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Military warplanes are flown by some of the toughest, bravest men. Flight crews were able to name their planes and as a result personalized them with nose art. Nose art is a thing of the past but it still represents America's rebellious and patriotic nature.
While, there are literally thousands of places that offer some sort of discount for military and their families, I have tried to find the best discounts and compile them here.
David Brooks has been charged with fraud by both the SEC and the US Attorney's Office. Brooks was the CEO of DHB, Industries, which supplied body armor to the military. He is accused of accounting fraud, insider trading, and tax evasion.
Just minutes from Düsseldorf, Museum Insel Hombroich fuses architecture, art and nature on over 62 acres of meadowland. It is both a park and a museum offering refuge from the region's heavy industry and urban landscape.
Art is everywhere in Wilmington: coffeehouses, parks, museums, and even restaurants proudly display the masterpieces of local and out-of-town artists for all to behold. Naturally, a few of these places stand out from the rest.
This is a short glossary of terms that are commonly used when studying early Christian art, and art from this time period.
A review of the influential military history masterpiece, "The Military Revolution" by Geoffrey Parker.
Are you thinking of taking up the martial arts? Good for you! But which one should you study? There are hundreds of martial art styles and each has its own flavor and specialty. One way to decide which martial art to consider is to look at your other hobbies.
The Indianapolis Museum currently houses more than 50,000 works of art including American, European, African, Asian, South Pacific, Contemporary, Decorative, Prints, Drawing, Photographs, Textile, Fashion and Native Arts of the Americas.
Atlanta has plenty of art galleries and museums to visit
"Cinema = Movement: Intersections of Japanese Art and Politics," a film series screening at Anthology Film Archives, highlights underground filmmakers who created often politically incendiary works that engaged with the turbulent struggles of the 60's.
Art and symbolism as found on 17th through 19th century Puritan gravestones.
Finding something educational for your children to do over the summer months is one of the best things you can do for them
The designers face their last challenge, how does it go?
Art is valuable to many for its power to visually communicate a message; however, to some, it's chief value rests in its dollar-value. Many scheming theives have taken advantage of any opportunity to steal art from museums.
Do you know what NVVAM means? If you don't you should. The National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum is a collection of very personal art. This is a brief review and story of our first visit to the museum. It won't be our last visit.
Mail is one of the most anticipated items for anyone stationed overseas in the military. Even the simplest of care packages remind them people back home are thinking about them.
If you are looking for some fun summer activities that are educational and affordable, why not visit a museum or art gallery
Some common- and not so common- military terms
The military is not such a scary and horrible thing to be involved in. Many people love it, some wish they never had to leave and here's why!
If you have a military person on your list this year, you will want to get them something very special. In this day and age they more that deserve it.
Percussion has been the foundation for musical composition for over 8,000 years. But the art of drumming has come a long way in America, from its early jazz days of Buddy Rich and Art Blakey to today's fusion innovators Billy Cobham and Jon Blackwell Jr
Some ideas of things to send when preparing a military care package for your loved one.
"Warfare is the greatest affair of state, the basis of life and death, the Tao to survival or extinction. It must be thoroughly pondered and analyzed." - Sun Tzu
Attraction choices run the gamut from Native American art to an airplane "boneyard" to desert wildlife on display.
This article is a reaction to the well known military book "Art of War"
A review of Alexander the Great's Art of Strategy: The Timeless Lessons of History's Greatest Empire Builder by Partha Bose.
In a different time, finger-pointing didn't necessarily always elicit a "you pointin' at me?!" type of response.
One of the greatest books ever written about military strategy was by a man named Sun Tzu called 'The Art of War'.
The Luncheon showcased pieces from the Scipio II collection including apparels, uniforms and regalia of various fighting units, ornaments, maps, documentary items, photographs, rare books on military history, oral history captured on analog tapes and research material.
Millions of irreplacable, sensitive military records were destroyed in this 1973 fire.
Thanks to a shallow ocean which once covered Indiana, our Hoosier history will forever be linked with limestone. Artisans describe working with this limestone like "cutting through butter."
