tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14308907536757178402024-02-21T20:28:35.513-08:00Teem Thoughtsblack phoenixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05400171438904400086noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430890753675717840.post-28712466336994956612009-10-08T09:56:00.000-07:002009-10-08T10:51:10.172-07:00Oratory Skills<div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 124px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390278813075794210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjER1QfarHPGSmSDI1rTHHwhsOVivyJohW4xM6wGylxdv-m-0z5j1Y0f0Dqo8aPkG4wsO0Nhw8V_oS6DBqOx-PBGQ-kXeJhyraMjR2VTAvkWq_wWb7jQDzR-mzozKvZNDn0QZFFSklV_zqS/s200/publicspeaking.gif" /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Public speaking or oratory is the art of speaking to a large gathering or group of people in an organized manner in order to deliver a message or to entertain the audience. While some may have the talent to openly speak in a large group, many will feel nervous when asked to give a speech to a large group of listeners. This is normal, because even the most experienced speakers sometimes get nervous before an oratory. Mastering the art of public speaking can help lessen the nervousness experienced before a speech.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span><br /></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390278802761438610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1XrendoszLp2SW0fFO_JBGtPXa4BKJpZgY7U5fGRfm7uzbdgbxBe2ZTlsTdZnyYARQOvZpTbcT5LRMDTSssvKSQTurY5qjJX762j343BFpweJ2Qt4-n3eTMCSqNyn5ViEIy5P-YWj2ppy/s200/ist2_2122524_fear_of_public_speaking1.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">In order to deliver a successful speech, the speaker must first overcome the fear of speaking in public, which is also known as “glossophobia” or stage fright. It is important to control the fear, because when an audience sense that the speaker is in fear, they tend to shut the speaker out for that reason alone. The fear can be detected by the listeners in many ways, many of which are from the movements of the speakers. Some examples of of these movements include : </span><br /><br /><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoO505mOzXK1HBN9kMJnTvLGlCDHm0yZWU8hdWLgghD4pg35YqVRYCVy0dT7_5CR1eem3rTA2SMyAXhvCAgyGU10KWze75MpbewnZi1FT4T1rhsMGyp9stOH4nQr_6mcGNaTyoikmkjxBi/s1600-h/nervous-1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 153px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390286665970317106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoO505mOzXK1HBN9kMJnTvLGlCDHm0yZWU8hdWLgghD4pg35YqVRYCVy0dT7_5CR1eem3rTA2SMyAXhvCAgyGU10KWze75MpbewnZi1FT4T1rhsMGyp9stOH4nQr_6mcGNaTyoikmkjxBi/s200/nervous-1.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">· Shuffling from foot to foot<br />· Wild or random gestures with the hands<br />· Stuttering and jumbling of words<br />· Speaking too fast<br />· No eye contact with the audience<br />· Referring to written notes too often<br />· Clearing throat repeatedly </span><br /></div><br /><br /><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">To overcome these symptoms, the best way is by practice. Frequent practice will raise one’s confidence level. One must not be afraid to do a mistake, because we learn through mistakes. Try practice speaking in front of a mirror or in front of close relatives to test the pitch and volume of one’s voice. The pitch cannot be too high because it might irritate the listeners, and a slow voice will lead the audience to sleep. Practice also lets you speak more fluently when the real time comes for the speech. This is important because the listeners need to really understand what you are saying in order to get the message.</span><br /></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"></span></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390278797648765090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh-DOxyTE1HmFQGD_nH0AwmuZx6URwk66s6xWXMpcG4kFz4D7UTCOao23DyR1-GqMfWgdYBZ4W9rXVpRvNBF9vcI9UmLoYzg9bZeNTlDQFvVEtnebtjD66qV2hy-1vkpNWAZRQEpUEaPtU/s200/fear-of-public-speaking.gif" /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">During the speech, try adding some humour or jokes to keep the audience entertained and prevent them from getting bored. Laughing can make a sleepy person stay wide awake for the whole section of a speech. Orators who use humour in their speech are more effective compared to those who give serious speeches.</span><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 291px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 196px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390284732952562482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8h925z5VdJ96sKY6JE8l6YcMRGvVgHP6Wgm2mzjFQJS2SMsjOFp2mzEd47k4ujr9lJCjoY4c8wT6tJSoNo7xHc_pB0mB6na0eJpj9UnPq_kg-jHCA61jyWObfZ9KfS9-sx6E-XxXoJQo_/s200/people-laughing.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Besides that, try building a relationship with the audience at the start of the speech. The bond created can keep the audience focussed on the orator and the topic he or she is talking about. These bonds can be created by asking questions at the audience such as “how are you today?”. When someone answers a question, ask for their name. Doing this can make the audience feel that the speaker is interested in them, and will therefore keep the audience paying attention.</span><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390284738805102850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgD9yRBBDQSNEcDszg4JKnHylbQIEWCg3Qr1dWVWVO455v_n7JSqFrsTLThyapT2z0CpNtctxXY7ubTTDbZfa8Dy4Zl6CVkAJDudknh8EZZKXq7IyYflw25hhKlIVBe6PrIgSTM9TcDUfp/s200/821356_blog.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The most important thing when giving a speech is to be yourself. The speech given does not to be perfect, just good and entertaining for the audience. One cannot deliver an information or message well if they feel awkward. However, the best way is to prepare before a speech and practice a lot. </span><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 173px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390284747629470114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ4Qrva3SVochBU0ZiuuGt-xwl7YuaZEHukK2MLVamAD04Zwn9O3MA4pxUXp9QPWlB6cNWPZllSzHsxDWWGyjG8Q-y6fcIDllE-gVfIH-EAav3jpWn6hp652s2BoNAvgL3fjSS8HjSnTsj/s200/7411702xsmall-thumbs-up-web.jpg" /></span></div></div></div></div></div></div>atikahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10861831788473105828noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430890753675717840.post-72811069607378372342009-10-06T20:27:00.000-07:002009-10-06T21:37:46.827-07:00Angkor Wat<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF33VdiD9C8sNFZXxFgWhDFCCqZJlDIYksPBX7MY7RmvXfZdCnBznBnGQRhjAmGqfgfij7UTWq3xonO8v6BCKL2T6ea7TUl8y_m1pwNWeco0xVNqdqeg5mwwdlFbuYuflcD76FYc3kUxRZ/s1600-h/AngkorWat-spires.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 321px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389696834967680738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF33VdiD9C8sNFZXxFgWhDFCCqZJlDIYksPBX7MY7RmvXfZdCnBznBnGQRhjAmGqfgfij7UTWq3xonO8v6BCKL2T6ea7TUl8y_m1pwNWeco0xVNqdqeg5mwwdlFbuYuflcD76FYc3kUxRZ/s200/AngkorWat-spires.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>Angkor Wat is a temple complex at Angkor, Cambodia. It is built for King Suryavarman 2 in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. Khmer is the name of the people who lived in Angkor. Angkor Wat means city temple in Khmer language.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>Information based on questions</strong></div><br /><div><strong></strong></div><br /><div><strong>1. What is Bayon?</strong></div><div>Bayon is the second biggest temple after Angkor Wat.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>2. What is the Bayon for?</strong></div><div>It is famous for the depiction of daily lives which the people led on the walls of it's structures.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>3. Who was Chaou Ta Kuan?<br /></strong>He was believed to be a spy and he recorded everything that happened in Angkor Wat while he was living there.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>4. Who were the Khmer's enemy?</strong></div><div>The ancient Vietnamese.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>5. What is the main reason for the fall of the Khmer empire?</strong></div><div>The loss of water control due to the fact that the people neglected the irrigation and drainage system because they feel insincere working for the king at the time.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>6. How did Angkor Wat survive?</strong></div><div>The monks kept visiting the temple as pilgrimage site.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div><strong>7. Who built Angkor Wat?</strong></div><div>King Suryavarman 2.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>8. What does Angkor Wat mean?<br /></strong>Temple city.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>9. What contributed to the rise of Angkor?<br /></strong>Mastery over water control. They have extensive and systematic irrigation system which supplies their needs like farming.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>10. How did the Khmer cultivate rice?</strong></div>They built barays in which they store water for the use of culticating rice.<br /><br /><br /><strong>11. What contributed to the fall of Angkor Wat?</strong><br />External threats from neighbouring countries like Thailand.<br /><br /><br /><strong>12. How did the main temple survive?<br /></strong>The monks continued living and dedicating their lives to the city temple.atikahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10861831788473105828noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430890753675717840.post-14636356548330164592009-09-11T05:55:00.000-07:002009-09-11T05:59:26.514-07:00just for laughs<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg09iUSNQ_-PwFp5go0QM5Y6sJvhp7wtDni2EPy2O_n-bwBVaDT2EDTcE9hCHlEnc16N36gQw1Urxy3SzL4bKYhVU2wxpqRKebJ7BIlFugTZ9bHbKsi63YVwyqZdy9MN4nv_FCvKYFlbbM/s1600-h/the+women+equation.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 289px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380193064084516450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg09iUSNQ_-PwFp5go0QM5Y6sJvhp7wtDni2EPy2O_n-bwBVaDT2EDTcE9hCHlEnc16N36gQw1Urxy3SzL4bKYhVU2wxpqRKebJ7BIlFugTZ9bHbKsi63YVwyqZdy9MN4nv_FCvKYFlbbM/s400/the+women+equation.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div>Asheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04876765482765349162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430890753675717840.post-53467874170793039172009-09-08T18:36:00.000-07:002009-09-08T23:23:52.634-07:00Indigenous People<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixM5bfGcUkYXbpLduML865YH7oSW8AKZdFdOdk8uDA2CrpxwRVVnemVPflDwKPAR8sZgOqR47T47yan6_8IHeyQrMLZbK7HwUhyphenhyphenNjU89XAi3PGUIIQVR4p9lbWGH3aCJTyP-dNg8xmOB4/s1600-h/alphonsomaori.