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Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Defending heavy metal music: It's not just screaming
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Everyone, at one point or another, has tuned into a radio station with metal playing, whether wanting to or not. The crunch of the distorted guitars, complex drum beats, fast bass riffs and deep vocals present in the majority of songs create a stereotype which the majority of people classify metal as. However, the screams an... More..

Arts & Humanities > The World Wars Holocaust: Why it should never be forgotten
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The entire world today lives each and every day seldom remembering the past. Some things are best forgotten but in some cases, such as the holocaust, this is not true at all. Some do not care, do not wish to know about it, or believe it is entirely false. Yet others remember the past horrors and atrocities committed, either ... More..

Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes What is thrash metal?
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The casual music listener today, surrounded by the mainstream rock and pop present on today's radio, is usually unaware of the metal sub-genre, thrash. Sure, everyone has heard of Metallica as they have been one of the most influential rock bands in history, but most people don't associate thrash with the band unless they ar... More..

Computers & Technology > Computer Buying Tips Best online stores for cheap computer hardware
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With all the possibilities of computer hardware, there are many sites out there which offer deals on various products. Some are generally cheaper than others, and all in all, it depends on whether you want to order things in a large shipment or individually (either option can potentially be cheaper). Newegg.com offers a huge... More..

Arts & Humanities > British Literature Ideas from George Orwell's 1984 present in today's society
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1984 It is hard to imagine a world without freedom, especially one in the eminent future. The United States of America stands for freedom now just as it always has. Yet in Orwell's societal prediction of 1984, the word freedom is synonymous with slavery. Every action, every word, and each intent of the futuristic society is ... More..

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Thoughts on immigration to the United States
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"Remember, remember always, that all of us are descended from immigrants and revolutionists" (Franklin D. Roosevelt). For the past three hundred years, the United States has stood as a universal shelter for people in need of new homes and lives. America offers cultural ideals and acceptance which fail to thrive in other part... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Assessing the need for a nuclear deterrent in today's United States
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Nuclear technology over the past fifty years has come to stand as the leading force of energy output as well as the most destructive force known to man. The average person finds it hard to believe that the splitting of just a few atoms can create a blast of energy large enough to wipe out miles of life and territory instanta... More..

Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Band reviews: Blue Oyster Cult
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Inspired by the Science Fiction writings of band manager Sandy Pearlman, the name Blue Oyster Cult came to describe a band which grew to prominence in the late 70's and throughout the 80's. The bands origins start in the late sixties with the Psychedelic band Soft White Underbelly. Following the departure of their singer, th... More..

Entertainment > Musical Instruments Innovative approaches to percussion and the drum kit
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Every piece of the drum kit offers something that its neighbor does not. From the booming of a bass, to the clacking of the high-hat, every piece within the drummer's set up can be manipulated into creating unique sounds. Therein lies the possibilities in acoustic drumming. First take into account the tuning ability of every... More..

Arts & Humanities > American Literature Essay analysis: The Lure of Beauty, by H.L. Mencken
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Today's society is an interwoven fabric of conceptual strings and yarns of values. This cloth upholds and supports the beliefs and lifestyles of people world wide. Individual pieces may appear sturdy but in reality exist as nothing more than an illusion. H.L. Mencken, in his satirical comment upon society's view of beauty, "... More..

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