KateMonk This is a collection of names from around the world which was initially intended to help provide character names for live role-players. It includes short historical backgrounds, male and female first names or personal names, and surnames or family names, from many countries and periods. The author is not an expert in onomastics or history so would like to apologise if any mistakes have been made. All names included are from genuine sources to the best of her knowledge, but this is not an academic study and should not be relied upon by re-enactment societies which require specific dates and instances of occurrence for the names they use. New webmaster's note: This onomastikon was compiled by Kate Monk and hosted by Sal Robertson at gaminggeeks.org.
The best free cultural & educational media on the web - Open Culture Behavioral Psychology Blog — Sparring Mind Best happy hour deals for beer, wine and cocktails in Los Angeles Picking the top 10 happy hour spots in Los Angeles is a little like picking a favorite child. From the sports bars you frequent on weekends to the dive bars where you've become a regular—out of all the bars in Los Angeles, how do you choose who makes the cut? Don't worry: We've picked the top 10 in the city so you don't have to (you're welcome). Our list is based on the best deals overall—the happy hours that last more than just a few hours, serve killer drinks and offer delicious cheap eats at a fraction of their regular prices. So scrounge around for those last few bucks, grab a stool and settle in for some of the best happy hour deals in town. Cheers!
Get (Almost) Any Book For Free: 100+ (Kosher) Sites Offering Great Literature for Download By Tiffany Davis Reading a book is fun, but when you forget it at home, are bored at work, looking to get ahead on your reading for your online bachelor degree class, or are just curious to get a sneak peek at whatever you ordered from Amazon, online book sites can be handy too. Below is a list of over 100 free (and legal) sites to find great literature for download. The Classics Browse works by Mark Twain, Joseph Conrad and other famous authors here. Classic Bookshelf: This site has put classic novels online, from Charles Dickens to Charlotte Bronte.The Online Books Page: The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia hosts this book search and database.Project Gutenberg: This famous site has over 27,000 free books online.Page by Page Books: Find books by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and H.G. Textbooks If you don’t absolutely need to pay for your textbooks, save yourself a few hundred dollars by reviewing these sites. Math and Science Children’s Books Philosophy and Religion Plays Foreign Language
1. 1st Arrondissement — The 50 Most Stylish Neighborhoods in the World Almost every city in the world has that one area where cool kids congregate. Whether it's the shops, the bars and restaurants, the galleries and museums, or just some unidentifiable vibe that the neighborhood exudes. These are the places that emerge as destinations for unique fashion, style, and culture. But it's more than just a fashion sense that make these 'hoods stand out—art, architecture, and a booming subculture scene are all factors that give some places the extra something that make them more stylish than others. Paris, New York, and Tokyo may be the first places you think of when it comes to style, but it's time to think beyond. Written by Julian Kimble (@JRK316)
Skies Are Blue Chapter 1: Pinky, Meet Brain, a gilmore girls fanfic Skies Are Blue By Kyizi Disclaimer: Gilmore Girls and all related items do not belong to me. Only the Story and its related original ideas and characters are mine. No copyright infringement intended. Rating: PG-13. Spoilers: Season One. Distribution: Please ask, the answer will likely be yes. Feedback: is a gift. Notes: This is my first attempt at Gilmore Girls. My wonderful beta, DanaMulder, assures me it's in character, so I hope you all enjoy. xxxxx Part One: Pinky, meet Brain Lorelai tilted her head back and downed the rest of her glass. "Care to share?" She turned to the young boy beside her and smirked. The boy grinned at her. She shook her head, feeling a silly grin work around her mouth. He shrugged. "Indeed, but I have no need for a Drive Me Crazy moment." He winced. "Yes, but it was enlightening to see Sabrina away from the crazy aunts." "Wasn't the same without the cat." "Yes, Salem was sorely missed." The boy raised his eyebrows, but the ever present smirk did not disappear. "Fifi?"
12 Laws Of Karma That Will Transform Your Life You are actually governed by the laws of Karma, just as everything in the world is governed by the laws of Physics. You may not know it – or you may believe that your life is actually in your own hands. But these Karmic laws will govern your entire life. Let’s now check out… The 12 Laws of Karma #1: The Great Law – this law is often also called the “Law of cause and effect”. #2: The Law of Creation – Everything is created so as to be one. #3: The Law of Humility – You have to be able to accept everything. #4: The Law of Growth –Growth of the world and everything around you starts with your own growth. #5: The Law of Responsibility – Learn to take responsibility. #6: The Law of Connection – Everything in the universe is actually interconnected. #7: The Law of Focus – Focus is a singular thing. #8: The Law of Giving & Hospitality – What you learnt and what you have received, you must return at some point of time or the other in life.
