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The fundamental problem with historical fiction, as I see it, is that you're not entirely sure which information you can file away as historical fact. You don't want to engage in a discussion with someone and refer to some trait of figure X from the 19th century when your knowledge is built on an author's creativity more than the record of past events. That could get embarrassing.
Oh, I don't know; why not any questions one may have spur research?
This is true “pop” history: `The Twist’ is top song of Billboard Hot 100 eraAccording to the article the hist song from the 1960s had the strongest airplay relative to its time. The runners up?
Santana's “Smooth,” featuring Rob Thomas, is the No. 2 most popular, followed by Bobby Darin's “Mack the Knife,” Leann Rimes' “How Do I Live” and “The Macarena” by Los Del Rio.
Musicians from different eras likely had different hurdles and advantages from other eras. In the 1960s, for example, the amount of competition was likely lower so there were fewer musical groups competing for pop airplay. On the other hand, the higher barriers to entering the music scene had to be crossed in the first place before anyone might notice you. Today there are more musical styles created and given airplay so it's undoubtedly harder for any one song to “crossover” and appeal to different sections of the listening market.Without doing the research, I remember the Kingston Trio from that era. I'd just be guessing at runners up, though.Does this mean the quality of pop music was higher in the '60s or today?
Some old one once said that western civiliaztion would be a good idea. Given that all so called “civiliaztion” began west of here (California, or so), is it fair to say that civilziation moved from the east west, or the west east? I suppose it dedends on one's definition of civilization, and in concert, place of birth.Given the predessor of modern man came from the African continent, I think it fair to assume tribes moved north, then BOTH east and west, to Europe and Asia, gradually encircling the globe while intermingling.Maybe we should try it again. Maybe we could get along better.
Henry VIII jumps immediately to mind although Henry II did quite a bit to lose the English possessions in France, so did the Lionheart through his neglect of his royal duties while on Crusade and on his way back.
What scares me to death is that I may a direct decendant of that fool. Oh, well.
I thought Open Range was one of the best Westerns I've seen in recent times. I don't think I ever saw Tombstone and haven't seen 3:10 to Yuma so I'll have to try those some day.
Amen to that. Open Range is destined to become classic, as is the Eastwood one. Can't remember the name. The Unforgiven. That's it. The truth is that a superior quality of film work is coming down the shoot, and I welcome them.Coupled with superior computerized images, and artists that are more freely able to offer skills on multiple dimensions, todays's films entertain even old jaded jerks like me. 🙂
Not the neighbors that were the issue… the guy just (opps) read the addy wrong as best I could surmise.
Not a problem. The supplier is starting a rebuild, to be delivered in about a month. We will probably never know why the first work (Duke Rig) – for a really fat man) ($550.00) never reached my door.
What kind of job would you love to do? For me, I would love to have the job as host of “Digging for the Truth”, as seen on the History Channel. They guy goes around the world trying to solve historical mysteries, or at least to come to find evidence which supports one theory over others. He gets to go scuba diving, practice his archery skills, visit museums and historical sites (not necessarily open to the public), ride chariots – all the cool stuff that I would love to do in the context of a semi-academic quest to unearth intriguing historical puzzles. Who could ask for more?
It would be cool to get that job. If I had my druthers, I would prefer to have actually lived in the desired hysterical period. But, that's just me.
Well, I am sorry. I thought there would be some interest in films/books that reflected the old west. Guess you all are dead cowboys? RIP
Had a similar problem… try the porch of the neighbor….
A reasonable assumption, but, you don't know my neighbors – I do not consider them suspect.Greg
What can I say? I am just a smart ass. Historical fiction is among the best of fiction, because it is based on fact. Science fiction comes from the same venue. Dune. And others, I don't want get carried away, here. So how does the reader compare science fiction with historical fiction?Dune. The desert planet. Check it out. For really superior historical fiction. Enjoy!
insurance. Shoot, I guess I hit the wrong button. But, bottom line, this guy is going to cut more leather and get the rig to me in about a month. And he will have to battle UPS whom said they delivered it. I refuse to denigrate UPS or the person I ordered a $550.00 gun belt and holster from. Somehow, the delivery system failed.My next comments will come in about a month. When I finally have my new Duke Rig.
HFIn order to shoot .45 Colt and .45 ACP in the same revolver requires two cylinders. The ,45 ACP headspaces on the front of the case(rimless case). The .45 Colt would not chamber all the way in a cylinder cut for the .45ACP. If half moon clips were used with the .45ACP then there would be too much headspace for the .45 colt as the rear of the cylinder would have to be cut enough to allow the clips to fit.My Ruger has both cylinders and it is accurate with both cartridgesYears ago when Webley .455 revolvers were cheap I used to buy them for about $15.00 then face off the rear of cylinders to accept .45 acp in half moon clips. Wish I had them now at the prices they are bringing currently
Thanks for your expert input – I know now that my new pissoliver will come with two cylinders. Bang, Bang!