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 421px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 185px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379343024452122658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixM5bfGcUkYXbpLduML865YH7oSW8AKZdFdOdk8uDA2CrpxwRVVnemVPflDwKPAR8sZgOqR47T47yan6_8IHeyQrMLZbK7HwUhyphenhyphenNjU89XAi3PGUIIQVR4p9lbWGH3aCJTyP-dNg8xmOB4/s320/alphonsomaori.jpg" /></a><span style="color:#cc0000;"> </span><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;">THE MAORI TRIBE<br /></span></strong></div><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1G29RiQismfiXsz4L7Cfeb8h_X4J32d9FZLXp2aJ_84WBZ6q5kIDjsGUtsvvjAM3nu2caV50KaQ0HREzXYJ5KDcmkZz1r0tJKxrSa7yaIbPNTAjbV1_kkx66Fr49RDzZ-UW29S3RoEpU/s1600-h/carving-face.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379327985434624066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1G29RiQismfiXsz4L7Cfeb8h_X4J32d9FZLXp2aJ_84WBZ6q5kIDjsGUtsvvjAM3nu2caV50KaQ0HREzXYJ5KDcmkZz1r0tJKxrSa7yaIbPNTAjbV1_kkx66Fr49RDzZ-UW29S3RoEpU/s320/carving-face.jpg" /></a> Have you ever wanted to explore the world?Aren't you curious whats out there other than the things that you normally see everyday?The world is a vast place to explore and to let your senses feel the things you never did.Gaining such experience would be one of a kind and memorable.One of the things that made me well curious would be the Maori tribe in New Zealand.I think its amazing how they preseve their way of living and are able to acheive the same success as the general population of New Zealanders.You should know that are two classes of people that make New Zealand.They are:<br /><br />a)Pakena are white people whose ancestors lived in Europe<br />b)Maori are brown people whose ancestors lived in New Zealand for many generations.<br /></div><p align="justify">Although there are two classes,they are not separated but are all equal New Zealanders.The Maori tribe still resides at North Island.Lifestyles of the Maori people are different from then and now.This happened during the mid 1800's,when Christians and Protestants began to work in New Zealand.By 1840 almost all in the Maori population became Christians.The word maree refers to a piece of land owned in common by a subdivision of the tribe.It is usually used as a meeting place.</p><p align="justify">In this modern era of fast changes and the new up and coming technolog<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9vLfhbnlbVbINJ7OyBYIkq9HqoKsood_asa_IOUpjTkOyYhBx9O_4eEDLnJuU3KWjReiy0W29FG-uM1FYQ_Ju0pDUiADIHmqKO_Bd6yaCxF0dWnHl30H3fgp10y1MQdDweQvZYGIMEGk/s1600-h/maori.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 230px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 166px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379337278501742386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9vLfhbnlbVbINJ7OyBYIkq9HqoKsood_asa_IOUpjTkOyYhBx9O_4eEDLnJuU3KWjReiy0W29FG-uM1FYQ_Ju0pDUiADIHmqKO_Bd6yaCxF0dWnHl30H3fgp10y1MQdDweQvZYGIMEGk/s320/maori.jpg" /></a>y,this mentioned tribe do their best in preserving their old culture and tradition.Maori people define themselves by their: </p><p align="justify">a)iwi (tribe)</p><p align="justify">b)hapu (sub-tribe)</p><p align="justify">c)maunga (mountain) </p><p align="justify">d)awa (river). </p><p align="justify">Whanau is the name given to a family.This term embraces immediate family, in-laws and all those that are related ny blood.</p><p align="justify">Recently,more effort was put in to preserve their culture.At kohanga reo(kindergarden),preschool children are encouraged to speak in Maori. Primary and secondary schools build on <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-IDmQXik0VIJOz_yghAqBwMjPtg8AHoZt4zgt6XGSKDCItbDeP3lNasMfK3i5n9LNKctwGbvp77gUZF6AHi_ulMyzFe4zQcxkMBKqX7HZRq_g9rcUTlCxjEObJJGCeajlwxtYJIn9BUY/s1600-h/maoris_rotorua_h014.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 243px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 359px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379341303154631570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-IDmQXik0VIJOz_yghAqBwMjPtg8AHoZt4zgt6XGSKDCItbDeP3lNasMfK3i5n9LNKctwGbvp77gUZF6AHi_ulMyzFe4zQcxkMBKqX7HZRq_g9rcUTlCxjEObJJGCeajlwxtYJIn9BUY/s320/maoris_rotorua_h014.jpg" /></a>this early immersion by including Maori in the curriculum.</p><p align="justify">Furthermore,marae provides a focus for social, cultural and spiritual life. The term marae describes a communal 'plaza' area that includes a wharenui (meeting house) and wharekai (dining room).</p><p align="center">Te Reo Maori - the Maori Language</p><p align="center">Kia ora - Hello<br />Kia ora tatou - Hello everyone<br />Tena koe - Greetings to you (said to one person)<br />Tena koutou - Greeting to you all<br />Haere mai - Welcome<br />Nau mai - Welcome<br />Kei te pehea koe? - How's it going?<br />Kei te pai - Good<br />Tino pai - Really good<br />Haere ra - Farewell<br />Ka kite ano - Until I see you again (Bye)<br />Hei konei ra - See you later </p><p align="justify">The famous known tradition of the Maori tribe would be the Haka.This dance is usually seen at rugby matches.It is commonly known as a war dance but in fact it is just a dance accompanied by music.The history of the first use of the haka in the was attributed to the chief Tinirau and to his womenfolk.Tinirau desired revenge for the killing of a pet whale, so he sent a hunting party of women to find the man responsible, an old tohunga(priest) called Kae. The women didn't know what Kae looked like, but they knew he had uneven teeth that overlapped.When the women arrived at Kae's village they performed the haka to force a smile from the men in order to uncover Kae's identity.Finally,Kae was captured and taken back to Tinirau's village where he was killed.So that is how Haka came about.</p><div align="justify">Learning another's culture is never a waste of time.It is a good practice to be exposed by different culture and traditon.This helps us to adapt to changes quickly.Observing their survival through the course of time,we should respect and learn their culture.Acknowledging a different culture would make us less ignorant and selfish.In a lifetime,we should be exposed to many different things to avoid regret during old age.In the end,just remember that life is short,make it sweet =)</div>Asheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04876765482765349162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430890753675717840.post-75554641190081823952009-09-08T18:11:00.000-07:002009-09-08T22:14:05.162-07:00Islamic Art<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/9288/islam10artzm6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 500px;" src="http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/9288/islam10artzm6.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Art is something that is created by man to express their feelings or to convey a message. In Islamic arts, the messages of Allah are conveyed through art medias such as porcelain ware, biuilding designs, metalwork, textiles, carpets and other everyday objects. The messages are condensed into one word, which is "Tauhid" meaning the oneness of Allah and is the main characteristics of Islamic arts.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee115/sanjukhan/Islamic%20Arts/gop1104z.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 343px; height: 326px;" src="http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee115/sanjukhan/Islamic%20Arts/gop1104z.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </div> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">One of the branches of Islamic arts is the Islamic calligraphy. The words used in Islamic calligraphy chiefly consists of Arabic words, verses in the Quran, or jawi,an adapted arabic alphabet for writing in Malay.They are generally used to decorate the walls of mosques, porcelain ware, glassware, tombstones, coins, carpets, textiles and metalworks.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee115/sanjukhan/Islamic%20Arts/haqq-36.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 446px; height: 334px;" src="http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee115/sanjukhan/Islamic%20Arts/haqq-36.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </div> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">There are many types of Arabic calligraphy, but the two best known are the Kufi and Naskhi. the shape of Kufi letters are mainly perpendicular because it is patterned in the way soldiers marced in Mesopotamia. Since the letters are staright and perpendicular, they are most suitable for carving on mosaic, tiles and stones in buildings such as mosques and fortresses. As time progressed, the calligraphy began to develop from it's origianl form to beautiful floral forms.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v250/lord_whimsy/Miscellany%20II/bird.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 352px; height: 368px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v250/lord_whimsy/Miscellany%20II/bird.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </div> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Different from the Kufi, the Nashki is cursive and linear in form. Since the 12th century, it had replaced the Kufi calligraphy in that it began to be used as a decorative repertoire in Islamic works of art. The Naskhi is more favoured because it's cursive and linear forms enabled much faster writing. The Thuluth was the most popular form in the Naskhi calligraphy. The thuluth are used for the Quran and also commonly found carved out on monuments in Iran and Turkey.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee115/sanjukhan/Islamic%20Arts/zoom_elephant.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 335px; height: 217px;" src="http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee115/sanjukhan/Islamic%20Arts/zoom_elephant.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />During the 13th century, another form of calligraphy was introduced known as Taliq. Later, the Nastaliq form appeared which is a combination of Naskhi and Taliq. This form is used in Shahnameh manuscripts, literary works of Iran poets. Besides that, there is also the Diwan or Diwani calligraphy. Although adopted as the official writing of Turkey, it is seldom used in works of art or manuscripts.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.iras.ucalgary.ca/%7Evolk/sylvia/t11.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 401px; height: 428px;" src="http://www.iras.ucalgary.ca/%7Evolk/sylvia/t11.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">In Islamic architecture, the characteristics of the buildings represents the expressions of feelings, peace, tranquility and purity. The structure provides maximum entry of light, for it is believed to create a sense of harmony with the environment and also a sense of comfort. Furthermore, the buildings are equipped with beautiful interior and exterior decorative designs which can mostly be found on walls, arcades and roofs. One of the examples of beautiful Islamic architecture is the Madinah mosque.</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://pedia.muftisays.com/images/f/f5/MasjidAnNabawi.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 492px; height: 351px;" src="http://pedia.muftisays.com/images/f/f5/MasjidAnNabawi.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8WFt_0UI5iUyJZKYMnqN3o1Rb_9QPZK8sNwItgaw4Zg-5a8bTlKkVcNA8u6_uYcN6qmpsL-WFiCisizhJyF26XM-xtEywkhj8q-yNyyUVko-SgycO5ZD8UXIFpmJ1M4ZR7OKc-Wc-yRU/s320/mosque-interior-c-transp.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8WFt_0UI5iUyJZKYMnqN3o1Rb_9QPZK8sNwItgaw4Zg-5a8bTlKkVcNA8u6_uYcN6qmpsL-WFiCisizhJyF26XM-xtEywkhj8q-yNyyUVko-SgycO5ZD8UXIFpmJ1M4ZR7OKc-Wc-yRU/s320/mosque-interior-c-transp.