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141) Rivers Cuomo: Rock's Quirkiest Frontman
Author:
Daniel Collins
Category:
Arts and Entertainment
Rivers Cuomo, born in 1970 in New York City, New York, rose to fame in 1994 when his band, Weezer, released their eponymous debut-album, also known as the Blue Album, spouting the hits "Buddy Holly", "Undone - The Sweater Song" and "Say It Ain't So". Bridging the gap between power-pop, grunge and the burgeoning second coming of punk, Weezer were credited with fully bringing geek-cool to the forefront of rock music.
Then, much unlike most rock artists, Cuomo decided to take a short break from...
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142) The Key (A Fairytale) Chapter 13 - When the Dust Blows Away? (Part 1)
Author:
E. Raymond Rock
Category:
Arts and Entertainment
We walked across great plains and countless farm fields framed against pristine days of clear morning skies, yellow-white days and nights filled with endless stars. Eventually the plains gave way to forests, and as we continued our trek, we soon could see the tangled jungle ahead. Before long, the chatter of monkeys and birds was deafening as we made our way into the dense, damp foliage following a path under a canopy of infinite trees.We came across villages that were friendly and wi...
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143) Phantasmal ((or, 'The Bulbous Peril')(a Short Story))
Author:
Dennis Siluk Ed.D.
Category:
Arts and Entertainment
'Dangerous illusions within a sphere,' they called it!It was 1997, Sulla had fragments coming into his mind, disjointed fragments, in dream and illusionary form, and so he conjectured, presupposed, he was losing his mind, he was living at the time in Roseville, Minnesota, on Larpenteur Street, in a two bedroom apartment, or at least that is what he would have told anyone had they asked him, because it is what he believed. He lived there with his mother. He had talked to a psychologist...
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144) AMOA - Laguna Gloria Art Museum
Author:
Ki Gray
Category:
Arts and Entertainment
One of the most beautiful and popular art museums in the Austin Area is the Laguna Gloria Art Museum, which is an Italian style villa that was originally the home of Henry and Clara Driscoll Sevier, and is situated on the shores of Lake Austin in the west-central Austin area.The original home that later became the museum was built in 1916, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places; the museum was the first home of the Austin Museum of Art and was named for the natural...
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145) The Black Zone Horror (In Four Parts)
Author:
Dennis Siluk Ed.D.
Category:
Arts and Entertainment
Part One(to 'The Black Zone Horror')The Seatmate(September, 2007) Juan Carlos Perez left Huancayo, Peru, high up in the Andes, in the Mantaro Valley, after spending several days at a booth (stall) which his aunt had set up at the San Jeronimo festival of the Avelinos. The twenty-two year old boy caught a bus, with some forty-passengers, heading down the Andes, a seven hour night ride to Lima. He put his head phones on, found a window seat in the front of the bus, and fel...
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146) "The Man on the Locks" (An Account at the Panama Canal)
Author:
Dennis Siluk Ed.D.
Category:
Arts and Entertainment
This story you are about to read has more truth to its twists, than you may want to believe, and let me add to that, the main character, George W.G., would have said: there was a time that every American could be proud of the construction of the Panama Canal, if for anything beyond that, since America has given that away, such pride must ferment in the knowledge and information, by which the original object and purpose was attained. This story, "The Man on the Locks," is rather simple and to...
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147) Purchasing More Advanced Reading Material
Author:
Victor Epand
Category:
Arts and Entertainment
With the growing interest and the climbing reading levels of your little ones constantly changing, it may seem ridiculous to purchase books at large retail bookstores. More than likely the exact same book can be purchased at used bookstore for at possibly sixty percent of the cost of a new one.This is the main reason that many parents have begun purchasing their books and the books for their children at used bookstores either locally or on-line. The main thing about books for children...
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148) The Enchantment of Purchasing Books Second Hand
Author:
Victor Epand
Category:
Arts and Entertainment
There are many individuals that purchase items that are second handed, such as furniture and clothing, so, why not books? A visit to any secondhand bookstore is like browsing through decades of forgotten treasures or adventures waiting to be chartered.The greatest thing about purchasing books from any second hand store is that it is a great way to find many books that are no long in print. During one period of time, these books may have been a classic, but due to change and demands of...
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149) Beginner's Guide to Marvel Comics
Author:
Rod Low
Category:
Arts and Entertainment
Comic books are a firm staple of many people. With these comics people can follow the exploits of their favorite series without having to worry about missing any action. There are many different comic book types that are well known but many of us like getting comic book action from comics like Marvel comic books.The various charters that are depicted in these comics are ones that many of us have grown up with. Just as we are familiar with Superman we know the adventures of Spiderman,...
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150) The Accomplishments of the American Museum of Natural History
Author:
Mike Selvon
Category:
Arts and Entertainment
A museum is a terrific place to wander around on those days when you have a few hours to kill, and a visit will often inspire people and set them to ponder many different aspects of life and the world. There are a variety of museums that are dedicated to a wide range of different themes and these themes are often given life in amazing ways through the collections of art and artifacts that are on display. One of the best known is the American Museum of Natural History.The American Muse...
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151) The Legend of the Diabolical Rajah of Jaipur (1799)
Author:
Dennis Siluk Ed.D.
