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What’s Your Ideal Collection?

WordVixen- Tales of an Ex-Freelance Wannabe | December 16th 2009 by Lori

If you could have a collection of anything (DVD or CD), what would it be? Would it be every version of A Christmas Carol ever made? A collection of all the old time greats such as Jack Benny, Fibber McGee & Molly, Al Jolson, Jimmy Durante, Red Sk read more

Proust has a lot to be ashamed of

Chris Neill's Dirty Kitchen | December 15th 2009

My mother was once shown a photograph of my then partner, his brother, and me standing dutifully in our suits waiting to go to a wedding. “Is that your brother you’re standing next to, love?” she asked Piers. Then a flutter of confusion rip read more

1927 Line Up Of Indian Motorcycle

India culture blog | December 6th 2009

In’27 when Indian Motorcycle began manufacturing they had three major products which included the Indian Scout, the Indian Chief and the Indian Ace. Afterwards they got hold of the assets of Ace Motorcycle Company which got stamped as Indian Fo read more

Julebord i 1920-tallsstil

mammadamen | December 1st 2009 by mammadamen

 Daisy Buchanan (Mia Farrow) & Jay Gatsby (Robert Redford) i The Great Gatsby (1974)Årets byråjulebord er lagt til 1920-tallet. En slik tidsreise passer Mammadamen perfekt. For inspirasjon skal jeg snart se filmatiseringen av en av mine yn read more

George Gershwin

Remember pentru un artist(Remember for an artist) | November 26th 2009 by Bogdan

Jacob Gershowitz s-a născut într-o familie de evrei ruşi imigraţi în Statele Unite. În 1910, părinţii cumpără un pian pentru fratele său mai mare, Israel. Însă curând, Jacob pune stăpânire pe pian, cântând "după ureche" şi dovedi read more

A song that endures

I'm Having A Thought Here | November 23rd 2009 by Jennifer

Bark BirdLast Sunday morning around eight thirty I was perched on the edge of my bed, peering into a makeup mirror, applying cosmetics. You know ... getting ready for church. Although very cool and rainy weather conditions had been forecast, the mo read more

By the Light of the Silvery Moon

Standard of the Day | November 23rd 2009 by Brian Solomon

By Gus Edwards & Edward Madden1909A turn-of-the-century chestnut that instantly evokes that specific pre-World War I era in America. It was one of several "moon" songs that were popular at the time, and would later become a very nostalgic tune du read more

Popular singing and the invention of the microphone

Musicology for Everyone | November 18th 2009 by David Guion

Technology has always had a profound impact on all aspects of life. New inventions make new things possible or traditional activities easier. The invention of the microphone has affected music in numerous ways. Today I'm writing about a new style of read more

Sinterklaas Mysteries

Invading Holland | November 14th 2009 by Stuart

Sinterklaas has arrived in Holland again to give out gifts to all the little girls and boys who have been good this year. When talking about Sinterklaas it is very important to understand that he should not be mistaken with Santa Claus (or visa vers read more

Controversial Photo Shoot On America's Next Top Model

Diversity Ink | November 9th 2009 by Malcolm Bondon

On the October 28th episode of the CW reality series America's Next Top Model, host Tyra Banks conducted a photo shoot in which the six surviving runway wannabes (4 Caucasian, an Asian, and an African-American) were made up to represent women of mixe read more

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