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Articles in Home | Arts & Entertainment Antiques-collections (60) Celebrities (61) Dancing (9) Humanities (28) Humor (26) Magic (34) Movies (50) Music (159) Paintings (15) Photography (175) Poetry (19) Pop Culture (20) Sort By: Title|Newest|Oldest How to Succeed and Stay on Task with Your Internet Marketing Promotion Strategies. A.C.T.I.O.N.  By : Laurie Meade Working from home can get stressful. With all the distractions presented to you each day, you need an effective way to stay focused. When working online, it is difficult to always stay on task and not get sidetracked. The difference between those who succeed and those who don't can be summed up by one simple word. A.C.T.I.O.N. Use this acronym to motivate yourself to stay on task and not get sidetracked. Affordable Paintings: Art Prints Buying Guide  By : Joel Walsh The fastest way to bring beauty and style to a room is to put up prints of beautiful paintings. Here's what you should consider: Painting Prints Price Range: Expect to pay somewhere in the neighborhood of $50-$500 for an unframed print--anything less than $50 is likely a poster. You should expect to pay a similar amount to have the print framed--note that many prints are designed to be exhibited without frames. Before art prints were sold online, the only way to get ... How To Protect Your Papers With Film Laminating  By : Peter Mason Certainly, the concept behind film lamination is easily understood. It simply boils down to taking the extra steps that are necessary to preserve documents in order to increase their life expectancy as the years roll on by applying a thin, clear plastic covering. While many establishments exist that offer professional laminating services, there are those who prefer to buy the necessary tools that will allow them to apply this protective coating themselves, in order to save on... 4 Secrets To Becoming A Guest On Top Tv Talk Shows  By : Susan Harrow The phone rings. You hear an authoritative voice say, *Hello, I'm the producer of...Good Morning America or Oprah, or Larry King Live* or any other top talk show, you name it. This is your big moment, the break you've been waiting for. After you catch your breath what do you do? Producers make an instant assessment of you in thirty seconds--or less. When you get that coveted call from a producer, you aren't just *talking* to him: you're auditioning. You are being screened... Your Guide To Online Audio Book Rental  By : Paton Jackson Online audio book rental is so easy that we simply can not understand why some people are still buying audio books. Online audio book rental service offer the best deals on the audio books world today – Unlimited rental, No due dates, an enormous variety of downloadable audio books, cheap prices and much more. Follow the following steps to start renting audio books online immediately: 1. Write down your expectations from the online audio book rental service: The type... The Phantom Of The Opera  By : Donald Jones The Apparition of the Opera house (1986) is one of the about popular musicals of the late-twentieth hundred. Andrew Harold Lloyd Webber's haunting musical theater sexual conquest includes such classic melodious theatre songs as "Remember of Me," "The Phantasm of the ," and "Medicine of the Nox." More than a decade after its premiere, the melodic continued to play to sellout audiences in both Greater London and New York. Similarly, numerous other productions also played to pac... Oil On Canvas: Painting Conservation 101  By : Corinne Cain Conservation is defined as remedial attention given to extend the life of a work of art. The process often reconstitutes missing material by additions. These additions may be either visible or invisible and serve to restore the work's unity. One of the most noticeable defects the public observes on a painted surface is craquelure. Craquelure appears as a minute crazing pattern on a painting's surface. The following layers make up a painting: 1. Stretcher bars are cove... What Is A Monoprint? What Is Foxing  By : Corinne Cain What is a Monoprint? A monoprint is frequently interchanged with the word "monotype". "Monoprint" tends to be used by academics versus those selling art to the design community who prefer the word "monotype". An artist starts by "painting" or "drawing" with ink on a surface such as a printmaking plate made of aluminum or zinc. Some use a large pane of Plexiglas to paint on. The resulting image is transferred to a piece of paper by placing a sheet of paper on top o... Sounding More Art Savvy  By : Corinne Cain Want to sound like someone who is art savvy? Make sure you don't use the following art "faux pas." • Using the word "seriagraph" - Actually, there is no such thing as a seriagraph. What you are attempting to reference is a form of printmaking known as a serigraph, screenprint or using past terminology, a silkscreen print. • Using the word "sketches" - Those who are knowledgeable about art use the term "drawings" instead of sketches. • Using the word "picture - The... Donating Art  By : Corinne Cain Compare donating art to adopting art: both require planning. • Locate a qualifying institution to accept the item. • Pass the related use test. • Arrange for an appraisal not more than 60 days ahead of the date of gift. • Obtain a letter