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  • Zune Music Downloads  By : Thomas Martin
    Hi my name is Thomas, here I lists several solutions to get music, video, movies, audio books playable on Microsoft Zune player, including download music and videos from Zune Marketplace and another cheaper reousrce that has just launched.
  • Women And Guitar  By :
    Most of the famous women guitarists - Joni Mitchell, Phoebe Snow, Bonnie Raitt, Joan Baez, Melissa Etheridge, Tracy Chapman and others - are all known for their singing and songwriting. There are virtually no female counterparts to Chet Atkins, Eric Clapton, Andres Segovia. Why not
  • William Morris: His Art and Tapestries  By : Christine Toner
    The beauty and elegance of William Morris tapestry art. Includes an overview of the artists life.
  • Wildlife Photography: The Challenge Of A Good Composition.  By : Andrew Goodall
    Beginners in wildlife photography all eventually come up against this question: "Where do I position my subject - left, right, or in the middle?" These guidelines may help you find a balance that suits you.
  • Why You'll Love Wicked the Musical  By : Jason OConnor
    Learn why you ought to catch a live performance of the hugely popular musical Wicked, playing on Broadway and across America.
  • Why Method acting is the most successful acting technique  By : Brian Timoney
    This articles describes why Lee Strasberg's Method approach to acting has been so successful.
  • Why Decorate with African Art?  By : maigida
    African art is showing up in more home decorating plans than ever before - partly because of a renewal of internet in African American culture, and partly because of an internet in something more vibrant than traditional modern art.
  • Why Choose Art Prints?  By : maigida
    When you find art prints in a store or online, the first thing you will notice is how cheap they are in comparison to real paintings or prints. Because they're merely copies of the real pieces of art, they can be sold at much lower prices.
  • Why Art Matters  By : Charles Griffith
    Art is one of the most important aspects of any civilization, and creativity is one of the most fundamental characteristics of the human spirit. A brief discussion of the value that the arts have held for mankind throughout our history.
  • Why "Ghost" Appeals to Our Fervent and Subtle Imagination  By : Ed Bagley
    Ghost is everything that is right about a really scary movie. There are clearly good guys and bad guys, there is uncertainty about whether all of the good guys will be standing at the end of the movie, there is romance, there is sacrifice, there is redemption, there is the surreal to deal with, there is trying to stay grounded in reality, there is good and evil, and there is the eternal question of whether good will triumph in the end.
  • Who was Tutankhamun?  By : Stuart Cheese
    Stuart Cheese, may be the UK Director of Operations for One World Tours but his partner’s love of Tutankhamun was what got him into the business in the first place. Let us see how much he has picked up from her and see how much can be understood about the young king, known to the world for his stunning death mask.
  • Which Tattoo design is for you?  By : Jackson
    Express yourself with the help of tattoo which is consider as the powerful tool of body arts.
  • Which Is Value For Money? Cable Television Versus Satellite Television  By : Andrew Lim
    If you are looking for a real good deal in TV Entertainment then you have come to the right place. Watch Live World Channels from a list of countries to fulfill your entertainment needs and get to see channels that is forbidden in your country for the realistic facts of on going happenings around the globe.
  • Where to Find Free Tattoo Designs  By : Zac Parker
    So you've thought long and hard about getting a tattoo and you've decided that yes, you're definitely going to 'get inked'? If so, the next logical question to ask is, "What design do I choose?"
  • What to Look for When Buying CRT TV Sets  By : Staggerlee Phillips
    Learn the latest in tv technology and make a wise decision when you purchase your next television set.
  • What to Buy With Your Nintendo 64  By : JJ Hendricks
    Games, accessories, and controllers you should be sure to buy when shopping for a Nintendo 64 system so you get the most out of your purchase
  • What is PC Satellite TV?  By :
    This isnt a new thing but its pretty cool nonetheless. Watching TV on your PC is an idea that simply got better with technological advances.
  • What is a Pyrometric Cone?  By : GlazeMixer
    This article explains why ceramic glazes have pyrometric cone number and how a pyrometric cone measures heat and temperature in a kiln.
