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I hate both these names , Charlie and Dolly are the names of my two dogs! I have 5 kids and think they have the most beautiful names , Maximus , Iris , Isolde , Kostas , and Delilah. Jeez give them a little more thought and personality .....more...

Hello Dolly (And Charlie)! | Dlisted

They named one of their girls Dolly Rebecca Rose and the other Charlie Tamara Tulip. Yes, Dolly Rose and Charlie Tulip! I bet they can already play a banjo made out of fish gills, wear the fuck out of a bonnet and dance a jig. .....more...

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Charlie senior - who admits that he's glad he's only an uncle and not one of the busy parents - says that the twins are cute and that "Charlie looks more like Jerry, and I think Dolly looks more like Rebecca." .....more...

Charlie Brooker: Survive 2009 by learning to love and share. Why ...

Charlie Brooker: The concept of sharing has been knocked out of us. Now we'll have to knock on doors and swap cups of sugar...more...

True Crime Report - Charlie Myers Arrested For the Murder of Jenny ...

Police have arrested Charlie W. Myers in connection with the murder of Jennifer Nelson...more...

Charlie Rose declares undead friend dead - TV Squad

Charlie Rose is an idiot who has a small (yet unwarranted) sense of legitimacy thanks to his home on PBS. The few times I've tried to watch his show because of guests I've wanted to see, I've been embarrassed that he even has a job. .....more...

Dolly Rebecca Rose and Charlie Tamara Tuli: Rebecca Romijn and ...

Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell welcomed twin girls Dolly Rebecca Rose and Charlie Tamara Tuli on Sunday, December 28. Mother, father and both girls...more...

Yet Another Bad Idea - Rejected Charlie Brown Specials

A while back, I came up with a list of amusing titles for fake Peanuts specials (e.g., A Charlie Brown Christmas and It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown). Most of them are gloriously inappropriate; a few of them are slightly amusing. .....more...

Fauxbit: Charlie Rose Kills Filmmaker Friend On Air

George Butler, who documented Arnold Schwarzenegger's early career as a bodybuilder in the documentary film Pumping Iron, was one of the notables who died in 2008, according to PBS host Charlie Rose. Oops, wrong Butler! .....more...

The J-Walk Blog: Charlie Daniels’ Soapbox

Charlie Daniels’ Soapbox. Country music artist Charlie Daniels writes about atheists. Michael Newdow is at it again. Remember him? He's the avowed atheist who wants to take God's name out of The Pledge of Allegiance, off our money and .....more...

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Sheen 'highest paid US TV actor'

Sitcom star Charlie Sheen is the highest paid television actor in the US this year, according to TV Guide magazine.

Hairdresser found guilty of theft

A hairdresser is found guilty of stealing almost a thousand pairs of hair straighteners from an Edinburgh salon.

Talking Shop: Noah and the Whale

Acoustic indie band Noah and the Whale talk about playing in forests and being the "SuperTed Slipknot".

Gordon eyes Labour leadership bid

Glasgow MSP Charlie Gordon expresses an interest in joining the running for the Scottish Labour leadership.

Iconic image 'may not be prince'

An art expert says one of the best known images of Bonnie Prince Charlie is in fact a portrait of his brother, Henry.

Charges over cockerel curfew case

The owner of an Asbo-threatened cockerel is prosecuted over an alleged breach of a court order.

Talking Shop: Charlie Higson

Author and comedian Charlie Higson's fourth "young" James Bond novel Hurricane Gold is out in paperback on the centenary of Ian Fleming's birth.

Licence to emulate

More than 40 years after Ian Fleming's death a new James Bond book is published this week. How does someone seamlessly step into the shoes of famous writer and what do pastiched authors think of their imitators?

Row over Bart Simpson grave plan

A council receives complaints about a plan to erect a statue of Bart Simpson on their child's headstone.

Janine Butcher back in EastEnders

Actress Charlie Brooks, known as Janine Butcher in EastEnders, is returning to the soap for "a longer stint".

Higson plots new Young Bond books

Author and comedian Charlie Higson is planning to write a new series of novels about the young James Bond.

Babysitter guilty of boy's murder

A teenage babysitter is found guilty of murdering a 22-month-old boy after sexually assaulting him.

Schoolboy 'Sinatra' wows judges

A 10-year-old gets through to the next round of a TV talent show after impressing judges with a Frank Sinatra classic.

Brooker to write E4 horror series

TV critic Charlie Brooker, host of BBC Four's Screenwipe, is to write a six-part horror series for E4.

Youth accused of toddler's murder

A 17-year-old babysitter murdered and sexually assaulted a 22-month-old boy, a court hears.

Spin doctor leads river campaign

Charlie Whelan is leading a campaign against Scottish Water development plans for the River Spey.

Jacobite ring sells for Ј12,000

A ring used by Jacobite agents while carrying messages from Bonnie Prince Charlie sells for four times its estimate.

Man jailed for 'callous' murder

A man is found guilty of murdering a mother-of-two and dumping her body face down in his bath.

Golden Globes 2008: The winners

A full list of the winners of the 2008 Golden Globe Awards.

Hanks graces London film premiere

Oscar-winning star Tom Hanks attends the European premiere of his latest film, Charlie Wilson's War.

Interesting Electric Guitar Facts You May Not Know

As with any old pastime, there is a great deal of trivia associated with electric guitars and the people who played them well. Electric guitar innovators in manufacturing and performance techniques alike are heralded as some of the great historical icons. From the man who made the instrument famous to the booming manufacturing era, here are some highly interesting electric guitar facts.

