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Valkyrie Film Review

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Brad

BOTTOM LINE: Well crafted and surprisingly tense thriller based on a true story about the last known assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler during the final months of World War II, featuring an all-star cast led by a very capable, if not totally believable Tom Cruise. THE GOOD: “Valkyrie” is a strong thriller, that surprisingly becomes the most tense in its quieter moments. Continue reading →

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Siddhartha – An Indian Tale

Posted on April 22, 2010 by BradHart

Hesse conceived the idea for Siddhartha in 1911, following a long visit to India looking for the fulfillment that he thought Oriental philosophies could give him. Siddhartha is an exceptionally intelligent Brahman, which is the highest caste in the Hindu religion. Continue reading →

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A Short History of Christmas

Posted on April 18, 2010 by BradHart

Christmas holiday is one of the most popular traditions through the world. It involves decorating a tree with small ornaments, ribbons, strings of flashing lights and of course the magic of placing gifts for dear ones at the bottom of the tree. Continue reading →

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Naftali Temu – Kenya’s First Golden Olympian

Posted on April 17, 2010 by BradHart

The runner Naftali Nabiba Temu who competed with his older legendary friend, idol, nemesis and fellow countryman Hezekiah Kipchoge Keino, is most significantly renowned for being the first ever Kenyan Olympic gold medalist. During the 1968 Olympic Games that were held in Mexico City, Naftali Temu not only won this gold medal in the 10000 meter run, but was cemented in history as the very first athlete to be crowned with a gold medal at these Olympics. Continue reading →

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Fun Facts About Sierra Leone – The Diamond of Africa

Posted on April 17, 2010 by BradHart

During the 2009 Miss World, Sierra Leone’s delegate Mariatu Kargbo, who speaks Chinese, Creole and English, caused great sensation when she won two special awards, where participated over 110 countries and dependencies. Because of this, Sierra Leone – a former war-torn country that is making enormous efforts to build a democratic society– became one of the favorites to win the Miss World title, along with Venezuela’s Maria Milagros Veliz, a student at the European Business School London, and three other Latin American entries. During an interview, Miss Kargbo said: “I have prepared myself for the past two years when I saw Sierra Leone do badly in the 57th Miss World Championship in Sanya (China)”. Continue reading →

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