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Silver Screen Magic with Rita Hayworth
Born on October 17, 1918, as Margarita Carmen Casisino she became one of the most versatile stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood. American actress, dancer, and pin-up girl Rita Hayworth appeared in 61 films, and the press coined the term “The Love Goddess” to describe her. After actress Betty Grable, she was the second top pin-up girl for GIs during WWII. The actress as a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 1980 she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease and passed away in 1987 at the age of 68.
By Rasma Raisters8 days ago in Geeks
Best Artwork by Franz Marc
German expressionist artist Franz Marc was born in Munich, Germany, the son of a professional landscape painter. He studies at the Academy of Fine Arts. He lived in Paris, France, in the early 20th century, drawing inspiration from the artworks of Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh. Marc became the co-founder of Der Blaue Reiter with Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky. This journal features some of Marc’s colorful paintings inspired by Cubism and Futurism.
By Rasma Raisters8 days ago in Art
Rock the Country Festival and the Feeling of Belonging It Creates
There is something about country music that feels like home, even if you grew up far from fields, trucks, or small towns. It carries stories of love, loss, pride, and long roads. The Rock the Country Festival taps into that feeling in a way few events can. It is not just about loud speakers or famous names on a stage. It is about people standing shoulder to shoulder, singing words they know by heart, and feeling understood for a few hours. This article explores what the Rock the Country Festival really is, why it matters to so many fans, and how it has grown into a space where music and identity quietly meet.
By Muqadas khan8 days ago in Beat
Amazing Sculpture Parks
Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is located in the US in Grand Rapids Township, Michigan. This botanical garden and sculpture park has more than 200 artworks. Their permanent collection is one of the most extensive collections of outdoor sculpture in the world. There are sculptures by well-known sculptors like Henry Moore, Auguste Rodin, Louis Bourgeois, and Ai Wei Wei, among others.
By Rasma Raisters8 days ago in Art
A Suburban Pattern of Change: Understanding Why People Move in Schaumburg, Illinois. AI-Generated.
Schaumburg, Illinois, is often described as a place of consistency. Located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, it is known for its structured neighborhoods, accessible amenities, and steady pace of life. Yet beneath this sense of stability lies a constant pattern of movement. People move in Schaumburg not because of urgency or instability, but because relocation has become a natural response to changing life stages.
By House Doctor8 days ago in Lifehack
Poof! It's gone.
I rub three time. Nothing. I do it again. Nothing. I whisper a prayer. nothing changes. One more time, to no avail. Wait! I have it somewhere. I’ll look for it. My magic eight ball. I find it and ask it if I will be able to write today? Its reply, “without a doubt.” I do it again and ask the same question. “Outlook not so good.” This is insane! Make up your mind, already. Final time, “will I be able to write, today?” I turn the wicked little thing and get, “Concentrate and ask again.”
By Alexandra Grant8 days ago in Writers
