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1. Psoriasis History November 17, 2008 Form the beginning of humankind hundreds of thousands of human beings - from common people to stars, from kings to important modern politicians - suffered and do still suffer from psoriasis today. Psoriasis is even cited in the writings of ancient healing. Back in the late classic times there was a known disease, which was realized by the peeling and itchiness of skin. The problem of Ancient Greek medical expressions led to the fact that in the functions of Hippocrates, leprosy and psoriasis were collectively under one name, which was -leprosy. Psoriasis was known in the times of H... (read more) Author: Jane Robinson

2. The World of Horse Racing November 14, 2008 Horse racing is an equestrian sport that has been practiced over the centuries. Its origins date back to about 4500 BC among the nomadic tribesmen of Central Asia who first domesticated the horse. Since then, horse racing has flourished as the Sport of Kings. Since the beginning of recorded history, horse racing was an organized sport for all major civilizations around the globe. The ancient Greek Olympics had events for both chariot and mounted horse racing. Then the Romans embraced the sport. In the Roman Empire, chariot and mounted horse racing were major industries with import... (read more) Author: Jack Robinson

3. Cyril Fagan Rediscovers Fixed Sidereal Astronomy Astrology Zodiac by Count Gramalkin November 10, 2008 *********** *** "Sidereal Horoscopes" * By Count Gramalkin * Zodiacal Western Sidereal Astrologer San Francisco School of Sidereal Astrology Spiritual Evolution Self Realization Truth Seeker * "Ancient Mistake Fools Millions" v11-9.2oo8 Cyril Fagan Rediscovers Fixed Sidereal Astronomy Zodiac The Cardinal Sin of Mankind is Mistaking the Apparent for Real ** The Astrology most often associated Western Civilization is INCORRECT and... (read more) Author: Count Gramalkin Zodiacal Western Sidereal Astrologer

4. A brief history of post - Modern Platform Shoes November 05, 2008 Records of ancient civilizations like the Roman and Greek have reference to men and women of high social standing wearing platform shoes. The Victorian age saw the disappearance of this fashion only to be resurrected in the twentieth century. These shoes in the twentieth century were extremely popular in the ‘30s, and ‘70s before they eventually went out of fashion. These have been popular across different cultures and religions throughout history. Even Shakespeare commented on them in one of his plays ‘Hamlet’. The ‘70s and the decade preceding it was characterized by the absence of gend... (read more) Author: Swati Guha

5. 5 Events worth visiting Cyprus for October 31, 2008 Every year Cyprus plays host to many events all over the island, from small town parties to the larger annual events, each is something special and if you are visiting Cyprus during the time, be sure to try and attend one, for it’s something that you’ll definitely be talking about. Cypriots know how to doll up events and make them interesting, but it’s the people you’ll never forget! Anthestiria – This beautiful “flower power” festival is celebrated in May when the Cypriots celebrate the beauty of nature and usher in the return of spring. Inspired by the ancient festival that took place i... (read more) Author: Orson Johnson

6. Appear taller than you actually are October 30, 2008 In almost all ancient and modern civilizations, height signifies authority and commands respect and attention. The Greek mythology is full of figures that were tall and well built with an upright gait. Even today tall people are more likely to be considered for job positions that require an authoritative demeanor. So even if you are not as tall as you would like to be, you can trick the eye and appear taller than you actually are. Your sense of dressing will play an important role in your quest to gain height. When choosing your shoe it is recommended that you choose elevator shoes, as pl... (read more) Author: Swati Guha

7. History of Boxing October 30, 2008 Boxing was among the most popular sports practiced in ancient Greece and was one of the former disciplines inside the Olympic Games. Romans adopted this sport as they did with almost all the Greek culture, but in Rome, the contenders wore metal protectors for fighting in order to protect their hands. Such protectors were called "cestus" and they had nail in the exterior so more than once the rival was killed during a boxing match. Although boxing and fighting have been always confused as exchangeable terms they are different sports since what it was generically called fighting more often ... (read more) Author: Timothy Hampshire

8. Find a Lasik Surgeon October 26, 2008 Your local Denver area lasik surgeon can help you in getting free of the burden of bulky, inconvenient eyeglasses. “Laser-Assisted inSItu Keratomileusis,” or lasik for short, is the best way of curing minor vision problems such as near-sightedness (myopia), far-sightedness (hyperopia) or lens misalignment (astigmatism). What Does a Lasik Surgeon Do? If the word “keratomileusis” sounds like an ancient Greek ritual, you’re not too far off the mark. As is the case for many other names for medical procedures, this term has two elements, the first of which refers to the part of the body u... (read more) Author: Susan Slobac

