Elvis Costello
On November 2, Elvis Costello released a brand new album produced by the legendary T-Bone Burnett. Entitled National Ransom, this is his third release in three years releasing more music and appearing in the public eye more than ever.
Browsing: Arts & Culture
Springsteen brings Darkness to the 21st century
In 1978, Bruce Springsteen released his much anticipated follow-up to Born to Run. After three years of lawsuits and problems with the record company, Darkness on the Edge of Town, reached fifth on the U.S. Billboard, exciting fans all over the world. On November 16, the 25 anniversary of that release, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will release The Promise: The Darkness on the Edge of Town Story.
Money saving ideas
The Holiday season is just around the corner and has always been a time of giving and sharing; now it can be a time of saving! Shoppers’ wallets do not need to get paper – thin for friends and family to enjoy the festivities; here are five great gift ideas that will save shoppers money and are suitable for almost anyone!
The spirit of Thanksgiving
Black Friday, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and bountiful tables laden with all kinds of foods including the infamous turkey, is the most popular description of Thanksgiving in the United States today. It seems that families come together monotonously, not remembering the first Thanksgiving and the symbolic meanings and lessons learned from this event that once impacted a nation.
One Tank Travel: The naked side of Pasco
Although millions of Americans hear curse words, watch sexually explicit activities in movies, and watch episode upon episode of trashy television shows, nudity is curiously deemed unlawful and socially unacceptable by many of those same people. However, not all Americans feel that way. Unlikely as it may seem, Pasco County is the naturist capital of the world.
One Tank Travel: Universal Resort
Universal Resort is comprised of a lot more than just Universal Studios. A stroll down CityWalk offers a variety of dining options, entertainment, and night life. To the right, Universal Studios invites guests into a world of Hollywood, and to the left, Islands of Adventure offers thrilling attractions in seven unique theme parks. After a day and night of fun, Universal Resort also offers three luxurious hotels just a ferry ride away.
The Danger of Child Vampires: Let Me In
American vampire films these days tend to feature pale men and women with undeniable sex appeal as their otherworldly protagonists, and also tend to be love stories rather than pictures that focus on the true nature of monsters. To many, this is a mockery of the genre. However, now there is a picture out that represents a switch from what has become the typical American vampire movie to the older standard of horror.
Angry pears and spiked refrigerators
Want to have a friendly T-Rex, or a flaming bear? Well today is the day, because from the creators of the Nintendo DS original, Scribblenauts, comes an all new sequel, Super Scribblenauts.
Scare yourself silly: The five best horror movies
It’s that time of year again, where the chill in the air outside can easily match the one going down your spine. The horror genre continues to persist in mainstream cinema, with studios releasing dozens of frightening, gory, and sometimes absurd movies come September and October. However, it is sometimes difficult to distinguish the scary from the downright silly.
One Tank Travel: Ghost Tours of St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is best known on this campus for its beaches and perhaps the nightlife. What students do not know is what happens when it gets dark. The mystery lingers through the air as professional tour guides take groups through a history of haunted stories on the St. Pete Ghost Tours.
