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121) Wonderful, Magickal, Mustika-Pearls Part 2
Author:
Indotalisman
Category:
News and Society
Some of the characteristics and virtues of mustika-pearls are intensely curious and interesting. Below we present just a few of these :
The pearl from the dugong (called "Ikan-duyung" in Indonesian) for instance, floats in salt water, but sinks in fresh water; this and the crystallized pearl from its tear are good for love-spells. The otter-pearl attracts lots of fishes during fishing trips; the fossilized egg of a crocodile increases one's sexual prowess; the dew-pearl beautifies one's aura...
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122) Wonderful, Magickal, Mustika-Pearls Part 1
Author:
Indotalisman
Category:
News and Society
Freaks and anomalies are found abound in Nature and her creations--if we would just look for them. "Mustikas" or "Magickal Pearls" having their origin in animals and plants are just some of Nature's curiosities hardly known or mentioned in the literature of the Occident, accept perhaps in faerie tales. It is different in the East, however. Pearls, other than those originating from oysters are mentioned in the Hindu scripture, "Sri Garuda Purana," where it explains the powers of several types of...
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123) Kujang - the Talismanic Sickle
Author:
Indotalisman
Category:
News and Society
There is a unique weapon that originates in Western Java, in the Pasundan (Sundanese) region. This weapon is called "kujang," (pron. "koo-jaang.") Lacking the proper English equivalent for this we have used the term, "sickle," eventhough its form somewhat deviates from the true shape of a sickle. Neither does it resemble the "scimitar" which curves convexly. In Indonesian a sickle is actually called "chelurit."
The Javanese living in the eastern half of the Java island refers to the kujang...
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124) Bulu Perindu - the Enchanted Grass
Author:
Indotalisman
Category:
News and Society
Nature produces the most intriguing life-forms. We are normally aware of the animal, insect, and plant kingdoms--these we come across and interact with in our every day life and are perceptible to the senses; other creatures are too microscopically small for us to perceive with our naked eyes, these are the bacteria, germs, etc. Other life-forms not too commonly found are the transitions between the plant and animal kingdoms: "plant-like" animals and "animal-like" plants. Zoologically, they exi...
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125) The Legend of the Dewadaru Tree
Author:
Indotalisman
Category:
News and Society
The Dewadaru tree is mostly found to the north of the island of Java, among the Sunda islands of Karimunjava, in the Java Sea, bearing the coordinates of Latitude 5° 52' S, and Longitude 110° 26' E. It has a human population of approximately 20,000 people. The Dewadaru tree had been sanctified by the local inhabitants of the island for countless generations as a result of a myth perpetuated by the elders of the society. In one of the local dialects, "daru" means "blessing from heaven," while "d...
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126) Superstitions of Indonesia
Author:
Indotalisman
Category:
News and Society
In this article we present a collection of local "superstitions" in Indonesia regarding everyday life and the meanings of the omens of Nature.
Avoid sweeping the house at night as this would make it difficult to attract luck.
Avoid sewing a button on your shirt while wearing it as this would cause a serious illness not long after that would last for about a month and you woud always fail in your efforts in making a living.
Avoid combimg your hair while walking as you will find youself...
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127) Indonesian Shamanic Methods of Fasting & Austerities
Author:
Indotalisman
Category:
News and Society
Fasting and asceticism are essential practices in Javanese Kejawen and shamanism--especially Indonesian shamanism. Most of the unusual and unique powers acquired in Indonesian occultism are dependent upon the mastery of these disciplines with their many forms and variations. Another important factor that must not be overlooked in the acquisition of these occult powers is the knowledge of the correct timing such as the proper month and day which magickal rites and disciplines are to be commenced...
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128) A Tour of the Navy SEAL Museum
Author:
James Kara Murat
Category:
News and Society
Located at the northern part of the Hutchinson Island in Florida, the U.S. Navy SEAL Museum is nestled at the original place where the Frogmen underwent their training back in the early 1940s. The Navy SEAL Museum is dedicated to the elite group of the Naval Special Warfare, the only one in the whole world.
How It Started
The U.S. Navy Frogmen, the original name given to the Navy SEALs, were born and came to existence at Fort Pierce, Florida, where the National Navy SEAL Museum now stands...
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129) What Do Navy SEALs Do When They Retire?
Author:
James Kara Murat
Category:
News and Society
The U.S. Navy SEALs, or the United States Navy Sea, Air, and Land Forces, are the U.S. Navy's elite Special Operations Forces. They conduct clandestine operations from the sea, air, and land. Navy SEALs are considered silent professionals who have acquired razor-sharp precision and are known to possess unbending standards coupled with uncompromising loyalty and sense of teamwork. Counterterrorism operations, direct action operations, unconventional warfare, and special reconnaissance are just a...
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130) How to Identify a Fake Navy SEAL
Author:
James Kara Murat
Category:
News and Society
The U.S. Navy SEALs are America's premier naval special operations force. SEAL is the acronym for Sea, Air, and Land and highlights the arenas that SEALs can operate in. Whether the U.S. military needs enemy beach defenses softened up or enemy ships destroyed in a fortified harbor, the SEALs are always prepared to serve with their distinctive capabilities.