of acceptance dated prior to December 31 of the year you plan to take the deduction. • Deliver the property to the institution. Want to make sure what you are about to read is correct? Get the IRS publications 1) 526 Charitabl... Art Myths Debunked  By : Corinne Cain Assumption: Art becomes more valuable once an artist dies. Actuality: Prices escalate only when demand is greater than supply. Prices can increase if there was a shortage of the artist's work prior to his or her death and if the demand continues to be significantly greater than supply. Art News (November 2003) presented an article on the ten most wanted artworks. These would sell individually for more than $5 Million IF the present owners would let me them go. However, as... The Many Faces Of Face Painting  By : John Mclain Face painting is one of the cherished activities of festivals, carnivals, parades and events across the country. More and more holidays are beginning to use face painting as a great activity for kids. Schools can also incorporate it as a station on their annual field day. Halloween may boast the most face painting out of any holiday, but summer fairs and county festivals run close behind. The designs are too innumerable to count. A face can be transformed in its entirety, int... Get Hold Of A Hot Games Trend - Sudoku  By : Dave Lloyd Sudoku is one of the hottest trends in games and entertainment. The interest in this Japanese number crossword puzzle is absolutely at a fever pitch. The rules are simple - fill in the squares so that all numbers are represented only once per row. Simple rules, difficult to follow. What makes Sudoku almost addicting is the consistent challenge of finding the right match. The trial and error matched with a pre-planned strategy based on the clues you're provided make success po... Little Known Uses Of Engraving – Tips And Techniques!!  By : Stephen Rhodes Engraving and its Many Applications What is Engraving? When lines or grooves are carved, etched or cut into a hard surface, we say it has been engraved. Engraving is commonly used on materials like metal, wood and stone. There are many applications for engraving, both decorative and functional. For example, printing, manufacturing and jewelry making all commonly incorporate engraving to produce the final product. Engraving in Printing Engraving is often used for p... How To Care For Your Animation Art - 5 Common Questions.  By : Paul Callis Can we handle Animation Cels? Unframed Animation Cels should be handled as little as possible, preferably not at all. When handling your cel, it would be best to use clean cloth gloves. With or without gloves, cels are best handled by the edges. Where can I store an unframed Animation Cel? Store it upright, in a cool room, away from sources of direct heat or sunlight. Cels seem to store better in moderate humidity: not too dry and not too moist. Do NOT store in a Kitchen,... The Trick To Winning At Sudoku  By : Dave Lloyd Sudoku is one of the hottest trends in games and entertainment. The interest in this Japanese number crossword puzzle is absolutely at a fever pitch. The rules are simple - fill in the squares so that all numbers are represented only once per row. Simple rules, difficult to follow. What makes Sudoku almost addicting is the consistent challenge of finding the right match. The trial and error matched with a pre-planned strategy based on the clues you're provided make success po... How To Buy Inspirational And Motivational Art Posters And Prints  By : Willie Jones Have you ever noticed your reaction to visual stimulation? Sometimes you see a photograph or painting, a sculpture or an object and your attention is immediately riveted! For whatever reason it communicates to you and it is personal. Not to say that other persons won’t get impact from the same visual, but what it sparks exactly is uniquely different from person to person. We all have our own personal adventures and experiences throughout our lives so when you see that ... The Art Of Display  By : Don De Para Every day you are surrounded by displays. There are so many types of displays, some that may not even come to mind when you think of the word “display”. While strolling through the mall you are bombarded by window displays of the latest fashions, accessories or must haves. When walking down the streets of any city, you can become mesmerized by the window displays that you pass. Some people even entertain themselves by “window shopping” or checking what is on display. There... How To Play Bingo  By : Adel Awwad Bingo is like a lottery - it is a game of luck. Further, learning how to play Bingo is both easy and fun. There are lots of variations in the way that Bingo is played and learning how to play Bingo and all of its variants can prove to be an exciting pastime; one with many different prizes at stake. However, the basic principles remain the same and you will discover that while learning how to play Bingo, all of the principles apply to the all important Bingo card. The Bing... The History Of Bingo  By : Adel Awwad In Italy during the 1530s a lottery was invented that is still played in Italy every Saturday. This is where the game of Bingo originated. The game travelled to France in the 1770s and was initially played amongst wealthy Frenchmen. The game then travelled deeper into Europe reaching