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Culture Tips for Dubai Travelers - There is a lot of confusing and misleading information when it comes to what is and what is not culturally acceptable in Dubai. Dubai is a vibrant cosmopolitan city with over 100 nationalities living together in harmony. Millions of tourists flock to Dubai every year and the city is truly a cultural crossroads. The local population is quite small (estimated around 15%), but Emiratis in general are warm, welcoming, and very tolerant of foreign visitors and residents. In return, it is greatly appreciated if those who travel to Dubai take a little time to learn about the local customs and culture. The UAE is a Muslim country. The culture is based on a deeply rooted belief in Islam and centers on the family. Ancient Hydroponics Gardens - The word "hydroponics" is derived from two Greek words: cidra, meaning water, and punikos, meaning labor; thus, literally "waterworks." Contrary to popular belief, hydroponic gardening is an ancient form of agriculture, going back 3,000 years. A Primer on Deep Water Culture - Deep water culture (DWC) is a type of hydroponic gardening in which the roots of a plant are suspended in a solution of oxygenated water and various nutrients. Traditionally, DWC has been practiced using plastic buckets. The plant itself is suspended in what is known as a net pot. This net pot - a type of pot resembling an open wire basket - is suspended from the bucket lid in such a manner that the roots are suspended in the bucket containing the water and nutrient solution. The water is oxygenated with an air pump and an aquarium airstone such as are used in fish tanks. Once the plants reach the flowering stage, the level of the nutrient solution is reduced, gradually exposing the roots to the open air, where they can absorb greater amounts of oxygen. Norway In A Nutshell - The countries surrounding Norway include Russia, Sweden and Finland; where as in south water, it is crossways to Germany and even Denmark. The population found in Norway is near to 4.6 million people in country and Norway is elongated in its goegraphy. Well, Norway has a continuous chain of the mountains and these mountain ranges run to the sea beaches, land area for agriculture and farming is very little. Well, the main occupation of people is fishing and many fishing companies are over here, and then they also have crude oil, hydro electricity and gas. Norway is still ruled by king and queen. The King is known as King Harold and Queen Sonja. They have a son who is inheritor throne and is crowned prince called as Haakon Mangus (son). Creating an Integral Culture - Observers have noted that contemporary society is characterized by three sets of opposing forces: 1. BUSINESS-AS-USUAL forces that want to maintain the existing institutions and ways of doing things. They want to keep the mechanisms of institutional and governmental control pretty much as they are, keep the economy global and growing, and keep the world's economic wealth in the hands of those who currently possess it. 2. Tipping Etiquette When Traveling - The joy of travel can be found in experiencing new and interesting things. There are, however, a some practical areas that can prove to be a bit baffling. Tipping is one, but it need not be as explained in this article. It is the great quandry of the human race. How much should we tip? As you can imagine, the customary amount differs in each country. All and all, it is pretty hard to go wrong with a tip in the amount of fifteen percent. The next issue has to do with the tipping burden. Simply put, who is responsible for initiating the tip? In some countries, the tip is automatically added to your bill for services. In others, it is up to you to cough it up. Malta: The Mediterranean's Best Kept Secret - The Mediterranean island of Malta is one of the major tourist destinations for many West-European countries and is gaining popularity outside of Europe as well. About Malta Malta is a small island state, with a population of around 400,000. The country's official languages are Maltese and also English, which is a language most Maltese speak as a result of a period of British rule that ended in 1964. The Maltese are known as friendly (but temperamental) people and are renowned for their hospitality. The vast majority of the Maltese are Catholic and the Church plays an important role in Maltese culture. Sikhism, A View of the Sikh Religion - At the northwestern tip of India is located The Golden Temple, or Harimandir Sahib, the most significant historical center on earth to the 20 million Sikhs worldwide. Here people from all walks of life are invited to join in listening to the hymns and teachings of the Guru Granth Sahib and to join in unity for a communal meal (Langar). This sacred gurdwara (temple) has entrances on all four sides, a symbol that this faith "is for people of all castes and all creeds from whichever direction they come and to whichever direction they bow. Chichen Itza Chosen as One of the New Seven Wonders of the World - The Mayan city of Chichen Itza, located in the Mexican state of Yucatan, was chosen as one of the "Seven New Wonders of the World" by approximately 100 million people around