Archive for the ‘Culture’ Category
Thursday, February 5th, 2009 |
If you have leather cow boy hats you would agree with me that it is extremely difficult when it comes to cleaning them. An air compressor or a vacuum cleaner can take care of the dirt by blowing it away, but what about stains?
Stains can be taken care of by stain repellents or hat cleaning […]
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Thursday, January 29th, 2009 |
It is the job of an advertisement to make its product sell. If this is the case, it is only natural that they are going to present their products in an admirable light. Same is the case with leather. But how does the customer differentiate between genuine products and fake, cheap ones tried to be […]
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Saturday, August 16th, 2008 |
The period of time of the nineteen sixties was a turbulent time around the world in lots of ways. While many of us think of this time in terms of the political and cultural revolutions that swept the world, the impact of the music and cultural views of the time had a huge impact on […]
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Saturday, August 16th, 2008 |
Not only was Alvar Aalto a well-known designer of furniture but he was also an architect and accomplished working with glassware and textiles. Among Scandinavian artisans he is often referred to as the “Father of Modernism.” His furniture, textiles, and glassware creations, much like his architecture, offer a modern appeal that was well ahead of […]
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Saturday, August 16th, 2008 |
Everybody wants “the force,” right? Since the movies emerged onto the big screen, every little girl wanted to be Princess Leia or Queen Amidala and every little boy wanted to be Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, a storm trooper and the dreaded Darth Vader. Adult Star Wars costumes are much like child Star Wars costumes, just […]
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Friday, August 15th, 2008 |
Winemaking in California has never been an unsupervised industry. The first vines were brought to the Pacific shores by Cortez. When the ruthless conqueror of Mexico failed to find gold he decided to develop the country as an enormous vineyard. He commanded every landowner to plant, every year for five years, 1,000 vines for every […]
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Friday, August 15th, 2008 |
When many people think about baskets and basket weaving, the first people that come to mind are Native Americans or Africans. There is, however, a whole group of talented basket weavers that have also carried the tradition of this art form through the generations that are located in the Carolinas. These are the sweet grass […]
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Thursday, August 14th, 2008 |
The Huichol Indians (pronounced “Wee-chol”) are an indigenous tribe of traditional people living in western central Mexico, in the states of Jalisco and Nayarit. Many live in small scattered settlements high in the Sierra Madre Mountains. Because of the extreme remoteness of this rugged mountain area, the Huichol were not conquered by the Spaniards, nor […]
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Thursday, August 14th, 2008 |
Hamilton Carhartt designed his first pair of railroad engineers’ overalls back in the late 1800’s. He focused on developing Carhartt jeans so they would become the primary choice of jean for workers all over the nation. Today his dream has come true. Carhartt jeans, due to their durability and strength, are the premier choice dungarees […]
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Thursday, August 14th, 2008 |
Women are stylish, elegant, and classier compared to men. Whenever choosing a gift for women, there will surely be a lot that the shopping mall or any store can offer. One can have clothes, shoes, bags, accessories, make ups, display items, perfumes, stuff toys, flowers, food, and a lot more. However, whenever it comes to […]
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Thursday, August 14th, 2008 |
Kids’ ride on toys are great purchases. You will find them cute and adorable, durable and strong, actually usable by your children and grandkids, and very low-maintenance. Furthermore, it never hurts to have a nostalgic item in your household. But that is getting ahead of the story.
Rich History
Kids’ ride on toys have a rich history […]
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Tuesday, August 12th, 2008 |
It was Pecs, Hungary and the year was 1902. The world would receive one of the greatest architects and furniture designers of the 20th century Marcel Breuer. Breuer would grow into a man who’s imagination and natural talent for design would make him and icon. As an adult Breuer first began his studies in Vienna. […]
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Tuesday, August 12th, 2008 |
So you think you know everything about Bistro furniture? Are you a proud bistro owner and you can bet your life on the challenge of a bistro trivia? Did you know that bistro furniture is one of the most flexible products available on market? Here are 7 random facts you never knew about bistro furniture.
1. […]
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Tuesday, August 12th, 2008 |
When you are designing that great bar or lounge you want to set up, the last thing it should ever be is boring. After all, the reason anyone would want to hang out in your bar or lounge, whether its a public place or your private little hideaway just for friends, is because its a […]
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Saturday, August 9th, 2008 |
A Chair is a chair. Right? Well not always. A chair a lot more than a chair when is was designed by one of the great artists of modern times. And many of the most popular and inspiring chair designs of the last several decades were designed by accomplished artists who also turned out to […]
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Monday, August 4th, 2008 |
Gold is a pure metal first found by early man. It is very workable in its naturally occurring pure state and has been used by craftsmen for the past 11,000 years.
Revered for millennia gold is now the material of choice of people across the globe as an expression of love. Let’s look more closely at […]
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Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 |
Finding a Mexican food store in your local area may not always be convenient or easy. Depending on the area, you may find an abundance of these cultural grocers or you may be required to search other avenues for your needs. However, finding the appropriate storefront for your needs will improve your cooking and dining […]
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Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 |
Collecting miniatures isn’t for everybody but to those who enjoy it, it can be a wonderful hobby. Some people choose to collect them because of a game or story affiliated with them while others simply do so for the decorative aspect. It doesn’t matter what your reason is for collecting miniatures, so long as you […]
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Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 |
In my book, RETURN TO THE MIDDLE KINGDOM, the heading of the 7th chapter is: Blending Confucius, Lincoln, and Marx, in which I explain what kind of society that Sun Yatsen, with the assistance of Eugene Chen, tried to create. It would be a harmonious society (Confucian conception summed up in the ancient classic, BOOK […]
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Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 |
Nobility can be many things including a social and historical concept. This is different from social status or class which is more related to income . Nobility in ancient Roman society was not established simply by birth. It could be maintained and acquired by service in public offices and promotion to senior positions, which were […]
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Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 |
When it comes to the holidays, you will find that few compare to an authentic Mexican Christmas. Taking the holidays seriously starts with celebrating this special time of the year in style. More than a tree and stocking are necessary to appreciate the best holiday season on the planet celebrated in the pure joy by […]
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