Fan (implement) - decorative artwork, and associations with sophisticated milieus that belie the origins of this humble and apparently universal tool. Applications include ornamental decorations, climate control, cooling system, refreshing air, personal wind-generation (e.g., an electric table fan), ventilation (e.g., an exhaust fan), winnowing (e.g., separating chaff of grain), removing dust (e.g., sucking as in a vacuum cleaner), cuttings, and to provide draft for a fire. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 1.1 Ancient 1.2 Asia 1.3 Europe 1.4 Mechanical development 2 Mechanical devices 2.5 Types 2.6 Elements 2.7 Ceiling Fan 2.8 Other 3 Books 4 External Links History Ancient The fan has an ancient history. Fan history stretches back thousands of years. Since antiquity, fans have possessed a dual function, one as a status symbol and the other as useful ornament. In the.
Korean Buddhism - Korean Buddhist tradition lent to some degree of uninformed glossing over from preconceptions drawn from models in Chinese and Japanese Buddhism, scholars of East Asian Buddhism nowadays are generally becoming aware of the important role of Korean Buddhism in the East Asian religious/philosophical sphere. The most distinctive general characteristic that can be seen in the Korean Buddhist tradition is the tendency for its most noted thinkers to be holistic in the interpretation of doctrine and to be exasperatingly thorough in the resolution of doctrinal and "loose ends" passed on from Buddhist predecessors. Korean scholars and monks not only devoted unusually large portions of their time and energy toward the resolution of sectarian debates and apparent doctrinal inconsistencies; they produced a strain of Buddhism of a significantly new character from that which.
August 2003 - have debated carbon dioxide's role in global warming for over a decade, with most voices (though notably fewer within the US) calling it the biggest factor, while others call it negligible. [1] Occupation of Iraq: Americann and Iraqi officials are discussing the possibility of forming a large Iraqi militia or paramilitary force to help improve security in the country. [1] Terrorist: Terrorism group Jemaah Islamiyah has schemes, revealed in a 40-page manifesto (the Pupji book or General Guide to the Struggle of Jemaah Islamiyah), for a suicide bombing campaign designed to change Asia and the Pacific region into Islamic provinces. Jemaah Islamiyah is also shown to be a well-formed organization with a constitution, rules of operation, and leadership structure. [1] Afghanistan: Soldiers are killed in a remote region (near the town.
Basil II - had proven to be a brilliant military commander during his reign, both generals had proven to be lax administrators. As a result of this, Basil found himself with a serious problem as soon as his reign began. The great landowners of Asia Minor who provided many of the empire's soldiers and taxes were in open revolt against the empire. Basil, showing the penchant for ruthlessness that would become his trademark, took the field himself and suppressed the rebellion. To do so Basil formed an alliance with Vladimir I, Prince of Kiev in 988. Vladimir offered 6,000 men of his army as reinforcements to Basil. In excange Vladimir demanded to be married to Basil's younger sister Anna (963 - 1011). At first, Basil hesitated. The Byzantines viewed the Rus as barbarians and.
List of WOSM members - sex (United States) or race (Israel). World Organization of the Scout Movement Members Country Membership (from 2000 or most recent available info) Name of Member Organization Year Current Scouting Organization joined WOSM Year Member Organization was founded Albania 1,730 Besa Skaut Albania 1999 1922 Algeria 11,120 Scouts Musulmans Algériens 1963 1939 Angola 13,777 Associação de Escuteros de Angola 1998 1998 Argentina 44,981 Scouts de Argentina 1922 1912 Armenia 2,256 Hayastani Azgayin Scautakan Sharjum Kazmakerputiun 1997 1912 Australia 98,084 Scouts Australia 1953 1908 Austria 13,785 Pfadfinder und Pfadfinderinnen Österreichs 1922 1912 Azerbaijan 1,414 Azerbaican Skaut Assosiasiyasi 2000 1997 the Bahamas 729 The Scout Association of the Bahamas 1974 1913 Bahrain 1,820 Boy Scouts of Bahrain 1970 1953 Bangladesh 908,435 Bangladesh Scouts 1974 19 Barbados 3,032 Barbados Boy Scouts Association 1969 1972 Belarus.
