Os Davis
Os Davis is an expatriate living in Budapest. He currently writes the "The Lives of the Monster Dogs" screenplay and non-fiction on CRM, environment and sports. He has two children: Nikolas, 14, and Zsuzsanna, eleven months; Szilvia/Oliver is due in Feb.
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Sexy Halloween Costume Ideas for October or Any TimeIn the hope of helping everyone throw a titillating costume party, this writer took on the duty of seeking out costumes designed to bring out the werewolf in red-blooded men come Halloween or any costume party...No tricks here, just pure treats.
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A Brief History of the Detroit LionsA look at 72 years in Detroit Lions history, from their origins in Portsmouth, Ohio to the legendary teams of the 1950s to fifty years of futility culminating in the hiring of Rod Marinelli. A few laughs, lots of tears, and optimism for the future ensue. -
Exchange Traded Funds Vs. The Stock-based PortfolioIn stock portfolios, it's all about risk. Daily diligence on the investor's part is necessary. While stock market players live up to the verb "to play," mutual funds, index funds and ETFs demonstrate the principle of "slow and steady wins the race."
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Microsoft Browser Patch Released, Serious Security Questions RaisedThe security patch for the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser update was released two days after originally promised. In the 16 days between product and patch releases, several major issues arose and Microsoft may have shown deficiencies in the area.
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2006 NFC North ForecastLike no other division, the NFC North features four teams all on utterly different tracks and all in different phases of franchise history. Herewith, this sportswriter's predictions on four squads that are past, present, future, and the Minnesota Vikings.
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Oracle Delivers Little in Philadelphia's Project OceanThe city of Philadelphia has halted "Project Ocean," under which Oracle was contracted to implement "the most complex and biggest IT system" in the city government. Oracle has done little in a $7 million project that became an $18 million scandal. -
Galaxy Cluster Collision Proves Existence of Dark MatterFirst postulated in 1933, astronomers calculated the mysterious "dark matter" to comprise 90% of the universe. Dark matter has defied observation until observation of a collision of galaxy clusters revealed one of astrophysics' shyest characters. -
Ceres, Charon and UB313It seemed three new planets would be added to our old familiar solar-system model: Ceres, Charon and UB313, but the International Astronomical Union decided it was not to be. A look at these heavenly bodies, their composition, discovery and importance.
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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff's War of Words with MicrosoftWith the announcement of Microsoft's proposed "CRM Live" service, the software giant captured the CRM industry media imagination. But Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff and others argue that it could very well be nothing more than "vaporware."
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Chaos Reigns in the Green Bay OffenseQuestions aplenty face the Green Bay Packers: The depth chart at receiver is hardly set beyond Donald Driver; Brett Favre is optimistic about the new game plan, but is reportedly shaky in performance. And the word on injured Ahman Green is non-existent.
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Hungary's Most Celebrated Soccer Team, Ferencváros, Also Its Most TroubledFerencváros is the most celebrated of Hungarian soccer clubs. Yet the juggernaut has been relegated to the second division for the first time in its 107-year history, thanks to economic problems. A brief history of team in the era of modern capitalism.
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Pamela Anderson Video Latest in PETA/KFC WarA stampede of high-, mid- and outrageous-profile protesters continue to bang on Kentucky Fried Chicken's doors in efforts to stem the fast food chain's alleged cruelty to animals. A look at what's happening nowadays in the PETA/Kentucky Fried Chicken war.
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Starting at Center for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2006 Will Be..With the signing of Jamaal Jackson last week, the Philadelphia Eagles created an interesting tug-of-war for the starting center spot on their roster. At the basest level, the struggle comes down to brains (Hank Fraley) versus brawn (Jamaal Jackson).