  • What are the 10 best Audiobooks for Success and Motivation Mind Self Improvement  By : Nick Moseley
    The top 10 downloadable audiobooks to supercharge your mind. What audiobooks can make you feel that you can do and achieve anything. Help you work faster and better. Help you break down and solve problems quickly. Allow you to take decisions like a war winning general and brush obstacles aside with ease. Read on and find out what audiobooks can help you supercharge up to a winners mentality
  • Wallpaper on the Walls to Beautify  By : Tapan Bhanot
    Learn how to beautify your walls using Wallpaper.
  • Video Production- Finding the Right Production Company  By : Pat Bedall
    You know what you want, but where do you find it? The hunt for a production company requires the knowledge of where to look; however, the hunt for a great production company involves much more consideration.
  • Video Production- Developing Your Message  By : Pat Bedall
    So you've just discovered (or been told) that your company needs a video... and you're in charge of it. Congratulations! You are about to embark on a fun and exciting journey- one that is not always easy, but one that will leave you with a true sense of accomplishment, positive reactions from your customers, and hopefully... a pretty feather in your cap for the boss.
  • Video Production- Chroma Key Lighting  By : Pat Bedall
    Lighting a large chroma key drop is not very difficult with a little attention to detail and a few studio multi-source instruments. Chroma keying requires a lot of work and practice to achieve believable results, but the effort is rewarding. With a fundamental chroma key technique and proper lighting, you will stand a much better chance of getting the shot you want.
  • Using Contemporary Art Prints in Your Home  By : maigida
    If you're looking for an inexpensive way to add style to your home, you mat want to consider contemporary art prints. By hanging these prints of your favorite images and paintings, you can not only add color to your favorite rooms, but also add a focal point for those who enter the room.
  • Unlimited Movie and Music Downloads  By : Thomas Martin
    There are many factors that have made movie downloading so popular the past couple of years. The most important factor is the development of more efficient video/audio compression technologies that enable the movies to be compressed to much smaller file sizes than before. Also, the popularity of fast Internet connections have made it possible to download movies much faster than before.
  • Two Excellent Movies You Could See Over and Over and Not Miss a Beat  By : Ed Bagley
    The 1964 musical My Fair Lady is one of the best movies ever made, earning 12 Oscar nominations and winning 8 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director (George Cukor) and Best Actor (Rex Harrison) among major awards. See My Fair Lady with your children at home, and enjoy a Broadway musical. The Phantom of the Opera has it all: a story line, plot, great writing, great presentation, and even better music and lyrics. Phantom is a must see.
  • Tribal Tattoos: Reflection of certain aspects of life  By : Jackson
    Tribal tattoos are an age old practice that were performed and holds different meanings for different tribes.
  • Travel Photography by Taylor Miles  By : Taylor Miles Miles
    Travel photography is a branch of commercial photography that has helped the world become a smaller place, from the most vivid images of the Taj Mahal to the finest mural's on the cathedral in Italy, there is nothing that has not been depicted in pictures. Travel photography has been made immensely popular by travel magazines, and cultural magazines like the national geographic. One of the most exciting and challenging aspects of travel photography is capturing the cultural aspects of a particular country or region. There have been so many wonderful and explicit pictorials of various countries, that it is almost impossible to ignore the wonderful impact travel photography has had on the lives of so many people.
  • Tracing The Roots of Anime  By : Andrew Wills
    From the popular Transformers movie release to the Yu-Gi-Oh! cards your kids might have, anime has certainly left its mark on the world in recent years. Understanding its roots, though, is the key to predicting where this ever-changing genre is headed.
  • Tips to Instantly Improve Your Figure Drawings  By :
    This article reminds the artist of the most important principles of figure drawing. It shows the importance of observation and practice.
  • Tips to Help Represent Light and Form  By :
    This article helps artist avoid common mistakes when representing light and form in their figure drawings. Tips and info to help their figure drawings take life and improve drastically.
  • Tips on Improving Tattoo Aftercare  By : Kingston J. Amadan
    As a tattoo artist, your work is a lifetime calling card that when well conceived and executed can bring you accolades, recognition and most importantly, more business. While some would argue that having a particularly recognizable style is what separates the all stars of the tattoo world from the working stiffs, the reality is that the stylized visions of a specific artist belong to only the artist, not the public at large.