Germany, where they chose to use it as a tool to help their children learn history, spelling and math. Finally, the game reached Atlanta, Georgia in 1929 where it became known as 'beano'. It ... Audio Books On CD For First Time Users  By : Paton Jackson Audio books on CD are the ultimate modern gift for you, for your friends or family members. Audio books on CD have many benefits from optimizing your time management by listening to audio books while driving or exercising to using them as an effective method of education for children or learning languages. But what do you have to do to start? Which audio books should you start with? Do you have to buy the audio books? Read on and find out the answers to these questions an... How To Produce An Abstract Image - Part 1  By : Tim Seaward Perhaps the title would be better as the question I have so often heard: "How can I produce an abstract image?" Within the next few articles I intend to lead you into those dark secret places filled with wonderful tantilizing enigmas, where we will find all the passionate inspiration and the great variety of techniques required for you to be able to produce an astounding work of art worthy of Howard Hodgkin or Mark Rothko (do not worry if you do not know who they are ... y... Free Entertainment Is Easy To Find  By : Sintilia Miecevole There are many forms of entertainment available when you want to spend a night on the town. Dinner and a movie is always a popular choice. Live theatre is fun and exciting, as you don’t know what is going to happen. Karaoke and piano bars are becoming more popular as well, as you can laugh and relax to some good music (or not so good singing!) in a casual atmosphere. However, all these forms of entertainment can be rather pricey! Movie tickets are getting higher and higher, a... Which Abstract Art? - Making A Strong Personal Statement  By : Tim Seaward You are a connoisseur - when it comes to choosing a work of abstract art. Just like choosing a good wine ... it is all down to personal taste. If you like it then that is good enough - regardless of what others might think. But how do you go about choosing the right painting to say what YOU want it to say. Different pictures make different assertions. Here are some major statements: 1. Simply filling a wall space 2. Harmonizing your decor 3. Proclaiming your ar... 5 Tips For Choosing The Right Motivational Posters For The Office  By : Willie Jones As with choosing any art piece whether it is a print, original painting, sculpture, photograph or collectable, you can make or break a room choosing incorrectly. You can make quite a statement with the correct art piece! It can communicate on many different levels. Have you ever walked into an office for the very first time and while waiting, find yourself looking around, examining everything in the room? You can get a real good feel for the people there and get a sens... Modern Uses For Ceramics  By : Claire Quaty We commonly think of ceramics as art objects and decorations. But ceramics really are diverse pieces of multi-purpose material that are made from burning formed pieces of pottery. This shaped clay started out many years ago being hand-formed and was eventually made with a wheel to iron out any fingerprints or major imperfections. Handmade ceramic is still made as an art form today, even though it is no longer the industry standard for making objects. As a beginner you wou... Visual Arts…As Old As Civilization  By : Willie Jones For as long as man has been alive, he has observed the aesthetics and beauty of life. It seems that it is innate in us to create and change and this has been demonstrated throughout the ages. Even the cave man recreated his vision and told a story via stonewalls. All art is a communication! The artist is creating his/her vision via any artistic outlet such as drawing, painting, sculptures, photography, graphic design or filmmaking etc. It’s any art we see! The natural l... The Future Of Art - Investment Ideas  By : Tim Seaward In order to look into the future we need only to look into the recent past. It is not only helpful to look at different trends as well, but I believe we will find that certain fashions have had varying degrees of mutual influence upon artistic endeavours. Current art trends are mirroring the apparent confusion found in the fashion industry. 60's hippie gear (itself a mixture of classical medieval and pop) can be seen with 80's punk; experiments with pop and new wave con... Is It Painful Getting Your Body Pierced?  By : Bill B. Carmel As the old saying goes, “no pain, no gain.” The same is true when it comes to body piercing, as many parts of the body are a little more than uncomfortable when the needle penetrates the skin. As distasteful as it may be, a piercing is nothing more than a puncture wound with a piece of jewelry inserted into the hole. Many individuals would seriously consider body piercing, but the potential for pain is too much for the weak of heart. In most instances, the pain associated wit... Body Piercing And The Risk Of Infection  By : Doug Mahopac Just like any type of trauma to a part of your body, body piercing comes with a risk of infection. Infections are quite serious that can greatly affect your quality of life and your overall sense of health and well being. Infections from body piercings—or