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Joe Queenan, a famous writer and actor shares his experiences of life at theatre. The reaction of the audience and the development of his career from a childhood clinging boy to a serious writer are also described.

The report describes the personal experience of the author where he feels that his wife has devoted here entire life to perform good work. The author reveals that his wife did not particularly join any organisation but helped the sick people personally.

James Taylor had a poisonous concept of soft rock and his sweetly vacuous songs about deserted cabins, country roads, and clear skies suggested wisdom beyond his years. After years of semi-obscurity, Taylor had reemerged to assume a musical elder statesman's role, which meant that he would never go away.

The 'Friends' television program is apparently coming to an end in the 2002-03 season, yet there are also rumors that it may continue. Various journalists and guest stars express their opinons, and offer suggestions.

People in the modern society cannot image life without a car. They have no idea how easy it is to commute in bigger cities using other modes of transport.

The well-known television personality Martha Stewart has been accused of insider trading. Four cultural observers offer their comments on Stewart, and on the case. The public still seems to be fond of Stewart, although many believe that she is, in fact, guilty.

The Holy Land Experience is a biblical theme park based in Orlando, Florida, where scenes from the Bible are depicted and enacted daily. Marvin Rosenthal, a Jew who converted to Christianity and became a minister, created the park in an attempt to bring people back to God.

As the Baby Boomer generation grows old and begins to pass away, its influence on the process of death and funerals is become more evident. Funerals are no longer sad, sombre, black-clad affairs, but rather events in a party-like atmosphere, with jokes and singing

Differences of attitude and culture between American and French people are examined, as an American relates how he was patronised in France, and retaliated by behaving discourteously.

Issues concerning Irish Americans' traditional support for the University of Notre Dame's Fighting Irish football team are discussed, including a personal memoir of a life-long supporter.

Philadelphia, PA, has some of the oldest sporting teams in the US, but despite their poor performances they are rich in heritage. Some of the myths surrounding the clubs and their former sportsmen are described and solved.

A writer narrates an unusual experience wherein he acted as a good samaritan to moviegoers who watch meaningless films by refunding their money. The writer gave $9 to every moviegoer who became bored watching movies, such as 'Gone Fishin'.

A man who was considering penile enlargement surgery visited the offices of physicians who perform the surgery. The penis can be both lengthened and widened through two popular procedures, but some men have had disastrous results., A few months back, I received an unexpected cash windfall. The amount of money in question was not enough to buy a new car or a sailboat, but it was [...]

Good and bad incidents that happened on television series programs, news programs and sporting events are described. The highlights include covering stories of babies, stories that had a great social impact and the fall and recovery of a character on 'NYPD Blue.'

The fans of the New York Jets have become labeled as the worst sports fans in the world due to their boorish and alarmingly dangerous behavior. Such behavior has been attributed to the fans' desire to channel their frustrations, since the Jets have the worst performance records in history.

Many Americans have taken on the challenge of shielding themselves from mainstream American culture. They explain that modern popular culture is idiotic, from the movies to the music.

'365 Ways to Improve Your Sex Life' by Playboy Advisor columnist James R. Petersen is the only book worth reading among the six books discussed. Other books include 'Mindblowing Sex in the Real World' by Sari Locker and 'Sex for Dummies' by Dr. Ruth Westheimer.

The term has become a victim of its own success. When every company that downsizes claims it is "re-engineering," the notion of process improvement gets lost. Assembled CEOs agree that […]

A native of Philadelphia, PA, checks out his memory as a child of the lack of nighttime activity downtown. He recounts his experiences when he returns to the city one Friday night during the Christmas shopping season. The area is almost completely deserted.

ON FEBRUARY 1, 1993, 1 made a fateful decision that would change the course of my life. I bought a copy of The New York Times. In it, I happened [...]

A journalist considered relocating to Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, NC, after the area was rated by Money magazine as the best place to live in the US. The journalist was disappointed by how the area failed to measure up to the qualities described by the magazine.

A man spent one week deliberately smoking in non-smoking areas to experience the growing anti-smoking sentiment in society. He discovered that smokers are loathed by people everywhere, even in places where smoking is allowed.

A personal shopping consultant can be helpful in creating a wardrobe that accentuates leanness. A stylish suit tailored for lean look costs about $1,000. Tips are given for disguising a double chin, large buttocks, and other unattractive features.

Ben and Jerry's Homemade Inc. opened its first ice cream outlet in Burlington, VT, and began to offer guided tours to the public. A visit to the factory will fill visitors with surprise at the joy that they see in the faces of employees who love and enjoy their jobs.

Employees should be attuned to the effects of gender-offending language. Offensive words such as 'pussy-whipped', although figures of speech, apply undeserving attributes not only to the person addressed but to the whole gender class.

Events include Natalie Cole's failure to credit her father at the American Music Awards and a celebrity fundraiser for Bill Clinton. Also mentioned are singer Sinead O'Connor's controversial appearance on 'Saturday Night Live.'

Several books have been published that detail the trading activities of Milken. Books by Jesse Kornbluth, James B. Stewart, Benjamin J. Stein and Fenton Bailey are reviewed for their presentation of the facts about Milken's corrupt practices.

Dan Quayle's selection as vice-presidential candidate is perceived as a cultural decision. Quayle least reflects the values of the 1960's generation, an era most Americans do not want to relate with.

The First International Men's Conference held in Austin, TX, from Oct 18-20 1992 was attended by 765 middle-class white men with personality disorders. The three-day conference was structured to address and deal with the attendees' emotional problems through group therapy.

Byline: Joe Queenan It is always strange to stumble upon seemingly modern turns of phrase in books that are quite old. It proves that catchphrases and colorful expressions believed to [...]

Byline: Joe Queenan When writers become famous, it is easy to forget that they were once obscure, and sometimes very poor. Yet with few exceptions--Homer, Tacitus, Omar Khayyam, Jonathan Safran [...]

A tourist makes a hike during the night to the highest peak of the Blue Mountains in Jamaica. Afterwards, he enjoys a leisurely stay at Port Antonio.

Most collectors of old stock certificates are not concerned with their investment value, which can be great. The popularity of stock certificates as an investment has grown. The elimination of paper certificates should cause prices to rise.