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02nd October 2009
Deepavali or Diwali is certainly the biggest of all Hindu festivals. It's the festival of lights (deep = light and avali = a row i.e., a row of lights) that's marked by four days of celebration, which literally illumines the country with its brilliance an... Read >
Author: Hiral Vyas19th August 2009
Kuala Lumpur has gained accolades over many years for its amalgamation of old and new architecture. Rich with the influence of Victorian, Neo Moorish, Grecian, Spanish and Modern Architecture, it is visible to any visitor how great constructions belonging... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye23rd July 2009
Sweets and desserts are irresistible temptations for all the gluttons, but few know the history of the Sacher Torte, one of the best desserts ever created.
The cake consists of two layers of light chocolate pasta with a light layer of apricot jam in... Read >
Author: martinapp12th June 2009
Maybe you're considering a new direction for your house or 1 room in your house - if so, horse design is a great prospective solution. Equestrian|Equine] house decor never goes out of style - pictures of the horse and items related to the equine world len... Read >
Author: Son Madden08th May 2009
Flexibility, durability and the ability to withstand high amounts of heat made Asbestos known as the 'Miracle Mineral' in Ancient Greece. Used for a wide variety of purposes such as funeral outfits for cremation of their kings to everyday household items ... Read >
Author: EvoSeo05th May 2009
Unlike other traditional styles that have a period in history, French Country is simultaneously past and present - the same today as a few hundreds years ago.
French country is more a way of life, which automatically generates its own décor style… ... Read >
Author: French Country Guide27th March 2009
Located at the south of Sicily, Malta is a small archipelago consisting of only three inhabited islands - Malta, Gozo and Camino. In spite of its size, though, Malta has a rich history and an interesting culture. There are several amazing Malta attraction... Read >
Author: Isabella Olsen24th February 2009
The theater arts of India can be divided into Yakshagana, puppetry and dance. Yakshagana depicts a religious story with the help of dialogue delivery and music. A puppeteer used painted figures made out of deer or goatskin, usually, which are moved by the... Read >
Author: Jessica Santoli16th December 2008
Pewter jewellery comes in a variety of shapes and designs. It is composed of unique and exclusively designed pendants, and beautiful body piercing jewellery articles. Pewter is a metal alloy which is widely used in jewellery making, tableware, and decorat... Read >
Author: Imran Ali20th November 2008
Kerala Temples
When it comes to temples, probably Kerala's temples are not that well known as other South Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. But they are still every bit worth a visit and carry their own way of expressing the de... Read >
Author: Jaipur Travel Guide21st October 2008
Candles have been around for a long time, which means that candle holder have too. And artistic metal stands, what we today would call metal art candle holders’ have been found at many ancient archaeological digs. Oil lamps were the first form of artifi... Read >
Author: Ivan Smith21st October 2008
As much as the furniture and the decorative items, the way a home is lit defines its character and the personality of the owner. Lamps and light fittings are available in all kinds of materials and metal lamps, chandeliers, sconces and other light fixture... Read >
Author: Ivan Smith13th October 2008
The word Diwali is a modified form of the Sanskrit word ‘Deepavali’, which means a row of lamps. That is why the lamps are an inherent part of the festival. For Diwali, small oil lamps called Diyas made of clay are lighted and arranged in rows.
Diw... Read >
Author: Rujuta23rd September 2008
Hari Raya Aidilfitri (or Hari Raya Puasa, which means "Celebration Day of Fasting") is the Malay coinage for the Muslim festival of Eid ul-Fitr (Ramadan Festival). Muslims from Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore celebrate Eid similar to the remaining Muslims ... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye23rd September 2008
Hari Raya Aidilfitri (or Hari Raya Puasa, which means "Celebration Day of Fasting") is the Malay coinage for the Muslim festival of Eid ul-Fitr (Ramadan Festival). Muslims from Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore celebrate Eid similar to the remaining Muslims ... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye22nd September 2008
An Indian marriage is essentially different from a typical American wedding and Indian wedding invitation cards come in many designs declaring the process of the wedding to guests. Details of wedding programs are mentioned in the marriage cards along with... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON19th September 2008
Diwali is the most popular and most widely celebrated festival of India. The festival marks the victory of good over evil, and uplifting of spiritual darkness. Symbolically it marks the homecoming of goodwill and faith after an absence, as suggested by th... Read >
Author: Rujuta09th September 2008
Colors are very essential for our daily life, at every moment of life we have to use & choose colors. They are spread all around us. These are obtained from so many processes. Explanation of some is here for your knowledge.
Extraction of colors from ... Read >
Author: MUmarF15th August 2008
For couples who choose to make a romance statement, what better way to preserve the memory of the moment than with candle wedding favors?
If you have never experienced dinner by candlelight, you owe it to yourself to try it just once. It brings a very d... Read >
Author: TB29th July 2008
1. Color technology by using animal products
• Two indispensable colors were gathered from natural sources. White color was created through trampled bone or ivory.
