Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Angelic Voice
Here is Britain's Andrew Johnston singing a short competition number on television. His voice makes the judges cry.
The Latest Child Prodigy Singer
In the quest for the ultimate child singer Britney Spears was the darling for quite a while. Then there was -- and is -- Charice Pempengco. Now feast your ears on the voice of seven-year-old Connie Talbot. The Ave Maria was sung when she was seven. She is now eight and was born November 20, 2000.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Bibliography Form
Here's an example of how a bibliography should look. The data was obtained from the Library of Congress. Notice that I listed the books in alphabetical order by the last name of the author. There is a period at the end of each entry.
Bibliography
Mitchell, Margaret
1939. Gone With the Wind. New York: Macmillan.
Nietzsche, Friedrich
1966. Thus Spoke Zarathustra. Translated by Walter Kaufmann. New York: Viking Press.
Twain, Mark
1896. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. New York: Harper & Brothers.
Vanderbilt, Tom
2008. Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (And What it Says about Us). New York: Knopf.
Bibliography
Mitchell, Margaret
1939. Gone With the Wind. New York: Macmillan.
Nietzsche, Friedrich
1966. Thus Spoke Zarathustra. Translated by Walter Kaufmann. New York: Viking Press.
Twain, Mark
1896. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. New York: Harper & Brothers.
Vanderbilt, Tom
2008. Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (And What it Says about Us). New York: Knopf.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Great Web Hosting Service
Almost everyone today uses the Internet. They use it for finding information and also for advertising themselves. They use a computer to connect with others. They probably have, or are thinking about getting, a Web presence. There are numerous webhosting companies, all vying for your business and offering various different terms and conditions, different incentives, and different requirements and pricing structures. The way to separate the wheat from the chaff is to read reviews of web hosting services to see which one sounds best for you. Of course, you could ask friends or family, but they probably only have had experience with one or two companies. The review site linked above will put you quickly in touch with many more, as well as letting you hear professional reviews by some of the industry's top Web users. If you visit it you'll certainly learn something of value about how to go about obtaining your own Web presence. So, if you are looking for a great web hosting service, why wouldn't try this site today. You will be glad you did.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
The Earth's Axis
References
Hapgood, Charles
1999. The Path of the Pole. Kempton, IL: Adventures Unlimited Press.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
YAY MagNext
Many historians of popular culture tell us that the need for recreation existed as far back as the time of the ancient Egyptians. That's right. Even the ancients played for fun. And today that urge is still present and can be fulfilled by visiting various online gaming sites. One such site is known as MagNext and its game is called a MMORPG. This game is all about magnetic spheres and using them to play. It is different from baseball because you do not play outside. You play online. From your home, using your computer. Magnext Virtual is an online community where you can play the game too. You can even sign up to play the game for nothing. I tried it and thought it was amusing and well designed. The colorful background was entertaining. I would play the game any time I had some free time. If you are reading this blog you might like to play too. By playing this game you are taking part in a cyber revolution. The revolution encompasses the world of online games. The future of games is only going to become more amazing. By 2010 we won't even recognize the things that are available online. Try MagNext today and taste the future.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Edgar Rice Burroughs Style
The style of Edgar Rice Burroughs is different from what you find in most SF today. For one thing Burroughs was a writer who preferred to focus on the adventure side of his stories rather than on technology. For another he envisioned vast civilizations on the planets he wrote about. He was a world creator par excellence. More than other authors, he also knew how to introduce you to a story. He usually began in the present time and on Earth, in familiar surroundings. In Beyond the Farthest Star, for example, a man dies on earth during a war battle. The reader can easily identify with him. Then Burroughs transports us to Poloda, a far-off planet. In this way the transition is smooth, which is unlike many modern SF books that start in unfamiliar territory. Burroughs was a master storyteller and modern authors can learn many lessons from his writing style.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
MagNext Virtual Games
My favorite online game are chess and scrabble. After that I will play any electronic game, as long as it is fun. This is why I have to say that I was drawn to the experience of playing MagNext . The game is a type known as MMORPG and it has little "magnetic" spheres that look like different colors. There is something mysterious about it. It is also free and you can play as long as you wish. The Magnetic Virtual is an online community where you can imagine you are an astronaut or an inhabitant of a future world. You are in control of your avatar. You can also meet other people. You can chat. You can make new friends. These people can be from all over the world. I can imagine a day in the not too distant future when these friends might even be from other planets. But for now we're limited to mother Earth. The game has a lot going for it. For one thing, it is attractive visually. For another, it is easy to learn. And finally, it offers a thrilling adventure. We encourage all readers to try it and see how much fun it is. It's also safe and harmless fun for young people. There are children we know who would love it. You can see an example of how the game looks above, and this will give you and idea of how colorful it is. I am strongly encourage you guys to check this out and sign up the MagNext today. Believe me, it's fun.
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