Archive for the ‘Arts and Entertainment’


May 20th, 2008

Fix The Xbox 360 Three Red Rings Of Death Yourself

So there I was, smack dab in the middle of an online game of Call Of Duty 4, when it happened. I couldn’t believe my eyes. I was top of the board and it was all over in one quick moment. I couldn’t even tell my buddies online what had happened. My Xbox 360 had frozen up. It happened to me, just like it happened to my brother shortly after he purchased his Xbox 360. I got the three red rings of death and it stopped my game playing dead in its tracks. I knew what was next and I wasn’t looking forward to it.

May 16th, 2008

Daly Waters, Northern Australia - Home Of The Worlds Most Remote Traffic Light!

Daly Waters is seven kilometers off the Stuart Highway, 275 km south of Katherine. If waiting for red lights is not for you, it would be best to avoid Daly Waters (the light never changes).

We’ve all been there - trapped at a red light for seemingly decades for no apparent reason, tapping on the steering wheel in an increasing frenzy of impatience.

Outside this famous pub is the world’s most remote set of traffic lights, there probably isn’t another traffic light for 300 miles! Of course in this little town of 21 people there isn’t a whole lot of traffic either.

May 4th, 2008

Origin Of The Electric Guitar

Everybody grows up dreaming about being a rock star, about being able to shred on an electric guitar and impress the masses. Even one of the most popular video games of today, Guitar Hero, is based around people’s primal urge to play the guitar. The electric guitar has been the single most defining element of music for the 20th century and it’s evolvement from the big band orchestra to the bands we know today.

Who Invented the Electric Guitar?

April 15th, 2008

Battlestar Galactica Is More Than Science Fiction

Three science fiction television series stand head and shoulders above all the rest: StarTrek (the original and all its derivatives), Babylon 5, and Battlestar Galactica. Firefly had potential to join this elite group, but was much too short-lived. The focus of this article is on Battlestar, since the series is entering its final season.

The current Battlestar Galactica is a superb science fiction series. No, that is too weak a statement; Battlestar Galactica may be the best dramatic show on the tube, regardless of genre. In 2006, BG won the Peabody Award, a first for the SciFi Channel. Time Magazine called it one of the top shows on television and described it as a ripping sci-fi allegory of the war on terror, complete with religious fundamentalists, sleeper cells, civil liberties crackdowns and even a prisoner torture scandal.

March 29th, 2008

Chaos Possessed Assembly

Ever wonder how to make modeling flock? Or how to make a cool rusted shed? Or a neat Warhammer 40K building? This time, its time to assemble your new chaos possessed model.

Now that you have already purchased a chaos possessed but it is not already been assembled to what its should be look like. All the parts are not yet attached to each other. The only way to have a chaos possessed perfectly look like in the pictures is to assemble it. After opening the box, make sure that all the parts are there and complete. So here are some guides and tips on how to assemble a chaos possessed.

March 15th, 2008

Digital Photography - What Is A Digital Camera?

So, you are into digital photography. Do you know what a digital camera is?

Since digital photography is fairly new, let’s start with the very basics.

First, let’s look at the very minimum that is required for a camera. You might find this referred to as a shoebox or pinhole camera.

The first requirement for a camera is to have a light tight box. Inside the box is placed a light sensitive substance. This is done in some place where no light will hit the light sensitive substance. The box is then sealed in such a way that no light can enter it.

March 11th, 2008

Learning How To Play Chords

Guitar Chords

Secret 2 First of all, you will learn all the basic guitar chords and few important chords that
almost can use in every song. See this example of a chart of basic guitar
chords. Guitar tabs are especially helpful to learn guitar chords.

If you can”t find sample sheet music, try to find someone else”s guitar chords for the song, even if they aren’t 100% accurate.

Major Chords

3 of the major chords were like an Oreo cookie. Then practice the next 3 major
chords — then the next 3 — then the last 3. Now, you may have noticed that I listed C, F and
G major chords there.

March 10th, 2008

Marble Sculptures Through History

Marble sculptures have been the medium of choice for fine art pieces throughout history. Marble is valued as a medium for sculpture because of its fine texture, its sheen and for its ability to display fine details without cleaving or crumbling. The cost of marble has limited this medium in the past to pieces commissioned by rich patrons, however, today this medium is more affordable and it is accessible to a variety of artists from Europe to the Philippines.

March 5th, 2008

My Love For Levon Helm And His Music - Hanging My Hopes On Dirt Farmer

Levon Helm has a new album. How had this monumental announcement managed to slip by me? A mom with kids dealing with all lots of time consuming duties such as myself doesn’t have much time to pay attention to which direction the wind might be blowing in the industry. Nothing very interesting has happened in that area in quite a while, so why should I be paying attention? Then, just when I think there is no hope for change I’m blindsided with anticipation over this exciting bit of news.

March 1st, 2008

Ducati Motorcycles

One of the most popular Ducati models is the Ducati Superbike 1098. The first variation of this model is the Ducati Superbike 1098. It was voted the Best Motorcycle Design of 2006. Some of the highlights of this model include the Testastretta Evoluzione engine, a light and effective chassis and suspension system and a superior braking system that uses Brembo’s Monobloc caliper racing technology.

The next variation of the 1098 is the Superbike 1098 S Tricolore. This variation was only produced for the 2007 season. It comes in the Italian national colors, red, white and greens. Superior suspension was the focus of this bike. It comes with completely adjustable 43mm Ohlins FG511 forks. Another focus of this model was a high performance to weight ratio.


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