1. Christmas Eve Holds Treasured Memories
December 07, 2007


It is true that Christmas Day receives the greatest amount of focus, especially by those who capitalize on the commerce of it. On the other hand, for a great number of people from various cultures, Christmas Eve is the time that is considered to be the most treasured and special to them. Of course, Christmas Eve is December 24th, the day before Santa's Day. In other words, it is the eve of the birth of Jesus Christ. Many families have distinct and significant traditions that help them make it unique to their family. For some families, there is no better time to set up and adorn the ... (read more)

Author: Mike Selvon | Article Views: 314

2. Free Music No Longer? The Future of Music
December 06, 2007


There are two truths that we have been faced within in the present day of digitalization. The first is that the love of music is a life-long pursuit. The second is that the love of free music is not. With the age of Napster, the ability to download music, and to do this for free, was like a godsend from heaven. Suddenly, we had all the music we could ever want at the touch of a button. The problem however was that the music industry started losing money (which no one really cares about), and then the bigger problem (which we all cared about), that downloading music for free became illegal.... (read more)

Author: Sarika Kabra | Article Views: 423

3. How To Take The Ho-Hum Out Of Your Holiday Party
December 05, 2007


Want to guarantee that your holiday party s a hit and not some Ho-hum yawn fest this season? Try incorporating a few of these design tips in your invites to ensure that everyone on your A-list RSVPs… 1. Give guests plenty of notice by ensuring that your invitations arrive two weeks in advance of the shindig. This allows time for the guests to make the necessary arrangements to attend, like scheduling the babysitter or perhaps planning overnight accommodations in the city if they live far away. 2. Put your signature touch on store-bought invites by adding embellishments or switching o... (read more)

Author: K. Hill | Article Views: 438

4. Car Paint Sprayer to Selling Paintings
December 04, 2007


A former Sprowston High School pupil has gone from working as a car paint sprayer to becoming a sell-out artist in Scotland. Scott Carruthers, 32, who lived in Sprowston, Norwich, for 30 years until moving to Perth in Scotland two years ago, has managed to sell all six of the works on display in the Artery Gallery in St Andrews. For years Mr Carruthers worked in the city as a car paint sprayer but when he moved to Scotland he decided to pursue a career as an artist. His paintings, done in acrylics on canvas, cover a wide-range of subjects and he is inspired by artists such as An... (read more)

Author: Artery Gallery | Article Views: 796

5. 2007 Presidio La Bahia Awarded to Texans Always Move Them: A True History of Texas
December 03, 2007


Press Release-For Immediate Release The Sons of the Republic of Texas awarded author Jeffrey Murrah the 2007 Presidio La Bahia award for his recent book, Texans Always Move Them: A True History of Texas, as the best book on the early history of Texas. The award was given out at the Presidio La Bahia in the 40th annual ceremony marking the Goliad Declaration of Independence. The ceremony was attended by the Bishop of the diocese of Victoria, the Knights of San Jacinto and hosted by the Sons of the Republic of Texas. Texans Always Move Them: A True History of Texas was the first g... (read more)

Author: Jeffrey Murrah | Article Views: 803

6. Digital Video Expo West, Barbados Film Market, Web Video Summit 2007, Jingle Mingle, Actors' Fund o
December 02, 2007


In Beverly Hills on December 4, TelevisionWeek's Annual Syndication Roundtable features top executives from the syndication marketplace in an important panel discussion on the state of the business. Special guests are Dr. Phil McGraw and his son, Jay, executive producers of "The Doctors". Digital Video Expo West and DV Film Fest runs from December 4-6 in Los Angeles, and offers a line-up of educational forums, including Apple and Avid certification training, sessions covering digital video technology from A to Z, and specialized tracks featuring industry hot topics. Venture Summit West is a tw... (read more)

Author: Paul Mitchell | Article Views: 507