Learn Japanese Katana Sword Terms (Part 2)

If you’ve read Part 1 of this article, this sequel continues with the description on the Japanese Katana hilt section. If you are a sword replica collector or a sword enthusiast, this article can help you to learn more about the Katana and understand product specifications of replicas for sale on and off the net. It will also add few more Japanese words to your vocabulary.

In the previous article “Learn Japanese Katana Sword Terms (Part 1)?, we covered the sword glossary of the Katana’s blade section. In this second article, we will continue with Japanese terms used for the Katana’s hilt section. The hilt section starts from the cross-guard and ends at the pommel.

Chinese Astrology Predictions 2008: The Rooster

Chinese astrology is an ancient art which guides people all over the world through fulfillment and enlightenment. Let’s see the yearly (2008) prediction for the Chinese sign of the Rooster.

A new 12-year cycle started at Feb 7, 2008 with the Year of the Rat according to the Chinese calendar. This important cycle (or era) ends at Feb 5, 2019. It is a 12-year period generally ruled by the universal element of Earth. There are also other elements which rule over each of the 12 years. For example Earth rules over the first and the second year of the cycle (2008, 2009) while Metal rules over the third and the fourth year of the cycle (2010, 2011). The year 2008 is also ruled by the sign of the Rat and has a Yang (male) nature. So 2008 is the Yang year of the Earth Rat. What are the predictions for the sign of the Rooster for 2008? This is what this article is all about.

Counseling Careers Mean Stability and Opportunity

A recent report lists professionals in counseling and social work as the eighth most sought after U.S. job candidates, enjoying a median annual salary of between $35,000 and $45,000. This unique fusion of grounded scientific knowledge and passionate human interaction is fast becoming the career opportunity of the new decade.

Counseling Career Profile
Counseling is a blanket career title that represents a variety of specialty categories. Counselors traditionally work with patients to identify, manage, and treat the mental, emotional, and psychological challenges they face daily. Just a few of the problems counselors seek to rectify include:
?    addictions and substance abuse
?    family, parenting, and marital problems
?    suicidal tendencies
?    stress management
?    self-esteem issues
?    aging and mental and emotional health

Western Delaware: A Native American People and Language

Western Delaware is an updated take of a Southern Unami dialect, taught by the Delaware Tribe of Indians. It is labeled Western because the language was used in the Western region of Oklahoma.

Western Delaware is an updated take of a Southern Unami dialect, taught by the Delaware Tribe of Indians. It is labeled Western because the language was used in the Western region of Oklahoma.

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