any other type of trauma to your body—can result in serious heart problems or even death if not properly attended to by a trained physician. In addition to the infection risk while the piercing hole is healing, you should al... History Of Body Piercing  By : Mike Barus Body piercing is an age-old art form that has been used in generations in cultures all around the world. Many individuals today who seek to pierce different parts of their body may choose to do so to honor their heritage or make a unique statement of their own. If you are interested in piercing a part of your body, consider researching the origin and history of different types of body piercing. The first sign of body piercing is the form of nose rings that were recorded ap... 10 Safety Tips When Getting Your Body Pierced  By : John Marcus Ten Body Piercing Safety Tips Body piercing is all the rage with individuals of all ages. Whether you are choosing to pierce ears, lips, noses, eyebrows, tongues, or something a bit more risqué, safety and hygiene should be at the top of the check list before you run out and grab a needle. These ten tips for body piercing safety will ensure your piercing does not result in a potentially dangerous infection. 1.) Only use a professional. Piercing is something that should... Expressing Yourself Through Body Piercing Art  By : Donna Somerkin Body piercing is a fabulous way of expressing yourself and your personality in an outward fashion. Many individuals choose to pierce one or several parts of their body in order to either make a statement or add a unique aspect to their appearance. However, before you decide to pierce any part of your body, carefully consider the choice since this form of self expression is a bit more permanent than changing a hairstyle, experimenting with cosmetics, or creating your own fashi... Selling Art Online – Does It Work?  By : Theresa Evans If you are interested at all in art and photography, you will no doubt have noticed the huge number of impressive looking online galleries all over the internet. Judging by the numbers of signed up artists and photographers they seem extremely popular. But do these online galleries actually sell the work they display? Well yes, quite often. It is a fact that many artists do very well selling art and photography on the internet. However, as with any offline gallery, showin... Abstract Art And The Spirit 1  By : Tim Seaward It has been a long and raging arguement that the abstract expressionists of the 50's, 60's and 70's were very busy contemplating their own navels and trying to find the "zen" in everything they did. I would argue that they were in fact just one very important example of the hungry sleep-drugged soul seeking a way to be heard. However, many artsists of those times, and indeed today, would flatly deny anything remotely to do with spiritual things - or worse still - religiou... Abstract Art As Therapy  By : Tim Seaward Abstract art is not just a mixture of colourful meaningless patterns and arbitrary shapes. There is, I believe, a definate therapeutic value to be found in most of the enigmatic marks made by the very different styles available today. What appears to be the most important decision to make is a very careful consideration of the specific audience in conjunction with the choosing of the appropriate artwork. This is not something to be taken lightly or quickly. This can cover ... The Best Long Running Las Vegas Shows  By : Simon Oliver Las Vegas shows appeal to people as a display of wonderful images and a thrilling experience. Some of these images are comedic acts, roulette, acrobat, magic, and colorful lights. These are all in Las Vegas. There are many types of shows to be seen and some of them have been performing for years. One of the most frequently visited places are the stages where Las Vegas shows are held. One of the longest running shows is the “Danny Gans” show. He was awarded “Entertainer of ... Washington, DC's Former Mayor Marion Barry Robbed at Gunpoint  By : AskBlax DC Councilman and former Washington, DC Mayor Marion Barry told reporters that he was robbed at gunpoint yesterday by two youngsters at his home. Surprisingly, Barry's robbers were the same two young men that had helped him carry groceries into his Southeast Washington, DC apartment shortly before the robbery occurred. What Is Abstract Art? One Artists Point Of View  By : Tim Seaward - So many people must be asking this question all the time ... and not getting satifactory answers because I keep seeing articles on the subject. So, to add to the mix, I thought that, because I am an Abstract Artist, I would give my answer. First lets see what the official version has to say. The second definition of "abstract" in the Concise Oxford Dictionary says "Idealistic, not practical; abstruse; (Art etc.) free from representational qualities" And it is this last ... What Is A Still Life?  