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Top LCD TVs Under $400Prices are falling on LCD TVs. However, as techies have also learned, "cheap LCD TV" does not necessarily equal "good LCD TV." In this, perhaps more than any other electronics field, buyers should beware. A rundown of sets priced under $400. -
The Top Ten Doctor Who Episodes Ever (okay, Eleven)I'm in my second childhood since the BBC resurrected Doctor Who, the world's longest-running sci-fi TV series, in 2004. Hereby announcing the following unordered ten (okay, eleven) stories to be the greatest "Doctor Who" stories ever spun. -
Cowboys Great "Big Cat" Rayfield Wright Enters Hall of FameFormer Dallas Cowboys tackle Rayfield Wright is about to officially enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Looking back, it's amazing that a guy from a tiny school who settled into position after three years on an NFL roster would get to Canton at all... -
Driver, Gado, Collins, Lazzaro, and Minister of Defense Honored in Green BayIt was Monday night in July, but Green Bay was ready for some football. In actuality, the crowd of 1,000-plus attending Lambeau Field were in attendance to see Reggie White and four others enter the Packer Hall of Fame. -
On Hungary's "Black Thursday" and Euro Cup 2012When Debrecen took out FC Fehérvár 2-1 in the Hungarian Super Cup, it looked like just another match in just another hopeless soccer league. In the end, it was a shame for Hungarian soccer and harmful to Hungary's chances of co-hosting Euro Cup 2012.
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World Cup 2006 EconomicsTeam Italia have been crowned World Cup 2006 champions, and after a month of partying with and playing host to the world, Germany must face the economic morning after. A look at who won and lost economically after the rosy pre-tournament predictions. -
Favorite Minnesota Twins BlogsA nice proportion of Minnesota Twins blogs out there boast insightful reporting and high-quality writing. Is this propensity for storytelling Garrison Keillor syndrome or what? No matter: Herein, a list of four Minnesota Twins blogs worth your while. -
A Buyer's Guide to LCD TVs,So, you want to buy an LCD TV. An easy decision, no doubt: liquid-crystal display is indeed everything you hoped, but with new brands from old manufacturers hitting the market daily, well...are you ready for some shopping? A rundown of some LCD TVs. -
New Season of Sci Fi Classic Doctor Who Starring David TenantNow that season two (or 28) of Doctor Who starring David Tenant as the Doctor and Billie Piper as his companion has aired, Whovians can look forward to release of the season on DVD. In the meantime, this addict expounds on the episodes of 2006.
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Who in Naismith's Name is Renaldo Balkman?Someday, the New York Knicks' first-round pick Renaldo Balkman may make a career in the NBA. Someday, the words "Renaldo Balkman" may not be forever associated with Isiah Thomas. Someday, Renaldo Balkman may be more than trivia fodder. But not today.
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Greatest Packers Ever: 1966 or 1996?Like so many fans looking to fill a life devoid of NFL, I have turned to Madden. In my PC league, teams represent their franchise's best year and is now filled except for the Green Bay Packers. The question is: Lombardi's 1966ers or Holmgren's 1996 team?
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Exchange-traded Funds as a Tool in Asset AllocationLike modern portfolio theory, exchange traded funds made for a novel philosophy on the investment market. While a myriad of economic theories of were becoming gospel in the 1990s, asset allocation came to the forefront of investor consciousness.
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The Investor's Risk/Return TradeoffIn investing, essentially two mistakes can be made: Taking too much risk or not enough. Herein, a brief examination of facets of the risk/return tradeoff in investment and some ways modern portfolio theory addresses the issue.
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Philly Fullback FightIt's a duel for the starting fullback position on the Philadelphia Eagles. On one side is former LB and two-year starter Josh Parry. On the other is Thomas Tapeh, a speedy athlete who hasn't seen action in 18 months due to injury...only one can remain.
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Well-Traveled Punter Tom Rouen Arrives in San FranciscoOft-travelled and -released punter Tom Rouen has been signed by the San Francisco 49ers and rookie oddity from USC Tom "The Bomb" Malone has been released? What does this mean for the 49ers' future? A return to glory, of course.
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To Implement or Not to Implement CRM SystemsResults of two extensive studies on the CRM industry were released in June. Unfortunately, solutions providers and world-be clients of increasingly relevant CRM systems will find that today's CRM market and CRM products are...maybe beneficial, maybe not.
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Blogging a Form of Media, Analysis SaysIt's no surprise that bloggers and their fans make up a powerful consumer demographic. But consider the possibility of blogging as a form of media: Analysis by global information providers comScore Networks shows just how influential bloggers can be.
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Exchange Traded Funds Vs. Mutual FundsThe origins of ETFs go back to index funds and mutual funds. ETFs borrowed little more than the general framework from their predecessors, however. A look at the development on fund investment and the differences among fund investments today.
