The Value Of Classical Music

Every modern piece of music whether it be rhythm and blues to pop, behind the lyrics and melodies can all can be traced back to the Classics. Every piece of music now has been interpreted and integrated with classical overtones. Without the great composers like Bach, Hayden,...

Graphic Novels, Let's Just Call Them Comics, Do Science

I didn't write the squib below, but I would have, if I had found all these good cartoons. I am currently recommending Howard Zinn's " A People's History of American Empire" done as a comic by Mike Konopacki (Author) and Paul Buhle (Author) but here are a sheft of science...

Brand New Game Management System For EVERY PC Gamer

"CrosuS Is HERE Games company Isotx is downright proud – and a little emotional – to announce the release of CrosuS, the brand new Game Management System for the PC. CrosuS is a new tool which finds the latest content and updates for all of your favourite PC games from...

Kirk Douglas, Harrison Ford feed homeless for Thanksgiving

"Hollywood action men Kirk Douglas and Harrison Ford donned aprons and grabbed serving spoons to help dish out Thanksgiving dinners to Los Angeles' homeless here Wednesday. Douglas, 90, was joined by "Indiana Jones" star Ford and a bevy of other celebrities who served up...

Smoking Literary Classics...From Tank Books (UK)

As`the UK is learning to kick the habit, the ban on smoking in public places took effect on July 1st, cigarette boxes get a new lease of life as book covers. Idea generator and design mavericks Tank Books adopted the cigarette pack to reissue literary classics such as...

'Rock's Backpages': a Treasure Trove of Rock History

I might be showing my age here. Nothing wrong with knowing your history though. After all bands like The Clash are now 'classic rock' and 'Rock's Backpages' allows you to bypass old magazines collecting dust!

Opening Today: 'Tintin', Hergé Centennial Show at Pompidou Center in Paris

If you like classic cartoons, visit this show. Should I have added 'Comic Strip' by Gainsbourg as a soundtrack?

Danger in Toyland

"San Francisco's ban on toxic toys - including such classics as the rubber ducky - highlights the lurking danger of plastic contaminants. They line the nursery section of children's toy stores like brightly colored candies: rubber duckies for bathtime, chewable rings for...

Classy chassis flock to Florence (The Oregonian)

" Hundreds of hot rods, custom cars and cool classics from as far away as Montana and Arizona will be shiny and ready to show next weekend in the coastal town of Florence. Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 9-10, visitors to the Hot Rod Happenin' will see the debut of the...