Amnesty International’s Principles for the Medical Investigation of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment
Torture continues to be a major preoccupation of Amnesty International in many countries around the world. An important element in the prevention of torture is the effective investigation of torture…
Silver City
United States, 2004 Release Date: 9/17/04 (limited) Running Length: 2:10 MPAA Classification: R (Profanity, sexual situations, violence) Theatrical Aspect Ratio: :1 Cast: Danny Huston, Chris Cooper, Richard Dreyfuss, Maria Bello,…
Red Lights
France, 2004 U. S. Release Date: beginning 9/10/04 (limited) Running Length: 1:45 MPAA Classification: Unrated, similar to an "R" (Violence, profanity) Theatrical Aspect Ratio: :1 Cast: Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Carole Bouquet,…
Lithuanian tourism stand found to be the most original and professional
The Lithuanian tourism stand featured at the 12th international tourism exhibition “Tour and Travel Warsaw 2004” held in Warsaw, Poland, was acknowledged as the most original and most professionally built…
Delta’s Lingerie Collection: AUSTRALIA
Delta Goodrem with designer Bruno Schiavi and models at the launch of Delta by anabella in Sydney. Move over Kylie and Elle, Delta's gone into the undies business. But unlike…
What to wear and when
BRIDE Formal day Floor-length gown with cathedral or chapel train in white, ivory or pastel. Long veil. Train is optional in a full-skirted ballgown. Gloves mandatory if gown has short…
Transmigration or Resurrection: A Hindu Perspective
What happens to us after we die? Hinduism on the one hand and the Semitic faiths (Christianity, Islam and Judaism) on the other offer very divergent answers. The latter state…
Body Art: The story behind tattooing and piercing in Canada
$34 for a hole through the nostril. Navels and nipples, they cost $39. And if you are really experimental, you can get your genitals pierced for $73. Piercing isn't exactly…
Designing Your Own Tattoo
Making Long-Lasting Decisions The first thing to realize when it comes to designing your own tattoo is that it does not mean you have to be able to draw your…
Tattooing Phnom Penh, Cambodia
The streets of Phnom Penh Cambodia are blistered with potholes. Traveling down a street is a zigzag ballet avoiding craters that could easily swallow your motorbike taxi. Taxi drivers make…
Body art tattoo
Body art tattoo care & parlors and studio choices will determine your stiafaction. Read this article to ensure that your tattoo will look great for a lifetime. So, you're going…
Mehndi Art
Henna body art is an ancient tradition of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Traditionally done on the hands and feet, it involves painting beautiful and elaborate patterns with a…
Japanese Tattoo Art
Japanese tattoo art has several names - irezumi or horimono in the Japanese language. Irezumi is the word for the traditional visible tattoo that covers large parts of the body…
A History of Judo: From the Meiji to the Present
The Meiji Period (1868-1912) of Japanese history was an era of immense change. Japan had closed its doors to the West some two centuries earlier under the power of the…
History of The Japanese sword
Archaeological evidence indicates that swords have existed in Japan for its entire historical period. Short straight swords imported from China and Korea are among the earliest weapons found in historical…
What is Iaido?
Iaido is the art of reacting to a surprise attack by counter attacking with a sword. An in-depth reading of the Japanese characters for Iaido is: "I = being, AI…
Jeet Kune Do
Jeet Kune Do is a relatively new martial art, developed by the martial arts master, Bruce Lee. Bruce Lee began his martial arts career studying Wing Chun Kung Fu under…
Kendo: History, Philosophy and Culture
Early records The sword has been a part of Japanese culture since the earliest surviving records of that country. References to swordsmanship can be found in the Kojiki (Record of…
How To Find an Aikido Dojo
Aikido cannot be learned from books or from teachers who have learned from books. To study Aikido, one needs to find a qualified teacher probably, to join a school. And,…
Archeology in Lithuania
The first cultural relics found on the territory of Lithuania are dated 10,000 BC. It was then that suitable conditions for people to settle down first appeared. The earliest settlements…