  • Three types of actors; creative, imitative and stage hacks!  By : Brian Timoney
    This article defines what makes great acting and three types of actors the exist; creative, imitative and stage hacks. It also details the development of Method acting.
  • The Top 8 Things the Music, Television, Movie and Consumer Electronics Industries Should Do  By : Scott Consolatti
    The music, television, movie and consumer electronics industries have been struggling with the rapid advance of technology and the new virtuality of content. Here are the top eight things the industries should do to harness the technology and recapture the simple tenet of giving the customer what they want.
  • The Three Stooges-Classic Comedy Icons  By : Robert Benson
    A short history/bio of the classic slapstick comedy icons, the Three Stooges. Curly, Larry and Moe and later Shemp were brought into theaters all across the country via Columbia Picures and were highly sucessful and often imitated. Their caustic brand of humor still makes people all over the world laugh today and will for many years to come.
  • The Ten Most Notable Celebrity Baby Names of 2006  By : Neil Street
    The Celebrity Baby Names Blog, which monitors celebrity baby names on a daily basis, and is the internet’s leading site dedicated to the topic, has created a list of the Ten Most Notable Celebrity Baby Names of 2006. It includes not only the “weird” names, which are easy to spot, but also the notable names which made news in 2006 for reasons beyond the name itself.
  • The story of ancient oil lamps  By : Terry Kubiak
    Terracotta baked clay pottery was made and used throughout the Middle east and was produced in the earliest settlements along the Fertile Crescent where the clay was abundant and varied in color. The early potters had ample resources which to experiment, create and develop their styles.
  • The Stigmatization of New Art  By : Domen Lombergar
    Digital art – not real art, right? Do you reckon you could do the same, if you had just enrolled in one of Adobe’s Photoshop courses? And maybe had a couple of thousand dollars to spend on cameras, and computers? We don’t mean to downplay your technical abilities, or your own special talents, but we do want to show you how digital artists create something unique, beautiful and touching, just as much as physical artists do.
  • The Robertson Panel: The CIA Considers UFOs  By : Francesca Black
    With World War II came better, faster airplanes and more experienced pilots. By the time the war was over, air travel was becoming firmly established across the world. The skies became the highways of the future. People started looking up in curiosity. What they saw in the skies was sometimes mundane, but sometimes astonishing. The UFO age had begun.
  • The Renaissance - Part 2  By : Mike Shaw
    The great principles underlying all Renaissance work was that of faithfulness to nature, as opposed to faithfulness to tradition, which had been the sheet anchor of pre Renaissance art and letters.
  • The Real Purpose of Sex in Literature  By : Evelyn Cole
    The varying purposes of pornography, erotica and characterization in literaure.
  • The Physical Application Of Playing The Piano  By : Mike Shaw
    In examining the nature of the hand, it will be necessary at this stage to exclude any consideration of it other than as something to be acted upon. It will afterwards, in its relation to the keyboard, be considered as an agent.
  • The morning I met Vincent Van Gogh  By :
    The author met Vincent Van Gogh at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterday. A true story, not science fiction.
  • The Journey Of Cady McClain, Soap Diva  By : Mark Greenstein
    The two Emmy Award actress for day time soaps: "All my children" and "As the World Turns" proves she has what it takes to fine tune her skills.
  • The Inspiration of Dragonball and Dragonball Z  By : Andrew Wills
    With Dragon Ball Z (or "Dragonball Z") hitting the top of the anime series charts, many anime fans have asked what it was that inspired the artist to create this truly exciting series. Dragon Ball Z has taken the world by storm and there is no question that Japanese manga artist, Akira Toriyama created an anime series that has been pure pleasure for fans throughout the world.
  • The History Of Music - Part 2  By : Mike Shaw
    Musical instruments are divided into three categories instruments of percussion, wind instruments, and stringed instruments. Very simple forms of these are known to every tribe on the earth, and in their simplest form may be said to lie ready to the hand of the savage
  • The History And Background Of The Guitar  By :
    Compared to some musical instruments, the guitar is a relative newcomer dating from the Middle Ages. It’s origins, go back to long before the beginnings of recorded history.