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On the Benefits of ETF InvestmentWith its myriad advantages, the exchanged traded fund looks like a winner for the beginning, conservative or laissez-faire investor. But there must be a catch, right? In this article, a look at the (mostly) advantageous nature of the exchange traded fund.
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Defining the Exchange-Traded FundExchange-traded funds are one of the hottest investments in the market right now and, though relatively secure, remain a bit of a mystery for some. Herewith, a brief explanation of the nuts and bolts in this fund investment.
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How To's in Purchasing Exchange-traded FundsOn the five W's - who, what, where, when, why - in purchasing exchange-traded funds.
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Issuers of Exchange-traded Funds and Their RoleExchange-traded funds, one of today's hottest long-term investment options, are now available from numerous firms including Power Shares Capital, Rydex, State Street, and ETF specialist Barclays Global Investors. A short profile on these issuers and more.
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The Creation of an ETF, or Exchange-Traded FundThough the exchange traded fund is the granddaughter of the mutual fund, the family resemblance ends in creation of ETFs; in fact, ETF creation has been described as the exact opposite of mutual funds'. A brief rundown of the ETF creation process.
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What's the Meaning of "Zsuzsa"?The last thing expectant parents need is more advice on baby names. Nevertheless, few can resist ... Did you know what Isabella means? Or Zsuzsa? Did you know where Oludo comes from? Or Serena? A scratching of the surface of the baby name cornucopia.
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From Freud to Gender Roles - Revolutionary Figures in Sexual PsychologyEveryone knows Sigmund Freud essentially created psychology as we know it, but today's techniques have come leagues from Victoria's day. From where does the concept of gender roles come from? A brief look at some other pioneers in the field.
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The Hudsucker Proxy and the Hula HooplaWho invented hula hoops, if not Tim Robbins? And how did he come up with the idea? How did it catch on to the tune of twenty million sold at almost $2 a pop in six months? And how did one toy leave such an indelible mark on the pop culture landscape?
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A Tummy Tub Full of BabyProduct review: The Tummy Tub is not just a new product for bathing baby, but is touted as a "new concept" in bathing baby. However you want to put it, the Tummy Tub is a boon to parents, an unbelievably simple idea that works beautifully.
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What You Need to Know About Exchange-traded Fund InvestmentAs an investment, ETFs potentially promise the best of two worlds within stock market trading. ETFs offer the diversification and relative security inherent in an actively managed mutual fund while also allowing investors the freedom to buy and sell.
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The Future of ETFs and ETFs of the FutureThe exchange-traded fund market is still moving at such speeds and with new schemes offered literally almost daily, today's innovations will most likely become old news tomorrow. A look at current trends in ETFs and what the future may hold.
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A Brief History of Exchange Traded FundsFirst introduced in Canada in 1990 and America in 1993, the ETF is now a full-on investment industry with more than 100 ETFs representing assets of US $250 billion-plus. A brief look at past, present and future of ETFs
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How Exchange-traded Funds Came to BeThough creation of the modern exchange-traded fund (ETF) quite was begun in Toronto in 1989, the origins of the ETF stretch back to 1976. Herein, a look at the genesis of ETFs to their present status as hot investment today.
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Four Local Boys Who Grew Up to Be CowboysFor thousands of Texan boys the dream is to play in the NFL; but the dream within the dream is to play for the only team that matters: the Dallas Cowboys. A look at four Texan boys who have made - or are making - it big with the beloved team.
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Team Poland Bounced from World Cup 2006After an early bouncing from World Cup 2006 at the hands of Ecuador and host nation Germany, they're calling for the head of coach Pawel Janas in Poland.
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Flooding and Water Issues in Central Eastern EuropeThe Great Flood is no myth to riverside-dwelling Central Eastern Europeans. With global warming causing faster thaws and more common deluges, floods are an annual reality for tens of thousands. A look at 40 days and nights in disaster and response.
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Zita the GreekZita G�r�g is in Hungarian girlie magazines, she's Queen Latifah's voice in the Hungarian version of Taxi, she's a supermodel. She's the host of Megasztár and the star of a December romantic farce in her native Hungary. And now she's coming to America...
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Ten Things You Should Know About Ingle Martin IVSomewhat buried in the hype surrounding early Packer draft picks, the heavily monikered Ingle Martin IV was quietly selected in the fifth round. Below run a few tidbits about a guy who may just win the starting spot for the green-and-gold post-Favre.
