Following the second anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death, the red and black calfskin jacket the singer wore in the Thriller video was sold for $1.8 million at an auction in Beverly Hills. According to Darren Julien, president and chief executive of Julien’s Auctions, the jacket was purchased by a commodities trader from Austin, Texas, named…
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Brotherly Love: Shapell Between the Lines
Few brothers have stood together as loyally as did the Custers. On June 25th, 1876, General Armstrong Custer wrote a letter lobbing for his beloved brother. He hoped that brother Boston “Bos” Custer would be appointed to Second Lieutenant. As he wrote, in the historic document being featured now as part of the Shapell Between…
San Francisco Hosts Replica of America’s Cup’s First Winning Yacht
San Francisco is proud to host a life-size replica of the first yacht to win the America’s Cup. The boat is there to promote awareness and excitement for the upcoming America’s Cup race, which will be held in San Fran in 2013.
Exploring the Life of Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, is known to be one of the literary giants of all time. Many of his expressions and sayings are still being quoted today, and his many books are read and enjoyed the world over. For anyone interested in learning more about Mark Twain, there are many ways to approach this…
Solutions for Migraine Headaches
For those who suffer from chronic migraine headaches, there is nothing more debilitating or frustrating. Many people who get chronic migraines have tried all of the suggested solutions. They’ve changed their diets, they’ve started to get more sleep, they’ve avoided certain situations and locations, and more. If the pain persists, it’s time to see a…
Teen Screen on the Skin Cancer Scene
We hear so much about skin cancer in the media but how much do we really know about this potentially deadly disease? Three Types of Skin Cancer Skin cancer comes in three basic varieties: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma. All three are caused by either overexposure to the sun, or are…
The Purpose of the Teen Screen Program
Teen Screen is a national program that aims at making teenagers aware of the incredible dangers of skin cancer. They encourage teenagers to wear sunscreen and they offer access to information for presentations, on-line resources and power point presentations to be given at schools, youth centers and other locations. With a generous donation from the…