Silense Smith
Silense Smith works at a photography studio in the Memphis, TN area as a lowly seasonal grunt. In her spare time she tinkers with her screenplay (of a fanciful and grand nature) which may one day surface as a web series. She likes cyborgs and dragons and occasionally cyborgs who are dragons.
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The Development of PhotographyPhotography shows the instinctive search for knowledge and aesthetic our species is well known for. It also shows how an idea, a curiosity drive, can make an invention leap forward—the camera obscura existed in the 16th century but it was three hundred y
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AkhenatenAkhenaten (born Amenhotep IV) was a revolutionary force during his rule of Egypt from 1353-1336 BCE. For a time he was able to 'convert' Egyptian religion to a monotheistic faith...
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The Hernando LibraryThe Hernando, MS library: You should visit it sometime.
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Statue of KhafrePortraits were one way Egyptian rulers expressed power, hence the bigger and more numerous the better. This statue, of Khafre with Horus, is five feet high, much smaller but still larger than life for a seated figure.
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The Unicorn TapestriesAt first, uneducated view of The Unicorn and the Fountain (the 2nd unicorn work) the animals appear random. However, study has shown that every creature has its place and meaning.
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Types of Chemical ReactionsA quick overview of four types of chemical reactions and some related terms. -
Under the Rock Knowledge Quest: Who is Sofia Vergara?Sofia Vergara has a charming, heavy Spanish accent even after having been in the USA for more than a decade. She admitted on the Jimmy Kimmel show she keeps it for 'Å"the money'. Want some basic information on Vegara and her work?
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A Collection of Trivia: RussiaSiberia is made of more than snow and Russians celebrate their birthdays twice. Did you know this? You do now. -
Barebone Basics of DrawingDrawing is a process, and learning it takes a lot of practice. These are some ideas to keep in mind to make the road a little easier. -
The Hippopotamus: Behavior and CommunicationHippos communicate by grunting, bellowing, neighing, and, of all things, mooing. The common hippo lives in a herd that can have up to 150 members. -
A Corleone Mafioso Arrested: Fiction Meets RealityRecently there has been an arrest in Italy of the mafioso Gaetano Riina (age 79). Riina is thought to be a controlling power of the Corleone clan.
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Games for Kids: Superhero Math GameThis game allows children to practice counting and manipulating money, as well as other math and strategy skills.
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How Many Species of Wolf Are There?Gray wolf, red wolf -- Ethiopian wolf -- .eastern wolf? There is some debate over how many species of wolves exist. -
Projects for Kids: Plush Chibi Wolf ModelThe end result is a small, plush animal made of faux fur and styrofoam. It will look something like a 3D chibi wolf. Good for grades 7th-9th. -
5 Movies Filmed in MemphisFive movies that used locations in Memphis, and they weren't all about the blues either.
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Valerian Root: Its Uses, History, and Other InformationDid you know valerian root was used in World War 1? That valerian root is used for other things as well as insomnia? -
A Stage Manager's Job: An OverviewThe stage manager emerged as an artistically neutered position designed to take care of the necessary. Namely, he communicates between departments, takes in-depth notes, calls cues during performances, and accesses any potential conflicts. -
Projects for Kids: Flower DioramaThe finished project will have between one and three flowers sitting on top of a shoe box with the flower's roots extending into the box itself. This is a moderately easy project good for elementary grades 3rd, 4th or 5th. -
Wolves: BehaviorInformation on why wolves howl, how they behave as a pack and the nights they spend hunting. -
Joe Mantegna: 4 Bits of Trifling TriviaJoe Mantegna: His stage work, Fat Tony and the naming of his character on Criminal Minds.
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Prey of the WolfThe most impressive animal a wolf preys upon is the moose. The antlers of a moose weigh 60 pounds, only 10 pounds less than the average wolf. Wolves are also opportunistic eaters, taking prey as small as a June beetle. -
Wolf Trivia: Five Fun Facts About WolvesSome Native Americans believed that the howling of wolves were the cries of lost spirits searching for a way back to earth. Read on for some lesser known trivia about the wonderful wolf.
