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Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Ran: 1 of 3
Ran is a true masterpiece of Japanese cinema. Directed by Akira Kurosawa is has some of the most breathtaking scenery I have ever seen in Japanese films. The story is actually the telling of Shakespeare's King Lear, with a bit of Japanese history thrown in. An aging ruler, Lord Hidetora, decides to retire and announces his p... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore All about vampires and vampirism: 9 of 24
There is no more terrifying figure than the vampire, a corpse which leaves its grave during the night in order to feast on the blood of the living and turn them into vampires. Most of us are familiar with ways to kill them and to protect ourselves: driving a stake through the heart, covering ourselves with garlic, carrying t... More..
Arts & Humanities > Playwrights & Plays Exploring Medieval drama: 2 of 5
The tradition of classical drama disappeared with the end of the Roman Empire in the 5th century ad, and after almost 400 years a new tradition grew out of the rituals of the medieval Christian church. Certain sung passages from the liturgy were elaborated into short dialogues based on passages from the Bible, and these dram... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics What is the stupidest question a customer has asked you at work?: 11 of 27
The most common stupid question is "Do you work here?" Is that a trick question? I'm wearing a name tag, shelving books,and I'm on the clock. Or maybe, they just have a genuine curiosity about my job. Are you open? We must be, you are inside the store asking me the question. Do you have any in the back? Sure, we lo... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Islam Guide to The Koran: 6 of 14
Qur'an or Koran, the holy book of Islam. For Muslims it is the very word of Allah, the absolute God of Islamic faith, and was revealed to the prophet Muhammad. The angel Gabriel is said to have spoken Allah's words into the Prophet's ear. According to Muslim tradition, after this ecstatic experience Muhammad was able to reci... More..
Autos > Autos (Other) Car rentals: Hidden costs: 3 of 6
There are no hidden costs to renting a car, just the high cost of stupidity for a consumer who assumes he is going to get something for nothing or just flat out didn't read the contract he signed his or her name too, which is now a legally binding contract. Lets look at some of those surprise hidden fees. 1: They charge you ... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Biographies Biography: Joan Crawford: 2 of 4
Joan Crawford (1908-1977),was an American motion-picture actor, known for her hard-edged glamour and her taut portrayals of strong-willed women determined to control their fate. Born Lucille LeSueur in San Antonio, Texas, she began her career as a dancer, first on the stage and later in silent films. Her first starring role ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism Basics of Confucianism: 2 of 4
Confucianism is an intellectual, political, and religious tradition, or school of thought, that developed a distinct identity in the 5th century bc from the teachings of Chinese philosopher Confucius. In Chinese the name for this tradition is Rujia (also spelled Ju-chia), meaning "School of the Scholars." Confucianism advoca... More..
Sciences > Biology (Other) Forensic science explained: 2 of 4
Forensic Science is the application of science to law. Forensic science uses highly developed technologies to uncover scientific evidence in a variety of fields. Modern forensic science has a broad range of applications. It is used in civil cases such as forgeries, fraud, or negligence. It can help law-enforcement officials ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore Zombies in the Afro-Caribbean culture: 1 of 2
In folklore, a zombie is a dead person who has been brought back to life through voodoo. Although it can perform physical functions such as walking and labor, it has no consciousness. Zombies are very prominent in the folklore of Haiti. Do Haitian voodoo practitioners have the power to transform people into zombies? Are zomb... More..