A Lesson in Sideburns: Part II

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A Lesson in Sideburns: Part I

Sideburns
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sideburns are patches of facial hair on the sides of one's face, in front of the ears. They were originally called burnsides, possibly after General Ambrose Burnside. His hairstyle, commonly known as mutton-chops or "chops", connected thick sideburns via the moustache but left the chin clean-shaven.

Sideburns may end at mid-ear level; they may end at the earlobe; or they may extend downward and follow the jawline, nearly meeting at the chin. They can be slender or wide, clipped closely or allowed to grow bushy. They can end in points, or bluntly, and be either cut squarely or flared wide, following the hairline on the upper cheek. They can be worn alone, or in combination with a moustache or a goatee. However, when they extend from ear to ear via the chin, the sideburns are merely part of the beard, and thus are not known as such.

Indigenous men of Mexico, who shave their heads and wear their sideburns long, as well as Colombians, who wear their sideburns long and typically do not have any other facial hair, are said to be wearing balcarrotas.

After the clean-shaven period of the eighteenth century, sideburns, like beards, became greatly popular in the nineteenth century throughout the Western world, a trend later adopted in Japan. Nineteenth-century sideburns were often much more extravagant than those seen today - very bushy and extending much further down, almost to the chin. As with beards, sideburns went widely out of fashion in the early twentieth century, but made a comeback in the 1960s and 1970s among the younger generation. Thus, depending on one's perspective, growing sideburns may be seen as stuffily Victorian and ultra-conservative or a sign of 1970s-style rebelliousness. Today sideburns enjoy an intermediate level of popularity.


source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sideburns

Question of the Day

How far would you go to look like Elvis?

Hi Darla...Important Book Update From Bill Burk Of Elvis World Magazine

FORWARD EMAIL POST: Hi Darla...Important Book Update From Bill Burk Of Elvis World Magazine

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Earlier I warned you people there was a new book out on Elvis by Jimmy Denson, "as told to Heart Sharpe."

The warning was twofold:

1. The book is titled "Elvis: Through My Eyes," which, as most of you know, is the title of my all-time best-seller from 1987, which has been thru many printings. There is no violation of the law in using the same title. Copyright laws do not protect titles -- only content.

2. Jimmy Denson lived in or around Lauderdale Courts when the Presleys lived there. Since Elvis became famous, Denson is one of those who popped out of the woodworks claiming all kinds of close ties to Elvis -- not only during the Lauderdale Courts days, but after.
How to describe Jimmy Denson:
A. His elevator doesn't go to the top?
B. A couple of Jokers short of a deck?
C. Someone who stayed in the boxing ring a couple of bells too long?

I have not seen or read this "book," and doubt I will. But if it is 200 pages long, someone had to loan him some words to his vocabulary to fill that much space -- and if it has 100 photos, as claimed, wonder who taught Denson how to point the camera?

HERE IS A REPORT I received from well-known Elvis fan and Elvis author Sandi Pichon today. Sandi has sent this to scores of Elvis fans and fan clubs and has asked them to further spread the word. Needless to say, I back her effort 1000%:

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I am writing to you about a book I am begging you not to buy or endorse. It was written by Las Vegas resident Heart Shapre with Jimmy Denson. It has one of Ed Bonja's pictures on the cover and says "By Ed Bonja" misleading people into thinking Ed wrote this piece of trash. The name is the same as Bill Burk's "Elvis: Through My Eyes". IT IS IN NO WAY CONNECTED TO BILL BURK! It says Elvis was a drug addict before he went into the army, among other lies. It is an awful book that does nothing but tarnish Elvis' image, based on lies. It alludes to homosexuality, Vernon being a womanizer and abuser and other trash. PLEASE FORWARD THIS INFORMATION TO ANYONE YOU KNOW.

Sandi

www.raisedonelvis.com

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I, TOO, ASK YOU ALL to spread the word to the far reaches of the world so that Elvis fans, spotting the title, won't buy this book based on its title. If you have $20 to waste (plus shipping), then donate it to a charity in Elvis' name and you will be doing the entire world, including yourself, a favor.

OR ... send it to us and renew your ELVIS WORLD subscription for another year!

When I talked long distance to writer Heart Sharpe and called to her attention the FACT they were using the same name as my Elvis bestseller, the tone in her voice was sort of: "So, there's nothing you can do about it." Sort of a laughing tone.

