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1. How to Benefit from Foreign Language TV August 26, 2008 Watching TV can be vice, or it can be a blessing depending on how you use technology. When is it a vice, and what it is a blessing? Watching TV becomes a vice when you watch too much of it. Many people watch TV because it's just a habit to them. They come home from school or work, and immediately switch on the TV without thinking. Then they watch TV programs that doesn't require them to think much, like game shows, and other pop culture television shows. Not that these programs are bad, but they are meant to provide entertainment. So if you need the entertainment, watching these shows wil... (read more) Author: Darren Chow

2. Taking Your Career Literally Sky High - Aviation Training August 16, 2008 A commercial flight is never complete without flight attendants coming in to direct you to your seats, or serve you drinks, or perform the standard air safety precaution routine. Flight attendants have always been fixtures of the aviation industry, and pop culture has certainly afforded them with so much attention that TV shows, movies and songs are created with them in mind. However, if you think that their job is simple and glamorous, you had better think again. Not everyone who applies for aviation training can actually meet the eligibility for cabin crew job descriptions. (When we sa... (read more) Author: Robert Melkonyan

3. Italian Fashion Design: An Introduction July 14, 2008 The fashion industry in Italy has been known to produce designs that can reflect pop culture trends among the population. In a way, it can be used as a good gauge of ideologies and lifestyles present in a specific era. Fashion designers translate these philosophies into art that one can wear. Aside from artistic statements, fashion design houses have also demonstrated excellence in producing clothes that are practical and functional for everyday activities. The designer can specialize in three types of design: mass market pieces, ready-to-wear (RTW) clothes, and haute couture pieces. Mass... (read more) Author: Priyanka Arora

4. Balancing Work and Life July 14, 2008 There have been so many books and articles written about the office culture - topics like ‘how to stay productive at work’, ‘how to be your own boss’, and ‘stress management’ are three of the more common topics that traditionally pop up. Another topics that is being addressed as well is the whole concept of office culture. In the same way that a school has an academic curriculum and a hidden curriculum that defines the environment, student interactions and the psyche, an office also possesses a corporate culture that is defined not by an employee’s handbook but by the habits formed during offi... (read more) Author: timothy spencer

5. The Works of Jean-Paul Gaultier July 14, 2008 French fashion designer Jean-Paul Gaultier was born in April 24, 1952. Without proper training as a designer, Gaultier began sending sketches to some renowned couture stylists. In 1970, Pierre Cardin took notice of his talents and took him as an assistant. Gaultier’s first collection came out in 1976, and it was the start of him popularizing irreverent styles. Other collections of Gaultier followed, mostly focusing on pop culture while some particularly the Haute Couture collections were formal but extraordinarily designed. It was Gaultier who produced the popular sculptured cost... (read more) Author: Priyanka Arora

6. Halloween fancy dress is not just for winter July 06, 2008 Halloween costumes are traditionally those of monsters such as vampires, ghosts, skeletons, witches, and devils. Costumes are also based on themes other than traditional horror, such as those of characters from television shows, movies and other pop culture icons. There are several games traditionally associated with Halloween parties. The most common is dooking or bobbing for apples, in which apples float in a tub or a large basin of water; the participants must use their teeth to remove an apple from the basin. A variant of dooking involves kneeling on a chair, holding a fork between the te... (read more) Author: jay edwards

7. Universal Studios Orlando: A Vacation Destination With Thrills, Chills and Spills July 03, 2008 Universal Studios Orlando is a massive 400+ acre vacation destination with thrilling rides, production studios, film sets, a water park and onsite luxury hotels. Located within the Universal Orlando Resort area, this Florida attraction features four exciting entertainment experiences in one location and includes over 40 exciting rides and 3-D shows based on pop culture's most compelling films and television shows. The Universal Orlando Resort area offers three on-site hotels with exclusive benefits for guests, including free shuttles to the parks as well as Universal Express ride access ... (read more) Author: Kelley Falgout

8. Braces and Pop-Culture July 02, 2008 A symbol of youth, that's how braces are regarded in most parts of the world however, the meaning that they are given in other countries it's actually surprising. The most common type of braces are those made of metal, their orthodontic purpose is to apply pressure towards a specific direction to a set of teeth in order to reposition them in a way that is visually pleasing after the treatment is complete. Braces are normally seen in children and teenagers because throughout their early years orthodontic complications can be prevented by the use of these devices, in the United States alon... (read more) Author: Robert Melkonyan

9. What Are Adjustable Beds? June 27, 2008 Adjustable beds are frequently seen and used in hospitals. They have been proven to have several medical benefits and can make home medical care much easier. Their popularity in private settings began in the 1960's and has since grown tremendously. They have been featured in many movies and TV shows and other areas of pop culture. Currently there are several different models and manufacturers of adjustable beds available on the market today. Modern adjustable beds utilize electric motors to manipulate the head and foot sections of the bed. Most utilize an attached remote to control the be... (read more) Author: Lionel Bastion