  • The Fine Art of Tattoo Cover Ups  By : Kingston J. Amadan
    Tattooing requires overall drawing and illustrative skills, an advanced understanding of lines and shading and the ability to deal with people from all walks of life. Part designer, part salesman, part counselor, part businessman (or woman) and part bedside physician, a professional tattoo artist is accustomed to wearing many hats.
  • The Ethics of Peer-To-Peer Networks  By : Peter Nisbet
    Peer-to-peer file sharing is not illegal, but downloading copyright protected material is. However, the morality of the music and movie industries is open to question when they prosecute children for illegally downloading movies and music tracks while appear to actively support alcohol ridden artists in their sexual and drugtaking activities in order to enhance their publicity. Which is the greater offence - the legal or the moral?
  • The Electric Organ Has Been Replaced By Arranger Keyboards  By : Mike Shaw
    In my opinion, the organ is also more playable as a live instrument. Because of the bass pedals, you can play the organ without any auto chord or drum machine and get a very respectable sound. The keyboard on the other hand would sound thin, definitely lacking without auto chord/bass. Of course, arranger keyboards are considerably cheaper than new organs and take up less room.
  • The Beginnings Of Music – The Romans  By : Mike Shaw
    The Romans had little or no musical genius, and they were content to take their music, like every other artistic element of their national life, from the Greeks. The Greek was the child of nature, refined and educated through his own innate sense of beauty and fitness.
  • The Basics Of Design  By : Charles Griffith
    Learn the fundamentals of design as they apply to painting and drawing, so that you can create artwork of the highest artistic quality!
  • The Basics Of Cartooning For Profit  By : Chris Haycock
    Hints and tips on what you should be aware of if thinking of entering the world of commercial cartooning.
  • The Appeal of Black Art Prints  By : maigida
    Black art prints are a striking addition to any home décor plans. But what exactly is so appealing? There are a number of reasons why you might be interested in these art prints and why you might want to add them to one or several rooms in your home.
  • The Allure Of Vinyl Records  By : Robert Benson
    Article explains why the vinyl record has outlasted all other music formats and continues to sell today. Discusses why people collect vinyl records.
  • The Alien Queen Reborn  By : Martin Pavion
    A short and impressive biography of an Life-Sized Alien Queen who - thanks to the hard work and dedication of skilled Thai artists have been able to transform this towering 3 meter statue from her humble beginnings as a common household appliances into something far far grander.
  • Ted Nugent’s “Live and let live” … except for the voiceless  By : Jeff Popick
    Ted Nugent recently wrote an article blasting Paul McCartney for allegedly firing some of his staff for eating meat. Is Paul not free to create a cruelty-free environment (even though it is just a microcosm) for himself and others like him? The truth is meatism is causing all of our problems, whereas a vegan diet can solve them.
  • Tattoo’s basic equipment essentials  By : Jackson
    Care should be taken during the process of tattooing as well as after the process to prevent any type of mishaps.
  • Tattoos Are Also For Women  By : Jackson
    Women who would mostly like to have tattoos on those areas that would make them look hot.
  • Tattooing on Dark Skin  By : Kingston J. Amadan
    Tattooing on dark skin requires a little more effort on the part of the artist, both in dealing with the customer and doing the actual work. The problem with tattooing dark skin is that because the ink is being seen from behind the skin, many colors tend to get muted out or can appear dull.
  • Tattoo: It should not be a rushed decision!  By : Jackson
    Exercise patience and do a bit of online and word-of-mouth research to ensure safe tattooing.
  • Tattoo Designs For Men And Women  By : Jackson
    Tattoos that are available in the tattoo parlor are gender specific masculine in nature for male and sexy and dainty for female.
  • Tattoo Design That Expresses You.  By : Topcat
    Tattoo design has become very big. With all the different programs dedicated to tattooing on the television, proves just how popular it has become. You also see more and more people sporting tattoos. I think it has become more acceptable with this generation.
  • Surprise Ending Turns Spanglish Into a Triumph for James Brooks  By : Ed Bagley
    Spanglish is a relationship movie with a surprise ending in that the two principal characters in the movie actually do the right thing. Essentially, a housekeeper for a family becomes emotionally involved with the husband. They manage to almost lose it but do not act on their impulses, separating at the end with the husband going back to his dysfunctional wife and two children, and the housekeeper moving on to another chapter in her life.
