See if you can arrange these seven numbers so that they add up to 100:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 = 100
Wednesday, 31 January 2007
Monday, 8 January 2007
On Elvis Presley's Birthday
MOST KINGS HAVE CASTLES.
ELVIS HAD A HOME.
Presely was born on January 8, 1935.
A visit to Elvis home in Memphis is a fascinating journey into the personal life of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Through the Gates to Graceland
Cruise Trough Elvis’s Automobile Museum
Stroll down a tree-lined street with a “drive-in theater” and see over 33 vehicles owned by
Elvis. Highlights include his famous Pink Cadillac, Harley-Davidson motorcycles, the red MG from Blue Hawaii, and Stutz Blackhawks. Also, see some of Elvis’s favorite motorized toys, including a go-cart, dune buggy, motorized three-wheelers, a peddle car, and more.Board Elvis’s Custom Jets
In the 1970’s, Elvis traveled in style. Your
tour begins in an airport terminal where you will watch a fascinating video on Elvis’s custom jets. Then, board the Lisa Marie, customized by Elvis after he purchased it. The Lisa Marie includes gold-plated seatbelts, suede chairs, leather-covered tables, 24-karat gold-flecked sinks, and more. After that, take a glimpse at Elvis’s smaller Lockheed Jetstar. 
Sincerely Elvis
In celebration of all of Elvis’s achievements in 1956, Sincerely Elvis will take you on a 12-month journey through the milestones of what was one of the most significant years of Elvis’s career. Experience 1956, the year that forever changed pop culture, through amazing photographs, artifacts, displays, and more. Sincerely Elvis changes out exhibits annually so this will only be available to see for a limited time.
Elvis After Dark
Elvis After Dark
Elvis after dark is a fascinating look into Elvis’s life after the sun went down. Take a glimpse into Elvis’s evening recording sessions and midnight concerts. See how Elvis turned Memphis into his giant after-hours playground by renting out the fairground and a roller skating rink, and venturing out on late night shopping sprees.
You can find more information at: www.elvis.com
You can find more information at: www.elvis.com
Sunday, 7 January 2007
Try chewing on this one !
It's blue ribbon time if you can find the following "cow" words. All of the words get progressively longer, and they all start with the word COW. Use the following definitions:
1. COW (in place)
2. Monk's hood
3. Frightened off
4. Cattle herder
5. Tuft of hair
6. Yellow primroses
Answer:-
1. COW
2. COW_
3. COW_ _
4. COW_ _ _
5. COW_ _ _ _
6. COW_ _ _ _ _
Hu hu... If you can answer me at my comment !!
1. COW (in place)
2. Monk's hood
3. Frightened off
4. Cattle herder
5. Tuft of hair
6. Yellow primroses
Answer:-
1. COW
2. COW_
3. COW_ _
4. COW_ _ _
5. COW_ _ _ _
6. COW_ _ _ _ _
Hu hu... If you can answer me at my comment !!
Thursday, 4 January 2007
What’s New in Nashville & Memphis
If you haven’t been to Nashville or Memphis in a few years, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. Tennessee’s two largest cities continue to evolve into re-energized metropolitan communities that manage to pay loving homage to their storied musical pasts while offering an increasing array of new cultural attractions, professional sports, and dining and lodging options to please travelers with varied tastes and interests.
Nashville:
Nashville is basking in a resurgence of popularity unmatched since the mid 1940s, when singer/songwriters such as Hank Williams and Ernest Tubb first came to town and helped launch a country music boom that has become an American pop phenomenon. Times and tastes in country music have changed over the years, but like the local music industry’s anthem, “Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” today Nashville is booming with an array of cultural opportunities that tie the past with the present, and offer an optimistic not toward the future.
Memphis:
What’s new in Memphis? “What’s not?” might be the better question. This lazy Southern city that languished in the decades following the 1968 assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., has slowly rebounded from a dark time in the city’s history. No longer blighted and largely abandoned, downtown is now the vibrant heartbeat of this newly energized city, which proudly touts its musical heritage as Home of the Blues and Birthplace of Rock ’n’ Roll.
Planning your trip to Nashville
It’s country music capital of the world, and Nashville is a major tourist destination. As the city’s popularity has grown, so too has the need for pre-visit planning. Before leaving home, you should try to make hotel and car reservations. Not only will these reservations save you money, but also you won’t have to struggle with trying to find accommodations after you arrive. If you are hoping to attend the Grand Ole Opry or are coming to town specifically for the International Country Music Fan Fair (the city’s biggest annual event), you should purchase your ticket well in advance.
Summer is the peak tourist season in Nashville, and from June though September downtown hotels are often fully booked for days or even weeks at a time. Consequently, reservations—for hotel rooms, for rental cars, for a table at a restaurant—are imperative.
When to go? How far in advance to plan? How to get there? These are the sorts of questions that this chapter addresses, and here you’ll find essentials you’ll need to plan a trip to Nashville.
Nashville, Music City USA, the Country Music Capital of the World. There’s no doubt why people visit Nashville. But you may be surprised to find that there’s more to see and do here than just chase country stars. Sure, you can attend the Grand Ole Opry, linger over displays at the Country Music Hall of Fame, take a tour past the home of the country stars, and hear the stars of the future at any number of clubs. However, the state capital of Tennessee also has plenty of museums and other attractions that have nothing to do with country music. Among the city’s most enriching cultural attractions are the Van Vechten Art Gallery at Fisk University, the impressive new Frist Center for Visual Arts, and Cheekwood Botanical Gardens—not to mention Nashville’s full-size reproduction of the Parthenon. So even if you’ve never heard of Marty Stuart or Martina McBride, you’ll find something to keep you busy while you’re in town. However, if you own every album ever released by George Jones or The Judds, you’ll be in hog heaven on a visit to Nashville.