10. THE TRAVEL AND MTV SEARCH FOR STUDENTS BACKPACKING ABROAD! May 20, 2008 STA Travel, the world leader in student travel, has teamed up to help MTV Networks to find young travelers who are planning to backpack through Europe this summer. MTV's "True Life," an award-winning series that covers a range of topics relevant to today's youth from social issues to pop culture trends, is filming a documentary about backpacking through Europe and searching for travelers who would be interested in sharing their experiences with a television audience. Candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 25 and already planning to travel between May and July 2008. If you are will... (read more) Author: Amrinder Singh

11. France honours Kylie May 07, 2008 It’s official, as if anyone had any doubt. The Aussie pop chanteuse, Kylie Minogue, is now a cultural icon, at least as far as the French are concerned. On Monday Minogue became a chevalier de L’Ordre des Arts et Lettres (a knight of the order of Arts and Letters) in a ceremony presided over by the French minister of culture, Christine Albanel. In bestowing the honour upon the singer Albanel proved her pop and fashion savvy credentials by proclaiming Minogue to be the “princess of pop and an uncontested queen of the dance floor who had a Midas touch on the international music scene ... (read more) Author: Johnny Summerton

12. Jonathan Adler Products April 30, 2008 Jonathan Adler is known for re-inventing the art of pottery and home decor through modern collections that are influenced by fashion and pop-culture and infused with his signature wit. Adler's pottery and textiles have been a favorite among hip and discerning consumers and celebrities and have adorned the sets of The Today Show, Will and Grace and Sex in the City. With Jonathan Adler Happy Home Adler is extending his brand to an audience beyond his own stores and high-end specialty stores. Along with dinnerware and accessories from The Zrike Company, bedding, beach towels, table linens and kit... (read more) Author: Prabakar S

13. Soulja Boy - A Truly Universal Rapper April 16, 2008 Rap has had many changes in the 20 years it has been in the mainstream. It went from the early bebop days to the gritty underground days and to where it currently lies the pop days. The days of Run DMC and DJ Jazzy Jeff are long gone and now “bubble gum” rap rules the mainstream. Not only does it rule the mainstream it has managed to develop a culture of its own in the small towns that played a major part in creating this “bubble gum” rap. Many “hip-hop heads” blame the South for it since the majority of this type of music has come from there. Rap experiences new kings on a yearly basis.... (read more) Author: Jacques Morel

14. Starting Points For The Perfect 40th Birthday Gifts April 03, 2008 1. Nostalgia Forty years is a long time to pick up culture, tastes, styles and attitudes. If you can reference some example of popular culture from their childhood (currently the 1970s for a 40-year-old), you're on to a winner. Look for TV, pop and sports themes and try to build a gift around them. If you're struggling, try going a bit older: think about cars and movies from the early eighties and see if that leads to something. 2. Humour If you're younger than the birthday boy or girl, it's traditional to make a joke about their age on reaching The Big Four-O (it sort of backfires if y... (read more) Author: David Fisher

15. Americas Team Texas Armando Montelongo April 03, 2008 In football, the Dallas Cowboys are known as Americas Team. Its really just a name of a 30 minute highlight show about a game of the week about 30 years ago. That name stuck and most people in the sports realm have heard of the term at one time or another. In Texas, there is another Americas Team, and that would be televisions pop culture star Armando Montelongo on his Flip This House real estate house flipping wealth building reality show. Armando has had great success since moving from California years ago. Armando shows how the American dream is still alive for those who seek out... (read more) Author: Richard David

16. Pop Culture and Social Media March 31, 2008 What would be the reason of a musician or a band to put together a social media page? Surely, they are already too busy as it is to deal with the interaction which seems to be needed by putting up a social media website. However having one gives a lot of benefits to both the artists and their fans. The social media website provides the artists a great way to have an immediate connection with their fans. The page would contain the artist's photo galleries, online blogs, audio streaming of the top hits and video streaming of the latest music videos. These tools are able to give an inst... (read more) Author: Bill Pratt

17. Spring 2008 Sexy Office Trend - The Trench Jacket March 26, 2008 Wait a minute! Trench coats cover up everything. So how can a trench coat be sexy? The humble trench exudes an aura of danger. Of sexuality. Throughout movie history and even in comic books and pop culture, trench coats are used to give characters stand out with a lethal image. Think of Dick Tracy with his yellow trenchcoat. On second thoughts, forget that awful yellow trench. Neo, in the Matrix trilogy made that black leather trench ultra cool. Neo is the most lethal character in that machine generated world. Keanu Reeves looked hot in that long leather trench. That coat, together ... (read more) Author: Janice Wee