  • Stop It!  By : Mike Sexton
    If you're an artist then you've also dealt with creative blocks as well as frustration when you're working and you're getting aggravated because an idea won't flow. This article will help you alleviate these situations a bit and help you do deal with them in a more positive mindset
  • Starting Off As A Cartoonist  By : Chris Haycock
    Some of the tools you will need, and some basic hints and tips on starting out as a cartoonist.
  • Star Wars: The Franchise That May Never Disappear  By : Andrew Wills
    The initial film, Star Wars, was predicted to be a flop, so no merchandise was created to debut with the film’s release. As you can probably imagine, the Star Wars toy and merchandise franchise has grown considerably since the Christmas of 1977.
  • Star Wars LEGO - The most popular LEGO theme of all time?  By : Tracey Edwards
    When it comes to Star Wars collectibles, one of the most coolest stuff to collect is without a doubt LEGO Star Wars. The first set which was based on the original trilogy was released in 1999 to coincide with The Phantom Menace and included a model X-Wing which you could build with the LEGO pieces.
  • Songwriters! - What‘cha Doin’ In Your Rhythm Fit?  By : Khaliq Glover aka Khaliq-O-Vision
    Songwriters, Musicians, and Producers should thoroughly study these masters and this movie to remind themselves about how to great songs and craftmanship can change the world. These guys had songwriting success on a par close to The Beatles. Do you know who this group of excellent Songwriters/Artists are? Study them well.
  • Some Profitable Hints and Tips On Cartooning Including Brushwork  By : Chris Haycock
    Hints and tips on the mechanics of cartooning. With particular emphasis on the use and care of artists brushes.
  • Solomon Sculpture Gallery  By : Debra Solomon
    Debora Solomon is not just an artist of sculpture, that is a sculptor, she is also a lawyer, has a Master's Degree in Political Science, and has experience as a teacher. That makes her quite eclectic with a background that spans much farther than just that of an artist with her own online art gallery. This artist describes her sculpture as consciously using negative space in all of her work.
  • Small Tattoo Pictures– Ink Your Way To Fashion!  By :
    Any tattoo can be prepared in a smaller size, however, up to a certain point. Particular designs cannot be made small owing to their meticulous and intricate style. Small tattoo designs are mostly favored as they are less conspicuous and obstructive and can be hidden very easily.
  • Small Tattoo Pictures - Your small ideas to big fashion!  By :
    You can express your emotions through tattoos. They can highlight your heartfelt emotions as well as your lifestyle.
  • Singing Auditions - Auditions - Vocal Exercises  By : stagedoorarticles
    To begin your dance crossing, enroll in a dance university to taking up proper dance lessons. Your next very big step will be buying a pair of dance shoes. Typical ballroom dance shoes may have non-slip soles and a platinum shaft for support on the foot's arch
  • Singing Auditions - Auditions - Broadway Auditions  By : stagedoorarticles
    What do ballet dancers, hip hop dancer, tap singers, braodway dancer, jazz singer and theatrical dancers all portion in common. They want to find dance jobs, apply dance jobs, audition for dance jobs, and earn dance jobs. For new dancer, only one place has dance jobs: StageDoorAccess
  • Sherlock Holmes Is Alive  By : Chris Haycock
    Regarding the enduring popularity of fictional detective Sherlock Holmes.
  • Seattle Theater  By : Justin06 Lockwood06
    Artattack the theatre company was founded in 2001 in Seattle, Washington. Since the past six years the company has produced 25 plays. Our achievements also include numerous world, West coast and American premiers. Artattack has always been appreciated for its bold and innovative theatre. Our commitment and loyalty to theatre has earned us several awards including The Lambda award, Best of Seattle awards, The Collins Foundation, The Meyer Memorial Trust, t
  • Science Fiction Movie Reviews  By : Francesca Black
    Nothing beats a friday night at home, snuggled up on a coach with a bowl of popcorn watching Science Fiction Movies. Stop at your local video store and find a science fiction movie sure to get you thinking about what could have been or what might be. Here are some of the best all time science fiction movies.