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.saudiembassy.net/files/PDF/Publications/Magazine/1998-Spring/images/InteriorMadinah.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 298px;" src="http://www.saudiembassy.net/files/PDF/Publications/Magazine/1998-Spring/images/InteriorMadinah.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Other than that, the ceramics of Islamic religion also possessed artistic values. The creation, designs and art of decorating these fragile items were greatly influenced by Chinese ceramics. The ceramics are mostly decorated with only two different colours, but some are multicoloured, adding to their beauty and uniqueness. The basic ceramics are glazed </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">porcelains and tricolour glazed porcelains. The objects created are mainly everyday objects such as teapot, incence burner, pottery, bowls and candle holder.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.jayneshatzpottery.com/9._ISLAMIC__Ewer_12-13TH_C_.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 255px; height: 391px;" src="http://www.jayneshatzpottery.com/9._ISLAMIC__Ewer_12-13TH_C_.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://twinning.vet.gov.tr/history/images/ceramics2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 373px;" src="http://twinning.vet.gov.tr/history/images/ceramics2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Metalwork are not left out in the Islamic art. Compared to other forms of art, metalwork has attained a high standard of technical development and representation in Islamic arts. The metalworks are historically influenced by Sassanian and East Asian arts. Gold and silver were rarely used because the prohibition on it's use for men in Islamic faith. The products of metalwork are usually weapons and armor. The blades are carved with intricate desi</span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">gns and calligraphy or are sometimes inlaid with jewels like ruby or emerald.<br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cavhooah.com/images/Antique_Arab_Islamic_Curved_Cavalry_Sword.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 329px; height: 671px;" src="http://www.cavhooah.com/images/Antique_Arab_Islamic_Curved_Cavalry_Sword.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />Conclusively, Islamic artists create their works of art out of observation, perception and intimate experience of the environment. Muslim artists are constrained by certain religious imperatives. For instance, they must accept that space (the environment) is created by Allah and they themselves are also Allah's creation. They must accept Allah's oneness. Therefore, their creation should not be too extreme because such an act can affect their faith and consequently drove them to be proud or arrogant. Hence, Muslim artists are prohibited from creating human figurines or use human forms in their creations, lest they be tempted into idolatory or polytheism. </span> </span><br /><br /><br /><div> </div><br /><div> </div>atikahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10861831788473105828noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430890753675717840.post-58914277722835928282009-09-08T18:03:00.000-07:002009-09-08T18:27:20.147-07:00Musical Instrument,the ukulele which is usually played at Maori Ceremonies and even for Leisure<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/xx4AoU937uc&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/xx4AoU937uc&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" 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src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d9/War2.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The war in Iraq has been going on for a very long time. The war<span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"> began on the 20th of March 2003</span> and is still in operation till today. Iraq was <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">invaded by a multinasional force</span> led by the troupes from United States and also United Kingdom without any decl</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">aration of war. The US military referred to it as Operation Iraqi Freedom.<br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bant-shirts.com/images/nonph/WMD-290new.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 212px; height: 173px;" src="http://www.bant-shirts.com/images/nonph/WMD-290new.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">reason</span> for their invasion is the thought that <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Iraq is in possession of WMD (</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Wea</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">pon of Mass Destruction)</span>. Although the United Nations weapon's inspector found <span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">no evidence</span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"> of WMD</span> in </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Iraq, the US government stated that " </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">diplo</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">macy has failed " and decided to go to war.</span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://wwwstatic.kern.org/images/kcMuseum/oilLogo001.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 302px;" src="http://wwwstatic.kern.org/images/kcMuseum/oilLogo001.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Besides that, so</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">m</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">e US officials acc</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">used Iraq's president, <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Saddam Hussein of harboring and supporting Al-Qaeda</span>, the Islamist terrorist group. However, there is also <span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0);">no evidence</span> </span>on this statement. Other r</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">easons for the invasion as stated by US officials include <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Iraq's financial support for the famili</span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">es of Palestinian suicide bombers, Iraqi government human rights abuses</span> and an e</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">ff</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">ort on part</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> of the coalition forces to <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">spread democracy</span> in the country</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> and region. Some also admitted that <span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Iraq's oil reserves</span> were also the factors of invasion, but they late</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">r denied the</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> s</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">tatement.<br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The invasion led to the capture of President Hussein, who was later executed by the new Iraq government. <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Violence against coalition forces</span> and among sectarian groups led to <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Iraq insurgency, strife between Sunni and Shia groups and al-Qaeda operations</span> in Iraq. The <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">nu</span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">mber of citizens killed</span> during the 2007 war is estimated to be <span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">85000 civillians minimum to 1000000 people</span>. UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) eatimated that 4.7 million Iraqis were found, 2 million of whom fled to neighbouring countries. In June 2008, US </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Departmen</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">t of Defense officials claimed security and economic indicators began to s</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">how signs of signs of improvement in what they hailed as significant and fragile gains. <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Iraq was fifth on the</span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"> Failed States Index</span> in August 2008.<br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://woodpigeon01.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/iraq-war.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 331px; height: 206px;" src="http://woodpigeon01.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/iraq-war.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.usip.org/files/diyala_citizens%281%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 234px; height: 166px;" src="http://www.usip.org/files/diyala_citizens%281%29.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />The war brought many sadness and disadvantages to the country. There has been <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">many deaths</span>, </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">children, adult and the elderly all included. Those that survived <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">lived a sufferable life</span>, everyday they need to protect themselves and also their families from the terrible attacks. They are <span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">deprived from their homes</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0);"> </span>and most of the time <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">suffer great famine</span>. Furthermore, the <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">education of children have to be halted</span> and many of their <span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">buildings are destr</span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">oyed</span>. A <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">lot</span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"> of money are spent</span> in trying to provide for the citizens needs, but it is not enough. Truly, their sufferings cannot be understood by those who led perfect lives to this day.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.jim3dlong.com/casualties_of_many_kinds-l400.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 233px; height: 328px;" src="http://www.jim3dlong.com/casualties_of_many_kinds-l400.jpeg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2004-12/21/xin_281201210917562317435.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 274px; height: 302px;" src="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2004-12/21/xin_281201210917562317435.