True, legally, I can't stop this title from being used, but I can warn each and every fan about this book, then ask them to warn each and every fan and fan club they know of -- and spread the word like wildfire.

THAT will send a proper message.

As for content of the two books, I'll put my 19-year-old book up against Denson's any day of the year, any day of the century, and wipe his nose in FACTS!

NOW YOU ALL have been properly warned -- again! If now you go ahead and buy Denson's book thinking it's mine ... your fault. If you then read that book about Elvis being on drugs at an early age; about Gladys begging Denson to raise Elvis in the Courts, etc, etc, adBS . . . and you become offended, as others obviously already have ... then point the finger at yourself because now you know these ARE different books with entirely different contents.

And AS you spread this word, would appreciate you sending a copy to me, as well.

Thank you.

Thankyouveramuch.

007

PS -- Now, Tuesday (28th, tomorrow), I am off to Tupelo to gather up some positive Elvis and Vernon and Gladys stories for EW80, which will be headed your way in about 30 days from now -- so if you need to be renewing your EW, the time to do that is ... NOW !!

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Bill E. Burk
Publisher, Elvis World Magazine

Rock-A-Hula McFarlane!

McFarlane have released imagery of their upcoming 6th figure in their line of musical figures based on the life of Elvis Presley.

The newest addition to the collection features Elvis from the popular Presley movie Blue Hawaii, complete with detailed base and backdrop.

Look for this to hit stores in June

Cilla shuns Dallas remake

Direct from Contact Music:

ELVIS PRESLEY's ex-wife PRISCILLA is "very reluctant" to sign up for the silver screen version of US soap DALLAS, because she doesn't believe the TV series can be improved upon. While stars including JENNIFER LOPEZ, JOHN TRAVOLTA, SHIRLEY MACLAINE and LUKE WILSON are clamouring for parts, Presley isn't keen on reliving the fortunes of the rich EWING family. And Presley, who played JENNA WADE in the show, is unsure the 1980s programme will translate to modern culture. She says, "I'm very reluctant about it because I don't know how it can get better than what we had. This is a whole new generation and I don't know if they will appreciate it as much as our generation. "We grew up with it, we knew the characters very well, we knew the actors very well. It is a different time period now. I don't know if I would want to be in something that was already successful and risk myself with something that may or may not be."

A Beatle Tribute

I found this neat undated video segment of Paul McCartney giving a mini-salute to the King. I loved it and wanted to share this with all of you.

FOR SALE: Audubon Drive !!!!

From Denver Post:

Elvis Presley's first house will go on the auction block April 14 on eBay. The ranch-style Memphis, Tenn., house at 1034 Audubon Drive still includes some of the improvements Presley made after he bought the home - a pool and motorcycle garage. Presley purchased the home shortly after his first No. 1 hit, "Heartbreak Hotel," in 1956, but lived there for only a little more than a year before moving to his Graceland mansion. Bidding ends May 14.

McPheever for Elvis

Earlier this week, American Idol contestant Katherine McPhee sang a sultry cover of Faith Hill's "You're Bringing Out The Elvis In Me" , which ultimately kept her in the race.

Quote of the Day

Priscilla Presley on the break-up of her marriage to Elvis:

"He (Elvis) was always the first, he was the first of everything he did. I lost my identity to an extent. Anyone can get lost in that world. When Lisa Marie came I felt like I was serving two masters. I stopped travelling with him but it was still very difficult. He was very demanding."

Elvis is Smiling

Elvis Presley's ex-wife Priscilla recently accepted the honor of Graceland becoming a US National Historic Landmark, on behalf of the late rock n' roll legend. Presley, told reporters that Elvis would have loved the attention. The Memphis, Tennessee mansion was awarded the status in March.

Priscilla said, "It's very strange to have Graceland declared a National Historic Landmark, because it was our home first and foremost. I had no idea when I opened the house to the public in 1982 that it would receive so many visitors. Elvis would be very pleased about it."

The Pink Cadillac Message Board

www.s10.invisionfree.com/The_Pink_Cadillac

With the help of dear friend, Darla W., Darling Presley.com now has a new message board called the Pink Cadillac. As visible, there are many members, however I am baffled as to why no one "talks" or engages in discussion. To explain message boards a little: You can POST topics, pics, etc and also comment. Its very easy and if you need help , contact her or myself (Darla P) for instructions. I sincerely encourage you all to take full advantage of this little online hangout---for you are the reason we created it in the first place. :)

Linens in London

Priscilla was in London yesterday to promote her new line of linens.