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The Origins and History of LCD TVAnd yet, relatively few have any idea what that futuristic-looking thing is that has taken over the television's space. What is LCD TV? Did you know, for example, that LCD TV technology is forty years old? Well, sit back and enjoy this brief primer.
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I Want My HD TVYou may be surprised at how old HD TV technology is and how complex the road today's toy took to sit in your living room. A brief history of the technology, the creators and the political lobbying necessary to put the set in your home.
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A Pail of Ale, PleaseThe Bavarian Purity Law of 1516 strictly dictated the rules for beer production. Almost 500 years later, this law has given European breweries a massive lead over their American counterparts in the organic beer market. A look at a few organic Eurobrews.
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To Your Health, Indeed!Even the most cynical about organic food may turn heads with the mention of an organic product which may have eluded their attention: Organic Beer. Can Joe Sixpack be brought into the organic army? A look at some organic American beers.
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What the Heck is Organic Food, Anyway?"Organic" has become such a catchphrase that it has entered the vernacular of the everyday American to almost everyday use. It's a word of which many people believe they know the meaning, but few do. Some frequently asked questions are addressed herein.
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Organic Food Bad for Baby?Which? Magazine and The London Telegraph have recently reported results of a study undertaken by the former which indicated that organic baby food is less healthy than previously believed: Problems in baby's organic diet may include too little iron...
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Justice in Philadelphia Eagles Green (and Some Others, Too)The 2006 NFL player draft is over, the scribes have spoken, and the Philadelphia Eagles did well. Amazingly well, with lots of marks of A and A+ given to this bunch. Indeed, to hear the pundits tell it, the Eagles had the single best draft of �em all...
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The Best Wide Receiver in Football TodayIn a far corner of the football world, an unknown plays the best football of his life. The best receiver in football today? While Hines Ward, Deion Branch and T.O. relax, moving up the depth charts with a bullet in Amsterdam is Green Bay's Chad Lucas.
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Exchange Traded FundsFirst introduced in 1990 on the Toronto stock exchange, the exchange traded fund has increased in popularity from a little-known alternate to an investment industry in itself with over 100 ETFs with assets of over one-quarter trillion dollars worldwide.
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2006 Detroit Lions ScheduleWith a revamped coaching staff and new QB, most Detroit Lions fans have mentally prepared themselves to be happy with an 8-8 season. Of course, any predictions regarding 2006 are wild speculation. But what's a little wild speculation between fans?
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Origins of the Cinco De Mayo Anthem - "La Cucaracha"An uncountable number of verses appear to exist for "La Cucaracha," and various sources claim the song's subject(s) to be Villa himself, his car, 19th-century female revolutionaries and dictator Victoriano Huerta, among myriad other explanations.
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Pastor Henry Schwan and Joel Roberts PoinsettThough Christmas is laden with ritual, how many know the origins of something like, say, the poinsettia? And is the evergreen truly a pagan custom? Herein, rediscover two unsung American heroes, Pastor Henry Schwan and Joel Roberts Poinsett.
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Online Education Programs in Computer Graphics DesignComputer graphics design remains one of the fastest-growing professional fields and is one of the most dependable, stable fields in which to seek work. Pursuing a career in computer graphics is eased by the current multitude of online education programs.
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Alternatives in Prostate TreatmentsProstate cancer kills more frequently than breast cancer and is the third most common form of cancer worldwide. Some say 25% of men will experience at least the formative stages of adenocarcinoma, and thus prostate treatments appear almost inevitable.
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Rod Marinelli: A Brief Look at the New Lions Head CoachAll Detroit is agog over new head coach Rod Marinelli. Simeon Rice, who played under him in Tampa Bay, claims Marinelli is the best coach in the NFL. Motor City media is optimistic about the rookie. But who is this Rod Marinelli person, anyway?
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Golfing in Europe - Sotogrande, SpainSotogrande is one of the largest golf complexes in Europe, with five courses on 2000 hectares. "Andalusia's answer to Augusta," Valderrama hosts events like the Volvo Masters, the Ryder Cup and the World Golf Championships to earn a legendary reputation.
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Eight Great Basketball MoviesThough some sports have been the subject of more films, basketball has produced consistently high-quality film. Whether about street-, college- or pro ball, the game has been well used as a milieu and as a central theme. Herewith, my top eight.
