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- Naruto - Not Just Another Comic Story
[Arts-and-Entertainment] Naruto is one of the most popular manga and anime series around. At that time, this nasty fox was captured and its spirit was sealed in the body of a baby boy (our Naruto). What may have escaped some western Naruto fans is the interesting story of the fox. Fox myths abound in Japanese culture, dating back as far as the fifth century B.C.
- Rumiko Takahashi - Inuyasha Manga Artist
[Arts-and-Entertainment] All of Rumiko Takahashi's work has become popular throughout the world, and with over 20 years of publishing her manga art, she earned the title of The Princess of Manga. She's won many awards, including the New Comic Artist Award in 1978 and in 1994 the Inkspot Award in America.
- The Popularity Of The Inuyasha Anime And Manga Series
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Movies-TV] InuYasha? Or is it Inuyasha? The story is about a time-traveling student, Kagome Higurashi and Inuyasha who, with other exciting anime characters, fight to protect the Jewel of Four Souls. The anime came from the popular Japanese manga series, which was adapted into 167 anime episodes directed by two different directors.
- Princess Mononoke Transcends Limited Definitions
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Movies-TV] Traditionally, animated films have dealt with simple themes and characters best suited to children. Hayao Miyazaki's "Princess Mononoke" transcends these limited definitions.
- Tracing The Roots of Anime
[Arts-and-Entertainment] From the popular Transformers movie release to the Yu-Gi-Oh! cards your kids might have, anime has certainly left its mark on the world in recent years. Understanding its roots, though, is the key to predicting where this ever-changing genre is headed.
- So You Think You're An Anime Fan - The Ultimate Anime Top Three List
[Arts-and-Entertainment] Many people consider themselves to be fans of the anime genre, but with so many films and anime series out there, it's hard to know where to start if you're interested in the genre as a whole. This top three guide to movies may help you decide where to begin your anime experience.
- Anime - The Popular Animated Japanese Art And Artists
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Animation] Anime is, of course, an abbreviation of the word "animation." All animation must first be hand-drawn by the artist, and these artists have mostly also done comic renditions for comic books and started out with that as their goal. The artist could have free reign to create whatever kind of characters they wanted. One of the most popular anime series is called Inuyasha, a feudal fairy tale.
- Anime vs Manga
[Arts-and-Entertainment] If you are a magna fan and reading up on the latest anime and manga releases and the history of the subject, you will find there has been a lot of confusion between anime and manga. Suffice it to say that manga means Japanese comic books, or in other words, those drawn-on-paper cartoons originating in Japan. Anime is animation, or you could say, the animated versions of manga.
- Manga - The Japanese Comic Book Era
[Arts-and-Entertainment] Manga is a Japanese word which when translated to English becomes comic book. Osamu Tezuka is referred to as the god of manga. The animated forms of manga have become very popular in the anime arena, but they began as comic books.
- Star Wars - The Franchise That May Never Disappear
[Arts-and-Entertainment] The initial film, Star Wars, was predicted to be a flop, so no merchandise was created to debut with the film’s release. As you can probably imagine, the Star Wars toy and merchandise franchise has grown considerably since the Christmas of 1977.
- More Than Meets The Eye - The Future of Transformers
[Arts-and-Entertainment] As any true child of the '80s can tell you, Transformers were created by the toy company Hasbro after meeting Takara (a Japanese toy company) at the Tokyo Toy Show in 1983. By combining Takara's toy lines Diaclone and Micro Change, Hasbro created a product line unlike any other.
- The Inspiration of Dragonball and Dragonball Z
[Arts-and-Entertainment] With Dragon Ball Z (or "Dragonball Z") hitting the top of the anime series charts, many anime fans have asked what it was that inspired the artist to create this truly exciting series. Dragon Ball Z has taken the world by storm and there is no question that Japanese manga artist, Akira Toriyama created an anime series that has been pure pleasure for fans throughout the world.
