Monthly Archives: January 2016

Pourquoi la femme et les hommes sont attirés à l’autre / Why Woman and Men are Attracted to Each Other

Why Woman and Men are Attracted to Each Other A woman who has the self-confidence enough to want, to desire, and not be attached gets the love from any man she wants. Nurturance is a basic female instinct that comes … Continue reading

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The Black Stone / La pierre noire

The Black Stone is the eastern cornerstone of the Kaaba, the ancient stone building, located in the center of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Muslims believe anIslamic relic which dates back to the time of Adam and Eve. … Continue reading

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What do Muslims say and do

What do Muslims say and do Aslam is the only religion in the world that commands its followers to respect and revere the founders of all revealed religions, such as Abraham, Moses, Noah, Jesus. Muslims pray to One God without … Continue reading

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MUHAMMAD (c. 570-632 C.E.)

MUHAMMAD (c. 570-632 C.E.) Who he was: The founder of Islam; more strictly, the Messenger of God or the “Seal of the Prophets” to Muslims; that is, the receiver of the final and perfect revelation from God; also known (to … Continue reading

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L’ART DE CAMEO L’Entartrage / THE ART OF CAMEO INCRUSTATION

THE ART OF CAMEO INCRUSTATION Cameos are made from multi-colored conch shells or banded agate, which is a semi-precious stone. Cameos made from either material are hard and durable and very beautiful works of art. Sir Wallis Budge alleged that … Continue reading

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HINDUISM / L’hindouism

HINDUISM Is a diverse religion that was (and still is) formed by the people, centering around the notion of reincarnation and the caste system. Your actions in this lifetime determine your caste and status in the next-until finally your soul … Continue reading

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Pyotr Arsenievich Smirnov / Rudolph Kunett

Smirnoff is a brand of vodka owned and produced by the British company Diageo. The Smirnoff brand began with avodka distillery founded in Moscow by Pyotr Arsenievich Smirnov (1831–1898).[1] It is now distributed in 130 countries. It is produced in … Continue reading

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Smirnoff Vodka

Smirnoff is a brand of vodka owned and produced by the British company Diageo. The Smirnoff brand began with avodka distillery founded in Moscow by Pyotr Arsenievich Smirnov (1831–1898).[1] It is now distributed in 130 countries. It is produced in … Continue reading

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Charles Cunningham Boycott (Boycott)

1832-1897 (65) Charles Cunningham Boycott was an English land agent whose ostracism by his local community in Ireland gave the English language the verb to boycott. He had served in the British Army 39th Foot, which brought him to Ireland … Continue reading

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Croissants, / Les croissants

Croissants, 1863; Austria The shape of the croissant is distinctive, and the origins of that pastry are just as clear at its shape. Bakers in Vienna created the crescent-shaped treats to commemorate the barricaded city’s successful stand against a besieging … Continue reading

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