18. Tattoo Master Designs March 24, 2008 Tattooing various parts of the human body has become very fashionable. Striking designs displayed by Pop Stars such as Robbie Williams have regenerated this art form. Discreet Tattoos have always been popular, but now the word is out and "fortune favors the brave" The growth in tattoo culture has seen an influx of new artists into the industry, many of whom have technical and fine art training. The word tattoo is said to has two major derivations; from the Polynesian word 'ta' which means striking something and the Tahitian word 'tatau' which means 'to mark something'. The history of tatto... (read more) Author: Malcolm Desborough

19. The Beatles - Punk Fashion at Its Best March 04, 2008 The continued influence of the Beatles on popular culture is a phenomenon that has essentially been unmatched in terms of the scope of their impact. Clearly, there have been figures in the music industry like Elvis Presley, Madonna and others who have imprinted an identifiable mark on pop culture. The Beatle’s however have set a precedent in demonstrating the broadest impact on the culture industry by their influence on fashion, film, the concepts of popular art and music and even religious philosophy. From the start, the Beatle’s influenced fashion for both men and for women in ways ... (read more) Author: Riley Musbach

20. Ice Hockey in Movies, Television, and Music February 25, 2008 Hockey has really made a stand in movies and like all of the major sports; hockey plays a huge role in American pop culture. Though it is the least most popular sport, a few Hollywood films have been made about hockey. Like the 1984 film Youngblood when the sport of hockey was at its peak during the late 70s and through the 80s and then when 1992 was when the Mighty Ducks was released to introduce hockey to a new generation of sports enthusiasts. Either way the sport has made itself profitable in film to keep people interested especially the hockey fans that didn't get the ... (read more) Author: Zul Affandy

21. Marilyn Monroe: Iconic Bombshell February 21, 2008 Marilyn Monroe's name is spread on the four corners of pop culture as the "original" sex symbol long before Madonna and Kylie Minogue emerge. She is well recognized for her breathless voice, platinum blonde hair and voluptuous figure, a rare formula that drove her into smashing success in films. Although she indulge herself in numerous affairs, scandals and assaults, we still can't deny her huge impact in the world of entertainment being an A list actress in her own right. Her starting days in Hollywood were a struggle since she bounces to acting and modeling. She got her biggest break when sh... (read more) Author: Cedric Canierro

22. Do Pop Culture and Trends influence an Election? February 16, 2008 The simple answer to whether pop culture, trends and morality influence the outcome of an election is, yes! This raises other questions like why and how; that is not so simple to answer. In days past a presidential candidate made appeals to labor unions, military personnel, farmers, industrialists and quite a long list of common people. Today candidates are courting voters from the gays, the MTV generation, abortion proponents and a melee of other emerging social groups. We think this says a lot about those who want to govern but to be honest it says even more about the governed. Whe... (read more) Author: Michael Bresciani

23. The rise and fall and rise again of garden gnomes February 10, 2008 You either love garden gnomes or you hate them. In the realm of the garden gnome there are no shades of grey. This is meant literally as well as figuratively, as gnomes come in a variety of bright colours. They have faded in and out of vogue since their creation in 1800 and are currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity. Thanks to the modern trend that embraces everything retro, the status of garden gnomes has been elevated to that of pop-culture icons. Traditionally gnomes are male, with pointed red hats, tan trousers, and green shirts. But, even though we’ve embraced the retro garde... (read more) Author: Sandy Cosser

24. Tummy Tuck: Do I Need One After Weight Loss? January 22, 2008 The weight is gone, but now you've got a new problem. Too much skin hanging around your new and improved belly - a tummy tuck could be the solution to your problem. Pop culture wants us all to lose weight. Just flip the channels and you can find reality shows about regular folks and celebrities losing weight. You are bombarded with infomercials for exercise equipment, miracle pills to burn fat and diet systems and gyms all wanting you to join their club. Low carb, no carb, lite, sugar-free ... these are the buzzwords of our time. However, you did it ... you've lost the weight. Congra... (read more) Author: A Aaronson

25. 57 Chevy - An American Classic January 18, 2008 When the 1957 Bel Air went on sale, nobody - not even Chevrolet - expected to make history. Instead, it became one of the landmark images in American pop culture; one of the most recognizable cars the world has ever known. Today, automakers still hail the 57 Chevy as a perfect example of good design and great timing coming together. What we call the 57 Chevy was actually 19 distinct models. All 19 models were based on a single frame or platform, the basic structure of the car. The 1957 models were the final year in that frame's life. It had been the backbone for Chevrolet's model l... (read more) Author: Joyce Boulan

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