Everywhere we look in society we see forms of symbolic representation which identify and illustrate our cultural ethos. Symbols that we use, as distinct from signs, carry multiple meanings depending on the context and culture in which they appear. A symbol can be a gesture, an object or a ritual that informs, solidifies and influences our social interactions. They are ...

These days stress is everywhere. It is hard to get away from it. Everything weighs down on you day in and day out. There is work to worry about throughout the day. Once you finish with that, there is everything else. Things pile up, and stress builds. Because of this, people try to find ways to deal with the stress. ...

Living in the 21st century has become difficult not only for us as human beings, but also to our pets, wildlife and plants as well. In our daily life we are exposed to numerous environmental toxins that cause a lot of damage to our health and environment. We talk about saving the environment by planting more trees, using eco friendly ...

A traditional Chinese medicine is an ancient system of medication from China. It is around 2000-3000 years old system of medication. This was largely practiced in china but now has spread to all over the world, and considered as alternative medication system. In short it is termed as TCM. It works by understanding the human body as a universe and ...

What is an Agile ecosystem ? Agile ecosystem is an extended methodology concept that has 3 characteristics: barely sufficient structure, collaborative values, and chaordic perspective. Since the name will not give any clue to you on what they really are..we will look at each of these characteristics in detail. It is the wider coverage than normal methodology that make it ...

Customers’ demands have grown in Trinidad and Tobago, thanks in large part to exposure brought about by more frequent travel, the Internet and to some extent cable television. Many local businesses don’t however realise that they too can right now satisfy sophisticated demands by using technology already available here. Take for example private clinics. I recently had the pleasure of ...

Have you ever wondered: Why is our relationship so hard? Things were so perfect when we first met – what happened? Most likely, the answer is that you’ve left the first stage of your relationship, and have moved into another. But could it really be that easy? Yes! Most people understand that relationships grow and change over time… but what ...

Eutrophication is a dangerous, unhealthy, and extremely unsightly state for your pond. Once a pond reaches this point, it can take years to rehabilitate it to the point that it can sustain life again. However, in most cases a pond also takes a number of years to get to this point in the first place. So, instead of lamenting the ...

Let’s face it: not all foods are created equally. In fact, some foods provide excellent benefits for expecting mothers. Since the nutrition requirements change for a mother-to-be from trimester to trimester, it’s important to know which foods pack the most punch. Here are 10 super foods you should be eating during your pregnancy and their benefits. Almonds Though small, these ...

Cross stitch is a form of embroidery, a way of imprinting some form of art on a fabric. Back when fabric stencils or machine operated fabric printers weren’t all the rage, more intricate and elaborate designs were hand-stitched on rich fabrics. This type of needlework has evolved as a home hobby into a business empire for those whose passions for ...