The Need for Electric Guitars:

Electric guitars first appeared because of an unlikely demand. It is a well known electric guitar fact that the first instruments were needed by big jazz bands in the early 1930's. Bandleaders called for a source of amplification for the guitar so that it could be heard over the screaming horn sections and drums. Electric guitars for jazz were initially hollow bodied in nature, and this eventually led to the use of the instrument in other genres of music.

The First Electric Guitarist:

There were many attempts to create a guitar that could be amplified in the 1930's. Players and manufacturers experimented with attaching microphones to guitars, but their feats produced few viable results. The first successfully produced electric guitar was called the Rickenbacker. Now with this great new invention, there had to be a person that could really make the instrument sing. Electric guitars are different from acoustic guitars. Remember that at this time, there was no such thing as electric guitar technique. Charlie Christian is heralded as the very first electric guitarist. His unique guitar playing technique went on to inspire many other famous guitarists, and as more players began to develop skill, a need arose for more progressive models of electric guitars.

The First Solid Body Electric Guitar:

One of the most widely known electric guitar facts is that innovator Les Paul created the solid body electric guitar. One of the most recognizable instruments in the world, the solid body electric is so popular these days largely due to the early efforts of Les Paul. Les Paul wanted a smaller bodied guitar that relied more on the power of its electronics than acoustic offerings of a hollow body electric. Makers like Fender and Rickenbacker quickly followed suit and began producing impressive solid body electrics. The Les Pal model, however, retains its seat as the king of all electrics, and is still one of the most popularly sold and played instruments today.

The Electric Guitar Invades Classical Music:

Electric guitars are common in jazz, rock, blues, and country music. Gurus of all types tend to overlook electric guitar facts relating to classical music. The instrument crossed into this unlikely genre and plays an important role for classical guitarists and composers alike. Composers experiment with wild songs that call for some 100 electric guitarists, and the instruments are often employed for live performances and recording sessions alike.

These are some very basic electric guitar facts, and there are many more like them. Records have been set and broken, and you just might find yourself turning into a guitar fact finding guru if you continue researching the history of the electric guitar.

28. Christmas Movies

teach moral lessons related to Christmas. While everyone will have different
Christmas movies that are most enjoyable, there are some that remain favorites.
'A Christmas Story' is told from the point of view of a little boy in the
days before Christmas and on Christmas Day. It shows him doing routine things
each day but against the backdrop of the Christmas season with the decorated
store windows, Santa Claus, the snow and frostiness, and of course his wish for
a Christmas toy. But his parents disapprove of the toy that he desired. The
movie is good in showing the innocence of the Christmas season.
'A Christmas Carol,' written by noted author Charles Dickens, tells the
story of old Scrooge whose only purpose in life is to make money. Scrooge puts
making money above his family, friends and everyone who cares about him. His
response to Christmas is a grumpy, 'Bah Humbug.' He gets a different experience
however, when ghosts appear to him and try to point out the error of his ways.
The movie's lesson is about the importance of appreciating people in your life.
'It's A Wonderful Life' is a story about hope and the worthiness of
everyone. It tells the story of a man experiencing despair and self-destruction
because he thinks he is of no worth to those around him, and they would be
better off if he didn't exist. An angel grants him his desire and he gets to see
what he contributes and what life would be like without him.
Every Christmas, 'A Miracle on 34th Street' can be seen on television. It
asks and answers the question 'Is there really a Santa Claus?' The movie is
about a man who claims to be Kris Kringle, or Santa Claus, but is not believed
and so he has to prove his identity claim.
'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' is about the Griswold family with
Mr. Griswold, played by Chevy Chase, who gets into silly accidents that provide
a lot of humor. The movie shows the lives of the family as they celebrate
Christmas and the difficulties that arise when their entire family comes to
visit for Christmas.
'Home Alone' is about a large and chaotic family with lots of kids who are
going on Christmas vacation. Amid the chaos of leaving on the morning of the
trip, one child is left behind and must stay and fend for himself in a very
large house during the Christmas season. At first he was happy to be alone but
then two thieves break in and he has to fight them off. The movie shows the
importance of family and loved ones. A sequel, 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York'
tells of the boy who was left alone going to an aunt and uncle's home and again
encountering the two thieves who are seeking revenge.
'How The Grinch Stole Christmas' was first made as an animation for
television but other versions have since been done as motion pictures. The
Grinch is a grouchy, green man who lives in the mountains above the small town
of Whoville where residents, called The Whos, celebrate Christmas
enthusiastically every year. The Grinch who doesn't like Christmas wants to
spoil it for Whoville and so he tries to steal all the toys, food and gifts that
The Whos have accumulated for Christmas. The movie provides a lesson on the true
meaning of Christmas.
'A Charlie Brown Christmas is an animated television movie about the
popular Peanuts comic strip. The movie is about the comic strip's main
character, Charlie Brown, and tells of the experience with his friends for
Christmas. It also has Biblical references that relates to the true meaning of
Christmas.
'Frosty The Snowman' is an animated story about a snowman, named Frosty,
that comes to life and who must avoid a greedy musician who is trying to get the
magic that brought Frosty to life. The movie is very funny and has lots of
wonderful songs.
'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer' is also an animation about the reindeer
with a shiny nose that kisses a pretty girl and also helps out his friends.