Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Understanding 'EMO' and its musical appeal

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To understand emo music you have to come to terms with so-called 'emo culture'. Emo people are usually more emotionally open than their counterparts - particularly true of males. Frequently suffering from depression and/or other atypical conditions, they, seek out music that fits their personality.One of the early emo bands w... More..

Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: Decemberunderground, by AFI

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With Prelude 12/21 - the traditional call to arms now expected in an AFI album - what you get is a type of punk/goth version of "We Will Rock You". The song itself stands almost as a symbol..or perhaps a type of summary, of the rest of the album. Although the tune is catchy in a kind of "you occasionally have to stamp and cla... More..

Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) How to set up a dart board

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As in so many other areas of life, hanging a dart board is all about those three important words - 'location, location, location'. Although it may seem easy to hang a board anywhere there is sufficient room, a lot of effort (and perhaps serious injury) can be prevented by keeping in mind some useful advice.Safety being the pr... More..

Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Quick and effective ways to lose weight

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People often overlook what is (mentally) the easiest way to lose weight.Giving somebody a strict exercise and diet plan often only leads to failure, because the weight loss is gradual and they cannot 'see' their progress. Not to mention that exercise plans can cause an increase in muscle mass, further slowing any perceived wi... More..

Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Biography: Charles Baudelaire

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Charles-Pierre Baudelaire was born on 9th April 1821; the son of a 62 year old father and a 27 year old mother. Before Baudelaire's 6th birthday, his father died aged 68. His mother, Caroline, quickly remarried to Major (later to be General) Aupick. Baudelaire's relationship with his step-father was strained and unhappy, lead... More..

Entertainment > Music Reviews (Other) Great lyrics of our times

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"I'll die drowned by your standards"The greatest lyrics of my time have undoubtedly come from AFI frontman Davey Havok. Although the band are generally accepted as being in the emo genre, and are successful, and are therefore practically exempt from recieving any real recognition in this regard, they have set out some of the ... More..

Sports & Recreation > Biking How to decide if a cycling tour is right for you

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Really a better title for this article would be "how to choose the right cycling tour for you". The way it's done now is a little backwards, I dont see anybody planning a full tour and then trying to decide if its right for them. It would be more efficient to plan a tour that you are able for.The best way to plan is to decide... More..

Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Tips for proofreading your final copy

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Proofreading the text that you have just completed can be a task ranging anywhere from daunting to mildly inconvenient - depending on how long the piece is and how sick of the subject matter you are.However, like washing the dishes, it is a necessary evil and the benefits outweigh the costs. Spelling, punctuation and grammar ... More..

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