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Hollywood – From Its Very Beginning To What It Is Today
Hollywood – From Its Very Beginning To What It Is Today
History
On January 22, 1947, the first commercial TV station west of the Mississippi River, KTLA, began operating in Hollywood. In December of that year, the first Hollywood movie production was made for TV, The Public Prosecutor. In addition, in the 1950s, music recording studios and offices began moving into Hollywood. Other businesses, however, continued to migrate to different parts of Los Angeles, primarily to Burbank, California. A lot of the movie industry remained in the area, although the district’s outward appearance changed.
The famous Capitol Records building on Vine Street just north of Hollywood Boulevard was built in 1956. It is a recording studio not open to the public, but its unique circular design looks like a stack of old 45rpm vinyl records.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame was created in 1958 and the first star was placed in 1960 as a tribute to artists working in the entertainment industry. Honorees receive a star based on career and lifetime achievements in motion pictures, live theatre, radio, television, and/or music, as well as their charitable and civic contributions.
Progress
In 1985, the Hollywood Boulevard commercial and entertainment district was officially listed in the National Register of Historic Places protecting important buildings and seeing to it that the significance of Hollywood’s past would always be a part of its future.
In June 1999, the long-awaited Hollywood extension of the Metro Red Line subway opened, running from Downtown Los Angeles to the Valley, with stops on Hollywood Boulevard at Western Avenue, at Vine Street and at Highland Avenue.
The Kodak Theatre, which opened in 2001 on Hollywood Boulevard at Highland Avenue, where the historic Hollywood Hotel once stood, has become the new home of the Oscars.
In 2002, a number of Hollywood citizens began a campaign for the district to secede from Los Angeles and become its own incorporated city. Secession supporters argued that the leaders of Los Angeles were ignoring the needs of their community. In June, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors placed secession referendums for both Hollywood and the Valley on the ballots for a “citywide election.” To pass, they required the approval of a majority of voters from all over Los Angeles. In the November election, the referendums failed to receive the required percentage of votes by a wide margin.
Modern day Hollywood is a diverse, vital, and active community striving to preserve the elegant buildings from its past.
27. General Festivities and Entertainment at Christmas
27. General Festivities and Entertainment at Christmas
Christmas is described as a festive season therefore we should all engage
in activities during the season that provide entertainment, merriment and which
give pleasure. Because Christmas is about celebration, many types of festivities
can be found to suit all preferences to make the season a joyful one.
A readily available option is watching Christmas movies. This can be done
from the comfort of home or by spending a few hours out at the theater. A
wonderful option now available for obtaining movies is to rent them via the
Internet. It’s an option that allows you to get any movie you want to see –
whether traditional, popular or a remake of an original title. There’s also
fairly easy access to obscure movie titles, as well as movies with holiday or
Christmas themes.
Although Christmas movies embody the spirit of the season, you can also
take time out during Christmas to enjoy new releases that may or may not have a
holiday theme. Christmas is a good time to catch notable new releases because
they are timed to be shown in theaters before the end of the year to be
considered for prestigious Oscar nominations.
Performances of Christmas plays that depict the Nativity scene are also
another popular entertainment during Christmas. Although these performances are
done year after year, they never grow old because of creative difference in
interpreting the story, and also in how each role is acted by different actors
every year.
The dramatization of the Nativity demonstrates the meaning of Christmas and can
also simplify the meaning of Christmas for children. Participation in the
Nativity is also an important activity for children in drama groups at schools
and church groups.
Along with depicting the meaning of Christmas, the Nativity play also portrays
moral lessons that can serve as an inspiration for the way to become a more
spiritual person and to live a better life. Watching or taking part in the
Nativity play at Christmas time can therefore affect your attitude and outlook
on life.
Musical entertainment at Christmas can come from pausing during shopping to
listen to a choral group at the mall or downtown. It can also be entertaining to
simply hum along to a Christmas carol or song being played on the radio. Carols
as a tradition at Christmas is said to originate in England and France in the
Middle Ages. At the time, carols were dances accompanied by singing. The
tradition that Anglo-Saxons preferred was to have small choirs gather on the
village green and sing carols and Christmas songs to passersby. Over time, the
meaning of the word changed to refer to only certain types of songs.