the globe, who cast their ballots by phone and Internet. "The selection of Chichen Itza is recognition of the extremely vast and ancient historical and cultural heritage of Mexico, of which very few countries in the world can boast," said Francisco Lopez Mena, CEO of the Mexico Tourism Board. The announcement of Chichen Itza's selection by the New7Wonders Foundation was made during a spectacular ceremony at Lisbon's Stadium of Light. The archaeological center of Chichen Itza, the most important Maya capital at the end of the classic period (750 to 1200 A.D. Mel Gibson's 'Apocalypto' Brings the Past Violent Mayan Life into Our Consciousness - Apocalypto - 4 Stars (Excellent) Mel Gibson's "Apocalypto" shows the raw, violent face of the advanced Mayan civilization in its decline, with its rulers insisting that the key to continued prosperity is... French Presidential Election: Nicolas Sarkozy's Position on European Matters - The French presidential election drew a lot of ink this year not only in France but also abroad. The international press portrayed Mr. SARKOZY as being "the actor of a renewal for France, the carrier of changes which would not be without consequence for Europe and the rest of the World". The Truth About Hydroponics - Hydroponics is one of those subjects that few know much if anything about, is rife with misinformation and a minefield of useless products. Water temperature - Your nutrient solution should feel COLD at 21oC NOT WARM. 21 degrees centigrade is the ideal temperature, it's warm enough to stimulate good growth while cold enough to be able to carry the maximum amount of oxygen (O2) for our purposes. As the water rises above this temperature the water can carry less and less oxygen. Egyptians Believed in Magical Powers in Daily Life and the Afterlife - One of the most interesting and collectable artifacts from ancient Egypt is the usabti, the magical statue found in tombs. Magic played an important role in the daily life of the ancient Egyptians. The Culture Of Pearls - Although we know that the most genuine pearls are the natural pearls, yet we also know that they are very difficult to find. As a result they are also exorbitantly priced. It was thus not possible to meet the expanding demands for pearls in the market. Creating a Culture of Innovation - Whenever a company comes out with a new product/service or improvements to an existing one, invariably someone internally will ask for a "checklist" to tell them exactly what they are supposed to do relative to their job function. It is times like these that one may feel like saying "figure it out yourself". Intuitive thinking is the preferred trait in these situations. Similarly, based on experience, managers who routinely use the phrase "think outside the box", are the least likely to actually exhibit innovative thinking. The Third Pearl Wave in China - Now China is in what we can call its Third Pearl Wave. Starting in the 1990s, China surprised the market with products that are revolutionizing pearling. A Brief History of the Mayan Culture - The Mayan civilization was the height of pre-Columbian culture. They made significant discoveries in science, including the use of the zero in mathematics. Their writing was the only in America capable of expressing all types of thought. Glyphs either represent syllables or whole concepts and were written on long strips of paper or carved and painted n stone. They are arranged to be read from left to right and top to bottom in pairs of columns. The Mayan calendar begins around 3114 BC. They could measure time well into the future. They wrote detailed histories and used their calendar to predict the future and astrological events. Fray Diego de Landa, second bishop of the Yucatan ordered a mass destruction of Mayan books in 1562 and only three survived. Most artistic and cultural achievement came about during the Classic period 300 - 900 AD. Pear Necklaces - Although we find variety of jewelry items made from pearls, the most popular are perhaps the pearl necklaces. Depending on their lengths and designs they have been given unique names. Mostly, we find that length is the only consideration when we refer to necklaces but in the case of pearls it is not so. Pearl necklaces are not defined merely by their physical measurement; rather strings of pearls have their own set of names that characterize the pearls based on where they hang when worn around the neck. Cut From The Same Cloth - A Brief History Of The T-shirt - T-shirts are a proven way to make a provocative statement - but which are the most iconic - and what do they say about the humble wearer? It's not often that a whole new piece of clothing appears, which is what happened with the t-shirt 40 years ago. When James Dean and Marlon Brando sported T-shirts as outerwear, it was a faux par and seen as bad as wearing underpants over trousers. Iconic photos of the American GI during WWII filtered back and in an instant, Hollywood transformed how the garment was worn and attitudes towards the T-shirt changed. I Am America - The great beauty of a once-proud nation remains in its people and in the roots of its character. It also remains in its sense of idealism.

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