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History’s Greatest Speakers and Their Greatest Speeches

Speakers throughout history have used their influence and public appeal along with some of their greatest speeches to inspire and unite people during times of struggle. It requires a unique combination of intellect and charisma to captivate…

Creative Ways to Recycle for the Holidays

Creative Ways to Recycle for the Holidays Recycling is not only great for the environment, it can save you money. Many Americans are facing difficult economic times, and using recycled materials from around your house can be one way to tighten…

10 Online Magazines for Creatives

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[divider]Online magazines have enjoyed a more prominent place on the web in recent years, gaining notoriety equal to printed magazines. Many print magazines now enjoy an equally wide readership via their blogs, making online magazines not…

I, Pencil Video

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Over at Timberlines, Charles "WoodChuck" Berolzheimer has posted a video from the Competitive Enterprise Institute based on the Leonard Read essay I, Pencil. Below is his blog post in it's entirety, along with a link to the video.  I, Pencil "Over…

Blackwing Songwriter Series – Featuring Ted Russell Kamp

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We're excited to introduce the Blackwing Songwriter Series, a video series that looks to explore the songwriting process and the meaning behind the lyrics, chord progressions, rhyme schemes and more in songs.   Blackwing Songwriter…

Blackwing Songwriter Series – “Let Him Roll”

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Blackwing Songwriter Series - "Let Him Roll" The third episode of the Blackwing Songwriter Series features Ted Russell Kamp performing Guy Clark's "Let Him Roll" and exploring the conversational nature of this classic track.   Watch…

Blackwing Songwriter Series – “A Couple More Years”

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Blackwing Songwriter Series - "A Couple More Years" The second episode in the Blackwing Songwriter Series features Ted Russell Kamp performing author and songwriter Shel Silverstein's "A Couple More Years" and exploring the construction and…

BLACKWING SESSIONS LIVE – FEATURING TED RUSSELL KAMP

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[box_light]  A SPECIAL BLACKWING SESSIONS INVITATION FROM TED RUSSELL KAMP [/box_light] [toggle_box title="CLICK HERE FOR CONCERT DETAILS" width="618"] WHAT: A live-streamed concert and CD Release after-party. WHO: Acclaimed…

The Copying Pencil & It’s History

Doug Martin's Pencil Pages provides a very thorough and the most informative article I've ever read regarding the Copying Pencil. The article entitled, "The Copying Pencil: Composition, History, and Conservation Implications" which was written…

The Myth of the Yellow Pencil

With the recent 150th anniversary of the patent of the eraser tipped pencil, I have seen several new references around the web about pencils and a few indicating that 75% of pencils sold in the United States are painted yellow. At our Pencils.com site…