Oldtimers Told Whoppers About Cowboys, DrunksIn the good old days before television -- or even radio, if you can imagine that -- folks hereabouts amused themselves in their idle moments with "whoppers."These were improbable stories that were sometimes true, partly true, or figments of imagination. It didn't matter so long as they were extraordinary.
High CottonAsk Grandpa Monroe Barnes, “How are you?” and his answer would be, “I’m walking in high cotton.”This was not just a pleasantry, but a philosophy of life well earned and recognized as such by the cotton farmers of Boot Heel, Missouri, back when King Cotton was the cash crop.
Magic Tricks: The Ice BreakerIt's amazingly easy to use this to your advantage and meet new people.
The Painter's BrushPainters need two kinds of brushes. One is stiff and the other is soft. A painter usually has a range of sizes for both types of brushes.
Portrait Gifts For Special OccasionsI've always wanted someone to give me a portrait as a gift but somehow, there's still no one who has the foresight to give me that.
Dog TrainingLearn everything about dog training techniques, tips, tricks, and making dog training a fun thing to do in your daily life...
How to Find the Best Disc Music BoxFor the music box and antique collector who enjoys wooden keepsake boxes, children's jewelry boxes, wooden music boxes, ballerina music boxes, and music trinket boxes, disc movements also make valuable collectibles. The following are twelve interesting models of disc music boxes that collectors can choose from.
Home Security System ReviewsHome is the place where everyone wants his ultimate comfort and security- that is why there is a common proverb 'Home sweet home'. But unfortunately our home is not completely secured.
Hurricane Katrina: Animal Rescuer's First Trip to the GulfJust like most of America, I had watched the devastation of Katrina unfold on television. Katrina's Wrath called me to volunteer for 7.5 weeks, as an Animal Rescue Volunteer. This is my story.
Portrait PaintingAs an oil painter, there will come a time that you will be asked to create a portrait. Or perhaps, you have always wanted to be known as a portraitist.
Paranormal ThoughtsEven though people generally find it difficult, or at the very least uncomfortable, discussing issues arising from what we loosely coin as the paranormal, it is nevertheless one of the most (if not the most) fundamental subjects we could ever hope to contemplate. This article will attempt to alleviate some of the confusion and misunderstanding that surround this aspect of human existence.
Doctor Faustus - Scanning of Its VitalityThe article is here by popular demand.
Afternoon Tea With Designer Jennifer MarvinAfternoon tea at the Bristol Hotel, just two Americans in Paris sharing a cuppa.
Victims of Hollywood, not VillainsFor nearly a century now Arabic people have been portrayed in negative ways in over 50 Hollywood films. "Evil" Arab villains have taken on the Americans, the Brits, the Israelis, Africans, and fellow Arabs. They have been stereotyped as terrorists, misogynistic sheikhs, megalomaniacs, fighters, smugglers - I could go on all day. I'm not saying that it's wrong to show an Arabic person as a villain in a film once or twice, but why the need for the constant vilification of these people?
Skydiving Training With Accelerated Free FallYou can learn how to skydive in other ways but the most thrilling is to do it with the AAF (Accelerated Free Fall).
Proportions and Measuring in Drawing Faces and People Made Simple!This article shows artists an easy way to determine proportions of the human figure when drawing faces or the figure. A simple guide to use a simple measurment technique.
Rubens Was A Rare Artist Who Liked GirthPainter Peter Paul Rubens is held up by overweight people as an example of someone who recognized the beauty in girth, but he was rather unique in finding this trait attractive, says Dr. Gary S. Goodman, President of Customersatisfaction.com, sales, service & success coach, and best-selling author of 12 books and the audio program, "The Law of Large Numbers: How To Make Success Inevitable," published by Nightingale-Conant. According to this popular keynote speaker and radio and TV commentator, most artists have found the human form more appealing when it reflects the best mix of muscle, bone, and heft.
Fuel Economy: The Most Fuel-Efficient Vehicles And Why This Is So ImportantWith the high gas prices which are readily seen on the market today, individuals who are looking to purchase a new car are perusing the options with fuel efficiency in mind. Prospective car buyers want to purchase a vehicle which really peaks their interest and is one which they truly desire; however, these prospective automobile purchasers may in fact be swayed should the vehicle which they are considering purchasing have inefficient fuel economy. There are a few different reasons why fuel economy is so important to car owners these days.
Paper - It's All About PaperThere's something about paper that excites us all so much. Some call it money while others have less edifying names. This humorous piece is about paper and it's avatars...in China and more...
04 The Number Four; 4444Do you know the significance of the number four? The number for is held in high esteem by many cultures and civilizations, both past and present. There are also significance of the number four in physics. There are four forces that control the flight of an aircraft...
Who Are We, You and Me?Can negative programs, negative beliefs be changed? Fortunately the answer is yes but it requires a very strong desire, a desire so strong that it totally dominates your thoughts and actions. Once you accept this desire and are totally committed you will succeed.
Discount London Theatre TicketsHow do we know whether we are paying a 'fair' price for a theatre ticket in London's West End?
How To Do The Twenty One Card Magic TrickHow To Do The Twenty One Card Magic Trick
Big Brother I Was Watching YouThey're watching us watching them...Big Bill watched Big Brother.
The History of the CircusHave you ever wanted to know how modern circus came to be? Here is the history of the circus...
Belinda! The Fashion Sculpt Of 18th CenturyBELINDA!a protagonist of "The Rape of The Lock" by Alexander Pope, a character that reflects the aristocratic society of that era.
Wet Day at the BeachRenting a beach house for two weeks doesn't guarantee sun every day.
TreesEveryone has at least one tree in their life
Church by a Swiss LakeEvery girl should see the place where her parents were married.
Vincent's WorldI grew up with a Van Gogh print