Archive for the ‘Humanities’ Category

Acting Skills For Star Performers

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

There was a time when actors were taught to pose in a particular way to depict grief, arch an eyebrow to portray doubt, and shift the weight from here to there to express haughtiness. That sort of thing has no place in the technique of today's enlightened actor.
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The Roots of an Austin Icon

Friday, June 12th, 2009

It is hard to imagine Sixth Street as anything other than the bar-lined street which has attracted bar-hopping young people for decades. But Pecan Street, as it was originally named, got its start in the 1800s as the main thoroughfare into town for farmers and others going into the city for reasons of commerce. By the 1860s, it had its first saloon, along with livery stables and wagon yards.
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The Importance of Tarot Cards in Your Life

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

During the middle ages, the art of occultism was denounced as a form of witchcraft. People were burned at the stake if found guilty of performing supernatural practices. Because tarot reading was considered an occult art, those who practiced it were persecuted by the authorities. Today however, tarot reading is already a widely accepted practice. In fact, you can now easily get a free tarot reading online. So here is a quick look on the importance of tarot card and what it can do for you.
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What Are the Profound Uses of Tarot Readings?

Monday, May 18th, 2009

When you speak of tarot cards, the first thing that usually come to mind is fortune telling. That is why there is a certain mystery surrounding the tarot deck and some people are intimidated by the cards. Although fortune telling is closely associated with tarot readings, there are other uses of the card that are much more profound and meaningful. So, you should not treat the tarot as a simple divinity tool to see your future. You should use it to gain valuable insights into your inner self so you can improve your personal growth.
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Learning Tarot Readings from Online Tools

Monday, May 18th, 2009

Learning to read the tarot is not very difficult. In fact, some tarot Readers studied this art through self study and constant practice. Of course, you also need determination and an open mind in order to make a solid connection with your card. Studying the art of tarot reading has become easier with the introduction of online tools. There are free tarot readings services on the Internet like the one being offered by iFate.com. You can use such service in order to learn the art of tarot reading.
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The Tale of Jack O

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

A “Jack O’ Lantern” is a pumpkin that has had its insides taken out while a pair of eyes, a nose and a mouth have been cut out on its side so light from a candle which has been placed inside might be seen by all in the dark. This is what a “Jack O’ Lantern” is but where does this beautifully frightful object get its name from? This is what the following story is about.
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Breaking The Da Vinci Code

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

When dealing with controversial issues, there are always two sides to the story, as with Dan Brown novel the Da Vinci Code. Through my research, the best person to contradict Dan Brown accusations is a novelist, Darrell L. Bock. In his novel, BREAKING THE DA VINCI CODE, he challenges Dan Brown claims to "historical facts". Bock claims that he has disprove the outrageous antichristian falsehoods in The Da Vinci Code.
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Tips on Pencil Portrait Drawing - Tone and Shape in Relative to Flexibility

Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

* Value and Form - are 2 of the four essentials of drawing. The other 2 are line and texture.
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What’s Up With British Youth?

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

You have to admire the British, as represented by their current government and its intellectual constituency. They never stop trying to improve their society.
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An Inside Look at Five of Austin’s Top Museums

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Austin, Texas, is well known for its nightlife, but there is plenty to do during daylight hours, too. With a wide variety of museums and cultural centers catering to most every interest, Austin provides visitors and residents alike with countless options for cultural outings. Here is a closer look at five of Austin's best.
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