9. Review on Pandora's Box October 24, 2008 Do you know of Pandora's Box? I personally think that this myth was one of the most interesting myths for two reasons. This particular myth, got me into Greek mythology, and how clever Zeus's plan was to punish the human kind. Whoever thought of this myth must be an amazing, imaginative, and creative writer. Here's a quick review of Pandora's Box. Prometheus, a benefactor to the ancient Greeks, was believed to have stolen fire from a wrathful god, Zeus. Therefore, Zeus was so full of wrath that he chained Prometheus up to a rock and let eagles come devour his liver. Pretty harsh, huh? Unfort... (read more) Author: Dana Lae

10. The Explosive attraction of Naples October 15, 2008 Lying in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, Naples is a scenic spot that is certainly one for the memories. One of Europe’s most densely populated cities, the charm of Naples towers above the chaotic nature of the city and its enthusiastic locals. Despite modern urbanization, the city’s structure and landscape still manages to remind visitors of its rich history and ancient Greek heritage. Naples is a lively and vibrant city that has an array of wonderful historical and artistic treasures waiting to be found in and around the narrow, winding streets. And with its close proximity to many intere... (read more) Author: Isla Campbell

11. The Many Delights of Athens October 14, 2008 When some people think of visiting Greece for a holiday, they often think of beaches and hot weather. But there is plenty more to Greece than this, and there is no better place to find this out in than Athens. The capital of Greece is very popular with those people who want something different from the country than miles of gorgeous beaches, and even if you do plan on getting some sunbathing in, you should still allocate a day or two to explore all that Athens has to offer, because whatever your interests are, you will find the opportunity for them, in Athens. There is no doubt that i... (read more) Author: Isla Campbell

12. Understanding the importance of Pine Nut October 08, 2008 Pine nut can be basically considered as an appetite suppressant and a natural way of preventing overeating habit. Pine nuts are being consumed as part of people’s diet since ancient Greek and the Roman era. In Portugal, the larger section of the forest area is dominated by wild pine trees. The main reason is due to the favorable weather conditions that are available in that region. In the past, people use to carry a handful of nuts to consume them on long hunting trips and at the same time to maintain their energy too. Pine nuts have a nutty flavor and contain certain fatty acids that allow su... (read more) Author: Vinod Kumar

13. Fourth-generation Honda Odyssey will Debut in October October 07, 2008 Named after "Odyssey", a famous ancient Greek epic, the Honda Odyssey has made quite a good performance since launch of the first generation model in October 1994. Last year, Odyssey were sold 45,827, won the sales champion of the China MPV market. Now, this epic is about to open a new chapter. In October of this year, Honda will release the fourth-generation Odyssey. It is reported that Odyssey 2009 would continue to use its the inside layout of 7 seats. And power system is still 2.4L in-line four-cylinder i-VTEC engine, but after re-teaching, the output of its power will up to 206 horse... (read more) Author: Angulo Fu

14. Fundamentals of Theoretical and Applied Mathematics: Role of Ancient Arabian and Egyptian Scientist September 29, 2008 The achievements of Muslims in the field of mathematics are extremely remarkable. A regular study of this science, like all other sciences, was begun during the reign of the second Abbasi Caliph, Al-Mansür in. the second half of the eighth century A.C. During this period the work on mathematics was exclusively done by Muslims.1 Some stimulus came from Indian and Greek works which were later translated into ‘Arabic. The investigations were carried out, and until the end of the fifth century A.H. /the 11th century A.C., nearly all of the original and creative work was done by Muslims, and even t... (read more) Author: Md. Wasim Aktar

15. Wooden Toys And Childhood Growth September 19, 2008 The most common wooden toys in early childhood days are the rattles. This has been a part of every child?s play toys. To our surprise these very same wooden toys has been found to be the first ever toy of mankind. Archaeologist have found wooden toys which date around thousand two hundred years before Christ. These were found in Cyprus and are now stored very safely in the famous and exotic collections of British museum. The rattles of ancient Greek has got shapes of different animals and birds such as ducks, rabbits and so on. Wooden toys were also found in the tombs of children in ancient Ro... (read more) Author: Gen Wright

16. Best Greece Tour Package Information September 17, 2008 Greece is one of the desired travel destinations in the world. Greece is known for 3 things: its ancient civilization, its high developed tourism and its amazing landscapes. Really beloved by people, this country is so rich in culture and beauty that it never seems to be completely explored, no matter how many times you visit it. Greece is a country that has a long history, spanning back thousands of years. Ancient sites such as the Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens, or the sacred temple of Delphi are visited by large numbers of travellers who travel to Greece every year. In case you wond... (read more) Author: Right Greece

17. Pregnancy Tests - Types of Pregnancy Tests August 24, 2008 Pregnancy tests are taken in order to determine the pregnancy of a female. The tradition of pregnancy testing is as old as ancient Greek and Egyptian cultures. However, the methods have been different from the ones that are followed, these days. The modern pregnancy tests involve chemical markers. These markers are usually found either in blood or urine. Successful tests require sampling of at least one of these substances. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin or HCG is supposed to be the first of these markers to be discovered. This is produced by placenta and was discovered in the year 1... (read more) Author: Bertil Hjert