This paper is to point out the importance of countries developing a decentralized military. Countries with such militaries have organizations that are quicker, smarter, and all around more efficient than those with centralized systems.
Books and films to help students explore and connect with the Vietnam conflict.
For ever action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Except in politics where every action spawns a knee jerk reaction.
I believe that Constantine's arch was not only a turning point in style, but also a turning point for rulers and their message.
Tattoos have been popular in Thailand for centuries. Thais believe yantra tattoos provide special protection from bad luck or evil. True or not, Angelina Jolie is one of those who got hers in Thaland. Read on for more.
Are you one of these that can dish it out, but can't take it?
This is a paper that researches the effect of political campaigns on the public.
How photo and video journalism can change the way that we perceive the war on terrorism
Personal experience and details of 5 Los Angeles museums.
An opinion piece about what a flip-flip is, which political candidate does it most, how it should be defined, and when the term should be used.
If you live in the Phoenix area or if you just plan on visiting the area you may be interested in finding something educational for you and your family.
Philadelphia is known for being a historic area with plenty of educational places.
Las Vegas has plenty to see and do and that includes educational stops as well.
There are more artists practicing today than were alive during the three centuries of the Renaissance.
Watching Kevin Spacey in the multiplex, or in the lights-out living room of my home in the 1990's, I often had the sensation of wanting to shake him, cage him, flee from him, or take him home and straighten him out, but I never wanted to ignore him.
The 5 pieces discussed and/or mentioned in this article include Two Men Meet, Each Believing the Other to Be of Higher Rank (1903), Red and White Domes (1914), The Golden Fish (1925), Fish Magic, (1925), and Ad Parnassum (1932).
It doesn't matter if you're 18 or 28. If you've ever dreamed of being a broadcast journalist, traveling to distant lands and reporting on world events, you may want to consider the Armed Forces.
The American Civil War was the first example of modern warfare.Evidence for this is the combination of technological advancements in firearms, artillery, and transportation and the devastating strategies employed by Grant and his subordinates.
Jasper Johns 41 years of rare prints to be displayed at the Chapin Museum.
It happens to the best of us - just about everyone gets an occasional speeding ticket. When you get a ticket you will probably deserve it, but that does not mean you can't get out of it.
An overview of American airpower technology and the effects of economic budget cuts.
Throughout his career, Dwight D. Eisenhower made well thought out decisions and stuck with them, earning the respect of fellow officers, senior commanders, and the general public as President.
Krav Maga is fairly a new martial arts style that was developed in Israel. The style was created by Imi Lichtenfeld who was born in 1910 and passed away in 1998.
Much homage is paid to the honorable mental commitment that soldiers around the world have undertaken, but how much is paid to the physical rigors that they undergo in training alone?
A discussion of Vince Lombardi and his amazing leadership abilities, as seen through the book When Pride Still Mattered.
Muay Thai is also known as Thai boxing. This ancient form of self-defense was created and tested on the battlefield by fearless warriors in ancient Thailand.
An examination of four major pieces of Soviet literature and film from the 1950s and 1960s, all explicitly dealing with war and incorporating grand a grand metaphor involving movement and progress.
A brief look at how Aerospace affected warfighting.
Sample up to 70 products of Coca-Cola from around the world. Learn about the first men to receive the Medal of Honor after stealing a locomotive. Bask in the art collections of French kings. All this and more when you visit three Atlanta must-sees!
A look at the history of war (combat) artist and their role in the military today.
The biggest asset of "Okinawa Kenpo Karate?" Easy. The teachers. Now, I'll tell you up front. They are not like the teachers you've seen in the Martial Art movies
Atlanta Artists Alliance...going back 3000 B.C. in new tune that's bringing back art of TATTOO.
A film maker made a movie about military kids. And she put her finger on one the answers military kids or Brats don't really have a hometown our hometown or towns is more like a "Frame of Mind' thus my poem about a school that once was called "CENTRAL" the Bull-Pups
Yes, it's true. I have a tattoo. In this day and age of the acceptance of such little works of art, maybe it's no big deal. Back in 1968 it was a big deal .. at least for me it was.