The tradition of carols is also believed to evolve from the angels, shepherds
and Wise Men who bowed down to sing praises and to worship Baby Jesus.
For those who are really lovers of the arts, professional groups like
Orchestras, Symphonies, Conservatories and Choirs also offer splendid concerts
during Christmas. They will also sing Christmas carols and songs. But the
harmony of their voices accompanied by a full compliment of instruments provides
a richer and more melodious rendition of the carols that is unlikely to be heard
anywhere else.
Probably the most popular festivities at Christmas are parties, which seem to
happen everywhere all the time at Christmas. There are parties at work, home,
with friends and class parties at school. Even social hubs such as bars may have
special nights with different food and lower-priced drinks during Christmas.
It seems there is no end to the festivities during Christmas. It’s always
important however to have a good time, to remember the unfortunate and to reach
out to them and to have fun but in a responsible manner.
Viva Las Vegas
Viva Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada really is a remarkable accomplishment if you think about it. This fabulous vacation location was literally created from nothing right out of the middle of the desert. But it has become such a notorious place whose reputation for fun and excitement is legendary.
To say it isn’t a historic site would be a mistake. Many of our great cultural icons had important times in Las Vegas. And some really great movies were filmed with Las Vegas as their backdrop. Consider the exciting song we used for the title of this article, Viva Las Vegas. Elvis Presley, one of the great figures of pop culture, loved this town and extolled the excitement that could be found there in song. Many other great movie and music stars made Las Vegas the site of some of their greatest performances. One such striking entertainment moment was when Frank Sinatra and hit “rat pack” made the wonderful movie Oceans Eleven in Last Vegas, a movie that has spawned a whole series of movies in modern times staring George Clooney, Brad Pitt and a host of other big stars.
To say that big stars are commonplace in Las Vegas would be an understatement. And if we are looking for great sites to see, the availability of shows by some of the brightest and the best of Hollywood, Rock and Roll and Broadway are all available in Las Vegas. For very reasonable prices, you can take time away from your whirlwind schedule of fun and excitement to see some of the best performances you will ever see right there in the casinos along the Las Vegas strip.
Las Vegas has also become synonymous with fast living and “adult” type entertainment. It’s an outstanding location for a honeymoon or that little get away with your spouse where you might want to enjoy some grown up entertainment without the little ones along. Don’t feel guilty as you pack the kids off to grandma’s house and you treat you and your wife to a few fun filled days of casino action, luxurious rooms, great food and a nightlife that cannot be beat. This is the kind of grown up excitement that Las Vegas is known for and you deserve the fun you will have in this town that some have called in jest, “Sin City”.
This is not to say that your stay in Las Vegas won’t be fun or that you have to leave the kids home. There is plenty to do even if it is just lounging around the pool and relaxing in the Jacuzzi. The casinos know that many of us want our families to enjoy vacation as much as we do so there is plenty for the kids to do and things you can do as a family together. Some of the shows like the amazing animal and circus acts can amaze and entertain young and old alike.
You can also take a day and get a tour of this wonderful town and some of the surrounding attractions. The desert itself can be of great interest to the kids and maybe mom and dad too if you have never visited this kind of natural setting. There are plenty of tours to surrounding sites but one of the most enjoyable is a tour of the Hoover Dam not far from town. You can see one of the wonders of modern engineering in how this dam is used to create energy and control the mighty Colorado River.
Las Vegas is just one of so many great sightseeing and vacation sites that are available in this country of such rich diversity. If the adults enjoy some gambling, the casinos offer many games and entertaining diversions to give you that fun. And it isn’t true that you will always lose or come out of there a pauper. It is entirely possible to have great fun at the tables of Las Vegas and still have your vacation travel budget in good shape. And who knows, you might win a round of Black Jack and be able to treat the family to a steak dinner from your winnings. 694
Bungy Jumping As Stunts
Bungy Jumping As Stunts
While we may never know for certain which is actually stronger– the media’s influence on the public, or the public’s influence on the media– but there is no way to discount the fact that the influence in both directions is very strong indeed. The general population, especially the younger people, are greatly influenced by what they see on on the movie screen, and they wish to emulate their favorite stars. The actions which the celebrities take part in, American youth wants to take part in also. And bungy jumping is no exception!
