Concise modern overview of Jane Austen's life: born 1775 in Hampshire, author of six major novels including Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility, lived at Chawton, died 1817 in Winchester. Her Chawton house is now a museum.
Jane Austen's last completed novel, Persuasion, follows 27-year-old Anne Elliot as she confronts regret and a second chance with Captain Wentworth. Written 1815-1816 and published posthumously in 1818, the novel emphasizes constancy, social mobility through naval service, and the effects of societal counsel on personal choice.
Christmas music spans medieval carols to modern pop and viral covers. Streaming, social media, and accessible sheet music keep songs alive across generations and genres.
A concise update on the lasting influence of W. E. B. Du Bois and Maya Angelou, with reading suggestions and a short poem excerpt.
Indigenous Australian printmaking and acrylic painting link the continent's deep cultural continuity to contemporary art practices, with canvas and print studios providing new ways to express, preserve and share Country and story.
Lindsay Lohan rose from child model and Disney star to mainstream films and pop music. After highly publicized personal struggles, she has returned to acting with projects including the Netflix film Falling for Christmas (2022).
Upgrading from CRTs to LCD/LED monitors improved CCTV clarity, reduced operator fatigue, and - when paired with IP cameras and analytics - made modern surveillance more effective.
A refreshed look at JVC's mid-2000s LCD sets and how their motion and audio features compare to today's 4K, 120Hz, smart TVs.
A filmmaker's 2006 experience on the reality series On The Lot highlights how online communities policed mean-spirited comments, and why constructive critique and kindness still matter to creators today.
Paint-by-numbers began as mid-20th-century kits that made painting accessible. Today they remain a popular hobby and therapeutic tool, with modern kits, higher-quality materials, and custom photo-to-kit services.
A modern digital or hybrid baby grand blends acoustic feel with digital features - silent practice, instant recording, and stable tuning - making it a strong choice for serious piano students who want an instrument that grows with them.
CCTV multiplexing moved from mechanical switch boxes to software-driven systems built into NVRs, cloud services, and cameras. Modern setups record multiple streams continuously, use analytics to flag events, and support secure remote viewing.