This paper highlights one of the main reasons the Civil War occurred as well as the military efficiencies on and off the battle field of the Union and Confederate armies.
Tired of the same old framing options? Here are some ideas to carry on the creativity of the art you buy--and even some ideas to create art yourself!
Gabriel Allon, a world famous art restorer and a retired assassin employed by a branch of Israeli intelligence reporting directly to the Prime Minister. The Vatican is attacked and the philosophy of anti-terrorism is explored.
Museum lovers will find a wealth of mystery, history, glamor, and art with all the museums there is to visit in Springfield and Branson, MO.
Memphis, Tennessee is the Home of the Blues and the Birthplace of Rock and Roll. From art galleries to zoos, to Beale Street and barbecue, there's all the ingredients for a great vacation.
During their final day of desert training, six National Guard recruits find themselves up against an army of murderous mutants. They're faced with the ultimate opportunity to put their military skills to the test ... but will they pass?
Getting tattoos, considered a "rite of passage" amongst military personnel, will soon be receiving some tight restrictions...
Recently, artist John Sims, as part of an art exhibit called "AfroProvocations," hung a display of a Confederate flag hung by a noose in a Florida art museum. bringing once again to the fore one of the silliest of debates: the cause of the American Civil War.
A perspective view from the angle from Sun tzu's art of war on how U.S military is dealing with the war on terror.
Fort Belvoir is a good housing alternative for members of the U.S. military assigned to the Washington, DC area.
Crooner Don Ho, Hawaii's Living Legend, died today at the age of 76. Ho was a veteran of the Air Force, he left the military in 1962 to be with his ailing mother. His publicist Donna Jung, who gave no details as to the cause of his passing
I have combed through state regulations and military childcare licensing regulations to find the toughest guidelines, and combined them with my experience to help make your in-home daycare the best available.
If you are joining the military, a little homework prior to signing on the dotted line will save you years of disappointment.
This is a humorous piece about babies and toddlers and their control over their parents.
After a brilliant military victory over Saddam Hussein's regime in 2003, the US-led coalition faced numerous obstacles to a successful reconstruction of Iraq. Many of these can be blamed on an improper political approach to the occupation.
Alexander the Great in Art and History.
Supplying guns and butter to the troops has always been a military priority. When the bullets stop flying, hot chow and plenty of it, had better be available for the troops.
I met Darla Dixon in 2001, and knew immediately that I had to have a portrait done by her. I finally purchased two pieces a year or so ago, and could not be happier with my treasured art investment.
Wayne Street Tattoo Company is a new addition to the Historic District in Milledgeville, GA. It is conveniently located near Georgia College & State University and Georgia Military College.
The past thirty years, computer savvy geeks have transformed the crime underworld from violent snatches and grabs to clandestine feats of code-crunching and con artistry leading to rampant worldwide identity theft and anarchy in the military-industrial complex.
Once that formerly fat bastard Jared spoke up, things went downhill for the rest of us.
I was reading an article on Associated Content about a soldier that went to Iraq. Thank you so much for serving this country and defending the freedoms we have taken for granted here. You are definitely no coward but a hero to me.
Sea Cloud, the private yacht owned by Post Cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post, made military history during its service as IX-99 during World War II as the first experimental vessel for racial integration in the U.S. Navy.
The Renaissance was a time of reawakening in the world of art and literature. New ideas were born, old styles were resurrected, and the world seemed to come alive for the first time in many centuries.
Raleigh has a small but very professional cadre of tattoo artists who provide those who see their bodies as works of art with a means to do so. One has been around longer than most of their customers have been alive.
While we don't normally consider Stalinist undertakings to be remarkable or beautiful, the Moscow Metro defies expectations to become a major tourist attraction. You'll be awed by the grandeur of the system, its art, and its role in Moscow life.
Fair weather fairs in St. Louis attract a huge number of people every year....
For those who wish to show their support in a way that is different from yellow ribbons and bumper st