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20 Years Under the Sun: Book Review Du Cirque
A book chronicling the extraordinary phenomenon of Cirque Du Soleil has to be majestic and eclectic, dramatic and exuberant, sensual and fantastique. Cirque Du Soleil: 20 Years Under the Sun by Tony Babinski is all of these plus spectacular! Loaded with details of the troupe’s origin to its magnificent rise, this book is filled with [...]
Beginners Guide to Home Cinema
Twenty years ago, pretty much the only place to experience cinema style surround sound and big screen movies was, unsurprisingly, the cinema. Today, thanks to DVD technology, the relative cheapness of large plasma or LCD screens and the accessibility of high quality amplifiers that recreate the surround sound experience; your living room can be made [...]
Futurama: A Short-Lived Phenomena
Futurama first aired in March of 1999, and welcomed the approaching new millennium with peals of laughter. While the show only aired for a total of four seasons, during this short time Futurama became a smash hit with millions of die-hard fans who will never fully understand why the show was cancelled. From the creative [...]
Twentieth Century Music: From Late Romanticism to the Second Viennese School
Twentieth century classical music (anything composed between 1900 to 2000) contains arguably the greatest variety of different musical styles than any of the periods before it combined. It is important to note that many of the bulleted composers are not limited to the type of music in the heading they are listed under – it [...]
As Seen on TV: Bare Escentuals Mineral Foundation
For thousands of years, women all over the world have used paints and powders to try to perfect their beauty. In the past century, liquid foundations have been made to match basic skin tones in an attempt to offer women a product that will cover their flaws and give them the look of silky skin. [...]
Funny Quotes from The Simpsons: Life According to Apu
“Yes, yes, I know the procedure for armed robbery. I do work in a convenience store, you know.” “Please do not offer my god a peanut.” “Thank you for knocking over my inventory. Please come again.” “I won’t lie to you. On this job, you will be shot at.” “Silly customer, you cannot hurt a [...]
Funny Quotes from The Simpsons: Life According to Abe Simpson
“They say the greatest tragedy is when a father outlives his son. I have never fully understood why. Frankly, I can see an up side to it!” “Oh, the pharmaceutical man came and he pumped us full of Christmas cheer!” “My Homer is not a communist. He may be a liar, a pig, an idiot, [...]