  • Rumiko Takahashi -- Inuyasha Manga Artist  By : Andrew Wills
    All of Rumiko Takahashi's work has become popular throughout the world, and with over 20 years of publishing her manga art, she earned the title of The Princess of Manga. She's won many awards, including the New Comic Artist Award in 1978 and in 1994 the Inkspot Award in America.
  • Roman Antiquities, Roman Glass Beads and Intaglios  By : Terry Kubiak
    In the 2nd millennium BC, the Romans emerged from a small settlement near Rome to begin a course of expansion that was to make them the dominant power in the Mediterranean. By the 1st Century AD, Roman territories expanded from Britain in the north to Egypt in the south. Much of the Roman culture and crafts reflected the preceding Hellenistic period, however, their extensive trade network provided them with a great variety of materials.
  • Realism In Contemporary Art  By : Charles Griffith
    Understanding the role that Realism has played in the history of Western art, its relationship with abstraction, and its place in the art of the 21st century.
  • Quick Tips On How to Draw a Realistic Face  By :
    This article shows aspiring artists how to draw realistic faces and achieve a likeness to your subject. This article shows tips and techniques to help you on your way to drawing faces that are dynamic.
  • Put Youtube Movies On Your iPod  By : Thomas Martin
    There is a ton of good content on YouTube, but copyright infringement claims and DMCA take-down notices mean that any given video can disappear at any time. Having a local copy of the video means you won’t lose access if YouTube removes the video from their site. And if you convert the video to MP4 format, you can transfer it to your iPod as well.
  • Probably The Most Popular Detective In The World?  By : Chris Haycock
    A few reasons why the great fictional sleuth Sherlock Holmes remains so popular today.
  • Photo Surrealism  By : Domen Lombergar
    Surrealism in photography was one of the major revolutionary changes in the evolution of photography. Rather than art, photography was reviewed as a copying effort. Surrealism is the introduction of the ‘more than real’ images to the art forms.
  • Phoenix Bird Tattoo - Symbolic Beauty  By :
    The tattooing world has very few favorites. Phoenix bird is one of them. Do you know where this interesting picture comes from? What is the symbolic significance of this awesome picture? We will look at the reasons this bird design has become one of enduring symbols of time.
  • Parents Beware Of Your Teen and Their MySpace Page  By : anderson
    Tremendous amount of information about your teen's personality and interests are revealed in Myspace page, beneficial for their parents.
  • Origins Of "Non-Classical" Guitar  By :
    In 1865 a number of Portuguese arrived to work the mighty Pioneer Sugar Plantations and through them, the island musicians were exposed to the first “non-classical” guitar styles - some 50 - 60 years before it moved into the limelight of American popular music.
  • Origami  By : Anand
    At paper-carfts.org, we share with you the secrets of the much cherished paper crafts including the mystifying origami. For more information on origami visit us
  • Organized Chaos: A Look Into “The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya”  By : alexis
    The year 2006, arguably, can be considered by anime fans with more than just passing knowledge of the industry as the year of “Haruhiism.” The show, “The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya,” was the unexpected hit of the year, showing numbers and interest that very few shows aside from established franchises have gotten. The show is fun, accessible, and with just the right amount of sheer insanity to entertain without shattering the already reality-bending premise.
  • Online Photo Lessons for the Newbie Photographer  By : Tracy Hargraves
    It's a fabulous technique, but it has some challenges to overcome. This is a common notion about photography lessons. And now web-based lessons and tutorials make you learn more about its basics and beyond. Online photography lessons are excellent introduction and investments for both the amateurs and the professionals.
  • On Becoming An Artist  By : Charles Griffith
    How to approach the personal and creative challenges of being an artist, and how general self-improvement can benefit the artist.
  • Oil Painting Lesson - Frequently Asked Questions About Oil Painting  By : Ralph Serpe
    Oil painting is probably one of the more challenging mediums to master. There are many aspects of oil painting that often confuse and intimidate beginners. Many questions arise and this article will cover some frequently asked questions that beginners have.
