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- Why I Chose Berea Arts and Sciences High SchoolThese are the reasons why I think choosing Berea Arts and Sciences High School for my son is one of the best decisions I made for him.
- Oscars, Academy Awards, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is more than just a mere front for a hifalutin awards ceremony. There is a lot going on in there.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau's the Basic Political WritingsHere we discuss Rousseau's thesis regarding the arts and sciences used to determine social mores and individual virtues, as well as his view on Enlightenment, religion, misuse of knowledge, and false reasoning.- TRAVEL GUIDE: Top 5 Favorite Things About the Macon Museum of Arts and SciencesThe Museum of Arts and Sceinces has been one of Central Georgia's most renowned landmarks for over a half of a century and continues to educate and inform people on art and culture.
For an Educational Vacation and a Peek at the Future, Visit the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, SpainIf you are looking for a worthwhile family vacation with fun, sun, history, and a view of tomorrow, take a look at Valencia, Spain- A Hidden Hollywood Gem: The Galleries of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesThe Academy Galleries feature behind-the-scenes exhibits and events at low or no cost.
10 Potential Best Actor Nominees Overlooked by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesAfter being passed over for years, Jeff Bridges may take home Oscar gold on March 7 for his work in "Crazy Heart." These other 10 performances also deserved Oscar consideration, though.- The Effect of Political, Religious, and Social Factors on the Work of Scientists in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth CenturiesNew scientific discoveries in this time occurred in a changing landscape of dynamic religious differences and a new emphasis on humanity following the Renaissance.
- U2's Bono Signs Writing Deal with the New York TimesLong known for its coverage of the arts and sciences, business, real estate, economics, the New York Times, the worlds most powerful newspaper, has a long-standing practice of inviting the well-known and well-regarded to its editorial page.
The Nine Muses - #1 - Erato - the Muse of LyricsThe names and number of the Muses varied until the Greeks settled on the 9 Muses. They are thought of as living on Mt. Olympus.- Iowa - the Ethanol and Food Capital of the World (From the United States Series)The Number One location for US Insurance Companies, and ethanol, Iowa is known as the "Food Capital of the World" because of its agriculturally-based economy in the Corn Belt, level farmlands, and deep fertile soils.
- Nonfiction Books for Children: Looking at Humor, Fine Arts and SciencesHigh quality books give kids a leg up in their academic progress. It's fine to read about Mickey and Minnie, but Picasso or Renoir can make a lifelong difference.
- The History of the Oscars and Academy Awards Most Memorable MomentsA brief history of the Oscars with some moments we will all remember for years to come.
- The River Ganges or Gaṅgā - XVIIArticle describes the myths and legends of the river Ganges or Gaṅgā. Gaṅgā as in the Mahābhārata
Academy Awards Update: The Oscar Nomination & Voting ProcessThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences uses proportional voting (also known as a preferential system) for the selection of Oscar nominees
The Good and the Awful Best Actress Oscar WinnersMy reconsideration of 82 years of Academy Award best actress performances. IMO 28 were solid choices, 32 at least plausible ones, and 19 just wrong.- Rousseau, Voltaire, Montesquieu: Their Influences on the French RevolutionIn-depth analysis of the Revolution and system of French government as it pertains to the writings of Rousseau, Voltaire and Montesquieu.
- Community College Choices in St. Louis Make the GradeSt. Louis community colleges are an excellent value for those wanting skills training, an associate's degree or to stick their big toe in the shallow end before heading to a four-year college.
Ann Coulter and Keith Olbermann Fight Over Rush Limbaugh and CornellThis week's episode of extreme right-wing odiousness comes from Ann Coulter, who is defending Rush Limbaugh. She went after liberal talk show host Keith Olbermann for practicing "gotcha" journalism on Limbaugh's misquote of the Constitution...- The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington: Pros and ConsThe Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington is a unique school. Read about its programs, advantages and disadvantages.
- The Roosevelt Legacy Lives on at Roosevelt University, Chicago, IllinoisThe words and work of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt live on in the mission and daily life of Roosevelt University in Illinois. More than just another college Roosevelt University holds out options for students of every background.
Heath Ledger, the Joker and the OscarEven before "The Dark Knight" was released nation-wide, viewers and even the actors in the film claimed that Heath Ledger could win a posthumous Oscar or at least score a nomination. So why exactly do the critics think Ledger doesn't stand a chance to win?- Fanon and Cesaire: Colonialism and DecolonizationColonization is a creation of two conflicting societies, the one of the colonizer and the one of the colonized. When Fanon and Cesaire define the system of colonization, a system of oppression, they speak the same language.
"Stick to the Status Quo": The "High School Musical" Education in Keeping Things the SameWhile "Stick to the Status Quo" reflects on the high school jocks (in this case, basketball players) doing the unusual being in a stage musical--the title of the song reflects that it's still controversial to step outside the box and try to change the world...- A Rational Cosmology: Toward a Return to the Enlightenment Views of ScienceThis 85th essay of "A Rational Cosmology" makes recommendations for a fundamental shift in the theories and concepts governing contemporary specific-observational sciences, arguing for the superiority of the 18th-century Enlightenment approach to science.
- Italy on the Grand Tour: The Gem of the Europe and Her Influence on the Affluent 'Tourists' of the 17th-18th CenturiesItaly was one of the most important, if not the most significant country to be visited by the grand tourists. The history, culture and countryside were considered to be essential to the education of elite of society.
- A Humble and Sincere Thank You to All the Librarians in My LifeLibrarians are the keepers and perpetrators of knowledge and civilization. They organize and protect the great ideas of the past and present for the future.
- Analytical Review of The Jacksonian Era by Robert V. ReminiThe occasional modern historian is quick to place blame on the Democratic Party as the sole faction that was intent on keeping the institution of slavery alive and well in Antebellum America. However, there is a bit more to the story.
The Jewish Museum Berlin - Haunted by MemoriesI'll never know for sure, but I'd say that if ever there was a city haunted by memories - Berlin is it. That was never more evident then when my family and I visited the Jewish Museum Berlin.
The Academy Award of Merit: A History of the Oscar and How it Got its NameThe Academy Award of Merit, more commonly known as the Oscar, is one of the most recognized awards in the world. Where it got the name Oscar is not exactly known, but it has come today to be its most popular name.
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