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />However, the <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">coalition start</span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">ed to decrease beginning 2004</span> when 9 countries, including Spain, pull</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">ed out their forces, and later withdrawals have continued leaving US as the sole country with troops on the ground by mid-2009. In the <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">late 2008</span>, the US and Iraq governments have approved a <span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Status of Forces Agreement</span> which is effective until 1st January 2012. Besides that, the Iraq parliament also ratified a <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Strategic Framework Agreement with US</span> to ensure cooperation in constitutional rights, threat deterrance, education, energy development and other areas of concern.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://files.meetup.com/373491/Barack%20Obama%20%2708%20Desktop%20Wallpaper.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 587px; height: 439px;" src="http://files.meetup.com/373491/Barack%20Obama%20%2708%20Desktop%20Wallpaper.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">In <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">late February 2009</span>, the new US president <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Barrack Obama, announced an 18 month withdrawal window</span> for "combat forces", leaving behind 30000 to 50000 troops to "advise and train Iraqi Security Forces" and to provide intelligence and surveillance. General Ray Odierno believes that all of <span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">US </span><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">troops will be out of Iraq by the end of 2011</span>, although the combat operations ended on April 30,2009. Nouri al-Maliki, Iraq's prime minister, supported the </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">accelerated pullout of US army. In this situation, it is hoped that the people of Iraq will finally achieved a state of peace after being in war for so long.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l124/LindaB_07/Peace-Dove.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 505px; height: 533px;" src="http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l124/LindaB_07/Peace-Dove.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span></div>atikahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10861831788473105828noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430890753675717840.post-63229942941599912712009-08-28T18:27:00.000-07:002009-09-01T08:29:38.741-07:00Vocaloid,the new generation of the music industry.Vocaloid is a musical synthesizer application software developed by Yamaha Corporation this enables users to generate sounding singing by just having to put in lyrics and melody.<br /><br /><div><div><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div>The history of Vocaloid is just a recent one.It was developed by the ever so famous Yamaha Corporation.The development of Vocaloid was announced in the year 2003.On the 15th January,the first Vocaloid products were launched.The products were given the name of Leon and Lola.Years later on January 2007,Vocaloid2 was launched.Vocaloid2 is a better and improved version of Vocaloid1.Following their successful launch,Yamaha introduced the English version and it goes by the name of Sweet Ann.</div><div> </div><div>These are some examples of the characters developed by Yamaha for the Vocaloid product. </div><br /><div><div>SWEET ANN is the first virtual singer based on Vocaloid2. She has as if cross sitches on her neck but it is actually her choker.This programme was released on June 29,2007.Her voice is inspired by a female pop singer.</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 154px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376520550835266818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGWcTRLV1vF7qVXkLGX-Hzmq-nFg9D21ulVY_J7mFyyD-FNoWdvz2CFMAg56SSoXo3MwZkKAjBAznv2VN7eMnWRKNYEWNZbqyjH2r24iwPdQgSWTEc9KgEjpiIKI7vbumWYzBeCKH1wio/s200/sweetann.jpg" />MEIKO's voice is completely computer synthesised.Thus causing the programme to sound less smooth and a bit rough.She was first introduced into the market on November 5,2004.She is able to sing any type of genre which expands from hip-hop to rock.Her voice is based Japan's pop songstress Meiko Haigo.Her trademark is her red dress and she holds a microphone stand. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 310px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376477263661356530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqd1R1tTYAq0VZ616tDoKEJQN_twwTXlHzuUrDZNXhZJKN0iE1dRAK7cxhR8K1UeID7LEHu7pS6NEilkEPDNb3gdArghA0uVq8q4NgL43UXW-AyzRbS5vxxiyCG7XtE4zy0HPbSObuAR0/s320/250px-Meiko.jpg" />PRIMA is apart of the newly improved programme Vocaloid2.This programme was relaesed on January 14,2008.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376501648523867058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_8_Bbvzn9CCZJxLBmuDcVmOMxsmM6hwivD6gg2fifOZz4sJLO2_4ISP6FI9eeroItjT_HET4gaXmhiF8gnmYeopsdxlSubb7sogv6Zj7vFN49Me70oJ1J8n5i_VNiUK8Fc2B254qfv0Q/s200/prima.jpg" />MIKU HATSUNE is the most popular among her vocaloid members.She was released on August 31,2007.Due to her popularity,these character had been immortalised into comic books which she stares as the main character.The sampling of her voice comes from a Japanese singer called Saki Fujita.Moreover,high demands for this character had made producers create several songs under this character.She is able to sing from all sorts of genre but she sings mainly J-pop. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 141px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376500580247862706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhut0RbioZAT7WvzT647B8Vp43hHSEqCxRPpIGipIfOvlx7agy52MymKGomenoYTa7AXyGVYr-mvVHUVgo2jwy9D3nKfr7KgdHN_ZdH3z3wT-QAHc7MeoAdfj5gSN3avrxa4D2dDxs5kWQ/s200/miku.jpg" />LUKA MEGURINE is the third release apart of the Vocaloid2.Her released date was on January 30,2009.She is able to sing in Japanese and English.The main reason for her creation was to break all language and cultural barrier.She has a moody but husky female voice.Shortly after her release,she was a bigger hit and still is compared to Miku.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 251px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376499064229779074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKKYqgw-AFaD0VEVuKZQg8dooimWOe0JH-jPqvsShjf5mqE2No7QX-s6NzBugd_aqUdOsciKlOgzh3mV1RWSPGGDMsJwE_gKnoaSX_cPSPzZQnCQzSc7WsnvkosIbdSxQjvaqH3wlJ8zU/s320/megurine.jpg" />MEGPOID is a cute character known for her famous character item which is a carrot.She was released on June 25th,2009.She is voiced by Megumi Nakajima.Due to being only recently released,not much feedback is known about her.<br /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376516679613603186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdVUCRvaVeWD1_oxOZz2qQeUOAO6k2hMzQtgftgROPTORiIPNnu56AURD0UFhUd5xBJ2jYldeJjcsNH2W5kuL1Y65RWRv0pe1fBsZgbY0cDbsHwMzhkLg6TD08iUkTxvANgQzsOMrFRjw/s200/megpoid.jpg" /><br /><div>GACKPOID was released on Julu 31,2008.For this creation,actor and musician Gackt lent his voice and stage name.The other name for this character is Kamui Gakupo.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376498089542967186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicbKYRr-uo6RU5RzhrbhkWcrQViYvkLCe_nzOLzyYmJgWVzXCgiSaCR1FjOgMVNP6ldD98MziP3kRMDHtUhTTgnkrqfmCY91YSajt6iQVdd8TEumFQ6Cq8gtMIwHCqoE527grA-PYz2cg/s320/gackpoid.jpg" /> REN AND LEN KAGAMINE is the second installment of the Vocaloid series.Although they share the same family name but they are not brothers and sisters but reflections of a mirror.For this programme ,there are two voice banks that can be used.The programme is sold at the same price as Miku eventhough there are two voice banks.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 258px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 302px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://img3.ak.crunchyroll.com/i/spire1/31423fb8818b7bbe66658274601d7c461231926664_full.png" /> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Asheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04876765482765349162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430890753675717840.post-84475495419471268502009-08-11T22:23:00.000-07:002009-08-14T10:57:42.950-07:00Communication Skills In The Workplace<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUsft9F2Qmt-mnIXodz2yj90rwcpP7o5i_yYXWCicPxA8NMOMhBFx24IS5qj5wTNS9xTyuHJbfuZ1t421cC-hbjy6ZU4VohzX_ASb_KInPiiQhb2Wm1He2tQS935IEZKBqyLrAqRxwODh9/s1600-h/comm+man.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 319px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUsft9F2Qmt-mnIXodz2yj90rwcpP7o5i_yYXWCicPxA8NMOMhBFx24IS5qj5wTNS9xTyuHJbfuZ1t421cC-hbjy6ZU4VohzX_ASb_KInPiiQhb2Wm1He2tQS935IEZKBqyLrAqRxwODh9/s320/comm+man.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369819971022974466" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Communication</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> based on wikipedia online is a process of transferring informat</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">ion</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> from one entity to another. Communication is commonly defined as "the imparting or interchange of thoughts, opinions, or information by speech, writing, or signs". Communication can be perceived as a two-way process</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> in which there is an exchange</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> and progression of thought</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, feeling</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> or ideas</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> towards a mutually accepted</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> goal or direction.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfM-g0HruUvHu0Pv55IQGgd2ajTnHH7NZ8kDMGu6uV71BusKXmenACZg0cafvndcw-8ilddRlvV7RAl0v2zHJYWnxgX1Ab6mgdyxgBXEiGWLqAUjbYA0ZcElovYXGeBob2oXZe-GYQmPzl/s1600-h/communicate2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 311px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfM-g0HruUvHu0Pv55IQGgd2ajTnHH7NZ8kDMGu6uV71BusKXmenACZg0cafvndcw-8ilddRlvV7RAl0v2zHJYWnxgX1Ab6mgdyxgBXEiGWLqAUjbYA0ZcElovYXGeBob2oXZe-GYQmPzl/s320/communicate2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369820106661224178" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Communication is very important in the average people's lives. People commu</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">n</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">i</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">cate with each other every day,from little things like asking the time to big things li</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">ke discussions. Communication began from w</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">hen w</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">e are children, and develops as we grow up. While basic communication skills are ea</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">sy to obta</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">in, not ma</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">ny know how to communicate professionally with others, </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">es</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">pecially with </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">those whom they</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> first met. These type of situations are often seen in the workplace. Good communication skills can help</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> create a happy atmosphere in the workplace besides making a task easier to complete.