- Madonna, the True American Idol
[Arts-and-Entertainment] Maybe others will succumb, but never Madonna. Celebrity adoptions in the news, marriages on the rocks, divorce: the media can play up on every small detail, making the life of our entertainment icons come to life, but not always in a positive way. Music was her savior and got her through the tough times. What are some of the things Madonna has accomplished? In 20 years she won numerous awards, including American Music Awards.
- Beans Peas and Lentils - Not a Dry Subject
[Food-and-Drink] One of my favourite recipes is a bean salad. I mix together three or more canned beans-peas such as black-eyed peas, chickpeas and kidney beans (rinsed of course and preferably organic) and to it I add chopped celery and red pepper and then I dress it with olive oil, lemon juice, fresh basil and pepper.
- Niagara Falls – An Enchanting and Everlasting Wonder
[Travel-and-Leisure] Two different cities, two different countries, both bordering on a geological wonder – Niagara Falls, composed of three separate waterfalls: the Canadian Falls known as the Horseshoe Falls which due to its shape of a horseshoe, falls from three directions; the American Falls and the Bridal Falls, side by side falling from one direction.
- High School Technology - Help or Hurt
[Home-and-Family] Let's get one thing straight - from what I can remember, cell phones were not allowed to be turned on during class. I'm sure I circumvented this rule by simply turning my phone on silent mode. It's not that difficult to enforce a strict 'no cell phone during class' rule. It seems obvious to me that it's not the technology that's helping or hindering the student, but rather the student's own attitude and work ethic.
- The Life of a Male Long-Haired Big Orange Tabby
[Pets:Cats] Sandy's children were no longer returning and Bailey suddenly found himself alone. Bailey was warm towards Sam but Sam did nothing but hiss. Enter third owner…what a beautiful feline and so loving. Jaspurr doesn't like his own kind. Odd that both Bailey and Jaspurr had been suffering. Jaspurr had to have surgery and his incisor removed…Bailey had to have stitches and rehabilitation.
- Napenee Rocks with Avril Lavigne
[Arts-and-Entertainment] At age 22, born September 27, 1984 Avril Ramona Lavigne put Napanee on the map. Canadian born, multi-talented Avril was born in the town of Napanee located in the Province of Ontario in of course this great land of mine, Canada. Avril is of a French Canadian descent. Napanee is truly the place to be!
- Embracing Eatonville - Photographic Exhibition
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] The current photographic exhibition at the University of Michigan Museum of Art Off/Site gallery, entitled Embracing Eatonville features the photographs of Dawoud Bey, Lonnie Graham, Carrie Mae Weems, and Deborah Willis, each of whom attempts to represent (in varying ways) the historic town of Eatonville, Florida.
- Is DirecTV the Right Choice for You - A TV Junkie's High Definition View
[Communications:Satellite-TV] As TV goes, I watch my fair share. Movies, network television, home videos, and reruns of the X-Files on DVD - I love them all. I have some thoughts on Direct TV, or as the trade name says, "DirecTV." DirecTV is a direct broadcast satellite. DirecTV offers lots of high definition (HD) programming and services. Digital quality is superb, and the high definition television channels are spectacular.
- Webkinz Takes the World by Storm - A Webkinz Virtual Playground for Your Kids
[Home-and-Family] Webkinz is the latest online craze for kids. As a father of two young children, I know my way around this fascinating new virtual world, and it is very impressive. The general idea is you adopt a pet, which has a real world stuffed animal companion, and introduce him or her to the Webkinz online world.
- Insurance for Cars and Pets - Who Knew
[Investing] The most popular insured risks are: home insurance - to protect against risks of fire; car insurance ' to hedge against risk of accidents; and, medical insurance ' to help safeguard the health of you and your family in times of medical need. In the event of, for example, a home fire, the monthly insurance premium paid for home insurance (and in particular fire insurance) becomes insignificant to the cost of buying a new home.
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