Hip Hop culture, back in the day, became very well publicized by the media because of one fresh faced kid from Pennsylvania. The public liked him because of his music and because he was so cute and funny. See if you can guess who this mystery character is from a few clues. To be knowledgeable on Hip Hop news and music of the past makes you look informed, and on the edge about all aspects of Hip Hop. So let us begin the journey into the past. full story »
In the beginning, you see, there were only the stars. There were the music hall stars, then there were the radio stars, then you had the movie stars, and after came pop and rock stars. Eventually a whole industry grew up around them to tell us all about them, about their likes and their dislikes, their lives and their loves, and to document, wherever possible, their every waking moment. full story »
History weaves its influence into pop culture via many avenues … One of the strangest is the Viking influence on Star Trek, especially The Next Generation.
Ever since that series found the airwaves, I’ve often wondered if one or more of its writers were descended from peoples who endured raids from the North and then used this show to exact their version of revenge. full story »
Autograph collecting is a fun and rewarding hobby, but it’s also a lucrative business for many entrepreneurs. As a hobby, autographs are a terrific way to own a piece of memorabilia that has been personally signed by your favorite actor, musician, athlete, etc. Collectors across the globe are always looking to add the unattainable signature to their collection. full story »
Wind chimes have been around since prehistoric times, when strings of shells were strung from trees near dwellings. They were a crude form of home decorating that may very well have been man’s earliest attempt at beautifying his environment. full story »
1. In England, until the Gregorian calendar was adopted in 1752, March was considered what month of the calendar year?
A. First
B. Fourth
C. Eighth
D. Last full story »
New Jersey, also known as the Garden State, is located on the east coast of the United States of America. Its capital is located in Trenton. It is the fourth smallest and most densely populated state. Named after the Island of Jersey in the English Channel, it was settled by the Dutch in the early 1600s. New Jersey’s per capita income is the highest in the nation. Nine of its counties are in the wealthiest 100 in the country. New Jersey’s main agricultural products are horses, vegetables, fruit and nuts and is particular known for its cranberries and blueberries. Hammonton, in the southern part of the state is considered the blueberry capital of the world. full story »
In a culture where art and life are often inextricable, Magical Secrets about Thinking Creatively: The Art of Etching and the Truth of Life (Prestel Publishing, ISBN 3-7913-3654-1, $35) comes as the latest in a series of books, sites and magazines that keep them entwined. full story »
Do we have freedom? Do we seek it? Power is within more than just one thought! It takes a passion for what you really want, and to touch that mountain top, it is far away! Or is it?
The power of the net may be in your hands! You just never knew it! Picture the fastest car in the world and your in it! How is that possible? Is it a dream? Can you do more? full story »
The most powerful sun sign, the Leo, is long thought to be an egotistical sign that radiates arrogance and pompousness. Unsurprisingly, Leo as a zodiac, is the most dominant, creative, and extrovert of all the characters of the horoscopes. In grandeur of manner, splendor of bearing, and magnanimity of personality, the Leo is the monarch among humans as the lion is king of beasts. As many as the signs of the horoscopes are, the Leo character has complicated facets under these sweeping remarks. full story »