‘Hue (Vietnam)’ » Videos
From City Slicker To Desert Dirt Devil »
When you think of camouflage, the first thing that probably comes to mind is standard issue greens that look like someone took three or four paintbrushes with different shades of green and splashed them randomly on the clothes. You probably also think of extremely insulated and thick material that almost…
What to Look for in an Area Rug »
The many different area rug styles can make shopping for one of these home necessities less than fun. There are numerous styles, materials and shapes to keep straight, not to mention the sizes. Well, we can’t help where the sizes are concerned, but we can go over some of the popular rug styles and what to look for when you are shopping for a new area rug.
Purchasing Rubies on the Internet »
Discusses the the two main classifications of rubies available and how to avoid pitfalls in selecting the perfect stone.
Female Photography – Photographing the Female »
The author describes how after being a professional photographer for 27 years he decides to get into human body art photography. Oddly enough it began when photographing city night lights in Vietnam using long exposure times while moving the camera.
THE GLOBAL RECESSION AND THE LPO INDUSTRY »
Recession is the term interchangeably used for slowing down of the economic engine, decreasing the buying power of the currency and an alarm to optimize the profits by reducing costs.
Winza Tanzania »
Winza, Tanzania is a place that has drawn world-wide interest in the recent past because of the wonderful discovery of the Winza ruby. Miners from all around have rushed to the area in the hopes of finding their own wealth with these fantastic gemstones.
Happy Birthday, Marines! »
On November 10th, 1775, The United States Marine Corps was founded by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Appropriately, ‘Tun Tavern’ was the place where history was made. Since that date Marines have been in uninterrupted service to our country for 234 years and have distinguished themselves "in every clime and place" in far off lands and on distant remote beaches "from the Halls of Montezuma to the Shores of Tripoli".
Super-Splendid Ruby »
Roman historian Pliny, in his own words, "gems of gems…surpassing all other precious stones in virtue." Ruby is regarded as a highly prized one through the ages.
Where the Best Marble Tiles Can be Found »
marble is considered a metamorphic limestone. It is largely grained and comes in many unique colors and patterns, and is formed from limestone by heat and pressure over the years in the earth’s crust.
The Wrath of Dragons in Vietnamese Art »
Discover how the dragon motif was introduced into the Vietnam art. The article also traces the evolution of the dragon through the ages in paintings, sculptures and architectures.
