John Simon

The Accidental Classic Toy

With the popularity of Internet shopping, classic toys that were hard to find, have now started to find a whole new audience. These classics, which sold very well after they were introduced, never seem to go out of style and can still bring a smile to any... Read >

A Musical and Cultural Fusion

A new musical fusion has arisen in New York and it's not the kind you can catch for ten dollars at a club in the West Village. For the many thousands of Chinese immigrants trying to stay afloat in a new world and for those westerners who have always wante... Read >

A Synopsis of "Trainspotting"

Heroin is among the most potent or "hardest" drugs that an addict could use or take. It is a powerful opiate pain killer that produces euphoria and blissful passiveness. Long-term heroin addiction is also associated with difficult withdrawal symptoms and ... Read >

Chinese New Year Spectacular

New Tang Dynasty Television's Chinese New Year Spectacular offers a truly tantalizing variety of dance this year, featuring all-new dance troupes and drawing upon 5,000 years of history spanning a vast range of different folk traditions from Mongolia to T... Read >

A Review of "Marimite"

While Japanese animation is better known for having flashy special effects and obscenely choreographed fight scenes, there are other shows out there that offer a very distinct visual treat. Some shows become sleeper hits, never really making the headlines... Read >

Throwing a Teddy Bear Party

A fun teddy bear party is not a difficult thing to pull of with a little creativity and some things that you can find round your house! Here are some quick ideas for making the party "beary" fun! Invitation ideas Buy some inexpensive rubber stamps w... Read >

Brief History of Modern Design

Modern Design was born at the turn of the 20th century. But as design does, this movement acquired from its predecessors, namely the Bauhaus and International styles. Bauhaus was an architectural school founded in 1918. The faculty and students of the sch... Read >

How to Be Considered an Expert

Publish a book or series of reports The internet has made this much easier. You can now create an ebook that can be downloaded without having to involve a publisher. A well-written book or series of reports will establish your reputation as an exper... Read >

How to Do Face Painting

Kids of all ages love to have their faces painted (especially the younger ones!), so it's the perfect thing to learn how to do if you have young kids... or you're planning to have a birthday party for your children. With this in mind, I've prepared a f... Read >

How to Make Your Art Print Ready

The following article provides a quick guide on what to think about when preparing your artwork for printing. It is important you follow these guidlines as any errors made are likely to cause a delay or cause unncessary stress should the final print qu... Read >

The Five Top Misconceptions About Hardware

latest version of any computer hardware increased speeds noticeably and allowed new possibilities from your desktop computer. Those increases from computer hardware no longer yield such a huge increase in performance. With the basic uses of the desktop... Read >

Finding the Best Price on Prints

such as etching, woodcut, engraving, screenprint and linocut. Editions tend to be less than 200, partly because the materials used to make the prints wear out. This type of print is sometimes called an "original print." Limited edition reproductions ar... Read >

Candles: Soy vs Wax

Everyone loves candles and they are a great way to add warmth and comfort to your home. You even have a few choices of candles such as regular wax candles and soy candles. Candles are affordable and they can last for a very long time. The best part about ... Read >

The New World of Antiques

Are you a part of the latest antiques craze? Compared to ten years ago, we are constantly bombarded with antique radio shows, antique television show that have become increasingly popular have pitched the idea of dealing with antiques to large internation... Read >

Karaoke Behind the Scenes

The 'Karaoke' is a very popular form of entertainment. The Karaoke allows the singer to sing along with the favorite recorded soundtracks. The origin of the word 'Karaoke' is from Japan which means 'empty orchestra' or 'virtual orchestra'. Now a day Karao... Read >