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There is something about famous paintings that sends the human mind into a world of self-imagination. Before cameras were invented, master painters were in high demand because self-portraits were the only way to capture a lasting image. In modern times, it can be a lengthy process for a painting to be authenticated. Luckily, modern techniques [...]
Posted by Bryan Johnson on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 12:01 am
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Historically, gamblers haven’t all been deadbeats, outlaws, criminals and derelicts nor are they today. In this day and age, more and more people of all walks of life are gambling as both a form of entertainment and as a way to make fast, easy cash. From celebrities playing Texas hold’em to business men playing the [...]
Posted by Shell Harris on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 12:01 am
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Before the outbreak of World War I, Adolf Hitler was a practicing artist. On two separate occasions, Hitler was denied admission to the Academy for Art Studies in Vienna. He took art very seriously and during his 12-year reign as German Führer, the international art industry was demolished. It has been estimated that Hitler stole [...]
Posted by Bryan Johnson on Monday, July 5, 2010 at 12:01 am
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A disability is defined as a physical or mental handicap that prevents a person from living a full, normal life or from holding a gainful job. However, there are people across the world who live on and thrive despite whatever disability they possess. In fact, quite a few of them have been great contributors throughout [...]
Posted by William O'Dell on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 5:06 am
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