Archive for the 'Entertainment Web' Category

An intoduction into MP3s

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

iPod Forum An
introduction to MP3
If you haven’t heard of the MP3 format - where have you been?
This compression algorithm, which can pack CD-quality audio into
files of reasonable size while maintaining a high level of
quality, has been the darling of Internet audio enthusiasts
worldwide.
The MP3 format has generated much controversy in the recording
industry because of […]

The richard montgomery matter

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

The SS Richard Montgomery is a time-bomb waiting for a
terrorist to give Britain its first real tsunami and, maybe,
worse. This film shows what can happen when a government
conceals something very dangerous from its own people.
Fact: The US explosives carrier Richard Montgomery sank in the
Thames Estuary in August 1944. It was loaded with 15000 tons […]

Demistifying Online Casino Bonuses

Saturday, October 27th, 2007

Are you puzzled by the workings of Online Casino bonuses, with those pulsating dollar signs and offers of free cash? Let’s see if we can demystify the situation.
Different rules apply to different casino bonuses - know these rules and avoid disappointment. In addition you may think you’re receiving the best treatment because a casino […]

How To Have A Free Mobile Phone For 12 Months

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

Not many people know this in the UK but did you know you could
have a totally free contract mobile phone for 12 months on a
12-month contract? No I am not joking, there are no tricks or
cons here, and the only condition is that the rental is paid per
month but then claimed back by redemption over […]

Are free music download programs-FREE

Sunday, October 21st, 2007

Before you use one of those free music download programs you may
want to compare them with the legal file-sharing programs to
help you make a decision.
There are many free music download software programs available
to download free music online. It seems like there are new “Ares
download, free music download web sites” entering the Web
everyday. Getting a free […]

Sangria Blanca

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007

1 orange, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
6 tbsp (90 mL) orange liqueur
2 tbsp (30 mL) sugar
1 cup (250 mL) Ocean Spray® White Cranberry Cocktail
1 cup (250 mL) white wine
Sliced citrus fruit and strawberries
Place orange and lemon slices in a large bowl. Add orange liqueur and sugar. Mash and stir with a wooden spoon to release juices and […]

Learning The Tricks: Buy Or Make Your Props

Sunday, October 14th, 2007

Magic is such an illusive matter that people tend to believe
that something extraordinary can really happen. In most cases,
magicians will create illusions in order to divert the people’s
attention from reality to pure fantasy. It is when people
disappear; bodies can float in mid-air, etc.
That is why every magician knows that whatever he does in front
of the […]

Plot Design

Tuesday, October 9th, 2007

Design of the main plot and flow with subplots to keep the reader guessing.
I generally try to run three plots simultaneously: one main and two subplots to hook the reader who might lose interest in following only one plot. For example, in my first book, High Rise, the main plot is a good […]

Chinese Astrology Explained

Thursday, October 4th, 2007

Are you confused about the meanings of Chinese astrology?  Would
you like to know more about this 5000 year old art?
Chinese astrology is based on the lunar calendar.  As with
astrology from other cultures, a horoscope is created using the
position of the stars and planets for each of the twelve signs
of the zodiac based on the […]

Humor and Guilt

Thursday, September 27th, 2007

An article where we discuss the relationship of humor, seriousness and guilt.
In one of the numerous and astonishingly tedious lectures I received as a boy, my father said, “stop making jokes, son, life is very serious,” and he meant it. Well, he wasn’t wrong but then I had trouble taking him seriously. I […]