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Lincoln The Truth
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
FROM FILM TO TV THE CIVIL WAR IN POP CULTURE Part 4: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY In 1941 we had the first angry Southerner film. BELLE STARR was a real life plain Jane woman who joined the guerrillas to continue fightint the North after the War. Hollywood picked the most arguably beautful and talented actress in America, Gene Tierney to play her. The films images of slave life are racist in the extreme, and the diatribes against Northerners are angry and bitter. Rarely shown today, other films over time would deal with the "Hell no, I ain't forgettin'" Southerner. Here are some clips: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3wgiwT43UQ From here you can see the entire film: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmUVgHXG8UI CAVALRY is an unusual film. It is pro- North and is about stopping Southerners from setting up an independent country out West. The film deifies Lincoln who is not shown except in shadow, as if his image is too sacred for film. The rape of... (more)

Minerva's Spot
a plan
One idea I have is to find a person who's body and workout I'd like to emulate and learn from that person. My person is Laura. Laura has the most incredible figure I've ever seen. She works hard for it too. I figure if I work out even half as hard as she does, I'd be doing pretty well for myself. I couldn't meet her at the gym because my F#%@# car broke down. She told me to do lunges, squats and donkey kicks. She said to use Theraband. I don't have Theraband yet, but will purchase that later. For now, I'll do the squats and lunges.

Blackbook
5 Ways to Keep Visitors Coming Back by Alan Smith
1) Start a forum, chatroom or shoutbox When you start a forum, chatroom or shoutbox, you are providing your visitors a place to voice their opinions and interact with their peers -- all of them are visitors of your site. As conversations build up, a sense of community will also follow and your visitors will come back to your site almost religiously every day. 2) Start a web log (blog) Keep an online journal, or more commonly known as a blog, on your site and keep it updated with latest news about yourself. Human beings are curious creatures and they will keep their eyes glued to the monitor if you post fresh news frequently. You will also build up your credibility as you are proving to them that there is also a real life person behind the website. 3) Carry out polls or surveys Polls and surveys are other forms of interaction that you should definitely consider adding to your site. They provide a quick way for visitors to voice their opinions and to get involved in... (more)

allureisbeautiful
nine west hobo &
nine west tote
1) Nine West Hobo Cute hobo to suit all of your everyday needs. Top zip closure with zippered and open pockets inside. 10"H x 13 1/2"L x 3"D. Sales price - RM350.00 Black PVC Khaki Beige Fabric Green Grey Fabric 2) Nine West Tote Perfect for work or play! Large synthetic tote with hardware and top-stitching detail. 15 1/2"L x 13"H with a 10" drop. Sales Price - RM370.00 Brown Man Made Black PVC

Cheap Vacuum Sale
* great vacuum for pet owner.
I just received my Dyson DC15 today and it it incredible. It works superbly on bare hardwood floors as well as upholstery. I have two dogs and they are always running around on my bed. One of them sheds ridiculous amounts of hair and shows on the bed sheets. After using the Dyson to clean the whole house I used it on the bed and I was amazed at how much hair it took of the sheets. I definitely recommend this product to anybody that needs a great vacuum and is a pet owner.