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Here are some tips to good communication skills in the wo</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">rk</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">place :<br /><br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9GFKSnUVM_Kie5ly9mI0uILA8PXPUgvq7_4NFsop9zbmuRgIRMZNRPKcpLeIX9O9A9w0FiVRvX78avxe-1SbsYo3_P5dvw855Sqp3TsEOQmRaTfp4ytobiVhnqN2kXjy4GcHONRxTXnT8/s1600-h/greetings2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9GFKSnUVM_Kie5ly9mI0uILA8PXPUgvq7_4NFsop9zbmuRgIRMZNRPKcpLeIX9O9A9w0FiVRvX78avxe-1SbsYo3_P5dvw855Sqp3TsEOQmRaTfp4ytobiVhnqN2kXjy4GcHONRxTXnT8/s320/greetings2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369872822121981714" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >1. Personal Contact</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">People relate to one another bett</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">er when they can meet in person and read each other's body language. What's more, people can feel the energy the connection creates. A powerful connection can be created by just smiling or shaking someone's ha</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">nd when you meet them.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrHoXjudoQ-Fk7AwP1HwYS7g2BEB2JSy9HPo8gBw9NWbZBFFnnTa71VOvRR8_qmAH_6oQIb244zX7ZCitGeHpZMWYkw1IueXRnSBaSqR_iacHhQr-4v6Xh2KDj8AFmegmVnEzOtLNAzAUJ/s1600-h/connect_puzzle.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 274px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrHoXjudoQ-Fk7AwP1HwYS7g2BEB2JSy9HPo8gBw9NWbZBFFnnTa71VOvRR8_qmAH_6oQIb244zX7ZCitGeHpZMWYkw1IueXRnSBaSqR_iacHhQr-4v6Xh2KDj8AFmegmVnEzOtLNAzAUJ/s320/connect_puzzle.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369871072270347858" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >2. Develop A Network</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">No one achieves success alone. Success in any company r</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">equires team effort. Therefore, make an effort to know your manager and employees in different departments within the company. Try to meet new people in professional organizations. Further</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">more, be active in your company and join in their events like family day to strengthen the bo</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">nds with co-workers.<br /><br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5tMvsVHGlg_2XWFAafcd5itk3BhIuBVqMziGyHFwj2B-DhNNAiKNRLRjO3j4hS6w6FSqotKeGW-KbfcjvTKK6c4TwjslJkugajiZUMtM_SMUhNfAfxPNW7UeNVuOrUq_3ulQ4UQoE2VBR/s1600-h/The_mad_tea_party_by_LanWu.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5tMvsVHGlg_2XWFAafcd5itk3BhIuBVqMziGyHFwj2B-DhNNAiKNRLRjO3j4hS6w6FSqotKeGW-KbfcjvTKK6c4TwjslJkugajiZUMtM_SMUhNfAfxPNW7UeNVuOrUq_3ulQ4UQoE2VBR/s320/The_mad_tea_party_by_LanWu.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369871068424144498" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >3. Always Be Courteous</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Courtesy lets people know that you care. Words like 'thank you' lets people know that you appreciate them. This is important because if people know you are grateful, they will be more eager to help you another time.<br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPp6jliFkxdGGQxXMehx7JeiPwxU6sSVD1lI_0JOzUqw8Wrxc27LAgCuytKLXei3R64kq-RD-XHAkjm9KhiknKoyXUogMT1lry__ANaItjyWMAfPXSEqa77baYjb3EPWKLtxG-McBhn0hF/s1600-h/ist2_1588628-i-cannot-hear-you.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPp6jliFkxdGGQxXMehx7JeiPwxU6sSVD1lI_0JOzUqw8Wrxc27LAgCuytKLXei3R64kq-RD-XHAkjm9KhiknKoyXUogMT1lry__ANaItjyWMAfPXSEqa77baYjb3EPWKLtxG-McBhn0hF/s320/ist2_1588628-i-cannot-hear-you.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369877949091910802" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">4.Be Clear</span><br />Since people often hear things differently, it is important to speak fluently and with the correct pronounciations of words. People may hesitate to ask you to repeat what you said if they didn't hear your words properly. Therefore, you should ask, "did i explain this clearly?" after you end your talk or speech to confirm that people understood you.</span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnYt9_PJKFmvw3XyZvlVjVo3a0X1N9M_M50sUfIeGUsCwzdcmvhGjG563J5BTalhccZWkJVl2gqS3njkI-OVPNqlYDpI9XV5li9j84oWiJ7jNVfvyJmv3Mq8gmutqPj3HCUVs2WvtjWS0i/s1600-h/compromise.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnYt9_PJKFmvw3XyZvlVjVo3a0X1N9M_M50sUfIeGUsCwzdcmvhGjG563J5BTalhccZWkJVl2gqS3njkI-OVPNqlYDpI9XV5li9j84oWiJ7jNVfvyJmv3Mq8gmutqPj3HCUVs2WvtjWS0i/s320/compromise.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369872814462894754" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">5. Compromise</span><br />You can decrease the tension associated with conflicts if you always ask, "what is best for the company?". This gives people a different perspective on your requests, and they will be less likely to take any conflicts personally.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj6H1T2K9C_4h7XVJ9Mx74dOBOGvAEIpOpvvIIhdcfD0nDl9gpFdIZGBme5MiwInTRt3ZY32G0x498juzGiwNbdOUqb9Gcki_ANcKUro0_0nzlUfBqiSGTd1qs1mj-ERyXnA7IPutKExMB/s1600-h/interestedcat.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj6H1T2K9C_4h7XVJ9Mx74dOBOGvAEIpOpvvIIhdcfD0nDl9gpFdIZGBme5MiwInTRt3ZY32G0x498juzGiwNbdOUqb9Gcki_ANcKUro0_0nzlUfBqiSGTd1qs1mj-ERyXnA7IPutKExMB/s320/interestedcat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369877943634769986" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >6. Be Interesting And Interested</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Even though most of the work place communications will be about business topics, it is also important to share your personal side. Talk about your interests and your family to other co-workers and ask them about theirs. Telling a few short personal stories about your interesting experiences will make your team members feel more conne</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">cted to you as a person. Read the newspaper or watch the news on television daily to know what's going on with the world and what personal concerns your members may have about them.<br /><br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNCNDdLl8v2aRDS5mz9GkfvZ49P3Djn8GRJbvr0dzX82YM5RP1XQRdiVMmnIOEIoXdCZzKEvX8Me51dR7OzKLA6F2sPUpJN7SMGM3HSI63JBuPdjwjPez01NAJPsdXZPcmlO_HGfTV0Pt5/s1600-h/Hear_by_muhoho_seijin.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNCNDdLl8v2aRDS5mz9GkfvZ49P3Djn8GRJbvr0dzX82YM5RP1XQRdiVMmnIOEIoXdCZzKEvX8Me51dR7OzKLA6F2sPUpJN7SMGM3HSI63JBuPdjwjPez01NAJPsdXZPcmlO_HGfTV0Pt5/s320/Hear_by_muhoho_seijin.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369876130851096914" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51); font-weight: bold;">7. Listen</span><br />Listening attentively to what others say demonstrates respect. Listening properly is not as people's mind tend to wander to other topics. To help concentrate on your talker's words, keep a good eye contact, without staring and ask questions about the topic being discussed.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBOVn94yfx5sKrVxfkRz9HO0MJSU4__jc-pf5SNl6eRTj_y4khHgpaY2-EvSwGE2PQgW6iMlaoU1R2kjH90nbZjlWhvK-xZmNU_YlCep4y94A9r3QNtKmfVZJppqQAUGO_ozaz2eyppc2k/s1600-h/tmsTraining.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBOVn94yfx5sKrVxfkRz9HO0MJSU4__jc-pf5SNl6eRTj_y4khHgpaY2-EvSwGE2PQgW6iMlaoU1R2kjH90nbZjlWhvK-xZmNU_YlCep4y94A9r3QNtKmfVZJppqQAUGO_ozaz2eyppc2k/s320/tmsTraining.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369878674984483938" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Improving co</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">mmunication skills is a process that increases gradually over time. However, there is a way to</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> speed up the learning process. At the end of each day, take some tim</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">e to review your communications during the day. Take note of what was effective and what wasn't. Learn from mistakes and continue to learn and also improve your communication skills.<br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div></div>atikahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10861831788473105828noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430890753675717840.post-91262907368512093542009-08-04T17:08:00.000-07:002009-08-11T19:02:19.057-07:00Tan<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO9ICflzG7OVRpqepl0ZZpgkhs4USm2yPLjU4NFObmVNbg9cLtNqiCL4qLkzyfmouuyxO2YDvPtuBBW2XOo4UmFiCTJKIPuGg465PdRObCFVpMBmBotkDIjgVYryVdWkm63f12pSJDTWdw/s1600-h/chthonic.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO9ICflzG7OVRpqepl0ZZpgkhs4USm2yPLjU4NFObmVNbg9cLtNqiCL4qLkzyfmouuyxO2YDvPtuBBW2XOo4UmFiCTJKIPuGg465PdRObCFVpMBmBotkDIjgVYryVdWkm63f12pSJDTWdw/s400/chthonic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368395204582442562" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:courier new;font-size:100%;" >Black Metal Culture<br /></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;" class="classification_description"><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="description"> <p class="first">Black metal have become a popular trend in some country. Black metal is actually a type of music genre. It is an extreme heavy metal music that is typically abrasive and characterized by the use of fast tempos, high-pitched electric guitars often played with tremolo picking, high-pitched shrieking vocals, and unconventional song structures.</p><p class="first"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZStGEafH3deFhAAPN1j8HJe2sH1gIo_6Uk6iH09N-YJlWoNnZOOoGLDUURkHHUcvvRUSO8OrmNaaqvqSBYpPj8FcEPJ86VJWh4_4oEOy-AyWZDT7fojaUip7fxDx4Gc4jPsYOWXG4JZ8k/s1600-h/bm1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 386px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZStGEafH3deFhAAPN1j8HJe2sH1gIo_6Uk6iH09N-YJlWoNnZOOoGLDUURkHHUcvvRUSO8OrmNaaqvqSBYpPj8FcEPJ86VJWh4_4oEOy-AyWZDT7fojaUip7fxDx4Gc4jPsYOWXG4JZ8k/s400/bm1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368395192987469634" border="0" /></a></p>Blast beats, high shrieked vocals (as opposed to the more guttural growls of death metal) and heavily distorted walls of guitar are all common motifs, but the form has evolved since its inception. While there is much debate amongst fans about what does or does not constitute black metal, many bands have taken the sound in a more progressive direction or combined it with other elements to make strange hybrid styles.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHbH7EpPLKsxS2II8ddPlocJ1aAek9mh1GNld-XJq765R2zBTcVrM528PHMMp1pxU-MXbwR399500pdt-mmVVnJ3DrRAqKLy4GT9s0b06egxSICRMgP46CAL1ecZ8ze1hcPmYamBL4F2qJ/s1600-h/Rotting-Christ.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 365px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHbH7EpPLKsxS2II8ddPlocJ1aAek9mh1GNld-XJq765R2zBTcVrM528PHMMp1pxU-MXbwR399500pdt-mmVVnJ3DrRAqKLy4GT9s0b06egxSICRMgP46CAL1ecZ8ze1hcPmYamBL4F2qJ/s400/Rotting-Christ.