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The Quest for Self-Determination: Reminiscences of Two Minority Women, Part Two
By far the most severe oppression that the women faced comes from the dominant culture. This oppression is shown in numerous ways, such as degradation, exploitation, and murder. As a result, the women have an understandable fear and hatred of white people.Read more…Science in Gulliver's Travels, Part One
Jonathan Swift's view of science and scientists is explicitly portrayed in his novel, Gulliver's Travels. Swift, in satirizing science, asserts that much of their studies are essentially useless for mankind. To him, the goal of science should be to benefit man; the speculative sciences and many of the so-called utilitarian projects are a waste of time and energy.Read more…Science in Gulliver's Travels, Part Two
While in Lagado, Gulliver investigates the grand Academy of Projectors and describes many of their current investigations, which seem pointless and useless for the benefit of mankind.The first project in Swift's satire is that of "extracting Sun-beams out of Cucumbers" which had been worked on for eight years at the Academy (Swift 171). The scientist working on this project stated the purpose of it as being "to supply the Governors Gardens with Sun-shine at a reasonable Rate" (Swift 171).Read more…The Quest for Self-Determination: Reminiscences of Two Minority Women, Part One
During their growing up years, children struggle to find their personal place in society. It is difficult for children to find their place when they are given numerous advantages, but when a child is oppressed by their parents or grandparents, males in their life, and the dominant culture, the road to achieving self-identity is fraught with enormous obstacles to overcome. Maya Angelou's I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings and Mary Crow Dog's Lakota Woman depict the two women's "triumph over formidable social obstacles and [their] struggle to achieve a sense of identity and self-acceptance" (Draper 1).Read more…Conserving Water, Saving Civilization and Washing Cars Too
Can we make a system at a modern carwash, which captures all runoff from the rain, washing of cars and even the drippings from the car while drying and then recycle and reuse it all? You know this is a decent question and there are systems being made in South Korea, which are supposedly totally closed loop systems. In other words once they are filled they never need to hook up to city water supplies.Read more…Artists Books in South Africa
An artists book is a limited edition book that is produced by an artist or by a collective and that has aspects of handmade work in it. The artists book has an edition number and is signed by the artist/s who have worked on the book as well as by the writer of the text if this is relevant. The artists book may be in the form of hand printed lithographs, lino cuts, letterpress or even hand written.Read more…Black Printmakers in South Africa
Black printmakers have a long history in the South African art world. Many of South Africa's top Black artists, both past and present are also printmakers. Black printmakers who are established artists are survivors of the dysfunctional society that existed during the apartheid era and are a constant source of inspiration to a younger generation of Black printmakers.Read more…Investing in Original Prints
An original print refers to a wide range of printing media and usually indicates that the work has been produced by hand as opposed to mass printing done on a commercial printing press such as those used to produce magazines and advertising posters. A reproduction is when a printed image is made of something that was not a print in its original form. Thus an oil painting can be reproduced as a print but it is not a genuine original print.Read more…What is a Limited Edition Print?
Limited edition refers to the number of prints that are available for that particular artwork. The number of prints in a limited edition is determined by the artist, printer and when applicable, the publisher. Limited edition prints that are printed by hand and that are thus original artworks are usually fairly small in quantity.Read more…Mill's On Liberty
In his essay, On Liberty, John Stuart Mill discusses what he believes to be the greatest obstacle to individuality: the tyranny of the majority (Mill 7). This tyranny of the majority is the ability of society to impress their own beliefs and values onto other members of society who do not willingly adhere to these beliefs, but rather are compelled in this acquiescence (Mill 7). Mill asserts that this compulsion to conform to public opinion prevents the development of individuality among the community (Mill 7).Read more…Assimilation or Resistance: A Comparison of Two African American novels
These two novels are divergent in regards to time frame, family relationship, and class. The female protagonists are both young, African Americans but their lives are complete opposites. Before reading these texts, the only African American literature that I had read and studied have been slave narratives, such as Frederick Douglas' and Celia, A Slave.Read more…Two Versions of the American Dream
"The American Dream" consists of the old rags-to-riches story as pictured in the books written by Horatio Alger. The American dominant culture has tried to convince themselves and others that America is the "land of opportunity"; that if a person works hard and has "luck and pluck" that person can achieve his or her dreams of riches and success. The American Dream is not aobut equality, because it is assumed that all are equal (among the WASPs).Read more…Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones
British painter, designer, and illustrator Sir Edward Burne-Jones is one of the most well known of the second generation Pre-Raphaelite artists. Born in Birmingham, Burne-Jones mother died six days after giving birth. Having no siblings the lonely child escaped to the world of drawing.Read more…Peter and Paul Fortress and the Birthday of St. Petersburg, Russia
