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| Green Acres: Exploring New York's Central Park | |||
| Iyna Caruso | Green Acres: Exploring New York's Central Park New York's Central Park is unlike any other New York tourist attraction. Survey Manhattanites and you’re likely to find more have visited the top of the Sears Tower in Chicago than, say, the top of the Empire State Building. But Central Park is a central part of city life. In this high-rise metropolis, it is the one place apartment-dwellers get to spread out. It is Gotham’s front porch and backyard. Credit the park’s uncanny ability to transform itself into whatever you desire: A playground for biking, ice-skating, fishing and rock climbing. A classroom for tango, tree-pruning and yoga lessons. Its 62 sculptures, fountains and monuments rival museum collections and its concerts, poetry readings and long-running Shakespeare in the Park series make it a top-drawer theatrical showcase. This 1,660-word article explores the history and renaissance of the city's greatest natural jewel. Second rights available. |
$75.00 | |
| Longing For A Different Look? | |||
| Mary Beth Temple | 963 words on the ins and outs of incorporating vintage and antique items into your child's room decor. Originally ran in kids' rooms, a quarterly magazine put out by Harris Publications, in June of 2005. Interviews include a dealer of vintage textiles, and the mother of two young boys who collect. Reprint rights for one run, magazines or newspapers. Electronic rights are not included in this price, fee schedule for E-rights available upon request. Excerpt: Kids like color, kids like style, kids like unusual, kids like vintage! By the time they are old enough to appreciate the decor of their bedrooms, they are old enough appreciate a design element that is unique. Instead of encouraging them to run with the cookie cutter pack, why not allow them to express their creativity by showcasing their collections or encouraging them to go on a treasure hunt for the perfect accent for their bedrooms? |
$100.00 | |
| 10 Things to Do in and Around Sarasota (Besides Going to the Beach) | |||
| Pat Terry | Granted, lots of folks heading off to Sarasota, Florida, and its environs are interested in sand and surf. No question, the beaches are lovely, the water enticing. But is there anything else other than working on a tan and golf score? You bet. Consider these wide-ranging attractions, running from the Pelican Man’s Bird Sanctuary (which rescues 4,000 to 7,000 animals a year, including repeat visitors such as the great blue heron that somehow showed up at its door) to the Dry Dock Waterfront Grill (boasting great views of Longboat Key and allegedly “the best grouper sandwich on Florida’s West Coast”). Excerpt: Granted, many people headed off to Sarasota, Florida, and environs are interested in sand and surf. No question, the beaches are lovely, the water enticing. But if you aren’t a sun person—or you (and your skin) can take only so much—is there anything else to do? You bet. On a recent trip, during which my wife, Pat, and I were visiting friends, we discovered that, in addition to the seasonal attraction of spring training games (the Cincinnati Reds hang their hats and gloves in Sarasota), there are plenty of things to do year-round. Here’s some suggestions... |
$400.00 | |
| Art Deco Style | |||
| Mary Beth Temple | A short (612 words) piece on the hallmarks of Art Deco Style, and some tips on how to achieve that look in your own home. Originally ran in July 2005 in The Antique Journal, a small circulation monthly antiques paper in the Pacific Northwest. Reprint rights for one run, magazines or newspapers. Electronic rights are not included in this price, fee schedule for E-rights available upon request. Excerpt: While what we know today as the Art Deco style hit the height of its appeal in the 1920s and 30s, it wasn’t even called Art Deco until the late 1960s, in a term coined by historian Bevis Hillier. Unveiled at the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs Industriels et Modernes” in Paris, Art Deco (or Art Moderne as it is sometimes called) emphasized clean lines and crisp, geometric shapes. To get a quick visual picture of the style, think New York City in the 30s – The Chrysler Building, the Empire State Building, the Waldorf-Astoria. All are shining examples of Art Deco style in architecture. |
$60.00 | |
| Super Bowl Guide to Detroit: The Place to Visit for Muscles and Motors | |||
| Jennie Phipps | SUPER BOWL GUIDE TO DETROIT, THE PLACE TO VISIT FOR MUSCLES AND MOTORS is a guide to the city that will host Super Bowl XL in February 2006. The price is $5 USD for individual use. Contact the author by e-mailing editor@freelancesuccess.com for reprint rights. Versions of this piece have appeared previously in several newspapers and magazines, including the St. Petersburg Times, the St. Louis Post Dispatch and the Cleveland Plain Dealer. It is 1,650 words. Excerpt: When the Super Bowl kicks off Feb. 5, 2006, the place to be is Detroit's Ford Field. The 3-year-old stadium has no bad seats, although if you are lucky enough to latch onto a club seat, you'll surely enjoy the attached restaurant and lounge area that makes watching a game seem like a party. If you're heading for Detroit for Super Bowl Sunday, here's some other things to do while you're here. Even if you can't make it for the big game, put Detroit on your list of desirable getaway weekends. It's a city that knows how to have a good time. |