Category:
Arts and Entertainment
[The Sorcerer and the Rajah; in the Hall of the Winds]The Crown of KrishnaIn the City Palace, is the chamber of the Harem, its original intention was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen, also known as Hawa Mahal, or better known as "The Hall of the Winds." Our story takes place in Jaipur, India, in the year 1799, within these walls, they were constructed of red pink limestone, and is five stories tall, the palace has the most be...
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152) Uncle George ((A Short Sketch For Old Folks, 1987)(A Minnesota Story))
Author:
Dennis Siluk Ed.D.
Category:
Arts and Entertainment
(Winter of 1987) I thought we were headed toward the River Road, along the Mississippi, in St. Paul, Minnesota, I, my mother, Aunt Anne, Uncle George was heading to the airport (a tired old man now, about five foot eight inches tall, one hundred and fifty pounds, at one time a lively sort of person, a talkative kind of fellow (a little quiet now), a sporty man and hard working, kind of played the big shot, but it was an act more than reality), and it was winter of 1987.They picked us...
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153) Tattoo Designs of Zodiac Signs
Author:
Deborah Smith
Category:
Arts and Entertainment
When one speaks of art, they would definitely, apart from every other form of it, speak of body art. And when one speaks of body art, they cannot help but speak of the king of the kind, tattoos. Tattoos have played an important role in the development, and more importantly, maintenance of the culture of various cults, societies, and civilizations throughout many generations. Now, however, while many people still follow the process of getting tattoos imprinted on their skins as a religious or cu...
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154) The Metropolitan Museum of Art Has Great Influence on Art's History
Author:
Mike Selvon
Category:
Arts and Entertainment
When making plans to visit New York City, whether for a family vacation or for a business trip, it is difficult not to run across plenty of information and promotions about the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This world-class museum is one of the largest anywhere, as well as being one of the best known, and it is where some of the most wonderful collections of fine art anywhere in the world are housed.The collections that are housed in this New York museum are comprised of more than two m...
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155) To Believe Or Not to Believe - An Excerpt
Author:
Ashutosh Ghildiyal
Category:
Arts and Entertainment
The three friends had been recently discussing spiritual matters with each other. Most of their evening get-togethers were spent speculating on the matters of the spirit. As always, there was no consensus among them. Each put forward an idea, a theory, and a most solemn opinion on the matter. Each had come to his own conclusion; each had settled himself on a firm stand."I am a religious man", said the Zombie. "I firmly believe in the existence of God and all the ceremonies and rituals...
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156) Self Promoter, Artistic Genius and Honorable Director Julian Schnabel
Author:
Mark Traston
Category:
Arts and Entertainment
An immense young blond girl stares back at you, or would stare if she had eyes, from the museum wall. Your neck cranes to take in the 13 foot high painting with a black streak that has robbed the youth of her eyes, but her blue dress, lily white skin, and deep blue dress looms over you in perfect strokes and beauty. The painting is Large Girl with no eyes by renowned painter, postmodernist, filmmaker, and director Julian Schnabel.Julian was born in Brooklyn in 1951 and graduated from...
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157) Damien Hirst - A Successful Living Artist
Author:
Mark Traston
Category:
Arts and Entertainment
Born June 7, 1965 in Bristol, England and educated at Leeds College of Art and Design and prestigious University of London, Goldsmiths, artist Damien Hirst's explosive talent is a multi-faceted force to be reckoned with.Bursting onto the international art scene in the early '90s Hirst is one of the most popular artists that emerged from the Young British Artist movement. Though Hirst is best known for some of his earlier works which consist of various farm animals submerged in vitrine...
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158) Produce a Better DJ Show
Author:
Ron Bouchard
Category:
Arts and Entertainment
Don't just DJ- Produce a Great ShowThere are hundreds of Disc Jockeys out there and they all want the same thing you do. To be working for top money as many days of the week as they can. You can't expect to be better then the last guy the club hired, unless you put some time and energy into your DJ Show. The days of just showing up and playing music are gone. Today's DJ needs a lot of tools at his disposal. Just as lights, fog and other special effects are important, everybody else is...
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159) Take A Stroll Down Wembley Way
Author:
Matthew Pressman
Category:
Arts and Entertainment
Since its opening in 1923, Wembley Stadium has quickly become one of most renowned sporting stadiums in the world with the 1923 FA Cup Final the first event to be held there. The match resulted in an unprecedented crowd of between 240,000 and 300,000 cramming themselves into the stadium in order to watch the match.
Wembley became known throughout the UK as the home of football but it wasn't long before the stadium began hosting other events - sporting and otherwise. In 1948, th...
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160) Free online guitar lessons - beginner, intermediate and advanced players are welcomed!
Author:
Ken Wilson
Category:
Arts and Entertainment
Have you always dreamt of playing guitar? Do you consider the guitar to be one of the most interesting musical instruments of all? Well, if you have taken the decision to learn and master guitar, there's no better place than the great World Wide Web to get across some free online guitar lessons. You will find courses, DVD lessons and the most diverse information on guitar playing.
The Internet is browsed by millions of people each day. They are all interested in a specific subject, such as l...
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