It is a fact that the name "Navy SEALs" in itself provides a whole lot of possibilities for a person. There are a lot of people who use t...
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131) Most Common Wrong Perceptions about U.S. Navy SEALs
Author:
James Kara Murat
Category:
News and Society
Navy SEALs are a top antiterrorist unit that goes to any place at any time in any weather conditions to fight for and protect the American way of life. We hear a lot of stories, frequently hair-raising ones about the U.S. Navy SEALs. The more the tales vary, the more they remain the same. Their stories can usually make one's blood run cold. But to real U.S. Navy SEALs, these amazing tales of reckless actions are unlikely to take place or to be true.
U.S. Navy SEALs generally don't seek uncal...
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132) Top 5 Hollywood Moments of US Navy SEALs
Author:
James Kara Murat
Category:
News and Society
The Navy's elite SEAL or Sea, Air, and Land Forces squad is made up of the best of the best. In order to provide the public with an insight as to what the Navy SEALs is all about, the U.S. Navy had agreed to serve as technical advisors for several of Hollywood's films. This opportunity can also increase recruitment from the general public. Several former Navy SEALs had mentioned in their biographies that these movies inspired them to join the SEAL teams.
The following are some of the films i...
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133) Gianni Truvianni's Life in Poland Under Communism
Author:
Gianni Truvianni
Category:
News and Society
My experience with Poland started back in 1987 when I arrived in Warsaw to visit a friend of mine whom I had first met in New York while we were both students at Hunter College. There was something about that morning which I will never forget as I got of the train at Warsaw's Central train station which was and is still called "Warszawa Centralna". My friend, a girl from Warsaw whose name I do not disclose told me she would be there waiting for me at the station when my train arrived and true t...
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134) Spanish News
Author:
Hans Bool
Category:
News and Society
According to the opposition, Spain under Zapatero will fall apart. I wonder whether it will ever go that far. What surprises me as a foreigner in Spain is the national pride broadcasted in the Spanish media.This is most visible in Sports. Not so much during the Eurocup but in general, sports is shown on television (mainly) when Spain is involved. We get to see tennis matches (when Nadal or Ferrer are playing), Formula one (Alonso), the NBA of the US (when the Lakers are involved, or m...
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135) Expressions of Today and Their Historic Roots
Author:
Gianni Truvianni
Category:
News and Society
History is a strange and vast subject going back literally to the beginning not only of man's time on earth but his earth as well. It is with the intension of mentioning some of lesser known facts of history though perhaps more interesting ones that I opted to write this article.There is a sign of anger that is given by many to others through out the world which is that of showing the back of one's hand while lifting the middle finger while keeping the other down; this action is commo...
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136) Patriotism, Love of Country Or Perhaps Serving Those in Government?
Author:
Gianni Truvianni
Category:
News and Society
I have always considered patriotism to be something that has little place outside of sports but before I touch upon that I would like to make an attempt at defining what exactly is patriotism. Patriotism as a dictionary would say is love of one's country but what exactly does this in my opinion vague explanation mean in practice? We can say that love is a strong feeling of affection one person can have for his or her children or the person he or she is married to. This love can manifest itse...
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137) The Dangerous Side of the Cyberworld
Author:
Mary Beth Marino
Category:
News and Society
The Former First Lady of Utah, and wife of Michael Leavitt, Former Governor of Utah, is ahead of a coalition that is aimed at keeping children safe on the computer.Jacalyn S. Leavitt, is the chair of the IKeepSafe Coalition where governors wives all over the states have joined her in bringing startling statistics to Parents of Youth and Teenagers using the Internet.Here are some of the stats compiled by the Coalition:99% of Teens use the Internet
54% of teens receive...
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138) All about news networks in Hawaii
Author:
Ronnie Williams
Category:
News and Society
Hawaii, which can be described as one of the most spectacular places on planet earth, is also a place where people prefer to spend their vacations and break off from their routine life. However one need not feel that they will be completely cut off from the rest of the world while spending their vacations in Hawaii.
This is one region which has a very good Hawaii internet news network and environment news service for the aid of people. A large number of people who need to access internet fo...
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139) Planning a trip to Hawaii
Author:
Ronnie Williams
Category:
News and Society
Hawaii is a group of islands or rather say an archipelago that is located in USA. It is situated amidst the azure Pacific Ocean surrounding Japan, USA and Australia. The area of Hawaii islands have to face the constantly blowing winds and thus has been rightly categorized to be called as typically tropical.
Hawaii comes under the most popular and most visited tourist destinations of USA. It has exquisite natural surroundings and beautiful sceneries to lose yourself in.
Stretching approx...
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140) Visit Hawaii islands
Author:
Ronnie Williams
Category:
News and Society
Hawaii is a well known islands located in the USA as an archipelago situated in the Pacific Ocean around USA, Japan and Australia. Hawaii is a typical tropical area that faces constant winds. Hawaii is a major place for pineapple industries, sugar and whaling. Hawaii is one of the most beautiful places in the US that makes it a cultural hub that makes it one of the most popular tourist places in US.
With the total area of Hawaii is 29,311 square kilometer, population of 1,211,537 people and...
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