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Interpreting Racial Imagery in OShakespeare's tale of racial otherness has been redone in O, Miramax Films' adaptation of Othello, a film delayed from general release for 2 years. The protagonist's otherness and visibility are on display, giving clues to American racial attitudes.
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Full Plastic JacketWar is wet. That's what I'm learning behind the lines with my twelve-year-old son, another warrior in the waterwar marines...
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Top Five (and Three-quarters) Baseball FilmsAnyone can whip off a list of their top five baseball movies - Bull Durham, The Natural, Field of Dreams, etc. - but how about a few near-classics that have fallen by the wayside? Check out these the next time you want to rent something baseball.
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Zibi and the Glory Days of Polish SoccerZibi is to Poland what Pele is to Brazil, Maradona is to Argentina, Puskas is to Hungary. As World Cup 2006 nears, Zibi's presence will grow to domination of the Polish sports media, for he is the country's link to past glory.
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Review of EA Sports Total Club ManagerThis is the big one. EA Sports Total Club Manager is quite simply the one PC game every sports fan should own. From negotiating to pep talks, from concessions management, it is all, as the EA Sports motto proclaims, in the game.
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What the Heck is the Biathlon?After watching the biathlon on tv, one might wonder, well, just what the heck this shooting/skiing thing is. With a history dating back to prehistoric times, 1767 or World War II, the biathlon may be the most unique in the games. And forget curling.
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Tiddlywinks in the Olympics?Who would have thought tiddlywinks a sport, much less one worthy of Olympic Games inclusion? Dave "The Dragon" Lockwood does. A championship-level tiddlywinks player, Lockwood is nudging Prince Philip to include the "sport" in the 2012 Olympics.
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A Review of the Gabriel Knight SeriesIn the 1990s, Gabriel Knight was known a top gaming hero. In three games - "Sins of the Fathers," "The Beast Within" and "Blood of the Sacred..." - the intrepid writer protagonist took players through myth and mystery. So where's the fourth episode...?
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Interview with Roswell Mayor Bill OwenWith Roswell's heavy reputation for oddity, you'd figure the guy running the town to have been transported directly from Sirius B, but Roswell Mayor Bill Owen is a surprisingly regular guy and a natural for his position. And his take on The Incident...?
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Ten Cures for the Common HangoverHangovers, those nagging reminders of your party with Jim Beam and Buddy Weiser, most be borne by all on occasion. Here are 10 tips to soothe, from sources scientific, literary and...not scientific nor literary.
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Caffeine Nation: Eye-opening Statistics about the Most Popular DrugSome amazing facts are touched upon herein regarding the single most commonly taken mind-altering drug on the planet: caffeine. Find out here how much caffeine that 'grande has.
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All About the Oscars: Trivia, Highlights and LowlightsAh, Oscar Monday. For a single day, America's focus is on film as the most wondrous of art forms. Presented herein are some highlights, lowlights and trivia from the long history of the Academy Awards for you to peruse.
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The Roswell IncidentThe "Roswell Incident" has gone from small-town legend to international phenomenon in the almost 60 years since something fell from the skies over New Mexico. Actual reportage of July 8, 1947, shows that today's hoopla may be based on...well, not much.
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A Trio of Indian Restaurants in BudapestBudapest is a city of great restaurants, with much to offer aside from the local cuisine. Internationalism is again the name of the Budapest restaurant game. Herewith, a trio of examples of the city's Indian restaurants, a cuisine now booming in Budapest.
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Infogrames Release CD ROM Atari: The 80 Classic GamesFrom an old fogey Generation Xer, "Atari: The 80 Classic Games" provides the perfect opportunity to play all those games he once loved. And reminesce about the early days of MTV, video arcades and no internet...
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Super Bowl Sunday Partying, Eating and Consumption StatisticsDid you know that Super Bowl Sunday is the No. 1 at-home party event of the year? Facts like this are given here and questions answered, like "How much guacamole does America eat on the big day?" And "How many call in sick to work the next day?" -
The Diary of Polish Dancer Vaslav NijinksyBy 18, Vaslav Nijinsky was known as God in the ballet world. Two years later, in 1919, he was committed to an asylum. His diary shows thoughts of a man slowly going mad. This paper examines the contents and their relation to the prevailing dada art form.