By : Paolo Basauri - Still Life is an art term, that refers to a special kind of picture. It represents an arrange of inanimate objects (hence the name) such as a bowl, a cup or fruits. Usually the arrangement is made according to the artist's purpose. A Still life pencil drawing can be symbolic, with an underlying meaning, or aesthetic, in which case the purpose is to communicate beauty. About Still Life Pencil Drawings A still life work can have many purposes. If we work in color it can h... Keep A Sketchbook And Have Fun  By : Paolo Basauri - A sketchbook is like diary for an artist, a place where you can just let out all your art without any worries. Any person who wants to get better at drawing should have a sketchbook, because it not only records your ideas, thoughts and experimentations, but a sketchbook also gets you drawing and drawing, building your skills with every moment. You will see that the quality of your sketchbooks will be better and better, and what at first was dull then will become almost a work... Light Vs. Dark; In Pricing T-Shirts, It Makes A Difference  By : Mandar - When screen printing t-shirts, a surprisingly important factor in determining price is the color of your textile. Choosing a white shirt will result in considerable savings in your printing costs. There are a number of reasons why this is the case, from initial shirt pricing to factors in the printing process. T-shirts are usually priced in two categories, “Whites” and “Darks”. White t shirts are always the least expensive shirt when compared to a colored t-shirt of the sa... Designing Your T-Shirt: Three Elements For Success  By : Terri Donahue - A number of technologies exist today, from inkjet transfers to online designers, which make designing and printing your own t-shirts easy and affordable. But ease of production doesn’t guarantee a good design. The following are three design components to consider when creating a design for a t-shirt: Contrast, Size, and Balance. Contrast is the difference in *brightness* between colors. You want to have contrast between your ink colors and your shirt. For example, bright ... Talking to Courttia  By : Dzifa Benson When Courttia Newland published his first novel The Scholar aged 23, he immediately captivated the media as one of the few black British writers who accurately portrayed teenage life in London’s inner cities. The Scholar quickly became a best-seller and is currently being made into a film by Courttia’s own production company Cofe. Siberia, Russia Part 1 - Here I Come!  By : Nomad Rick “You must really hate this job.” That’s what my boss said when I told him I was moving from San Diego to Siberia for a year. In reality, I was bored and looking for something that would be completely and utterly new. Whether it was sunstroke or a developing tolerance to margaritas, San Diego just wasn’t cutting it anymore. Heck, I hadn’t even gone to the beach in nine months and it was only a few blocks away. Time to rediscover a zest for life. Siberia, Russia Part 2 – Where Are We and What Day Is It?  By : Nomad Rick Standing in the airport in San Diego, I began to wonder exactly how long it was going to take to get to the city of Chita in Siberia. The combination of a vodka hangover, three flights, one train ride and a jump over the international date line didn’t help. At first glance, it looked like a total of two days, which wasn’t bad for going to the other side of the earth. Siberia, Russia Part 3 – Communist Planes and Defining “Fluent”  By : Nomad Rick In the first two parts of this series, we covered my decision to move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical University. We pick up the story aboard the flight from Anchorage to Khabarovsk, Russia. Siberia, Russia Part 4 – Airport Follies and a Stern Lecture  By : Nomad Rick In this continuing series, we cover my decision to move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical University. We pick up the story aboard the flight from Anchorage to Khabarovsk, Russia. Siberia, Russia Part 5 – Khabarovsk and a Little Russian  By : Nomad Rick In this continuing series, we cover my move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical University. We pick up the story outside the airport in Khabarovsk, Russia. Siberia, Russia Part 6 – When Stairs Attack in the Khabarovsk Train Station  By : Nomad Rick In this continuing series, we cover my move from San Diego to Chita, Siberia to be a professor at Chita State Technical University. We pick up the story going to the train station in Khabarovsk to catch the Trans-Siberian Railroad. Siberia, Russia, Part 7 – The Trans-Siberian Railway  By : Nomad Rick After deciding to move to Siberia for a year to teach at the Chita State Technical University, I embarked on a travel odyssey unlike any other. In this entry, we pick up the trip leaving the train station in Khabarovsk. Siberia, Russia, Part 8 – The Slow Train  By : Nomad Rick After deciding to move to Siberia for a year to teach at the Chita State Technical University, I embarked on a travel odyssey unlike any other. In this entry, we pick up the trip on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Siberia, Russia, Part 9 – Chita  By : Nomad Rick After deciding to move to Siberia for a year to teach at the Chita State Technical University, I embarked on a travel odyssey unlike any other. In this entry, we pick up the last stage of the seven-day trip to get there. How to Frame your Art Work  By : David Waddleton Tips and tricks on how to find the right frame for your original painting, art print or photography image. Russ Tamblyn and George Chakiris Together Again  By : Paul Kyriazi Russ Tamblyn and George Chakiris of "West Side Story" finally had the chance to act together in a new 2006 AudioBook "Hard Rock Lovers". How To Produce An Abstract Image II - From Anarchy To Abstraction  By : Tim Seaward - I want to go into a little more detail of the different ways you can approach the enigmatic task of producing an abstract. In this article we will look at the Anarchist and the Abstractist. If you have an anarchistic attitude within you then abstract art is for you. You will never run out of ideas - in fact even if you had NO ideas then your temperament alone would find a most fundermental mood swing or dark (and maybe on more rarer occasions - light) moment to enrap you w... Nautical Star Tattoos The History, Meaning And Symbolism: What A Strange Mix!  