On the other hand, what is presented in the media often clearly mirrors the behaviors and the lifestyles of the American public. For better or for worse, a large part of American entertainment is based on mimicking their audiences. If it is popular amongst “regular folks,” presenting it on the movie screen tends to make it even more popular.
One of the most well-known recent movie stunts showed James Bond jumping over the edge of a dam in “GoldenEye.” Bond’s bungy jump stunt was for real, not merely a movie effect. Bungy jumping has become an interesting stunt in modern movies, as evidenced by the growing number of bungy jumping companies which offer special training to those who plan to do similar stunts in films. On the Hollywood scene there have always been actors who specialized in movie stunts in general, but seeing more doing bungy jumping stunts shows how popular this sport has become.
The James Bond character, stunt-doubled by Wayne Michaels, may have performed one of the most recently popular bungy jump stunts, but is far from being unique. Even thought it was voted as the best stunt ever filmed did not distract others from attempting the same feat; perhaps it even assisted others in wanting to meet or even outdo what Wayne Michaels did.
Bungee America, which offers great bungy jumping experiences to all who wish to try the sport, is also Hollywood’s number one bungy stunt company. Since 1996, they have assisted in the bungy jump stunts for no less than forty-five Hollywood films. The first, made in February, 1996, starred Arnold Schwarzenegger in his movie “Eraser.” In this movie, which involved falling sixty-five feet and doing a back-flip, Schwarzenegger did not use a double, but performed the stunt himself. This is quite impressive, and surely a positive influence on the fans, because most stars do use doubles in their place for such dangerous stunts. It undoubtedly has prodded his already-large number of fans to have an even deeper respect for this actor.
Bungy jumping is clearly a sport which is here to stay, and its appeal in the media proves it. The more that Hollywood presents it as stunts in their films the more the general public will want to take part; and the wider the public interest and involvement in bungy jumping, the more commonplace it will continue to be on the movie screen– for daily life mirrors the media, and the media mirrors daily life.
Movie Downloads on Your iPod
Movie Downloads on Your iPod
Are you one of those iPod fanatics who think the device is their best buddy? It is not surprising. The music playing gadget is revolutionary and simply phenomenal. What is more interesting is that iPods are more than just your typical music player. They could also do several other tasks like downloading and saving files like movies so you could always retrieve entertainment wherever you are, whenever. If you do not know how to put movie downloads in an iPod, here is the information you need.
Downloading any movie on your iPod could be a breeze. You have just to make sure that your device is movie compatible. Be aware that several models or versions of the iPod, particularly the older types, are not made to be compatible with movie downloads and players. Test your iPod to make sure. Plug the gadget into the USB port of your PC. Click the iPod menu bar and look for the ‘video’ tab. If it is missing, your device is not compatible and functional for downloading and playing movies. The only option you have is to buy a new one or ask the nearest iPod center.
As soon as you determine the compatibility of your iPod in downloading and playing movies, it is time you gear towards downloading movie files. You should know that iPod is particularly using MP4 format, which is an advantage because it could help make sure files are compressed and you could transfer and download numerous files.
Find a software that could facilitate downloading of movie on your iPod. There are lots of them. What’s more? Many of those programs are offering free services. You just have to install them to your computer and you are set. The most popular is Videora, which is a known iPod converter in the Internet. The software could help you convert and transfer movies, DVDs, video files, and YouTube materials into downloadable files. Particularly, such converters are able to transform DIVX, AVI, X264, Mpeg, XVID, and FLV formats into useful and accessible Mpeg-4 files, which could be instantly downloaded and played in your own iPod.
Then, follow specific iTunes instructions, which would be provided on your screen. There are variances in versions of iTunes available for specific iPods. Choose those that are specifically for movie downloading. You could also find such information through your favorite search engine. Return to the iPod checklist. Choose an iPod movie download list or library. There would be specific sites for finding and downloading available movies.
iPod has its own site, so be resourceful to find out about it. Other useful Websites you could use include iPod blender, Feed my iPod, MP3 Rocket, and iMusic. Again, the list could be unending. You just have to be patient and resourceful in finding and using them. You could download any movie you like, as long as it is available and is downloadable. The speed would depend on the source site and your device. You also have the option about how many movies you want to download.
Now you know that movie downloads is easy in iPods. If you want to make your device more useful and more entertaining, it would be advisable if you would download movies right now. iPods usually come in powerful memories and as mentioned, files are in compressed MP4 formats, so for sure, you would not have much trouble.
