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Pisco Sour Drink

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Technology in the Classroom - Infographic

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Handmade Printed Basket

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World Championship Competition of Sand Sculptures

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The concept of the blackness of people is closely associated with their relationship with the African American culture. This term has different meanings in different parts of the world and was formerly used as one of the ways to racially discriminate the people with a black skin color. But times have seen many Blacks emerge successful and contribute to changing the face of the Black community. Let us look at some of them.

Famous Black People

Nelson Mandela: Born on July 18, 1918, in the small village of Mvezo, Nelson Mandela was the first member of his family to attend school. One of his schoolteachers gave him the name, Nelson. The political views and the values of Nelson Mandela were influenced by the principles and philosophy of life of Mahatma Gandhi. He was an anti-apartheid activist and led the African National Congress. He was convicted for crimes for which he had to spend 27 long years in imprisonment. He made a valuable contribution to the abolition of apartheid. He was the President of South Africa, the first Black to be elected to this post. He is the proud winner of more than a hundred awards including the Nobel Prize for Peace.

Harriet Tubman: Born in Dorchester County, Maryland, Harriet was a slave by birth. Her childhood years were filled with torture and misery. She was beaten by her masters and ruthlessly made to work. But she was one of those with exceptional qualities to rise against all odds of life. She escaped from captivity and led several missions of freeing hundreds of slaves. During the American Civil War, Tubman worked for the Union Army and became the first woman leading an armed expedition in the war. During the later years of her life, she actively participated in the women's suffrage movement. Her death in 1913 meant the loss of an iconic figure of American history.

Martin Luther King Jr.: Born on January 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr. was an American clergyman and one of the leading activists in the Civil Rights movement. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Apart from his acclaim as a great humanitarian, he was also recognized as one of the greatest orators of the history of the United States. Throughout life, he adhered to non-violent means to achieve the banishment of racial discrimination. He was the proud winner of the Nobel Prize and was the youngest person receiving it. After death, he was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal as also the Presidential of Medal of Freedom. With his assassination in 1968, the world lost a man of valor and a great human being.

Guion Bluford: Born on November 22, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he took up aerospace engineering. He completed a BS, then MS and later a PhD in aerospace engineering. He also took a Master of Business Administration in 1987. Soon after receiving the pilot's training, he joined the Air Force. Between 1983 and 1992, he was a part of four flights of space shuttles. His space flight in Challenger as a part of the STS-8 mission made him the first African American to cross the boundaries of Earth and explore space. This former NASA astronaut continues being held in high regard by fellow Americans, Blacks and Whites alike.

Toni Morrison: Born in February 1931, in Lorain, Ohio, Morrison was a voracious reader since her childhood. The folktales that her father narrated to her, have contributed in the making of this brilliant authoress, Toni Morrison. After a BA followed by a MA in English, she served the Texas Southern University as an English instructor. Her novel named ‘Beloved’ was a major success and the winner of several awards of her time. In 1933, Morrison won the Nobel Prize for Literature and became the first Black woman winning it. Presently, on the editorial board of the magazine, 'The Nation', she remains being one of the highly recognized Black women.

This was a glimpse of some of the famous Black people who have made a mark in their fields. This was an overview of some of those Black people who have gained a place of pride in the minds of the masses.

Stuffed Green Chili Pickle

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Wednesday, March 30, 2011|

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Avakai

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The 10 Most Dangerous Stunts Of Jackass - Infographic

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Indoor Water Fountain

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It's a common belief that indoor water fountain requires large space. However, it is not always so, and an indoor fountain can be small yet beautiful. In fact, if you're interested in water art and crafts, you can make a teapot fountain yourself that can be decorated anywhere inside your home. Undoubtedly, this teapot water fountain will require less space and you can make it in an hour. Now, first of all, collect the material required to make this teapot fountain.