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368395207576675906" border="0" /></a><p>The first bands to set the trend were mostly thrash metal bands that formed the prototype for black metal in the early 1980s. They are referred collectively as the First Wave, and consist of a few bands. Some of the bands are Venom, Mercyful Fate, Celtic Frost and Bathory. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, a Second Wave emerged, primarily of Norwegian bands like Burzum, Mayhem and Darkthrone. Although there is no well-defined Third Wave, modern black metal bands have incorporated new musical and lyrical trends into their music.</p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiLRcnVMwfyZDbQFZslG0BXBXtIVAXmonKvle1A_8-i8xZZm-4KhMqwvU4CFati22lQjRTAHn_lpUdycVcNivKEBk6vC9CDKREW7PaqziRmUB6xFXIpky7hxyyIxk5865rYuChcfYbRZOJ/s1600-h/Mercyful_Fate_1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiLRcnVMwfyZDbQFZslG0BXBXtIVAXmonKvle1A_8-i8xZZm-4KhMqwvU4CFati22lQjRTAHn_lpUdycVcNivKEBk6vC9CDKREW7PaqziRmUB6xFXIpky7hxyyIxk5865rYuChcfYbRZOJ/s400/Mercyful_Fate_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368396801257323362" border="0" /></a></p>Black metal’s beginnings can be traced back to the early 1980s when a number of European bands, including the likes of England’s Venom, Sweden’s Bathory and Switzerland’s Hellhammer (who would later mutate into Celtic Frost) took the nascent thrash metal blueprint and twisted it into ever darker and more extreme shapes.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjxp4uw_0xmpXZhRnl3SX15wj_LZ3cQIWztlLNUoDzKFvRexYaxCmyfEFanBZ3CHTwjOnZeZFd3bGcEkvD8s9V0kg2MFM3hYxPxLC53nAz7YyyYQe7Tosq9VaHaiVFxsXOLVUGVbZ95RQ5/s1600-h/Celtic_Frost_-_VanityNemesis.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjxp4uw_0xmpXZhRnl3SX15wj_LZ3cQIWztlLNUoDzKFvRexYaxCmyfEFanBZ3CHTwjOnZeZFd3bGcEkvD8s9V0kg2MFM3hYxPxLC53nAz7YyyYQe7Tosq9VaHaiVFxsXOLVUGVbZ95RQ5/s400/Celtic_Frost_-_VanityNemesis.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368397654961433570" border="0" /></a><br />Although Venom’s dense, riff-driven rumble was arguably the furthest from the higher pitched tremolo picking and shrieking vocal approach that would come to define black metal through the 90s and beyond, the Geordie three-piece did bequeath the genre its name with their second album, 1982’s Black Metal.<br /><br /><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Oq5-6RrzxL0Btb3gmCLRAEFie2XonBu9VFYz3lHVNDdFOi1JB5t4xl4YE8cWfyqNcO3A6qAhFcICBt8DsgCIEFuP9zsIXU58zp0tLQ36kjC1NUfAHgC79VcDEDYxkjOugxyMbuyPdxI-/s1600-h/Venom_Black.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Oq5-6RrzxL0Btb3gmCLRAEFie2XonBu9VFYz3lHVNDdFOi1JB5t4xl4YE8cWfyqNcO3A6qAhFcICBt8DsgCIEFuP9zsIXU58zp0tLQ36kjC1NUfAHgC79VcDEDYxkjOugxyMbuyPdxI-/s400/Venom_Black.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368396798528695714" border="0" /></a></p> <p><br /></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHWqxouldlZ9AohcDI_-RJ6tF3_j_sPi1sil8ATUL_BH3DGlfE5nuUIBVRzOZVsBAn_ucE1DZ8QKofslysGuF5OZq_bQCgiq1n6dMDxfrTsWnuq9JhJe_zW7JkhXFJqbI9aszy4VnqcueI/s1600-h/burning_church.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 193px; height: 295px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHWqxouldlZ9AohcDI_-RJ6tF3_j_sPi1sil8ATUL_BH3DGlfE5nuUIBVRzOZVsBAn_ucE1DZ8QKofslysGuF5OZq_bQCgiq1n6dMDxfrTsWnuq9JhJe_zW7JkhXFJqbI9aszy4VnqcueI/s400/burning_church.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368402555612127298" border="0" /></a> <p>Black metal has been met with considerable hostility from mainstream culture, mainly because of the misanthropic and Anti-Christian attitude of many bands. This iconoclastic ideology is typical of black metal bands. Additionally, a few black metal bands have been associated with church burnings, murder, and National Socialism(associated with Nazi). Black metal is generally seen as an underground form of music, in part because it does not appeal to mainstream tastes and because it's musicians often choose to remain obscure.</p><p><br /></p> <p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcA7wuMI3Ems5x3itjbJ0MuweX9sC43mOwLRkSKc5AIZoAMNjb9dykFe5YD9HxN71EW3QskFG-g2OEQMb9_YuFML2PgXMGnFhUt94GC5JaFTRo2mSgCO7fMX9zo8IjZgH09ESXhdz8nIzQ/s1600-h/odin-and-puppies.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 228px; height: 346px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcA7wuMI3Ems5x3itjbJ0MuweX9sC43mOwLRkSKc5AIZoAMNjb9dykFe5YD9HxN71EW3QskFG-g2OEQMb9_YuFML2PgXMGnFhUt94GC5JaFTRo2mSgCO7fMX9zo8IjZgH09ESXhdz8nIzQ/s400/odin-and-puppies.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368401741141722786" border="0" /></a></p> Black metal is generally opposed to Christianity. Instead, some black metal artists promote atheism, antitheism, paganism or satanism. In short, they promote religions that are related with devils or the belief that there is no God. They also support individualism, which means that they avoid society at most times. Nevertheless, there are black metals that worship ancient gods such as those in the vikings,celt or saxons. Examples of these ancient gods are Odin, Loki and Thor. They support things that have connections with war or the warrior's spirit. This explains the bullets and also war equipments like gauntlets worn by most black metal artists.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />In terms of fashion, their style of clothing had it's roots in biker, rocker and leather subculture. Their apparel usually consists of leather jackets, hi-top basketball shoes, blue or black skinny fit jeans, camouflaged pants or shorts, denim jackets or kutte vests. The jackets and bottoms are adorned with badges, pins and patches. They also put images of ancient religions such as celtic cross, vikings and Greek mythical creatureson their clothing. Accesories worn include studded bracelets, nose chain ring, bullet belts, spiked gauntlets and various chains and belts criss-crossed over one another. Besides this, black metals keep their hair long and paint their faces to make it look scary.<br /><br /><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOfBszp5dWUn7apWAGW43zG_ZJuEb9LoG7dyFqF6MBv2NYtmRggBDDBchNjTs70G4P-oPihSwQWYSZi4UwkdFwcDQEfMoMvUCmzziMB0gP1XKweA-DL1xMmyJO_9VeG6VcyoJFBRbp4-ao/s1600-h/M8EDF2E5C1070312494-0622.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 163px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOfBszp5dWUn7apWAGW43zG_ZJuEb9LoG7dyFqF6MBv2NYtmRggBDDBchNjTs70G4P-oPihSwQWYSZi4UwkdFwcDQEfMoMvUCmzziMB0gP1XKweA-DL1xMmyJO_9VeG6VcyoJFBRbp4-ao/s400/M8EDF2E5C1070312494-0622.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368403212880322338" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHIc7Du6nCFIbZna-FRB3qDM6Y-kt2P80-B19ZdzJc2EMZBYEJiVh_Jny905cuTxu5db0jwcETfBlYxevE8vftqq19IMArSv1EUEGCNxVoqlMa936NDDfB5RreEQp005bqa8-Pu8Bn0waH/s1600-h/ninja-gauntlet.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHIc7Du6nCFIbZna-FRB3qDM6Y-kt2P80-B19ZdzJc2EMZBYEJiVh_Jny905cuTxu5db0jwcETfBlYxevE8vftqq19IMArSv1EUEGCNxVoqlMa936NDDfB5RreEQp005bqa8-Pu8Bn0waH/s400/ninja-gauntlet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368403219990594786" border="0" /></a></p><br />In today's world, black metal is mostly followed in sense of fashion only. People wear leather jackets and tight pants with studded bracers and spiked shoes. The fashion of black metal followed by the community are not as extreme as the real members of black metal. Some are also taken to the music, but they are limited to listening only and do not participate in forming a band. They are not involved in activities like church burning or national socialism.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie_hc-ww5BA601B0zGq1qDBc4r9v-4KueB6mSIaL5QgY8Nw2FSdYJE1jVwSBrHnyyqRqviFvFBpSrRrmDs46dHWVoAqFhyLSCB9MEKyJl_WnyDtxEiThXOdZVViJm2u8OL3kV6odQTaG9f/s1600-h/2939_photo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 253px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie_hc-ww5BA601B0zGq1qDBc4r9v-4KueB6mSIaL5QgY8Nw2FSdYJE1jVwSBrHnyyqRqviFvFBpSrRrmDs46dHWVoAqFhyLSCB9MEKyJl_WnyDtxEiThXOdZVViJm2u8OL3kV6odQTaG9f/s400/2939_photo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368404304575620322" border="0" /></a><br />Some, especially teenagers, like to wear clothings similar to black metals artists without knowing the actual meaning or symbolic traits contained in the style of clothing. It is alright for those who do not have a religion, but very dangerous for those that have one. Most teenagers have little education regarding their religions and often adapt certain styles without knowing the wrong of it. For example, a teenagers who is Islam but have no knowledge of the religion may be attracted to wear a black metal jacket that have a celtic cross design on the back. It is not wrong to wear clothings in the style of black metal, but it is wrong to wear something that have an image of other religions for muslims.<br /><br /><br /></div> </div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_metal#cite_note-Murder_Music-4"><span></span></a></div></div>black phoenixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05400171438904400086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430890753675717840.post-31988352028565147912009-07-28T17:32:00.000-07:002009-07-31T03:31:46.837-07:00Ashreen<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#330000;">Demography of primary and secondary school enrolment in Malaysia</span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#ff6600;"></span>
<br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Demography in general means the study of the characteristics of </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">human populations, such as size, growth, density, distribution, </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">and vital statistics.</span>
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<br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">School enrolment is defined as the enrolment of t</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">he official age group for a cer</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">tain level of ed</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">ucation, expressed as the percentage of th</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">e population from the age group.</span>
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<br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Our status of education between the year 1991 and 1997 is not well distributed. </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">
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<br /></span>Based on the graph, it is seen that from the year 1991 to 1992 there is an increase by 3%. In the following year from 1992 to 1994, the percentage of primary school enrolment gradually decrease by 1%. However in the year 1995, there is a sudden increase of percentage up to 4%. The graph plummeted from 99% to 90%. A year after 1996, the graph shot up 6%.
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<br />The graph of secondary school enrolment is much the same. The graph from year 1998 to 2001 is almost constant with slight increase or decrease. In the year 2002, the graph shot up by 9%, making it 72%. Later i the year 2003, there is also a slight increase from 72% to 80%. Overall, the graph increases over time due to certain factors which change throughout time.