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Japan - Demographics 8 Culture 9 Miscellaneous topics 10 External Links 10.1 Official 10.2 Other Introduction Japan (Nippon/Nihon 日本, literally "the origin of thesun") is a country in Far East Asia located between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan, and east of the Korean peninsula. Japan is also known as "The Land of the Rising Sun." Japan comprises a chain of islands, the largest of which are, from south to north, Shikoku (四国), Kyushu (九州), Honshu (本州, the largest island), and Hokkaido (北海道). The Japanese name Nippon is used on stamps and for international sporting events, while Nihon is used more often within Japan. It is from the Chinese version of the name that the English Japan was derived. The early Mandarin Chinese word for Japan was recorded by Marco Polo.
History of Sparta - rare in the world's history that a state has so clearly set a definite ideal before itself or striven so consistently to reach it. But it was solely in this consistency and steadfastness that the greatness of Sparta lay. Some maintain that her ideal was a narrow and unworthy one, and was pursued with a calculating selfishness and a total disregard for the rights of others, which robbed it of the moral worth it might otherwise have possessed. Nevertheless, it is not probable that without the training introduced by Lycurgus the Spartans would have been successful in securing their supremacy in Laconia, much less in the Peloponnese, for they formed a small immigrant band face to face with a large and powerful Achaean and autochthonous population. The Expansion of Sparta We.
Bangladesh - The People's Republic of Bangladesh is a country in South Asia that forms the eastern part of the ancient region of Bengal, with Bangladesh meaning "Bengal Land". Laying north of the Bay of Bengal, on land it borders India almost exclusively, save for a small section bordering Myanmar in the southeast. গণ প্রজাতঁত্রী বাংলাদেশ (In Detail) National motto: None Official language Bengali Capital Dhaka President Iajuddin Ahmed Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia Area - Total - % water Ranked 91st 144,000 km² 7.0% Population - Total (2002) - Density Ranked 8th 133,376,684 926/km² Independence - Declared - Recognised From Pakistan March 26, 1971 December 16, 1971 Currency Taka Time zone UTC +6 National anthem Amar Sonar Bangla Internet TLD .BD Calling Code 880 Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Politics.
Mahayana - deities as other bodhisattvas. Similarly, it is common for practictioners of Mahayana Buddhism to regard Confucius, Jesus Christ and Muhammed as simply other bodhisattvas allowing those religions to fit within the context of Buddhism. Mahayana Buddhism, at its core, regards such ideas as artful means of bringing people closer to enlightenment. Bodhisattvas are the ultimate practioners of this approach. Although unenlightened by refusing Nirvana, they remain in the physical plane - the realm of illusion (Maya). Their purpose is to guide other beings on their path to enlightenment. As an example, it is unlikely that a drunkard will, without assistance, achieve enlightenment. A Bodhisattva may appear to such a person as a fellow drunkard. Over time, the Bodhisattva will guide that person to a path that will lead them closer to.
Franz Josef Land - Franz Josef Land is an archipelago located in far north Russia. It is found in the Arctic Ocean northeast of Spitzbergen, and is administered by Arkhangelsk oblast. At latitude 80 to 82° north, it forms the most northerly group of islands in Asia. The archipelago is only 550 miles from the North Pole, closer than all land masses except for Canada's Ellesmere Island and Greenland. Franz Josef Land consists of 191 ice-covered islands and is largely uninhabited. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Characteristics 2 Weather 3 Wildlife 4 Places of significance 5 History Characteristics The archipelago is volcanic, composed of Tertiary and Jurassic basalts, and though covered mostly by ice it does have outcroppings covered with moss and lichens. The northeastern part of the archipelago is locked in pack ice year.
October 2002 - Kolokol-1 and aerosolized Valium. Yet another medical expert has stated that the gas used is a common anaesthetic gas that is commonly used in Europe. Jack the Ripper: The crime novelist Patricia Cornwell believes that she may have DNA evidence that identifies the painter Walter Sickert as the 19th century serial killer Jack the Ripper. The Canadian ministry of foreign affairs issues an advisory to Canadians born in Iraq, Iran, Syria, Libya, and Sudan warning them to "consider carefully" whether to go to the United States for "any reason." This follows a US law requiring photos and fingerprints of Canadian citizens born in those countries upon entering the US, as well as the deportation to Syria of Maher Arar, a Canadian citizen. The American ambassador, Paul Cellucci, later assures the Canadian.