The city of St. Petersburg is celebrating its 303 anniversary this year. Nowadays it is a megapolis with a population of more that 5 million people, a city with a fascinating history and culture.Read more…Hello, I am Confucius
First in a series of mini bios!Hello, my name is Confucius. I was born in China in 51 BC.Read more…Legendary Ladies of Texas
Legendary Ladies of Texas is a series of vignettes edited by Francis Edward Abernethy. Abernethy has extensive experience in folklore: He is a member of the American Folklore Society, Texas Folklore Society, East Texas Historical Association, and many others. His other publications include Tales From the Big Thicket, Observations and Reflections on Texas Folklore, and The Folklore of Texas Cultures, just to name a few.Read more…Critique of Good Faith and Truthful Ignorance
Alexandra Cook's and Noble Cook's text, Good Faith and Truthful Ignorance, traced the lives of an early settler of the New World and his two wives. The authors' purpose in writing this book was to provide modern readers with a "mirror of a segment of Spanish society in the sixteenth century, the middle class and minor nobility" (Cook xii). The authors explored all facets of this society: their values and customs, legal structure, their economy, and their home life.Read more…Lance Rants on Palestinian Hate for Jews
It is amazing how the Middle Eastern Muslims hate Jews. It is also amazing that the rest of the World often takes sides with the Palestinians and even Hamas, which is an International Terrorist organization. One Muslim now living in the UK and educated there states;“You cannot have a road map for peace whilst land grabbing continues.Read more…Lance Rants on Those Who Dump and Verbally Trash America
Dear American Detractors,Well my verbally verbose and negative friends it appears to me you wish to dump on the US and our leadership, without coming up with any solution to the World’s problems. From what I can tell your solution is to do nothing? Do nothing about starving Africans, do nothing about the pending climate change and water crisis or the recent Iranian Leadership building nuclear weapons.Read more…Lance Rants about Blaming the US for Muslim Hate on Western World
There are some in the Western World who actually believe the Al Jazeera rhetoric claiming that the United States did not win the hearts and minds of the Muslim people but rather furthered the rift and created a larger divide. These folks blame the US for the culture clash and divide. In fact one political and news analyst wrote;“The invasion of Iraq and the underlying aggressive rhetoric against Iran is what helped galvanise the Iranians behind Ahmadinejad against a perceived threat from the US next door and in Afghanistan and with bases in Tadjikistan and other central Asian republics.Read more…
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- A Brotherly Birthday Gift - By: David Stack
Sometimes life's littlest -and most pleasant- surprises come in a box from the Post Office. Mine did. - The Welsh Love Spoon Tradition - By: Hedd Gwynfor
The custom of carving and giving Welsh Lovespoons originated in Wales hundreds of years ago. The young men of today would probably buy flowers, chocolates or jewellery as a token of affection. Centuries ago in Wales, the young lover would also give gifts of sweets or cakes; but they would also give a special, more personal gift to the object of their desire, the Welsh Love Spoon. Today as well as being a gift of affection or a memento of a visit to Wales, Lovespoons are given for many special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, births, engagements, christenings, house warming and St. Valentines Day. - Clean Simple Scrapbooking will always remain popular - By: John Foster
Clean simple scrapbooking is the best way to take your very first steps in the exciting hobby of scrapbooking. Once you have mastered the art then the world can be your playground. - Free Printable Scrapbooking Pages - By: John Foster
Free printable scrapbooking pages are easily customizable. You can use an image editor to incorporate the initial design, text or other images. - A Free Scrapbooking Catalog is Handy - By: John Foster
The free scrapbooking catalog can help you find exactly what you are searching for. A free scrapbooking catalog is also a terrific way to discover new scrapbooking supplies on the market and to take advantage of money-saving deals. - Scrapbooking Book: Select Carefully - By: John Foster
Another common trend these days with scrapbooking books is to create mini books. Simply purchase a small sized photo album or even a miniature three ring binder to create your own mini scrapbooking book. Regardless of the type of scrapbook you choose you want it to be attractive and durable. - Creating an Encyclopedia of Keepsakes by Scrapbooking - By: John Foster
An assortment of scintillating embossers and other products are a suitable fit for individuals that desire a finished and organized look for creating an encyclopedia of keepsakes by scrapbooking. - Civil War in the USA - By: Sharon White
New war was about to start. It was a war between the States, between North and South. Here in this case the author describes both parties, he tells about views and beliefs of both sides. - German Memory in Asia: Memories of the Old Europe - By: Rajkumar Kanagasingam
While we were passing a junction, the driver told, he wanted to visit a deity, because he had made a vow some time back and turned the vehicle towards a more isolated passage.Though he was Catholic by religion his faith in deity worship is not strange in Sri Lanka. Ancient nature worship and Hindu traditions are deeply rooted in the daily life of many people. - Early History of Oxford University - By: Richard Pettinger
There has been a dwelling around Oxford since Roman times. However nothing permanent was established until about 700 AD when the hamlet of Oxnaforda became a strategic place between the kingdoms of Mercia and Wessex. After the Norman conquest the town was fortifies from about 1070.