Movies You Can Watch On Your PC
Movies You Can Watch On Your PC
One of my favorite things to do is watch movies either at the movie theater or on my computer. There are software programs that let you watch all kind of movies from around the world including the latest blockbuster titles on your PC all for free once you have the software.
Lots of the programs also have access to music, sports, children’s channels actually thousands of channels. The last movie I watched on my computer was Million Dollar Baby, which I really enjoyed. Watching it on my computer is so simple with the correct software. What I do is put it on full screen sit back about 3 metres away from the computer and enjoy the movie. I can watch movies on my PC with family and friends.
When choosing satellite TV programs so you can watch your favorite movies make sure you do not have to purchase anything else there is no need to buy extra hardware equipment or a PC TV card because the TV channels are streamed through your Internet connection. You just need an Internet connection (the faster your internet speed the better picture you will get). It even works with a 56k connection. (A Broadband connection will deliver superior audio and video quality).
The choices of movies you can watch should range from the very latest blockbuster titles from all around the world for free from the comfort of your own home. Plus all your old favorite movies so when deciding on a program make sure of these facts. The price ranges for satellite TV programs are normally one off lifetime fee of around $30 to $99. The price is not always the indicator so do some research. Some families pay up to $100 per month on satellite subscription packages which I believe becomes a major household expense that most of us could do without having to pay.
As well make sure you get lifetime updates at no cost and it is completely legal and that is something else you have to research if you are ever going to consider purchasing this kind of software program is it legal. There are imitations of the satellite TV programs so look up for the software feedback on the net just to make sure before committing your money.
If you are watching a movie either at the movie theater, dvd player, your computer, your television plus other ways the main thing is you enjoyed the entertainment and it touched you in some way. Watching a movie with family and friends is one of my favorite things to do.
Boost your sex life
Boost your sex life
Looking for an entertainment that would give you real pleasure? A feel-good movie or a suspense or romance novel would do. Spent hours and hours trying to finish a book but still feel bored? Had movie marathon with the latest movies but still feel unsatisfied? Ever thought of doing the not-too-conventional form of entertainment? Any guess what that is? For some this may not be new and seems normal but for a few this is something different and well really exciting. I bet you already have a guess what I am talking about. Yes, you are absolutely right!
Watching adult dvds can be really fun and will take the boredom away. See how those sexy babes exposing their asses or dudes poking their shafts would stir that bored spirit of yours. A good and exciting entertainment needs not to be expensive, cheap porn dvds can give you just the right satisfaction you are looking for. You would never believe your eyes seeing a group of girls doing the deed together or a guy almost reaching his climax as the wild chick gives him the best blow of his life. Ass to mouth, woman on top, the crab, the famous ‘sixty-nine’ position; well then if these terms won’t wake that animal being in you better see a sex doctor as soon as possible! Chuckle! If you feel that you are not giving your partner the steamy sack session he or she deserves now is the time to make it up to them.
Xxx porn dvds can be a great teacher if you would want to brush up your kama sutra skills or if you would want to learn sex positions that would no doubt bring you and your mate to the seventh heaven. You can’t wait to give your mate the best sex ever? Can’t wait to hear her ask for more, more and more? Feel excited to hear your partner moan or scream as you go down and deeper and deeper inside her? Well then go ahead and get the wildest porn dvd download on the net or just buy porn dvds that will lead you to a very satisfying sex life. Learn the best sex techniques that would make you a sex god or a sex guru in the making. You might come up with your own best-selling sex book someday!
There is no reason for you to feel shame when someone finds out that you keep porn dvds because not all people who watch titillating movies do have the same purpose as stated above; some would just want to feed their curiosity and find out why a lot of people regardless of age, sex and race are just so into these stuffs. Everyone can have access to see these kinds of movies but whatever your purpose is in buying these porn materials just always remember that having them comes with responsibility. Be responsible viewers; watch them with the right persons of the right age at the right place.
Toshiba Wins Hollywood Support for the HD DVD format
Toshiba Wins Hollywood Support for the HD DVD format
What led them to this choice, as all four studios stated separately, is better performance for the price and copyright protection.
