To understand the history of the image and in particular, the photographic image, one has to consider the ancient civilizations. Egyptian paintings and works of art are well documented but it wasn't until the rise of the Roman Empire that the portrait flourished. Roman portraits primarily took the form of a sculpture and it was particularly fashionable to depict an unflattering representation of the subject.
The extreme volatility in the market place has adversely impacted consumer confidence. The natural consumer response to these conditions is to "spend less, travel less". However, the key to traveling in a recession is to cut cost without cutting the travel. Find out how you can still experience the joys of travel by seeking out cost-cutting opportunities. |
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With stories of economic distress commanding the airways, balance can seem more elusive than ever. But in tough times, it becomes more important that ever to take care of ourselves. It also gives us a great opportunity to reconsider what is most important. Consider these tips for achieving a better balance between your work and the rest of your life. Work-Life Balance in Tough Economic Times
Crude oil is the most important form of energy for all the countries, mainly for developed and developing countries. The importance of crude oil is such that it is used in day to day activity of individual as well as the economic development of the nation. Of late, the GDP of China and India reveal that the economies of both these countries are growing at faster pace and are the big consumers of crude oil in the world market.
Solar power lights electricity is beneficial even over the conventional grid system electricity in that it is a very viable option for all areas, areas where grid electricity is not available and also in areas where it is available. Certain advantages of the solar power system are responsible for these benefits. On the one hand, solar power lights systems have no running or moving parts and therefore there is no wear and tear.
Many people are choosing to have nurses that make house calls, this is convenient for individuals who are limited to travel, and need household, and home care in the convenience of their own home. Besides being an advantage for the patients who are in need of care giving in the comfort of their home, this sub-field of nursing is of great benefit to the nurses who choose it because they can make their own schedules and not deal with the stuffiness or the monotony of being tied down to one environment or facility.
Many of us cannot understand the stark warnings made by scientists, environmentalists and geographers on the dangers of global warming. The realities of the phenomenon mean that we are likely to see few changes to the world within our lifetime, and so we do little to slow down the warming process. However, what is becoming more and more obvious is that our children and our grand children will be personally affected by global warming, be it financially, geographically or health wise.
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