Nessebar ? Beach, History, and Elegance All in One Place
September 4, 2010 by
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Nessebar is one of the most picturesque beach destinations on Earth. It was declared an architectural and archaeological preserve in 1956 and was added to the UNESCO world cultural heritage list in 1983. The city was founded 3000 years b.c. by the Thracians and contains some of the best architectural monuments from Greek, Roman, and [...]
A Brief History of Schecter Guitars
September 3, 2010 by
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Schecter Guitar Research is another guitar manufacturer that creates quality guitars for musicians, and they boast an impressive list of professional players who love their instruments. Though the company officially started manufacturing guitars in 1989, they were in business long before that manufacturing replacement guitar parts for guitars such as Fenders and Gibsons. The company [...]
Florida history: spinning wetlands into cities
September 2, 2010 by
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Florida history: spinning wetlands into cities
Ah, Florida, the last frontier. A daunting wilderness filled with snakes, gators, black clouds of
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Travel To Germany: The Pulse Of European History
September 1, 2010 by
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Germany has long been a mover and shaker of European history, creating waves in time for the rest of the continent to ride out. From Charlemagne and Otto von Bismarck to Nazism and the Cold War, Germany has become the epicenter of cutting-edge culture and music, and centuries of tradition and fine arts. The juxtaposition [...]
Fall Arts Preview: Theater
August 31, 2010 by
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Fall Arts Preview: Theater
September Dreamgirls: Moya Angela stars as Effie and Syesha Mercado plays Deena in the new touring production of Tom Eyen and composer Henry Krieger’s girl-group musical in SHN’s Best of Broadway series. Through Sept. 26. Curran Theatre, 445 Geary St., San… Syesha Mercado – Theatre – Dreamgirls – Broadway theatre – Arts
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Looking Good Throughout the Years: a History of Men?s Suits
August 30, 2010 by
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It’s no secret that the twentieth century AD saw more changes in the fashion industry than had ever been seen in previous centuries. A number of clothing trends have gone down in history as an emblem of a particular time or decade. Bell-bottoms, for instance, are an eternal symbol of the 1970s, while the 1980s [...]
Diddy Denies Being Malicious To Any Former Bad Boy Artists
August 29, 2010 by
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Diddy Denies Being Malicious To Any Former Bad Boy Artists
Throughout his history in the music biz, Diddy name has been synonymous with success. However, despite how many songs he’s turned into hits for his artists, there’s a perception among fans and industry types that label him a dirty business man. Whatever you think of Diddy [...]
History of the Air Force One
August 28, 2010 by
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The Air Force 1 basketball sneaker features patented air technology created by Nike, Inc. The sneaker also features a full-length air sole that increases the level of comfort and cushioning of the Air Force 1. This sneaker was originally released in 1982. While produced in Asia, Air Force 1 sneakers remain one of [...]
Air Jordan-the History
August 27, 2010 by
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The Air Jordan is a brand of Nike basketball shoe named after Michael Jordan. Jordan signed an endorsement deal with Nike in 1984. Today, Air Jordans are generally classified by their release and model: Originals (OG), Retros, Retro+’s, Samples. Air Jordans are worn and endorse by athletes such Roy Jones Jr and Carmelo Anthony. The [...]
Tensions erupt between T.O. church group, neighbours
August 25, 2010 by
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Tensions erupt between T.O. church group, neighbours
Tensions have erupted between residents of an east-Toronto neighbourhood and a church group accused of preaching hate outside the home of a local same-sex couple.
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