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Arcade games ( or coin-op) have been around almost one hundred years. Yes, you heard it right. The earliest "arcade games" were at the midways of amusement parks in the 1920s. Fortune teller games and ones that played mechanical music were very popular at places like Coney Island. In the 1930s, pinball machines were introduced giving way to the pinball craze of the late 1960s and early 1970s. The first-person shooter game … [Read more...]
The history of Guns N Roses has been one of tragedy and triumph, greatness and failure, and a story that needs to be told. The group has had many top hits and dozens of songs that were better than those who came before and after. With key members leaving the group and relatively unknown musicians added, Guns N Roses still have a place in the history of rock in which they revitalized. Some of their better songs from the … [Read more...]
No one person defined the National Football League like John Facenda. What? You've never heard of him? No, he wasn't the quarterback who won the big game or the wide receiver who caught the game winning pass that won the Superbowl. He was never shown on a broadcast or given much recognition at all. He was probably the most famous person that you've never known. Nicknamed the "Voice of God" by NFL films president Steve … [Read more...]
The life of a trucker can be lonely, yet full of stories. Seeing parts of America that others will never travel. The origin of trucker songs started in the 1930's with a combination of blues and storytelling. The genre didn't catch on until the late 1960's and early 1970's, with a new breed of singer/songwriters rising in music. Trucker music was born. With stories of the open road, these artists hit a chord with common … [Read more...]
Cartoon Characters that inspire violence Cartoons are meant to be light hearted pieces of fun aimed at kids. So why do I sometimes find my levels of rage building up when I see one? I am sure I am not the only person around who would occasionally like to punch out a cartoon character’s lights, so let’s see why some of them are more annoying than others. Dora the Explorer To start any critical appraisal of young … [Read more...]
Tattoos are an excellent way to express oneself and no expense should be spared when making this permanent adjustment to the body. The average tattoo in America will cost under $100, with many available for under $50. Cost is usually determined by size, color, area, and special treatments done to the ink. The bigger the tattoo and more colorful it is instantly adds to the price, usually do to the time involved. Having the … [Read more...]
Facial tattoos have always been taboo in America until recently. From small teardrops to large works of art that encompass the entire face, facial tattoos have always been a way to transform the face in an obvious way. Permanent Makeup Perhaps the most subtle of facial tattoos, permanent makeup is a way to save time each day. The procedure involves matching ink to favorite colors and then tattooing the makeup on. The … [Read more...]
Celebrity Ink It used to be that celebrity ink referred to the amount of publicity received by the famous and infamous in the various tabloid papers and gossip magazines that litter the media landscape. These days, however, when we speak of celebrity ink, we are more than likely talking about the tattoos that adorn the bodies of the athletes, musicians, actors, and models whose lives garner so much of our … [Read more...]
It is generally uncommon to see cartoon characters and superheros with tattoos. Because so few of these characters throughout animation history have permenant ink, this creates a very rich history of tattoos embedded in the history of animation and comics. Whether it was for a scare tactic or just the a way to express the character’s personality, many characters are seen regularly sporting their tattoos. Popeye One of … [Read more...]
Forget about your regular smoke which have lost you your lung’s virginity when you were just a teenage boy. Think of something bolder, stronger and sexier. More grown-up and virile. I’m talking about cigars. Laugh, Smoke and Become a Gentleman Smoking a cigar is the ultimate alpha male sophistication. However, if the world of cigars still appears hazy to you, clear the air before making that first puff by listening … [Read more...]