  • Naruto -- Not Just Another Comic Story  By : Andrew Wills
    Naruto is one of the most popular manga and anime series around. At that time, this nasty fox was captured and its spirit was sealed in the body of a baby boy (our Naruto). What may have escaped some western Naruto fans is the interesting story of the fox. Fox myths abound in Japanese culture, dating back as far as the fifth century B.C.
  • Napenee Rocks with Avril Lavigne  By : Andrew Wills
    At age 22, born September 27, 1984 Avril Ramona Lavigne put Napanee on the map. Canadian born, multi-talented Avril was born in the town of Napanee located in the Province of Ontario in of course this great land of mine, Canada. Avril is of a French Canadian descent. Napanee is truly the place to be!
  • Name Meaning in Plays of Shakespeare  By : Andrew Schwartz
    This article tells about name meaning in such plays of Shakespeare as “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” and “As You Like It”. It describes the importance of such name selection.
  • Muhurtha - An Auspicious Moment Of Time  By : Mohan Potukuchi
    Muhurtha (Electional Astrology) is a branch of Indian Astrology dealing with
    fixing of 'auspicious moments of time' for conducting important and
    sacred ceremonies. One can find Indians referring a 'Panchang' or
    consulting an astrologer for a 'muhurat' when they either want to conduct
    an important ceremony like marriage, 'upanayan' (thread ceremony for
    'Brahmins'),'gruha pravesh' (house warming) etc. or when they would like
    to embark upon an important work.
  • Modern African American Art and Artists  By : maigida
    Like many artists who use cultural and ethnic heritage as an inspiration for their art, modern African American art often has strong roots in Africa. For many African American artists, the Southern region of the U.S. also represents a huge emphasis on the composition and subject of their work.
  • Model, Acting, Casting Audition Tips  By : Jenny Samuals
    Auditioning can be stressful, but it's the best way to find work in theater, film and commercials. Here are some helpful hints when heading out for an audition.
    Arrive at least 15 minutes early. You don't want to have to rush into your audition. Give yourself time to find the space and warm up.
    Pack your bag with a book in case there is waiting and a bottle of water. Not every place has a water fountain.
    Be nice to everybody. You never know if the person you are speaking to is important.
    There may be several people waiting with you to audition. Remember that they are competing with you for the same job. Don't let them intimidate you.
    Wear neat, comfortable clothing. I know you want to look nice, but make sure you can move around the room.
    And don't wear a costume. Your outfit can suggest the character such as a high-collar blouse for a period piece, but don't get all dressed up.
    Careful when using perfume or cologne. You don't want to send anyone out of the room in a sneezing fit.
    Try to find some background information about who you are auditioning for. If you are auditioning for a particular company, be familiar with their work. It can also help you decide which pieces to choose for your audition.
    If no information for the audition is given, keep your monologue to about a minute. Most directors can tell in that time if they are interested. Have several pieces prepared and one longer piece in case they ask to see more.
    Bring clean and clearly marked sheet music. If you are auditioning for a musical, be sure the music you give the piano player is cut down to 16 bars and is free of stray marks and coffee stains.
    Bring at least five headshots. You never know how many you will need.
    Make sure your resume is firmly attached to your headshot. If possible, photocopy or print your resume to the back of the headshot. Don't staple it. From experience, I know that the headshots with staples get tangled in a pile. It is so much easier to access the individual sheets. And one page is plenty. Don't attach your press quotes unless asked.
    Make sure your headshot/resume is no large than 8 1/2" by 11". This will fit into a folder. If the headshot is oversized, it may end up in the trash.
    Set up the audition space for your needs. If there is a chair center stage, but you are going to stand for your audition, ask if you can move it out of the way. Don't try to work around it.
    Remember to smile. If you are nervous, take a deep breath and try to relax. Recognize that you are not going to get every job you audition for, but can learn from every experience.
    When you are called in for your audition, be confident and smile and unless it is vital, avoid asking too many questions as your audition probably has a tight time slot.
    Definitely do not ask if you will be called back. The casting director will let you know, that you can be sure of. If you do get called back, wear the same outfit as during your audition
  • Miniature Painting - A Brief History of the Art of Miniature  By : Rebecca Latham
    Miniature painting is an art form that spans centuries & encompasses many cultures. This is a brief summary of its roots from a family of artists that practice it in today’s modern art market.

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