Material For Making Teapot Fountain

Decorative colored glass
Shallow Bowl (2 to 3" deep)
Waterproof Glue
Mini Water Pump (available at aquarium and home improvement stores)
Saucer (12"-14" & about 2" deep).
Glass Wafers
Large Candlestick
Scroll Footed Candle Holder
China Teacups
Small Teapot
Flowers of your choice
Artificial Plastic Ivy

Steps To Make Teapot Fountain

Put a decorative glass on the bottom of the dish.
Then on top of that decorative glass install the mini water-pump.
Put the candlestick upside-down above the mini water- pump.
This micro-pump should not be visible and should look like a stand for the teapot.
Install the teapot on the stand and cover the tube of the pump with plastic ivy.
You can also cover the pot with the plastic ivy if you want.
Place the cups and saucers in the dish and stick them with waterproof glue.
Put some water in the dish.
The cups and saucers should be placed in such a way that it seems to be that the teapot is pouring water to the cups and dishes.
Now you can also add flowers of your choice in the teacups.

Tips

Before decorating the teapot, it should be tested with plugging in; to see weather it is working properly or not.
Pump or wires, etc should be covered by plastic ivy, roses or even table linen, so that your fountain looks good from every angle.
You can also use artificial lights, like electric bulbs or fluorescent lamps, to make your fountain more appealing.
Add fish to your teapot fountain. Even if your water fountain is a small you can still add very small fish, such as, gold fish.
Use the rocks to decorate your fountain. These rocks can be found along river banks, streams, creeks and country roads. All it takes is a little effort.
This teapot fountain can add a lovely touch to your party and bring life to your indoor decor.

Hara Bhara Kabab

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Top 10 Highest Scoring International Football (Soccer) Matches

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Famous American Doctors

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American doctors have done pioneering work in their respective fields - be it the first polio vaccine, specialization in diabetes, or any leading work, that has won them the Nobel Prize for many years. They have always stood distinct from the rest of the world. Here is a peek into their works.

Charles Horace Mayo

One of the most famous doctors in America, Charles Mayo (July 19, 1865 - May 26, 1939) was one of the founder members of Mayo Clinic that is an internationally renowned non-profit medical organization headquartered in Rochester, Minnesota. Charles Mayo, along with his six partners, established the world's first integrated (Mayo Properties Association) group practice. It is said that in his lifetime, Charles Mayo registered one million patients.

William James Mayo

William James Mayo (June 29,1861 - July 28, 1939), elder brother of Charles Horace Mayo, was one of the founding members of Mayo Clinic. He joined his father's private medical practice after graduating from a medical school in 1880s. In 1919, this private practice came to be known as non-profit Mayo Clinic. William recounts an incident when his father had to perform an autopsy on a stormy night. He was 16 years old and his father had taken him along. He stood there watching the procedure. His father finished and had to rush to see another patient. He asked William to clean up and sew the incisions, tucking the sheet around the corpse. Instead of running away, William stood there and did what his father had asked him to do.

William Osler Abott

William Osler (July 26, 1902 - September 10, 1943) was a well known physician of his time. His most known contribution was the development of Miller-Abbott tube that had two lumens – one ended in a small collapsible balloon whereas the other, was a metallic tip with numerous openings. He is often considered as the 'father of modern medicine.'

Benjamin Spock

Benjamin Spock (May 2, 1903 – March 15, 1998) was an American pediatrician, often referred to as the 'world's most famous baby doctor.' He authored a book called Baby and Child Care in 1946, which is one of the bestsellers of all time. His line for all mothers was, "You know more than you think you do." He was also the first pediatrician to study psychoanalysis in order to understand the needs of children . A good sportsperson, Dr Benjamin Spock was also an Olympic gold-medalist in rowing.

Jonas Salk

Jonas Salk (October 28, 1914 – June 23, 1995) a medical researcher and virologist, is known for his work on the development of the first safe and efficient polio vaccine. His parents were Russian-Jewish immigrants but they left no stone unturned to make sure that he got the best of education.

Elliot P. Joslin

The first doctor in the United States to specialize in diabetes, Elliot Joslin (June 6, 1869 – January 28, 1962) was the founder of Joslin Diabetes Center, the world's largest diabetes research center. He stood for teaching patients to take care of their diabetes, the approach now known as Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME).

These were a few of the famous American doctors who not only made a difference in the United States, but throughout the whole world. Their significant contributions will always be remembered.