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Wolf Terms: Classification and IdentificationFeatures of a canidae include elongated skulls (to be able to hold all forty-two teeth), claws that do not retract, and thick, multi-layered fur coats. Other wolf related terms are explained and explored within the article. -
Spanish Self-Learning Week 2: Zoo AnimalsA slide show of Spanish flash cards featuring several zoo animals including a wolf, cheetah, and meerkat (lobo, guepardo, y suricata) . -
Spanish: Self Learning Week 1The first article in a 'weekly' series to help promote Spanish vocabulary. Want to learn Spanish for free using the internet? So do I and here is part of my process. -
The Memphis ZooThe Memphis Zoo is famous for its giant panda exhibit. However, it also has a variety of beautiful hoofed animals, including the gerenuk and pere david's deer. -
Inkworka vampire with his prey, and a werewolf being attacked by a human (poor werewolf) -
A Two-Step Plan to Fight DepressionMost people have been there: all you want is sleep and the world to end. There are ways to deal with this feeling that don't involve pills. Here are some ideas. -
The Basic Pieces of Screenplay StructureThe screenplays that come from Hollywood are very structured creations. Considering the average movie costs eighty million dollars, this isn't all that surprising. -
Watercolor Set 1Some watercolors pieces created by Jessica Sprenkle. -
Online College: What Are Some Positive Aspects?Online college has been hailed as the way of the future. While this may or may not be true, there are some definite advantages to online schooling. -
Communication: How to Deal with a Basic ProblemWhen you negate communication and hold things in you harm yourself and the situation.
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Developing Character Goals and MotivationsWhen it comes to developing characters you want to figure out their layers. A few of these layers will be related to the character's goals and motivations.
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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night: Two Missing RelicsMissing two relics in the Dracula X or Japanese version of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night? These might be the ones you are looking for. -
Three Unique Mexican Restaurants Located Near Memphis, TNMexican food. Memphis, TN. Need I say more? -
Online College: 3 Negative AspectsSince the advantages of online college are so well publicized, here are a few negative aspects encountered through personal experience.
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Photography Basics: CompositionAmong the many aspects of photography, one of the most basic and important is composition. Here is a collection of those "rules." -
A Review of Wix.ComWix.com is one of the newer website builders to pop up on the internet. It incorporates flash and is tailored towards the artistic individual. -
Character Development: IntroductionCharacter development hinges on one idea: The better you know your characters, the better the audience will.
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The Panasonic HM-TA1 HD CamcorderThe TA1 is a first from Panasonic to be pocket size, ultra-thin, and also double as a web camera. For the price and what it is designed to do, it's a good buy.
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The ADD Food Network: Watermelon Feta SaladA different sort of recipe article: Watermelon Salad and William Shatner.
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Desktop Wallpaper 2A collection of desktop wallpapers featuring a mop of frizzy hair attached to a vibrant woman. -
Unknown MotivesPlaying hero can sometimes lead to interesting results. A short story in the fantasy genre.
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Spanish Fantasy Word Collection 1A collection of fantasy words in Spanish along with me blabbing about how I've taken to learning Spanish on my own.
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Computer Wallpaper--DucksDesktop wallpapers featuring a duck and her army of ducklings. A regular photo as well as some more abstract manipulations. -
An Unexpected DeathZane could spout fire, water, and ice. He could spout any of the nine elements straight from the thinnest of all air. He was good and he knew it.
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Gem CatchGem Catch was the current addiction. Play it until your fingers bleed, until your skeleton turns to rust.
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Experimenting with Curves in Paint.netAre you wondering what Curves in Paint.net does? Here's a basic look. -
Architecture ManipulationA series of images that explores what an ordinary photo can become when manipulated in various ways. -
Beware of "Free Coupon" DownloadsSo like a moron, I decided to download a free coupon toolbar. Here's what happened.
