Arts & Creativity

Facebook censors ad promoting “Trash” eBook, one of many obstacles for self-published author

On January 25, 2012, in Arts & Creativity, Social Networking, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

Listen to preview: It’s often said don’t judge a book by its cover. For one New York author, that’s exactly what happened when social networking giant Facebook rejected an ad promoting his new electronic short story — or eBook — called “Trash.” To be fair, “Trash”, a fictional work by 40-year old Thom Simonson, [...]

The enchanted Warriors battle the Goblins and Raspian the fearsome Dragon, the King and Queen are reunited

On January 10, 2012, in Arts & Creativity, by Milly, Contributor

(Editor’s Note: This is the fourth and final in a series of creative writings by Big 3 News Contributor Milly. Read Part 1, “The Queen’s Nanny” , Part 2, “The Palace of Perfection: Raspion the fierce and fearless dragon kidnaps the Queen”, Part 3, “The Queen is rescued and the Pearls of Innocence are broken” and Part 4, [...]

The road of my life

On August 20, 2011, in Arts & Creativity, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

All of us have a path we travel in life. Each path generally consists of smooth spots and bumpy spots, high points and low points, straight ways and curves. A path represents the life events all of us experience from cradle to grave. Today I wrestled with a deeper meaning of a simple fact of [...]

The Queen is rescued and the Pearls of Innocence are broken

On August 17, 2011, in Arts & Creativity, by Milly, Contributor

(Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of creative writings by Big 3 News Contributor Milly. Read Part 1, “The Queen’s Nanny” , Part 2, “The Palace of Perfection: Raspion the fierce and fearless dragon kidnaps the Queen”, Part 3, “The Queen is rescued and the Pearls of Innocence are broken” and Part 4, “The enchanted Warriors [...]

Family’s New York vacation has special meaning on 10th anniversary of 9/11

On August 14, 2011, in Arts & Creativity, by Ben, Contributor

On a recent vacation to New York City, the best place I thought was the World Trade Center Tribute Visitor Center, a site where people can connect with the September 11th community. My wife and I got in for half price because I am a volunteer fireman. The place is definitely too small, especially with [...]

Stories of summer: Readers share the sights and sounds of America

On July 10, 2011, in Arts & Creativity, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

Summertime is vacation time for many people. Families, couples, singles — it’s safe to say that at one time in your life you’ve saved up a little cash, hopped in a car or on an airplane, and traveled to one of America’s get-a-way destination spots. Whether it’s a trip to New York City, as seen [...]

Coney Island Mermaid Parade kicks off the start of summer

On July 3, 2011, in Arts & Creativity, by Milly, Contributor

The Coney Island Mermaid Parade takes place in Coney Island every year in mid-to-late June. Dick Zigun is the creator of the parade. He has organized it since 1983 and is the founder of the not-for-profit arts group, Coney Island USA. The parade is held in celebration of the start of the summer season and [...]

Swedish musician Ebba Karlsson inspires those around her to find their place in life

On June 27, 2011, in Arts & Creativity, by Milly, Contributor

Ebba Karlsson, aka Flutist on BlogTV, is a talented flute and piano player. She is 27 years old and has been playing for 14 years. She was born and raised in Sweden and is part of a family that are mostly musicians. Her mother is a Classical Pianist and Ebba also loves to play the piano. When [...]

The Palace of Perfection: Raspion the fierce and fearless dragon kidnaps the Queen

On June 16, 2011, in Arts & Creativity, by Milly, Contributor

(Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of creative writings by Big 3 News Contributor Milly. Read Part 1, “The Queen’s Nanny” , Part 2, “The Palace of Perfection: Raspion the fierce and fearless dragon kidnaps the Queen”, Part 3, “The Queen is rescued and the Pearls of Innocence are broken” and Part 4, “The enchanted Warriors [...]