18. Rose Gardening 101 August 22, 2008 Roses have all times been appreciated for their beauty and elegancy. Since ancient times the rose is the symbol of love and prettiness. They were even identified with various goddesses of love like the Greek goddess Aphrodite or her Roman equal Venus. In Europe rose gardening was established in the 1800s, after perpetual blossoming roses were imported from China. But in the course of time roses’ reputation has gotten a bad change for being hard to grow and maintain. If you are thinking about rose gardening don’t let this myth stop you. While rose gardening can prove to be ambitious, once... (read more) Author: Piedro Molinero

19. World Class Ceramic Tiles- A new millennium trend to make August 22, 2008 History of ceramic tiles The word ‘ceramic’ comes from the Greek word ‘keramos’ meaning pottery. Ceramic is related to an old Sanskrit root meaning ‘to burn’ but was basically used to mean ‘burnt stuff’. Ceramic tiles have been made by human being four thousand years earlier. The Latin meaning of ceramic tile is a roof tile of baked clay. Ceramic tiles are found first in the pyramids, the ruins of Babylon, and ancient ruins of Greek cities. Ceramic tiles are the oldest flooring material known to human being. About Tiles Ceramic tiles come in various range of sizes, shapes, design, shades... (read more) Author: Icon Tiles

20. Why people think about American eagle gold coins? August 21, 2008 Usually, mention of gold coins makes people think of American eagle gold coins. First around in 1986, it soon became one of the best coins to invest in. The front of the coin is virtually identical to the $20 Augustus St. Gauden. These were made from 1907-1933 and were christened the 'double-eagle'. They were designed to evoke awe like ancient Greek and Roman coins. The gold eagles are created by a specialized minting process that begins by feeding burnished blanks into presses that have special dies. It is struck many times so the images appear to float above a mirror-like field. ... (read more) Author: zuma khan

21. Tapestries That Are Very Rare And Of High Quality August 21, 2008 Tapestries are one of the most desired home decor accessories. They add elegance and style to your home. They are appreciated by everyone for their intricate designs. The patterns and scenes on these wall hangings woven into the fabric are inspired from original masterpieces of famous artists. In ancient times, they were used to decorate affluent homes and important buildings. Greek used to hang tapestries on the Parthenon and in the medieval era while the church used tapestries to impart biblical teachings. Tapestry is a unique art form that uses different coloured threads. They are wove... (read more) Author: Jude Noronha

22. Logistics August 20, 2008 Logistics can be seen in various areas like military logistics medical logistics business logistics and production logistics Shipping and logistics do contribute to world's economy to a great extent .The term Logistics is derived from the term ancient Greek word "logos". Logistics is the execution of the flow of merchandise, information and other assets, including energy and people, between the point of source and the point of destination in order to meet the necessities of consumers. Logistics does involve incorporation of information, shipping, stock, warehousing, material-handling, and pack... (read more) Author: manan nagpal

23. The Opportunities of Cyprus August 20, 2008 While many sun destinations have their part of historical background and tangled ancient remains studded here and beautiful Cathedrals scattered there – some are steeped in history like Cyprus. The island has one of the ancient Mediterranean cultures and civilization going back 9,000 years. With the history of Greek occupation it provides a true culture clash experience of Cyprus comprising 2/3 of Greek and 1/3 of Turkish territory. Nicosia is the capital city and the only divided city in Europe and though the isolation wall is now ruined down, the town bears the scar of the physic... (read more) Author: Alex Bolton

24. San Diego Wall Murals August 12, 2008 Wall murals have been used since ancient times. This is seen with almost all civilizations like the Egyptian, Indian, Greek and Roman. Popular murals of the ancient days are the murals of Buddhist monks and by Michelangelo during the renaissance period. Using mural our ancestors were able to convey a meaning. This very meaning has today been used by the advertising community to propagate information to the masses. The walls murals are the precursor to the modern day bill board advertising seen today. Wall Mural advertising can be both indoor as well as outdoors. They are normally target... (read more) Author: David Hay

25. Considering buying property in Brazil August 11, 2008 Covering an area of eight and a half million square kilometers, Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world and is currently set to rank amongst the highest economic performers. Brazil is amazing country with rich history and culture. The most important event in Brazil is Carnival. The origins of carnival date back to the ancient Greek spring festival in honor of Dionysus, the god of wine. The Romans adopted the celebration with Bacchanalia (feasts in honor of Bacchus, the Roman equivalent to Dionysus), and Saturnalia, where slaves and their masters would exchange clothes in a day of... (read more) Author: Sammy Sinner

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