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One of the last Palestinian farming villages that still uses irrigation systems from Roman times says its ancient way of life is in danger as Israel prepares to lay down its West Bank separation barrier.
Book Review: "Who Is That Man? In Search of the Real Bob Dylan" «Millions of words have been written about Bob Dylan since his first appearance in New York City in 1961. Some of those words were damning as befits any person of unique and singular talent. After all, by breaking new ground and setting new standards, they alienate those who …
Not sure what to say today, except happy foto-friday everyone! This plump goldfinch was so full he had to pause for a bit right at my front window. Or maybe he was taking a break from gallivanting around, because these birds don't breed until late Summer.
The Creepy, Sexy Drifter Who Knows When and How You'll DieIn Chuck Wendig's new novel Blackbirds, protagonist Miriam Black is a young woman with a superpower. Only, it's a terrible superpower – when she touches someone, she can see the exact date, time and method of their death, in a vivid and morbid vision. And there's nothing …
I finally got someone to agree to take me on a Main Street cruise to try to get pictures for the NVP photo-challenge. I had tried on my own shooting from behind the wheel; but they just weren't satisfactory pictures at all. This cruise was a little too fast to fall in the catego …
According to Youtube, an hour of video is uploaded every second. Most of it is total crap. There are, however, some gems: here's one.
Murder in PrintIf the pen is indeed mightier than the sword, should supporters of the Second Amendment be concerned? Should authors be wary of how many characters they kill off?
Empty plinth and blank piece of paper to feature in exhibition of invisible art A leading gallery is to push the boundaries of visual art with an exhibition of works which cannot be seen.
From the Library of Your Soul-Mate: The Unique Social Bond of LiteratureReasons why literature is so important in life.
Giant penis is blown upA three and a half tonne model penis work of art was exploded into the air in Bad Blumau, Austria. The giant penis artwork "Gaia" measuring over 4 metres was designed by Emmerich Weissenberge, but it has now been blown up during a controlled explosion - in the name of art. Th …
Satellite television provider Dish Network, in a bid to obtain a competitive advantage over other home video delivery systems, is offering its customers a DVR with a twist – a built-in feature called Auto Hop, which automatically skips over commercials during playbac …
Fourth of July, hot summer day, Pittsburgh's North Shore, Westcoast bikers taking some serious air to celebrate America's Independence Day!
SOS JUSTICE VS INJUSTICE - FREEDOM EGALITY SISTERHOOD BROTHERHOOD SOLIDARITY INTEGRITY GENEROSITY UNITYFRATERNITE & SORORITE d'artistes humanistes,solidaires,BROTHERHOOD & SISTERHOOD ARTISTS UNITED FOR EVERYBODY ANIMALS & NATURE WITH ETHICS
Maw Maw used to tell me As a Cherokee child You've got the wolf spirit That's why you run wild I'm giving you this name Waya Adanvdo Now run through this world And go at it full throttle. I used to help her Fill the pot bellied stove With coal from the …
About a year ago I turned 50. I started thinking about how I got where I am. How does a kid from the southeast side of Chicago end up with paintings on five continents, teaching art in Turkey? My teachers. Not the people who stood in front of classrooms or in studios - from them …
“History is lived through and, for the fortunate, survived by people.” ~ Donald Cameron Watt, How War Came: The Immediate Origins of the Second World WarHis biography is not yet available on line. However, Donald Cameron Watts, born May 17, 1928 is a noted historian. …
According to Youtube, an hour of video is uploaded every second. Most of it is total crap. There are, however, some gems: here's one.
I watched a man die today. It's really not that unusual in my line of work. I've watched many men and women die. As a nurse for the elderly, death is something I have to deal with often. I deal with it by building a wall, being somewhat unemotional and matter of factual, trying …
The other day I was weeding around Stevie the Pineapple and he toppled from his stalk. He isn't quite ripe enough to cut open but will be soon. Elmer, the baby gecko is watching out for him from the microwave to make sure no bugs give him the hairy eyeball. The mango tree …
The Art of the New Deal in the WPA were in many ways exquiste examples of American painters & paintings. They made money at a time when people didn't have the money to buy their painting. One of these was Russian-born Morris Kantor.
Prelude to the End of the World: So Much, So Few"If it be love indeed, tell me how much." - Cleopatra from Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra
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