Views of the World | worldmapping beyond mere description The website of the fabulous Phryne Fisher Standard editions | TV tie-in editions A Note from Phryne's preferred cover designer, Beth Norling Beth writes: "Illustrating Phryne is a delight. I get to live out my secret desire to be a fashion designer and research the ever elegant and inventive fashion illustrations from the 20s and early 30s. TV tie-in editions The exciting and opulent world of the fabulous Phryne Fisher has been brought to stunning life in the 13-part ABC TV series Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries - check out our gorgeous TV tie-in cover editions below! Home
You're Bored? Are You Kidding Me? • Fevered Mutterings (Updated 11th August 2016). So…I saw your tweet. You’re “bored”? Bored. Really? I am…absolutely floored. You are everything I aspire to be. Oh. Back. Which is just incredible. You are amazing. I mean, by being “bored”, you must have… Started a blog (try going here to get cheap, reliable hosting – those guys are great)…and then learned how to tell stories that really make people care? Feasted your eyes on the 67,000 historical maps of the Rumsey Collection (including the above Mercator map of Europe from 1607). Walking for weeks, months and years in the outdoors, calipering the vast physical and human stage called landscape with my legs, is the opposite of boring. …or just went for a walk where you are right now? Packed a bag, walked out your front door, caught a bus, caught another bus, caught yet another bus, and kept going until you ended up somewhere incredible? Not enough for you? I mean, there’s other stuff – but let’s face it, doing these things really ate up your free time.
c u r i o | Imaging rare, unusual, and intriguing objects at the Brown University Library While the vast majority of my work involves photographing items in collection, it may also have become clear in my blog posts that I’m occasionally asked to document library events and library spaces. All of Brown’s libraries have some incredible spaces – for research, for teaching, for collaboration, and for study – and Brown has been diligent in their efforts to maintain their libraries as 21st-century learning environments. As a result, I often have the opportunity to document the renovation of these spaces, as well as the items in Brown’s collections that are on view in the libraries. This past October, Brown alumna and generous Brown University Library supporter Elizabeth Z. Chace (’59, PHB ’96 hon., GP ’13, GP ’15) donated Break Up of Time, 2006, by John Okulick. The challenging part about photographing the sculpture is its location; it’s great for visibility, but it’s tough to get a nice, straight-on shot of it.
Reading To Children: Benefits of Reading Aloud to Children Why Read Aloud? In recent years, there has been a dramatic reduction in relative reading and writing ability in young adults compared to the previous generation. Employers have been complaining about the poor level of communication skills (article here) in young adults looking to start their career. This has led to jobs being unfilled and a rise in unemployment. Even those who are employed are displaying a lack of ability, wasting countless man hours because of their poor verbal and written communication skills. Basic reading and writing skill levels have dropped mainly because of the rise in the influence of technology in our lives. There has also been a steep decline in the amount of time parents spend reading to their children. What can we do to improve the reading and writing skills of our children? One such method is reading aloud. How To Make Reading Aloud More Effective 1. 2. 3. In general, pictures should be presented to children after a text has been read and discussed. 4. 5.
OZ magazine, London | Historical & Cultural Collections | University of Wollongong July 1971 Richard Neville This issue appears with the help of Jim Anderson, Pat Bell, Felix Dennis, Debbie Knight, Stephen Litster, Brian McCracken, Pearce Marchbank, Richard Neville, John O’Neil, Chris Rowley, David Wills. Thanks for artwork, photographs and valuable help to Eddie Belchamber, Rip-Off Press, David Nutter, Stanslav Domichick, Charles Shaar Murray, Sue Miles, Warren Hague, Paul Whitehead, Insect Fear Comics, Michael Ramsden (for heroic help with the Ozjects d'art Exhibition - sorry Michael), Jim Leon, Nicholas and Michael and particularly Michel de Saint-Chien, whose sketch books provided at least a dozen fantastic illustraions. Contents: Dream Power cover by Jim Leon. (insert: Janis Joplin / Oz Old Bailey Trial poster) Inside front/inside back and back cover Big O Posters ads.