- The Neighborhood Mint by Johnny Kicklighter
After a recent trip to Dahlonega, Georgia, I'm became obsessed with wanting to know more about the U. S. Mint that had been there and its history. To say that "The Neighborhood Mint:
208 words 2006-07-23 - Satellite Radio Showdown: Sirius vs XM Radio by Reno Charlton
The advancement of technology has seen the introduction of many new and exciting gadgets and services over the years: video recorders have been replaced by DVDs; record players with CD players and MP3s; and terrestrial television channels have been expanded to include hundreds of satellite channels to suit all tastes and ages.
1353 words 2006-07-23 - Humor Under The Keyboards by Ismael D. Tabije
For me, the piano is the symbol of what is stiff, proper and elegant. It doesn’t have faults, it is perfect. Pianists are the most perfectionist people in the world. They should not and can not make mistakes especially when performing.
775 words 2006-07-22 - Bob Hope Stories by Stephen Schochet
Once when he was a little boy in England, Leslie Hope (He later renamed himself Bob after a race car driver he idolized) wanted to pick an apple off a tree. Symbolic of his career, he didn't want just any apple but the highest one possible.
843 words 2006-07-22 - Have You Heard About...Cosplay? by Mallory York
The word ? cosplay? is actually a blending of the words ? costume? and ? play? . Cosplayers are called this because not only do they dress up like their favorite characters, but they also act out skits and pose for pictures as the characters?
668 words 2006-07-21 - I Come From the Movie Planet, How About You? by Jesse S. Somer
When people ask me where I am from I often reply jokingly, “I’m from the Movie Planet. ’ That’s what I reckon people from other planets would call us here on Earth. How many movies have I watched in my life?
747 words 2006-07-20 - TV Commercials. Why? by Andrew Lawrence
I was watching a prime time TV show recently, on one of the major networks, and it seemed that after about every 7-8 minutes of the show there were 3 full minutes of back-to-back, non-stop commercials.
217 words 2006-07-19 - How Has Eminem Risen to the Top? by Jeff Schuman II
How is it that a little white boy from Kansas City has become the most well known rapper in the world? Starting from nothing and eventually moving up to a multi-millionaire, Eminem over the past seven years has been in the eye of the public everywhere you look.
949 words 2006-07-19 - DirecTV and DISH Network Merger by Gary Davis
It was in October 2001 that General Motors Hughes (Parent company of Direct TV) and EchoStar Communications Corp. , trader of Dish Network agreed to a merger. The new company would have improved the services for satellite TV clients by adding many HDTV channels and local channels would then be available to all satellite TV viewers.
516 words 2006-07-18 - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Mozart Year 2006 by Peter Handel-Mazzetti
On January 27, 2006, it is the 250th anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, born in Salzburg, Austria. Mozart is widely regarded as one of history's greatest classical composers. Mozart was born on January 27, 2006.
687 words 2006-07-18 - Book Excerpt: Old Habits Die Hard (A True Story About Animals) by LeAnn R. Ralph
From the book: "Cream of the Crop (More True Stories from a Wisconsin Farm)" by LeAnn R. Ralph (trade paperback; October 2005; 190 pages; $13. 95; FREE! shipping) -- http:
4923 words 2006-07-17 - This Is The Place by David Leonhardt a.k.a. The Happy Guy
This Is The PlaceCarolyn Howard-JohnsonAmerica House Book PublishersISBN: 1-58851-352-1$19. 95Reviewed by David Leonhardt, a. k. a. The Happy GuyBelieve it or not, it was the title that drew me to This Is The Place.
626 words 2006-07-17 - All you could ever know about original reality series by Ispas Marin
We all know what they mean but we don't know whether we should like them or hate them. I recall an Original Reality Series named 'Candid Camera' few years ago. Some persons on the street(who had no idea there was a camera waiting to film them) were caught in ridiculous and funny situations usually provoked by the team of this show.
621 words 2006-07-16 - Are You Addicted To TV? by Katherine Westphal
It is 2AM and you are blankly staring at a rerun of "Columbo". You meant to go to bed hours ago, but the time has somehow managed to slip through your fingers. Your hand reaches for the remote.
808 words 2006-07-15 - Persuasion Through Needs is Achieved in the Film Fargo by Scott Fish
The film Fargo, an Academy Award winner for Best Picture in 1996, has several characters that exemplify the first process premise of needs, in turn making this film persuasive. This film is based around the life of a man named Jerry Lundegaard, whom is deep in debt and is married to a woman whose father has no respect or admiration for him.