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<br />Based on our discussion, one of the factors that effect the graph's increase is birth rate. The population of children aged 7 to 12 between the year 1991 to 1997 differ according to the economical status of parents. The second factor is death rate. Children may have died of various diseases due to weak immune system. Children may also be involved in terrible accidents like car crash.The third factor would be financial problems. Parents are too poor to afford the school fees and textbooks when their children enter secondary school.
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<br />Next is the factors for the increase in the graph. The first one is government. They are always aware of the importance of education and imposed a law that children must be sent for education at least at primary level. They also introduced the textbook loan scheme(SPBT) to help poor parents. The next factor is globalization. In the modern era, people realize that they need education because everyday life now is surrounded by technology. Requirements for jobs these days need good qualifications.
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<br />For our predictions in the future, there will be an increase in the number of students enrolled in schools because education guarantees a brighter future for them. The government will provide more support to the poor and unfortunate children to maximize the population of literate people so that they may be of use to the country.
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<br />In the early nineties, people in rural areas believed that children should be educated at home only. However, during the late nineties, the evolution of technology has caused people to realize the importance of education and prepare their children for the future. In the future, it is hoped that the graph will gradually increase over time.
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<br /></span></span></div>black phoenixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05400171438904400086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430890753675717840.post-30285566829171582772009-07-19T20:58:00.000-07:002009-07-21T18:06:48.407-07:00Atikah<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><strong>Hinamatsuri-a special day for japanese girls</strong></span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Custom in our opinion is a habitual practice that is carried out through the generation. Every country has it's own unique customs. Out of all the fascinating customs, the ones from Japan has caught our interest.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">If we speak about dolls,</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> we usually think that it is a toy for children to play with. In Japan, however, they are not merely used for the entertainment of children, but also used for household shrines, formal gift-giving and especially for festival celebrations.<br /><br />In Japan, they have a festival called "Hinamatsuri", which means the Doll Festival or Girl's Day. The festival is held on the 3rd of March. In this festival, ornamental dolls representing people of high status in traditional court dress of the Heian period are displayed on a platform that looks like a staircase. The dolls are arranges according to their status. The first platform holds the Imperial dolls, which are the Emperor and Empress dolls.<br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIMyGZvtLYL_yrJObnHLzWBLh1-Luppgep6svT4jD02rJ9W0i-CeMKUy1RjDVdP96a0nXU2EWq17Lx3oJWqFVXjwVnRPdUTlD-C6ElQgXHhJcPFB5EZkmsDi1LJh9o9_fv9_phbxaWXJ3_/s1600-h/flickr-2305273991-image.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360553071846675826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIMyGZvtLYL_yrJObnHLzWBLh1-Luppgep6svT4jD02rJ9W0i-CeMKUy1RjDVdP96a0nXU2EWq17Lx3oJWqFVXjwVnRPdUTlD-C6ElQgXHhJcPFB5EZkmsDi1LJh9o9_fv9_phbxaWXJ3_/s400/flickr-2305273991-image.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />The second platform holds three court ladies dolls each holding an equipment for sake, a type of japanese wine while the third platform holds five male musician dolls.<br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG8iURZkegNW5PUtWcxT1Ila0Tz1vzCyPjDM-McyxKG3y8MsM9clezSRv7pQH4ZV1qCD-TB5LZ1vkpkYVLJk52TMLakuyt1Jd35o-IPcV53MxaJgQbOzG_sWQfsMqXRQ-8ASXhjNCHDXPL/s1600-h/japan-lifestyle-014-hina-ningyo.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360560385017593842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG8iURZkegNW5PUtWcxT1Ila0Tz1vzCyPjDM-McyxKG3y8MsM9clezSRv7pQH4ZV1qCD-TB5LZ1vkpkYVLJk52TMLakuyt1Jd35o-IPcV53MxaJgQbOzG_sWQfsMqXRQ-8ASXhjNCHDXPL/s400/japan-lifestyle-014-hina-ningyo.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </span><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The Minister or Daijin dolls are placed on the fourth platform while onn the fifth platform are arranged the three helper or Samurai dolls which serve as protectors for the Emperor and Empress. The lower platforms usually displays a variety of miniature furnitures, tools and carriages.<br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidgpNaODCV7LTae-32_eeBkkpJskuxQJuCEc1Z6V0jTEGA_fnAO9PdjwcghDgg41UI0aO97WUXz6GIr6DWNaqs1-tgf-IQcTGPqdqqdVnYFaF7h_XbZtONFRnwCh9I8Oi2UAhyV2g0LDs3/s1600-h/PID27.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360564073133116594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 338px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidgpNaODCV7LTae-32_eeBkkpJskuxQJuCEc1Z6V0jTEGA_fnAO9PdjwcghDgg41UI0aO97WUXz6GIr6DWNaqs1-tgf-IQcTGPqdqqdVnYFaF7h_XbZtONFRnwCh9I8Oi2UAhyV2g0LDs3/s400/PID27.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />On Hinamatsuri, families pray for the happiness and prosperity of their girls besides to ensure that they grow up healthy and beautiful. The celebrations takes place both inside the house and also beside the seashore to ward off evil spirits from the girls. The families worked hard making the display between the middle of February to the 3rd of March. If the dolls are still displayed after the 3rd of March, it is believed that the girls will not get a good husband in the future. The Hinamatsuri dolls are all hand-made, explaining the details and beautiful compositions.<br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2J2hFXsuCweHngFjR4bNEPa2fdN5B-4VP324x-m-uNYKtVDcd9bWtxrPq5Goqp2kf3tvoh7nhhd8_v4o4MCpqiuZyRO6gg__R7xiUSIWVwD9fnAiNWoHuGDJhA2UrObKOUXzLdFcoQDQ0/s1600-h/290673806WjDBCg_fs.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360562314075712722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 390px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2J2hFXsuCweHngFjR4bNEPa2fdN5B-4VP324x-m-uNYKtVDcd9bWtxrPq5Goqp2kf3tvoh7nhhd8_v4o4MCpqiuZyRO6gg__R7xiUSIWVwD9fnAiNWoHuGDJhA2UrObKOUXzLdFcoQDQ0/s400/290673806WjDBCg_fs.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRCyOcwBJ3ul6Vjm7c3WgsEk4wNvxg876zZgIYqJQrOzM1wJdwjTBd2ejTEc3wAX1AfbJW4EVaVBthG-MXlSzYIYTgAMyhXYUXkzbwpjljWHAcQlv7UBpsE3R7VPswPOlgMwk_xxcRPdIn/s1600-h/976733-1-thumb.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360564278267568050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRCyOcwBJ3ul6Vjm7c3WgsEk4wNvxg876zZgIYqJQrOzM1wJdwjTBd2ejTEc3wAX1AfbJW4EVaVBthG-MXlSzYIYTgAMyhXYUXkzbwpjljWHAcQlv7UBpsE3R7VPswPOlgMwk_xxcRPdIn/s400/976733-1-thumb.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Families also serve special foods on Hinamatsuri. One of the delicacies is "Hina-Arare". Hina-Arare is a puffy snack that have a sweet taste. Each colour of the snack-puff is said to have a special or symbolic meaning. White is 'Earth', pink or red is 'Life' while green represents 'Trees'. They are believed to provide energy and also drive out misfortunes and also diseases.<br />These colourful snacks is placed on the dolls display and are oly eaten on Hinamatsuri.<br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlZ9N0SiKQoZmpwRpMPLOUZbGrAWiGrJplC3nHSMAgUWcmLkytXD00tVGZ6OKgALOa-3qRVHJyIqderHxa0WR3gnvgx5BTAM9GekTAckPc1ZAg41KSNkG1c4SB2OVHUZVKspGXtTM1T0-K/s1600-h/March_6_(Thurs)_013.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360567252621721906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlZ9N0SiKQoZmpwRpMPLOUZbGrAWiGrJplC3nHSMAgUWcmLkytXD00tVGZ6OKgALOa-3qRVHJyIqderHxa0WR3gnvgx5BTAM9GekTAckPc1ZAg41KSNkG1c4SB2OVHUZVKspGXtTM1T0-K/s400/March_6_(Thurs)_013.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPgsYdeOfoMN4G9araPLNiCxZg-NpSZaBAj3qTudf671NqFxlhfMdRmTOBUf2aN2hklPGqqQP5IK-CuBVrceVO4lhpnm62ESsh8SavXPOiBwZsQ61ZmaK1i5abJSO9TVdlh9uFWHogm6It/s1600-h/hina1.