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Statues of StonePhotos of statues in all their lovely stone wonder. -
Odd Digital Creations 1Wierd spirals and a hand with eyes. Here is shared a few odd ends. -
Athena Replica in Nashville, TNCentennial Park is home to a full size replica of the Parthenon complete with Athena statue. Here are some shots of Athena in her larger-than-life wonder. -
Taylor IllustrationsThere once was a child that ate and ate cake. She ate cake and then poof she was a cake. These are illustrations I did for a friend's short children's story. -
Tales of Amateur FilmmakingCrazy old men and remote locations-just another day in the life of amateur film makers.
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The Legend of Milton BlockerThe untold story that never happened. Featuring dead bodies, crazy people, and annoying narrators. This was created for the Memphis Li'l Film Fest 9 following the theme of Memphis: Fact of Fiction. -
7 Things to Do when You Are BrokeNo cash? No problem.
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How to Bath a Baby Dragon10 easy steps to bath a baby dragon without having to visit the emergency room in the process.
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3 Things to Know About ScreenwritingRule number 1: Never be boring.
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Holding Your Own Auditions: Tips for the Novice or Amateur Indie Film MakerYou're an amateur with no money, trying to find actors for your movie project. Here are some basic highlights that will help you out from a person in the same situation. -
The Good, the Bad, and the Neutrality of Living in Olive Branch, MSLiving in Olive Branch, MS as told through the eyes of a twenty something with artistic leanings.
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A Student's Review of the University of MemphisThe Gym is a perk that almost makes you feel alright about those hundreds you pay as sports fees, despite the fact you are a film major.
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LogicNot everything in life is logical. -
A Review of the RCA Pearl MP3 PlayerThe good and the bad about a cheap MP3 Player. -
The Hat StealerHe hangs out where you least expect him and steals your hat. Fear the hat stealer.
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The Annoying Flyer GuyA short wordless school project about the annoying people who hand out flyers on campus.
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Dog Day Afternoon"Sal, Wyoming's not a country."--Sonny -
Charles Sprenkle: Poetry, Artwork, and InfluencesA view of Charles Sprenkle, his poetry, artwork, and influences.
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AngstA comical look at overly angsty people. Seesh, people, get over yourselves. -
"Theodore Roosevelt: A Life" by Nathan MillerSo why exactly isn't this guy mentioned more? T.R. is crazily lovable. -
The release of the 7th Harry Potter Book, Oak Park, ILAnyone that was there remembers it. Book 7, remember the excitement? -
Broken Winged BirdA poem written several years ago whilst in a rather cynical mood.
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A Review of the Bill Nye the Science Guy's Paper Recycling Factory KitThis is an interesting toy but the process the instructions send you through could be done with household tools you already have. -
The Get-a-Dog-Diet-and-Weight-Loss-ProgramMy idea for a better more effective life change towards weight loss. -
8 Unique Places in Southaven, MSA list of places in Southaven, MS that you won't find all over the planet. -
Marijuana Gets Listed Over Ending GenocideSome thoughts I had when I realized Marijuana use had gotten more votes on change.org than ending the genocide in Darfur.
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Moaning Myrtle is Working for VoldemortThis is a tribute to all those crack pot theories that pervaded potter verse during the years between book one and book seven.
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A Word of Advice on FilmmakingA general philosophy that I've found helpful.
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A Review of the 2008 Remake of the Day the Earth Stood StillDue to really awesome effects it gets a 2 out of 5. Low ratings happen when the plot suffers.
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Mississippi Rose Lee DocumentaryThis is a short documentary style piece on Roz Wilcox, a.k.a. Mississippi Rose Lee, featuring her gallery in Clarksdale, MS and performances at the 2008 Jukefest.
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Advice on Overcoming ShynessThese are some basic points to help a person overcome shyness.
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Does Valerian Root Work?This is about valerian root and how it works for most people. -
Useful Things to Know when Getting a Hotel RoomThe article gives some basic advice on pricing a hotel and some things that are bad to assume.
