Culture and Society

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Art, Awards, Books, Consumer, Current Affairs, Dating, Death and Dying, Divorce, Gambling Problem, Marriage, Online Shopping, Sexuality, Shopping, Social Issues, Weddings

Articles:

Chinese Antiques, China Today - Ancient Elegance, Now Brutal Bully - The exquisite Chinese antiques of long ago were lovingly crafted into a Ming vase for a noble; today's coal factories belch out copies we all line up to buy. (Culture and Society)

Avoiding Hidden Dangers on MySpace - With so many people using the largest social networking site MySpace there is bound to be trouble at some point. How can you avoid your share of the trouble? By simply following some simple steps to avoid problem users you can ensure that you remain safe and have no problems. (Culture and Society)

Bricks Are More Interesting Than You Think - Bricks are everywhere but few people know their qualities, how they are made or where they originate from. They have been around for millennia, and so have the bricklayers who lay them. (Culture and Society)

Finding Your Automatic Pool Cleaner - Those who are tired of cleaning their swimming tanks may wish to invest in automatic system. (Culture and Society)

The Cigar Boom: What It Was (And Is) - As the 1990s dawned, few industries seemed deader than cigar sales and manufacture. From its height in the 1850s - when Cuba alone exported 356.6 million cigars - the cigar had fallen into virtual moribundity. Its market had been conquered by cheap, ubiquitous cigarettes. (Culture and Society)

Unveiling The Mystery Of The Wedding Veil - A bridal veil is not only a wedding essential but it also has hidden traditions. (Culture and Society)

A Historical Look At The Origin Of Tobacco And Cigars - Cigars have been popular for centuries and still remain so, particularly amongst the affluent although people of all classes enjoy them. There are even "Cigar Bars" that carry a wide selection to choose from. (Culture and Society)

Job Centre Advertises for Nude Models - The Department for Work and Pensions has come under fire as their Jobcentre Plus network advertised for nude web cam models. The Jobcentres involved in the incident are located in Chorlton and Didsbury. (Culture and Society)

How Did The Custom Of Giving Flowers Begin? - Giving flowers dates back to the 1700s when Charles II of Sweden introduced the Persian custom of "the language of flowers" to Europe. Books about the meanings of particular flowers were published, and entire conversations could be carried out using only a bouquet of flowers. (Culture and Society)

Nerds Gone Wild - Without thinking, he grabbed Jeffery and they struggled to the floor. Jeffery knew Xavier wanted to hurt him bad and he had to defend himself. (Culture and Society)