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Discovering Indian Culture With Religious Idols!

July 5th, 2010
Discovering Indian Culture With Religious Idols!

From all the cultures in the entire world, the Indians seem to have one that is truly unique and apart from the rest, dedicated to many gods and idols. The adoration for these deities has reflected throughout time in various ways, influencing history, civilization and especially religion. Today, there are many ways we can find out about Indian culture but also many products that are a clear display of their deep worship.

With th » Read more: Discovering Indian Culture With Religious Idols!

Texans Find Qigong as a Response to the Obesity Epidemic

June 21st, 2010
Texans Find Qigong as a Response to the Obesity Epidemic

It wasn’t long ago that workout programs were limited to variations on the basics: jogging, hiking, team sports, like basketball or soccer, and, if one was lucky enough to have a home or fitness club swimming pool, a few good laps. Even exercise machines tended to only simulate the same activities. Treadmills, stair climbers, stationary bikes, and elliptical trainers were a bit like the hamster-wheel version of trying to enjoy the great outdoors, » Read more: Texans Find Qigong as a Response to the Obesity Epidemic

Promoting a Woven Fiber Bag Business

April 26th, 2010
Promoting a Woven Fiber Bag Business

Local, indigenous communities have a culture of weaving using organic plant fibers and dyes found in their local environment. Often weaving was done to produce practical, domestic items such as storage bags, baskets or basinets. However, local communities today have ventured into an enterprise of selling their artful creations. The craft and native materials combined with modern, manufacturing processes transformed daily, domestic items into desi » Read more: Promoting a Woven Fiber Bag Business