• Black color was produced by the grime manufactured by oil lamps well-known thes... Read >
Author: MUmarF17th July 2008
Would you like to spend Christmas abroad? Come to learn Spanish in Spain and enjoy a particular and unforgettable Christmas.
Spain is a catholic country with deep-rooted traditions as regards religion and faith. Christmas time is a special period to com... Read >
Author: EasyGO Languages10th July 2008
Headlamp technology has come a long way since it was first introduced, with LED lights sources now replacing the candles and light bulbs of previous decades. LED headlamps are used in a number of different industries but there are three specific industri... Read >
Author: Ben Anton13th June 2008
A romantic candlelight dinner obviously would not happen if it were not for the candle. Candles have long been used as a way to light up a room but now are used mainly as a way to scent a home or for use in case of a power outage. Using torches, as was do... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON26th February 2008
Fire Devastation Prevention
In most households, fire is used on a daily basis in common uses such as cooking, heating, and lighting cigarettes. Some other, although less common, uses include the lighting of candles and oil lamps.
Although no home ex... Read >
Author: Leo Nov25th February 2008
Indian festivals tend to be sensual extravaganzas. But despite their flamboyance, most are deeply sincere at heart in this country where Bhakti (spiritual devotion) is part of the fabric of life. Here are insights into three of India's most significant fe... Read >
Author: Richard Greaves19th February 2008
Light Bulbs are important for everyday life. Before the invention of the bulbs the source of the light was sun. But in dark peoples make use of the candles or the il lamp but still use of these product was not the efficient source it had lot of drawbacks.... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu19th February 2008
Edison Light Bulb hostiory is well noted. Today when we wake up in the morning at that time even we need the light until we go to the bed. But in the years when there were no any light one can imagine the situation. At that time the source of light was th... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu08th February 2008
Most present day houses use compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) for lighting purposes though there are a large number of homes that also use traditional tube lights and incandescent bulbs. In earlier days, candles and oil lamps were used for lighting purpo... Read >
Author: Jayson Pablo31st January 2008
Collecting antiques is an expensive, but exhilarating hobby. Antique collectors explore the Net in search of antique items, regularly visit antique stores and read the ads of public auctions. Antique Roman and Hellenistic items, different items of Asia an... Read >
Author: Natalie27th September 2007
Over 70,000 years ago, prehistoric man discovered that oils can burn brightly for long periods of time. This discovery was probably made when people cooked animals over the fire and noticed that the dripping animal fat soaked the wood and made it burn lon... Read >
Author: Mickey Horn29th August 2007
Camping equipment has come a long way since the early days of freezing in a damp tent. Today's outdoor stores have the latest in camping gear that will have even the amateur camper setting up a tent in no time.
Some of today’s tents can be put up in ... Read >
Author: James Kronefield01st May 2007
Terracotta baked clay pottery was made and used throughout the Middle east and was produced in the earliest settlements along the Fertile Crescent where the clay was abundant and varied in color. The early potters had ample resources which to experiment, ... Read >
27th November 2006
Yoruba Art
Africa is a continent that is rich in tradition, history, and still maintains a sense of the mysterious. Throughout the centuries, its diverse and creative people have made some of the most unique and beautiful pieces of art the world has ev... Read >
Author: Maigida17th November 2006
Diwali is celebrated all over India and elsewhere in the world where Indians gather together. Traditionally known by its Sanskrit name Deepavali, it actually means "a row of lights". Although predominantly a Hindu festival, it is observed by Sikhs and Jai... Read >
Author: Liz Canham16th November 2006
The best known of the Hindu festivals, Diwali is celebrated throughout India, at the New Moon on the fifteenth day of the month Kartika, or Ashwin (october/november), as well as in Indian communities throughout the world. Diwali or Deepawali, is also know... Read >
Author: Rukmini Guggilla03rd October 2006
There are a number of traditional decorative items that are employed during Deepavali in by Hindu to decorate their houses. Apart from bringing a new look to the houses, the decorations also bring a pleasant feeling of the festival. The decorations add to... Read >
Author: Rukmini Guggilla20th May 2006
With all the publicity nowadays surrounding the price of Crude Oil, I resolved to write an enlightening article on the backdrop of the so-called "Black Gold." I'll briefly go over history, environmental effects, pricing and the future of the thick black s... Read >
Author: Stephen Nelson05th November 2005
A candle is a light source usually consisting of an internal wick which rises through the center of a column of solid fuel. Typically the fuel is some form of wax with paraffin wax being the most common. Prior to the candle being ignited, the wick is satu... Read >
Author: David Chandler07th October 2005
The Vezere river is a tributary of the Dordogne, and the two meet near Les Eyzies-de-Tayac before the Dordogne continues on toward Bordeaux and the Atlantic ocean. Near the village of Montignac, about 30 kilometers upstream on the Vezere, are some excell... Read >
Author: Walter Ballenberger04th August 2005
A Tribute to Matsutro Otani Sensei
By W. Stopps
Aide to Otani Sensei from 1947.
Privilege and Honour
I t has been my privilege and honour to have known Mr. Otani for the past thirty years. What can I say about such a man? Reflecting back... Read >
Author: Henry Ellis
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