole can become... Read More
Tsunami Aftermath
On December 26, 2004 a massive tsunami swept through Thailand... Read More
Bureaucracy in Peru!
This article is from the pen of a New Zealander... Read More
Carly Patterson: What Makes A Champion?
If you have been following gymnastics for any length of... Read More
Mythology and Parables in Modern Communication - Part 3
Our Self is the true center of our being and... Read More
Art, Artists, and the Web: Part 1--Why Every Artist Should Have Their Own Website
First rate art is in danger of being left behind... Read More
How To Get Rich and Die Quick!
It is funny how web site promotion can suddently plunge... Read More
What is Your Birthstone?
Just about everyone knows what his or her birthstone is.... Read More
Europes New Jews
They inhabit self-imposed ghettoes, subject to derision and worse, the... Read More
Human Cultural Evolution
If we think about it at this juncture, clearly there... Read More
Are You Embarassed by Your Civil War Uniform Impression?
"Authentic," "authentic," "authentic" is all you hear if you are... Read More
Your Stars 2
Leo Some tragic news hits you hard and makes you... Read More
Gymnastics History ? A Brief Overview
Gymnastics, as an activity, has been around for more than... Read More
Moissanite Earrings, The Modern Brazilian Beetle
The history of earrings is a varied history indeed. And... Read More
Building Catapults Required Engineering Know How
When building catapults, armies had to include in their ranks... Read More
Christopher Columbus
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS: - It seems a mystery to most academics... Read More
Flows of Civilization; Views from a Think Tank
Over the past few years we have been discussing many... Read More
Return to Ouvea, New Caledonia
"Ouvea is everything you'd expect in a South Pacific island.... Read More
Native American Astrology: The Hawk (March 21 - April 19)
The Hawk is the first sign of the Native American... Read More
A Short Biography on Some of Europes Most Loved and Hated Monarchs - Pt 1 Vlad Tepes (Dracula)
Vlad Tepes or Dracula was born in 1431, in the... Read More
Native American Indian Art Wood Carvings of the Pacific Northwest
Native American Indian art in the American southwest is dominated... Read More
What Sets Chinese Painting Apart From Western Painting
Because of different instruments, materials and cultural background, Chinese paintings... Read More
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