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  • The Pioneers of the Abstract Expressionism Movement  By : Innes Desborough
    Providing a brief history of the emergence of the Abstract Impressionist Movement and an overview of the styles of pioneering artists of the genre including; Arshile Gorky, Wassily Kandinsky, Marc Rothko and Willem de Kooning. This article explains the social and political climate following the Second World War which played a part in The Abstract Expressionism Movement gaining acceptance in the mainstream art world.
  • The Evolution of Classical Satire into Modern Day Political Humor  By : Joe Owens
    Satire, as defined by the Britanica Concise Encyclopedia, is an artistic form in which human or individual vices, folly, abuses, or shortcomings are held up to censure by means of ridicule, irony, or other methods, sometimes with an intent to bring about improvement.
  • The Story Of Saint Valentine  By : Gianni Truvianni
    The story of Saint Valentine and how it came to pass that people celebrate this day.
  • The Tale of Jack O’ Lantern  By : Gianni Truvianni
    The “Jack O’ Lantern” is without a shadow of a doubt as symbolic of Halloween as a tree is of Christmas or as an egg is of Easter for what would be Halloween without that decoration which is so unique for that day but what is a “Jack O’ Lantern” and were from did this expression come?
  • The making of the city of Plymouth  By : John Holloway
    Plymouth is located where the rivers Plym and Tamar meet the sea, on the south coast of England. The current character of this area was formed at the end of the last ice age, when the valleys of the River Tamar and Plym were flooded by rising seas. The coastline reaches far inland and has resulted in deep-water harbours being able to be built in this area.
  • A brief history of Millbay in Plymouth  By : John Holloway
    Millbay is located to the west of Plymouth Hoe, it is a natural harbour and takes its name from the tidal mills that were found there from the 12th century.
  • The Early Histories of The Ancient Celts (part 1)  By : Real Alternative Site
    The ancient Celts were communities of people sharing linguistic and cultural ties, who inhabited most of Northern Europe between 800 BC and 400 AD. The Iron Age Celtic communities spread from...
  • Thank Heaven for Books and Online Discounts  By : Migs Bassig
    I am a self-confessed bookworm whose whole life revolves around reading. Well, I don’t have my nose stuck to a paperback twenty-four hours a day, but whenever I am not reading, I spend most of my time scouring The Strand, updating my Visual Bookshelf application on Facebook, checking out the bestseller’s list, keeping myself abreast with reviews in the newspaper, or looking up the Internet for online discounts on the latest novels and short story collections.
  • South Austin Museum of Popular Culture  By : Dane Smith
    Austin is a town that has chosen as its mantra "Keep Austin Weird". This article looks at one of the places that contributes to this the South Austin Museum of Popular Culture.
  • Bridal Dress Inspirations From Around the World  By : Sue Jackson
    If you want a truly unique bridal dress on your wedding day, you can look for inspirations from the wedding attire of different cultures. You can veer away from the traditional white gown, the trendy strapless bodice, the long veil, and the seed pearls and embroidery of your peers' wedding gowns. Of course, you will need a certain unorthodox spirit to carry out your inspired bridal dress plus a husband who will cater to your whims.
  • 12 Agatha Christie Quotes to Commemorate the Birth of Arguably the Best Mystery Writer Ever  By :
    Are you an Agatha Christie fan? Then I've got a treat for you. September 15th commemorates the birthday of this beloved author. These 12 Agatha Christie quotes are a wonderful way to kick off the celebration.
  • Sumerian Culture  By : Christopher Schwebius
    Sumerians were people who inhabited southern Mesopotamia from around 3500 BC to 1800 BC. They had formed twelve city states, the most famous being Ur and Sumer. A common language called Sumerian was followed throughout these cities.
  • Finding Great Deals on 5-Star Luxury World Cruises  By : Sarah Martin
    When you take a 5-star luxury world cruise, there is luxury in every facet of the voyage right down to the linens on the bed and the accessories in the bathroom. Around the clock room services, massages, and longer lengths of time when you land in the various ports of call.
  • All Guitarists Need to Be Able to Read Guitar Music-is this true?  By : little african boy
    Playing the guitar can get complicated, especially if one wishes to become a career musician. In this case, is it crucial for the guitar player to learn how to read music?
  • The Spoilt Child Who Became A God (Chapter One)  By : Gianni Truvianni
    A fairytale setting to how or perhaps why God might have created humanity and what there was for him to gain from doing so.