$5.00 | |
| Massage Troubles Away | |||
| Rick Allan Gregory | Massage Troubles Away. A contemplative holiday piece about finding the secret to world peace while lying on a beach in Thailand. Getting a full body massage next to the sea with your body feeling like a pulsating piece of putty, the means to end a world at war seemed possible. Thus, the new and improved World Peace Theory was born. FNAR reprint rights for US$150 for newspapers, magazines and web sites. Excerpt: On a trip to Thailand, I found the secret to world peace. Well maybe that's stretching it a bit, but at least it's the secret for a peaceful state of mind. During my days in Africa, I used to tell people that the world would be at peace if everyone could wake up to a hot shower every morning. This refreshing start to the day would put everyone in a good mood and, therefore prevent any bad feelings from prevailing. OK, I realise there are a few flaws in my hypothesis, but bear with me because we're talking about world peace here. After living in Asia, my theory has been revised due to additional data collection. The new improved World Peace Theory (WPT) combines the hot shower concept with a traditional Asian body massage, not necessarily in that order. Bite your tongue and let me explain this first before you create another unneeded global conflagration... |
$150.00 | |
| The Touch That Heals | |||
| Jennifer Pedalty | For pain, sprains, broken bones and even surgical wounds, Healing Touch is
gaining clout as an energy medicine that helps the body heal itself. This
article, by a veteran medical and health writer, blends real-life examples
of recovery with commentary from a from a range of experts. Side bar
describes what to expect during a Healing Touch session. References and
websites are included. The price includes individual use only. For reprint rights, contact the author. Excerpt: On the hiking trail, Knutson used her mental focus and her hands to reestablish the flow of energy that had been disrupted at the site of her injury, rallying her body’s healing forces to the sprain. This technique, called Healing Touch, is a noninvasive therapy that relieves pain, reduces physical and emotional stress and accelerates the body’s own healing capabilities. Knutson’s experience out on the hiking trail may seem miraculous, but more and more doctors are beginning to understand how the body’s own energy can aid in healing. Even hospitals are using Healing Touch to help patients recover from surgery. |
$2.00 | |
| Tips for Choosing and Using Test Labs | |||
| Dan Romanchik | Written by a former engineer and test engineering manager, Tips for Choosing and Using Test Labs is practical guidance on finding the test lab that's right for you and getting the most out of them. The price is $5.00 USD for individual use. Contact the author by e-mailing dan@danromanchik.com for reprint rights. Excerpt: Testing has become such a complicated affair in the automotive industry that it’s nearly impossible for a manufacturer or supplier to do all its own testing. For one thing, the company would have to make a huge investment in specialized test equipment and in the people needed to design and perform the tests. While hiring a test lab to perform required testing is often rewarding, realize that doing so is not without risks and responsibilities. You’ll have to work with the lab before, during, and after the tests to ensure that you get the results you want. To help you do this, here are some tips... |
$5.00 | |
| Bar Wars: Collecting Vintage Barware | |||
| Iyna Caruso | Bar Wars: Collecting Vintage Barware. A martini in a juice glass? It’s a little like eating filet mignon off a paper plate. Retailers like Pottery Barn have capitalized on martinimania, but some purists insist on
the real deal. The art of the drink is as much about the container as it is the contents. This 355-word article tells readers how to get started collective vintage barware and what are the hottest must-haves. Second rights available. |
$50.00 | |
| Luck of the Elephant | |||
| Rick Allan Gregory | Luck of the Elephant. An odd look at how older elephants in Thailand, noble beasts of luck in Siamese lore, are now strolling city side streets, not tropical jungles, to earn meager earnings for handlers. Threatened by ivory poachers and victims of deforestation, perhaps the luck of the elephant is finally running out. FNAR reprint rights for US$150 for newspapers, magazines, and web sites. Excerpt: In the lore of Thailand stands the majestic elephant, a noble hard working beast that even led men into battle. Decorated in ceremonial attire, these eternal symbols of the land paraded through the streets in a regal manner. Their ability to toil in the timber yards dragging large teak logs and sure-foot ways on the trails of mountain forests endeared them to the Siamese. Once bestowed upon the national flag, and honoured by being one of the highest royal decorations, the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, the gentle nature of one of the earth's largest animals is reflected in the character of the Thai people. With such a rich tradition of respect for these gentle giants, it is no surprise that Siamese believe they bring forth good luck... |
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