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Merisette
What was it a question of? A hair's breath, in all. A tree was catching fire, a pond was sulking, a dew sprinkled maid-servant was lulled to sleep by currant…
The Clouds
When the dawn's heart begins to beat, the high little clouds come down to breakfast in the trees. * Behind the masked clouds playing the big drum, real clouds, still…
Schooldays
Thursday is always pleasant with frost and a naked girl on the country's palm. The merchant of clouds counts the precious stones of the amazing house: an inviting lamp. The…
Despite piracy, BMI posts record year
One of the largest music companies in the world, BMI, has posted record profits for the 2004 fiscal year despite piracy and fair use. BMI reported revenues of $673 million,…
Viruses Multiply Like Rabbits
There are more than 55-65,000 different viruses created by 10-12,000 programmers on the World Wide Web. The number of writers of destructive programs is growing every day, as it is…
Scottish man jailed for piracy
Scottish man was jailed for 9 months after being accused of pirating £750,000 worth of Software. Brendan Timoney, 40, of the village of Coatbridge, in north Lanarkshire pleaded guilty to…
Selecting a automechanic
Whether your car is brand new or a long-time companion, at some point repair and servicing is required. Unfortunately, selecting a mechanic can be a stressful experience for many motorists.…
What is Piracy?
Over the past several years, advances in computer software have brought us time-saving business programs, educational software that teaches basic skills and sophisticated subjects, graphics programs that have revolutionized the…
Introduction. What is Music?
We are often talking about music, but what it really is? Just look, what various sources tells: "an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a…
Medieval European music
Medieval European music is music from the European middle ages, which is generally divided into two periods: the Ars Antiqua and the Ars Nova. Characteristics of the time are styles…
Authentic performance
The authentic performance movement is an effort on the part of musicians and scholars to perform works of classical music in ways similar to how they were performed when they…
History of Motorcycles
Motorcycles have come along way from when they were first created by doing nothing more than adding an engine to a bicycle. Now motorcycles are some of the most technical…
Traditional Japanese Music – Beginnings
Some of the earliest musical devices found in Japan date back to the Yayoi period--prior to AD 250. The most import instruments found from this era are the bells, or…
Choosing A Motorcycle
So you are thinking of purchasing a motorcycle. Well I will try to walk you through some steps you should think about before heading out to your nearest dealer or…
Types of Motorcycles
Back when motorcycles first started, they were designed to be used on several different platforms. With little adjustments to the suspension or engine you could turn your regular street cruiser…
The Seven Wonders: The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
The approach to the Garden sloped like a hillside and the several parts of the structure rose from one another tier on On all this, the earth had been and…
The Seven Wonders: The Statue of Zeus at Olympia
In his right hand a figure of Victory made from ivory and gold. In his left hand, his scepter inlaid with all metals, and an eagle perched on the sceptre.…
The Seven Wonders: The Colossus of Rhodes
To you, O Sun, the people of Dorian Rhodes set up this bronze statue reaching to Olympus when they had pacified the waves of war and crowned their city with…
The Seven Wonders: The Lighthouse of Alexandria
Sostratus, the son of Dexiphanes, the Cnidian, dedicated this to the Saviour Gods, on behalf of those who sail the seas. Dedicatory inscription of the Lighthouse Of the Seven Wonders…
Forgotten, The 8th Wonder: Taj Mahal
Located at the city of Agra in the State of Uttar Pradesh, the Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful masterpieces of architecture in the world. Agra, situated about…