2188 words 2006-07-15 - Stand Up Comedian Or Bubble Blower? by Matt Canham
I got an email from a friend of mine here not so long ago. He is late 20s - a few years younger than me - and in this email, he told me how he had taught himself to swim. He explained in great detail the embarrassment of holding on to the edge of the pool blowing bubbles, practising the breathing technique before graduating to a kick board and doing laps up and down the pool.
792 words 2006-07-14 - Book Excerpt: Give Me a Home Where the Dairy Cows Roam by LeAnn R. Ralph
When I reached the top of the driveway after getting off the school bus one April afternoon, I couldn't help but wonder why Dad was standing on the stepladder next to the tractor. I had never seen my father use a stepladder to fix a tractor.
2227 words 2006-07-13 - How to Understand Abstract Art by Lynne Taetzsch
When I paint, I am not attempting to capture the likeness of a landscape or figure. My subject is the painting itself. In spite of this, some viewers immediately try to pin down an image they can name in my art.
777 words 2006-07-13 - My Search For Reality in TV Revealed Satellite TV and Television's Future, Now. by Danny Planet
I never dreamed of TV becoming amazing again – I was the guy with 12 o’clock blinking green on his VCR. Yes, I said VCR. So getting the hang of today’s TV was not a piece of cake. Recently, during an emergency replace-ectomy of my dying Zenith behemoth, I realized I was in deep trouble.
456 words 2006-07-12 - Satellite TV Reception by Gary Davis
You are sitting at home, watching TV, and while your show is entertaining you, outside the weather is getting worse. It starts raining, the wind is getting stronger, but your Satellite Antenna is doing its work as if it is a sunny quiet day.
571 words 2006-07-12 - 2004 Poor for Movies by Ryan Parsons
Here is a case in point- 2004 was a strange, if not bad, year for movies. Now, I'm not talking about the quality of films, they were probably right on par. But, Hollywood has been growing scared.
975 words 2006-07-12 - Defining pop culture is no easy task. Defying it is almost impossible. Introducing…Second2last by Nia Michelle
Politics, religion and art are an exhaustive mix. And when it comes to Second2Last the three are inextricably conjoined. The four Caribbean émigré's living in Brooklyn boldly and passionately address issues surrounding life, political issues, and urban spitfire through the ancient African art of spoken word.
355 words 2006-07-12 - Jazz Yatra by Colin D'Cruz
Jazz is arguably the most argumentative form of music (even has diminished and argumented chords). So at the outset let me present my side of the argument. Jazz is musical improvisation, right?
1275 words 2006-07-12 - It's A Wonderful Movie by Stephen Schochet
It's A Wonderful Life (1946) began as a short story called "The Greatest Gift". Writer Philip Van Doren Stern was unable to sell it to a publisher, so he sent the tale out as a long Christmas card to friends.
1192 words 2006-07-12 - Lindsay Lohan to Star in “Herbie the Love Bug” Remake by Scarlett Tomei
Start your engines! Herbie, that lovable Volkswagen Beetle with a mind of its own, races back to theaters this summer, and this time Lindsay Lohan is going along for the ride. In "Herbie:
238 words 2006-07-12 - Types of Satellite TV Systems – TVRO and DBS by Gary Davis
In the USA there are 2 types of satellite TV systems. The first is TVRO which stands for TeleVision Receive Only. The second is DBS which stands for Direct Broadcast Satellite. TVRO – TeleVision Receive Only TVRO was the first satellite system available for home viewing of satellite TV.
557 words 2006-07-11 - Top Ten Reasons to get Satellite Radio by Reno Charlton
Over the years we’ve seen all areas of entertainment change and improve in many ways. We’ve seen more and more channels appear on satellite television, we’ve seen the appearance of CDs and DVDs, and now we have access to satellite radio to complement our AM/FM service.
1399 words 2006-07-11 - Plasma TV The Price Goes Down by Tom Ace
Plasma TV has become an important part of television technology. Over the past few years, there have been several major advances in the industry, including the plasma TV. As with any major technology advances, the plasma TV is quickly becoming more affordable - good news for the consumer.
308 words 2006-07-09 - Who is the TV Guardian in Your House? by Chris Robertson
If you're a parent, chances are you're concerned about the content your kids are being exposed to on television. According to a March 2005 poll by Time Magazine, 66 percent of respondents said there is too much violence on TV, 58 percent said there is too much cursing, and 50 percent said there is too much sexual content.
382 words 2006-07-08 - My Favorite Movies Journal by Doreene Clement
The movies--what a wonderful way to spend an afternoon! I love going to the movies. When I thought about why I look forward to going to a movie, I realized it was like meditation for me.
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