When people think about martial arts, they usually think about the more aggressive forms of the disciplines. Disciplines like kickboxing and karate use attack moves to disable the opponent. This style of fighting works best when the adversary is in like position, i.e. unarmed. However, if the person is carrying a weapon or wearing armor, using an attack strategy can prove to be fruitless. Created by the samurai of feudal Japan, Jiu Jitsu was...more
Martin Close has developed his style over many years. His love of art shows in his paintings, which are realistic and though they cover a range of subjects, all of them show a depth of emotion that only a love of art can bring. He began to paint later in his life, after following a variety of careers and bringing up a family, and so is in the perfect position to help others who also have a deep desire to learn or improve their painting or...more
An antique is an old collectible piece, enviable mostly because of its epoch, exquisiteness, uncommonness, condition, efficacy, and numerous other inimitable features. It is an object that represents a previous era in human society. Antiques are typically items with great echelon of craftsmanship and considered as a prized and valuable possession, antique collectibles are a culmination of exquisite workmanship and artistic perception. They are bought at antique shops, or passed down as an estate. Some valuable antiques can be bought from antique dealers and auction services or purchased online through websites and online auctions. A divine little shop where you can buy antique in New York is the Old Village Hall. Located on 2nd Street in East village, the Old Village Hall is the innovation of Scott Hill. It offers various artifacts for sale like furniture, home decor pillows, objects, bags and wall hangings. Scott Hill who was Polo Ralph Laurens window dresser gave birth to The old village hall, a small and affordable boutique in New York.Hills entire collection has a rustic feel which can transform any ultra modern high-rise to something having a feel of its own. The timeless...more
Most of the people have been to a party or event at which they had amusement. They believably used their local phone directory, use the Internet facility or had seen the service or act personally. So why you should use an Entertainment Agency to come up what you are looking for? Well first it takes the miss and hit out of ascertaining what you are...more
A promotional announcement on NBC-owned-and-operated (O&O) Channel 4 in New York City, shown immediately before LA. Law, said that upcoming news items on the 11 P.M. news included the death of a "star" of the show; subsequent announcements changed that to "familiar face." The announcement referred to the suicide of David Rapp port, the diminutive...more
Ill never forget Ken, a third generation Canadian I met at university in Vancouver. He had just graduated with a BSc, and was enrolled in a Masters program for Pestology. British Columbia is full of bugs threatening various kinds of natural resources, and Ken was going to specialize in destroying those bugs. However, he was first going to treat himself. Listen to my podcast for an audio version of this story : http://www.jobjoy.com/Podcast-Details.php?ID=5As a dutiful son of Asian parents, Ken was brought up to respect and obey his elders. Family honor is a primary value among Asian communities, so Ken had dutifully taken math and sciences through high school and university. But he harbored a secret passion for art. Growing up on Commercial Drive in Vancouver, his home had been situated next to a sign shop, and Ken spent many happy hours of his youth helping the proprietor draw and paint signs with vivid and wonderful colors. Although he found some opportunities to draw, this artistic side of Ken was neglected as he nurtured the social side of his self and worked hard to meet the expectations of his parents and community. But, after entering grad school, Ken decided he was...more
Cape Town has always been known for its excessively good looks. With gorgeous mountains, sparkling oceans, exciting shopping, sizzling nightlife, trendy beaches, and much more Cape Town is one of the worlds best cities. Its such a perfect tourism...more
For those of us who are constantly on the go there are a range of electrical appliances that can keep us amused during any journey. Business people on a long trip on the train, students travelling home or waiting for a friend can be an arduous time...more
Many people are surprised to learn that the city of Glasgow has one of the largest concentrations of art galleries of any cities in Europe. In fact, its 25 major galleries give it a greater concentration of them than almost any other city in the...more
James Smith has previously provided tips on how to determine that a collectible piece of art is authentic. Most of his advice was centered on verifying the authority that attributes the artwork. Here, he adds advice on how to spot a phony.James Smith...more
Ed Hardy has been very influential in helping tattoo art to its full potential, which found him imbibe and fuse traditional Japanese aesthetics and art with western historical art form along with surf and motorcycle culture, hot-rod art, and...more
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