Fireworks have been used for thousands of years. They can be traced back to China's Han dynasty in 200 B.C. Many historians believe those early ones were made with pieces of green bamboo which exploded with a bang when the air trapped inside was heated. It was called paochuk. This was many years before gunpowder was invented. The Chinese are thought to have used it to entertain crowds and scare off spirits, ...

The two men responsible for one of the more memorable video game characters of the mid-1990s do not always see eye-to-eye. On July 2012, game designer David Perry expressed his certainty that a new game on Earthworm Jim would eventually see the light of day. However, Earthworm Jim's creator, Doug TenNapel, viewed things differently. "[I don't] see how it's going to happen," he said a month later. "And if it ...

With Carribean cruises, cars and big (tax free) cash prizes to be won television competitions can be very lucrative to enter. A lot of UK television programs have competitions that viewers can enter, competitions make their shows more interactive and fun for the viewers, they can also generate money since one entry medium is often via premium rate phonelines. Some Discovery channel shows have competitions t ...

It’s that time of year again! Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s time to start preparing. Since this holiday involves plenty of candy, decorations and spooky fun, it’s the perfect opportunity for family fun. Here are some fun and family-friendly ways to enjoy the season. Carve pumpkins together Like clockwork every year, pumpkins start appearing in the market in the early weeks of autumn. Buy a f ...

Every year in America, there’s that one person talking about their upcoming Halloween costume while lounging on a beach in June, or coming up with ideas while huddled over a bowl of chili in February. There seems to be a constant dialogue of Halloween ideas running through the collective psyche at any given point of the year, and sometimes it’s bewildering. But regardless of across how much of the year your ...

Personal or property security is one of the biggest concerns of every human being. Over the last few decades, the world has become a less secure place, due to the introduction of new methods of terrorism. This is precisely the reason why we need to have proper security arrangements in any important event. There are various companies in different parts of the globe which offer event security services. The se ...

Any visit to Manhattan will call for a visit to a play on Broadway.  The historical, entertaining, and glowing theater district in Manhattan New York is world famous for its plays and musicals.  With over 40 theaters all holding 500 plus people, there is a performance for everyone’s liking. So what plays should you see during your next visit to New York?  Here is a list of some of the top plays of 2013. New ...

High-profile politicians don't seem to get it. They're the most unfortunate of all celebrities: universally despised, rarely celebrated, no public interest in personal affairs (unless they're really scandalous). And yet these state-representing folk appear quite comfortable broadcasting their inner-most hopes, dreams and fears to the faceless public through their nearest social media platform. Drastic conse ...

When you are signing up with a new digital TV provider, choosing the right package for your family can be a challenge. There are so many great packages to choose from, but you want to find a package that will meet your needs for the least amount of money. Here are some things to consider when finding the right TV package for you. Networks and Channels The first thing to consider when choosing a package is t ...

Introduction Midsummer night's dream is a play about Theseus, duke of Athens, who was arranging his marriage to Hippolyta, a queen of the Amazons. The marriage festival was to take four days of entertainment and pomp. He directs his master of revels, Philostrate, to look for the best amusements for that particular occasion. An Athenian nobleman named Egeus, sets out to court alongside his daughter Hermia, a ...