Far Eastern Economic Review - Far Eastern Economic Review Far Eastern Economic Review (FEER, 遠東經濟評論) in contrast to other newsweeklies, is Asian born and bred. It is an Asia business magazine based in Hong Kong and it is published weekly on Thursday. It is a sister magazine of The Wall Street Journal, and both are owned by the Dow Jones & Company. FEER covers topics including politics, business, economics, technology and social and cultural issues throughout Asia, focusing in Southeast Asia and China with a reputation for analysis of the local perspectives. Its target readers are mainly from the Asian countries such as Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and other parts of Southeast Asia; that together accumulate over 100,000 circulation in the region. More than 13,000 circulation copies are also available worldwide.
Far East - Far East Far East is a term often used for East Asia and Southeast Asia combined, sometimes including also the easternmost territories of Russia and the western Pacific Ocean region..
East Asia - East Asia East Asia is a subregion of Asia. It includes the following territories: Japan Korea North Korea South Korea Mongolia People's Republic of China: Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau Republic of China: Taiwan, Quemoy, and Matsu The history of East Asia, as well as parts of Southeast Asia, is heavily influenced by and intertwined with that of China. For example, all East Asian countries, except Mongolia, have been using Chinese characters. These nations, which have closely related writing systems, are collectively referred to as CJK. Nevertheless, Mongolians participated in the Chinese politics in the Yuan Dynasty of China. The Asian parts of Russia are sometimes included in this category, and one region of Russia is in fact known as the Russian Far East. Other.
Imperialism in Asia - Imperialism in Asia This article is part of the New Imperialism series. Rise of the New Imperialism The breakdown of Pax Britannica Great Britain and the New Imperialism France and the New Imperialism New Imperialism and the emerging empires Social implications Imperialism in Asia Scramble for Africa Imperial rivalry Theories of New Imperialism Accumulation theory World Systems theory The interpretations of recent scholarship Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Background 2 The Partitioning of Asia by the Europeans 3 The British in India 3.1 The collapse of Mughal India and the rise of the British East India Company 3.2 From Company to Crown 3.3 The rise of Indian nationalism 4 France in Indochina 5 Imperialism in China 6 China as an imperialist power 7 Central and Western Asia.
Asian theatre of World War II - Japan's actions in China were part of a program of world domination. Rather, Japan's goals in China were strongly influenced by 19th century European colonialism and were to maintain a secure supply of natural resources and to have friendly and pliable governments in China that would not act against Japanese interests. Although Japanese actions would not have seemed out of place among European colonial powers in the 19th century, by 1930, notions of Wilsonian self-determination meant that raw military force in support of colonialism was no longer seen as appropriate behavior by the international community. However, unlike Europeans, Japan slaughtered and raped millions of people in Asia during and prior to World War II. Japanese actions were therefore roundly criticized and led to Japan's withdrawal from the League of Nations. During.
Eastern philosophy - Eastern philosophy refers very broadly to the various philosophical systems of East Asia. The development of the major Eastern philosophical traditions occurred primarily in India, China, and Japan. Most Western universities focus almost exclusively on Western philosophical traditions and ideas in their philosophy departments and courses. When one uses the unqualified term "philosophy" in a Western academic context, Eastern philosophies are generally overlooked; consequently, the term "Eastern philosophy" came into use. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Differences from Western Philosophy 1.1 Arguments Against the "Eastern Philosophy" Designation 1.2 Arguments For the "Eastern Philosophy" Designation 1.3 The Perception of God and the gods 1.4 Gods\' relationship with the Universe 1.5 The Role and Nature of the Individual 2 Philosophical Traditions 2.6 Taoism 2.7 Confucianism 2.8 Legalism 2.9 Buddhism 2.9.1 Zen Buddhism 2.10.
Asian financial crisis - affected currencies, stock markets, and other asset prices of several Asian countries, many part of the East Asian Tigers. Indonesia, South Korea and Thailand were the countries most affected by the crisis with Malaysia, Philippines and Hong Kong also hit by the slump. Mainland China and Taiwan were relatively unaffected. Japan was not affected much by this crisis but was going through its own ongoing long-term economic difficulties. History Until 1996, Asia attracted almost half of total capital inflows to developing countries. However, Thailand, Indonesia and South Korea had large external deficits and the maintenance of pegged exchange rate encouraged external borrowing and led to excessive exposure to foreign exchange risk in both the financial and corporate sectors. The Asian crisis started in mid-1997 and affected currencies, stock markets, and other.
