Category: Culture
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Clairtone Canada Stereo Equipment Was Art-like
The Art of Clairtone: The Making of a Design Icon, 1958-1971 is a fully illustrated stylish look back at the stereo story behind a Canadian design icon. This handsome hardcover is by Nina Munk and Rachel Gotlieb and is available on Amazon. “At its peak in the 1960s, Clairtone Sound Corporation was one of the most admired companies in the…
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Fun Late Night Activities To Do after the Bars Close
Drinking with friends until late at night is fun, which is why lots of people do it especially on weekends. You get to talk with friends about your romantic problems and work issues, or you may enjoy watching live games in sports bar with other fervent fans. But what can you do after the bars…
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Largest Moth In North America
The Cecropia Moth is North America’s largest native moth and is a member of the giant silk moth family. It can be found in all Canadian provinces except BC and Newfoundland. The wings are reddish brown, and crossed in the middle with a white band. In the middle of each wing there is a crescent-shaped…
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Historical Look At Robots In Cinema
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Yummy Turducken For American Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner
“Turducken” – defined by the Urban Dictionary as: 1. (n) An American Thanksgiving holiday culinary grotesque: Consists of a chicken, stuffed into a duck, progressively stuffed into a turkey and baked. Provides hours of entertainment in the form of waiting for the sucker to finish cooking and enough sandwich meat to last through The Apocalypse.…
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Why Men Are Losing Battle Of The Sexes
“YOUNG WOMAN SCAMS LOVE STRUCK ELDERLY MAN OUT OF $200,000” Headlines like this would be comical if they weren’t so sad – and numerous. “Just Google and you’ll find all kinds of news stories about men who willingly give up their cash, their luxury cars, even an ex-wife’s diamond ring,” as in the Elk Grove…
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Textile Artist Spins Wool Into Metaphors
Raw material: Wool. Operating mode: the hook. Nice, France textile artist Stéphanie Lobry frantically fashions her art with an unexpected yet satisfyingly fitting leitmotiv: feminism. A Teacher when she’s not at the loft, where she created and exhibited her works, Stéphanie Lobry is busy hanging a crochet. Entitled 1.8 cubic meter, “parce c’est la taille…
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Myths Surrounding The Scourge Of Excessive Sweating
As people go about their daily lives, there’s a common but hidden scourge: excessive sweating. In fact, a national survey conducted by the International Hyperhidrosis Society (IHhS)—the scholars of sweat—shows multiple millions suffer from extreme, uncomfortable, embarrassing, debilitating, and emotionally-devastating sweating. This type of sweating is a serious medical condition known as hyperhidrosis and nearly…
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Signs That You Need A Drywall Repair
If you notice anything on your drywall that doesn’t seem right, then it may be time to contact a professional who can help you identify the problem and ensure everything is repaired properly. Here are signs that you need a drywall repair Cracks and indentations in walls and ceilings If you notice cracks and indentations…
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Children Of India – Travel Excerpts
Excerpts from my Journal-Kolkata, India My head hits the pillow with little regard for the color of the sheets and the stains on the walls. Outside I can hear the bustling streets of Kolkata come to a standstill and in the far off distance I can make out the explosion of more fireworks, another festival.…
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This Century And Last Century Art Mastery By Yoko Ono
“I would like to see the sky machine on every corner instead of the Coke machine. We need more skies than Coke.” – Yoko Ono, 1966. Growing up the daughter of proud, British baby-boomer parents, the name Yoko Ono was not exactly revered in my household. In fact, she was considered a weird, controlling creature…
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Mission Possible: Find Classic Unrestored Cars In Tennessee Fields
Once again I find myself Down in the Southern U.S checking out beautiful un-restored classic cars in their usual (usual here) worn out aged condition. With very little rust. It never ceases to amaze me the sheer quantity of classics down here. I look at such a wide array of any make or model. (people…
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For Many European Countries, National Flower Is Second Only To Flag In Importance
Many non-native plants can happily survive in other regions of the world, which has given gardeners more choice than ever before. However, native flowers and plants can summarize the landscape of a nation, while communicating the identity of a country. For many countries the national flower is second only to the national flag as the…
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Exploring Growing Popularity Of Party Buses
When it comes to parties and get-togethers, one of the hottest new trends is the party bus. Surprisingly, this trend has grown in almost all age ranges. The appeal is understandable as a party bus allows a group of people to celebrate in one place while also traveling to one or more destinations. Why exactly…
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Where To Sell Your Old Coins In Toronto