The other standard in competition, the Blu-ray disc, unconditionally backed by Sony Pictures Entertainment, is also counting on support from Metro Goldwyn Mayer and Twentieth Century Fox. The latter has recently joined the Blu-Ray Disc Association Board.
The Blu-ray disc has more world leading electronics companies that support it: Sony, LG Electronics, Matsushita (Panasonic), Mitsubishi, Samsung, Sharp, TDK, Philips, Pioneer, Hitachi. Also, computer giants Dell and Hewlett Packard.
The HD DVD standard is developed by Toshiba, Sanyo and NEC, under the endorsement of the DVD Forum.
Both HD DVD and Blu-ray standards use the same wavelength blue-lasers that permit data storage on the disc at a higher density. This enhances the disc capacity and allows the recording of high definition video on DVD support.
Wining the support of the big Hollywood movie studios is most important in the DVD format battle. Up to this moment, the four studios that gave their endorsement to HD DVD technology represent 45% of the DVD pre-recorded movie market.
The launch of DVD players in the HD DVD format is expected for the last quarter of 2005.
Free DVD Movie Downloads
Free DVD Movie Downloads
The DVD player is one of the latest in internet technology gizmos that has revolutionized the concept of home entertainment. Millions of people depend on their DVD players to watch movies, pause and rewind live television or to listen to music online. In fact, you can download free DVD software from the net to make your player the ultimate experience in listening to music, watching movies or playing games. Because the DVD player can stream music from the internet, it is a feasible option for listening to music at work or watching movies in the comfort of your home.
For free DVD movie downloads, you need certain system configurations. These include 256 MB of RAM, plenty of hard drive space and a good video card. This allows you to store the movie on your hard disk. If you have a CD writer, you make a copy.
Another software program for audio content is the Winamp — a standard Windows MP3 player that is a free download at www.winamp.com. The player has a great sound, and the volume, bass and treble can be adjusted to your liking.
You can also download QuickTime media player — a product of Apple Inc. This too is available for free download. Cross-functional, QuickTime provides unmatchable viewing and audio qualities for various multimedia products.
By downloading VNC Remote PC access software, you can remote access movies. This software is available for free download from realvnc.com
For free DVD movie downloads, you need certain system configurations. These include 256 MB of RAM, plenty of hard drive space and a good video card. This allows you to store the movie on your hard disk. If you have a CD writer, you make a copy.
Another software program for audio content is the Winamp — a standard Windows MP3 player that is a free download at www.winamp.com. The player has a great sound, and the volume, bass and treble can be adjusted to your liking.
You can also download QuickTime media player — a product of Apple Inc. This too is available for free download. Cross- functional, QuickTime provides unmatchable viewing and audio qualities for various multimedia products. By downloading VNC Remote PC access software, you can remote access movies. This software is available for free download from realvnc.com
Free movie downloads require different software for making the experience of watching movies and recording TV shows a worthwhile experience. You need ample space on your PC. While 256 MB RAM seems like a good option, nothing beats having 512 MB of RAM. The more memory space the better.
Greater Orlando Real Estate
Greater Orlando Real Estate
The mention of Orlando conjures up images of unlimited entertainment options that the area is known to offer to the visitors all year. As America’s best-known entertainment destination, Orlando has several facilities to offer. These include world-class roller coaster rides, dolphin and magic shows, and street shows. In fact, the urban amenities in greater Orlando benefit the residents as well as the tourists, who can go across the street and see exciting locations like Disney World. Orlando is a wonderful place for indivuduals and families alike, so give it a try or, if you are already familiar with it, try it again. You’ll see something new every time.
Real-estate firms are taking several innovative measures to attract new homebuyers to make investments in the new communities that are planned. These new communities have pools, community centers, health posts, playgrounds and other facilities. These gated communities are positioned to attract the salaried and retired persons who want a peaceful, secured life. Though the prices of individual homes are in excess of $600,000, many consider them to be worthy investments to make at this juncture.
Several of the new entertainment venues that are likely to come up in the next few years are attracting people to invest in real estate. Though the main attraction of the greater Orlando area continues to be Disney-MGM studios, there are several other equally interesting places. These include Movie Rider, which has a two specially built 40-foot screens; Seaworld; historic buildings and many more attractions in the theme parks. Having such world-class facilities within a short distance make local real-estate investments especially desirable.