Cultural View On Divorce
This article is the first in a five part series of articles that looks at divorce and the children involved in the divorce. This article examines the change in cultural attitude toward divorce.
Child development patterns have been studied and developmental theories, while helpful in counseling, must be viewed within the within the changing circumstances of society from the period of study to today. For example, Freud first published his theories in the early 1900’s when divorce was not viewed as a social acceptable option and the number of children dealing with blended families... read more >>
Culture And Religions Of Native Americans
Europeans found Native Americans very educated in knowledge of how people appeared on the earth, developed through the centuries and where the nature came from. Native American could clearly define characteristics divided by civilizations at different times as well as emphasize their disparities from cultures of other times. Unfortunately, the first Europeans could not pay attention to and were not really interested in learning and listening Native Americans’ legends and religions. This caused the loss of the most Native Americans roots. Of course, for both Europeans and Native... read more >>
Cultivating Your Powers Of Invisibility
Certain aspects of First Action Self Defense relies on the use of surprise attack and hiding in escape. We can refer to the teachings of the ninja warriors known as the ‘Shadow Hand’. The Shadow Hand Ninja were/are well known for their powers of ‘invisibility’. Whether or not actual invisibility is possible or not is not of concern. The type of invisibility (aka stealth) used in First Action Self Defense can be learnt and used by anyone, and many of the tactics are often used by people everyday whether they realize it or not e.g. children playing hide and seek, magicians performing... read more >>
Culture-driven Leadership Can Sustain Enterprises During Tough Times
In tough times, like many leaders are facing today, effectively lead organizations will actually gain ground on their competitors. They accomplish this by totally engaging their associates in acceptance of their situation. These effective leaders then totally engage their associates in the development of strategies and priorities to work their way out of their situation as quickly as possible.
These organizations almost always have three distinctive clarities:
Clarity of Direction (Where are we going?)
Clarity of Structure (Who is doing what?)
Clarity of Measurement (How... read more >>
5 Social Media Promotion Tips For Small Business
In case you missed the memo, traditional advertising and marketing methods are on their way out as more and more consumers turn to the Internet to find the products and services they need. But promoting your business online involves far more than simply creating a website. You need to make a connection with your audience, and the best way to do that is by effectively using social media promotion.
Go Local – When you communicate with your audience using social media websites such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and LinkedIn, it’s important that you come across as an expert in your... read more >>
Culture Of Kolkata
The city of Calcutta, now Kolkata, is said to be have been made of three villages - Sutanati, Govindapur and Kalikata. Calcutta was one of the favourite establishments during the time of the British Raj, and was the capital of British India till 1911, ' after which the capital was shifted to Delhi.
The impact of the British Rule isn't only evident in what people jokingly term as the 'babu' culture but in the very wind of change that had swept through this city, post independence, making it as sought after a city to be in, as Mumbai stands today. This was mainly due to the storm... read more >>
Cultural Significance Of The Lotus Buddha
A Buddha statue is often used as a tool for meditation. Buddha statues are symbols of Buddhism's founder Siddhartha Gautama, who taught us that by eliminating all desires from our lives we are able to reach Nirvana. This is a state of existence where suffering does not exist. When one has achieved Nirvana the cycle of rebirth and death ends. The key to achieving that Nirvana is mental discipline and the ability to comprehend and follow the eightfold path.
Buddha statues come in a variety of poses and styles from the more classical Tibetan and Nepali Buddha statues to the whimsical... read more >>
Cup Cakes & Cakes Of All Types
Cake mix is a wonderful thing. Although some would argue that "from scratch" is always better, you can also create scrumptious indulgences with pre-packaged cake mixes like Betty Crocker and White Wings. On the box are always easy baking tips and recipes to modify any mix. You can also get creative and experiment with your own inspirations.
Pre-packaged cake mixes can be used for cup cake recipes simply by baking in cup cake tins with paper or foil liners. Layer cakes, bundt cakes, oblong, square, or moulded pans of any shape can all be used by following package directions for... read more >>
Curb Appeal – First Impressions Count When Selling Your Home
People selling their homes via real estate brokers get lots of coaching. People selling their own homes as FSBOs need the same. One of the most important topics on which FSBOs can benefit from coaching is "curb appeal." How does your home look when a potential buyer drives up to the curb and takes that all important first look?
Be Sure It Looks Great
Single family residences require the most work. The FSBO seller of a single family home also has the most control of what is seen from the curb, so let's start there. Make sure grass is cut, leaves are raked, sidewalks swept... read more >>
Curb Your Enthusiasm (dvd) Review
Nominated for 20 Emmys and winner of a Golden Globe for Best Television Series (Musical or Comedy), Curb Your Enthusiasm is one of the more clever and hilarious shows on TV. The HBO original series is the brainchild of Seinfeld co-creator and writer Larry David, whose life maintains a peculiar resemblance to the quasi-fictional George Costanza. And just like George Costanza and his neurotically-low self-esteem (i.e. "God doesn't want me to be successful), Curb Your Enthusiasm propagates a Murphy's Law theme of "what can go wrong will go wrong". It's a true-to-life reality show about... read more >>