By : Chris Ryerson - The history, meaning and symbolism of nautical star tattoos is a hotly debated topic. Today many different groups have adopted the Nautical star tattoo as a symbol for their own movement and they have all ascribed their own meaning and history to the symbol. Thus has lead to a wide disagreement as the the meaning of the tattoo. Historically most everyone agrees that Sailors were the first people to get nautical star tattoos. In fact the very word nautical relates back to s... Poster development and use in recent society  By : posters123.com Nowadays, posters are the trademark of all businesses and can be printed on almost any surface. Technological progress has improved and high quality prints can be realized with minimum effort and maximum efficiency. Printing On The Dark Side: Four-Color Or Simulated Process?  By : Mandar - Printing a full color image on a dark shirt is one of the hardest jobs a screen printer faces. Regular four-color process uses transparent inks: Cyan (sky blue), Magenta (hot pink), Yellow and Black) which print in various percentages, blending together to form a wide range of colors. While this process works beautifully on a white shirt, the results can be disappointing on dark shirts, requiring a white underbase and multiple passes of colors ending up with a thick ink layer... The Old Heroes of the Wild West were really terrorists  By : Dennis Links Those heroes of the Wild West as portrayed by John Wayne and others on the big screen over the years, where in reality very far from heroes. If they were around today they would probably be branded as terrorists and then exterminated by the law enforcement agencies they purportedly represented. Capone's Chicago Empire was a better earner than Ford's  By : Dennis Links Related, but in deeply ironic sense, to the meatpacking industry were the gangland wars that brought Chicago great notoriety in the days of prohibition. A government that made the sale of alcohol unlawful opened up an industry determined to set out to sell it to those who wanted it, and there was no shortage of takers! Talented in Arts?  By : Tyler Benson When it really seems that you are useless and have no calling in this world, think carefully. Maybe you have some hidden talent or ability to do something special. The presence of talent can change a lot, so get a closer look at yourself and find out, how is it possible to develop it. Tattoos For Women? You Bet!  By : Willie Jones - It’s not really known how long tattooing has been around but it’s quite possibly as long as 12,000 years and we do know the ancient Egyptians practiced the art of tattooing. One may think the art of tattooing has its history mainly with men. Not so. Women from various cultures tattooed their bodies for a variety of reasons. Take the women from Borneo. They would mark themselves to show what they were skilled at, such as weaving or the gatherer of medicinal herbs. This com... The Future Of Digital Art Schools  By : Simon Oliver - Digital technology has opened up great opportunities not only for the printing industry but also for art schools. Digital technology has improved tremendously the way art is created. It has made designing an easier job. Some of the world’s greatest works of art are easily reproduced having the same degree of vibrancy of colors and crispness as the originals. Digital technology has removed the boundaries. There are now boundless opportunities for fine arts, fashion, compute... How To Teach Art And Drama In Schools  By : Simon Oliver - Let’s face it, arts and drama are considered extra-curricular activities when we think of what we expect to learn in school. In fact, arts and drama usually fall in line with extra-curricular activities, which are deemed by most as not as important as learning science, English or math. The indifference to arts and drama may have been brought about by the super high technology lifestyles that we lead. Today, many people are exposed to a culture that is so tarnished with modern... The Importance Of Visual Arts In Schools  By : Simon Oliver - Visual arts are a class of art forms that include: painting, sculpture, photography, and other disciplines that focus on the creation of artworks which are primarily visual in nature. Visual arts are said to be important in schools since they tend to develop the intelligence, as well as the overall personality of students. In fact, studies have shown that students who are exposed to visual arts tend to display above average intelligence when it comes to mathematics and scienc... Oprah! How To Get On The Oprah Winfrey Show  By : Cathy Stucker - Do you dream of being on Oprah Winfrey's television