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360567480919637858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPgsYdeOfoMN4G9araPLNiCxZg-NpSZaBAj3qTudf671NqFxlhfMdRmTOBUf2aN2hklPGqqQP5IK-CuBVrceVO4lhpnm62ESsh8SavXPOiBwZsQ61ZmaK1i5abJSO9TVdlh9uFWHogm6It/s400/hina1.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />"Hishi-Mochi" is a type of rice cake and are also placed on the dolls display.<br /><br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipw1q6-xb6-tKWJvDuPrea2SySXQSGgeguVluSEtdqpcGhyEHOopFegRIGBkzISoC-0maFzwz0Uw9TYq783GrM41JfTiDzBRzmdedPuaC7dhOn2lg8-rw89d_n0l1-mK42h1GGVkCC8kRA/s1600-h/hisimoti.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360568633800642434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipw1q6-xb6-tKWJvDuPrea2SySXQSGgeguVluSEtdqpcGhyEHOopFegRIGBkzISoC-0maFzwz0Uw9TYq783GrM41JfTiDzBRzmdedPuaC7dhOn2lg8-rw89d_n0l1-mK42h1GGVkCC8kRA/s400/hisimoti.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />Besides sweet things, "Hamaguri" or clams are also served on Hinamatsuri. They are cooked in a special way and are usually coloured to entertain the girls.<br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyFsUHXytI_D5_amllGwqNmJ65Fqng6AWFQJ2Z8muNgwQkWPRbe1KMe1JOSsl_yTAiVt8RO-NugYbjDNC82SnnLsBTNNi5ymgMJ7thRj9DYGM5yUoqT4g-R4GJu432RmN5Ba3xsSscK13u/s1600-h/230_org.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360569616513549522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyFsUHXytI_D5_amllGwqNmJ65Fqng6AWFQJ2Z8muNgwQkWPRbe1KMe1JOSsl_yTAiVt8RO-NugYbjDNC82SnnLsBTNNi5ymgMJ7thRj9DYGM5yUoqT4g-R4GJu432RmN5Ba3xsSscK13u/s400/230_org.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />"Hamaguri Ushio-Jiru" is clear soup with clams floating in it. The japanese have a legend that each pair of a clam's shells is a slightly different shape than the other clams. Therefore, a single shell only fits it's original partner. If the clam have two matching shells, it means that the girl will have a good husband when she grows up.<br /><br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH1MiSV-XhbGhvOQag0YXFzwX6EZX30uS5sgH9llve-lZhYSYwLnT4keiOj-Ce_0Uz9qm6TpU7bbI2S-psVc788CK5CFiAV3hxuXhk1Rd2piUQpyCiFw2LSCPkFUx66VhU4HRCy3gobWWo/s1600-h/Feb_22_(Fri)_--_March_5_(Wed)_028.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360571106633604578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH1MiSV-XhbGhvOQag0YXFzwX6EZX30uS5sgH9llve-lZhYSYwLnT4keiOj-Ce_0Uz9qm6TpU7bbI2S-psVc788CK5CFiAV3hxuXhk1Rd2piUQpyCiFw2LSCPkFUx66VhU4HRCy3gobWWo/s400/Feb_22_(Fri)_--_March_5_(Wed)_028.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY6dg1LOAPD0fiMDj4s2cCa8Dwmmp_cs6xW2LAx_TREXtYhtucKaHuynI_bShvVRisrBb79xr1WHqwuIIOEVl8Zdz6yNkgJcccmmvZbS3yo86BGnF3x7bSb8jGi8McTOWakGj2w_7ZSBEJ/s1600-h/c3724c5.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360571037253785442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY6dg1LOAPD0fiMDj4s2cCa8Dwmmp_cs6xW2LAx_TREXtYhtucKaHuynI_bShvVRisrBb79xr1WHqwuIIOEVl8Zdz6yNkgJcccmmvZbS3yo86BGnF3x7bSb8jGi8McTOWakGj2w_7ZSBEJ/s400/c3724c5.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />There is also "chirashizushi" or scattered sushi. As the name implies, the contents inside the box are arranged in a random manner. They have a many ways to arrange the sushi, some of which are shown below. Prawns,fish, salmon eggs, crab meat, squid and beef are the usual ingredients used to make the sushi.<br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNkyEHuwaknEjZHkwMX1Dsq87vdNc51ljk9hK6SYrea5CV5V4EvbHngaW7uv8mYWtI_2xlcevD5lODCVcSZ938uAf4SNha2UOR_ZK6kXiwrKXmsKSjFhC8KgD5rw4XMgzzwxAYgLDGNdVq/s1600-h/73887130.SwDfY3WB.chirashizushi.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360574923600612818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNkyEHuwaknEjZHkwMX1Dsq87vdNc51ljk9hK6SYrea5CV5V4EvbHngaW7uv8mYWtI_2xlcevD5lODCVcSZ938uAf4SNha2UOR_ZK6kXiwrKXmsKSjFhC8KgD5rw4XMgzzwxAYgLDGNdVq/s400/73887130.SwDfY3WB.chirashizushi.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQA292sXNGlPO0KTERY3Hy2x0tzhPB1dhp7LIAMVBMRVpUlm2W4y41MoOZclMye8hbJLB67UxWJvQ_6ZqwyJblwJzTdZI3nUTYncDfXaOsJHLtzXWJvs9CMeLcqJA6Dm_Q5mPXH17Mh-a3/s1600-h/1431464906_7d04e9e08f_o.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360576271602562674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQA292sXNGlPO0KTERY3Hy2x0tzhPB1dhp7LIAMVBMRVpUlm2W4y41MoOZclMye8hbJLB67UxWJvQ_6ZqwyJblwJzTdZI3nUTYncDfXaOsJHLtzXWJvs9CMeLcqJA6Dm_Q5mPXH17Mh-a3/s400/1431464906_7d04e9e08f_o.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtsHLGLp_q_UnraLvX__vkoI9zMVmEUNQIeCu8z0vAH31xdIH_Lr4aLqmsxAwnNh60ApiD3JaGEna6coP5B4DOXfiuePPJxnooey21Dz-idWOpU8WDSE-P_X-LPs1QeXQ9Afb_bv-CfXtx/s1600-h/Feb_22_(Fri)_--_March_5_(Wed)_027.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360573294913316706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtsHLGLp_q_UnraLvX__vkoI9zMVmEUNQIeCu8z0vAH31xdIH_Lr4aLqmsxAwnNh60ApiD3JaGEna6coP5B4DOXfiuePPJxnooey21Dz-idWOpU8WDSE-P_X-LPs1QeXQ9Afb_bv-CfXtx/s400/Feb_22_(Fri)_--_March_5_(Wed)_027.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj82yEib-nV1wFJnRPX4ro57CRar6iAULwse_oCQfW1TnYdoRm7ixHFpoZn2ifpToq8i5ykfwbFKGf6_LYbGIZRbJxfcpRain2rM9LGaAQdeJbOiaz_BFk2HQhfiILBmZkZXnMOyRyYUYmJ/s1600-h/hina_matsuri_display+2.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360574361564866898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 383px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 378px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj82yEib-nV1wFJnRPX4ro57CRar6iAULwse_oCQfW1TnYdoRm7ixHFpoZn2ifpToq8i5ykfwbFKGf6_LYbGIZRbJxfcpRain2rM9LGaAQdeJbOiaz_BFk2HQhfiILBmZkZXnMOyRyYUYmJ/s400/hina_matsuri_display+2.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />"Wagashi" is a traditional japanese cofectionary that is usually served with tea. It is mainly made using natural based ingredients such as plants and are sweet to the tongue. The japanese like to make artistic shapes such as rabbits or fruits when making wagashi. The filling inside the cake varies from red bean paste to strawberries and even ice-cream.<br /><br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0buPV_MC8oJdPLoMX_wy6QW1tyycXv3TGvd_AKKKdynWD168dY1J11zygTAhbWGgEDMDBJ_Y6gVz2d9LqMSFhjV66miBXUj93I6_9LYrhuhovJ23H7Qo32mjuUV5PazWOq0F8zMJuKkZG/s1600-h/Wagashi-Japanese-Rice-Cake-.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360578142263758018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0buPV_MC8oJdPLoMX_wy6QW1tyycXv3TGvd_AKKKdynWD168dY1J11zygTAhbWGgEDMDBJ_Y6gVz2d9LqMSFhjV66miBXUj93I6_9LYrhuhovJ23H7Qo32mjuUV5PazWOq0F8zMJuKkZG/s400/Wagashi-Japanese-Rice-Cake-.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjenLDpLY7J7diEeqluXTKEkI9yP2JicuhFT4LV1JHttKZaE91CL4kWSoMBFP82oo-Z326ReXOcVojpXzWTRLBDjMeSwLRvNo1DpibGd9ZQT4e4lJMnkuQrPBoyj2-1vdnFZCMwRvu7a5e/s1600-h/harvest+wagashi.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360578269961163042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjenLDpLY7J7diEeqluXTKEkI9yP2JicuhFT4LV1JHttKZaE91CL4kWSoMBFP82oo-Z326ReXOcVojpXzWTRLBDjMeSwLRvNo1DpibGd9ZQT4e4lJMnkuQrPBoyj2-1vdnFZCMwRvu7a5e/s400/harvest+wagashi.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjenLDpLY7J7diEeqluXTKEkI9yP2JicuhFT4LV1JHttKZaE91CL4kWSoMBFP82oo-Z326ReXOcVojpXzWTRLBDjMeSwLRvNo1DpibGd9ZQT4e4lJMnkuQrPBoyj2-1vdnFZCMwRvu7a5e/s1600-h/harvest+wagashi.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> </span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">There are also Hinamatsuri foods that are already packed and neatly arranged inside a box that can be bought at the local store. These can be given as gifts if the family member lives far away from home. One of the examples of ready-made Hinamatsuri food is shown below.<br /><br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih-jvovG77kuboyX0IBpcGUE2Cdr2BKXZNyghz4ahZsSNNKA_u3y2PBpP_R0TUsYgjCygPX9YJrdr60vfo5uXjF6LHwuefoLAQdfn2VDzO8NeGkL5xZ0gVLsyVcjPn6pfDo-h-RtOGI5r1/s1600-h/3324959835_4476e9d948.jpg"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360580988174747474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih-jvovG77kuboyX0IBpcGUE2Cdr2BKXZNyghz4ahZsSNNKA_u3y2PBpP_R0TUsYgjCygPX9YJrdr60vfo5uXjF6LHwuefoLAQdfn2VDzO8NeGkL5xZ0gVLsyVcjPn6pfDo-h-RtOGI5r1/s400/3324959835_4476e9d948.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />The three balls on the stick are called "Dango". They are small, sticky balls of rice flour and are extremely sweet. The pinkish white ball at the bottom is called "Sakura-Mochi". Mochi is japanese rice cake made from glutinous rice. The four cute dolls at the upper left corner are actually rice crackers inside packets designed like dolls. These type of snacks are ideal for little girls who have a sweet tooth.<br /><br />The Hinamatsuri festival is truly a special day for all girls at all ages in Japan.<br /></span></div>black phoenixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05400171438904400086noreply@blogger.com3