You can also find information about Nashville at the following websites:
Nashville:
Nashville is basking in a resurgence of popularity unmatched since the mid 1940s, when singer/songwriters such as Hank Williams and Ernest Tubb first came to town and helped launch a country music boom that has become an American pop phenomenon. Times and tastes in country music have changed over the years, but like the local music industry’s anthem, “Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” today Nashville is booming with an array of cultural opportunities that tie the past with the present, and offer an optimistic not toward the future.
Memphis:
What’s new in Memphis? “What’s not?” might be the better question. This lazy Southern city that languished in the decades following the 1968 assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., has slowly rebounded from a dark time in the city’s history. No longer blighted and largely abandoned, downtown is now the vibrant heartbeat of this newly energized city, which proudly touts its musical heritage as Home of the Blues and Birthplace of Rock ’n’ Roll.
Planning your trip to Nashville
It’s country music capital of the world, and Nashville is a major tourist destination. As the city’s popularity has grown, so too has the need for pre-visit planning. Before leaving home, you should try to make hotel and car reservations. Not only will these reservations save you money, but also you won’t have to struggle with trying to find accommodations after you arrive. If you are hoping to attend the Grand Ole Opry or are coming to town specifically for the International Country Music Fan Fair (the city’s biggest annual event), you should purchase your ticket well in advance.
Summer is the peak tourist season in Nashville, and from June though September downtown hotels are often fully booked for days or even weeks at a time. Consequently, reservations—for hotel rooms, for rental cars, for a table at a restaurant—are imperative.
When to go? How far in advance to plan? How to get there? These are the sorts of questions that this chapter addresses, and here you’ll find essentials you’ll need to plan a trip to Nashville.
Nashville, Music City USA, the Country Music Capital of the World. There’s no doubt why people visit Nashville. But you may be surprised to find that there’s more to see and do here than just chase country stars. Sure, you can attend the Grand Ole Opry, linger over displays at the Country Music Hall of Fame, take a tour past the home of the country stars, and hear the stars of the future at any number of clubs. However, the state capital of Tennessee also has plenty of museums and other attractions that have nothing to do with country music. Among the city’s most enriching cultural attractions are the Van Vechten Art Gallery at Fisk University, the impressive new Frist Center for Visual Arts, and Cheekwood Botanical Gardens—not to mention Nashville’s full-size reproduction of the Parthenon. So even if you’ve never heard of Marty Stuart or Martina McBride, you’ll find something to keep you busy while you’re in town. However, if you own every album ever released by George Jones or The Judds, you’ll be in hog heaven on a visit to Nashville.
You can also find information about Nashville at the following websites:
- Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau: http://www.nashvillecvb.com/
- The Nashville Scene, Nashville’s main arts and entertainment weekly: http://www.nashvillescene.com/
- The Tennessean, Nashville’s morning daily newspaper: http://www.tennessean.com/
Planning your trip to Memphis
Whether you’re visiting Memphis combined with a trip to Nashville or heading specifically to this sprawling city on the Mississippi, you’re likely to have some questions before you arrive. This chapter puts all the planning information at your fingertips.
Just as in Nashville, music is the heart of Memphis, and many of the city’s main attractions are related to Memphis’s musical heritage. The blues first gained widespread recognition here on Beale Street, and rock ‘n’ roll was born at Sun Studio. W.C. handy, the father of the blues, lived here for many years, and Elvis Presley made his Memphis home –Graceland—a household word. You’ll find the history of the Memphis sound on exhibit at several museums around the city, including a couple devoted exclusively to music.
There’s more to Memphis than music, however. African-American heritage, the history of the civil rights movement, and cultural opportunities abound. For example, every few years Memphis puts on an exclusive show of international importance. Called Wonders: The Memphis International Cultural Series(http://www.wonders.org/) presents exclusive international exhibitions. Past shows have focused on Napoleon, Catherine the Great, the Ottoman Empire, and even the Titanic. When planning a trip to Memphis, check with the tourist information office to find out if any special exhibits will be scheduled during your visit.
Downtown Memphis has experienced a long-awaited renaissance over the last few years, with such renovation projects as Memphis central Station, a historic 1914 train depot. Also adding vitality is Peabody Place, at press time the nation’s largest mixed-use development and historic preservation project. In addition to housing the funky Center for Southern Folklore, it includes a 22-screen Cineplex and IMAX 3-D Theater as well as retail outlets ranging from Tower Records to Anne Taylor.
There’s more. The Gibson Guitar Plant, a 75,000-square-foot guitar manufacturing facility and showcase lounge, offers visitors the chance not only to hear these instruments performed but also to see them being made. On the second floor of this complex lies “Rock ‘N’ Soul: Social Crossroads” a Smithsonian Institution exhibition that traces the Memphis and Mississippi Delta’s rich musical heritage.
Finally, groundbreaking began in late 2001 on Soulsville, USA, which will include the new Stax Museum of American Soul Music and an arts academy for area youths.
You can also get information online at http://www.memphistravel.com/
Source: Frommer’s Nashville & Memphis 5th edition by Linda Romine
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