show? Lots of people do. An appearance on Oprah is considered by many to be the pinnacle of success. Authors dream of having bestselling books as a result of an Oprah appearance, counselors imagine becoming the next Dr. Phil, and even celebrities get giddy about sitting next to Oprah. Before pitching your story to Oprah, become familiar with how the show is structured. Oprah changes the show’s focus from year to year. Wat... A Simple Magic Card Trick To Amaze Your Friends  By : Jason Anderson - Over recent years there has been a lot of interest in magic tricks, with the popularity of shows by David Copperfield and David Blaine an obvious indicator. But magic tricks don’t have to be confined to the professionals - anyone can perform magic tricks. You just need to learn how the trick is done! Some tricks require you to master a number of special skills like the force (getting someone to take the card you want them to without them realising it) and the pass (swappin... Agents For Magicians, Should They Stay Or Go Poof?  By : Preston Houer - Some magicians hate agents, while some like them. What is better: having an agent or not having one? Which is which? Believe it or not, the decision actually depends on you. For some, getting agents is a very touchy subject. Usually it is because some find it very hard to accept that their agents get more money and earn more than the actual performing magicians. So some magicians can not help but think: it is a trick! To help you decide better about whether you should get ... Caravanserai  By : Barry Hooper Interested in motor homes and caravans? Learning The Tricks: Box Tricks  By : Preston Houer - Are you one of those people who would like to learn the tricks after seeing a magic show? Would you like to do some tricks on your friend especially when you want him to just “poof!” out of your life for a while? Then, it is time that you learn the secret in doing magic tricks. The problem is that most people who want to learn magic tricks could not get them directly from a magician. Probably, they were just afraid you could outwit them, or maybe they do not simply want an... Learning The Tricks: Buy Or Make Your Props  By : Preston Houer - Magic is such an illusive matter that people tend to believe that something extraordinary can really happen. In most cases, magicians will create illusions in order to divert the people’s attention from reality to pure fantasy. It is when people disappear; bodies can float in mid-air, etc. That is why every magician knows that whatever he does in front of the audience, he is actually making people entertained and amused. What most people do not know is that the magic tr... Learning The Tricks: Buy Or Make Your Props Part 2  By : Preston Houer - For beginner magicians, it is a combination of skills, talents, and acquired tricks that brings magic to life. However, for those who haven't really tried any magic at all, there is one question always asked - "Do they have to buy the props for their tricks or just make them themselves?" Don't worry tips and practical suggestions will be given as readers go along this article. The only problem with learning different tricks for beginners is that they do not know what is in... Learning The Tricks: Hankerchief Tricks  By : Preston Houer - Magic tricks have been around for centuries and are practiced in every society. They are among the most popular past times both for children and adult. Tricks may make use of materials or objects such as coins, cards, tables, game cards, and number tricks but the one that remains to be the most popular among children and the one that is first learned by a beginner is the handkerchief. Linen or Silk? Tricks using a handkerchief can be either performed in whatever m... Learning The Tricks: Other Miscellaneous Tricks  By : Preston Houer - Magic has always been a fascination for children and adults. We see David Blaine mesmerizing us with his street magic, from biting a coin (and restoring it back) to doing stunts which might seem impossible for the rest of us. We heard of Harry Houdini and his death-defying acts. Magic tricks have always been just illusions. A magician’s true aim is to deceive the eyes of the audience into seeing something else. This can be done in different ways and gives different results... 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It is an abbreviation of the Japanese phrase "suuji wa dokushin ni kagiru" which means "the digits must remain single". Self hypnosis secrets  By : Carl Carlson Self-hypnosis or auto suggestion is a process by which an individual can train herself to let her mind believe in something in the subconscious state. Magazine Subscription Companies – Gobbled by the Net?  By : Robert Mandolin The advent of aggressive marketing by magazines to garner subscribers seems to be a tactic to raise the falling rate of subscriptions. Free Magazine Subscriptions  By : Robert Mandolin Free magazine subscriptions are really a boon for avid readers. Magazines prices are also slowly climbing up and many people cannot afford to have more than a couple of magazine subscriptions per year. [1] [2] [3]	Authors Sign Up for a free account. Submit your articles. Publishers Category RSS feeds. Resources Accredited Home Schools Article Directory More Resources

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