There could be a number of reasons why you are looking to sell coins in Toronto. Maybe you inherited a whole bunch and you aren’t quite sure what to do with them – or maybe you are collector and want to sell off a few for a bit of extra money. You could also be…
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Day Of The Dead Is Unique Ecuador Halloween
Thinking about celebrating Day of the Dead in a unique way? How about Quito, Ecuador. The capital, also known as the Middle of the World, not only has the largest and best preserved historic center in America, but it also has one of the richest cultures in the continent and Day of the Dead or…
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Women Of 1970s & 1980s Punk Rock
The punk rock scene of the 1970s and ’80s in Southern California is widely acknowledged as one of the most vibrant and creative periods in rock and roll. Over the years, many books have come out exploring this explosive time in music and culture, but none have exclusively focused on the vitality and influence of…
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Gilda Garza Pushing Boundaries Between Emotion & Art
Venice, ITALY – Known as “the most influential artist in Mexico,” Gilda Garza is an internationally recognized painter constantly pushing the boundaries between emotion and art. This award-winning Mexico native prepares to make history with a moving collaborative collection by sculptural artist Mario Furlan in a live exhibition at New Murano, Atelier Muranese. “I have…
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Six Landmark Films from the Columbia Pictures Library Debut on 4K
Debut on 4K Ultra HD For the First Time October 25th IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT ~ FROM HERE TO ETERNITY TO SIR, WITH LOVE ~ THE LAST PICTURE SHOW ~ ANNIE AS GOOD AS IT GETS Exclusively Available on 4K Disc in this Limited Edition Set, Includes an 80-Page Hardbound Book on the History & Impact of the Films and Over…
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Sci Fi Like Devices Part Of Queen’s Park Security Update
Eight years ago at Queen’s Park, the Cross-Border Institute (CBI), part of the University of Windsor, hosted an event to demonstrate advances in security, surveillance and fingerprinting technology. That technology had immediate application for border crossing screening, supply chain security and cybersecurity. The CBI hosted the event as part of its mandate to support ongoing,…
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The Revolutionary Fairlight CMI Music Synthesizer
He listened to Mike Oldfield. He saw the pictures on the albums and he read about ‘this thing called a Fairlight’. Which raised Klaus’ curiosity about this ‘Computer Instrument’. Fellow keyboardists told him it was a mission impossible, getting your hands on one. But Klaus managed to find the holy grail… ‘To me, It’s still fresh.…
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Classic British Electronic Drums Remain Desirable
“Why on earth do you collect old Simmons electronic drums?” At some point I stopped counting how often I was asked this question. But probably the following story is a part of the answer. Years ago, in May 2015, a scientific assistant of the National Museum of Music Research in Berlin contacted me. He explained…
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Collecting Videogames Is All About The Hunt
Most of us have hobbies. When I was growing up stamp collecting seemed like it was on the verge of dying out but I started a collection anyway. I had a lot of fun with it and although I no longer have that collection (I really wish I did) it provided many hours of entertainment…
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Yankee Candle Founder’s Estate: “like having Disneyland in the backyard”
Michael Kittredge started making candles as a teenager and selling them to friends and family. One of his first products was a Christmas candle he made for his mother on the family stove out of his melted crayons and a wick from a shoelace. Within a few years, he had opened his first Yankee Candle…
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Historic Architect Edmund Burke Shaped Look Of Today’s Toronto
Since 1793, when the Town of York, the second capital of Upper Canada, was founded, Toronto has been an important economic and political hub. The first governor of the Town of York, John Graves Simcoe, believed that this town would become a powerful industrial metropolis, and when Toronto became one of the top financial centres…
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Canada’s Truth And Reconciliation Commission
[This article was first published by The Silo on April 22, 2014] On June 10, 2009, the Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair, Marie Wilson and Chief Wilton Littlechild were appointed as Commissioners to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC), a component of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement. Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission is…
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1980s HORROR CLASSIC FRIGHT NIGHT DEBUTS ON 4K UHD
Meet Jerry Dandrige. He’s sweet, sexy, and he likes to sleep in late. You might think he’s the perfect neighbour. But before inviting Jerry in for a nightcap, there’s just one thing you should know. Jerry prefers his drinks warm, red, and straight from the jugular! It’s FRIGHT NIGHT, a horrific howl starring Chris Sarandon…
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Spiritual Counselor: Illness often comes with deeply felt stress
Sometimes, not knowing the truth about something of immediate importance can create some of the most intense stress, says former chronic pain sufferer Janet Komanchuk. “The families of victims who’ve been missing for years or decades – identifying the body of their loved one, for example, can bring closure. For me, being diagnosed with fibromyalgia…