  • GUITARISTS BEWARE: Michael Johnson's Olympic 200m record Ripped to shreds!  By : little african boy
    Guitar players have a lot to learn from athletes...With the current on going Olypics, what can guitarists learn from the athletes competing at the 2008 beijing Olympics?
  • Beat Your Travel Alarm Clocks to the Draw!  By : Bradlley Mckoy
    You have many of those infernal inventions man created to absolutely wreak havoc on your age-old biological patterns and decades-old psychological stability. And no, this is not the institution of marriage. These are travel alarm clocks - the types that scream like hellish banshees, explode like nuclear bombs, and buzz like millions of bees. (Come to think of it, when you have a spouse and kids, they do sound like those early in the morning)
  • Too Many Office-Given Engraved Pocket Watches? Recycle Them!  By : Bradlley Mckoy
    Often, the heads of committees for corporate giveaways and gifts for employees run out of steam. Put yourself in their shoes and you will find that mass gift-giving on a yearly basis can be a mind-numbing experience, not to mention a daunting task considering that you have to find a gift that fits everybody, fits into the budget and fits in the pockets. So, they settle for mundane and recurring items like engraved pocket watches! Do you hear dismayed groans? Or is it just you?
  • Got A Lot of Business Card Holders? Use Them Now!  By : Bradlley Mckoy
    You might find yourself in a position where you have plenty of business card holders but limited business cards to put in, or even no business cards at all. You might be a student with no need for business cards yet (just the gift card and the check from your parents would do, thank you very much) or a new graduate starting out your career (a call card is more appreciated) or embarking on a new career.
  • Muftism and Nazism: An Introduction  By : Snorri Bergsson
    The Mufti of Jerusalem and his Nazi collaboration
  • A Short History of King John of England  By : celtgrfe
    King John of England is known by many as the character from the Robin Hood stories. We do not know if Robin Hood existed but we do know that King John had a colorful life full of all the intrigue, despair and arguments expected in an English kingdom. He was never to be the King but fate led him there and he ended up signing one of the most well known documents in history.
  • History Revisited - 7 Interesting Things About the Civil War  By : Brandon R. Cornett
    The Civil War between North and South was a defining moment for the United States. It was also very costly, in terms of human life and material loss. Here are some interesting factoids about the people, places and events of that conflict.
  • African Children Charity Donations: Feeding Our Future  By : Damian Burke
    The children of Africa are its future. But these children are in great need of the support that charity organisations offer. Read more about some of the challenges facing the future of Africa.
  • Tattoo Care  By : Edyy Harvard
    Now, you have your fresh new tattoo, and you want to take good care of it! From this point on, your artist is not responsible for any infection or problems you may have with your tattoo if you don't take proper care of it. It is very important that you follow these guidelines. A really beautiful tattoo can turn into a disaster if the proper aftercare is not taken.
  • Tattoos and Tanning  By : Edyy Harvard
    Warm weather and the desire for a beautiful golden tan means one thing to many people - sunbathing. OK, I'll admit it. I've always been a sun worshipper. To me there is nothing like the feeling of warm rays soaking into your skin as you bask away all the stress and worries of the day. You'd never know that looking at me now. Why? Because of my tattoos.
  • The Season to be Tattooed  By : Edyy Harvard
    Winter has almost begun on this side of the globe. In some parts of the world it's below freezing and there is snow falling all around. You're wearing turtlenecks, sweaters and ski masks just to keep warm. The last thing you could possibly think of is getting a tattoo. Right? Wrong!
  • Should you Tip your Tattoo or Piercing Artist?  By : Edyy Harvard
    If you go to a restaurant, you will more than likely tip your waiter or waitress for good service. You'll tip a bartender, a cab driver, maybe even a delivery person. Have you ever thought, though, of tipping your tattoo artist or piercer? Do they expect a tip? If you do tip, what should it be or how much?
  • Top Reasons to Own Kids Ride on Toys (aka Pedal Cars)  By : Rony Pollock
    Kids' ride on toys are great purchases. You will find them cute and adorable, durable and strong, actually usable by your children and grandkids, and very low-maintenance. Furthermore, it never hurts to have a nostalgic item in your household. But that is getting ahead of the story.
  • AMOA-Laguna Gloria Art Museum  By : Dane Smith
    The Laguna Gloria Art Museum is a popular art museum located in Austin. This article looks at some of the features and history of Laguna Gloria.
  • Blanton Museum of Art  By : Dane Smith
    The Blanton Museum of Art is one of the largest collections of art in central Texas. This article looks at some of the offerings of the Blanton Museum of Art.

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